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| re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why | |
| Posted by: JohnDunlop 03:27 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - bmc 03:14 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| Yes, it happened fairly often with Ms. Stritch in "At Liberty." I believe Jonathan Groff frequently talked to people at the stage door during "Spring Awakening." Liza Minnelli had someone collect posters for her to sign. As to the situation at "Dear Evan Hansen," I understand why it can be confusing to teenagers and patents. | |
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| Menzel fans were rabid around "If/Then" | |
| Last Edit: Delvino 04:44 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| Posted by: Delvino 04:43 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - JohnDunlop 03:27 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| And apparently, a posse would show up 8 times a week to get "Frozen" or even "Wicked" stuff autographed, who had not seen "if/Then." Their prerogative, but it highlights this stalking vibe that impacts the climate around stage door-ing. With the Menzels and other celebs having media profiles beyond the theater, there's that "ownership" factor, i.e. we made you a star, you owe us. Starting early for Mr. Platt, that syndrome. |
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| re: Menzel fans were rabid around "If/Then" | |
| Posted by: MikeR 06:47 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: Menzel fans were rabid around "If/Then" - Delvino 04:43 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| Michael Park, of Dear Evan Hansen, recently tweeted that he'd be taking some time off from doing the stage door. He wasn't super-specific (140 character limit, after all), but it seemed like the "fans" were getting a bit much. ".@DearEvanHansen peeps, I'll be taking a break from signing for awhile. Some people just don't get it." |
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| Link | https://twitter.com/park24hrs/status/876402417776173056 |
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| Rabid fans aren't new, but they seem to have gotten worse on Broadway | |
| Last Edit: WaymanWong 10:06 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 10:04 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Menzel fans were rabid around "If/Then" - MikeR 06:47 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| There were the bobby soxers who went wild for Frank Sinatra, the crowds that went gaga for the Beatles. ... But to me, the rabidness of especially younger fans has been on the rise on Broadway, notably when the show and/or performer becomes a pop-culture phenomena: It happened with the stage door for Idina Menzel and ''If/Then'' (due to ''Frozen''); with Lin-Manuel Miranda and ''Hamilton,'' and now, Ben Platt and ''Dear Evan Hansen.'' On the BroadwayWorld message board, ''EM55'' pointed out the irony of ''Dear Evan Hansen's'' situation: ''So wait a show about a teen living a cultivated life on social media to mask social issues caused by mental illness is garnering a fan base of predominately teens clammering aggressively to get the attention of actors, so said teens can post the interaction and create a cultivated life on social media?'' |
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| re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why | |
| Posted by: winters 04:22 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - JohnDunlop 03:27 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| When I began my theater going in 1969, I frequently waited at stage doors for an autograph or a chance to say a few words to a star. During those years there were rarely more than a handful of people. Most times the actor would take the time to sign and ask if we had a good time. On occasion we would be invited to the dressing room to have a little chat. There were times when an actor needed to rest between performances or was to tired to sign after a performance or plain old didn't want to sign. In my experience no one, actor or patron was ever rude....and I have some wonderful recollections of my interactions with these stars. BTW: Gloria Swanson had someone at the stage door handing out signed playbills. For Laurence Olivier, someone collected our programmes (it was London, we had paid for them) then returned them to us signed. Today there are masses of people waiting (sometimes demanding) that the actor sign and stand for a selfie. After a performance I can fully understand why an actor (who has no obligation to do this) can be overwhelmed by such a crown. I stopped waiting many years ago, but I still have one puzzlement. On many occasions I waited the whole time between matinee and evening performances as well as an hour or two after an evening performance. I never even saw Rubie Keeler much less ask for an autograph. Where was she? |
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| re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why | |
| Posted by: Nydiva 06:32 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - winters 04:22 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| Gloria Swanson, now there was a Class Act. In the late 70s while walking along Fifth Avenue, I spotted Miss Swanson walking as well - unaccompanied. Fortunately I had my autograph book with me (I've long since retired it). I approached her very respectfully and asked her to sign. Not only was she the epitome of graciousness, but we wound up talking on the busy street corner for close to a half hour. No one else even blinked. I still have the autograph which reads "to Jeanette, a joyous heart". Lovely simply lovely. | |
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| re:FAKE playgoers | |
| Posted by: bmc 05:43 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - winters 04:22 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| I wait with a small group after a performance of Speed the Plow. A gentleman came up with three teens, gave the three playbills and several 8x10 glossies, said I'll pick up in half an hour. Jeremy Piven was first out, was graciously signing playbills, but when the kids tried to give him the glossies, he said.' sorry guys I don't do online sales.' He knew the 14 year- olds hadn't been to the play and were just working for some Broadway Fagin | |
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| He knew something was fishy! | |
| Posted by: Ann 05:56 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re:FAKE playgoers - bmc 05:43 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| Whew, it's been a long time since the last Piven/sushi joke ;) | |
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| re: He knew something was fishy! | |
| Posted by: bmc 07:48 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: He knew something was fishy! - Ann 05:56 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| LOL, or at least chuckling OL | |
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| re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why | |
| Posted by: AlanScott 04:41 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - winters 04:22 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| It's possible that Keeler slipped out through another door, but more than likely she was resting in her dressing room. Lots of actors, especially leads, do that. Given her age, she probably just wanted to rest. She might even have had a small bed. She could send out for dinner. | |
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