When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
MikeHuckabae
Swing Joined: 8/23/15
#1When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 3:16pm
So I'm sure a lot of us used to (or maybe still do) school and community theatre. But when did you give up on the dream?
For me, I think it was the eve of my 30th birthday. I realized I didn't have the drive to make it to Broadway. So I decided I should aim a little lower and try to be President.
#2When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 3:27pm
LMFAOOOOOOOOOO
#3When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 3:33pm
when I tried to sing. =) I would definitely be Kristine in A Chorus Line.
#4When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 3:33pm
HAHAHA some people get false judgement and think they should not only be on broadway but be the star.
#5When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 4:19pm
Well, I'll never be part of a Broadway cast...but I have been on a Broadway stage. I was in the onstage seating at "Xanadu" on June 11, 2008.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#6When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 4:22pm
In the womb.
#7When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 4:27pm
Funny Huckabee
FishermanBob
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
#8When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 4:27pm
"So I decided I should aim a little lower and try to be President."
Why not aim a little higher and try to be funny. Or even better, see if you have superpowers and try to be invisible.
#9When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 4:34pm
I've never had aspirations to perform, so Day 1, I guess. Saved me a lot of grief!
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#10When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 4:34pm
Try and be nice Bob. I know it is hard but try.
FishermanBob
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
#11When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 4:39pm
I'm always nice to you Roxy. That should be all that matters. In fact, you're my second favorite poster on BWW.
#12When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 5:18pm
About 3 years out of High School. My mother died and I moved out of the house. Continued classes at Walnut Street Theater but realized real life kicked in and I had to support myself financially. Acting was out of the question.
It was years before I got really involved with the theatre and it ended up being in another fulfilling and enjoyable way.
I still want my Tony though!
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#13When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 5:47pm
This reminds me of a recent moment..when our great aunt was visiting her from Texas. She was here with her family celebrating her 96th birthday. She went to see a Broadway show to see (well hear) my daughter, who performs as a Broadway pit musician. After the show, we all wheeled her in her wheelchair through the stage door and onto the stage. One of her most precious comments was..."I never thought I would ever live to be on a Broadway stage...."
So I guess you never say never, right?
theatremelvin94
Understudy Joined: 8/1/15
#14When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 5:58pm
My parents were always blunt with me about my average abilities. I used to cry over it, but now I'm kinda thankful. The fall then was easier than it would be now.
#15When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 6:02pm
Kathy, I kind of felt like your grandmother when I walked onto an empty Broadway stage and nearly burst into tears.
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#16When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 6:15pm
It IS an awesome feeling...I am pretty jaded about a lot of stuff but not this...
#17When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 6:17pm
FishermanBob said: ""So I decided I should aim a little lower and try to be President."
Why not aim a little higher and try to be funny. Or even better, see if you have superpowers and try to be invisible.
smh you old hag, you're so annoying.
I would say never give up, no matter what age you are. As long as the passion is still there. But if you're the same age or older as DemonManSnob then its over! Your career would just be dead sorry:/
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FishermanBob
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
#18When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 6:37pm
"smh you old hag, you're so annoying"
Oh, to still be so young and immature where you think everyone over 30 is old. But I do love that you actually use a picture of someone your own age for your avatar.
Updated On: 8/23/15 at 06:37 PM
#19When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 6:50pm
My first Broadway show was also my last.
#20When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 7:49pm
When that b*tch Helen Lawson had my song cut and got me sacked out of town...
#21When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 7:57pm
But I do love that you actually use a picture of someone your own age for your avatar.
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Back at ya 
Liza's Headband
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
#22When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 8:00pm
The legend, Mr. Jerry Orbach, is sadly long gone. You probably didn't even know that or know who he is, for that matter.
Are you suggesting that Fisherman is posting from beyond the grave? That he is a dead man?
Tom5
Broadway Star Joined: 9/23/11
#24When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 8:41pm
This is super important for the young people reading this thread, wondering if they'll ever make it:
"If you work as hard as you can, and do everything you can, you will get at least one shot at this business." - Emily Padgett
#25When did you realize you would never be on Broadway?
Posted: 8/23/15 at 8:56pm
When I sucked in high school drama. Then I realized I prefer a steady job, and not be homeless. So I went into law and perform in a courtroom instead.
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