Andrew Keenan-Bolger Quotes

Andrew Keenan-Bolger is an American actor, singer, and dancer. He has performed in various Broadway productions, including "Newsies" and "Tuck Everlasting," and has earned critical acclaim for his stage performances. Keenan-Bolger is known for his charismatic presence, strong singing voice, and dynamic dancing skills. He is considered a talented and versatile performer in the theater world.

I'm interested in the film world; I love being a s... -Andrew Keenan-Bolger

I'm interested in the film world; I love being a storyteller.

People are not just going to bars and meeting peop... -Andrew Keenan-Bolger

People are not just going to bars and meeting people; they're connecting through social media.

'Kris Kringle' is a holiday musical for a new generation - a gorgeous score paired with a heartwarming tale of family and forgiveness.

I think one of the traps of theater - what makes it so amazing is that it's not able to be mass-produced, but it also makes it hard to get work seen by people because if you're a creator, you do a cabaret or something, and maybe 100 people will see it and then it ends the night that you close it.

You can't have living without dying.... -Andrew Keenan-Bolger

You can't have living without dying.

As a kid, I was obsessed with Broadway cast recordings, and I would totally mimic and memorize every little choice that these actors made.

My sister is my biggest Broadway hero.... -Andrew Keenan-Bolger

My sister is my biggest Broadway hero.

Seeing other people perform inspires me. I couldn't be a good performer if just relied on my own talents. Seeing what other brave choices other actors are making gives me the strength to be bold in auditions and to approach roles in different kind of ways.

I feel like 2012 was the first year I actually fel... -Andrew Keenan-Bolger

I feel like 2012 was the first year I actually felt like a grown-up.

I think there's a weird stigma in the TV-film world that theater people can't be funny and understand subtlety, and I think that could not be more wrong.

'Breaking In' shows what it's really like backstag... -Andrew Keenan-Bolger

'Breaking In' shows what it's really like backstage at New York Fringe Theatre.

I think, being an actor, part of it is also being a teacher. I think that's one of the most rewarding things you can do - pass on the knowledge you've learned from other teachers.

Any show that has a completely gay ensemble has the very difficult task of trying to represent the community.

I think the advent of things like YouTube have made it possible for creators to tell stories cheaply and efficiently and to have a built-in audience.

I think anytime there's a big show on a network, people are also looking for what's the indie, stepchild version of this, the real DIY version?

I grew up in a time where there were no queer digi... -Andrew Keenan-Bolger

I grew up in a time where there were no queer digital references.

I think there's so much that is out of our control as actors, and it's just really hard to market yourself in such a huge industry.

I think what's universal is the idea of auditioning. It's something that you do in every kind of job market. You audition every time you go on a date, you audition at a job interview, and it's always about trying to put the best version of yourself forward and seeing what sticks and what doesn't.

I tried to live my life really openly and transparently right from the get-go. I think that probably resonated with people.

I've been lucky to have grown up in the arts.... -Andrew Keenan-Bolger

I've been lucky to have grown up in the arts.

I've gotten to work with people like Kristin Chenoweth and Chita Rivera... Seeing their process is so interesting. Seeing that these people aren't immortal - that they go through the same motions as we do and ask for feedback and break down scenes... They have to work, too, and that's really exciting to see.

If my 12-year-old self knew that there was going to be a Broadway adaptation of 'Newsies,' I would have freaked out.

When you're reinterpreting the same material eight shows a week, it's impossible to lock in the 'ideal' performance. Things that felt great in previews can feel forced three months in; jokes that got big laughs in the rehearsal room may suddenly fall flat in front of a paying audience.

My older sister Celia is an actress as well. She's a little bit older than me. So, in my formative years, she was always performing, and we would always go see her do things. And so, that just made me want to be... like her. Maybe if she was an Olympic swimmer, I would probably be an Olympic swimmer by now as well!

YouTube came out when I was a sophomore in college, and I feel like I was one of the first people to put musical theater stuff online.

Everyone knows how physically demanding 'Newsies' is in terms of the dance, but even the guys in the toughest tracks remark that the singing in this show is often the hardest part. The newsboys are teenagers, and Alan Menken wrote this music in the top of a guy's range.

I feel that being comfortable - being yourself - when you walk into an audition room is a really important thing. I think being able to own every aspect of your life is only going to make you be more comfortable in front of a table of people you don't know.

I think that much of the success of the Broadway mounting of 'Newsies' was due in no small part to the infectious camaraderie on stage between the boys.

When you're an actor, there are so many opportunit... -Andrew Keenan-Bolger

When you're an actor, there are so many opportunities that are not in your control.

I am in love with Los Angeles.... -Andrew Keenan-Bolger

I am in love with Los Angeles.

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