Ilana Levine News

Today's episode features author and lyricist of Spring Awakening (the winner of eight Tony Awards on Broadway and produced in 25 countries around the world), Steven Sater. 

Today's episode features Jamie Bernstein- a writer, narrator, broadcaster and filmmaker who has transformed a lifetime of loving music into a career of sharing her knowledge and excitement with others.

Today's episode features Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz. For more than two decades, the GRAMMY and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, the band has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide, and is revered as one of the world’s most pre-eminent live touring rock bands. 

Today's episode features Lorin Latarro- the choreographer for Broadway’s MRS. DOUBTFIRE, ALMOST FAMOUS, The Public’s THE VISITOR, and Broadway bound THE OUTSIDERS and LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE. 

Today's episode features Carla Stickler. She is currently a Software Engineer at G2 in Chicago. She is an advocate for artists looking to make a career change into tech and a member of Artists Who Code. She loves chatting with folks interested in shifting gears from the arts to programming and especially hopes to get more women into the field!

Today's episode features Emma Laird, who is quickly establishing herself as one to watch with her powerful performances as an actress on the rise.  She was most recently recognized by Variety as one of the “Ten Brits To Watch” in 2021.

Today's episode features Bess Kalb, an Emmy-nominated comedy writer and the bestselling author of “Nobody Will Tell You This But Me,” a New York Times Editor’s Choice.

Great Performances – Reopening: The Broadway Revival pulls the curtain back on some of Broadway’s most popular shows, revealing how the New York theater industry undertook the monumental process of turning the lights back on after its longest hiatus in history due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today's episode features Iranian-born, Award-winning actor Arian Moayed, who is the co-founder of Waterwell, a civic-minded and socially conscious non-profit art and education company.

Today's episode features Todd Almond, who is known for his singular songwriting in addition to his work as an accomplished performer. Almond traced his love for the arts back to his youth. 'For most of my childhood, instead of getting a story at bedtime, my dad would sit at the edge of my bed and play a Beatles song or a John Denver song. Music as an acceptable language was introduced to me right away. I am always grateful to my dad for that.'

Today's episode features Broadway favorite Andréa Burns. 'My very first professional job was playing 'Maria' in West Side Story on a European tour. I left school to do it. It kinda became my college education. Instead of going to school I was at West Side U,' Burns explained in the episode. 'Some many things happened... I got my Equity card, I met my future husband (who played Tony), and now we have a son who is half-Jet half-Shark! [The show] is incredibly meaningful to me.'

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, is thrilled to welcome Broadway star Lesli Margherita on the season one finale of The Art of Kindness. The Olivier Award-winning performer discusses kindness on Broadway, how she connects with her villainous roles like Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda, hacking self tape auditions in quarantine, growing up on a cattle ranch (where she performed Sondheim with cows), and a whole lot more.

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, is thrilled to welcome film Producer Andrew Gernhard (Synthetic Cinema International) on the latest episode of The Art of Kindness. 

Afra discusses being a Rockette in Radio City's Christmas Spectacular, taking care of her body as a Broadway dancer, acts of kindness from stars like Brian Stokes Mitchell and more.

Last week on Sunday December 5th, Hanukkah was given the songbook it rightfully deserved as Feinstein's/54 Below premiered the Jewish holiday love letter, 54 Celebrates Hanukkah: A Festival Of Writers.

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, welcomed acclaimed former stand-up comic Lisa Lampanelli on today’s episode of The Art of Kindness. They discuss Lisa's journey from 'Queen of Mean' to 'Queen of Meaning,' recognizing what's good for you, kindness within the arts and more.

Today's episode features Caissie Levy, who is currently starring on Broadway in Caroline, or Change. '[This show] has been wonderful to be a part of. I was finishing my run as Elsa when they announced that they were bringing Sharon [D Clarke] over with Caroline, or Change. I was aware that she had done this production in the UK and I had seen a clip from their rehearsal process... but I wasn't a Caroline, or Change know-it-all,' explained Caissie.

In comes Company! Just last night, the much anticipated revival of Company, starring Tony winner Katrina Lenk and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone, opened on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet!

Cabaret artist and Jewish activist Ari Axelrod lends his expertise in two areas to Broadway World Cabaret in a special holiday series of reviews by guest writers.

Women in Entertainment has announced a one-night only event geared toward assisting emerging theatre professionals. Broadway veterans like Ilana Levine, The Prom Producer Kimberlee Garris and more powerhouses from all corners of the industry will offer their advice for navigating and succeeding in the current business.