PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With The Fantasticks' "El Gallo," Jeremiah James

James was recently seen as Billy Bigelow in the West End revival of Carousel at the Savoy Theatre. His credits also include Crazy for You, Oklahoma! and The Gay Bride of Frankenstein.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With The Fantasticks' "El Gallo," Jeremiah James

No peeking!! — PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With The Fantasticks' "El Gallo," Jeremiah James

Spend a two-show day with Jeremiah James, currently starring as El Gallo in the Off-Broadway production of *The Fantasticks*. He shares his morning rituals, commute from Jersey and backstage shenanigans at the Orbach Theatre.
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Dewars and Guinness (my dogs) are NOT having it! “Time to get up and at dad!”

Jeremiah James

Yes… correct….I am drinking a beer mug sized cup of coffee. ( Can you tell I am a Huge Buffalo Bills fan? )

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Time to lift weight and get ready for the day. You can see Dewars counting and spotting me.

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Next Slide

Now I am strapped into my cold weather biking gear! Time to ride from The Jersey City heights to the SNAPPLE!

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Waiting for the PATH TRAIN. Crazy to think this was all under water after Sandy!

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20,145… Take that <i>Phantom</i>! BOOM! — 20,145… Take that *Phantom*! BOOM!

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Always humbling to see my name on this list! Love being a part of this family.

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The Original “El Gallo” Jerry Orbach. Fitting to be in his theatre.

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It's me, it's me!!! Well… kinda looks like me… LOL

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In the #BroShow dressing room.

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Jim Schubin is ready for the show and… The BRONCOS playoff game!!!!

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Time to feed the #broshow/Fantasticks mascots. Sycho Sid Fishious (The Fish) and Michael Bolton (the snail)

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Michael Bolton on the move!

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Pierce Cravens has arrived!

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Look at his cute sign in face…. Awwww.

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Michael Nostrand asleep in HIS spot. Nobody else sits there. The seat has his permanent butt imprint.

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George Lee Andrews caught dozing on a two show day!

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MacIntyre Dixon. 82 year young, climbing out of The Box 8 shows a week! He’s a rockstar!

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Scott Willis going through his box after rejoining the company after starring in the <i>Priscilla</i> tour! Glad to have him back in the family! — Scott Willis going through his box after rejoining the company after starring in the *Priscilla* tour! Glad to have him back in the family!

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The #Broshow/Fantasticks crest! Made from a broken show sword and an old hand fan! It hangs over our door. We tap it every show as we head on stage!

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MD Robert Felstein giving a couple of quick notes.

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Pierce was born with a Golden Spoon. Likes to remind us from time to time by wearing this lovely necklace!!

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Me next to my favorite cast prank gift ever. Everyone trying to make a Jeremiah James pouty face.

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Just a few more backstage exercises. In a little show in a little space you make due!

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Joe Dellger checks to make sure the paper towel holder came out just right…

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Scott Willis points at the NFL playoff game on TV and says, “Ohh I love Hockey!”

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Paul Blankenship give places call!

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Intermission! Watching the playoffs!

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Downtime in between shows. Ate a cake but am having a Diet Coke cause I am watching my calories….

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A little 2nd preshow N64. Yes N64… best gaming console EVER!!!

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Second show. Still waiting for the caffeine kick!!!!

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2nd show done and dusted! The #broshow dressing room says goodnight and thank you!

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Heading out to sign some playbills and chat with fans of the show! <i>The Fantasticks</i> has some of the best fans. — Heading out to sign some playbills and chat with fans of the show! *The Fantasticks* has some of the best fans.

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Love seeing how much people enjoy our little show.

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Time to strap back into the cold weather gear for my bike ride home!

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Now to navigate the craziness of Times Square traffic.

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Now to carry my bike off the stairs on my shoulder to Jersey City Heights!

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Made it to the top of the cliffs!

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Thanks for riding along on my two show day and GOODNIGHT! Jeremiah James signing off! #broshow @Thefantasticks

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The Fantasticks is the world's longest-running musical, having played a record-breaking run of more than 17,000 performances in Greenwich Village. Harvey Schmidt wrote the music, and Tom Jones penned the book and lyrics.

Book writer and lyricist Jones staged the revival of The Fantasticks, which has choreography by Janet Watson. Robert Felstein is the musical director/pianist and Jacqueline Kerrod is the harpist.

The Fantasticks originally opened at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in May 1960 and closed Jan. 13, 2002. The original company included Wedding Singer star Rita Gardner and the late Jerry Orbach.

The Fantasticks resumed performances Off-Broadway at the Snapple Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theater June 16, 2008. The Fantasticks is produced by Al Parinello and Catherine Russell.

For tickets phone (212) 921-7862 or visit SnappleTheater.com.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With The Fantasticks' "El Gallo," Jeremiah James

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With The Fantasticks' "El Gallo," Jeremiah James

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