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Robin6868
Swing Joined: 11/19/14
#1autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 5:16pm
Hi everyone. I want to give my son a special gift for his college graduation. He acted in "Rent" up at Ithaca College last year; I have a book about the show that I'm giving to him as a graduation gift. I would like to have it signed by people who have been in the Broadway show, but I don't know where to begin. I don't get to NYC that often, but I'd make a couple of trips to do this. If only I knew where to go!
#2autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 5:27pm
When does he graduate? There will be a Broadway convention in New York in January hosted by Anthony Rapp from the original company. Haven't kept up with it too much but you will probably be able to catch some others there as well.
If you go the Hamilton stage door - Leslie Odom Jr. was a replacement in the original production and Ephraim Sykes starred in the off-Broadway revival.
Kinky Boots stage door - Kyle Post was a replacement in the original production
Matilda stage door - Natalie V. Beacon was a replacement Joanne
Beautiful stage door - Douglas Lyons was a swing in the non-eq tour.
I'm sure there are many other alumni currently working, but that's what I came up with off the top of my head.
Updated On: 10/3/15 at 05:27 PM
Robin6868
Swing Joined: 11/19/14
#3autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 5:45pm
Wow, thank you for the fabulous, detailed answer!! My son graduates in May, so I have time to do this convention thing in January. Do you know what the convention is called? (The stage door thing sounds time-consuming, but I'm blown away that you know so much!)
#4autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 6:13pm
just took a look at the guest list and saw:
Michael McElroy - many years with original production, including as the final Tom Collins on Broadway and on tour.
Telly Leung - replacement in original production.
Tamika Lawrence - Joanne in off-Broadway revival
And you could also send the book to those theaters with a letter stating your purpose and ask those specific actors to sign, as long as you also include packaging with prepaid postage to send it back. This however takes longer to get it back to you, and there is always a small chance you won't get it back (this has never happened to me, but it is a possibility)
Updated On: 10/3/15 at 06:13 PM
Robin6868
Swing Joined: 11/19/14
#5autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 7:42pm
I was thinking I could send the book, but it's risky, like you say. Plus, it's an oversized tome... it would be expensive! But thanks again for all of your info! I appreciate it so much!! :)
#6autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 10:12pm
Another thing you could try is leaving the book with the doorman of each theatre. If you put a note on it (Can this actor sign this), usually you can check back after the show and it's ready.
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#7autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 10:22pm
If you can make it to an If/Then tour stop, you could stage door the show and get Idina and Anthony's autographs, two of the original cast. Might have more meaning than a replacement's autograph.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#8autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 10:25pm
Anything you try is going to be a bit of time.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#9autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 10:30pm
dramamama611 said: "Anything you try is going to be a bit of time.
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True. This took me years, but it's one of my most prized possessions.
pc1145N2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/28/07
Robin6868
Swing Joined: 11/19/14
#11autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 11:51pm
This is the book I have!! I just need one or two signatures... I'm not a Broadway nut like the rest of the people here... of course I admire the actors and I've seen several productions, but I rarely get to NYC now. It costs too much money for me. I just want to give my son a special gift.
Robin6868
Swing Joined: 11/19/14
#12autographs
Posted: 10/3/15 at 11:54pm
I definitely would prefer signatures from one or two of the original cast members... I'm not sure what If/Then is... I take it it's a show? Hahaha! Sorry, but I'm more of a concert-goer than a theatre-goer. I know... bite my tongue! Slap!
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#13autographs
Posted: 10/4/15 at 12:05am
Yes it's musical that was on Broadway last season and will be touring the U.S. soon. Here are the cities and dates. Idina is only appearing in the first 7 cities though.
Updated On: 10/4/15 at 12:05 AM
#14autographs
Posted: 10/4/15 at 12:21am
I assumed if he can get into NYC, he wouldn't be near the If/Then dates where they are appearing...
Robin6868
Swing Joined: 11/19/14
#15autographs
Posted: 10/4/15 at 8:37am
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled I found this website. (I happened upon it purely by accident!) :) So many helpful people!
