Episode 1 - Renaissance Woman: Backstage at SOMETHING ROTTEN! with Heidi Blickenstaff

[@anatomicalpuppet]

Me: **not looking at screen because I’m drawing* Heidi: Hi, Christian Borle! Me: **turns head to look at screen so fast I hurt my neck*

[@PrincessOfTheWholeUniverse]

oof, I'm drawing too

[@sketchers3115]

Literally me but I'm cross stitching lol

[@tablecloth364]

are we the same person

[@bruceyamada]

I LOVE HIM SM OMG SAME

[@lyrijumbachoi520]

they're always playing "A Musical" in the background lol

[@VanessaxSedgwick]

It blows my mind that basically all the principles of Something Rotten were walking around New York and no one blinked an eye. I think I would've died !

[@sydneyclarke_]

SAME

[@haydenbethburwick2205]

Wouldn't Kate make the perfect Galinda?!

[@stephgordon7734]

Little Miss Broadway ❤ good call! she actually did play Glinda in Chicago and then as Megan Hilty's replacement on Broadway!

[@ABoyThatSingsSongs]

Yay cus she already has hahaha

[@oumarcus3546]

Little Miss Broadway she looks and sounds a ton like Kristin Chenoweth! And yes, she's already played her! :)

[@ellebagley5436]

Yes!

[@TheAgeofFabulous]

Heidi has the most wonderful cheekbones. And voice. But damn those fabulous cheeks.

[@melodygleek34]

I love her wig so much tbh

[@MABACTS]

Emma Fulk same!

[@mitchiz8671]

I thought it was her real hair

[@achan2004]

Love her!!! She was my favorite when I saw the show. Right hand man is such a good song :) Kinda wish the show featured her more Her voice is so powerful and pretty :)

[@winterjohnson5663]

the wigs blend so well i acually didnt know that she was even wearing a wig!!!!

[@yaya-mk3nn]

you getting lost on the subway gives me a confidence boost, seeing as I hail from queens and have to teach myself how to navigate through the subway system by fall.

[@jilliancurrier136]

I saw Something Rotten! on Wednesday and I'm obsessed! Christian Borle is now my current celebrity crush haha THIS SHOULD HAPPEN AGAIN

[@zeldaglitchgamer]

Something Rotten was absolutely fantastic! It was my first Broadway experience and I loved every second of it. Brian D'arcy James is my favorite Broadway star and on my first time seeing a show, I got to meet him and take a photo with him. He gave me some wonderful advice as a aspiring actor. I will never forget that experience

[@beckyt9360]

I saw it today!!!!! It was my first one too and it was the best!!!!! Fun house sound weird but good

[@zeldaglitchgamer]

+Unitatoswag I don't believe the original cast is all there anymore

[@singenstattatmen5096]

Can you still remember what advice he gave you?

[@zeldaglitchgamer]

@@singenstattatmen5096 He said, "If you don't treat every role like it's your big break, then you should not go into acting." What I think he meant is that you need to give every performance, every show and every audition your absolute all, otherwise they see no reason to cast you in the role.

[@singenstattatmen5096]

@@zeldaglitchgamer That is a lovely piece of advice! 👌❤️ Thank you so much for sharing it!

[@icki_nicki]

He rinses the salt off his potato chips? Doesn't he know he can just get saltless? Lmao

[@mickyyluvsyou]

a.) they were at the barnes and noble down the street from where i used to live when i lived in new york b.) they were on the subway that i used to take when i lived in new york c.) i'm crying really hard about it

[@jennapatricia3944]

I'M SO GLAD HEIDI IS MAKING THESE!!! I saw Something Rotten! on Wednesday and fell in love

[@hannahrosereviews5073]

OMG! You are SO lucky! I can't go see it until March. :(

[@kcorona7715]

I met Heidi last week and she's honestly the most adorable human ever!!!

[@williamstevens8177]

+Kristiana Corona She's my best friend's stepmom. I try not to freak out daily. I freak out daily.

[@miriamhayden9037]

William Stevens OMG NOT FAIR!!! have you met her before?

[@sydneyclarke_]

I meat her last Saturday she was soo kind and I want to be in a show with her so bad

[@kateyfeng]

Fangirling because of Christian Borle!! And Brad Oscar!

[@musicalpugs2974]

Brad oscar is my cousin!!

[@rocknroll20024]

Hoy crap lucky, he is amazing

[@rocknroll20024]

Damn Christian looks really good

[@musicalpugs2974]

He loves all of his fans so much so thanks for supporting him.

[@greta6336]

I know this was two years ago but RIP Roger Rees. The applause when the lights were dimmed made me cry a bit. Legend.

[@musicalpugs2974]

Brad(my cousin) is always singing a musical in the background. He is so grateful for all his fans and is the nicest person you could ever meet!

[@sarahchandler9488]

Lucky man! Lucky

[@KACDWFCD]

8 YEARS LATER L🍅VING Y🍅U HEIDI♥︎

[@hallimorgan2744]

Your description of Brian D'Arcy James was precious. I love it.

[@LOUgeena]

I love her! Ugh her voice is just amazing! Best show on Broadway!!!!

[@agirlnamedbrett.]

I love this woman, and this musical! I love that they had a bar in their dressing room

[@lozpyle]

knowing I'm going to be able to see this in 2 months and have these amazing people in front of my eyes makes my life

[@BrookeInProgress]

You know you're a bookworm when: You recognized the book Christian was reading as "Invasion of the Tearling" before Christian said it was just based off the brief glimpse of the back cover.

[@angiewagner9232]

She's literally fantastic.

[@MABACTS]

I honestly have a man crush on Christian Borle and Ryan VanDenBoom. #NoShame - Loved this vlog!!

[@samanthaslagel8138]

Michael Anthony Butler honestly who doesn’t? 😂😍

[@AGZEBRA22]

SHE IS MY FAVORITE PERSON CURRENTLY ON BROADWAY 😍😍

[@thecharlesgrant]

Okay, I already feel that this is going to be one of the best vlogs out there. So excited for the rest of the summer to see all of the crazy fun. Also, Heidi is hilarious. Falling in love with her!

[@EpicRainbowPanda5]

love the spring awakening lyric art in the background!

[@gracejuliamozitis9249]

Best show I have EVER SEEN!!! My dad and I will see it any chance we have, it was that AMAZING! I would totally recommend it!!!!

[@mistakenmaven]

I don't ever go to the Stage Doors, but for the chance to meet Heidi Blickenstaff, I totally would! She seems so down to earth and hilarious! And props to the Godspell and other various musical allusions during this vlog! Can't wait to see the show this weekend (8/2: Matinee)!! Keep on breaking legs on the Great White Way!!!

[@jillthrelfall7338]

Who else knows Kate Reinders from high school musical the musical the series because i do love you 💚💚

[@dogsye9218]

This is easily in the top 5 best vlogs

[@ginaguarino0911]

OBSESSED with Heidi and the entire cast. Just saw this show on Friday and fell in love - SO FUNNY! :)

[@kcorona7715]

I'M SO HAPPY!!! HEIDI FINALLY HAD A VLOG!!

[@gracewomack1662]

I met her two days ago and she's so sweet omg

[@joanpu]

Seeing this show tomorrow night! So excited!!

[@bethinthebooth]

They're so long, I love it!

[@themusicaldealer]

Something rotten is DEFINITELY my favorite musical! GOOD JOB HEIDI

[@joeyfago8344]

Fun Home NEEDS a Vlog!!! PLEASE offer them one! They would be the best!!!!

[@avitalgoldberg-curran4956]

Aaaaah!!!! I saw the show an hour ago!!! Closing show!!!! It was so so so so so AMAZING!!!! I am truly obsessed...... Kate reminders was there for closing!!!

[@tissue522]

Omg I have downloaded the cast album and fallen in love with it!!! I visit NY next February so hope the show will still be one then!! I love you Heidi!! Thanks for the amazing vlog!

[@samanthaann8082]

She is by far my favorite vlogger!!

[@laurenschmidt6421]

AGGGGG IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG I LOVE YOU I SAW THE SHOW IN PREVIEWS AND ITS AMAZING

[@Flipperwi715]

Thank you for this. It is very much appreciated!

[@ChristinaBernardino]

ive honestly been waiting all day for this and its FINALLY here!! can't wait for the rest of the vlog series.

[@rosieisla8286]

I feel like John Cariani would really like Salt 'n' Shake crisps.

[@hamiltonlover3429]

Rosie Isla i was thinking the same thing

[@yourfriendlysleepparalysis7169]

8:03 Kate laughing in the background was so funny to me

[@hayley581]

I'm SO HAPPY you are doing a vlog yaya!! I saw the show in the opening week and it was AMAZING! You, Heidi, were incredible! Yaya!!

[@a.bookmonkey6790]

glad to see that theater kids never change when traveling in groups together lmao

[@sarahmcgowan6152]

You should name one of the trash bags Annie because of all the Annie references in this episode 😂❤️

[@leah6820-y9v]

Kate's reaction to the window is amazing.

[@robreynolds6546]

"We're on the East Side. We're lost. We're lost." ~Every NY actor

[@MrColb11]

I saw the show when it was still in previews and I loved it! I'm sad that they cut out the really sweet love song though!

[@shaunnolan]

This is the BEST vlog ever! I love love love it!!!

[@Maybethistime15]

16:06 I'm now craving sushi thanks heidi

[@cje24576]

Saw it on the 29th of December! She was fantastic! I highly recommend it!

[@malandmo]

Great show! The fam saw it in May and are completely obsessed with it.

[@thomasedwards8552]

Heidi, Saw the show on 7/7. You were fabulous! Thank you. Count me as your newest fan.

[@Theordoreqaz]

Been waiting a day! Thanks guys!

[@maddiehanley4810]

john is the sweetest broadway star honestly i want to be him

[@bexyPTX]

I was just in a production of Something Rotten last weekend and this is very calming and kinda nostalgic. Definitely fun to try to listen to the monitors in the background and figure out where specifically in the show they were at that moment. Wild that this show and Hamilton started off on Broadway at similar times.

[@izukubf]

Something rotten will forever be my fav musical 🫶🏾

[@littleonepaige]

renaissance backstreet boys. amazing.

[@janiecassady3539]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS VLOG!!!!!!

[@Kellanncrafts]

Saw the show in July! You were simply awesome!!!

[@samisntalesbian2349]

I love hearing the songs in the background haha

[@finn8460]

Forgetting the sing/part you're playing on a show that you've been doing for a while and you still manage to forget it is honestly peak theatre kid and it's relieving to see the professionals do it too lol

[@mande6768]

I've been waiting for these!

[@MrBroadway24]

PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT

[@Wilshaffner]

Title of Show is one of the most underrated shows. The music is so good! If you haven't, definitely check it out.

[@DerrieCarpenter]

I have worked with Eric Scottio for years in community theater, so I am very partial! lol

[@anyajackson2204]

I literally love her so much i want her to be my mom thanks

[@AGZEBRA22]

I saw the 99th performance earlier that Saturday!

[@alexamadison3116]

I have such a thing for John Cariani right now.

[@grayswagner]

CHRISTIAN BORLE AND I READ THE SAME BOOK!!! Fangirling to the max.

[@gayanekaligian747]

I went and saw Something Rotten, and met Heidi Blickenstaff (among others) and heard from her that she'd be doing this vlog. Needless to say, I've been obsessively stalking this channel for this.

[@justinm2697]

Rinsing potato chips? Well....that's the stupidest thing that I have ever heard! You eat from the bag, it tastes really bad, so you rinse it? That's absurd. :)

[@Theordoreqaz]

Being the fan who asked her to ask john that, u made my question 100x better

[@RosesNightengales]

Heard that in Brian d'Arcy James voice! Omg!

[@justinm2697]

Theordoreqaz Oh cool! Strange question I thought, but he actually does it haha. I went to a few local supermarkets today (Sydney, Australia) to look for salt free chips. Alas I did not find any but if I find some and they taste allright, I'm sending them to John. This rinsing madness must stop!

[@IvyLeeMiller]

Justin M yeah totally its weird and a tad crazy but the best people are weird and a tad crazy. just saying. But yeah salt-free potato chips exist. hahahahaha!

[@jamesbyebi292]

That's amazing! Or should I say something rotten

[@kaymay4205]

*is so obsessed with christain borle that I am willing to watch an entire ass vlog about a show he's in* "Hi christain bolre" me: "HI CHRISTAIN" Him: *literally just reading and talking* Me: "Omg I want to literally marry him he's so attractive"

[@nigelbottom496]

Like I thought I liked men for so long bc of Christian Borle 💀

[@court9311]

KATE🥰 awwwwww hsmtmts in the building

[@estelleb8895]

I love these!!!!!

[@theycallmeem5859]

Rewatching because of the ......... BOOK KNOOK

[@ellak6009]

11:51 "so much for being quiet backstage" LITERALLY EVERY THEATRE PERSON EVER, especially when your cast is full of 4- and 5-year-olds

[@lyra3517]

I can’t believe Kate’s now in HSMTMTS!!!

[@sketchers3115]

I love how Heidi is like "I asked everyone and they are grand with being on" but will roland literally just shoved the camera in people's faces without asking

[@sarahchandler9488]

Haha. Seems about right!!!

[@luluhalsey7107]

What's your most embarrassing thing that has happened on stage PS. I love you and your show

[@bigreadrgrl]

I take both those trains all the time!

[@KT-sq2ml]

Omg I love John. He’s soooo cute.

[@Emipie]

THE BOOK OF MORMON IS SO GOOD

[@littlemunchkin3213]

I can't wait to see the show

[@autumnfrank1749]

Me: Making my lunch while watching this Heidi: “Enjoy your lunch, whatever you’re having!” ... not creepy at all... nope...

[@kateoconnor30030]

Kate sounded like Leslie Knope when she said, O MY GOD!

[@mariahhayes941]

Heidi, what is your favourite thing about playing Bea?? Also do you know any information about the Something Rotten cast album... It's not on sale near me.

[@katiemoran2213]

Omg YESS!!!!

[@frostedjosieos]

I love how she's like "Book of Mormon, which is the greatest, right" like she knows all the people watching are super theatre nerds and know exactly what she's talking about and 100% agree

[@opheliaismyname9180]

Of course by this point it's not original cast because SR has poached one of them and I think half the leads had moved on

[@IrisC17]

Back in the day when the vlog used to be like 25 minutes long. Long long time ago.

[@LaurenLaass]

Wait a second!! Kate is on the TV show HSMTMTS. I didn't know she did theatre before the show. That's so cool.

[@BottleConcreteBlond]

The potato chip thing is one of the weirdest things I've ever heard.

[@sofiarose1977]

I saw it in previews

[@evaperez5625]

Christan Borle is my lifeblood