Finding Neverland Stage Door/Backstage Experinces

Did Kelsey come out that night?

I was sitting right in front of Diane Paulus the first time I saw the show. We talked at the end and the next time my boyfriend and I were there she actually recognized and said hi. When I asked if she could sign my Neverland poster, she said yes and made sure her assistant directed us to her at the end. Completely lovely. So... next time, don't chicken out!

I also met several cast members backstage and they were all lovely.

I went to the audience talkback in previews.. but I'm not sure what information you are looking for regarding your paper or if I could help you at all.. A lot of the cast couldn't come out because they were changing the opening the next morning and had early rehearsals.. It was mostly the kids telling their stories of how they became involved in the show, and Laura Michelle Kelly and Carolee Carmelo answered some questions.. Kelsey Grammer came out just to say a quick hi, but Matthew wasn't able to which was totally understandable.. Not super exciting but whatever haha

Updated On: 4/19/15 at 08:58 AM

I left at a little after 11PM and he hadn't come out yet. We heard later that he did not come out.

Yes! I was towards the back of the orchestra level, and ran out after curtain call. I didn't want to miss curtain call because it was my first time seeing the show and the whole theatre gave them a standing ovation, and they can back and bowed twice!

I was was the second row right near the door, which was a great spot. They all came out the door and turned to their left to my side first.

Has Kelsey been coming out?

I went backstage a few weeks ago, and it was supers fun. All the cool set pieces (including some which had already been cut from the show) were back there, etc. Lots of cast members were hanging out back there, like Carolee Carmello, Laura Michelle Kelly (who went back inside after signing), Teal Wicks, etc.. We went up to the dressing rooms, which was really cool. Kelsey had already left when we passed his room, but Matthew was hanging out in his dressing room, talking to Brad Ellis, the piano player from Glee. After he was done talking to him, he was happy to speak with my group, taking pics and chatting. It was a very fun experience!

"For those that have been, how crowded is the stage door? I'm seeing the show Thursday night and was hoping to get in the front of the barricade. ""

I mentioned above my daughters saw it in previews and said it was pretty crazy and very crowded.

I'm pretty sure she usually does. :)

I've been there 9 times and only caught her once, so it's really hit or miss with her.

I did the stage door for the first time ever, when FN was in Cambridge. Such a wonderful experience that made me feel more invested in the show an the actors. At ART in Cambridge it is very organized and controlled, so it may be different in NY. They have you line up in the lobby and the actors progress down the "reception line" one by one.

We found the cast so receptive. They chatted with us and posed for photos while signing. We thanked them for coming to Boston, and they all said said no, thank YOU for coming!

Sadly Jerremy Jordan, Micheal McGraff and Jeana DeWall are not in the NY production as they were so personable and FANTASTIC!

We had short chats with many of the actors them regarding their plans after the show closed at ART.

Laura was wonderful! So sweet! She took photos with both of us, as did Carolee Carmelo & Melanie Moore.

As far as your research, having the chance to interact, allows for a different relationship to how you view an actor. I found it encouraged me to learn more about them and follow them to other shows as well as solo events they may do.

Updated On: 8/7/15 at 02:00 PM