Michael Arden Discusses "Once on This Island"

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Thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) I really appreciate it !!

[@tylercollins7297]

Never call Hunchback a flop! It's quite possibly the most beautiful music I've ever heard in a show.

[@lostgirlclub]

OMG MY EXACT THOUGHTS

[@ashlynecollado4980]

THANK YOU ITS SO UNDERRATED

[@jacobbelow4136]

I think he was referring to Broadway musicals. Hunchback unfortunately is unable to come to Broadway because they couldn't pay the choir singers enough to meet the Union Standards. And while the musical is getteing numerous individual productions, Michael Arden's only been able to star in it twice-those being the La Jolla and Papermill productions.

[@lightninglarrylucian0]

It's honestly one of the best things Disney done

[@jacobbelow4136]

I very much agree! And even if it can't come to Broadway, I think going on tour throughout the country (as well as multiple overseas productions), is probably the best choice it could have made. But oh how nice it would we could see Michael play Quasimodo just once more in person!@@lightninglarrylucian0

[@miriamvharn]

The entire Tony committee needs to watch this and tell me why he shouldn’t get best director. Like I cannot get over how GENIUS and passionate Michael Arden is about his art ❤️

[@The.Lilomay]

Well.. Tony Awards somehow is not really just given based on artistic level It’s all a commercial thing Not to discredit any Tony winners But not having a Tony doesn’t mean their art is terrible

[@miriamvharn]

Also I get emotional whenever Andy and Michael talk about each other 😭😍

[@samanthaheathergordon8964]

My faith in the human race is restored every time I hear him talk

[@melissapetit1143]

Okay so I legit teared up, when Micheal read his bio aloud.

[@kennedi.m]

Give them all the Tonys!! I was blessed to be able to see this production, and it was so, so, soooo beautiful. I am rooting for them so hard.

[@TheMeghv]

This interview could have been an hour longer and I still would have been riveted by every word Michael speaks.

[@musicalmattress1053]

he is so beautiful! on the inside and on the outside!❤

[@gwen440]

Omg I love him ❤️❤️ He’s so sincere and passionate about what he does, and that is beautiful. I like how he gives for example the hearing impaired actors from Spring Awakening the opportunity to express themselves, I really admire that 💕

[@fangirlfortheages5940]

This man is my actual hero. I saw DWSA and was just blown away by what a director can do. He inspired me to direct things. I’m forever in awe of this man

[@stephpiano2908]

God I love him so much

[@Avileable2]

i loved him in Hunchback of Notre Dame that show needed a Broadway release

[@The.Lilomay]

OMG I got tear up when he read his bio And it totally mirror Ti Moune story

[@alonglongkumer2964]

I want to meet this man. I'm so inspired 💙💙💙🤩🤩🤩

[@natureallmighty]

The most gorgeous Quazimodo ever!

[@kkgleavesful]

It happened !!!! Best revival!

[@chloebutler8438]

it’s a goddamn crime that he didn’t get a best director nod

[@jacobbelow4136]

One theatre I think would do great for the current 'Once on This Island' on tour is the Hale Center Theatre in Utah-considered to be the most technically-advanced theatre in the country, if not the world! It's a circular theatre with multiple rising platforms (which unfortunately might present a slight problem regarding using real sand), but it also is surrounded with multiple big screens and speakers that could add to how dynamic it can be.

[@jacobbelow4136]

Actually, another theatre I've just thought about that has a circular structure and could be a great place to stage this show is the Broadway Sacramento theatre!

[@musicalsplays3583]

TONY pls/l