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Interview: Haley Dortch of LES MISERABLES
Interview with Haley Dortch, who plays Fantine in LES MISÉRABLES is playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre until October 15th through Broadway San Diego.
Interview: Alaudin Ullah On Creating and Performing DISHWASHER DREAMS
Interview with Alaudin Ullah who has brought his one-man show DISHWASHER DREAMS about his family and his life growing up as a first-generation American to the Old Globe through October 15th.
Interview: Erica Marie Weisz talks about THE ADDAMS FAMILY at San Diego Musical Theatre
Erica Marie Weisz took a moment from singing, dancing, and cutting off the heads of roses to talk about her love for the role of Morticia and what the audiences can expect from this production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY which is playing at San Diego Musical Theatre through October 29th
Interview: Joanna A. Jones Talks About CABARET at The Old Globe
Interview with Joanna A. Jones WHO plays the iconic “toast of Mayfair, Fraulein Sally Bowles!” in CABARET playing at the Old Globe through October 15th. Joanna talks about the new approach to the show and Sally, and one of her favorite moments where she gets to float above the stage.
Interview: Lincoln Clauss of CABARET at The Old Globe
Interview with Lincoln Clauss, who plays the entertaining and enigmatic Emcee of the Kit Kat Club in CABARET at the Old Globe through October 15th. Clauss talks about what it’s like working on this show, and coming back to San Diego, and why he is excited to bid you a “Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!”
Interview: Tom McGowan, Angela Pierce, And Ruibo Qian Bring The Laughs To THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR At The Old Globe
Interview with Tom McGowan, Angela Pierce, and Ruibo Qian from THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Playing at the Old Globe through September 3rd, performers talk about the show, their roles, and some of the moments they are excited for the audience to see.
Lauren Nicole Chapman brings Arendelle to the San Diego Civic Theatre in FROZEN
Lauren Nicole Chapman plays Princess Anna, who is arguably one of the most popular royals ever, so, of course, we took a moment to chat with her - because no one turns down the chance to interview a Disney princess. Chapman and the entire talented cast bring Arendelle and FROZEN to the San Diego Civic Theatre through Broadway San Diego January 18th - 29th.
The Who’s who of the Who’s in Whoville
It's not the holidays at The Old Globe Theatre without those adorable Who's down in Whoville and the green meanie Grinch plotting in DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! Now it's time to meet the young performers of the show and learn who's who in Whoville!
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Power, sex, consent, double standards in leadership -all the themes are as current now as ever in The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley's Graduate Theatre Program's production of MEASURE FOR MEASURE by William Shakespeare. Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, the cast talks about their experience working on the play, which is playing through November 20th.
ALWAYS A BANANA, NEVER THE BRIDE
You may watch a show and root for the leads to get their heart's desire, but the audience always walks away laughing at the memorable supporting characters. Taking this as inspiration Alyssa Anne Austin created her one-woman show ALWAYS A BANANA, NEVER THE BRIDE: AN ODE TO BROADWAY'S: "LESSER LADIES" which is playing at the OB Playhouse from October 22 - 24th.
Tony Freeman talks about 22 years of iconic characters in THE LION KING
Tony Freeman, who has performed in various roles in THE LION KING for 22 years talks about bringing Timon to life on the national tour now playing at Broadway San Diego through September 11th.
Olivia Valli on PRETTY WOMAN the musical
PRETTY WOMAN the musical brings the beloved rom-com to the stage with some updates and a musical twist, and a lot of love. Olivia Valli, talks about being able to bring the role of Vivian Ward and this show to the San Diego stage. PRETTY WOMAN is playing July 26th - 31st from Broadway San Diego at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Karson St. John and Megan Carmitchel welcome you to CABARET
Cygnet Theatre says "Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!" to CABARET playing from July 13th - September 4th. Leading ladies Karson St. John and Megan Carmitchel took time away from the stage to talk about approaching their roles, some of their favorite moments, and why they think the show is still as relevant as ever.
ON BECKETT
“The ON BECKETT evening, at least if I’m doing my job, is full of laughter.” Bill Irwin, who is not only a two-time Tony Award winner but also a master clown is sure to bring a uniquely funny experience in his solo piece ON BECKETT playing at The Old Globe July 14 -17th.
HARTER CLINGMAN brings COME FROM AWAY back to San Diego
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 San Diego from May 17th- to May 22nd.
Elijah Rock talks about DESPERATE MEASURES
North Coast Rep brings together Shakespeare and the wild, witty west in their production of DESPERATE MEASURES. No wild west story is complete without someone to bring law and order and Elijah Rock is happy to bring that role to life. A classically trained singer, Rock talks about helping bring this musical comedy to life through February 12th.
Bill Buell on EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW
EBENEZER SCROOGE’S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW is back in town bringing a fast-paced, fun, and infused with local inspiration version of Dicken’s holiday tale to life. Bill Buell who plays Scrooge talks about his history with the story, and the fun of bringing this reimagined story to the stage of The Old Globe through December 26th.
Toneisha Harris in HAIRSPRAY
le cast including Toneisha Harris from NBC's "The Voice" as Motormouth Maybelle, and Andrew Levitt aka Nina West as Edna Turnblad. Toneisha talks about how excited she is to play this role, why this show is still so relevant, and what it's like working with this amazing cast.
Marilu Henner on MUSIC AND MEMORIES
mazing the full force of that energy and focus will be on November 15th and16th when she's doing her show MUSIC AND MEMORIES at North Coast Repertory Theatre.
Bernadette Sefic talks about HENRY IV at The Old Globe
Bernadette Sefic makes their program performance debut in HENRY IV as Falstaff with a new approach to an established character. Safic talks about the approach to the show, their character, and why Shakespeare is eternally adaptable and relevant. The Old Globe and USD Shiley Graduate Theatre Program production of HENRY IV is playing November 12th - 19th.