The Show Biz Buzz Podcast

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical @ Riverside

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is coming to the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford, running January 16 through March 1. The production stars Toneisha Harris, who first wowed the nation on The Voice and has since become a familiar and celebrated presence on the Riverside stage, including a standout turn in Ghost the Musical. Now she returns to take on the iconic role of Donna Summer, calling it one of the most exciting and demanding roles of her career. Patrick and Ted caught up with Harris to talk about her journey from national stages to local theaters, her time spent in the area, and what excites her most about bringing Donna Summer’s story and music to life. Riverside tickets:   riversidedt.com [https://www.riversidedt.com]

Brother of Marvin Gaye, Antwaun Gay, talks faith and the road forward

Patrick A'Hearn and Ted Schubel with an in-depth, candid conversation with Antwaun Gay, brother of music legend Marvin Gaye.  In the 45-minute interview, Antwaun opens up about his spiritual journey, the setbacks and struggles that shaped him, and the personal battles he’s worked to overcome. He explains why he’s now committed to using his own story—the good, the painful, and the lessons learned—to reach people who feel overlooked or stuck.  Antwaun also shares early details about his plans to tell his story more publicly in the coming year...perhaps with the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts!

We're Back! Lets talk about Sweeney Todd!

Show Biz Buzz is officially back from hiatus.  Patrick and Ted are kicking off the reboot with a big episode.  They’re joined by actor Chris Sanders for an inside look at next fall’s production of Sweeney Todd at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford. Patrick and Chris dive into the show’s dark brilliance, its demanding music, and why this production promises to be one of Riverside’s most powerful. It’s a sharp, engaging conversation that sets the tone for a new season of the podcast.   riversidedt.com [https://www.riversidedt.com]

Episode 14: Marriage and the theater--Making it work

We talked with Adrianne Hick and Andrew Foote as they concluded "Bridges of Madison County" at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford, Virgnia. What makes their roles as Francesca and Robert unique is that in real life, they're married. We talk about balancing careers, marriage, and being on the road so frequently. Being on stage and performing--show biz!--but how does actually work out in real life?

Ragtime-The story is early 20th century America. The message speaks to today

Jacquez Linder-Long (Coalhouse Walker, Jr.) and Nicole Vanessa Ortiz (Sarah) talk about how they've approached their roles in the Ragtime production. They say the show is more than a telling of history--it's showing race struggles in America. It's showing justice and how that means different things to different groups. They talk about how difficult scenes with inflamatory words are handled among cast members. Jacquaez says it's a show that needs to be seen. This is a podcast that needs to be listened to!