Sierra Boggess on Bonding with Ramin Karimloo, the Ultimate Broadway Dinner Party & More

Before she takes the stage at 54 Below, Sierra Boggess is chilling out at the Broadway.com Ask a Star Couch. Hear about her "Cinderella" dreams, her major girl crush, personal mantras and the cast albums she really couldn't live without.

[@skyletta0626]

I know this interview was from ages ago, but i will always see Ramin and Sierra as the Phantom and Christine.

[@rileymulholand3640]

Same!

[@hilllbillygirl]

+skyletta0626 I think that is because they are the perfect ones. I think because they are such great friends too.

[@ej3016]

hilllbillygirl loved that she says they are both "idiots" and that they can "play together" - that chemistry informs their performances as Christine and the Phantom - nobody else like them

[@chailesteinberg2432]

hilllbillygirl j

[@chailesteinberg2432]

Y

[@emmasullivan2274]

0:34 “I really wanna play Cinderella from Into The Woods.” *aged like a fine wine*

[@cooliofoods4132]

So did “He would play a really great Phantom”

[@haroof]

Sierra seems like such a genuinely BEAUTIFUL person inside & out.

[@Jake_Broer]

I need someone like her. She just seems to have nothing but good energy and she seems to know Hoyt to have a good time. I already know someone like that who I'm close with, but Sierra would just make my life so much better, it's not funny.

[@newzealand56]

yeah! she's so positive! i just like watching this video coz she's so positive when ahe answers the questions lol

[@Kendrapm16]

She really is! I think a lot of people just assume she's only like this for interviews and stuff, but I can tell you that's not the case. I had the incredible honour of doing one of her masterclasses in London and the positive energy that radiates off this woman is... Mind blowing. I got to work with her one on one and I've never met someone so encouraging and inspiring. I swear pure joy runs through her veins. She IS beautiful inside and out and I just want the whole world to know and experience who she is!

[@haroof]

Thanks for sharing that, Kendra!

[@Kendrapm16]

haroof You're welcome! :)

[@Merthurmad]

Ramin and Sierra definitely have a wonderful chemistry on stage.

[@miaplaysthepiano]

For all the Rierra fans out there who wanted to hear her talk about Ramin, go to 9:49 xD

[@erinclark900]

Mia Shoquist thank you

[@Simone-fi6mb]

Thanks so much Mia! That's the part I wanted to hear. Sierra and Ramin will always be Phantom and Christine to me

[@victoriaescobal4564]

she glowed while answering

[@abbymorrison3097]

🙏🙏🙏

[@beesare_cool]

“Chemistry right away-“

[@thatdrummerperson]

"...and he arrested me every night, so that was rude." lol

[@jws1272]

Ooh, kinky......

[@leonieladner8631]

Why did he arrest her

[@jillybeanc]

@@leonieladner8631 Fantine gets arrested for prostitution in Les Miserables and Javert is the police captain.

[@tomtalker2000]

Sierra i have to say you were THE BEST Christine Daae i've seen. And i've seen The Phantom a total of 6 times now. With 6 different Phantoms and 6 different Christine Daae's. Including the originals in Crawford and Brightman. In that 25th anniversary show which i now have permanently on my purchased Comcast Ondemand film library. It's a joy being able to go back and watch this over and over again to see things i may have missed. And honestly each and every time i have seen this musical i always take away something different. Since every Phantom and Christine have been different. But honestly it's not just about singing the scores but ACTING them as well. And you and Ramin had such AWESOME chemistry together. More so then the other couples i've seen perform these roles together. So keep up the great work you TRULY have a gift indeed. And that's coming from one singer to another. As i currently sing with a professional 100 voice choir and have sung with the Boston Symphony Orchestra as a Tenor borderline Contralto in some of my range.

[@kelseyk530]

What Phantom and Christine pairings have you seen in person?

[@ihollandful]

I love her. She's so adorable and fun!! I'd love to meet her someday. She is so true to herself and honest with everything and just loves to have fun. I met Ramin Karimloo after Love Never Dies in London last July. He was SUPER NICE.

[@auspicious93]

I got to meet her at the stage door of School of Rock, and it was the best day of my life :D

[@barbara-annperry5941]

Ramin is now in Holby city, great to see him in a different world so to speak. But do expect him to start singing lol

[@EpicMustache900]

We need more singers like her. She is far better then those trashy pop singers. You go Sierra!

[@melaniebird1281]

She would be the perfect Cinderella. And Sutton has to be the bakers wife! Let's make this happen!!

[@user-rz9iw4jc7m]

Mel Bird wow. You really predicted that perfectly!

[@colonyofrats4193]

I'm from the future it happened

[@tylervazquez2239]

this aged so well

[@isabelletitcomb5410]

How did you guess that

[@chloebrandii]

You made it happen

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

Did anyone else notice how her face literally lit up and she seemed so happy at 9:50? The question about Ramin?

[@199660Maria]

Oh god i have a massive girl crush on her!!!!

[@jordannickel-dubin9851]

Welcome to the club :-)

[@199660Maria]

and what a lovely club it is....

[@deathlymary]

Maria Llamanator And I have a real crush :D

[@aangelinajoliee]

@@deathlymary ahah same

[@zukihoney135]

She is one of the reasons I want to be in musical theatre, thank you Sierra for helping me know that I am enough!

[@madison4565]

Did you ever make it

[@rocknroll20024]

aw she called ramin her best friend for life now that is cute

[@abialston8476]

Sierra is such a genuine person and I love that

[@madisuey]

the second after the question with ramin popped up, sierra's face lit up and it was adorable

[@evaniyathomas]

9:49 RIERRA IS ONE OF THE BEST BROADWAY PAIRING EVER. ILL SAY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN. I LOVE THEIR FRIENDSHIP SOOO MUCH. I swear when Sierra said " We're idiots".. that hit home.

[@amya5369]

I absolutely love her! She's so genuine and kind, not to mention, AMAZING as Christine in the Phantom of the Opera

[@aciinonyx]

2019 *Guess who played Cinderella in Into the Woods at Hollywood Bowl*

[@rat5800]

acii’s odd ...Sierra! :D

[@coffeecherry5458]

'we are just idiots, really' hahahahahaha crack me up so much! cant imagine Phantom and Christine are just idiots

[@lovelyA933]

"You are enough. You are so enough it's unbelivable how enough you are" "You have nothing to prove, only to share" I had to write these down cause they were so beautiful!

[@drewskivanderbilt2897]

Its funny because Tam Mutu was the Alternate Phantom for Love Never Dies in London

[@aranjournal]

Drewski Vanderbilt Got to see them both in Love Never Dies and it was such a powerful show!

[@angelaagape6969]

Her voice is different when she sings. And she was so perfect! I love the way she is. She is a real Angel of Music

[@lorealroache7034]

Oh my gosh and she just got to play cinderella in into the woods! Always dream people!! 🥰

[@-MarsHasFractilDust-voldayeark]

I would love for someone to animate that dinner with all of them. Ariel using a fork in her hair, Christine all nervous and paranoid, with the phantom kinda stalking her, Fontine loving all over cosset. lol

[@maggiewussow2278]

Whispered Sins agreed, it would be hilarious

[@egonescio9017]

I think Fantine would be overwhelmed and trying to stuff Cossette with food 🤣

[@chaerisarang]

Sierra isn't just singing Tam praises just because they're engaged, he is truly an incredible performer. I'm so glad I caught him live, he was absolutely brilliant.

[@hopekutsche3154]

Sierra Boggess is the most amazing person there can possibly be!!!! She is one of those actors who truly express the crazy hilarity that theatre kids have unless they let everything go to their head. And of course, on top of that, boy, can she act and sing!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hannahrosereviews5073]

She's adorable! I love her so much! I got to see her last Tuesday in It Shoulda Been You. She gave me a hug.

[@ixaaicactus]

OMG!! She is so lovely and perfect and sooo amazing!! You rule girl!!

[@arissaprincess321]

Ramon: sing MY angel of music. Swoon!

[@arissaprincess321]

*RAMIN* lol:)

[@alexaliona]

good... i thought i was the only one!!!!

[@elyssiamiano]

She was so excited when she got the question about Ramin!!

[@elisabethhawke2040]

I hope it's not weird to say that i think Ramin and Sierra should get married in the next life

[@pongo7695]

Elisabeth Hawke RIERRA

[@kitteridgesimpson8144]

Elisabeth Hawke most of us ship it

[@dmquinta1140]

I have a hard time distinguishing the chemistry she said they share from workplace to personal life. What’s that chemistry like? How is that not like a romantic connection? I’m confused. Anyway, I love to see them together on stage. Sparks everywhere!

[@tiafakhouri2982]

Elisabeth Hawke SAME HERE I NEED THEN TO GET MARRIED

[@MidnightSonnet]

@@dmquinta1140 Friendship takes chemistry, too, lol. ^^;; They did a video conference recently on a channel. If you wanna see their chemistry off-stage, those are good to check out. I don't ship them, but they are good people.

[@insparkation6115]

She seems so positive and so kind. It's wonderful to see someone who does everything she can to encourage people to be happy.

[@Mtnsunshine]

Unbelievably, I have just discovered the miracle that is Sierra Boggess. This is brilliant, as she is brilliant. Too much fun to watch!

[@TristanandIsolt]

I can't believe she is an X-Files Nerd. I am in love now.

[@newelizad4776]

Me too. I totally freack out! I'm so in love now. :)

[@ARCENE25]

Now she’s playing Cinderella In into the woods at the Hollywood bowl this year bravo Sierra!

[@broadwaymike92]

If anyone hasn't heard.....SIERRA IS RETURNING TO PHANTOM BROADWAY THIS MAY!!!!!

[@janetyingy]

So charismatic and upbeat! I loved the part when she said, "I hope to make a solo album before I...before I die!" 😂

[@christ0115]

Sierra, we love you!!!

[@christ0115]

And Ramin, too. ^^

[@MichielBLKorte]

Can it be? Can it be Sierra? BRAVO!

[@KatieT97]

I love Sierra so much! She's my fav Broadway actress! Ramin is my fav actor!

[@heartslob]

I love how she gave Tam all the psycho roles!!!

[@MsChloeDichoso]

I still can't believe she answered my question! Thank you Sierra for answering my question. Thanks for your mantras, and positivity! Your advice will truly help me for future performances! :) /Chloe

[@MsBroadway209]

She came full circle! Got to play Cinderella at the Hollywood bowl🥰

[@nikkibestpet]

Our amazing Sierra. Let me just tell you that you have been blessed with the gift of encouragement. Whenever I'm having a bad day I read your tweets or watch videos like this to get back on track. You are such a fantastic role model to all people and all ages. Bless you.

[@user-xp1lc1qk7e]

Sierra: So my celebrity crush is... Tam (her husband) and Ramin: am I a joke to you?

[@elisefairclough5960]

sierra has a husband?

[@egonescio9017]

@@elisefairclough5960 na, I think the broke off the engagement....and according to Wikipedia she's single....

[@TheOscarFrancois]

They were together for 2 yrs and a bit, I think. Tam is now married to someone else. An actress. I wonder if Sierra is seeing anyone.

[@egonescio9017]

@@TheOscarFrancois I wonder....🤔🤨

[@user-xp1lc1qk7e]

Huh I did not know that, @Oscar Francois De Jarjayes

[@calebturpin8473]

Omg watching now, she just played Cinderella in Into the Woods at the Hollywood Bowl! She was amazing, glad that dream could come true

[@GodsDaughter917]

She's so awesome she doesn't just inspire me to be a better singer but she also inspires me to be a happier person! She's just awesome love her

[@joannmartinez8295]

how can you not love sierra?! she has such a wonderful light & joy around her. she's a great actress/ singer and so kind :-)

[@rainbowofleis]

Laughs "I'm exhausted" I love her

[@eeennnaaa]

BEST "ASK A STAR" EPISODE BY FAR!!!!!

[@superstarr128]

I did Into the Woods as Cinderella in middle school. Awesome time! You would be an amazing Cinderella!

[@Johnboydownunder]

Sierra Boggess is perfect!

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

Totally forgot about the dinner party question :) My favorite, I remember thinking the same thing about Christine and Cosette's hair YEARS ago before seeing this video when it came out, an I was laughed so hard that someone, thank goodness it was Sierra, other than me that thought those two have pretty much the same hairdo!

[@pip1278]

A friend told me that I have the exact same hairs as Christine. I think it's one of the most beautiful comment someone ever told me 😂😂😂

[@marie-louzhong1187]

She's just great! Everyone should be a little more like her ^^

[@mypalal13]

One of my favorites just mentioned her love for Anchorman... I think she just become my MEGA FAVORITE! LOVE HER MORE THAN EVER!

[@lewislogie7812]

She is so inspirational, her and Idina Menzel are my idols!

[@johntlew]

I love Sierra. She is my newest fave. Her voice is incredible!

[@ffeff8353]

She's adorable and so talented and so lovely...

[@MissTimewaster]

Absolutely glorious. She is one of my heroes. A shining personality: positive, caring, eloquent + a big ol' nerd. + of course, so talented. Seeing her play Fantine in London last year was amazing. I live in the UK so obviously seeing her cabaret is out of the question but to anyone who's lucky enough to go, enjoy! :)

[@misscaitlin98]

Oh my god she is perfect I love her soooo much!!

[@JenniSammy]

She is such an amazing person :) I love her so much!

[@minsunkang7264]

Omg I actually see Sierra as Mrs. Lovett😱😱 MAKE IT HAPPEN IN 15 YEARS PEEPS

[@sandrap2204]

I love her, she is amazing!

[@nicolescott89]

warm, loving, fun and a gorgeous indivdual, who can bring you in and share her love, such a great person (who I have met a few times, so lovely) ! I must say I watched X files but it scared me abit when I was little

[@199660Maria]

SHE'S SO CUTE!!!

[@Mimimi0o0o0o0]

My first female idol. Love uuu

[@panchitop2909]

I love sierra omg so much.

[@laurenhardwick1752]

Such a down to earth person and a phenomenal actress! I love her :)

[@selenajem1573]

Sierra is everything. :( I want to be her sister or smth

[@leliaprime]

'breathing is awesome' - Sierra Boggess, 2013

[@rudiannkris]

Thank you Broadway.com for giving us Ask A Star with Sierra and Show People with Ramin!!!!!!! And at the same time!!!!!!!!

[@JulietteIsLost]

She is amazing. She sings like angels, plays, and especially interprets with passion all her roles. She lives for singing and acting and this is great. And to top, she is a great person, happy, with a great sense of humor and very pretty. Since I saw her in The phantom 25th I have became her biggest fan. I want to be like her!

[@Brittney123ish]

I really don't say this often but she inspires me.. I hope carry some of her characteristics and outlooks when I grow to be a true adult. I want to be to other people, what she is to me.

[@liamderosa2157]

0:32- and it happened in 2019, unsurprisingly!

[@princepeterwolf]

my god, This was the best QA EVER, she has such a huge light around her, my god.

[@Marchiasmind]

I love Sierra! Why didn't I find her two years ago ugh?! She is so wonderful. I will see her someday! Wayne Dyer-yes. Brittany Spears singing with her -cool that would be neat. Positive outlook-yes. Sierra's singing and speaking voice-so cool!

[@moomin7489]

Her personality screams ""MUSICAL ACTRESS"" and I _love_ it

[@kathyanderson8299]

Very upbeat. Enjoyed watching you and experiencing your possitivity. ♥️

[@edubravec]

She is my all time favorite actress

[@emilygarth6654]

And she played Cinderella at the Hollywood bowl in 2019 🤗

[@MegaFrootytooty]

Wait, now I want Anchorman turned into musical!

[@AlysNoikes]

I love that she just laughs constantly !!

[@wickedgirl925]

she is so amazing and perfect and ugh I can't wait for her cabaret.

[@hayorange]

Sierra YOU bring me joy :)

[@habilaliyev956]

You are the best Christine 💗💗💗

[@lilims123]

She's so lovely. Hopefully I can see her live one day.

[@monicataco3734]

She is soooo funnny!!

[@seangeraghty9514]

ramin and sierra are my people

[@keristly]

Sierra, you wonderful woman! She's inspired me to become wholly positive!

[@sierraphan8850]

She is amazing!

[@kaiktlyn]

"and i might think about going back to phantom"

[@MidnightSonnet]

Oh dang, I had no idea she was the same age as me and born in the same month. Like, holy crap, she looks amazing for almost 38! o_o Wish I looked that young, lol.

[@daftblue42]

So agree with Sierra when she says that Tam Mutu could be such an incredible phantom! I thought it the exact first time I hard him sing "Stars"

[@InfiniteRockstar]

Best Episode yet!! She's such a ray of sunshine :) Noooo I can't go to her show :((

[@hannahrose9480]

it would be so amazing to meet her in person O.O

[@jojochi4702]

I chuckled when I see the description for she's going to be cinderella in 20 days, hollywood bowl into the woods. thanks youtube for giving me this feed!

[@WinterKnight26]

I found her today, but she awesome! :D

[@phangirltrash3783]

SHES A QUEEN

[@ig7033]

It's sad Tam Mutu and Sierra didn't work out. I mean look at her. But anyway, it's done. I love her so much, she looks so fun to be with.

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

What now??? What happened there?? I never heard anything new on that front...that's sad...

[@ig7033]

They broke off their engagement this april...

[@hyebin052258]

+I Garcia Really? Quite surprising...

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

I Garcia That is so sad...