Vanessa Michaud

Washington, D.C. audiences will soon be able to experience the journey to success of Latin music sensations Emilio and Gloria Estefan when ON YOUR FEET! hits the Kennedy Center stage January 9th. Christie Prades, who plays Gloria Estefan, took time out of her busy schedule to answer some questions for BroadwayWorld about playing Gloria and what audiences should expect from the high-energy production.

Long-time hit THE BOOK OF MORMON uses absurdity, irony, and pop culture allusions to stir up some laughs and gasps at The Kennedy Center.

Directed by Jose Carrasquillo with scenic design by Giorgas Tsappas and lighting design by Christopher Annas-Less, Nando Lopez's adaptation of DON JUAN TENORIO adds further depth to Jose Zorilla's famous play by highlighting themes of forgiveness and love through added complexity in the characters.

Directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado, the U.S. premiere of the Spanish-adaptation of IN THE HEIGHTS reminds audiences of the importance of family and to celebrate who they are. Universal themes of hope and pride are exemplified in the music and lyrics expertly crafted by Lin-Manuel Miranda and brought to life by the diverse cast at GALA Hispanic Theatre.

Starring and directed by award-winning Irina Tsikurishvili, Synetic Theater proves that Shakespeare's words are not the only memorable attributes of his plays with their modern, Hollywood-spoofing adaptation of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW.

Directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, AS YOU LIKE IT at the Folger Theatre is not your typical Shakespeare play experience. While the theater itself transports you to 1600s London in a replica of an Elizabethan theater, this version of the classic, comedic tale allows the audience to savor the production through a more unconventional lens with added artistic elements and modern costumes.

Kate Hamill's fresh adaptation of the Jane Austen classic SENSE AND SENSIBILITY made its DC premiere at the Folger Theatre on September 13th. Director Eric Tucker and Choreographer Alexandra Beller took time out of their busy schedules to answer my questions on the emphasis on movement and choreography on the production and how it brings new life to the beloved Austen novel for audiences of today.

With a pleasing balance of comedic and serious moments, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at the Warner Theatre transported audiences to that historical day in 1954 where rock n' roll legends Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley got together for a spontaneous jam session, marking a pivotal moment in rock n' roll music history.

Talented vocalists Christina Bianco, N'Kenge, Kristen Plumley, and Mandy Gonzalez, in conjunction with Jack Everly and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, headlined the concert of classic songs from the Great White Way to honor some of the most beloved Broadway divas and musicals of our time at the Music Center at Strathmore.

On Sunday, April 3rd, Washington, D.C., Metro Area audiences will have a chance to be transported to a historical day in 1956 at Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET shows how four of the biggest names in music - Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins - got together for the spontaneous jam session that was later hailed as one of the most influential moments in rock n' roll music history. Evan Buckley Harris, who plays Johnny Cash, took time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions for BroadwayWorld.com - Washington, DC about playing Johnny Cash and what audiences should expect.