Abby Lee Miller talks 'Dance Moms' musical, 'RHORI' cameo and more on Page Six Radio

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About this episode Abby Lee Miller discusses her upcoming 'Uncorked' live shows, revealing a shift towards more controlled, less … AI summary

Abby Lee Miller discusses her upcoming 'Uncorked' live shows, revealing a shift towards more controlled, less chaotic reality TV formats with her new competition series 'Abby vs. Kathy.' She also addresses her TikTok ban, the unauthorized Dance Moms musical, and her ongoing work training young talent while sharing personal anecdotes about theater etiquette and cosmetic procedures.

Key takeaways 5
  • Abby Lee Miller was banned from TikTok Live for promoting a contestant (McKenzie Soul on America's Got Talent) without using her own merchandise, highlighting platform restrictions on non-commercial promotion.
  • Miller is producing an official 'Dance Moms' musical with a nationwide search for cast members, contrasting it with an unauthorized version that uses Kickstarter funding.
  • Her new show 'Abby vs. Kathy' features a $10,000 prize for a winning student and emphasizes technique over drama, with season two planned for December.
  • Miller criticizes the industry's reliance on 'nepo babies' and notes that young performers often lack proper posture and posing skills, citing Jean Smart as an example of good stage presence.
  • She underwent a painless ear filler procedure to plump her earlobes for wearing hoop earrings and discusses the benefits of preventative cosmetic treatments.
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  • “I got slammed by Tik Tok today... I'm in trouble because I went live on my Tik Tok. And I didn't talk about my own merchandise. Huh. Then that's an issue.”
    ▶ 3:52 Miller explains the specific reason for her recent TikTok ban, which was promoting a friend's talent rather than her own products.
  • “That is not Satan, the producer from Dance Moms. That is not us. We are working on Dance Moms the musical. The real deal.”
    ▶ 10:14 Miller clarifies that she is producing an official musical adaptation, distinguishing it from unauthorized fan projects.
  • “You don't move until the end of the act to go to intermission, then run. If you want to knock every little lady out of the way to get to the bathroom... do not in and out, in and out.”
    ▶ 9:28 Miller's advice on theater etiquette, specifically regarding audience behavior during performances.
  • “No one made me cry. No one screamed in my face. No one like went behind my back trying to do things... It was such a better idea, baby.”
    ▶ 29:33 Miller reflecting on the improved dynamic of her new show 'Abby vs. Kathy' compared to the original Dance Moms.

Chapters & Sections (16)

0:00 Abby Lee Miller City Winery Show and TikTok Ban chapter 1
2:40 TikTok Ban and AGT Support
5:36 Baskin-Robbins Police Station Visit and Theater Etiquette chapter 1
7:35 Broadway Theater Etiquette and Audience Behavior
9:50 Dance Moms Musical and Kathy Forgiveness chapter 2
11:35 Kathy's Mean Behavior and Production Bias
12:45 Behind the Scenes at Stage Door
14:34 Dance Moms Star Training and Industry Insights chapter 2
16:29 Emmy Nominations and Choreography Discussion
18:05 Rosie O'Donnell's Madonna Friendship and Dance School
19:57 Abby Lee Miller's New Shows and Reality TV Plans chapter 1
21:42 Dance Moms Reboot and RHORI Cameo
24:29 Dance Moms Documentary, Musical Casting, and Cosmetic Procedures chapter 3
26:16 Dance Moms Documentary and Musical Casting
27:45 Promoting YouTube Channel and Cosmetic Procedures
29:45 Abby Lee Miller's Relaxing Day Off and Food Habits

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