Michael Arden, What's he like?

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Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 1:32pm

So, Is Michael Arden just as great a person as he appears to be on stage? Lets show him some love.

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re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 1:41pm

michael is indeed a really great person both on and off the stage. i had the pleasure of meeting him after both performnaces of swimming in the shallows that i saw recently. he is a total sweetheart, and when you talk to him, he puts out his hand for a hand shake and says .." hi im michael!" so adorable, as if i didnt know who he was!!

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re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 1:46pm

Michael has recently become one of my most favorite people, as I've had a few opportunities to meet him. He is JUST as sweet as he seems; I can certainly attest to that. He's an absolute doll - lovely personality, approachable, easy to talk to (yes, I just said that I found someone easy to talk to!). I took a friend of mine to see Swimming in the Shallows a bit ago - mind you, this friend is a HUGE Michael fan. Michael stayed to chat with him a bit, even though he had friends waiting, and was extremely gracious, shook hands, etc. A total class act.

Love you, Michael!

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

Updated On: 7/12/05 at 01:46 PM

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re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 1:55pm

Agree that Michael is a doll in person. I saw him at the Kennedy Center singing some songs for "A century of american Musicals" and then got the chance to talk with him after. He seem embarassed when I told him I now know why so many people rave about him, but he was very thankful and appreciative, and we took a picture, and I was wearing a Wicked shirt b/c Stephen Schwartz was there so he commented on it and we talked a bit about liking Wicked.

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re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 2:30pm

They don't come any better than this,
Sweet, Funny, Charming and so Talented,
this man has such a bright future

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re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 2:30pm

As sweet as he is talented and he's that in spades!

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#7

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 2:43pm

Oh I forgot.
Cuter than a bucket of buttons!

#8

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 2:45pm

oh my God, cuter than an entire button FACTORY.

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#9

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 4:00pm

YAY Mikey! We love him!

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#10

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 4:22pm

I'm definitely in love.

I met Michael after a performance of "Pippin" here in L.A. and was dying to take him home after only a moment or two of casual chatting..."orientation" be damned. Cute, friendly, smart, and genuinely modest, that kid. There's no way he's from this planet, my friends.

He told me he loves California. And I happen to love him IN California. He wears us so well, he HAS to come back. Come back to us, Michael!

:)

#11

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 4:23pm

Isn't his next project California-based?

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

#12

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 4:27pm

The Twyla/Dylan thing, right? Isn't that his next thing?

#13

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 4:41pm

Yeah, that's it.

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

#14

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 5:55pm

If I wrote to him at the theater for Swimming in the Shallows do you think he would write back?

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"You know just because you put a smiley face after it doesn't change the fact that it was an a-hole comment." ~ Sumofallthings

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re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 6:09pm

I wouldn't ever write a "star" with the hopes that they will write you back a personal letter.

There is kind of a fine line between performer/fan relationships (see other threads).

But I'm sure he, as any performer, would appreciate a note saying how much you enjoyed his performance, etc.

Updated On: 7/12/05 at 06:09 PM

#16

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 6:38pm

Footlooser--
The show actually closes on Sunday. That doesn't leave you too much time.

#17

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 7:03pm

I don't doubt that you'd recieve something, even an autograph in return, but like SCB said, time's ticking!

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

#18

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 7:04pm

The cutest thing EVER. And a total sweetheart, too.

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re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 7:06pm

I really want to give him a hug. He's kind of like a puppy.

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

#20

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 9:28pm

Michael is such a sweetheart!!! An AMAZING performer and on top of that soooooooo nice and soooooooo sweet!!! He always likes to introduce himself whenever he meets people, it's cute!!! If you guys haven't seen "Swimming In The Shallows" yet I suggest getting over to the theatre ASAP to see it, it's sooooooo good!! I've seen it twice already and I just may have to go back one more time before it closes on Sunday hehehe....

#21

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:26pm

Emcee I want to give him a hug too.

#22

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:28pm

ok i just must put my two cents into this thread! He is ADORABLE. And the friendliest person ever at the whole stage door experience. I really feel that he is alot more genuine then any other performer i have ben a fan of.

i heart him

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#23

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 11:14pm

Just read this article on Michael and his co-star Logan in "Swimming In The Shallows" it was a pretty interesting article to read. In case anybody else would like to read it, here's the link http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/6282

#24

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 11:28pm

Michael is a beautiful soul- I appreciate his gracious personality immensely- He is truthfully concerened with his fans and even takes the time to talk to you and personlize your exeperience at any performace of his that you may attend!
I have met him several times and on each occasion, he remembers me and aks how school is going (as I go to Perf. Arts School) ect. Its really fantastic to have actors out there that genuinely care about the people that support them in their career

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#25

re: Michael Arden, What's he like?

Posted: 7/12/05 at 11:40pm

Yes Michael's next Big Step is the Tharp/Dylan Project which opens in San Diego at the end of Jan.
I'm pretty sure he is signed witht the William Morris Agency (they ain't dumb)
So Footloose you could write to Him there.
And He is as sweet and wonderful as everyone says!
The world is a better place for Him.
Love that Man.