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LOS ANGELES INTERVIEWS

The latest interviews with theater stars, creatives & more from Los Angeles
Interview: Director Patrick Bristow on Improv, Puppetry, and the Lasting Appeal of PU

Interview: Director Patrick Bristow on Improv, Puppetry, and the Lasting Appeal of PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED

by Melissa Heckscher — February 20, 2026
Patrick Bristow breaks down how live improv and Henson-style puppetry come together in Puppet Up! – Uncensored, playing Feb. 20 - Mar. 1 at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood....
Interview: James Lent of SWEET CHARITY! at The JAXX Theater Hollywood

Interview: James Lent of SWEET CHARITY! at The JAXX Theater Hollywood

by Gavin Glynn — February 19, 2026
As a versatile performer, Dr. Lent frequently appears at prominent Southern California venues such as the Beverly Hills Hilton, House of Blues, LA Live, and the Ritz-Carlton. His extensive theater credits include performances in productions of Cabaret, Chicago, Chess, A Chorus Line, and Oklahoma. As...
Interview: Debby Boone of IT'S BEEN A WHILE... at Coach House!

Interview: Debby Boone of IT'S BEEN A WHILE... at Coach House!

by Gavin Glynn — February 12, 2026
It had been over a decade since DEBBY BOONE last performed in Los Angeles, until she performed her appropriately titled show, IT'S BEEN AWHILE at Vibrato Grill Jazz in November 2025. Debby is thrilled to make her debut at the iconic 54 Below in Manhattan on February 26 before returning to the West C...
Interview: Brian Kim McCormick Talks APPLAUSE! at The Broad Stage!

Interview: Brian Kim McCormick Talks APPLAUSE! at The Broad Stage!

by Gavin Glynn — February 12, 2026
Fasten your seatbelts! The Musical Theatre Guild is a non-profit membership theatre company founded in 1996 by a dedicated group of professional musical theatre artists. Beginning in living rooms, these artists were interested in exploring and preserving the unique American art form of musical theat...
Interview: Guillermo Cienfuegos And Ann Noble of RICHARD III at A Noise Within

Interview: Guillermo Cienfuegos And Ann Noble of RICHARD III at A Noise Within

by Shari Barrett — February 11, 2026
Here's my interview with director Guillermo Cienfuegos and Richard III star Ann Noble about their vision for the production....
Interview: Director Sabra Williams of RIGHTEOUS AMONG US world premiere

Interview: Director Sabra Williams of RIGHTEOUS AMONG US world premiere

by Shari Barrett — February 10, 2026
Here's my interview with Director Sabra Williams about directing the play, why it was selected to be presented at Little Fish, and how the intimate theater is a perfect setting for the play....
Interview: Director Barry Pearl of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Interview: Director Barry Pearl of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

by Shari Barrett — February 5, 2026
I spoke with Director Barry Pearl about taking on I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, his vision for the production, and how he plans to direct only four actors into 40 characters....
Interview: Justin Tanner of MY SON THE PLAYWRIGHT by Rogue Machine

Interview: Justin Tanner of MY SON THE PLAYWRIGHT by Rogue Machine

by Shari Barrett — February 2, 2026
Justin Tanner works as a creative consultant for numerous projects in theatre, film, and television and has credits including more than 20 produced plays as well as credits writing TV shows and web series. I decided to speak with him about the process of writing such a personal play....
Interview: Mary Eileen O’Donnell, Ayindé Howell & Willa Fossum of MORE MIRACLES at

Interview: Mary Eileen O’Donnell, Ayindé Howell & Willa Fossum of MORE MIRACLES at The Actors' Gang Theater

by Melissa Heckscher — January 30, 2026
Why see one play when you can see three? The Actors' Gang presents More Miracles, a trio of original one-act plays ranging from absurd comedy to heartfelt reflection, running through Feb. 21 in Culver City. BroadwayWorld talked with the writers to find out what audiences can expect....
Interview: Cade Slattery of STOMP at Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts

Interview: Cade Slattery of STOMP at Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts

by Melissa Heckscher — January 25, 2026
The Off-Broadway percussion hit that turned everyday objects into instruments marks its 30th anniversary with a national tour, stopping in Cerritos Feb. 4–5. BroadwayWorld spoke with longtime cast member Cade Slattery about what’s new....
Interview: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET

Interview: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

by Shari Barrett — January 23, 2026
I decided to speak with its two stars, Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita about the challenges faced during their journeys to taking on Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett and how working with Director Jason Alexander for the La Mirada production has inspired them to bring these two iconic characters to lif...
Interview: Playwright Catherine Butterfield on BROWNSTONE

Interview: Playwright Catherine Butterfield on BROWNSTONE

by Shari Barrett — January 20, 2026
I spoke with playwright Catherine Butterfield about the development of her play BROWNSTONE, its structure and subject matter, and her fascination with brownstones....
Interview: Cal Mitchell of THE WIZ at Segerstrom Center For The Arts

Interview: Cal Mitchell of THE WIZ at Segerstrom Center For The Arts

by Melissa Heckscher — January 14, 2026
Nashville native Cal Mitchell talks with BroadwayWorld about his journey as the Cowardly Lion in the national tour of THE WIZ. playing in Costa Mesa through Jan. 25...
Interview: BILLYE JOHNSTONE of RONSTADT & KING at VITELLO'S swanky MARTINI LOUNGE wit

Interview: BILLYE JOHNSTONE of RONSTADT & KING at VITELLO'S swanky MARTINI LOUNGE with LISA DONAHEY!

by Gavin Glynn — January 14, 2026
Join LA-based powerhouse vocalists BILLYE JOHNSTONE & LISA DONAHEY with JAMIN GREEN and JAYME PALMER for a soul-soothing afternoon celebrating the timeless songs of Linda Ronstadt and Carole King. With heartfelt storytelling, gorgeous harmonies, and the iconic hits that shaped generations, this nos...
Interview: Dawn Robinson-Patrick of FAMILY FEST | LUNAR NEW YEAR at The Wallis

Interview: Dawn Robinson-Patrick of FAMILY FEST | LUNAR NEW YEAR at The Wallis

by Shari Barrett — January 10, 2026
Here's my interview with Dawn Robinson-Patrick about the Family Fest | Lunar New Year’s inception, organization, family atmosphere & activities, and the youth theatre presentation of The Great Race at The Wallis on Saturday, January 17....
Interview: Rayna Hickman on THE NOTEBOOK, Homecoming, and Finding Musical Theater Lat

Interview: Rayna Hickman on THE NOTEBOOK, Homecoming, and Finding Musical Theater Later in Life

by Melissa Heckscher — January 4, 2026
BroadwayWorld talks with THE NOTEBOOK's Rayna Hickman to discuss her journey, the show’s emotional power, and what it means to return home with the show, playing at the Hollywood Pantages January 6–25 before heading to Segerstrom Center for the Arts Jan. 27–Feb. 8....
Interview: Director Cate Caplin on Moving AN INSPECTOR CALLS into Greystone Mansion

Interview: Director Cate Caplin on Moving AN INSPECTOR CALLS into Greystone Mansion

by Shari Barrett — January 3, 2026
J.B. Priestley’s Hitchcockian suspense drama An Inspector Calls enjoyed a very successful run at Theatre 40 during this past November/December, directed with great skill and innovation by Cate Caplin. As of January 8, the production moves into the stately Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, a perf...
Interview: Eden Espinosa Brings the WOMAN IS... World Premiere To The Wallis

Interview: Eden Espinosa Brings the WOMAN IS... World Premiere To The Wallis

by Shari Barrett — December 18, 2025
The world premiere of Eden Espinosa's solo concert Woman Is… brings her back to Los Angeles, promising to blend Broadway spirit with a pop edge, and a glimmer of holiday magic....
Interview: Ben Platt Comes Home for a Two-Week Ahmanson Residency

Interview: Ben Platt Comes Home for a Two-Week Ahmanson Residency

by Melissa Heckscher — December 9, 2025
Fresh off a national tour and New York residency, the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winning performer talks set lists, surprise guests, and why he’ll always choose a “show family” over the solo spotlight....
Interview: Claire DeJean of STEREOPHONIC at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

Interview: Claire DeJean of STEREOPHONIC at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

by Melissa Heckscher — December 8, 2025
Claire DeJean of STEREOPHONIC, playing Dec. 9-Jan. 2 at the Hollywood Pantages, dishes on touring, rock vocals, and why playing Diana feels like coming home....
How Do You Make a Crocodile Sing? An Interview With “Enormous Crocodile” Composer

How Do You Make a Crocodile Sing? An Interview With “Enormous Crocodile” Composer Ahmed Gallab

by Melissa Heckscher — December 1, 2025
BroadwayWorld talks with composer Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab about the music, puppets, and family fun behind Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile musical, playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through January 4....
Interview: Two Seans: Marlow & Brown of DEATH OF A DRAG QUEEN at Portland's THE ECHO

Interview: Two Seans: Marlow & Brown of DEATH OF A DRAG QUEEN at Portland's THE ECHO THEATER CO.

by Gavin Glynn — November 30, 2025
DEATH OF A DRAG QUEEN is a hilarious glitter-streaked Southern gothic about love, loss, and the personas we build to survive. Set in a small Louisiana apartment doubling as a backstage dressing room, the play follows Cram Brulée—a fading drag legend—as she prepares for what might be her final p...
Interview: Playwright/Director Adam Dugas of CHILDREN OF THE WINTER KINGDOM

Interview: Playwright/Director Adam Dugas of CHILDREN OF THE WINTER KINGDOM

by Shari Barrett — November 24, 2025
The Actors' Gang is presenting the World Premiere of Children of the Winter Kingdom – The Bonkers Adventures of Holly and Spruce, an original family-friendly fantasy fairy tale for the theater written by Adam Dugas and Mary Eileen O’Donnell and directed by Dugas for a limited three-week engagem...
Interview: Eric Seppala, Star of FRUIT CAKE FOLLIES! at the Hollywood Catalina Jazz C

Interview: Eric Seppala, Star of FRUIT CAKE FOLLIES! at the Hollywood Catalina Jazz Club

by Gavin Glynn — November 19, 2025
Everybody's favorite camp cabaret performer is headlining the Catalina Jazz Club for the 27th Annual Fruit Cake Follies! with Music Direction by the industry established Michael Orland!...
Interview: Jenna Lea Rosen on the Road with SUFFS

Interview: Jenna Lea Rosen on the Road with SUFFS

by Shari Barrett — November 12, 2025
No doubt there are a lot of Broadway World readers interested in hearing about life on the road as an ensemble member while understudying two roles, wondering what it takes to be prepared at a moment’s notice to step into a role for which you may not have had a lot of rehearsal. I spoke with Jenna...
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