Awkwafina and Constance Wu.Photo:Rebecca Michelson
Rebecca Michelson
Constance WuandAwkwafinahad oneCrazy Rich Asiansreunion over the weekend.
The two former costars were together again on the red carpet Sunday, embracing in a hug and smiling for photographers at the 1,000th performance celebration the hit Off-Broadway revival ofLittle Shop of Horrors.
Wu, 41, is currently starring in the production as Audrey, opposite Corbin Bleu’s Seymour. Awkwafina, 35, was in the matinee audience at theWestside Theatrein New York City to support Wu before joining her at the Bryant Park Grill for the post-show celebration.
Awkwafina, who’s real name is Nora Lum, has stayed close with Wu sinceCrazy Rich Asians' release in 2018. Appearing onGood Morning Americaback in May, the comedian even said she hopes to make a sequel to the box office smash in order to work with Wu and their other costars again. “It would be so meaningful,” she explained. “They’re like my family, and at this point it’s been so long. We would love to all get back together.”
Constance Wu and Awkwafina.Rebecca Michelson
Sunday was a night of reunions for Awkwafina, actually. She attended the show with herNora from QueenscostarLori Tan Chinn, and even posed at the party withLittle ShopcomposerAlan Menken— whom she worked with on this year’s live-action adaptation ofThe Little Mermaid.
Other stars in attendance on Sunday included Jenny Han, Alyah Chanel Scott, Chris Olsen, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Chike Okonkwo.
Little Shop of Horrorsis based on the 1960 movie of the same name. Both tell the story a down-on-his luck florist named Seymour who helps turn his boss’ plant shop around when he discovers a rare (and voracious) plant. He names the mysterious greenery Audrey II, after his co-worker and longtime crush, Audrey.
Awkwafina and Alan Menken.Rebecca Michelson
Menken, 74, and the late Howard Ashman — who died in March 1991 at the age of 40 from his HIV/AIDS positive diagnosis — adapted the film for the stage, penning the score (Menken music and Ashman, lyrics). Ashman also wrote the show’s book.
The musical originally premiered in New York City in 1982, before it transferred to Off-Broadway’s Orpheum Theatre, where it ran for five years.
A Broadway production finally came in 2003, starring Kerry Butler and Hunter Foster. It closed nearly a year later, after 40 previews and 372 performances.
Awkwafina and Lori Tan Chinn.Rebecca Michelson
Wu and Bleu, 34, began their performances on Sept. 26. PEOPLE was first to announce their casting last month. Tony nominees Bryce Pinkham and Brad Oscar also star, as Dr. Orin Scrivello and Mr. Mushnik respectably.
Michael Mayer, Corbin Bleu, Constance Wu and Jonathan Groff.Rebecca Michelson
Bleu also sang his praises of the show to PEOPLE, calling it “a perfect show” that “really doesn’t get old.”
“I’m so proud to see the diversity thriving on the stage,” Bleu, 34, told PEOPLE. “We have a Black Seymour and an Asian Audrey. It’s been great building our character’s relationship. It’s only going to continue to grow as we play together up there.”
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Tickets forLittle Shop of Horrorsare available now atlittleshopnyc.com.
source: people.com
