I’m returning to the musical stage tonight

What kind of stuff have you been in?

Plant your own tree!

Musical wise, I sang on Broadway in Jesus Christ Superstar. I also originated the role of Harold in Harold & Maude, the musical. I’m best known on TV as a regular on Bones.

Thanks r2,

Break a leg Eric!

What show/role?

Awww we now need to know who you are. I love Jesus Christ Superstar! At least, what role did you play?

Thanks r5!!

R7- an apostle and understudied Simon

R6- using the info in this thread you can figure it out. More fun than me telling you.

The info on this thread tells you what show/role you are going to be playing tonight?

I’m impressed. You have your own Wikipedia page. Good luck!

Buddy the Elf

He's playing Buddy in Elf - the musical.

Break all the legs Eric

Thanks r14! I hope it doesn’t get reviewed. I usually like reading my reviews for better or worse, but in this case, can’t it just be for fun?

How was it working with Janet Gaynor, OP?

R16- my Maude was Estelle Parsons

Hard to imagine a better one R17.

Is it the legitimate theatre?

Break a leg!

Yes Arlene! I loved you What’s My Line!

Pressure…

Thanks r20

Here’s a video of OP rehearsing for the Big Return:

Just have a good time! Everyone else is gonna.

You're cute and talented. Break a leg! I saw Estelle in "Happy Days" (Beckett, not Richie Cunningham) years ago. Hope it was a good experience!

Break a leg OP! We all need to get back to the theater so thank you for your service. Not being trite or kidding at all.

Signing my authenticated name instead of anonymous on this one. Not that it matters but what you're doing matters and I want you to know how much I appreciate it. Even if the show bombs, which for your sake I hope it doesn't.

R24 have you seen this?

Thanks r26- it had its moments but ultimately she was lovely

Thanks Mark and you’re welcome

Thanks r25

You’ll be swell, you’ll be great!

Thanks r31. You know I sang that as my Valedictorian speech. How gay is that?

To set the mood...

Break a leg, OP. And, don't forget, the stage adds 50 lbs.

You’re talented and will no doubt be wonderful. Savor the experience!

Thanks r33, r34, r35. Lol r34

Break a leg, OP!!!

Thnx r37

Savor every moment. It must feel so good to be back. Congratulations!

Sorta sad you coming to DL to get compliments on your "comeback" instead of your real friends.

R40 hasn’t had a bowel movement in three weeks.

Is r27 Mark Harris?

Will there be nudity?

Ok, DL…who is the guy playing the piano for Baby Jane in R24? He’s been in everything but I don’t know his name. Thanks

Cunt off, R40.

C-list is a regular here and one of the very few people gutsy enough to share his real identity on Datalounge, too. And, as evidenced by his self-styled handle, is a humble and down to earth guy despite being named....

[quote]Hottest Up-and-Coming Openly Gay Actor of 2003[/quote]

.... by Out Magazine.

Aww break a leg! I’m happy for you and happy that theater is back.

Kill the people.

*throws rose*

Eric, I follow someone on Twitter named Aaron Wiener. He wrote some episodes of Bones. Do you know him? I always look forward to his tweets. He's so upbeat and I like his sense of humor.

I hope you are sensational, OP. Have fun. You've got something like 10 seconds to make them like you, according to Noel Coward.

Thanks everybody!!! I’m backstage now. Andrew Weiner wrote for Bones after I left, I think. I’ve done nudity before. Not this show. Don’t know who the pianist is.

Break a leg! Knock their socks off.

Break a leg, toots.

R44, the actor at the piano is Victor Buono. I don't know if he is actually playing the piano though.

Another thrown rose

Ah, the life of a hungry ambitious Hollywood Background Artiste...

Make sure you invite us to your "Showcase" on industry night!

Thanks, R54...as a pianist, I can tell you he is not playing.

Congratulations! Tell us how it goes, we are rooting for you

R56 is clueless.

Break a leg! Ps everyone keeps calling you Eric but I think that’s your partner’s name, right?

No, it's his name. Good luck, Mr. Millegan ! If you show doesn't reach Broadway, I hope it becomes at least one of those that tours or gets done regionally every holiday season.

Wait, is this really Eric Millegan? If so - hi, Eric! You're a good actor. Liked you on Bones

In my experience, the audience wants you to be successful. It’s sounds like an adrenaline rush to be onstage after a while. Im in SAG-Aftra, but now lead an organization, and appear in public fairly often. When onstage, and I reach for a word, a sense the audience is hoping I find it.

I think if they purchased tickets and choose the show and you performing in it, they will want you to succeed. Know that much. You will do and be great.

Now go out there and be so swell that you'll make me hate you!

OP, I hope you'll come back and tell us how opening night (or first preview?) went!

kisses on your opening!

r56 is not clueless. R56 is jaded.

Congtrats, OP! I already know you've done well! Break the other leg next performance! Best wishes!

Give 'em a glove!

Lay 'em in the aisles! And if they won't do it there, take 'em home with you!

Happy for you OP!

OP, you didn't eat corn or anything like that today, did you? Now I'm starting to worry. ;¬}

All out of costume now. My husband sent me flowers before which was nice. He never does that so it was sweet. An old friend gave me flowers at curtain call. Overall, it seemed to go well. I had little line mess ups here and there but nothing anyone would notice, I don’t think. I feel good physically and vocally so that’s good since we’ve been rehearsing all week and have a show tomorrow.

I hate you.

OP Fantastic news. You are so sweet. Now, home to bed, you drunk whore.

Woot Woot great news OP. I cannot imagine the nerves of performing, I definitely admire you. Thanks for sharing your news. Welcome back to work.

Maybe you can be the new Jason on General Hospital. I hear they have an opening.

Toi toi toi!

Hey C-List - glad to see you around still. Since you haven’t posted in the theatre threads in a while I didn’t know if you were still posting. Always loved your backstage gossip, especially the goings on at the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar - I remember that revival well.

Glad to see you returning to the stage…have a great show!

[quote]my Maude was Estelle Parsons

Paper Mill Playhouse! My friend worked there then, great house. Show was too small for the place but you guys were lovely. Have fun.

R66 I see what you’ve done here.

OP, I just remembered I was hearing the Overture to the original JCS double LP yesterday (before i read that you appeared in the musical). It's so haunting. And then the final track, 'John Nineteen Forty-One' is so sad. Anyway, lovely to hear you did well. Is the husband gonna take a pic of you a la Faye Dunaway sitting by a pool in a white terry cloth bathrobe with an Oscar or a Tony on the table? Just kidding...

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[quote] Wait, is this really Eric Millegan? If so - hi, Eric!

Same. Kudos for being brave enough to reveal your identity on DL. Good luck to you, OP!

Thanks r79, r80, r84!

Break legs and have a great run. I loved you on bones. Have had the great good fortune to meet you a couple of times. And have enjoyed following your career ups and downs...

Eric, BONES Was one of my mother's favorite shows, and I watched many, many episodes with her. Good memories of us together.

What do you think of GAP In-Store Playlists?

Dayum that voice. Amazing.

"Bones's"?

I thought Tommy Tune died?

Love the Star Spangled Banner performance!!!

Not lying, that rendition was great. Really outstanding. No struggles at all with the high notes.

You guys are all awesome, thanks. I enjoy doing the anthem. I never got compliments like that though. Thank you so much! Ego boost!

Is Eric wearing Sally Jessy Raphael glasses during the Anthem?

Yes r94

R89, yes, you add the ‘s for proper nouns. Plural nouns are just s’. We learned this the first day of upper division English, my foppish dandy prof reamed us out for not knowing this.

Congrats on the return and you’re going to kill it, hun!

So, r96, it would be Scrubs's?

Thanks r97