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Kristen Hirsch Montag

Kristen Hirsch Montag is a senior public relations and communications manager for Meet Minneapolis, Convention and Visitors Association, by day and self-professed theatre geek by night. A busy career keeps her from working onstage these days, but she still finds time to act occasionally in TV/film projects when not attending MSP area productions and touring shows or catching a little Broadway in NYC. She also does freelance PR and sells Mary Kay along with the journalistic pursuits. Interviewing Laura Osnes, Kevin McCollum, Anthony Rapp and Rita Moreno are BWW highlights over the past seven years. Kristen holds a bachelor's degree from Augsburg College in Theatre Arts and Communications.






BWW Interview: Remy Auberjonois of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Guthrie Theater
BWW Interview: Remy Auberjonois of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Guthrie Theater
October 9, 2019

Memories are explored in THE GLASS MENAGERIE and this interview with actor Remy Auberjonois, starring in the Guthrie's production through Oct. 27.

BWW Interview: Britta Ollmann and Michelle de Joya of CHICAGO at Theater Latte Da
BWW Interview: Britta Ollmann and Michelle de Joya of CHICAGO at Theater Latte Da
October 4, 2019

Latte Da's CHICAGO spotlights two leading ladies battling for the ultimate in fame, so what's more appropriate than giving a double-dose of 6 Questions & a Plug? Buckle up and follow along as these two actors share the spotlight.

BWW Interview: Sarah Rasmussen of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Jungle Theater
BWW Interview: Sarah Rasmussen of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Jungle Theater
September 18, 2019

Director Sarah Rasmussen marks the beginning of her fifth season at the Jungle Theater with a new work that challenges this small theater technically and is her 'teenage dream.' She answers 6 Questions and a Plug about RIDE THE CYCLONE.

BWW Interview: Joshua Bergasse of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
BWW Interview: Joshua Bergasse of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
September 10, 2019

Joshua Bergasse is in town making time for master class, discovering local talent and watching homemade flying contraptions dive into the Mississippi, as well as letting us in on a little secret that may or may not happen but is pretty fun to think about. Oh, and he choreographed and directed SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, too.

BWW Interview: Jessica Fredrickson of MAMMA MIA! at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
BWW Interview: Jessica Fredrickson of MAMMA MIA! at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
September 3, 2019

Jessica Fredrickson plays Sophie in the long-running MAMMA MIA! as the Chan extends the run through Feb. 22, 2020. There's literally no excuse not to go see this infectious show.

BWW Interview: Johanna Day of FLOYD'S at Guthrie Theater
BWW Interview: Johanna Day of FLOYD'S at Guthrie Theater
August 20, 2019

Day is a busy actor who's in and out of town on her days off from FLOYD'S so this time we get six questions and no plug but I recommend checking this quick interview out, and then call the box office and get over to see her on stage at the Guthrie before Aug. 31.

BWW Interview: Kelsee Sweigard of RENT at Hennepin Theatre Trust
BWW Interview: Kelsee Sweigard of RENT at Hennepin Theatre Trust
August 17, 2019

The RENT 20th Anniversary tour rolls on for a fourth year and another swing through Minneapolis. The show's themes and heart still ring true for fans and this production's Maureen, Kelsee Sweigard.

BWW Interview: Natalie Powers of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Hennepin Theatre Trust
BWW Interview: Natalie Powers of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Hennepin Theatre Trust
July 30, 2019

A musical about a Jewish family going through times of change and division, the lessons could just as easily be said to fit many other current-day situations. Read more in an interview with actor Natalie Powers.

BWW Interview: Kimberly Immanuel of 42ND STREET at Ordway
BWW Interview: Kimberly Immanuel of 42ND STREET at Ordway
July 30, 2019

A tap dancing revival hits the Ordway stage and lead Kimberly Immanuel provides some insights to this reimagined classic musical that has the box office buzz for a mixture of new and old.

BWW Interview: Rebecca Rizzio And Eric Morris of CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ at Old Log Theatre
BWW Interview: Rebecca Rizzio And Eric Morris of CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ at Old Log Theatre
July 20, 2019

The Old Log Theatre hosts a one-night staged reading of a new musical on the life of Minnesotan-by-birth Judy Garland's life on Monday, July 22. Learn more details about this opportunity to see a show that could be Broadway bound right here in Minnesota.

BWW Interview: Kirsten Wyatt of GUYS AND DOLLS at Guthrie Theater
BWW Interview: Kirsten Wyatt of GUYS AND DOLLS at Guthrie Theater
July 14, 2019

While there is much to praise, the stand-out amongst the talented GUYS AND DOLLS cast is Kirsten Wyatt, making her debut at the Guthrie as Miss Adelaide. Read this 6 Questions & a Plug to learn more from Wyatt about what makes this Guthrie show special.

BWW Interview: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG's Sid Solomon
BWW Interview: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG's Sid Solomon
May 12, 2019

Actor Sid Solomon may be familiar to Twin Cities theatre-goers with memories of past productions. He recently visited Minneapolis with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and took time to respond to 6 Questions & a Plug.

BWW Interview: Theatre in the Round's Mary Cutler Takes on RED HOT and COLE
BWW Interview: Theatre in the Round's Mary Cutler Takes on RED HOT and COLE
April 29, 2019

This musical revue is a unique ensemble piece with Cole Porter himself at the center of the group of society friends and counterparts from literature and musical theatre of the 1920-40s. Director Mary Cutler and cast take on this revue, and Cutler's insights are shared here.

BWW Interview: 6 Questions & A Plug with HELLO, DOLLY!'s Wally Dunn
BWW Interview: 6 Questions & A Plug with HELLO, DOLLY!'s Wally Dunn
April 16, 2019

Often the smaller roles and, we hear here, the crew members are not recognized but are integral to the whole production happening. Wally Dunn agrees and shares some fun facts about himself.

BWW Interview: Guthrie Theater's Cyrano Jay O. Sanders Speaks for Himself
BWW Interview: Guthrie Theater's Cyrano Jay O. Sanders Speaks for Himself
April 12, 2019

On stage, Jay O. Sanders' Cyrano spends a lot of time speaking through Christian. This time, Sanders speaks for himself.

BWW Interview: 7 Questions with CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY's Amanda Rose
BWW Interview: 7 Questions with CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY's Amanda Rose
March 14, 2019

Childhood favorite CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY has taken over the Orpheum stage through March 17. Learn more about the show and its dedicated Mom, 'Mrs. Bucket,' played by Amanda Rose in the national tour.

BWW Review: A BRONX TALE in Minneapolis
BWW Review: A BRONX TALE in Minneapolis
February 25, 2019

Starting with promise, this show never fulfilled it as a rushed copy of WEST SIDE STORY never clicked.

BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES in Minneapolis
BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES in Minneapolis
February 11, 2019

ROCK OF AGES 10th anniversary tour is an 80s party complete with big hair, wine coolers and power ballads.

BWW Interview: 6 Questions with FALSETTOS' Nick Adams
BWW Interview: 6 Questions with FALSETTOS' Nick Adams
February 11, 2019

Experienced actor Nick Adams takes on the role of Whizzer in FALSETTOS, a national tour of the 2016 Lincoln Center revival of this Tony-awarded show that originally debuted in 1992. Here, he shares a little about his role and career before coming to The Ordway in Saint Paul.

BWW Interview: ON YOUR FEET's Alma Cuervo
BWW Interview: ON YOUR FEET's Alma Cuervo
January 22, 2019

Get to know a little about Alma Cuervo and how she knows Sondheim, Wasserstein and what it's like to be WICKED.



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