BroadwayWorld Interviews - Page 57

She launched her career back in 1988, blowing away her competition week after week on 'Star Search' and that was just the beginning for Linda Eder....

He's got steam heat...and a burgeoning career as a choreographer....

Clyde Alves, the talented performer who currently plays Juan in Altar Boyz, feels that the character is both sultry and soulful, with a love for God, life and for the ladies...

After 'whacking himself' on the season opener of the hit HBO series The Sopranos, Robert Funaro now returns to the stage in DREAD AWAKENING....

Julia talks about her influences, dream roles, Wicked, Internet chat rooms and more......

Stephanie D'Abruzzo made her Broadway debut in Avenue Q, where she played the roles of the very lonely Kate Monster (who had the looks and intelligence, but no boyfriend) and the very aggressive Lucy the Slut. These characters are cleverly depicted not as real people, but as puppets. Now, D'Abruzz...

I recently caught a brief glimpse of wizardry at the show's rehearsal, and even managed to chat to the two lead performers Richard Winsor and Sam Archer. ...

The runner-up in 'American Idol' just made her Broadway debut as Penny Pingleton in Hairspray. Next up? Brooklyn on tour. We get the scoop on all that, and more!...

One of the hottest topics today, in the world of theatre business, is the increasing trend of Broadway shows setting up shop in Las Vegas. BroadwayWorld.com now turns it spotlight to the desert...and it seemed like the perfect time to chat with Michael Gill. Widely considered to be the leading exper...

Kara went straight from a real ballet company into the fictional one in 'Phantom of the Opera,' and is now a 'Phantom' veteran at 23....

Broadway: The Golden Age Week starts officially on Monday featuring daily, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN footage from Rick McKay's Broadway: The Golden Age Vaults. To kick things off, we checked in with the filmmaker about the success of the film, its upcoming airing on PBS, the sequels and lots more......

From television to theatre, award-winning actor John O'Hurley dances his way to Broadway, starring as lawyer Billy Flynn in Chicago. ...

Dennis Moench, the versatile young actor who plays Abraham in Altar Boyz, finds his character a 'Jewish star' who definitely finds his own way of fitting in ...

Australian-born dancer, singer and actress Rebecca Jackson Mendoza - who plays the role of Galadriel, Queen of Lothlorien, in LORD OF THE RINGS answers questions about her life and career. ...

Altovise Gore Davis talks to BroadwayWorld.com about her late husband, Sammy Davis Jr. and 'Mr. Bojangles, The Ultimate Entertainer' which has its World Premiere at Mohegan Sun's Cabaret on February 22, 2006....

Ann E. Wrecksick & The Odyssey of the Bulimic Orphans is written by bare actor Scott Allgauer and bare composer Damon Intrabartolo with music and lyrics by Intrabartolo. It seemed like the perfect time to sit down with both to get the scoop on the show...and lots more....

A visitor walking into the Avatar recording studio in New York City last May was greeted with the most stirring rendition of Stephen Sondheim's 'Too Many Mornings'. The voices of Marin Mazzie and her husband, Jason Danieley, were so exceptionally suited to the music that a new dimension was added ...

Oprah has taught him: 'All things 'Purple' are divine.' You might say his entire career so far has been blessed....

A talk with one of the collaborators of a weekly behind the scenes presentation of WICKED....

BARE Star Appearing in Solo Upcoming Cabaret Debut feb 1st...

PRODUCER Performer Joins Bravo Broadway for Two Productions...

BroadwayWorld checks in with the orchestrator and musical supervisor of The Lord of the Rings for the lastest on the ambitious production!...

BroadwayWorld.com catches up with Jackie Hoffman who continues her popular Chanukkah Show this weekend at Joe's Pub....

As Phantom of the Opera prepares to roll into the history books on Monday night, January 9, 2006 as the longest running show of all time, BroadwayWorld checked in with some of the many men behind the mask. Phantom alumni Kevin Gray, Cris Groenendaal, and Davis Gaines, along with Broadway's current P...

With Phantom of the Opera approaching its milestone performance on Jan. 9 as the longest running musical of all time, it seemed a perfect time to check in with the original star - Michael Crawford....

2004 Tony Award Nominee for FIDDLER Turns Playwright...

'Everybody should see the show!' Edgard says of 'Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life.' And not just because it's an homage to theater gypsies....

The Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian will appear in 25 Questions For a Jewish Mother at the Ars Nova from January 18-February 12. We checked in to get the scoop....

James Royce Edwards, who plays the tough-talking but warm-hearted Luke in Altar Boyz, is a talented and down-to-earth performer who knows his priorities......

Joseph Panarello takes a look at the world famous Salzburg Marionettes and Puppeteer Vit Horejs. ...

Dancing since the age she could walk, Bryn Dowling quickly became a triple threat destined for Broadway. Currently in CHICAGO, Bryn sat down to talk about her experiences in FOSSE, THE PRODUCERS, CHICAGO and appearing in THE PRODUCERS: The Movie Musical....

Stopping by Weller's dressing room after a recent matinee found the 35 year old Weller still in the process of removing his green makeup. .....

A company member since the revival opened nine years ago, Michelle talks about working with idols, telling the truth and wearing that revealing costume!...

We checked in with the always busy Seth Rudetsky to get the scoop on his MADE TV appearance, his latest Deconstructing show and more!...

Sporting a thick Italian Jersey accent on stage each night as Tommy DeVito in 'Jersey Boys,' it may surprise people to learn that Christian Hoff grew up thousands of miles away in La Jolla, California. Here, Christian talks candidly about working with Des McAnuff on TOMMY and Jersey Boys, his career...

After 15 years away from the Broadway stage, and well-known as a romantic lead, British star Michael Ball is making his return to Broadway in the most anti-type of roles - Count Fosco in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman in White. Before being buried under latex, and a fat suit for an evening show, th...

He sings 'At 10 I learned a trade' in 'Tradition,' but in real life this former ballet dancer learned his trade even earlier....

No stranger to the New York stage, Tony-winner Lea Salonga will make her Carnegie Hall debut in a highly anticipated concert on November 7th. I spoke to the star to get the scoop on that 'bound to be memorable' night, 'Wicked', what else she's been up to...and lots more!...

Luba Mason, who is currently playing Velma Kelly in Chicago, dishes on the show, her career and her thoughts on performing...

It sounds like something out of '42nd Street' (which Renee was in): Kansas girl makes it to Broadway-and soon to the silver screen....