She is best known for originating the Broadway roles of Amber Von Tussle in the musical version of Hairspray and Elle Woods in the musical version of Legally Blonde, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award. In 2010 she signed to Mercury Records Nashville and released her two country music singles, "Giddy On Up" and "Drop on By".
She is renowned for creating Broadway roles of Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray's musical adaptation and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde's musical version, which earned her a Tony Award nomination. In 2010, she signed with Mercury Records Nashville and released two country music singles, "Giddy On Up" and "Drop on By".