The Stories Behind My Broadway Injuries

Getting kicked in the face in a Broadway audition, fracturing my elbow from a rope, and a cancelled dream. What’s the truth and what’s a lie?
Leave your guesses in the comments!
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- Sam & Ryan

[@user-ng1js3mi7h]

I think I speak for everyone when I say we want a wicked and frozen version!

[@ryankarsten8912]

yes please, Ryan

[@orcatwilight1340]

YES PLEASE

[@cadyblueeeee]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

[@marthajohnson6646]

Absolutely!!!

[@itsabbycadabby]

OMG YESSSSS

[@Silyah246]

I saw you as Hans a few days before Covid closed Broadway. In retrospect, it's pretty surreal knowing that I was in the last batch of people who ever saw that show live.

[@Ksawy-lf4tz]

I love how Ryan is so humble and honest

[@gustavocaetano7743]

I sincerely hope the last one is the lie because that's HEARTBREAKING

[@maxsamil5663]

I think the Frozen Norway story is the lie. I think that Disney did wanna promote the new cast in a way but flying you guys out to Norway to make a documentary sounds far fetched. The Wicked story I know for a fact is true, or at least the dates u were out due to injury line up, and the Frozen audition story is cute and seems realistic. P.S. Would LOVE to hear more Wicked stories!!

[@if3359]

Yeah I don't think Daddy Disney cares THAT MUCH about Frozen on stage

[@maxsamil5663]

@@if3359 No exactly, especially not about a replacement cast

[@moviemelody2210]

I think third is a lie: I think you wanted to go to Norway, suggested it, but it got shut down. The reason I think this is because it would be a very expensive trip for something that I don’t think a lot of people would be interested in as Frozen was already famous enough to the point that such a trip would be unnecessary to promote the musical. That being said the rope swing could also be a lie because I would think you would drop your gun if your shoulder messed up…but I’m still going with #3.

[@user-ng1js3mi7h]

Nooo,I really wanted the White trenchcoat story to be true. I definitely think story namber 2 is a lie

[@user-sj8gj2jt1q]

I love this whole content idea and would love to see more of the two truths and a lie with more Broadway stories! I think the Wicked one has the lie. Ryan you rock!!

[@KiaraMykie]

I think the real reason JD isn’t with the rest of the ghosts in Beautiful reprise is because he somehow survived 😅

[@emsydacat9707]

Please tell more stories! I'm loving this series!

[@debbie6489]

I’m lovinggg these series

[@ThatOneRobloxPlayer70]

Keep up the good work Salmon and Ryan

[@marissaconklin5098]

I love the S.A.R.C.U! Wow, the stalker story being true is so scary!

[@cadyblueeeee]

I would also love a liv and maddie version of this if your comfortable with that obvs x

[@paulgrahvays]

i’m glad to see you guys are still friends even though you guys broke up ❤️

[@itsdianax]

love your videos!!

[@juliasings6131]

I feel quite confident that the second story is the lie. I don't think the frozen audition one is the lie because a) it's the first story and the first story was the lie last time, b) he said it's the reason he wanted to do this theme at all, and c) it doesn't feel like there's much room for a lie here unless it's something like, he didn't actually know the Anna actress very well or something I understand why people think it's the norway story because disney wouldn't need a series for their Broadway shows, but I disagree for a couple reasons. When ryan joined the cast, they added that new merch to focus on Hans because it's ryan. Clearly disney was excited for diggie to be hans on Broadway. Not that the merch decision is Disney disney's decision, but still. Like Ryan's talked about a lot, he's worked for a lot of facets of the Disney company. If they're going to do a stunt like that for anyone, it's going to be Ryan or someone like him. And I also think people are forgetting the context of what 2020 was for disney. Keep in mind, guys, right around the same time as covid hit, disney+ was launched, a platform which has all sorts of programs from all facets of the disney brand, and from some things that were originally unrelated. Keep in mind that they literally got hamilton on their platform, and they've previously made the newsies proshot. I strongly disagree that they wouldn't want more disney on broadway content, and what better than a docu series with their starlet, ryan mccartan, to promote one of their biggest moneymakers, frozen, to go onto their new streaming service, disney+? I don't think that's far fetched at all Last time, I think I would've done better if I'd approached this game from the perspective of a future theater professional rather than a fan, so that's what I'm doing now. I don't think he finished out that show of wicked when his elbow popped. He's talked before about not liking the show must go on mentality, and though I'm sure he finished out the scene, I think he was the first one saying he needed to get it looked at. He already made his debut, so as frustrating as it would be, safety should come above the show. Especially since he only had the one scene left. It would definitely make it easier to switch someone into fiyero's role last minute. And even if he wasn't the one saying he needed to go, I'm sure his castmates noticed that he couldn't lift his arm for the gun and would make sure he got it worked out. My prediction is that he didn't wait till the next day for the x ray There's room for a lie in all of them, but that strikes me as most likely untrue

[@jennifercordova3847]

Loveee this videoss❤

[@annarchyst]

I'd love to hear more about Frozenn :') I got tickets to see y'all for March 12 2020, but I couldn't even make it into the city for the aforementioned devastating reasons

[@TheMagicalMusicalBookworm]

Is it just me, I was so sad JD didn’t show up at the end

[@henrythewix3231]

✨Daddy Disney✨

[@theaterkid._.]

I need you to talk about your time as Fiyero.

[@manicdoodles775]

I really thought that the stalker story was the lie, but I’m sorry it was true. My favorite had to be the white trench coat story, cuz I loved that idea!

[@elvenfangirl817]

F for Norway I think the last one has the lie in it because that's UTTERLY HEARTBREAKING

[@codyfeisel6970]

As someone who’s been in theater productions, I also would have been mad if I was the only one not in the final number.

[@koldkutgirl]

norway seems farfetched, but im going with the audition. i think she kicked you once and then something else happened like she slipped or knocked you down. *ps saw you in wicked after i won the lottery and still one of the best casts overall ive seen in a show*

[@bizbethj]

I think the timeline in the wicked story has a lie in it

[@denisefromdc1796]

I think the lie lies somewhere in the injuries story.

[@cael_aj]

I got the last one right! This time, I think the 2nd one is the lie. I think you did have 2 injuries doing your show but ankle injury wasn't show related. If you slipped off the ladder and fumbled during a show, it was embarrassing, but you landed okay and didn't get injured. That is my very specific hypothesis and I'm going to be a little freaked out if all of it turns out correct 😂

[@twilighterification]

I really truly hope that the rope one is a lie because holding a rope AND a prop gun does not seem safe at all!

[@mollywoolfson2571]

I feel your pain when you were talking about Norway I had a similar experience however it wasn't as dramatic as yours I was in 7th grade we had a trip to go to Washington DC and New York in New York we were going to see a Broadway show which would've been Wicked I remember being in my room thinking about that trip when my friend texted me warning of stores shutting down I thought it was a little odd but she gave me the first warning of what was about to be the global pandemic and therefore I have never been to New York never seen a Broadway show on Broadway and I could've if it wasn't for the damn pandemic

[@audition_anna]

Now, I went to see wicked in January 2019, and Ryan still wasn't back at Wicked so I am thinking that might be the lie...

[@NotATheatrePerson]

hey, i just auditioned for my school musical and was cut. i thought this would be a good place to share because a lot of you would be part of the theatre community. i’ve never been cut in a show before and i just want to know if any of you have tips on how to cope. when i saw the cast list i had a panic attack and now im hiding in my school bathroom, what would you guys do?

[@laurenroupe2321]

I’m sorry love I’m sure that hurt especially when you want to truly be a part of something. My best advice is that it wasn’t meant to happen. I know that sounds crazy but in retrospect looking back on it in months or years, it’ll make sense. Things happen for a reason and though this door is closed, another one may open soon. Wishing you all the best in your future theatrical adventures 🩵

[@joshuamaldonado1721]

This show will come and go, more shows will come by and you will slay those auditions. You got this

[@NotATheatrePerson]

thanks, i’m doing a bit better now and i’m doing tech for the production while currently looking for other auditions. thank you so much for the kind words and just for simply acknowledging my existence, appreciate it and broken legs to you all in whatever you’re doing

[@cneale9431]

... oh dear, I feel bad about bashing the white trenchcoat idea in my comment on the other video now... BUT I did get it right :) Anyway, I think the third one contains the lie. It seems like a crazy expenditure to take you to Norway, especially because, with all due respect, Anna or Elsa would make more sense. And I don't mean that Disney doesn't have the money, they do, I just don't know if an all-expenses paid vacation to Norway would be offset by the ticket sales that would generate.

[@janelleannelisegodley9325]

I LOVE THIS GAME

[@zodinator8241]

I think I saw an interview or something where Ryan said that he slipped on oil or paint and broke his ankle. I feel like there was also something about him doing the show in a wheelchair but I may have made that part up..

[@ryankarsten8912]

I'm gonna guess the 1St story has the lie. I would like some more TTL, please

[@mwmheps]

Oooh this is hard! I'm gonna guess the last one

[@alinemunoz2943]

An F for Norway (maybe, it could be fake) 🙏😔

[@theatrelover2]

5:20 That was a jump scare lol

[@Kacis_crochetedcreations]

It’s the last one about it being shut down permanently because I went to see the show some point this year or last year with my family

[@trevorleclerc602]

"BALD faced lie," NOT "bold faced lie." "Bold faced lie" makes my teeth ache.

[@Keirridwen]

F for Norway .

[@ellieee247]

I KNEW IT WAS THE FIRST ONE

[@Measuresderepo]

Number two fr fr

[@emmabobemma5]

have a feeling the injuries are switched in the second story

[@jesstheultimatemess4632]

F in the chat for Norway

[@ads086]

I think the lie is Wicked injuries - specifically recovery times.

[@cmcguire7901]

Agreed. I dislocated my knee in a show and could put my weight on it but I wasn't cleared to do any sort of choreography for like 6-8 weeks minimum and had pretty extensive physical therapy on top of that, and I know people with ankle injuries are usually out for 2-3 months. The elbow injuries I'm told can heal faster though.

[@nicolelaspertini334]

I think the 2nd one is a lie. Love your videos!

[@silshine]

well who was the costume designer working on both then, i tought Amy Clark did heathers and Elizabeth Martucci and Genevieve Tyrrell worked on liv and maddie?

[@gracieschulz7267]

HELLOOOO

[@ambrosia7484]

NORWAY MENTIONED 🗣️

[@ashlikesart]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS I need to know the lie edit : I GOT IT RIGHT

[@clarinetlove2647]

I think the norway one has got to contain the lie

[@liveicelive]

I’m going to guess you didn’t hurt yourself twice. 🤞

[@erosetol]

Yeah, NLB broke his neck doing the rope swing 2 weeks after opening! 2 WEEKS!

[@twatson8709]

I think it’s the Frozen Norway story. Just because that would mean Disney spent money.

[@Charlieizbored]

i said that the stalker one was fake 😔

[@itsdianax]

CANT WAIT TO SEE THE LIE edit: I GOT IT RIGHT YAYY

[@DuelaCypher]

I think the elbow damage is the lie

[@user-fv5bg6pq1x]

I think that 3 is a lie personally because it just seems too little like they would send the whole cast there but you starring and hosting it

[@gleemasterbroadwayqeen9170]

I think the lie is one of the hon kicked you in the face during the frozen audition because if they were doing the cartwheel, they must've been tall to kick your face. If she was short, they would've missed your face.

[@frozengardens5803]

It's not sam and rayan if it's just Rayan talking

[@beatrixflynn5126]

Im saying you got injured third time in wicked, not just twice

[@ashlikesart]

I think the last one is a lie Maybe Idk 😭

[@Justlov4]

I was thinking Norway but I want to say you getting hurt in Wicked is somehow false. I definitely think you got hurt in Wicked. But making you dance with a messed up ankle for a month seems like either you or the creative team would have been like nah get that checked out. But seeing as some other stories where injuries being checked were postponed...that could definitely be true. The month of performances makes me wonder though. If it isn't that than my second guess is Norway. And I definitely believe the first story of getting kicked in the face 🤣 because I could see myself as the face kicker and feeling terrible about it 🤣🤣

[@Fidddle2Pie]

F 😭

[@totoross87]

I think the Norway story is a lie! Come on Disney is not about to pay for like 15 ppl to go to Norway for free!!❤❤❤

[@AJKoehler]

I think the lie was the timeline for your WICKED injuries... one month after September 11th was October 11th, two weeks after that was October 25th. Two days later would be October 27th/28th, and the next day would be the 28th/29th. If you were pulled by your doctor immediately, that would have pulled you from the 15th anniversary, on October 30th, which you were very much present for. If I remember correctly, you were out mid-November, and didn't return till around early-middle January. And from what I remember you appeared at Broadway Under The Stars at Columbus Circle that December with a wrap on your elbow. Sorry I get invested in the two truths and a lie game!

[@ph.stolensky2385]

Oh wow! Norway! Land of gnomes and trolls! hooo wah! hey ya! Shoo wah! yeah, this one`s a lie (sadly)

[@claaairebearrr]

lmao i literally remember you stating so many times how bitter you were that you couldn’t join the remaining cast of heathers for the final number 😭😭 ALSO i could have sworn you also mentioned you had a knee injury, so im torn but i think the 2nd has the lie.

[@susanpolastaples9688]

Maybe she kickedbyou in face only once.

[@addiehogue5859]

i think the last story is a lie and the world didn't actually shut down in 2020

[@smokeyiztactical]

Gay

[@luna_elvenstar]

yes you are

[@JenR-qj4on]

You are very very GAY.