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“I'm a kid who did stock and summer youth theater where we'd put up two shows and you had no rehearsal. I've also understudied, where I've had to go on with no rehearsal.”

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Donna Murphy
Donna Murphy

Donna Murphy is an acclaimed American actress born on March 7, 1959. She is renowned for her exceptional work in musical theater and has won two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for her performances in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and "Hairspray." In addition to her stage success, Murphy has appeared in numerous films including "The Nutty Professor," "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle," and "The Last of the Mohicans," demonstrating her versatility as a performer. more

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