Jon Bernthal Knocks Dog Day

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Updated On: 8/2/26 at 07:51 AM

Being part of an original Broadway production is a dream come true (one many pray for), until the journey begins. The strenuous rehearsal process creating from scratch. Then the preview performances process (rehearsing new changes during the day then performing the show at night). It’s a ton of work, even for seasoned Broadway actors.

This is why Brooke Shields has vowed to never be part of an original Broadway production again after being part of Los Angeles World Premiere of the 2011 Broadway bound musical adaptation of LEAP OF FAITH.

"I was so intent on originating a role for the longest time, but after that experience, I'm acutely aware now it has to be perfect for me to go out on that limb."

She added, "If you replace, you have nothing to lose. It doesn't rest on you. They're just hoping you can keep it open. With a new show, you must be clear and know what you're getting into. I was a bit naïve about that. I'm able to keep coming back to Broadway because I do all of it well enough — but it's everything. If you take out one of those things and just compare me to the best in that field — whether it's dancing or singing or acting — I'm not going to win that battle. Take away two out of the three and leave me just singing in the spotlight, I'm going to lose. The role in LEAP OF FAITH had virtually no dancing, no humor. I'm proud of what I did...but I think what they wanted was somebody above the title with Raúl Esparza. The show is all him, and he's so extraordinary in it, but what he needs around him is not just someone to get them in the seats. I felt fenced in through the whole thing, but I learned it's better to have learned that out of town."