Luke Cresswell (Pandemonium)
Stomp co-creator Luke Cresswell has created a new show, PANDEMONIUM. Where Stomp creates rhythm with everyday objects, Pandemonium transforms everyday objects into a plethora of invented instruments.
Levi Kreis (Where I Belong)
Levi and I spoke about his upcoming show WHERE I BELONG: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH LEVI KREIS, which showcases Levi’s exceptional song-writing and talent in a stripped down, unplugged atmosphere.
J. Anthony Crane (Lion King)
J. Anthony and I spoke at the Cadillac Palace Theatre about the challenges and rehearsal process of working with both a puppet head and his own head, how the audiences eyes shift back and forth between the performer and the animal, and the spectacular costumes, puppets, masks, make-up and set, which all create the magic on stage.
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.
Kristin Caskey (Traces)
Kristin and I spoke at a press event at the Broadway Playhouse, where we had a chance to preview some amazing feats which she calls “regular humans doing super-human stunts.”
Ernie Banks
I had a most memorable experience speaking with Ernie about his positive and generous attitude, and why he is regarded as one of the most popular baseball players in Chicago sports history.
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.