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THE DAY I PICKED MY PARENTS

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The Day I Picked My Parents follows ten foster children who are part of a revolutionary program operated by the nonprofit organization Kidsave in California, as they search to find their forever home. For the first time in their lives, they will have input into their own destiny as they decide where they want to live and who will be their family.

Mike Monford to Release 'The Cloth I'm Cut From' in May Photo Mike Monford to Release 'The Cloth I'm Cut From' in May
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024

Mike Monford's The Cloth I'm Cut From is flowing, relaxed, open music, heavy on rhythm, melody and emotion; a microcosm of Detroit's diverse scenes. Surrounded by a large multi-generational ensemble — from seasoned vets like Jaribu Shahid and Pamela Wise, to young MC Napi Devi — Monford features per...
BWW Interview: Guy Noland of SOUTH PACIFIC at Fred Kavli Theatre Photo BWW Interview: Guy Noland of SOUTH PACIFIC at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - March 21, 2022

Guy Noland is currently in a second career as an actor and having the time of his life. During his early years, Guy found himself looking like 'a million other' young stage actors, but the 9/11 tragedy sent his career in a new direction as he became an award-winning documentary director for the Salv...
Interview: Irma Herrera of WHY WOULD I MISPRONOUNCE MY OWN NAME? at The Marsh Berkele Photo Interview: Irma Herrera of WHY WOULD I MISPRONOUNCE MY OWN NAME? at The Marsh Berkeley Uses Humor to Explore Issues of Othering and Belonging
by Jim Munson - September 21, 2022

BroadwayWorld talks to writer-performer Irma Herrera about 'Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?' which she has newly revised for a return engagement at The Marsh Berkeley running September 23 to October 21. Herrera uses humor to explore issues of othering and belonging, and ask what kind of societ...
Interview: ELLA PEREZ of THE CHER SHOW at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS Photo Interview: ELLA PEREZ of THE CHER SHOW at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS
by Brett Cullum - March 26, 2024

I think the biggest thing I wanted to focus on was not making it like a character and not making it like some tasteless impression. Because I don't know. It's not necessarily what the show is about, and the three of us do a really good job of “a hint of Cher.” But there's still us!...
BWW Interview: Gloria Swansong and Maxie Factor - Two Sisters Making Each Other's Dre Photo BWW Interview: Gloria Swansong and Maxie Factor - Two Sisters Making Each Other's Dreams Come True PART ONE
by Stephen Mosher - June 25, 2021

Gloria Swansong is a drag artist with a focus on the goddesses of the Thirties, Forties, and Fifties. Fellow drag performer Maxie Factor's focus is almost exclusively the divas of the Sixties. One is a costumer, the other is a hairstylist. It's kind of like they were destined for each other, and ...
BWW Interview: Fran Drescher Talks THE NANNY on HBO Max, if She'd Ever Star in the Mu Photo BWW Interview: 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 ...
Interview: Robert Bannon of REWIND at The Green Room 42 Photo Interview: Robert Bannon of REWIND at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - October 16, 2022

Actor, singer, teacher and chat show host Robert Bannon lands in the hot seat this week, as he prepares to go live at The Green Room 42, for a live recording....
Interview: Audra McDonald talks about AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, her role in 'Ru Photo Interview: Audra McDonald talks about AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, her role in 'Rustin' and more
by R. Scott Reedy - February 23, 2024

When it comes to concerts, Audra McDonald says she’s learned to choose a song list that really appeals to her. And she’s done just that for her current tour, which will bring her to Symphony Hall for her eighth appearance with the Celebrity Series of Boston, this time with an orchestra of local musi...
Jamie McDell Releases Her Highly Anticipated Self-Titled Album Photo Jamie McDell Releases Her Highly Anticipated Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - February 25, 2022

The artist recorded her fourth studio album in Nashville, teaming up with Nash Chambers in his eastside studio and drawing on the musical talents of Dan Dugmore, Jedd Hughes, Dennis Crouch, Shawn Fichter, Jerry Roe, Jimmy Wallace, Tony Lucido, and Ross Holmes, along with guests such as the McCrary S...
Interview: Playwright Garry Michael Kluger on the World Premiere of WALKING IN SPACE Photo Interview: Playwright Garry Michael Kluger on the World Premiere of WALKING IN SPACE at Theatre West
by Shari Barrett - August 27, 2023

Prolific writer Garry Michael Kruger is bringing the world premiere of his latest play, Walking In Space, to Theatre West for a five-week run beginning September 8, directed by Arden Teresa Lewis. It centers on a family in crisis with a drug-addicted single mother needing the assistance of her child...
BWW Interview: Fran Drescher Talks THE NANNY on HBO Max, if She'd Ever Star in the Mu Photo BWW Interview: 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 ...
BWW Interview: Killian Donnelly Chats THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Her Majesty's Theat Photo BWW Interview: Killian Donnelly Chats THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Her Majesty's Theatre
by Eleni Cashell - September 23, 2021

Killian Donnelly chats about what makes Phantom of the Opera so special, his favourite roles and how he’s finding fatherhood....
Interview: Chibueze Ihuoma of HADESTOWN at Proctors Photo Interview: Chibueze Ihuoma of HADESTOWN at Proctors
by Jared West - February 20, 2023

The national tour of HADESTOWN is due to arrive in Schenectady shortly. This is a beautiful story that won eight Tony awards in 2019, including Best Musical! Leading this retelling of two Greek myths will be Chibueze Ihuoma in the leading role of Orpheus. Making his touring debut, Chibueze was in Cl...
Interview: Jill Van Velzer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall Photo Interview: Jill Van Velzer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - April 13, 2024

I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions....
James Kicklighter Directs Documentary THE SOUND OF IDENTITY Photo James Kicklighter Directs Documentary THE SOUND OF IDENTITY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 31, 2021

His work has been featured by the world’s press including The Hollywood Reporter, The Times of India and FilmInk Australia. Kicklighter has served as a panelist at the Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival and Director's Guild of America....
José González Announces First Album in 5 Years Photo José González Announces First Album in 5 Years
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 14, 2021

Fans around the world can see González perform later this month, however, as it was recently announced that he will participate in National Geographic's Earth Day celebration taking place on April 21....
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Presents 2023 Music Scholarships Photo Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Presents 2023 Music Scholarships
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2023

For the first time since opening the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Museum in Stony Brook last fall, LIMEHOF recently awarded its annual music scholarships to five graduating students from across Long Island in a special ceremony held in the main exhibit hall....
Student Blog: Independent Living ft. Musical Theatre Photo Student Blog: Independent Living ft. Musical Theatre
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - July 03, 2023

A triple threat course is obviously not an easy feat but with all that I have learnt in my first year, I would not give anything else up for the world. In addition to the triple threat, you would expect a musical theatre course to focus mostly on the practical aspects which are singing, dancing and ...
Student Blog: Independent Living ft. Musical Theatre Photo Student Blog: Independent Living ft. Musical Theatre
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - July 03, 2023

A triple threat course is obviously not an easy feat but with all that I have learnt in my first year, I would not give anything else up for the world. In addition to the triple threat, you would expect a musical theatre course to focus mostly on the practical aspects which are singing, dancing and ...
Interview: James Monroe Iglehart of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at The Photo Interview: James Monroe Iglehart of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Injects Some Holiday Cheer into the Heartwarming Musical
by Jim Munson - November 27, 2023

BroadwayWorld chats with Tony-winner James Monroe Iglehart about his vision for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's holiday production of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' running in Palo Alto Nov. 29 to Dec. 24 for which he's serving as Creative Producer....
Interview: SAN DIEGO OPERA'S TOSCA at San Diego Civic Center Theatre Photo Interview: SAN DIEGO OPERA'S TOSCA at San Diego Civic Center Theatre
by Ron Bierman - March 20, 2023

Puccini is one of Michelle Bradley’s favorite composers, and she’s in San Diego to sing his Tosca for the San Diego Opera company. We were originally scheduled to talk in person, but a rehearsal change meant Zoom was going to work better for an hour discussion. “I'm happy to be back, and I know tha...
Interview: Garrett Clayton of IT: A MUSICAL PARODY at Chelsea Table + Stage Photo Interview: Garrett Clayton of IT: A MUSICAL PARODY at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - October 22, 2022

Garrett Clayton is in town doing two shows nightly as an evil sewer clown in IT: A MUSICAL PARODY but that didn't keep him from sitting down with Broadway World Cabaret for a chat and a photo shoot....
BWW Interview: At Home with GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARSHIP Founder Rian Keating Photo BWW Interview: At Home with GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARSHIP Founder Rian Keating
by Stephen Mosher - March 04, 2021

Rian Keating puts himself out on a line when he performs his club acts, but this deaf cabaret singing storyteller also puts himself on a line every day, living the life he wants to and helping those in need... and from the day the teenage Rian arrived in New York City, that's been his way....
Interview: Harrell Holmes of AIN'T TOO PROUD at Omaha's Orpheum Theater Photo Interview: Harrell Holmes of AIN'T TOO PROUD at Omaha's Orpheum Theater
by Analisa Swerczek - October 21, 2022

AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS is the electrifying new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame....
BWW Interview: One Artist Becomes Two as Alexander Sage Oyen Introduces the World to Photo BWW Interview: One Artist Becomes Two as Alexander Sage Oyen Introduces the World to A.S.O and A Pop Album
by Stephen Mosher - February 04, 2022

A.S.O is ready to claim his place among the pop music creators of the world with his new album IF I GAVE MY HEART TO YOU....




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