Interview: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES' Tabitha Lawing Shares What She Loves Most About Starring on Broadway

One of Broadway's youngest stars, Tabitha Lawing is currently making her Broadway debut as Lila in Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway! Most recently Tabitha was seen as Grady Girl in The Atlanta Opera's co-production of The Shining with the Alliance Theatre. Additional credits include The Adventures of Our Lives So Far at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, and the upcoming short film The Buoyancy of Aples from writer/director Tori Mills. 

BroadwayWorld spoke with Tabitha Lawing about starring on Broadway at such a young age, what she likes the most about Days of Wine and Roses, and more. 

This month's feature is sponsored by Atlantic Acting School. Atlantic–the award-winning Theater Company and world-renowned Acting School–is proud to have produced the Off-Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses! Atlantic Acting School has empowered aspiring acting professionals to fulfill their dreams for over 35 years. Alumni include Elizabeth Olsen, Clark Gregg, Gina Rodriguez, Zach Woods, and more. Atlantic Actors Work! Are You Next? Apply today!

Are you excited to be making your Broadway debut at such a young age?

I’m so excited! And to be able to work with Brian and Kelli, they’re incredible.

What do you like most about starring on Broadway with Brian d'Arcy James and Kelli O'Hara? 

Well, everybody is just so nice! And I loved being able to do the rehearsal process with them. It’s so amazing.

What is your favorite part about starring in Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway?

I love working with everybody, not just Kelli and Brian, everybody in the cast is amazing.

What does it feel like to be in front of such a big audience every night?

I just kind of imagine they’re not there. I love performing every night. I really don’t care who’s in the audience!

What do you like best about the character you play, Lila?

I love that she’s the adult in the family, she’s so mature.

Can you tell me what you remember most about opening night? Were you nervous or excited?

I was a little bit nervous, but I was just so excited to be able to my first red carpet.

Is Broadway something that you want to do forever?

Yes! Absolutely!

This month's feature is sponsored by Atlantic Acting School. Atlantic–the award-winning Theater Company and world-renowned Acting School–is proud to have produced the Off-Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses! Atlantic Acting School has empowered aspiring acting professionals to fulfill their dreams for over 35 years. Alumni include Elizabeth Olsen, Clark Gregg, Gina Rodriguez, Zach Woods, and more. Atlantic Actors Work! Are You Next?

Apply today!

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