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Candace Cordelia

Candace Cordelia

Candace Cordelia’s background includes both journalism and acting and she’s very excited to mix her love of the two for BroadwayWorld as a new on-camera host & interviewer. Her past work includes writing for the New York Daily News and Bustle, crafting written and audio content for ABC Radio, and currently writing and hosting her “Face Turn with Candace Cordelia” interview show for Pro Wrestling Illustrated. She’s also diving back into the world of acting and looks forward to learning a thing or two from her talented BroadwayWorld guests.






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Video: TITANIQUE's Russell Daniels and Elliott Mattox Are on the Rise!
Video: TITANIQUE's Russell Daniels and Elliott Mattox Are on the Rise!
March 14, 2024

The RMS Titanique welcomed some new passengers last month. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Russell Daniels re-boarded as Ruth, and Elliott Mattox joined for his maiden voyage as Victor Garber. In this video, Candace Cordelia checks in with both stars!

Video: JONAH's Gabby Beans is On the Rise!
Video: JONAH's Gabby Beans is On the Rise!
February 2, 2024

In this video, watch as Gabby Beans chats about bringing Jonah to the stage, the most difficult parts of the role, and so much more!

Video: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Nana Mensah Is On the Rise!
Video: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Nana Mensah Is On the Rise!
October 15, 2023

An incredible ensemble of actors makes up the cast of Broadway's most exciting new play- Jocelyn Bioh's Jaja's African Hair Braiding. One of them is Nana Mensah. In this video, watch as she checks in with BroadwayWorld's Candace Cordelia to chat about bringing Bioh's incredible new work to Broadway.

Video: DANCIN's Tony d'Alelio & Krystal Mackie Are On the Rise!
Video: DANCIN's Tony d'Alelio & Krystal Mackie Are On the Rise!
April 30, 2023

41 years after it originally took Broadway by storm, Dancin' is back in full force at the Music Box Theatre, where it is bringing the iconic movement of Bob Fosse to life eight times a week. Two of the dancers making magic every night are Tony d'Alelio and Krystal Mackie- both making their Broadway debut in Wayne Cilento's stunning new revival. Watch as they tell us more about the experience in this video!

Video: PARADE's Charlie Webb and Jake Pedersen are On the Rise!
Video: PARADE's Charlie Webb and Jake Pedersen are On the Rise!
April 20, 2023

Parade has marched back to the Broadway stage following a triumphant run last year at New York City Center and the musical has two, new, young stars in tow. Charlie Webb and Jake Pedersen, who play Young Soldier and Frankie Epps respectively, joined the company for its critically acclaimed transfer, both making their Broadway debuts. In this video, they check in with BroadwayWorld's Candace Cordelia to chat about the honor of telling this story for a new audience and so much more!

Video: ALADDIN's Sonya Balsara is On the Rise!
Video: ALADDIN's Sonya Balsara is On the Rise!
February 17, 2023

In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's Candace Cordelia checks in with the newest star of Aladdin on Broadway, Sonya Balsara.

Video: A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Toussaint Battiste & Camden McKinnon are On the Rise!
Video: A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Toussaint Battiste & Camden McKinnon are On the Rise!
November 17, 2022

Meet the younger Youngers of A Raisin in the Sun! In this video, Toussaint Battiste and Camden McKinnon tell us all about playing Travis Younger off Broadway at the Public Theater.

Video: Pro Wrestling Musical THE LAST MATCH is On the Rise!
Video: Pro Wrestling Musical THE LAST MATCH is On the Rise!
October 18, 2022

The Last Match is just like the world of pro wrestling - chock full of colorful, bombastic entertainment. Mixing theater, rock, and live wrestling, this isn't your grandparent's typical musical ... unless your grandparents are total rock stars! In this video, watch as Ramin Karimloo, Amber Ardolino and Matt Cardona check in with BroadwayWorld's Candace Cordelia to chat about how they became involved with the project and what's next for the exciting new show.

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Jennie Harney-Fleming is On the Rise!
VIDEO: HAMILTON's Jennie Harney-Fleming is On the Rise!
September 22, 2022

Jennie Harney-Fleming recently assumed the role of Angelica Schuyler on Broadway and she is telling us all about the new gig, how she juggles being a mom with being onstage and so much more! Watch the full video interview.

VIDEO: THE KITE RUNNER Understudy Déa Julien is On the Rise!
VIDEO: THE KITE RUNNER Understudy Déa Julien is On the Rise!
August 20, 2022

Déa Julien is making her Broadway debut as an understudy in The Kite Runner this summer, but it might not be in the role that you'd expect. Déa, who as a first generation American shares much of her background with the characters in the play, understudies the roles of Hassan/Sohrab, normally played by a male actor- Eric Sirakian. Watch the full video interview!

VIDEO: THE MUSIC MAN's Emma Crow & Gino Cosculluela are On the Rise!
VIDEO: THE MUSIC MAN's Emma Crow & Gino Cosculluela are On the Rise!
August 10, 2022

Audiences are on their feet eight times a week at the Winter Garden Theatre. Broadway superstars Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are two of the reasons for the success of The Music Man of course, but the show's young stars are just as repsonsible. 21 young actors made their Broadway debuts when the show opened- two of them were Emma Crow & Gino Cosculluela, who play Zaneeta Shinn and Tommy Djilas. Watch the full interview in this video!

VIDEO: THE LION KING's Pearl Khwezi is On the Rise!
VIDEO: THE LION KING's Pearl Khwezi is On the Rise!
July 15, 2022

There is a new lion queen in The Lion King! South African native Pearl Khwezi recently assumed the role of 'Nala' in The Lion King on Broadway, in which she previously appeared in the ensemble and covered both Rafiki and Nala. Watch as Pearl chats more about her new starring role and so much more!

VIDEO: The Five Young Stars of Broadway's MRS. DOUBTFIRE are On the Rise!
VIDEO: The Five Young Stars of Broadway's MRS. DOUBTFIRE are On the Rise!
May 6, 2022

The HIillard family is back on Broadway! After a brief hiatus, Mrs. Doubtfire has returned to its home at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, where it is bringing audiences to their feet eight times a week. Five small reasons for its success are the talented young actors playing the Hillard kids- Austin Elle Fisher, Titus Landegger, Ava Gail Prince, and Tyler Wladis, who are making their Broadway debuts, and Analise Scarpaci, who returns to the show following its break. 

VIDEO: Morgan James' All-Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is On the Rise!
VIDEO: Morgan James' All-Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is On the Rise!
April 24, 2022

She is risen! And a new cast recording is on the rise! On April 29, Jesus Christ Superstar: Highlights From The All-Female Studio Cast Recording, will at last be available as a full collection of songs at all digital music services.

VIDEO: Joy Woods & Keri René Fuller are SIX Queens On the Rise!
VIDEO: Joy Woods & Keri René Fuller are SIX Queens On the Rise!
April 8, 2022

Two new ladies are lighting up the stage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Joy Woods and Keri René Fuller have stepped into the royal roles of Catherine Parr and Jane Seymour in the hit Broadway musical Six!

VIDEO: MJ Stars Walter Russell III & Christian Wilson are On the Rise!
VIDEO: MJ Stars Walter Russell III & Christian Wilson are On the Rise!
March 27, 2022

Eight times per week at the Neil Simon Theatre, the company of MJ the musical is bringing crowds to their feet. Two of the show's young actors are certainly starting something, splitting the role of 'Little Michael'- Walter Russell III and Christian Wilson. Watch their interview here. 

VIDEO: Catching Up with the Leading Ladies of DISNEY PRINCESS- THE CONCERT
VIDEO: Catching Up with the Leading Ladies of DISNEY PRINCESS- THE CONCERT
February 6, 2022

Disney princesses are heading into the unknown... or rather, all over the country this winter as Disney Princess- The Concert launches its 83-city US tour.

VIDEO: Meet TINA's Pint-Sized Powerhouse, Skye Dakota Turner
VIDEO: Meet TINA's Pint-Sized Powerhouse, Skye Dakota Turner
January 23, 2022

A new Broadway year has officially begun and BroadwayWorld is excited kick off 2022 with exclusive interviews with our brand new correspondent, Candace Cordelia. Below, watch as Candace checks in with a small (but mighty) Tina Turner- Skye Dakota Turner, who plays Young Anna Mae in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway.






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