Interview: Director Rhiannon McAfee talks about bringing the magic of PUFFS to the Tenth Ave theatre with Fenix Theatre Collaborative
Director Rhiannon McAfee talks about PUFFS: OR SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC, what she loves about this show, her talented cast, and showing the world of Hogwarts to stage with a distinctly Hufflepuff perspective. PUFFS is playing at the Tenth Street theatr...
Interview: Anthony Veneziale Talks About How The Love of Improv and Hip Hop Became FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME
FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME creator Anthony Veneziale (who is part of the FLS founding trio which includes Thomas Kail and Lin-Manuel Miranda) talks about what makes the hip-hop improv show so unique, and why the audience is such an important part of the show where every performance is different every ...
Harter Clingman talks about bringing COME FROM AWAY back to San Diego with the national tour
Interview with Harter Clingman, who plays police officer Oz Fudge in COME FROM AWAY. He talks about what it’s like to perform this show, the real-life people they portray on stage, and bringing the show back to San Diego. COME FROM AWAY is playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre from Broadway S...
Jonathan Sangster Talks Creating BOY: A NEW MUSICAL and its Concert Fundraiser at SDMT Stage
Interview with Jonathan Sangster book writer, conceiver, and co-lyrist of 'boy: a new musical' on creating the show, his talented cast, and the concert fundraiser Monday, May 16th at the SDMT Stage....
Rafael Payare Music Director and Conductor of THE SAN DIEGO AND MONTREAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS
The San Diego Symphony’s Music Director and Conductor Rafael Payare took up the notoriously difficult French horn at the age of 13. During an hour-long Zoom interview while he was in Montreal, I asked how he had managed to become a soloist less than six months later! “I have to admit it was a li...
Dancers Ioana Alfonso, Khori Michelle Petinaud, and Kolton Krouse Talk About BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' at The Old Globe
BOB FOSSE’S DANCIN’ currently playing at The Old Globe and three of the show's dancers, Ioana Alfonso, Khori Michelle Petinaud, and Kolton Krouse talk about Fosse, working on the revival, and some of their favorite moments in the show. BOB FOSSE’S DANCIN’ is playing through June 5th at The O...
Jason Blitman talks about theatre kids and Greek gods in THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL playing at San Diego Junior Theatre
Jason Blitman talks about being a part of the original production team of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL and how he is now the director of the production playing at San Diego Junior Theatre through May 15th. ...
Laura Reynolds of THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY at The Rady Shell And Jacobs Music Center
Can a symphony orchestra have a role in solving problems like homelessness and global warming? If you don't think so now, you might change your mind after a conversation with Laura Reynolds, the San Diego Symphony's recently appointed Vice President of Impact and Innovation. In 2015, while she was t...
RENT Music Director Tim Weil discusses his journey with the musical and this 25th Anniversary tour playing at San Diego Civic Theatre
Interview with Tim Weil the Musical Director of RENT and the Musical Supervisor for the national tour. RENT is playing April 22nd - April 24th at the San Diego Civic Theatre....
Jesus Quintero, Tijuana Hace Teatro's Executive Director talks about THE FRONTERA PROJECT making their West Coast Premiere at the WOW Festival
THE FRONTERA PROJECT, an interactive, bilingual theater piece, makes its West Coast premiere on April 23 and 24 as part of La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival at the Arts District in Liberty Station....
Producer Amy Ashton Discusses WOW Festival at the Arts District Liberty Station from La Jolla Playhouse
WOW Festival producer Amy Ashton talks about the festival, what to expect from this year's shows, and what she hopes it inspires in people for the future. The sun is shining and it’s the perfect time to go outdoors and see some theatre! The La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival is back April 21- 24th ...
Lukas James Miller talks about bringing TOOTSIE THE MUSICAL to the San Diego Civic Theatre
TOOTSIE the musical is bringing the hijinks from the 1982 hit movie (with some modern updates) to the stage. Playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre from Tuesday, April 11th to Sunday, April 17th, Lukas James Miller brings a new character to the show, Max Van Horn. Miller talks about the show,...
Brandon Contreras Discusses the World Premiere of BHANGIN' IT: A BANGIN' NEW MUSICAL
BHANGIN’ IT: A BANGIN’ NEW MUSICAL is bringing a new perspective on culture, identity, and dance to the La Jolla Playhouse stage. Brandon Contreras, who plays Billy in this show, his favorite part of playing Billy, and what it’s like working on a world premiere musical. BHANGIN’ IT: A BANG...
Stephen Schmitz talks about the birth of Fenix Theatre Collaborative and their show BLUE/ORANGE
Stephen Schmitz, Artistic Director and Vision Curator for Fenix talks about what to expect from Fenix, making theatre accessible, and their first show BLUE/ORANGE which is playing through April 16th....
Rae Henderson-Gray talks about bringing INTO THE WOODS to New Village Arts And Oceanside Theatre Company
Interview with Rae Henderson-Gray is pulling double duty for this production, both as the Managing Director of NVA and appearing as the Witch in the show. She spoke withbus on the production, tackling such an iconic show and character, and why working this production has been a challenge and a dre...
David Ellenstein talks about bringing AN ILIAD back to North Coast Repertory Theatre
AN ILIAD the acclaimed production that was available via streaming last year returns live to the stage of the North Coast Rep through April 10th. Director David Ellenstein talks about bringing the show back for live performances, how the show is still relevant today, and the brilliance of Richard ...
Yves Abel of SAN DIEGO OPERA'S ROMEO AND JULIET at San Diego Civic Center
Conductor Yves Abel arrived in San Diego from Europe a few days ago to begin rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet by French composer Charles Gounod. The Maestro does get around a lot, even for an internationally in-demand musician. His wife and boys five and eight sometimes travel with him when he condu...
Miles Shrewsbery III and the cast of THE JUNGLE BOOK talk about bringing the music to life at Junior Theatre
Junior Theatre is always a place where people of all ages kind enjoy the magic of live theatre. In their current production of THE JUNGLE BOOK, playing through March 20th, the cast and crew of the production had a master class in composition, music, and theatre from percussionist and composer Miles ...
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY Concertmaster Jeff Thayer at The Conrad In La Jolla
Jeff Thayer was at the Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Temecula when we spoke for an hour on Zoom. 'I'm usually here right before I have something big to do.' He was referring to upcoming performances of the ninth violin concerto of The Chevalier de St. George at The Conrad in La Jolla.
As the San ...
Playwright Tony Meneses talks about bringing EL BORRACHO to The Old Globe
Tony Meneses talks about creating EL BORRACHO, the excellent cast, and why he loves working with The Old Globe. EL BORRACHO is playing through March 20th at The Old Globe....
Dana Zimbric of CLASSICS 4 KIDS at San Diego's Balboa Theatre
In its most recent season, Classics 4 Kids reached nearly 37,000 people at 256 San Diego County schools, two thirds of them in lower income areas. You’d think Taylor Swift or Justin Bieber was performing the way more than 1000 young San Diego students cheer at a Classics 4 Kids concert. Music Dire...
Jahlil Burke Invites Audience to The Jungle in THE CHOIR OF MAN at Balboa Theatre
Jahlil Burke and THE CHOIR OF MAN want to welcome you to The Jungle. That's the name of the on-stage pub the show is set in with nine men all eager to have a pint and sing a song. Jahlil talks about the camaraderie of being on the road, the music mix that's sure to have you singing along, and how th...
Reginald Smith, Jr. in SAN DIEGO OPERA'S COSI FAN TUTTE at San Diego Civic Center
'I'm just Reggie from Atlanta' baritone Reginald Smith, Jr. explained during our hour-long discussion on Zoom. That may be how he would like to view himself, but it's hardly how most others do since he's also a Grammy winning opera star who's performed at the Met.
Until high school, neither o...
Patrice Amon talks about the inspiration and creation of ON HER SHOULDERS WE STAND presented by TuYou Theatre and Turnkey Theatre
Writer and director Patrica Amon talks about creating the work, the importance of the audience connection, and her personal inspiration for the show ON HER SHOULDERS WE STAND from TuYou Theatre and Turnkey Theatre - playing at the Bread & Salt Gallery from February 11th - 26th....
Coronado Playhouse Board Member Heather Barton Tjalm talks about their open Director and Co-Production Partner Submissions initiative
Coronado Playhouse Board Member Heather Barton Tjalm talks about their open Director and Co-Production Partner Submissions initiative and their 2023 season. The Coronado Playhouse is accepting submissions for their plays, musicals, cabarets, and concerts for their 2023 season are open through Saturd...
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