Will The Stage Door Come Back
Will The Stage Door Come Back
broadwayfan128
Understudy Joined: 2/13/18
#1Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 8:41am
I was in the city last week and saw people stage dooring for the Saturday Night Live cast and the cast members were stopping
Do you think the stage door experience will come back for broadway ?
#3Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 9:00am
Could the production company prevent it for safety or is that an actor's choice?
bway0
Stand-by Joined: 5/8/21
#4Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 9:50am
JayElle said: "Could the production company prevent it for safetyor is that an actor's choice?
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if I’m remembering correctly (and please correct me if I’m wrong) but early March 2020 some actors were opting to not stage door for a few weeks until the virus stopped spreading. I think the actors voiced concern before the shows made any announcements to stop stage door.
#5Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 10:01am
TBway0, that was true for Tina. Early March, only Adrienne Warren and a few others came out.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#6Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 10:41am
Yes, the company could stop it, and no actor is required to do it. I believe Jordan is correct.....it will eventually come back.
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Updated On: 5/30/21 at 10:41 AM
#7Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 11:09am
A lot of people, myself included, would hope that this odious practice would go away but sadly I can't imagine it will, even for a short time. Doing away with controlled stage door situations (with security, barriers, etc) would lead to the same crazy people following the actors down the block, and that would be worse. In reality, there is not going to be a health risk, because actors will be vaccinated, and it is outdoors. Will there be actors concerned about their unvaccinated kids or other family members who cannot be vaccinated? Yes, and they will be forced to avoid the stage door.
#8Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 11:22am
Musicians couldn't care less about the stage door situation... they either go mostly unrecognized or use an alternate exit after each performance. My preferred "stage door" was one-on-one, inside the theatre as audiences started scrambling for the exits. And if/since I can't do that anymore, messaging/online chatting with them will have to suffice.
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Theatrefanboy1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/2/15
#9Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 11:45am
Personally. I know friends who won’t go into the city. Until things are back to normal (ie with the stage door). This is not to say that what some stage door experiences were (Evita with Ricky Martin. Brendon urie. Hamilton. If then with idina) weren’t crazy and sometimes unsafe. But the more laid back stage dooring where those who want to sign could and it wasn’t like crazy.
I know for myself I have a small handle of people I’d like to stage door once (Cheyenne Jackson, Alice ripley, Jonathan Groff ) and I do find that it adds to the night out at a broadway show.
I just for hope that they come back safer (way too many people that had never seen the show. Yet showed up multiple times to try and befriend someone ). I wonder if the barricades could be set up for only people that attended the show to go. I know this all sounds weird considering only a couple decades ago. There weren’t even barricades
#10Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 12:30pmI imagine companies will find workarounds at least for a while to suppress crowds. I can imagine security and doorman coming out and telling people there will be no signing and ask for people to leave. Actors can also exit via alternate doors to avoid the unwashed masses. Forget Covid, I think this virus has made people aware of how limiting contact with strangers decreases their illness and improves their health. They may want to preserve that going forward.
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hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#11Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 10:07pm
Even with vaccinations, this is going to be in the fall. Actors have their families to worry about-we don't know if there could be another spike because while the vaccine prevents you from going to the hospital, it doesn't prevent you from potentially being exposed to COVID. And then you have to think about the actors, especially if they have families. Their health and safety is WAY more important than your wanting to meet them after the show. Don't expect it to come back right away, and it should not be your priority. You pay to see the show. Be thankful they're coming back.
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#12Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 10:07pm
Even with vaccinations, this is going to be in the fall. Actors have their families to worry about-we don't know if there could be another spike because while the vaccine prevents you from going to the hospital, it doesn't prevent you from potentially being exposed to COVID. And then you have to think about the actors, especially if they have families. Their health and safety is WAY more important than your wanting to meet them after the show. Don't expect it to come back right away, and it should not be your priority. You pay to see the show. Be thankful they're coming back.
#13Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 10:55pm
When I visit NYC this coming September, I'll be wearing a face mask/face shield and have my vaccination card around my neck. It's a way for others to know that I have been vaccinated. As far as the stage door, it will take time for things to get back to normal.
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#14Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 5/30/21 at 11:17pm
Theatrefanboy1 said in part: ".... I wonder if the barricades could be set up for only people that attended the show to go. I know this all sounds weird considering only a couple decades ago. There weren’t even barricades."
Not weird Theaterfanboy1. Bryan Cranston in Network would only sign and greet those who had ticket to show. Barricades set up. Security head required ticket to get in line and made folks leave who didn't, especially those who came with Breaking Bad and other memorabilia unrelated to Network. Bryan's assistant took photos of fan w/Bryan.
Springsteen eventually did ticket holders only b/c it became chaotic with dealers and fans. Toward show's end, he stopped b/c of unruly fans.
Prefer a ticket holder event only. More manageable for cast and those willing to support theater by actually attending show. And while some cast opt out, some actually enjoy it...or so they have said.
Philly Theater Girl
Understudy Joined: 7/26/19
#15Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 6/1/21 at 8:47am
I've witnessed the stage door at Moulin Rouge a few times and it is pretty chaotic when Aaron Tveit is out there. I'm completely indifferent to it coming back or not but they need to set some clear guidelines for fans. Having to show a ticket before getting in line for stage door is a great idea.
#16Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 6/1/21 at 12:09pm
Yes, the Network stage door was heaven. No dealers; no screamers; no pushing. And it went quickly. Cast came out and walked the line. Bryan came last, but rather than walk the line, he started at the beginning by the stage entrance..signed only show memorabilia, and his assistant took photo if patron wanted one. Then that person had to leave. Then next, and so on.
And the ticket had to be from the show that day. Security did let folks at the end if they had a ticket from another day, but only if Bryan had time.
A friend who works in the Moulin theater said many of the cast members would leave via another door to avoid the stage door. Thankfully, Aaron didn't.
#17Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 6/1/21 at 12:20pm
Am I the only one who has personally never really seen these insane stage door scenarios people talk about? The only thing remotely close was when I saw If/Then, and it was large but not horrible. Pretty much every stage door I've been to (and I do it after EVERY show I go to) has been lovely and respectful. I know the horror stories are real, but I have personally never seen it, even with stunt castings.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#18Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 6/1/21 at 12:27pm
Nah, I saw it with If/Then, Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen (Ben's last night). It was horrible. I just literally cross the street as soon as I am out of the theater and walk very, very fast away from it all.
I think the stage door will come back so less known cast members can meet people, get on their social media, and kind of build up their popularity. Everyone well known will skip it and say "Want a shout out? I'm on Cameo".
#19Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 6/1/21 at 12:31pm
Sutton Ross said: "Nah, I saw it with If/Then, Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen (Ben's last night). It was horrible. I just literally cross the street as soon as I am out of the theater and walk very, very fast away from it all.
I think the stage door will come back so less known cast members can meet people, get on their social media, and kind of build of their popularity. Everyone well known will skip it and say "Want a shout out? I'm on Cameo"."
I think it tends to be that way more with shows that are popular with younger people, unfortunately. Though I've heard Hadestown's has been surprisingly civil
I think they should alter it to be more like they did with Annie (when Jane Lynch was in it) about a decade ago. They had security prop everyone in a single file line and that was it. No screaming, no barricades. Very efficient
Philly Theater Girl
Understudy Joined: 7/26/19
#20Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 6/1/21 at 12:47pm
I think Aaron is out there after almost every show but there are some cast members I've never seen like Danny Burstein and Karen Olivo.
Theatrefanboy1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/2/15
#22Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 6/1/21 at 2:18pm
soulmistin said: "Am I the only one who has personally never really seen these insane stage door scenarios people talk about? The only thing remotely close was when I saw If/Then, and it was large but not horrible. Pretty much every stage door I've been to (and I do it after EVERY show I go to) has been lovely and respectful. I know the horror stories are real, but I have personally never seen it, even with stunt castings."
Unfortunately there have been some that are a little scary. Yes, most I've been to have been lovely, but like If/Then, Evita, and Kinky Boots (with Brendon Urie) remain the peak of unenjoyable for me.
Then there have been some great moments, like no barricades and chat I had with Glenn Close after A Delicate Balance, being the only one.
#23Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 6/1/21 at 4:13pm
I feel like this has been talked about on here like 50 times during the pandemic. Yes, it will come back. Maybe not right away but I would be shocked if it is not back in full force within a year or so.
JGPR2
Featured Actor Joined: 2/18/17
#24Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 6/3/21 at 9:35am
"I think the stage door will come back so less known cast members can meet people, get on their social media, and kind of build up their popularity. Everyone well known will skip it and say "Want a shout out? I'm on Cameo".
Bingo, you nailed it.
#25Will The Stage Door Come Back
Posted: 6/4/21 at 4:07pm
Philly Theater Girl said: "I think Aaron is out there after almost every show but there are some castmembers I've never seen like Danny Burstein and Karen Olivo."
I don't think Danny Burstein has ever stage doored for Moulin Rouge, though I could be wrong. The only time I saw Karen Olivo was after the second preview in Boston; she didn't come out any of the other three times I saw the show, either in the tryout or in New York.
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