Veteran stage actor, Edward Watts recently spoke with Broadway.com about his starring role as Superman in the New York City Center Encores! production of the 1966 Browadway musical, "It's a Bird!... It's a Plane!... It's Superman!" Here is an excerpt from the interview:

Broadway.com: What did you know about Superman before you were cast in the show?
Watts: I only knew that it existed, actually. Quite frankly, I never really thought I would play Superman. I used to work for a company that would hire out actors to play characters at their company picnics during the summer, but it wasn’t really a show—you just put the costume on and walk around and take pictures with the kids.

Broadway.com: Do you think you’re more of a Clark Kent or a Superman?
Watts: There are things about Superman that I identify with. He is sort of convinced that the people don’t need him, and he loses his power through that psychological edge. I see correlations between being an actor—trying to find how you fit in and how you can please people. On the surface, obviously, I don’t have super powers!

Read the complete interview at Broadway.com.

"It's a Bird!... It's a Plane!... It's Superman!" dates and showtimes are March 20th at 7:30PM, March 21st at 7:30PM, March 22nd as 8:00PM, March 23rd at 2:00PM & 8:00PM, and March 24th at 2:00PM & 7:00PM.

The New York City Center is located on 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. Tickets, which start at $30, can be purchased at the New York City Center Box Office (West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues), through CityTix at (212) 581-1212, or online at NYCityCenter.org.