Norm Lewis Phantom stage door

[DrJekyll]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 3:06pm

I was at Saturday night's performance. It took about an hour for him to come down, but so worth the wait. He was charming and very accommodating. There were approximately 30 people waiting and he signed everything, posed for pictures, chatted a bit. A class act all around.

[NYCtheater]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 5:02pm

Sounds like a great experience. Glad you had a good time!

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 6:17pm

The stagedoor experience with Norm Lewis was one of the highlights of my trip a couple weeks ago. He was really nice, and he even came out with Michele McConnell and one of the Hannibal dancers and introduced them to the small crowd. I'm so glad your experience with him was wonderful, as well! He truly is a class act.

[zoeonly]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 8:27pm

He was lovely with my 12 year old son after the Sunday night performance on 7/6. Signed and posed for pictures and even had a chat with him. A genuinely nice guy.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 8:35pm

Does Sierra come out the same stage door?

[gabrieljwickedone]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 10:23pm

I recently had my first trip to NYC about a month ago, and I bought a ticket for this show specifically to see my favorite actress- Sierra Boggess.

I'm a huge fan and the thought of seeing her was incredible! However, Sierra hurried her way through with everyone and was actually kind of awkward. Not anything like she appears in interviews and such. It was actually a huge let down for me.

On the other hand, Norm Lewis was the added bonus- and he surely was a class act. He's the only actor I saw all week who took the time to converse with his fans and pose for photos with each. It was the perfect ending to my trip. So glad I met him!

[DrJekyll]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 10:49pm

Sierra came out before Norm. She signed a few items, said she couldn't stay for pictures, then left. Nothing awkward about her, but definitely hurried. Greg Mills was in as Raoul. He was very gracious. Signed, posed for pictures and seemed very appreciative and almost surprised at the crowd reaction to him.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 10:56pm

I'd Imagine Norm is the last one out most nights, that makeup takes a while to get off.

[IndyTheatreGeek]

Posted: 7/15/14 at 1:49am

I saw Sierra at the stage door last Thursday and Saturday. Both times she was one of the first out the door and hurried through the crowds on the phone with her car asking where he was. The only people she really seemed to engage with were small girls who knew her from Mermaid, etc. She signed as she walked past and took a few photos but it clearly wasn't something she wanted to do on at least those nights.

I agree Norm is fantastic and well worth the wait. Charming and gracious.

[wewdie]

Posted: 7/15/14 at 7:24am

Hello, I'll be seeing the Thursday matinee in a two weeks. Does anyone know if Norm usually comes out after a matinee show? I know that sometimes performers don't; just didn't know what anyone had experienced.

Thanks,
-Eddie

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 7/15/14 at 1:28pm

While I may be wrong, I'd Imagine whoever plays the phantom stays in between shows on a 2 show day. I doubt they'd go through the hassle of doing the makeup twice.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 7/15/14 at 1:57pm

"However, Sierra hurried her way through with everyone and was actually kind of awkward. Not anything like she appears in interviews and such. It was actually a huge let down for me."

"I saw Sierra at the stage door last Thursday and Saturday. Both times she was one of the first out the door and hurried through the crowds on the phone with her car asking where he was. The only people she really seemed to engage with were small girls who knew her from Mermaid, etc. She signed as she walked past and took a few photos but it clearly wasn't something she wanted to do on at least those nights."

A prior commitment, perhaps?

I imagine she'd be exhausted; not all performers are going to take their time to photograph and sign things for everyone waiting at the stage door.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 7/15/14 at 3:06pm

Sierra has a CAR? Oh, for God's sake, give me a break...

[DrJekyll]

Posted: 7/15/14 at 3:26pm

So does Norm. What's the big deal? Also, considering how exhausting the show must be, I'm sure we can forgive a few stage door occurrence where she doesn't stick around.

Updated On: 7/15/14 at 03:26 PM

[AHLiebross]

Posted: 7/16/14 at 4:38am

Jonart, when I took the backstage Phantom tour in Las Vegas, Tony Crivello mentioned that he had to get the makeup done for every show. I wouldn't be surprised if Norm Lewis has to have his redone as well, on a day when there are two shows.

There's a funny story about one of the Phantoms who popped outside (Hugh Panaro?) in makeup and, I guess, walked down the street. People supposedly freaked because they didn't realize it was makeup, although I'm a bit skeptical about that.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 7/16/14 at 6:50am

I read somewhere that Sierra is freaked out by big crowds, so that could be why she's rushing.

Updated On: 7/16/14 at 06:50 AM

[broadway86]

Posted: 7/16/14 at 9:27am

There's a funny story about one of the Phantoms who popped outside (Hugh Panaro?) in makeup and, I guess, walked down the street.

Oh my god, I definitely read that wrong the first time.