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Audra Stafford Audra Stafford is excited to share her love of San Diego theatre with BroadwayWorld.com! As the entertainment reporter for ABC-10 in San Diego, Audra covered the world premieres of A Catered Affair and Dancing in the Dark at The Old Globe, the West Coast premiere of Xanadu at the La Jolla Playhouse, and she was also one of only two journalists in the nation to be embedded in a production of CATS during its national tour.

Audra has also interviewed many of Hollywood?s and Broadway?s finest actors, directors and producers, including Scott Sanders, Tom Hulce, Frankie Valli, Robin Williams, Jon Voigt, Helen Mirren, George Lopez, Teri Hatcher, Dakota Fanning, Jerry Bruckheimer and Henry Selick.

Audra is a distinguished graduate of San Diego State University?s Television, Film and New Media Production program, where she earned two Student Emmys. She also received an Emmy for her work as producer of 10-4 San Diego. Audra is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild.

To see more of Audra?s entertainment coverage in San Diego, check out her blog: http://audrastafford.wordpress.com





STAGE TUBE: 'So You Think You Can Dance' Crowns New Winner
STAGE TUBE: 'So You Think You Can Dance' Crowns New Winner
August 13, 2011

With 11.5 million votes, the 'So You Think You Can Dance' competition came down to the final two women. On August 11, Melanie Moore was named America's Favorite Dancer with 47 percent of the Top Four vote.

STAGE TUBE: Cirque du Soleil Brings KA Battle to Comic-Con 2011
STAGE TUBE: Cirque du Soleil Brings KA Battle to Comic-Con 2011
July 29, 2011

The final battle from Cirque du Soleil's hit Las Vegas show KA was played out on the wall of Petco Park during the opening night of San Diego Comic-Con 2011. BroadwayWorld's Audra Stafford spoke to the artists and artistic director about the first-of-its-kind performance. Click below for the spot!

STAGE TUBE: See The Magic Behind Mickey's Soundsational Parade
STAGE TUBE: See The Magic Behind Mickey's Soundsational Parade
July 15, 2011

Rhythm is king when the magic of Disney music is taking to the streets in the new 'Mickey's Soundsational Parade' in Disneyland park. A bevy of favorite Disney characters including Aladdin, Ariel, Cinderella, and Peter Pan follow 'the leader of the club,' Mickey Mouse, as they lead guests on a journey of sound and story. BroadwayWorld's Audra Stafford was on hand for the big event and takes you to the Disney streets below!

STAGE TUBE: See SHREK Transform; BroadwayWorld Goes Behind the Scenes of SHREK Tour in CA!
STAGE TUBE: See SHREK Transform; BroadwayWorld Goes Behind the Scenes of SHREK Tour in CA!
July 10, 2011

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are presenting SHREK THE MUSICAL, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, at the San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, July 10, 2011. Performances began July 5.

STAGE TUBE: BWW Checks Out New Little Mermaid Ride at Disney in CA
STAGE TUBE: BWW Checks Out New Little Mermaid Ride at Disney in CA
June 23, 2011

Earlier this month, the Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort debuted a new ride inspired by The Little Mermaid. BroadwayWorld's Audra Stafford checked out the new attraction at its opening, which was accompanied by some familiar voices. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: BWW Goes Inside the MAMMA MIA! Tour!
STAGE TUBE: BWW Goes Inside the MAMMA MIA! Tour!
June 15, 2011

Seen by over 45 million people around the world, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, is celebrating over 4,000 performances in its tenth smash hit year at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre and remains among Broadway's top selling musicals. The current North American Tour has played over 3,600 performances in over 135 cities with 145 repeat visits. BroadwayWorld's Audra Stafford was on the scene for the recent San Diego engagment and brings you an interview with 'Harry Bright' (Paul DeBoy) below!

TV: GLEE Live! In Concert! Tour Wraps California Run
TV: GLEE Live! In Concert! Tour Wraps California Run
June 1, 2011

The Glee Live! In Concert! tour in North America began on Friday, May 21 at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas and will wrap up the North American leg on June 18th in Uniondale, NY at the Nassau Coliseum. The Gleeks have completed their performances in California and have landed in Minneapolis for their performance at the Target Center tonight. BroadwayWorld's Audra Stafford was on hand in San Jose where Gleeks Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera met fans and signed autographs. Click below for the spot!

TV: BWW Catches Up with Corbin Bleu - Hopes for Broadway Return Soon
TV: BWW Catches Up with Corbin Bleu - Hopes for Broadway Return Soon
May 2, 2011

On the heels of a highly successful Broadway run, the electrifying Latin and ballroom dance spectacular BURN THE FLOOR plays the Pantages Theatre for a strictly-limited 2 week engagement, which began April 26. The show will run through May 8, 2011. The Los Angeles engagement features So You Think You Can Dance alumni Anya Garnis, Pasha Kovalev, Robbie Kmetoni, Janette Manrara, and Karen Hauer. Also featured is Vonzell Solomon, second runner-up in Season Four of American Idol, who is BURN THE FLOOR's female vocalist. BroadwayWorld's Audra Stafford was on hand for the produciton's opening night and brought you full opening night coverage last week. Click below for her extended chat with Corbin Bleu below!

TV: BWW Hits the Red Carpet at BURN THE FLOOR in LA!
TV: BWW Hits the Red Carpet at BURN THE FLOOR in LA!
April 28, 2011

On the heels of a highly successful Broadway run, the electrifying Latin and ballroom dance spectacular BURN THE FLOOR plays the Pantages Theatre for a strictly-limited 2 week engagement, which begain April 26. The show will run through May 8, 2011. The Los Angeles engagement features So You Think You Can Dance alumni Anya Garnis, Pasha Kovalev, Robbie Kmetoni, Janette Manrara, and Karen Hauer. Also featured is Vonzell Solomon, second runner-up in Season Four of American Idol, who is BURN THE FLOOR's female vocalist. BroadwayWorld's Audra Stafford was on hand for the produciton's opening night and brings you coverage from the red carpet below!

The Beat Goes On: After 20 Years, STOMP Is Still Going Strong
The Beat Goes On: After 20 Years, STOMP Is Still Going Strong
April 22, 2011

STOMP is playing at San Diego's Balboa Theatre through Sunday, April 24th.

TV: BroadwayWorld Goes Backstage at Cirque du Soleil's QUIDAM
TV: BroadwayWorld Goes Backstage at Cirque du Soleil's QUIDAM
April 21, 2011

Cirque du Soleil has brought Quidam to California and BroadwayWorld correspondent Audra Stafford went behind the scenes at the show's San Diego engagment to get the scoop on how a Cirque show comes together.

TV: BWW Goes Inside the New Disney Dream Cruiser!
TV: BWW Goes Inside the New Disney Dream Cruiser!
March 1, 2011

The Disney DreamTM is the majestic third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Boasting 14 towering decks, a ship length of 1,115 feet and a maximum width of 125 feet, the 130,000-ton vessel includes 1,250 staterooms and has the capacity to comfortably accommodate 4,000 passengers-along with the over 1,458 Crew Members who tend to the needs of every cruise Guest each and every day.

Hollywood's Hottest Celebrate 2011 Spirit Awards
February 27, 2011

Black Swan was the big winner at last night's 26th Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica. Sandra Oh kicked off the red carpet with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an announcement that the LG Cinema 3D HDTV, the next generation 3D TV, made a $125,000 contribution to Film Independent's signature diversity program Project:Involve.

ALADDIN Opens Tonight at Carlsbad Community Theatre
ALADDIN Opens Tonight at Carlsbad Community Theatre
February 10, 2011

Carlsbad Community Theatre's production of DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR. opens tonight at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center. The show runs through this Saturday, February 12th.

MIXTAPE Extended Through December 19
MIXTAPE Extended Through December 19
November 7, 2010

Lamb's Players Theatre has extended its 80s musical revue miXtape through December 19.

TV: The Broadway Babies of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS at The Old Globe
TV: The Broadway Babies of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS at The Old Globe
November 2, 2010

The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego is currently featuring Tony and Pulitzer Award winner Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical plays, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. The plays follow the life of Eugene Morris Jerome from the foibles of youth in late-1930s Brooklyn to a career as a comedy writer for radio. Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound are performed in a rotating repertory schedule. BroadwayWorld reporter Audra Stafford recently caught up with the 'Broadway Babies' of BRIGHTON BEACH, Austyn Myers and Allie Trimm.

TV: Backstage at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in San Diego!
TV: Backstage at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in San Diego!
October 28, 2010

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, comes to life onstage at the San Diego Civic Theatre from October 26 - 31. Click below for a peek backstage with BroadwayWorld correspondent Audra Stafford!

San Diego Asian Film Festival Kicks Off Tonight 10/21
San Diego Asian Film Festival Kicks Off Tonight 10/21
October 21, 2010

Tonight is opening night of the 11th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival at UltraStar Cinemas in Mission Valley.

STAGE TUBE: Megan Telles Visits Marquez Charter's Water & Power Dress Rehearsal
STAGE TUBE: Megan Telles Visits Marquez Charter's Water & Power Dress Rehearsal
October 19, 2010

USC Trojan Vision reporter Megan Telles got a chance to go visit one of Marquez Charter School's last dress rehearsals before they went off to the 2010 Musical Theater Festival in New York -- check out these awesome kids and see how they learn history lessons through song and dance!

TV: BWW Talks LIMELIGHT with Composer Christopher Curtis
TV: BWW Talks LIMELIGHT with Composer Christopher Curtis
October 15, 2010

On Tuesday, September 7, LIMELIGHT: THE STORY OF Charlie Chaplin opened at the La Jolla's Mandell Weiss Theatre. The production, which has music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and a book by Christopher Curtis and Thomas Meehan, runs through October 17, 2010. The show is directed by Michael Unger and stars Rob McClure and Ashley Brown. BroadwayWorld reporter Audra Stafford recently spoke with Curtis about all things LIMELIGHT and what inspired him to write a musical about the comedic legend.



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