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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

National Women’s Theatre Festival Opens This Week by Lauren Van Hemert

The seventh annual National Women’s Theatre Festival is coming to Raleigh from July 28-31 with four full days of performances, workshops, and all things celebrating gender parity in theatr…

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Aaron Harrington Talks LITTLE SHOP, Puppetry, and His NC Roots by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Aaron Harrington has to say about all of those Seymours, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and of course, his North Carolina roots. The post Aaron Harrington Talks LITTLE SHOP, Puppetry, and…

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Little Shop of Horrors' Aaron Harrington Talks Puppetry, Auditions, and More by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Aaron Harrington is a native of Durham, North Carolina. Theater credits include Audrey II/Voice of the Plant; Off Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors, Tom Collins; Rent 20…

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Evan Rachel Wood Joins Cast of THE FATHER by Lauren Van Hemert

Film and television star returns to her roots for Theatre in the Park's production of THE FATHER. The post Evan Rachel Wood Joins Cast of THE FATHER appeared first on Beltline to Broadway.

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Theatre Raleigh Announces Full Casting for CITY OF ANGELS by Lauren Van Hemert

Broadway power couple helms Theatre Raleigh's production of CITY OF ANGELS. The post Theatre Raleigh Announces Full Casting for CITY OF ANGELS appeared first on Beltline to Broadway.

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

A Conversation with Paradise Square's Kayla Pecchioni by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guests Kayla Pecchioni - National Tour: The Book of Mormon (Nabulungi), SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical (Duckling Donna). International Tour: Dreamgirls (South Korea). NYC:�…

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Live with Kayla Pecchioni (PARADISE SQUARE) by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Kayla Pecchioni has to say about Paradise Square, that Tony performance, and so much more. The post Live with Kayla Pecchioni (PARADISE SQUARE) appeared first on Covering Theater f…

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Live with Aaron Harrington (LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS) by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Aaron Harrington has to say about working on LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, puppetry, and so much more. The post Live with Aaron Harrington (LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS) appeared first on Cove…

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Live with Andre Jordan (DIANA) by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Andre Jordan has to say about DIANA, equity, diversity, and inclusion on Broadway, and so much more. The post Live with Andre Jordan (DIANA) appeared first on Covering Theater from…

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Live with Dr. Alisa Hurwitz (Dr. Drama) by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Alisa Hurwitz (aka Dr. Drama) has to say about Jewish representation onstage and so much more. The post Live with Dr. Alisa Hurwitz (Dr. Drama) appeared first on Covering Theater f…

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Ep. 122: Gun Sense, Art, and Activism by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Playwright Jason Odell Williams (CHURCH AND STATE), along with North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre's Yvonne Belsanti Anderson, Brian Yandle, Moms Demand Action's Madhavi Krevat…

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Gun Sense, Art, and Activism with Jason Odell Williams by Lauren Van Hemert

The North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre staged reading of CHURCH AND STATE, which will benefit Sandy Hook Promise and Moms Demand Action, will be June 27 in North Raleigh. To register fo…

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

A Conversation with Telly Leung by Lauren Van Hemert

Telly Leung is best known for his work on Broadway and television. These days he is in Raleigh directing the Theatre Raleigh production of Yellow Face. Hear what he has to say about working …

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A Conversation with Telly Leung by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Telly Leung is an American actor, singer and songwriter. He is known for his work in musical theatre on Broadway and for his role as Wes, a member of the Dalton Academy…

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Ep. 120: A Conversation with RING OF FIRE’s Randy Redd by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Randy Redd has to say about PARADE, RING OF FIRE, and the process of creating theater. The post Ep. 120: A Conversation with RING OF FIRE’s Randy Redd appeared first on Covering …

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A Conversation with Randy Redd by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Randy Redd made his Broadway debut in PARADE at Lincoln Center directed by Harold Prince. Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include MAY WE ALL, Max Vernon's THE VIEW UPSTAIRS…

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Ep.119: One Podcast. Two Playwrights. by Lauren Van Hemert

On this episode, hear what David Blakely (Enemy of the People) and Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit, Red Rabbit) have to say about theater, form, and more. The post Ep.119: One Podcast. Two…

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Dear Performer, a Conversation with Two Playwrights by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guests David Blakely is a playwright, director, actor, musician, songwriter, and the Playwright-in-Residence emeritus for Heller Theatre Company. His plays include Trade Privileges…

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Ep. 118: A Conversation with Music Man David Loud by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Broadway music director David Loud (Facing the Music) has to say about working with Sondheim, Kander and Ebb, Hal Prince, and more. The post Ep. 118: A Conversation with Music Man…

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

A Conversation with Music Man David Loud by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest David Loud (NYC) occupies a unique place in Broadway history. In addition to his distinguished career as one of Broadway’s most respected music directors and arrangers, h…

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Ep. 117: Me, Myself, and Cindy Williams by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what TV icon Cindy Williams has to say about the movies, television, and taking her show on the road. The post Ep. 117: Me, Myself, and Cindy Williams appeared first on Covering Theater…

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In Conversation with Cindy Williams by Lauren Van Hemert

Cindy Williams' one-woman show, Me, Myself, and Shirley, is touring the country. It will play the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh on April 16. For more information visit https://www.memyselfan…

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

In Conversation with Oklahoma's Patrick Clanton by Lauren Van Hemert

The national tour of Oklahoma! runs through April 3 at the Durham Performing Arts Center. About the Guest Patrick Clanton - National Tours: School of Rock, Sister Act. Regional: Flat Rock…

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Monday, March 14, 2022

In Conversation with Melda Beaty by Lauren Van Hemert

For more information on Agape Theatre Project's production of Front Porch Society, visit About the Guest Melda is a passionate playwright. Her first play, Front Porch Society, delves into t…

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

A Trip to the Underworld Reads More Political than Mystical by Lauren Van Hemert

Read Lauren Van Hemert's review of the national tour of HADESTOWN, traveling the country through March 2023. The post A Trip to the Underworld Reads More Political than Mystical appeared fir…

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Ep. 114: A Chat with Glynn Turman (Women of the Movement) by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Glynn Turman has to say about working on WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT, making his Broadway debut in the original cast of A RAISIN IN THE SUN, and more. The post Ep. 114: A Chat with Glyn…

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A Conversation with Glynn Turman by Lauren Van Hemert

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Brian Westbrook Talks SIDE BY SIDE SONDHEIM by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Brian Westbrook has to say about the NRACT production of SIDE BY SIDE SONDHEIM and what the composer-lyricist's music means to him. The post Brian Westbrook Talks SIDE BY SIDE SOND…

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

A Conversation with Dramaturg Ken Cerniglia (Hadestown) by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Ken Cerniglia is dramaturg and literary manager for Disney Theatrical Group, where he has developed over fifty shows for professional, amateur, and school productions, includ…

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

In Conversation with Shereen Ahmed by Lauren Van Hemert

Shereen Ahmed has been recognized as the first woman of color to play Eliza Doolittle in Broadway & West End history. She was recently seen on NBC’s hit show New Amsterdam as Shenaz Sh…

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

Chryssie Whitehead Talks A CHORUS LINE, WEST SIDE STORY, and MORE by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Chryssie Whitehead's career of 20 years started as a Rockette and got her first start in film as a dance double in Save the Last Dance with Julia Stiles. Chryssie then w…

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