The Prom musical
"She was so good that we used her first take," director Ryan Murphy said of her performance.
Ryan Murphy's film version of the Broadway musical also stars Nicole Kidman and Andrew Rannells, and is due out Dec. 11.
The Tony-nominated director of "The Prom" said he hopes his latest project emboldens LGBTQ kids -- and their parents, too.
The Tony winner calls the role of down-on-her-luck Dee Dee Allen “the easiest hard work I’ve ever done.”
WHAT'S HAPPENING
"The Prom" musical included a gay kiss seen around the world!