Van Hansis will be starring in an off-Broadway production of the play "Die Mommy Die." Performances with the As the World Turns star begin October 10.
Visit the play's official website now to learn about ticket information and show times.
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Van Hansis recently talked about the big controversy on As the World Turns: the kiss between Noah and Luke.
The kiss between the two was a hit, as I think everyone involved knew it would be, Hansis said in his blog on the CBS website. On YouTube the video was the second most watched for the weekend after it aired on CBS. The response Jake Silbermann as well as the producers and I have gotten has been so overwhelmingly positive.
In fact, out of the over 100 emails and letters I received, only one was negative. So in my mind that says that the pairing has a 99 percent approval rating. I consider that not bad for something that not too long ago would have been considered edgy.
Still, the actor is also aware of those who don't want the Luke and Noah story to develop further.
We need to accept each other and embrace differences of all kinds, he said. We need not to label someone who has a different skin color, sexual orientation, social class, or country of origin as 'the other.'
Meanwhile, Hansis thanks viewers who have embraced the controversial pair, as well as the long-running soap opera, which he's pleased to be a part of, while hinting that there will be more things in store for the characters.
The letters I have received, the blogs I have read, and the message boards that I have visited make me really proud of the story that As the World Turns is telling, and I am so grateful to be a part of it. From everything that I have heard, the show is excited to continue moving forward with this story and I can tell you that Luke is just starting his journey. There is a lot more to come and I hope the fans stay with him for the ride."
On the official As the World Turns website, Van Hansis posts on his personal blog. Here's the latest entry:
I'm going to be doing double duty!!! Starting next week I'm going to have two jobs. I'm starting rehearsals for Charles Busch's play Die Mommie Die! at New World Stages in New York City.
Needless to say, I'm pretty stoked about this. Charles is a really fantastic playwright, his work is wicked and witty and pretty much hilarious. I believe this is the first New York production of the play and it is the first off-Broadway production.
This is also going to be my off-Broadway debut, and the first time I have been in a long running play in over a year. For more info and tickets check out www.dmdtheplay.com.
I want to thank Chris Goutman and everybody at As the World Turns for being so accommodating in letting me do both projects. Also, this doesn't mean that Luke will be M.I.A. - he'll still be there. It will just mean that I will be freaking exhausted.
Matt Cavenaugh, who played Adam, was balancing ATWT with his musical "Grey Gardens" at the time he was on our show, so it can be done. I'll be taking lots of naps I guess. Lots and lots of naps. I hope you can come and check out the show.
Van Hansis is in the news a lot these days.
He and Jake Silbermann shared a man-on-man kiss last week that continues to generate buzz.
Therefore, it seemed like a good time to check out this young actor's blog. He answered fan questions over at the official CBS website for the show...
I didnt know want to blog about this time. The summer? Lukes towel scene? Whats coming up for Luke and Noah? I do all that stuff in interviews. I wanted something new, and like a bolt of lightning, something new showed up.
Frisco asks: Boxers or briefs?
Answer: Usually boxer briefs actually, sometimes briefs though and on occasion boxers. I dont like the way boxers bunch up.
RogerD asks: Career-wise, I would ask Van what are his ultimate plans in the business (i.e. does he want to continue to do theater and stay in New York or does he ultimately want to do big budget films in Hollywood). On a personal level, I would ask him what he values most in another person.
Answer: Well, RogerD, I just want to be a working actor. I love New York, so ideally I'd like to stay here if I could. However, I also love television as a medium, so I want to explore that, too. I will never give up theater, but it's a reality that if you don't sing or dance, making a living in theater can be tough. As far as big budget blockbusters, who knows? They wouldn't be what I would actively seek out, but if one happens for me, I wouldnt be against it.
As for what I look for in other people it's generally humor and integrity, pretty simple huh? Don't be self obsessed and have opinions that you know how to share without coming across as ignorant or overblown.
Brhannada's Armour asks: What is the most powerful, original, and/or enlightening story you can imagine for your character?
Answer: Watch what's happening for Luke in the next few months. Big stuff. Big, big stuff and I'm pretty excited to play it.
BNJ31 asks: What is your favorite thing about New York and where do you hang out?
Answer: I love New York because you can get everything here - every food, every type of performance. Sitting in the park is endlessly entertaining watching the people. I love the way New Yorkers band together in crisis and I love the food. I usually hang out downtown or in my neighborhood in Brooklyn. Brooklyn is my favorite borough.
Lildenlover asks: Is Martha Byrne very different from her character?
Answer: Yes, she is very, very different. Martha is freakin hilarious. She is so witty and quick. She is also pretty business savy, which Lily seems not to be at all.
Van Hansis is in the news a lot these days.
The reason? The young As the World Turns star is involved in a young, homosexual romance in that show's storyline. We think it's great and we admire Hansis and co-star Jake Sibermann for making the angle so believable.
Meanwhile, here are five fun tidbits about Hansis:
