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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Facetime Interview: Cast/Creative Team of "Loveville High", a musical theatre podcast in nine 10-minute epsiodes by Adam Rothenberg

Live from the Loveville High podcast release party, I interview the creative team: David Zellnik (Book & Lyrics) & Eric Svejcar (Composer) + cast members: Conor Ryan (Desperate Measu…

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Monday, April 8, 2019

Call Answered: Caitlin Lee Reid: "Lezzie with A "Z" at The Duplex by Adam Rothenberg

Love, loss, and homage are three things I enjoy learning about. So when I read that Caitlin Lee Reid’s Lezzie With A “Z”, an tribute to Liza Minnelli’s 1972 filmed theatrical event L…

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Saturday, April 6, 2019

Call Answered: Bill Alverson: "Coach Charming" + "Insatiable" on Netflix by Adam Rothenberg

Bill Alverson, also known as “Coach Charming” is truly an inspiration. As a successful lawyer, Bill already had a great career. After coaching one client for a beauty pageant, word quick…

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Friday, April 5, 2019

Call Answered: Sharon Blynn: "Captain Marvel" + Bald Is Beautiful by Adam Rothenberg

From surviving Ovarian Cancer to living out her childhood dream in the box office smash hit Captain Marvel, Sharon Blynn’s story is one I had to find out more about! She is the founder of …

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Call Answered: Yuval David: "What Would You Do?" + "The Michael J. Fox Show" by Adam Rothenberg

Yuval David has been seen in every medium including Film, TV, and Theatre. He’s the familiar face you all know. Yuval divulged all the intricate details of his approach to this business we…

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Call Answered: Michael Musto: "Times Squares" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

Ever since I was a kid growing up on Long Island, I have been following Michael Musto’s career. Loving entertainment as much as I did, he was always featured in something I was either read…

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Call Redialed: NEW Max von Essen Interview: "Falsettos" Tour + debut CD "Call Me Old Fashioned: The Broadway Standard" by Adam Rothenberg

I am beyond thrilled that Tony Nominee Max von Essen answered my call again! It’s been seven years since our last interview, so with the upcoming release of Max’s debut CD, Call Me Old F…

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Saturday, March 30, 2019

Call Redialed: NEW Jasper Cole Interview: ABC's "The Rookie" by Adam Rothenberg

Almost a year to the date of our last interview, Jasper Cole has once again answered my call! It’s great to catch-up with Jasper and find out what’s been happening with him. Jasper will …

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Friday, March 29, 2019

Call Redialed: NEW Emily Kratter Interview: "Strangers in the World" at Axis Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

It’s so great getting to catch up with rising actress Emily Kratter. I’m thrilled she answered my call again! We first talked 2 years ago when Emily was appearing in Axis Theatre’s pro…

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Call Redialed: NEW Xanthe Elbrick Interview: "Charlie's Waiting" by Adam Rothenberg

It’s been nine years since my last interview with Tony Nominee Xanthe Elbrick. It’s great to now catch up with her as Xanthe gears up to star in Parity Production’s latest show Charlie…

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Call Redialed: NEW Jennifer Barnhart Interview: "It's About Time!" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

It’s so great that Jennifer Barnhart (Avenue Q, Sesame Street), answered my call again, especially as she gets ready to make her solo cabaret debut at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Jennifer…

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Call Redialed: NEW Christina Bianco Interview: "DIVA ON DEMAND" at The Green Room 42 by Adam Rothenberg

It’s been eight years & hundreds of DIVAS later since Christina Bianco & I have done an interview together! So I’m thrilled Christina answered my call again as she gears up to ma…

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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Conference Call: Cast/Creatives of "St. Peter's Foot": James Bosley, Anna Theresa Cascio, Molly Fowler, Doc Dougherty, & Laura Fois by Adam Rothenberg

What an honor it was to attend one of the rehearsal nights for Up Theater’s production of Anna Theresa Cascio’s St. Peter’s Foot. I really enjoyed watching this piece take shape & …

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Conference Call: The cast of "Still At Risk": Jonathan Walker, Robert Gomes, Ryan Spahn, Amy Hohn, Christopher J. Hanke by Adam Rothenberg

Theater For The New City puts on some really great theatre. Some shows, like the new play, Still At Risk, written by Tim Pinckney & directed by Carl Andress, is running as a showcase pro…

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Adam's Call: Luann de Lesseps: #CountessandFriends at Feinstein's/54 Below by Adam Rothenberg

“Money can’t buy you class,” but it can get you a ticket to Luann de Lesseps cabaret show #CountessandFriends at Feinstein’s/54 Below, a very fun evening of songs, stories, and fashi…

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Facetime Interview: Rebecca Luker & Deborah Grace Winer: "GOT RHYTHM. THE GERSHWIN BROTHERS." at Feinstein's/54 Below by Adam Rothenberg

Live from Feinstein's/54 Below, "Call Me Adam" speaks with Tony Nominee Rebecca Luker & Producer Deborah Grace Winer about Deborah's series The Classic American Songbook. Rebecca will be…

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Call Answered: Steve Grand: In Concert at The Laurie Beechman Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

I always love interviewing singer/songwriters because like Madonna says, “Music, makes the people, come together!” Steve Grand is definitely living by that motto. His 2013 video for “A…

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

Call Redialed: NEW Will Reynolds Interview: New Music, New Concert + 2018 Fred Ebb Award by Adam Rothenberg

It’s been seven years since my last interview with composer Will Reynolds, so his upcoming debut at Birdland Theater seemed like the right time to catch up! In the past seven years, Will h…

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Call Redialed: NEW Luba Mason Interview: Bistro Awards, New Music, "Girl From The North Country" by Adam Rothenberg

I have been lucky to interview Broadway and recording artist Luba Mason several times over the years. She always tells it like it is and that is one of the things I love most about Luba, out…

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Facetime Interview: Nicole Vanessa Ortiz: "Becoming Her: A Diva's Tribute" at Feinstein's/54 Below by Adam Rothenberg

Live from Feinstein's/54 Below, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz & I discuss her upcoming Feinstein's/54 Below solo debut concert Becoming Her: A Diva's Tribute. Fresh on the heels of starring in Sp…

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Call Answered: Talyor Dayne: "Tell It To My Heart: How I Lost My S#*T, Conquered My Fear, and Found My Voice" by Adam Rothenberg

For 30 years, I have been a fan of Taylor Dayne, the three-time Grammy nominated artist whose hits include “Tell It To My Heart,” “Prove Your Love,” “Don’t Rush Me,” “I’ll …

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Facetime Interview Redialed: NEW Betsy Wolfe interview: "All Bets Are Off" at Feinstein's/54 Below by Adam Rothenberg

From gambling to Broadway Dreams, Betsy Wolfe & I get to the heart of it all including her upcoming solo show debut at Feinstein's/54 Below entitled All Bets Are Off, March 6-9, with spe…

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Sunday, March 3, 2019

Call Redialed: NEW Marieann Meringolo: Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: The Songs of Alan & Marilyn Bergman at Don't Tell Mama by Adam Rothenberg

It’s so great to catch up with MAC Award winning recording artist Marieann Meringolo. We first spoke about Marieann’s cabaret show Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: The Songs of Alan &…

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Saturday, March 2, 2019

Conference Call: "BLEACH": Eamon Yates & Brendan George by Adam Rothenberg

From the moment I read the press release for the immersive Off-Off-Broadway show BLEACH, I couldn’t wait to interview Eamon Yates & Brendan George, who share the title role of “Tyler…

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Friday, March 1, 2019

Adam's Call: Charles Busch: "Native New Yorker" at Feinstein's/54 Below by Adam Rothenberg

On Wednesday night, February 27, I attended a master class in performance and story telling when I saw the final night of Charles Busch’s newest cabaret show Native New Yorker at Feinstein…

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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Call Redialed: NEW Joanna Gleason Video Interview: "Out of the Eclipse" at Feinstein's/54 Below by Adam Rothenberg

Live from Feinstein's/54 Below, "Call Me Adam" & Tony Award Winner Joanna Gleason discuss her new show Out of the Eclipse, chronicling the dark times Joanna has gone through since her la…

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Conference Call: "The Other Josh Cohen": David Rossmer & Steve Rosen by Adam Rothenberg

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to see the hilarious, cleverly written, and superbly performed Off-Broadway hit musical The Other Josh Cohen. Written by & starring David Rossmer and S…

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Monday, February 25, 2019

Call Answered: Michele Brourman: "The Belle of Tombstone" & "The Land Before Time" by Adam Rothenberg

Music makes the world go round! Every moment of my life can be defined by a song, which is why I’m beyond excited to have the opportunity to interview one of the greatest singer/songwriter…

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Call Redialed: David Dean Bottrell: "David Dean Bottrell Makes Love" and ""Working Actor" by Adam Rothenberg

7 1/2 years ago David Dean Bottrell & I spoke about his one man show David Dean Bottrell Makes Love. Well, now, as the show is making it’s NYC premiere, David & I catch up on the e…

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Adam's Call: The New York Pops: "Unforgettable: Celebrating Nat King Cole and Friends" by Adam Rothenberg

Last week I attended The New York Pops’ Unforgettable: Celebrating Nat King Cole and Friends, lead by Pops’ conductor Steven Reineke and featured guests artists Broadway’s Nikki Renee …

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Friday, February 8, 2019

Call Redialed: NEW Rori Nogee Interview: "Disenchanted! A New Musical Comedy" at PRIMA Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

Rori Nogee and I have been friends for almost 20 years! We met at a Daphne Rubin-Vega concert in 2001 and the rest is history. I’m beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to interview the …

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre