I like bringing comedy to musicals. That's what's so much fun about this show, because the writers are so based in comedy. I've been able to make it dance and sing ? and keep building things ? in a way they're not used to. For me to be able to get people to laugh in dance is huge because it doesn't always happen.

This is a valentine to that era.

I was so impressed. I still am. Every time I see Sutton land her jump split I'm blown away.

Momentum is key. We really wanted to get to Broadway this season. I hated the idea of losing anyone in the cast.