Kare Reviews Podcast

In this episode, I give you all an update on what I've been up to during this time of the COVID-19 crisis. I also give recommendations on two 2019 movies that have just been released on DVD, Blu-Ray, and are available for rental. Not to mention that I take this moment to clarify a certain subject. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also please visit the newly launched Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/jeffreykare?fan_landing=true Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-reviews-podcast Pocket Ca

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a couple of different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories you'll be hearing me talk about this month are unfortunately all related to the coronavirus. They involve the deaths of playwright Terrence McNally as well as singer/songwriter Adam Schlesinger, Broadway shutting down, the Tony Awards getting postponed, and movie studios rescheduling some of their upcoming releases. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also please visit the newly launched Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/jeffreykare?fan_landing=true Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc

I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing a North Carolina native who also happens to be a legendary costume designer for the Broadway stage, William Ivey Long. On April 13th, he was set to do a talk at the Paul Green Theatre, which is located on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. Though due to the coronavirus that's been going on all over the world recently, the talk has been cancelled. However, I definitely did not want my interview with him to go to waste, so the show must go on. What you’ll be listening to is an edited version of the interview that removes everything regarding his upcoming visit. But for those who would like to hear the version of the interview where he talks about what he had planned, you can find it on my Patreon page. For $3 minimum a month, you can get some exclusive content from me that you won't be able to find anywhere else. For those who are interested in becoming a patron, the link is included in the episode notes. William’s many Broadway credits include THE TAP DANCE KID, SI

From March 24th-29th*, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting a production of Joe DiPietro & David Bryan's 2010 Tony-winning musical, MEMPHIS, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing Robert Hartwell, who will be directing and choreographing the production. Robert has previously appeared on Broadway in MEMPHIS, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, HELLO, DOLLY!, as well as the national and international tours of DREAMGIRLS. Hartwell is also the founder of The Broadway Collective, Inc., a musical theatre class tour that connects Broadway’s finest performers with students across the country. *Due to ongoing cases of the coronavirus, the production has been cancelled. https://nctheatre.com/blog/remainder-2019-20-season-cancelled For more information regarding the The Broadway Collective, please visit: www.bwaycollective.com If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodca

Welcome to a brand new series on the Kare Reviews Podcast titled News of the Month. Where I talk about a couple of different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories you'll be hearing me talk about this month are leftovers from February 2020. They involve LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, INDIANA JONES, and the end of Harvey Weinstein's trials. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also please visit the newly launched Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/jeffreykare?fan_landing=true Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-rev

Here is a very special announcement regarding my newly launched Patreon page for Kare Reviews. https://www.patreon.com/jeffreykare?fan_landing=true Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-reviews-podcast Pocket Casts: pca.st/47Vw RadioPublic: radiopublic.com/kare-reviews-podcast-6rMdXk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare/support

January 29th, 2020 marked the very important recording session of a brand new song titled ‘Hands Around the World’ took place. The song was written by Oscar winners A.R. Rahman & Stephen Schwartz. The vocalists and participants who attended this session included H.E.R., Akon, Cody Simpson, Earth Wind & Fire, and Natasha Bedingfield, with support from Quincy Jones. The musical team was brought together by leaders Immersive entertainment entrepreneur Neil Morgan, and visionary/humanitarian Ken Kragen, who is known for being the producer/leader of We Are the World, and Hands Across America campaigns. The song will be part of a year-long fundraising campaign and initiative to raise money to fight climate change. Recently, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Neil Morgan, Ken Kragen, and A.R. Rahman all about this project. For more information, please visit: www.hands.world If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions.

From February 11th-16th, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting a production of Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper's 2013 Tony-winning musical, KINKY BOOTS, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing Nathan Peck, who will be directing and choreographing the production. Nathan has performed on Broadway (where he even appeared as an original cast member of KINKY BOOTS) and regionally across the United States as well as internationally in Slovenia, Italy, and Malaysia. In addition to performing, Nathan has choreographed and consulted for a variety of projects on Broadway and off showcasing an eclectic style and interest in storytelling through movement and dance. Be sure to catch North Carolina Theatre’s production of KINKY BOOTS. It will be playing at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium from February 11th-16th. For more information, please visit: https://nctheatre.com/shows/kinky-boots%20 Follow Nathan Peck at www.nathanpeckonline.com and on Instagram: @neefash If you love thi

Coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from January 14th-19th is the national tour of COME FROM AWAY. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor James Earl Jones II, who is currently in the production playing Bob & others. James previously appeared in the national tour of The Gershwin's PORGY & BESS. He has also been seen regionally in productions Porchlight Music; Goodman; Marriott; Court; Chicago Shakespeare; Writers; Lookingglass; Lyric Opera Chicago; SF Opera; Ravinia; and Broadway in Chicago. His TV/film credits include POKERHOUSE, HALF-BAD, and CHICAGO MED. To those wondering, yes, he is related to the legendary actor, James Earl Jones, as they are both distant cousins. Be sure to catch the national tour of COME FROM AWAY. It will be playing at the Durham Performing Arts Center from January 14th-19th. For more information, please visit: www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/come-from-away www.comefromaway.com/tickets.php?content=tixtour If you love this show, please leave us a review. G

As 2019 is about to come to a close, I thought now would be a good time to take a look back at the very first year of the Kare Reviews Podcast. On this episode, we’ll be taking a look at what's to come in 2020. You'll not only be hearing what my plans are, but also what previous guests Erin Sullivan, Alan Campbell, Ariana DeBose, and Eric Woodall each have in store. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-reviews-podcast Pocket Casts: pca.st/47Vw RadioPublic: radiop

As 2019 is about to come to a close, I thought now would be a good time to take a look back at the very first year of the Kare Reviews Podcast. Previously, we highlighted some of the most notable interviews I’ve conducted this past year. On this episode, we’ll be remembering some of the greats in the theatre world we’ve lost in 2019. Which includes Hal Prince, Jerry Herman, Carol Channing, Martin Charnin, and Mark Medoff. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-revi

As 2019 is about to come to a close, I thought now would be a good time to take a look back at the very first year of the Kare Reviews Podcast. In this episode, we'll be highlighting some of the most notable interviews I was able to conduct in 2019. They include conversations with Joy Franz, Karen Ziemba, Alan Campbell, Ira David Wood III, and Ariana DeBose. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-reviews-podcast Pocket Casts: pca.st/47Vw RadioPublic: radiopublic.co

On December 22nd, Theatre Raleigh will be bringing Broadway star Ariana DeBose back home to Raleigh, North Carolina to give not one, but two concerts at the Kennedy Theatre located inside Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts for one night only. She may be currently out in L.A. filming Ryan Murphy's upcoming Netflix movie adaptation of THE PROM, but luckily, I was recently able to get in touch with her by phone for this interview. After having made her breakthrough as a contestant on the sixth season of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE back in 2009, Ariana DeBose went on to make her Broadway debut in a stage musical adaptation of BRING IT ON in the summer of 2012. Since then, she has appeared on main stem in MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, the most recent revival of PIPPIN, and the original cast of HAMILTON before going on to originate two principal roles: Jane in A BRONX TALE and Disco Donna in SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL, the latter of which earned her a 2018 Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Mu

From December 11th-22nd, Theatre in the Park will be presenting their 45th anniversary production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing the show's playwright, Ira David Wood III, who is not only back directing this year, but he’ll also be alternating the role of Ebenezer Scrooge with his oldest son, Ira David Wood IV. Ira David Wood III is the Founder & Executive Director of Theatre In The Park, which happens to be North Carolina’s largest community theatre with an international reputation. David is also best known and loved for annually portraying the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in his own stage musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, which is getting ready to put on its 45th anniversary production this month. The show has been performed annually since 1974 and has been named one of the "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" as well as "one of the most successful shows in North Carolina theatre history." Be sure to catch Theatre in the Park’s 2019 pr

From November 21st-24th, Judson Theatre Company will be presenting a production of Agatha Christie’s WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor Alan Campbell, who will be starring in the role of Sir Wilfrid Robarts. Alan received a Tony Award nomination in 1995 for his performance as Joe Gillis in the original Broadway production of SUNSET BOULEVARD starring opposite the one and only Glenn Close. He has also appeared on Broadway as Sam Carmichael in MAMMA MIA! and as Michael Wiley in Susan Stroman’s CONTACT. Television audiences may also know Alan from his five seasons as Derek on JAKE AND THE FATMAN with William Conrad and from co-starring with John Ritter on the THREE'S COMPANY sequel series THREE’S A CROWD. His feature films include Universal’s A SIMPLE WISH with Martin Short, Mara Wilson, and Kathleen Turner; WEEKEND WARRIORS directed by Bert Convy; and the recently completed UNCLE FRANK with Paul Bettany. Alan is also a resi

Welcome back to The Best Picture Backstory! Where I am joined by a guest or two to discuss the history behind any previous Oscar winner for Best Picture. This week, we’re talking about 1991’s THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Joining me for this conversation are Casey Lee Clark, who is a writer and podcaster for Next Best Picture, and Brandon Stanwyck, who who is a writer for Filmotomy and co-host of the Academy Queens podcast. Follow Casey Lee Clark on Twitter: @CaseyLeeClark Follow Brandon Stanwyck on Twitter: @BrandonStanwyck Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf

Welcome back to The Best Picture Backstory! Where I am joined by a guest or two to discuss the history behind any previous Oscar winner for Best Picture. This week, we’re talking about 2011’s THE ARTIST. Joining me for this conversation is Dan Bayer, who is a writer and podcaster for Next Best Picture. Follow Dan Bayer on Twitter: @dancindanonfilm Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-reviews-podcast Pocket Casts: pca.st/47Vw RadioPublic: radiopublic.com/kare-rev

Welcome to a brand new series on The Kare Reviews Podcast titled The Best Picture Backstory. Where I am joined by a guest or two to discuss the history behind any previous Oscar winner for Best Picture. This week, we’re talking about 2007’s NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN. Joining me for this conversation is Josh Parham, who is a writer and podcaster for Next Best Picture. Follow Josh Parham on Twitter: @JRParham Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. ​Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-reviews-podcast Pock

I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Addie Morales, who is currently in rehearsals for North Carolina Theatre’s upcoming production of WEST SIDE STORY, where she’ll be starring in the coveted role of Maria. Addie has previously played the role numerous times regionally at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Barrington Stage Company, Casa Mañana, and New London Barn. Her other regional credits include TICK, TICK,...BOOM! at Playhouse Square and THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Casa Mañana. Be sure to catch North Carolina Theatre’s production of WEST SIDE STORY. It will be playing at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium which is located inside Duke Energy Center from October 15th-20th. For more information, please visit: www.nctheatre.com/shows/west-side-story Follow Addie Morales on Instagram: @addie_amber If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follo

Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-reviews-podcast Pocket Casts: pca.st/47Vw RadioPublic: radiopublic.com/kare-reviews-podcast-6rMdXk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare/support