I auditioned for 'West Side Story' and got the part of Tony, but wasn't allowed to do it. They needed me to play trumpet. But I was glad, in the end, because I learned a lot about playing that score.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In high school, my first thing ever was I played Tony in 'West Side Story' when I was about 17. I was a really shy kid, and I just, like, forced myself to learn how to sing this one month because I loved 'West Side Story' so much, and I somehow managed to get the role.
I auditioned for the part of Cosette in 'Les Miserables' on Broadway. It didn't work out.
I danced in a company of 'West Side Story' when I was very young. It was most of the original cast - Larry Kert, Chita Rivera - and Jerry Robbins directed. It was tough, a wonderful initiation for me.
On the day of the audition for 'Sullivan and Son,' I had three other auditions all around Los Angeles. It was so hectic. I remember changing in my car before I went in to read.
When I was doing 'The Sopranos', I liked putting music together with the film; that was my favorite part of it.
The first audition my manger sent me on was 'The Hunger Games,' and I got the role.
I had never auditioned for Broadway - any play - and I was not familiar with what you're supposed to do.
I auditioned for 'Pitch Perfect,' and I had to sing. It was terrible.
My first big role was when I was 17 and I got the part playing Maria in 'West Side Story' in my school production.
I got nominated for a Tony in my Broadway debut, which was fascinating and thrilling and sort of unbelievable all at the same time.