By Jon Boon - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter

Katie Holmes had high hopes for her new Broadway play, but has been left disheartened by the many scathing reviews, a source tells Breaking Celebrity News exclusively.

The 33-year-old actress, who has been treading the New York City boards in Dead Accounts, is disappointed by the many negative press articles criticizing her performance because theater is her first love and she put her heart and soul into the role.

However, despite stinging words from the critics Holmes has vowed to improve her performance, even if that includes extra rehearsals.

“Katie was devastated about the reviews because she’s always been so passionate about Broadway,” the source tells Breaking Celebrity News.

“It was her first love, well before she starred in Dawson’s Creek or any Hollywood movies. Appearing on Broadway was her childhood dream.

“However, she’s adamant that she has to put it right. Katie will do anything to make sure the play’s seen as a success by the end of its run. She's spoken to the writers and producers about possible ways to tweak and improve the production, while taking some of the critics’ words about her own performance on board.

“Katie doesn’t care if it means taking part in extra rehearsals because she’s determined to make it work.

“Getting her career back on track post Tom Cruise has been one of Katie’s priorities and this is the first step in doing that -- she wants to get it right,” the source reveals.

As Breaking Celebrity News previously reported, while, the NY Times