Erich Bergen on Stagedoor Manor, Broadway & the Man Who Changed Everything

Actor Erich Bergen, known for his role in television’s Madam Secretary and his stellar Broadway career in Jersey Boys, Chicago, and Boop! The Musical celebrates the profound influence of his late mentor, Michael Larsen. In this heartfelt interview, Erich shares memories of his time at Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center and how Michael’s unique approach to teaching shaped his journey to Broadway and beyond. From invaluable lessons to career-defining moments, Erich pays tribute to the mentor who helped pave his path to success. Check out Stagedoor Manor on YouTube:    / @stagedoormanor3014   00:00 Intro / Stagedoor Manor 00:30 Who is Michael Larsen? 00:42 MTV Michael Jackson, George Michael, theater kids influence 01:10 Stagedoor Manor - 300 kids just like me! 02:23 Anything Goes - the show must go on 03:55 Michael's best quality 04:32 Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Neil Simon heros 05:06 The moment we were training for - Jersey Boys 05:52 Michaels greatest quality 06:25 Having confidence 06:56 Nothing was harder 07:35 The challenge of "Madam Secretary" 08:13 Celebrating Michael Larsen everyday 09:30 It feels like yesterday 10:10 "Our Time" the song that reminds me of Michael - the singular dream 11:30 Michael's legacy Check out our website! www.luckyonestv.com Follow us! @luckyonestv On Instagram:   / luckyonestv   On Facebook:   / luckyonestv   On X:   / luckyonestv   #ErichBergen #ErichBergenFans #ErichBergenInConcert #BroadwayAndBeyond #ErichBergenInTheSpotlight #ErichBergenInTheGoodFight #ErichBergenInJerseyBoys #ErichBergenLive #JerseyBoys #TheGoodFight #ErichBergenMusic #MadamSecretary #StagedoorManor #HistoricStagedoorManor #AugustWilsonTheatre #BroadwayTheatre #Broadway #Chicago # BroadhurstTheatre, #BoopTheMusical #GassipGirl #ActorLife #MemorizationSkills, #RehearsalProcess #TheaterFamily #CharacterDevelopment