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The latest interviews about live + streaming theatre in Charlotte.

Interview: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD's Maeve Moynihan Shares her Journey to Becoming Scout in the National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2023


In BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview, Maeve Moynihan discusses her journey and excitement of starring in the national tour of To Kill a Mockingbird. Read on to learn more about her experience and role as Scout....

Interview: ANASTASIA's Willem Butler Talks Life After BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE & Making His Touring Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2022


Willem Butler, winner of BroadwayWorld's first ever season of Next on Stage, is currently shining bright on stages across the country as Dmitry in the National Tour of Anastasia. A recent graduate from Elon University, Anastasia is Butler's touring debut! Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Willem B...

New 'Evan Hansen' Anthony Norman Talks DEAR EVAN HANSEN National Tour, How He's Approaching the Role & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 21, 2022


The National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen is in its fourth year of touring across North America, and will now have a new Evan Hansen! Anthony Norman (The Prom original Broadway cast, National Tour of Newsies, and more) is stepping into the lead role! Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the new star of D...

Stephanie Torns Talks Leading WAITRESS National Tour as Jenna
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2022


Waitress is returning to Charlotte for a special five-week engagement, beginning today, April 19, through May 22, 2022 in the Booth Playhouse! The run will be followed by a five-week engagement at Cleveland's Playhouse Square May 26-June 26, 2022 in the Hanna Theatre....

Elizabeth Flax And Coolidge Harris II of GREENWOOD
by Vickie Evans - September 15, 2021


Meet The Masterminds, Director Elizabeth Flax and Playwright Coolidge Harris II, Behind The Stage Play, 'Greenwood', Based On The Tulsa, Oklahoma Massacre, A Love Story With A Historical Proponent. Performed At Matthews Playhouse, Matthews, NC, September 17th and 18th....

Nick Blaemire On Touring, Living Life & Bonding With FALSETTOS' Audiences
by Gil Kaan - April 04, 2019


The 2019 National tour of Lincoln Center Theater's production of FALSETTOS has already begun in San Francisco, with its next stop the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles (beginning April 16, 2019). I was afforded the most opportune chance to chat with Nick Blaemire in between shows at the SHN Golden Gat...

Emily Ramirez of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Belk Theater
by Linda Ann Watt - January 14, 2018


Emily Ramirez is starring in the role of Meg Giry. She is a very talented performer and she is exhilarating to watch....

Tom Burch Talks THE CHILDREN'S HOUR at UNC CHARLOTTE
by Linda Ann Watt - February 20, 2017


When THE CHILDREN'S HOUR was written, the topic of lesbianism was taboo, and now society is shifting, understanding people's differences....

DIXIE'S NEVER WEAR A TUBE TOP WHILE RIDING A MECHANICAL BULL AND 16 OTHER THINGS I LEARNED WHILE I WAS DRINKING LAST THURSDAY
by Linda Ann Watt - June 30, 2016


Dixie has a new show! The fast talking Tupperware lady is coming to Charlotte with stories of what she learned after a hard night of drinking....

Who Is Nicci Canada? A Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald
by Vickie Evans - February 10, 2016


Nicci Canada pays tribute to Lady Ella Fitzgerald on Valentine's weekend in Charlotte, NC. It's all about Love!...

Jennifer Weber Talks THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
by Linda Ann Watt - December 28, 2015


The beauty that is created when the two worlds of hip-hop with the entire Tchaikovsky score collide, is amazing....

Adam Kaplan Talks KINKY BOOTS
by Linda Ann Watt - December 23, 2015


You can change the world when you can change your mind....

Dan Tracy Talks Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Linda Ann Watt - November 24, 2015


This production connects the material to a contemporary audience with romance and danger....

Playwright S. Kristi Douglas Returns to Pease With DAUGHTER THE KING The Musical
by Vickie Evans - October 15, 2015


Playwright S. Kristi Douglas returns to Pease Auditorium for a sophomore performance of the inspirational musical, 'Daughter of the King'....

Dominik Büttner Talks GENERATION#D: A Performance Project on Diversity
by Linda Ann Watt - October 05, 2015


GENERATION#D created and directed by Dominik Buttner was received with standing ovations, because it was truthful, raw and moving....

Brooke Quintana Talks Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Linda Ann Watt - September 20, 2015


Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, I hope they'll take away magic and a little lesson that there's goodness inside of everyone....

Jesse Nager Talks MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
by Linda Ann Watt - August 19, 2015


Besides the music, audiences will learn about behind the scenes of the Motown label....

BWW Interviews: Sarah Smith Talks MAMMA MIA!
by Linda Ann Watt - June 26, 2015


That is the joy of this show. It's a party with the most fun onstage!...

Playwright Rory Sheriff, 'Be A Lion'
by Vickie Evans - June 17, 2015


Playwright Rory Sheriff penned the stage play, 'Be A Lion', a delightful spinoff to the Broadway musical and film, 'The Wiz', an adaptation of the television classic, 'The Wizard of Oz'....

BWW Interviews: Brian Kahn talks CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS THE 11TH GLOWER!
by Linda Ann Watt - June 01, 2015


We're equal opportunity offenders....

BWW Interviews: Kristine Reese Talks PIPPIN
by Linda Ann Watt - May 11, 2015


The take away is unique to each person in their life journey and how they're emotionally affected by the story and the characters in PIPPIN....

BWW Interviews: A Conversation with Producer/Director Martin Wilkins
by Vickie Evans - April 14, 2015


Martin Wilkins has an intensive professional theater career that include a long list of fellowships and freelance assignments at impressive venues such as The Arena Stage (Washington, DC) and The Eugene O'Neill Center Theater. Yet, here in Charlotte, we are glad to call him one of our own....

BWW Interviews: AMERICAN WOMAN - Musical By Charlotte Native LaVelle Harris
by Vickie Evans - March 24, 2015


American Woman, written by Charlotte Native, LaVelle Harris explodes on stage with giant Afros, stylish costumes, energetic dancing, and awesome old school singing from the 70s....

BWW Interviews: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Jacquelynne Fontaine and Storm Lineberger at Belk Theater
by Vickie Evans - February 06, 2015


Phantom of the Opera - Jacquelynne Fontaine as Carlotta...

Elaine Alexander and Della Freedman of CAR TALK Make Finals In Manhattan, New York
by Vickie Evans - February 05, 2015


Car Talk, written by Elaine Alexander and directed by Della Freedman was chosen as a finalist for the Manhattan Repertory Theatre's One-Act Playwriting Contest. It is a short one-act comedy that depicts the story of an accountant who goes car shopping with his status seeking fiancee on an expeditio...

BWW Interviews: CHITA RIVERA Talks A LEGENDARY CELEBRATION
by Linda Ann Watt - February 04, 2015


I'm so lucky. It's a blessing to be sharing moments....

BWW Interviews: Emily Trainor of WEST SIDE STORY at Matthews Playhouse
by Vickie Evans - January 19, 2015


Matthews Playhouse's School of Theatre, presents West Side Story, the American musical inspired by William Shakespeare, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. This action-packed musical depicts the rivalry between to teen street gangs, The Jets and the Sharks of two differen...

Adam Trent, 'The Illusionist'
by Vickie Evans - January 19, 2015


Adam Trent is a self-taught illusionist who combines his musical and comedic talents to mesmerize his audience. Adam, along with six other illusionists will showcase their talents in Broadway's best-selling magic show, "The Illusionists: Witness The Impossible" from January 27-Feb 1, at the Knig...

BWW Interviews: Erica Swindell Talks ONCE
by Linda Ann Watt - October 02, 2014


Erica Swindell in ONCE, the Broadway hit, winner of 8, 2012 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL also features an impressive ensemble cast of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage....

BWW Interviews: Shonn Wiley Talks UNDER THE STREETLAMP
by Linda Ann Watt - September 22, 2014


Shonn Wiley, one of the leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys' delivers an evening of unforgettable entertainment in Under the Streetlamp....

BWW Interviews: COLIN MOCHRIE Talks TWO MAN GROUP
by Linda Ann Watt - June 06, 2014


COLIN MOCHRIE costars in TWO MAN GROUP with Brad Sherwood. Just like a live version of the Emmy nominated, hit TV series, WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY?...

BWW Interviews: RYAN KNOWLES Talks WE WILL ROCK YOU
by Linda Ann Watt - May 24, 2014


Ryan Knowles plays 'Buddy' in WE WILL ROCK YOU the smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton...

Terrence Mann on Directing LES MISERABLES
by Marakay Rogers - April 21, 2014


Terrence Mann, director of the recent production of LES MISERABLES at Western Carolina University, reflects on Javert directing Javert, on listening to people audition in front of him with 'Stars,' and on collegiate versus professional productions...

BWW Interviews: FRANK WARREN Talks POSTSECRET THE SHOW
by Linda Ann Watt - April 21, 2014


There are two kinds of secrets, the ones we keep from ourselves and the ones that show us, we are not alone....

BWW Interviews: BRIAN TAVENER, North Carolina Native Talks BLUE MAN GROUP
by Linda Ann Watt - April 16, 2014


The Blue Man character is relevant at all times. There is a primal instinct, celebrating life and interacting with neighbors. It's a great show for all ages!...

BWW Interviews: CORY THE CLOWN a.k.a. Cory Riback Talks FUN WITH STEM
by Linda Ann Watt - February 24, 2014


STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math....

BWW Interviews: SEAN MacLAUGHLIN Talks EVITA
by Linda Ann Watt - February 21, 2014


This production of EVITA is the most beautiful,... visually stunning. The re-conception of the orchestrations are wonderful. Audiences will really enjoy EVITA....

Dominique Scott Talks ROCK OF AGES
by Linda Ann Watt - January 11, 2014


Dominique Scott who plays Drew in ROCK OF AGES was all business about music and performing when I spoke to him imid-morning....

BWW Interviews: J. Hernandez Discusses His Work on the Shakespearean Stage
by Debra Charlton - December 05, 2013


J Hernandez never really expected to become a professional actor. 'Personally, I didn't think I was very good at it,' he laughs. Fortunately, others disagreed. Tonight, he opens in FROST/NIXON at New City Stage in Philadelphia. For Hernandez, who specializes in classical theatre, it marks a signific...

BWW Interviews: Sue Massek in PRECIOUS MEMORIES
by Linda Ann Watt - November 10, 2013


PRECIOUS MEMORIES, A new musical starring Sue Massek of the legendary Reel World String Band is coming to the Evening Muse on Sunday, November 17, at 7:00PM, located at 3227 North Davidson Street (NODA) in Charlotte. Tickets on sale at www.EveningMuse.com...



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Anne of Green Gables in Charlotte Anne of Green Gables
Hendersonville Theatre (5/2 - 5/12)
Death Takes a Holiday in Charlotte Death Takes a Holiday
Old Courthouse Theatre (6/27 - 6/30)
Peter Pan in Charlotte Peter Pan
Peace Center (4/23 - 4/28)
The Lion King in Charlotte The Lion King
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater (8/8 - 9/1)
Catch Me If You Can in Charlotte Catch Me If You Can
Mountain Theatre Company (7/24 - 8/10)
The Kite Runner in Charlotte The Kite Runner
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Knight Theater (5/14 - 5/15)
Mrs. Doubtfire in Charlotte Mrs. Doubtfire
Peace Center (5/7 - 5/12)
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