You are an excellent performer and an all around nice person. You never fail to say hello to your fans, remember the grandaughter of this fan, make yourself available for pictures. Your great talent is only enhanced by your great personality.

You also are very funny. I watched the Tony video and loved when you said, “And the winner is …this damn duct tape…

Can’t wait to see you and the guys again in four weeks. IE

Bobby was so generous with his time at the Ben Folds concert in speaking with my friend Jessica and me. He spoke of his growing up in Texas and Jenny-Lynn’s coming from Oregon. And what Audrey says is very true—in person, Bobby is such an “up” person that mastering the Nick character is indeed an achievement.

Thanks Susie and Bobby. Great article.

I had to laugh when you talked about the ‘kid’- aptly named because he’s younger. By the way, there are a fair amount of references to age when JB is reviewed. Frankly, I think the connections between ‘this music belonging to a generation’ and the show’s popularity are more illusion. (If it was music that a generation was buying tickets for, the juke box musicals would have been successful.)

I believe the age range of audiences is rather consistent- with some trends, of course. The 30 somethings are in theaters less often because of ‘soccer practice’, not because this show has less appeal to that- or any, age group. (As tickets prices for this show have risen and student tickets are discontinued, disposable income is also a factor.) I would have- and will… love this story, this music and this cast at any age.

But, I digress. Bobby, I like what you said about you’ve learned. There is a lesson in this show- (actually many); one of relevance to all people and ages. Basically, watch the path you’re taking; don’t go unconscious and end up somewhere you didn’t mean to. Some lessons of what not to do and many lessons of what works, I guess.

In terms of people you’ve met, I’d have to agree that Kurt Russell would possibly be my favorite of the celebs mentioned since the show’s opening. What a career he has sustained. I recall when he started out doing Disney movies. (Speaking of celebs, I heard Frankie and his sons were at last Saturday’s matinee.)

I love the smiling photo of you also. It is a small part of the proof that you can act, Bobby. For a guy who is one, big, huge smile waiting to happen every moment, I’m amazed how you master a character that has such serious, and even dark, aspects.

Congratulations on the birth of your son, the movie, and a career that may have a stop-over in London. Exciting stuff ahead, no doubt. Happy Father’s Day!