TV Show: Variety Studio: Actors on Actors: Broadway
Season: Season 1
Type: tvepisode
Overview:
Episode Number: 5
Language:
Genres:
Cole Escola discusses their show "Oh, Mary!" while Darren Criss talks about his role in "Maybe Happy Ending" on Broadway during their conversation.
Cole Escola mentions the physicality of "Maybe Happy Ending" and the challenge of performing the same movements repeatedly, while Darren Criss describes his role in "Maybe Happy Ending" as the easiest part of his day compared to raising two toddlers under three years old.
Darren Criss shares that he had admired Cole Escola's work for a long time and asked to be connected with them. Cole Escola recounts seeing a matinee of "Maybe Happy Ending" and being emotionally moved, then walking to the Lyceum Theatre where Darren performs.
Yes, they discuss the physical demands of performing the same movements eight times a week, with Escola highlighting this aspect, and Criss mentioning the challenge of balancing Broadway performances with parenting two young children.
They talk about their different life circumstances, particularly Darren Criss having two children under the age of three and how that shapes his daily schedule, contrasting with Cole Escola's experiences.