Acting is Kristen Bell's profession.
Broadway theatre , Although theater is the generally preferred spelling in the United States ( see American and British English spelling differences ) , many Broadway venues , performers and trade groups for live dramatic presentations use the spelling theatre . commonly known as Broadway , refers to the theatrical performances presented in the 41 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway , in Midtown Manhattan , New York City . Kristen Bell . In 2001 , she made her Broadway debut as Becky Thatcher in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and starred in the Broadway revival of The Crucible the following year .