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MICHIGAN INTERVIEWS

The latest interviews with theater stars, creatives & more from Michigan
Interview: Jeff Plate of TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

Interview: Jeff Plate of TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

by Brian Hilbrand — November 30, 2025
Coming to Grand Rapids, Michigan, on December 7th, 2025, for 2 shows at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, the multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) returns with the exciting details of their highly anticipated 2025 Winter Tour. This year, the rock powerhouse will bring back their legendary ho...
Interview: Caleb Kohler of MATILDA at LionHeart Productions

Interview: Caleb Kohler of MATILDA at LionHeart Productions

by Brian Hilbrand — November 12, 2025
LionHeart Productions is presenting Roald Dahl's Matilda.   Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a ...
Interview: Luke Lewis of MATILDA at LionHeart Productions

Interview: Luke Lewis of MATILDA at LionHeart Productions

by Brian Hilbrand — November 12, 2025
LionHeart Productions is presenting Roald Dahl's Matilda.   Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a ...
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You

Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You

by David Clarke — October 29, 2025
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show....
Interview: Matthew Morrison Brings Solo Tour to Flagstar Strand Theatre

Interview: Matthew Morrison Brings Solo Tour to Flagstar Strand Theatre

by Emily Schenk — October 6, 2025
You know him and love him from his illustrious TV and Broadway roles. Morrison made his debut on Broadway in “Footloose” but his big break came when he was cast as heartthrob Link Larkin in the hit “Hairspray.” Morrison was later nominated for a Tony Award for his role in “The Light in the...
Interview: Kathy Mulay of COME FROM AWAY at Farmers Alley Theatre

Interview: Kathy Mulay of COME FROM AWAY at Farmers Alley Theatre

by Brian Hilbrand — September 23, 2025
Farmers Alley Theatre is presenting Come from Away.  Come from Away is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It is based on the events in the Newfoundland town of Gander during the week following the September 11 attacks, when 38 planes, carrying approximately 7,00...
Interview: Curt Denham of COME FROM AWAY at Farmers Alley Theatre

Interview: Curt Denham of COME FROM AWAY at Farmers Alley Theatre

by Brian Hilbrand — September 22, 2025
Farmers Alley Theatre is presenting Come from Away. We had the chance to interview an Actor from the show who plays Claude, and see what Curt Denham had to say, as well as his thoughts on Come From Away. Come From Away at Farmers Alley Theatre runs September 25th- October 26th, with an American Sig...
Interview: Tony-Winner Kelli O’Hara Talks Taking the Stage with The Grand Rapids Sy

Interview: Tony-Winner Kelli O’Hara Talks Taking the Stage with The Grand Rapids Symphony

by Brian Hilbrand — July 14, 2025
Broadway favorites come to life in Grand Rapids this summer with Tony Award-winning stars Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara, in a one night show with the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Picnic Pops Series: “A Night of Broadway with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara”  The celebrated duo will pay homage ...
Interview: Leonard Sullivan of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Farmers Alley Theatre

Interview: Leonard Sullivan of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Farmers Alley Theatre

by Brian Hilbrand — May 27, 2025
Farmers Alley Theatre is presenting Ride the Cyclone, a hilarious and outlandish story, in which the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to w...
Interview: Niki Metcalf of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Farmers Alley Theatre

Interview: Niki Metcalf of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Farmers Alley Theatre

by Brian Hilbrand — May 22, 2025
Farmers Alley Theatre is presenting Ride the Cyclone, a hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a priz...
Interview: Connor Sullivan Says CHICAGO at Wharton Center Has Something for Everyone

Interview: Connor Sullivan Says CHICAGO at Wharton Center Has Something for Everyone

by Stefani Chudnow — April 6, 2025
Chicago is returning to Wharton Center this week, from April 8-13. BroadwayWorld Michigan interviewed Connor Sullivan, who plays Billy Flynn....
Interview: Sorab Wadia Says LIFE OF PI at Wharton Center Stimulates Imaginations

Interview: Sorab Wadia Says LIFE OF PI at Wharton Center Stimulates Imaginations

by Stefani Chudnow — March 7, 2025
Life of Pi, the new play based on the book of the same name, is being hosted at the Wharton Center from March 11th to 16th. Life of Pi opened in the West End in 2022, amassing 5 Olivier Awards (including Best New Play). It had a short stint on Broadway in 2023, where it ended up winning Best Scenic ...
Interview: Executive Director Eric Olmscheid Speaks on Wharton Center's 2025-26 Broad

Interview: Executive Director Eric Olmscheid Speaks on Wharton Center's 2025-26 Broadway Series

by Stefani Chudnow — March 3, 2025
East Lansing’s Wharton Center has officially announced their 2025-26 Broadway series. The season ticket package includes A Beautiful Noise, The Wiz, Back to the Future, Kimberly Akimbo, Clue & Juliet, Beauty and the Beast and Hadestown. ...
Interview: Cara Glass & Joey Parks Say AVENUE Q at National Broadway Theatre is a Uni

Interview: Cara Glass & Joey Parks Say AVENUE Q at National Broadway Theatre is a Unique Take on Puppet-Driven Shows

by Stefani Chudnow — November 17, 2024
Avenue Q, the Tony-winning Best Musical in 2004, will be featured at National Broadway Theatre in Grand Rapids from November 22nd to December 1st....
Interview: Mandy Patinkin Chats About His Upcoming BEING ALIVE Concert at Wharton Cen

Interview: Mandy Patinkin Chats About His Upcoming BEING ALIVE Concert at Wharton Center

by Stefani Chudnow — October 14, 2024
On October 22nd, beloved stage and screen star Mandy Patinkin is performing his solo concert entitled Being Alive at East Lansing’s Wharton Center....
Interview: Nick Cartell Says LES MISERABLES at Wharton Center is a Rich Story With a

Interview: Nick Cartell Says LES MISERABLES at Wharton Center is a Rich Story With a Cinematic Feel

by Stefani Chudnow — October 7, 2024
The ever-iconic musical Les Misérables is making its way back to Wharton Center this week only, October 8th to 13th. BroadwayWorld Michigan had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Cartell, who plays Jean Valjean in the current national tour of Les Misérables....
Interview: Ryan Noggle & Neil Berg of CHARLIE HU$TLE at The Smith Theatre At Oakland

Interview: Ryan Noggle & Neil Berg of CHARLIE HU$TLE at The Smith Theatre At Oakland Community College

by Emily Schenk — October 2, 2024
Ryan Noggle describes the core of Pete Rose's career highs and ultimate downfall: 'I loved the idea that what made Pete great was the same thing that made him crumble. Which was the desire never to give up and fight to the end.' It was his greatest asset and his biggest flaw.'...
Interview: Kyle Patrick And Michael Lluberes Say GODSPELL at FIM Flint Repertory Thea

Interview: Kyle Patrick And Michael Lluberes Say GODSPELL at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre is Pure Joy

by Stefani Chudnow — September 25, 2024
Godspell, the Broadway musical written by Stephen Schwartz, is making its way to Flint this month in an exceptionally creative way....
Interview: Joey Albright Says GEARHEADS: THE MUSICAL at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre is

Interview: Joey Albright Says GEARHEADS: THE MUSICAL at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre is a Fun, Soulful Story

by Stefani Chudnow — August 4, 2024
GEARHEADS: The Musical, written by Michigan alumnus Dave Nettleman, is being showcased at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater from August 10-11th....
Interview: Deborah Tedrick of GEARHEADS: THE MUSICAL at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre

Interview: Deborah Tedrick of GEARHEADS: THE MUSICAL at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre

by Brian Hilbrand — July 31, 2024
The Premier performance of GEARHEADS, playing at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre at the University of Michigan, is an original musical comedy, that follows the goings-on at an auto repair shop on a Saturday, when the shop’s owner and service manager are away, leaving the mechanics to run things. Wh...
Interview: Derek Van Barham Says SPRING AWAKENING at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre is a

Interview: Derek Van Barham Says SPRING AWAKENING at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre is an Intimate, Visceral Experience

by Stefani Chudnow — June 5, 2024
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre season closer, Spring Awakening, will run from June 7 - 23. Read our interview with the director of this production, Derek Van Barham! ...
Interview: Cara Consilvio- Director of LA BOHEME at Opera Grand Rapids

Interview: Cara Consilvio- Director of LA BOHEME at Opera Grand Rapids

by Brian Hilbrand — April 9, 2024
Have you ever wondered where the story of “Rent” or “Love Story” came from? Puccini’s classic opera has inspired generations with its true-to-life story of Rodolfo and Mimi — star-crossed lovers. With the romantic score and soaring melodies of Puccini, La Bohéme is the perfect opera for...
Interview: Executive Director Eric Olmscheid Dishes on Wharton Center's 2024-25 Broad

Interview: Executive Director Eric Olmscheid Dishes on Wharton Center's 2024-25 Broadway Series

by Stefani Chudnow — March 5, 2024
Wharton Center has officially announced their 2024-2025 Broadway series! It kicks off with Les Misérables, followed by Shucked, MJ, Life of Pi and Chicago. Add-on shows include Hamilton and The Book of Mormon....
Interview: James Anthony Tyler And Ken-Matt Martin Speak On INTO THE SIDE OF A HILL's

Interview: James Anthony Tyler And Ken-Matt Martin Speak On INTO THE SIDE OF A HILL's World Premiere at Flint Repertory Theatre

by Stefani Chudnow — February 1, 2024
From February 2nd to 18th, fortunate theatregoers can witness the world premiere of Into the Side of a Hill by award-winning playwright James Anthony Tyler at Flint Repertory Theatre....
Interview: Blake Price Calls MAMMA MIA! at Wharton Center the Perfect Release When th

Interview: Blake Price Calls MAMMA MIA! at Wharton Center the Perfect Release When the World is Heavy

by Stefani Chudnow — January 9, 2024
From January 16th to 21st only, the iconic jukebox musical Mamma Mia! will be making its return to Michigan on its 25th Anniversary Tour....
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