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Ashley Brown (born February 3, 1982) is an actress who is currently playing the title character in...

Ashley Brown (born February 3, 1982) is an actress who is currently playing the title character in the United States national tour of Mary Poppins after originating the role on Broadway. Brown initially caught the attention of casting director Tara Rubin not long after graduating from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. After a successful audition, she was cast in the Disney touring production On the Record. This in turn led to her Broadway debut on September 20, 2005 replacing Brooke Tansley as the lead character, Belle, in the Walt Disney Theatrical-produced production of Beauty and the Beast. She departed the role on May 28, 2006 after eight months and she was succeeded by Sarah Litzsinger. On November 16, 2006, Mary Poppins opened on Broadway with Brown starring as the title character. Brown left the Broadway Company on October 5, 2008 after playing the role for 2 years and was replaced by Scarlett Strallen who previously played the role in the West End. In March 2007, Brown appeared on All My Children as herself. On March 11, 2009, Brown reprised the role of Mary Poppins in the US National Tour. She signed on for a one year contract, she will leave the