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MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL INTERVIEWS

The latest interviews with theater stars, creatives & more from Minneapolis / St. Paul
Maya Richardson of FOOTLOOSE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Maya Richardson of FOOTLOOSE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

by Jared F — March 23, 2022
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

Michael Gruber of FOOTLOOSE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

by Jared F — March 23, 2022
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, Benja

Susan Egan, Arielle Jacobs, Anneliese Van Der Pol, Syndee Winters, Adam J Levy, Benjamin Rauhala of DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT at State Theatre

by Jared F — March 18, 2022
I was so fortunate to see Disney Princess - The Concert in Minneapolis at the State Theatre last night. It was such a fun magical Broadway Disney evening! Check out my review here! The cast was so talented and the production was just everything a diehard Disney fan could ever want!...
Jeanna De Waal of DIANA THE MUSICAL IS OUT ON THE ROAD FOR HER SOLO CABARET TOUR

Jeanna De Waal of DIANA THE MUSICAL IS OUT ON THE ROAD FOR HER SOLO CABARET TOUR

by Jared F — March 11, 2022
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 of COME FROM AWAY at Hennepin Theatre Trust

by Kristen Hirsch Montag — January 20, 2022
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

Gerri Weagraff of ANASTASIA at Hennepin Theatre Trust

by Kristen Hirsch Montag — December 16, 2021
Russian-set musicals figure highly in this actor's nontraditional path to the tour stage. ANASTASIA, the new Broadway musical, and its Dowager Empress are on the Orpheum's stage till Dec. 19....
Kelli Foster Warder and Tamara Kangas Erickson, of LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

Kelli Foster Warder and Tamara Kangas Erickson, of LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Artistry Theatre And Visual Arts

by Joe Sarafolean — November 18, 2021
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. The story of the March girls is special and familiar to many and soars in this musical version. It gave us a chance to give folks th...
Sasha Hutchings of OKLAHOMA! at Hennepin Theatre Trust

Sasha Hutchings of OKLAHOMA! at Hennepin Theatre Trust

by Kristen Hirsch Montag — November 9, 2021
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. The actor gives some insight into the reimagined production and more ...
Caroline Innerbichler of FROZEN at Hennepin Theatre Trust

Caroline Innerbichler of FROZEN at Hennepin Theatre Trust

by Kristen Hirsch Montag — October 18, 2021
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. She shares her experience getting this role and her time ...
VIDEO: Meet the Leading Ladies of the SUMMER National Tour on Backstage LIVE with Ric

VIDEO: Meet the Leading Ladies of the SUMMER National Tour on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — September 23, 2021
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). The tour will then visit more...
Dessa of ON THE LINE at 45North

Dessa of ON THE LINE at 45North

by Kristen Hirsch Montag — June 25, 2021
Minneapolis native, rapper, singer and writer Dessa is now adding playwright to her list of titles. She has written and is starring in an audio play ON THE LINE, part of UK company 45North’s Written on the Waves season, and the show premieres tonight (June 25, 2021). She shared some thoughts ...
Playwright Susan Soon He Stanton Commemorating Her BIRTHDAY & Episodic Works

Playwright Susan Soon He Stanton Commemorating Her BIRTHDAY & Episodic Works

by Gil Kaan — February 6, 2021
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. In support of Theatre M...
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL, ON AIR at Audio Stages

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL, ON AIR at Audio Stages

by Kristen Hirsch Montag — December 19, 2020
James A. Rocco (Minneapolis/St. Paul based producer, director, writer and performer) and Jayme McDaniel believe #NothingCanStopLiveTheatre, not even a pandemic. Reviving a project that works well as audio, A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL, ON AIR, comes to Audio Stages tonight, Dec. 19; star-studded cast a...
VIDEO: Christopher Sieber Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

VIDEO: Christopher Sieber Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — November 5, 2020
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!

VIDEO: Beth Malone Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 29, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 29 (3pm ET), as he chats with one of Broadway favorite Beth Malone. Beth will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, November 1 (8pm) and Monday, November 2 (3pm)....
VIDEO: Rafael Casal & Adrienne Warren Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch

VIDEO: Rafael Casal & Adrienne Warren Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 28, 2020
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!

VIDEO: LaChanze Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 21, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 21 (12pm ET), as he chats with one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies, LaChanze. LaChanze will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, October 25 (8pm) and Monday, October 26 (3pm). ...
VIDEO: Company of STICKS & STONES Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now

VIDEO: Company of STICKS & STONES Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 16, 2020
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!

VIDEO: Jennifer Holliday Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 16, 2020
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

VIDEO: Keala Settle Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 15, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 15 (4:30pm ET), as he chats with Broadway beltress Keala Settle. Keala will soon Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, October 18 (8pm) and Monday, October 19 (3pm)....
VIDEO: Jenn Colella & Chilina Kennedy Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge

VIDEO: Jenn Colella & Chilina Kennedy Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 14, 2020
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

VIDEO: Heidi Schreck & Oliver Butler Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 14, 2020
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

VIDEO: Kate Rockwell Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 14, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 14 (12pm ET), as Richard chats with the wonderful Kate Rockwell. Kate who headlines a concert with Radio Free Birdland on Thursday, October 15 at 7PM ET....
VIDEO: Tiler Peck Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge

VIDEO: Tiler Peck Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 13, 2020
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. Available to stream starting October 16, A New Stage gives you a front-row seat to experience world-class artistry from the comfort of you...
VIDEO: Beth Leavel Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

VIDEO: Beth Leavel Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — October 8, 2020
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)....
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