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Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours, with a libretto by Greg Pierce is back at The Met for eight performances following its sold-out world-premiere production last season. In all new footage from the production's 2022 run, watch highlights of the cast in action featuring Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato and more.

Renée Fleming makes her return to the Met in this new opera by from Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s novel, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway.” The opera also stars Tony winner Kelli O’Hara and opera star Joyce DiDonato. Christine Baranski hosts the special. Watch a first look video now!

Tyrick Wiltez Jones has appeared in FINIAN’S RAINBOW and HAIRSPRAY on Broadway in addition to multiple national tours, including BAT OUT OF HELL, FOSSE and MISS SAIGON. I sat down with Jones to discuss performing on Broadway, touring the world and Fosse’s influence on his career.

Determined to fulfil her late mother's dream of opening a bakery in charming Notting Hill, 19-year-old Clarissa enlists the help of her mother's best friend Isabella and her eccentric estranged grandmother Mimi.

Jennafer Newberry joined the national tour of WICKED last August as an ensemble member and the understudy for Glinda. I recently connected with Newberry on the video chat platform Zoom to discuss her whirlwind process of joining the tour, wearing Glinda's iconic costumes, and more!

Roberta Emerson does it all. She's the theatre director at Monteverde Academy, performs at regional theatres across the country, directs professionally, and has extensive experience in the voice acting and film industries. I recently connected with Emerson on the video chat platform Zoom. We discussed voice acting, teaching, social awareness, and more!

Local actress Gemma Kent works as a guest host for the technology company Dyson on HSN (also known as the Home Shopping Network). I connected with Kent on the video chat platform Zoom to discuss what happens backstage before she goes on air, wearing an in-ear monitor, and more!

Local actor Bob Brandenburg worked at Nickelodeon Studios during its a?oegolden agea?? in Orlando. I connected with Brandenburg on the video chat platform Zoom to discuss slime, flatulent kids, and more!

Orlando-based artist Rob Lott has worked in entertainment at Walt Disney World for nearly 20 years. I connected with Lott on the video chat platform Zoom to discuss his training, experience as a puppeteer for Walt Disney World, transition to a?oeonstagea?? performing roles in the parks, and more.

Bandits on the Run have released a short film to accompany their song, a?oeLove in the Underground,a?? which they call their a?oelove letter to New York City.a?? At a time when New Yorkers - and the rest of the world - are isolated, the film depicts beauty and love with a story told through music and dance.

Livermore Valley Opera is streaming two of its cancelled productions on YouTube, including Zemlinsky's drama, 'A Florentine Tragedy,' and Puccini's 'Gianni Schicchi.'

Brooklyn-based musician Kristin Eley recovered from the coronavirus just days ago. Local audiences might recognize Eley from her time as a musician in Orlando. Now, Eley works as a teacher for the United Nations International School, Camp Broadway, and the New York Pops Teaching Program. As a singer-songwriter, she released her EP a?oeLittle Yellow Rooma?? in late 2019. I connected with Eley on the video chat platform Zoom to discuss her experience with the virus, her career since leaving Orlando, and more.

Cameron Francis (Arthur de Bourgh) and Kristin Shirilla (Mary Bennet) star in MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Orlando Shakes. The play checks in with the main characters of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE two years after the story.  I sat down with Francis and Shirilla to talk audience response, a hypothetical sequel, and more!

Alongside the trailer and key art, Hulu announced that its fan-favorite series Marvel's Runaways will return for its third and final season giving the fans what they've been waiting for. After evading corrupt parents, battling powerful aliens and coming face-to-face with the world's most powerful sorceress, the conclusion to this epic saga will leave no stone unturned.

Orlando Shakes is presenting the world premiere of jazz singer Michael Andrew's musical version of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. I talked with Andrew about how the style of the show was inspired by the Golden Age of Broadway.

In HAND TO G-D at Mad Cow Theatre, a boy's puppet becomes possessed by the devil. The dark comedy's cast includes Anthony Pyatt Jr. (Jason/Tyrone), Ame Livingston (Margery), Anneliese Moon (Jessica), Holland Hayes (Pastor Greg), and Ryan J. Lynch (Timmy).  I sat down with the cast to talk puppets, Easter eggs, and what audiences can take away from the show.

Brett Waldon plays Ralph in A CHRISTMAS STORY at the Garden Theatre.  We discuss the book behind the iconic movie and Brett's many talents while making a gingerbread house. 

This Halloween season, the Garden Theatre presents THE BIRDS, a play inspired by the same short story that served as the basis for Alfred Hichcock's famous 1963 film.   I sat down with Bob Brandenburg (Tierney) and Sarah Lockard (Julia) to talk about rehearsals, the bird apocalypse, the art of building tension, and more! 

Zach Infante plays Sonny in IN THE HEIGHTS at the Orlando Shakes.  We sat down to talk about their connection to the show, growth as an actor, and cancer survivorship. 

The Garden Theatre opens its season with the classic musical GYPSY.  I sat down with Andrea Canny (Rose) and Andrea Stack (Louise) to talk about their characters' real-life counterparts, burlesque, and more!