PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: From the Circus to the Jail Cell! A Two-Show Day With Pippin and (Soon-To-Be) Chicago Star Carly Hughes

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Join Us!" A Two-Show Day With the Newest "Leading Player" of Broadway's Pippin, Carly Hughes

I am so lucky I get to work with these people!! — PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Join Us!" A Two-Show Day With the Newest "Leading Player" of Broadway's Pippin, Carly Hughes

Carly Hughes, who was most recently seen in *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*, flew onto *Pippin*'s trapeze beginning Sept. 19 as Broadway's newest Leading Player. With just over a week in the role under her belt, Hughes took on the task of documenting a busy (and fun) two-show day for Playbill.com. Get to know the Music Box Theatre's new leading lady!
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The alarm went off at 9:30am.... I rolled out of bed at 10am! Woof.

Carly Hughes

My best friend Megan got me this record player and I literally play it everyday!

Carly Hughes

Love me some Nancy Wilson. This seemed appropriate :) First song: "A Lot of Livin' To Do"

Carly Hughes

I don't do coffee, but I do start the day with a cup of hot water, honey and 2 Emergen-C! ;)

Carly Hughes

Now to relax and email on my comfy couch! I'm obsessed with my apartment :)

Carly Hughes

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And yes... that's a mug from my previous show <i>Beautiful</i>... Boop! — And yes... that's a mug from my previous show *Beautiful*... Boop!

Carly Hughes

Starting the day right! Did I say I'm obsessed with my apartment?? Peep that entertainment center! (thanks PJ Mehaffey).

Carly Hughes

I'm new to Twitter ( @CarlyHughes101 ) but I catch on quick! ;-P

Carly Hughes

If you know me, you know I wear heels everyday- Duh. These cuties are for you, Playbill! (And yes, I use Cottonelle Ultra Soft. Boom)

Carly Hughes

When you live alone you get the obligatory selfie!

Carly Hughes

Saturday trip to the spots office

Carly Hughes

These machines are your BEST FRIEND!!

Carly Hughes

Don't forget to sign in!!! I say this to myself out loud sometimes...

Carly Hughes

Look at this cutie I met in the stairwell, Mr. Andrew Fitch

Carly Hughes

Well hello, and welcome to my home! Obsessed with it! Look up pjmehaffey.com (@PJMehaffeyYall )

Carly Hughes

Brunch of champions! Or probably just of Leading Players... Ha!

Carly Hughes

This is what was under that hat!

Carly Hughes

Gotta get this head together

Carly Hughes

A little hype music to get the day started

Carly Hughes

Now you know mama has very little hair! So no pin curls for me, just a sensible pattern of cross pins at the top. Does the trick!

Carly Hughes

There's always a big bottle of water & a mug of hot water & honey in the dressing room

Carly Hughes

a little Colin Cunliffe on the way to my training!

Carly Hughes

Before every show, I run through my trapeze routine with my coach. Gotta keep it safe and pretty! :)

Carly Hughes

Making sure I'm in the right position...

Carly Hughes

An hour before Every show, all the acrobats are called to run trough routines and tricks.

Carly Hughes

Piece of cake!?! And yes, those are his actual abs.

Carly Hughes

Kyle and I at 10min!! Mess! Clearly we've got some magic to finish doing! Lol

Carly Hughes

Back to dressing room to finish getting ready and my roomie has arrived!!

Carly Hughes

His name is Barnum. He has a cameo. And we take naps together.

Carly Hughes

Kristen Beth on for Catherine this matinee! So cute!

Carly Hughes

This is the man responsible for keeping me in the air!! Thank you!!

Carly Hughes

A little stage left action

Carly Hughes

Kyle, between songs- really???

Carly Hughes

Me, between songs... You're welcome.

Carly Hughes

Know why my job is cool? Cause I get to ride a cage!! Ha!

Carly Hughes

Time for some between show TLC from my PT! That's right, heels to physical therapy.

Carly Hughes

Thanks for working out my shoulders!!

Carly Hughes

A between show meal (that Barnum thinks is for him)

Carly Hughes

And a little relaxation in this masterpiece! You Guys- my friend PJ designed this room for me and I AM IN LOVE!! Do yourself a favor... pjmehaffey.com

Carly Hughes

Time for round 2!! Let's get this party started!

Carly Hughes

Water bottle filled, hot water & honey- check! Gotta make good use of all these show mugs!! ;-P

Carly Hughes

Staying connected at intermission #2

Carly Hughes

Barnum.... At places. The lush life.

Carly Hughes

I know right!?!? Yes, he's a real person. Orion Griffiths is a bad a&$!!

Carly Hughes

Much better!! Thanks Midge!!

Carly Hughes

My understudy Ari... We love each other Soy Much! No really, we do. :-D Love you lady!!

Carly Hughes

I spy with my little eye, an acrobat hanging from the sky! No big deal, Lauren can do this in her sleep!! Amazing.

Carly Hughes

A pit stop at my local spot for my after show dinner!

Carly Hughes

Home Sweet Home! Did I tell you already how much I love my apartment?? Except the 5 story walk up part :-/ woof.

Carly Hughes

Finally back on my comfy couch, with a Chicken Chimi Sandwich & Yuka Fries!! Delish. Also, peep the Yogi Toes!! Gotta keep these dancing feet stretched and pretty!! Lol

Carly Hughes

Now, I'm a Trader Joe's girl all the way!!! But mama is tired and am trying something new... Eek! Wish me luck!

Carly Hughes

Peace Out Playbill! I had fun with you today! Kisses!!

Carly Hughes

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Hughes, who has also been seen on Broadway in Ghost, The Book of Mormon, Ragtime, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Spelling Bee, succeeded Ciara Renee, who played her final performance Sept. 14 at the Music Box Theatre.

Pippin is directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus and features choreography by Tony Award nominee Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (7 Fingers).

Pippin is the recipient of 2013 Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Patina Miller), Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Martin) and Best Direction of a Musical (Paulus).

With a book by Roger Hirson and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Pippin features music supervision and arrangements by Nadia DiGiallonardo, orchestrations by Tony Award winner Larry Hochman, scenic design by Tony Award winner Scott Pask, costume design by Tony Award nominee Dominique Lemieux, lighting design by Tony Award winner Kenneth Posner, sound design by Tony Award nominees Jonathan Deans and Garth Helm.

Pippin, according to press notes, "tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory?"

The national tour of Pippin, starring Sasha Allen ("The Voice"), launched Sept. 6 in Denver at the Buell Theatre.

Visit PippinTheMusical.com.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Join Us!" A Two-Show Day With the Newest "Leading Player" of Broadway's Pippin, Carly Hughes

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Join Us!" A Two-Show Day With the Newest "Leading Player" of Broadway's Pippin, Carly Hughes

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