Stars advise Broadway Katie

17 June 2008 10:35am

Stars including Brooke Shields, John Lithgow and Kristen Chenoweth had some tips to share for Katie Holmes at this year's Tony awards, as she prepares for her Broadway debut this autumn.

"She will be so happy about making that decision," Brooke told People.com of Katie's transition from screen to stage. "There is nothing like it. It's the Olympics. It's the college of theatre."

"She's a pro and I'd say to be herself," says John Lithgow, who will star alongside the actress in Arthur Miller play All My Sons. "She's going to be wonderful. I'm looking forward to working with her. We haven't worked together yet but it's going to be great."

However, according to stage star and Pushing Daisies actress Kristin Chenoweth, Katie will have to look after herself during the play's run.

"I would recommend her just to stay [healthy] and get a lot of good sleep and drink lots of water," she says. "It takes so much energy to be on stage seven days a week, so she needs a good night's sleep everyday. But I'm sure she will do just fine."

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