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re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why
Posted by: Singapore/Fling 05:07 pm EDT 07/04/17
In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - KingSpeed 04:21 pm EDT 07/04/17

To add to that: it takes a tremendous amount of energy to be charming and cheerful and look upbeat in people's photos. No one wants to have a selfie with Ben Platt where he looks tired or emotionally wrecked; they want the dream Ben Platt, who is all smiles and graciousness.

That's a lot to ask from anyone who has to perform that track 8 times a week.
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re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why
Last Edit: WaymanWong 08:43 pm EDT 07/04/17
Posted by: WaymanWong 08:41 pm EDT 07/04/17
In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - Singapore/Fling 05:07 pm EDT 07/04/17

Also, it's just possible, too, that Ben Platt doesn't like or isn't comfortable doing the stage-door thing.

Not everyone does. Other actors leave through other entrances all the time, and that's their prerogative.

Others begrudgingly do the stage door, in promoting their show. And others revel in it, and enjoy meeting their fans.

Zachary Levi (''She Loves Me''), for one, even takes stage-dooring to another level: playing music to create a festive atmosphere. He'll sign every Playbill offered and graciously take the time to chit-chat. Then, Levi will go a second time down the line if there's anyone who wants a selfie.
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