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Two at the Heart of Arsenic & Old Lace, Part 1
by James Howard - September 13, 2007


First of two interviews featuring the stars of CENTERSTAGE's Arsenic and Old Lace, Brynn O'Malley (Broadway's Hairspray) and Ian Kahn (The Importance of Being Earnest. Part I: Meeting Brynn and Ian, and Ian on acting for the stage versus film and TV....

Broadway Bullet: Kris Stewart, Exec. Dir. NYMF
by Michael Gilboe - September 11, 2007


We talk to, and hear from, Kris Stewart, the founder and executive director of The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), the world's largest musical theatre event. We discuss how far the festival has come, favorite memories from past festivals, and the state of the smaller, off-Broadway musical...

From 'Mamma Mia!' to Mozart: David Beach Tackles an 'Opus'
by Charles Shubow - August 26, 2007


A conversation with the First Violinist of Mr. Hollinger's 'Opus' at Primary Stages...

Being On Stage is the Life of Riley
by James Howard - July 12, 2007


Erin Riley, recent star of Neil LaBute's Fat Pig at Spotlighters Theatre talks about life as an actress in Baltimore and beyond....

New to CSC: 3 Local Actors Take on Shakespeare Times 2
by James Howard - June 25, 2007


Currently appearing in rep in As You Like It and Henry V, these three newcomers to the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company talk about the Bard, the community and that thing we all love - theatre....

Interview with Las Vegas Phantom Star Anthony Crivello
by Stephanie Bossy - June 23, 2007


Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular's Anthony Crivello discusses life under the chandelier as the star of one of the theatre world's biggest hits! ...

Undercover Showtunes #5: Christian Campbell
by Eugene Lovendusky - June 17, 2007


New York Musical Theatre Festival concludes its first-ever Spring Concert Series with 'Undercover Showtunes' on Monday, June 18 at 7PM at The Zipper Factory. Christian Campbell is one of the many talented Broadway and screen stars set to perform....

Undercover Showtunes #3: Gloria Reuben
by Eugene Lovendusky - June 15, 2007


New York Musical Theatre Festival concludes its first-ever Spring Concert Series with 'Undercover Showtunes' on Monday, June 18 at 7PM at The Zipper Factory. Gloria Reuben is one of the many talented Broadway and screen stars set to perform....

Undercover Showtunes #1: Manoel Felciano
by Eugene Lovendusky - June 12, 2007


New York Musical Theatre Festival concludes its first-ever Spring Concert Series with 'Undercover Showtunes' on Monday, June 18 at 7PM at The Zipper Factory. Manoel Felciano is one of the many talented Broadway and screen stars set to perform....

A Chat with Legendary Theatre Director Stuart Vaughan
by Maya Cantu - June 01, 2007


For over half a century, Stuart Vaughan has been - in every sense of the phrase - a true Renaissance man of the theatre. Vaughan's latest project is a new stage version of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic 1850 novel about the conflict between Puritanism and passion. With honesty, ...

Tony Nominee Q&A with Bill T. Jones
by BWW - May 30, 2007


Spring Awakening choreographer Bill T. Jones chats with BroadwayWorld in our Tony Award nominee interview series!...

Broadway Bullet Interview: Recording High Fidelity
by Michael Gilboe - May 29, 2007


We take you to the recording studio as the Original Cast Album of 'High Fidelity' is being recorded. We have interviews with Will Chase, Jen Colella, Tom Kitt, Amanda Green, Rachel Stern, John Patrick Walker, Christian Anderson and Jay Kleitz. Plus, you'll hear parts of many of your favorite songs f...

Tony Nominee Michael Mayer (with Kimberly Grigsby)
by Michael Gilboe - May 16, 2007


Director Michael Mayer and Musical Director Kimberly Grigsby have a fun discussion just a few days before the opening of the show... They get into the geeky spirit of the whole series with tons of fun stories!...

Broadway Bullet Interview: 2007 Tony Nominee Karen Ziemba
by Michael Gilboe - May 16, 2007


Tony award winner, Karen Ziemba talks to BroadwayBullet backstage at Curtains, her new musical with David Hyde Pierce and Debra Monk. She also discusses the show 'Contact' which brought her award and much more!...

Broadway Bullet Interview: Time Being, the Musical
by Michael Gilboe - May 02, 2007


We profile the new musical 'Time Being' that is being presented by the Fildwith Ensemble Theatre, and speak with authors and creators Erika Stadtlander and Ion Ionesceu. Plus, actors Catia Ojeda and Marc Ginsburg perform 'This is the Deal,' and actor Lauren Orlando performs 'I Spend My Days.' Both ...

In the Hot Seat: Lesley Garrett
by Katie Spain - March 28, 2007


The Queen of UK Opera, Lesley Garrett, chats to Katie Spain about her role in The Sound of Music and how to keep a precious voice on top form....

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Nikki Renee Daniels of 'Les Misérables'
by Adrienne Onofri - March 09, 2007


Nikki just finished a run as Fantine and is prepping for her first solo cabaret on April 9....

Broadway Bullet Interview: Frank Conway, BC/EFA
by Michael Gilboe - March 07, 2007


We recently sat down with Frank Conway of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to learn about some upcoming events they have planned... and get the backstage lowdown on crazy happenings!...

Spring (Awakening) Fever: An Interview with Lea Michele
by Robert Diamond - January 23, 2007


Lately, it's been Spring (Awakening) Fever on Broadway with fans, celebrities and more coming to see the new show - not to mention that it received the best reviews of the 2006/2007 theatre season. In this first of a three part series, we check in with the second of the show's talented young stars -...

Going Geeky on 'Spring Awakening' Part 2
by Michael Gilboe - December 10, 2006


Our interview with Skylar Astin, Lauren Pritchard, Phoebe Strole and Brian Johnson, all making their Broadway debut, in part two of a six part series, 'Going Geeky on Spring Awakening' being presented in conjuction with BroadwayWorld.com and the podcast, Broadway Bullet....

Fernandez Swings In The Drowsy Chaperone
by TJ Fitzgerald - November 08, 2006


Stacia Fernandez is one of The Drowsy Chaperone's star swings!...

Twyla Tharp Answers Readers' Questions
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2006


BroadwayWorld.com is presenting first in a series of new, interactive interviews on the site in which you, the reader, will have the opportunity to submit questions for some of today's hottest stars, directors, choreographers and more. First up - Twyla Tharp!...

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Angela Pupello of 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
by Adrienne Onofri - September 07, 2006


Back in NYC after doing sketch comedy and nonmusical theater in L.A., Angela will play the 'Drowsy' lead Janet for a week in September....

Dan Lauria Makes His Mark As A Stone Carver
by TJ Fitzgerald - August 15, 2006


The star of THE WONDER YEARS appears Off-Broadway in a new production...

A Talent for Artistry: An Interview with Judy Blazer
by Maya Cantu - July 27, 2006


Judy Blazer, the talented and articulate actress most recently seen in Off-Broadway's Bernarda Alba, chats about her career and about Artist's Crossing, the program for young performers of which she is the artistic director...

Donna McKechnie: The Music and the Mirror-Reflects A 'Star'
by Pati Buehler - July 25, 2006


Borrowing a line from A Chorus Line, I saw the red shoes' at seven years old and I fell in love with dance....

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Ramón Flowers of 'Hot Feet'
by Adrienne Onofri - May 15, 2006


Between the 'Chorus Line' tour in 1980 and his six Broadway shows since '98, Ramón was an internationally known ballet dancer....

Q&A with Composers & Lyricists Joe Drymala and Eric Svejcar
by Maya Cantu - April 23, 2006


Joe Drymala and Eric Svejcar aren't a songwriting team, but they have a few things in common besides the fact that they both write musicals. The songs of both men will be sung by performers such as Euan Morton, Robert Cuccioli, Tyler Maynard, Kate Wetherhead and Amanda Watkins on April 26th for thei...

An Interview With Simone: A Musical Legacy
by Margaret Cross - April 19, 2006


Simone, daughter of Nina Simone, celebrates' her mothers' musical legacy with an concert at Town Hall on April 21st....

von Trapp Children to Fill NYC with the Sound of Music
by TJ Fitzgerald - April 02, 2006


Great Grandchildren of Famous Family Come to NYC in April ...

Rookie of the Year: Q&A with actor Oscar Isaac
by Adrienne Onofri - February 11, 2006


In his first year out of Juilliard, Oscar has made two movies and starred in two plays, last summer's 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' in Central Park and 'Beauty of the Father,' now running at the Manhattan Theatre Club....

An Interview with Chicago's Luba Mason
by Maya Cantu - October 29, 2005


Luba Mason, who is currently playing Velma Kelly in Chicago, dishes on the show, her career and her thoughts on performing...

Good Golly Miss Polly: Q&A with Jessica Grové
by Adrienne Onofri - August 21, 2005


The former child star of 'The Wizard of Oz' is now playing Polly Browne in 'The Boy Friend,' directed by Broadway's original Polly, Julie Andrews....

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jeffrey Broadhurst of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'
by Adrienne Onofri - August 02, 2005


Jeff chats about costarring with Bette and Liza, dancing for Robbins and Stroman, and sharing the stage with the fantasmagorical flying car....

Q&A with Bobby Lopez and Jeff Marx
by Robert Diamond - June 16, 2005


The Tony winning pair discuss their upcoming Greenwich house benefit - Avenue Q Swings! on June 27, Avenue Q in Vegas, London and more......

Interview with Peter Nero of the Philly Pops
by Pati Buehler - May 03, 2005


The Philly Pops are celebrating their 25th Anniversary under the baton of Peter Nero, a maestro who dared to mix music in a very unique way and it worked! ...

Roger Rees: Celebrating Shakespeare, Verdi, and Humanity
by Jena Tesse Fox - April 19, 2005


The Collegiate Chorale, presents scenes from 3 Verdi operas and the Shakespeare plays that inspired them....

An Interview with Kristin Chenoweth
by Robert Diamond - April 06, 2005


Celebrating the release of As I Am, the Tony-winner tells us all about it, and talks about why she's one of the busiest performers in show biz. ...

Phylicia Rashad: A Special Interview for Women's History Month
by Adrienne Onofri - March 26, 2005


In the conclusion of BWW's series on groundbreaking women in theater, Rashad sounds off on many subjects...but not her history-making Tony triumph last season....

Interview with Darius de Haas
by Robert Diamond - January 17, 2005


When presented last year, Darius de Haas' 'Stevie Wonder Songbook' concert at Lincoln Center was a sold-out hit…so he's doing two more shows on February 4th. We checked in with the star of stage and concerts to find out what to expect....



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