BroadwayWorld Interviews

Ken Kojima: Leader of Ae! group, formed in 2019, affiliated with STARTO ENTERTAINMENT. The group is set to make their CD debut with '《A》BEGINNING' on May 15, 2024. Ken is actively engaged in various fields including movies, dramas, information and variety shows, and YouTube. Some of his notable works include the dramas 'Kaette Kitara Ippai. (帰ってきたらいっぱいして。)' (2023) and “Can’t Erase Her (消しゴムをくれた女子を好きになった。)' (2022). Additionally, as Ae! group, they regularly appear on 'Ae!!!!!! Iko (Aぇ!!!!!!ゐこ)' (...

ヒロ・イイダ：世界で活躍するエレクトロニック・ミュージック・デザイナーと呼ばれる、ミュージカルのサウンドをデザインする音作り職人。バークリー音楽大学卒業。２度のグラミー賞も受賞。主な代表作は、NYブロードウェイの『The Notebook THE MUSICAL（君に読む物語）』、『THE GREAT GATSBY』、『Kimberly Akimbo』、『Tootsie』、イギリスの『MJ THE MUSICAL』、『Mean Girls』、韓国の『The Man Who Laughs』、『Mata Hari』、『XCALIBUR』、日本では『デス・ノート THE MUSICAL』、『ミュージカル「生きる」』、『musical 四月は君の嘘』など。また、著名人では矢野顕子への楽曲提供歴などもある。...

Read BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview with Shana Carroll, the co-choreographer and circus designer for Water for Elephants on Broadway. Learn about how the worlds of theatre and circus came together for the show!...

In this exclusive interview, Mary Kate Morrissey shares her journey from being a standby to playing full-time Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway. She discusses her growth, experiences, and what it feels like to step into Elphaba's shoes on a permanent basis....

Read BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview with Zoe Kazan, as she discusses starring in Doubt on Broadway....

John Tartaglia is heading back to Fraggle Rock for a new season of Apple TV's beloved reboot! Ahead of the new season, BroadwayWorld sat down with Tartaglia to discuss what to expect from the new season, the differences between puppeteering for stage versus screen, and bringing Jim Henson's work to ...

Read BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview with TV star Victoria Pedredtti, as she discusses making her Broadway debut in An Enemy of the People....

BroadwayWorld spoke with Roslyn Kind to discuss her medley 'The Look of Love' and 'The Island'. The musical artist discusses her career, her philosophy on love, and her new music video in this exclusive interview....

Since her film debut in Carrie, Betty Buckley has carved out a lengthy history with horror movies. BroadwayWorld caught up with Buckley to discuss working with Jason Blum on her new film, Imaginary, how she got her start in horror films with Carrie, and how she created her new short film, The Mayfly...

Paige Davis stars in Beyond the Fog, a new short film written and directed by Desirée Abeyta. BroadwayWorld sat down with Davis to discuss what drew her to the story, the 'satisfying' feeling of working on an indie film, and more....

Red Concepcion, who just made his Broadway debut in “Chicago,” sprinkles a little sunshine in his character, Amos Hart, who’s often depicted as Roxie’s “scummy, crummy, dummy hubby.” In the show’s first few minutes, it’s made clear Roxie has been cheating on Amos, clinging to men who have promised h...

In this interview, Joe Locke, who plays Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd on Broadway, checks in with BroadwayWorld to chat about making his Broadway debut, taking on a beloved Sondheim role, and so much more....

Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel is now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse, where it will run through March 31st, 2024. We spoke with director Tina Landau about collaborating with Menzel and bringing Redwood Forest to life on stage....

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive interview with one of Broadway's youngest stars, Tabitha Lawing from Days of Wine and Roses. Learn more about Tabitha's Broadway debut....

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Sam Buttery, who is taking on the role of Uncle Fester. We discussed how they first got started in the world of theatre, why they are a fan of The Addams Family and even how rehearsals have been going!...

BroadwayWorld spoke with comedian Nicole Parker as she steps back into the role of Celine Dion in the award-winning TITANIQUE Off-Broadway....

BroadwayWorld spoke with Chilina Kennedy about her journey with A Sign of the Times, playing Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....

Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Bro...

BroadwayWorld spoke with Donna McKechnie as she shares her memories and thoughts on working alongside the iconic Chita Rivera. Discover the magic behind their friendship and the impact Chita had on the theater community....

Jonathan Bennett is currently appearing as Sir Robin in Spamalot, joining an all-star Broadway cast with James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Ethan Slater, and more. BroadwayWorld sat down with Bennett to discuss his lifelong Broadway dreams, how Spamalot is similar to Mean Girls, workin...

BrodwayWorld sat down with Andy Karl to find out all about him living his own personal 'Groundhog Day' down under in Melbourne, the musical's Broadway run, and more....

Tina Fey has returned to the halls of North Shore High to bring the Mean Girls musical adaptation to the big screen. In order to adapt the Broadway hit, Fey enlisted director duo Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne to helm the movie musical. Find out how they used 'every cinematic tool possible' to ...

BroadwayWorld spoke with Jessica Molaskey, one of the stars of the new Jason Robert Brown musical, The Connector. Learn about the show here!...

In this exclusive interview, choreographer Christopher Gattelli shares insights into his creative process and working on the film 'Wonka.' Discover how Gattelli brought Willy Wonka's world to life, created authentic 1940s choreography, and collaborated with actors Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant....

BroadwayWorld checks in with Jenna Lea Rosen to learn more about Jo – The Little Women Musical, her take on the classic character, and so much more....

In an exclusive interview, Marc delaCruz discusses the experience of stepping into multiple roles at Hamilton on Broadway....

Discover the heartfelt stories of the cast members making their Broadway debut in How to Dance in Ohio. Hear their experiences, reflections, and the significance of this groundbreaking musical....

The acclaimed Broadway revival of Ossie Davis's play Purlie Victorious will play its 100th performance today December 22. Joining stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Kara Young is veteran actor Heather Alicia Simms in the role of Missy Judson. Read our interview!...

Following several runs as a swing in The Lion King on Broadway, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi is playing Young Celie in the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. BroadwayWorld sat down with Mpasi to discuss the transition from stage to screen, sharing the role of Celie with Fantasia Barrino, how ...

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Natalie Wachen, who is currently making her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along. Natalie told us all a...

BroadwayWorld interviews Alexandra Socha and Etai Benson about taking on the roles of Motel and Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof at Paper Mill Playhouse. Explore their real-life relationship and the joys of working together on stage....

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Noah Robbins of Purlie Victorious. Noah told us all about his favorite backstage moments, routines and mor...

Chris Miller and Brian Usifer are currently living their theatre lives as the co- Music Arrangers/Orchestrators of The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Brian also serves as the Musical Supervisor for the show which runs through January 14th in the Kreeger Theater space at Arena Stage....

While filming the live capture of Waitress, Caitlin Houlahan says she was able to play her character of Dawn in 'a completely different way.' BroadwayWorld sat down Houlahan to discuss how she rediscovered Dawn for the film, what its like to flim two Broadway musicals back-to-back, her relationship ...

Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the eagerly-awaited stage adaptation of the hit Netflix series, is set to open on 16 December at the Phoenix Theatre. The show is set in Hawkins, Indiana in 1959, following characters like Jim Hopper, Bob Newby and Joyce Maldonado “before the world turned upside do...

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Danny Kornfeld as he discusses his Broadway debut in 'Harmony'....

BroadwayWorld sat down with Wish's writer and executive producer Jennifer Lee, who also serves as chief creative officer of Disney animation, and producers Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones ahead of the premiere of Wish. Read about working with Ariana DeBose, how Wish adds on to t...

In BroadwayWorld's interview, actor Ben Levin talks about his role in POOR YELLA REDNECKS at Manhattan Theatre Club, and shares what audiences can expect from the show - a roller coaster ride of heartfelt moments, rap, kung fu, and more....

In this exclusive interview, Jeff Ward discusses his transition from acting to directing, his attachment to 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,' and his unique vision for the play. Gain insights into his creative process and the challenges he faced in his directorial debut....

Tony nominee Will Swenson opens up about his journey portraying Neil Diamond in 'A Beautiful Noise' and the bittersweet feeling of leaving the show. Learn about his growth as a performer and the connection with Neil Diamond superfans....

Read an exclusive interview with Lamont Walker II as he discusses his transition from MJ to joining the original cast of Hell's Kitchen....

BroadwayWorld sat down with Aaron Jackson and Joshua Sharp to discuss bringing the film from stage to screen, working with Megan Mullally and Nathan Lane, and how they hope the movie 'finds its tribe.' They are all joined in the film by Bowen Yang and Megan Thee Stallion....