All of the sudden you step on stage and you’re just telling the story. When I’m about to step on stage I’m nervous but its exciting nerves. I’ve been to the west coast before but only as far as San Francisco and I’ve never stayed over night in Missouri so I’m excited for that too.Ĥ17: What are most nervous about when it comes to performing? Coe: You know, the nerves hit me last minute. If any guy is on the fence about going to see a musical, this is the one to try.Ĥ17: What cities are you most looking forward to visiting as you travel the country? Coe: I am looking forward to visiting Los Angeles and I’ve never been to Vegas. I think it’s great for guys because it’s a dude show as much as it is a girl’s show. I’m blessed that this has been nothing but a positive experience.Ĥ17: What are you most excited about for this production? Coe: I think this is going to be one of the best experiences and shows that anybody can see this year. You hear horror stories about it, but this cast seems to be bonding very well. What is it like spending so much time with the same people? Coe: It sounds more daunting than it is.
I had two best friends growing up, and with Riff it’s one of those things where you’re buddies and are always like “C’mon man, help me out.” It’s funny.Ĥ17: You are around the cast so often. I really like the relationship I get to have with Riff, too. Every day we’ve done this show there’s something new.Ĥ17: What is your favorite part about playing Tony? Coe: I love the balcony scene.
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Have you ever watched a movie and every single time you discover something new and you’re like, “Wow how did I miss that?” It’s totally like that. They had us paired off already, so Mary Joanna was my Maria, and I’ve been with her the whole time.Ĥ17: Why West Side Story? Have you always loved it or do you just love performing? Coe: I love West Side Story. I showed up, and a few callbacks later it happened.Ĥ17: What was the audition process like? Coe: The last callback we did with our prospective Marias. I moved about three days before the West Side Story audition. I did theater on the side in college at a community theater in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Ĥ17: When did you decide to move to New York City? Coe: I didn’t move out to New York until last December.
I was always hanging out in the choir room, but I’d never really sang until my choir teacher said I should join. 417 Magazine got a chance to chat with Coe on the morning of his first performance in front of a live audience, and just like his character, Coe played it cool.Ĥ17 Magazine: So why theater? How did you get started? Addison Reid Coe: When I was a senior in high school, I was going to play soccer, but I didn’t make the team. Star on the rise, Addison Reid Coe, plays Tony in this year’s West Side Story tour. A timeless love story and classic musical gets revamped this year, stopping in Springfield in February.
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