In a place like the Greek Theater in L.A., to try and create a close connection with the audience seems almost antithetical to the architecture of the building.

Berlin would be a great place to have no cell phone, I think. Especially if you were able to live in a central location.

I try to give the music more of a campfire feel as opposed to a library atmosphere. I like when you can hear people hanging out in the songs and doing a little shuffling. It creates a feeling of participation.

I'd love to go back and do theater. There's nothing like that instant response and the connection to a live audience.

I'm trying to bring a new generation into the musical theater and to create a new audience.

It's almost like building my résumé.