301 stories from Beltline to Broadway
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Women in Podcasting "Change the World" Award Celebrates Impactful Voices, Including Beltline to Broadway
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Read Kim Jackson's Beltline to Broadway review of the South Stream Productions' presentation of KING LEAR.
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Hear what Carmen Cusack has to say about Bright Star, Wicked, and more in this candid converesation.
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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 […]
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