First Date Broadway & New York

A couple of weeks ago I got back from a family holiday to New York City. It was a really fun and exciting trip with a few celebrity spotting's and one autographed piece.

Top Row (L-R): Blake Hammond, Kristoffer Cucsick, Krysta Rodriquez
Bottom: Zachary Levi, Sara Chase, Bryce Ryness, Kate Loprest 

We went and saw First Date on Broadway, featuring Zachary Levi known best as the title character on the TV series Chuck and Krysta Rodriquez, who was in the second season of Smash (one of my favourite shows). I had read on tripadvisor that the cast regularly came out to do stage door signings, so I decided to try it out! After the show we went to the stage door (which was already barricaded off) and gathered around the barricades. Soon later the five supporting actors came out, Blake Hammond, Sara Chase, Kristoffer Cusick, Bryce Ryness and Kate Loprest. Then we hear the opening to 'Blurred Lines' start playing and Zachary and Krysta come out for a 'dance party.' I got Zachary's signature first and then Krysta's and also got pictures with both! If you are in New York, go see this show. I've seen many of Broadway shows, and I have to say this is one of the best if not the best out there. It's simple, hilarious and cheap ($35!). Go see it!

Not an autograph success, but while in town we were also able to randomly catch a Law & Order taping on the steps of the NY Court House. SVU is one of my favourite shows on TV, so we sat and watched the process before they wrapped up after about an hour. We saw, but were not able to get close to, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice T and Raúl Esparza. My mom also noticed that Cybill Shepherd was a guest star and she was able to get a picture with her. Supposedly Ms. Shepherd is/was a big star, but all I know her from is from a guest spot on 8 Simple Rules.

Maybe not celebrity status, but we also went on a tour of Radio City Music Hall, and while we were there America's Got Talent was rehearsing for their upcoming week. For a guy from Canada who doesn't see sets and people that are on TV all the time it was really cool. We got to see 3 or 4 acts rehearse and also saw the stage, X's and all, although we weren't allowed to take any pictures of the stage, or contestants.

Again for any questions or advice regarding my TTM (addresses etc.) or In person attempts, please feel free to contact me at ttmautographs@live.com.

Until Next Time!