Laura Marano's collection

Tell us about the show you're involved in. What makes it special?
"I am so grateful to be doing this show, I love it so much. It's a comedy musical at its core, but it has a lot of heart as well. I both laugh and cry as Logainne, and as an audience member. It's different every night because of the improv and audience participation, a new moment every show, which is one of my favorite things about it."

A show that you went into blind, but blew you away.
"I never saw the movie, never read the book, so I came in really blind, and I was absolutely blown away, especially by Caleb Mathura's performance as Johnny. All I knew going in was the line 'Stay gold, Ponyboy,' and I had no context for what it meant. That's my favorite kind of show."

Can you share a special theatre memory?
"My go-to is Wicked. I've seen it so many times, it's actually ridiculous. I first saw it at the Pantages in LA. Megan Hilty was Glinda, and was phenomenal. The music is jaw-droppingly incredible."

What show are you most excited to see and why?
"I haven't gotten to see Two Strangers yet. We had the two cast members guest spell on Spelling Bee a couple nights ago, and they were so wonderful, such great energy. I've now gone down a rabbit hole of that show and desperately need to see it. I'm a rom-com fan, so I feel like it's going to appeal to all of my rom-com feels."

Is there a production you have a personal connection to?
"China Anne McClain is making her debut in The Great Gatsby. She's so talented and such a sweet person. I cannot wait to see that production, and I'm definitely planning on getting my tickets and going."

What would you recommend to first-time theatre goers?
"You can't go wrong with The Book of Mormon. I got to see it years ago with the original cast, and that's one of my favorite things to say. I have an extra special place in my heart for it because they're on the same street as us, just a block away. I feel like I see them all the time, and it brings me a lot of joy."