Stephanie Styles has been on Broadway before, but never as the lead in a musical. That changes with Roundabout Theatre’s upcoming revival of Kiss Me, Kate, which opens February 13 at Studio 54 and stars Styles as Lois Lane/Bianca opposite Kelli O’Hara (War Paint), Will Chase (Something Rotten!), and Corbin Bleu (High School Musical). Styles originated the role of Ainsley in Loot on NBC, based on the film The Italian Job. Stephanie Styles as Ainsley – Broadway’s New Leading Lady
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About Stephanie Styles
Stephanie Styles is an American actress, singer, and dancer who recently made her Broadway debut in Roundabout Theatre’s revival of Kiss Me, Kate. She starred as Lois Lane/Bianca opposite Kelli O’Hara, Will Chase, and Corbin Bleu. For this performance she won the Clarence Derwent Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She is also known for her recurring roles on ABC drama series Revenge and Fox comedy series The Grinder.
About Her Role In LOOT As Ainsley
In Roundabout Theatre’s production of Kiss Me, Kate, Stephanie Styles is seen in the role of Lois Lane/Bianca opposite Kelli O’Hara, Will Chase, and Corbin Bleu. The production tells the story of two couples who are trying to put on a musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming Of The Shrew. This musical comedy follows the twists and turns that happen while they’re rehearsing.
Stephanie Styles Broadway Debut
After a successful turn as Lois Lane in Roundabout Theatre’s revival of Kiss Me, Kate, Broadway newcomer Stephanie Styles is receiving accolades for her performance. The Los Angeles native first made her professional debut at the age of seven, when she was cast in the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz on tour. I feel very lucky, said Styles.
6 Things About Stephanie Styles
1. Stephanie was born in California.
2. She attended the University of Southern California where she studied theater and dance before dropping out to pursue a career in acting.
3. Before making her Broadway debut, she played the role of Lois Lane/Bianca in Kiss Me, Kate on a national tour with some of Broadway’s brightest stars: Kelli O’Hara, Will Chase and Corbin Bleu.
4. Stephanie has been seen on TV screens playing both Emily Gilmore and Ainsley Hayes in Gilmore Girls and The Good Wife, respectively.
5. Her latest movie appearance is alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf Of Wall Street, directed by Martin Scorsese
6. Stephanie has also acted in movies such as The Blind Side, Country Strong, Born To Ride, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 , Rock Slyde, and television series including Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Law & Order SVU, The Client List, Wicked City and Melissa & Joey.
On Stage in The West End
The Roundabout Theatre Company production of the Cole Porter musical Kiss Me, Kate opened on December 13, 2012. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall with a book by Linda Woolverton, the musical tells the story of actors who are performing Shakespeare’s The Taming of The Shrew while they rehearse for their upcoming show Kiss Me Kate.
She is also famous for her performance in the web series, Bonding (2019)
The character of Bonding is a rare portrayal of an Asian American female teen. Stephanie said, I think it’s so important for people to have visibility and representation in media. In this day and age where so much attention is put on how diverse the world can be, I’m just happy to be able to add my voice. It was great because everyone was from different parts of the world, she added. And we had lots of different personalities.
When she was 6 years old, she gave her first performance on-stage in the play, Scrooge at TUTS
I was always doing something that I wasn’t supposed to do, she recalls. I would sneak into my mom’s closet and put on her high heels, or I would jump off of the couch onto the floor. By age six, Styles had given her first performance on-stage in TUTS’ production of Scrooge. It was such a magical moment for me because it was one of those things where I got to be somebody else, and that helped me out so much.
Humphreys School of Musical Theatre in Houston, Texas
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the new Broadway production of Kiss Me, Kate. It is an American musical comedy based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and stars Stephanie Styles as Bianca. She had been in Houston before on tour but made her debut on the big stage at this show!
Upcoming Projects
I am currently preparing for a new production of Kiss Me, Kate at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. I will be playing the role of Lois Lane/Bianca opposite Kelli O’Hara, Will Chase, and Corbin Bleu. I am also on tour with the national company of On The Twentieth Century (Broadway and touring) starring Kristin Chenoweth and Tony Award-winner Marin Mazzie.
