The call came after a lengthy audition process with Spielberg in the room, and the role, originated by Wilma Curley on Broadway in 1957 and later portrayed by Gina Trikonis in the 1961 film, was her biggest dream.
Angyil: Don't allow someone to put you in a box and tell you that you should only do this or that.
The magic of performing Jerome Robbins' iconic choreography never left her.
Beals had not one, but three doubles during filmingāand, infamously, none of them were credited.
I grew up dyeing my tights, pointe shoes and the straps on my leotard.
She also dreams of playing Roxie in Chicago on Broadway.