Kate Shindle, late of Broadway’s Legally Blonde, is back on the boards and exploring her dark side playing a villainous Mad Hatter in Wonderland, Frank Wildhorn’s modern-day re-imagining of the Alice in Wonderland story. As opening night approached, the former Miss America invited Broadway.com photographer Jenny Anderson to join her for a morning stroll with her two adorable pups, a trip to Soho House to pick out jewelry for Wonderland’s April 17 first night fete, and more. Backstage at the Marquis Theatre, Shindle even shared her transformation from Broadway sweetheart to stage-worthy badass. Click on to see Kate Shindle in a whole new light.