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Category: Interviews

Interviews Theater

Birthday Candles: Director Abbey Adams on Staging Noah Haidle’s Play at People’s Light

Debra Danese April 13, 2025 1 Comment

Abbey Adams’ took time here to reflect on the creative process, the challenges of staging BIRTHDAY CANDLES, and the emotional impact of this unique production.

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Dance Interviews

Riverdance 30- The New Generation: Interview with fiddler Haley Richardson

Debra Danese April 11, 2025 No Comments

South Jersey native, Haley Richardson, is a driving force behind the electrifying music of Riverdance 30.

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Interviews Theater

Bringing Chopin to Life: An Interview with Hershey Felder at People’s Light

Debra Danese April 10, 2025 1 Comment

Renowned pianist, playwright, and performer Hershey Felder returns to the stage with his mesmerizing portrayal of Frédéric Chopin

View More Bringing Chopin to Life: An Interview with Hershey Felder at People’s Light
Interviews Theater

Tribal Ties: Lamont J. Whitaker as Mafala Hatimbi in The Book of Mormon

Debra Danese September 24, 2024 No Comments

Whitaker, a Florida native, is touring in the role of Mafala Hatimbi, the Ugandan village chief.

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Interviews Theater

One Day More/ Part II: Catching up with Les Misérables’ Steve Czarnecki

Debra Danese August 27, 2024 No Comments

Philadelphia native Steve Czarnecki returns home this month in the national tour of Les Misérables. In addition to his role in the ensemble, Czarnecki serves…

View More One Day More/ Part II: Catching up with Les Misérables’ Steve Czarnecki
Interviews Theater

Hello Gorgeous: Sean Thompson returns to Philly in FUNNY GIRL

Debra Danese July 2, 2024 No Comments

Philly native Sean Thompson returns to the area with the North American Tour of Funny Girl, arriving at the Academy of Music July 16, 2024.

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Interviews Theater

Message in a Bottle: Interview with Lizzie Gough

Debra Danese May 10, 2024 No Comments

Dancer Lizzie Gough first worked with choreographer Kate Prince over a decade ago. The two have been joining forces on various projects ever since.

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Interviews Theater

Whiteout: Interview with Nick Silverio from Disney’s Frozen

Debra Danese March 11, 2024 No Comments

Penn grad Nick Silverio returns to Philadelphia in the national tour of Disney’s FROZEN

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Interviews Theater

Girl from the North Country: Interview with Actress Chiara Trentalange

Debra Danese February 17, 2024 No Comments

The critically acclaimed Girl from the North Country is making its way to the Forrest Theatre this month with local actor Chiara Trentalange.

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Dance Interviews

Dancing with Ailey: Interview with Michael Jackson, Jr.

Debra Danese February 15, 2024 No Comments

Dancer Michael Jackson Jr credits a video of Revelations as the start of his journey with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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Dance Interviews

Artistic Vision: Interview with BODYTRAFFIC’s Tina Finkelman Berkett

Debra Danese January 15, 2024 No Comments

LA-based BODYTRAFFIC is getting ready to present four works at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts this week as part of Penn Live Arts 2023-24 season.

View More Artistic Vision: Interview with BODYTRAFFIC’s Tina Finkelman Berkett
Interviews Theater

Get Ready: Interview with Michael Andreaus in AIN’T TOO PROUD

Debra Danese January 2, 2024 No Comments

Michael Andreaus is playing the role of Otis Williams in the national tour of Ain’t Too Proud- The Life and Times of The Temptations.

View More Get Ready: Interview with Michael Andreaus in AIN’T TOO PROUD
Dance Interviews

Passing the Baton: A Conversation with Amelia Krinke of Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra’s Apprenticeship Conductor Program

Debra Danese December 14, 2023 No Comments

Philadelphia Ballet’s The Nutcracker is in full swing! The annual seasonal production offers opportunities for both company dancers and students from the school. It is…

View More Passing the Baton: A Conversation with Amelia Krinke of Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra’s Apprenticeship Conductor Program
Interviews

The Making of a King: Lucas Pastrana in ELVIS

Debra Danese September 30, 2023 No Comments

Lucas Pastrana is preparing to make his Walnut Street Theatre debut in Elvis- A Musical Revolution. The actor, who is playing the role of Elvis,…

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Dance Interviews Music

Making Music: Interview with Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra’s Beatrice Jona Affron

Debra Danese September 27, 2023 No Comments

Beatrice Jona Affron is celebrating her 30th year with the Philadelphia Ballet (formerly Pennsylvania Ballet.) The music director and conductor joined the company in 1993…

View More Making Music: Interview with Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra’s Beatrice Jona Affron
Interviews Theater

That’s Fetch: Interview with MEAN GIRLS’ Natalie Shaw

Debra Danese September 26, 2023 No Comments

Natalie Shaw grew up in Fargo, North Dakota and started her musical theatre training at an early age. After finishing her degree at the University…

View More That’s Fetch: Interview with MEAN GIRLS’ Natalie Shaw
Interviews Theater

The Wonderful World of Rafiki: Interview with Gugwana Dlamini of Disney’s The Lion King

Debra Danese July 27, 2023 No Comments

The role of Rafiki is one that Gugwana Dlamini is quite familiar with.

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Interviews Theater

Five O’Clock Somewhere: Interview with Escape to Margaritaville’s Lisa Stevens

Debra Danese March 30, 2023 No Comments

With credits spanning the globe, director Lisa Steven’s latest project brings her to Philadelphia. Lisa was brought in by Walnut Street Theatre’s president and producing…

View More Five O’Clock Somewhere: Interview with Escape to Margaritaville’s Lisa Stevens
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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Interviews Theater

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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