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Jane Colburn Levy (born December 29, 1989) is an American actress. After attending the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, she debuted as the original Mandy Milkovich on the Showtime comedy-drama Shameless (2011). Levy left Shameless following its first season to portray the lead of the ABC sitcom Suburgatory from 2011 to 2014. Transitioning to film, Levy collaborated with director Fede Álvarez as the lead of the horror films Evil Dead (2013) and Don't Breathe (2016). She returned to television with series regular roles on the Hulu comedy-drama There's... Johnny! (2017) and horror fantasy Castle Rock (2018), in addition to headlining the Netflix thriller miniseries What/If (2019). From 2020 to 2021, Levy portrayed the title character of the NBC musical comedy-drama Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jane Levy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Applause follows Margo Channing, a legendary but aging Broadway star whose reign atop the theatrical world faces an unexpected threat when an ambitious young understudy named Eve Harrington arrives in her life. As Margo navigates the pressures of maintaining her status, her relationships with her devoted husband, her best friend, and her theater company become increasingly complicated by Eve's calculated charm and ruthless ambition. The musical explores themes of vanity, ambition, friendship, and the passage of time through dazzling production numbers and intimate character moments. Set against the glittering backdrop of Broadway in the 1950s, the story captures both the glamour and the cutthroat nature of show business. Margo must confront her own insecurities and mortality while learning to distinguish between genuine connection and manipulation. The narrative builds to a climactic revelation that forces all characters to reassess their values and priorities. With its sophisticated wit, memorable songs, and exploration of female ambition and rivalry, Applause celebrates the transformative power of theater while examining the costs of fame and the importance of authenticity in a world built on illusion.
