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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Interview: Choreographer Jérôme Bel on Challenging the Dance World, and What Audiences Teach Him by Jose Solis

Jérôme Bel’s provocative work has been taking the dance world by storm since he made his debut two decades ago. Working on the fringe of the field, he constantly challenges preconception…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:18PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Interview: ‘The Robber Bridegroom’ Composer Robert Waldman Speaks About His Long Career in the Theatre and Why It’s Important to Be Silly Someti by Jose Solis

“My wife is always telling me ‘don’t act silly’” says composer Robert Waldman when we speak on the phone, but as proved in his classic musical The Robber Bridegroom, there’s noth…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:20PM
Monday, October 10, 2016

Stranger Than Fiction, or How ‘Come From Away’ Composers Irene Sankoff and David Haine Turned Tragedy Into a Timely Message of Community and Kindn by Jose Solis

“Stranger than fiction” doesn’t even come close to describing the surreal elements of the premise for Come From Away (reviewed here), a musical which chronicles how in the days after 9…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:34PM

Interview: Colin Donnell on Working with The New York Pops, Discovering Lerner and Loewe, and Exploring Different Kinds of Fandom by Jose Solis

On October 14th, Colin Donnell will be joining The New York Pops on their season opener, The Musical World of Lerner and Loewe, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of My Fair Lady. I had a…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 11:46AM
Monday, September 26, 2016

Interview: Stefan Dzeparoski on How ‘The Birds’ Reflects The World Today by Jose Solis

An adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s The Birds, by Conor McPherson is playing as part of Origin’s First Irish Theatre Festival; those familiar with the plot will find it refreshed by Ste…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Interview: Nature Theater of Oklahoma’s Pavol Liska and Kelly Copper on How Form Defined Their Epic ‘Life and Times – Episodes 7-9′ by Jose Solis

From the simple question “can you tell me your life story?”, the folks at Nature Theater of Oklahoma crafted one of the most epic enterprises in contemporary American theatre: Life and T…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 06:20PM
Monday, September 19, 2016

Interview: Erin Mee on Immersive and Interactive Theatre, and Exploring Class and Privilege in ‘Versailles 2016′ by Jose Solis

From the Staten Island Ferry, to Picasso’s dining room, the work of Erin Mee defies the notions many people have of where theatre should take place. But the proscenium isn’t the only thi…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:28PM
Monday, September 12, 2016

Interview: Kate Baldwin on Rhythm, Tempo and the Songs of Georgia Stitt by Jose Solis

As I get on the phone to talk to Kate Baldwin I’m very self-conscious about my voice, a case of pharyngitis and allergies has left me with what feels like sandpaper and gravel going down m…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:30PM
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Interview: Tony Yazbeck on Immersive Theatre, Television He Loves, and Working with The New York Pops by Jose Solis

Broadway leading man Tony Yazbeck will be joining Montego Glover and The New York Pops for a benefit performance on September 19th, with all the proceeds meant to support the PopsEd music ed…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:56PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Interview: Mina Tulchinsky on Her Debut Album ‘All Heart’ by Jose Solis

We spoke to Mina Tulchinksy about her debut album All Heart now available in stores. How was the process of selecting the songs for the album? What was behind the selection? The process of s…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:45PM
Monday, August 29, 2016

Interview: ‘Chicago’s New Velma Kelly, Lana Gordon, Talks About the Show’s Legacy by Jose Solis

As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the cast of Chicago will perform at SummerStage, to mark the occasion we spoke to the company’s new Velma Kelly, Lana Gordon. What makes you th…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 09:56AM
Saturday, August 27, 2016

Interview: ‘Bachelorette’ Director Hannah T. Wolff on Dark Comedy and How Weddings Bring out the Worst and Best in People by Jose Solis

Leslye Headland’s Bachelorette returns to New York for a limited engagement from September 8-17, the immersive theatrical experience will play at Walker Space where audience members will b…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 09:56AM
Friday, August 26, 2016

Interview: Carey Van Driest on the Joys of the Bard and Booze in ‘ShakesBEER’ by Jose Solis

Drinking two or more beers (or any other drinks) while seeing theatre could very well be a recipe for disaster, but what the clever folks at the New York Shakespeare Exchange have crafted wi…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 08:49PM
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Interview: Immersive Theatre Master Michael Counts on Following Dante to ‘Paradiso: Chapter 1′ by Jose Solis

Michael Counts is unarguably the Stephen Sondheim of immersive theatre, with each of his unique experiences topping the previous one in terms of scope and imagination. After reinventing bus …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:00AM
Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Interview: Kevin Smith Kirkwood on Channeling Whitney Houston by Jose Solis

In Kevin Smith Kirkwood is Classic Whitney: Alive! the vibrant performer is possessed by the spirit of Ms. Houston who comes to Earth to deliver one last concert. After a sold out run at Joe…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 09:25PM
Monday, August 15, 2016

FringeNYC Interview: Todd Fernandez on “That’s MISS FITS, to YOU!” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with Todd Fernandez about the musical That’s MISS FITS, to YOU! What was the first mu…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:14PM

FringeNYC Interview: Garreth Browne on “SUPER!” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with Garreth Brown about the musical SUPER! What was the first musical that made you want t…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:12PM
Wednesday, August 10, 2016

FringeNYC Interview: Catherine Hurd and Vatrena King on “Zuccotti Park, A Musical about the Human Side of Economics” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with composer Vatrena King and writer Catherine Hurd about Zuccotti Park, A Musical about t…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:33AM

FringeNYC Interview: Katie Berger on “Full: The Musical” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with writer/co-composer Katie Berger about Full: The Musical. What was the first musical th…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:12AM

FringeNYC Interview: Molly Miller on “Tribulation: The Musical” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with Molly Miller (book/lyrics) about Tribulation: The Musical. What was the first musical …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:07AM

FringeNYC Interview: Meghan Rose on “Held” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with composer Meghan Rose about the musical Held. What was the first musical that made you …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:05AM

Interview: ‘Men on Boats’ Playwright Jaclyn Backhaus on How We Should Change Our Perception of History by Jose Solis

Jaclyn Backhaus’ rousing history play Men on Boats, chronicles the 1869 expedition in which John Wesley Powell and his brave crew sailed down the Colorado River to “discover” the Grand…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:00AM

FringeNYC Interview: Brandon Alter on “Brandonna Summer Lives, Live” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with writer Brandon Alter about the musical comedy Brandonna Summer Lives, Live. What was t…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 09:45AM

FringeNYC Interview: Leanne Velednitsky on “and then: a science fiction folk event” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with producer/performer Leanne Velednitsky about and then: a science fiction folk event. Wh…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 09:42AM
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

FringeNYC Interview: Gaby Gold on “Calm Mom” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with Gaby Gold about her one-woman musical Calm Mom. What was the first musical that made y…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:20PM

FringeNYC Interview: Gersh Kuntzman on “Murder at the Food Corp” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with writer Gersh Kuntzman about the musical comedy Murder at the Food Corp. What was the f…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:16PM

FringeNYC Interview: Michael Doshier on “Johnny Darlin: In the Closet” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with writer Michael Doshier about his musical Johnny Darlin: In the Closet. What was the fi…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:15PM

FringeNYC Interview: Patrick Burns on “From Foster Care to Fabulous” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with writer Patrick Burns about his musical From Foster Care to Fabulous. What was the firs…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:15PM

FringeNYC Interview: Suzanne Karpinski on “Lamia” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with director Suzanne Karpinski about her show Lamia. What was the first musical that made …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:15PM

FringeNYC Interview: Daniel Baird on “Girl Versus Corinth” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with writer David Baird about his musical comedy Girl Versus Corinth. What was the first mu…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:15PM

FringeNYC Interview: Lily Ali-Oshatz on “The Extraordinary Fall of the Four-Legged Woman” by Jose Solis

The New York International Fringe Festival will bring 200 shows to NYC from August 12-28. We spoke with Lily Ali-Oshatz (book/lyrics) about the musical The Extraordinary Fall of the Four-Leg…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:14PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic