Karen Peakes is portraying the sassy, outspoken Mrs. Allonby in A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at the Walnut
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Author: Debra Danese
Debra graduated with a degree in dance from the University of the Arts and also holds a B.A. in Arts Administration. She is accredited at the Master Level with the National Registry of Dance Educators.
Debra has performed in Europe, Tokyo, Canada, and the Caribbean. She teaches and choreographs world-wide and has been an international guest artist in Switzerland, England, and Slovakia. Debra has been an Artist in Residence on five occasions in Norway where she showcased full length dance productions at the acclaimed Nordland Theatre. She has also presented an original dance production at the Elspe Festival in Germany.
Debra has been featured in Dance, Dancer and Dance Teacher Magazines for her work in dance education. Additionally, she has been a contributing writer for Dance Studio Life Magazine since 2010.
A Good Matchmaker: Analisa Leaming talks about HELLO DOLLY!
Long before swiping on dating apps, a professional matchmaker was the way to go for those seeking help? to find love.
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Mike Cefalo’s Visit: PA native returns with Broadway tour of THE BAND’S VISIT
Pittsburgh native Mike Cefalo is making his way across the country with a band of lost musicians.
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Holidaze Season: Cirque Dreams founder Neil Goldberg talks about the seasonal show
Neil Goldberg is spreading holiday cheer one city at a time with his stage extravaganza Cirque Dreams Holidaze.
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Visiting Bikini Bottom with Tristan McIntyre, star of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
Among his many other skills, Tristan McIntyre can proudly add “planktonic copepod” to his list of theater roles. McIntyre joins SpongeBob and the proud residents…
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A Fairy Tale Role: Julia Udine on playing Fiona in SHREK THE MUSICAL
Walnut Street Theatre’s production of Shrek has Julia Udine transforming between princess and ogre.
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Speak From Away: Dialect coach Joel Goldes teaches Newfie-talk and other accents for COME FROM AWAY
Dialect coach Joel Goldes breaks down what it takes to learn an accent.
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Shining Star: Jessica Bedford talks about METEOR SHOWER at the Walnut
Jessica Bedford is shining brightly in Steve Martin’s Meteor Shower.
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Back RENT: Shafiq Hicks returns to Philly with the RENT 20th anniversary tour
Philly native Shafiq Hicks is taking on his first touring role in the 20th Anniversary Tour of RENT
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Onstage Magic: Skip Robinson on playing Harry Houdini in RAGTIME
Skip Robinson is bringing to stage one of the greatest escape artists in history in Arden Theatre’s Ragtime.
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Resurrecting a Mel Brooks’ Favorite: Mary Martello talks YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Mary Martello is scaring up some fun-and foals in Walnut Street Theatre’s Young Frankenstein.
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The Legend of Mulan: Liaoning Ballet brings Chinese story to the Merriam Theater
THE LIAONING BALLET OF CHINA is gearing up to take the stage at the Merriam Theater for a one night only performance, August 28, 2019.
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Full Cirque: Alix Croop returns to her hometown with AMALUNA
Allentown native, Alix Croop, couldn’t imagine how her talents would translate to what she had seen in Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria when the show played…
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Getting into the Swing of CATS: Bucks Co native Justin Geiss on his feline roles
Justin Geiss talks about working as a “swing” performer who can be called on to take the stage at a moment’s notice.
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Cirque on Ice: Director Fabrice Lemire talks Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL
Lemire talks to Debra Danese about the unique challenges of bringing acrobatics and skating together.
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Rennie Harris Gets Funky: Interview with the choreographer ahead of FUNKEDIFIED
Rennie Harris: Funkified is inspired by the funk music of his youth.
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Blonde Brief: Sean Thompson stars in LEGALLY BLONDE
Sean Thompson returns to the Walnut Street Theatre in the new production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, an adaption of the hit comedy film.
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Missionary Position: Interview with BOOK OF MORMON star Liam Tobin
Broadway veteran Liam Tobin will lead the cast of Book of Mormon as Elder Price when the show returns to Philly this month.
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Dance, Philly Style: Interview with PHILADANCO founder Joan Myers Brown
“If you really look at dance, look at Soul Train. “
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Tsarina on Tour: Lila Coogan visits Philadelphia in ANASTASIA
Lila Coogan transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to 1920’s Paris in her role as Anya in the touring production of Anastasia.
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