"Wicked" Stage Door Yesterday (Aug 25th)

Hey... I saw the matinee of Wicked yesterday, and afterwards went to the stage door. Met some really cool people... just wondering if any of you were they? Maybe we talked! LOL

After being told numberous times that the leads dont come out after matinees.... we waited for 2 1/2 hours and got EVERYONE except Idina. So never trust the dead beat at the stage door. Idina... sorry but she was totally rude. Apparetnly she went to a Yoga class between shows, and by the time she came back, there were only 3 people at the stage door... Me, my friend, and this cute little 10 yeard old girl. This little girl tapped Idina on the shoulder and asked for an autograph, and she looked at her, and just turned her head and slammed the door. Wow, kinda cruel? I mean she could have signed for this little girl. I wasnt expecting her to sign for me. And also it wasnt like there were tons of people there.... there were 3..... oh well.... Jennifer Laura Thompson was nice! lol

I know that is kinda rude, but I mean after having people swamp you 24/7 I would get frustrated and everyone has bad days.

2 1/2 hours? Wow. That's all I can say.

Yeah... we REALLY wanted her autograph.... but no...

How did we pass the time? Well caught many of the emsamble members as they were leaving and coming back. We met alot of cool people, and had some good conversations...

Updated On: 8/26/04 at 02:34 PM

of course everyone has bad days, but signing autographs and having pics taken is part of the job--after all, these people paid ALOT of money to see you perform...a randon fan attack is one thing, but stage door is different...sorry to hear that, especially for a little kid..

Damn. Just, damn.

But if you really want her autograph, you can write her.

Lildogs, a performer does NOT have to sign anything. It's not their job. It's up to them whether they want to sign or not. They already entertained you (or hopefully tried their best to)- they don't owe you anything else.

Updated On: 8/26/04 at 02:36 PM

Whoa, wait. Writing to the Manager?

What are they going to do? Send Idina to anger management classes? Apparently yoga doesn't work, so forget it.

OMG do not get her fired or Edna's fans will be outside your door with torches and pitchforks.

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But it's nice if they can be human. Like we all have to be at our jobs. And most of us make their weekly salary in a year.

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Updated On: 8/26/04 at 02:41 PM

Well, yes, Idina shouldn't have slammed a door in your face, but I think that people have to move on. We run into rude people every day, unfortunately.

Let people think that Idina is a b*tch, or anything that may hurt her career in some form. It's her choice whether she wants to decline or slam a door in someone's face. Let it hurt her. The Gershwin won't really DO anything about it.

Absolutely Phantom487 you should write the general manager and her agent and her publicist because she didn't stop to sign an autograph for you and the other people who were waiting for her as she was coming back to work. She owes you that much, especially since you bought a ticket to see Wicked that afternoon and that naturally comes with a guarantee of an autograph and maybe a kind word and a picture and whatever else you want.
Give the woman a break. There are people outside that door EVERY show day wanting an autograph or something. Are YOU always in a good mood? I'm sure. 2&1/2 hours waiting for an autograph? Don't you have anything better to do?

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Updated On: 8/26/04 at 02:58 PM

she was nice all the times ive stalked/met her

Besides isn't it considered rude to be at the stage door before a show. I know you stayed but you were still there BEFORE the show. I have NEVER heard of her talking/signing before the show. She has a ton of things to do not to mention getting into character. It's not proper etiquette. Give the girl a break. I agree she could have said hi but remember she never even talks when she signs autographs anyway. She is extreemly shy (which seems odd for someone who is in her position). Anyway, I say give her a break and let her have a bad day. Two performances in one day is a lot.

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