Thanks to the up-close nature of theater, fans often have the opportunity to greet their favorite performers after the show at the theater’s stage door. Here’s a few things to keep in mind about this unique experience:
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Plan ahead! Most stage doors are located just to the side of the theater’s main entrance and are marked with a small sign identifying them. Keep an eye out when you arrive so you know where to go after the show.
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Some stage doors will have barricades set up, which both helps you locate where to wait and makes it easier for performers to say hello.
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Having your Playbill ready to sign is a great way to break the ice with actors and the perfect time to drop a compliment or ask a question.
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Be prepared for some star power! It's not uncommon for the biggest names on Broadway to visit with fans after the performance.
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Not all performers will participate in greeting fans after each performance, and if they do, they might stick to a quick chat.
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Each Broadway theater and production manages its stage door in a different way, sometimes down to which performers greet audiences when. Fortunately, a community of Broadway fans curates an up-to-date Q&A by show. For specifics about individual stage doors, head here.
