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• Daniel Reichard on Broadway, Jersey Boys & Returning to Cleveland for His Christmas Show

  Daniel Reichard returns home to Cleveland with his annual Christmas show, and he sits down with Jimmy Davis to discuss the heart behind it. From the lessons learned on Broadway to finding purpose in performance, Daniel shares thoughtful wisdom for aspiring artists—embracing passion, committing to excellence, and letting joy be the driving force in the creative process.

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• Nella Cole – Anne Boleyn in Six the Musical

  Nella Cole joins Cleveland Stage Door!Actor and recording artist Nella Cole returns to Cleveland as Anne Boleyn in Six the Musical, the global sensation that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a fierce pop concert.In this inspiring conversation, Nella shares what makes Six such a powerful celebration of life, resilience, and sisterhood. She reflects on her diverse career across Broadway, touring shows, and television, discussing how she’s learned to trust herself as a performer — and why telling women’s stories on stage continues to move her deeply.🎟️ Six the Musical plays at Playhouse Square, November 11–16, 2025. 🎶 Follow Nella: @nellacole 🎙️ Follow Cleveland Stage Door for more exclusive Broadway and national tour interviews.

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• Andrew Hendrick on Elf the Musical — Playing Santa & Mr. Greenway on Tour

  We’re kicking off the holiday season with a visit from Andrew Hendrick, who stars as Santa Claus and Mr. Greenway in the national tour of Elf the Musical, coming to EJ Thomas Hall in Akron, November 11–12, 2025.Andrew shares what makes this stage adaptation of the classic holiday film so special, how he switches between two completely opposite roles every night, and what it’s like touring with a Christmas show that spreads joy across the country.He also reflects on his incredible career performing in all 50 states and around the world, with past credits including Come From Away, Kinky Boots, Fiddler on the Roof, Bullets Over Broadway, and Jekyll & Hyde.It’s a warm, funny, and festive conversation that’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit!Elf the Musical 📍 EJ Thomas Hall – Akron, OH 📅 November 11–12, 2025 🎟️ Tickets: PlayhouseSquare.orgCleveland Stage Door — conversations with Broadway and national tour performers, hosted by Jimmy Davis.

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• Kennedy Caughell on Hell’s Kitchen the Musical | Cleveland Stage Door

  Broadway star Kennedy Caughell joins Cleveland Stage Door to talk about starring as “Jersey” in the national tour of Alicia Keys’ new musical, Hell’s Kitchen — now playing at Playhouse Square in Cleveland!Host Jimmy Davis shares how seeing the show just days before media day completely blew him away. They chat about the emotional depth of her role, how she preps for each performance, and what audiences can expect from this powerful new production.🎭 Hell’s Kitchen runs at Playhouse Square through November 1st — tickets available at PlayhouseSquare.org.New interviews from the Hell’s Kitchen media day drop later this week!

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• Aaron Ramey - The Notebook The Musical

  I had the chance to chat with Northeast Ohio native Aaron Ramey on his homecoming with the Notebook The Musical. We dived into the differences between the Book and the Movie, to the stage show. What's it like to open the national tour in his hometown, and more.

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