COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND–Outside the bright lights of Broadway theaters, Christopher Vitaliano presses against the metal barricades, Sharpie in hand, scanning for familiar faces. He checks the time and waits for actors to emerge, hoping for another autograph to add to his growing collection. Over the past year, this interest has become a routine part of his college life – tracking where celebrities will appear and waiting for that brief moment of interaction.
Vitaliano’s first encounter came when he learned that Steve Carell, known for his role as Michael Scott on The Office, was performing on Broadway. He went twice, determined to meet him. The first time, Carell was in a rush, the second, Vitaliano succeeded.
Since that moment, his autograph collection has expanded to include more than 100 celebrities that he has met since June 2023. From actors, to comedians, to television personalities, he’s seen them all across New York City.
One of his favorite encounters was with actor Adam Sandler, who he met in January while accompanied by his brother.
