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PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Karen Olivo
By Ernio Hernandez
27 May 2009
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Karen Olivo
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Karen Olivo — a 2009 Tony Award nominee for her performance as Anita in West Side Story — fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire with random facts, backstage trivia and pop culture tidbits.
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Full given name:
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Karen Esther Olivo
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Hometown:
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Central Florida area
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Zodiac sign:
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Leo
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How you got the nomination news:
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I got an early morning text from Cory Richman (my manager).
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Nominee you're most excited for:
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Tom Kitt [Next to Normal composer]
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Who you are taking Tony night:
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My perfect husband, Matt Caplan
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Previous Tony experience:
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Last year, I performed with In the Heights.
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First Broadway show ever saw:
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The Phantom of the Opera
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Current show you have been recommending to friends:
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Next to Normal
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Most played song on your iPod:
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Ingrid Michaelson, "The Way I Am"
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Last book you read:
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"Wizard and Glass - The Dark Tower IV" from Stephen King
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Must-see TV show:
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"Lost," "Battlestar Galactica," "30 Rock"
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Last good movie you saw:
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J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek"
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Performer you would drop everything to go see:
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Matt Caplan
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Favorite post-show meal:
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The Southern Seitan Sandwich from Blossom Cafe
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How you got your Equity card:
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Working summer stock at The Wagon Wheel Theatre in Indiana
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Worst costume ever:
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Mimi Marquez' effin' blue pants [in Rent]
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Worst job you ever had:
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Telephone operator at a cable company
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Leading lady role you've been dying to play
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Anita in West Side Story
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