INTERVIEWS
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Collin Yates of Sun Records Live - The Concert
Sun Records Live - The Concert features music made famous by Sun Records Recording Studio and features hits made famous by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Next up in Pre-Show Ponders is an interview with Collin Yates, who plays Elvis and Carl Perkins in the production. Sun Records Live - The Concert runs at Theatre Raleigh through Sunday, February 18, 2024
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Telly Leung
Telly Leung kicks off the 2024 season of the TR in Concert series at Theatre Raleigh. Leung is a Broadway performer known for his work in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, In Transit, Allegiance, Godspell, Rent, Wicked, Pacific Overtures, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song. His film and television credits include Glee and HBO Max’s Warrior. Leung will be at Theatre Raleigh for one night only on Janaury 26, 2024
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Matthew Scott
Next up in the TR in Concert series at Theatre Raleigh is Broadway performer Matthew Scott. Following successful Broadway runs in Jersey Boys, Sondheim on Sondheim, and An American in Paris, Scott combined a letter from his father with songs and stories from his life to present The Jesus Year: A Letter From My Dad at Theatre Raleigh on September 22, 2023
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Ella Frederickson and Lav Raman
Next up at Theatre Raleigh is The Prom, starring college students Ella Frederickson and Lav Raman as Emma and Alyssa (respectively). This Pre-Show Ponders interview discusses their friendship, putting the show together, and what it means to them to be a part of this joyous production about love
Thank You, Five: Interview with Rachel Bay Jones
Five minutes with Tony Award winner Rachel Bay Jones as she discusses her upcoming concert at Theatre Raleigh in North Carolina on July 7, 2023
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Liz Callaway
Emmy-award winner, Tony nominee, and voice over actress Liz Callaway (Anastasia, Miss Saigon) will perform at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. We discussed her career, albums, and upcoming performance in this latest Pre-Show Ponders interview
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with English Bernhardt
North Shore High School has officially invited English Bernhardt to lunch as she discusses her role as Cady in "Mean Girls" and making it her own
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Christian Douglas
Douglas discusses his career, role in “Pretty Woman,” and what it’s like performing back in his hometown of Baltimore for the first time
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview With Bud Weber
Bud Weber offers an inside look at his role as Trent in tour of "The Prom," currently running at The Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore
OnlyIntermission: Interview with Broadway Actor Sam Gravitte
As part of the #OnlyIntermission series, Broadway actor Sam Gravitte discusses his time in "Wicked" and life during the pandemic
OnlyIntermission: Interview with Broadway Actor JJ Niemann
Broadway actor and Tik Tok creator JJ Niemann discusses the pandemic, Tik Tok fame, and what comes next as theaters announce their reopening
OnlyIntermission: Interview with Theater Influencer Zoe Ennis
Theater influencer and performer Zoe Ennis talks about her online platform, @basically_broadway, and her experiences during the pandemic
OnlyIntermission: Interview with Broadway Star Josh Davis
Josh Davis is professional actor, voice-over artist, and producer. He was most recently Javert in the North American tour of “Les Misérables.”
Thank You, Five: Post Show Chat with Gerald Ramsey
A five minute look into the 2017 touring production of The Lion King with Gerald Ramsey in the role of Mufasa
Thank You, Five: Post Show Chat with Martina Sykes
A five minute look into the 2017 touring production of The Lion King with Martina Sykes in the role of Shenzi
Thank You, Five: Post Show Chat with Nick Cordileone
A five minute look into the 2017 touring production of The Lion King with Nick Cordileone in the role of Timon
Thank You, Five: Post Show Chat with Kolin Jerron
A five minute look into the 2017 touring production of The Lion King with Kolin Jerron as a swing performer
Thank You, Five: Post Show Chat with Connor McRory
A five minute look into the 2017 touring production of Finding Neverland with Connor McRory as a swing performer