The beauty of live theatre is that anything can happen — the good, the bad and the downright awkward. Check out these fantastic videos of falls, mishaps and more from school productions all the way to Broadway, as well as stories from the Broadway stars themselves.
Broadway and Beyond Blooper Montage
Check out this great montage of stage bloopers from TPMvideos, including one from the Broadway company of “Mary Poppins.”
Why the Phantom Needs His Mask
Here is a great insider video from cast members of “The Phantom of the Opera” that talks about an actor getting stabbed in the eye! Don’t worry, it was an accident, but watch to hear the full story.
No Laughing Matter!
Courtesy of TheatreMania, the three hyenas of “The Lion King” on Broadway discuss how one of their acrobatic skills saved him from falling into the pit.
A Smooth Entrance
This hilarious video shows a school play certainly not going off without a hitch.
Nutcracker Fall
How many of you have done a production of “The Nutcracker?” How many of you have fallen off the stage with such vigor?
Frozen Music Mishap
When you have recorded music, there is a chance it may not play on cue. Check out how the performers in “Frozen” handle this unfortunate setback like pros.
‘Into the Woods’ Milky White Funny Fail
Last, check out this “Into the Woods” Milky White mishap. Brian Acker as Jack handles it beautifully and, low and behold, he was lucky enough to capture it on video as well. We know this one will leave you laughing.