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Photo Flash: Inside Look at NC Theatre's WIT Starring Kate Goehring and Daisy Eagan
by Louisa Brady - Raleigh
(05/01/2016) - Under the Artistic Direction of Casey Hushion, NC Theatre's production of WIT is directed by Kate Galvin, stars Kate Goehring and features Tony Award-winner Daisy Eagan (Susie Monahan, R.N., B.S.N.). The thought-provoking story will run in the AJ Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh through May 8, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a look at the production, check out photos below!
by Louisa Brady - Raleigh
(05/01/2016) - Under the Artistic Direction of Casey Hushion, NC Theatre's production of WIT is directed by Kate Galvin, stars Kate Goehring and features Tony Award-winner Daisy Eagan (Susie Monahan, R.N., B.S.N.). The thought-provoking story will run in the AJ Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh through May 8, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a look at the production, check out photos below!
Photo Flash: First Look at David St. Louis, Annie Golden and More in PlayMakers' SWEENEY TODD
by Christina Mancuso - Raleigh
(04/04/2016) - PlayMakers Repertory Company concludes its Mainstage Season with Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece 'Sweeney Todd,' onstage now through April 23. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by Christina Mancuso - Raleigh
(04/04/2016) - PlayMakers Repertory Company concludes its Mainstage Season with Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece 'Sweeney Todd,' onstage now through April 23. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Meet the Sommelier: Maximilian Kast of FEARRINGTON VILLAGE in NC
by Marina Kennedy - Raleigh
(03/28/2016) - Meet Maximilian Kast, the Wine Director of Fearrington Village in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
by Marina Kennedy - Raleigh
(03/28/2016) - Meet Maximilian Kast, the Wine Director of Fearrington Village in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
Photo Flash: First Look at Hunter Foster and Jennifer Cody's GREASE at North Carolina Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Broadway
(02/09/2016) - North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is ready to electrify audiences this February with the world's favorite musical, Grease! Leading the cast is Broadway star John Arthur Greene who hails from Raleigh stepping into the role of teenage heartthrob, Danny Zuko. John Arthur joins Broadway couple Hunter Foster and Jennifer Cody, who will direct and choreograph the perennial favorite at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, February 9-14, 2016. Check out a first look below!
by Tyler Peterson - Broadway
(02/09/2016) - North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is ready to electrify audiences this February with the world's favorite musical, Grease! Leading the cast is Broadway star John Arthur Greene who hails from Raleigh stepping into the role of teenage heartthrob, Danny Zuko. John Arthur joins Broadway couple Hunter Foster and Jennifer Cody, who will direct and choreograph the perennial favorite at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, February 9-14, 2016. Check out a first look below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, Laurel Harris, Jennifer Cody and More in NCT's INTO THE WOODS
by Christina Mancuso - Broadway
(10/20/2015) - North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is thrilled to announce a strong mix of Broadway and regional talent in the casting of Into The Woods, playing October 20-25, 2015 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
by Christina Mancuso - Broadway
(10/20/2015) - North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is thrilled to announce a strong mix of Broadway and regional talent in the casting of Into The Woods, playing October 20-25, 2015 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Burning Coal and Only Child Aerial Theatre's ASYLUM
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(10/14/2015) - Burning Coal Theatre opens its 2015/2016 season, its 19th in Raleigh, NC with the world premiere of ASYLUM, a collaboration with Only Child Aerial Theatre. ASYLUM, concept and story by Kendall Rileigh and Nicki Miller, directed by Nicki Miller, with original song composed for this production by Sophie B. Hawkins, will run tomorrow, October 15, through November 1, 2015 at Burning Coal's Murphey School Auditorium, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(10/14/2015) - Burning Coal Theatre opens its 2015/2016 season, its 19th in Raleigh, NC with the world premiere of ASYLUM, a collaboration with Only Child Aerial Theatre. ASYLUM, concept and story by Kendall Rileigh and Nicki Miller, directed by Nicki Miller, with original song composed for this production by Sophie B. Hawkins, will run tomorrow, October 15, through November 1, 2015 at Burning Coal's Murphey School Auditorium, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Abby Mueller, Liam Tobin, Becky Gulsvig and More in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Tour
by Christina Mancuso - Broadway
(09/24/2015) - The North American Tour of the Tony® & Grammy® Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, produced by Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, officially launched at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI, on September 18, 2015. The run at PPAC was September 15-20, 2015, and the production is now playing at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC from September 23 - October 4, 2015. Current schedule at www.beautifulonbroadway.com/tour. BroadwayWorld is excited to show you a first look at the cast in action below!
by Christina Mancuso - Broadway
(09/24/2015) - The North American Tour of the Tony® & Grammy® Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, produced by Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, officially launched at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI, on September 18, 2015. The run at PPAC was September 15-20, 2015, and the production is now playing at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC from September 23 - October 4, 2015. Current schedule at www.beautifulonbroadway.com/tour. BroadwayWorld is excited to show you a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Meet & Greet Starring Ashley Brown, Ben Davis and More!
by Walter McBride - Broadway
(09/03/2015) - A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, hits the road for a national tour. This lavish new production launches this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. BroadwayWorld brings you shots of the meet and greet below!
by Walter McBride - Broadway
(09/03/2015) - A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, hits the road for a national tour. This lavish new production launches this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. BroadwayWorld brings you shots of the meet and greet below!
Photo Exclusive! First Look at James Barry, Matt Allen and More in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at North Carolina Theatre, Opening Tonight!
by Christina Mancuso - Broadway
(07/21/2015) - North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, announces the full cast of its last production of the 2014/2015 season. Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story playing July 21-26 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Check out an exclusive first look below!
by Christina Mancuso - Broadway
(07/21/2015) - North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, announces the full cast of its last production of the 2014/2015 season. Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story playing July 21-26 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Check out an exclusive first look below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Brittany Walters, Alexis Sims, Dorian McCorey, & More in Theatre Raleigh's DREAMGIRLS Directed by Lauren Kennedy
by Matt Smith - Raleigh
(07/12/2015) - Catch the dream when Theatre Raleigh presents Dreamgirls at Kennedy Theatre tonight, July 8-26 (July 8 Preview Night, July 9 Opening Night). Don't miss this amazing production and the next installment of the Hot Summer Nights series.
by Matt Smith - Raleigh
(07/12/2015) - Catch the dream when Theatre Raleigh presents Dreamgirls at Kennedy Theatre tonight, July 8-26 (July 8 Preview Night, July 9 Opening Night). Don't miss this amazing production and the next installment of the Hot Summer Nights series.
Photo Flash: 2015 Triangle Rising Stars Awards at DPAC; Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(05/26/2015) - Along with Theatre in the Park, Playmakers Repertory Company, ABC 11 and Durham Arts Council, DPAC hosted this year's Triangle Rising Stars Awards onstage on Tuesday evening, May 19. Scroll down for photos from the ceremony!
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(05/26/2015) - Along with Theatre in the Park, Playmakers Repertory Company, ABC 11 and Durham Arts Council, DPAC hosted this year's Triangle Rising Stars Awards onstage on Tuesday evening, May 19. Scroll down for photos from the ceremony!
Photo Flash: First Look at Deep Dish Theater's THE LIAR
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(05/13/2015) - A French noble who can lie himself out of any predicament, his hopelessly honest servant, identical twin maids and a meddling father are among the hilarious citizenry that populate The Liar, the final offering of the Deep Dish Theater Company's 14th season. David Ives' mirthful adaptation of the classic comedy by Pierre Corneille, staged by Artistic Director Paul Frellick, opened May 1 and plays through May 23 in the company's theater in University Mall. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(05/13/2015) - A French noble who can lie himself out of any predicament, his hopelessly honest servant, identical twin maids and a meddling father are among the hilarious citizenry that populate The Liar, the final offering of the Deep Dish Theater Company's 14th season. David Ives' mirthful adaptation of the classic comedy by Pierre Corneille, staged by Artistic Director Paul Frellick, opened May 1 and plays through May 23 in the company's theater in University Mall. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Lauren Kennedy and More in North Carolina Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(05/01/2015) - North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing professional Broadway musical revivals, presents Next to Normal, playing tonight, May 1 to May 10, 2015 at A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(05/01/2015) - North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing professional Broadway musical revivals, presents Next to Normal, playing tonight, May 1 to May 10, 2015 at A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Lauren Kennedy, Mike Schwitter and More in Rehearsals for NCT's NEXT TO NORMAL
by Christina Mancuso - Raleigh
(05/01/2015) - North Carolina Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL opens at the A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater tonight, May 1 and runs through May 10. Check out a sneak peek at rehearsals below!
by Christina Mancuso - Raleigh
(05/01/2015) - North Carolina Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL opens at the A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater tonight, May 1 and runs through May 10. Check out a sneak peek at rehearsals below!
Photo Flash: First Look- Deep Dish's THE LIAR
by Sally Henry Fuller - Raleigh
(04/11/2015) - A French noble who can lie himself out of any predicament, his hopelessly honest servant, identical twin maids and a meddling father are among the hilarious citizenry that populate The Liar, the final offering of the Deep Dish Theater Company's 14th season. David Ives' mirthful adaptation of the classic comedy by Pierre Corneille, staged by Artistic Director Paul Frellick, opens May 1 and plays through May 23 in the company's theater in University Mall. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Raleigh
(04/11/2015) - A French noble who can lie himself out of any predicament, his hopelessly honest servant, identical twin maids and a meddling father are among the hilarious citizenry that populate The Liar, the final offering of the Deep Dish Theater Company's 14th season. David Ives' mirthful adaptation of the classic comedy by Pierre Corneille, staged by Artistic Director Paul Frellick, opens May 1 and plays through May 23 in the company's theater in University Mall. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Raleigh Little Theatre's THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(03/06/2015) - "The Velveteen Rabbit," directed by Kathleen Rudolph, opens in the Gaddy-Goodwin Theatre at RLT on Friday. This version of Margery Williams's story is adapted for the stage by James Still.
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(03/06/2015) - "The Velveteen Rabbit," directed by Kathleen Rudolph, opens in the Gaddy-Goodwin Theatre at RLT on Friday. This version of Margery Williams's story is adapted for the stage by James Still.
Photo Flash: First Look- Deep Dish's JOURNEY'S END
by Sally Henry Fuller - Raleigh
(02/14/2015) - A band of British soldiers, hunkered down in the trenches in France in World War I, battle their own demons as they await a rumored German attack in R.C. Sherriff's landmark play, Journey's End, the next offering of the Deep Dish Theater Company. This warm and clear-eyed drama opens February 27 and plays through March 21, continuing the company's fourteenth season at University Mall. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the show below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Raleigh
(02/14/2015) - A band of British soldiers, hunkered down in the trenches in France in World War I, battle their own demons as they await a rumored German attack in R.C. Sherriff's landmark play, Journey's End, the next offering of the Deep Dish Theater Company. This warm and clear-eyed drama opens February 27 and plays through March 21, continuing the company's fourteenth season at University Mall. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the show below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Sam Faulkner, Janet Dickinson and More in NC Theatre's BILLY ELLIOT
by Matt Smith - Raleigh
(02/10/2015) - Thrilling audiences worldwide and winning TEN Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Billy Elliot the Musical features a spectacular score by Elton John and is the inspirational story of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his whole community, changing his life forever. Hailed as "The best show you will ever see" by the New York Post, this big musical with an even bigger heart will enchant the dreamer in all of us. Check out a first look at the production below!
by Matt Smith - Raleigh
(02/10/2015) - Thrilling audiences worldwide and winning TEN Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Billy Elliot the Musical features a spectacular score by Elton John and is the inspirational story of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his whole community, changing his life forever. Hailed as "The best show you will ever see" by the New York Post, this big musical with an even bigger heart will enchant the dreamer in all of us. Check out a first look at the production below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Deep Dish Theater's THE LANDING
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(10/15/2014) - A math-obsessed boy discovers wonders in the stars, a historic brick exerts an ominous influence on a loveable aunt, and two new parents begin to wonder what lies behind their son's improbable stories in The Landing, the new musical by celebrated composer John Kander and presented by the Deep Dish Theater Company. The regional premiere will open on Halloween and play through November 22, continuing the company's fourteenth season at University Mall. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(10/15/2014) - A math-obsessed boy discovers wonders in the stars, a historic brick exerts an ominous influence on a loveable aunt, and two new parents begin to wonder what lies behind their son's improbable stories in The Landing, the new musical by celebrated composer John Kander and presented by the Deep Dish Theater Company. The regional premiere will open on Halloween and play through November 22, continuing the company's fourteenth season at University Mall. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Mitzi Hamilton-Helmed A CHORUS LINE at North Carolina Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - Raleigh
(10/15/2014) - North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing professional Broadway musical revivals, announces the cast of its first production of the 2014/15 season, A Chorus Line, playing October 14 to October 19, 2014 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Check out a first look below!
by Christina Mancuso - Raleigh
(10/15/2014) - North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing professional Broadway musical revivals, announces the cast of its first production of the 2014/15 season, A Chorus Line, playing October 14 to October 19, 2014 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Check out a first look below!
BWW Blog: Jon Drake of DIRTY DANCING National Tour - Busy Week
by Guest Blogger: Jon Drake - Broadway
(10/02/2014) - Hi all!
by Guest Blogger: Jon Drake - Broadway
(10/02/2014) - Hi all!
BWW Blog: Jon Drake of DIRTY DANCING National Tour - Playing Mr. Schumacher
by Guest Blogger: Jon Drake - Broadway
(09/16/2014) - So we have just arrived in Durham, NC. We had our closing week in DC and with understudy rehearsals and a lot of different people being swung on. I made my debut as Mr. Schumacher. I haven't had that much fun in a while. I gotta say the cast, crew, and wardrobe were awesome as they helped direct me and guide me through my shows.Also, We had Alexendra Mateo, Nikki Spencer, and Joshua Keith all having debuts doing new bits in the show and they did great! In all DC was a success.
by Guest Blogger: Jon Drake - Broadway
(09/16/2014) - So we have just arrived in Durham, NC. We had our closing week in DC and with understudy rehearsals and a lot of different people being swung on. I made my debut as Mr. Schumacher. I haven't had that much fun in a while. I gotta say the cast, crew, and wardrobe were awesome as they helped direct me and guide me through my shows.Also, We had Alexendra Mateo, Nikki Spencer, and Joshua Keith all having debuts doing new bits in the show and they did great! In all DC was a success.
BWW Interviews: Adam Pascal Hosts Master Class on the Basics of Auditioning in Musical Theatre
by Jay Prock - Dallas
(08/22/2014) - Straight from New York is bringing Adam Pascal to a city near you for a Master's Class this fall. As of now, master's classes are booked in Charlotte, NC (Sept. 16 - 17), Oklahoma City, OK (Sept. 18-19) and Austin, TX (Sept. 20). Straight from New York provides educational opportunities for performing arts students to work with top Broadway artists in cities around the country. www.straightfromnewyork.com Adam Pascal is an actor, singer, and musician known for his portrayal of Roger Davis in the original cast of Jonathan Larson's musical RENT as well as the movie version. He is also known for originating the role of Radames in the Elton John/Tim Rice Aida. He was also in the revival of Cabaret as well as Huey Calhoun in the Broadway Company of Memphis. When you work with students, what is your approach to teaching? A: I approach students from an existential place. I don't have any formal training. My training is practical from all my experience. I listen to what students are doing and offer them practical instructions on how to make it better. Tyce Green, the artistic director of Straight from New York, brings the technical experience. Together it is a great combination. Where did you go to school? What did you study? Where I grew up, everyone went to college. In my family, you just did it. I attended the University of South Florida for my freshman year. I then transferred to the NY Institute of Technology and got a degree in communications. I didn't necessarily want to go into that field but I knew I needed a degree. What is your favorite role you've played? Emcee in Cabaret Have you ever done any classical Musical Theatre roles and are there any roles in classical Musical Theatre you'd like to tackle? I would love to play roles from classical musical theatre but have not had the opportunity. I find many of the roles to be outside the box what people are used to seeing me play. These roles are out of my comfort zone but I look forward to the challenge. I think I'd like to play the role of Curly in Oklahoma! How did you feel taking over the role in Memphis and how was it taking over from the man who originated the role (Chad Kimball) They always allowed me to play the character and develop him on my own. I was never asked to play it like anyone else. They wanted me to bring my own personality to the role. What is your favorite musical you've never done? Les Miserables, Hedwig and the Angry Itch, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeny Todd For the young performer who wants to pursue musical theatre as a career, what advice would you give them? 1. There is no other reason to do musical theatre other than the love of it. Don't do this to be a star! Pursue this because you love it. 2. Have something else in your life that brings you happiness. The majority of this business is not getting the job. If you are only happy getting the role, then you will live perpetually unhappy. As a teacher, it's frustrating to hear kids say, 'my life is RENT.' As well all know there could not be anything further from the truth. When you teach your seminars, how do you convey there is more to Musical Theatre than RENT and Les Miserables? I tell kids to have a career in theatre, you have to be as versatile as you can be. If you sell yourself as only one thing, you will be handicapped in this business. To have a long career you need to be able to sing and do anything. It goes for people who are classically trained as well. You must know all aspects of this business and learn to do as many as you can. What is the focus of your seminars? We focus on the audition process. We want our students to learn to be comfortable performing under pressure in any situation. There is no other situation with as much pressure as an audition. We focus on technique, relaxation methods, choices in an audition, what to wear, and what to expect in any audition situation. We are extremely honest with addressing the pros and cons of choices made by students who attend our seminar. We try to bring each student as much practical information as we can. Why should someone take your seminar? Only take this seminar if you interested in learning honest information on the world of performing. This seminar will be full of information and advice you can't get anywhere else. To sign up for Adam Pascal's master class in your city, visit: www.straightfromnewyork.com
by Jay Prock - Dallas
(08/22/2014) - Straight from New York is bringing Adam Pascal to a city near you for a Master's Class this fall. As of now, master's classes are booked in Charlotte, NC (Sept. 16 - 17), Oklahoma City, OK (Sept. 18-19) and Austin, TX (Sept. 20). Straight from New York provides educational opportunities for performing arts students to work with top Broadway artists in cities around the country. www.straightfromnewyork.com Adam Pascal is an actor, singer, and musician known for his portrayal of Roger Davis in the original cast of Jonathan Larson's musical RENT as well as the movie version. He is also known for originating the role of Radames in the Elton John/Tim Rice Aida. He was also in the revival of Cabaret as well as Huey Calhoun in the Broadway Company of Memphis. When you work with students, what is your approach to teaching? A: I approach students from an existential place. I don't have any formal training. My training is practical from all my experience. I listen to what students are doing and offer them practical instructions on how to make it better. Tyce Green, the artistic director of Straight from New York, brings the technical experience. Together it is a great combination. Where did you go to school? What did you study? Where I grew up, everyone went to college. In my family, you just did it. I attended the University of South Florida for my freshman year. I then transferred to the NY Institute of Technology and got a degree in communications. I didn't necessarily want to go into that field but I knew I needed a degree. What is your favorite role you've played? Emcee in Cabaret Have you ever done any classical Musical Theatre roles and are there any roles in classical Musical Theatre you'd like to tackle? I would love to play roles from classical musical theatre but have not had the opportunity. I find many of the roles to be outside the box what people are used to seeing me play. These roles are out of my comfort zone but I look forward to the challenge. I think I'd like to play the role of Curly in Oklahoma! How did you feel taking over the role in Memphis and how was it taking over from the man who originated the role (Chad Kimball) They always allowed me to play the character and develop him on my own. I was never asked to play it like anyone else. They wanted me to bring my own personality to the role. What is your favorite musical you've never done? Les Miserables, Hedwig and the Angry Itch, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeny Todd For the young performer who wants to pursue musical theatre as a career, what advice would you give them? 1. There is no other reason to do musical theatre other than the love of it. Don't do this to be a star! Pursue this because you love it. 2. Have something else in your life that brings you happiness. The majority of this business is not getting the job. If you are only happy getting the role, then you will live perpetually unhappy. As a teacher, it's frustrating to hear kids say, 'my life is RENT.' As well all know there could not be anything further from the truth. When you teach your seminars, how do you convey there is more to Musical Theatre than RENT and Les Miserables? I tell kids to have a career in theatre, you have to be as versatile as you can be. If you sell yourself as only one thing, you will be handicapped in this business. To have a long career you need to be able to sing and do anything. It goes for people who are classically trained as well. You must know all aspects of this business and learn to do as many as you can. What is the focus of your seminars? We focus on the audition process. We want our students to learn to be comfortable performing under pressure in any situation. There is no other situation with as much pressure as an audition. We focus on technique, relaxation methods, choices in an audition, what to wear, and what to expect in any audition situation. We are extremely honest with addressing the pros and cons of choices made by students who attend our seminar. We try to bring each student as much practical information as we can. Why should someone take your seminar? Only take this seminar if you interested in learning honest information on the world of performing. This seminar will be full of information and advice you can't get anywhere else. To sign up for Adam Pascal's master class in your city, visit: www.straightfromnewyork.com
Photo Flash: First Look at Jessica Grove, Alan Mingo Jr. and More in North Carolina Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - Broadway
(07/29/2014) - North Carolina Theatre (NCT), the region's premier producer of professional Broadway musicals now celebrating 30 years, has announced the casting for their upcoming original production of Disney's The Little Mermaid, their final show of the 2013/14 season. This will be the professional regional premiere of the production, running from July 29 to August 3, 2014 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - Broadway
(07/29/2014) - North Carolina Theatre (NCT), the region's premier producer of professional Broadway musicals now celebrating 30 years, has announced the casting for their upcoming original production of Disney's The Little Mermaid, their final show of the 2013/14 season. This will be the professional regional premiere of the production, running from July 29 to August 3, 2014 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
Photo Flash: First Look at Sandy Duncan and Kevyn Morrow in North Carolina Theatre's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(05/02/2014) - North Carolina Theatre (NCT), the region's premier producer of professional Broadway shows, is excited to announce that Sandy Duncan has been cast in the title role of Driving Miss Daisy, playing Fletcher Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, May 2-11, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(05/02/2014) - North Carolina Theatre (NCT), the region's premier producer of professional Broadway shows, is excited to announce that Sandy Duncan has been cast in the title role of Driving Miss Daisy, playing Fletcher Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, May 2-11, 2014.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Bare Theatre's CYMBELINE
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(03/12/2014) - Bare Theatre mounts its 18th Shakespeare production with Cymbeline, a play that is loved by many actors and theatre practitioners, and was even a favorite of the great poet John Keats. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(03/12/2014) - Bare Theatre mounts its 18th Shakespeare production with Cymbeline, a play that is loved by many actors and theatre practitioners, and was even a favorite of the great poet John Keats. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!
Photo Flash: Deep Dish Theater's ARCADIA, Now Playing Through 3/22
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(03/10/2014) - A gaggle of academics tries to make sense of the past and a precocious girl is on the verge of altering the future in Tom Stoppard's sparkling comedy, Arcadia, presented by the Deep Dish Theater Company through March 22. Directed by Artistic Director Paul Frellick, the play continues the company's thirteenth season at University Mall.
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(03/10/2014) - A gaggle of academics tries to make sense of the past and a precocious girl is on the verge of altering the future in Tom Stoppard's sparkling comedy, Arcadia, presented by the Deep Dish Theater Company through March 22. Directed by Artistic Director Paul Frellick, the play continues the company's thirteenth season at University Mall.
Photo Flash: First Promo Shots for NC Theatre's LES MISERABLES
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(02/04/2014) - North Carolina Theatre (NCT) and Broadway Series South welcomed their blend of Broadway veterans, NYC actors and local talent as rehearsals began on last Monday. The show will star Raleigh's own Lauren Kennedy, reprising the role of 'Fantine' she played on Broadway, alongside her real-life daughter Riley Campbell as 'Young Cosette'. Broadway veterans Craig Schulman as 'Jean Valjean' and Chuck Wagner as 'Javert' round out this star-studded cast. Check out just-released promotional photos below!
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(02/04/2014) - North Carolina Theatre (NCT) and Broadway Series South welcomed their blend of Broadway veterans, NYC actors and local talent as rehearsals began on last Monday. The show will star Raleigh's own Lauren Kennedy, reprising the role of 'Fantine' she played on Broadway, alongside her real-life daughter Riley Campbell as 'Young Cosette'. Broadway veterans Craig Schulman as 'Jean Valjean' and Chuck Wagner as 'Javert' round out this star-studded cast. Check out just-released promotional photos below!
Photo Flash: First Look at PlayMakers' PRIVE LIVES, Opening Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(01/23/2014) - PlayMakers Repertory Company kicks off the New Year with a sparkling comedy classic, 'Private Lives' by Noel Coward, onstage today, Jan. 22-Feb. 9.
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(01/23/2014) - PlayMakers Repertory Company kicks off the New Year with a sparkling comedy classic, 'Private Lives' by Noel Coward, onstage today, Jan. 22-Feb. 9.
Photo Flash: First Look at Raleigh Little Theatre's THE DIVINE SISTER, Begin. 1/17
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(12/16/2013) - The 2013-14 City Series at RLT continues with Tony nominee Charles Busch's The Divine Sister, an outrageous comic homage to nearly every Hollywood film involving nuns. Co-produced by Actors Comedy Lab and Raleigh Little Theatre, the production will be performed in the Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre and directed by Rod Rich. The Divine Sister contains adult language. Check out a first look below!
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(12/16/2013) - The 2013-14 City Series at RLT continues with Tony nominee Charles Busch's The Divine Sister, an outrageous comic homage to nearly every Hollywood film involving nuns. Co-produced by Actors Comedy Lab and Raleigh Little Theatre, the production will be performed in the Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre and directed by Rod Rich. The Divine Sister contains adult language. Check out a first look below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Burning Coal's (THREE MAN) TEMPEST
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(12/08/2013) - Burning Coal Theatre Company will present (Three Man) Tempest by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Randolph Curtis Rand, tonight, December 5 - 22, 2013. The production runs Thursdays through Saturdays, December 5 - 7, 12 - 14 and 19 - 21 at 7:30 pm and Sundays, December 8, 15 and 22 at 2 pm. All tickets are $25, or $20 for seniors (65+) and $15 for students. All Thursday evening tickets are $15. Tickets and further information may be obtained by calling 919.834-4001 or visiting www.burningcoal.org. Check out a first look below!
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(12/08/2013) - Burning Coal Theatre Company will present (Three Man) Tempest by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Randolph Curtis Rand, tonight, December 5 - 22, 2013. The production runs Thursdays through Saturdays, December 5 - 7, 12 - 14 and 19 - 21 at 7:30 pm and Sundays, December 8, 15 and 22 at 2 pm. All tickets are $25, or $20 for seniors (65+) and $15 for students. All Thursday evening tickets are $15. Tickets and further information may be obtained by calling 919.834-4001 or visiting www.burningcoal.org. Check out a first look below!
Photo Flash: ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to NC Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(11/17/2013) - NC Theatre, Broadway Series South and NETworks Presentations, LLC presents the Raleigh engagement of ELF THE MUSICAL. The show will play through today, November 17, 2013 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(11/17/2013) - NC Theatre, Broadway Series South and NETworks Presentations, LLC presents the Raleigh engagement of ELF THE MUSICAL. The show will play through today, November 17, 2013 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!
Photo Flash: First Look at J Evarts, David Sweeney and More in MANY MOONS
by Christina Mancuso - Raleigh
(11/07/2013) - Common Wealth Endeavors announces the US Premiere of MANY MOONS by Alice Birch. The show debuted on November 7th 2013 at Common Ground Theatre, Durham NC. Check out a first look below!
by Christina Mancuso - Raleigh
(11/07/2013) - Common Wealth Endeavors announces the US Premiere of MANY MOONS by Alice Birch. The show debuted on November 7th 2013 at Common Ground Theatre, Durham NC. Check out a first look below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Deep Dish Theater's A QUEER KISS
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(11/04/2013) - Two boys and their parents find themselves at the center of an emotional storm in Joel Drake Johnson's play A Queer Kiss, being given its world premiere by the Deep Dish Theater Company through November 16. Directed by Artistic Director Paul Frellick, the play continues the company's thirteenth season at University Mall. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Raleigh
(11/04/2013) - Two boys and their parents find themselves at the center of an emotional storm in Joel Drake Johnson's play A Queer Kiss, being given its world premiere by the Deep Dish Theater Company through November 16. Directed by Artistic Director Paul Frellick, the play continues the company's thirteenth season at University Mall. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Kenneth Prymus, Jennifer Shrader and More in NCT's CATS
by Christina Mancuso - Raleigh
(10/09/2013) - North Carolina Theatre (NCT), the region's premier producer of professional Broadway musicals, is excited to announce the casting for CATS, their first show on the exciting 2013/14 season. The show that revolutionized musical theatre is making its NC Theatre premiere from October 8 - 13, 2013 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Check out a first look below!
by Christina Mancuso - Raleigh
(10/09/2013) - North Carolina Theatre (NCT), the region's premier producer of professional Broadway musicals, is excited to announce the casting for CATS, their first show on the exciting 2013/14 season. The show that revolutionized musical theatre is making its NC Theatre premiere from October 8 - 13, 2013 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Check out a first look below!
Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with the Cast of ONCE National Tour
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(09/20/2013) - ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will soon hit the road for the first North American tour, opening at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI with performances beginning on October 1, 2013. BroadwayWorld was in the rehearsal room with the whole gang as they prepared for the first stop and you can check out photos below!
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(09/20/2013) - ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will soon hit the road for the first North American tour, opening at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI with performances beginning on October 1, 2013. BroadwayWorld was in the rehearsal room with the whole gang as they prepared for the first stop and you can check out photos below!
Photo Flash: Burning Coal's HERETIC, Opening Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(09/11/2013) - Burning Coal Theatre Company will open its 17th season with the U.S. Premiere of The Heretic by Richard Bean. The production will run September 12 - 29, 2013 at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm (September 12 - 14, 19 - 21 and 26 - 28, 2013) and Sundays at 2 pm (September 15, 22, 29, 2013). Sunday, September 15 at 2 pm is our 'Pay What You Can' Day. That performance will also be Audio Described. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors (65+) and $15 for students and active military. All tickets are $15 on Thursday evenings. For reservations and information, please call 919-834-4001 or visit www.burningcoal.org. Check out a first look below!
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(09/11/2013) - Burning Coal Theatre Company will open its 17th season with the U.S. Premiere of The Heretic by Richard Bean. The production will run September 12 - 29, 2013 at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm (September 12 - 14, 19 - 21 and 26 - 28, 2013) and Sundays at 2 pm (September 15, 22, 29, 2013). Sunday, September 15 at 2 pm is our 'Pay What You Can' Day. That performance will also be Audio Described. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors (65+) and $15 for students and active military. All tickets are $15 on Thursday evenings. For reservations and information, please call 919-834-4001 or visit www.burningcoal.org. Check out a first look below!
Photo Flash: Deep Dish Theater's GOOD PEOPLE, Now Playing Through 9/14
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(09/03/2013) - Good fortune is a scarce commodity in the comic drama Good People, presented by Deep Dish Theater Company through September 14. The play, by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Deep Dish Resident Director Tony Lea, kicks off the company's thirteenth season at University Mall. Check out a first look at the show below!
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(09/03/2013) - Good fortune is a scarce commodity in the comic drama Good People, presented by Deep Dish Theater Company through September 14. The play, by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Deep Dish Resident Director Tony Lea, kicks off the company's thirteenth season at University Mall. Check out a first look at the show below!
Photo Flash: Deep Dish Theater's GOOD PEOPLE, Opening 8/23
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(08/12/2013) - Good fortune is a scarce commodity in the comic drama Good People, presented by Deep Dish Theater Company August 23 to September 14. The play, by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Deep Dish Resident Director Tony Lea, kicks off the company's thirteenth season at University Mall. Check out a first look at the cast below!
by Tyler Peterson - Raleigh
(08/12/2013) - Good fortune is a scarce commodity in the comic drama Good People, presented by Deep Dish Theater Company August 23 to September 14. The play, by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Deep Dish Resident Director Tony Lea, kicks off the company's thirteenth season at University Mall. Check out a first look at the cast below!
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