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 inspired by what happens in the bowels of the opera house. — 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. I was always really attracted to comics. — 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
