Okay...since I came into work about 2 hours late due to this event, I only have a few minutes to recap.
It was funny...at first I felt SO awkward being the only fan there (and found myself saying more than once "But...but...they sent out an email! And a FB update! Fans were invited to this!!!") but after a while, after getting a few hugs from various cast members, I stopped feeling like the skinny chick in an Overeaters Anonymous Meeting and enjoyed myself.
The cast members in attendance included Constantine Maroulis, Lauren Molina, Lara Janine, Jeremy Woodard, Christopher (crap, I can't remember his last name - he's the new swing / understudy for Jeremy and Wesley), Nova Bergeron, Brian Munn, Michele Mais, Mitch Jarvis and Angel Reed.
The staff brought in the rockin' concoctions for the cast to enjoy - they (the drinks) look AWESOME...even the glass it was served in had red and blue flashing lights in its base...Everyone seemed to be really enjoying it.
There were not only several still photographers (shout out to BWW's own Peter James Zielinski!) but a couple of local TV crews (CW 11 and Fox 5)...as soon as I hear confirmation of when they'll broadcast I will let everyone know (I heard buzz it might be a part of tonight's 10pm news on the Fox affiliate - their "NY Minute" segment but as it is just BUZZ I cannot confirm it yet).
I think what also made this rather special - long time BWWers, correct me if I'm wrong - but I can't remember the last time an OFF-Broadway show was honored at S-3 with a dessert. This recognition usually only goes to Broadway shows (the last two being Spring Awakening and Mary Poppins).
I'm looking forward to meeting some of you who are going to the show tonight...please come up and say hi...
Miss Lizzy