We can all agree that Broadway stars are some of the most talented people in the entertainment industry. They can sing, they can dance, they can sing and dance at the same time… But besides these talents, many Broadway stars have hidden skills that we don’t see onstage eight times a week. Can you guess which star can herd goats, or clap with one hand?
Clapping With One Hand
Yes, it can be done! Besides being a fantastic singer and total stud, actor Aaron Tveit can clap with one hand. Tveit mentioned this “hidden talent” several times in the past, but it resurfaced after last year’s Audience Choice Awards, where he showed it off in an interview with Susan Blackwell.
Herding Goats
Not only can the multi-talented Jonathan Groff sing, act, and dance, but he can also herd goats! Groff grew up in Lancaster, PA, where his father was a horse trainer. Being raised around animals, Groff developed a love for horses and goats. His family has a goat farm, and one of the goats is named Lea Michele! The kicker: Groff calls the goats with music from Spring Awakening!
Secretly Being Beyonce
It’s no coincidence that Ben Fankhauser has a fierce riff. This is because he’s secretly Beyonce Knowles. This became obvious when he danced to “Single Ladies” with his Spring Awakening cast members back in 2010, as well as when he performed a stunning rendition of “Halo” in 2009. Sorry Ben, but your secret is out!
Filmmaking
Andrew Keenan-Bolger has been known to make stellar videos, including his “2UMMER012” and “2UMMER013” video montages. Each video relives highlights of what looks like a fabulous summer, all set to a catchy song. Every video just seems so happy: Andrew’s friends, goofing around, having a good time together- leading me to wonder, where can I audition to become the fourth Keenan-Bolger!?
Rapping
Show tunes and rap are generally regarded as totally different genres, however Ryan Breslin of Newsies excels in both. His hidden talent is rapping, which he showcased alongside Newsies cast members in the video “Newsies Got Swag”. He even has his own rapper name, “Bresident”.
Those are just a few of our favorite hidden talents of young Broadway stars. Can you name others? Leave em in the comments!