Jane Krakowski Talks Musicals, 'ROCK' and Roles with Chicago Tribune

Jane Krakowski plays vain actress Jenna Maroney on the Emmy-winning sitcom "30 Rock", in real life she's just as at home on the Broadway stage as she is in the NBC sound stages, the uber talented Krakowski chatted with the Chicago Tribune about all things 'ROCK' and 'ROLES', to read the fun piece click here.

We wanted to share one fun exhange with you about her love of the Tony Awards (She is a winner herself-but always dreamed of the event as a little performer):

Q Is it true that growing up you not only would watch the Tony Awards every year, but then you would record them and watch them all year-round?

A Oh, yes. We always [videotaped] them and saved them. Then on a rainy day, I would just say to my dad, "Let's watch Patti LuPone's number from 'Evita.' " The Tony Awards was like the Super Bowl in my house.

Jane Krakowski originated the role of "Dinah the Dining Car" in the 1987 Broadway production of Starlight Express. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in Grand Hotel; won the Tony Award for the revival of Nine; played April in Company at the Roundabout Theatre; and appeared alongside Sarah Jessica Parker in the Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress.

She also starred on television in "Ally McBeal".

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