New Jersey Interviews

Amy Toporek of HIT HER WITH THE SKATES at Hamilton Stage Amy Toporek of HIT HER WITH THE SKATES at Hamilton Stage
by Leigh Scheps - May 16, 2017 in New Jersey

The new musical, Hit Her with the Skates, by Christine Rea & Rick Briskin, directed by Michael Schiralli with musical direction by Brandon Ethridge and choreography by Gina Ventura, opened last weekend at Hamilton Stage (UCPAC, Rahway, NJ) from May 12 - 27, 2017. BroadwayWorld's Leigh Scheps tal... (more...)
Harriett Trangucci of CLEVER LITTLE LIES at Bickford Theater at The Morris Museum Harriett Trangucci of CLEVER LITTLE LIES at Bickford Theater at The Morris Museum
by Jaclyn Layman - April 19, 2017 in New Jersey

We spoke with Harriett Trangucci, star of Clever Little Lies playing at the Bickford Theater in Morristown, about relationships, family and being a successful actor in the Garden State.... (more...)
Mary Kate Burke of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Mile Square Theater Mary Kate Burke of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Mile Square Theater
by Adam Cohen - January 31, 2017 in New Jersey

Fresh take on classic material... (more...)
Jose Feliciano at NJPAC Jose Feliciano at NJPAC
by Sean Quinn - December 13, 2016 in New Jersey

Jose Feliciano comes to NJPAC for two shows on Dec. 18.... (more...)
Squeeze at NJPAC Squeeze at NJPAC
by Sean Quinn - October 11, 2016 in New Jersey

Squeeze comes to NJPAC on Oct. 13.... (more...)
Seth Rudetsky of BROADWAY'S BEST at NJPAC Seth Rudetsky of BROADWAY'S BEST at NJPAC
by Leigh Scheps - October 03, 2016 in New Jersey

If Max Bialystock used to be the king of Broadway, Seth Rudetsky has since taken over the throne. Not only was he juggling the album release of Disaster! on the day we met for this interview in a (noisy from construction) park on the Upper West Side, but at the same time, spearheading a dance remix ... (more...)
Kristin Chenoweth of AN EVENING WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH at Mayo Performing Arts Center Kristin Chenoweth of AN EVENING WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH at Mayo Performing Arts Center
by Leigh Scheps - September 19, 2016 in New Jersey

Kristin Chenoweth opened the NFL season by singing the national anthem at a New England Patriots versus the Arizona Cardinals game on September 11. Now, she's kicking off the North Jersey theater season with a concert at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. Kristen admitted she likes to... (more...)
STYX at NJPAC STYX at NJPAC
by Sean Quinn - September 06, 2016 in New Jersey

Styx comes to NJPAC on Sept. 22.... (more...)
Douglas Taurel of THE AMERICAN SOLDIER at Miles Square Theatre Douglas Taurel of THE AMERICAN SOLDIER at Miles Square Theatre
by Courtney Savoia - September 01, 2016 in New Jersey

So grateful to speak with @douglastaurel about his solo show honoring veterans... (more...)
BOYZ II MEN at NJPAC BOYZ II MEN at NJPAC
by Sean Quinn - July 12, 2016 in New Jersey

Boyz II Men comes to NJPAC on July 24.... (more...)
Gabriel Iglesias at NJPAC Gabriel Iglesias at NJPAC
by Sean Quinn - June 28, 2016 in New Jersey

Gabriel Iglesias comes to NJPAC on July 7 and July 8.... (more...)
Sylvia Waters and JERSEY NEW MOVES EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHERS at NJPAC 6/17 Sylvia Waters and JERSEY NEW MOVES EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHERS at NJPAC 6/17
by Marina Kennedy - June 16, 2016 in New Jersey

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Sylvia Waters about mentoring Kyle Marshall for 'Jersey (New) Moves Emerging Choreographers' at NJPAC on Friday, June 17th.... (more...)
Mark S. Hoebee Producing Artistic Director of Paper Mill Talks A BRONX TALE Mark S. Hoebee Producing Artistic Director of Paper Mill Talks A BRONX TALE
by Marina Kennedy - February 04, 2016 in New Jersey

Broadwayworld.com talked with Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director of Paper Mill Playhouse about 'A Bronx Tale.'... (more...)
Cody Daigle-Orians and THE BOOK OF D at The Growing Stage Cody Daigle-Orians and THE BOOK OF D at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - February 02, 2016 in New Jersey

'The Book of D' will have a World Premiere at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey' from February 12th through February 21st. Broadwayworld.com interviewed playwright, Cody Daigle-Orians about his career and the show.... (more...)
Phil Geoffrey Bond Producer of SIMPLY STREISAND at NJPAC on 2/6 Phil Geoffrey Bond Producer of SIMPLY STREISAND at NJPAC on 2/6
by Marina Kennedy - February 01, 2016 in New Jersey

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Phil Geoffrey Bond, Producer of 'Simply Streisand' at NJPAC on 2/6.... (more...)
Turna Mete in ATGs THE WAY WE GET BY at Hamilton Stage 2/3 to 2/14 Turna Mete in ATGs THE WAY WE GET BY at Hamilton Stage 2/3 to 2/14
by Marina Kennedy - January 27, 2016 in New Jersey

American Theatre Group (ATG) will present 'The Way We Get By' at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage from February 3rd to February 14th. Written by Neil LaBute and directed by Kel Haney, the show stars Turna Mete and Eric Clem. Broadwayworld.com interviewed Turna Mete about her career and the show.... (more...)
Bill Dawes in NUREYEVS EYES at GSP Bill Dawes in NUREYEVS EYES at GSP
by Marina Kennedy - January 26, 2016 in New Jersey

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Bill Dawes who will play Rudolf Nureyev in 'Nureyev's Eyes' at the George Street Playhouse. Directed by Michael Mastro, the show will be on the New Brunswick Stage from February 2nd through February 21st.... (more...)
Kevin Kittle Director of COLLEGE COLORS at Crossroads Theatre Kevin Kittle Director of COLLEGE COLORS at Crossroads Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - January 23, 2016 in New Jersey

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Kevin Kittle who is directing 'College Colors' at Crossroads Theatre. Written by Stacie Lents, the show will be on the New Brunswick Stage from Februrary 4th through February 14th.... (more...)
DAVE COULIER Talks FULLER HOUSE, The Stress Factory Performance, and More DAVE COULIER Talks FULLER HOUSE, The Stress Factory Performance, and More
by Leigh Scheps - January 17, 2016 in New Jersey

He is everyone's favorite funny uncle. Dave Coulier has an exciting year ahead of him. The Netflix series of 'Fuller House' will be premiere on February 26th. In April, the stand-up comedian is releasing an electronic kid's book full of familiar voices. In the meantime, Coulier's spending time makin... (more...)
Playwright Tony Glazer and SUBSTANCE OF BLISS at NJ Rep Playwright Tony Glazer and SUBSTANCE OF BLISS at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - January 07, 2016 in New Jersey

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Tony Glazer, playwright for 'Substance of Bliss.' Directed by Evan Bergman and starring Christopher Daftsios and Susan Maris, the show will have its World Premiere at New Jersey Repertory Theatre from January 14th to February 14th.... (more...)
Matthew Lieff Christian in LIVES OF REASON at TRT Matthew Lieff Christian in LIVES OF REASON at TRT
by Marina Kennedy - January 02, 2016 in New Jersey

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Matthew Lieff Christian who will star in Two River Theater's production of 'Lives of Reason.' The show will be on the Red Bank stage from January 9th through February 7th.... (more...)
Sam Hoffman Creator of OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES Sam Hoffman Creator of OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES
by Marina Kennedy - December 24, 2015 in New Jersey

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Sam Hoffman, creator of the web site OldJewsTellingJokes.com that inspired his book and hit show. 'Old Jews Telling Jokes' will be performed at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick through January 3, 2016.... (more...)
Rick Sordelet and HOLIDAY JUBILEE at Crossroads Theatre Rick Sordelet and HOLIDAY JUBILEE at Crossroads Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - December 15, 2015 in New Jersey

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Rick Sordelet about his career and the upcoming show he is directing at Crossroads Theatre, 'Holiday Jubilee.'... (more...)
Creator Sam Hoffman of OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES at GSP through January 3rd Creator Sam Hoffman of OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES at GSP through January 3rd
by Marina Kennedy - December 11, 2015 in New Jersey

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Sam Hoffman who created the website OldJewsTellingJokes.com. The sensation has been adapted for the stage and it will be performed at George Street Playhouse through January 3, 2016.... (more...)
MOLLY RINGWALD REVISITS THE CLUB at New Jersey Performing Arts Center MOLLY RINGWALD REVISITS THE CLUB at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by Jennifer Vazquez - December 10, 2015 in New Jersey

As if hosting a screening of the classic teen movie The Breakfast Club in celebration of the film's 30th anniversary wasn't enough for avid fans of John Hughe's hit, eternal teen idol Molly Ringwald will be on hand at New Jersey Performing Arts Center for a Q&A session on Friday, Dec. 11. In anticip... (more...)