Daisy Hobbs shows us what it's like to do a double-duty day at the Irish Repertory Theatre.
Follow cast member Daisy Hobbs (Aladdin, Memphis national tour) on a two-show day at the Irish Repertory Theatre, where she stars as Muriel in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. The musical originally opened on Broadway in 1965 and ran for 283 performances.
The current Off-Broadway revival is directed by Charlotte Moore and features a cast that includes Stephen Bogardus (Bright Star) as Dr. Mark Bruckner, John Cudia (Phantom of the Opera) as Edward Moncrief, and Melissa Errico (Finian’s Rainbow) as Daisy/Melinda.
Follow Hobbs through her two-show day below:
Spend a Two-Show Day With Daisy Hobbs at On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Spend a Two-Show Day With Daisy Hobbs at On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
See what it's like to do a double-duty day at The Irish Repertory Theatre
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I have a 45-minute commute from Jersey into the city every day. I usually use my travel time as a chance to get some light reading done. I love looking out the window of the train and seeing the beautiful NYC skyline, then within minutes being amongst it all performing, and then returning back to home and getting away from it all.
Daisy Hobbs
It’s important to have something to read during down time and on commutes. On the docket currently, Miss Amy Poehler. I'm a big fan of comedy and have an extensive collection of books on comedy actors, writers, shows and comedy history. I'm a big ol’ nerd!!
Daisy Hobbs
Everyone in the cast knows I’m obsessed with Panera. Pretty much every day I come to the theater with the same meal: a Fuji apple chicken salad. On days that I arrive super early, I like to sit in Panera and do work. Everyone in there knows me!!
Daisy Hobbs
Next, it’s time to get a quick caffeine boost to get me through this long day. I'm all about the Strawberry Acai Refresher right now. It gives me a great kick and is super refreshing, especially in this heat. Can I get my commercial now, Starbucks? Or just let me use the bathroom. That's cool too. Thanks!
Daisy Hobbs
We've arrived at the theater, ready to start our day of shows!!! Here is the gorgeous Irish Repertory Theatre, right in the heart of Chelsea! Some lovely patrons are already lined up and ready to go inside for the 3pm matinee!
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Here’s my buddy John Cudia. He plays Edward Moncrief. He played the Phantom and Raoul on and off for 10 years (fun fact: he met his wife in Phantom as well...so cute!). Second fun fact: John's also my neighbor in NJ!
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Our leading lady, Melissa Errico, going over any last-minute changes as she puts on her makeup. Melissa plays Daisy Gamble. So yes, Daisy and Daisy! I play her best friend in the show!
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Time to put on my wig! It’s almost showtime!!
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Caitlin Gallogly, who plays my friend Janie in the show, bought everyone custom made cookies!!
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...and they not only look gorgeous but taste good! Y'all know I got a second one!!
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