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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With People in the Picture's Jeffrey Schecter

Someone thought it would be funny to put my hat as high up as possible. If I don't stand on a chair, I can't get my hat. Funny! — PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With People in the Picture's Jeffrey Schecter

Broadway favorite Jeffrey Schecter, currently appearing in the new musical The People in the Picture, offers �뵺��.com readers an exclusive look at a recent two-show day, from morning wakeup to final bow.
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When I get up in the morning I have some big hair and puffy eyes. Needless to say I reached for my cat Chloe and my shades to protect the world from the truth. I am not always adorable and extremely handsome! — When I get up in the morning I have some big hair and puffy eyes. Needless to say I reached for my cat Chloe and my shades to protect the world from the truth. I am not always adorable and extremely handsome!

Jeffrey Schecter

My wife Melissa Swender and I are expecting our first baby! Even with child she still has a better "Passé" than I do! Note how she follows my lead and wears shades to cover her
eyes. She doesn't need them though, as she always looks beautiful!! — My wife Melissa Swender and I are expecting our first baby! Even with child she still has a better "Passé" than I do! Note how she follows my lead and wears shades to cover her eyes. She doesn't need them though, as she always looks beautiful!!

Jeffrey Schecter

A good breakfast before a two-show day is essential for me, or i am just cranky. I love eggs. They're great for eating and obviously fun to play with, too. — A good breakfast before a two-show day is essential for me, or i am just cranky. I love eggs. They're great for eating and obviously fun to play with, too.

Jeffrey Schecter

I pass the Shake Shack on 23rd and Broadway everyday. On a sunny day, the line goes down the block. I love burgers. Fortunately, I don't leave enough time to get a burger before the show or else I would be a very large man. — I pass the Shake Shack on 23rd and Broadway everyday. On a sunny day, the line goes down the block. I love burgers. Fortunately, I don't leave enough time to get a burger before the show or else I would be a very large man.

Jeffrey Schecter

Believe it or not, some guys actually want to know what's happening to their wives and the little baby in the womb. My wife is very impressed that I'm educating myself and reading something other than a script or the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. — Believe it or not, some guys actually want to know what's happening to their wives and the little baby in the womb. My wife is very impressed that I'm educating myself and reading something other than a script or the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.

Jeffrey Schecter

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I pass this marquee everyday just before I turn onto 53rd Street. Every time i pass it, I remember I never returned Dave's phone call to be on the show. Have to do that as soon as I finish this day in the life project. — I pass this marquee everyday just before I turn onto 53rd Street. Every time i pass it, I remember I never returned Dave's phone call to be on the show. Have to do that as soon as I finish this day in the life project.

Jeffrey Schecter

I love how my two favorite dressers hold the door open for me when I arrive. No, it's just a coincidence that Gary and Rick are at the stage door when I arrive today. They work so hard, and I am so lucky to have them both in my corner during the show. — I love how my two favorite dressers hold the door open for me when I arrive. No, it's just a coincidence that Gary and Rick are at the stage door when I arrive today. They work so hard, and I am so lucky to have them both in my corner during the show.

Jeffrey Schecter

This is called the "people taking the picture in the picture." Fellow actor Jeremy Davis is an awesome photographer, so I asked him to help me capture my day. You'll see some great pictures shot by him. Thanks Jeremy. — This is called the "people taking the picture in the picture." Fellow actor Jeremy Davis is an awesome photographer, so I asked him to help me capture my day. You'll see some great pictures shot by him. Thanks Jeremy.

Jeffrey Schecter

Unfortunately, I have to shave everyday. Fortunately, I gave myself two pictures I enjoy seeing everyday. On the left is Melissa at our wedding, and above my head is my grandmother Helen. She was an incredible woman, and so funny. Miss you granny! — Unfortunately, I have to shave everyday. Fortunately, I gave myself two pictures I enjoy seeing everyday. On the left is Melissa at our wedding, and above my head is my grandmother Helen. She was an incredible woman, and so funny. Miss you granny!

Jeffrey Schecter

Chapstick is a must! It gets super dry backstage! — Chapstick is a must! It gets super dry backstage!

Jeffrey Schecter

This is Louis Hobson. He is hysterical. We call him Crazy Louie. He does this dance backstage that is reminiscent of that uncle who had a little too much to drink at the wedding. He also plays a doctor in the show and is fantastic. — This is Louis Hobson. He is hysterical. We call him Crazy Louie. He does this dance backstage that is reminiscent of that uncle who had a little too much to drink at the wedding. He also plays a doctor in the show and is fantastic.

Jeffrey Schecter

Paul Anthony Stewart plays a bunch of roles in the show. He is brilliant as "Jerzy" in the second act. But in act one he mostly looks like Vincent van Gogh, before he cut off his ear and just ate bananas. — Paul Anthony Stewart plays a bunch of roles in the show. He is brilliant as "Jerzy" in the second act. But in act one he mostly looks like Vincent van Gogh, before he cut off his ear and just ate bananas.

Jeffrey Schecter

A good shot of the shoes I wear in the opening. What you don't see is me having to stand on a chair to get my hat. — A good shot of the shoes I wear in the opening. What you don't see is me having to stand on a chair to get my hat.

Jeffrey Schecter

Someone thought it would be funny to put my hat as high up as possible. If I don't stand on a chair, I can't get my hat. Funny! — Someone thought it would be funny to put my hat as high up as possible. If I don't stand on a chair, I can't get my hat. Funny!

Jeremy Davis

Ready for the top of the show! I love this costume. Fortunately, I love green and don't mind looking like a leprechaun. — Ready for the top of the show! I love this costume. Fortunately, I love green and don't mind looking like a leprechaun.

Jeffrey Schecter

I call this picture "Mini Tevye!" I have the honor of performing a great scene at the top of the show and this is my look. I am a peasant in great need of laughter. Donna Murphy, as the head of a Yiddish theatre group, helps me out. — I call this picture "Mini Tevye!" I have the honor of performing a great scene at the top of the show and this is my look. I am a peasant in great need of laughter. Donna Murphy, as the head of a Yiddish theatre group, helps me out.

Jeffrey Schecter

Daniel Radcliffe may be famous for playing Harry Potter and now starring in <i>How to Succeed</I>, but maybe when I leave the show he can replace me as Schlomo the tap dancing rabbi. — Daniel Radcliffe may be famous for playing Harry Potter and now starring in How to Succeed, but maybe when I leave the show he can replace me as Schlomo the tap dancing rabbi.

Jeffrey Schecter

Paul Gemignani is one of the coolest, most talented musical directors I've worked with. The first time I met him I was scared he might break me in two. He looks like he could be a wrestler, but he's just a big teddy bear with the most infectious laugh. — Paul Gemignani is one of the coolest, most talented musical directors I've worked with. The first time I met him I was scared he might break me in two. He looks like he could be a wrestler, but he's just a big teddy bear with the most infectious laugh.

Jeffrey Schecter

Everyone loves to hang in the green room, and Rachel Resheff can definitely hold her own on and off the stage with the Broadway vets that fill the room. She is brilliant in the show and we are so lucky to have her. — Everyone loves to hang in the green room, and Rachel Resheff can definitely hold her own on and off the stage with the Broadway vets that fill the room. She is brilliant in the show and we are so lucky to have her.

Jeffrey Schecter

Lewis Stadlen is one of the vets. Every time i attempt to do something productive in my dressing room during the show I hear everyone laughing. 9 times out of 10 it's Lewis telling a classic story. Teaming him and Chip Zien together is genius. — Lewis Stadlen is one of the vets. Every time i attempt to do something productive in my dressing room during the show I hear everyone laughing. 9 times out of 10 it's Lewis telling a classic story. Teaming him and Chip Zien together is genius.

Jeffrey Schecter

Chip Zien is a pro. However this cast will not let you live down a missed entrance! This sign hangs in the green room. — Chip Zien is a pro. However this cast will not let you live down a missed entrance! This sign hangs in the green room.

Jeffrey Schecter

Chip Zien and Hal Robinson are regulars in the green room. You can see one of the Chip Zien reminders above his head. — Chip Zien and Hal Robinson are regulars in the green room. You can see one of the Chip Zien reminders above his head.

Jeffrey Schecter

No show would be a true Broadway experience if I didn't flirt and entertain the ladies. I often break out into spontaneous dance until I have at least one of them laughing. — No show would be a true Broadway experience if I didn't flirt and entertain the ladies. I often break out into spontaneous dance until I have at least one of them laughing.

Jeffrey Schecter

Emilee Dupre is usually one of the first people to laugh at my antics. She has a great laugh, and I really appreciate her support. I really hope she becomes a famous film casting director and remembers just how many times I made her laugh. — Emilee Dupre is usually one of the first people to laugh at my antics. She has a great laugh, and I really appreciate her support. I really hope she becomes a famous film casting director and remembers just how many times I made her laugh.

Jeffrey Schecter

Yes, we have Internet at our theatre. What's a super talented girl like Shannon Lewis to do during the show but surf her favorite website, �뵺��.com!! — Yes, we have Internet at our theatre. What's a super talented girl like Shannon Lewis to do during the show but surf her favorite website, �뵺��.com!!

Jeffrey Schecter

Jessica Lea Patty is always on her game. I've seen her eat unhealthy foods, but more often than not she is doing something good for herself or you. This is my second show with Jess, we did <i>A Chorus Line</i> on Broadway together, too! — Jessica Lea Patty is always on her game. I've seen her eat unhealthy foods, but more often than not she is doing something good for herself or you. This is my second show with Jess, we did A Chorus Line on Broadway together, too!

Jeffrey Schecter

Jeremy Davis gearing up for act two. Jeremy has the important role of receiving special items and memorabilia important to the Jews of the Warsaw ghetto. He dances it beautifully and it is a pleasure to share the stage with him. — Jeremy Davis gearing up for act two. Jeremy has the important role of receiving special items and memorabilia important to the Jews of the Warsaw ghetto. He dances it beautifully and it is a pleasure to share the stage with him.

Jeffrey Schecter

This is my ghetto "get up!" I can't help but smile. Even in times off terrible tragedy, the Jews of Warsaw told jokes, danced and sang. It's what i do now and probably would have done back then. Type casting?! — This is my ghetto "get up!" I can't help but smile. Even in times off terrible tragedy, the Jews of Warsaw told jokes, danced and sang. It's what i do now and probably would have done back then. Type casting?!

Jeffrey Schecter

This Saturday was extra special. It was Passover, so I asked Roundabout if we could hold a Seder between shows. Not only did they okay it, but they took care of everything. Stuart Zagnit holds a beautiful Seder plate that he brought from home. — This Saturday was extra special. It was Passover, so I asked Roundabout if we could hold a Seder between shows. Not only did they okay it, but they took care of everything. Stuart Zagnit holds a beautiful Seder plate that he brought from home.

Jeffrey Schecter

I was so touched by how many people came. I'm not super religious, but doing such a powerful show, I have found myself wanting to revisit some of my roots. More than half the "people in this picture" had never been to a Seder before. — I was so touched by how many people came. I'm not super religious, but doing such a powerful show, I have found myself wanting to revisit some of my roots. More than half the "people in this picture" had never been to a Seder before.

Jeffrey Schecter

Every good producer knows that you have to hire the right people for the job. I begged Stuart to lead our Seder and he was a perfect host. A Seder usually takes about 4 hours, but Stuart did the improvised "let's eat as soon as possible" version. — Every good producer knows that you have to hire the right people for the job. I begged Stuart to lead our Seder and he was a perfect host. A Seder usually takes about 4 hours, but Stuart did the improvised "let's eat as soon as possible" version.

Jeffrey Schecter

What's one more piece of matzoh? — What's one more piece of matzoh?

Jeffrey Schecter

Nicole Parker, who plays Red, brings her best pal Penny to the theatre between shows. Dogs and babies always score big at our show. Wonder how Penny will deal with my baby. — Nicole Parker, who plays Red, brings her best pal Penny to the theatre between shows. Dogs and babies always score big at our show. Wonder how Penny will deal with my baby.

Jeffrey Schecter

Maya Goldman, our Jenny understudy, admires Penny's Yoda impression. — Maya Goldman, our Jenny understudy, admires Penny's Yoda impression.

Jeffrey Schecter

Megan Reinking just takes a great picture. She passes the green room between shows, and I happen to catch her smiling. No surprise, as Megan is always smiling. — Megan Reinking just takes a great picture. She passes the green room between shows, and I happen to catch her smiling. No surprise, as Megan is always smiling.

Jeffrey Schecter

People always ask, "How do you do two shows a day? Aren't you exhausted?" The answer is, "I'm fine, but people like Paul Anthony Stewart need their beauty rest." Okay, I'm just jealous that Paul got the couch first. — People always ask, "How do you do two shows a day? Aren't you exhausted?" The answer is, "I'm fine, but people like Paul Anthony Stewart need their beauty rest." Okay, I'm just jealous that Paul got the couch first.

Jeffrey Schecter

The couch is mine!! Oh, and notice even when I am sleeping, I am advertising. "Everyone loves a Jewish boy!" Do they? Everyone? That's a lot of people. — The couch is mine!! Oh, and notice even when I am sleeping, I am advertising. "Everyone loves a Jewish boy!" Do they? Everyone? That's a lot of people.

Jeffrey Schecter

It's tough to be a Swing. You never get the couch. Or if you're as nice and thoughtful as Brad Bradley, you just sleep on the floor, guarded by your shoes and a chair. — It's tough to be a Swing. You never get the couch. Or if you're as nice and thoughtful as Brad Bradley, you just sleep on the floor, guarded by your shoes and a chair.

Jeffrey Schecter

Before you know it, time for the next show! I do my best Billy Crystal impression and set out for Number Two. Show number two, not the other Number Two! — Before you know it, time for the next show! I do my best Billy Crystal impression and set out for Number Two. Show number two, not the other Number Two!

Jeffrey Schecter

I go home after the show. I'm pretty tired. Once again, I pass the Shake Shack. I resist. I'll go home and most likely watch some of my favorite TV shows with Melissa. Can't complain. Life is pretty good for this Broadway guy! — I go home after the show. I'm pretty tired. Once again, I pass the Shake Shack. I resist. I'll go home and most likely watch some of my favorite TV shows with Melissa. Can't complain. Life is pretty good for this Broadway guy!

Jeffrey Schecter

Someone thought it would be funny to put my hat as high up as possible. If I don't stand on a chair, I can't get my hat. Funny!

When I get up in the morning I have some big hair and puffy eyes. Needless to say I reached for my cat Chloe and my shades to protect the world from the truth. I am not always adorable and extremely handsome!

My wife Melissa Swender and I are expecting our first baby! Even with child she still has a better "Passé" than I do! Note how she follows my lead and wears shades to cover her
eyes. She doesn't need them though, as she always looks beautiful!!

A good breakfast before a two-show day is essential for me, or i am just cranky. I love eggs. They're great for eating and obviously fun to play with, too.

I pass the Shake Shack on 23rd and Broadway everyday. On a sunny day, the line goes down the block. I love burgers. Fortunately, I don't leave enough time to get a burger before the show or else I would be a very large man.

Believe it or not, some guys actually want to know what's happening to their wives and the little baby in the womb. My wife is very impressed that I'm educating myself and reading something other than a script or the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.

I pass this marquee everyday just before I turn onto 53rd Street. Every time i pass it, I remember I never returned Dave's phone call to be on the show. Have to do that as soon as I finish this day in the life project.

I love how my two favorite dressers hold the door open for me when I arrive. No, it's just a coincidence that Gary and Rick are at the stage door when I arrive today. They work so hard, and I am so lucky to have them both in my corner during the show.

This is called the "people taking the picture in the picture." Fellow actor Jeremy Davis is an awesome photographer, so I asked him to help me capture my day. You'll see some great pictures shot by him. Thanks Jeremy.

Unfortunately, I have to shave everyday. Fortunately, I gave myself two pictures I enjoy seeing everyday. On the left is Melissa at our wedding, and above my head is my grandmother Helen. She was an incredible woman, and so funny. Miss you granny!

Chapstick is a must! It gets super dry backstage!

This is Louis Hobson. He is hysterical. We call him Crazy Louie. He does this dance backstage that is reminiscent of that uncle who had a little too much to drink at the wedding. He also plays a doctor in the show and is fantastic.

Paul Anthony Stewart plays a bunch of roles in the show. He is brilliant as "Jerzy" in the second act. But in act one he mostly looks like Vincent van Gogh, before he cut off his ear and just ate bananas.

A good shot of the shoes I wear in the opening. What you don't see is me having to stand on a chair to get my hat.

Someone thought it would be funny to put my hat as high up as possible. If I don't stand on a chair, I can't get my hat. Funny!

Ready for the top of the show! I love this costume. Fortunately, I love green and don't mind looking like a leprechaun.

I call this picture "Mini Tevye!" I have the honor of performing a great scene at the top of the show and this is my look. I am a peasant in great need of laughter. Donna Murphy, as the head of a Yiddish theatre group, helps me out.

Daniel Radcliffe may be famous for playing Harry Potter and now starring in <i>How to Succeed</I>, but maybe when I leave the show he can replace me as Schlomo the tap dancing rabbi.

Paul Gemignani is one of the coolest, most talented musical directors I've worked with. The first time I met him I was scared he might break me in two. He looks like he could be a wrestler, but he's just a big teddy bear with the most infectious laugh.

Everyone loves to hang in the green room, and Rachel Resheff can definitely hold her own on and off the stage with the Broadway vets that fill the room. She is brilliant in the show and we are so lucky to have her.

Lewis Stadlen is one of the vets. Every time i attempt to do something productive in my dressing room during the show I hear everyone laughing. 9 times out of 10 it's Lewis telling a classic story. Teaming him and Chip Zien together is genius.

Chip Zien is a pro. However this cast will not let you live down a missed entrance! This sign hangs in the green room.

Chip Zien and Hal Robinson are regulars in the green room. You can see one of the Chip Zien reminders above his head.

No show would be a true Broadway experience if I didn't flirt and entertain the ladies. I often break out into spontaneous dance until I have at least one of them laughing.

Emilee Dupre is usually one of the first people to laugh at my antics. She has a great laugh, and I really appreciate her support. I really hope she becomes a famous film casting director and remembers just how many times I made her laugh.

Yes, we have Internet at our theatre. What's a super talented girl like Shannon Lewis to do during the show but surf her favorite website, �뵺��.com!!

Jessica Lea Patty is always on her game. I've seen her eat unhealthy foods, but more often than not she is doing something good for herself or you. This is my second show with Jess, we did <i>A Chorus Line</i> on Broadway together, too!

Jeremy Davis gearing up for act two. Jeremy has the important role of receiving special items and memorabilia important to the Jews of the Warsaw ghetto. He dances it beautifully and it is a pleasure to share the stage with him.

This is my ghetto "get up!" I can't help but smile. Even in times off terrible tragedy, the Jews of Warsaw told jokes, danced and sang. It's what i do now and probably would have done back then. Type casting?!

This Saturday was extra special. It was Passover, so I asked Roundabout if we could hold a Seder between shows. Not only did they okay it, but they took care of everything. Stuart Zagnit holds a beautiful Seder plate that he brought from home.

I was so touched by how many people came. I'm not super religious, but doing such a powerful show, I have found myself wanting to revisit some of my roots. More than half the "people in this picture" had never been to a Seder before.

Every good producer knows that you have to hire the right people for the job. I begged Stuart to lead our Seder and he was a perfect host. A Seder usually takes about 4 hours, but Stuart did the improvised "let's eat as soon as possible" version.

What's one more piece of matzoh?

Nicole Parker, who plays Red, brings her best pal Penny to the theatre between shows. Dogs and babies always score big at our show. Wonder how Penny will deal with my baby.

Maya Goldman, our Jenny understudy, admires Penny's Yoda impression.

Megan Reinking just takes a great picture. She passes the green room between shows, and I happen to catch her smiling. No surprise, as Megan is always smiling.

People always ask, "How do you do two shows a day? Aren't you exhausted?" The answer is, "I'm fine, but people like Paul Anthony Stewart need their beauty rest." Okay, I'm just jealous that Paul got the couch first.

The couch is mine!! Oh, and notice even when I am sleeping, I am advertising. "Everyone loves a Jewish boy!" Do they? Everyone? That's a lot of people.

It's tough to be a Swing. You never get the couch. Or if you're as nice and thoughtful as Brad Bradley, you just sleep on the floor, guarded by your shoes and a chair.

Before you know it, time for the next show! I do my best Billy Crystal impression and set out for Number Two. Show number two, not the other Number Two!

I go home after the show. I'm pretty tired. Once again, I pass the Shake Shack. I resist. I'll go home and most likely watch some of my favorite TV shows with Melissa. Can't complain. Life is pretty good for this Broadway guy!

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