Darren Criss — On Getting ‘Glee’ & How ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Almost Didn’t Make It

About this episode

Darren Criss discusses his career, including his viral fame and experiences with Broadway.

'Glee’ and ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ star Darren Criss joined the show. Over scallion pancakes stuffed with gooey cheese and bacon, Darren tells me about going viral for a Harry Potter parody in 2009, getting ‘Glee,’ and how 'Maybe Happy Ending’ almost didn’t even make it on stage, which is hard to believe given its acclaim – the Broadway show and Darren both walking away with Tony awards. Plus, we talk about being dads and a funny moment at a fancy Hollywood party. This episode was recorded at Win Son Bakery in Manhattan’s East Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Guest: Darren Criss

Topics covered

• Broadway
• acting
• parenthood
• viral fame
• Hollywood parties

Keywords

• Darren Criss
• Glee
• Maybe Happy Ending
• Tony awards
• Hollywood party

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tony

Books & works: Glee, The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Maybe Happy Ending

Places: Win Son Bakery, Manhattan, East Village

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