Colin Donnell

My grandmother had always played show tunes from classic musicals at the piano when we were growing up, so that helped me fall in love with Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Lerner and Loewe, etc.

Growing up, I wanted to be a pilot!

Miss Saigon' was my first professional show. It was one of the first regional productions of 'Miss Saigon.'

In the past, I've done some covering. My first show in New York, I covered three guys in 'Jersey Boys.' I think it was always something that was helpful for keeping my head on straight.

I love going back on 'Arrow.' It's always fun to see friends when I go back there.

I would be so happy to be back on 'Arrow' or on 'Legends of Tomorrow,' in whatever capacity.

I don't know if I would ever truly want somebody's life in my hands. I think what these people, what doctors and nurses and public service employees do on a day-to-day basis, is unreal, and it takes a special type of person to do that - and I don't think I'm that type of person. I'm happy to play one on TV.

Being at the show, watching people do what they do so well, hearing a full orchestra, and hearing beautiful music? There's nothing better.

I just never thought I'd have, like... fans, I guess?

When I'm doing TV, I miss theatre, and when I'm doing theatre, I miss being in front of the camera.

I like to pick out a certain part of each show I'm in and I watch it when I'm not onstage or in my dressing room. I'll go down to the stage and watch that part of the show each night.

I love the city of Chicago. They are so welcoming to the shows that shoot here.