Stephanie Beatriz Celebrates Erika Henningsen’s Broadway Opening
Brooklyn 99 star shares glowing praise after attending magical theater night.
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Stephanie Beatriz, known for her role as Detective Rosa Diaz in “Brooklyn 99,” recently showed her support for friend Erika Henningsen by attending the opening night of Broadway’s newest musical sensation, “Just In Time.”
The actress took to Instagram to share her excitement about the performance, posting a series of photos from the special evening. “So so proud of my girl @erikahenningsen on her opening night. @justintimebway is FANFUCKINGTASTIC; a magical beautiful heartfelt night at the theatre,” Beatriz captioned her post.
The images show Beatriz beaming alongside Henningsen, who appears to be one of the stars of the new Broadway production. The photos capture the celebratory atmosphere of opening night, with both women smiling widely in what looks to be backstage or post-show celebrations.
Henningsen, who previously gained recognition for her role as Cady Heron in the Broadway adaptation of “Mean Girls,” has now taken on a starring role in “Just In Time.” While specific details about the show aren’t mentioned in Beatriz’s post, her enthusiastic description of the production as “magical beautiful heartfelt” suggests it made quite the impression on the actress.
This isn’t the first time Beatriz has shown public support for her friends in the entertainment industry. The actress has built a reputation for being a vocal ally to fellow performers across theater, television, and film.
Beatriz herself is no stranger to the performing arts. While most recognized for her television work, she has a background in theater and has lent her voice talents to several animated projects, including Disney’s “Encanto” as Mirabel Madrigal.
The Broadway outing comes during what appears to be a busy period for Beatriz. Her recent Instagram activity shows she’s been involved with multiple projects, including the animated series “Hazbin Hotel” for Prime Video, where she recently revealed her casting after “sitting on this secret for months.”
She’s also set to return for Season 2 of Peacock’s “Twisted Metal,” which premieres July 31. Beatriz shared a promotional post for the show with the caption, “Sex. Cars. Rock & Roll. ❤️🔥 Season 2 of #TwistedMetal Premieres July 31 on @peacock.” Additionally, Beatriz recently participated in NBCUniversal’s Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) season, posting photos from the event with the caption, “Kicked off the 2025 #Emmy #FYC season with NBCUniversal and a bunch of very fabulous humans.”
Recently, Beatriz made a humorous post referencing some of her most notable TV appearances, writing “lol. lmao even” followed by “Brooklyn 99,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” and “Ugly Betty,” highlighting the diverse television shows that have featured her talents over the years. As for “Just In Time,” Beatriz’s enthusiastic endorsement suggests theater fans should keep an eye on this production as it makes its Broadway debut with Erika Henningsen among its stars.
With her consistent support of fellow artists and active involvement across multiple entertainment mediums, Beatriz continues to be not just a successful actress, but also a dedicated friend and advocate within the industry.
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