THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Allison Case

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 Allison Case, who is starring as 'Kelli Mangrum' in Hands on a Hardbody- currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

What is the first Broadway show you ever saw?

Phantom of the Opera. I was obsessed. I thought it was one of the most magical things ever! I would sing the songs in my bedroom and try to hit Christine's big note :) I've seen it maybe four times since, and still think it's magical.

What is your most unique pre-show ritual?

I don't have any rituals that are too unique...I always listen to music. If I want to focus or chill out then it's almost always Bon Iver or Sharon Van Etten. Now in Hands on a Hardbody, my dressing roommates and I (Kathleen Monteleone and Keala Settle) blast 90s hits as we run and dance around the room like weirdos. At 5 minutes to the show we always end the dance party with Beyonce's 'Love on Top.' It's one of the highlights of my day!

What is your most memorable "the show must go on" moment?

During HAIR at Shakespeare in the Park I got a bacteria from drinking Gatorade out of a cooler that wasn't clean. I got really sick and one night right before 'Frank Mills' I was off stage throwing up. They kept saying we can just go straight to the be-in, which happens right after 'Frank Mills,' and I was like "No, no I will be fine!" I literally ran back out as the song was starting! It was fine!

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

Anything new! I love being a part of new works. It's very special to tell new stories and feel like you can be helpful in its development.

Who is your Broadway crush?

Rebecca Naomi Jones. She's amazing.

Where can people stalk you online?

On twitter! @allisoncase