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Just seek out Chip on the Les Miz message boards. She seems to have no problem sneaking backstage to stalk Colm Wilkinson.

In all seriousness, there really is nothing to see backstage. Everyone is generally bitchier back there because they're in a rush to leave. They're much more affable and kinder once they get outside and see their fans there. I've only been backstage when I know people working on the show, and even then sometimes I opt to wait for them outside because it's WAY too hectic in there. And then you have to be careful that you don't do something that could potentially screw up the area, which is rather easy to do when you're thrust into a building you're totally unfamiliar with and in a group of people all running around like chickens with their heads cut off trying to get out.

And you truly never look at the show the same way again. It's like working at your favourite night club and having to see it with all of its lights on before you open or when you close.

PS--If you think broadwayguy2 has the attitude, just wait until you get in the way of an actor who's running late.

Updated On: 1/15/04 at 11:42 AM

I will also second the fact that the backstage area in most theatres is very small. While some backstage areas are bigger than others, most really only have enough room for the people who belong back there....

There's a sign backstage at the shubert that says something to the effect of "This boat only has enough room for those who row".

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