THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- DINNER WITH THE BOYS' Richard Zavaglia

By: Jun. 12, 2015
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Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with your favorite Broadway stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on!

In this week's edition, we caught up with Richard Zavaglia, who stars as 'Dom' in Dinner with the Boys, currently playing at the Acorn Theatre.

What is the first Broadway show you ever saw?

My first Broadway show was DO RE ME with Phil Silvers and Nancy Walker. I was 13 or so. I knew I wanted to be up there on that stage. My burning bush moment...

What is your most unique pre-show ritual?
I say a pryer to my deceased brother wear his ring on stage no matter what play I'm in. Kiss my wife's picture and ready to make my entrance for the first time every performance.
What is your most memorable "the show must go on" moment?

I was in a Neil Simon play CHAPTER TWO on Broadway. I was about to make my exit when the door nob fell off on the other side of door. Ad lib off through bedroom off left say I am going to use the service elevator.

What is the one role you want to play before you die?

The role I would like to play is Eddie Carbon in VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE.

Who is your Broadway crush?

Lucie Arnaz, my friend for over 35 years.

Where can people follow you online?

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