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Kristin Towers-Rowles is an award-winning singer, actor, director in a world without an audience. Kristin is a third generation Musical Theatre actress from a very musical family. Her grandmother was the MGM Film actress, Kathryn Grayson. Her grandfather was musician, film actor and Broadway leading man, Johnny Johnston. Her mother Patricia Towers, was a stage actress and singer and her father, Robert Towers, is a Film/TV/Stage/Radio veteran of almost 65 years! In this episode we discuss the impact of Covid on the entertainment community and is there an opportunity for a comeback. An extraordinary conversation with an incredible advocate for her industry and humanity. You can read more about Kristin on her website https://www.kristintowers-rowles.com and find up to date information on her new projects and upcoming performances. Grab a coffee or a cocktail and join this insightful conversation or take us for a drive or a run. Please click and subscribe for notification of future episodes and feedback is always welcomed!
Multi-award-winning actress, singer, dancer, and director, Kristin Towers-Rowles is my guest this week. A mainstay of the Los Angeles theater community, Kristin is a consummate professional on stage, and off stage, she's frank, forthcoming and engaging. During our chat, we talk about politics, the LA theater community, growing up in a Hollywood family and all sorts of very personal stuff that many of you may relate to- I sure did. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
FROM THE BEST OF STATE OF THE ARTS (October 10, 2013) - Playwright/Composer Dean McClure discusses When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney, his world premiere musical at UCLA’s distinguished Freud Playhouse. Regional musical theatre star Kristin Towers Rowles (granddaughter of the late MGM movie musical star Kathryn Grayson) and Musical Director Joshua Kranz talk about their participation in the Kentwood Players production Little Shop of Horrors at the Westchester Playhouse in Los Angeles. Sterling reviews the Tony Award winning play War Horse at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Rowles and Kranz share embarrassing moments in theatre.
FROM THE BEST OF STATE OF THE ARTS (October 10, 2013) - Playwright/Composer Dean McClure discusses When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney, his world premiere musical at UCLA’s distinguished Freud Playhouse. Regional musical theatre star Kristin Towers Rowles (granddaughter of the late MGM movie musical star Kathryn Grayson) and Musical Director Joshua Kranz talk about their participation in the Kentwood Players production Little Shop of Horrors at the Westchester Playhouse in Los Angeles. Sterling reviews the Tony Award winning play War Horse at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Rowles and Kranz share embarrassing moments in theatre.
Playwright/Composer Dean McClure discusses When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney, his world premiere musical at UCLA’s distinguished Freud Playhouse. Regional musical theatre star Kristin Towers Rowles (granddaughter of the late MGM movie musical star Kathryn Grayson) and Musical Director Joshua Kranz talk about their participation in the Kentwood Players production Little Shop of Horrors at the Westchester Playhouse in Los Angeles. Sterling reviews the Tony Award winning play War Horse at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Rowles and Kranz share embarrassing moments in theatre.
Playwright/Composer Dean McClure discusses When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney, his world premiere musical at UCLA’s distinguished Freud Playhouse. Regional musical theatre star Kristin Towers Rowles (granddaughter of the late MGM movie musical star Kathryn Grayson) and Musical Director Joshua Kranz talk about their participation in the Kentwood Players production Little Shop of Horrors at the Westchester Playhouse in Los Angeles. Sterling reviews the Tony Award winning play War Horse at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Rowles and Kranz share embarrassing moments in theatre.
Musical theatre star Ruby Lewis talks about her starring role as “Scaramouche” in the U.S. National Tour of the We Will Rock You built around 24 of Queen’s biggest hits. Sterling reviews the U.S. National Tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Musical theatre star Kristin Towers Rowles (granddaughter of the late MGM movie musical star Kathryn Grayson) is interviewed about her co-starring role in Robert Harling’s comedy Steel Magnolias at the beautiful Little Fish Theatre in San Pedro, CA. Lewis and Rowles recall embarrassing moments in theatre. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
Musical theatre star Ruby Lewis talks about her starring role as “Scaramouche” in the U.S. National Tour of the We Will Rock You built around 24 of Queen’s biggest hits. Sterling reviews the U.S. National Tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Musical theatre star Kristin Towers Rowles (granddaughter of the late MGM movie musical star Kathryn Grayson) is interviewed about her co-starring role in Robert Harling’s comedy Steel Magnolias at the beautiful Little Fish Theatre in San Pedro, CA. Lewis and Rowles recall embarrassing moments in theatre. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
Legendary Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winning Broadway composer John Kander (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman...) makes a surprise guest appearance to talk with Joshua Eli Kranz (Musical Director and Vocal Director for the 2013 Los Angeles revival of Kander & Ebb's And the World Goes 'Round (ATWGR) at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, CA. Popular LA musical theatre star Kristin Towers-Rowles (granddaughter of MGM movie musical star Kathryn Grayson and one of five co-stars in ATWGR) joins Sterling and Stroili, and Kranz for a fascinating discussion of Kander's work. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
Legendary Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winning Broadway composer John Kander (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman...) makes a surprise guest appearance to talk with Joshua Eli Kranz (Musical Director and Vocal Director for the 2013 Los Angeles revival of Kander & Ebb's And the World Goes 'Round (ATWGR) at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, CA. Popular LA musical theatre star Kristin Towers-Rowles (granddaughter of MGM movie musical star Kathryn Grayson and one of five co-stars in ATWGR) joins Sterling and Stroili, and Kranz for a fascinating discussion of Kander's work. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
Real, live South Jersey boy and Broadway performer Graham Fenton (“Frankie Valli” in the Las Vegas production of Jersey Boys at the Palazzo Hotel); and LA’s busiest leading lady Kristin Towers-Rowles, currently co-starring in Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris at The Met Theatre in Hollywood) are interviewed by Sterling and Stroili. The Live Arts Calendar features Up at Anaheim, CA’s award-winning Chance Theatre; and South Street, a new musical at the historic Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, CA. Fenton treats listeners to his rendition of Billy Joel’s New York State of Mind. Fenton and Towers-Rowlesreveal their most awkward moments in theatre. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)