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BWW Interviews: Gruesome Playground Injuries' Jennifer Carpenter
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 21, 2011


Jennifer Carpenter is best known for her TV role as Debra Morgan on Dexter. She has also graced the big screen as Emily Rose in The Exorcism of Emily Rose, and as the lead role in the 2008 horror movie Quarantine....

InDepth InterView: Richard Thomas
by Robert Diamond - February 18, 2011


Today, we are featuring an exclusive conversation with one of the most accomplished and respected stage and television actors of his generation, showing solid proof that a child actor can go on to have a wildly successful career as an adult onstage and onscreen if he has the talent to go with it - t...

InDepth InterView: Anika Noni Rose
by Pat Cerasaro - February 10, 2011


Having appeared on Broadway in FOOTLOOSE, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF co-starring James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad, and snagging a Tony Award for her work on Jeanine Tesori and Tony Kushner's CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, Anika Noni Rose cites the stage as her first love....

InDepth InterView: Diahann Carroll
by Robert Diamond - February 06, 2011


Today, in this BWW Exclusive interview, we are investigating the iconic and incomparable career - in every arena of entertainment, as depicted in her PBS concert retrospective DIAHANN CARROLL: THE LADY, THE MUSIC, THE LEGEND - of Ms. Diahann Carroll. From the first African American Golden Globe winn...

SOUND OFF Special Interview: Richard Levine & EVERY DAY
by Pat Cerasaro - February 03, 2011


I recently spoke to screenwriter/director Richard Levine about his new feature film EVERY DAY starring Liev Schreiber, Helen Hunt, Carla Gugino, Eddie Izzard and Brian Dennehy, as well as took a look back at his work on Ryan Murphy's groundbreaking dark drama series NIP/TUCK with him - NIP/TUCK also...

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Dana Marie Ingraham of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'
by Adrienne Onofri - February 03, 2011


With Spidey's official opening postponed yet another month, we get a peek inside the Foxwoods Theatre with Dana....

BWW Interviews: Ben Vereen on Broadway at Town Hall - Back with a Bowl of Cherries
by Jessica Lewis - February 01, 2011


Ben Vereen is back. And he's brought his bowl of cherries. On February 18, 2011, the legendary song and dance man will perform his concert, Stepping Out With Ben Vereen, at Town Hall in celebration of the release of his corresponding album. In the concert, recorded live during its recent Hartford en...

BWW Exclusive Interview: Happy 90th Carol Channing!
by Joseph F. Panarello - January 31, 2011


The year 1921 was a busy one. Albert Einstein was lecturing in New York about his new Theory of Relativity, Charlie Chaplin's movie The Kid was released, Babe Ruth became the all time HR champ with #120, New York's Walter Kerr Theater opened, Turkey made peace with Armenia, President Harding dedicat...

InDepth InterView: Idina Menzel Talks GLEE, WICKED, RENT, TV Special & More
by Robert Diamond - January 21, 2011


Today, we have perhaps the biggest Broadway star of the modern era, having appeared in the three most iconic theatre-related enterprises in entertainment in each of the last three decades, having lead roles in the original casts of Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1996 rock musical RENT, a B...

BWW Interviews: Sergio Trujillo - Broadway's Quadruple Threat Talks JERSEY BOYS, 'NORMAL,' WHITE NOISE
by BWW - January 14, 2011


Given the odds, for one to have been involved with a singular Broadway success would be impressive. To have been involved with two would solidify one's status as a true Broadway 'player.' How about 4, running at the same time? Only two artists have been able to boast such an accomplishment, the f...

SOUND OFF SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Lance Horne Talks New Album, Upcoming Concerts & PROMETHEUS BOUND
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2011


Composer, conductor, arranger and all-around music man Lance Horne is a very busy musician these days: this week's GENIUS OF AUTISM benefit and the upcoming American Songbook Series of shows in New York; the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas spectacular playing twice-nightly to sold-out crowds called VEGAS...

SOUND OFF Special Interview: Tom Kitt Talks NEXT TO NORMAL (Stage and Screen), BRING IT ON & More
by Robert Diamond - January 07, 2011


Today we are talking to the composer of the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL, Tom Kitt, about his influences - from Sondheim to Schwartz to Finn to Elton John to some of his own contemporaries - and working with Green Day on AMERICAN IDIOT and his own eponymous band, to the creatio...

BWW Interviews: SUTTON FOSTER - From 'Millie' to 'Sweeney'
by Michael L. Quintos - January 06, 2011


Arguably one of Broadway's most beloved, sought-after talents, Tony Award winner Sutton Foster is returning to Southern California this week to make her Orange County Performing Arts Center debut for a series of intimate concerts. Performing at the Samueli Theater from January 6 through January 9, F...

BWW Exclusive InDepth InterView Part 3: Raul Esparza Talks LEAP OF FAITH & More
by Robert Diamond - December 25, 2010


In a conversation encapsulating everything from Albee and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF to Aristophanes and Virginia Woolf herself - and even a little Stephen King - this concluding portion of this exclusive interview with this remarkably gifted actor ends with a look ahead to LEAP OF FAITH. Plus, ...

BWW Exclusive InDepth InterView Part 2: Raul Esparza Talks NORMAL HEART, EVITA, Future Roles & The Art of Acting
by Robert Diamond - December 19, 2010


Here is the second part of our three-part discussion, in which Esparza and I analyze his roles and performances in plays, as well as a thorough discussion of the art of acting - and, additionally, a chat about roles he would like to play in the future, both near and far. ...

BWW Exclusive InDepth InterView Part 1: Raul Esparza Talks ROCKY HORROR, TABOO & More
by Robert Diamond - December 17, 2010


In this exclusive interview with BroadwayWorld, Raul Esparza takes a comprehensive look back at his spectacular rise to fame from this time ten years ago in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Broadway, his first New York stage role, to now, with career-defining reviews for the out-of-town tryout of the new Al...

InDepth InterView: Alice Ripley on NEXT TO NORMAL Tour & A Career Retrospective
by Robert Diamond - December 11, 2010


Over the course of our ninety minute conversation earlier this week, Tony-winning Broadway star Alice Ripley was kind enough to open up about her role in the phenomenon of the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL, which is now kicking off a US Tour beginning in Los Angeles, as well as ...

BWW Interviews: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks Pops, 'JAM,' RAGTIME and More!
by Jena Tesse Fox - December 10, 2010


Brian Stokes Mitchell talks about this weekend's holiday concert at Carnegie Hall, Women on the Verge and the role he wants to play again....

Osnes, Stone et al. Join Foster & Grey in ANYTHING GOES; Full Cast Announced
by Jessica Lewis - December 07, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.'...

BWW Interviews: Michael Urie Talks AMADEUS & ANGELS
by Nick Orlando - December 03, 2010


Michael Urie, best known for his charming portrayal of Marc St. James on ABC's 'Ugly Betty,' will star as Mozart in Amadeus at the Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh, North Carolina. The show, which will play this weekend only, marks the first-ever collaboration between the North Carolina Symphony and...

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Timothy J. Alex of 'Elf'
by Adrienne Onofri - December 02, 2010


The new Christmas musical has special meaning for Timothy, who's in his second show this year directed by Casey Nicholaw....

SOUND OFF Interview: Walter Chase of Straight No Chaser
by Robert Diamond - November 29, 2010


With over twelve million hits on YouTube for their 'Twelve Days of Christmas' alone, the all-male a capella group Straight No Chaser has become something of a global phenomenon following their humble collegiate debut in 1996. As one of the founding members of the group, Walter Chase recently spoke w...

InDepth InterView: Denis O'Hare Talks ELLING, TRUE BLOOD, THE EAGLE, ANDREW JACKSON & More
by Robert Diamond - November 22, 2010


Today, we are talking to the versatile and multi-talented Tony-winning actor who has recently found television superstardom following his turn as the Russell Edgington, King of the Tennessee Vampires, on HBO's hit series TRUE BLOOD, but he has also proven himself to be equally at home on the big scr...

FLASH FRIDAY SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Chita Rivera
by Robert Diamond - November 19, 2010


Today, we are presenting a special interview edition of FLASH FRIDAY with a two-time Tony-winning legend famous for her star-making turn in the original cast of WEST SIDE STORY under the direction of Jerome Robbins through to her heralded performances in the original casts of a trio of thrilling Kan...

BWW Exclusive: Sondheim's 80th Birthday at Carnegie Hall - Steven Reineke
by Kelly Cameron - November 19, 2010


2010 has been quite the year for lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim, who celebrated his 80th Birthday, saw two of his shows on Broadway and even had a Broadway theatre named after him. Things are winding down but there is still one ultimate celebration in store this Friday, November 19th as Ste...

BWW Exclusive: Sondheim's 80th Birthday at Carnegie Hall - Christiane Noll
by Kelly Cameron - November 18, 2010


2010 has been quite the year for lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim, who celebrated his 80th Birthday, saw two of his shows on Broadway and even had a Broadway theatre named after him. Things are winding down but there is still one ultimate celebration in store this Friday, November 19th as Ste...

BWW Interviews: Jackie Hoffman Talks Turning 5-0
by Nick Orlando - November 18, 2010


Actor and comedian Jackie Hoffman is currently starring as Grandma Addams in The Addams Family, and later this month, Hoffman will be bringing her all-new solo show, 'Jackie Five-Oh!: A Celebration of Jackie Hoffman's First 50th Birthday,' to Joe's Pub. The show will feature Hoffman's trademark humo...

BWW Interviews: C. David Johnson Talks PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Kelly Cameron - November 12, 2010


Priscilla Queen of the Desert began previews on October 12th in Toronto, and had it's official pink carpet opening on the 26th of October. BWW has been on hand to bring you photos, videos and interviews with the cast and crew as they prepare to launch the North American Premiere of this internationa...

SOUND OFF Special Interview: Lea Salonga
by Robert Diamond - November 11, 2010


I recently had the opportunity to lead the original Tony-winning star of MISS SAIGON - as well as the voice of the animated heroines of Disney classics ALADDIN and MULAN - in a look back at her astounding career, covering everything from MISS SAIGON to her new forthcoming original musical ALLEGIANCE...

BWW Interviews: BILLY's Emily Skinner
by Jessica Lewis - November 08, 2010


On October 2, Emily Skinner joined the Broadway company of Billy Elliot as the beloved Mrs. Wilkinson, a role she took nationwide on the first national tour of the show. BroadwayWorld recently caught up with the busy triple threat to talk about how it feels to bring the role home to Broadway....

InDepth InterView: Rosie O'Donnell
by Robert Diamond - November 05, 2010


Today, we are talking to the international TV icon herself - most recently having conquered Sirius satellite radio - the incomparable comedienne, actress, activist, filmmaker, producer, writer and stage performer Rosie O'Donnell. In this BWW WORLD EXCLUSIVE InDepth InterView we discuss her upcoming ...

SOUND OFF Special Interview: David Campbell
by Robert Diamond - November 04, 2010


Today we are talking to one of the brightest stars in all of Oz - Australia, that is - the dashing leading man and internationally renowned solo recording artist David Campbell! In this enthusiastic and ingratiating interview, Campbell talks about his life on the stage - having starred in SUNSET BOU...

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Nina Lafarga of 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown'
by Adrienne Onofri - November 04, 2010


Nina, who's danced with many pop stars, goes from the Heights to the verge for her 4th Broadway show....

InDepth InterView: John Kander
by Robert Diamond - November 02, 2010


Today we are talking to the legendary Broadway and Hollywood composer best known for his work with estimable lyricist Fred Ebb on legendary shows such as CABARET, CHICAGO, THE RINK, KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN and THE VISIT - as well as the classic, Oscar-winning film adaptations of those first two show...

InDepth InterView: Sir Ian McKellen
by Robert Diamond - November 01, 2010


Today, we present a particularly thrilling taste of the forthcoming InDepth InterView in this BWW WORLD EXCLUSIVE with one of the finest actors of stage and screen - and, now, thanks to the Scissor Sisters NIGHT WORK album, recording studio - the foremost Shakespearean interpreter of our age and sta...

InDepth InterView: Hal Prince
by Robert Diamond - October 24, 2010


Last week I conducted an illuminating InDepth InterView with legendary producer and director Harold Prince in which we discussed his singular career, having won more Tony Awards than any other person on the planet for his near one-hundred productions since his start as George Abbott's assistant prod...

InDepth InterView: Christine Ebersole
by Pat Cerasaro - October 22, 2010


I recently had the honor of conducting an extensive interview with legendary stage and screen star - of films such as AMADEUS, TOOTSIE and more - best known in the twenty-first century for her work on the Broadway stage having created not one, but two Tony-winning lead roles in the 00s, in both 42nd...

BWW Interviews: Andrea McArdle Talks ANNIE & Hannigan @ Musical Theatre West
by Don Grigware - October 18, 2010


Actress/singer Andrea McArdle made a big splash on Broadway in 1977 as the very first Annie, and has not stopped working since. She has been seen more recently in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express as well as State Fair, and this summer, essayed for the very first time the role of Miss Hannigan...

InDepth InterView: Joel Grey
by Robert Diamond - October 18, 2010


This week I had the honor and privilege of conducting a comprehensive InDepth InterView with legendary star of stages and screens worldwide, both large and small - and winner of an Oscar and a Tony award along the way - who will be co-starring with Glenn Close in a special benefit reading of Larry K...

InDepth InterView: Betty Buckley
by Robert Diamond - October 15, 2010


Few stars - or even legends, like this one - boast a resume that includes a Tony Award, the leading role on one of the most cherished sitcoms of the early eighties, a star-making film debut in one of the greatest horror films ever made (with one of the most exciting casts ever assembled), as well as...



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