Overview
- Michele, 39, tells People she still experiences stage fright frequently despite decades of performing.
- She works to reframe nerves as excitement or as a sign that the work matters.
- She says she calls her mother at the five-minute call to ground herself before each performance.
- Critics are praising her turn as Florence Vassy, which she describes as the most challenging role of her career.
- She notes that onstage mishaps occur and that performers move forward, with audiences often embracing the spontaneity.