What's new at Burning Coal Theatre in Raleigh? Diane finds out about their upcoming 2020-2021 season and more from Founding Artistic Director Jerome Davis.

"Summer" at DPAC

Feb 25th, 2020 14m 21s

"Summer: the Donna Summer Musical" is at DPAC February 25-March 1. Find out all about the show with Diane's interview with cast member Erick Pinnick (Andrew Gaines) before you go!

2020 Oscars

Feb 18th, 2020 28m 57s

The 2020 Academy Awards are in the books. Diane and fellow movie buff Jonathan Rand talk about the winners, the broadcast and which movies are worth your time (because we saw almost every one!)

NCT Gets Kinky...Boots

Feb 4th, 2020 17m 12s

Diane interviews North Carolina Theatre Artistic Director Eric Woodall and "Kinky Boots" cast member Jose Rondon, Jr. about the show February 11-16th and ways they're engaging the community.

Marika Aubrey from "Come From Away"

Jan 14th, 2020 16m 59s

"Come From Away" a musical based on the true story of passengers stranded after the 9/11 attacks is at DPAC January 14-19. Diane interviews actress Marika Aubrey (Bev & others) from the cast.

2020 Golden Globe Awards

Jan 10th, 2020 25m 11s

The Golden Globes kicked off 2020 award season on Sunday, January 5th. Diane and fellow film (TV & theatre) buff Jonathan Rand talk about the ceremony and the winners.

TR Christmas & Beyond

Dec 19th, 2019 19m 26s

Theatre Raleigh has a couple of onstage holiday treats in December, and an exciting 2020 Summer Series! Diane talks to Marketing & Communications Director Michaeline (Mikki) Stith.

Holiday Treats Part 2

Dec 3rd, 2019 13m 3s

Another holiday treat is the stage version of "White Christmas" at DPAC December 3-8. Diane interviews NYC based actor David Elder (Bob Wallace) who's touring with show.

Holiday Treats Part 1

Nov 26th, 2019 22m 49s

In addition to holiday traditions, the Triangle has theatre shows you might not know about! Diane talks to director Shelley Sink and actresses Maggie Scheer (Beth) and Jane Kelley (Gladys) from Cary Players' "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" an

Real Scary Movies

Oct 31st, 2019 19m 35s

Some of the scariest movies are at least partially true! Diane and fellow film buff Jonathan Rand talk about the true stories behind movies like "The Conjuring" and "Silence of the Lambs."

Aladdin's Bad Boys

Oct 15th, 2019 14m 38s

Two of the reasons to see Disney's Aladdin at DPAC are its "bad boys" Jafar and Iago. Diane interviews actors Patrick Brown and Reggie DeLeon about the show.

Scene & Screen Ep54: TIP 2019-2020

Oct 2nd, 2019 21m 37s

Theatre in the Park's Dracula runs October 4-20 followed by their annual production of "A Christmas Carol" in December. But there's a lot more in store in 2020! Diane interviews Ira David Wood III and son Ira David Wood IV.

Theatre in the Park's 2019-2020 Season

Oct 2nd, 2019 21m 37s

Cary Players

Sep 17th, 2019 18m 5s

Diane learns all about the Cary Player Community Theater from founder & President Dan Martschenko and delves into their upcoming production of "12 Angry Jurors" with co-producer Joey DeSena and cast members Dion Castro and Emily Chiola.

Theatre Raleigh's Scottsboro Boys

Sep 3rd, 2019 22m 56s

Theatre Raleigh's current production "The Scottsboro Boys" is based on a true story of injustice and racism in Scottsboro, Alabama. Diane, Mikki and Darius discuss how the show sheds light on this painful part of our history and the prejudice t

2019 Emmy Awards

Aug 22nd, 2019 19m 54s

Whether you watch on an actual television, or on your computer or phone, you've probably seen some of the 2019 Emmy Award nominees. Diane and Jonathan Rand talk about the major categories and the many platforms now included in the Emmy's.

DPAC 2019-2020

Aug 5th, 2019 16m 32s

"Come From Away," "The Band's Visit" and "Mean Girls" are just some of what's in store for DPAC's 2019-2020 "Magic of Broadway" season. Diane and DPAC Senior Marketing Director Rachel Traversari talk about the shows and sample some of the music

Free Triangle Outdoor & Indoor Movies

Jul 16th, 2019 10m 24s

Before Summer's over, make sure you take your family to one of the Triangle's outdoor venues for a free movies. There are also some movie theaters that screen free or cheap family-friendly movies.

Women's Theatre Festival

Jul 2nd, 2019 19m 26s

Did you know we have a yearly festival in Raleigh that highlights and supports theatre projects written and directed by women? Women's Theatre Festival founder and Artistic Director Ashley Popio tells us all about it!

2019 Tony winners

Jun 18th, 2019 17m 53s

Theatre Raleigh's "Junk" and more

Jun 7th, 2019 16m 55s

Theatre Raleigh has a new Marketing & Communications Director, Mikki Stith. She talks about their Summer Season, starting with current production "Junk" along with cast member Marc Levasseur.

NC Theatre's New Act

May 21st, 2019 18m 11s

Things are changing at North Carolina Theatre! Diane interviews Producing Artistic Director Eric Woodall about what audiences and local talent can expect in their 2019-2020 season.

Beautiful's Danielle Summons

May 8th, 2019 18m 19s

Diane interviews "Beautiful: the Carole King Musical" cast member Danielle Summons. Danielle grew up in Raleigh and talks about her early influences, how she built her career and the fun of this current show that brings her back home for the fi

Game of Thrones

Apr 25th, 2019 17m 44s

Are you a "Thrones" fanatic? Diane and Jonathan Rand talk about why you should be as they discuss the first 2 episodes of Season 8.

Scene & Screen Ep42: John Cusack

Apr 10th, 2019 9m 2s

Diane interviews Hollywood icon John Cusack. He'll be at the Duke Energy Center to show his movie "High Fidelity" and answer questions afterwards on April 20th.