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Photo Flash: First Look at Prague Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT at Main Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(12/11/2015) - Main Street Theater (MST) continues its partnership with Prague Shakespeare Company (PSC) in presenting PSC's TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare. MST Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden directed this production in Prague in January, and now MST is bringing TWELFTH NIGHT to Houston for a limited run. TWELFTH NIGHT opens on New Year's Eve, December 31, and runs through January 10. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(12/11/2015) - Main Street Theater (MST) continues its partnership with Prague Shakespeare Company (PSC) in presenting PSC's TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare. MST Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden directed this production in Prague in January, and now MST is bringing TWELFTH NIGHT to Houston for a limited run. TWELFTH NIGHT opens on New Year's Eve, December 31, and runs through January 10. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: THE FIVE MINUTE MILE- THEATRE ON THE RUN! - A New Kind of Short Play Festival
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(11/29/2015) - Cone Man Running Productions announce new five-minute play festival - THE FIVE MINUTE MILE! From a nationwide call, 33 plays and monologues were selected for production (including plays by 6 Houston-area playwrights).
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(11/29/2015) - Cone Man Running Productions announce new five-minute play festival - THE FIVE MINUTE MILE! From a nationwide call, 33 plays and monologues were selected for production (including plays by 6 Houston-area playwrights).
Photo Flash: SILENT SKY Extends Through December 6 at Main Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(11/17/2015) - Main Street Theater (MST) is extending the run of SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson through December 6. This production marks the Houston premiere of any of Gunderson's works and the Texas premiere of this play. Scroll down for a look at the cast onstage!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(11/17/2015) - Main Street Theater (MST) is extending the run of SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson through December 6. This production marks the Houston premiere of any of Gunderson's works and the Texas premiere of this play. Scroll down for a look at the cast onstage!
BWW Interview: Kevin Rigdon Talks Renovation and Design at the Alley Theatre
by Katricia Lang - Houston
(10/11/2015) - Alley Theatre Associate Director for Design Kevin Rigdon talks the Alley Theatre renovation and life.
by Katricia Lang - Houston
(10/11/2015) - Alley Theatre Associate Director for Design Kevin Rigdon talks the Alley Theatre renovation and life.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kathryn Porterfield, Robert Hager and More in TUTS Underground's BONNIE & CLYDE
by Christina Mancuso - Houston
(10/02/2015) - You have been warned: the infamous bank-robbing lovers are on their way to Houston, accompanied by an electrifying cast! TUTS Underground is thrilled to present BONNIE & CLYDE, the story of two small-town nobodies in West Texas who became America's most renowned folk heroes and the Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. The show will run October 1 - 11 in Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Check out a first look a the cast in action below!
by Christina Mancuso - Houston
(10/02/2015) - You have been warned: the infamous bank-robbing lovers are on their way to Houston, accompanied by an electrifying cast! TUTS Underground is thrilled to present BONNIE & CLYDE, the story of two small-town nobodies in West Texas who became America's most renowned folk heroes and the Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. The show will run October 1 - 11 in Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Check out a first look a the cast in action below!
Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Meet & Greet Starring Ashley Brown, Ben Davis and More!
by Walter McBride - Broadway
(09/03/2015) - A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, hits the road for a national tour. This lavish new production launches this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. BroadwayWorld brings you shots of the meet and greet below!
by Walter McBride - Broadway
(09/03/2015) - A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, hits the road for a national tour. This lavish new production launches this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. BroadwayWorld brings you shots of the meet and greet below!
Photo Flash: Theatre Southwest Presents VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(08/29/2015) - Theatre Southwest presents the 2013 Tony Award winner for best play "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" by Christopher Durang. Vanya and Sonia live a quiet life in the farmhouse where they grew up. But their peace is disturbed when movie star sister Masha returns unannounced with her twentysomething boy toy, Spike. A weekend of rivalry, regret and raucousness begins! Check out photos from the show below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(08/29/2015) - Theatre Southwest presents the 2013 Tony Award winner for best play "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" by Christopher Durang. Vanya and Sonia live a quiet life in the farmhouse where they grew up. But their peace is disturbed when movie star sister Masha returns unannounced with her twentysomething boy toy, Spike. A weekend of rivalry, regret and raucousness begins! Check out photos from the show below!
Photo Flash: First Look at HSF2015, Running 7/31-8/9
by Tyler Peterson - Houston
(07/24/2015) - Shakespeare has become as much a part of summertime in Houston as baseball and backyard barbecues. Produced by the University of Houston's School of Theatre & Dance, the Houston Shakespeare Festival (HSF) has brought the Bard to Bayou City residents for four decades.
by Tyler Peterson - Houston
(07/24/2015) - Shakespeare has become as much a part of summertime in Houston as baseball and backyard barbecues. Produced by the University of Houston's School of Theatre & Dance, the Houston Shakespeare Festival (HSF) has brought the Bard to Bayou City residents for four decades.
Photo Flash: Theatre Southwest's the 18th Festival Of Originals
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(07/12/2015) - Theatre Southwest presents 'The 18th Annual Festival of Originals' produced by Mimi Holloway. Five original plays by five emerging playwrights. Come and enjoy, as we bring to life five talented artist's funny, poignant, beautifully written stories. Check out pics from the shows below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(07/12/2015) - Theatre Southwest presents 'The 18th Annual Festival of Originals' produced by Mimi Holloway. Five original plays by five emerging playwrights. Come and enjoy, as we bring to life five talented artist's funny, poignant, beautifully written stories. Check out pics from the shows below!
Photo Flash: (UN)LUCKY IN LOVE Lab Production
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(05/30/2015) - Peter Schneider Productions and West Texas A&M University presented a lab production of (un)Lucky In Love by Bobby Cronin & Crystal Skillman. Check out photos below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(05/30/2015) - Peter Schneider Productions and West Texas A&M University presented a lab production of (un)Lucky In Love by Bobby Cronin & Crystal Skillman. Check out photos below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Southwest's THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/21/2015) - Theatre Southwest presents 'The Philadelphia Story' by Philip Barry, running May 29 - June 20, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/21/2015) - Theatre Southwest presents 'The Philadelphia Story' by Philip Barry, running May 29 - June 20, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Exclusive! Photo Flash: A Two-Show Day at TUTS' THE MUSIC MAN with Charles Swan
by David Clarke - Houston
(05/17/2015) - Spend a two-show day at Theater Under the Stars' THE MUSIC MAN with Charles Swan, who plays Oliver Hix. Join him for a tour of the show's backstage world.
by David Clarke - Houston
(05/17/2015) - Spend a two-show day at Theater Under the Stars' THE MUSIC MAN with Charles Swan, who plays Oliver Hix. Join him for a tour of the show's backstage world.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kneehigh's TRISTAN & YSEULT at Alley Theatre @ UH
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(04/20/2015) - Britain's innovative and exciting theatre company Kneehigh makes their Texas debut at the Alley Theatre with a wonderfully inventive, utterly timeless, delightful tale of love. King Mark rules with his head, until he falls head over heels for his enemy's sister. Based on the ancient tale, Kneehigh's Tristan & Yseult revels in forbidden desires, broken hearts and grand passions. Seen through the eyes of the 'Unloved,' Kneehigh's Tristan & Yseult blends comedy, live music and tender truths in an irresistible night of love! Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(04/20/2015) - Britain's innovative and exciting theatre company Kneehigh makes their Texas debut at the Alley Theatre with a wonderfully inventive, utterly timeless, delightful tale of love. King Mark rules with his head, until he falls head over heels for his enemy's sister. Based on the ancient tale, Kneehigh's Tristan & Yseult revels in forbidden desires, broken hearts and grand passions. Seen through the eyes of the 'Unloved,' Kneehigh's Tristan & Yseult blends comedy, live music and tender truths in an irresistible night of love! Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
Photo Flash: First Look at ALL MY SONS, Directed by Theresa Rebeck at Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(04/01/2015) - Alley Theatre presents Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Playwright Theresa Rebeck directs the Alley Theatre Resident Company in this riveting American drama, officially opening tonight, April 1, and running through, April 19 at the University of Houston's Wortham Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(04/01/2015) - Alley Theatre presents Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Playwright Theresa Rebeck directs the Alley Theatre Resident Company in this riveting American drama, officially opening tonight, April 1, and running through, April 19 at the University of Houston's Wortham Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Theatre Southwest's OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/24/2015) - Theatre Southwest presents 'Over The River And Through the Woods' by Joe DiPietro, April 10 - May 2, 2015, directed by David Hymel. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/24/2015) - Theatre Southwest presents 'Over The River And Through the Woods' by Joe DiPietro, April 10 - May 2, 2015, directed by David Hymel. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Stars of Theater LaB Houston's VANITIES, THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/18/2015) - Theater LaB Houston concludes its 22nd season of Houston Premieres for the 2014/2015 season, with a brand new musical of an Off Broadway hit. Vanities, the Musical adapted by Jack Heifner and based on his hilarious long-running Off Broadway smash, with music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/18/2015) - Theater LaB Houston concludes its 22nd season of Houston Premieres for the 2014/2015 season, with a brand new musical of an Off Broadway hit. Vanities, the Musical adapted by Jack Heifner and based on his hilarious long-running Off Broadway smash, with music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Theatre Southwest's THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(02/10/2015) - Thornton Wilder's THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH plays February 20 through March 14 at Theatre Southwest. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(02/10/2015) - Thornton Wilder's THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH plays February 20 through March 14 at Theatre Southwest. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
Photo Flash: JJ Watt and Barbara Bush Read 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Radio City Christmas Spectacular
by Tyler Peterson - Houston
(12/24/2014) - Below, check out photos from last night's reading of "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" featuring JJ Watt and Former First Lady Barbara Bush at The Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Houston!
by Tyler Peterson - Houston
(12/24/2014) - Below, check out photos from last night's reading of "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" featuring JJ Watt and Former First Lady Barbara Bush at The Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Houston!
Photo Flash: First Look- Theatre Southwest's BOEING BOEING by Marc Camoletti
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(12/20/2014) - Theatre Southwest presents "Boeing Boeing" by Marc Camoletti. This hilarious farce follows 'ladies man' Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancees, each one airline hostesses with different airlines and with different schedules. He manages to juggle all three until unexpected airline schedule changes bring all of them (and Robert, an old school chum) to Paris and to Bernard's apartment at the same time. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the show below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(12/20/2014) - Theatre Southwest presents "Boeing Boeing" by Marc Camoletti. This hilarious farce follows 'ladies man' Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancees, each one airline hostesses with different airlines and with different schedules. He manages to juggle all three until unexpected airline schedule changes bring all of them (and Robert, an old school chum) to Paris and to Bernard's apartment at the same time. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the show below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Clear Creek Community Theatre's MURDER ON THE NILE
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(12/10/2014) - 'Murder on the Nile' will run at Clear Creek Community Theatre (CCCT) from January 16 to February 1, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(12/10/2014) - 'Murder on the Nile' will run at Clear Creek Community Theatre (CCCT) from January 16 to February 1, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
Photo Flash: First Look- John Stevens Stars in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Southwest
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(12/06/2014) - Theatre Southwest presents John Stevens in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Dec. 19-24. Charles Dickens loved the theater. He couldn't get enough of the stage. This love of the theatre was most fulfilled when he toured the country performing readings of his work. His most popular reading was always 'his ghostly little book,' A Christmas Carol In this tradition John Stevens has adapted and stars at Theatre Southwest in his own one-man version of Dickens's most beloved tale. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(12/06/2014) - Theatre Southwest presents John Stevens in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Dec. 19-24. Charles Dickens loved the theater. He couldn't get enough of the stage. This love of the theatre was most fulfilled when he toured the country performing readings of his work. His most popular reading was always 'his ghostly little book,' A Christmas Carol In this tradition John Stevens has adapted and stars at Theatre Southwest in his own one-man version of Dickens's most beloved tale. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS at Main Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(10/31/2014) - Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical will play Sundays at 1pm: November 16 & 23; Friday at 10:30am and 1:30pm: November 28; Sundays at 1pm and 4pm: November 30 - December 21; Friday and Saturday at 7pm: December 19 & 20. Performances are at TALENTO BILINGUE DE HOUSTON (performances are in English), 333 S. Jensen Dr., Houston, TX 77003. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(10/31/2014) - Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical will play Sundays at 1pm: November 16 & 23; Friday at 10:30am and 1:30pm: November 28; Sundays at 1pm and 4pm: November 30 - December 21; Friday and Saturday at 7pm: December 19 & 20. Performances are at TALENTO BILINGUE DE HOUSTON (performances are in English), 333 S. Jensen Dr., Houston, TX 77003. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
Photo Flash: First Look at New ANYTHING GOES National Tour, Opening Tonight in Houston!
by Tyler Peterson - Broadway
(10/14/2014) - The national tour of ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece, opens tonight, October 14th in Houston at the Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall. For more information and a complete tour route, please visit www.anythinggoesontour.com.
by Tyler Peterson - Broadway
(10/14/2014) - The national tour of ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece, opens tonight, October 14th in Houston at the Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall. For more information and a complete tour route, please visit www.anythinggoesontour.com.
Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Southwest's THE PILLOWMAN
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(10/07/2014) - Theatre Southwest presents THE PILLOWMAN by Martin McDonagh directed by Scott McWhirter. The show runs October 24 through November 15, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(10/07/2014) - Theatre Southwest presents THE PILLOWMAN by Martin McDonagh directed by Scott McWhirter. The show runs October 24 through November 15, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Noel Coward's PEACE IN OUR TIME 9/13-10/19
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(09/06/2014) - Main Street Theater begins its 2014-2015 Season with Noel Coward's rarely produced drama, Peace in Our Time. MST's production is in collaboration with the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance and features a company of 24 actors.With previews September 13, 14, and 17, Peace in Our Time opens September 18 and runs through October 19 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. Performances are on Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm plus one Monday evening performance on September 22. Check out production photos below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Houston
(09/06/2014) - Main Street Theater begins its 2014-2015 Season with Noel Coward's rarely produced drama, Peace in Our Time. MST's production is in collaboration with the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance and features a company of 24 actors.With previews September 13, 14, and 17, Peace in Our Time opens September 18 and runs through October 19 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. Performances are on Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm plus one Monday evening performance on September 22. Check out production photos below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Stark Naked Theatre Company's THE GOD GAME
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(09/04/2014) - Following a critically-acclaimed third season, Stark Naked Theatre Company opens its fourth season this weekend with the southwest regional premiere of The God Game, written by award-winning playwright Suzanne Bradbeer. Stark Naked is proud to announce that Ms. Bradbeer is in Houston for the regional premiere, and she will be participating in two talk-backs taking place immediately after the September 4th preview performance, as well as after the Saturday, September 6th evening performance. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(09/04/2014) - Following a critically-acclaimed third season, Stark Naked Theatre Company opens its fourth season this weekend with the southwest regional premiere of The God Game, written by award-winning playwright Suzanne Bradbeer. Stark Naked is proud to announce that Ms. Bradbeer is in Houston for the regional premiere, and she will be participating in two talk-backs taking place immediately after the September 4th preview performance, as well as after the Saturday, September 6th evening performance. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Interviews: Adam Pascal Hosts Master Class on the Basics of Auditioning in Musical Theatre
by Jay Prock - Dallas
(08/22/2014) - Straight from New York is bringing Adam Pascal to a city near you for a Master's Class this fall. As of now, master's classes are booked in Charlotte, NC (Sept. 16 - 17), Oklahoma City, OK (Sept. 18-19) and Austin, TX (Sept. 20). Straight from New York provides educational opportunities for performing arts students to work with top Broadway artists in cities around the country. www.straightfromnewyork.com Adam Pascal is an actor, singer, and musician known for his portrayal of Roger Davis in the original cast of Jonathan Larson's musical RENT as well as the movie version. He is also known for originating the role of Radames in the Elton John/Tim Rice Aida. He was also in the revival of Cabaret as well as Huey Calhoun in the Broadway Company of Memphis. When you work with students, what is your approach to teaching? A: I approach students from an existential place. I don't have any formal training. My training is practical from all my experience. I listen to what students are doing and offer them practical instructions on how to make it better. Tyce Green, the artistic director of Straight from New York, brings the technical experience. Together it is a great combination. Where did you go to school? What did you study? Where I grew up, everyone went to college. In my family, you just did it. I attended the University of South Florida for my freshman year. I then transferred to the NY Institute of Technology and got a degree in communications. I didn't necessarily want to go into that field but I knew I needed a degree. What is your favorite role you've played? Emcee in Cabaret Have you ever done any classical Musical Theatre roles and are there any roles in classical Musical Theatre you'd like to tackle? I would love to play roles from classical musical theatre but have not had the opportunity. I find many of the roles to be outside the box what people are used to seeing me play. These roles are out of my comfort zone but I look forward to the challenge. I think I'd like to play the role of Curly in Oklahoma! How did you feel taking over the role in Memphis and how was it taking over from the man who originated the role (Chad Kimball) They always allowed me to play the character and develop him on my own. I was never asked to play it like anyone else. They wanted me to bring my own personality to the role. What is your favorite musical you've never done? Les Miserables, Hedwig and the Angry Itch, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeny Todd For the young performer who wants to pursue musical theatre as a career, what advice would you give them? 1. There is no other reason to do musical theatre other than the love of it. Don't do this to be a star! Pursue this because you love it. 2. Have something else in your life that brings you happiness. The majority of this business is not getting the job. If you are only happy getting the role, then you will live perpetually unhappy. As a teacher, it's frustrating to hear kids say, 'my life is RENT.' As well all know there could not be anything further from the truth. When you teach your seminars, how do you convey there is more to Musical Theatre than RENT and Les Miserables? I tell kids to have a career in theatre, you have to be as versatile as you can be. If you sell yourself as only one thing, you will be handicapped in this business. To have a long career you need to be able to sing and do anything. It goes for people who are classically trained as well. You must know all aspects of this business and learn to do as many as you can. What is the focus of your seminars? We focus on the audition process. We want our students to learn to be comfortable performing under pressure in any situation. There is no other situation with as much pressure as an audition. We focus on technique, relaxation methods, choices in an audition, what to wear, and what to expect in any audition situation. We are extremely honest with addressing the pros and cons of choices made by students who attend our seminar. We try to bring each student as much practical information as we can. Why should someone take your seminar? Only take this seminar if you interested in learning honest information on the world of performing. This seminar will be full of information and advice you can't get anywhere else. To sign up for Adam Pascal's master class in your city, visit: www.straightfromnewyork.com
by Jay Prock - Dallas
(08/22/2014) - Straight from New York is bringing Adam Pascal to a city near you for a Master's Class this fall. As of now, master's classes are booked in Charlotte, NC (Sept. 16 - 17), Oklahoma City, OK (Sept. 18-19) and Austin, TX (Sept. 20). Straight from New York provides educational opportunities for performing arts students to work with top Broadway artists in cities around the country. www.straightfromnewyork.com Adam Pascal is an actor, singer, and musician known for his portrayal of Roger Davis in the original cast of Jonathan Larson's musical RENT as well as the movie version. He is also known for originating the role of Radames in the Elton John/Tim Rice Aida. He was also in the revival of Cabaret as well as Huey Calhoun in the Broadway Company of Memphis. When you work with students, what is your approach to teaching? A: I approach students from an existential place. I don't have any formal training. My training is practical from all my experience. I listen to what students are doing and offer them practical instructions on how to make it better. Tyce Green, the artistic director of Straight from New York, brings the technical experience. Together it is a great combination. Where did you go to school? What did you study? Where I grew up, everyone went to college. In my family, you just did it. I attended the University of South Florida for my freshman year. I then transferred to the NY Institute of Technology and got a degree in communications. I didn't necessarily want to go into that field but I knew I needed a degree. What is your favorite role you've played? Emcee in Cabaret Have you ever done any classical Musical Theatre roles and are there any roles in classical Musical Theatre you'd like to tackle? I would love to play roles from classical musical theatre but have not had the opportunity. I find many of the roles to be outside the box what people are used to seeing me play. These roles are out of my comfort zone but I look forward to the challenge. I think I'd like to play the role of Curly in Oklahoma! How did you feel taking over the role in Memphis and how was it taking over from the man who originated the role (Chad Kimball) They always allowed me to play the character and develop him on my own. I was never asked to play it like anyone else. They wanted me to bring my own personality to the role. What is your favorite musical you've never done? Les Miserables, Hedwig and the Angry Itch, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeny Todd For the young performer who wants to pursue musical theatre as a career, what advice would you give them? 1. There is no other reason to do musical theatre other than the love of it. Don't do this to be a star! Pursue this because you love it. 2. Have something else in your life that brings you happiness. The majority of this business is not getting the job. If you are only happy getting the role, then you will live perpetually unhappy. As a teacher, it's frustrating to hear kids say, 'my life is RENT.' As well all know there could not be anything further from the truth. When you teach your seminars, how do you convey there is more to Musical Theatre than RENT and Les Miserables? I tell kids to have a career in theatre, you have to be as versatile as you can be. If you sell yourself as only one thing, you will be handicapped in this business. To have a long career you need to be able to sing and do anything. It goes for people who are classically trained as well. You must know all aspects of this business and learn to do as many as you can. What is the focus of your seminars? We focus on the audition process. We want our students to learn to be comfortable performing under pressure in any situation. There is no other situation with as much pressure as an audition. We focus on technique, relaxation methods, choices in an audition, what to wear, and what to expect in any audition situation. We are extremely honest with addressing the pros and cons of choices made by students who attend our seminar. We try to bring each student as much practical information as we can. Why should someone take your seminar? Only take this seminar if you interested in learning honest information on the world of performing. This seminar will be full of information and advice you can't get anywhere else. To sign up for Adam Pascal's master class in your city, visit: www.straightfromnewyork.com
Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies, Veanne Cox and More in THE OLD FRIENDS at Houston's Alley Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - Broadway
(08/20/2014) - The 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season begins with Betty Buckley,Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox in award-winning Texas playwright Horton Foote's The Old Friends, a Southwestern premiere. Check out a first look below!
by Christina Mancuso - Broadway
(08/20/2014) - The 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season begins with Betty Buckley,Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox in award-winning Texas playwright Horton Foote's The Old Friends, a Southwestern premiere. Check out a first look below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Southwest's DOUBT
by Tyler Peterson - Houston
(08/15/2014) - Theatre Southwest presents 'Doubt' by Patrick Shanley directed by Jay Menchaca.In a Bronx Catholic school in 1964 a popular priest's ambiguous relationship with a troubled 12 year old black student is questioned by the school's principal. High drama of the first order. Sept. 5 - Sept. 27, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm; Matinee, Sunday Sept. 14 at 3 pm. Tickets $17, Students & Seniors $15.Reservations: theatresouthwest.org or email tickets@theatresouthwest.org or call (713) 661 9505. Theatre Southwest is located at 8944A Clarkcrest, 77063.
by Tyler Peterson - Houston
(08/15/2014) - Theatre Southwest presents 'Doubt' by Patrick Shanley directed by Jay Menchaca.In a Bronx Catholic school in 1964 a popular priest's ambiguous relationship with a troubled 12 year old black student is questioned by the school's principal. High drama of the first order. Sept. 5 - Sept. 27, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm; Matinee, Sunday Sept. 14 at 3 pm. Tickets $17, Students & Seniors $15.Reservations: theatresouthwest.org or email tickets@theatresouthwest.org or call (713) 661 9505. Theatre Southwest is located at 8944A Clarkcrest, 77063.
Photo Flash: First Look at Bayou City Theatrics' TRIASSIC PARQ
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(08/01/2014) - TRIASSIC PARQ THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2010 New York Fringe Festival, is a raunchy ride through the Triassic period! Utilizing the basic plot of iconic dinosaur film, Jurassic Park, TRIASSIC PARQ reveals 'the true story,' from the perspective of the dinosaurs. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(08/01/2014) - TRIASSIC PARQ THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2010 New York Fringe Festival, is a raunchy ride through the Triassic period! Utilizing the basic plot of iconic dinosaur film, Jurassic Park, TRIASSIC PARQ reveals 'the true story,' from the perspective of the dinosaurs. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Main Street Theater Extends FALLEN ANGELS Through August 10
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(07/21/2014) - Main Street Theater is extending its production of Noel Coward's Fallen Angels through August 10. 4 performances have been added: Thursday, August 7 at 7:30pm, Friday, August 8 at 8pm; Saturday, August 9 at 8pm; Sunday, August 10 at 3pm. Scroll down for a look at the production!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(07/21/2014) - Main Street Theater is extending its production of Noel Coward's Fallen Angels through August 10. 4 performances have been added: Thursday, August 7 at 7:30pm, Friday, August 8 at 8pm; Saturday, August 9 at 8pm; Sunday, August 10 at 3pm. Scroll down for a look at the production!
Photo Flash: First Look at TUTS' THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, Now Playing
by Tyler Peterson - Houston
(07/17/2014) - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) will continue its annual summer tradition of offering free musical theatre with the unforgettable Texas tale The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, running through July 20 at 8:15 p.m. each night at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Check out a first look below!
by Tyler Peterson - Houston
(07/17/2014) - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) will continue its annual summer tradition of offering free musical theatre with the unforgettable Texas tale The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, running through July 20 at 8:15 p.m. each night at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Check out a first look below!
Photo Flash: Theatre Southwest Presents the 17th Annual FESTIVAL OF ORIGINALS
by Courtnie Mele - Houston
(07/02/2014) - Five original plays by five emerging playwrights. Come and enjoy, as we bring to life five talented artist's funny, poignant and beautifully written stories.
by Courtnie Mele - Houston
(07/02/2014) - Five original plays by five emerging playwrights. Come and enjoy, as we bring to life five talented artist's funny, poignant and beautifully written stories.
Photo Flash: First Look at TUTS Underground's Texas Premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by David Clarke - Broadway
(06/01/2014) - TUTS Underground is cooking up a musical treat that is as Texan as Pecan Pie with their Texas Premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY, a musical based on the 1997 documentary by the same title. BroadwayWorld - Houston was invited to attend a rehearsal of HANDS ON A HARDBODY. We got to bring our camera along to snap some photos and give our readers a sneak peek at the exciting production.
by David Clarke - Broadway
(06/01/2014) - TUTS Underground is cooking up a musical treat that is as Texan as Pecan Pie with their Texas Premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY, a musical based on the 1997 documentary by the same title. BroadwayWorld - Houston was invited to attend a rehearsal of HANDS ON A HARDBODY. We got to bring our camera along to snap some photos and give our readers a sneak peek at the exciting production.
Photo Flash: 'Joey' from WAR HORSE Visits the Hobby Center
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/28/2014) - Joey, the life-sized puppet from WAR HORSE and cast members appeared at the Hobby Center to meet the press yesterday morning, May 27, and you can check out photos from the event below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/28/2014) - Joey, the life-sized puppet from WAR HORSE and cast members appeared at the Hobby Center to meet the press yesterday morning, May 27, and you can check out photos from the event below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Theatre Southwest's SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/19/2014) - Theatre Southwest presents 'Shakespeare in Hollywood' by Ken Ludwig directed by Kathy Drum. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/19/2014) - Theatre Southwest presents 'Shakespeare in Hollywood' by Ken Ludwig directed by Kathy Drum. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!
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