Darren Criss & Andy Mientus Were Techies, Keira Knightley Doesn't Want Your Flowers & More Lessons of the Week

It's Friday and if you're like us, you spent it watching literally hundreds of videos of people belting an If/Then anthem! No? OK, well at least watch these five. High notes aside, it's been yet another exciting week on the Great White Way. And once again, we're here to recap it all for you. Take it all in with the Lessons of the Week!

Andy & Darren Teched the UMich Halls
Spring Awakening star Andy Mientus and Darren Criss have never crossed paths on Broadway, but they’ve known each other for 10 years. It’s all due to a ballet injury: After "paralyzing" his foot, University of Michigan student Mientus swapped ballet for stage tech, where he met Darren Criss. The BACA winners have come a long way: from light boards and gaff tape to glitter and…a nightgown.

Andrew Rannells Is the New King of B'way
Speaking of glitter, another former Hedwig will trade in the East German's blonde locks for a powdered wig. Rannells will step into the role of King George in Hamilton, taking over temporarily for Jonathan Groff. It makes sense: Rannells has done accent work in Hedwig, tried that boy band sound in Hairspray and Jersey Boys and explored a fairly self-centered role in The Book of Mormon. Plus, he looks amazing in a crown.

Studio 54 Is Still a Hotbed of Crazy
Two things you should never do during a Broadway show: force-feed a patron strawberries and interrupt the action to propose to the star. The latter is a recent addition, after an audience member chucked a bouquet at Keira Knightley in the middle of Thérèse Raquin’s first preview. Between this guy and Shia, we can’t help but wonder what’s in the water at Studio 54. Actually, don’t answer that.

Maria Will Punch If You're a Favorite Thing
When we asked the The Sound of Music tour stars what their love lives were like when they were 16 going on 17, we learned, uh, a lot. (Looking at you, Ben Davis.) Kerstin Anderson, the 20-year old who stars as Maria, revealed she was an aggressive teen in love: “I was still punching boys to tell them I liked them.” That’s not very nun-like, Kerstin, but it's definitely how Maria would solve a problem. Kudos!

Tyler Lea Had Biblical Stage Fright
When we talk to B'way newbies, many reminisce about their childhood dreams of making it on the Great White Way. But that wasn’t always the case for Curious Incident star Tyler Lea, who once stormed off the stage in tears during a bible school play. He made it up to his family by performing his part back home…and by now kicking ass on Broadway. Hallelujah!

Sara Bareilles Has an Inconceivable Plan
Sara Bareilles is bringing her score for Waitress to the Great White Way, but that’s just the beginning of her Broadway aspirations. The Grammy nominee said that not only is she open to starring in the tuner after Jessie Mueller, but she also wants to write a Princess Bride musical someday. Quick, Sara! Be brave and call up Disney! Crossing our six fingers that this works out.

Ursula Officiated Prince Eric's Wedding
The Little Mermaid alum Sean Palmer married his prince Ray Smith last weekend, and guess who was there to proclaim them a husbands? The sea witch herself Sherie Rene Scott! Also in attendance was mermaid-turned-princess Sierra Boggess. We’re so glad they were able to set aside their differences, and live happily ever after (on land).

Broadway Has Some High-Tech Dames
Kevin Worley wears a lot of hats at Dames at Sea (not even counting the sailor cap): swing, dance captain and second assistant stage manager. To keep it all straight, he uses the super high-tech app Stage Write. Each track gets its own symbol, and he can move it around anywhere. Think football diagrams but for show folks.Yes, football has diagrams. It also has fantasy teams. Think dreamcasting for jocks. 

J. Hud Can Riff Through Anything
“And I Am Telling You”? Riffs welcome. “I Got Love”? Riff away! Jury summons? Riff all you want, as long as your name is Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. The incoming Color Purple star recently belted her way through everything from MTA public service announcements to Viagra fine print. Because, well, she can. Think we can get her to sing this Lesson? 

The Bustles Are Still Getting Fluffed
In 2012, Andy Karl introduced us to the art of bustle fluffery alongside his The Mystery of Edwin Drood co-stars. The hip-hop video had it all, from a J. Lo-inspired Jessie Mueller to a twerking Chita Rivera. We were shocked to discover that even in Canada, they’re still fluffin' bustles! Thanks for keeping the magic alive, Front Row Centre Players. You serve that Christmas goose on that bustle!