Pretty Woman: The Musical Kravis Center, March 7-12

By Scott Holland

Photos by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade

Photo of Jessica courtesy of Pretty Woman: The Musical

The producers of “Pretty Woman: The Musical” are excited to announce the full touring cast for the North American Tour coming to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for a limited oneweek engagement March 7 – 12.

Broadway superstar and Tony Awardnominee Adam Pascal (Rent, AIDA, Something Rotten) will once again step into the well-heeled shoes of Edward Lewis after thrilling audiences on Broadway for a limited set of performances in 2019. He will be joined by newcomer Jessie Davidson (Harmony) as the charming and charismatic Vivian Ward.

Joining them are Jessica Crouch as Kit De Luca, Travis Ward-Osborne as Happy Man/Mr. Thompson; and Matthew Stocke as Philip Stuckey. Rounding out the company in alphabetical order are Jordan

Alexander, Jade Amber, Natalie Bourgeois, Anju Cloud, Michael Dalke, Matt Farcher, Carissa Gaughran, Mia Gerachis, Em Hadick, Graham Keen, Keyonna Knight, Bart Maher, Devon McCleskey, Alice Reys, Bianca Rivera-Irions, Trent Soyster, Brett Stoelker, and Jonathan Young.

Adam Pascal, Jessica Crouch, Matthew Stocke and Matt Farcher were also members of the Broadway company.

Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee's international smash hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman,” which inspired one of the most beloved romantic comedy films of all time. Pretty Woman the film was an international smash hit when it was released in 1990. Now, 30 years later, Pretty Woman: The Musical is “Big romance and big fun!” (Broadway.com).

“Irresistible! A romantic fantasy. A contemporary fairy tale,” says The Hollywood Reporter. “Pretty

Woman: The Musical” delivers on all the iconic moments you remember. Get ready to experience this dazzling theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Are you ready to fall in love all over again?

Atlantic Records' Pretty Woman: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is produced by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and is now available on all DSPs.

It was a pleasure to sit down with Jessica Crouch who plays Kit De Luca (full disclosure: I saw the musical and thought Jessica killed it, so I asked to interview her) for this exclusive Hotspots interview.

At what age did you begin performing?

I started really at 3 or 4 years old as The Sacramento Ballet needed kids and I auditioned. I got the part and the bug hit me. What was your first paid gig? I think I did a local commercial when I was 10 or 11. I don't remember how much I got paid. When did you know performing would be your career?

I think I had it dead set when I was a kid, even before that first paid commercial. Maybe around 5 or 6.

“Pretty Women” is so Iconic, is there extra pressure playing this role and being in this show?

Absolutely! Kit Deluca is a character with so many iconic lines and in many ways is just as treasured as the main character. When you do have iconic lines, the audience is expecting it and it could lead to a letdown, so I never want to be stale and try and deliver it every time.

Other than this one, what has been your favorite role so far? I have performed some pretty awesome roles, but I am going to say doing the musical Hair, where I was part of the tribe, was pretty spectacular. It felt like we were saying something every night. What's your fantasy role (a role you haven't played but want to)?

It would be a role that was written for me and that I have a part in the creative process. My first dream role, which now I am getting too old to play, was Maureen in Rent.

Is it hard being on the road all the time?

It has its ups and downs. You can't be with the ones you love all the time and traveling does take a toll on you. We perform 6 days a week and usually the day we have off is the travel day. It's also hard cause you are always in a different hotel room, and you wake up in the middle of the night and you have no idea where you are. However, I get to travel to amazing cities that I would have never gotten a chance to see. I also get to see friends throughout the country. I just bumped into a friend last night that I performed with years ago.

How well do you and your castmates get along? We are a dysfunctional family, just like any other. We work well together and love each other, but we have our ups and downs like any family. Overall, our cast is so supportive of each other.

Describe yourself in 3 words?

Strong, empathetic, and goober. What do you do for fun?

I really like being outdoors and outdoor adventuring. I love a good Happy Hour, and I love to eat, and I also love to work out.

What should our readers expect from this touring company of “Pretty Women”?

Honestly, if you love this movie you are going to love the musical. Its heartfelt, heartwarming, and a fun night out in theater. You are going to leave with a smile on your face singing “Pretty Women” on the way out.

For more information on Jess follow her on: Instagram.com/JessGoober. For more information on the show go to:

PrettyWomanTheMusical.com

To purchase tickets, go to kravis.org, visit or call the Kravis Center Box Office (561) 832-7469 during regular box office hours

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