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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Call Answered: Ty Autry: "A Southern Fairytale" at New York Summerfest Theater Festival by Adam Rothenberg

I met Ty Autry after our mutual friend and fellow "Call Me Adam" participant Alex Bond passed away in 2017. We have remained in touch ever since, so when I heard that Ty's play, A South…

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Monday, August 20, 2018

Facetime Interview: "Stephanie Hicks and Her Selfie Stick" (a.k.a. Marissa Rosen): "R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical" by Adam Rothenberg

After watching her videos for weeks, "Call Me Adam" goes backstage at R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical to interview "Stephanie Hicks and Her Selfie Stick." (a.k.a. Marissa Rosen). We had a f…

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Friday, August 17, 2018

Call Redialed: NEW Katie Thompson Interview: "R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical" by Adam Rothenberg

Katie Thompson is a force to be reckoned with! She has one of the most powerful/dynamic voices I have ever heard. Her music/lyrics is the right mix of profoundness and fun. Katie's show…

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Call Answered: Tara Reid: "Sharknado 6: It's About Time" + "American Pie" by Adam Rothenberg

This was quite a delicious interview with Tara Reid. Tara and I took a bite out of every aspect of her career. We sunk our teeth into Sharknado 6: It's About Time, the last Sharknado an…

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Friday, August 10, 2018

Call Redialed: Jeff Hiller: "Heartbreak House", Remembering Composer Michael Friedman by Adam Rothenberg

It may have been eight years since I had the pleasure of interviewing actor Jeff Hiller, but I still remember that interview like it was yesterday, especially the amount of laughter that ens…

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Call Answered: Tan Kheng Hua: "Crazy Rich Asians" by Adam Rothenberg

I love the variety of actors I get to interview, but I especially love learning about actors from other countries. When Tan Kheng Hua was offered to me as a possible interview, I jumped at t…

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Monday, August 6, 2018

Call Answered: Daniel C. Levine: ACT of Connecticut, "Mamma Mia!", "Evita" by Adam Rothenberg

I was first introduced to ACT of Connecticut this past June when my friend Sheri Sanders & new friend Craig Ramsay co-starred in ACT of Connecticut's mounting of Mamma Mia!. I was so imp…

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

Call Answered: Raymond J. Barry: "Shooter" on USA Network by Adam Rothenberg

From film to television to theatre, Raymond J. Barry is everywhere: Born on the Fourth of July, Dead Man Walking, Training Day, Flubber, The Ref, Cool Runnings, Justified, Law and Order…

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Call Redialed: Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf: "More About The Melody" at Birdland by Adam Rothenberg

The last time Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf & I did an interview together, she was playing in the orchestra of the Broadway revival of A Little Night Music (that starred Angela Lansbury…

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Conference Call: "Anyway" campaign for Cystic Fibrosis: Laura Osnes, Gideon Glick, Emily Kramer Golinkoff, & Elizabeth Phillipson-Weiner by Adam Rothenberg

Everyone struggles with something. But there are a few of us out there who struggle with chronic illness. It's these challenges that bring people together. When I read about Emily Kramer Gol…

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Call Answered: Carlotta Summers: "Butterflies" at Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema by Adam Rothenberg

After seeing the powerful short-film Butterflies and interviewing director Cady McClain, I'm so excited to be chatting with Carlotta Summers herself, writer, producer, & star of thi…

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Call Redialed: NEW Adrienne Truscott Interview: "Adrienne Truscott's One Trick Pony (Or Andy Kaufman Is A Feminist Performance Artist and I’m a by Adam Rothenberg

I LOVE Adrienne Truscott! Her comedic genius pushes the envelope every time. From rape culture to being labeled a feminist performance artist, Adrienne tackles it all in her comedy shows.Her…

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Call Answered: Jasper Cole: "Hollywood's Bad Guy," Comic-Con International: San Diego by Adam Rothenberg

From such films as 18 Again, Friday the 13th Part VIII, and MacGruber (alongside Val Kilmer & Ryan Phillipe) & TV shows as C.S.I., Married With Children, Saved By The Bell,…

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Conference Call: Barb Jungr and John McDaniel: "1968 - Let The Sun Shine In" at Joe's Pub by Adam Rothenberg

When you put two musical genius' together, you get one really great product! That is definitely the case with the pairing of Barb Jungr & John McDaniel! Separately they are acclaimed mus…

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Call Redialed: NEW Linda Eder Interview: "If You See Me" CD + "The Other Side" DVD by Adam Rothenberg

It is always a joy to interview Linda Eder, one of the greatest voices of our time! Not only can Linda sing the roof off of any building, but she is one of the most eloquent speakers I have …

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Call Answered: Ari Gold Interview: "The Song of Sway Lake" at Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema by Adam Rothenberg

When I read about Ari Gold's new film, (co-written by Elizabeth Bull), The Song of Sway Lake, was not only premiering at the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema, but opening the fe…

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Sunday, July 15, 2018

Call Redialed: NEW Perez Hilton Interview: Chippendales at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas by Adam Rothenberg

It's so great to catch up with Perez Hilton, the original social media influencer. Perez & I last chatted in 2015, when he was starring in the hit Off-Broadway show Full House: The Music…

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Friday, July 13, 2018

Call Answered: Dr. Bradley Jones: "A Chorus Line" + "Dr. Bradley's Fabulous Functional Narcissism…" at Don't Tell Mama by Adam Rothenberg

What an interesting interview Dr. Bradley Jones makes. From his nearly ten year stretch in the Broadway production of A Chorus Line, to becoming a psychoanalyst, we talk about every ste…

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Call Answered: Andy Kelso: "The Full Monty" at Pittsburgh CLO by Adam Rothenberg

I'm so excited to be getting to interview actor/singer Andy Kelso! I first came to learn of Andy's talent when I saw him in Broadway's Mamma Mia! as leading love interest "Sky," but it …

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Saturday, July 7, 2018

Call Answered: Cady McClain: "All My Children" + "Butterflies" at Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema by Adam Rothenberg

I first came to know Cady McClain, two-time Emmy Award winning actress, from her days on "All My Children" as "Dixie Martin." This was 2000/2001. From the moment I saw "Dixie's" storyli…

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Friday, July 6, 2018

Call Redialed: NEW interview with Wilson Jermaine Heredia: "Pedro Pan" at NYMF 2018 by Adam Rothenberg

It's so great to get the opportunity to catch up with Tony Award winner Wilson Jermaine Heredia, who's best known for playing "Angel" in the Broadway & film version of Rent. Wilson &…

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Monday, July 2, 2018

Call Answered: Vonda Shepard: Ally McBeal + Feinstein's/54 Below Concert by Adam Rothenberg

My first introduction to Vonda Shepard was in 1986 when her hit duet with Dan Hill, "Can't We Try" was playing on every radio station. While Vonda had three albums before, most people came t…

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Sunday, July 1, 2018

Call Answered: Jimmy James: "DIVAS ARE FOREVER" + "Fashionista" by Adam Rothenberg

Known for his global hit song "Fashionista," Jimmy James is returning to Provincetown this summer with his show DIVAS ARE FOREVER. When I found out about Jimmy James, I was thrilled to …

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Call Redialed: Alexandra Silber: "Camelot" at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington DC by Adam Rothenberg

I can't believe it's been seven years since I last interviewed Alexandra Silber! It's so great getting a chance to finally catch up with her, especially after seeing her in the recent Tony-n…

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Call Redialed: NEW Payson Lewis Interview: "Bad Influence" + "Can't Go Back" by Adam Rothenberg

In the four months since I've interviewed singer/songwriter Payson Lewis, a lot has been happening for him! He has just released two more singles in a matter of weeks and is working on a six…

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Call Answered: Craig Ramsay: "Mamma Mia!" at ACT of Connecticut, Bravo TV, Fitness by Adam Rothenberg

Mamma Mia! (ABBA) + Fitness + "Grindr Guy" from 2 Broke Girls = an interview I want to do! I was thrilled to get the opportunity to interview actor & fitness guru Craig Ramsay …

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Sunday, June 17, 2018

Facetime Interview: NEW Tori Scott Video: "Making America Gay Again" at Joe's Pub by Adam Rothenberg

What a blast I had catching up with comedian Tori Scott live from Joe's Pub's Library as we discuss her upcoming Gay Pride show Making America Gay Again! Through the cheers of Fireball …

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Call Answered: Lynn Harris: GOLD Comedy by Adam Rothenberg

Comedy is one of the hardest professions out there. I feel it's also one of the most empowering. To make someone laugh is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Laughter is one of the mo…

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Call Redialed: NEW Sheri Sanders Interview: "Mama Mia" at ACT of Connecticut, "Rock The Audition", & "Musicnotes" by Adam Rothenberg

What a joy it is to catch up with trailblazing pioneeress Sheri Sanders who is making her return to acting in ACT of Connecticut's production of the mega-hit musical Mamma Mia! Sheri ha…

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Monday, June 11, 2018

Call Answered: Rachel Ulanet: "Keep Me Searching" at Feinstein's/54 Below by Adam Rothenberg

When I read Rachel Ulanet's (Lovemusik, Beauty & The Beast) show Keep Me Searching was returning to Feinstein's/54 Below this June, I knew I had to find out more about her…

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Call Redialed: Michael Harren: "The Animal Album" & "The Animal Book" by Adam Rothenberg

Last year I attended Michael Harren's multi-media performance, The Animal Show, at Dixon Place in NYC. Since then, Michael has been hard at work adapting that show into a book and …

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
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