Ashley Park

With all the hype she's getting where do we think she is going? I have met her and she is absolutely lovely. 

She's great! I was shocked that she didn't get nominated for The King and I. For me, she was the obvious choice for that category. Ruthie Ann Miles was excellent, but I didn't fully appreciate her performance until the 2nd time I saw it - the first time, my attention was much more on Park.

Unfortunately she was out when I saw KPop, but even seeing it without her still strangely increased my appreciation for her. The role required so much skill that I respect Park more for having played it, even though I didn't actually see her do it. (Marina Kondo was also VERY good in the role btw)

And I think she's the stand-out in Mean Girls currently. IMO, she's one of the only actors in that show that's actually ACTING, not just playing a stereotype and belting really high. 

Updated On: 5/27/18 at 01:10 AM

I thought she was wonderful in King and I.   Such presence on stage. Tuptim sings three of the great R&H songs as well as narrating the ballet. That role should always be considered for awards for featured performance. It's a meatier role than Lady Thiang. 

When I saw SITPWG, during the finale I heard her voice clear as a bell during the finale - so gorgeous. And when the cast recording finally came out it was the first song I listened to, just to hear her voice. It's perfect. 

I also think she (and Grey) was the best part of Mean Girls. Such a beautiful voice.

Her career, especially in the past year, has been insanely successful. It's hard to believe she's only 26. Definitely one to watch out for.

Saw MEAN GIRLS and wowwww!!!!! Ashley Park is amazing. The song she sings in mean girls is heartbreaking and her acting in the whole show was astounding. Future tony winner for sure. She's a gem.

She stole the show as one of the sisters in Cinderella touring cast. I hope she continues to grow and we see her take on meaty new roles as well as timeless favorites.