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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

85 Minutes Before Curtain With Jacqueline Novak as She Embraces Nervousness by Marshall Heyman, Marshall Heyman

Jacqueline Novak reveals her pre-show routine for the summer theater sensation 'Get on Your Knees,' which includes having John Early around to keep things silly.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 08:15AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

75 Minutes Before Curtain With Alex Brightman as He Gets Into Demon Mode by Marshall Heyman, Marshall Heyman

Alex Brightman walks us through preparing to take the stage as Beetlejuice each night, a process that involves old Robin Williams standup routines.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 08:30AM
Friday, January 18, 2019

75 Minutes Before Curtain With a Super-Zen Cody Simpson by Marshall Heyman, Marshall Heyman

Los Angeles–based pop star and avid surfer Cody Simpson discusses how he gets in the zone for his Broadway debut in 'Anastasia'—and why being in New York gives him "a chance to wear some…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:39PM
Saturday, November 10, 2018

43 Minutes Before Curtain With A Very Tense Mike Birbiglia by Marshall Heyman, Marshall Heyman

"During a really embarrassing story like the one I tell about the Red Light District, I think, Wow I can’t believe I tell this on stage."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 09:00AM
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