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The latest interviews about live + streaming theatre in Dallas.

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: Lou Diamond Phillps of MISS SAIGON at Casa Manana , Ft. Worth TX
by Pati Buehler - June 07, 2023


Who is this diversely interesting, talented actor? You may/may not be as familiar with his name, but I guarantee you've seen him on TV so often that you'd know him anywhere....

Interview: Rick Hip-Flores Talks World Premiere of HIS STORY: THE MUSICAL, A Jesus Story for the 21st Century
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Rick Hip-Flores, the Orchestrator, Music Supervisor and Arranger for the new world premiere musical His Story, a contemporary pop musical based on the life of Jesus....

Interview: Kimberly Oliver of BROADWAY ON A TUESDAY: RELOADED at Alexandre's Bar
by Lorens Portalatin - December 19, 2022


The local, fan-favorite Broadway cabaret series Broadway on a Tuesday is back and bigger than before! Broadway on a Tuesday was first onstage at Alexandre's in August 2016, with Ms. Oliver and singers from the DFW Theatre Community rotating weekly and will be back at Alexandre's on Tuesday, January ...

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...

Sasha Hutchings Talks Tour of OKLAHOMA!
by Emily Short - June 07, 2022


Playing the lead role of Laurey Williams in the Daniel Fish revival of OKLAHOMA! is Sasha Hutchings, a fiercely passionate actress who is committed to her craft. Hutchings shares her celebrations and challenges from tour, reminisces on a powerful moment in her career, and gives us a glimpse into her...

English Bernhardt Talks MEAN GIRLS National Tour
by Emily Short - May 02, 2022


Look out Dallas, there's a new Cady Heron in town, and she's even more 'grool' than you could imagine. English Bernhardt is coming in hot with a performance full of personality, popularity, and PINK. Don't miss out on Broadway's MEAN GIRLS National Tour. Music Hall at Fair Park May 3-15....

Jenna Rubaii Talks JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 50th Anniversary Tour
by Emily Short - April 10, 2022


Known for her debut as Joelle in the original Broadway cast of Groundhog Day and now playing the lead role of Mary in Broadway’s Jesus Christ Superstar, Jenna Rubaii is nothing short of exceptional. BroadwayWorld spoke with Rubaii about her current role, why Jesus Christ Superstar is a must-see, and...

Liz Mikel Celebrates Her Time in Dallas and Prepares for Broadway
by Emily Short - February 18, 2022


Learn about Liz Mikel's current role in OUR TOWN and her upcoming role as John Hancock in the revival of 1776....

Summer Stern of FUN HOME at Uptown Players
by Zac Thriffiley - August 12, 2021


On Friday, August 20, Summer Stern will take to the stage as Little Alison in Uptown Players’s production of the musical Fun Home, roughly a full year since the show’s original opening was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The production runs August 20-29 at the Kalita Humphreys Theatre....

Doug Fowler of ME & JEZEBEL at MainStage ILC
by Lorens Portalatin - July 07, 2021


After a long year of streaming, MainStage Irving-Las Colinas returns to performing in-person productions with Me & Jezebel, running July 23-August 7. This three-week run of full-capacity, ticketed shows is directed by B.J. Cleveland and stars Doug Fowler and Bailey Maxwell. Me & Jezebel is a hilario...

Student Blog: How Three Theatre Students Turned a Class Project into an Award Winning Film
by Student Blogger: Macy Mae Cowart - March 15, 2021


Read this interview with first year theatre students Leon Jones, Rhett Goldman, and Caleb Mosely on their film “Through My Mind.”...

Lorenzo Pugliese of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Bass Hall
by Kyle Christopher West - February 10, 2020


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Jacob Hemsath of FRANK-N-FRIEND at Casa Mañana
by Zac Thriffiley - January 30, 2020


When the perils of the playground combine with the creatures of the Gothic and the humor of a good laugh shared among friends, the new musical FRANK-N-FRIEND comes to life, making its world premiere at Casa Mañana....

Jake Nice of SLIDE BY at AT&T Performing Arts Center Elevator Project
by Victoria Lee - January 23, 2020


Two local DFW artists are coming together in AT&T Performing Arts Center's next show in the Elevator Project lineup. Slide By is a play written by our very own Thomas Ward and produced and directed by Elevator Project alum, Jake Nice....

Carolee Carmello of HELLO DOLLY at Bass Performance Hall
by Sarah Comley Caldwell - January 06, 2020


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Mariah Lyttle of THE COLOR PURPLE at Bass Hall and AT&T Performing Arts Center
by Kyle Christopher West - December 23, 2019


Newcomer Mariah Lyttle hasn't exactly pounded the New York City pavement quite yet, but it's not a reflection on her motivation or hard work. In fact, the young actress barely crossed the graduation stage before headlining a regional production of THE WIZ, which closed only moments before she booked...

Courtnee Carter of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at AT&T Performing Arts Center
by Kyle Christopher West - December 14, 2019


It wasn't long after moving to New York City before actress Courtnee Carter made her Broadway debut understudying the lead character Ti Moune in the highly celebrated revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. This week, we caught up with Ms. Carter while on tour with the show from Charleston, North Carolina w...

Behind the Magic with Meredith Scott of ALADDIN at Dallas Summer Musicals
by Lorens Portalatin - June 19, 2019


ALADDIN Wardrobe Supervisor, Meredith Scott, is no stranger to the tour life. From AN AMERICAN IN PARIS to ALADDIN we get a behind the scenes look at what it's like to tour with Disney's diamond in the rough....

Behind the Magic of ALADDIN with Kate McDoniel at Dallas Summer Musicals
by Lorens Portalatin - June 12, 2019


If you've never worked in a theatre you wouldn't know that the stage manager is the person running the whole show. Stage managers are your number one behind the scenes, they. National tour veteran Kate McDoniel has stage managed productions of La Cage aux Folles, Flashdance: the Musical and most rec...

Brooke Singer of CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE 90'S MUSICAL at Dallas' Winspear Opera House
by Kyle Christopher West - May 14, 2019


Texas-born Brooke Singer is no stranger to the stage. In fact, she's been performing professionally since before most of her peers had picked their first extra-curricular activity. And now, after years of sailing the world playing famous Disney characters like Belle and performing in the world premi...

James Hayden Rodriguez of THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Winspear Opera House
by Jared West - May 01, 2019


This afternoon, I had the opportunity to speak with James Hayden Rodriguez, who is currently playing Luke/Ares in the national tour of THE LIGHTNING THIEF, based on the Rick Riordan novel of the same title. I reached him in beautiful, breezy Eugene, Oregon, where the weather was great and he was enj...

Cheryl Allison, Denise Lee, Wendy Welch of SHATTER THE SILENCE at the USA Film Festival
by Zac Thriffiley - April 18, 2019


Cheryl Allison's powerful documentary, SHATTER THE SILENCE, will make its world premiere Sunday, April 28, at the USA Film Festival at the Angelika Film Center. I sat down with Allison to discuss what this process has been like for her, why she made the film the way she did, and what she hopes the f...

A Q&A with Dallas Summer Musicals President Kenneth T. Novice
by Kyle Christopher West - October 19, 2018


Broadway World sits down with Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) President Kenneth T. Novice to discuss the importance of arts education, making musical theatre accessible to all and the upcoming 2018 DSM Gala, An Evening with the Best of Broadway....

Desi Oakley of WAITRESS at Bass Performance Hall
by Lorens Portalatin - June 21, 2018


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Audrey Cardwell of BRIGHT STAR at Winspear Opera House
by Kyle Christopher West - June 08, 2018


It was exactly three years ago that I first spoke with Audrey Cardwell. At that time, she was in the ensemble of CINDERELLA on tour, often stepping in for the title character opposite her boyfriend, Andy Huntington Jones (who later starred in CATS on Broadway). Since then, her life has continued to ...

Dalis Allen - Producer of the Kerrville Folk Festival
by Kathy Strain - May 24, 2018


Every year, Quiet Valley Ranch just outside the small town of Kerrville, Texas is transformed into a musical wonderland as the Kerrville Folk Festival is presented for 18 days. It showcases singer/songwriters who show passion and joy for the art of folk music. People come from all over the world to ...

Daisy Eagan of THE HUMANS at AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
by Lorens Portalatin - May 04, 2018


BWW Interview: Daisy Eagan of THE HUMANS at AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER...

Marilyn Setu, Director of LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL at The Firehouse Theatre
by Christina Hoth - April 15, 2018


Thus far, 2018 has proven to be an interesting year for female Americans. As a gender we are banding together behind causes like the #meToo movement; we are shedding light on inequalities when it comes to serious subjects such as consent, recognition, and equal pay. It is shocking the stories of fem...

Callum Spencer of RIVERDANCE at WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE
by Lorens Portalatin - March 14, 2018


Callum Spencer: From Warwickshire, England, Callum danced with the Matthews Academy. He consistently placed in the top ten at World Championships and top five at the All Ireland Championships and other majors. Callum has appeared in the RTE TV series Dance Off and was chosen as lead for Noctu in Ire...

Dylis Croman of CHICAGO at Bass Performance Hall
by Kyle Christopher West - February 06, 2018


When CHICAGO last toured through town, I had the pleasure of speaking with Broadway's Dylis Croman, who returns to the national tour of CHICAGO next week, as the fame-obsessed merry murderess, Roxie Hart. With five Broadway shows under her belt, and several national tours, Ms. Croman returns to Texa...

SHATTER THE SILENCE Documentary by Cheryl Allison Takes Shape
by Amanda England - February 05, 2018


I sat down with Director/Producer Cheryl Allison and DFW actress and community advocate Denise Lee, as they discussed the documentary SHATTER THE SILENCE. The Dallas-based documentary explores the turning point for women and changes they hope to see in in the handling of sexual assault and harassmen...

Christopher J. Deaton And Samantha McHenry of DADDY LONG LEGS at Lyric Stage
by Kyle Christopher West - January 17, 2018


This weekend, DADDY LONG LEGS opens on the historic stage of Dallas' Majestic Theatre, marking Lyric Stage's second performance in their new home. We caught up with the groups' current leading man and leading lady as the pair prepared for their upcoming opening performance. For tickets and more info...

Adam Pascal Discusses Life, Work, and the National Tour of SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by Amanda England - January 14, 2018


Just how good is it the be The Bard? BroadwayWorld spoke with the man himself - Adam Pascal - to find out. Pascal is best known by fans as the actor who originated the role of Roger Davis in RENT. He is currently playing Shakespeare in the SOMETHING ROTTEN! national tour, which is headed back to DFW...

Making DFW Improv Safe for All
by Amanda England - January 11, 2018


In the world of unscripted theatre how do you know when you've crossed a line? That is the question that local improv leaders are working hard to answer....

Laura Michelle Kelly of THE KING & I at Winspear Opera House
by Sarah Comley Caldwell - December 11, 2017


Laura Michelle Kelly's impressive body of creative work ranges the West End, Broadway, television, and film. She won an Olivier award for her performance as Mary Poppins and most recently starred on Broadway in the new musical Finding Neverland. Her latest musical theatre project is portraying Anna ...

Karen Ziemba of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Tour
by Kyle Christopher West - November 14, 2017


Not only does actress Karen Ziemba have a career for the history books, but her work in 2017 alone has been jam-packed with credits most performers would trade their career for. Since making her Broadway debut in A CHORUS LINE in 1975, Ms. Ziemba has worked steadily on the stages of New York, starri...

Lyndie Moe of RENT at Bass Performance Hall
by Kyle Christopher West - October 15, 2017


For most young actors, it takes many years of pounding the hot New York City pavement to catch their big break after college. And for many, that big break may never come. But just one year into her pursuit of a Bachelors of Fine Arts at Rider University, spunky songstress Lyndie Moe landed the dream...

BWW Interviews: Rare Orion of Greater Lewisville Community Theatre's MEMPHIS
by Christina Hoth - June 29, 2017


You may have not heard of DFW Community Theatre's newest leading man, Rare Orion, yet.  In the short 20 months of his theatre career, this unique actor's dance card has been steadily booked.  Now, he's looking to expand his body of work beyond his home town theatre.  ...



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