Boys in the Band Stagedoor

yesraccoons said: "So is it gonna be impossible for someone with a ticket to make it to the stage door area? Or is it possible if I’m bolting out the door? "

You may not be against a barricade but you'll be able to say hello! I was in the mezzanine on Thursday and had no problem.

I went last night and everyone except for Parsons came out.

Parsons leaves quickly and out another door (presumably because his foot/ankle are still healing - I wouldn't anticipate him to come out at all again until near the end of the run, if at all).

The whole affair was very well controlled for a large crowd (about 100+).

Tuc Watkins and Brian Hutchinson were out first and both were lovely and came out within 10 minutes. Michael Benjamin Washington came out shortly after them.

There was about a 15 minute lull, then Quinto and Rannells came out at the same time, followed by Bomer, and moved briskly. They were the "take a picture while I sign and keep moving" camp. All three were lovely and gracious, but also had to move quickly since they were on their way to WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE (as we later found out).

Another five minutes later, Charlie Carver came out and took his time and was such a sweetheart to everyone, followed by Robin De Jesus, and before the latter came out, they announced Parsons was long gone.

Oh another thing: Andew Rannells was the only who took selfies. The others signed and said you could take pictures of them signing.

For what it's worth, there are ''Boys in the Band'' Playbills, purportedly signed by the whole cast, going for $49-$69 at eBay.

Has anyone tried writing to the stage manager for a cast-signed Playbill? Do they ask for a contribution to Broadway Cares?

Updated On: 6/23/18 at 09:55 AM

Auggie27 said: "Agree fully with PoisonIvy2 blog review about the central weakness of the productionin the Parsons- Quinto casting. Both are seemingly ideal. But in the case of Parsons, the depth simply refuses to surface, ever. He hits the emotional marks, varies volume and intensity, but the raw catharsis doesn't happen; it's but indicated. Quinto channels Frey via overly polished line readings, but is so preoccupied being a chain-toking presence, he neglects the subtle dramaturgical requirement: this storyevolves intoan Apache dance between Michael and Harold. They are the George and Martha here in terms of the machinery and the emotional connection of a couple. Yet they seem in different universes. Parsons doesn'tgrasp the stakes in the relationship, and when Harold opens his gift, the moment just flies by with the same weight as the others (something is wrong if the Boardwalk deed feels more important than that framed photo). DeJesus gives the memorable performance, and delivers the most powerful sociopolitical message: Emory is a bruised survivor, but also an honest-to-God adult man. Who owns who he is without apology. The character pops in this play now as a hero. The dismisssve marginalizationof the Emorys is no longer acceptable, and DeJesus reminds us: it never should have been. It's a significant take-away here."

I was always very aware the machinery behind Emory's character development -- the most "effeminate" of the group is the only one who's consistently kind, empathetic, honest, and brave. In other words, the strongest. This sort of cliche is overused but i thought the integrity of de Jesus's acting made you forget all that. He truly was magnificent and heartbreaking.

I saw the June 23rd Saturday evening performance. Huge stage door crowd. Matt Bomer, Charlie Carver, Brian Hutchison and Tuc Watkins came out.

Updated On: 7/26/18 at 12:19 AM

see my NEW picture as my avatar...that is me and Charlie Carver at the stage door after an amazing performance just last June...he even knew which way the lighting would be better for our selfie...such a cutie!!



p.s. i haven't learned how to post pictures on this site yet but i did finally figure out i could post a new picture as my avatar

Updated On: 7/26/18 at 04:03 PM