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About the Show
As Kate in the national tour of Come Fly Away, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald is put through the ringer executing Twyla Tharp’s dazzling choreography. After a performance of leaping, spinning and jiving, a girl’s got to take a break in a calm, personal space. Fitzgerald invited Broadway.com into her dressing room to show off her five must-have items that keep her in shape for the dance-heavy show.
“I’ve created Kate as a character who has crazy hair. So to help it get even crazier, I like to use a curling iron to pump it up a little. Once I am finished, I am able to use my hair along with the awesome choreography. I like to call it hair-ography!”
“This is a very athletic show and it is important to drinks as much water as possible. This helps me to maintain my stamina and it’s also good for my muscles. I go through two to three of these water bottles every performance.”
“Kate, the character I play is very extravagant and loves to be the center of attention. Since the show takes place in a nightclub, part of my preparation includes a lot of makeup. Lashes, bronzer and lipstick—lots of it—are a part of my everyday routine!”
“Being on the road can be very hard, so I always have pictures of my family around to remind me of my loved ones back home.”
“Having the privilege of dancing in a Twyla Tharp show also means I have to work hard and keep my body in shape. Every day, I take a ballet class, as well as practicing an in-depth warm up before every show. To keep my body protected against injuries, I do strength training three to four times a week. Taking the ballet class, as well as doing my exercises, has really benefitted me in all aspects of this show.”
See Fitzgerald and the rest of the Come Fly Away dancers in Houston through April 15.
