True Confessions of a Broadway Actor

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 5:27pm

http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=517896

What theatre's stage door is that? The Neil Simon's?

True Confessions of a Broadway Actor is a first for Broadway.com—a funny and insightful new column written by a real Broadway performer who prefers to be known simply as "Anonymous." Over the next couple of months, Anonymous will give you a peek into the life of a Broadway thespian and will offer insights on everything from the terrors of auditioning to the ins and outs of life on the Rialto. This is not a work of fiction. Yes, Anonymous is a real working Broadway performer that you most likely already know and love. And no, we're not telling you who it is!

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 5:31pm

Already posted, sorry!

[BreeDaniel]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 8:04pm

Well, yeah, of course performers always post anonymously, but that's not exactly the same thing. This person is clearly a real writer--the piece is very funny. And the ABC's of Broadway thing is hilarious.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 8:55pm

Cool!!!

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 8:59pm

Cute
Now if we only knew who had an opening monologue in a Broadway show right now we could totally figure out who this was

"Stage Door: The actor's only way in or out of the theater. Actors caught using an unauthorized exit, even to avoid stalkers or electrical fire, may be crucified legally online. Equity is working on making this its second bylaw."

[neocomposer]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 9:02pm

I don't know who it is, but i have a feeling it will always be anonymous.

I do think it's a man, though.

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 9:05pm

yeah, I don't know many women who shave their legs in a sink 30 minutes before show-time
Not that it doesn't happen, but still...

[BreeDaniel]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 9:11pm

none of the above, socute... My comment wasn't meant to be condescending at all. I just mean this is written like a column, not offhand comments on a message board. Why so abrasive?
Updated On: 9/19/05 at 09:11 PM

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 9:28pm

They did mention that specifics would be changed to keep anyone from guessing. So the opening monologue idea is probably false. However Christian Borle has one technically in Spamalot. Although for some funny odd reason my first thought when I started reading was: Barrett Foa. Don't know why, he just sprang to mind.

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 9:30pm

Barrett's hair is real though (although sometimes in pictures it's too pretty to be true)
None of the Q actors wear wigs to my knowledge
I also think it may be Christian

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 9:49pm

double post Updated On: 9/19/05 at 09:49 PM

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 9:50pm

I know they mentioned stuff about wigs etc. But there are changing specifics to throw people off. So it could be anyone.

btw. Broadwaystar2b I love your icon :) Barrett's hair makes me happy!

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 9:58pm

Aw thank you!
It's an ad for the charity "God's Love We Deliver" which sends food to people living with AIDS and cancer
They're having a race on Nov.20 to raise money, hence the "Get Racy slogan" (more info at www.barrettfoa.com )

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 10:34pm

pretty sure thats the hairspray stage door.

[ShuQ]

Posted: 9/19/05 at 10:46pm

I keep thinking it's pretty likely that they'd take a picture of a different stage door just to hide the person's identity.

[WriterChicklet]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 10:27pm

First post, and I'm reviving a freakin' 3 year old thread. Oh well! I just recently discovered this column, and I have to say, I really think Anonymous was Christian Borle. What with the Batman references and the general snarky, funny tone, it just sounded like other interviews I've heard him give.

Okay, off to find a more relevant thread in which to post!

[Neverandy]

Posted: 7/15/08 at 1:01am

Wow, this is a blast from the past! I often wonder about this column from time to time. Did we ever get a definitive answer?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/15/08 at 6:56am

Hello. I had not heard of this column before. Some of the comments come off as a bit snarky, but generally amusing and informative. Then, as I scroll down, I became aware that the columns were from 2005. Hmmm. from RC in Austin, Texas