Melissa Heckscher
Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Review: Even if you leave wanting a few more cannon blasts from Theatricum Botanicum's 2026 adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful place to spend a summer evening.
Interview: Jessica Crouch of MAMMA MIA! at Ahmanson Theatre
Jessica Crouch, who plays Donna Sheridan in the National Broadway Tour of Mamma Mia!, talks about the cast's infectious chemistry, the emotional heart behind the music, and why audiences may want to bring tissues along with their dancing shoes.
Interview: Dillon Klena of ANASTASIA at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
Derek Klena talks to BroadwayWorld about playing the role of Dmitry in ANASTASIA at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts—a role his brother originated on Broadway.
Interview: BWW’s 'Kid Reporters' Chat With THE SOUND OF MUSIC’s Touring Von Trapp Kids
BroadwayWorld Los Angeles' kid reporters talk with the young touring cast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC to find out what it's like to be part of one of Broadway’s most iconic shows and what actually happens behind the curtain.
Interview: Manuel Oliver of GUAC at The Kirk Douglas Theatre
Manuel Oliver talks with BroadwayWorld about how GUAC, his one-man tribute to his son lost in the 2018 Parkland shooting, blends humor, grief, and activism into a deeply personal and unexpectedly life-affirming theatrical experience.
Interview: Scott Thompson of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE at El Portal Theatre
Director and choreographer Scott Thompson talks about bringing Jule Styne’s legendary music to life—and why “The Music That Makes Me Dance” is more than just a concert.
Interview: Adrianna Rose Lyons of MEAN GIRLS at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
Mira Costa sophomore Emery Gregory, who plays Regina George in the school’s production of “Mean Girls,” interviews Adrianna Rose Lyons, starring as the queen bee in McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s “Mean Girls” at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, running through May 3.
Review: TEEN BEAT LIVE: 80S MOVIE MIXTAPE at CineVita
TEEN BEAT LIVE is an immersive musical ode to the 80s that's a must-see, whether or not you’ve ever used a rotary phone, worn a Walkman, or unfolded the boy-toy poster from a Teen Beat magazine.
Interview: Carmen Cusack of BACK TO OZ at Mark Taper Forum
BroadwayWorld talks with WICKED alumn Carmen Cusack, who will headline BACK TO OZ: From The Wonderful Wizard to The Wiz to Wicked at the Mark Taper Forum April 18–26.
Review: DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE is a Gravity-Defying Celebration of Human Creativity
DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE, running at L'Espace DIAVOLO in DTLA through June 14, isn’t really dance—and it’s not quite Cirque either.
Interview: Rubén Carbajal of IN THE HEIGHTS at Carpenter Performing Arts Center
Rubén Carbajal (who played John Laurens/Philip in Hamilton on Broadway) talks to BroadwayWorld about playing Usnavi in Musical Theatre West's production of IN THE HEIGHTS, running April 10–26 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hudson Theatres Backstage
Chalomot's debut production may not be flawless, but it marks a meaningful first for a new theater company willing to take risks, invest in artists, and bring emotionally-driven theater to smaller spaces.
Interview: Ins Choi of KIM'S CONVENIENCE at Ahmanson Theatre
BroadwayWorld talks with actor/playwright Ins Choi ahead of Kim's Convenience, which is playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from March 21 through April 19
Melvin Robert and Nicole Heaston talk AND THE BEAT GOES ON at the Saban Theatre
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles will celebrate Motown, R&B and musical theater with its spring concert, 'And the Beat Goes On,' featuring special guests Melvin Robert and soprano Nicole Heaston.
Interview: SoCal's Leianna Weaver Talks Lydia, Ghosts, and BEETLEJUICE
Southern California native Leianna Weaver speaks with BroadwayWorld about what it felt like to land the role of Lydia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE, how she relates to the character, and some onstage mishaps (that may or may not have involved fire).
Interview: SoCal’s Zoie Tannous on Bringing CLUE’s Yvette to Life on Tour
An interview with Zoie Tannous, who plays the scheming maid 'Yvette' in CLUE when the comedy mystery arrives at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts March 11-13.
Interview: Two-Time Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz Brings Three Decades of Broadway to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz talks to BroadwayWorld ahead of his February 26–28 solo concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Interview: MANDY GONZALEZ IN CONCERT at BroadStage Santa Monica
In an interview with BroadwayWorld, Mandy Gonzalez discusses her most meaningful roles, her love of theatre, and what audiences can expect from her February 28 concert at BroadStage in Santa Monica.
Interview: Director Patrick Bristow on Improv, Puppetry, and the Lasting Appeal of PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED
Patrick Bristow breaks down how live improv and Henson-style puppetry come together in Puppet Up! – Uncensored, playing Feb.
Interview: Amanda Robles Talks Vocals, Comedy, and Touring with SPAMALOT
BroadwayWorld chats with Connecticut native Amanda Robles, who plays The Lady of the Lake in the North American Tour of Spamalot.
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