BroadwayWorld Interviews

Lize Lewy is having a moment. The actor, director, and playwright is currently slaying audiences in their breakout turn as Harriet in the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ production of Emma. Their scene stealing portrayal of Emma’s awkward friend is a masterclass in expressive physical comedy....

In this edition of Words From the Wings, Eric Williams and Zaynn Arora who share the role of 'A Boy' in Waiting For Godot on Broadway, take us backstage to share some of their favorite pre-show rituals, backstage moments, must-haves and more!...

In this edition of Words From the Wings, Eric Williams and Zaynn Arora who share the role of 'A Boy' in Waiting For Godot on Broadway, take us backstage to share some of their favorite pre-show rituals, backstage moments, must-haves and more!...

Fresh off a national tour and New York residency, the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winning performer talks set lists, surprise guests, and why he’ll always choose a “show family” over the solo spotlight....

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Adina Verson who plays Susan in Liberation on Broadway. They take us backstage at the James Earl Jones Theatre to share some of their favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!...

Mara Lieberman, Executive Artistic Director of Bated Breath Theatre Company, is at the forefront of immersive theatre in New York. BroadwayWorld interviewed Lieberman about Dirty Books, which explores censorship and underground erotic fiction....

It’s well-known that there’s a particular kind of magic that happens in New York. Director & choreographer Tim Jackson discusses the alchemy at the heart of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre....

John Drea is currently making his Broadway debut as James/Kenny algonside Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock, and more in Samuel D. Hunter's Little Bear Ridge Road. BroadwayWorld interviewed Drea about making his Broadway deubt....

BroadwayWorld interviews Hannah Cruz about her role as Svetlana in the Broadway revival of CHESS. Discover how this new production brings fresh perspectives, and what audiences can expect from the cast including Lea Michele....

Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez is coming home to New York and to the music that helped define her career. Read our interview as Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda prepares to hit the Carnegie Hall stage....

Writer Jessica Swale shares insights on adapting Paddington the Musical, exploring kindness and collaboration in this exciting new production....

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Camila Canó-Flaviá who plays Clare/Nicola in Punch on Broadway. She shared some of her weird pre-show rituals, favorite backstage moments, and more!...

Kelli O’Hara will star alongside Academy Award winner Tom Hanks in the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow, a new play by Hanks and James Glossman based on Hanks’ short stories, about a lonely scientist from the future who travels through time in search of true love....

Husbands Sean Nyberg and Paul Danforth are following their dream. The two new producers have ventured into the world of theater, producing shows on Broadway, in London’s West End, Off-Broadway, and in the United Kingdom....

With the release of WE LIVE IN CAIRO (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording), The Lazours reflect on the show’s evolution, the collaboration behind the album’s sound, and how their upcoming musicals extend their artistic conversations....

BroadwayWorld spoke with two-time Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling about making his Broadway debut as Hermes in Hadestown. Read the full interview here for how he's taking on the iconic role!...

With the holiday season just around the corner, BroadwayWorld caught up with Scott and Mark Hoying to discuss their new children's book Fa La La Family, its accompanying album, Dancing with the Stars, and more....

SoHo Playhouse is presenting the world premiere of Ali Keller’s (un)conditional. Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Keller, and learn more about the play here....

BroadwayWorld spoke with David Mendizábal, the director of Mexodus, which is now playing Off-Broadway at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre. Read the full interview here!...

Broadway has always been about telling stories that illuminate, challenge, and connect us. From October 5–11, 2025, Broadway and the No Book Bans coalition are teaming up to launch the inaugural Broadway Banned Books Week....

Join Hannah Solow as she shares backstage secrets and rituals from her role in Oh, Mary! on Broadway, including favorite moments and must-haves....

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is coming to Broadway. The friends leading the new musical are Christiani Pitts (King Kong, A Bronx Tale) and Sam Tutty, who (along with the show's creators) is making his Broadway debut. The duo checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how exci...

Robin de Jesús discusses his role as Tony in Netflix's BLACK RABBIT, his passion for cooking, and his theater experiences....

The Muppets + a magic man = what audiences will find this holiday season at the Broadhurst Theatre. Rob Lake has already dazzled millions on TV and onstage worldwide, but this fall, he's taking his show to Broadway. And he simply cannot do it alone......

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Eli Bauman, the writer, composer, director, and producer for 44- The Musical, the satirical Barack Obama musical, Off-Broadway....

BroadwayWorld spoke with Isabella Esler, who after playing 'Lydia' in the National Tour for multiple years, is returning to the role to make her Broadway debut. Read the full interview here!...

Carly Sakolove is currently making her Broadway debut as Rosie in the Broadway revival of Mamma Mia! Read BroadwayWorld's Debut of the Month feature with Carly here!...

Playwright Tim Blake Nelson discusses the debut his new play And Then We Were No More, playing now at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, starring Elizabeth Marvel and directed by Mark Wing-Davey. Read our interview!...

Tony Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry, best known for her role as “Angelica” in Hamilton, talks with BroadwayWorld about her solo Los Angeles show, her upcoming documentary, and the joy of returning to a story that she says belongs to everyone....

Samuel D. Hunter will officially make his West End writing debut in just days with Clarkston, led by Joe Locke. Then just weeks later, he'll make his Broadway debut with Little Bear Ridge Road- a play he specifically wrote for its star and director, Broadway icons Laurie Metcalf and Joe Mantello. Sa...

Since transforming the Playhouse Theatre in 2021, Cabaret has been the toast of London, with thousands of audience members flocking to the revival of Kander and Ebb’s iconic work. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada, who will be taking over the role of Emcee Sall...

This fall, Bess Wohl's Liberation, directed by Whitney White, moves to Broadway following a critically acclaimed, award-winning run at Roundabout Theatre Company. Qween Jean is the costume designer who gets to give each of these women an identity, and it's not a job that she is taking lightly. She j...

Almost a year after its triumphant return to the stage at New York City Center, Ragtime is returning to Broadway. Shaina Taub and Ben Levi Ross have been along for the ride, playing real life activist 'Emma Goldman', and fictional anarchist 'Younger Brother' respectively. The duo took a break from r...

The congregation is gathering at New York Theatre Workshop! The new musical Saturday Church, is officially in previews and set to open on September 15. Before it was a musical, Saturday Church was an acclaimed 2017 Spring Pictures film written and directed by Damon Cardasis. He just checked in with ...

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Phillip Taratula who is currently appearing in Ginger Twinsies Off-Broadway. He takes us backstage at the Orpheum Theatre to share pre-show rituals, favorite moments, must-haves, and more!...

What happens when the words of Shakespeare and the power of gospel music comes together onstage? Something like the magic that is happening onstage at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine with PERICLES. Crystal Lucas-Perry plays 'Gower' in the production and she is checking in with BroadwayWorld to ...

Obie winner Michael Chernus (Severance, Orange is the New Black, Spider-Man: Homecoming) returns to the NY stage after 11 years in Bubba Weiler’s debut play WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO. Extended through September 12 at The Space at Irondale. Read our interview....

Chiara Aurelia is currently making her Broadway debut as Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain! Read BroadwayWorld's debut of the month interview with Aurelia here!...

Luigi: the Musical – a new comedy inspired by the reality of Luigi Mangione, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Diddy all being incarcerated in the same federal facility—has become a sold-out hit that’s now headed to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival....

Starting next month, the legendary Lea Salonga (Aladdin, Mulan) will begin the North American tour of her new STAGE, SCREEN & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN show, coming to NYC's Town Hall on October 20th. Read a conversation with Salonga about the show....

In this edition of Words From The Wings, Honor Blue Savage from JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL takes us backstage at the Laura Pels Theatre to share some of her pre-show rituals, favorite moments, must-haves, and more!...

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Leonard about taking on the role of Pierre Peters. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it’s like to perform in a new piece of theatre versus a revival of a classic work and what he thinks audiences will be talking about on the...