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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