BWW Interview: Theatre Raleigh's Lauren Kennedy And Eric Woodall Talk BIG FISH, Southern Roots, and Family
by Lauren Van Hemert
- 07/07/2018
Director Eric Woodall is no stranger to the musical, BIG FISH. In fact, he was the casting director for the Broadway musical version which opened in 2013. Now he is bringing his experience with the production to Theatre Raleigh. The show, which opens next week, features Theatre Raleigh's Artistic Director, Lauren Kennedy as Sandra. Woodall and Kennedy sat down with me to discuss BIG FISH, their Southern roots, and family.
BIG FISH runs July 11 - 22nd at The Kennedy Theatre at The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, with a special post-show talk-back with Daniel Wallace, author of BIG FISH, July 19th and July 22nd (sold out).
For more information visit, www.theatreraleigh.com.
STAGE TUBE: Rebecca Luker Performs Two Original Songs by Georgia Stitt
by Stage Tube
- 04/09/2015
Last month, composer Georgia Stitt along with violinist Victoria Paterson and Kate Baldwin reunited at SubCulture to perform 'Alphabet City Cycle.' Originally recorded in 2009, the song cycle with lyrics by Marcy Heisler consists of five songs about women alone in New York City.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer, Lauren Kennedy & More in BROADWAY LOVES CELINE DION
by Nicole Rosky
- 01/14/2015
On January 9th, Broadway's biggest belters celebrated the best-selling Canadian music artist in history, Celine Dion, in an evening of epic power ballads, and classic pop tunes at 54 Below. With one of the most distinctive voices in music history, and with albums sales of over 200 million, Dion is undeniably one of the most influential female artists of our generation. Audiences can expect to hear a wide array of Celine's greatest hits from her 25 year career, including 'The Power Of Love,' 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now,' 'My Heart Will Go On,' 'I Drove All Night,' and many more. Featuring a star-studded Broadway cast, this is one concert no Broadway or Pop Music love should miss!
Check out highlights from the concert below!
STAGE TUBE: The Skivvies Sing SIDE SHOW with Norm Lewis at 54 Below!
by Nicole Rosky
- 03/10/2014
Come look at the freaks! Last night at 54 Below, performers celebrated Bill Russell and Henry Krieger's Side Show in 'I Will Never Leave You: 54 Sings Side Show.' Directed by Russell, the special concert featured the talents of Lauren Kennedy, Norm Lewis, Jeff McCarthy, Hugh Panaro, Alice Ripley, The Skivvies and more.
Below, BroadwayWorld brings you two performances from the Skivvies, including 'Come Look at the Freaks' and 'The Devil You Know' featuring original Side Show star Norm Lewis.
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