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Theater Interview: RICHARD CHANG (张德胜) (Playwright and Performer of “Ai Yah Goy Vey!”)
Playwright-Performer Richard Chang Turns Reductionism Into Multiculturalism Years ago, while riding the subway, playwright Richard Chang witnessed passengers snickering at a Chinese battery seller advertising his wares in a thick Cantonese accent. Raised in the melting pot of Malaysia, Chang considered how the American landscape reduced a marginalized stranger into a laughable spectacle. It was…
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Theater Interview: ADAM KARSTEN (Director of “Guys and Dolls” at CVRep)
The Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) continues its 2025-2026 season by rolling the dice on one of Broadway’s most decorated masterpieces: Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls. Running from February 25 through March 15, 2026. This new production brings the colorful underworld of 1930s New York to the desert, blending high-stakes gambling with the unpredictable business of…
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Theater Interview: DAVID ZIPPEL (Artistic Director of rePLAY at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs)
OSCAR WILDE, REWIRED FOR NOW David Zippel brings star power and modern snap to Palm Springs Tony-winner for Liza’s at the Palace, David Zippel—one of Broadway and Hollywood’s sharpest comic lyricists (City of Angels, Disney’s Hercules & Mulan)—is bringing his wit and theatrical instincts to Palm Springs as the Artistic Director of the new rePLAY…
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Cabaret Interview: JASON BROCK (Appearing in IF THIS IS LOVE, “Help Is on the Way” REAF Benefit)
REAF’S IF THIS IS LOVE — A ONE-NIGHT CABARET VALENTINE Big voices, big heart, and Jason Brock right in his element Since 1995, REAF (Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation) has been bringing amazing voices to San Francisco for decades to raise money and awareness on HIV and AIDS, but this year’s Help Is on the Way: San…
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Theater Interview: RUTH STERNBERG (Currently playing Mr. Fitzpatrick, the Stage Manager in “The Seat of Our Pants” at the Public Theater)
FROM CALLING CUES TO TAKING THEM Ruth Sternberg on her unexpected return to The Public— this time as an actor For nearly two decades, Ruth Sternberg was one of the steady, unseen engines of The Public Theater—an institutional pillar whose work shaped everything from Hair in the Park to the explosive rise of Hamilton. After…
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Cabaret Interview: LEE ROY REAMS (Appearing in a Tribute to Lauren Bacall at CV Rep)
A BROADWAY BACALLBACK FROM LEE ROY REAMS Few performers embody the golden age of Broadway quite like Lee Roy Reams—a Tony-nominated actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer whose career has spanned decades and stages around the world. From originating iconic roles to working alongside legends like Jerry Herman, Lauren Bacall, and Richard Rodgers, Reams has…
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Cabaret Interview: DAVID BURNHAM (Appearing in “The Tom Jones Songbook” at CV Rep)
IT’S NOT UNUSUAL TO LOVE DAVID BURNHAM The tenor is back in the desert with a Tom Jones bang— and a burning bush in his future. Broadway leading man David Burnham—known for starring as Fiyero in Wicked, Fabrizio in The Light in the Piazza, and Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat—returns to CV…
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Cabaret Interview: JEFF HARNAR (Appearing at CV Rep with “Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around”)
CAHN-DO SPIRIT: HARNAR’S ELEGANT REVIVAL Jeff Harnar, the celebrated cabaret artist known for his insightful interpretations of classic material, brings his acclaimed Sammy Cahn celebration The Second Time Around to CV Rep on Thursday, July 24. Revisiting his 2001 album—now remastered, reimagined, and expanded with new tracks—Harnar dusts off the tux and martini glass for…
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Cabaret Interview: CLAYBOURNE ELDER (On Tour With “If the Stars Were Mine”)
Sondheim, Slightly Inappropriate Stories, and Spiritual Whiplash: Claybourne Elder Unplugged Best known for roles in Company, Torch Song, and HBO’s The Gilded Age, Broadway and television performer Claybourne Elder now steps into the spotlight as, well, himself in If the Stars Were Mine—a new cabaret blending song, stand-up, and deeply personal storytelling. Currently touring nationwide,…
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Theater Interview: LARRY FULLER, CHOREOGRAPHER (Appearing at Broadway Showstoppers at CV Rep)
A Celebration of Legacy: Larry Fuller in Conversation Larry Fuller’s career has spanned some of the most influential and transformative moments in musical theater history. As a choreographer and collaborator, his work has been integral to the success of iconic productions like Sweeney Todd, Evita, and Merrily We Roll Along. Known for his creative vision…
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Cabaret Interview: ALIX KOREY (Appearing at CV Rep June 24 for the Summer Cabaret Series)
If I Sing: Alix Korey on Art, Activism, and Singing Her Truth With decades in cabaret and a résumé that reads like a Broadway hall of fame, Alix Korey is not content to rest on laurels. Known for her biting wit, emotional depth, and a voice that can punch through walls or melt them entirely,…
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Theater Interview: ROB MADGE (“My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?)” at New York City Center)
APPARENTLY, YOU CAN DO A LOT My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is a joyous, autobiographical solo show from social media sensation Rob Madge, charting their journey as a queer child with one dream: to stage a full-scale Disney parade in their living room. With wit, heart, and seven easy steps, Madge…
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Theater Interview: KEVIN MAMBO (currently in “We Are Gathered” at Arena Stage, D.C.)
Kevin Mambo’s journey to the stage reads like a global prelude to a richly textured career. Born in Zimbabwe, raised in Canada, and educated in Los Angeles at USC, Mambo’s trajectory launched the moment he graduated. He was cast in the long-running soap The Guiding Light and relocated to New York City to inhabit the…
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Theater Interview: GREGG OSTRIN (Playwright of “The Beverly Hills Hotel Peace Talks” Premiering at CV Rep)
From May 21 – June 1, 2025, Coachella Valley Repertory will present the world premiere of The Beverly Hills Hotel Peace Talks, written by Gregg Ostrin and directed by Randy Brenner. The play, inspired by the real-life controversy surrounding the 1968 film Funny Girl, imagines a high-stakes meeting between Israeli and Egyptian diplomats at the…
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Theater Interview: JASON TAM (currently performing in “The Jonathan Larson Project” at NYC’s The Orpheum Theatre)
EMBRACIN’ JASON For many, Jason Tam first made a lasting impression with his unforgettable audition for Paul in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line, as seen in the documentary Every Little Step. (If you haven’t seen it, I urge you to do so — it’s an example of a perfect audition.) But believe it…
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Theater Interview: MICHAEL MATTHEWS (Currently Directing ‘Cabaret’ for 5-Star Theatricals)
COME TO MICHAEL MATTHEW’S CABARET With the amount of political turmoil and rising antisemitism in the world right now, it seems the perfect time to present an updated staging of the popular musical Cabaret set in Berlin at the start of the Nazi reign of terror. With book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander,…
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Theater Interview: KEVIN CSOLAK (Currently Starring as ‘Tulsa’ in Gypsy with Audra McDonald)
KEVIN CSOLAK HAS HIS HOPES HIGH, NOT TO MENTION THE TIME AND THE PLACE AND HE’S GOT RHYTHM Kevin Csolak (pronounced SO-lack) is currently playing Tulsa in Gypsy with Audra McDonald. One of the highlights of the production is his song-and-dance number, the iconic “All I Need Is the Girl.” The night I attended, applause…
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Theater Interview: ALEXANDER ROBERTSON (Broadway and West End Producer)
ALEXANDER ROBERTSON. HIS NAME IS ALEXANDER ROBERTSON. At the tender age of 26, Alexander Robertson has made a mark on Broadway as a co-producer with his current show roster including Cabaret at the KitKat Club, Gypsy, and the upcoming Smash and Boop!, both opening this spring. His past credits have included Appropriate, The Wiz, New York,…
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Theater Interview: JASON REALE (Director of The Bent’s “Perfect Arrangement” in Palm Springs)
DIRECTOR AND PLAY: A PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, INDEED On February 6, The Bent in Palm Springs is opening Perfect Arrangement, a biting and timely comedy by Topher Payne. Set in 1950 during the height of McCarthy-era persecution, the play explores the dangers of government overreach and forced conformity—issues that feel more urgent than ever in today’s…
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Theater Interview: RON HARNER (Director and Playwright of Union Station at The Broadwater in Hollywood)
ON THE RIGHT TRACK Prior to his new play Union Station, playing at the Broadwater Main Stage Jan 23-26, Ron Harner wrote and directed three other plays: The Ones Who Leave (2019), Spitting Feathers (2022) and On The Rocks (2023). Union Station, featuring the songs of Joni Mitchell, is billed as “a celebration of music,…
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