24 Andrew Keenan-Bolger Quotes for You to Enjoy

Andrew Keenan-Bolger

American Actor

Born: May 16, 1985

Actor Broadway Every People Think You

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No live performance can ever be perfect, and that's what keeps you on your toes - it pushes you to practice harder, show up for that 8 A.M. ballet class, and walk through the stage door every night just to have the chance to do it all again. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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Live theater is an amorphous art, constantly shifting and evolving with every performance. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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'Breaking In' shows what it's really like backstage at New York Fringe Theatre. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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Seeing other people perform inspires me. I couldn't be a good performer if just relied on my own talents. Seeing what other brave choices other actors are making gives me the strength to be bold in auditions and to approach roles in different kind of ways. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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

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Every actor dreams of getting a second chance to reprise a role. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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I always get nervous. It's usually a good thing. I worry about the nights that I'm not nervous, actually. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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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. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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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. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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

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I am in love with Los Angeles. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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I feel that being comfortable - being yourself - when you walk into an audition room is a really important thing. I think being able to own every aspect of your life is only going to make you be more comfortable in front of a table of people you don't know. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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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! Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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I think what's universal is the idea of auditioning. It's something that you do in every kind of job market. You audition every time you go on a date, you audition at a job interview, and it's always about trying to put the best version of yourself forward and seeing what sticks and what doesn't. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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People have not given children enough credit to understand the idea of death. But I really think they do. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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If my 12-year-old self knew that there was going to be a Broadway adaptation of 'Newsies,' I would have freaked out. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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When you're an actor, there are so many opportunities that are not in your control. Andrew Keenan-Bolger

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