All stories by Pat Cerasaro on BroadwayStars

Monday, May 25, 2015

InDepth InterView: Kristin Chenoweth by Pat Cerasaro

Recently I had the delectable delight of talking to one of the sweetest and sexiest and shockingly super-talented stars of stage and screen who can currently be seen on the hit of all TV hit…

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Modern Music Masters: Nellie McKay by Pat Cerasaro

Today we begin a new comprehensive academic music discussion series on BroadwayWorld in which I speak to the most cutting-edge artists in the recording industry, on Broadway and in Hollywood…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Betty Buckley Talks T Bone Burnett Album, BOOTLEG, Town Hall, TALES OF THE CITY & More by Pat Cerasaro

Few stars - or even legends, like this one - boast a resume that includes a Tony Award, the leading role on one of the most cherished sitcoms of the early eighties, a star-making film debut …

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FLASH FRIDAY: Mraz & McKay by Pat Cerasaro

This week, in collusion with the premiere of BroadwayWorld's new intensive songwriting discussion series Modern Music Masters, comes a stirring collection of stunning clips from the various …

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Spotlight On NYMF: Tom Hewitt & THE GREAT UNKNOWN by Pat Cerasaro

A friendly giant known best for his devilish and, at times, demonic lead roles in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW as Frank N. Furter, the eponymous DRACULA and the first replacement cast of THE LION K…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Baz Luhrmann Talks NYMF, Broadway, Hollywood, Oz, WICKED & More by Pat Cerasaro

Who has more style More flair More imagination More sheer visual power in each and every frame of every single one of his films than the master of the modern movie musical - and director of …

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Tony Goldwyn Talks CONVICTION, PROMISES & More by Pat Cerasaro

Moving freely from film to television to theatre and back again, and from leading man to supporting character actor to taking the director's chair and penning the scripts himself, it is a pl…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Joel Grey Talks NORMAL HEART, Daughter Jennifer on DWTS, WICKED & More by Pat Cerasaro

Last night I had the honor and privilege of conducting a comprehensive InDepth InterView with legendary star of stages and screens worldwide, both large and small - and winner of an Oscar an…

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InDepth InterView: Betty Buckley by Pat Cerasaro

Few stars - or even legends, like this one - boast a resume that includes a Tony Award, the leading role on one of the most cherished sitcoms of the early eighties, a star-making film debut …

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FLASH FRIDAY: Live From New York, It s 30 ROCK! by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are taking a look at both versions of last nights live episode of the every-award-winning NBC comedy 30 ROCK starring Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski with a …

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InDepth InterView: Christine Ebersole by Pat Cerasaro

I recently had the honor of conducting an extensive interview with legendary stage and screen star - of films such as AMADEUS, TOOTSIE and more - best known in the twenty-first century for h…

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FLASH FRIDAY: LBB & Cooter County by Pat Cerasaro

This week we are taking a look at some down home country charm and crooning courtesy of Broadway leading lady - late of HAIRSPRAY, WICKED and LEGALLY BLONDE - the countrypop crossover chante…

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InDepth InterView: Hal Prince by Pat Cerasaro

Last week I conducted an illuminating InDepth InterView with legendary producer and director Harold Prince in which we discussed his singular career, having won more Tony Awards than any oth…

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FLASH FRIDAY: Rosie Picks Her Favorites! by Pat Cerasaro

This week, as a supplement to Broadway World's upcoming exclusive interview with mega-star comedienne, actress, producer, talk show host, humanitarian and Broadway star Rosie O'Donnell we ar…

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Two Spotlights On One Big BURLESQUE by Pat Cerasaro

At long last. In less than a month, Broadway babies in the know will have the surefire showbiz salve of a brand spanking new movie-musical starring Cher and Christina Aguilera to sample - le…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Sondheim Talks Past, Present & Future by Pat Cerasaro

Today, perhaps the greatest gift a Broadway baby could receive was benevolently bestowed upon me in the form of an indepth and revealing discussion with the foremost composer and lyricist of…

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SOUND OFF Special Interview: David Campbell by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are talking to one of the brightest stars in all of Oz - Australia, that is - the dashing leading man and internationally renowned solo recording artist David Campbell In this enthu…

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Broadway To BURLESQUE: A Cher Special by Pat Cerasaro

This week, we are taking a special retrospective look at some clips from Cher's many musical performances over the years, including her fabulous take on Cole Porter's My Heart Belongs To Dad…

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InDepth InterView: Rosie O'Donnell by Pat Cerasaro

Today, we are talking to the international TV icon herself - most recently having conquered Sirius satellite radio - the incomparable comedienne, actress, activist, filmmaker, producer, writ…

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SOUND OFF Special Interview: Lea Salonga by Pat Cerasaro

I recently had the opportunity to lead the original Tony-winning star of MISS SAIGON - as well as the voice of the animated heroines of Disney classics ALADDIN and MULAN - in a look back at …

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FLASH FRIDAY: West's Beautiful Dark Twisted RUNAWAY by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are taking a look at a complete anomaly. An oddity. Is it a music video Is it a short film Is it an actual musical Is it the modern movie musical masterpiece of the millennium Yes. …

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Alan Menken Talks TANGLED, SISTER ACT, LEAP OF FAITH, HUNCHBACK, ALADDIN & More by Pat Cerasaro

This weekend I spoke to multi-Academy Award-winning composer and Broadway tunesmith Alan Menken about everything from his early stage work with lyricist and director Howard Ashman on LITTLE …

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: TANGLED Directors Nathan Greno & Byron Howard by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are talking to the talented and visionary directors of the new Disney Digital 3D animated feature film musical adventure TANGLED, Nathan Greno and Byron Howard. In this informative …

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FLASH FRIDAY SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Chita Rivera by Pat Cerasaro

Today, we are presenting a special interview edition of FLASH FRIDAY with a two-time Tony-winning legend famous for her star-making turn in the original cast of WEST SIDE STORY under the dir…

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Saturday Special Spotlight: Andre De Shields by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are talking to an Emmy-winning stage star best known for his unforgettable turns as the Wizard of Oz himself in the original Broadway cast of THE WIZ, as well as his Emmy-winning pe…

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InDepth InterView: Denis O'Hare Talks ELLING, TRUE BLOOD, THE EAGLE, ANDREW JACKSON & More by Pat Cerasaro

Today, we are talking to the versatile and multi-talented Tony-winning actor who has recently found television superstardom following his turn as the Russell Edgington, King of the Tennessee…

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SONDHEIM! Lead Producer Ellen Krass Talks SWEENEY x2, Upcoming New COMPANY Concert, FOLLIES & More by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are talking to one of the top-tier talents in her field of producing theatre for television, the estimable Ellen Krass who is largely responsible for many of the greatest television…

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FLASH FRIDAY: Turkey Times Three & Gravy by Pat Cerasaro

Stuffed to the gills with excitement, energy and electricity, today we are taking a look at one of the most iconic Broadway numbers of the 1960s, originating in the 1968 Burt BacharachHal Da…

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SOUND OFF Interview: Walter Chase of Straight No Chaser by Pat Cerasaro

With over twelve million hits on YouTube for their Twelve Days of Christmas alone, the all-male a capella group Straight No Chaser has become something of a global phenomenon following their…

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Disney Doc. Directors: Don Hahn on WAKING SLEEPING BEAUTY by Pat Cerasaro

Following hot on the heels of last week's BroadwayWorld exclusive interview with Byron Howard and Nathan Greno, the talented directors of Disney's newest animated film TANGLED - which just h…

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CONTEST: DISNEY Documentary DVD Giveaway! by Pat Cerasaro

This week, in honor of Disney's new 3D animated musical TANGLED which now in movie theaters nationwide, as well as today's DVD release of three exceptional documentaries on different aspects…

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