Trey Anastasio Quotes

A show is like having a climax. It's like having an incredible, natural climax. And then suddenly it's all finished, and you don't know what to do next.

I am itching like hell to play America because I know that if I did the show over there, they would love it.

That experience with 'Rent' went by so fast. I was younger. I didn't even really know what opening night was. And now I'm thinking back on the times I went to Broadway as a kid and the excitement I felt... And I'm realizing that I'm actually a part of that, so I'm learning to take it in, 'cause so often I shrug it away.

It was an amazing adventure, it was my dream to be in an American musical... I really hope you are going to love what you are going to see.

We are excited about the music, past and present and future, and are really looking forward to playing.

People root for me in such a way that when they come to a show, the experience of not knowing what's about to happen is a great thing.

Set lists are like movies. They need a great beginning, a dynamic shift in the middle, and bang at the end.

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

I'm convinced whenever something opens on Broadway, it's a miracle. It's a miracle that people survived.

I was so happy to be able to be a part of Broadway Bares and had the best time ever!

I wake up every day looking forward to the concert that night. I don't think you need much more inspiration than that.

The best part is coming." "What's the best part? You swallowing an entire cow whole?" "No. That's the finale.

My No. 1 artistic inspiration in theater is Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Performing at the TMCF Awards Gala is so exciting.

The New York theater community didn't like being invaded by reality stars - they still don't - but I got in there and auditioned just like everybody else. They hired me for 'Hairspray' to help sell tickets for a few weeks, but I ended up being there much longer than originally planned and started to carve a niche for myself.

There were so many emotions on 'Idol' with nervousness and pressure, but in good ways.

Sometimes if you're in the studio for a very long time, you want to get out and play live shows and vice versa.

Broadway was weird.

TV has the unique opportunity to take musicals, live events, so it has that feeling and excitement and spontaneity, but still has a camera between you and what you are watching.

I hate touring beyond measure. I don't like all the travelling and the hotel rooms. But the hour and a half on stage each night keep me going.

Essentially I'm a melody person in a rhythm age, and that's what Broadway is really about, the songs.

We have a great musical sequence in episode five of 'Smash' called 'Let's Be Bad,' and it probably is the closest to 'Chicago' that I think any of us have ever experienced.

I love looking out at a sea of people. It's mind-blowing. But I also like playing clubs.

Being an actor, I never think I'm going to get the part. It's always a thrill when things go the way you hope they will.

I am a huge Idina Menzel fan. She's incredible.