This is overwhelming.
(instrumental music)
Surreal doesn't even describe
this once in a lifetime moment.
Do you wanna learn a jig?
I would love to learn a jig.
Um...
All right.
Fourteen year old Taryn had no idea
she would ever meet Corbin Bleu,
let alone teach the High School Musical star
how to do an Irish jig.
Hop.
Kick out.
Yep.
Hop.
Back, two, three, four.
(Irish jig music)
Hop back, two, three, four.
I knew I recognized him from somewhere,
and I recognized his name but I couldn't really place it,
because of how much stuff is going on.
I've never studied any of that.
Taryn has had serious health issues
since she was a baby.
Pulmonary Hypertension is considered
a progressive incurable disease.
Lung and heart transplant is an option but it's not a cure.
It makes it hard for the body to get oxygen basically,
'cause the heart has to work harder to get the blood
to the lungs and then out to the body.
It can cause headaches, dizziness,
and what started for her was she was passing out
at the age of one.
(theatrical music)
She's always dreamed of seeing the lights
of Broadway.
(cheering)
Make-A-Wish and StubHub made that happen for her.
The theater loving teen from Wisconsin was surprised
with tickets for six musicals during her very first visit
to New York City.
She played a game to guess what shows she'd be attending.
It included a giant prop.
[Woman On Microphone] Figure out which
famous Broadway show
these letters spell.
What is it?
My Fair Lady.
(crowd clapping)
Well you're going to see it tonight.
(laughing)
There were clues and human helpers
for the Name That Tune portion.
(humming)
Tickets to Aladdin.
Is this The Prom?
[Woman On Microphone] It's The Prom!
Taryn was even gifted a backstage tour
at Kiss Me, Kate.
[Man On Microphone] We were able to work with the cast
and crew to create a backstage VIP experience for you
and with your family.
Ohh!
That's where she met Corbin.
Hello, Taryn.
Such a pleasure Taryn.
Very, very nice to meet you, how are you?
Good.
Who's starring in the show.
Come on up.
Come on in.
This is where you wanna be, right here center stage.
She went right up on stage.
(giggling)
Taryn's in awe as she soaks it all in.
The thing is because the lights are on
you can see all the seats but once it's all dim--
You can't--
They all disappear. Yeah.
Yeah.
You can't see anything.
Corbin gave her a set tour
with help from the show stage manager.
And she met more of the cast.
Do you have a favorite?
Yeah.
Come From Away.
Oh my God that's a great answer.
Taryn then got to see what happens
before the show begins.
Including leading lady Kelli O'Hara warming up.
Corbin practicing his tap dancing.
And fight call where the cast rehearses
the more intricate choreography moves.
I'm just so excited for her.
You know the smile on her face and the glow,
I mean as she was sitting there tonight watching.
We don't get to see that smile all the time,
and it's thrilling to see it.
And in return,
Taryn showed Corbin a few moves of her own.
You just taught me something new, that was so cool.
The memories and the confidence
that she seems to be building as she gets
to meet different people and talk to people.
After pushing that don't turn out.
She's coming out of her shell
and hopefully she takes that home with her
and keeps that confidence.
All the best to you okay?
Enjoy the rest of your time, and enjoy the show, have fun.
I want to give them all more hugs.
Hugs for a happy teen that gets her wish.
For InsideEdition.com I'm Leigh Scheps.