Stage favorite (and former Broadway Audrey) Kerry Butler is directing a cast that includes Maya Jean Cappello, Rodd Cyrus, Melanie Puente Ervin, Avela Fongoqa, Caitlin Zerra Rose, Seth Rudetsky, and Bud Weber October 21-25, 2…
What makes live theater essential in the age of AI and streaming? Lauren Van Hemert sits down with actor and Honest Pint Theatre Company co-founder David Henderson to discuss the state of re…
A live stage film of the hit comedy “Oh, Mary!” starring Cole Escola will debut on HBO in 2027. Captured during a live performance at London’s Trafalgar Theatre, the proshot features…
The sun will come out on Broadway again! A new production of Annie will arrive in fall 2027, just in time to celebrate the musical’s 50th anniversary. Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, the …
NaTasha Yvette Williams returns to the long-running Broadway revival of Chicago, once again stepping into the role of Matron “Mama” Morton. Williams, who returned to Wilmington this summ…
Tony and Olivier Award-winning director Sir Trevor Nunn (Les Miserables, Cats, and Sunset Bouelvard) will direct the American premiere of The Third Man at Theatre Raleigh. The Third Man is …
Lauren Kennedy Brady joined the producing team of the new Broadway-bound musical Galileo as a co-producer. Brady is the Executive Director of Theatre Raleigh. The show begins previews on Nov…
In this episode of the Beltline to Broadway podcast, Lauren Van Hemert sits down with Eric Woodall, Producing Artistic Director of Theatre Raleigh and former Tony Awards voter, for an inside…
Hamilton is credited with bringing musical theater back to the mainstream. Now, over a decade later, a stellar new cast carries its legacy. Though the initial impression was disappointing, a…
Baldwin, Broadway, and the Power of Maybe with Brandon Victor Dixon In this thoughtful and heartfelt episode, host Lauren Van Hemert sits down with acclaimed actor, producer, and musicianÂ�…
Racism, Friendship and Banned Books This episode dives into the play Native and the independent film adaptation The Problem of the Hero, both of which explore the relationship and i…
From Mindfulness to Mincemeat, Gerianne Perez Shares Her Journey to Broadway's Biggest Hits Gerianne Perez (Operation Mincemeat) joins the pod squad to talk about her journey from singing in…
This episode of Beltline to Broadway features a thoughtful conversation with director and artist N.J. Agwuna, exploring her journey through Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theater…
Kennedy Caughell"currently starring as Jersey in the national tour of Hell's Kitchen" joins the pod squad to share her journey from growing up on a small Oklahoma farm to building […] The …
Growing up, Melvin Gray Jr. didn't set out to moonwalk across America " he wanted to become a doctor. So how does an aspiring doctor make the leap to the […] The post From Passion to Perfo…
Kennedy Caughell"currently starring as Jersey in the national tour of Hell's Kitchen"shares her journey from growing up on a small Oklahoma farm to building a career on Broadway, reflecting …
This episode is a powerful, joy-filled conversation about saying yes to yourself"no matter your age, body, or past doubts. First, Christina Wells, who shares how discovering confidence later…
Listen to a thoughtful conversation with director and artist N.J. Agwuna, exploring her journey through Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theater, including her work on Moulin Rouge, The …
There is a subtle irony that the rescheduled opening night of PlayMakers Repertory Company's production of the play Primary Trust occurred on the anniversary of the Broadway opening of Thorn…
Raised on the music of Sinatra and Frankie Valli, Dominic Scaglione reflects on Sinatra's torch songs, the magic of playing Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys and returning to the stage […] The …
Vault Theatre, a professional theatre company located in Durham, is dedicated to unlocking the imagination through comprehensive and innovative theatre programming onstage, in the classroom,…
RALEIGH N.C., January 12, 2026 " The Raleigh Convention Center is excited to announce its reopening to events this week following the Dec. 1 fire. The four events set to […] The post Ralei…
Women in Podcasting "Change the World" Award Celebrates Impactful Voices, Including Beltline to Broadway The post Beltline to Broadway Podcast Receives National Recognition appeared first on…
Gerianne Perez (Operation Mincemeat) joins the pod squad to talk about her journey from singing in her high school's show choir to Broadway. Hear what she has to say about […] The post Fro…
This episode of the podcast spotlights a new production of Hairspray at Thalian Hall in Wilmington, NC. What makes this production unique is its powerful blend of Broadway alumni, live TV…
Lauren Van Hemert sits down with acclaimed actor, producer, and musician Brandon Victor Dixon to discuss his artistic journey, advocacy, and newly released single, "Maybe." Known for roles i…
Ali Stroker joins the pod squad for an honest, inspiring conversation about breaking barriers on Broadway and beyond. From her historic win for Oklahoma! to navigating an industry not always…
The Eureka Day school prides itself on inclusion, "holding space for everyone," as noted by one of its Board members. But what happens when those opinions are so diametrically opposed […] …
Read Kim Jackson's Beltline to Broadway review of the South Stream Productions' presentation of KING LEAR. The post South Stream's KING LEAR: Bold Take on Classic Story appeared first on Bel…
Hear what Carmen Cusack has to say about Bright Star, Wicked, and more in this candid converesation. The post Carmen Cusack on Defying genre conventions appeared first on Beltline to Broadw…
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to release In Whom We Trust VI: Governing Boards Survey 2024, their sixth comprehensive study of not-for-profit theatre governance and their fir…
Whether in soap operas or stage work, it's all about honoring the craft, respecting the audience, and telling stories that matter. Hear what John Wesley Shipp and David A. Gregory […] The …
Hear what Robert Ariza (Hamilton, Spring Awakening) and Maya Jacobson (Fiddler on the Roof) have to say about how even quirky cult musicals like Little Shop carry deeper critiques of capita…
In this heartfelt episode of Beltline to Broadway, host Lauren Van Hemert sits down with four-time Emmy Award-winning actress Kim Zimmer to discuss her latest role in The Trip to […] The p…
Read Alexis Ryann's review of The World Goes 'Round, which plays NRACT through Sunday. The post The World Goes 'Round is an Homage to Musical Royalty appeared first on Beltline to Broadway.
Dana Costello joins the pod squad to discuss how performing in Suffs built her confidence on and off the stage, the importance of regional theater, and her long-running involvement with [……
The musical Bull Durham will open Paper Mill Playhouse's 87th season this September. Last fall, the revamped show ran at Theatre Raleigh. Like that production, the show will be directed …
Megan McGinnis joins the pod squad to reflect on her dual career as an actor and director, her experience touring, and the challenges of performing opposite a demon with issues […] The pos…
Miki Abraham joins the pod squadd to share their journey with Shucked, from its early days as The Hee Haw Musical to Broadway and beyond. They discuss the evolution of […] The post Miki Ab…
Not-for-profit theatres contributed over $3.6 billion to the U.S. economy and attracted more than 27 million attendees, according to Theatre Facts 2023, released by Theatre Communications Gr…
Green Hope High School theater students prepare for the SETC Conference in Baltimore. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein officially designated March 2025 as "Arts in Our Schools Month." This…
The critically acclaimed film, The Problem of the Hero, will be available on multiple streaming platforms, including Amazon, Apple, and Broadway HD this month. Set in 1941, the film expl…
Before WICKED, Stephen Schwartz penned Pippin. Hear what Carol de Giere (Defying Gravity) has to say about the evolution of Pippin, Schwartz, and more. The… The post Carol de Giere on …
This week marks the 12th anniversary of the Broadway opening of The Bridges of Madison County. The musical, which is based on Robert James Waller's bestselling 1992 novel,… The po…
Nik Walker is a Boston native, theme park nerd and proud NYU Tisch alum (Adler, Classical and Stonestreet)- who's been earning a living in the industry for a decade and […] The post A Conv…
Hear what Erin Sullivan has to say about taking her one-woman love letter to Marilyn Monroe across the pond. The post With Love, Marilyn appeared first on Beltline to Broadway.
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Two years before her 'Severance' audition, Sarah Bock could be seen on North Carolina stages. Hear what she had to say to Beltline to Broadway then about theater, Baby Shark, and more. The …
Kristin Chenoweth talks to Beltline to Broadway about faith, Broadway, and Wicked. The post Q&A with Kristin Chenoweth appeared first on Beltline to Broadway.
Hear what Fergie L. Philippe has to say about regional theaters, puppetry, Disney, HAMILTON, and more. The post A Conversation with HAMILTON'S Fergie L. Philippe appeared first on Beltline …
Read Kim Jackson's review of Firebox Theatre Company's production of DANCING AT LUGHNASA. The post Nostalgic, Familial LUGHNASA Deepened by Strong Performances appeared first on Beltline to …
