Upcoming hip-hop artist Shah grew up in Toronto and Harlem and has always had a passion for making music. “Today,” his debut EP, came out in November, and he’s ready for fans to hear his hip-hop. I spoke with Shah about his life before making music and how his rebellion has influenced his life and […]
Category: Interviews
“once” and for all
Watch a jam session and feel the music. Stuart Ward stars as Guy, an Irishman whose passion for music ignites intense romantic feelings for a fellow musician in the national tour of “Once,” a hit Broadway show that won eight Tony Awards in 2012, including Best Musical. The tour will play at the Adrienne Arsht […]
The beginning of “End of the Rainbow”
Kathy St. George stars as the legendary Judy Garland in Actors’ Playhouse “End of the Rainbow,” a play that chronicles the last six months of Garland’s troubled life. St. George also starred in “Fiddler on the Roof” on Broadway and in regional productions of “9 to 5” and “42nd Street,” among others. She grew up […]
Artist spotlight: Jillette Johnson
If you haven’t heard of Jillette Johnson, you will. The California-born, New York-raised 24-year-old artist is promoting her debut album “Water in a Whale.” I chatted with the soulful piano-playing Johnson about her musical influences and living out her dream. How did you come up with the name for your album? I wrote a song […]
Life of Lee DeWyze
Singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze, best known for winning season nine of “American Idol,” performed at Lauderdale Live, the first annual Fort Lauderdale music festival on Dec. 7. He talked about his music’s evolution since “Idol” and his life as a touring musician. Since winning “Idol” in 2010, DeWyze released his album, “Liveit Up,” six months later. […]
“Making God Laugh,” cry and then some
Bring on the dysfunction. Gregg Weiner stars as Richard in Actors’ Playhouse adaption of “Making God Laugh,” a comedy-drama about a family’s ups and downs. Weiner was born in Philadelphia and raised in Florida and said he has always been geared toward making people laugh. Growing up, he did impressions of characters from “Saturday Night […]
Inside scoop on Lee DeWyze
I had the privilege to interview season nine “American Idol” winner Lee DeWyze at the first Lauderdale Live, a three-day music festival held in Huizenga Park in Fort Lauderdale. Here’s a taste of what DeWyze said about his music and style. Q: Your new album “Frames” came out in August. What inspired it? A: Honestly, […]
Get ready for out-of-control rock ’n’ roll
Are you ready to rock? Ruby Lewis stars as Scaramouche in the first North American tour of the renowned London jukebox musical “We Will Rock You,” created by music legends Queen and written by writer and comedian Ben Elton. In this futuristic musical, everything from music to clothing is controlled by a corporation and instruments […]
Merry “Madeline’s Christmas”
She may be just 8-years-old but Miami native Angelina Carballo is already starring as Madeline in Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre Children’s Theatre production of “Madeline’s Christmas.” Third-grader Carballo has been performing since she took dance classes as toddler and loved being on stage. “Madeline’s Christmas”, based on the popular children’s series by Ludwig […]
Take a trip down the yellow brick road
The famed red ruby slippers are back in “The Wizard of Oz,” the latest stage production by famed composer and producer Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the classic film. 21-year-old Danielle Wade plays Dorothy Gale in the national tour. She auditioned on a whim for a Canadian reality competition, “Over the Rainbow,” which was casting […]