Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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

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

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

“I was on Twitter right in the first couple months that it was out.”

“Tony night was probably the highlight of my time with 'Newsies' - heck, of my life for that matter!”

“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?”

“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.”

“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'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.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“Everybody keeps saying what a lucky coincidence that 'Newsies' is happening when it is, with things like Occupy Wall Street.”

“There isn't a way to depict the gay community without at least mentioning the existence of online dating apps like Grindr.”

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

“I think it's really important, as an actor in this business, to have another creative outlet.”

“You see everyone's true colors in a rehearsal.”

“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.”

“My sister is my biggest Broadway hero.”

“I have seen the movie 'Showgirls' over 25 times.”