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The latest interviews with theater stars, creatives & more from Los Angeles
Interview: Lisa Donahey of RETRO REWIND: LISA & ELVIS AT THE VELVET MARTINI LOUNGE, V

Interview: Lisa Donahey of RETRO REWIND: LISA & ELVIS AT THE VELVET MARTINI LOUNGE, VITELLO'S

by Gavin Glynn — April 7, 2026
Lisa Donahey’s RETRO REWIND Divas of the 60s with the UK's leading ELVIS Tribute Artist, Andy James. Get ready to twist, shout, and swoon as powerhouse vocalist Lisa Donahey takes you on a groovy journey back to the swingin’ '60s! With her signature charm and velvet vocals, Lisa celebrates the u...
Interview: Rubén Carbajal of IN THE HEIGHTS at Carpenter Performing Arts Center

Interview: Rubén Carbajal of IN THE HEIGHTS at Carpenter Performing Arts Center

by Melissa Heckscher — April 7, 2026
Rubén Carbajal (who played John Laurens/Philip in Hamilton on Broadway) talks to BroadwayWorld about playing Usnavi in Musical Theatre West's production of IN THE HEIGHTS, running April 10–26 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach....
Interview: Playwright Gabriel Rivas Gómez on LEVEL UP!

Interview: Playwright Gabriel Rivas Gómez on LEVEL UP!

by Shari Barrett — April 1, 2026
What does it mean to live as your true, authentic self? I spoke with Level Up! playwright Gabriel Rivas Gómez on blending live performance with projection and inventive design to explore identity, family, and transformation....
Interview: Director Oz Scott of FAIRVIEW by Rogue Machine at The Matrix Theatre

Interview: Director Oz Scott of FAIRVIEW by Rogue Machine at The Matrix Theatre

by Shari Barrett — March 21, 2026
Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, FAIRVIEW written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, makes its Los Angeles Premiere at Rogue Machine, directed by Oz Scott who I spoke with about his vision for the production. ...
Interview: Hamid Rahmanian of SONG OF THE NORTH at Pasadena Playhouse

Interview: Hamid Rahmanian of SONG OF THE NORTH at Pasadena Playhouse

by Andrew Child — March 19, 2026
“Iran is a symphony and in the west, you only heard one drum beat from that composition. I felt that all you see about Iran is political.”...
Interview: Susan Priver and Ron Bottitta of THE LOVER

Interview: Susan Priver and Ron Bottitta of THE LOVER

by Shari Barrett — March 17, 2026
Veteran director Jack Heller returns to the Odyssey Theatre to helm a visiting production of Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter, an evening of two rarely staged Pinter one-acts—both darkly comic, both unmistakably unsettling. Opening night is set for March 20, with performances continuing through April 2...
Interview: Ins Choi of KIM'S CONVENIENCE at Ahmanson Theatre

Interview: Ins Choi of KIM'S CONVENIENCE at Ahmanson Theatre

by Melissa Heckscher — March 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld talks with actor/playwright Ins Choi ahead of Kim's Convenience, which is playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from March 21 through April 19...
Melvin Robert and Nicole Heaston talk AND THE BEAT GOES ON at the Saban Theatre

Melvin Robert and Nicole Heaston talk AND THE BEAT GOES ON at the Saban Theatre

by Melissa Heckscher — March 15, 2026
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles will celebrate Motown, R&B and musical theater with its spring concert, 'And the Beat Goes On,' featuring special guests Melvin Robert and soprano Nicole Heaston....
Interview: POP's TURANDOT stars husband and wife Clay Hilley and Sara Duchovnay

Interview: POP's TURANDOT stars husband and wife Clay Hilley and Sara Duchovnay

by Shari Barrett — March 15, 2026
Pacific Opera Project’s production of Puccini’s final opera, Turandot features the husband and wife team of tenor Clay Hilley and soprano Sara Duchovnay in the roles of Calàf and Liù respectively. I spoke to them about peforming together onstage....
Interview: THE NOAH TODD BAND at famed WELLINGTON SQUARE FARMERS MARKET!

Interview: THE NOAH TODD BAND at famed WELLINGTON SQUARE FARMERS MARKET!

by Gavin Glynn — March 13, 2026
Live performances have been trending upwards in public spaces such as Los Angeles Farmers Markets, Chicago community bandstands, NY parks & recreation and even Dallas airport concourses are discovering authentic music crowds. The Noah Todd Band is an excellent example of high quality performers who ...
Interview: SoCal's Leianna Weaver Talks Lydia, Ghosts, and BEETLEJUICE

Interview: SoCal's Leianna Weaver Talks Lydia, Ghosts, and BEETLEJUICE

by Melissa Heckscher — March 11, 2026
Southern California native Leianna Weaver speaks with BroadwayWorld about what it felt like to land the role of Lydia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE, how she relates to the character, and some onstage mishaps (that may or may not have involved fire)....
Interview: Apollo Dukakis on YOU AND ME, part of OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!

Interview: Apollo Dukakis on YOU AND ME, part of OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!

by Shari Barrett — March 10, 2026
Boston-born Apollo Dukakis most important lifelong role has been as the adoring brother of his sister, Academy-Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis, who left us in 2021. To honor her memory, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble is presenting OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!, a multi-media celebration of her life that...
Interview: SoCal’s Zoie Tannous on Bringing CLUE’s Yvette to Life on Tour

Interview: SoCal’s Zoie Tannous on Bringing CLUE’s Yvette to Life on Tour

by Melissa Heckscher — March 9, 2026
An interview with Zoie Tannous, who plays the scheming maid 'Yvette' in CLUE when the comedy mystery arrives at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts March 11-13....
Interview: Michael Van Duzer of INCITATION TO THE DANCE at Theatre West

Interview: Michael Van Duzer of INCITATION TO THE DANCE at Theatre West

by Gavin Glynn — February 25, 2026
Recently, Michael’s production of the new play, Incitation of the Dance, opened at Theatre West. Its title Inspired by Gene Kelly's 1956 film; Invitation to the Dance, this dark comedy explores the complexities of older gay relationships—described by one critic as a 'gay gray play.' The producti...
Interview: Two-Time Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz Brings Three Decades of Broadway to

Interview: Two-Time Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz Brings Three Decades of Broadway to Segerstrom Center for the Arts

by Melissa Heckscher — February 25, 2026
Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz talks to BroadwayWorld ahead of his February 26–28 solo concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts....
Interview: MANDY GONZALEZ IN CONCERT at BroadStage Santa Monica

Interview: MANDY GONZALEZ IN CONCERT at BroadStage Santa Monica

by Melissa Heckscher — February 24, 2026
In an interview with BroadwayWorld, Mandy Gonzalez discusses her most meaningful roles, her love of theatre, and what audiences can expect from her February 28 concert at BroadStage in Santa Monica....
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....
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