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Looks like one of Darren's mentors, Craig Slaight of ACT (San Francisco) was retiring, and Darren attended a celebration in honor of Mr. Slaight.
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michaelaannmarymor: @darrencriss so when does the new James Taylor biopic come out?
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philipsparkle: San Fran blast from the past at my high school mentor Craig Slaight’s retirement party. Loved seeing these goons and reconnecting and remembering glory days!
lauraluvesyou: Went to celebrate the illustrious career of the incomparable Craig Slaight at @actsanfrancisco. And Darren Criss remembered me (or at least pretended to)! And was as cool as ever!!! Half Filipinos unite #halffilipino#halfasian @darrencriss
urban_oceans: AHHHHH TONIGHT I GOT TO MEET, PERFORM AND TALK WITH DARREN CRISS AND IM SO BLESSED AND HAPPY it’s all for Mr. Craig Slaight the best director and mentor in the world !
Darren’s message to Craig Slaight at his farewell party - May 22, 2017
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dylansaunders: Back for a San Francisco homecoming honoring Craig Slaight and his 29 incredible years as an educator and director at the Young Conservatory at @actsanfrancisco. I was lucky to call him a teacher, a mentor, and a friend during a pivotal time in my youth, and beyond. I’m glad you instilled a love of art, theatre, professionalism, craft, and community in this kid when you did, because it absolutely changed my life. “But then I remembered about my call and kept on going somehow.” May 25, 2017
Day 2 of Darren at the BottleRock Napa Music Festival (5/28/17).
From dailydarrennews:
darrencriss: Hey @bottlerocknapa , I’m having fun in either mode, but for those that aren’t, here’s why silent discos are awesome:
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He looks so happy here. @DarrenCriss I’ve wanted to see @Freaks4Live my whole life. Came to @BottleRockNapa just for this. I made it! I Alone! (And all my pals!)
molly_texeira: Reunited and it feels so good!!!!!!! #bottleRock (@rockerrick / @throughbluecoloredeyes / @darrencriss)
May 29, 2017
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Note: gleekto had clarified that Molly was Darren's tour coordinator/organizer from the company that did the VIP packages for his Listen Up tour. She organized the Meet And Greets and the photos.
Cute video of Darren being happy.
dcriss-archive: Another video of Darren at Bottlerock yesterday via Molly Texeira-Torres’ Snapchat (May 28th, 2017)
belleybuttons: broadway_style: It’s TONY Sunday. Don’t miss a beat as our pal @darrencriss takes over our insta stories to take you right inside the action! @nathanjohnsonny
TodayTix: @DarrenCriss will be taking over our Instagram Story from the @TheTonyAwards red carpet tonight. This is not a drill.
Via Broadway Style Guide’s Instagram Story (June 11th, 2017)
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Via Ashley Weston’s Instagram Story (June 11th, 2017)
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From Darren Criss Army:
Go Blue! Via TodayTix Instagram Story (Instagram.com/todaytix) 6/11/17
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Darren was a little nervous the first time he did the red carpet in 2015. Good luck, Darren! You will be great! (I hope he doesn't call any women "darling," though. )
Via The Tony Awards’ Instagram Story (June 11th, 2017)
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“DARREN CRISS TONY BALOGNAS” via Paul Costabile’s Snapchat (June 11, 2017)
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Darren looks so happy for his friends, Benj and Justin!
Via Getty Images Entertainment’s Instagram Story (June 11th, 2017)
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A wonderful moment captured! Darren is over-the-moon happy for his friends. And congrats to Benj Pasek and Justin Paul for their Tony win! thetonyawards: Candid @nordstrom red carpet moments are the best red carpet moments.#TonyAwards2017
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Via Today Tix’s Instagram Story (June 11th, 2017)
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thetonyawards: Broadway power couple @andy_karl(a nominee tonight) and @orfeh take us back to prom and @darrencriss shine. #TonyAwards2017
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I'm happy for Darren that he got to meet Mark Hamill, since Darren is such a giant Star Wars fan! Look how happy Darren looks! Via Mark Hamill’s Instagram Story (June 11th, 2017)
[LQ] Darren and Mark Hamill at the Tony’s (June 11th, 2017)
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Darren with Stephanie Block and (I think) Taran Killam.
Via Today Tix’s Instagram Story (June 11th, 2017)
[LQ] Darren with Nick Kroll and John Mulaney at the Tony’s (June 11th, 2017)
Nice pic! Posing on the red carpet of the Tony Awards. Via Broadway Style Guide’s Instagram Story (June 11th, 2017)
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[LQ] Darren at the Tony’s red carpet (June 11th, 2017)
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They both look so lovely!
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Darren Criss and Mia Swier attend the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 11, 2017 in New York City.
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He looks happy posing with Mark Hamill! Via Broadway Style Guide’s Instagram Story (June 11th, 2017)
All-Access Pass Into Five of the 2017 Tony Awards' Hottest Parties with Exclusive Photos 4 AM Downstairs at the Disco Dolly (named for the Tony Award-winning Best Revival and its Tony-winning star Bette Midler), you could see the stars of The Play That Goes Wrong going full out on the dance floor near Indecent star Katrina Lenk, Darren Criss, and Oslo Tony winner Michael Aronov.
“My Tony highlight was when Gavin Creel talked about the University of Michigan…and I only say that because I knew Benj and Justin were going to win. Those two things together.” Darren Criss
BroadwayWorld wrote:
Photo Coverage: Broadway Keeps the Party Going at the Carlyle with DKC/O&M!
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From dcriss-archive:
New York Times wrote:
Ben Platt and Laurie Metcalf Celebrate at TonysAfter-Parties
Glenn Close shared a corner booth with the producer Jordan Roth and the Tony nominee Danny DeVito, Darren Criss took a turn belting out tunes in the piano lounge, and Jennifer Ehle, a nominee for “Oslo” (which won for best play) and Ms. Nixon engaged in a lively conversation that started in a doorway and ended with the two of them sitting on a staircase, their evening gowns (by Alice Temperley and Rosie Assoulin, respectively) gathered around them.
See point 29:40
Julie James talking about her Snapchat post with Darren on Broadway.com’s #LiveatFive | Source
Nice black and white photo! emiliomk: Last night on Broadway. 1 of 3. Shot for @broadwaycom #tonyawards
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BroadwayBox: .@DarrenCriss was beaming with UMich pride yat esterday’s #TonyAwards by @jennyanina | Source
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tony_marion: Slightly acceptable reprobates to spend the Tonys with. @jennyandersonphoto always capturing the best moments.
nathanjohnsonny: Great shots from last night’s parties at @dearevanhansen and @omdkc @thecarlylehotel Party from @emiliomk ! Thanks to @rickmiramontez1 and team for a great night, and@toddsnydermadisonsquare for the great tux!! #tonyawards2017
lauraosnes: It’s the one night a year I allow/force myself to stay out till dawn. What an unforgettable, exhilarating @thetonyawards night, celebrating a community & art I love with so many of my favorite people! @48lounge @theempirehotel@thecarlylehotel (many pics by @emiliomk)
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naponacott: An amazing night. It’s the most beautiful thing seeing a community come together and celebrate each other’s strengths. Quite inspiring. Here’s a little taste. @emiliomk you are a STUD.
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Via Casey Cott’s Instagram Story (June 12, 2017)
mssarag: Darren Criss on the keys - what a night!#TonyAwards
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bstritch: Post-Tony Award reveling with Darren Criss, David Zippel, Erich Bergen and Jim Caruso
Darren and Mia at the Tonys via Mia’s Snapchat (mia.elan) 6/11/17
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Darren and Mia’s red carpet selfie! Via Mia’s Snapchat (mia.elan) 6/12/17
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More Tonys Red Carpet photos (Source: gettyimages.com)
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At the Dear Evan Hansen afterparty via Julie James’ Snapchat (juliejamesnyc) 6/12/17
Darren and Stephanie J Block on the Tonys Red Carpet (Source: gettyimages.com)
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From dcriss-archive:
Armani: Darren Criss wore a Giorgio Armani midnight blue tuxedo to the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall last night in New York City.
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endlesslyklaine: [48 UHQ] Darren Criss at the Tony Awards, on June 11th.
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Via Nathan Johnson and Tony Marion’s Instagram Stories (June 12, 2017)
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JustJared wrote: Darren Criss & Jonathan Groff Are Dapper dudes at the Tonys!
Darren Criss and Jonathan Groff look so suave in their tuxedos on the red carpet at the 2017 Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday (June 11) in New York City
Vanity Fair wrote: Inside the Most Exclusive Tony Awards After-Party There was much to celebrate at the Carlyle hotel on Sunday night, where the publicity firm DKC/O&M held its annual post-Tonys bash, hosted by the company’s president, Rick Miramontez. Several shows represented by the firm won big at the ceremony, including the hardest-to-get ticket in town, Hello, Dolly!, as well as A Doll’s House, Part 2, which earned star Laurie Metcalf her first-ever Tony. (How is that possible?)
Drafting off all that success, a host of notable names made their way to the Upper East Side after the ceremony, including Tony winner Scarlett Johansson, 1984 star Olivia Wilde in a slinky red dress, fashion designer Michael Kors, a dapper Darren Criss, Sunset Boulevard grande dame Glenn Close with a short-cropped new ’do, Glass Menagerie nominee Sally Field with her son, and Tonys host Kevin Spacey. But no guest was more in-demand than Dolly herself, Bette Midler, who caused quite a commotion when she arrived, a throng of well-wishers encircling her, all of whom she greeted with warmth and cheer.
buddybroadway: Put together a quick red carpet experience for y'all. I tried to be witty, hear what I did with the music…lol. Gonna be the last Tony Awards post, apologies that there were too many. | YouTube Link
iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards (MMVA), Canada. June 18, 2017.
From dcriss-archive:
Nice pic! New photo via MMVA’s site
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Cute pic. DarrenCriss: Thanks @philipmarie for giving me a nice night out with my friends from @iHeartRadio … Cheers!
haha! ebrait: Darren Criss is here repping his band Computer Games. “I’m sad that more Americans don’t know about this show. They’re missing out.”
Via David Johnson’s Instagram Story (June 18th, 2017) via dcriss-archive
[HQ] Darren at iHeartRadio MMVAs Red Carpet (June 18th, 2017)
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Darren at iHeartRadio MMVAs Red Carpet (June 18th, 2017) | Source
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From DarrenCrissArmy:
Darren on the pink carpet via Headline Planet 6/18/17 http://headlineplanet.com/home/2017/06/18/special-look-darren-criss-lilly-singh-walk-red-carpet-iheartradio-mmvas/
iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards (MMVA), Canada. June 18, 2017.
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Cute gif!
etalkCTV: .@DarrenCriss killed it in our @iHeartRadioCA @Much #MMVAs boomerang booth >>> #etalk#etalkMMVAs
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Thank you for this video, dcriss-archive!
Darren Criss backstage at iHeartRadio Canada MMVAs (June 18th, 2017) | Facebook Live
I like that he started by thanking the press. Around 1:35, Darren was asked about Versace. At Point 2:30, Darren speaks highly of working with Ryan Murphy, that he is honored to be a part of the project, and that he is inspired by such talented cast members. He was asked about wanting to recreate any roles. I couldn't make out everything he said. He mentioned that playing a role that has been done already does happen often in theater, but not so much in film. He also said he is a fan of original content (here's hoping he gets to play a role in a piece that is original, or even better, that someday he has a hand in creating an original theater or film piece, or TV role--come on Fox, still hoping for Royalties to happen, maybe a different season or mid-season!). I couldn't make out the last question, but it seemed that Darren praised the person asking the question for inspiring young girls and he talked about being inspired by young people. I like that he continues to say, as he always has said, that inspiration is a two-way street, that young people inspire him just as much as he inspires them.
This video is a little longer, with a little more at the beginning.
Darren Criss interview the media room at the MMVAs (June 18th, 2017) | Periscope Source
This is the part where he talks about Versace. The audio is very clear.
Darren Criss presenting at iHeart Radio MMVAs (June 18th,2017) | Source
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Here is the same video on YouTube:
Darren and David Mazouz Announce Nominees at the iHeartRadio MMVAs (June 18th, 2017) | Announcing the winner
Darren Criss wrote:I think it was Glee, was my audition. So it was a six year audition process where he’s like, ok, you’re cool. No, actually, I owe Ryan Murphy a big debt of gratitude. He and I have been talking about this project for many years, and he kept to his word, so hopefully I can do it some kind of justice.
Darren Criss answers, “What was the [American Crime Story] audition like?” [x] (via jenndesq)
From ETCanada video (http://etcanada.com/video/970794051818/darren-criss-talks-nudity-ryan-murphy-at-the-2017-mmvas/?sf89794657=1 )
Note: Darren said it's a dream team, that they have their own take on it, and that it has an incredible cast. He said he loves going to work everyday. So happy for him. Thank you, Ryan Murphy, for your support of and faith in Darren.
Nice pic! [UHQ] 2017 iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards - Portrait
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Cute:
Note: See near the bottom of this post for pics of Darren and Tyler.
nice pic! weplaycomputers: We had an incredible time performing this weekend at @Macys for @iHeartRadio #RisingStar. Help us earn the top score by voting for us!
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thekatalysts: Highlights from the MMVAs last night: - Attending the awards show I watched as a kid… But from backstage! - Being referred to as part of “the Canadian Media” while stationed in the press room - Chatting with fellow Filipino / Glee clubber / Harry Potter, Darren Criss (I’m not usually a celebrity selfie seeker, but this called for an exception!)
This is cute. I can't wait to see more of this.
Billboard wrote:
Inside the Puppy Room, the 2017 iHeartRadio MMVAs' Backstage Highlight
6/19/2017
“I didn’t hear of anyone that didn’t want to come to the room,” executive producer and “champagne puppy” Kyle Joe told Billboard. “We had almost all the stars come in except Lorde, Niall [Horan], and Iggy [Azalea]. Many stars tried to come in multiple times and were upset that they couldn’t stay the whole night. We had to nudge Shay Mitchell out and she, jokingly, tried to steal one. Camila didn’t want to be anywhere else and both said it was the best thing Much has ever done. I heard Darren Criss was allergic, but that didn’t stop him.”
Tyler Oakley talking about Darren.
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(Psychobabble Tyler Oakley) Tyler and Korey discuss Darren’s not so “nude” selfie. It starts right at the end of the 25 minute mark. Sidenote: Not sure if you can just fast forward on it from your laptops/computers. I can’t do it, but you can via mobile. Or check it out on Itunes.
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From Darren Criss Army:
Eric Alper: "It's Darren Criss LIVE in the media room at the #MMVAs! @DarrenCriss @Much"
ICYMI Darren was live in the media room. 6/18/17
Link: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1BdGYveWDWXJX
Great shot from the MMVAs (Photo: George Pimentel)
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UsMagazine wrote:Darren Criss Explains His Viral Nude Selfie: 'Everyone Gets to Do One'
June 19, 2017
No shame in his nude selfie game! Weeks after Darren Criss shared a slightly NSFW photo to Instagram, the Glee alum opened up about his initial hesitation to post the eye-popping picture.
Alongside the now-viral photo, in which he’s posing in the mirror completely nude — except for a strategically placed Speedo that he is holding instead of wearing — Criss wrote: “So what’s more red? My sunburn, my speedo, or YOUR FACE??? #ACSVersace”
Hitting the “share” button on the Tuesday, May 30, post wasn’t Criss’ first instinct, but after getting words of encouragement from his loved ones, the actor, 30, decided to go for it. “It actually took many many days to figure out if I was going to do it or not,” Criss told Us Weekly at the iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards in Toronto, Canada, on Sunday, June 18. "I asked a couple of my friends, I asked my girlfriend and they all agreed I should do it.”
The American Crime Story actor, who is dating writer/producer Mia Swier, joked that the photo is something that every member of the photo-sharing app should be entitled to post "I’m not much of social [media] guy, but I feel like everyone gets to do one,” he explained of the post, which has more than 240,000 “likes” to date. "Life is too short. Sammy Davis Jr. once said, ‘If they don’t talk about you, they don’t give a damn.’”
Criss also opened up about shifting his focus from acting to music while American Crime Story is on hiatus. "I’m concentrating mostly on my music and my band,” he said. "My band is called Computer Games and our debut came out in April. It’s a band with my brother and basically the project we have been working on our entire lives.”
A few more pics:
Darren Criss at the iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards June 18, 2017
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From dailydcrissnews:
dailydcrissnews: via style_canada’s Instagram Story (June 18, 2017)
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tyleroakley:
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Darren and Tyler Oakley on the pink carpet at the 2017 MMVAs (June 18, 2017)
yes that is us holding a printout of his sunburnt speedo picture
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natalieannepowers: One of my favorite moments to photograph on Tony Night: @darrencriss embodying what everyone seemed to feel when Mark Hamill stepped on the red carpet. (Shot for @broadway_style and @todaytix)
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dcriss-archive: juliannagaro: .@DarrenCriss goes out of his way to be kind. He paused to thank the press for putting in long hours and shook hands with all #MMVAs staff!
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Tags: Ugh I love how he always remembers give appreciation for all the people behind-the-scenes that work to make this shit happen
I so agree! Darren is sweet that way, how he shows his appreciation for everyone working behind the scenes. i remember he made sure to shake the hand of the photographer for a group pic of an article (I can't remember what article; I think it was The Hollywood Reporter article about supporting TV actors).
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[UHQ] Darren Criss at Logo’s 2017 Trailblazer Honors
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Cute pic. blazergman: I also got to meet for the 1st time Singer-Songwriter & Actor Darren Criss @darrencriss thanks for the picture
Darren at Logo’s Trailblazer Honors via Ryan Bernis’ Instagram Story (June 22nd, 2017)
[LQ] - Darren at Logo’s Trailblazer Honors (June 22nd, 2017)
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Darren on the red carpet at the Logo Trailblazer Honors 6/22/17
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