I know a lot of choreographers prefer to do abstract dance and not be bothered with a story, but even when I'm asked to do classical ballet or a modern piece, I still want to tell a story. — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
I am a storyteller, and I grew up with a father who told big-fish stories, so storytelling is very much a part of me.… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
I tell stories through dance, and I think that's why I'm so attracted to the theatre because even the choreography in theatre moves the… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
I think theatres will always remain a sacred place where people go for something live and experience things live, which is very different than… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
I think a woman who is successful is critiqued more harshly than a man is critiqued. — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
I always say that you can't be afraid to ask the question. What's the worst that could happen? The answer could be "no" and… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
I don't want to work with someone who's nervous, I want to work with someone who is fearless — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
I would love to direct a play. But I think when people look at me they see music and dancing and singing. — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
It is a miracle a musical gets up because of all the different departments and how much it costs. It is a miracle. — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
I'm really happy when I'm immersed in the art of it all - immersed in the music, the dance, the visual. Tapping into joy… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
I think, though, the biggest heroes in my life would have been both my mother and father. My father because he was very brave… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
You don't do any show to be celebrated. In fact, you don't do any show thinking what's going to happen in the end. You… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
Even when I rehearse down in the bowels of the Metropolitan Opera, you can't help but think why The Phantom of the Opera was… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
My father was very funny, so I grew up with humor in the house. And I was always really attracted to comedies on TV.… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
You can't remember what movie you saw two weeks ago, but you can remember what Broadway show you saw two weeks ago and where… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
It is true that I visualize music and, as I visualize music, I have some sort of story running in my head, all the… — Susan Stroman Copy Share Image
