Roundabout’s Acclaimed ‘Cabaret’ Comes to the Fabulous Fox March 7 – 19! Interview with Benjamin Eakeley
Roundabout Theatre Company’s 1998 revival of Cabaret, directed by Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Skyfall) and Rob Marshall (Chicago, Into the Woods), was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. The critically acclaimed production took home 4 of the awards, including Best Revival of a Musical and three of the four top acting prizes. The show lived at Studio […]
Interview: Artistic Director Scott Miller Talks ZORBA, and Founding New Line – “The Bad Boy of Musical Theatre”
I cannot remember a time that I wasn’t crazy about musicals. It goes so far back, that I don’t have memories before that.” – Scott Miller Scott Miller is currently celebrating New Line Theatre’s 26th season with the first show of 2017: Zorba. The production runs March 2nd through the 25th, and it’s one that […]
DISENCHANTED! at Westport Playhouse thru March 5. Interview with Snow White Actor Madison Tinder
DISENCHANTED! will be in St. Louis from Feb 28 through March 5. The musical was created by Dennis T. Giacino, a former history teacher who was more interested in the real women behind the Disney princesses. What started with Giacino’s love of music and study of Pocahontas quickly evolved into a show that explores the original […]
Interview: Kevin Conroy, the Voice of Batman
I am vengeance. I am the night. I am Batman. Any fan of the Dark Knight worth their weight in shark repellent bat spray just heard that line in the voice of legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy. For almost 25 years, Conroy has been the sound of Batman and Bruce Wayne in television, movies, and video […]
Interview: Evan Harrington Talks ‘Into The Woods’ at Peabody Opera House (2/19)
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods‘ is coming to the Peabody Opera House for one day only – Sunday, February 19. The show features the critically acclaimed production from Fiasco Theatre, which played Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theater off-Broadway. We had the pleasure of speaking with actor Evan Harrington about the show, as well as his Broadway career. […]
Interview: Comedian Gary Owen Comes to the Pageant on March 24
For 20 years now, Gary Owen has been a fixture in the stand-up comedy scene. His big break came in 1997 on BET’s Comic View. While Owen is white, he has garnered a strong African-American following. He has headlined BET shows, as well as Shaquille O’Neal’s All-Star Comedy Jam Tour. Owen has landed feature roles in […]
Interview: Choreographer Mandy Moore Talks Oscar Nominated ‘La La Land’
On January 23, Damien Chazelle’s La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, made history – tying Titanic (2007) and All About Eve (1950) for the most Academy Award nominations. The film became an instant hit after its limited release last December, and continues to capture the hearts of audiences across the world. As of early […]
‘Something Rotten!’ Plays Fabulous Fox Feb 7-19! Interview With Leah Hofmann, St. Louis Native
The Tony Award-winning musical Something Rotten! is heading to the Fabulous Fox Theatre February 7 – 19! The musical comedy is set in the late 1500s, where the two Bottom Brothers (Nick and Nigel) are competing to create the next great play against none other than William Shakespeare. We had the pleasure of speaking with […]
Interview: KISS’ Gene Simmons Coming to Town for Wizard World Comic Con (Apr 7-9)
Rock Icon and Kiss-founder Gene Simmons will be appearing at Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis on Saturday April 8 and Sunday, April 9. Simmons will also play a concert on Friday, April 7 to celebrate his appearance at the convention. Simmons co-founded KISS 42 years ago. KISS is America’s #1 Gold Record Award Winning […]
Local H to Play 20th Anniversary Show
Local H will be appearing at the Ready Room on Thursday, August 18, for the “As Good As Dead” 20th Anniversary show. The band has been around for just over 25 years now, having released 11 albums; one greatest hits record and a live album in 2005. While many bands from the 90s have come […]