Musical auditions are always the worst because you have to sing and act, and that's so stressful.

We didn't have a glee club at my school. It depends on what area of the States you're from. It's more in the Midwest.

As an actor, I have these tics that I don't even know exist.

I was obsessed with Nintendo.

Ultimately, we're actors: I'm putting on a costume, so we're playing pretend.

I haven't had anyone say, 'No, we can't because he's gay.' In fact, it's been quite the opposite.

When I moved to New York, I wanted to be in the ensemble of 'Hairspray.' That was my goal.

I loved traditional musical comedy. That was my passion. Then 'Spring Awakening' happened, and it took that rock n' roll and pop music to change gears for me.

My first film that I got right after 'Spring Awakening' was called 'Taking Woodstock,' and Ang Lee was the director.

As a kid growing up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, all I wanted to do was be on Broadway in a musical. 'Spring Awakening' kind of answered all of my questions and fulfilled all of my dreams - beyond my wildest dreams.