How James Corden's "Crosswalk The Musical" Perfectly Sums Up Being In Theatre

"This is live theatre."

The Late Late Show host James Corden began a segment last night called "Crosswalk The Musical", beginning with a small show called "Grease".

And it brought back some memories to being a theater kid in high school.

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1. First is the excitement that comes when you find out the show.

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YES. YES. YES.

2. The audition/selection process can sometimes be selective*.

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"72-- you're Rizzo."

*hopefully not selective on sexual partners though...

3. Rehearsing can be exhausting, but extremely fun.

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You learn to have fun when you're at school and rehearsal for hours on end everyday... Even during hell week.

4. We don't misplace props. EVER.

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"I CAN'T GO ON WITHOUT MY F***ING DANNY ZUKO JACKET"

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5. Vocal warm-ups before opening are INTENSE.

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BBLLRRRA. BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH.

6. Energy circles and other traditions were a MUST.

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Everybody, okay, say "crosswalk"

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CROSSWALK!

7. There's no feeling like when you step onto the stage for the first time.

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Or, uh, the crosswalk.

8. And no fear like when you're on the wrong side of the stage.

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YOU'VE GOT TO BE STAGE LEFT.

9. You can't wait for intermission so you can compliment your friends.

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Even if they had a rough night, because you're a team and you have to boost each other every now and then.

10. The show flashes before your eyes when you take your final bow.

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11. And finally, you get to let loose at your cast party after the show!

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Check out the segment "Crosswalk the Musical: Grease" from The Late Late Show here.

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