BroadwayWorld Interviews - Page 50

Robin De Jesús is delighting Broadway audiences on a nightly basis as part of the cast of In The Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda's passionate musical love letter to life in Washington Heights. The musical received 13 Tony nominations, including one for the talented De Jesús for Best Featured Actor in a...

Up and coming actress Alli Mauzey Comes Into Her Own in New Broadway Musical...

Andrew C. Call is currently playing the passionate and strong willed Andy in the Broadway cast of fresh talents Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner's new musical 'Glory Days'. Andrew only just a few weeks ago finished doing double duty, performing in the ensemble of Cry Baby until previews of 'Glory Da...

One of the Farmboys really was a farmboy and has a background in ballet, cruise ships and 2 previous B'way shows....

On April 15th, 2008 actor Boris Kodjoe took over the role of 'Brick' for a short time in the current revival of Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. Here, he talks to BroadwayWorld.com about his experiences working on the show, the advantages of Broadway to Hollywood, and how 'Brick' has chang...

With their Platinum Anniversary just around the corner, Paper Mill Playhouse is celebrating the abundance of springtime with a musical comedy favorite, Cole Porter's 'Kiss Me, Kate!' James Brennan's 'wunderbar' direction and 'too darn hot' choreography by Patti Columbo take center-stage with the har...

Currently running at The Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street, Ethan Coen's 'Almost an Evening' sold out before performances began in its first home at the Atlantic Theater Company. Here, actor Del Pentecost sits down with BWW and talks about his experiences working with Ethan Coen, doing his first nude s...

Actress/stand-up comedienne Julie Halston and actor/writer Donna Daley bring a new book of fresh monologues for actors....

After over 1,000 performances as Broadway's favorite big-girl Tracy Turnblad, Shannon Durig will take her final 'Hairspray' bow on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Amidst teasing-up her towering hair and busting-down TV segregation, Shannon has fostered a loving family among the nicest kids in town......

The Drama Desk winner talks about Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, going back to college and Elizabeth Rex. ...

Once a ballerina, Michelle is now a Disney princess, having also appeared in 'Mary Poppins' and 'Beauty and the Beast'....

On Monday, March 31, 2008, Broadway belter Sherie Rene Scott, currently starring as the notorious eight-armed sea-witch Ursula in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' will concoct an experiment in truth-telling in her new and original one-woman show 'You May Now Worship Me.' The one-night-only concert at...

Kerry Butler, currently starring on Broadway as Kira in Xanadu is featured March 6 on NBC's hot new show 'Lipstick Jungle' reprising her role as 'Reese.' BroadwayWorld caught up with Kerry to ask her a few questions about her role on the show......

The release of 'I Stand,' the long-awaited and highly anticipated Warner Bros. Records debut of Idina Menzel, took place back on January 29th and hit the Billboard charts at #58, the star's first solo album to do so....

Without auditioning or formally training in dance, Jimmy has performed in four hit musicals on Broadway....

The new musical Passing Strange is truly bringing something 'strange' to today's world of musical theatre... originality. Shaped out of personal life experiences, 'Passing Strange' utters a refreshing sound for the streets of Broadway. The cast dive-into their eclectic mix of characters and the roo...

The new musical Passing Strange is truly bringing something 'strange' to today's world of musical theatre... originality. Shaped out of personal life experiences, 'Passing Strange' utters a refreshing sound for the streets of Broadway. The cast dive-into their eclectic mix of characters and the roo...

Budding actress Zoe Kazan has found a polished balance between her role as an independent woman 'now' and the guidelines of being a girl 'then.' Zoe Kazan discusses her Broadway debut and the effects of her character on William Inge's classic tale of marriage, alcohol and the social standards of the...

Pitting legend and superstition against the risk of card-playing and the drink, Conor McPherson's new play 'The Seafarer' balances upon polished performers like Hollywood film and TV star David Morse and acclaimed-actor Ciaran Hinds. In the depths of the Booth Theatre, both men discuss their extraor...

Anxious for Opening Night of 'The Little Mermaid' on Thursday, January 10, Tituss Burgess (currently starring as Sebastian) shares some of his thrills in playing one of the world's most notable shellfish, the creative processes behind the new musical, and what audiences have to look forward to at th...

This week's new presentation, Seth chats with Kerry Butler, currently starring in 'Xanadu.'...

Reached by telephone in Florida on the day after Christmas, Jerry Herman had just taken his morning swim and was enjoying the balmy weather. 'It's beautiful here. You know you take your chances with the weather this time of the year even in Miami, but it's just been beautiful.' After doing consid...

Leigh Silverman is the director of the new play by David Henry Hwang which recently premiered at the Public Theatre. The play, 'Yellow Face' is a look around the issues of color blind casting, and Leigh talked with Broadway Bullet about all these issues as well as how she broke into the directing fi...

Venturing out of the chorus, André has had a lead in 'Pippin' regionally and a featured role in an ABC soap storyline....

Typically, Broadway shows play eight shows a week with a maximum of two shows a day, usually on Wednesdays and Saturdays. And then there's Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas in its 15-performance-per-week limited holiday engagement. It's hard over in Whoville! No one leaves the theater from m...

Thomas Schumacher, President, Disney Theatrical Productions, has written a new book, HOW DOES THE SHOW GO ON? an INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATER. Designed to give kids a backstage look, the book, written with author Jeff Kurtti, explores the world behind the scenes, in a fun and educational way....

An interview with Walnut Street Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Bernard Havard...

The distinctive theatrical achievements of The Lion King are the handiwork of dozens of talented artists, creators and musicians, including co-songwriter and music producer, Mark Mancina. Mancina shares the joys and inspiration in creating the unique music for The Lion King and how the musical has t...

Actor Francis Guinan does a Q & A with Michael J. Roberts regarding how the IATSE strike is effecting August: Osage County....

In addition to his role as Nick Massi in Broadway's Jersey Boys, J. Robert Spencer (aka Bobby) has just completed directing, producing, writing and starring in his first feature film - a screw-ball romantic comedy entitled 'Farm Girl in New York' - premiering Thursday evening at the Big Apple Film F...

Tony nominated Brooks Ashmanskas divulges tales of his theatrical career and his comedic turn in 'The Ritz'...

Chita Rivera talks about Broadway, cabaret, and how a dancer becomes a legend....

Among the fateful fellows of Conor McPherson's 'The Seafarer,' is Nicky, portrayed by New York-based Irish actor, Sean Mahon. Making his Broadway debut, Sean holds theatre credits in the US and Europe, and is a founding member of Virtual Theatre Project. Sean discusses the privilege he feels in work...

This week's new presentation, Seth chats with Broadway legend Chita Rivera. This episode airs Monday October 29, Wednesday October 31 and Sunday November 4....

ONE OF THE GREATEST musical theatre teams fo the modern theatre, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, have amassed a hug canon of songs and shows knownt he world over. They drop by to talk to us about their new show, The Glorious Ones, now playing at Lincoln Center at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Th...

BroadwayWorld.com and Disney are proud to unveil a new feature on the site where you, the reader can send in questions from some very exciting stars and personalities! Kicking things off is Cass Morgan (Bird Lady) of 'Mary Poppins'...

BroadwayWorld.com and Disney are proud to unveil a new feature on the site where you, the reader can send in questions from some very exciting stars and personalities! Kicking things off is Janelle Anne Robinson (Mrs. Corry) from 'Mary Poppins.'...

BroadwayWorld.com and Spring Awakening are proud to unveil a new feature on the site where you, the reader can send in questions from some very exciting stars and personalities! Kicking things off is Stephen Spinella (Adult Men) from 'Spring Awakening'...

BroadwayWorld.com and Spring Awakening are proud to unveil a new feature on the site where you, the reader can send in questions from some very exciting stars and personalities! Kicking things off is Christine Estabrook (Adult Women) from 'Spring Awakening'...

You can find Nikki Snelson as Brooke Wyndam whipping a group of orange-clad prisoners into shape night after night at the Palace Theatre in Legally Blonde. But if you haven't had the opportunity to break a sweat with this aerobics queen in-person… don't split your hairs! MTV brings the action to you...