Theatre Raleigh Appoints Eric Woodall as New Artistic Director
Theatre Raleigh has announced the appointment of Eric Woodall as its new artistic director. A North Carolina native, Woodall brings a wealth of experience to the role, having established a remarkable career as a director, teacher, producer, Broadway casting director and television and stage actor.
Review: The Muny Honors Tradition with a Classic Performance of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
What did our critic think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Muny?What can be said about an absolutely perfect production of one of the most well written musicals of all time? Hurling superlatives seems cliché but there is nothing about The Muny’s latest offering of the classic FIDDLER ON THE ROOF that can be criticized. From the opening when the town’s residents circle to share their “Traditions,” to their closing moments mourning the loss of their community “Anatevka,” this production makes you laugh and cry, and laugh and cry repeatedly. It is emotion-packed storytelling at its finest with superb direction, divine choreography, outstanding orchestral accompaniment, pristine sound, and a dream cast acting and singing at the top of their game. The costume, set, video, and lighting design are picture perfect.
Interview: Tony Yazbeck Brings His Tapping Feet & Warm Vocals to ALL GERSHWIN at The Hollywood Bowl
The first all-Gershwin concert in history Cuban Overture will be re-created July 11, 2024 at the Hollywood Bowl as All-Gershwin. Former LA Phil Associate Conductor Lionel Bringuier reprises the night with Gershwin’s iconic classical, jazz, and Caribbean rhythms, while celebrating Rhapsody in Blue’s 100th anniversary, The evening will feature the Los Angeles Philharmonic, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and vocalists Isabel Leonard and Tony Yazbeck. Tony graciously took time to answer a few of my queries.
Exclusive: On SUFFS and Motherhood
In this edition, we hear from producer Rachel Sussman, who contributed the below essay about her four-time Tony-nominated Best Musical, Suffs.