Beltline to Broadway Podcast

Beltline to Broadway

Lauren Van Hemert
Based inside the beltline in Raleigh, North Carolina, Lauren Van Hemert is an award-winning podcaster who has been covering regional theater for over three years. She has been called a "pioneer" for her community-based approach to cultural arts reporting and candid conversations about diversity and inclusion in the theater industry. Her guests have included Tony Award-winners, Broadway veterans, international recording artists, and television icons, including Eric Woodall, Lauren Kennedy, Robert Hartwell, Karen Ziemba, and Ed Asner. Van Hemert is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association, Society for Professional Journalists, and the Broadway Makers Alliance.
A Conversation with How to Dance in Ohio's Sammi Cannold
Hear what Director Sammi Cannold (How to Dance in Ohio) has to say about the show, the process, and the future of Broadway. How to Dance in Ohio will play its final performance on Feburary 11. For more infromation visit https://howtodanceinohiomusical.com/.Connect with Beltline to Broadway:Facebook/TikTok/Instagram: @beltlinetobroadwayWebsite: www.beltlinetobroadway.org
Feb 5, 2024
19 min
A Conversation with Sean Hayden
On this episode of the podcast, we are talking about emotional trauma, panic disorders, PTSD, and mental health, which might be triggering to some listeners. If you need immediate care, call or text 988 to reach a 24-hour crisis center, text 741741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. Please take care of yourself and each other. For additional resources visit https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/.For more information on Sean Hayden or Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story, visit https://stagecombatthepodcast.com/.Connect with Beltline to Broadway:Facebook/TikTok/Instagram: @beltlinetobroadwayWebsite: www.beltlinetobroadway.org
Aug 14, 2023
31 min
A Conversation with Amy Spanger
Hear what Amy Spanger has to say about playing Dee Dee Allen in the Theatre Raleigh production of THE PROM. THE PROM runs through August 13.LinksAmy Spanger's WebsiteTheatre Raleigh WebsiteConnect with UsFacebook/TikTok / IG @beltlinetobroadway
Aug 2, 2023
14 min
A Conversation with Kevin Massey and Kara Lindsay
Hear what Kara Lindsay (NEWSIES) and Kevin Massey (WICKED) have to say about returning to North Carolina for the NC Theatre production of MARY POPPINS, becoming parents, and more. LinksNorth Carolina TheatreKevin Massey WebsiteConnect with UsFacebook/Instagram/Twitter @beltlilnetobroadwayWebsite: www.beltlinetobroadway.org
Jul 18, 2023
19 min
A Conversation with Rachel Bay Jones
Listen to what Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winner Rachel Bay Jones has to say to Beltline to Broadway about seeing her first Broadway show, leaving the business, and returning triumphantly. Rachel Bay Jones will be performing a concert at Theatre Raleigh on July 7. For more information visit the Theatre Raleigh website.About the GuestRachel Bay Jones is best known for originating the role of ‘Heidi Hansen’ in the Original Broadway Cast of Dear Evan Hansen, and received a Tony Award, Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Lucille Lortel Award, and a Drama League nod for her performance.An actress acclaimed for her versatile ability to bring life to comedic, dramatic and character roles, she has garnered praise for her performances in Diane Paulus’ Tony Award Winning Revivals of Pippin and Hair, went on for Patti Lupone in the Original Broadway production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, wowed New York audiences in the critically acclaimed productions of Michael John LaChiusa’s First Daughter Suite and Hello Again, and received rave reviews for her performance as ‘Diana’ in The Kennedy Center’s revival production of Next to Normal, directed by Michael Grief. She can be seen on television in major on CBS’ “Young Sheldon,” “The United States of Al,” ABC’s “The Good Doctor,” Amazon’s “Panic,” “Why Women Kill” on Paramount+, ABC’s “Modern Family” & CBS’ “God Friended Me.” On Film she starred in “Ben Is Back,” opposite Julia Roberts, and in “Critical Thinking,” directed by and opposite John Leguizamo.Connect with Beltline to BroadwayFacebook/TikTok/Instagram @beltlinetobroadway
Jul 3, 2023
20 min
A Conversation with Tony Nominee Katy Sulivan
Hear what COST OF LIVING's Tony Nominated Actress Katy Sullivan has to say about disability representation on and off stage, presenting the keynote speech at the National Women's Theatre Festival, and what's next.For more information about the National Women's Theatre Festival, visit https://womenstheatrefestival.com/. Let's Get SocialFacebook/Instagram/TikTok @beltlinetobroadwayWeb www.beltlinetobroadway.org
Jun 19, 2023
41 min
A LAST FIVE YEARS Reunion with Norbert Leo Butz and Lauren Kennedy
Hear what two-time Tony Award-winner Norbert Leo Butz and Theatre Raleigh's Producing Artistic Director Lauren Kennedy Brady have to say about Jason Robert Brown, originating the the roles of Cathy and Jamie in THE LAST FIVE YEARS, and so much more.For more information on Theatre Raleigh's all-star concert series, visit https://theatreraleigh.com/.Let's Get SocialFacebook/Instagram/TikTok: @beltlinetobroadwayTwitter: @beltlinetobwayWebsite: www.beltlinetobroadway.org
Jun 18, 2023
30 min
A Conversation with Multi-Hyphenate Michael Kushner
Hear what Michael Kushner (DEAR MULTI-HYPHENATE) has to say about the theater industry, his new book, and more.LinksMichael Kushner's WebsiteDear Multi-Hyphenate WebsiteConnect with Us@beltlinetobroadway
Jun 13, 2023
23 min
Talking Hands on a Hardbody with Raleigh Little Theatre
Hear what Raleigh Little Theatre's Executive Director Heather Strickland and HANDS ON A HARDBODY Director Brian Westbrook have to say about the evolution of Raleigh Little Theatre, musical theater, and more. LinksRaleigh Little Theatre''s WebsiteLet's Get SocialFacebook @beltlinetobroadwayTwitter @beltlinetobwayInstagram @beltlinetobroadwayTikTok @beltlinetobroadway
Jun 5, 2023
19 min
In Conversation with The Museum of Broadway's Diane Nicoletti
A conversation with Museum of Broadway Co-Founder Diane Nicoletti. LinksMuseum of BroadwayLet's connect:Instagram @beltlinetobroadwayFacebook @beltlinetobroadwayTikTok @beltlinetobroadwayTwitter @beltlinetobway
May 18, 2023
14 min
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