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Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
#125re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:08amMerle Dandridge was very nice last night. I don't know if I would say she was the nicest, but very nice nonetheless.
"I wrote a book: "How to Be Popular". Now I've put together a top ten list of how to help you:
-Elphie, everyday... shower. I mean, who knows? Maybe some of that green is gonna come off!
-Deodorant Elphie. No body likes a stinky witch!
-I think we've covered the hair, we'll get to that.
-Clean underclothes. That's all I'm gonna say.
-Look at your posture. That's no way to be popular!
-Bed made, room straightened. We've done that.
-Colors blended. Oookay.
-But the most important thing to have, to make yourself popular, is to keep your beautiful smile."
~Kristin Chenoweth in her last performance of the song "Popular"
#126re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:56amThe whole cast of Avenue Q.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#128re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/25/07 at 2:22pm
Many, after different shows. He's always very nice, happy to oblige autographs and photos.
Back when he was in As You Like It (two or three years ago in Central Park), one of his fellow cast members asked if he'd mind meeting her family. He couldn't have been happier and spoke to them for the longest time.
#130re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 5:01pmI saw Tarzan recently, and the whole cast was pretty nice. Josh Strickland was sweet, and Dylan Snyder (he was Young Tarzan that night) took pictures with my sister, who is around his age. Shuler Hensley was also very nice.
"I'm sort of like a child genius without being a child or a genius."~Tim Rice-Oxley
#131re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 5:54pm
The OBC od THE PRODUCDERS
The OBC of MOVIN' OUT
Laura Benanti, Stephen Lynch and Felicia Finley of THE WESDDING SINGER (I missed Kevin and the rest 
)
The revival cast of LES MIZ
David Hyde Pierce and Bernadeete Peters were very sweet.
"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO SEE THE FACE OF GOD"- LES MISERABLES---
"THERE'S A SPECIAL KIND OF PEOPLE KNOWN AS SHOW PEOPLE... WE'RE BORN EVERY NIGHT AT HALF HOUR CALL!"--- CURTAINS
#132re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 8:40pm
I've met
Tim Howar
Joshua Kobak
Andy Pellick
Timothy Jerome
Josh Strickland
Jean Stapleton
Saycon Sengbloh
Donnie Keshawarz
The nicest is a tie between Andy Pellick, who was genuinely humble as I was showering with praise and Donnie Keshawarz who talked to me for about a half hour about 24.
#133re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 8:55pm
I had my first stage door experiences last weekend, unfortunately, I must have had a bad day. At the Spamalot matinee, the guy who played King Aurthur just walked right out and then no one came out for a while, so we just left.
Then at the evening Producer's show, only Tony signed. He was really nice about it, but I really wanted to get Hunter Foster's autograph. Everyone just flew out the stage door and into the street. I'm not mad or anything, just a little disappointed.
BroadwayBoobs: I'll give all of you who weren't there a hint of who took the pictures ...it rhymes with shameless
SOMMS: I knew it was Tink!
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#134re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 9:34pmBarry Nelson. He took me out for cocktails.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
bklynqt19862
Understudy Joined: 1/10/07
#135re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 9:38pm
The entire cast of The Wedding Singer
The cast of Spring Awakening
Ashley Parker Angel, and the rest of the cast of Hairspray
Christopher J. Hanke from RENT
#136re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 9:50pm
the entire cast of Jersey Boys is soo friendly & nice..they will always stop and talk for those extra minutes and make sure pictures come out nice..props to the leads, Christian, Bobby, Daniel, and John...all times I have stage doored..they have been friendly as can be...Bobby last time made sure I got a picture with him and was able to change the film on my camera since it ran out..and Christian & John came in the stage door the first time I saw it and I told them about how I was sitting front row and it ended up all of them waved and gestured to me at the end of the show soo nice.
also---Tim Howar was very nice, David Garrison, Antonique Smith, cast of Hairspray, Matt Caplan
Come on babe we're gonna paint the town...and all that jazz...
#137re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 9:53pm
Everyone in Spring Awakening are saints.
They all signed, and took as many pictures.
Spacedog78
Featured Actor Joined: 11/3/06
#138re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 9:57pm
Bob Martin- Drowsy Chaperone
Kristin Chenoweth- The Apple Tree
#139re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 10:03pm
Oh, jeez ...
Martin Short - FAME BECOMES ME - 08.29.06
Marc Shaiman - FAME BECOMES ME - 08.29.06
Jill Abramovitz - FAME BECOMES ME - 08.29.06
Annie Golden - MIMI le DUCK - 10.25.06
Eartha Kitt - MIMI le DUCK - 10.25.06
Jim Stanek - JACQUES BREL - 11.12.06
Robert Cuccioli - JACQUES BREL - 11.12.06
Ali Ewoldt - LES MIZ - 11.21.06
Adam Jacobs - LES MIZ - 11.21.06
Aaron Lazar - LES MIZ - 11.21.06
Gary Beach - LES MIZ - 11.21.06
Alexander Gemignani - LES MIZ - 11.21.06
Norm Lewis - LES MIZ - 11.21.06
Full Company - EVIL DEAD - 11.30.06
Full Company - HOW TO SAVE... - 12.20.06
Including a slew of others who I've had distinct pleasure of meeting, laughing, chatting with at various Broadway and Off B'way events over the past year. '06 was a good year for me. All of those who I came in contact with were most excellent, and very warm, aimable, and well-receptive.
Best,
- Mike 
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#140re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 10:18pm
Stephanie J. Block (obviously) Kissed her on the cheek five times 
Jennifer Butt She was so meek
Joan Almedilla She was perky and just awesome.
The entire cast of the 2006 tour of Rent.
Jed Resnick (Mark) HE WAS SO CUTE!! He was all shy and walking along. I asked him to sign my playbill, he did. Then I asked for a hug. He was shorter than me, so I think smothered him with my shoulder.
Ano Okera (Angel) Some girls cut me, and I gave them a look and he said, "Don't worry, you were first." And I got a GREAT hug.
AND FINALLY
And the soloist in Seasons of Love (Can't remember the name) I was praising her and she said, "Boy you crazy!" My mom was talking with her mom, then I talked to her baby. :)
I have yet to meet Ted Neeley.
#141re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 11:04pmMotorTink, don't be discouraged. Matinees are hard because a lot of the cast just doesn't come out. In terms of cast members not stopping, it's a little tricky for them because if they stop and approach people waiting and the people don't want their autograph, they feel foolish. This often happens if there's a household name in the cast. I've often been surprised that many of the people at the stage door only want the famous name's autograph and don't care about anyone else. I've been at stage doors where there are 50 people waiting and I'm the only one who wanted Non-Household-Name to sign. So the other cast members at The Producers may just be avoiding the issue by walking by everyone without stopping. I've personally found that if, when you see the actor, you say, "Mr Smith, could you sign my Playbill?", they are more than happy to do so (if they don't want to do the stage door thing, they'll go out a different way), but if you don't, they'll keep walking.
"What was the name of that cheese that I like?"
"you can't run away forever...but there's nothing wrong with getting a good head start"
"well I hope and I pray, that maybe someday, you'll walk in the room with my heart"
ReNtHeAd04
Featured Actor Joined: 10/11/04
#142re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 11:39pm
definetely daphne rubin vega.. the first time i met her she was RIDICULOUSLY pregnant and signed for everyone while standing.. second time was at rent 10.. she was so sweet to all of us fans that couldn't afford tickets and was showing us pictures of her baby on her phone... and at les miserables she was very sweet once again.. i've had great experiences with a lot of other people, but she gets my vote..
"maybe our mistakes are what make our fate. Without them, what would shape our lives? Perhaps if we never veered off course, we wouldn't fall in love, or have babies, or be who we are. After all, seasons change. So do cities. People come into your life and people go. But it's comforting to know the ones you love are always in your heart. And if you're very lucky, a plane ride away" -sex and the city
Updated On: 1/30/07 at 11:39 PM
Chevstriss
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/30/03
#143re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/30/07 at 11:51pmChita - in about 5 different things I've seen her in
I'd fire you... if you weren't so g*dd*mn beautiful out there. - Blades of Glory
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#144re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/31/07 at 7:21pmI don't stage door very often, but my vote has to go to Chita. She was incredibly sweet and she stayed and talked with me for quite a while. She gave me a hug and told me that I was adorable! :) :)
There wouldn't be lights bright enough!
tabbynyc
Stand-by Joined: 4/3/06
#145re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 1/31/07 at 7:43pm
Stephanie J Block
Wayne Brady
Robert Goulet
David Hyde Pierce
Sara Ramirez
AudreyTwoTwo
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/06
#146re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 4:06pm
Beth Leavel
Sutton Foster
Hunter Foster
Michael Cerveris
Patti LuPone
Everyone @ Jersey Boys (I didnt meet JLY, he wasn't at the performance, but I am sure he's nice since I have met him elsewhere)
Raul Esparza
to name a few. :)
The Best of Times is Now!
#147re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 4:18pmmikem, thanks for the words of advice. I figured that was the case at the Producers (everyone only wanting Tony's autograph and the rest of the cast not sticking around). I would've politely asked Foster when he came out and walked by, but unfortunately I was on the other side of the barricade shoved by the street, and wasn't going to shout it out! It's all good. Tony signed both of our playbills, so I think I'm going to mail one to the theater and ask Hunter to sign it. If he doesn't and I never see it again, we at least have an extra.
BroadwayBoobs: I'll give all of you who weren't there a hint of who took the pictures ...it rhymes with shameless
SOMMS: I knew it was Tink!
#148re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 2/20/07 at 1:03pm
Probably the nicest was Hugh Panaro. I saw him perform solo at the local university and he was so great. Mind you, there were only around 300 people for the concert so there wasn't that many people to talk to, but he spent time taking photos and autographing our programs. After telling him how much I enjoyed his performance and talking to him a few minutes he gave me this huge hug and told me to be safe driving back to college and that he was glad I came. He was seriously one of the nicest people I've ever met at a stagedoor.
But amazingly, I've had good experiences everytime I've stagedoored. I think I'm one of the lucky ones. :)
"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." -- Maya Angelou
#149re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 2/20/07 at 5:47pmEveryone has been nice to me, but the person who sticks out is Ashley Parker Angel.
#150re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 2/20/07 at 7:35pmI got to meet all five of the Altar Boyz on tour and they were super sweet and funny! Also, most of the Wicked touring cast members were really nice in San Diego.
#151re: Who has been nicest to you at the Stage Door?
Posted: 2/20/07 at 9:47pm
First and Foremost: Daniel Reichard! I went to his christmas concert and he was just amazing to me afterwards as well as everytime I've seen Jersey Boys!
Basically everyone from JB but I haven't really gotten a chance to talk to or take pictures with any of the women in the show which is disappointing.
Tim Howar and most of the Spamalot cast.
Updated On: 2/20/07 at 09:47 PM
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