Favorite Things Jagged Little Pill Star Derek Klena's 10 Favorite Theatregoing ExperiencesPerformances by Laurie Metcalf, Mark Rylance, Christian Borle, Joshua Henry, and more top Klena's list.
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Andrew Gans
March 25, 2020
Derek Klena
Matthew Murphy
Derek Klena, Nick Healy in the new musical Jagged Little Pill, has also been seen on Broadway in Anastasia, The Bridges of Madison County, and Wicked.
Here, the actor shares the theatregoing experiences that most affected him as part of the audience.
Mark Rylance in Jerusalem
Mark Rylance in JerusalemSimon Annand
I will never forget watching Mark Rylance take over the stage and exert himself the way he did during the course of this show. The way he transforms in everything he does blows me away. One of my favorite actors to watch on stage.
The Ferryman
Company
Joan Marcus
Such a grounded play, amazing cast, and fleshed-out characters. I loved everything about it.
Joe Mantello and Ellen Barkin in The Normal Heart
The cast of the 2011 Broadway production of The Normal Heart.
Joan Marcus
Such a powerful play, ensemble of actors, and message. Watching Joe expertly drive this emotional rollercoaster of a show, and Ellen Barkin captivate the audience with her strength and resilience, was an experience I will never forget.
Laurie Metcalf in The Other Place
Laurie Metcalf in The Other PlaceJoan Marcus
Such an amazingly complex and intricate show that left me stunned. Laurie Metcalf is ridiculous.
Lin-Manuel Miranda in In the Heights
Lin-Manuel Miranda and cast
Joan Marcus
I remember going to see this with my family multiple times because we loved it so much. This is one of the shows and performances that really inspired me to want to be a Broadway performer.
Christian Borle in Peter and the Starcatcher
Christian Borle in Peter and the Starcatcher
I have probably never laughed harder in a theatre than I did when Christian Borle lost his hand to that treasure chest. He’s a genius. Such a brilliantly imaginative and creative show.
The Scottsboro Boys
Joshua Henry (center) in The Scottsboro Boys.
Paul Kolnik
From Joshua Henry singing his face off, to Colman Domingo and Forrest McClendon’s physical comedy and grounded strength bringing life to so many tough characters, I was awe-struck by the performances in this show. I vividly remember the cast just standing there silently on that stage, for what seemed like minutes, while tears streamed down each one of their faces. It was such a powerful moment, and a truly moving piece of theatre.
Steven Boyer in Hand to God
Steven Boyer in the Broadway production of Hand to GodJoan Marcus
When you are watching something and forget that an actor is not only playing a person, but also a possessed puppet demon at the same time, you know you are witnessing something special. What a crazy, amazing ride.
Audra McDonald in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Audra McDonald in The Gershwins’ Porgy and BessMichael J. Lutch
Watching the juggernaut that is Audra McDonald be thrown across the stage while sobbing and singing to perfection is something that I will never quite have figured out….she’s incredible.
Parade at the Mark Taper Forum
T.R. Knight and the company of Parade
This is one of my favorite musicals. Such a powerful, raw, stripped-down production.
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Production Photos: Jagged Little Pill on Broadway
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Celia Rose Gooding and the Cast of Jagged Little Pill
Matthew Murphy
Elizabeth Stanley and the Cast of Jagged Little Pill
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Elizabeth Stanley and Celia Rose Gooding in Jagged Little Pill
Celia Rose Gooding & Antonio Cipriano in Jagged Little Pill
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