Interview: KENN MCLAUGHLIN of SWITZERLAND at STAGES HOUSTON
I fell in love with it back in 2014 when I first had it in my hand. And I wanted to produce for a long period of time. Ultimately, because it's that element of surprise that I love most about theater, SWITZERLAND is all about surprise....
Interview: J'Nai Bridges of INTELLIGENCE at Houston Grand Opera
Grammy Award winner J'Nai Bridges sits down with Alric Davis to chat about Intelligence, the new Opera making waves and bringing the Heat to Houston!...
Interview: Sally Wilfert of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at TUTS
From her early days in the theater to her acclaimed roles in some of the most iconic productions, Sally Wilfert has left an indelible mark on the world of musical theater. She's graced the stages of New York City and beyond, consistently earning acclaim for her stunning performances in a wide range ...
Interview: Michelle Elaine of POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE at STAGES
When I first moved to Houston in early 2021, theatre's across Houston began the slow process of reopening. One of the first productions featured an actress that I sorely wish I knew her incredible body of work before the pandemic. That actress, Michelle Elaine. Not only is she an exceptional actress...
Interview: Maestro Ermanno Florio Celebrates His Last Season as Houston Ballet Conductor
After 32 years as Music Director of Houston Ballet, Ermanno Florio will step down from his position at the end of the 2023 – 2024 season. BroadwayWorld Houston had the chance and honor to speak with him about what he has learned in his many years with the Houston Ballet and his plans for the futur...
Interview: Chase O'Connell Shares the Spectacle That We Can Look Forward to in Houston Ballet's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
The Houston Ballet's 2023-2024 season is starting off with John Neumeier's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, based on Shakespeare's romantic comedy. I had the chance to speak with Chase O'Connell-- one of the dancers portraying Theseus/King Oberon-- who told us how it is to play opposite his wife onstage...
The Importance of Understudies: Maya J. Cristian And Jordan Quisno Share Their Experiences of Being in the National Tour of JAGGED LITTLE PILL
When I viewed 'Jagged Little Pill', I found out the day of that two of the leads were being played by understudies. I was incredibly impressed knowing that they were thrown into the show last minute; I couldn’t even tell that they were understudies! I had the chance to speak with them about their ...
Interview: Chis Hoch of Jagged Little Pill at Theatre Under The Stars
Chris Hoch, a luminary of the Broadway stage, stands as a captivating embodiment of artistic versatility and unparalleled talent. Whether commanding the stage with commanding charisma or evoking poignant emotions with subtlety, Hoch's contributions to theatre have led to a career spanning both the ...
Interview: Queensbury Theatre's Executive Director Kristina Sullivan Gives Us a Sneak Peek of Newly Launched Bridge Program and Its Debut Production of SPRING AWAKENING
Queensbury Theatre-- West Houston’s only professional theatre-- is producing SPRING AWAKENING, the first production by the theatre’s recently created Bridge Program, which connects young professionals in Houston. Kristina Sullivan-- Queensbury Theatre’s Executive Director and Director of Edu...
Interview: Denise O'Neal Talks FADE TO BLACK at MATCH
Read Broadwayworld's interview with Denise O'Neal about Fade To Black....
Interview: Ballerina Mackenzie Richter Tells BroadwayWorld About the Magic and Spectacle of Houston Ballet's SWAN LAKE
The Houston Ballet's 2022-2023 season is ending with one of ballet's greatest love stories, SWAN LAKE. I had the chance to speak with Mackenzie Richter, one of the ballerinas portraying Odette/Odile, and they gave me some insight into their experience of performing this iconic lead role and shared ...
Interview: Lead Ballerina Tyler Donatelli Gives Us a Sneak Peek of Houston Ballet's Daring and Exciting DIVERGENCE Triple Bill
Houston Ballet is presenting DIVERGENCE, a triple bill program that includes Justin Peck’s world premiere UNDER THE FOLDING SKY; Aszure Barton’s ANGULAR MOMENTUM; and Stanton Welch's DIVERGENCE. As a sneak peek at the production, I had the exciting chance to speak with Tyler Donatelli, on...
Interview: Tatiana Pandiani of TORERA at Alley Theatre
Last year, during the Alley All New Festival, upon the announcement of Law & Order's Monet Hurst-Mendoza having a workshop was news that caused for myself much excitement. The workshop was not a disappointment but made me anxious to witness a full scale production. When it was announced in the 22-23...
Interview: Playwright Elizabeth A.M. Keel Gives Us a Sneak-Peek of the Magical World within Mildred's Umbrella's TOOTH AND TAIL
The world premiere of the fantastical TOOTH AND TAIL will be presented by Mildred's Umbrella starting next Thursday! In excitement of seeing this production myself next week, I reached out to speak with Elizabeth A.M. Keel, the playwright of the show, in order to get an inside scoop as well a...
Interview: Lead Ballerina Jessica Collado Shares With Us the Behind-the-Scenes of SUMMER AND SMOKE's Premiere at the Houston Ballet
Next week, Houston Ballet is presenting the premiere of Cathy Marston's SUMMER AND SMOKE, inspired by Tennessee Williams' play. It was my joy to speak with Jessica Collado, one of the leads for SUMMER AND SMOKE; I learned about her background, how SUMMER AND SMOKE was uniquely developed, and what w...
Interview: Christina Wells brings to life 'Mama' from CHICAGO at Theatre Under The Stars
One of the most fun people I've had the pleasure to speak to, Christina Wells currently lives the dream as a professional singer and motivational speaker. Now she's playing 'Mama' in the national tour of Chicago....
Interview: Co-Stage Directors Nicole Kenley-Miller and Lawrence Edelson Share With Us the World of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM at the University Of Houston
For this weekend only, the University of Houston will be presenting SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, a musical revue of the work of Stephen Sondheim. Co-stage directors of the production Nicole Kenley-Miller and Lawrence Edelson shared an inside scoop about the unique show and the collaboration that has gon...
Interview: Philip Lehl on adapting SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL for Classical Theatre Company
'I just really like the challenge of stage acting: repeating a performance and having it be different every time. In the theatre, all the time is spent socializing with people, working with people, and getting to know people. I've always loved the social aspect of the theater and acting is the best ...
Interview: Chris Hutchinson, Michelle Elaine, Shawn Hamilton, John Ryan Del Bosque, Brock Hatton of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
Having Holiday performer guilt? Well you aren't alone! Come read how a few A Christmas Carol cast members manage cooking, shopping and performing in their tiny big show!...
Interview: Theatre Under the Stars' Olivia Hernandez Dishes on the Magical Making of MARY POPPINS
As the greatest time of the year approaches, there's no better way to get in the 'jolly holiday' spirit than with Theatre Under the Stars' production of MARY POPPINS! It's delightfully nostalgic, unabashedly joyful, and delivers all the warm fuzzy feelings—guaranteed. Running December 6th-24th at ...
Interview: Bryan-Keyth Wilson And Dr. Arelia Johnson Open Up About the Intimate and Accepting World of STRAPPED at The Shrine Of The Black Madonna
This weekend, The Normal Anomaly Initiative, Inc. will be presenting a workshop production of STRAPPED, which follows seven strangers as they navigate conversations surrounding intimacy,
trauma, and sex. We spoke with co-writers Bryan-Keyth Wilson and Dr. Arelia Johnson to learn more about this upc...
Interview: Ballerina Kellen Hornbuckle Gives Us A Sneak Peek at THE NUTCRACKER at Houston Ballet
Houston Ballet's season is putting on one of the most celebrated traditions of the holidays: THE NUTCRACKER. As a sneak peek at this year’s THE NUTCRACKER, we spoke with Kellen Hornbuckle, one of the company’s ballerinas. Through our conversation with her, we discussed what we can look forward t...
Interview: Director Jose Zayas Shares the Magic of MARISOL at the University Of Houston
This weekend, the University of Houston will be starting their run of MARISOL, a play written by José Rivera. This magical production follows the story of a young woman named Marisol who has a guardian angel. I had the honor to speak with Jose Zayas, the director of the production, and it was a d...
Interview: Ben Frankhauser Gives Us the Inside Scoop Behind the Development of New Musical THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS
Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars will be presenting a regional premiere of the new musical, THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS. Based on the smash-hit film, the show follows the story of Brantley Foster as he navigates the corporate world and defines what success means to him. I had the chance to speak wit...
Interview: Brandon Hearnsberger of LEND ME A SOPRANO at Alley Theatre
Singing, sanity and Shipley's! Check out this interview from Alley Theatre actor Brandon Hearnsberger as he discusses his role as Jerry in Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Soprano!...
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