Téa Leoni and Erich Bergen reunite for an exclusive ‘Madam Secretary’ experience at the opening of Broadway’s ‘BOOP! The Musical’. The former co-stars, who played Elizabeth McCord and Blake Moran in the CBS drama, were back on screen together at the show’s opening night.
Téa Leoni and Erich Bergen Reunite at the Opening of Broadway’s ‘BOOP! The Musical‘
Téa Leoni, 59, and Erich Bergen, 39, posed together on the red carpet at the opening night of the new Broadway hit ‘BOOP! The Musical‘ in New York City. The duo, who starred together as Elizabeth McCord and Blake Moran in the CBS drama ‘Madam Secretary,’ which wrapped up its six-season run in 2019, were back to their old charm on Saturday, April 5.
Téa Leoni is an American actress and comedian born on February 25, 1966.
She rose to fame with her role in the TV series 'Melrose Place' (1995-1997).
Leoni's film career took off with movies like 'Bad Boys' (1995), 'Deep Impact' (1998), and 'You Kill Me' (2007).
Known for her versatility, she has also worked on Broadway, starring in 'The House of Blue Leaves' (2006) and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (2013).
Leoni has been nominated for several awards, including a Tony Award nomination.
She is married to actor David Duchovny.
A Look Back at ‘Madam Secretary‘
The political drama followed former CIA analyst Elizabeth McCord as she was appointed as the United States Secretary of State following the suspicious death of her predecessor. Bergen played Blake Moran, McCord’s personal assistant, while Leoni brought to life the character of Elizabeth McCord. The show tracked McCord’s tenure as the first female President of the United States in its final season.
‘BOOP! The Musical‘ Takes Center Stage
The Broadway production features original songs by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, and a book by Tony Award-winning scribe Bob Martin. Jerry Mitchell is directing and choreographing the show, which marks his 25th Broadway project. Leading the cast as the title character is former Jimmy Awards finalist Jasmine Amy Rogers, making her Broadway debut.
BOOP! The Musical is a musical theater production based on the classic cartoon series Popeye the Sailor.
Developed by Robert Reed Baker and directed by David H. Bell, it premiered in 2005 at the New World Stages in New York City.
The show features music, dance, and acrobatics inspired by the original cartoons.
BOOP! The Musical combines the nostalgic charm of the classic series with modern theatrical techniques.
The talented ensemble includes Faith Prince as Valentina, Ainsley Melham as Dwayne, Stephen DeRosa as Grampy, Anastacia McCleskey as Carol, Angelica Hale as Trisha, Phillip Huber as Pudgy the Dog, and Aubie Merrylees as Oscar. The cast also boasts a talented group of supporting actors.
Tickets for ‘BOOP! The Musical‘ are now available for purchase.
