THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- FIRST DATE's Blake Hammond!

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on!

In this week's edition, we caught up with Blake Hammond, who is starring as 'Waiter/Casey's Father/Blaze/Friendly Therapist' in First Date- currently in previews at the Longacre Theatre; opening August 8.

What is the first Broadway show you ever saw?

DREAMGIRLS -- I was blown away!

What is your most unique pre-show ritual?

I'm not a ritualistic person, but I do warm up my calves and ankles constantly. Oh the legs!

What is your most memorable "the show must go on" moment?

During ON THE TOWN on Broadway, the set malfunctioned and I was completely alone onstage. It was Christmas time and I began singing Chrsitmas carols. What's a boy to do?!

What is the one role you want to play before you die?

I wish someone would cast me as 'Sancho Panza' in MAN OF LA MANCHA. I love the show and love the role.

Who is your Broadway crush?

I have many but right now I only have eyes for Kristoffer Cusick! What can I say!

Where can people stalk you online?

You can't, but Flowers and candy are excepted at the stage door!