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Interview: Nina West is Sharing a Message of Kindness With New Children's Book THE YOU KIND OF YOU
by BWW Staff - October 25, 2022


Drag superstar Nina West is taking the world by storm. Her new children's book, THE YOU KIND OF KIND is out now! BroadwayWorld spoke with Nina West about the book, feeling the power of your own magic and kindness, and much more. Read the interview here!...

Interview: Mario Cantone Discusses Performing For Andrew Lloyd Webber on THE MASKED SINGER
by Michael Major - October 20, 2022


During The Masked Singer's Andrew Lloyd Webber night, mystery contestants sang songs from the composer's iconic catalogue. Maize, a Mae West-inspired ear of corn, was revealed to be Mario Cantone. BroadwayWorld caught up with Cantone to discuss preparing for his performance, the backstage process, a...

Interview: How Monica Wyche, Star of Apple TV+'s FIVE DAYS AT MEMORIAL, Found Success After 40
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2022


Once a high school drama teacher in South Carolina, Monica Wyche moved to New York after turning 40 to pursue acting professionally. She is currently starring on screen in Apple TV+s Five Days at Memorial alongside Vera Farmiga and Cherry Jones, and on stage in Gino Diiorio's SCAB at Premiere Stages...

Interview: Andy Fickman Talks HEATHERS THE MUSICAL's Journey to Roku
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022


Eight years after its original Off-Broadway run, Heathers the Musical has made its way to The Roku Channel. BroadwayWorld caught up with Heathers director Andy Fickman to discuss the musical's journey, how it has grown since its Off-Broadway run, the musical's cult following, and where the show migh...

Interview: Kevin Cahoon Talks MONARCH Country Music Series on FOX
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022


Known for his work in musicals like Hedwig and the Angry Inch and The Lion King, Kevin Cahoon is taking his talents to the small screen as Earl Clark in Monarch on FOX. BroadwayWorld caught up with Cahoon to discuss his character, working with Susan Sarandon and Faith Prince on the new series, what ...

Interview: Jennifer Hudson Reveals How She Will Honor Broadway Through Her New Talk Show
by Michael Major - September 10, 2022


Jennifer Hudson is gearing up to light up daytime with her new talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show! Ahead of the premiere, BroadwayWorld spoke with the recent EGOT winner to discuss how Broadway will be featured in the new talk show, her dream guests, what will set her talk show apart from others, a...

Interview: Holden William Hagelberger on Bringing TREVOR: THE MUSICAL to Disney+
by Michael Major - June 25, 2022


Thirteen-year-old Holden William Hagelberger stars as “Trevor” in “Trevor: The Musical.' BroadwayWorld caught up with Hagelberger to discuss what he thought of seeing the musical for the first time, the filming process, how he prepared, and what he hopes audiences take away from Trevor's story....

Julie Andrews Talks AFI Life Achievement Award, Princess Diaries 3, New Memoir & More
by Aaron Wallace - June 08, 2022


On the cusp of her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, we talk with Julie Andrews for an update on The Princess Diaries 3, her next installment in her series of memoirs, the potential of her returning to the Broadway stage and the upcoming Minions movie....

How Broadway Gave Matthew Morrison 'Credibility' For SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
by Michael Major - May 22, 2022


Before the world knew him as Will Schuester on the hit television series Glee, Matthew Morrison was dancing on Broadway in the ensemble of shows like Footloose and the Rocky Horror Show. Now, in a new interview Morrison is discussing how his time on Broadway has given him 'credibility' for being a j...

Ana Nogueira Talks New Play WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE, Writing for DC & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2022


Ana Nogueira is a multi-talented writer and actor whose current and upcoming work includes everything from a world premiere Off-Broadway play, to feature films, and a role on the small screen. Ana's play WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE, now in previews at MCC Theater, will officially open on Tuesday May 10 f...

The Legendary Holland Taylor Talks West Coast Premiere of ANN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2022


Written by and starring Holland Taylor, Ann is an inspiring and hilarious look at the life of celebrated Texas Governor, Ann Richards. Taylor is now set to present the West Coast premiere of Ann at the Pasadena Playhouse. Ann, directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, runs from March 22 through April 24....

Telly Leung & Gaby Gamache Talk ENSEMBLE World Premiere Documentary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 08, 2022


On March 11, Broadway On Demand will stream the world premiere documentary Ensemble, a behind the scenes look at the lives of ensemble members in the Broadway community, filmed in March 2021 on the one year anniversary of the Broadway shutdown....

John Cameron Mitchell on How HEDWIG Relates to Joe Exotic in JOE VS. CAROLE
by Michael Major - March 08, 2022


Tony-winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch writer and star John Cameron Mitchell takes on the character of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic in Peacock's new limited series, Joe Vs. Carole, alongside Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin. BroadwayWorld caught up with John Cameron Mitchell to dis...

Grammy Award-Winner Paul Shaffer Talks Career, Receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2022


On Thursday, March 10, 2022, Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts will honor world-renowned singer, composer, comedian, and multi-instrumentalist Paul Shaffer with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 'Together We Celebrate' Annual Gala. ...

THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Songwriters Tom Mizer & Curtis Moore Talk Season 4!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 04, 2022


Season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime Video is out now! BroadwayWorld spoke with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's original songwriters/lyricists Tom Mizer and Curtis Moore about creating the music for one of the most popular TV shows out there today!...

Nana Mensah Talks NOLLYWOOD DREAMS, QUEEN OF GLORY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2021


BroadwayWorld spoke with Nana Mensah, who is currently starring in Jocelyn Bioh's Off-Broadway play Nollywood Dreams. Her film Queen of Glory, which she wrote, stars in, and directed, is wracking up awards at every festival it's shown at, including the Tribeca Film Festival, Champs-Élysées Film Fest...

TICK, TICK... BOOM! Executive Music Producer Bill Sherman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 12, 2021


Bill Sherman is a powerhouse composer, producer, arranger, and orchestrator, known for his work on stage, on television, and in film. BroadwayWorld spoke with Sherman about his work as the Executive Music Producer of the upcoming film adaptation of tick, tick... BOOM!....

Daniel Mitura and More Talk New Sci-Fi Short Film LAUNCH AT PARADISE
by David Clarke - October 18, 2021


During the pandemic, Daniel Mitura wrote and took part in the filming of his latest short film, LAUNCH AT PARADISE. The new science-fiction short explores the costs of creating a unified perspective for all humankind that has the potential to end racism, violence, and insurrection. We sat down with ...

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. Talk New Album, Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, SUMMER OF SOUL & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2021


BroadwayWorld spoke with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. about this incredible time in their career, what inspired them to record their new album, how it felt to perform at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969, and much more! ...

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Liz Kate Visits THE BROADWAY GINGER PODCAST
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 31, 2021


From being asked by director Stephen Chbosky to read for a completely different role in the middle of callbacks to being a featured artist on 'You Will be Found' - not to mention filming in the middle of a pandemic - Liz Kate says being in Dear Evan Hansen was unforgettable....

Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy Talk MAKS & VAL: STRIPPED DOWN Tour, DANCING WITH THE STARS & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 10, 2021


Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy are back on stage with their 'Stripped Down' tour, showing audiences a whole new side of the dancing duo. Featuring dance, comedy, and personal stories from the lives of the Chmerkovskiy brothers, the Maks & Val: Stripped Down tour will make you laugh, cry, and everything i...

Emmy-Nominated Songwriters Doug Rockwell & Tova Litvin Talk HSMTMTS, ZOMBIES 2, SNEAKERELLA & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 01, 2021


Emmy-nominated songwriting team Doug Rockwell and Tova Litvin have risen to the top of the entertainment industry, becoming one of the most successful duos in TV and music today. We spoke with Doug and Tova about their partnership, their songwriting process, where they see their careers heading, and...

Krysta Rodriguez Talks Starring as Liza Minnelli in HALSTON, Working With Ewan McGregor & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 21, 2021


Playing an icon is no easy feat, but Krysta Rodriguez takes it on as if she were born to step into the role of one of show business's greatest legends. The legend in question is EGOT-winner Liza Minnelli, who is at the heart of the new Netflix series 'Halston'. We spoke with Krysta Rodriguez about p...

Daniel Mertzlufft Talks Composing 'Remember My Name' for RATATOUILLE: THE TIKTOK MUSICAL & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 17, 2021


We spoke with Daniel Mertzlufft, Music Supervisor, Music Producer, Arranger, and Composer of 'Remember My Name' about his original TikTok, the process of bringing the virtual show to life, being eligible for an Emmy Award and much more....

Ryan O'Connell, Creator and Star of SPECIAL on Netflix, Talks What to Expect With Season 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021


Season 2 of Special begins streaming tomorrow, May 20th. 'Special', based off of Ryan O'Connell's memoir 'I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves', follows Ryan Hayes, a gay man with cerebral palsy, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning alongside his friends and family how to ...

Costume Designer Mitchell Travers Teases IN THE HEIGHTS Looks, Talks Eye-Popping Career & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2021


Costume designer Mitchell Travers is responsible for some of the most iconic on-screen looks of recent years in films such as Ocean's 8, Hustlers and more. His most recent project is none other than the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway phenomenon In the Heights, set to be released in...

Elle León Nostas Talks Oscar-Qualifying Short Film SAVIOR, Representation in the Industry & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 05, 2021


An evocative and visually stunning film, 'Savior' plays out over some of the most well-known political speeches in American history from presidents such as Jimmy Carter and Lyndon B. Johnson, and uses dance, chiaroscuro lighting, and powerful symbolism to illustrate America's unending cycle of viole...

Fran Drescher Talks THE NANNY on HBO Max, if She'd Ever Star in the Musical Adaptation, Her Spirituality & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 09, 2021


The Nanny is now available to stream on HBO Max. It is also currently being developed into a Broadway musical! We spoke with Fran Drescher about The Nanny's enduring legacy, the development of the Broadway musical, if she'll ever return to a sitcom, how she's changed during this past year, and much ...

Deborah Joy Winans Talks DON'T WASTE YOUR PRETTY, the Finale of GREENLEAF, Her Music Career & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 22, 2021


Deborah Joy Winans' career is red hot, spanning from TV to film to music, and the multi-talented star is showing no signs of slowing down! Winans recently wrapped up the final season of OWN's NAACP award-winning drama series Greenleaf. Winans stars next in the upcoming film 'Don't Waste Your Pretty'...

Composer & Sound Designer Jonathan Snipes Talks A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX, Working With Daveed Diggs & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2021


Jonathan Snipes is a multi-talented composer and sound designer for film and theater, whose recent projects include scoring the 2021 Sundance horror documentary hybrid film A Glitch in the Matrix, and collaborating with Daveed Diggs on Rappin Ced in the credits and album of Pixar's Soul, as well as ...

Music Supervisor Alexandra Eckhardt Talks Tessa Thompson & Alexander Skarsgard Sundance Drama PASSING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 31, 2021


Alexandra Eckhardt is an accomplished Music Supervisor and bassist, having worked with artists including Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire, and many more! Eckhardt most recently supervised the music for the film, Passing, which premiered on January 30th at the 2021 Sundance Film Fes...

Costume Designer Brenda Abbandandolo Talks Sundance Premiere of CODA, Starring Marlee Matlin & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2021


Costume designer Brenda Abbandandolo has worked extensively in both the worlds of theatre and film, showcasing her incredible eye for detail and creative passion in a long list of award-winning projects. Her on-screen projects have included SNL, THE WOLF HOUR with Naomi Watts, the Oscar-nominated TH...

Producer, Screenwriter, and Actor Bill Connington Talks New Romantic Comedy LOVE, REPEAT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2021


Love, in its many forms, can be beautiful, complicated, funny and everything in between. Bill Connington's new indie romantic comedy LOVE, REPEAT tells the uplifting, New York City-steeped story of James, who with the help of his 11-year-old son and quirky, close-knit circle of family and friends, s...

Mike Heslin Talks Writing, Directing & Starring in New Show THE INFLUENCERS on Amazon Prime Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2020


Whether you spend all of your time scrolling through Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter, or you have sworn off the apps and deleted them all from your phone, everyone has an opinion about social media. Mike Heslin is delving into the ever-hot topic with a new, satirical scripted series, The Influencers, ...

Jennifer Nettles Talks HALLELUJAH ANYWAY Holiday Special, GO-BIG SHOW, a Possible Broadway Return & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2020


This week, Jennifer Nettles is bringing the holiday spirit into our homes with a livestreamed concert entitled Hallelujah Anyway! On Wednesday, December 23rd at 7pm CT, she will be performing songs from her Christmas album, To Celebrate Christmas, giving viewers a sneak peak of new music, and much m...

Ruben Santiago-Hudson Talks Adapting MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Chadwick Boseman and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 13, 2020


The screen adaptation of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was brought to life by the legendary Ruben Santiago-Hudson, whose connection to August Wilson spans from the personal to professional - not only was he a close friend of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, but Santiago-Hudson has established himse...

Angel Coulby Talks ALBION On BBC Four
by Eleni Cashell - August 12, 2020


Mike Bartlett's production of Albion is being broadcast on BBC Four. Angel Coulby, who plays Anna in the show, explains why its themes are more relevant than ever before....

Kate del Castillo Talks THE WAY SHE SPOKE, LA REINA DEL SUR and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 16, 2020


Kate del Castillo is an iconic actor who has embodied a long list of incredible characters, but is perhaps best known to audiences worldwide as Teresa Mendoza in the Telemundo telenovela La Reina del Sur. del Castillo made a splash with New York audiences last summer when she made her Off-Broadway d...

Bandits on the Run & Lane Halperin Talk LOVE IN THE UNDERGROUND Film
by David Clarke - May 05, 2020


To dig deeper into Bandits on the Run's 'Love in the Underground' short film, which stars Broadway veterans Jason Gotay and Michael Hartung, we sat down to talk with the band members and the video's choreographer Lane Halperin. We dive into what inspired the spirited and heartfelt song, the visually...

Jason Gotay & Michael Hartung Talk Bandits on the Run's LOVE IN THE UNDERGROUND Film
by David Clarke - May 04, 2020


Recently, Bandits on the Run released a short film to accompany their song, 'Love in the Underground.' The charmingly romantic video stars Broadway veterans Jason Gotay and Michael Hartung. To get the inside scoop on the film, we sat down with Gotay and Hartung for a brief chat....



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