If anyone was interested in an updated experience, here’s mine from last night. This was my third time seeing the show, but my first time doing stage door. The first time I had to rush somewhere after the show, and the second time I didn’t realize the stage door was at the back of the theatre so I stood around the front doors like a lame duck and eventually sulked back to Brooklyn.
But last night, with the added knowledge of where the stage door actually is, I was able to get there probably around 5-10 minutes after the show ended. I came from the rear mezz and was able to get a spot at the barricade. It’s actually a pretty nice setup they have, with a long line of barricades that fits enough people without having to form a double row.
Zac came out first and set up two speakers on a chair right in front of me, so they could play music while they signed/took pictures. He worked his way down the row signing playbills, then rounded back to do the same but to take pictures this time. Nicholas Barasch just did it all in one fell swoop. They took their time to talk to everyone and Zac spent a considerable amount of time with fans.
Jane came out third and did the same, taking her time to talk to people and take pictures. She was so nice and sweet, all of them were. I left after talking to Jane, so I’m not sure if Gavin ended up coming out or not. Same with Tom McGowan.
Megan Hilty came out too, from visiting backstage. Didn’t stop or anything though. Ben Platt was there last night too but I don’t think he stuck around to go backstage.
And of course Laura’s playbills were passed out, but I think that’s just standard now? People seemed disappointed but she really can’t risk getting sick anymore.