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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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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…

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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CABARET Couple: Talking to the married stars of a Broadway tour

Debra Danese March 25, 2017 1 Comment

Roundabout Theatre Company’s Tony award-winning production of CABARET will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Academy of Music April 4-9

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The Curious Incident: Gene Gillette on acting in the Tony-winning play making its Philly debut

Debra Danese February 26, 2017 No Comments

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time makes its Philadelphia debut February 28-March 5, 2017, at the Academy of Music.

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Mexrrissey Does Morrissey: Interview with band member Ceci Bastida

Debra Danese October 22, 2016 No Comments

Top players in the Mexico music scene joined forces to play Morrissey’s and The Smith’s greatest hits. They’re coming to the Kimmel Center October 29.

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Dance Reviews

Pennsylvania Ballet II performs at Culture in the Courtyard

Debra Danese October 9, 2016 No Comments

PB II performed under clear, blue skies, with William Penn as their backdrop

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PHILADANCO IN CONCERT (Philadanco): 2016 Fringe review 92

Debra Danese September 28, 2016 1 Comment

This is a seasoned company that dances with maturity and intent.

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