What started your love of the theater? — Page 2

Part of it came naturally. I remember checking out cast recordings at my local library at a very young age, the first ones being "Oklahoma" and "Gypsy" (w/ Ethel Merman). Whereas my brothers were taken to sporting events, I was taken to see shows.

When I was 12, my mom's best friend (they've been friends since they were in 7th grade) took me to the Metropolitan Opera House to see "Hansel & Gretl". The following year she took me to see "The Nutcracker". She reminded me a lot of an Auntie Mame and ironically her name is May Marie. I adore this woman. She knew of my love for theatre and insisted I be exposed to it.

I finally saw my first Broadway show January 15, 1978 ("Annie").

I was so fortunate to have people in my life who encouraged my love of music and theatre.

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