What was your most memorable theatrical experience, either onstage or off?

Question

What was your most memorable theatrical experience, either onstage or off?
Im very excited to return to Broadway this fall in the new Mel Brooks musical Young Frankenstein.

Answer

My most memorable show would be nights while playing Willie Loman in Death of a Salesman in . My mother came to my opening night, even though she wasnt feeling well. The next day she was in the hospital. I spent that day with her in her room visiting until it was time to go get ready for the nd performance. My car was broke down so I had to walk to the theater. Luckily it was only a minute jaunt. I called her from backstage just before curtain and her last words to me were, quotI love you, Ronnie. Break a leg!quot. She died early the next morning and I had one more performance to do. I didnt tell anyone in the cast for fear that it would affect our last show. Somehow they all found out by the end of the show and I received a lot of love and support from the cast and crew. So, opening night and my last night as Willie Loman would be my most memorable performances. I miss her very much.