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BWW Interviews: POTTED POTTER's Dan Clarkson & Jeff Turner
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2012

The hilarious duo chat with BWW about saving a nightly theater seat for JK Rowling and the pressures of performing a Harry Potter piece in front of some of the world's most obsessive fans. (more...)


BWW Interviews: BUNHEADS Sutton Foster on Braving the Small Screen and Why She'll Always Come Back to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2012

Sutton Foster took time out from her busy filming schedule on the LA set of BUNHEADS to chat about why she made the decision to take on a TV role at this point in her career and her future plans to return to the Broadway stage. (more...)


BWW Interviews: WEST SIDE STORY Comes to DPAC in June - The Creative Process with Joey McKneely
by Larissa Mount - May 20, 2012

One of the most well-known shows of all time, West Side Story, is coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center this June. In anticipation of its arrival, I spoke with Joey McKneely, the show’s choreographer, to gain insight into the unique elements of this production. He offered a glimpse into the creative minds of the late Jerome Robbins and Arthur Laurents. He explains why every generation needs to experience the power of West Side Story, and why this imagining of the production brings to light the relevance of the themes. (more...)


BWW Interviews: Peter Lockyer on LES MISÉRABLES, Coming to Austin May 29-June 3
by Kathy Strain - May 19, 2012

In April of 2012, Peter Lockyer joined the U.S. Tour cast taking over the role of Jean Valjean. Peter Lockyer played Marius on Broadway many years ago and now has this new opportunity to play Jean Valjean. I recently interviewed Peter and learned a lot about his career and how he feels about being part of musical history. (more...)


BWW Interviews: Cori Laemmel Takes On The Friday Five Before Going Onstage For THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 18, 2012

Today’s spotlight falls upon Cori Laemmel, who opens tonight in the reboot of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years opposite her real-life husband Tyson Laemmel (following the critically acclaimed version that starred Ryan Greenawalt and Kacie Phillips for the first two weeks of the run) at Street Theatre Company. (more...)


BWW Interviews: Ari Weinberg talks SHAMELESS Benefit
by Kelly Cameron - May 18, 2012

Shameless! For a Cause is a special cabaret fundraiser happening this weekend at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. The brain child of Ari Weinberg, the evening aims to raise money for LGBTQ youth initiatives while bringing together some of our country's best and brightest for an evening of song and laughter. Set to perform are Sharron Matthews, Michael Hughes, casts of Theatre Sheridan's RENT and Dancap's West Side Story and more. Ari Weinberg sat down to talk with BWW about the event, the charities and why it means so much to him. (more...)


BWW Interviews: Good Food and a Good Role Beckon Broadway's Ben Davis to Nashville
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 17, 2012

Ben Davis isn’t even in Nashville yet, and already he’s eating like a native: “This morning,” he confides in a telephone interview from his home in New York City, “in anticipation of your phone call and our upcoming trip to Nashville, my wife and I had sausage gravy and biscuits for breakfast.” (more...)


BWW Interviews: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Christopher Sieber
by Linda Ann Watt - May 16, 2012

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber is coming to Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Belk Theater, May 29 – June 3, 2012. Winner of three Tony Awards® including the award for Best Musical Revival. Tickets are now on sale at the Blumenthal Box Office: 704-372-1000 Two time, Tony Award ® nominee, Christopher Sieber, who plays Albin was in his hotel room in San Antonio, Texas doing one press interview after another, when I caught up with him. He's funny, hyper and fun to talk to. He says his success in the entertainment industry is based on luck, but I think it’s his talent, personality and his ability to be a team player. (more...)


DEBUT OF THE MONTH: GHOST's Richard Fleeshman
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2012

In a recent chat with BWW, Fleeshman spoke about his Broadway debut experience and how he literally makes magic happen every night on stage. (more...)


BWW Interviews: No Day But Today with the Cast of RENT
by Kelly Cameron - May 16, 2012

Theatre Sheridan's production of Rent was extremely well received last year when it was presented at the school, and tonight it opens in Toronto at The Panasonic Theatre, which the entire graduating class taking part. I spoke with three of the young stars about what the experience has been like so far, their love of the musical Rent and what advice they have for the next generation. (more...)


BWW Interviews: THANKS FOR PLAYING: THE GAME SHOW SHOW Creator Talks Retro Dome Premiere
by Harmony Wheeler - May 15, 2012

BroadwayWorld talks with "Thanks for Playing: The Game Show Show" co-creator Shannon Guggenheim about the future of the show and of the Retro Dome, as well as the history, making of and themes of the show. Read the full interview below! (more...)


BWW Interviews: The JERSEY BOYS Talk Durham Engagement this Fall
by Larissa Mount - May 15, 2012

Get ready for the 2012-2013 season at the Durham Performing Arts Center! One of the major events this fall will be the arrival of the national tour of the 20th-longest running Broadway musical, Jersey Boys. At a recent event, I had the chance to chat with Matt Bailey (Tommy DeVito), Alayna Gallo (Lorraine and others), and Kevin Crewell (Bob Crewe and others) from the national touring company of Jersey Boys about the show, their experiences, and their acting beginnings. They had a lot to say, including some particularly nice things about the Durham Performing Arts Center as a venue. (more...)


BWW Interviews: FOLLIES Star Elaine Paige Talks Follies, Sondheim, Lloyd Webber and Other Career Highlights
by Don Grigware - May 14, 2012

Actress/singer Elaine Paige, having originated Evita, Chess, Piaf and Anything Goes in London, is unquestionably the queen of the West End, and with a Drama Desk nomination securely in place for her Broadway performance in the new Kennedy Center production of Stephen Sondheim's Follies, which opened at the Ahmanson May 9, Paige is fast becoming a theatrical sensation in the US as well. In our chat, she says what she thinks about Stephen Sondheim, Follies, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Barbara Cook, her favorite career highlights including her leading men, as well as her popular radio talk show for the BBC entitled Elaine Paige on Sunday. (more...)


BWW Interviews: The Bird Watcher, Lane Richins
by Megan Pedersen - May 11, 2012

Local director and actor Lane Richins talks about his current production, Chapter Two, those who have an influence on his work and bird watching. (more...)


BWW Interviews: Hairspray's Link Larkin, aka Darin Richardson, Takes on The Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 11, 2012

Today’s spotlight falls upon Darin Richardson, who is currently onstage in Circle Players’ Hairspray, getting his 1960s teen heartthrob on as Link Larkin, playing opposite Whitney Vaughn as Tracy Turnblad. For Richardson, it’s just the latest in a long list of onstage roles, which includes his recent role in The Keeton Theatre's Kiss Me, Kate, and a stint at the Miracle Theatre in Pigeon Forge, where he and castmates were forced to sort of re-write The Good Book when Jesus got stuck in the tomb. Seriously. So, gentle readers, read on…and find out more about the handsome and talented Darin Richardson, and go to The Larry Keeton Theatre and see him in Hairspray (he's there for the next two weekends). (more...)


BWW Interviews: Enter Stage Left…Georges Presents LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio
by Kathy Strain - May 09, 2012

Playing center stage at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas this week is the exhilarating LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Starring George Hamilton as Georges and Christopher Sieber as Albin/ZaZa, this show was entertaining from start to finish. George Hamilton was intriguing as Georges and Christopher Sieber lit up as Albin/ZaZa. Each actor brought his own personality into the role which made the show even more intimate. (more...)


BWW Interviews: A Little AS YOU LIKE IT Girl Talk with ISC's Melissa Chalsma
by Ellen Dostal - May 09, 2012

Melissa Chalsma is one busy woman. Wife, mom, actor, director and full-time artistic director of Independent Shakespeare Co., she knows firsthand what it’s like to try and balance more than you think you can. There’s always time for a little girl talk though so between juggling kids and rehearsals we grabbed a few minutes to talk about ISC’s upcoming performance of As You Like It, how storytelling shapes our world, and those L.A. streets paved with gold. Read on! (more...)


BWW Interviews: The 2012-2013 Acting Up Stage Season with Mitchell Marcus
by Kelly Cameron - May 08, 2012

Acting Up Stage enjoyed a tremendously successful season last year, and they're aiming to top it with their latest offering which was announced a few weeks ago. Featuring a new Canadian musical and a much loved classic, Acting Up Stage's new season has something for everyone. BWW spoke to Artistic Director Mitchell Marcus about how he went about programming the season, how his company hopes to appeal to the next generation and what the secret to their success is. (more...)


BWW Remembers Arthur Laurents
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2012

To mark the one year anniversary of the passing of famed Broadway librettist,screenwriter and director Arthur Laurents, BroadwayWorld spoke with his close friend and the literary executor of his estate, David Saint. (more...)


BWW Interviews: Christopher Sieber Talks LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Tour & More!
by Kathy Strain - May 08, 2012

Christopher Sieber is currently playing the role of Albin/Zaza in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on tour. Christopher's career has been unique and diverse. He has been on TV and Broadway and brings his own life's experiences to the role of Albin/Zaza. Christopher was also priviledged to play the role of Georges on Broadway. He is the only actor who has ever played both lead roles in LA CAGE. He shared his experiences and lessons he has learned over the years as a performer and details of his current role as Albin/Zaza. (more...)


An Interview with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Antonio Douthit
by Linda Ann Watt - May 07, 2012

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BWW Interviews: Spotlighting Portland Solo Artist Eleanor O'Brien
by Debbie Lamedman - May 04, 2012

Eleanor O'Brien is a force of nature and her one-woman show, Good Girls Guide: Dominatrix for Dummies has thrilled Portland audiences with its unexpected tale of a woman finding self-confidence and self-acceptance while looking to survive as an actress in New York City. In the upcoming months, O’Brien is taking her show on the road and performing in several fringe festivals across the country. I had the pleasure of talking with Eleanor about her show and other exciting projects she has in the works for her theatre company Dance Naked Productions. (more...)


BWW Interviews: SONDRA MORTON Tackles The Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 04, 2012

Today’s spotlight falls upon Sondra Morton, who heads up the ACT Too Players—a fertile training ground for up-and-coming actors in the region—and she’s operations manager of Franklin’s Boiler Room Theatre, a typically harried and busy mom, a critically acclaimed actress and director, and a friend, confidante and supporter of just about everyone she brushes up against. In short, Sondra’s just the best and today, you’re given the opportunity to learn more about what makes her tick, so to speak, onstage. (more...)


BWW Interviews: PRODUCERS Director Talks Comedy, Broadway Experience, Hillbarn Production
by Harmony Wheeler - May 03, 2012

Broadway veteran Bill Starr directs Hillbarn Theatre's upcoming production of the Mel Brooks musical, The Producers, playing May 3-27. Below, Starr talks about how his own experience informed his direction of the show, what makes the show fun and unique, and what audiences can expect from Hillbarn's production. (more...)


BWW Interviews: Matters of the Heart with the Stars of GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Kelly Cameron - May 03, 2012

Gruesome Playground Injuries has its Canadian premiere today, and BWW is talking to stars Peter Mooney and Janet Porter about the show, their own personal love lives and of course, matters of the heart. (more...)


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