Dancer Nicole Sabella is returning to Philly this month with Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG), celebrating the Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band with Morris’ Pepperland. Sabella, who is a graduate of UArts, joined the company in 2015. She looks back at her time in Philly and credits it for some of her best memories.
View More Dancing in Pepperland: An interview with Nicole SabellaAuthor: Debra Danese
RE!flecting on a career with PHILADANCO!: Interview with Kim Bears-Bailey
As PHILADANCO! prepares for their upcoming performance at the Kimmel Center, Kim Bears-Bailey looks back on her illustrious career with the company. Bears-Bailey joined the company in 1981 and rose through the ranks to her current position as Artistic Director. She shares with Phindie the creation of PHILADANCO! RE and highlights of the past 41 years.
View More RE!flecting on a career with PHILADANCO!: Interview with Kim Bears-BaileyActress Jenny Lee Stern is Always…Patsy Cline
Bucks County native Jenny Lee Stern is returning to the Walnut to reprise her role as Patsy Cline. The Broadway veteran says she’s found her niche playing the legendary singer. The musical, which follows the unlikely friendship between Cline and Louise Seger, includes 27 of Cline’s best- known classics. Stern talks about why she keeps coming back – both to the role and to the Walnut.
View More Actress Jenny Lee Stern is Always…Patsy ClineOrder Up! Interview with Shawn W. Smith of WAITRESS
Shawn W. Smith returns to WAITRESS in the lead role of Earl. Smith joined the national touring cast of WAITRESS in 2019 after playing an ensemble role in the show. The musical is based on the 2007 film of the same name and features music by Sara Bareilles. Smith talks to Phindie about being back in the pie shop.
View More Order Up! Interview with Shawn W. Smith of WAITRESSPhiladelphia Ballet’s Charles Askegard on the Brilliance of Balanchine
Charles Askegard has spent his career perfecting the work of George Balanchine – first as a dancer with NYCB and now as the Philadelphia Ballet’s rehearsal director. The company will be presenting Bold Brilliant Balanchine as part of its commitment to honoring and celebrating its rich Balanchine roots. Askegard spoke about the upcoming program and his time with the Philadelphia Ballet.
View More Philadelphia Ballet’s Charles Askegard on the Brilliance of BalanchineThe Return of Circa: Luke Thomas on Humans 2.0
Australia’s renowned Circa continues to defy the laws of gravity in their latest program, Humans 2.0. The contemporary circus troupe is returning to Philly with the follow-up to their 2018 performance Humans. The show promises to push the physical boundaries even further with their 10-member company. Performer Luke Thomas spoke with Phindie about the upcoming program at the Zellerbach Theatre.
View More The Return of Circa: Luke Thomas on Humans 2.0Oh, What a Beautiful Role: Mitch Tebo in OKLAHOMA!
Starring in the revival of OKLAHOMA!, actor Mitch Tebo brings his 40 years of theater experience to the stage as Andrew Carnes. Tebo originally played…
View More Oh, What a Beautiful Role: Mitch Tebo in OKLAHOMA!Fate Intervenes: Bex Odorisio on her role in Hadestown
Bex Odorisio returns to Philly next week with the cast of Hadestown. The Ardmore native is playing Fate in the critically acclaimed musical, a tale of love, hope and inspiration adapted from Greek mythology.
View More Fate Intervenes: Bex Odorisio on her role in HadestownActor Matt Loehr back on the road in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Broadway veteran Matt Loehr is thrilled to be out touring again, this time in the national tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Loehr took…
View More Actor Matt Loehr back on the road in Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalJeroboam Bozeman on life as an Ailey dancer
Jeroboam Bozeman had his first introduction to the Alvin Ailey Company at an early age. Since joining the company in 2013, his career has spanned…
View More Jeroboam Bozeman on life as an Ailey dancerPretty Woman: The Musical’s Jessica Crouch on her National Tour Role as Kit De Luca
Jessica Crouch takes the role of Kit De Luca from Broadway understudy to national tour lead in the hit production, Pretty Woman: The Musical. She…
View More Pretty Woman: The Musical’s Jessica Crouch on her National Tour Role as Kit De LucaSean Thompson finds a whole new world at the Walnut with THE LITTLE MERMAID
Based on the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story and the classic film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is delighting audiences at the Walnut Street Theatre now…
View More Sean Thompson finds a whole new world at the Walnut with THE LITTLE MERMAIDMadeline Raube is back in Philadelphia for ANASTASIA at the Academy of Music
The Broadway musical, Anastasia, is returning to Philadelphia this month in full regal splendor. The show first premiered on Broadway in 2017 and combines original music with popular songs…
View More Madeline Raube is back in Philadelphia for ANASTASIA at the Academy of MusicHere Comes the RAIN: Beatles tribute comes to Merriam Theater
The Broadway Philadelphia series is gearing up for the return of RAIN- A Tribute to the Beatles. The theatrical production takes audiences on a musical…
View More Here Comes the RAIN: Beatles tribute comes to Merriam TheaterBuzzing about the Walnut’s Season Opener: Bonnie Kelly and Karissa Harris talk about BEEHIVE
Bonnie Kelly and Karissa Harris talk about portraying iconic superstars and bringing them to life on the Walnut stage.
View More Buzzing about the Walnut’s Season Opener: Bonnie Kelly and Karissa Harris talk about BEEHIVEBack on Stage: Christine Cox talks about BalletX’s return this week at the Mann Center
The limited-run engagement will showcase the work of Hope Boykin, Matthew Neenan, and Dwight Rhoden.
View More Back on Stage: Christine Cox talks about BalletX’s return this week at the Mann CenterAn Important Role: Karen Peakes on playing Wilde at the Walnut
Karen Peakes is portraying the sassy, outspoken Mrs. Allonby in A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at the Walnut
View More An Important Role: Karen Peakes on playing Wilde at the WalnutA Good Matchmaker: Analisa Leaming talks about HELLO DOLLY!
Long before swiping on dating apps, a professional matchmaker was the way to go for those seeking help to find love.
View More A Good Matchmaker: Analisa Leaming talks about HELLO DOLLY!Mike Cefalo’s Visit: PA native returns with Broadway tour of THE BAND’S VISIT
Pittsburgh native Mike Cefalo is making his way across the country with a band of lost musicians.
View More Mike Cefalo’s Visit: PA native returns with Broadway tour of THE BAND’S VISITHolidaze Season: Cirque Dreams founder Neil Goldberg talks about the seasonal show
Neil Goldberg is spreading holiday cheer one city at a time with his stage extravaganza Cirque Dreams Holidaze.
View More Holidaze Season: Cirque Dreams founder Neil Goldberg talks about the seasonal show