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Melissa Heckscher

Melissa Heckscher

Melissa Heckscher is a freelance writer and mother of three living in Los Angeles. A former daily news and features reporter, she is the author of eight nonfiction books and has written for newspapers, magazines, and television stations across the country including The Los Angeles Daily News, the Orange County Register, and NY1 News (New York City). She wishes she could sing, dance and act—even karaoke-caliber would do—but is fine watching the professionals do it on stage.  






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Interview: BWW’s 'Kid Reporters' Chat With THE SOUND OF MUSIC’s Touring Von Trapp Kids
Interview: BWW’s 'Kid Reporters' Chat With THE SOUND OF MUSIC’s Touring Von Trapp Kids
May 4, 2026

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles' kid reporters talk with the young touring cast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC to find out what it's like to be part of one of Broadway’s most iconic shows and what actually happens behind the curtain.

Interview: Manuel Oliver of GUAC at The Kirk Douglas Theatre
Interview: Manuel Oliver of GUAC at The Kirk Douglas Theatre
May 1, 2026

Manuel Oliver talks with BroadwayWorld about how GUAC, his one-man tribute to his son lost in the 2018 Parkland shooting, blends humor, grief, and activism into a deeply personal and unexpectedly life-affirming theatrical experience.

Interview: Scott Thompson of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE at El Portal Theatre
Interview: Scott Thompson of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE at El Portal Theatre
April 27, 2026

Director and choreographer Scott Thompson talks about bringing Jule Styne’s legendary music to life—and why “The Music That Makes Me Dance” is more than just a concert.

Interview: Adrianna Rose Lyons of MEAN GIRLS at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
Interview: Adrianna Rose Lyons of MEAN GIRLS at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
April 19, 2026

Mira Costa sophomore Emery Gregory, who plays Regina George in the school’s production of “Mean Girls,” interviews Adrianna Rose Lyons, starring as the queen bee in McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s “Mean Girls” at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, running through May 3.

Review: TEEN BEAT LIVE: 80S MOVIE MIXTAPE at CineVita
Review: TEEN BEAT LIVE: 80S MOVIE MIXTAPE at CineVita
April 15, 2026

TEEN BEAT LIVE is an immersive musical ode to the 80s that's a must-see, whether or not you’ve ever used a rotary phone, worn a Walkman, or unfolded the boy-toy poster from a Teen Beat magazine.

Interview: Carmen Cusack of BACK TO OZ at Mark Taper Forum
Interview: Carmen Cusack of BACK TO OZ at Mark Taper Forum
April 13, 2026

BroadwayWorld talks with WICKED alumn Carmen Cusack, who will headline BACK TO OZ: From The Wonderful Wizard to The Wiz to Wicked at the Mark Taper Forum April 18–26.

Review: DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE is a Gravity-Defying Celebration of Human Creativity
Review: DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE is a Gravity-Defying Celebration of Human Creativity
April 7, 2026

DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE, running at L'Espace DIAVOLO in DTLA through June 14, isn’t really dance—and it’s not quite Cirque either. It’s a thrilling, intimate, and deeply human piece of live theater that feels impossible to replicate.

Interview: Rubén Carbajal of IN THE HEIGHTS at Carpenter Performing Arts Center
Interview: Rubén Carbajal of IN THE HEIGHTS at Carpenter Performing Arts Center
April 7, 2026

Rubén Carbajal (who played John Laurens/Philip in Hamilton on Broadway) talks to BroadwayWorld about playing Usnavi in Musical Theatre West's production of IN THE HEIGHTS, running April 10–26 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hudson Theatres Backstage
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hudson Theatres Backstage
March 30, 2026

Chalomot's debut production may not be flawless, but it marks a meaningful first for a new theater company willing to take risks, invest in artists, and bring emotionally-driven theater to smaller spaces.

Interview: Ins Choi of KIM'S CONVENIENCE at Ahmanson Theatre
Interview: Ins Choi of KIM'S CONVENIENCE at Ahmanson Theatre
March 16, 2026

BroadwayWorld talks with actor/playwright Ins Choi ahead of Kim's Convenience, which is playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from March 21 through April 19

Melvin Robert and Nicole Heaston talk AND THE BEAT GOES ON at the Saban Theatre
Melvin Robert and Nicole Heaston talk AND THE BEAT GOES ON at the Saban Theatre
March 15, 2026

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles will celebrate Motown, R&B and musical theater with its spring concert, 'And the Beat Goes On,' featuring special guests Melvin Robert and soprano Nicole Heaston.

Interview: SoCal's Leianna Weaver Talks Lydia, Ghosts, and BEETLEJUICE
Interview: SoCal's Leianna Weaver Talks Lydia, Ghosts, and BEETLEJUICE
March 11, 2026

Southern California native Leianna Weaver speaks with BroadwayWorld about what it felt like to land the role of Lydia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE, how she relates to the character, and some onstage mishaps (that may or may not have involved fire).

Interview: SoCal’s Zoie Tannous on Bringing CLUE’s Yvette to Life on Tour
Interview: SoCal’s Zoie Tannous on Bringing CLUE’s Yvette to Life on Tour
March 9, 2026

An interview with Zoie Tannous, who plays the scheming maid 'Yvette' in CLUE when the comedy mystery arrives at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts March 11-13.

Interview: Two-Time Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz Brings Three Decades of Broadway to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Interview: Two-Time Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz Brings Three Decades of Broadway to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
February 25, 2026

Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz talks to BroadwayWorld ahead of his February 26–28 solo concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Interview: MANDY GONZALEZ IN CONCERT at BroadStage Santa Monica
Interview: MANDY GONZALEZ IN CONCERT at BroadStage Santa Monica
February 24, 2026

In an interview with BroadwayWorld, Mandy Gonzalez discusses her most meaningful roles, her love of theatre, and what audiences can expect from her February 28 concert at BroadStage in Santa Monica.

Interview: Director Patrick Bristow on Improv, Puppetry, and the Lasting Appeal of PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED
Interview: Director Patrick Bristow on Improv, Puppetry, and the Lasting Appeal of PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED
February 20, 2026

Patrick Bristow breaks down how live improv and Henson-style puppetry come together in Puppet Up! – Uncensored, playing Feb. 20 - Mar. 1 at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood.

Interview: Amanda Robles Talks Vocals, Comedy, and Touring with SPAMALOT
Interview: Amanda Robles Talks Vocals, Comedy, and Touring with SPAMALOT
February 16, 2026

BroadwayWorld chats with Connecticut native Amanda Robles, who plays The Lady of the Lake in the North American Tour of Spamalot.

Interview: Mary Eileen O’Donnell, Ayindé Howell & Willa Fossum of MORE MIRACLES at The Actors' Gang Theater
Interview: Mary Eileen O’Donnell, Ayindé Howell & Willa Fossum of MORE MIRACLES at The Actors' Gang Theater
January 30, 2026

Why see one play when you can see three? The Actors' Gang presents More Miracles, a trio of original one-act plays ranging from absurd comedy to heartfelt reflection, running through Feb. 21 in Culver City. BroadwayWorld talked with the writers to find out what audiences can expect.

Review: AVENUE Q at The Wisteria Theater
Review: AVENUE Q at The Wisteria Theater
January 28, 2026

AVENUE Q is back at North Hollywood's Wisteria Theater with a superb cast and standout vocals that bring fresh life—and plenty of laughs—to the beloved, boundary-pushing musical.

Interview: Cade Slattery of STOMP at Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts
Interview: Cade Slattery of STOMP at Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts
January 25, 2026

The Off-Broadway percussion hit that turned everyday objects into instruments marks its 30th anniversary with a national tour, stopping in Cerritos Feb. 4–5. BroadwayWorld spoke with longtime cast member Cade Slattery about what’s new.



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