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It was white cliffs of Dover-looking.
We stayed at this beautiful little inn.
For us that was a great little getaway to the British seaside.
Its been three years since theThe King and Ifirst premiered in New York.
I was moved to see Ruthie Ann Miles come back onstage, after the terribletragedy she lived through.
What has it been like to work with her again?Ruthie and I are great friends.
Im glad to be here with her right now.
Its one of the bigger honors and purposes in my life right now, and shes amazing.
Youre doingKiss Me, Katein the spring.
Have you thought about how you will approach that show?Definitely.
This experience makes me look at what Im about to do differently.
Has her version of Anna been on your mind?Marin was one of my very first real inspirations.
The month I moved to New York, I saw her inRagtimeabout eight times.
She and Audra McDonald were my first musical-theater heroes.
I wish him all the best, and he knows that of course.
People tried to warn me about British, London, audiences being different.
I dont feel that much of a difference.
They still come to their feet at the end, they listen, they seem engaged.
I think theyre enjoying this particular production.
They enjoy that more than maybe American audiences did.
It would be silly to assume that everybody who wants to be involved in and see theater can.
This is the way to get it to people, and I think thats important.
Its in being a parent, being a spouse, being a friend.
