Musical theatre is no joke. 8 shows a week is not a game. Those of you who are feeling overwhelmed you are not alone. What we do is a skill. And we are athletes. It was hard coming back after the pandemic. Be gentle and kind with yourself bc we can’t be perfectionist right now.
I had tea with the King Charles and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace and I think I am officially British now. Wow what an experience. I was so honoured to be invited.
Gavin Creel you were a talent, a light, a star, a mentor and a friend. And that voice I will never forget your voice. And how you encouraged me to stay in London and to keep going. From Book of Mormon to Waitress you were my friend. The world has lost a light today.
Yall celebrating the loss of theatre jobs in a pandemic is really crazy. Diana was my friend’s broadway debut after over a decade of hustling in NYC. Please be mindful.
Me and Bradley Riches 7 years before CBB! You never know where life will take you. Theatre can take you to some crazy places. I love this and my baby Bradley. 😭
@bbuk
We will be holding a candle light vigil for Gavin Creel this Sunday at 6:30pm at the Actor’s church. If you are free come and light a candle and show your love for our friend.
#gavincreel
First yall wanted Broadway actors to play the roles in the movie version of the musicals they originated and now it happens and yall mad cause you don’t think they are the right age for the part. I —- just.... 😒
Just watched my performance at the Olivier Awards back and I am crying because hey maybe I didn’t win the award. But we won that performance. It means so much to the black and brown and curvy women who don’t see themselves in the center of the narrative. I see you. I am you.
Sadly saying goodbye to the diner THURSDAY Oct. 10th. 😪 but it’s been a wonderful ride. This show will always have a slice of my heart. Hope to see you all at my last shows.
@WaitressLondon
A dream came true this week, I finally bought my Mom a house. She grew up poor in a small town in North Carolina. And never owned a home of her own. But now we have more than a house, we have a home 💗🥹
We are so excited to start our new life here.✨
Gwenyth Paltrow said she went off the rails in lockdown by eating bread and drinking quinoa whiskey. Girl I got Deliveroo mcdonalds breakfast for a straight week... now THATS OFF THE RAILS😂
ICYMI HAIRSPRAY BGT🇬🇧 I am still buzzing! Thank you for all the love. I feel so honored to represent our industry. WE WILL BE BACK!
🤩You can’t stop the beat!!
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#bgt
Finally home and catching my breath. I just wanna say thank you for the outpouring of love and support for me on
#CBBUK
I had so much fun. I learned so much and made some friends for life. Special thanks to my Mikey for being my rock. Excited for what’s next!
Fran I went through this same thing when I was cast as Adelaide. People questioned and now I’m nominated for an Olivier for the role . So don’t listen to uneducated people. Go smash this role! We have to be the change we want to see in the world.
@JamieLloydCo
I'm not gonna share those disgusting racist tweets, but I'm gonna state that Francesca is a gorgeous human being - both inside and out. I can't wait to see her in
@JamieLloydCo
's Romeo & Juliet and fucking eat it up it like I know she can. The people that know, KNOW.
Gavin last night we felt your presence in the room. The coming together of our West End community is what you would have wanted. We listened to your voice and spoke your words. Thank you to everyone who came and the love in that room. Your legacy will live on through us Gavin.
When I moved to London I never believed all this would happen. I was only supposed to be here 3 weeks. I am so happy I stayed. Being here really has changed my whole life. Six year anniversary moving to London. 🇬🇧
I noticed when I started being happy for people when they booked jobs instead of being jealous I started seeing more success in my own career. What is for them is for them & What is for you is for YOU! We have to be happy for people’s success. The universe can hear you.
This Lillias White situation is unbelievable. And from theatre fans who have forgiven so called stars for way worse behavior. We all make mistakes. Context is everything. Harrasment is completely unnecessary. Compassion is needed here not hate. It is LIVE theatre things happen.
I better not see one damn tweet about someone being happy that a show is closing. This is people’s livelihoods. It impacts their families. Their well being. We need love and support right now. If you aint got nothing nice to say shut up and stay in isolation That’s that on that!
I have been an alternate, understudy and a lead. And let me tell you swings understudies, alternates, standbys keep shows running. And save producers lots of many from not cancelling shows. Put some respect on their names.
I’m still reeling from the announcement yesterday I have known for a bit and im so happy you all know now. I am excited to be a curvy woman of color stepping into this iconic role. This is the change we have been fighting for. I can’t wait for you all to see it.
I’m so glad I had to work my way to the top. From the theme park job to the starring role. Taking every single step. Clawing and scratching my way to success. It may not have been as easy as the elevator but as long as I get to where I want to go I don’t mind taking the stairs.
Noooooo not Sandy! This is a big loss. Olivia Newton John was a QUEEN! Grease was the first movie musical I ever saw. She was everything. Rest in Power!
This was the hardest thing I have ever had to admit. But I feel so free now. 5 years ago I was scammed out of my life savings and had to rebuild from scratch. I never got the money back but I rebuilt my life and made a success inspite of this terrible thing that happened to me.
Wow only 5 shows left
@WaitressLondon
this is going to be a sad goodbye. But happy I got to be apart of this beautiful show with friends I will have for a lifetime. Thank you beautiful people for all the love over these months. In this thread i will be posting my fav memories 😭
I wanted to sleep on this one first before I responded. As theatre artist we want the audience to have a good time and that is everyone in the audience. Some people want to sing and dance and some people want to listen and take it all in.
It’s my last day
@WaitressLondon
I cant believe it. Also I am taking over the
@WaitressLondon
instagram today go check it out so we laugh more than we cry today. 😭😭😭😭 Becky moves on to Pizza Express if you were wondering ... 😂
From ensemble burlesque girls in NYC to West End Leading Ladies in London! You smashed your WEST END DEBUT Desi 48 hours notice! WHAT A PRO!
@desioakley
@WaitressLondon
This is all that really matters. If you wanna show support buy a ticket to the show. Keep the show running. See the original waitresses see the new waitresses.See the whole damn cast. Because everyone is pretty freaking amazing. This show is about love and we have a lot of it. 💕
1 year ago I closed Dreamgirls what a wild ride it has been. Thank you for all the love over the years. I couldn’t have done this without you guys! I will be singing this on my tour get tickets now
That’s a wrap!! The come down after a long run is wild. I feel tired, energised, and hungover all in one. But I do feel grateful. I only called off sick two days the whole run. It felt like crossing the tape at the end of a marathon. I did it! 🏁 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
The Pie is out the Oven. 🥧 This Dreamgirl is not leaving you she is moving across the street to the Adelphi to Play Becky in Waitresss! GAH! So go get your tickets for both. I am so happy for this new adventure. Thank you all for all the love.
#EffietoBecky
@WaitressLondon
Serious question for all you trolls out there I know you want clicks and hits and likes. But in the grand scheme of life how has hating on anyone made your life better. Truly did you get a promotion at your job? Extra money in your account? A gold star? I just need to know 🤷🏽♀️
This is so scary I was stalked by a man when I was in Hairspray. He worked for the train I had to ride everyday. He followed me home and I had to get the police involved it was terrifying. The producers were amazing making sure I got home safe after the incident. This is real.
West End stars Carrie Hope Fletcher (
@CarrieHFletcher
) and
@_ScottPaige
have called for more protection for performers from harassment, after a campaign of abuse in which intimidating and malicious letters were sent to them and fellow cast members
If you are prayer I am asking to send some positive thoughts to my friend’s husband Nick Cordero. He is in critical condition from Covid19. He has been fighting for his life. He is a Broadway actor and was the original Earl in Waitress. Send some prayers and healing their way.
Tonight was insane! I’m overwhelmed
@WaitressLondon
This show is about to rock this town. Love to my fantastic cast and crew and everyone involved in pulling this off.
#imshook
Just because you have been in the West End does not make you a professional Latin ballroom champ it is a whole different skill set and it is hard. And it has a special technique
@LaytonWilliams
you are killing it. Big props to you and Nikita.
#bbcstrictly
People have no idea what performers go through to get to the stage every night. Everything effects our performance. How much we sleep, what we eat, the weather, how much we talk, our health&some even do it while trying to take care of children Hats off to everybody making it work
Well guys I’m off back to the states to celebrate the life of my Grandma Ann who passed this week. Sorry if I am missing you all at the diner but family first. Be back in a bit. Thanks for all the love and support guys. And to my
@WaitressLondon
family for always having my back.
To the black gentleman on the front row who was in full on tears tonight during the curtain call You are the reason we do what we do. Your heart was pouring out. As performers we forget we are actually touching people's hearts and you touched ours tonight.
@DreamgirlsLDN
I performed at the
@RoyalAlbertHall
not as Effie or Becky but as Marisha Wallace and that is something to shout about. I love playing roles but this year I wanted to define myself as an artist and tonight solidified that. Work hard! Dream big!
This is the second time I have had someone try to follow me home. I love meeting people but following me on to my train and asking where I am going next and following me is out of line. Last time I had to call the police. Please respect people’s boundaries 😔
We just had our last rehearsal in the studio for
@WaitressLondon
and I have to say the talent, the acting, the singing, the storytelling and the heart is over flowing. I can not wait for y’all to see the show. Heading to the Adelphi tmrw
@katharinemcphee
let’s do this sister.