Meet Wendla: Lea Michele

What are three words that describe your character in Spring Awakening?
Brave. Restless. Pure.

What are the top five most played tracks from any CD! on your iPod or CD player?
"Fast Car," by Tracy Chapman.
"Both Sides Now," by Joni Mitchell.
"Overjoyed," by Stevie Wonder.
"Songbird," by Eva Cassidy.
"September," by Earth Wind and Fire.

What do you always carry with you in your bag or pocket?
MY CELL PHONE!

What's your favorite pig out food?
Lime Tostitos, cheese and cookies.

Tell us a special talent you have besides singing, acting and dancing.
Baking! I love to bake! It's a great thing to do on a day off or during the day. I find it very relaxing and fun at the same time!

Name your greatest indulgence.
I will pay however much it costs for a good meal. I love trying new restaurants and having BIG meals, especially after a two-show day.

Do you have a pet? What kind and what's his/her name?
My puppy's name is Mia and she is a Yorkshire Terrier...and I love her so much!

Who inspires you? Is there an actor that you look up to?
I look up to my dear friend Marin Mazzie. She has taught me so much about this business over the years. But most importantly she taught me how to have fun and enjoy every minute of what we do, through bad reviews, exhaustion and difficult days. She is a wonderful friend and an amazing actress.

What dressing room item do you consider essential?
Lots of tea!

If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?
My super power would be to fly, so that on my day off or during the day I could fly quickly to Miami, lay on the beach for a while, and then fly back for my night show.

Which Hollywood star do you have a crush on?
Landon Beard...star of Altar Boyz.

What's the most outrageous reaction you've had about the show?
I have had so many amazing moments with Spring Awakening over the years. But I was thrilled when I heard the CD for the first time!

Tell us your favorite…
Broadway show other than Spring Awakening!: Ragtime.
Broadway star: Marin Mazzie.
Movie: Almost Famous.
TV show: Grey's Anatomy. I'm watching it right now.
Musician or band: Alanis Morissette.
Celebrity: So many! Maybe Angelia Jolie.

What's the best part about being in Spring Awakening?
Being a part of something that is so unique, groundbreaking, edgy and honest.

How has being in Spring Awakening changed you?
Being an only child, my cast of Spring Awakening has taught me so much about myself and how I interact and basically live with kids my own age. I never had a brother or sister or the "college experience." But this is the best experience I could have ever asked for. It truly has changed me for the better.