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COLUMBUS INTERVIEWS

The latest interviews with theater stars, creatives & more from Columbus
Interview: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at Garden Theater

Interview: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at Garden Theater

by Paul Batterson — June 30, 2024
“It has such a great message. It's a very layered show. There’s this kind of ‘Barbie Girl Power’ aspect of it -- women can do anything. People are more than what you just think we are by our looks or all other preconceived notions.” Director Dionysia Williams Velazco...
Interview: Otis Williams of THE TEMPTATIONS at The McCoy Center Of The Arts

Interview: Otis Williams of THE TEMPTATIONS at The McCoy Center Of The Arts

by Paul Batterson — June 2, 2024
“Every night, we try to burn their behind and they try to burn ours. That’s what makes it fun. When we are trying to outdo each other, that means we are putting out the show the fans came to see.” --Dr. Otis Williams ...
Interview: Matt Hahn of EVOLUTIONARIES REVISITED at Shadowbox Live

Interview: Matt Hahn of EVOLUTIONARIES REVISITED at Shadowbox Live

by Paul Batterson — June 1, 2024
“(The suddenness of their deaths) gave me a new respect for how deep both of their legacies are. Sometimes, you don't realize just how valuable someone's contribution to the history of pop music is until they're gone.” Matt Hahn ...
Interview: Deon Releford-Lee of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre

Interview: Deon Releford-Lee of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson — April 24, 2024
“People know me as this light, fun person. They have a hard time seeing me play a character like that because it’s so different from (who I am).” Deon Releford-Lee ...
Interview: Lee Blessing And Joe Bishara of A WALK IN THE WOODS at Abbey Theatre Of Du

Interview: Lee Blessing And Joe Bishara of A WALK IN THE WOODS at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin

by Paul Batterson — April 18, 2024
“I wish A WALK IN THE WOODS did not feel as timely now as it did when it was originally produced. … This play illuminates the importance for each of us as citizens of the world to understand that there are many layers to foreign politics/relations.” Joe Bishara...
Interview: Olivia Noel of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Columbus Children's Theatre

Interview: Olivia Noel of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Columbus Children's Theatre

by Paul Batterson — April 18, 2024
'(It’s) less of a character acting position and more of a ‘How can I make sure I’m conveying her story as authentically as possible while also keeping her ‘Disney personality’ in the mix?'' Olivia Noel...
Interview: Leda Hoffmann of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Riffe Center Studio One

Interview: Leda Hoffmann of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Riffe Center Studio One

by Paul Batterson — April 9, 2024
When she was living in Chicago eight years ago, Leda Hoffmann remembers getting a postcard from the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, encouraging patrons to see RIDE THE CYCLONE....
Interview: Elisabeth Yancey of CLUE at Ohio Theatre

Interview: Elisabeth Yancey of CLUE at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson — April 4, 2024
When Elisabeth Yancey grew up playing the Hasbro game Clue, she didn’t realize she was preparing for her career. Yancey plays the role of Yvette the Maid in the national tour of CLUE, which will have an extended stay from April 9-14 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus)....
Interview: Sean Cooney of VAN GOGH'S IN THE ATTIC

Interview: Sean Cooney of VAN GOGH'S IN THE ATTIC

by Paul Batterson — March 18, 2024
“Most all of my plays happened in and around things in my life. People would say ‘Oh my God, Sean, what happened here?’ and I would be in the middle of it for some reason.” Sean Cooney...
Interview: Joshua Henry at Southern Theater

Interview: Joshua Henry at Southern Theater

by Paul Batterson — March 9, 2024
“The idea of sharing music, especially my personal, original music and music from the icons of soul is especially gratifying. I love that feeling because this is from the heart; it was born from the heart of the soul.”...
Interview: Pat Metheny of DREAM BOX TOUR at Davidson Theatre

Interview: Pat Metheny of DREAM BOX TOUR at Davidson Theatre

by Paul Batterson — February 29, 2024
“I never really imagined (doing) anything other than doing what I’m doing. It has all felt like one continuous thing for me. I just want to understand music to the best of my ability.”...
Interview: Raymond O. Chandler of SKELETON CREW at Studio 2 in the Riffe Center

Interview: Raymond O. Chandler of SKELETON CREW at Studio 2 in the Riffe Center

by Paul Batterson — February 12, 2024
“The first time I read SKELETON CREW, I was enamored with it. It’s one of the first times that I got to see a play specifically about the Black working class. I think (SKELETON CREW) examines what happens to the people when industries collapse. I'm really excited to tell this story.”...
Interview: Judy McLane of COMPANY at Ohio Theater

Interview: Judy McLane of COMPANY at Ohio Theater

by Paul Batterson — February 2, 2024
For most of her life, Judy McLane has tried to break out of the metaphorical boxes Broadway tries to put people into. In her most recent show, COMPANY, McLane has learned to act in a physical box....
Interview: Caitlin Valentine of ALICE at BalletMet

Interview: Caitlin Valentine of ALICE at BalletMet

by Paul Batterson — January 25, 2024
I really love this idea of this young girl who is curious of the world and is open to new experiences. That is a beautiful message.”...
Interview: Arielle Crosby of THE COLOR PURPLE at The Garden Theatre

Interview: Arielle Crosby of THE COLOR PURPLE at The Garden Theatre

by Paul Batterson — January 21, 2024
When she was studying vocal performance with an emphasis on operatic singing at Kentucky State University, Arielle Crosby discovered opera was not the only thing she could do well....
Interview: Julie Klein of THE DREAM AND BEYOND at Shadowbox Live

Interview: Julie Klein of THE DREAM AND BEYOND at Shadowbox Live

by Paul Batterson — January 17, 2024
In THE DREAM AND BEYOND, Shadowbox Live examines how the words in King’s speech affect the lives of 11 people through acting, dancing and singing. The show opens on Jan. 25 and runs through April 14 at the troupe’s theater (503 S. Front Street in downtown Columbus)...
Interview: Matthew Michael Moore of THE DRUMS OF WAR at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

Interview: Matthew Michael Moore of THE DRUMS OF WAR at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

by Paul Batterson — January 11, 2024
After being cast as Winston Churchill for the upcoming play THE DRUMS OF WAR, Matthew Michael Moore has been at war with the letter R....
Interview: Robert Petkoff of MOULIN ROUGE at Ohio Theatre

Interview: Robert Petkoff of MOULIN ROUGE at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson — December 18, 2023
“(Zidler's) a man with big appetites and that drives him to make bad choices. He’s dancing on the razor's edge, but thinks he can pull it off one more time. Robert Petkoff on his character...
Interview: Kurtis Blow of THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER at Palace Theatre

Interview: Kurtis Blow of THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER at Palace Theatre

by Paul Batterson — November 30, 2023
Crooner Andy Williams is known for his Yuletide classic, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” For Kurtis Blow, the first rapper to sign with a major record label, the song is more of a mission statement than it is a Christmas song....
Interview: Edwaard Liang of THE NUTCRACKER at Ohio Theatre

Interview: Edwaard Liang of THE NUTCRACKER at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson — November 25, 2023
A tradition in Columbus since 1978, BalletMet will present the Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky classic Dec. 7-23 at the Ohio Theatre....
Video: Meet the Leading Ladies (Who Lunch) of the COMPANY National Tour

Video: Meet the Leading Ladies (Who Lunch) of the COMPANY National Tour

by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge — September 26, 2023
In this video, watch as Company national tour stars Britney Coleman and Judy McLane chat with Richard Ridge about their iconic roles, the genius of Sondheim, and so much more!...
Interview: Jessica Vosk Launches MY GOLDEN AGE Concert Tour

Interview: Jessica Vosk Launches MY GOLDEN AGE Concert Tour

by Jared West — January 27, 2023
Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress and she has just kicked off her “MY GOLDEN AGE” US tour and will be visiting your area shortly! You may recognize her from Broadway roles like Elphaba in WICKED, or as the Narrator in JOSEPH... at Lincoln Center. I had the opportunity to catch up w...
Interview: Tommy Betz of HAIRSPRAY at Ohio Theater

Interview: Tommy Betz of HAIRSPRAY at Ohio Theater

by Paul Batterson — November 4, 2022
It will be a homecoming of sorts for Tommy Betz when the buses for the 20th anniversary tour of HAIRSPRAY pull into Columbus....
Interview: Katie Jacoby And Keith Levenson of THE WHO at Schottenstein Center

Interview: Katie Jacoby And Keith Levenson of THE WHO at Schottenstein Center

by Paul Batterson — October 5, 2022
After stunning her St. Mark's High School classmates with a blistering re-creation of the violin solo in the Who's 'Baba O'Reilly,' Katie Jacoby was ready for bigger things. Jacoby, then 15, emailed the Who to let them know she was available to perform in their upcoming show at the Wachovia Center i...
Interview: HAMILTON at Ohio Theater

Interview: HAMILTON at Ohio Theater

by Paul Batterson — October 3, 2022
When Tyler Belo looks at his final transcripts from Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York, it is always the D+ in general economics that makes him smile. Belo barely passed the class because he opted out on the final to crash an equity-only tryout for HAMILTON....
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