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Maeve Riley

Maeve Riley

Maeve Riley is so excited to be a BroadwayWorld.com Social Media Correspondent via Vine and Snapchat! A student at UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television, Maeve has had a passion for learning and performing in a theatrical environment since she was five years old. Since 2001, Maeve has performed throughout Southern California. Her favorite roles to portray have been Maureen in RENT, Cosette in Les Miserables, Peter in Peter Pan, and Miss Dorothy Brown in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Some of Maeve's favorite shows include (and are not limited to) Newsies, Something Rotten!, The Color Purple, and Waitress. Be sure to check out the BWW Vine and Snapchat! What a time to be alive!






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BWW Interview: Eric B. Anthony Tackles the World of the Wild West in Skylight Theatre's BRONCO BILLY
BWW Interview: John Ross Bowie Discusses Punk's Most Influential Band in His Play, FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN
BWW Interview: John Ross Bowie Discusses Punk's Most Influential Band in His Play, FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN
May 23, 2019

Four Chords and a Gun is an intense black comedy about the infamous punk band the Ramones written by John Ross Bowie (“The Big Bang Theory”, “Speechless”). The play reveals the drama-filled 1979 recording session that led to The Ramones album, End of the Century, produced by the eccentric gun wielding Phil Spector. The Canadian premier of this sometimes funny, sometimes wrenching, always gritty, story of how the world's greatest Punk album came to be is directed by long-time Toronto Star theatre critic and Stratford Festival director Richard Ouzounian. Hey Ho Let's Go! to a play about the Ramones followed by a concert. Not a f***ing musical.

BWW Interview: Maral Milani Tackles Groundbreaking Material in The Matrix Theatre's PARADISE
BWW Interview: Maral Milani Tackles Groundbreaking Material in The Matrix Theatre's PARADISE
March 27, 2019

Paradise- a groundbreaking play about an unlikely partnership between a student and her teacher- is captivating audiences with a new, fresh run at The Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles starring Maral Milani and Jeff Marlow.

BWW Interview: SUPERHERO's Jake Levy
BWW Interview: SUPERHERO's Jake Levy
March 8, 2019

At Second Stage Theater, theatre fans are gathering to see Tom Kitt's newest musical come to life. Superhero -a new musical about a fractured family, the mysterious stranger in apartment 4-B, and the unexpected hero who just might save the day- is captivating audiences, and making a heroic splash off-Broadway- so much so, that this new, adventurous musical scored itself an extended run.

BWW Feature: Master Guitarist Estas Tonne To Share The Stage With Ballet's Superstar Sergey Polunin For The First Time At Wilshire Ebell Theatre
BWW Feature: Master Guitarist Estas Tonne To Share The Stage With Ballet's Superstar Sergey Polunin For The First Time At Wilshire Ebell Theatre
October 3, 2018

This November, witness an inspired collaboration of music and dance like no other. World-renowned master guitarist Estas Tonne is performing in the US for the first time with a 24-city tour. The tour kicks off in Escondido, CA November 1, 2018. The 'bad boy of ballet' Sergey Polunin will share the stage for three magical nights as a special guest in three cities: at Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles on November 4, at Palace for Fine Arts in San Francisco on November 6, and at Crest Theatre in Sacramento on November 7.

John Legend Comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts Celebrating His First Christmas Album and Tour, 12/29
John Legend Comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts Celebrating His First Christmas Album and Tour, 12/29
October 3, 2018

Newly anointed EGOT winner and critically acclaimed, multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend has announced his first Christmas album, A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS. The album is executive produced by Raphael Saadiq and will be released on October 26 via Columbia Records. To accompany the album, John will embark on a 25-date A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS Tour, which includes a return engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, December 29 at 7:30 p.m. The tour kicks off on November 15 in Clearwater, FL and wraps up on December 30 in San Diego.

Exclusive: Sara Bareilles, Brandon Victor Dixon, and John Legend on JESUS CHRIST SUPTERSTAR And More!
Exclusive: Sara Bareilles, Brandon Victor Dixon, and John Legend on JESUS CHRIST SUPTERSTAR And More!
May 31, 2018

BroadwayWorld correspondent Maeve Riley caught up with the cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at their FYC Event in Los Angeles, CA! Let's see what the cast had to say!

VIDEO: Cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE Talks Rehearsals and More!
VIDEO: Cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE Talks Rehearsals and More!
December 7, 2017

To celebrate the launch of A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE! FOX constructed a larger than life icon from the original film - the leg lamp!! A 20' tall replica of the leg lamp and crate was dropped at The Grove to kick off the holiday season on Black Friday! Shoppers and fans had an opportunity to take their photo with the lamp as well as receive a free cup of hot cocoa and a pair of 'Ralphie' glasses.

BWW Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at the STRANGER THINGS 2 Premiere Party!
BWW Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at the STRANGER THINGS 2 Premiere Party!
October 28, 2017

BroadwayWorld gets exclusive coverage of the Stranger Things 2 After Party! Come with us to Hawkins Indiana- I mean, Los Angeles, California for the scoop!

EXCLUSIVE: Ingrid Michaelson on  'WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY' at The Hollywood Bowl!
EXCLUSIVE: Ingrid Michaelson on 'WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY' at The Hollywood Bowl!
October 24, 2017

As the Hollywood Bowl gets ready for a sweet serving of WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: LIVE TO SCREEN, BroadwayWorld correspondent, Maeve Riley, caught up with singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. Fresh off the Broadway stage as Sonya in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, Ingrid will be making her Hollywood Bowl debut singing the timeless classic, 'Cheer Up, Charlie' as Mrs. Bucket.

Photo Flash: TIME ALONE Opening Night Red Carpet - Los Angeles Theatre Center
Photo Flash: TIME ALONE Opening Night Red Carpet - Los Angeles Theatre Center
October 19, 2017

Belle R ve Theatre Company presents its inaugural production Time Alone a World Premiere by Alessandro Camon starring Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins and Alex Hernandez, at Theatre 2, Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S Spring Street Los Angeles, now to October 29.

New Classical Theatre Company, Muse Of Fire, To Mount Inaugural Season: The Head That Wears The Crown
New Classical Theatre Company, Muse Of Fire, To Mount Inaugural Season: The Head That Wears The Crown
July 12, 2017

Muse Of Fire theatre company present's William Shakespeare's Richard II?, directed by Margaret Starbuck, and Henry IV?, directed by Will Block, as part of 2017 inaugural summer season. 

Exclusive: BWW Interviews LA LA LAND Creative Team Damien Chazelle, Justin Hurwitz, and Jordan Horowitz
Exclusive: BWW Interviews LA LA LAND Creative Team Damien Chazelle, Justin Hurwitz, and Jordan Horowitz
May 9, 2017

BroadwayWorld takes a stroll through La La Land while interviewing the creative team for the film. Director Damien Chazelle, Composer Justin Hurwitz, and Producer Jordan Horowitz fill us in on what it was like bringing Hollywood's latest blockbuster musical to life onscreen.

BROADWAY's NEXT BIG STAR: RENT Tour's Aaron Harrington
BROADWAY's NEXT BIG STAR: RENT Tour's Aaron Harrington
April 9, 2017

Aaron Harrington is certainly Broadway bound after his stunning performance as COLLINS in the RENT National Tour.

SHIFTING THE SPOTLIGHT: The Star Understudies of Michael Arden's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
SHIFTING THE SPOTLIGHT: The Star Understudies of Michael Arden's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
December 15, 2016

These two unassuming understudies got the roles of a lifetime right before opening night.

FIRST LOOK: A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS at PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
FIRST LOOK: A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS at PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
December 12, 2016

A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS marks the 5th anniversary of Panto at The Playhouse, and will play from December 8, 2016 - January 8, 2017.

MUST SEE: Segerstrom Center for the Arts Proudly Presents the World Premiere of A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF ALAN MENKEN
MUST SEE: Segerstrom Center for the Arts Proudly Presents the World Premiere of A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF ALAN MENKEN
September 28, 2016

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Proudly Presents the World Premiere of A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF ALAN MENKEN

Photo Flash: Renee Elise Goldsberry Sends Off #Ham4Ham with Cut Song From HAMILTON
Photo Flash: Renee Elise Goldsberry Sends Off #Ham4Ham with Cut Song From HAMILTON
August 31, 2016

Check out some new stills from today's final installment of #Ham4Ham starring Hamilton Tony Award-winner, Renee Elise Goldsbarry.

Anna Faris, Janelle Monae, OUTLANDER Author Diana Gabaldon & Cast of BOB'S BURGERS Added to Entertainment Weekly's POPFEST Lineup
Anna Faris, Janelle Monae, OUTLANDER Author Diana Gabaldon & Cast of BOB'S BURGERS Added to Entertainment Weekly's POPFEST Lineup
August 25, 2016

Time Inc.'s (NYSE:TIME) Entertainment Weekly will present EW PopFest on October 29 - 30, 2016, at The Reef located in downtown Los Angeles.

BWW Interview: 2016 National High School Musical Theatre Award Winner, Josh Strobl!
BWW Interview: 2016 National High School Musical Theatre Award Winner, Josh Strobl!
July 14, 2016

2016 National Musical Theatre Award Winner, Josh Strobl, sits down with BWW to give us the onstage AND backstage scoop from the Jimmy Awards and Jerry Herman Awards!






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