Starstruck??

Yeah, yeah, we've all been there :) Don't worry. It's different for Broadway fans because we can see and talk to our idols.I was always one for developing bad infatuations on entertainers. (Chris O'Donnell, Harry Connick, Jr. and Matt Damon come to mind...also, I was always falling for guys who were either old or dead...Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman, Tom Brokaw, Richard Beymer...) Then I got into Broadway and found a whole bunch of people to admire!

It's so special to be able to see your Broadway heroes on stage and meet them to tell them how great they are. VERY special. I think we're really lucky that we have that :)

There's no problem in putting deserving theatre actors on a pedestal. I figure it's better to admire someone like most Broadway actors who actually earn their props as opposed to some of those stupid teenybopper film "actors" who can't act/sing out of a paper bag but earn accolades and millions (Yes, Hilary Duff, I'm talking to you). And as long as you're not the one by the stage door jumping up and down and screaming and crying. (Although with Hugh, we can make exceptions. : )

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How can he be so darned gorgeous and have a voice, dancing talent, and acting chops as well? He is the complete package all rolled into one....ok, I need to cool down now....

Hahaha When I saw the title for this thread, I thought it was about the diner that was renamed "Euro." lol

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AMAZINGLY I AM wonderful to my fans, why I am even known to let them take me to lunch or dinner, or buy me stuff like shirts from Holister(med) or DVD's (comedy)...and not because I need these items, but because it means something to THEM!

But enough about me, let's talk about me.

HAHA, seriously many years ago when Phantom first opened Michael Crawford invited me backstage, it was a thrill and I'll always treasure his words of inspiration, and his jokes!

It's good to have people to inspire us!

Chrysanth....there are not enough superlatives in the Universe to toss at Esparza....

Chrysanth....there are not enough superlatives in the Universe to toss at Esparza....


Yet, when it comes time to say them to him, they all seem to disappear, rendering one speechless.

Or... maybe that's just me?

I think it's normal to put people up on a pedastal. What gets hard is balancing the fact that some people are incredibly talented and perhaps more talented than we will ever be, and the fact that they are just humans who aren't perfect. Other than that, I think it's human nature, and meeting people we admire will always be a thrill. Some people just have that aura about them.

I saw Clay Aiken at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade last year and was starstruck. No joke.

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What NativeNewYorker said is true: "It's different for Broadway fans because we can see and talk to our idols."

I get so starstruck, it's terrible. I always know what I want to say, and then just can't say it. I'm getting much better though. I love that as Broadway fans we can meet the people we admire so much. And as for "putting them on a pedestal," there's nothing wrong with it! These people are incredibly talented, and they deserve it!

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The only times I've ever kinda rambled was for Adam and Sutton. I look young, though, so I can get away with more...And when Gavin asked me what my last name was I pretty much forgot it. Almost had to take my driver's license out :)

I've never met Bernadette Peters...I have no idea how I'd react to her.

Two years ago, in Nashville, TN I saw "Mamma Mia!" for the first time. It was the second city for the 2nd National Tour. There was an understudy on for "Sophie" that night, so I wanted to back again to see Kristie Marsden in the role. ( I'd seen an interview with her and Monique Lund on local tv). After the second time, I met Robin Baxter ( Rosie ) and Pearce Bunting ( Bill Austin ). I was hooked! I was ( and still am ) , a bit miffed about the lack of recognition and respect this cast received during their two years. But, shortly after my second show in Nashville, I started to follow this particular cast and eventually met everyone. I have nothing but wonderful comments for each and every one of them. Over the course of 151 shows I have many many memories of this wonderful group of people. Not only were they my idols, but they became friends as well. During their last week in Greenville, SC, I attended all 8 shows and "whooped" and cheered them on. Pretty bad that they all know me so well as to when they hear a certain "whoop" at the end of a certain song... I'm told the ensemble all look at each other and say "Tina's here...thanks Tina". Closing night in Greenville was tough for me. I had to say "so long" to seven of the best people I've come to know. ( Pearce had already left the company in January). These people deserve to be on pedestals and deserve much more respect than they ever received. The only thing I can keep my fingers crossed for is that some ( or all ) of them will be asked to join the Broadway company when contracts are up in October!! Honestly, if they are there... I'll be in NYC at least twice a month! ( Gary and J9, make sure you get a 3 bedroom apt!!)
Ok... soooo now I'm off my soap box... but "my cast" if you're reading this... I miss you terribly!

I met Heather Headley when she was still in AIDA. I think she is just amazing. What a powerhouse. I was completely starstruck--after the fact. When I met her, I told her she gave me chills and she said, "I hope that's a good thing!" We ended up having a short conversation about her gastro-intestinal problems (the first time I had seen the show her stand-by took over after intermission and no one knew why--it was so sad! So I had to go again!) I left with an autograph and a huge smile...but I could barely talk on the way home because of the shock I was in. Starstruck, you bet :) I felt stupid about it for awhile, but you're all right--it's just so special that we get to meet and speak to Broadway stars who inspire us. We're lucky :)