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Author: Debra Danese

Debra graduated with a degree in dance from the University of the Arts and also holds a B.A. in Arts Administration. She is accredited at the Master Level with the National Registry of Dance Educators. Debra has performed in Europe, Tokyo, Canada, and the Caribbean. She teaches and choreographs world-wide and has been an international guest artist in Switzerland, England, and Slovakia. Debra has been an Artist in Residence on five occasions in Norway where she showcased full length dance productions at the acclaimed Nordland Theatre. She has also presented an original dance production at the Elspe Festival in Germany. Debra has been featured in Dance, Dancer and Dance Teacher Magazines for her work in dance education. Additionally, she has been a contributing writer for Dance Studio Life Magazine since 2010.
Interviews Theater

A Fairytale Tour: Interview with Into the Wood’s Erica Durham

Debra Danese March 23, 2023 No Comments

Philadelphia resident Erica Durham is keeping busy on the national tour of Into The Woods.

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Divorced, beheaded, died, survived: Interview with Aryn Bohannon of SIX

Debra Danese March 17, 2023 No Comments

Aryn Bohannon plays each of the six wives of Henry VIII in the National Tour of SIX, in Philadelphia March 21-April 9

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Dance

Continuing the Legacy: Balanchine Répétiteur Colleen Neary returns for Philadelphia Ballet’s Dancing With Gershwin

Debra Danese March 15, 2023 No Comments

Philadelphia Ballet continues to honor its Balanchine roots with the spring production of Dancing With Gershwin.

View More Continuing the Legacy: Balanchine Répétiteur Colleen Neary returns for Philadelphia Ballet’s Dancing With Gershwin
Dance Interviews

The return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Interview with Jeroboam Bozeman 

Debra Danese February 18, 2023 No Comments

As Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater prepares to return to Philly, Jeroboam Bozeman took some time to talk with writer, Debra Danese. The two reconnected…

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Standing By: Interview with 1776 actor Sara Gallo

Debra Danese February 11, 2023 1 Comment

Sara Gallo juggles many roles in her life onstage and off. The actor, teacher, and mentor is a standby for four roles in the touring…

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Theater

About Face: Actor Charles Everett on A SOLDIER’S PLAY

Debra Danese January 18, 2023 No Comments

Actor Charles Everett brings both his acting and military background with him as he tours with A Soldier’s Play.

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Theater

“You Oughta Know”: Interview with Jagged Little Pill’s Charles P. Way

Debra Danese January 2, 2023 No Comments

Charles P. Way says he is “elated” to be on the first national tour of Jagged Little Pill. The UArts grad will return to Philly as a…

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Theater

All About the Bass: Interview with Adam Kubota of Postmodern Jukebox

Debra Danese December 9, 2022 No Comments

Bassist Adam Kubota is enjoying life on tour with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. The band performs today’s pop hits in the style of yesterday’s classics.…

View More All About the Bass: Interview with Adam Kubota of Postmodern Jukebox
Theater

Playing Ike: Interview with actor Garrett Turner of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Debra Danese November 15, 2022 1 Comment

Alabama native Garrett Turner is playing Ike Turner in the national tour of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.

View More Playing Ike: Interview with actor Garrett Turner of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Theater

One Day More: Interview with Les Misérables’ Steve Czarnecki

Debra Danese October 25, 2022 No Comments

Steve Czarnecki says he is thrilled to be back on the barricade with the touring cast of Les Miserables. Steve not only plays an ensemble…

View More One Day More: Interview with Les Misérables’ Steve Czarnecki
Theater

Actor Ben Dibble steps into the ring in ROCKY, The Musical

Debra Danese October 11, 2022 1 Comment

Actor and audience favorite Ben Dibble is set to take the stage in Walnut Street Theatre’s ROCKY, The Musical.

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Little Girls Everywhere: Stefanie Londino in ANNIE

Debra Danese October 8, 2022 No Comments

Jersey Girl Stefanie Londino is coming to Philly with the cast of Annie.

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Dance Interviews

Living a Fairytale: Kathryn Manger in Philadelphia Ballet’s CINDERELLA

Debra Danese October 3, 2022 No Comments

Philadelphia Ballet will be performing Cinderella at the Academy of Music, for 10
performances only, October 13-23, 2022.

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A Letter, a Lie, and the Role of a Lifetime: Alaina Anderson in Dear Evan Hansen

Debra Danese August 15, 2022 No Comments

Alaina Anderson is loving her time on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.

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Theater

A Recurring Theme: Actor Greg Wood on TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Debra Danese July 7, 2022 No Comments

Actor Greg Wood will return to Philly with the national tour of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

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Interviews Previews

Acro on Ice: Cirque du Soleil’s Robert Tannion talks about Crystal

Debra Danese June 23, 2022 No Comments

Cirque du Soleil is known for pushing creative and physical limits. In the company’s first ice show, Cirque expands those boundaries with both acrobats and skaters. 

View More Acro on Ice: Cirque du Soleil’s Robert Tannion talks about Crystal
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Calling on Spirits: Mary Martello on her psychic role as Madame Arcarti in BLITHE SPIRIT

Debra Danese June 6, 2022 No Comments

Actress Mary Martello is back on the Walnut stage in the current production of Blithe Spirit.

View More Calling on Spirits: Mary Martello on her psychic role as Madame Arcarti in BLITHE SPIRIT
Theater

The “Look” Behind Freestyle Love Supreme: Talking with Costume Designer Lisa Zinni

Debra Danese May 20, 2022 No Comments

Costume designer Lisa Zinni is heading back to the area as part of Freestyle Love Supreme (FLS). The Philly native found her passion for design…

View More The “Look” Behind Freestyle Love Supreme: Talking with Costume Designer Lisa Zinni
Dance Interviews Previews

Philadelphia Ballet’s HUMANKIND: Interview with stager Thierry Michel 

Debra Danese May 12, 2022 No Comments

French native Thierry Michel staged Humankind on the Philadelphia Ballet, running at the Academy of Music May 12-15, 2022. 

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Can’t Stop the Beat: Catching up with HAIRSPRAY’s Emmanuelle Zeesman and Helene Britany

Debra Danese May 12, 2022 No Comments

Broadways’ Tony Award winning musical Hairspray makes its return to Philadelphia this month. Two of the tours cast members- Emmanuelle Zeesman (Prudy Pingleton/Gym Teacher/Matron) and Helene…

View More Can’t Stop the Beat: Catching up with HAIRSPRAY’s Emmanuelle Zeesman and Helene Britany

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