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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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Parenting Matilda: Christopher Sutton and Lyn Philistine on their roles in Roald Dahl’s classic

Debra Danese November 11, 2018 No Comments

Real life parents play onstage parents in MATILDA THE MUSICAL.

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Talking to Willy Wonka: Noah Weisberg brings Roald Dahl’s classic to Philadelphia

Debra Danese November 7, 2018 No Comments

Broadway veteran Noah Weisberg is starring as Willy Wonka in the national tour of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker: Philadelphia meets Maite Uzal in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Debra Danese October 10, 2018 No Comments

Interview with the star of the Broadway tour.

View More Matchmaker, Matchmaker: Philadelphia meets Maite Uzal in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
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Love Never Dies: Sean Thompson talks about the Phantom of the Opera sequel

Debra Danese September 27, 2018 No Comments

What happened after that fateful night at the Paris Opera House? Where are the Phantom, Raoul, and Christina now?

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Jacob Tischler Stops In Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn

Debra Danese September 13, 2018 No Comments

Jacob Tischler returns to Philadelphia for the song and dance extravaganza, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn.

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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!

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

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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…

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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.

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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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