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Jean Smart in "Call Me Izzy." Photo: Marc J. Franklin
Jean Smart in "Call Me Izzy." Photo: Marc J. Franklin
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Jean Smart trades stand-up for stanzas in Broadway’s ‘Call Me Izzy’
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Jun 12, 2025 0

Jean Smart trades Vegas luxury for Louisiana drama in "Call Me Izzy," her first time on Broadway in 25 years.

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