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Tom Mattingly
A chat with An American in Paris' Tom Mattingly
“When I was about 9 is when I found out that you could make a living as a ballet dancer and from then on, I was set”
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Taylor Bennett
Taylor Bennett is changing the game in hip hop
“I thought it made the most sense to go in the manor of being honest about myself.”
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Corey Fogelmanis
Disney star Corey Fogelmanis on his young career
“To try new things is the only way to grow.”
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Joseph Sikora
Stars of 'Power' attend private screening in Chicago
“We are doing incredible work on this show, on an incredible network, at an incredible time.”
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David Hernandez
Chatting with out and proud ‘Idol’ David Hernandez, back for Chicago Pride Fest
“... when I’m in the studio it is like therapy for me.”
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Jose Llana
The King and I's out lead Jose Llana on the national tour, the Donald and building fences, and celebrating Pride
“now, especially during the election, it gets a laugh, it gets a gasp from the audience...”
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Poptone
Poptone's Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins reminisce about history together
“Coming full circle here we are right now.”
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Anthony Murphy
Never had a friend like him: hanging with Aladdin the Musical's Genie Anthony Murphy
“...and we were holding and just smiling and beaming with energy!”
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Chase Lawrence
COIN and front-man Chase Lawrence 'Talk Too Much'
“We wanted to make something based on all of our life experiences collectively.”
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JR JR
JR JR grows up, opens up about 'Same Dark Places'
“I am living with anxiety, but I am thriving on it.”
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Laura Pergolizzi
Singer LP talks about Cher and 'Orange is the New Black'
“If you can’t tell I am gay person in the first few seconds of laying eyes on me then I feel bad for you.”
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Isabelle McCalla
Isabelle McCalla takes us on a magic carpet ride as Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin musical
“Oh my gosh! I was squealing the entire time!”
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Mathew and Lissa deGuzman
Mathew and Lissa deGuzman swing through 19 tracks in Disney's Aladdin
“You may never know that you are going on until three minutes before; and all of a sudden you have a team around you throwing costumes at you and getting ready!”
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Jonathan Weir
Chicago's Jonathan Weir brings Jafar to life in Disney's Aladdin musical
“Besides the fabulous make-up and eyebrows, I get to be the antagonist, come in and mess up everyone's good time.”
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Gizelle Bryant
Real Housewife of Potomac visits Chicago, talks Bravo and beauty
“What you see is what you get!”
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Brent Corrigan
Brent Corrigan on the love/hate relationship with his ultra fans
“Some love me – but there’s no denying it – more people love to hate me.”
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Miguel Angel Silvestre
Miguel Angel Silvestre returns to his senses
“I think that is why we are more used to sexuality, desire, and love. I think the Wachowskis put it in a poetic way. I like the results and I am proud of it.”
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Bethany Thomas
Bethany Thomas talks Chicago theater and Porchlight's 'Marry Me a Little'
“It was fun to play a version of Liza Minnelli.”
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Jordan von Haslow
Singer Jordan von Haslow returns home to Chicago for a performance at Davenport's
“I am very proud to be a Chicagoan.”
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Taylor Kinney
Red carpet interview with three Chicago Fire cast members
“I don’t think we would have the success that we have if we didn’t have the connection we have among the cast.”
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Juliana Hatfield
Juliana Hatfield releases new music video, performs Chicago
“I think sexism is a form of discrimination.”
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Spencer Ludwig
Rising star Spencer Ludwig brings the groove
“The LGBT community knows how to have fun.”
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Miguel Cervantes
Miguel Cervantes and Christopher Lee talk 'Hamilton'
“They are going to have to drag me out of here kicking and screaming from Hamilton if I have my way.”
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Wanda Jackson
Wanda Jackson toasts at City Winery
“I always said if I can make it to 80 years old that would be it, and 80 is coming up!”