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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Episode 22: Celia Keenan-Bolger by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The three time Tony nominee talks "Spelling Bee," "The Glass Menagerie," her new play "The Oldest Boy" and SO much more. She's all wit, humor, and smarts! She generously shares stories from …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 16, 2014

‘Elmer Gantry’ at Signature Theatre by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

“I have principles. I just don’t let them get in the way of what I want.” That’s how Elmer Gantry—a charismatic preacher-salesman-womanizer summarizes himself. But, he falls for S…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:55PM
Sunday, October 12, 2014

‘Not My Monkey’ at InterAct Story Theatre at The Gaithersburg Arts Barn by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

What do you get when you combine bright and bouncy circus fun with some valuable life lessons? The answer is Not My Monkey, a delightful and highly interactive comedy, produced through a pa…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:32PM
Sunday, October 5, 2014

Episode 21: Lin-Manuel Miranda by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The Tony, Emmy, Obie, Drama Desk (and every other conceivable) winning and Pulitzer Prize nominated GENIUS talks the upcoming "Hamilton," "In the Heights," and growing up in NYC.

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 28, 2014

‘Awake and Sing!’ at Olney Theatre Center by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

Clifford Odets’ 1935 turbulent drama Awake and Sing! is a stark portrayal of a dysfunctional Jewish family in the Bronx, New York City in the mid-1930s. Set against the backdrop of the Gre…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:45PM
Sunday, September 21, 2014

Episode 20: Telly Leung by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The popular actor, dancer, singer tells all about his role on 'Glee,' how Tony winner Billy Porter helped him get his first Broadway job, his close friendship with Lea Salonga, working with …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, September 15, 2014

‘The Complete History of America (abridged)’ at Reduced Shakespeare Company at Reston Community Center by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

Is it possible that the bullet that killed JFK was also the one fired from the Lexington and Concord book depository, and took off in a white Ford Bronco? Or that the Bill of Rights was supp…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:30AM
Sunday, September 7, 2014

Episode 19: Ellyn Marie Marsh by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The multi-talented actress talks "Enron," "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," and "Kinky Boots." She also tells why it took three Broadway contracts for her to make it to the stage, being a B…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

‘Dirty Dancing’ at The National Theatre by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

Dirty Dancing is a theatrical thrill ride that is waiting for you at The National Theatre! Based on the 1987 film of the same name, Dirty Dancing explores adolescent love, loss of innocence,…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:15PM
Monday, August 18, 2014

‘Godspell’ at Pasadena Theatre Company by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

Theatre lovers can hearken back to the days when “psychedelic” and “flower power” were prevalent in the American vocabulary at the Pasadena Theatre Company’s tuneful and energetic …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:04AM
Sunday, August 17, 2014

Episode 18: Jerry Mitchell by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The Tony winning Director/Choreographer talks the wild success of his Tony winning "Kinky Boots." He also talks his directorial debut--"Legally Blonde." In addition, he talks choreographing …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, August 4, 2014

‘Shrek The Musical’ at The Alliance Theatre by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

Where can you find a combination of a fire-breathing dragon, a dozen fairy tale characters, first-rate singing, dancing, and comedy, an ogre, a princess, a king, and a donkey, plus important…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:31AM
Sunday, August 3, 2014

Episode 17: Karen Olivo by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The Tony winning actress made headlines when, at the absolute height of her career, she decided to step away from acting and move to Madison, WI to pursue other passions and interests. She d…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, July 28, 2014

Documenting Without Borders by Paul Diem and Alix Fenhagen

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Art | People} blog salon, curated by Caridad Svich.)  In March of 2013 we traveled to Sofia, Bulgaria for S…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 02:03PM
Sunday, July 20, 2014

Episode 16: Robin de Jesus by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The two time Tony nominated star of "In the Heights" and "La Cage Aux Folles" talks making his film debut in "Camp", and making it on Broadway. And you MUST hear his great story about friend…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Sunday, July 13, 2014

Episode 15: Tonya Pinkins by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The Tony Award winner talks making her Broadway debut in the infamous Stephen Sondheim musical flop "Merrily We Roll Along," creating the role of Caroline in the Tony-nominated and Olivier A…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Sunday, June 29, 2014

Episode 14: Lesli Margherita by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

All Hail The Queen! The fabulous "Matilda" star talks growing up on a cattle ranch, winning the role of Inez in London's "Zorro The Musical" and how that led to an Olivier award for her perf…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Friday, June 20, 2014

Behind the joke: Celia Pacquola, the Midnight Beast and Nathan Caton by Celia Pacquola, The Midnight Beast and Nathan Caton

Three acts explain how chocolate biscuits, Ke$ha and trying to act cool inspired their routinesReading on mobile? Click to view Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM
Sunday, June 15, 2014

Episode 13: Anthony Rapp by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The "If/Then" and "Rent" (and, um "Adventures in Babysitting") star talks returning to Broadway in one of this seasons hottest new shows, reuniting on stage with friend and co-star Idina Men…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Disney 'Frozen' frenzy includes Norway tourism by Beth J. Harpaz and Malin Rising

NEW YORK (AP) -- The popularity of the Disney movie "Frozen" has not only led to box-office profits, sold-out merchandise and long lines to meet "Frozen" characters in Disney parks. It's…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:23AM
Sunday, June 1, 2014

Episode 12: Eden Espinosa by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The Broadway beltress discusses her humble beginnings as a Disney theme park performer, her breakthrough performance in the Title role of the 2004 musical "Brooklyn", being Idina Menzel's st…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, May 19, 2014

‘Bridges’ Closes With Big Emotions and a Box Office Upswing by Robin Pogrebin and Patrick Healy

In its closing week, “The Bridges of Madison County” had the highest box-office totals of its four-month run, with gross revenues of $590,791.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:45PM
Sunday, May 18, 2014

Episode 11: Katie Finneran by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The hilarious (and blindingly gorgeous) two-time Tony winner talks about dropping out of Carnegie Mellon to study in NYC with Uta Hagen, balancing career and motherhood, how to win a Tony wi…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, May 12, 2014

Shakespeare video competition: recreate a scene from Shakespeare without sound by Philippa Law and Guardian Readers

Show us a scene from Shakespeare in a silent video no more than 60 seconds long and you could win two tickets to Deafinitely Theatre's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakesp…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:03PM
Sunday, May 11, 2014

Episode 10: Theater People Goes Cabaret! Featuring Bridget Everett & Maude Maggart by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

This week we welcome two women with vastly different styles who dominate NYC's cabaret scene, downtown and up. First up, Bridget Everett, who packs 'em in at downtown hot spots Joe's Pub and…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Sunday, April 27, 2014

Episode 9: Michael Mayer by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The Tony nominated director of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" talks casting Neil Patrick Harris, the show's long traipse to Broadway, his other hit shows including "Spring Awakening," (Tony Aw…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Saturday, April 26, 2014

‘Dolley Madison, Presidentress’ at Sandy Spring Theatre Group by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

Few, if any, “Founding Mothers” had a more profound influence on the early history of the United States than Dolley Madison. It would be an honor for any American to meet this legendary…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:25AM
Thursday, April 24, 2014

Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez | TIME: 100 most influential people in the world by Trey Parker and Matt Stone

As soon as Bobby and Kristen told us that they were working on the songs for Frozen and what the movie was about, we knew it was a perfect fit. They are both completely steeped in the tradit…

SOURCE: time.com at 10:33AM
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

An Intervention, Palace Theatre, Watford by With The Simplest Of Designs By Lucy Osborne, and Great Music From Tom Gibbons (i Particularly Liked The Use Of Joe Cocker's With A Little Help From My Friends), This Engrossing and Entertaining Piece Ends On A Powerful Visual Image Of A Suicidal Mutual D

Palace Theatre, Watford: A smart two-hander, An Intervention begins with a drink-fuelled confrontation between A, a young woman who has just been on an anti-war protest, and her best friend,…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:13AM
Sunday, April 13, 2014

Episode 8: Anika Larsen by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The Tony nominated "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" co-star discusses growing up as 1 of 10 kids, the highs and lows of her career, quitting the business the day before being cast in "Be…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Friday, April 11, 2014

Shakespeare quotes to live your life by share your favourites by Hannah Jane Parkinson and Adam Boult

Want to take part in our celebration of Shakespeare's birthday? Submit a Vine or Instagram video sharing your favourite line from a Shakespeare playTo celebrate the 450th anniversary of Shak…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:03PM

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