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The latest interviews about live + streaming theatre in New Jersey.

Interview: Director Joe Discher and IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by ATG
by Marina Kennedy - November 26, 2025


We had the pleasure of interviewing Director Joe Discher about his career and 'It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play' by ATG....

Interview: David Boyd Directs LEGACY OF LIGHT at Catalyst Theater Company
by Chloe Yang - November 13, 2025


Director David Boyd discusses Catalyst Theater Company's production of Karen Zacarías' Legacy of Light, the award-winning play connecting 18th-century physicist Émilie du Châtelet with a modern-day astrophysicist. In this exclusive interview, Boyd reveals his cinematic approach to staging parallel t...

Interview: Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY at Luna Stage
by Marina Kennedy - October 17, 2025


Luna Stage in West Orange, NJ is presenting Jenny Lyn Bader’s Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith. The show will run through November 2....

Interview: Director Brian B. Crowe and Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN at STNJ
by Marina Kennedy - October 13, 2025


We had the opportunity to interview Brian about his career, all that is going on at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and the upcoming show, 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.'...

Interview: Director, Jeorgi Smith and DIARY OF A WIMPY KID at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - September 29, 2025


'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical is directed and choreographed by Jeorgi Smith with musical direction by Ethan Smith. ...

Interview: Will Savarese in BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - September 22, 2025


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Will Savarese who plays the starring role of Nuke in Bull Durham. ...

Interview: Director Darko Tresnjak and MURDER ON THE LINKS at TRT
by Marina Kennedy - September 18, 2025


We had the pleasure of interviewing Darko Tresnjak about his career and Murder on the Links at TRT....

Interview: Playwright Lauren M. Gunderson and I AND YOU: THE MUSICAL at McCarter Theater
by Marina Kennedy - September 05, 2025


McCarter Theatre Center has announced the all-woman creative team behind the highly anticipated world premiere of I & You: The Musical. It is inspired by Lauren Gunderson’s internationally acclaimed play by the same name. ...

Interview: Playwright Gregg Henry and CAN'T RUN, CAN'T DANCE at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - September 02, 2025


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Gregg Henry about his career and the upcoming show at NJ Rep....

Interview: Matt de Rogatis and A ZOO STORY Presented by Ruth Stage 9/4 to 9/6
by Marina Kennedy - August 06, 2025


'The Zoo Story' is a searing one-act revival that stars three-time Emmy Award winner Christian Jules Le Blanc and acclaimed Off-Broadway actor Matt de Rogatis....

Interview: Becca Suskauer in HOW MY GRANDPARENTS FELL IN LOVE at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - July 30, 2025


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Becca Suskauer about her career and the show at NJ Rep....

Interview: Ann Grippo of FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY at Nutley Little Theatre
by Gina Sarno - June 16, 2025


Not only did I have the honor of directing the final production of Nutley Little Theatre’s 90th Season, FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, written by Sarah Ruhl, but I also had the opportunity to interview actress Ann Grippo who portrays Ann/Peter Pan....

Interview: Hillary Fisher Stars in THE LITTLE MERMAID at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - June 09, 2025


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Hillary Fisher who plays Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid' at Paper Mill Playhouse. She shared fascinating information about her career and the show....

Interview: Director Steve Bell and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at BCP
by Marina Kennedy - April 30, 2025


Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America’s longest-running little theater companies, proudly closes its 92nd season with Stephen Sondheim’s Tony award-winning A Little Night Music directed by Steve Bell. ...

Interview: Katelyn Loss and KNUFFLE BUNNY: A Cautionary Musical at TGS
by Marina Kennedy - April 28, 2025


The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey will present, 'KNUFFLE BUNNY: A Cautionary Musical' from May 2nd to May 18th....

Interview: Director Gina Sarno and FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY at NLT
by Marina Kennedy - April 24, 2025


Nutley Little Theatre presents FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by lifelong Nutley resident, Gina Sarno. The production will run from June 13th through June 28th in Nutley, New Jersey....

Interview: Brianna Martinez in HER BEAUTIFUL SOUND at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - March 19, 2025


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Brianna Martinez.  We learned a lot about her career and the upcoming show at TGS....

Interview: Tam Mutu in TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - March 17, 2025


We had the pleasure of interviewing Tam Mutu who plays Pierre Dulaine in 'Take the Lead.'  He shared fascinating insights about his career and the upcoming show PMP....

Interview: A Legacy of Ensemble Theater: Laura Ekstrand on Vivid Stage's 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Yang - February 25, 2025


Vivid Stage's Artistic Director Laura Ekstrand celebrates 30 years of ensemble theater, from humble beginnings to establishing a permanent home that prioritizes actor relationships and community-focused storytelling....

Interview: Jeffry Foote in CATCHING THE MOON The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - February 07, 2025


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Jeffry Foote who plays Papa Lyle in 'CATCHING THE MOON.'...

Interview: Krystina Alabado in MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - January 14, 2025


We had the pleasure of interviewing Krystina Alabado who stars as Daisy Arujo in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of 'Mystic Pizza.'...

Interview: PJ Schweizer in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - December 02, 2024


Broadwayword had the pleasure of interviewing PJ Schweizer who plays Hermey about his career and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' at The Growing Stage....

Interview: Annie Piper Braverman and Savannah Austin in WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - November 26, 2024


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing the two young talents, Savannah Austin and Annie Piper Braverman who will alternate in the role of Susan Waverly in the show.  They told us about their acting careers and 'White Christmas' at Paper Mill Playhouse....

Interview: Joel McKinnon Miller in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - November 21, 2024


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Joel McKinnon Miller who plays Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol.'  We learned about his fascinating career and the upcoming show at McCarter Theatre.  ...

Interview: José Rivera and YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - October 29, 2024


Academy Award nominee José Rivera brings his new play Your Name Means Dream to New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) for a limited run from October 31st to November 24th.  Rivera also directs the show.  His play examines how we live, die, and form our sense of self in a world that’s increasingly sat...

Interview: Ray Fisher in MACBETH at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
by Marina Kennedy - October 27, 2024


Broadwayworld recently had the outstanding opportunity to see 'Macbeth' at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey with Ray Fisher in the lead role as Macbeth.  We interviewed him to gain some insights about his career and the show....

Interview: Jamie Ballard in MACBETH at The Curtain in Jersey City
by Marina Kennedy - October 19, 2024


The Curtain, Jersey City’s premier classical theatre, is now presenting an all-new production of William Shakespeare’s classic 'Macbeth' set in a haunting, candlelight environment this Halloween season.  It will be performed at the Nimbus Arts Center located at 329 Warren Street, Jersey City, just s...

Interview: DONALD DANFORD in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - October 10, 2024


We had the pleasure of interviewing Donald Danford, who is playing Mr. Beauregarde among other roles in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'...

Catriona Rubenis-Stevens-GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Art House Productions
by Marina Kennedy - September 19, 2024


Broadwayworld enjoyed interviewing Catriona Rubenis-Stevens about her career and the upcoming show, 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' at Art House Productions....

Interview: Cheyenne Elliott of A CELEBRATION OF DIONNE WARWICK
by Lianna Albrizio - September 17, 2024


Cheyenne Elliott was a preteen clad in a sparkly Limited Too garment when her grandmother, Dionne Warwick, called her up onstage for the first time. Flashback to the mid-2000s at an outdoor summer concert in the New York Metropolitan Area, the pair sang Warwick’s poignant classic, “That’s What Frien...

Interview: Daniel Quadrino in JERSEY BOYS at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - September 16, 2024


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Quadrino about his career and 'Jersey Boys' at Paper Mill Playhouse....

Interview: Seth Rudetsky of BIG FAT BROADWAY LIVE at Bell Theatre
by Lianna Albrizio - August 07, 2024


The SirisuXM and Broadway aficionado lifts the veil of some of his most beloved Broadway stars in this intimate and comical concert series....

Interview: MALACHAI STOUT'S FAMILY REUNION RADIO SHOW At Perkins Center for the Arts
by Donna Marie Nowak - June 24, 2024


Radio show whodunnit blends murder mystery parlor game and old-time radio for old-fashioned family fun....

Interview: Mead Winters of BENT at Nutley Little Theatre
by Gina Sarno - June 04, 2024


Nutley Little Theatre closes out it's 89th Season with BENT, written by Martin Sherman and Directed by Mead Winters....

Interview: Director, Timothy Maureen Cole of Wharton Arts and SEUSSICAL
by Marina Kennedy - May 13, 2024


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing the director of 'Seussical,' Timothy Maureen Cole about her career and the upcoming show at Wharton Arts in Berkeley Heights....

Interview: Jessa Blackthorne of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL at West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company
by Gina Sarno - May 05, 2024


BroadwayWorld sat down with Director Jessa Blackthorne to discuss DISASTER! THE MUSICAL at West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company....

Interview: Winnie Holzman and CHOICE at McCarter Theatre Center
by Marina Kennedy - April 22, 2024


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Winnie Holzman about her career and 'CHOICE' at McCarter Theatre Center....

Interview:  Playwright Julia Blauvelt and TWO HANDER at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - April 16, 2024


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Julia Blauvelt. the playwright of Two Hander, about her career and the upcoming show at NJ Rep. ...

Interview: Chris Pinella Performs SINATRA AT THE SANDS
by Lianna Albrizio - April 13, 2024


On May 14, 1998, Chris Pinnella was in his living room -- a 13-year-old boy -- when the death of Frank Sinatra, 82, was plastered all over the news. This was the same living room in the same beachfront home in Manasquan, New Jersey where Pinnella would watch his great-grandpa play the Chairman of th...



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