"Wicked" Stage Door Yesterday (Aug 25th) — Page 8

"even pushing people out of her way to get to the stage door..."

Now, were these just random people she pushed out of the way who just happened to be standing near the Gershwin, or diehard Wicked fans purposely waiting at the stage door hoping to get an autograph? If it was the latter, didn't Idina/Kristen ask fans NOT to stand at the stage door BEFORE a show to get autographs?

EDIT: Ahhh! I said I wasn't going to get involved in this post again. Guess I forgot, a bit tired over here.

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Updated On: 8/27/04 at 12:58 AM

Yes, I agree with that part...but it only should be after the show since that is what they requested on their part.

Personally, I don't see anything wrong with going to a stage door before a show - that's how I "met" Susan Egan. I took a quick picture with her and said a quick thank you. She didn't stick around and have a conversation with me because I understand, the woman does have a job to get to! There were no large crowds or anything, so I don't think that was a problem.

However, it was already requested that people stop standing by the stage door waiting for autographs BEFORE the show at the Gershwin Theater. Autographs come after.

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don't worry she's almost gone. hopfully STEPHINE BLOCK IS GOING TO BE IN WICKED!!!!!She did the SF preview!

Well I've never heard its been asked that people wait. Yeah-they were fans, but still--pushing fans?! That's a little far. Plus, this same person saw Kristin and she was completely sweet and nice and willing to take pics. IF they don't want people there, they should post something at the door and if people still stay there before the show, they deserve to not get an autograph.

I seem to remember the exact same complaints about Nathan Lane when he didn't sign all the time for The Producers... Until you have to sign autographs everywhere you go, and are constantly hounded by people who think that they're your friend, don't say it's their duty. Some people just aren't people persons!

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Nicola McAuliffe was exactly the same in CHITTY in London. Some people were complaining about how rude she was to those waiting for autographs, whilst others (myself included) were lucky enough to catch her on a good day and she was lovely. (As long as you only wanted an autograph/pic - not a conversation).

And, whilst I'm not sure this story hasn't been exaggerated a tad, I must say that tapping someone on the shoulder to get their attention isn't exactly polite. If Idina was already feeling stressed out or down (which she may well do if she's coming to the end of a run) then the fact that the girl tapped her on the shoulder may have made her lose her temper for a second or two. Alternatively, maybe she's the type who, just as fans expect autographs, expects that if she walks past fans without a word they will get the hint.

Once again, Matt_G, you whittle the issue down to the most important points. That's what I try to say constantly, in my bumbling way.

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And there are others of my personal acquaintance who are wonderful to their fans, and horrific b***ches to anyone who has to deal with them in real life.

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Exactly. The list could go on and on of people who are either evil to fans or colleagues. But still I find myself not disliking them for it.

And yes it is, LittleFish. So we won't stop. Ever.

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Updated On: 8/27/04 at 09:58 AM

Well alright, just thought I'd give it a shot.

If you can't beat 'em join 'em...

Exactly, LittleFish. So tell us some more nasty things about the way Idina treats people. You know you want to.......

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That's the spirit!

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