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The latest interviews with theater stars, creatives & more from Raleigh
Steven Grant Douglas of the SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL National Tour

Steven Grant Douglas of the SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL National Tour

by Nicole Ackman — February 22, 2020
Steven Grant Douglas plays Bruce Sudano in the SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL, coming to DPAC February 25 through 29. SUMMER sheds light on the life of musical sensation Donna Summer using her classic hits that audiences know and love. Douglas has previously performed at DPAC with the national tou...
Nathan Peck of North Carolina Theatre's KINKY BOOTS

Nathan Peck of North Carolina Theatre's KINKY BOOTS

by Jeffrey Kare — January 27, 2020
From February 11th-16th, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting a production of Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper's 2013 Tony-winning musical, Kinky Boots, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing Nathan Peck, who will be directing and choreographing the pro...
Joshua Tavares of RENT on Tour

Joshua Tavares of RENT on Tour

by Nicole Ackman — January 24, 2020
Joshua Tavares plays Angel in the 20th Anniversary RENT National Tour, coming to DPAC January 28 to February 2. RENT is a story of love, tolerance, and hope that follows seven artists in New York City at the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis. The musical, with book and music by Jonathan Larson, has been...
James Earl Jones II of COME FROM AWAY National Tour

James Earl Jones II of COME FROM AWAY National Tour

by Jeffrey Kare — January 13, 2020
Coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from January 14th-19th is the national tour of Come From Away. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor James Earl Jones II, who is currently in the production playing Bob & others....
Ira David Wood III of Theatre in the Park's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Ira David Wood III of Theatre in the Park's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Jeffrey Kare — December 6, 2019
From December 11th-22nd, Theatre in the Park will be presenting their 45th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing the show's playwright, Ira David Wood III, who is not only back directing this year, but he'll also be alternating the role of Ebe...
Alan Campbell of Judson Theatre Company's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

Alan Campbell of Judson Theatre Company's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

by Jeffrey Kare — November 18, 2019
From November 21st-24th, Judson Theatre Company will be presenting a production of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor Alan Campbell, who will be starring in the role of Sir Wilford Robarts....
Tyler Dema of A BRONX TALE On Tour

Tyler Dema of A BRONX TALE On Tour

by Nicole Ackman — November 1, 2019
Tyler Dema plays Crazy Mario and is in the ensemble of the US tour of A Bronx Tale, coming to DPAC November 5-10. A Bronx Tale is set in the Bronx in the 1960s and is based on the writer Chazz Palminteri's true life story. With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater, this musical is sure to...
Addie Morales of North Carolina Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY

Addie Morales of North Carolina Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY

by Jeffrey Kare — October 10, 2019
I've recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Addie Morales, who is currently in rehearsals for North Carolina Theatre's upcoming production of West Side Story, where she'll be starring in the coveted role of Maria. Addie has previously played the role numerous times regionally at the...
Korie Lee Blossey of ALADDIN National Tour

Korie Lee Blossey of ALADDIN National Tour

by Jeffrey Kare — September 26, 2019
I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor Korie Lee Blossey, who at the time of our conversation was getting ready to start performances as the Genie in the national tour of Disney's Aladdin in Charlotte, North Carolina. He made his national tour debut as a standby for the role about t...
Erin Sullivan of Temple Theatre's WITH LOVE, MARILYN

Erin Sullivan of Temple Theatre's WITH LOVE, MARILYN

by Jeffrey Kare — August 27, 2019
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Lewis J. Stadlen of HELLO, DOLLY! National Tour

Lewis J. Stadlen of HELLO, DOLLY! National Tour

by Jeffrey Kare — May 20, 2019
Coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from May 21st-26th is the national tour of Broadway's classic musical comedy, HELLO, DOLLY! starring the legendary Tony Award winner Betty Buckley. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor Lewis J. Stadlen, who stars opposite Betty as the we...
BEAUTIFUL's Danielle Summons Reflects on Family, Carol King, and Coming Home

BEAUTIFUL's Danielle Summons Reflects on Family, Carol King, and Coming Home

by Lauren Van Hemert — May 5, 2019
When BEAUTIFUL opens at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Tuesday, it will be a homecoming for Danielle Summons. That's because Summons, who plays one of The Shirrelles, as well as Janelle Woods in the show, is from Raleigh. And for Summons, returning to the DPAC stage, is a dream come true. ...
Eric Woodall of North Carolina Theatre

Eric Woodall of North Carolina Theatre

by Jeffrey Kare — April 25, 2019
Eric Woodall has a long history with North Carolina Theatre; as an actor, teacher, and director. As a high school student, he performed in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and GEORGE M! at NC Theatre. After successful years on stage and television, Eric returned to NC Theatre in the late 90's to direct and he...
Jason Robert Brown Reflects on His Music, Working with Lauren Kennedy, and More in Ad

Jason Robert Brown Reflects on His Music, Working with Lauren Kennedy, and More in Advance of Theatre Raleigh's Upcoming Concert

by Lauren Van Hemert — April 22, 2019
Jason Robert Brown has been hailed as one of Broadway's smartest and most sophisticated songwriters. In fact, The Chicago Tribune referred to his work as 'extraordinary, jubilant theater music.' But Brown, who wrote the book and score for THE LAST FIVE YEARS and the music and lyrics for the stage...
Jeffrey Kringer Talks CRUEL INTENTIONS in Advance of DPAC Show

Jeffrey Kringer Talks CRUEL INTENTIONS in Advance of DPAC Show

by Lauren Van Hemert — April 22, 2019
'It's just been the most exciting whirlwind of a ride to get to do this,' says Jeffrey Kringer. And it has been a whirlwind for Kringer who just graduated from Fredonia State University last May. Kringer is playing the role of anti-hero Sebastian Valmont in the musical CRUEL INTENTIONS. It's his ...
Joy Franz of ANASTASIA National Tour

Joy Franz of ANASTASIA National Tour

by Jeffrey Kare — April 8, 2019
Coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from April 16th-21st is the national touring production of ANASTASIA. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Joy Franz, who is currently appearing in it as the Dowager Empress. A role that in the 1997 animated film was voiced by Angela L...
Izzy Figueroa Reflects on THE LIGHTNING THIEF, Being a Role Model, and More

Izzy Figueroa Reflects on THE LIGHTNING THIEF, Being a Role Model, and More

by Lauren Van Hemert — April 6, 2019
The Lightning Thief musical, based on Rick Riordan's book, has been called a cross between Harry Potter and Dear Evan Hansen, which may be one of the reasons why legions of fans are flocking to see the show as it makes away across the country. Initially developed as a one-hour musical in 2014 by ...
ROCK OF AGES' Katie LaMark was Born Ready to Rock

ROCK OF AGES' Katie LaMark was Born Ready to Rock

by Lauren Van Hemert — February 20, 2019
You could say that Katie LaMark has been ready to rock from the time she was a little girl. That's because she is a self-described 'studio kid' whose parents were both musicians. 'My mother is really the rocker of the two of them and my father is a much more disciplined, jazz piano player,' she s...
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'S James Young Talks about Grandpa Joe and the Impor

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'S James Young Talks about Grandpa Joe and the Importance of Theater for Young People

by Lauren Van Hemert — February 7, 2019
James Young has been singing and dancing in Broadway shows for over 40 years. These days, he spends his time playing Grandpa Joe in the national tour of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. The show plays the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) next week. Hear what Young has to say about the producti...
Mary Mattison of North Carolina Theatre's MAMMA MIA!

Mary Mattison of North Carolina Theatre's MAMMA MIA!

by Jeffrey Kare — February 5, 2019
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MISS SAIGON'S Red Concepción Says this Grittier Version of the Show is Resonating wi

MISS SAIGON'S Red Concepción Says this Grittier Version of the Show is Resonating with American Audiences

by Lauren Van Hemert — January 18, 2019
Red Concepcion grew up listening to show tunes. In fact, he remembers listening to cast albums like MISS SAIGON from the age of five. Fast forward 20 plus years and Concepcion found himself playing the role of The Engineer on the UK tour. He says although he knew the music by heart, he had no ide...
North Carolina Theatre's New Producing Artistic Director Eric Woodall Talks Diversity

North Carolina Theatre's New Producing Artistic Director Eric Woodall Talks Diversity in Casting, North Carolina Roots, and MAMMA MIA!

by Lauren Van Hemert — January 11, 2019
After 16 years with Tara Rubin Casting, Eric Woodall has come home. Born and raised in Benson, North Carolina, Woodall is the new Producing Artistic Director of North Carolina Theatre. He is also overseeing the North Carolina Theatre Conservatory, a program which is near and dear to his heart. Hear ...
Estes Tarver Talks Movies, TV, and Moonlight

Estes Tarver Talks Movies, TV, and Moonlight

by Lauren Van Hemert — December 14, 2018
You may know him as Tom Tilden from the CBS Sci-FI Show 'Under the Dome' or the Duke Energy guy or even as Chad Thompson in his award-winning movie 'Changeover.' But Estes Tarver is more than an actor, writer, director, and producer. He's also the Artistic Director of Moonlight Stage Company in Nort...
Yolanda Rabun Opens Up About Upcoming Theatre Raleigh Christmas Concert, Paying Tribu

Yolanda Rabun Opens Up About Upcoming Theatre Raleigh Christmas Concert, Paying Tribute to Nina Simone, and Living Life on Purpose

by Lauren Van Hemert — November 30, 2018
Raleigh audiences last saw national recording artist Yolanda Rabun play Medda Larkin in the North Carolina Theatre production of NEWSIES last summer. In fact, she has been nominated for a Broadway World Raleigh Award for that performance. On December 12th, she returns to the Raleigh stage to perform...
Eric Williams' Inner ELF Can't Wait to Share Buddy's Tale of Optimism and Perseveranc

Eric Williams' Inner ELF Can't Wait to Share Buddy's Tale of Optimism and Perseverance with DPAC Audiences

by Lauren Van Hemert — November 28, 2018
Eric Williams grew up watching Christmas movies with his family in St. Louis. In fact, he says it was his family who instilled in him a passion and excitement for the holiday movie genre. And while he likes some of the more traditional classic films, the more recent ones that put a contemporary spin...
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