Joseph F. Panarello

Joseph F. Panarello

Joe Panarello is one of those people who have most certainly been born with theater in their blood. As an actor, Joe has played such varied roles as Harry Roat in Frederick Knott's Wait Until Dark, Jimmy Smith in No, No Nanette and Lazer Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof a vehicle he's performed in several times and designed the sets for on one occasion. He's also directed productions of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park and Henrich Ibsen's Peer Gynt. Joe is a respected author who has written over 100 articles for BWW. Although his latest work, The Authoritative History of Corduroy won't be published until this summer, it is already being translated into several different languages by a group of polyglot nuns in Tormento, Italy.. The proceeds from their labors will go to the restoration of the nearby Cathedral of Gorgonzola.






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BWW Interview: Michael Urie and Ryan Spahn Discuss AT HOME AT THE ZOO in East Hampton
BWW Interview: Michael Urie and Ryan Spahn Discuss AT HOME AT THE ZOO in East Hampton
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There’s no doubt that the COVID pandemic has resulted in the loss of countless lives, caused numerous businesses to collapse and brought enormous tension to those who were forced to live in tight quarters for many months. It also presented enormous problems for those in the performing arts.

BWW Interview: Up Close and Personal with TORCH SONG's Michael Urie
BWW Interview: Up Close and Personal with TORCH SONG's Michael Urie
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Michael Urie chats about Vanessa Williams, Mercedes Ruehl and TORCH SONG

Tristan MacManus and the Boston Pops
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Irish dancer Tristan MacManus to headline DANCE TO THE MOVIES with the Boston Pops

BWW Interview: Keith Lockhart Discusses 2018 Season of the Boston Pops
BWW Interview: Keith Lockhart Discusses 2018 Season of the Boston Pops
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A season of Broadway, Bernstein and the Boston Pops

BWW Interview:  Keith Lockhart Discusses the Boston Pops 2017 Season
BWW Interview: Keith Lockhart Discusses the Boston Pops 2017 Season
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Maestro Keith Lockhart talks about Sondheim, Latifah, John Williams and more!

BWW Interview: IN TRANSIT's James Snyder Discusses Singing and His Upcoming Green Room Concert
BWW Interview: IN TRANSIT's James Snyder Discusses Singing and His Upcoming Green Room Concert
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Singing techniques, Green Room concert and IN TRANSIT are topics James Snyder likes to talk about.

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Keith Lockhart Talks about TV Special and Holiday Pops
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The Maestro talks about the upcoming Holiday Pops concerts as well as the new Christmas Special for PBS

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The SOMETHING ROTTEN star discusses his show as well as his visit with the Supreme Being

BWW Interview: Ben Curtis, From 'Dell Dude' to 'Connor Stephens'
BWW Interview: Ben Curtis, From 'Dell Dude' to 'Connor Stephens'
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Actor Ben Curtis talks about his role in 'The Crusade of Connor Stephens' as well as some upcoming musical gigs.

BWW Interview: Keith Lockhart Discusses Mandy Patinkin, Sutton Foster and More
BWW Interview: Keith Lockhart Discusses Mandy Patinkin, Sutton Foster and More
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Maestro Keith Lockhart chats about Mandy Patinkin, Sutton Foster and the 2016 season of the Boston Pops

BWW Interview: SHE LOVES ME'S Zachary Levi Dances With the Fans
BWW Interview: SHE LOVES ME'S Zachary Levi Dances With the Fans
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Actor Zachary Levi discusses his role in SHE LOVES ME, his film career and the upbeat way he entertainsfans at the stage door!

BWW Interview: David Furr Is Banged Up and Bruised in NOISES OFF
BWW Interview: David Furr Is Banged Up and Bruised in NOISES OFF
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David Furr has bruises; lots and lots of bruises. In his stellar performance as Gary Lejeune in the current revival of Michael Frayne's hilarious NOISES OFF, Furr slides on a floor scattered with sardines, stumbles down one staircase. slips across a balcony, gets his foot caught in a box of theatrical props, wields a hatchet and falls down yet another staircase which crumbles apart as he does so. It's an understatement to say that his role is physically demanding.

BWW Interview: Drew Seigla- Don't Mute This Tenor
BWW Interview: Drew Seigla- Don't Mute This Tenor
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BWW Interview: Keith Lockhart Talks Christmas at the Boston Pops
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At this time of the year children all over the world are in a state of excitement. Of course they're all eager for Santa to visit leaving them toys and other gifts, but there are the lights, the animated store windows, the promise of ice skating and the wonderful sounds of Christmas carols in the air. It all puts the wonder in the eyes of the younger ones.

BWW Interview: Bobby Steggert Discusses Playing Toulouse-Lautrec in MY PARIS
BWW Interview: Bobby Steggert Discusses Playing Toulouse-Lautrec in MY PARIS
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Bobby Steggert discusses MY PARIS, in whiuch he plays French artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, The show is now playing at Connecticut's Norma Terris Theater in Chester.

BWW Interview: ON THE TOWN's Tony Yazbeck on His Birdland Concert and Debut Album!
BWW Interview: ON THE TOWN's Tony Yazbeck on His Birdland Concert and Debut Album!
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ON THE TOWN star discusses his show as well as his upcoming show at Birdland and his debut album.

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BWW Interview: Keith Lockhart talks Bernadette Peters and Audra MacDonald at the Boston Pops
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BWW Interview: IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU's Nick Spangler on His Broadway Return, 54 Below Debut & More!
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Broadway actor Nick Spangler discusses IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, his upcoming performance at 54 Below and impending fatherhood

BWW Interview:  James Snyder talks about EVER AFTER and Birdland
BWW Interview: James Snyder talks about EVER AFTER and Birdland
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James Snyder discusses his long run in IF/THEN, his upcoming role in EVER AFTER and his concert at Birdland

BWW Interviews: Ed Watts on His Return to THE FANTASTICKS!
BWW Interviews: Ed Watts on His Return to THE FANTASTICKS!
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