At a Glance
- Meg Donnelly tells News Of Los Angeles she and Milo Manheim are living out childhood Broadway dreams
- The Zombies costars bonded over theater when they met almost a decade ago
- Donnelly made her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical shortly after Manheim debuted in Little Shop of Horrors
- Why it matters: Their enduring friendship shows how shared childhood passions can shape adult careers
From Disney sets to Broadway lights, Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim have turned childhood conversations into reality. The 25-year-old actress recently shared how she and her Zombies costar have supported each other’s theatrical ambitions since day one.
A Decade-Long Bond
Donnelly recalls their instant connection when they first met. “We bonded over theater,” she explained. “That was like our main common point.”
The pair would chat between takes about their shared dream of starring on Broadway. Now, both have made that dream a reality within months of each other.
Living the Dream
Manheim debuted in Little Shop of Horrors with Liz Gillies. Donnelly followed with her Moulin Rouge! The Musical debut.
> “It’s just so wild that now we’re doing the things that we talked about when we were younger.”
Meg Donnelly
The actress calls their parallel paths “insane,” noting they seem connected by an invisible string. When Donnelly performs in New York, Manheim is nearby. When she’s in L.A., he’s there too.
Family Forever
The entire Zombies cast stays tight-knit despite busy schedules. They FaceTime randomly and show up for each other’s big moments.
- Donnelly and Manheim constantly support one another
- The cast celebrates each member’s achievements
- Distance doesn’t weaken their bond
> “We’re like family. Even though we’re all spread out… we’re always there supporting each other.”
Meg Donnelly
Key Takeaways
- Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim’s friendship spans nearly ten years
- Both achieved their Broadway dreams within months of each other
- The Zombies cast maintains strong support networks despite geographic distance
- Shared childhood passions can evolve into successful adult careers
Their story proves that childhood dreams, when nurtured by friendship, can take center stage.
