Face to Face
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Episode 37: Paul Elkin
In this episode, Stephanie Stiefel Williams interviews Broadway Veteran and Vocal Coach, Paul Elkin.
Episode 36: Matt Newton
In this episode, Keely Baisden Knudsen interviews Matt Newton. Matt Newton is a successful TV and film actor, award winning filmmaker, best selling author, celebrity acting coach, and the founder of the acclaimed MN Acting Studio in NYC and CT. Matt's coaching clients include Tony winners, Emmy award winners, Gold Globe nominees, Broadway stars, well known comedians and musicians (including Aziz Ansari and Lisa Loeb), and well known actors from film, TV and Broadway.
Episode 35: Yehuda Hyman
Face To Face is a series with Legacy Theatre’s Keely Baisden Knudsen, Colin Sheehan, Lauren Rosenay, and Tess Adams who get the scoop from Theater Makers, from Local to Broadway, and Share it With You!
Episode 34: Lynne Lugosi Sparks
In this interview, Lauren Rosenay interviews Lynne Lugosi Sparks, CEO of Lugosi LLC and Bela Lugosi’s granddaughter. Bela is known worldwide for originating the role of Dracula, both on-stage and on-screen. (Images used in this interview are courtesy of the Lugosi Estate.)
Episode 33: Marty Thomas
In this episode, Colin Sheehan interviews Broadway and TV actor and wig designer, Marty Thomas.
Episode 32: Stephanie Gibson
In this episode, Colin Sheehan interview Stephanie Gibson. She has performed on Broadway in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Cinderella, Spamalot and The Addams Family.
Episode 31: Coco Smith
Book vocal or acting sessions with Coco: coachingswithcoco@gmail.com
Episode 30: Elizabeth Ward Land
Elizabeth Ward Land is a Broadway, TV, Film, Commercial, and Voice–over actress and concert artist. She appeared in the original Broadway casts of Amazing Grace, Scandalous and The Scarlet Pimpernel, as well as in Memphis, Passion and City of Angels. She recently won the 2020 Bistro Award for Best Tribute Show for her Linda Ronstadt cabaret, Still Within The Sound of My Voice.
Website | Instagram
Episode 28: Arbender J. Robinson
In this episode, Colin Sheehan interviews Broadway Performer Arbender J. Robinson.
Arbender’s Website
Arbender’s Instagram
Episode 27: Karl Gasteyer
In this episode, Keely Baisden Knudsen interviews Karl Gasteyer, who is a profession theater director, performer and educator.
Episode 26: Judy Primavera (Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation)
In this episode, Lauren Rosenay Interviews Judy Primavera, Founder and President of the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation. This organization continues to inspire, support and enrich the next generation of theater artists.
More Info: jamiehulleyartsfund.org
Episode 25: Anne Runolfsson and Tess Adams
In this episode, Tess Adams interviews her mother, fellow Broadway vet, Anne Runolfsson. Anne’s Broadway credits include Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Victor/Victoria, Aspects of Love, James Joyce’s The Dead, and Cyrano the Musical (Drama League Honoree). Anne stood-by for dame Julie Andrews and famed actress Blair Brown in Victor/Victoria and The Dead, respectively. She has sung with symphony orchestras all over the world and her solo album, “At Sea,” can be found on Spotify and Apple Music.
Episode 24: Joy Hermalyn
In this episode, Tess Adams interviews Broadway, opera, and recording artist, Joy Hermalyn. Joy’s Broadway credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Puccini’s La Bohème, Candide, and Cyrano the Musical. Joy is a cast member of the current Broadway revival of Caroline, Or Change, which is on pause until Broadway theaters can reopen. She has performed principally in operas at New York Grand Opera, L’Opera Francais, Cincinnati Opera, New York City Ballet, and more. You can hear her on the original cast recordings of Death Takes a Holiday, A Christmas Carol, and La Bohème on Broadway, the Carnegie Hall concert recording of Kristina, and revival cast recordings of Candide and Fiddler on the Roof.
Episode 23: Mary Wilson
In this episode, Lauren Rosenay Interviews Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, a best-selling author, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a musical theater performer.
Episode 22: Michael Barker
In this episode, Tess Adams interviews Michael Barker, current Managing Director of Westport Country Playhouse.
Episode 21: Julia Baird (John Lennon’s Sister)
In this episode, Lauren Rosenay interviews Julia Baird. She has special ties to the entertainment field beyond being John Lennon’s sister. She is an author (Imagine This: Growing up as John Lennon’s Sister), a director at Liverpool’s Legendary Cavern Club, and a honorary president of Strawberry field. Additionally, Julia is true theater lover, especially of Shakespeare.
Visit her website: www.juliabaird.eu
Twitter: @ImagineThis4
More info on Steps To Work & Strawberry Field: www.strawberryfieldliverpool.com/steps-work
Episode 20: Julia Murney
In this episode, Tess Adams interviews Broadway performer, Julia Murney. A former Elphaba in Stephen Schwartz's Wicked, both on Broadway and on the US National Tour. Julia also originated the iconic role of Queenie in Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party (Drama Desk Award Nomination). You may have seen Julia on screen in television shows such as Sex & the City, Madam Secretary, 30 Rock, Elementary, Brothers & Sisters, and more. Julia is also a recording and concert artist who can be heard on the original cast albums of The Wild Party, A Class Act, The Actors Fund Benefit of Hair, and her solo album, I’m Not Waiting. www.juliamurney.com
Episode 19: Ali Ewoldt
Tess Adams interviews Broadway singer and actress, Ali Ewoldt. Ali recently completed a several year run as the leading lady, Christine Daaé, in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. You may have seen her in the most recent Broadway revival of The King & I, Les Misérables (2006 revival), the most recent U.S. national tour of West Side Story, or Off-Broadway in The Fantasticks, the world’s record holder for longest running musical.
Website: aliewoldt.com
Instagram & Twitter: @aliewoldt
Episode 18: Stuart Brown (CT Critics Circle)
In this episode, Lauren Rosenay interviews Stuart Brown, the President of the Connecticut Critics Circle. Stuart is also the owner, program director and host of the 24/7 online Broadway music radio station, “Sounds of Broadway." He is a member of The Dramatist Guild, the Outer Critics Circle, and the American Theater Critics Association.
Stuart’s Radio Station: SoundsOfBroadway.com
Stuart’s Blogs: StuOnBroadway.blogspot.com
CT Critics Circle: ctcritics.org
Episode 17: Capathia Jenkins
In this episode, Tess Adams interviews Broadway & recording artist, Capathia Jenkins. Capathia most recently starred as Medda in Disney’s Newsies on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include OBCs of The Civil War, Caroline, Or Change, Martin Short’s Fame Becomes Me and The Look of Love. Capathia is also a TV actress and recording artist. Her most recent album, Phenomenal Woman: The Maya Angelou Songs, can be found on Spotify and Apple Music.
Episode 16: Greg Nobile
In this Episode, Colin Sheehan interviews Greg Nobile, Tony-Award Winning Producer and an Executive Producer of Seaview Productions.
Info on Seaview Productions: seaviewprods.com
Episode 15: Debbie Gravitte
Tess Adams interviews Tony–Award Winning Broadway Performer, Debbie Gravitte. Debbie has starred in Broadway shows such as Les Misérables, Chicago, Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Tony Award), They're Playing Our Song, and more. Debbie has recorded 4 solo albums and has sung with symphony orchestras around the world.
Website: www.debbiegravitte.com
Episode 14: Kevin Daly
Lauren Rosenay interviews the head of Quinnipiac University’s Theater Department, Kevin Daly. They also speak about Kevin’s playwriting background and his recent accomplishments.
Episode 13: Kristin Huffman
In this Episode, Keely Baisden Knudsen interviews Kristin Huffman, Broadway Actress and Artistic Director of The New Paradigm Theatre.
Visit their website: www.nptheatre.org
Kristin’s Website: www.kristinhuffman.com
Episode 12: Hugh Panaro
In this episode, Tess Adams interviews Broadway actor and singer, Hugh Panaro. Hugh is most known for his acclaimed performances as "The Phantom" in The Phantom of the Opera. He recently starred Off–Broadway as the titular character in Steven Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Instagram: @realhughpanaro
Episode 11: Erik Liberman (Bridge To Broadway)
In this episode, Keely Baisden Knudsen interviews Erik Liberman, Broadway and Television actor, director, educator, and author. He is also the founder of Bridge To Broadway!
Episode 10: Richard Squeri
In this episode, Keely Baisden Knudsen interviews Richard Squeri, Founder of Flowing Dragon Swords.
www.FlowingDragonSwords.com
Contact: Richard.FlowingDragonSwords@gmail.com
Episode 9: Telly Leung
In this Episode, Colin Sheehan Interviews Broadway and TV Actor, Telly Leung.
Instagram/Twitter: @TellyLeung
Website: www.TellyLeung.com
Episode 8: Jackie Downing
In this Episode, Colin Sheehan Interviews Jackie Downing, Director of Grant making and Nonprofit Effectiveness for The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.
www.CFGNH.com
To get involved in the Great Give: www.TheGreatGive.com
Episode 7: Paola Rarick
In this episode, Colin Sheehan Interviews Paola Rarick, Owner of StudioOne Dance Center & Choreographer.
Episode 6: Elizabeth Dinkova
In this episode, Lauren Rosenay interviews Elizabeth Dinkova, Theater Writer and Director. They talk about Elizabeth’s most recent work on 𝘙𝘢𝘨𝘦, a play with music she adapted from the Stephen King novel. Music from 𝘙𝘢𝘨𝘦 is by Frederick Kennedy.
For more on Elizabeth’s work, visit www.ElizabethDinkova.com
Episode 5: Mariah Sage
In this Episode, Keely Baisden Knudsen Interviews Mariah Sage, Founder of Present and Perform.
Episode 4: Jamie Petrone
Legacy's Colin Sheehan interviews Jamie Petrone, Founder/ Executive Director of THISAbility. “The mission of THISAbility shall be to educate, enhance, empower, and promote the advancement of performers with mixed abilities, while creating opportunities for FULL inclusion and diversity in the arts.”
Episode 3: Laura Attanasio
In this Episode, Keely Baisden Knudsen interviews Laura Attanasio, Founder and Artistic Director of Kidz Konnection, a non-profit theater company for youth ages 5 and up dedicated to providing young people opportunities in the performing arts in CT.
Episode 2: Eric Santagata
In this episode, Keely Baisden Knudsen Interviews Eric Santagata (actor, choreographer, director and educator). He shares his experience working with Susan Stroman and lets us know what he's currently working on.
Episode 1: Meet the Hosts!
Face To Face is a series with Legacy Theatre's Keely Baisden Knudsen, Colin Sheehan, and Lauren Rosenay who get the scoop from Theater Makers, from Local to Broadway, and Share it With You!