It’s been an incredible year for Broadway and beyond. The Broadway Blog has had the good fortune to cross paths with 12 of the most dedicated, handsome, and warm-hearted performers in the business for our monthly Theater Buff column. We’re looking back over the next two days to offer you snippets of each, along with a few updates so you can check them out in their current roles/shows. We didn’t need another reason to love the theater, but these 12 guys sure help! Here’s Part II!
Marc delaCruz (photo: DJ StereOtype via The Broadway Blog.)
We caught up with Marc delaCruz when he was appearing in Transport Group’s Three Days to See. Our favorite Q&A…
Helen Keller is quoted as saying, “When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don’t see the one that has opened for us.” Is there a past ‘closed door’ that opened up an unexpected opportunity?
Five years ago I was booked for a show that was unexpectedly cancelled. With nothing lined up, I took some money I had saved up and enrolled in a yoga teacher-training program. At the time I had no idea how much I would enjoy teaching yoga. The experience brought me closer to the practice that is now an integral part of my life and introduced me to the caring, compassionate community at Yoga to the People.
Update: Mac is currently on the national tour of If/Then — click here for tour dates!
(Photo provided by Patrick Ortiz)
Mamma Mia! indeed! Patrick was in the now-closed Broadway company of this ABBA-inspired musical. Our favorite Q&A…
The best post-show cocktail in New York City is at:
I enjoy the Rum House attached to the Hotel Edison at 227 47th Street between 8th Avenue and Broadway. The bar features old speakeasy-type signature cocktails and they have live jazz most nights. You can’t beat that after seeing a good musical.
Joshua Dean (photo: Mark Shelby Perry via The Broadway Blog.)
What goes up must come down, at least we hope that’s the case with Joshua Dean, who continues to perform with BOYS’ NIGHT: An All-Male Cirquelesque Revue. Our favorite Q&A…
People would be surprised to learn that I . . .
Grew up playing with a baby tiger. It is true. A friend of my parents had a tiger. It weighed as much as I did. The only rule when I was wrestling with it was that it was not allowed on the waterbed.
October 2015 – Steven Trumon Gray
Steven Trumon Gray (photo: Rodolfo Martinez via The Broadway Blog.)
Talk about a multi-tasker, not only is Steven a spectacular dancer and singer showcasing his talents as a member of Company XIV, he’s also a respected photographer. Our favorite Q&A…
After you’ve hit all the traditional sites of New York City, you should totally go to:
I haven’t even seen the traditional sites of New York and I’ve been here for three years, but I love going to metaphysical shops in the city. My favorites are Stick, Stone &
Bone in the West Village and Scent Elate on 48th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue. I love getting new crystals, tarot decks, incense and whatever my spirit needs to become more balanced. Being a Sagittarius I really suck at finding balance because I’m a “go get’ em” type.
Update: Steven is currently in Nutcracker Rouge through January 17.
November 2015 – Hector Maisonet
Hector Maisonet (photo: Brad Murphy via The Broadway Blog.)
We’re on our feet for Hector’s Broadway debut in the Gloria and Emilio Estefan-inspired musical, On Your Feet! Our favorite Q&A…
On Your Feet! is your Broadway debut. How would you describe opening night?
Opening night was very surreal! On Your Feet! is my Broadway debut, and it was extra special because the story is not only about two people that fell in love, but about the lives of every single immigrant that has come to this country.
Not only did I have the support of my cast mates, but I also had my parents that came from Florida to share this wonderful experience with me. It meant more to me that my parents’ first Broadway show was one that their son was in, something I’ll always cherish!
Tyler Hanes
Our grand finale for the year was Tyler Hanes, who is appearing in American Dance Machine for the 21st Century at the Joyce Theater through January 3. Our favorite Q&A…
You’ve worked with some of the theater industry’s best directors and choreographers. In one sentence, how would you describe each of the following:
Ann Reinking: The living legend who changed my life forever and taught me what it really means to be an artist.
Bob Avian: One of the nicest, most generous people I have ever met who gave me one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my career.
Susan Stroman: A true visionary who made me discover the art of storytelling through dance.
Ann Reinking: The living legend who changed my life forever and taught me what it really means to be an artist.
Bob Avian: One of the nicest, most generous people I have ever met who gave me one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my career.
Susan Stroman: A true visionary who made me discover the art of storytelling through dance.