Beltline to Broadway

Lauren Van Hemert
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Beltline to Broadway

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.

  1. APR 12

    A Conversation with Bekah Brunstetter

    Hear what Bekah Brunstetter has to say about THE NOTEBOOK and the world premiere of her new play, THE GAME. Connect with Us Facebook @beltlinetobroadway Instagram @beltlinetobroadway TikTok @beltlinetobroadway

    20 min

  2. FEB 5

    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: @beltlinetobroadway Website: www.beltlinetobroadway.org

    19 min

  3. 08/14/2023

    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: @beltlinetobroadway Website: www.beltlinetobroadway.org

    31 min

  4. 08/02/2023

    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. Links Amy Spanger's Website Theatre Raleigh Website Connect with Us Facebook/TikTok / IG @beltlinetobroadway

    15 min

  5. 07/18/2023

    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. Links North Carolina Theatre Kevin Massey Website Connect with Us Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @beltlilnetobroadway Website: www.beltlinetobroadway.org

    20 min

  6. 07/03/2023

    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 Guest Rachel 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 Broadway Facebook/TikTok/Instagram @beltlinetobroadway

    21 min

  7. 06/19/2023

    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 Social Facebook/Instagram/TikTok @beltlinetobroadway Web www.beltlinetobroadway.org

    42 min

  8. 06/18/2023

    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 Social Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: @beltlinetobroadway Twitter: @beltlinetobway Website: www.beltlinetobroadway.org

    31 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Lauren Van Hemert
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Lauren Van Hemert
  • Show Website
    Beltline to Broadway

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