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David Cromer
Famed director David Cromer returns home with award-winning The Band's Visit
“I hope this interview about my terror will inspire people to come see the show”
Interviews and voices
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Theatre interviews from GoPride's conversations with artists, creators and community voices.
Latest interviews
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Rizo
Rizo ringmasters the amazing Teatro ZinZanni experience; currently captivating Chicago audiences
“Who knows if I really made an impact, but I believe that one-on-one energy, even if it's from a stranger who is talking to you and caring about your life, can really change it.”
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Jeremy Peter Johnson
Jeremy Peter Johnson Marches in The Music Man
“The Music Man is going to be around for a long time.”
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Andrew Love
Get to know Andrew Love from Les Miserables, playing July 9-27
“you can also pick up on the story of revolution and the story of wanting change and the lengths you're willing to go to to get change in your world”
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Penny Arcade
Performer Penny Arcade talks Stonewall and Andy Warhol; set to perform City Winery
“The first gay Pride march was a moving demonstration.”
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Tarell Alvin McCraney
Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau talk about a new project together
“We are trying to create a journey that has the sensibilities of Terence and Joan in a way that is entertaining and surprising.”
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Max Von Essen
Broadway star Max Von Essen on Falsettos; now playing at Broadway in Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theater
“Isn't it amazing once you know who you are or what you wanna say in something like this it does start to fall into place”
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Javon King
Javon King plays Angel in Rent's 20th Anniversary Tour
“The show is so impactful 20 years later is because it has themes that people still need to hear today”
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Chris Renalds
Chris Renalds (Franz) guides us through the 80's musical phonomenon, Rock of Ages
“we have a good time on stage and it is even better when we see people in the audience having just as much fun”
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AJ Russo
Meet AJ Russo and five other guys who'll tap their way into your hearts
“I did meet someone who got the show logo tattooed on their leg once. That was a little crazy.”
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Mark Lewis
Making it "Rain" - Original Beatles tribute founder Mark Lewis on the tour, history and the band's relevancy in 2019
“Great artistry is great artistry; really good quality work sustains, it doesn't go away.”
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Kevin Beverley
Kevin Beverley Shapes Up Volta
“Volta is about self discovery and accepting who you are.”
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Tony Clements
Tony Clements arrives in town with "Jersey Boys" musical playing through April 7th
“I leaned over to my mom, at 5 years old, and said "I want to do that, I want to do that."”
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David Wright
David Wright talks Cruel Intentions: The 90's Musical, opens this week
“We all have that dark side. None of the roles I've ever done before have been this promiscuous and scheming like Blaine”
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Stephen Brower
Stephen Brower plays the con man even a Grand Duchess could fall for; in the musical Anastasia
“In general, the story is just made bigger and more grand on the stage and you'll really see new and interesting plotlines to keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time”
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Peter Gregus
"A Bronx Tale's" Peter Gregus on the show, theater and growing up in the Bronx
“You don't have to ooze testosterone. There is a different playing field now which I am very happy about.”
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Denis Grindel
Denis Grindel (The Choir of Man) on the brilliant 9-man show
“I like that this show redefines that there's no typical type of what a guy should be or what he shouldn't be, and that's been amazing.”
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Tyler Fromson
Meet Tyler Fromson: playing Ross Geller in the new FRIENDS musical parody; opens this week on Broadway in Chicago
“It's super fast-paced. There's dancing in it. I wear an armadillo head. It's crazy.”
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Michael Fabiano
Michael Fabiano sings out as La boheme returns to Lyric
“There are LGBT artists working in the field but with leads in opera there are only a few.”
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Geoff Davin
Geoff Davin talks Kinky Boots as the Tony winning musical returns to Chicago
“We are sharing this message about not judging a book by its cover and we need to learn that lesson as well...”
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James Hayden Rodriguez
A chat with James Hayden Rodriguez (Luke) as Percy Jackson Lightning Thief musical opens in Chicago
“Brian Stokes Mitchell is the first mix-raced actor I saw that absolutely blew my mind. He's brilliant!”
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Ian Liberto
Openly gay hometown star Ian Liberto returns to Chicago for Hello Dolly
“It's such a deep community, the Broadway community, the inclusion and understanding runs so deep.”
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Kevin Nietzel
Openly gay hometown actor Kevin Nietzel on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“It's nice, because everyone's like, "Yeah, and what else?"”
