From heartfelt interactions to pushy crowds, this lesson at School of Pop dives into the tradition of Broadway stagedooring and how fan culture, entitlement, and social media have shaped its evolution.

Kat is joined by content creator and podcaster Jillian Hayes to explore the history, ethics, and shifting expectations around meeting performers after the curtain closes.

Plus, Kat shares real fan stories and unpacks how broader fan behaviors across TV, music, and sports reflect similar patterns.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:52 School Announcements (The American Music Awards, The Tony Awards, and Lorde's new single)

06:10 Broadway Stagedooring Overview (History + Opinions)

16:02 Conversation with Jillian Hayes

51:50 Conclusion

1:00:45 Extra Credit (What about "stagedooring" after a concert, television taping or sporting event?)

1:03:02 Show-and-Tell: Picks (Role Model, Marina, Lorde)

1:06:00 Outro