Ten years ago, Heidi Blickenstaff was part of the beloved musical [title of show]. Now, Heidi now finds herself in another rare position: after doing the stage musical of Disney’s Freaky Friday, she was hired to reprise her role in the made-for-TV movie. We speak with Heidi about her journey with the film, being brave on camera, aging, and more.
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Lena Hall has optimized her rocker brand and built up a large fan base on social media. The 2014 Tony winner is in the midst of rolling out her monthly Obsessed series, a year-long compilation of EPs and music videos starring and co-produced by Lena herself. We speak with Lena about her experience working on the Obsessed series, the importance of mentorship, why failure is not a bad word, and more.
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We speak to multiple Academy Award-winner and former UK parliamentarian Glenda Jackson, who is currently Tony-nominated for her performance in the revival of “Three Tall Women”, about the show, her career in acting and politics, and her views on both.
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In the last few years, the actress Katrina Lenk has become a growing sensation in the theatre by playing women from other cultures, including in “The Band’s Visit,” for which she received a 2018 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. We talk to Katrina about how the stories we tell affect our worldview, her process for creating Dina, being a private person, and her dream to one day be a female James Bond.
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Kenita Miller is currently playing Mama Euralie in “Once on this Island.” We spoke with Kenita about how her own mom’s missionary work in hurricane-ravaged Haiti inspired her current portrayal of Ti Moune’s adopted mother Mama Euralie, and why she thinks art can be a conversation starter about rebuilding community, as well as a reflection of life.
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We talk to Jenn Colella about how she created her characters in “Come From Away,” how she cultivated her attitude about the theatre business, the Tony Awards, and more.
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Jessie Mueller has become one of the most popular leading ladies on Broadway. We take her to a diner to discuss Waitress, her development as an artist, her relationship with ambition, and more.
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We visit Stephanie J. Block at the Walter Kerr Theatre to discuss how she prepared for her latest role in Falsettos, her development as an artist, roles for women in theatre, and much more.
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We talk to Betsy Wolfe before and after she performs at Carnegie Hall and find out what goes into performing on that famous stage. We also talk to her about roles for women, confidence, evolving in the industry, and more.
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Kelli O’Hara recently taught a master class at the Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts. We tagged along. And we learned some things.
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An in-depth look at the singular genius of Sherie Rene Scott. We interview Sherie about Whorl Inside a Loop, writing, female protagonists, being taken seriously and much more.
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We talk to Celia Keenan-Bolger about her evolution as an actress, collaboration, political activism, and much more.
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