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Monday, August 22, 2022

A Back-to-School Conversation with Libby Parker (aka The Broadway Dietitian) by Lauren Van Hemert

Libby Parker is a registered dietician and other of the book PERMISSION TO EAT. Hear what she has to say about respecting your body, setting realistic expectations, and more. The post A Back…

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Saturday, August 20, 2022

FINDING PATIENCE Creators Release Original Cast Album by Lauren Van Hemert and News Desk

Angie Staheli and Jeremy Phillips released the original cast album to FINDING PATIENCE, a musical about the history of Holly Springs earlier this month. The post FINDING PATIENCE Creators Re…

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Aaron Simon Gross Talks 13, Working with JRB, and Theater by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Aaron Simon Gross has to say about making his Broadway debut in the musical 13, what it was like to work with Jason Robert Brown, and more. The post Aaron Simon Gross Talks 13, Wo…

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A Conversation with Aaron Simon Gross (13, the Musical) by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Aaron Simon Gross is a graduate of Northwestern University. He made his Broadway debut in the musical 13, originating the role of Archie. On television he has appeared in The…

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Come From Away’s Kevin Tuerff Kicks Off Pay It Forward 9/11 Campaign This Week by Lauren Van Hemert

In the wake of 9/11, came stories of compassion, including the story of the “plane people” who landed in Gander, Newfoundland after the U.S. airspace was closed. Over 6,500 passengers on…

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Monday, August 8, 2022

GET ON YOUR FEET with Iliana Garcia by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Iliana Garcia has to say about channeling her inner Gloria Estefan, why representation onstage matters, and how Sutton Foster started it all. The North Carolina Theatre production …

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Iliana Garcia Talks On Your Feet by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Iliana Garcia is of Cuban descent, born and raised in Tampa, FL. Garcia moved to Atlanta, GA and began singing lessons when she was five years old. She studied Musical Theatr…

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Broadway Super Couple Share the Stage in Theatre Raleigh’s CITY OF ANGELS by Lauren Van Hemert

Megan McGinnis and Adam Halpin are real life husband and wife super couple who are starring in the Theatre Raleigh production of CITY OF ANGELS. McGinnis and Halpin were last seen on the nat…

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Megan McGinnis and Adam Halpin Talk City of Angels by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guests Adam Halpin Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen, Glory Days. Off-Broadway: Daddy Long Legs, Rent, Dogfight. National Tours: Come From Away, Kinky Boots, Rent. Select Regional: Chess …

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

National Women’s Theatre Festival Opens This Week by Lauren Van Hemert

The seventh annual National Women’s Theatre Festival is coming to Raleigh from July 28-31 with four full days of performances, workshops, and all things celebrating gender parity in theatr…

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Aaron Harrington Talks LITTLE SHOP, Puppetry, and His NC Roots by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Aaron Harrington has to say about all of those Seymours, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and of course, his North Carolina roots. The post Aaron Harrington Talks LITTLE SHOP, Puppetry, and…

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Little Shop of Horrors' Aaron Harrington Talks Puppetry, Auditions, and More by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Aaron Harrington is a native of Durham, North Carolina. Theater credits include Audrey II/Voice of the Plant; Off Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors, Tom Collins; Rent 20…

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Evan Rachel Wood Joins Cast of THE FATHER by Lauren Van Hemert

Film and television star returns to her roots for Theatre in the Park's production of THE FATHER. The post Evan Rachel Wood Joins Cast of THE FATHER appeared first on Beltline to Broadway.

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Theatre Raleigh Announces Full Casting for CITY OF ANGELS by Lauren Van Hemert

Broadway power couple helms Theatre Raleigh's production of CITY OF ANGELS. The post Theatre Raleigh Announces Full Casting for CITY OF ANGELS appeared first on Beltline to Broadway.

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

A Conversation with Paradise Square's Kayla Pecchioni by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guests Kayla Pecchioni - National Tour: The Book of Mormon (Nabulungi), SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical (Duckling Donna). International Tour: Dreamgirls (South Korea). NYC:�…

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Live with Kayla Pecchioni (PARADISE SQUARE) by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Kayla Pecchioni has to say about Paradise Square, that Tony performance, and so much more. The post Live with Kayla Pecchioni (PARADISE SQUARE) appeared first on Covering Theater f…

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Live with Aaron Harrington (LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS) by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Aaron Harrington has to say about working on LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, puppetry, and so much more. The post Live with Aaron Harrington (LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS) appeared first on Cove…

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Live with Andre Jordan (DIANA) by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Andre Jordan has to say about DIANA, equity, diversity, and inclusion on Broadway, and so much more. The post Live with Andre Jordan (DIANA) appeared first on Covering Theater from…

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Live with Dr. Alisa Hurwitz (Dr. Drama) by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Alisa Hurwitz (aka Dr. Drama) has to say about Jewish representation onstage and so much more. The post Live with Dr. Alisa Hurwitz (Dr. Drama) appeared first on Covering Theater f…

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Ep. 122: Gun Sense, Art, and Activism by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Playwright Jason Odell Williams (CHURCH AND STATE), along with North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre's Yvonne Belsanti Anderson, Brian Yandle, Moms Demand Action's Madhavi Krevat…

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Gun Sense, Art, and Activism with Jason Odell Williams by Lauren Van Hemert

The North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre staged reading of CHURCH AND STATE, which will benefit Sandy Hook Promise and Moms Demand Action, will be June 27 in North Raleigh. To register fo…

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

A Conversation with Telly Leung by Lauren Van Hemert

Telly Leung is best known for his work on Broadway and television. These days he is in Raleigh directing the Theatre Raleigh production of Yellow Face. Hear what he has to say about working …

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A Conversation with Telly Leung by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Telly Leung is an American actor, singer and songwriter. He is known for his work in musical theatre on Broadway and for his role as Wes, a member of the Dalton Academy…

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Ep. 120: A Conversation with RING OF FIRE’s Randy Redd by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Randy Redd has to say about PARADE, RING OF FIRE, and the process of creating theater. The post Ep. 120: A Conversation with RING OF FIRE’s Randy Redd appeared first on Covering …

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A Conversation with Randy Redd by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Randy Redd made his Broadway debut in PARADE at Lincoln Center directed by Harold Prince. Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include MAY WE ALL, Max Vernon's THE VIEW UPSTAIRS…

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Ep.119: One Podcast. Two Playwrights. by Lauren Van Hemert

On this episode, hear what David Blakely (Enemy of the People) and Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit, Red Rabbit) have to say about theater, form, and more. The post Ep.119: One Podcast. Two…

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Dear Performer, a Conversation with Two Playwrights by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guests David Blakely is a playwright, director, actor, musician, songwriter, and the Playwright-in-Residence emeritus for Heller Theatre Company. His plays include Trade Privileges…

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Ep. 118: A Conversation with Music Man David Loud by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Broadway music director David Loud (Facing the Music) has to say about working with Sondheim, Kander and Ebb, Hal Prince, and more. The post Ep. 118: A Conversation with Music Man…

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

A Conversation with Music Man David Loud by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest David Loud (NYC) occupies a unique place in Broadway history. In addition to his distinguished career as one of Broadway’s most respected music directors and arrangers, h…

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Ep. 117: Me, Myself, and Cindy Williams by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what TV icon Cindy Williams has to say about the movies, television, and taking her show on the road. The post Ep. 117: Me, Myself, and Cindy Williams appeared first on Covering Theater…

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In Conversation with Cindy Williams by Lauren Van Hemert

Cindy Williams' one-woman show, Me, Myself, and Shirley, is touring the country. It will play the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh on April 16. For more information visit https://www.memyselfan…

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards