See Cush Jumbo’s 24-Hour Transformation into Josephine Baker Inline

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    7:00 a.m. and I'm not the only one who wants to stay in bed but we have a long day of rehearsal ahead before the first preview of Josephine and I, so wake up, Henry!

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    There we go . . .

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    8:00 a.m. and we make it down to the car but Henry is asleep again. I love this warm cozy hat by Peel Boutique in Belfast, Ireland. Henry's jacket is by Martha Stewart Pets.

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    9:00 a.m. I try to make my dressing room at the theater like a home away from home. This is a gorgeous Hermès scarf that was given to me by a fan of the show.

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    (Henry makes himself at home too.)

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    These are just some of the characters I play in Josephine and I—I find it much easier to become them if I can put faces to names before I go onstage.

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    Noon. After some rehearsal we take a break to adjust some costumes.

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    My dresser Charlotte is insanely amazing and fixes everything like a magical elf. I think the pencil in her hair is what brings the outfit together!

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    4:00 p.m. and we tweak and rehearsal some more bits on stage. I love all the vintage outfits I get to wear for this show!

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    While I rehearse onstage, Henry takes some "me" time, lucky pup.

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    And while I work a bit more . . .

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    Henry tries to squeeze onto the cover next to Taylor. No chance, mate.

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    5:00 p.m. and we begin hair and makeup. I'm a huge fan of Tarte Cosmetics, great for my skin and long-lasting on stage. I especially love their cheek stains!

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    Microphone time with Jon, we try and hide it the best we can although my hair is short so it's a challenge! It helps to straighten it first with my FHI Heat straighteners, which are brilliant!

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    7:00 p.m., show time! We're keeping one of our dresses a huge secret but I'm allowed to show you who made it for us! Thanks, Mr. Valli!

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    10:00 p.m., and it's onesie time for the chilly journey home and an early night before we do it all again tomorrow! Henry's Onesie by American Apparel.