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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With New Viral Video Star Christina Bianco

Strangely, we have a lot of alcohol on hand. A pre-show cocktail anyone? Just kidding! — PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With New Viral Video Star Christina Bianco

A performing "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" has blown up on the Internet since gaining notice from Gawker and Entertainment Weekly. If you wish to learn more about the dynamo, we offer a look back at a "Day in the Life" she shared with �뵺��.com last year while in Newsical.
81 PHOTOS

Who needs an alarm when I have my schnoodle Jeff to wake me up! He’s usually kind enough to wait until 9 AM. — Who needs an alarm when I have my schnoodle Jeff to wake me up! He’s usually kind enough to wait until 9 AM.

Christina Bianco

My husband is already at work so I take Jeff for his morning walk past our favorite spot - Grace Church. — My husband is already at work so I take Jeff for his morning walk past our favorite spot - Grace Church.

Christina Bianco

We stop and smell the flowers. That’s all I let Jeff do to them... — We stop and smell the flowers. That’s all I let Jeff do to them...

Christina Bianco

I cannot make it through a two-show day without my coffee! I’m making a latte to drink at home but also making some regular coffee to take with me. I know it’s extreme but I’m addicted, like a true Italian girl! — I cannot make it through a two-show day without my coffee! I’m making a latte to drink at home but also making some regular coffee to take with me. I know it’s extreme but I’m addicted, like a true Italian girl!

Christina Bianco

I drink my latte and catch up on emails while Jeff relaxes. This ritual never changes. — I drink my latte and catch up on emails while Jeff relaxes. This ritual never changes.

Christina Bianco

Next Slide

One last look at my cozy home as I walk out the door. — One last look at my cozy home as I walk out the door.

Christina Bianco

Here I am! Waiting for the elevator. — Here I am! Waiting for the elevator.

Christina Bianco

Our doorman Rene waves goodbye to me. He loves hearing all my "backstage" stories. — Our doorman Rene waves goodbye to me. He loves hearing all my "backstage" stories.

Christina Bianco

I went to NYU so I really love living in the area. It’s truly home to me. — I went to NYU so I really love living in the area. It’s truly home to me.

Christina Bianco

On this two show day, I have extra work! Time to rehearse for the Broadway Playhouse Concert at the Kaufman Center’s Merken Hall! — On this two show day, I have extra work! Time to rehearse for the Broadway Playhouse Concert at the Kaufman Center’s Merken Hall!

Christina Bianco

We’re celebrating the lyrics of Yip Harburg so naturally we’re spending a lot of time on music from "The Wizard Of Oz." Notice our little witch mascot at the piano. — We’re celebrating the lyrics of Yip Harburg so naturally we’re spending a lot of time on music from "The Wizard Of Oz." Notice our little witch mascot at the piano.

Christina Bianco

We try on some costume options. Martin is the scarecrow. Is that really a garbage can, you may ask? Why yes, yes it is. And the tin man Jason isn’t too thrilled about it. — We try on some costume options. Martin is the scarecrow. Is that really a garbage can, you may ask? Why yes, yes it is. And the tin man Jason isn’t too thrilled about it.

Christina Bianco

Oooh, this Dorothy costume might be a bit too short and sassy to skip around in! — Oooh, this Dorothy costume might be a bit too short and sassy to skip around in!

Christina Bianco

I get off the subway at 42nd St and head to the theatre. — I get off the subway at 42nd St and head to the theatre.

Christina Bianco

It’s a beautiful day to go to Theatre Row. — It’s a beautiful day to go to Theatre Row.

Christina Bianco

The Kirk Theatre’s <i>Newsical</i> poster, outside the building. — The Kirk Theatre’s Newsical poster, outside the building.

Christina Bianco

Our stage manager Scott Delacruz says hello from his booth, as I walk in. — Our stage manager Scott Delacruz says hello from his booth, as I walk in.

Christina Bianco

Guil, our usher, is always there to greet us with a smile. — Guil, our usher, is always there to greet us with a smile.

Christina Bianco

The stage! It’s small but grand! — The stage! It’s small but grand!

Christina Bianco

There are some fun little secrets around this set! I like this spot for surprising people. (Cue evil villainess laugh) — There are some fun little secrets around this set! I like this spot for surprising people. (Cue evil villainess laugh)

Christina Bianco

Our wardrobe supervisor Christine Massoud has a LOT of mending to do and it’s all piled up on her station. She’s a really good sport! — Our wardrobe supervisor Christine Massoud has a LOT of mending to do and it’s all piled up on her station. She’s a really good sport!

Christina Bianco

Behold! The girls dressing room! — Behold! The girls dressing room!

Christina Bianco

My station. Nothing special, but it’s got everything I could possibly need. — My station. Nothing special, but it’s got everything I could possibly need.

Christina Bianco

Ah, the glamourous life! I quickly eat some yummy chicken soup from Peter’s Rotisserie at my station. — Ah, the glamourous life! I quickly eat some yummy chicken soup from Peter’s Rotisserie at my station.

Christina Bianco

Our female swing Amy Griffin is all smiles, as usual. She’s honestly the most peppy and positive person I know. I’m so grateful to have her around! — Our female swing Amy Griffin is all smiles, as usual. She’s honestly the most peppy and positive person I know. I’m so grateful to have her around!

Christina Bianco

What is this creepy display of headless children? We shall get to that later! — What is this creepy display of headless children? We shall get to that later!

Christina Bianco

Our show changes very frequently with the ever changing news so we have a whole rack of costumes on hand in case we quickly need to put in a new sketch. I think I see that red Sarah Palin jacket trying to force it’s way back out again... — Our show changes very frequently with the ever changing news so we have a whole rack of costumes on hand in case we quickly need to put in a new sketch. I think I see that red Sarah Palin jacket trying to force it’s way back out again...

Christina Bianco

Ok, I’m made up and all ready to start the show! — Ok, I’m made up and all ready to start the show!

Christina Bianco

In the boy’s room, the handsome Tommy Walker is relaxed and ready to hit the stage. (By the way, no one really knows why there is an Elvis poster and cognac glasses on the top shelf... but they refuse to move any of it...) — In the boy’s room, the handsome Tommy Walker is relaxed and ready to hit the stage. (By the way, no one really knows why there is an Elvis poster and cognac glasses on the top shelf... but they refuse to move any of it...)

Christina Bianco

Our wardrobe assistant Chad calls places! You see, we get the personal touch at The Kirk. We don’t need our stage manager to make calls over the intercom - there are only 4 of us in two rooms that are side by side! That’s the intimacy of Off-Broadway! — Our wardrobe assistant Chad calls places! You see, we get the personal touch at The Kirk. We don’t need our stage manager to make calls over the intercom - there are only 4 of us in two rooms that are side by side! That’s the intimacy of Off-Broadway!

Christina Bianco

The hysterical Christine Pedi attempts to stall Chad... perhaps some eye shadow will do... — The hysterical Christine Pedi attempts to stall Chad... perhaps some eye shadow will do...

Christina Bianco

Pedi makes one more stop before hitting the stage. That quick massage from Tommy sure looks like it’s doing the trick! — Pedi makes one more stop before hitting the stage. That quick massage from Tommy sure looks like it’s doing the trick!

Christina Bianco

Ladies and Gentlemen, please note that Mr. Michael West is now ready! — Ladies and Gentlemen, please note that Mr. Michael West is now ready!

Christina Bianco

While the audience sees video and images on a big screen throughout the show, we get to see everything backwards on it, backstage! — While the audience sees video and images on a big screen throughout the show, we get to see everything backwards on it, backstage!

Christina Bianco

Here’s a look at the chaotic, over-stuffed girls side backstage. — Here’s a look at the chaotic, over-stuffed girls side backstage.

Christina Bianco

Here’s the boys side. They don’t use as many wigs so there is a lot more space. — Here’s the boys side. They don’t use as many wigs so there is a lot more space.

Christina Bianco

My primary wig corner. We use a very sophisticated and scientific method of labeling them. It’s something we like to call duct tape. (Why? Because they change all the time and we need to remove the old labels as quickly as we put up the new ones!) — My primary wig corner. We use a very sophisticated and scientific method of labeling them. It’s something we like to call duct tape. (Why? Because they change all the time and we need to remove the old labels as quickly as we put up the new ones!)

Christina Bianco

First up, after the opening number we sing a song called "The Republican Carousel," about all of the presidential candidates and their ups and downs. I get to sing as crazy eyed Bachmann! — First up, after the opening number we sing a song called "The Republican Carousel," about all of the presidential candidates and their ups and downs. I get to sing as crazy eyed Bachmann!

Christina Bianco

Some light reading for Ms Pedi... There are always at least 5 books at her station at any given time. — Some light reading for Ms Pedi... There are always at least 5 books at her station at any given time.

Christina Bianco

Today, she begins with an informative apple computer manual. — Today, she begins with an informative apple computer manual.

Christina Bianco

Our musical director Ed Goldschneider picks up Patti LuPone’s autobiography. He’s clearly riveted! — Our musical director Ed Goldschneider picks up Patti LuPone’s autobiography. He’s clearly riveted!

Christina Bianco

I take a moment to study Christine Lavin’s autobiography... — I take a moment to study Christine Lavin’s autobiography...

Christina Bianco

Get your props here! (No, I don’t know why the "Harry Potter scarf" has been replaced with what looks like pepper spray. Yes, that does say Pee Wee Poop.) — Get your props here! (No, I don’t know why the "Harry Potter scarf" has been replaced with what looks like pepper spray. Yes, that does say Pee Wee Poop.)

Christina Bianco

This is a step stool I have to use in the next number, in order to be seen over a high counter. No one else has to use one because they are all "normal" height - but I try to stay cheery and not let that fact bother me. — This is a step stool I have to use in the next number, in order to be seen over a high counter. No one else has to use one because they are all "normal" height - but I try to stay cheery and not let that fact bother me.

Christina Bianco

I’m a big kid now! Even my biting her hair won’t stop Christine from reading. — I’m a big kid now! Even my biting her hair won’t stop Christine from reading.

Christina Bianco

It’s no secret that we have WAY too much fun with these "little kid" costumes! — It’s no secret that we have WAY too much fun with these "little kid" costumes!

Christina Bianco

Lady Gaga says there’s only 5 of my sketches left before the finale! — Lady Gaga says there’s only 5 of my sketches left before the finale!

Christina Bianco

My favorite number as Celine Dion is coming up soon. She waits patiently. — My favorite number as Celine Dion is coming up soon. She waits patiently.

Christina Bianco

I’m back in my "basic" news reporter suit (don’t I look intelligent?) which means the 1st show is almost over. — I’m back in my "basic" news reporter suit (don’t I look intelligent?) which means the 1st show is almost over.

Christina Bianco

Home! Jeff excitedly welcomes me, because he loves me - and because he wants me to feed him. — Home! Jeff excitedly welcomes me, because he loves me - and because he wants me to feed him.

Christina Bianco

I’ve got about two hours until I have to be back at the theatre so we take a nice walk to Washington Square Park. — I’ve got about two hours until I have to be back at the theatre so we take a nice walk to Washington Square Park.

Christina Bianco

Quality time with my dog is very important to me and he needs his exercise, so we both win! — Quality time with my dog is very important to me and he needs his exercise, so we both win!

Christina Bianco

Dinner out with my husband Billy! Sometimes I cook on a two show day but today is not one of those days. Today it’s time for some fried chicken! — Dinner out with my husband Billy! Sometimes I cook on a two show day but today is not one of those days. Today it’s time for some fried chicken!

Christina Bianco

I was hungry! In my defense, I need to eat a lot to get through a two show day :) — I was hungry! In my defense, I need to eat a lot to get through a two show day :)

Christina Bianco

I get back to the apartment, grab my bag and I’m off again! My boys wave goodbye. — I get back to the apartment, grab my bag and I’m off again! My boys wave goodbye.

Christina Bianco

Times Square at night! It’s a wonderful sight and I’m so grateful that I get to be a little part of it! — Times Square at night! It’s a wonderful sight and I’m so grateful that I get to be a little part of it!

Christina Bianco

Ryan checks our microphones to make sure we’ll all sound perfect — Ryan checks our microphones to make sure we’ll all sound perfect

Christina Bianco

The thought of another show sends me crashing to the floor. Why?!?! Can’t I just rest here for a while? — The thought of another show sends me crashing to the floor. Why?!?! Can’t I just rest here for a while?

Christina Bianco

Hmm...it’s not like me to phone-in my performance...and I won’t start now! — Hmm...it’s not like me to phone-in my performance...and I won’t start now!

Christina Bianco

The boys are all calmly reading in their dressing room. — The boys are all calmly reading in their dressing room.

Christina Bianco

Things are louder in the girls room though, with Amy’s son Nicky over to visit! — Things are louder in the girls room though, with Amy’s son Nicky over to visit!

Christina Bianco

Time for a little vocal help! (That Aguilera impression can take its toll) — Time for a little vocal help! (That Aguilera impression can take its toll)

Christina Bianco

Christine has her second show "push" ritual - with more coffee and Aspirin. Ahhhh... — Christine has her second show "push" ritual - with more coffee and Aspirin. Ahhhh...

Christina Bianco

Apparently we go through a lot of water here — Apparently we go through a lot of water here

Christina Bianco

Strangely, we have a lot of alcohol on hand. A pre-show cocktail anyone? Just kidding! — Strangely, we have a lot of alcohol on hand. A pre-show cocktail anyone? Just kidding!

Christina Bianco

Our producer Tom D’Angrora tries to be scary while yelling notes at us - "You’d better get a laugh on that Angelina Jolie joke tonight! Or else!" - but he’s really a teddy bear! — Our producer Tom D’Angrora tries to be scary while yelling notes at us - "You’d better get a laugh on that Angelina Jolie joke tonight! Or else!" - but he’s really a teddy bear!

Christina Bianco

Um, where’s the wig master? Oh, right - we’re don’t have one! I try to give my Aguilera wig a little volume. — Um, where’s the wig master? Oh, right - we’re don’t have one! I try to give my Aguilera wig a little volume.

Christina Bianco

Who needs the wig and the glasses? Michael prepares - getting into character as Larry King. — Who needs the wig and the glasses? Michael prepares - getting into character as Larry King.

Christina Bianco

You wanna know what my mom looks like? She looks like THIS! — You wanna know what my mom looks like? She looks like THIS!

Christina Bianco

The old ladies ready themselves for an exciting moment with Ashton Kutcher (spot Tommy in all his drag glory, hiding in the back) — The old ladies ready themselves for an exciting moment with Ashton Kutcher (spot Tommy in all his drag glory, hiding in the back)

Christina Bianco

The brats are back and we are strong like bull! — The brats are back and we are strong like bull!

Christina Bianco

Tommy swaggers in Sinatra style. — Tommy swaggers in Sinatra style.

Christina Bianco

Only two numbers left until the end of the second show! — Only two numbers left until the end of the second show!

Christina Bianco

I’m happy in my Kelly Ripa outfit because I love doing the scene - but also because it means the finale is next! One more to go! — I’m happy in my Kelly Ripa outfit because I love doing the scene - but also because it means the finale is next! One more to go!

Christina Bianco

Right after the show, I run into the house to collect for Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids. We are blessed with many generous audiences. — Right after the show, I run into the house to collect for Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids. We are blessed with many generous audiences.

Christina Bianco

Mic off! The second show is over! — Mic off! The second show is over!

Christina Bianco

I get the express train and exit the subway at 14th St - where the Occupy Wall Street movement has set up camp. TV cameras are everywhere. — I get the express train and exit the subway at 14th St - where the Occupy Wall Street movement has set up camp. TV cameras are everywhere.

Christina Bianco

My puppy is glad I’m home and we get a little play time in. — My puppy is glad I’m home and we get a little play time in.

Christina Bianco

Billy, Jeff and I take our evening walk together. We love walking down fifth avenue and every night we walk past chef Mario Batali’s bright orange vespa! — Billy, Jeff and I take our evening walk together. We love walking down fifth avenue and every night we walk past chef Mario Batali’s bright orange vespa!

Christina Bianco

It’s so nice to end my long day unwinding with Billy and Jeff - aren’t they cute? — It’s so nice to end my long day unwinding with Billy and Jeff - aren’t they cute?

Christina Bianco

Just little old me, so happy that I get to do what I love - especially on a two show day! — Just little old me, so happy that I get to do what I love - especially on a two show day!

Christina Bianco

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Strangely, we have a lot of alcohol on hand. A pre-show cocktail anyone? Just kidding!

Who needs an alarm when I have my schnoodle Jeff to wake me up! He’s usually kind enough to wait until 9 AM.

My husband is already at work so I take Jeff for his morning walk past our favorite spot - Grace Church.

We stop and smell the flowers. That’s all I let Jeff do to them...

I cannot make it through a two-show day without my coffee! I’m making a latte to drink at home but also making some regular coffee to take with me. I know it’s extreme but I’m addicted, like a true Italian girl!

I drink my latte and catch up on emails while Jeff relaxes. This ritual never changes.

One last look at my cozy home as I walk out the door.

Here I am! Waiting for the elevator.

Our doorman Rene waves goodbye to me. He loves hearing all my "backstage" stories.

I went to NYU so I really love living in the area. It’s truly home to me.

On this two show day, I have extra work! Time to rehearse for the Broadway Playhouse Concert at the Kaufman Center’s Merken Hall!

We’re celebrating the lyrics of Yip Harburg so naturally we’re spending a lot of time on music from "The Wizard Of Oz." Notice our little witch mascot at the piano.

We try on some costume options. Martin is the scarecrow. Is that really a garbage can, you may ask? Why yes, yes it is. And the tin man Jason isn’t too thrilled about it.

Oooh, this Dorothy costume might be a bit too short and sassy to skip around in!

I get off the subway at 42nd St and head to the theatre.

It’s a beautiful day to go to Theatre Row.

The Kirk Theatre’s <i>Newsical</i> poster, outside the building.

Our stage manager Scott Delacruz says hello from his booth, as I walk in.

Guil, our usher, is always there to greet us with a smile.

The stage! It’s small but grand!

There are some fun little secrets around this set! I like this spot for surprising people. (Cue evil villainess laugh)

Our wardrobe supervisor Christine Massoud has a LOT of mending to do and it’s all piled up on her station. She’s a really good sport!

Behold! The girls dressing room!

My station. Nothing special, but it’s got everything I could possibly need.

Ah, the glamourous life! I quickly eat some yummy chicken soup from Peter’s Rotisserie at my station.

Our female swing Amy Griffin is all smiles, as usual. She’s honestly the most peppy and positive person I know. I’m so grateful to have her around!

What is this creepy display of headless children? We shall get to that later!

Our show changes very frequently with the ever changing news so we have a whole rack of costumes on hand in case we quickly need to put in a new sketch. I think I see that red Sarah Palin jacket trying to force it’s way back out again...

Ok, I’m made up and all ready to start the show!

In the boy’s room, the handsome Tommy Walker is relaxed and ready to hit the stage. (By the way, no one really knows why there is an Elvis poster and cognac glasses on the top shelf... but they refuse to move any of it...)

Our wardrobe assistant Chad calls places! You see, we get the personal touch at The Kirk. We don’t need our stage manager to make calls over the intercom - there are only 4 of us in two rooms that are side by side! That’s the intimacy of Off-Broadway!

The hysterical Christine Pedi attempts to stall Chad... perhaps some eye shadow will do...

Pedi makes one more stop before hitting the stage. That quick massage from Tommy sure looks like it’s doing the trick!

Ladies and Gentlemen, please note that Mr. Michael West is now ready!

While the audience sees video and images on a big screen throughout the show, we get to see everything backwards on it, backstage!

Here’s a look at the chaotic, over-stuffed girls side backstage.

Here’s the boys side. They don’t use as many wigs so there is a lot more space.

My primary wig corner. We use a very sophisticated and scientific method of labeling them. It’s something we like to call duct tape. (Why? Because they change all the time and we need to remove the old labels as quickly as we put up the new ones!)

First up, after the opening number we sing a song called "The Republican Carousel," about all of the presidential candidates and their ups and downs. I get to sing as crazy eyed Bachmann!

Some light reading for Ms Pedi... There are always at least 5 books at her station at any given time.

Today, she begins with an informative apple computer manual.

Our musical director Ed Goldschneider picks up Patti LuPone’s autobiography. He’s clearly riveted!

I take a moment to study Christine Lavin’s autobiography...

Get your props here! (No, I don’t know why the "Harry Potter scarf" has been replaced with what looks like pepper spray. Yes, that does say Pee Wee Poop.)

This is a step stool I have to use in the next number, in order to be seen over a high counter. No one else has to use one because they are all "normal" height - but I try to stay cheery and not let that fact bother me.

I’m a big kid now! Even my biting her hair won’t stop Christine from reading.

It’s no secret that we have WAY too much fun with these "little kid" costumes!

Lady Gaga says there’s only 5 of my sketches left before the finale!

My favorite number as Celine Dion is coming up soon. She waits patiently.

I’m back in my "basic" news reporter suit (don’t I look intelligent?) which means the 1st show is almost over.

Home! Jeff excitedly welcomes me, because he loves me - and because he wants me to feed him.

I’ve got about two hours until I have to be back at the theatre so we take a nice walk to Washington Square Park.

Quality time with my dog is very important to me and he needs his exercise, so we both win!

Dinner out with my husband Billy! Sometimes I cook on a two show day but today is not one of those days. Today it’s time for some fried chicken!

I was hungry! In my defense, I need to eat a lot to get through a two show day :)

I get back to the apartment, grab my bag and I’m off again! My boys wave goodbye.

Times Square at night! It’s a wonderful sight and I’m so grateful that I get to be a little part of it!

Ryan checks our microphones to make sure we’ll all sound perfect

The thought of another show sends me crashing to the floor. Why?!?! Can’t I just rest here for a while?

Hmm...it’s not like me to phone-in my performance...and I won’t start now!

The boys are all calmly reading in their dressing room.

Things are louder in the girls room though, with Amy’s son Nicky over to visit!

Time for a little vocal help! (That Aguilera impression can take its toll)

Christine has her second show "push" ritual - with more coffee and Aspirin. Ahhhh...

Apparently we go through a lot of water here

Strangely, we have a lot of alcohol on hand. A pre-show cocktail anyone? Just kidding!

Our producer Tom D’Angrora tries to be scary while yelling notes at us - "You’d better get a laugh on that Angelina Jolie joke tonight! Or else!" - but he’s really a teddy bear!

Um, where’s the wig master? Oh, right - we’re don’t have one! I try to give my Aguilera wig a little volume.

Who needs the wig and the glasses? Michael prepares - getting into character as Larry King.

You wanna know what my mom looks like? She looks like THIS!

The old ladies ready themselves for an exciting moment with Ashton Kutcher (spot Tommy in all his drag glory, hiding in the back)

The brats are back and we are strong like bull!

Tommy swaggers in Sinatra style.

Only two numbers left until the end of the second show!

I’m happy in my Kelly Ripa outfit because I love doing the scene - but also because it means the finale is next! One more to go!

Right after the show, I run into the house to collect for Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids. We are blessed with many generous audiences.

Mic off! The second show is over!

I get the express train and exit the subway at 14th St - where the Occupy Wall Street movement has set up camp. TV cameras are everywhere.

My puppy is glad I’m home and we get a little play time in.

Billy, Jeff and I take our evening walk together. We love walking down fifth avenue and every night we walk past chef Mario Batali’s bright orange vespa!

It’s so nice to end my long day unwinding with Billy and Jeff - aren’t they cute?

Just little old me, so happy that I get to do what I love - especially on a two show day!

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