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I CAN COOK, TOO! Serves Sequins, Showtunes, and Sass at New Village Arts
Sequins? Check. Showtunes? Check. If you like your cabaret with a little culinary flair and your cooking shows accompanied by show tunes, then Erica Marie Weisz has the dish for you: 'I CAN COOK, TOO!'
Interview: Mahira Kakkar and Supriya Ganesh Talk Family, Food, and Love in HOUSE OF INDIA
Mahira Kakkar and Supriya Ganesh Talk Family, Food, and Love in HOUSE OF INDIA. An interview with Mahira Kakkar and Supriya Ganesh about bringing their characters and the world premiere of HOUSE OF INDIA to life at The Old Globe.
Interview: Kürt Norby of THE PROM at San Diego Musical Theatre
In “The Prom”, when a high school student wants to take her girlfriend to prom, but is met with resistance by the school and community, four eccentric Broadway actors come to town to save the day. Kürt Norby plays one of those well-meaning, if misguided, artists as Broadway veteran Barry Glickman. Kürt talks about bringing this character and this show to life at San Diego Musical Theatre through June 1st.
Interview: Erica Marie Weisz of “I CAN COOK, TOO!” at New Village Arts
Erica Marie Weisz brings her one-woman show “I Can Cook, Too!” to New Village Arts for a limited run May 11th - 26th. In this interview, Weisz discusses creating this cabaret, a delicious mix of Broadway showtunes, jazz standards, cooking tips, and a live band.
Interview: REGENCY GIRLS Gone Wild - Isabelle McCalla, Kate Rockwell, Ryann Redmond, and Krystina Alabado
Interview with Isabelle McCalla, Kate Rockwell, Ryann Redmond, and Krystina Alabado, the ferociously talented four actresses who bring this core group to life, discuss bringing these characters to life in this world premiere musical. “Regency Girls” is playing through May 11th at The Old Globe.
Interview: Vivian White & Sean Boyd of THE SEUSSIFICATION OF ROMEO & JULIET at Trinity Theatre Company
Interview about THE SEUSSIFICATION OF ROMEO & JULIET with Trintiy Theatre Company Artistic Director Sean Boyd and Director Vivian White.
Interview: Wendy Maples of OUR TOWN at Groundworks Theatre
Wendy Maples is an actress, director, playwright, and teacher, and she can now add “Stage Manager” to her resume. At least as the main character of that title in “Our Town,” playing February 28-March 2, 2025, at Groundworks Theatre. Wendy took time to talk about the draw this show has and what it has been like exploring this classic play with her cast.
Interview: Michele Selene Ang on EMPTY RIDE at The Old Globe
Interview with Michele Selene Ang on working on this role and play to bring it to the stage and what keeps bringing her back to live theatre. “Empty Ride” is playing at the Old Globe through March 2nd.
Interview: Steve Kazee on APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
Family events are always stressful, but in “Appropriate,” when the funeral of the family patriarch and three siblings come together again for the first time in years, this comedy-drama is full of fireworks. Steve Kazee talks about how this play, his character Bo, and how this play proved to be a tempting chance to explore such a complex family and character dynamic. “Appropriate” plays at The Old Globe through Sunday, February 23rd.
Interview: Maggie Lacey Talks about being APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
Maggie Lacey is no stranger to bringing what may be called “difficult women” to life on stage. She does it again with her performance as Toni, the older sister in “Appropriate,” playing at The Old Globe through February 23rd. Lacey talks about the play and what draws her to this show and other complex female characters.
Interview: Noa Barankin of 'RHYTHM DELIVERED' at The Grand Ritz Theatre
What do you get when you combine tap dance, innovative and creative percussion performances, and a show that offers performances that continually build on each new thing to create an immersive audience experience? DrumatiX creator and performer Noa Barankin calls it their new show ‘Rhythm Delivered” and promises it will be entertaining for all ages on February 1st at The Grand Ritz Theatre in Escondido.
Interview: Jefferson Mays of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY at The Old Globe
Interview with Jefferson Mays about his one-man show “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story' playing for a limited run at The Old Globe from December 12 - 22nd.
Interview: Erica Marie Weisz of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at New Village Arts
Interview with Erica Marie Weisz about THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, a satirical one-act comedy playing at New Village Arts through November 3rd.
Interview: Mylinda Hull of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Old Globe
From San Diego to New York and Back again, an interview with Mylinda Hull from the Old Globe's “Agatha Christie’s Murder on The Orient Express” runs through October 20th.
Interview: Andrew Sellon of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Old Globe
Interview with Andrew Sellon, who plays Hercule Poirot in 'Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express' playing at the Old Globe through October 20th.
Interview: Elizabeth A. Davis is a Warrior Queen in 'HENRY 6' at The Old Globe
Interview with Elizabeth A. Davis, who plays the dynamic and driven Queen Margaret in 'Henry 6,' which is playing at The Old Globe through September 15th.
Interview: Conversation with the King - Keshav Moodliar talks 'HENRY 6' at The Old Globe
Interview with Keshav Moodliar, who plays Henry VI in 'Henry 6' parts one and two, and is now playing at the Old Globe through September 15th.
Interview: Kalani June And Marco Ingaramo of DUEL REALITY at The Old Globe
Interview with Kalani June and Marco Ingaramo on bringing 'Duel Reality' to the Old Globe and the thrill of the audience interaction. 'Duel Reality' is running through August 4th at the Old Globe.
Interview: m And Xavier Pacheco of FAT HAM at The Old Globe
Interview with m and Xavier Pacheco from 'Fat Ham' now playing at the Old Globe through June 23rd.“Fat Ham” is playing at the Old Globe through June 23rd.
Interview: Melinda Lopez And Joel Perez write and perform STIR at The Old Globe
Interview with 'Stir' writers and performers Melinda Lopez and Joel Perez about their new show about food, family, and love making its world premiere at the Old Globe and plays through May 26th.