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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.
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An Aerialist Brazilian: Danila Bim discusses her work with Cirque du Soleil’s VOLTA

Debra Danese June 21, 2018 1 Comment

Danila Bim’s job is literally hair-raising!

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A Champion of Magic: Alex McAleer on reading minds and performing magic

Debra Danese May 29, 2018 No Comments

McAleer will be appearing with four other world class magicians in Champions of Magic at the Merriam Theater June 20-24

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Abracadabra: Jonathan Weir appears in ALADDIN

Debra Danese May 15, 2018 No Comments

Jonathan Weir is set to return to Philadelphia as the villainous Jafar in Disney’s ALADDIN.

View More Abracadabra: Jonathan Weir appears in ALADDIN
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My Favorite Things: Local actor Danielle Lee James appears in THE SOUND OF MUSIC tour

Debra Danese April 16, 2018 No Comments

The hills are alive with the sound of Danielle Lee James!

View More My Favorite Things: Local actor Danielle Lee James appears in THE SOUND OF MUSIC tour
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We Come to Rock: Local SCHOOL OF ROCK star talks about the touring production

Debra Danese March 26, 2018 No Comments

Doylestown native and Penn State grad Liam Fennecken is ready to rock and roll in the high octane musical SCHOOL OF ROCK.

View More We Come to Rock: Local SCHOOL OF ROCK star talks about the touring production
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Paul is Live: Interview with the fab star of RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles

Debra Danese March 14, 2018 No Comments

An accomplished musician, Paul Curatolo’s love of the Beatles has driven him to master the character of McCartney.

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SOMETHING ROTTEN in Philadelphia: Philly natives return with the touring production

Debra Danese February 20, 2018 No Comments

Philadelphia natives Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis are returning home for SOMETHING ROTTEN.

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Desi Oakley Takes Your Order: Talking about her role in the touring production of WAITRESS

Debra Danese February 11, 2018 No Comments

Desi Oakley is donning an apron and baking her way across the country as Jenna in the national tour of WAITRESS

View More Desi Oakley Takes Your Order: Talking about her role in the touring production of WAITRESS
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Dreamed a Little Dream Come True: Phoenix Best stars in Les Mis

Debra Danese December 31, 2017 No Comments

Philadelphia native, Phoenix Best, comes full circle as she prepares to return to the area in the touring production of Les Misérables.

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Gregory, Gavin
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Mister in THE COLOR PURPLE: Gavin Gregory talks about the touring production

Debra Danese December 7, 2017 No Comments

Gavin Gregory takes on the gritty role of “Mister” in the current North American tour of THE COLOR PURPLE.

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FINDING NEVERLAND with Lael Van Keuren: Interview with star of the touring musical

Debra Danese November 20, 2017 No Comments

Lael Van Keuren and the cast of Finding Neverland fly into Philadelphia over the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Singing VAREKAI: Jamieson Lindenberg on the Cirque du Soleil show

Debra Danese November 20, 2017 No Comments

Jamieson Lindenberg is just one of 50 artists from 19 different countries who will be performing in Cirque du Soleil’s VAREKAI at the Liacouras Center…

View More Singing VAREKAI: Jamieson Lindenberg on the Cirque du Soleil show
Abigail Mentzer
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The Voice Which Calls To Me: Abigail Mentzer returns to Philly with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Debra Danese October 29, 2017 No Comments

Abigail Mentzer makes her return to Philadelphia as a ballerina in the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera.

View More The Voice Which Calls To Me: Abigail Mentzer returns to Philly with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
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Serving Up Success: Interview with Brad Zimmerman on MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY

Debra Danese September 26, 2017 No Comments

My Son The Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy is actor/comedian Brad Zimmerman’s hilarious and uplifting story about the perseverance and passion needed to ‘make it’ as an artist a

View More Serving Up Success: Interview with Brad Zimmerman on MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY
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Life in Oz: Interview with WICKED star Ginna Claire Mason

Debra Danese July 21, 2017 No Comments

Ginna Claire Mason talks about her dream role as Glinda in the national touring production.

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Ritchie Valens in THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY: Interview with actor Gilbert Sanchez

Debra Danese June 18, 2017 No Comments

GILBERT SANCHEZ speaks about his role as Ritchie Valens in the current production.

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What’s Going On: Interview with Jarran Muse of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL

Debra Danese May 17, 2017 No Comments

Jarran Muse talks to Phindie about preparing for his role as Marvin Gaye.

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Let’s Dance: Talking DIRTY DANCING with star Jennifer Mealani Jones

Debra Danese May 4, 2017 No Comments

DIRTY DANCING returns to Philadelphia this month with several new new cast leads, including Jennifer Mealani Jones in the role of Penny Johnson

View More Let’s Dance: Talking DIRTY DANCING with star Jennifer Mealani Jones
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Lighting Up the Kimmel Center: Daniel Alexander “Jomama” Jones talks BLACK LIGHT

Debra Danese May 1, 2017 No Comments

2015 Kimmel Center Theater Resident alumnus Daniel Alexander Jones’s fierce alter ego Jomama Jones will make her Kimmel Center debut in BLACK LIGHT

View More Lighting Up the Kimmel Center: Daniel Alexander “Jomama” Jones talks BLACK LIGHT
Jose Llana and Laura Michelle Kelly in Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I. Photo by Matthew Murphy
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THE KING AND I and I: Interview with star of touring production

Debra Danese March 29, 2017 1 Comment

Anthony Chan spoke with Phindie about his role as Prince Chulalongkorn.

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