Abigail Brooks Lehre of AMERICAN IDOL Season 20
Abigail Brooks Lehrer (Abby Lehrer) is from Castle Rock Colorado, she is a singer and songwriter, and TikTok star.
Minneapolis / St. Paul Interviews — Page 11
The latest interviews about live + streaming theatre in Minneapolis / St. Paul.
Latest Interviews
Maya Richardson of FOOTLOOSE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
I had the pleasure of interviewing Maya Richardson who is currently starring as Ariel Moore in Chanhassen Dinner Theatres production of Footloose! T
Michael Gruber of FOOTLOOSE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
I was fortunate to interview Michael Gruber who is currently playing Reverend Shaw Moore in the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres production of Footloose.
Susan Egan, Arielle Jacobs, Anneliese Van Der Pol, Syndee Winters, Adam J Levy, Benjamin Rauhala of DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT at State Theatre
I was so fortunate to see Disney Princess - The Concert in Minneapolis at the State Theatre last night.
Jeanna De Waal of DIANA THE MUSICAL IS OUT ON THE ROAD FOR HER SOLO CABARET TOUR
The Broadway People's Princess, Jeanna de Waal who recently starred and originated the title role of Diana in the Broadway musical Diana the Musical that also aired on Netflix is heading out for her own solo cabaret tour!
Kevin Carolan of COME FROM AWAY at Hennepin Theatre Trust
Kevin Carolan and the ensemble of COME FROM AWAY, about the planes grounded in Canada on 9/11, soar in this human tale that brings up all the emotions of a tragic event, with a healthy side of laughter.
Gerri Weagraff of ANASTASIA at Hennepin Theatre Trust
Russian-set musicals figure highly in this actor's nontraditional path to the tour stage.
Kelli Foster Warder and Tamara Kangas Erickson, of LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Artistry Theatre And Visual Arts
As we brought stories back to the stage this year we focused on familiar stories with themes of togetherness, change and growth that also had a twist of something new.
Sasha Hutchings of OKLAHOMA! at Hennepin Theatre Trust
With a face and head of glorious hair you may recognize at first glance, Sasha Hutchings (Laurey) opens OKLAHOMA!'s national tour in Minneapolis at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum in the first Equity tour of the show in 40 years.
Caroline Innerbichler of FROZEN at Hennepin Theatre Trust
Caroline Innerbichler (Anna) in FROZEN returns home to Minneapolis to play her first Broadway tour on a new-to-her stage but her local resume proceeds her and fans fill the seats for this actor and the beloved musical's first staging locally.
VIDEO: Meet the Leading Ladies of the SUMMER National Tour on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
The North American Tour of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical will return to the road with technical rehearsals in York, PA at the Pullo Center, followed by an official tour opening night in Pittsburgh, PA at the Benedum Center on November 16, 2021 (November 16-21, 2021).
Dessa of ON THE LINE at 45North
Minneapolis native, rapper, singer and writer Dessa is now adding playwright to her list of titles.
Playwright Susan Soon He Stanton Commemorating Her BIRTHDAY & Episodic Works
Minnesota’s Theater Mu's first mainstage production since the pandemic lockdown - playwright Susan Soon He Stanton's TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY - will be live broadcasted February 5 through February 14, 2021, with video-on-demand available February 15 through February 21, 2021.
VIDEO: Christopher Sieber Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here as he chats with one of Broadway's most beloved actors, Christopher Sieber, who will perform a very special concert tonight, November 5 (7pm), as a part of the Radio Free Birdland series.
VIDEO: Beth Malone Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here today, October 29 (3pm ET), as he chats with one of Broadway favorite Beth Malone.
VIDEO: Rafael Casal & Adrienne Warren Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here today, October 28 (12pm ET), as he chats with Rafael Casal and Adrienne Warren, who star in one-night-only virtual Halloween benefit concert presentation of The Nightmare Before Christmas, benefitting the Actors Fund and the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
VIDEO: LaChanze Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here today, October 21 (12pm ET), as he chats with one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies, LaChanze.
VIDEO: Company of STICKS & STONES Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here as he chats with composer John McDaniel, Javier Muñoz, George Salazar, and Joshua Colley from Stick and Stones, which premieres today, October 16, 2020, as part of National Bullying Prevention Month.
VIDEO: Jennifer Holliday Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here today, October 16 (12pm ET), as he chats with Broadway's original Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday, who celebrates her 60th birthday in concert on Monday, October 19 (8pm)!
VIDEO: Keala Settle Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 15 (4:30pm ET), as he chats with Broadway beltress Keala Settle.
VIDEO: Jenn Colella & Chilina Kennedy Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 14 (5pm ET), as he chats with Broadway couple Jenn Colella and Chilina Kennedy about Divas For Democracy: United We Slay, which streams this Sunday, October 18 (8pm).
VIDEO: Heidi Schreck & Oliver Butler Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 14 (3:30pm ET), as Richard chats with Heidi Schreck and Oliver Butler, whose What the Constitution Means to Me premieres Friday on Prime Video!
VIDEO: Kate Rockwell Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 14 (12pm ET), as Richard chats with the wonderful Kate Rockwell.
VIDEO: Tiler Peck Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 13 (3:30pm ET), as Richard chats with New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Tiler Peck, curates and stars in A New Stage.
VIDEO: Beth Leavel Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here today, October 8 (12pm ET), as he chats with Tony winner Beth Leavel who will headline concerts with Seth Rudetsky on October 11 (8pm) and 12 (3pm).
VIDEO: Boy•Friends' Noam Ash, Mike Heslin and Jay Armstrong Johnson Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 7 (12pm ET), as Richard Ridge chats with Noam Ash, Mike Heslin and Jay Armstrong Johnson from the new web series, BoyFriends.
VIDEO: Orfeh & Andy Karl Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 1 (12pm ET), as he chats with Broadway's favorite couple, Orfeh and Andy Karl, who will headline concerts with Seth Rudetsky on October 4 (8pm) and 5 (3pm).
Andrew Malone of THE COLOR PURPLE at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
While COVID-19 is keeping us from catching this award-winning musical at the Ordway this spring, read about 'Mister' Andrew Malone and listen to THE COLOR PURPLE soundtrack so you'll be ready for the rescheduled show in the future.
Kelli Foster Warder of ORDWAY CABARET: GOTTA DANCE! at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
You don't really have 'triple threats' without all three aspects, though often the dance part is not highlighted in the way acting and singing are.
Gamze Ceylan of NOURA at Guthrie Theater
NOURA star Gamze Ceylan took time from the Guthrie's latest main stage production to answer 6 Questions & 6 Quick Hits.
Phyre Hawkins of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
Phyre Hawkins answers 6 questions and 6 quick hits before taking the Ordway stage as a Storyteller in this area premiere show.
James Delisco Beeks of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Hennepin Theatre Trust
James Delisco Beeks plays Judas in the national tour production celebrating 50 years of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
Joe Joseph of THE BAND'S VISIT at Hennepin Theatre Trust
Six questions and a plug, after the fact: Joe Joseph of THE BAND'S VISIT responded to some questions just before leaving town but it warrants sharing now to get the word out further about this quiet, unique Broadway tour.
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Minnesota's Last Waltz at Como Lakeside Pavilion August 15th 2026 Como Lakeside Pavilion (8/15-8/15) |
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Jim Gaffigan live at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park, MN on Sunday July 19 The Ledge Amphitheater (7/19-7/19) |
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Wicked Orpheum Theatre (7/08-8/09) |
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Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE State Theatre (9/20-9/20) |
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Eelpout Commonweal Theatre Company (9/12-11/01) |
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Shrek The Musical Stages Theatre Company (6/20-8/02) |
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Jewelry Power Elite Dudley Riggs Theatre First Floor (7/24-8/01) |
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Menopause The Musical Ames Center (11/03-11/03) |
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Sasha Velour - TRAVESTY State Theatre (10/09-10/09) |
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Wicked Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (7/08-8/09) |