POTUS’ Lilli Cooper on Watching Her Cast Members Break Character, and More!
BroadwayWorld brings you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of the backstage routines of their favorite Broadway stars!
Today we chat with Lilli Cooper, who currently stars in POTUS on Broadway. She shared with us her favorite behind-the-scenes highlights, behind-the-scenes moments to watch, and more! Check out his answers below!
What’s the first thing you do when you arrive at the theatre?
Log in, steal a snack from the stage manager’s office, and turn on my mic.
What’s the last thing you do before going on stage?
I say thank you.
What’s your go-to behind-the-scenes snack?
Extra grilled cheese-that is.
Pre-show ritual that others might find weird?
Brush my teeth with mouthwash
What are the five must-haves in your wardrobe?
Pictures of my son, fake plants, snacks, hats for curly hair, vitamins
What’s your favorite moment from the show to watch behind the scenes?
Dusty’s Conflict Resolution Dance
What’s been your favorite behind-the-scenes moment of your time with this show so far?
I love hearing people take the stage and everyone running backstage to watch.
Check out photos of Cooper behind the scenes and outside of the theater below!
Photo credit: Jennifer Broski
About Lilli Cooper
Lilli Cooper is a Tony Award-nominated actress who currently stars as Doc in “Fraggle Rock: Back to the rock” on Apple TV. Broadway credits include Tootsie (TONY nomination), SpongeBob SquarePants (Sandy Cheeks, original Broadway cast), Wicked (Elphaba), and Spring Awakening (Martha, original Broadway cast).
Favorite hits: Mack & Mabel (Encores), Tick, Tick… Boom! (Keen Company), Sundown, Yellow Moon (WP Theatre), The Wildness (Ars Nova), Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (American Repertory Theatre), The Threepenny Opera (Atlantic Theatre).
TV: “Dynasty” (The CW), “The Good Fight” (Paramount Plus), “NCIS: New Orleans”, “Bull”, “Instinct”, “The Code” and “Elementary” (CBS).
She makes a drive-by appearance as the Protest singer in Stephen Spielberg’s The Post, (Don’t Blink). LaGuardia Arts High School and Vassar alumni. And most grateful, Bodie’s mom.
About Potus
A 4-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President unwittingly turns a public relations nightmare into a global crisis, the seven bright and embattled women he relies on most risk their lives, freedom, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the Commander-in-Chief out of trouble.
Directed by five-time Tony Award® winner Susan Stroman, POTUS is a thunderous Broadway debut from playwright Selina Fillinger. Lilli Cooper, Lea DeLaria, Rachel Dratch, Julianne Hough, Suzy Nakamura, Julie White and Vanessa Williams star in this wacky comedy about the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world.