Barbara Robertson (Working)
I spoke with Barbara at the Broadway Playhouse at a press event for WORKING, which is based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel.
Sutton Foster (An Evening With Sutton Foster)
I spoke with Sutton about her anticipated, intimate performance of An Evening with Sutton Foster.
Laurie Metcalf (Detroit)
Laurie and I spoke at Steppenwolf Theatre about Detroit, the first show in the 2010-2011 season, how grateful she is to be back in Chicago performing at Steppenwolf, and why she is attracted to the humor in this particular script written by Lisa D’Amour.
Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages)
American Idol finalist and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis is starring as Drew in the first national tour of ROCK OF AGES. We talked about how the fans of Rock of Ages make the show a success.
Randy Skinner (White Christmas)
Three-time Tony Award nominee Randy Skinner will choreograph an upcoming stage version of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS. We spoke at Columbia College about this immense holiday production, and how the dance arrangements, costumes, orchestrations and look of the show will transport you back to 1954.
Kevin Anderson (A Guide For The Perplexed)
We spoke about his feelings of guilt, redemption and fear and why this particular role drew him back home to Chicago.
Tanya Saracho (El Nogalar)
Tanya and I spoke at the Goodman Theatre about her new play EL NOGALAR (pecan orchard) a loose adaptation of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard.
Eric Petersen (Shrek The Musical)
Eric and I spoke about the extreme physical demands of the role, including the make-up, prosthetics and 40-pound costume, and why this role is a dream come true.
Jackie Mason
Jackie had me laughing throughout the interview, as we talked about how he made his transition from the synagogue to the comedy club.
Lou Raizin (President of Broadway in Chicago)
I spoke with Lou at the Cadillac Palace Theatre at a news conference with Mayor Daley, who marked June 3rd the “10th anniversary of the Chicago theatre district.”
Martin Buzzo (Fuerza Bruta)
Martin and I spoke about the physical experience of Fuerza Bruta and the significance of bringing it to Chicago.
Eric Alden and Victor Dodonov (Cirque Dreams)
Eric, Victor, and I spoke about the intense preparation involved in this blend of acrobatics, dance and amazing stunts.