Charlotte Interviews

Willem Butler, winner of BroadwayWorld's first ever season of Next on Stage, is currently shining bright on stages across the country as Dmitry in the National Tour of Anastasia. A recent graduate from Elon University, Anastasia is Butler's touring debut! Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Willem B...

The National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen is in its fourth year of touring across North America, and will now have a new Evan Hansen! Anthony Norman (The Prom original Broadway cast, National Tour of Newsies, and more) is stepping into the lead role! Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the new star of D...

Waitress is returning to Charlotte for a special five-week engagement, beginning today, April 19, through May 22, 2022 in the Booth Playhouse! The run will be followed by a five-week engagement at Cleveland's Playhouse Square May 26-June 26, 2022 in the Hanna Theatre....

Meet The Masterminds, Director Elizabeth Flax and Playwright Coolidge Harris II, Behind The Stage Play, 'Greenwood', Based On The Tulsa, Oklahoma Massacre, A Love Story With A Historical Proponent. Performed At Matthews Playhouse, Matthews, NC, September 17th and 18th....

The 2019 National tour of Lincoln Center Theater's production of FALSETTOS has already begun in San Francisco, with its next stop the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles (beginning April 16, 2019). I was afforded the most opportune chance to chat with Nick Blaemire in between shows at the SHN Golden Gat...

Emily Ramirez is starring in the role of Meg Giry. She is a very talented performer and she is exhilarating to watch....

When THE CHILDREN'S HOUR was written, the topic of lesbianism was taboo, and now society is shifting, understanding people's differences....

Dixie has a new show! The fast talking Tupperware lady is coming to Charlotte with stories of what she learned after a hard night of drinking....

Nicci Canada pays tribute to Lady Ella Fitzgerald on Valentine's weekend in Charlotte, NC. It's all about Love!...

The beauty that is created when the two worlds of hip-hop with the entire Tchaikovsky score collide, is amazing....

You can change the world when you can change your mind....

This production connects the material to a contemporary audience with romance and danger....

Playwright S. Kristi Douglas returns to Pease Auditorium for a sophomore performance of the inspirational musical, 'Daughter of the King'....

GENERATION#D created and directed by Dominik Buttner was received with standing ovations, because it was truthful, raw and moving....

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, I hope they'll take away magic and a little lesson that there's goodness inside of everyone....

Besides the music, audiences will learn about behind the scenes of the Motown label....

That is the joy of this show. It's a party with the most fun onstage!...

Playwright Rory Sheriff penned the stage play, 'Be A Lion', a delightful spinoff to the Broadway musical and film, 'The Wiz', an adaptation of the television classic, 'The Wizard of Oz'....

We're equal opportunity offenders....

The take away is unique to each person in their life journey and how they're emotionally affected by the story and the characters in PIPPIN....

Martin Wilkins has an intensive professional theater career that include a long list of fellowships and freelance assignments at impressive venues such as The Arena Stage (Washington, DC) and The Eugene O'Neill Center Theater. Yet, here in Charlotte, we are glad to call him one of our own....

American Woman, written by Charlotte Native, LaVelle Harris explodes on stage with giant Afros, stylish costumes, energetic dancing, and awesome old school singing from the 70s....

Phantom of the Opera - Jacquelynne Fontaine as Carlotta...

Car Talk, written by Elaine Alexander and directed by Della Freedman was chosen as a finalist for the Manhattan Repertory Theatre's One-Act Playwriting Contest. It is a short one-act comedy that depicts the story of an accountant who goes car shopping with his status seeking fiancee on an expeditio...

I'm so lucky. It's a blessing to be sharing moments....

Matthews Playhouse's School of Theatre, presents West Side Story, the American musical inspired by William Shakespeare, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. This action-packed musical depicts the rivalry between to teen street gangs, The Jets and the Sharks of two differen...

Adam Trent is a self-taught illusionist who combines his musical and comedic talents to mesmerize his audience. Adam, along with six other illusionists will showcase their talents in Broadway's best-selling magic show, "The Illusionists: Witness The Impossible" from January 27-Feb 1, at the Knig...

Erica Swindell in ONCE, the Broadway hit, winner of 8, 2012 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL also features an impressive ensemble cast of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage....

Shonn Wiley, one of the leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys' delivers an evening of unforgettable entertainment in Under the Streetlamp....

COLIN MOCHRIE costars in TWO MAN GROUP with Brad Sherwood. Just like a live version of the Emmy nominated, hit TV series, WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY?...

Ryan Knowles plays 'Buddy' in WE WILL ROCK YOU the smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton...

Terrence Mann, director of the recent production of LES MISERABLES at Western Carolina University, reflects on Javert directing Javert, on listening to people audition in front of him with 'Stars,' and on collegiate versus professional productions...

There are two kinds of secrets, the ones we keep from ourselves and the ones that show us, we are not alone....

The Blue Man character is relevant at all times. There is a primal instinct, celebrating life and interacting with neighbors. It's a great show for all ages!...

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math....

This production of EVITA is the most beautiful,... visually stunning. The re-conception of the orchestrations are wonderful. Audiences will really enjoy EVITA....

Dominique Scott who plays Drew in ROCK OF AGES was all business about music and performing when I spoke to him imid-morning....

J Hernandez never really expected to become a professional actor. 'Personally, I didn't think I was very good at it,' he laughs. Fortunately, others disagreed. Tonight, he opens in FROST/NIXON at New City Stage in Philadelphia. For Hernandez, who specializes in classical theatre, it marks a signific...

PRECIOUS MEMORIES, A new musical starring Sue Massek of the legendary Reel World String Band is coming to the Evening Muse on Sunday, November 17, at 7:00PM, located at 3227 North Davidson Street (NODA) in Charlotte. Tickets on sale at www.EveningMuse.com...

Liam Mower on tour with Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY....