Austin Interviews - Page 3

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL opened in NYC to enthusiastic audiences in 2013. The strength of the show brought in great audiences. As the popularity continued, a national tour began. Currently playing to role of Marvin Gaye, Jarran Muse shared with BWW some of the highlights of his career and how he came to b...

One of the more clearly visible technical aspects of a show for average theatre-goers is the set. What isn't quite as clear is just what goes into the creation of the world the characters inhabit in the play you are seeing. Set design, sometimes called scenic design, is the art of designing and crea...

We continue our series on technical theatre artists in Austin with a look at the Art of Costuming. The dictionary defines costuming as "the act of furnishing or designing costumes" but that definition doesn't really tell someone exactly what all goes into that act. A costumer is the person who, for ...

Very few audience members know what goes into the technical aspects of a stage production. Without the theatre's technical artists, often the unsung stars of any production, your experience at the theatre would be very different. In a new series of articles about the Technical Theatre artists of Aus...

We continue our look at Austin theatre companies and producers with Andy Berkovsky and The City Theatre Company. In their ten year history, they have been recognized by the Austin Critics Table Awards, the B. Iden Payne Awards, the Central Texas Excellence in Theatre Awards, Central Texas Live Theat...

Randy Harrison has had an impressive career and has enjoyed performing in many different shows. Currently playing the role of Emcee in CABARET on Tour, Randy chatted with BWW about some of the experiences that lead him to be part of such an iconic classic show....

We continue our series on Austin theatres and producers with David Blackburn and the award winning Austin Theatre Project. In just four short years, Austin Theatre Project has become a company known for new and edgy musical productions. We sat down with him to learn a little more about both him and...

Broadway World Austin continues our series looking into Austin area theatres with the Fine Arts Academy at McCallum High School. As Austin ISD's district-wide fine arts intensive high school program, it provides arts education for 9th - 12th grade students pursuing an accelerated arts curriculum as ...

THE SOUND OF MUSIC is one of the most beloved and enjoyed musicals by the famed duo of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The music transcends the ages and brings together a marvelous story with rich music and lyrics....

Broadway World Austin continues our series of interviews with Austin theatres with Ken Webster of Hyde Park Theatre, the Austin Chronicle Reader's Pick for Best Theatre Director in 2010, 2012, and 2013....

Stanley Mathis is a veteran performer on Broadway playing in such shows as THE LION KING and NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT. Currently touring with THE BOOK OF MORMON, Mathis, shared with BWW some of the great experiences of being out on the road and how he came to play the role of Mafala Hatimbi in TH...

BWW caught up with J. Harrison Ghee,who portrays Lola/Simon on the North American tour of KINKY BOOTS recently as he shared some of his most rewarding experiences in his career....

In what is planned to be a series of articles about Austin theatre companies, we start by talking with Lisa Scheps who in January of this year opened a brand new theatre space in Austin. Although they did have a first performance in December of 2014, Ground Floor Theatre did not officially open unti...

As the touring production of THE LITTLE MERMAID travels around, the cast and creatives spend a lot of time enjoying new cities and perfecting their craft. The quirky, yet loveable crab is played splendidly by veteran actor/singer, Melvin Abston....

Alison Woods is currently touring with THE LITTLE MERMAID and loving every minute of it. We catch up with her recently and see how she is living her dream....

With the new season being announced last week in Austin, there were some very special surprise guests to help kick-off the new season as well. Members of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL stopped by to sing and dance and entertain audience members....

JERSEY BOYS is an entertaining show that chronicles the lives of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and the ups and downs they endured in their careers. As the touring production travels around North America, actor Keith Hines, who plays Nick Massi, enjoys every minute of the tour and the opportunit...

ONCE is the musical about Guy and Girl meeting and falling in love. It is more than a love story, though. There are a lot of ups and downs and plenty of antagonists they have to deal with along the way. One of them is Eamon, the sound engineer at a recording studio. His own jaded past threatens the ...

Do you believe in love at first site? Written and performed by Luciann Lajoie and based on interviews with a wildly diverse group of more than 150 online daters (young, old, straight, gay, Mormon, Jewish, etc.), Date* is a hilarious and candid multimedia show explores the hits and misses of one woma...

Generations have loved listening to the Beatles music. RAIN is a beautiful walk down memory lane for many who grew up listening to the legendary music. It's also a chance for a younger generation to come appreciate how innovative the Beatles were for their time and how they shaped the music industry...

On January 30, Houston's two major opera houses will begin performances of Mozart's final two completed operas - LA CLEMENZA DI TITO and THE MAGIC FLUTE. Opera in the Heights will open LA CLEMENZA DI TITO for the first time in Houston since 1991, and Houston Grand Opera will open THE MAGIC FLUTE....

MAMMA MIA is a show full of many ABBA favorites such as "Winner Takes It All" and "Dancing Queen." The story is endearing and funny as a family tries to unite and work together preparing for the wedding of Donna's only child, Sophie...

ANYTHING GOES is a Cole Porter classic that has been enjoyed for generations. With such iconic songs as "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "You're the Top," This show is sure to entertain....

Jillian Mueller has been able to accomplish a lot in her career. She has been on tour with some great shows such as AMERICAN IDIOT, MEMPHIS and FLASHDANCE....

Last Act Theatre Company's production of Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt is well underway, and BroadwayWorld Austin recently caught up with director Bridget Farias Gates, actor Andrew Bosworth, and music director Mario Silva to hear about this imaginative new production....

To look at Austin-based band Edison Chair, you would never know that they were veteran performers. No one is older than 23 yet they have years of experience between them and lots of dreams ahead of them....

Bruce Smith moved to Texas 12 years ago and has been loving every minute of it. His drive to write and perform music has continued to inspire him as he entertains his audiences....

Monte Warden has worked hard to write great music for people like George Strait and Carrie Underwood. It is a passion of his to write. But, he is also part of the legendary country band The Wagoneers and is also one of the leading experts on everything Buddy Holly....

The main goal of Straight From New York Workshop and Concert Series is to offer "educational opportunities for performing arts students to work with top Broadway artists in cities around the country. In addition, the concert series features Broadway artists in performance for the public!" This Octob...

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has been entertaining audiences all over the world with the wonderful costumes, stages and music. In order for this show to get out on the road, it takes a very talented performer to portray Belle in this beloved Disney classic. Jillian Butterfield has recently been cast as Bell...

Basetrack Live makes its world premiere in Austin, Texas this week at the McCullough Theatre and will play from September 11-13, 2014. It is significant that the event should open on the 13th anniversary of 9/11. Anne Hamburger is the executive producer of the show and she shared with Broadway World...

As a singer/songwriter, Seth Glier continues to entertain audiences throughout the United States. He recently visited San Antonio, Kerrville and Austin as he shared his old favorites along with many new songs for his upcoming 4th album with his record label MPress Records....

BroadwayWorld is pleased to share an interview with James Brownlee and Bill Claussen regarding The Wimberley Players' production of Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth. Bill Claussen stars in the production in the leading role of Antrobus. The production is directed by James Brownlee....

It's the perfect excuse for an Austin girl's night out. 50 Shades! The Musical-The Official Parody, a hilarious take on the global Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon, will premiere at Austin's Long Center June 3 and 4. Think: 90 minute SNL skit!...

There's something to be said for shattering expectations, and M. Scott Tatum and Julie Wright have much to say about the topic. It's clear that the Co-Artistic Directors of Half and Half Productions are passionate about finding creative and innovative ways to expand the reach of theater by breaking ...

Described as 'a scorching masterpiece,' Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance is a riveting, funny, and thought-provoking examination of family and friends is one of the most successful plays in American theatre and all too rarely produced in Austin. Guest director Fritz Ketchum leads the production wit...

Described as 'a scorching masterpiece,' Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance is a riveting, funny, and thought-provoking examination of family and friends is one of the most successful plays in American theatre and all too rarely produced in Austin. Guest director Fritz Ketchum leads the production wit...

For the last several weeks, the Austin theatre scene has been buzzing about the World Premiere of Roaring, now entering its final weekend of performances at Austin Playhouse. The original play, written by Austin Playhouse company member Cyndi Williams, has earned fantastic word-of-mouth and glowing ...

With the new movie JERSEY BOYS directed by Clint Eastwood set to be released in June, the show, JERSEY BOYS continues to entertain all over the world. The Texas Performing Arts invited members of the show to come to Austin, Texas to announce their 2014-2015 season and entertain guests in attendance...

As War Horse travels the country, audiences are taken in by the wonderful storyline and talented cast presenting this show. They come to learn how a young horse named Joey can touch so many lives and warm so many hearts. They are also amazed by the talents of the puppeteers who make Joey and other h...