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PHOTO RECAP: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Big Fish With Singer-Dancer-Puppeteer Leah Hofmann

Good Morning, �뵺��.com! After sharing my backstage shenanigans at <i>War Horse</i>, I’m honored to take ya’ll on a Two-Show Day Journey with my fellow company of the new Broadway show <i>Big Fish</i>! — PHOTO RECAP: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Big Fish With Singer-Dancer-Puppeteer Leah Hofmann

Big Fish officially opened on Broadway one year ago today. We look back at a two-show day as documented by Leah Hofmann, who lent her song, dance and puppetry skills to the new musical.
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Good Morning, �뵺��.com! After sharing my backstage shenanigans at <i>War Horse</i>, I’m honored to take ya’ll on a Two-Show Day Journey with my fellow company of the new Broadway show <i>Big Fish</i>! — Good Morning, �뵺��.com! After sharing my backstage shenanigans at War Horse, I’m honored to take ya’ll on a Two-Show Day Journey with my fellow company of the new Broadway show Big Fish!

Leah Hofmann

Another Op’nin’, Another Show... with animal puppets! No matter the show, I enjoy honing my puppetry skills in the morning. I’ve made my own replica of our <i>Big Fish</i> mermaid tail with fabric courtesy of Will Pike, our talented puppet designer — Another Op’nin��, Another Show... with animal puppets! No matter the show, I enjoy honing my puppetry skills in the morning. I’ve made my own replica of our Big Fish mermaid tail with fabric courtesy of Will Pike, our talented puppet designer.

Leah Hofmann

I make my routine visit to the neighborhood Savoy Bakery here in SpaHa (aka Spanish Harlem). My cool baristas show off the newest addition to their art collection... Rose, the Pit Bull Puppy! — I make my routine visit to the neighborhood Savoy Bakery here in SpaHa (aka Spanish Harlem). My cool baristas show off the newest addition to their art collection... Rose, the Pit Bull Puppy!

Leah Hofmann

I take the long way with my iced coffee to the 2/3 Subway through the least populated portion of Central Park.... ahhhh, the Upper Upper East Side. — I take the long way with my iced coffee to the 2/3 Subway through the least populated portion of Central Park.... ahhhh, the Upper Upper East Side.

Leah Hofmann

Subway took a bit longer than expected, so I gotta run now into ballet class at Alvin Ailey! Plies start in 5 minutes! — Subway took a bit longer than expected, so I gotta run now into ballet class at Alvin Ailey! Plies start in 5 minutes!

Leah Hofmann

Next Slide

There’s nothing like the educational/entertaining ballet class of Kat Wildish. Who doesn’t enjoy a morning adagio inspired by Christopher Columbus, the waterfalls of Australia, or last night’s mixed drink? — There’s nothing like the educational/entertaining ballet class of Kat Wildish. Who doesn’t enjoy a morning adagio inspired by Christopher Columbus, the waterfalls of Australia, or last night’s mixed drink?

Leah Hofmann

For a pre-show snack, I make my way to the oh-so-popular-and-healthy-Westerly Market... kombucha, anyone? — For a pre-show snack, I make my way to the oh-so-popular-and-healthy-Westerly Market... kombucha, anyone?

Leah Hofmann

Well, well, well. It’s our first <i>Big Fish</i>-er sighting of the day. It’s Ron, one of our trusty stagehands, who introduces me to my first wheatgrass shot. Feeling green and ready to go! — Well, well, well. It’s our first Big Fish-er sighting of the day. It’s Ron, one of our trusty stagehands, who introduces me to my first wheatgrass shot. Feeling green and ready to go!

Leah Hofmann

I have a few minutes to relax, so I sit at World Wide Plaza in midtown and work on my Etch-A-Sketch Art (SHAMELESS PLUG ALERT!! Follow me @elleetchysketchyart on Instagram) — I have a few minutes to relax, so I sit at World Wide Plaza in midtown and work on my Etch-A-Sketch Art (SHAMELESS PLUG ALERT!! Follow me @elleetchysketchyart on Instagram)

Leah Hofmann

I’ve been working on my mustache collection. CHALLENGE: Can you match each mustache to one of the following actors in <i>Big Fish</i>: Cary Tedder, Alex Brightman, Ryan Andes and Tally Sessions (answers on last slide) — I’ve been working on my mustache collection. CHALLENGE: Can you match each mustache to one of the following actors in Big Fish: Cary Tedder, Alex Brightman, Ryan Andes and Tally Sessions (answers on last slide)

Leah Hofmann

And my final stop before the stage door is the corner Duane Reade. The day calls for a diet bev with beautiful friend and Broadway Royalty Angie Schworer!! — And my final stop before the stage door is the corner Duane Reade. The day calls for a diet bev with beautiful friend and Broadway Royalty Angie Schworer!!

Leah Hofmann

The Neil Simon Theater: I can’t believe I work here as a Stro Girl! (a female ensemble member who performs in a show directed/choreographed by the theatrical genius Susan Stroman, aka a Tall-Gal’s-Dream-Come-True.) — The Neil Simon Theater: I can’t believe I work here as a Stro Girl! (a female ensemble member who performs in a show directed/choreographed by the theatrical genius Susan Stroman, aka a Tall-Gal’s-Dream-Come-True.)

Leah Hofmann

Some people are so fabulous, they have to sign autographs prior to the show. Ladies and Gentlemen... I give you Zachary Unger. — Some people are so fabulous, they have to sign autographs prior to the show. Ladies and Gentlemen... I give you Zachary Unger.

Leah Hofmann

Looks like we have a busy Two-Show Day: Pizza party and Equity Flu Shots between shows! Best incentive ever to get your vaccination! — Looks like we have a busy Two-Show Day: Pizza party and Equity Flu Shots between shows! Best incentive ever to get your vaccination!

Leah Hofmann

Gooooood Afternooooon. Jeanie along with our stage door staff has transformed the elevator into a replica of the Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion. — Gooooood Afternooooon. Jeanie along with our stage door staff has transformed the elevator into a replica of the Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion.

Leah Hofmann

I’m constantly amazed by this multi-talented cast: here is Jason Lee Garrett rolling out his IT band AND learning music from a recording on his IPhone. Brilliant. — I’m constantly amazed by this multi-talented cast: here is Jason Lee Garrett rolling out his IT band AND learning music from a recording on his IPhone. Brilliant.

Leah Hofmann

The dressing room with my fellow Stro Girls. — The dressing room with my fellow Stro Girls.

Leah Hofmann

Never mind the cast, look at our multi-talented dressers: Tracey is a player of the ukulele, Sam, a coloring artist, and Maggie is the Mom-of-the-Year to baby Hazel. — Never mind the cast, look at our multi-talented dressers: Tracey is a player of the ukulele, Sam, a coloring artist, and Maggie is the Mom-of-the-Year to baby Hazel.

Leah Hofmann

Introducing, the Beauty Band (also known as a glorified ACE bandaged used by ladies in theater who have short hair). Hi, Angie. — Introducing, the Beauty Band (also known as a glorified ACE bandaged used by ladies in theater who have short hair). Hi, Angie.

Leah Hofmann

ANOTHER SHAMELESS PLUG!!! My hairdresser Danny Koye offers a brilliant hair care line, DKoye. You’re welcome, Danny:) — ANOTHER SHAMELESS PLUG!!! My hairdresser Danny Koye offers a brilliant hair care line, DKoye. You’re welcome, Danny:)

Leah Hofmann

Here at <i>Big Fish</i>, there is always an elephant in the room. Actually, there are three. And We Three Puppeteers, Tally Sessions, myself and Lara Seibert, take our roles of pachyderms very seriously. — Here at Big Fish, there is always an elephant in the room. Actually, there are three. And We Three Puppeteers, Tally Sessions, myself and Lara Seibert, take our roles of pachyderms very seriously.

Leah Hofmann

“Because I’m good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darn it, circus people like me.”-- Brad Oscar, preparing for the role of Amos Calloway. — “Because I’m good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darn it, circus people like me.��-- Brad Oscar, preparing for the role of Amos Calloway.

Leah Hofmann

It's Places, and time for the official ceremony called the “Donning of the Mermaid Tail.” Quite scientific... I won’t bore you all with the elaborate details. — It's Places, and time for the official ceremony called the “Donning of the Mermaid Tail.�� Quite scientific... I won’t bore you all with the elaborate details.

Leah Hofmann

“Angie, do you see a Marc Jacobs bag in my future??” “Well, at least I see a trip to Loehmann’s.” — “Angie, do you see a Marc Jacobs bag in my future??�� “Well, at least I see a trip to Loehmann’s.��

Leah Hofmann

Taking a giant water break with the Giant, Ryan Andes. — Taking a giant water break with the Giant, Ryan Andes.

Leah Hofmann

Citizens of Ashton Yearbook: (clockwise from top left): Hashbrown Montgomery, Betty Davis Crocker, Don Price and Corna DeKobb. — Citizens of Ashton Yearbook: (clockwise from top left): Hashbrown Montgomery, Betty Davis Crocker, Don Price and Corna DeKobb.

Leah Hofmann

Still working backstage on my crocheted checkerboard blanket from <I>War Horse</i>… no one can say I'm not thorough. — Still working backstage on my crocheted checkerboard blanket from War Horse�� no one can say I'm not thorough.

Leah Hofmann

Josh Halperin’s stage manager console looks comparable to the Russian space station in the movie "Gravity." At least Sandra Bullock had the owner’s manual... Good luck, Josh!! We have faith in you to run this ship! — Josh Halperin’s stage manager console looks comparable to the Russian space station in the movie "Gravity." At least Sandra Bullock had the owner’s manual... Good luck, Josh!! We have faith in you to run this ship!

Leah Hofmann

After appearing as the Witch, Ciara Renee is truly committed to her role as the Ashton science teacher. — After appearing as the Witch, Ciara Renee is truly committed to her role as the Ashton science teacher.

Leah Hofmann

Bree Branker and I dream of winning the Tony Award for Best Performance of Nosey Sorority Girls in a Musical. — Bree Branker and I dream of winning the Tony Award for Best Performance of Nosey Sorority Girls in a Musical.

Leah Hofmann

It don’t mean a thing, if you ain’t got amazing swings!! Ashley Yeater and Synthia Link display their beauty and versatility. — It don’t mean a thing, if you ain’t got amazing swings!! Ashley Yeater and Synthia Link display their beauty and versatility.

Leah Hofmann

Just a bit of gardening at intermission.... — Just a bit of gardening at intermission....

Leah Hofmann

Cary Tedder, Anthony Pierini and Alex Brightman: these are some of the cutest guys on Broadway... Scout’s Honor! — Cary Tedder, Anthony Pierini and Alex Brightman: these are some of the cutest guys on Broadway... Scout’s Honor!

Leah Hofmann

One of the circus characters cut during our previews: the two-headed-showgirl. — One of the circus characters cut during our previews: the two-headed-showgirl.

Leah Hofmann

Post-Op surgical team appears oddly familiar to the cheerleaders from Act One. Worrisome? Possibly so... — Post-Op surgical team appears oddly familiar to the cheerleaders from Act One. Worrisome? Possibly so...

Leah Hofmann

The matinee crowd has used the facilities and hit the pavement as the <i>Big Fish</i> family gathers in the lower lobby for some between-show fun. Observe the line for flu shots vs the line for pizza. I think one activity is more popular than the other. — The matinee crowd has used the facilities and hit the pavement as the Big Fish family gathers in the lower lobby for some between-show fun. Observe the line for flu shots vs the line for pizza. I think one activity is more popular than the other.

Leah Hofmann

Overacting. #FluShot — Overacting. #FluShot

Leah Hofmann

Perry Cavari, our fantastic drummer, patiently waits for the arrival of Two Boots Pizza. Perry’s the best. He always makes it a point to say hi. — Perry Cavari, our fantastic drummer, patiently waits for the arrival of Two Boots Pizza. Perry’s the best. He always makes it a point to say hi.

Leah Hofmann

Can’t blame ya, stage manager Jason Brouillard. I saved a third piece for later. — Can’t blame ya, stage manager Jason Brouillard. I saved a third piece for later.

Leah Hofmann

Post-Prandial Brotherly Love: Ben Crawford and Alex, aka the Price Brothers. — Post-Prandial Brotherly Love: Ben Crawford and Alex, aka the Price Brothers.

Leah Hofmann

Norbert unfortunately wasn’t able to join us between shows, but he was there in spirit... and on the lobby’s video screen. — Norbert unfortunately wasn’t able to join us between shows, but he was there in spirit... and on the lobby’s video screen.

Leah Hofmann

Too much beautiful talent in one picture. Musical director Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Kate Baldwin. — Too much beautiful talent in one picture. Musical director Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Kate Baldwin.

Leah Hofmann

Sign up now for the fall semester of Cary Tedder’s Gymnastics Class! — Sign up now for the fall semester of Cary Tedder’s Gymnastics Class!

Leah Hofmann

Find yourself with an hour to spare, dying to work on your impersonation of Madonna? Head to Duet Karaoke for a fun-filled $4 hour to practice your fierce vocals! — Find yourself with an hour to spare, dying to work on your impersonation of Madonna? Head to Duet Karaoke for a fun-filled $4 hour to practice your fierce vocals!

Leah Hofmann

Our dear friend Erin Wegner Brooks from the <i>Young Frankenstein</i> tour joins us for the karaoke fun. If you can’t tell, she’s about to have a little fishy of her own... Baby Clara! — Our dear friend Erin Wegner Brooks from the Young Frankenstein tour joins us for the karaoke fun. If you can’t tell, she’s about to have a little fishy of her own... Baby Clara!

Leah Hofmann

Kirsten Scott and Robin Campbell: Will it be Sarah McLachlan or Cyndi Lauper? — Kirsten Scott and Robin Campbell: Will it be Sarah McLachlan or Cyndi Lauper?

Leah Hofmann

Lauper it is! — Lauper it is!

Leah Hofmann

Join Sarrah Strimel, Lara and I at the Sephora Nail Bar to mend that shabby manicure! We’re committed to trying all the neutral color polishes by the end of the year. — Join Sarrah Strimel, Lara and I at the Sephora Nail Bar to mend that shabby manicure! We’re committed to trying all the neutral color polishes by the end of the year.

Leah Hofmann

You know how the saying goes: Balducci macaroons are a girl’s best friend. — You know how the saying goes: Balducci macaroons are a girl’s best friend.

Leah Hofmann

Ray proves himself as a suitable bouncer for the Neil Simon: Only women above 5’8” wearing lashes may enter this stage door. — Ray proves himself as a suitable bouncer for the Neil Simon: Only women above 5��8�� wearing lashes may enter this stage door.

Leah Hofmann

And with just a few moments to spare, my lovely lass Tessa Klein of <i>War Horse</i> fame runs to give me a hug. This marks our second appearance together in Two-Show Day features. Keep ‘em coming! — And with just a few moments to spare, my lovely lass Tessa Klein of War Horse fame runs to give me a hug. This marks our second appearance together in Two-Show Day features. Keep ‘em coming!

Leah Hofmann

Anthony earns a few extra bucks making the half hour calls. — Anthony earns a few extra bucks making the half hour calls.

Leah Hofmann

Dad’s here! Our wonderful associate choreographer Chris Peterson is always by our side to offer encouragement and a kick-ball-change. — Dad’s here! Our wonderful associate choreographer Chris Peterson is always by our side to offer encouragement and a kick-ball-change.

Leah Hofmann

I don’t know if this is the Lambda Chi house or the male swing room, but Josh Buscher and Preston Boyd look like they are enjoying themselves. — I don’t know if this is the Lambda Chi house or the male swing room, but Josh Buscher and Preston Boyd look like they are enjoying themselves.

Leah Hofmann

Just add a beautiful green scarf, and Voila! A Christmas Carol! — Just add a beautiful green scarf, and Voila! A Christmas Carol!

Leah Hofmann

I don’t know what our electrician John Kelly is attempting to fix, but it has an uncanny resemblance to R2D2. — I don’t know what our electrician John Kelly is attempting to fix, but it has an uncanny resemblance to R2D2.

Leah Hofmann

Yogi Strimel meditates gingerly, as not to ruin her freshly-painted manicure. — Yogi Strimel meditates gingerly, as not to ruin her freshly-painted manicure.

Leah Hofmann

“I’m ready for my close up, Ms. Stroman...” or at least the opening number. — “I’m ready for my close up, Ms. Stroman...�� or at least the opening number.

Leah Hofmann

Two Peas in a Pod: Jason with Bobby Steggert. With 14 costume changes in my own track, this is one of the rare times I get to see the fine Mr. Steggert. — Two Peas in a Pod: Jason with Bobby Steggert. With 14 costume changes in my own track, this is one of the rare times I get to see the fine Mr. Steggert.

Leah Hofmann

Kirsten is truly a method actress in her role as Jenny Hill, always pining over Edward Bloom. — Kirsten is truly a method actress in her role as Jenny Hill, always pining over Edward Bloom.

Leah Hofmann

Dreaming of Cheerleading Nationals.... I promise to remember the words next year, coach! — Dreaming of Cheerleading Nationals.... I promise to remember the words next year, coach!

Leah Hofmann

Years after the unfortunate passing of his wife Flo Naise, Mayor Naise of Ashton is ready to get back on the dating scene. Ladies, how can you resist a former government official who has a flare for climbing statues and chasing giants out of town? — Years after the unfortunate passing of his wife Flo Naise, Mayor Naise of Ashton is ready to get back on the dating scene. Ladies, how can you resist a former government official who has a flare for climbing statues and chasing giants out of town?

Leah Hofmann

Mark your calendars! Next spring we add the pre-show of Zaximus the Magician and his Amazing Hat Tricks! (Warning: this pre-show is not suitable for bunnies under 8 lbs.) — Mark your calendars! Next spring we add the pre-show of Zaximus the Magician and his Amazing Hat Tricks! (Warning: this pre-show is not suitable for bunnies under 8 lbs.)

Leah Hofmann

(No caption necessary). — (No caption necessary).

Leah Hofmann

Ahh, gotta love FaceTime. A quick intermission Hello to boyfriend Isaac Woofter, who is currently on the PR tour for <i>War Horse</i>. Give my fellow horses a Hey and a Neigh for me! — Ahh, gotta love FaceTime. A quick intermission Hello to boyfriend Isaac Woofter, who is currently on the PR tour for War Horse. Give my fellow horses a Hey and a Neigh for me!

Leah Hofmann

This seems to me like the beginning of a great murder mystery dinner party. — This seems to me like the beginning of a great murder mystery dinner party.

Leah Hofmann

It be “Red, White and TRUE” that these ladies are gorgeous! — It be “Red, White and TRUE�� that these ladies are gorgeous!

Leah Hofmann

Preview of FX’s next season of "American Horror Story: Showdown." — Preview of FX’s next season of "American Horror Story: Showdown."

Leah Hofmann

Don’t know if this is a wanted sign, a mug shot or Don Price’s poster for re-election as Mayor of Ashton. — Don’t know if this is a wanted sign, a mug shot or Don Price’s poster for re-election as Mayor of Ashton.

Leah Hofmann

The curtain call applause has finally settled, and here’s fire dancer Bryn Dowling to help us light up the night! — The curtain call applause has finally settled, and here’s fire dancer Bryn Dowling to help us light up the night!

Leah Hofmann

Our Josephine Bloom, Krystal Joy Brown, looks runway-ready as she signs the programs of adoring, teary-eyed fans. They should really sell <i>Big Fish</i> tissues at merchandise. — Our Josephine Bloom, Krystal Joy Brown, looks runway-ready as she signs the programs of adoring, teary-eyed fans. They should really sell Big Fish tissues at merchandise.

Leah Hofmann

And even after show, our cast enjoys hanging out with each other for laughs, drinks and triangles of food (as coined by Ms. Schworer). Toloache drinks and guac on 50th street hit the spot! — And even after show, our cast enjoys hanging out with each other for laughs, drinks and triangles of food (as coined by Ms. Schworer). Toloache drinks and guac on 50th street hit the spot!

Leah Hofmann

As I walk away from the Neil Simon, I’m thankful for this company of genuine, highly-devoted and generous artists who have given their hearts and imaginations in creating this beautiful production. Thank you Stro & creatives for bringing us all together — As I walk away from the Neil Simon, I’m thankful for this company of genuine, highly-devoted and generous artists who have given their hearts and imaginations in creating this beautiful production. Thank you Stro & creatives for bringing us all together!

Leah Hofmann

And THANK YOU �뵺��.com for joining me on this Two-Show Day Journey! (And finally, your answers to the mustache challenge on slide 10: clockwise starting top left, Ryan Andes, Alex Brightman, Tally Sessions and Cary Tedder:). 'Til we meet again! — And THANK YOU �뵺��.com for joining me on this Two-Show Day Journey! (And finally, your answers to the mustache challenge on slide 10: clockwise starting top left, Ryan Andes, Alex Brightman, Tally Sessions and Cary Tedder:). 'Til we meet again!

Leah Hofmann

Good Morning, �뵺��.com! After sharing my backstage shenanigans at <i>War Horse</i>, I’m honored to take ya’ll on a Two-Show Day Journey with my fellow company of the new Broadway show <i>Big Fish</i>!

Good Morning, �뵺��.com! After sharing my backstage shenanigans at <i>War Horse</i>, I’m honored to take ya’ll on a Two-Show Day Journey with my fellow company of the new Broadway show <i>Big Fish</i>!

Another Op’nin’, Another Show... with animal puppets! No matter the show, I enjoy honing my puppetry skills in the morning. I’ve made my own replica of our <i>Big Fish</i> mermaid tail with fabric courtesy of Will Pike, our talented puppet designer

I make my routine visit to the neighborhood Savoy Bakery here in SpaHa (aka Spanish Harlem). My cool baristas show off the newest addition to their art collection... Rose, the Pit Bull Puppy!

I take the long way with my iced coffee to the 2/3 Subway through the least populated portion of Central Park.... ahhhh, the Upper Upper East Side.

Subway took a bit longer than expected, so I gotta run now into ballet class at Alvin Ailey! Plies start in 5 minutes!

There’s nothing like the educational/entertaining ballet class of Kat Wildish. Who doesn’t enjoy a morning adagio inspired by Christopher Columbus, the waterfalls of Australia, or last night’s mixed drink?

For a pre-show snack, I make my way to the oh-so-popular-and-healthy-Westerly Market... kombucha, anyone?

Well, well, well. It’s our first <i>Big Fish</i>-er sighting of the day. It’s Ron, one of our trusty stagehands, who introduces me to my first wheatgrass shot. Feeling green and ready to go!

I have a few minutes to relax, so I sit at World Wide Plaza in midtown and work on my Etch-A-Sketch Art (SHAMELESS PLUG ALERT!! Follow me @elleetchysketchyart on Instagram)

I’ve been working on my mustache collection. CHALLENGE: Can you match each mustache to one of the following actors in <i>Big Fish</i>: Cary Tedder, Alex Brightman, Ryan Andes and Tally Sessions (answers on last slide)

And my final stop before the stage door is the corner Duane Reade. The day calls for a diet bev with beautiful friend and Broadway Royalty Angie Schworer!!

The Neil Simon Theater: I can’t believe I work here as a Stro Girl! (a female ensemble member who performs in a show directed/choreographed by the theatrical genius Susan Stroman, aka a Tall-Gal’s-Dream-Come-True.)

Some people are so fabulous, they have to sign autographs prior to the show. Ladies and Gentlemen... I give you Zachary Unger.

Looks like we have a busy Two-Show Day: Pizza party and Equity Flu Shots between shows! Best incentive ever to get your vaccination!

Gooooood Afternooooon. Jeanie along with our stage door staff has transformed the elevator into a replica of the Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion.

I’m constantly amazed by this multi-talented cast: here is Jason Lee Garrett rolling out his IT band AND learning music from a recording on his IPhone. Brilliant.

The dressing room with my fellow Stro Girls.

Never mind the cast, look at our multi-talented dressers: Tracey is a player of the ukulele, Sam, a coloring artist, and Maggie is the Mom-of-the-Year to baby Hazel.

Introducing, the Beauty Band (also known as a glorified ACE bandaged used by ladies in theater who have short hair). Hi, Angie.

ANOTHER SHAMELESS PLUG!!! My hairdresser Danny Koye offers a brilliant hair care line, DKoye. You’re welcome, Danny:)

Here at <i>Big Fish</i>, there is always an elephant in the room. Actually, there are three. And We Three Puppeteers, Tally Sessions, myself and Lara Seibert, take our roles of pachyderms very seriously.

“Because I’m good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darn it, circus people like me.”-- Brad Oscar, preparing for the role of Amos Calloway.

It's Places, and time for the official ceremony called the “Donning of the Mermaid Tail.” Quite scientific... I won’t bore you all with the elaborate details.

“Angie, do you see a Marc Jacobs bag in my future??” “Well, at least I see a trip to Loehmann’s.”

Taking a giant water break with the Giant, Ryan Andes.

Citizens of Ashton Yearbook: (clockwise from top left): Hashbrown Montgomery, Betty Davis Crocker, Don Price and Corna DeKobb.

Still working backstage on my crocheted checkerboard blanket from <I>War Horse</i>… no one can say I'm not thorough.

Josh Halperin’s stage manager console looks comparable to the Russian space station in the movie "Gravity." At least Sandra Bullock had the owner’s manual... Good luck, Josh!! We have faith in you to run this ship!

After appearing as the Witch, Ciara Renee is truly committed to her role as the Ashton science teacher.

Bree Branker and I dream of winning the Tony Award for Best Performance of Nosey Sorority Girls in a Musical.

It don’t mean a thing, if you ain’t got amazing swings!! Ashley Yeater and Synthia Link display their beauty and versatility.

Just a bit of gardening at intermission....

Cary Tedder, Anthony Pierini and Alex Brightman: these are some of the cutest guys on Broadway... Scout’s Honor!

One of the circus characters cut during our previews: the two-headed-showgirl.

Post-Op surgical team appears oddly familiar to the cheerleaders from Act One. Worrisome? Possibly so...

The matinee crowd has used the facilities and hit the pavement as the <i>Big Fish</i> family gathers in the lower lobby for some between-show fun. Observe the line for flu shots vs the line for pizza. I think one activity is more popular than the other.

Overacting. #FluShot

Perry Cavari, our fantastic drummer, patiently waits for the arrival of Two Boots Pizza. Perry’s the best. He always makes it a point to say hi.

Can’t blame ya, stage manager Jason Brouillard. I saved a third piece for later.

Post-Prandial Brotherly Love: Ben Crawford and Alex, aka the Price Brothers.

Norbert unfortunately wasn’t able to join us between shows, but he was there in spirit... and on the lobby’s video screen.

Too much beautiful talent in one picture. Musical director Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Kate Baldwin.

Sign up now for the fall semester of Cary Tedder’s Gymnastics Class!

Find yourself with an hour to spare, dying to work on your impersonation of Madonna? Head to Duet Karaoke for a fun-filled $4 hour to practice your fierce vocals!

Our dear friend Erin Wegner Brooks from the <i>Young Frankenstein</i> tour joins us for the karaoke fun. If you can’t tell, she’s about to have a little fishy of her own... Baby Clara!

Kirsten Scott and Robin Campbell: Will it be Sarah McLachlan or Cyndi Lauper?

Join Sarrah Strimel, Lara and I at the Sephora Nail Bar to mend that shabby manicure! We’re committed to trying all the neutral color polishes by the end of the year.

You know how the saying goes: Balducci macaroons are a girl’s best friend.

Ray proves himself as a suitable bouncer for the Neil Simon: Only women above 5’8” wearing lashes may enter this stage door.

And with just a few moments to spare, my lovely lass Tessa Klein of <i>War Horse</i> fame runs to give me a hug. This marks our second appearance together in Two-Show Day features. Keep ‘em coming!

Anthony earns a few extra bucks making the half hour calls.

Dad’s here! Our wonderful associate choreographer Chris Peterson is always by our side to offer encouragement and a kick-ball-change.

I don’t know if this is the Lambda Chi house or the male swing room, but Josh Buscher and Preston Boyd look like they are enjoying themselves.

Just add a beautiful green scarf, and Voila! A Christmas Carol!

I don’t know what our electrician John Kelly is attempting to fix, but it has an uncanny resemblance to R2D2.

Yogi Strimel meditates gingerly, as not to ruin her freshly-painted manicure.

“I’m ready for my close up, Ms. Stroman...” or at least the opening number.

Two Peas in a Pod: Jason with Bobby Steggert. With 14 costume changes in my own track, this is one of the rare times I get to see the fine Mr. Steggert.

Kirsten is truly a method actress in her role as Jenny Hill, always pining over Edward Bloom.

Dreaming of Cheerleading Nationals.... I promise to remember the words next year, coach!

Years after the unfortunate passing of his wife Flo Naise, Mayor Naise of Ashton is ready to get back on the dating scene. Ladies, how can you resist a former government official who has a flare for climbing statues and chasing giants out of town?

Mark your calendars! Next spring we add the pre-show of Zaximus the Magician and his Amazing Hat Tricks! (Warning: this pre-show is not suitable for bunnies under 8 lbs.)

(No caption necessary).

Ahh, gotta love FaceTime. A quick intermission Hello to boyfriend Isaac Woofter, who is currently on the PR tour for <i>War Horse</i>. Give my fellow horses a Hey and a Neigh for me!

This seems to me like the beginning of a great murder mystery dinner party.

It be “Red, White and TRUE” that these ladies are gorgeous!

Preview of FX’s next season of "American Horror Story: Showdown."

Don’t know if this is a wanted sign, a mug shot or Don Price’s poster for re-election as Mayor of Ashton.

The curtain call applause has finally settled, and here’s fire dancer Bryn Dowling to help us light up the night!

Our Josephine Bloom, Krystal Joy Brown, looks runway-ready as she signs the programs of adoring, teary-eyed fans. They should really sell <i>Big Fish</i> tissues at merchandise.

And even after show, our cast enjoys hanging out with each other for laughs, drinks and triangles of food (as coined by Ms. Schworer). Toloache drinks and guac on 50th street hit the spot!

As I walk away from the Neil Simon, I’m thankful for this company of genuine, highly-devoted and generous artists who have given their hearts and imaginations in creating this beautiful production. Thank you Stro & creatives for bringing us all together

And THANK YOU �뵺��.com for joining me on this Two-Show Day Journey! (And finally, your answers to the mustache challenge on slide 10: clockwise starting top left, Ryan Andes, Alex Brightman, Tally Sessions and Cary Tedder:). 'Til we meet again!

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