Live At The Lortel

04/25/2021

This interview was iconic! Can you imagine getting to ask this beautiful artist anything about his illustrious career? We talked....The Wiz, Ain’t Mishehavin, Hadestown, Warp, and oh SO MUCH MORE! And take look behind this handsome guy, his well deserved, Tony Award,Emmy Award & Hranmy Award are in FULL display! And why the F not! He deserves every honor!
Andre’s Podcast is live or you can watch the interview on youtube!!
This artist is a true legend. John-Andrew and I were truly honored.
Thank you! ♥️

Video: The Lucille Lortel Theatre’s “Live at The Lortel” Podcast Featuring Tony, Grammy and Emmy Winning HADESTOWN Star André De Shields

04/24/2021

Monday! 7:00PM. We have this beautiful souled artist LIVE! Besides being a Broadway & Off Broadway staple for many years, he’s part of the family I choose in this life.
A sought-after New York vocalist and Grammy winner, SYDNEY HARCOURT has performed on some of the world’s finest concert stages including Radio City Music Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall, and Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open Finals. He has appeared on and off-Broadway starring in productions like the cultural phenomenon Hamilton (original Broadway company), Disney’s The Lion King, Green Day’s American Idiot, and the U.S. Premier of Bob Dylan’s Girl From the North Country where he originated the role of Joe Scott, receiving critical raves and nominations for the Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, and Audelco Awards. No stranger to television, Sydney has appeared in Tell Me A Story, Blue Bloods, FBI, NCIS: New Orleans, Elementary, Younger, The Good Wife, Law and Order and also on film in Hamilton, and Disney’s Enchanted.
The world works in mysterious ways....who knew I’d get a chance to interview him about his craft and his dedication to his artistry.
I’m always in awe of his dedication to his art. I’m so proud of you! ♥️
Come be a part of this conversation! Link in bio to join us LIVE!

04/20/2021

Join us tonight at 7:00PM. Be part of the conversation. Be a part of the change.

03/26/2021

Ok....we’re here! We’re back. Phillipa Soo has now rescheduled for MONDAY MARCH 29th at 7:00PM. We’re so honored to welcome this iconic artist to Live at the Lortel. Be a part of the conversation. Ask questions and join us as we talk about her illustrious career and the road ahead. We’re LIVE! Go to liveatthelortel.com to join the conversation!

02/21/2021

Tomorrow is a BIG day at Live at the Lortel. We are ecstatic and honored to welcome the genius playwright and activist, Lynn Nottage.
Ms. Nottage is a playwright and a screenwriter. She is the only woman to have won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice. Her plays have been produced widely in the United States and throughout the world. Her plays include Sweat (Pulitzer Prize, Obie Award, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, Tony Nomination, Drama Desk Nomination), This is Reading, Floyd’s, Mlima’s Tale, By The Way, Meet Vera Stark (Lilly Award, Drama Desk Nomination), Ruined (Pulitzer Prize, OBIE, Lucille Lortel, New York Drama Critics’ Circle, Audelco, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award); Intimate Apparel (American Theatre Critics and New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Play); Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine (OBIE Award); Crumbs from the Table of Joy; Las Meninas; Mud, River, Stone; Por’knockers; and P**F! Nottage wrote the book for the world premiere musical adaptation of Sue Monk Kidd's novel The Secret Life of Bees and is currently writing the book to the upcoming musical MJ, featuring the music of Michael Jackson.
Joy and I have done our homework and are ready to have a conversation with this prolific artist. We both are huge fans so, excuse us as we gush.

02/16/2021

What a wonderful night we had chatting with this beautiful artist! His candor and frankness is truly refreshing. One always hopes that the artists you love will be as lovely and open as you hope they’d be off stage....Michael Potts did NOT disappoint. I admire him even more now.
Thank you Michael for letting us in on how you approach your craft and the love you have for what you do. I’m in awe.

01/28/2021

Join us LIVE Monday February 1st at 7:00PM for an epic conversation with the incredible actor, singer & activist, Krysta Rodriguez. John-Andrew and I are over the moon with excitement to speak to this special artist! From Smash to Addams Family to Off-Broadway’s Seared!
This woman does it all. We are truly honored to welcome such an esteemed guest. Now YOU, can be part of the conversation. Link in bio to log in and join us LIVE!

01/22/2021

We are so honored to welcome the beautiful artist, Chukwudi Iwuji.
His scope of work is incredible. Credits include Othello at The Public Theater. Previously he appeared in Antony and Cleopatra as Enobarbus in 2014, King Lear as Edgar in 2014, Hamlet as Hamlet in 2016, The Low Road as John Blanke in March 2018,and Daniel Isn't Real as Braun in 2019.

CHUKWUDI IWUJI is currently shooting a series regular role in PEACEMAKER, the upcoming HBO Max Su***de Squad spinoff series directed by James Gunn.
Come join us for what will be a great conversation on his passion for his art and his love for the stage.
Monday January 25th at 7PM. Join the conversation.
Go to liveatthelortel.com for information on how to be part of this interview.

01/08/2021

So much madness this week. This month. This year. So much uncertainty and fear of the unknown. Here’s what I am certain of. Joy and I had the honor to interview Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen. These two artists create theatre from what’s happening in the world. They are two of the most prolific forces working in the American theater today. As activists, writers, actors and directors, they have amassed an extraordinary body of work over a short period of time in theater, film and tv. With a score of so many new projects in the pipeline, this extraordinary team is only scratching the surface of their powers. We can’t wait to see what’s next. Their latest work, The Line is a powerful new documentary-style play based on anonymous firsthand interviews with medical first responders in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic produced at the Public Theatre for their digital series.
Join us for tomorrow’s episode and learn from the masters how to extract real life and seamlessly put it on stage. I’m obsessed with these two beautiful artists. I’m so proud to know them. Episode available wherever you get your podcasts.

12/24/2020

New year, new adventures.

Plus: Watch the "Puppies are Forever" video from Marty Thomas and Marissa Rosen, featuring some Broadway pals and pups.

11/28/2020

Ok, one FINAL thing about these two magnificent women. They truly stand next to each other in a business that can eat you alive. NOT these these icons. They raise each other up and amplify each other’s work and passions. Give yourself a treat and listen in as they discuss as Andréa created Daniela on stage and Daphne’s recreation of Daniela in the upcoming movie of In The Heights. I just stood back and watched these women admire and adore their artistry and what they learn from each other.
This is a special episode. I was just lucky enough to be in the room where it happened. Thank you BOTH.
Podcast available wherever you get your podcasts and at www.liveatthelortel.com
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10/15/2020

Join us Friday October 16th at 12:15 to be IN the conversation with actor, educator and activist, Andréa Burns. Daphne Rubin Vega and I will ignite the conversation about everything Andréa. You, the audience, can be an integral part of this chat!! Don’t miss this! ♥️