Sutton Foster's Success Story Should Be A Movie

'Younger' star Sutton Foster's path to a multiple Tony Award-winning career is the stuff of Hollywood.
Subscribe To "The Late Show" Channel HERE: bit.ly/ColbertY...
For more content from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", click HERE: bit.ly/1AKISnR
Watch full episodes of "The Late Show" HERE: bit.ly/1Puei40
Like "The Late Show" on Facebook HERE: on. 1df139Y
Follow "The Late Show" on Twitter HERE: bit.ly/1dMzZzG
Follow "The Late Show" on Google+ HERE: bit.ly/1JlGgzw
Follow "The Late Show" on Instagram HERE: bit.ly/29wfREj
Follow "The Late Show" on Tumblr HERE: bit.ly/29DVvtR
Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 PM ET/10:35 PM CT. Only on CBS.
Get the CBS app for iPhone & iPad! Click HERE: bit.ly/12rLxge
Get new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day, stream live TV, and watch full seasons of CBS fan favorites anytime, anywhere with CBS All Access. Try it free! bit.ly/1OQA29B
---
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is the premier late night talk show on CBS, airing at 11:35pm EST, streaming online via CBS All Access, and delivered to the International Space Station on a USB drive taped to a weather balloon. Every night, viewers can expect: Comedy, humor, funny moments, witty interviews, celebrities, famous people, movie stars, bits, humorous celebrities doing bits, funny celebs, big group photos of every star from Hollywood, even the reclusive ones, plus also jokes.

[@littlsuprstr]

broadway stars are probably the most delightful and talented entertainers.

[@camara1194]

Ray Purchase I love Broadway performers energy. Broadway was always the dream, but i love pop/rock music and songwriting. who's to say you can't have both, right?

[@astrowiz3544]

Camara Rhodes almost all modern broadway shows heavily rely on pop and rock nowadays anyway

[@leif1075]

How did she draw that lion?

[@annefitz7346]

And usually humble!

[@ggluvgte101]

SHES SO FRICKING CUTE "and then I won a tony"

[@camsmith3944]

ggluvgte101 XD

[@sandy4498]

I know! So natural. Lol love her

[@jamestierney2531]

Right on, Cali. “And then I won a Tony.” Just like that. She is awesome!

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"Here are my two Tonies. Which of you loves me more." _"Eyyyyyy._ I love ya more. _Eyyy."_ "Nah, toots. He loves ya pretty good, but I loves ya more. _Eyyy."_

[@Caroline-ck5qo]

"i think im a little crazy" ME TOO!!

[@matthew.wildsmith]

Just love her 🥰

[@Nenn-qs2yw]

I was lucky enough to see her in the dream cast of “Into the Woods” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 she is a total ICON! 🙌🏼

[@KristinMia2313]

one of my faves interview... She's so sweet, pretty and funny. I LOVE HER

[@cherylpatel8197]

Oh my gawd. She's a ray of sunshine!

[@elizabethballman3219]

Ughh she's wonderful!

[@rebruc3806]

I love the show Younger and I love her. She seems like she would be a good friend to have. Thx&see ya😀

[@divass77]

I've fallen in love with her!!

[@Daizeallen]

Wow, I’ve never looked into her, but I love her

[@melissashilkoff]

I LOVE that Sutton was up against other phenomenal Broadway actor Mr. Richard H. Blake most know for his role as Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde The Musical

[@elvi7815]

Lovely ! 💖🌸🍀🌟

[@chillbeatsworkspace]

Steve is 53? Holy crap! He could play someone younger too.

[@skypeters3034]

Millie Bobbie brown should play her daughter in something.

[@mystery_gal]

We need another season of younger..!!!

[@corgisrule21]

The Music Man is gonna be so freaking ‘mazing with both her AND Hugh Jackman!

[@nikhilmani1984]

..This is for my friend, Tony ! :D

[@crazylicious85]

I still don’t understand how she is in her 40s 😆

[@SeeliaVachon]

Lol at 5:02

[@sydneehawkins3296]

5:01

[@bellalovesmusicals]

“and then they offered me a part and then i won a tony” omg who doesn’t love sutton

[@SmithLyndsey]

All of the comments about her looking a lot younger than 42 THATS THE WHOLE POINT OF HER SHOW "YOUNGER"

[@nicolepowers9502]

She's 42?!?!

[@jinastronaut8254]

@@nicolepowers9502 She is actually 44 in real life!!😁😁😁..in the series "YOUNGER" she is shown 42.

[@kkp4297]

damn she's 42? I thought she was 29

[@veemacks7255]

13

[@asmeowb]

What? 29 😂😂😂😂😂

[@movingforward9555]

That is what her show is all about. "Younger" check it out.

[@JTinGR]

Wait, I thought she was 26. haha

[@cutedextertay]

and that is why Jonathan Groff loves her soooooo freakin much #groffsauce

[@KatharineForsyth]

I don't know which I want more: to BE her, or be her best friend.

[@evancarlson1634]

If I had the chance to be Sutton Foster, I’d probably fuck it up somehow.

[@vanyssqqueta7511]

I can BE her and u be my best friend *smile face*

[@walterpaton8698]

Truth...

[@ebalarisuchiang3461]

It's funny cause I was thinking the same thing!

[@colsonbarnhart9086]

That chicks energy is contagious lol, I love her.

[@tzlawina]

I really wonder if it's just a persona or if that's really how she is.

[@stephanieoseguera5122]

That's literally her personality, she's always so bubbly and goofy

[@Martian891]

Is that what cocaine feels like?

[@deborahhoffman7394]

Colson Barnhart Ditto to that! Awesome. Changed mood totally.

[@JaredGoerke]

I've met her. She's always like that. She's great!

[@laineybrooke668]

No one: Jonathan Groff watching this at 2 am: Yess Sutton👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@justxxsunset]

LMAO PLS

[@throughmyeyes6953]

Why? cos I have two Tonys? hahahahaha

[@sharonkaley1331]

You could, just find 2 guys with the name Tony........... Then you could say. I have 2 Tony's. I keep them in different houses.

[@becasaurusbex8204]

@@sharonkaley1331 😂

[@willwalker24601]

She has 2 Tonys, but what's also impressive is she has 5 nominations for best leading actress!! Like seriously?? That is legendary

[@TheeLakershow]

She looks younger than 42

[@perkyporkpie]

She's 42-dear god that's amazing!

[@eldritchpalmerable]

No, she looks 42, but she is gorgeous

[@TheeLakershow]

eldritchpalmerable that's your opinion, but I agree with the gorgeous part.

[@meganhughes1444]

Thee Lakershow im with you she looks way younger than her age if she didnt she wouldnt of been cast on her show as a person posing as someone younger.

[@carolinemay1313]

That’s why she’s in a show called younger! She literally pulled off being 26 and it’s so believable!

[@mynameisuju]

that broadway energy! i'm so here for it

[@tatianablackthorn2528]

Uju Ugwu II

[@teridawn50]

She has an excess of personality... can I have some?

[@Monkeyshaman]

Teri Starr if that's what you're into.

[@KieraJo]

There are some celebrities that I get sick of, but I could never get enough of Sutton Foster! She makes me so happy and is so good at so many things.

[@Th3MostWond3rfulTim3OfTh3Y3ar]

Am I the only one who thinks that her facial structure reminds one of Sofia Veragara?

[@nicolepowers9502]

True she just needs thick eyebrows

[@benjaminwilliams8030]

Also Nina Dobrev

[@asmeowb]

Sofia Veragara is so beautiful

[@JTinGR]

Yes, I agree 100%.

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Very similar -- the cheekbones/general shape of face! You're right! Both very beautiful ladies. :)

[@veemacks7255]

Never heard of her but would have guessed she's about 27.

[@jeannedarccyuzuzo6289]

Alien OrSutin you should watch the series called "younger" u'll love her more

[@astrowiz3544]

Fiona in Shrek the Musical, Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie

[@skypeters3034]

Alien OrSutin she’s Fiona in the musical Shrek

[@menashadesilva4147]

She pretends to be 27 in her tv show Younger. Watch it, it’s so amazing.

[@inkkvibe]

That's the age she plays in her show Younger, but I think she looks in mid 30s minimum.

[@aishx]

Las Vegas dancer moves to California seaside town. Teaches ballet.

[@justinm2697]

That show had so much potential.

[@yesmissjane]

I LOVED that show.

[@mmorgenster]

Buns

[@luciarojas9195]

ahhh thanks!!! that's where I had seen her!

[@luciarojas9195]

ahhh thanks!!! that's where I had seen her!

[@kperandos]

I loved how she pointed to the lower left area of her left hand to point to Detroit. I didn't know Michigan looks like the right hand.

[@MsZephyra]

The lower peninsula does. And all Michiganders do that. :)

[@davie9944]

Kristoffer Rey Perandos it’s a really common thing for us Michiganders to do that

[@saramccleery6531]

That's how you know she's a legit Michigander.

[@beew584]

Yep, the mitten!

[@sharonkaley1331]

Love Sutton Foster. Never knew she was on Broadway. I first seen her in "Bunheards" and fell in love with the show. It only lasted one season and I don't know why they took it off the air. SAD..

[@SilverArro]

Oh my god - her stuff on Broadway is her best stuff!! Unless you're completely allergic to showtunes, go and check some of her stuff out. You can find it all over KZbin. She's an amazing (and I mean AMAZING) singer and dancer!

[@jennifersleiman1137]

Sharon Kaley I love that show!!!

[@hillarystone7506]

I have been a fan since Thoroughly Modern Millie. Her first Tony award

[@uthrasriram9386]

I know! Me too.

[@ArtworksbyNet]

C'mon you have her as your guest and you didn't sing with her. I'm so disappointed. Please bring her back sometime and sing with her.

[@zachfeedman8709]

Nenette Santos he did sing with her last time she was on! they did a Cats parody I think

[@nicholasschoonbeck6866]

she's so midwestern - even did the MI thing where you show where you're from on the 'glove'.

[@ariannaengnell7218]

nicholas schoonbeck My professor’s wife is one of her friends from high school

[@sharr630]

This comment is Michigan approved.

[@camara1194]

oh that’s what that is!!

[@andyconway5610]

A true Michigander in heart and soul.

[@barbarakimballwalker3053]

ahem,,,on the MITTEN. Not glove.

[@Shitsuxify]

She seems like a genuine dork, I LOVE IT!

[@Crix4evaTnT]

She's Perfect damm....

[@jessicacole5941]

Sutton is literally human sunshine 😍 I've loved her for years and hope she heads back to Broadway soon so I can finally see her in a show!! Lol

[@annefitz7346]

Just saw her in The Music Man ! Excited just to be in the same room. I am also a huge “younger fan !

[@nicolaaa66]

Quick somone tell Jonathan Groff about this

[@neovelvet]

I just choked on my coffee (im a year late oof)

[@Jayeeyee]

OMG. I have honestly never heard of her before or known of her work but just watching the interview has brought a great sense of joy. I had a large smile on my face the entire time. Her enthusiasm is contagious!

[@camara1194]

Jayee I love Sutton. I grew up with her. she's so good. I loved hearing her on all the cast recordings.

[@camara1194]

Jayee have you heard her sing??

[@queent3343]

Watch her on TV in Younger with Debbie Mazar. Great stuff.

[@ms0824]

I'm going to go watch her show now strictly because of this interview. Colbert is the man! and this Sutton Foster is adorable!

[@theadventuresofozzyandbrib813]

Marquise Strong the show is so good

[@michaelsoldierworks1]

All you folks enjoying her here and on younger have GOT to dig in and watch the KZbin vids of her performing in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes! Her dancing and singing talent is Broadway legendary stuff ⭐💖😁

[@ajjrm]

Her positive energy is palpable! Beautiful and talented lady.

[@AbiS1018]

‘She’s on her way to becoming a Broadway legend’ Dude she already is 😂

[@ArthropodSpidey]

Her modesty keeps showing when she mentions her Tony Awards.

[@peteralfano4278]

modesty? Then why mention the Tonys? Won, by the way, in seasons with little competition.

[@JTinGR]

@@peteralfano4278 I'm pretty sure he was being facetious with his comment.

[@benpohl7186]

2 years later... I love how she pointed to her hand to describe where she is from in Michigan. Classic Michigander move!

[@Larimuto]

the energy of this chick is amazing ...and shes so easy on the eye

[@JTinGR]

Agreed. I stumbled upon "Younger" on Hulu the other day and now I'm hooked. Already half way through season 2. Prior to this, I'd never heard of her. I'm glad my curiosity of what "Younger" was got the best of me. :-)

[@russlong5114]

@@JTinGR - Sounds like you haven't heard her sing or seen her dance yet, so type "Sutton Foster" in the KZbin search box and have fun going down the rabbit hole!!

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Younger is a great series.

[@ummmidunno8308]

StreetTruckinTitan I love Younger! The show is totally underrated!

[@eleonoramustafaeva1303]

really? throughout the show I wondered how it hot more than a season..

[@ChiaraBells]

she is so happy :) I love her

[@iluvugoldenblue]

really enjoyed her on flight of the conchords

[@theresaewald2405]

waiiiiittt...whaaaaaaattt? must. go. find.

[@melvinjoseph3166]

she's Melissa Benoist in 10 years..

[@tephanie18]

15

[@jessboo173]

Thank you it's not just me who think so

[@twentysvn]

I met Sutton at a rehearsal studio in 2017 and she was the nicest person ever. She is such a sweetheart.

[@alandubois1286]

I love Sutton, I just want to hug her (but we can't now) I don't know how I haven't seen her before now! That video of Anything Goes rehearsal is amazing!!kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5TWYWyQltien68

[@panchish]

i love her so much

[@ladyshkspre]

I didn't know that was how she got her start, cool story. However, I'll bet the woman she understudied for during TMM secretly plots her death everytime she gives an interview, lol. Love Sutton!

[@TamannaDas]

Wikipedia says it's Kristin Chenoweth, who got Wicked, so I'm sure she's fine.

[@dynamicraspberry2007]

@@TamannaDas It was Chenoweth, but then she was replaced by Erin Dilly who Sutton ultimately ended up replacing.

[@ElizabethT45]

I always love when fellow Michiganders put up the Michigan Hand Map without even thinking about it :) I looked it up and she grew up in Troy!

[@voidwonder7904]

cute and adorable... i would marry her

[@sophiechiew5304]

"you would make an excellent victorian woman" me, knowing she played jo in little women: omg

[@leahmoore6820]

2 Tony Awards and 6 nominations!

[@0KPanic]

She's such a breath of fresh air, how lovely she is.

[@GiuliaLoSurdo]

Omg. I’m mesmerized by her. I’ve never seen someone with such a great energy and mood and smile. She sounds like an amazing person.

[@thelogan4641]

Wow, I had to actually google her .. she really is 42 .. but her energy and her looks and all, she seems like a 32 year old more than 42. Apparently acting young makes you younger!

[@marshallboice4629]

The Logan I just wish acting younger would make my hair grow back much less make me look younger! Lol

[@thelogan4641]

Heh, can't help you with that, but I'm 30 and my class mates are around 21-26 people usually mistake me for that age, to be honest I do not mind ^_^

[@_bebeboudeur_]

@@thelogan4641 26 here and mistaken for being 21 (or less), acting younger definitely makes you younger !

[@thelogan4641]

@@_bebeboudeur_ Not the worst issue in the world though, I am 36 and people often think I am in my late 20'ies xD

[@CaptainAmerica-jw2xh]

SHE'S 42? WOW!!!! SHE LOOKS 30!!

[@assembled1855]

Early or mid 30's

[@radicallytubular]

It's a terrible story, but I knew about her from Flight of the Conchords. I watched her "Anything Goes" performance from the Tony's and the entire time I was thinking why is she so familiar?! Then it clicked and I've now watched a million of her clips!!

[@movingforward9555]

She is a total geek and I love it. We must protect her at all cost. Ha ha 😆

[@Marie45610]

I loved her on Bunheads. I wish that show had been given more of a chance.

[@scarlettangel3578]

She has it ALL! Beauty, Personality, Figure, Humor, and anything else that stars are made of. And in spite of all her virtues she remains humble and happily enthusiastic! The world needs more Sutton Fosters. Love her show, Younger. And love all her costars. Together they are as good as it can be in one half hour show. How about an hour for this amazing creation and it's actors? I can't wait to hit "On Demand" every day to escape reality and join these fabulous actors as they journey through their lives and keep us watching and smiling! And eagerly awaiting their next much anticipated season. YEAH YOUNGER!!

[@sophierosh9270]

It was physically impossible for me to frown during this video

[@andremyers5693]

Sutton Foster is so gorgeous, bubbly, energetic, those legs, and what a cutie...I just love the show Younger!!!

[@MsKathleenb]

How to spot a lower peninsula Michigander: When they say where they're from, they'll always hold up a hand and point.

[@joshuamarsella]

She's like me and can't seem to control her loudness. I feel your pain girl! She is hilarious!

[@benm5221]

Shhhhh. Keep it down, will yah!

[@kaydenislame8314]

Joshua Marsella Same here! Us theatre kids tend to project constantly after a while :P

[@Carolina-wt6be]

I'm watching her perform with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in December and I am freakin freaking out!

[@juawannabarron6509]

lol I know her from Bunheads. She was so cynical on the show. Seeing her real self is jarring, but so awesome! She's so adorable!

[@KallyJones]

She never stops cracking me up. They really should clone her so we've got more Sutton in the world.

[@sophiathedandilioness]

I had never heard of her until today when I watched Jonathan Groff redo one of her performances. As a fellow Michigander, she had me when she put up her hand as a map to show where she grew up. Classic.

[@lesleymay6757]

I live in Indiana, and my bro lives in Michigan. I do the hand thing too, to show people where he lives. 😂

[@dianaw4072]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN!!! 🥰 So funny! And the talent....😩🙌🏽

[@NewMessage]

Oooo that Sutton is Somet'n', ain't she?

[@jeffpalazuelos6166]

This woman’s success was gonna happen and if she didn’t win a tony for Millie she would’ve won it for something else!!

[@justthecoolestdudeyo9446]

I've literally never heard of her or seen her, but she seems absolutely lovely. I'm glad to learn that she's been successful (2 Tonys), and now I must check out her show!

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

SHE IS BEYOND ADORABLE !! SO NICE

[@oliviamonroe5289]

I love her energy sm! This is one of my favorite interviews of her! That infectious laugh!

[@perellogirl]

oh my god i love her so so so much

[@camara1194]

Grace Cline me too

[@travisgrant5608]

Wouldn't you to have her as your friend!?!?!! 💞👍💞

[@WildWildWest30000]

I absolutely LOVE her! Her personality is so refreshing!

[@twentysvn]

Cause I have two Tony’s ....? 😭😂 I love her. She’s such a legend.

[@landontheatre4398]

I love Sutton Foster and Thoroughly Modern Millie

[@claudinefaure4897]

"Thoroughly Modern Millie", this reminds me of a movie.. my mother used to take me to the movies sunday afternoons.

[@tilmook]

Unproblematic women don’t get wrinkles.

[@ChristineBarger]

I love Sutton!

[@Dabs84]

It's Coco from Flight of the Conchords! I was wondering where I recognised her from!

[@elliekim4010]

She is legit perfect. She is kind, funny, upbeat, beautiful and sooo talented. I LOVE HER SO MUCH

[@jamestierney2531]

She can give me “squinty eyes” anytime! She is terrific! Wow!

[@SIZERRULE]

I saw her on my birthday last September in anything goes in London! Wowsers...just wow! She was amazing

[@JeddtheJedi]

I'm smitten. Help I'm never getting over Sutton Foster.