Jenna Bush Hager had one of her dreams come true. The Today show host got to step into a role in the Broadway musical Chicago, fulfilling a lifelong dream to appear on the Great White Way. Click through the gallery for all the info on her sexy, starring turn.
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Jenna, 36, was taking part in a
Today series where the hosts fulfilled their
childhood dreams. The former first daughter’s wish was to star on Broadway.
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She revealed that as a kid she got mom
Laura to bring her to
Les Miserables auditions in Dallas every year, but she never was cast as little Cosette.
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Instead, the NBC crew got her a slot in Chicago, the longest running American musical in Broadway history. During the segment, she revealed her nerves as she got shoved into the revealing lingerie and tights, which she compared to Spanx.
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Her husband sent flowers to her dressing room and the cast was kind to her as she battled nerves. Then it was show time, and she went out on stage to begin the musical.
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During the show, she played a reporter at a press conference — so not too far from real life. She even danced during “Razzle Dazzle,” sung by
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During the curtain call, she received a huge ovation from the audience. She thanked co-host
Al Roker for inspiring her: He’s in the midst of a six week run in
Waitress on Broadway!
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What do you think of Jenna popping up in Chicago on Broadway? Sound off in the comments!
Jenna, 36, was taking part in a
Today series where the hosts fulfilled their
childhood dreams. The former first daughter’s wish was to star on Broadway.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
She revealed that as a kid she got mom
Laura to bring her to
Les Miserables auditions in Dallas every year, but she never was cast as little Cosette.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Instead, the NBC crew got her a slot in Chicago, the longest running American musical in Broadway history. During the segment, she revealed her nerves as she got shoved into the revealing lingerie and tights, which she compared to Spanx.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Her husband sent flowers to her dressing room and the cast was kind to her as she battled nerves. Then it was show time, and she went out on stage to begin the musical.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
During the show, she played a reporter at a press conference — so not too far from real life. She even danced during “Razzle Dazzle,” sung by
Cuba Gooding, Jr.Photo credit: INSTARImages
During the curtain call, she received a huge ovation from the audience. She thanked co-host
Al Roker for inspiring her: He’s in the midst of a six week run in
Waitress on Broadway!
Photo credit: INSTARImages
What do you think of Jenna popping up in Chicago on Broadway? Sound off in the comments!
