The illustrious cabaret venue 54 Below has hosted such stars at Patti LuPone, Aaron Tveit, Matthew Morrison, Sherie Rene Scott, and Norbert Leo Butz, and on Monday, nine acting students got to add their names to the talent roster. "It's a huge deal!" says Stefanie Miller. "Norbert Leo Butz and Steve Kazee were in the dressing room with us upstairs and Steve ended up staying and watching our show!" As part of Actor Therapy, a master class run by composer/lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver and "Wicked's" Lindsay Mendez, the students each performed two numbers to showcase their work. In addition to Miller, participanted included Melissa Castillo, Bo Clark, Nick Cox, Risa Louise Dorken, Alaina Fragoso, Michael Gioia, Matthew Silva, and Noah Zachary. "Performing in venues like these, it changes people a little bit. It helps you grow," Oliver told Backstage, adding that both he and Mendez have strong professional relationships with...
- 7/9/2013
- backstage.com
Tina O'Brien has been practising sexy dance moves with her boyfriend. The former 'Coronation Street' actress is said to be determined to impress the judges when she performs her first routine on 'Strictly Come Dancing' on Saturday (02.10.10), so as well training with professional partner Jared Murillo, she has also been putting in extra hours with lover Nick Cox at home. An insider said: ''Jared is really sweet but Tina doesn't fancy him one bit and is completely smitten with Nick. Since she started training she's been coming home and showing Nick exactly what she's been up to in the studios. ''She's performed some ..
- 9/27/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
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