I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

#1

I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 2:55am

Don't be offended by the term "theatre geek", I mean it in the most fun way possible, like being one of the biggest fans of theatre.

After reading the "How many times have you seen a certain show?" thread and seeing how many times some people have attended various shows I wondered what other things (including seeing a show MANY times) would qualify you as a theatre geek.

I officially qualify as a theatre geek because: I've seen over 180 different shows (Plays & Musicals) on Broadway and also a number of shows Off-Broadway.

What qualifies you as a theatre geek?

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Updated On: 7/19/05 at 02:55 AM

#2

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 3:05am

There's a fine, fine line between geek and snob. A geek goes to all possible shows (I say "possible" cuz not everyone lives in NY and let's face it, it can be harder to see shows if one does not live in NY). But a theater snob is one who lives their life on this site and then offensively corrects people when they don't immediately know what's going on in the Bway world.

Hypothetical case in point:
News Flash! Sutton Foster may be in upcoming performance of The Drowsy Chaperone!

Five minutes later... another Sutton post
News Flash! Sutton Foster may be in upcoming performance of The Drowsy Chaperone!

And then the flood gates open as tens of so called "theater geeks" call the latter person an idiot for not knowing 5 minutes ago that Sutton was doing this show.

What do I say to the snobs? OY! Not everyone is a flaming geek, so get off their backs!

Kisses! Much love! :)

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#3

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 4:10am

I officially qualify as a theatre geek because I have over 250 cast recording, can tell you the winner of every Tony-winning Best Musical from KISS ME KATE to SPAMLOT in order, and consider "Broadway Musical: Show by Show" to be the greatest book ever written.

I have more qualifications, but i think that this is suitable.

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#4

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 4:22am

o wow and i thought i was a theatre geek cuz i love theatre, do as much as i possibly can and go on this board fairly often but i guess i was wrong...

#5

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 4:33am

Because I can name the highest note that almost every character on Broadway belts.

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#6

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 4:53am

...because it's 3:52AM and I'm reading broadwayworld.com's message board regarding why I "officially qualify as a theatre geek."

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#7

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 5:37am

Because I fly 15-17 miserable hours on a plane to see a show on Broadway or the West End

#8

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 6:55am

Because I woke up 5 hours early to see what new posts were up..OMG I NEED A LIFE

#9

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 8:04am

Because I've pulled two all-nighters talking to people on this board, and because more often than not my friends say to me, "You're such a theatre geek and I love you for it!" lol.

#10

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 9:00am

Because I'm here and Idina Menzel is on in my room.

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#11

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 9:42am

Because I'm at the office and when I just opened a new web browser I started singing "Open A New Window" from Mame!
Also because on random days I'll notice the clock at 7:30 and think "half hour" or at 2:00 or 8:00 and think "going up". Does anyone else ever do that?

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#12

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 9:46am

when my really good friend was in the city for a few weeks recently and she would call with their plans i would drive home from rehearsals and think...shes watching so and so right now...or the same thoughts as you...so im with you sluggy

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#13

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 9:57am

Because I try and keep up with how Marin Mazzie cuts her hair and do mine the same way....

#14

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 9:57am

Jo: Where are you?

I'll fly 24 miserable hours to see my favorite musical, that's why I'm a theatre geek!

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#15

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 10:41am

My Eighth Grade Science Project was about Liza Minnelli.

My English Lit paper was a Comparison of Charicterizations of Henry VIII in Dramatic Literature.

My Senior Sociology Thesis was "The Rise and Fall of Julie Andrews" (pre SOB, of course).



And I've gotten a promotion from Stand-by to Featured Actor on this message board. Does that make me eligible for a Tony, now?

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#16

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 10:51am

I understand every reference in The Musical of Musicals ( the Musical).

#17

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 10:54am

I did a twenty four page long, complete with audio CD, nonfiction research project on the life, the shows, and the impact of Stephen Sondheim for an English project this year. I was the only one in the class who didn't do a rap star or a sports figure.

I paint my fingernails green for the sole reason that Sally in Cabaret does it.

In February, I send people "Charity Hope Valentines."

#18

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 11:31am

CastAlbumfan- That's goes the same for me too. Except the 250 albums, I have only 75 :'(

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#19

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 11:34am

I simply live and breathe theatre.

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#20

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 11:50am

Sometimes, I'm on here until one or two in the morning.
Either that, or just like Aigoo, I simply live and breathe theatre.

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#21

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 11:54am

I simply live and breathe theatre.

That's the only way I can describe it.

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#22

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 11:54am

and I have 175, of which maybe 20 are in German.......

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#23

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 12:14pm

If you've ever seen the episode of "Murphy Brown" where Rosie O'Donnell plays a secretary who sings a Showtune whenever a word reminds her of a song...well, That's me. lol Okay, I'm not THAT bad. I don't start singing the songs out loud, but whenever somone mentions the slightest word or phrase, I can usually think of a Showtune that word or phrase was in and then sometimes, yeah, I'll sing it in my head. :P

Also, when non-theatre people (people at work or my family and friends) will say, "Just ask Christine. She'll know." whenever it comes to a theatre-related question.

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#24

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 12:41pm

im a theatre geek because i see rent once a month at least. i see as many shows as i possibly can. i ramble on to all my "macho" guy friends who don't care about theatre..oh yeh and the fact that i check this board religiously.

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#25

re: I officially qualify as a theatre geek because:

Posted: 7/18/05 at 12:45pm

Then you are a renthead, not a theatre geek...

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