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