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Audra Stafford Audra Stafford is excited to share her love of San Diego theatre with BroadwayWorld.com! As the entertainment reporter for ABC-10 in San Diego, Audra covered the world premieres of A Catered Affair and Dancing in the Dark at The Old Globe, the West Coast premiere of Xanadu at the La Jolla Playhouse, and she was also one of only two journalists in the nation to be embedded in a production of CATS during its national tour.

Audra has also interviewed many of Hollywood?s and Broadway?s finest actors, directors and producers, including Scott Sanders, Tom Hulce, Frankie Valli, Robin Williams, Jon Voigt, Helen Mirren, George Lopez, Teri Hatcher, Dakota Fanning, Jerry Bruckheimer and Henry Selick.

Audra is a distinguished graduate of San Diego State University?s Television, Film and New Media Production program, where she earned two Student Emmys. She also received an Emmy for her work as producer of 10-4 San Diego. Audra is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild.

To see more of Audra?s entertainment coverage in San Diego, check out her blog: http://audrastafford.wordpress.com





TV: Sheik and Jarrow's WHISPER HOUSE at The Old Globe
TV: Sheik and Jarrow's WHISPER HOUSE at The Old Globe
January 28, 2010

We've got the first video footage from the World Premiere of Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow's Whisper House. Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham headlines the new musical, Sheik's follow-up to his Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway sensation, Spring Awakening.

San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Presents 8th Annual Craig Noel Awards for Theatrical Excellence
San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Presents 8th Annual Craig Noel Awards for Theatrical Excellence
January 26, 2010

The Old Globe's CYRANO, and La Jolla Playhouse's BONNIE & CLYDE and CREDITORS were among the top honorees at the San Diego Critics Circle Awards.

The Patte Foundation Announces Winners of 2010 Patte Awards
The Patte Foundation Announces Winners of 2010 Patte Awards
January 25, 2010

The Patté Awards highlight the best productions, performers and designers in the San Diego community.

TV: San Diego Rep Presents BOOM
TV: San Diego Rep Presents BOOM
January 21, 2010

BWW TV's Audra Stafford hit the set of BOOM at San Diego REPertory theatre to interview actor Steven Lone. But the interview took an unexpected turn, when he began questioning her.

PHOTO FLASH: San Diego REP Rolls Up Its Sleeves for the Red Cross
PHOTO FLASH: San Diego REP Rolls Up Its Sleeves for the Red Cross
January 14, 2010

The San Diego REPertory Theatre just kicked off its new show BOOM. But that didn't stop them from holding a blood drive yesterday for the Red Cross.

TV Exclusive: Footage from I DO! I DO! Starring Paige Davis & Patrick Page in San Diego
TV Exclusive: Footage from I DO! I DO! Starring Paige Davis & Patrick Page in San Diego
December 16, 2009

There's a nice 'buzz' generating from a small production of 'I DO! I DO!' in San Diego's Old Globe Theatre, taking place in the new Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre venue. The production happened through an alchemy of perfect timing and availability for everyone involved as Lost in Yonkers, directed by Scott Schwartz was originally scheduled to be the first show in the space. The Old Globe's Louis G. Spisto brought the renovation in on time and in-budget with time to spare and had been talking for some time to both stars, who had expressed interest in the piece, which rarely gets high-profile productions.

TV: THE TEN TENORS Come to San Diego
TV: THE TEN TENORS Come to San Diego
December 10, 2009

Internationally renowned Australian group THE TEN TENORS returns to San Diego! THE TEN TENORS HOLIDAY will feature their best-loved songs from their new album Nostalgica as well as holiday classics. BWW's Audra Stafford traveled with THE TEN TENORS as they made their rounds through the San Diego media.

Harry Connick Jr. & George Jones at Pechanga on Sale Friday
Harry Connick Jr. & George Jones at Pechanga on Sale Friday
November 25, 2009

American music icons Harry Connick Jr. and George Jones will be performing at Pechanga Resort & Casino in 2010 and tickets will go on sale this Friday.

TV: Frank Wildhorn on Bonnie & Clyde
TV: Frank Wildhorn on Bonnie & Clyde
November 18, 2009

BroadwayWorld.com's Audra Stafford sat down this week with composer Frank Wildhorn to get the full scoop on the world-premiere production of Bonnie & Clyde, now at the La Jolla Playhouse.

TV: Celebrating CHER in Las Vegas!
TV: Celebrating CHER in Las Vegas!
November 6, 2009

BWW TV's Audra Stafford visited the 'Cher' show at the Colosseum in Las Vegas and filed in with this fun segment on the timeless allure of the one and only CHER!

Photo Flash: THE SEAFARER at San Diego REPertory Theatre
Photo Flash: THE SEAFARER at San Diego REPertory Theatre
November 5, 2009

San Diego REPertory Theatre proudly presents THE SEAFARER, the unforgettable comic-drama that has become a holiday hit on American stages across the country since its Broadway debut in 2007. Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, this rousing drama recounts the story of four lifelong friends who get together on Christmas Eve and end up making a bet with the devil in disguise. Written by one of Ireland's most celebrated young playwrights, Conor McPherson, THE SEAFARER transports audiences to a bungalow just north of Dublin, a magical part of the world where the natural and the supernatural live side by side with the hard-living working man.

Photo Flash: Cast of THE LION KING Tour Visits Ronald McDonald House of San Diego
Photo Flash: Cast of THE LION KING Tour Visits Ronald McDonald House of San Diego
November 3, 2009

The cast of Disney's THE LION KING Tour took time out from their busy performance schedule to visit families at Ronald McDonald House of San Diego.

TV: Backstage with THE LION KING Tour!
TV: Backstage with THE LION KING Tour!
November 1, 2009

BWW TV's Audra Stafford takes you on a very special trip backstage in this exciting new segment as she gets up close and personal with the productions puppets!

Photo Flash: Cast of THE LION KING Tour Shares Spooky Stories with Local Students
Photo Flash: Cast of THE LION KING Tour Shares Spooky Stories with Local Students
October 29, 2009

The cast of Disney's THE LION KING Tour took time out from their busy performance schedule to read spooky stories to about 260 local students.

TV: LE REVE - Behind the Scenes!
TV: LE REVE - Behind the Scenes!
October 24, 2009

Wynn Las Vegas and DRAGONE have redefined the traditional theatrical experience with 'Le Reve' (The Dream), the evocative aqua spectacle in-the-round. The show features an ambitious blend of aerial acrobatics, provocative choreography and outrageous antics from the colorful characters.

Photo Flash: THE LION KING Tour Donates Toys for AJ in the Morning's Rady Children's Hospital Drive
Photo Flash: THE LION KING Tour Donates Toys for AJ in the Morning's Rady Children's Hospital Drive
October 24, 2009

Radio Station Star 94.1's 'AJ in the Morning' is collecting toys for its annual toy drive to benefit Rady Children's Hospital. Yesterday, Tony Freeman (Zazu) and Marja Harmon (Nala) from THE LION KING Tour stopped by to drop off 144 Lion King stuffed animals, bringing AJ that much closer to his goal of collecting 100,000 toys!

TV: Chazz Palminteri Plays A BRONX TALE In Las Vegas!
TV: Chazz Palminteri Plays A BRONX TALE In Las Vegas!
October 3, 2009

Chazz Palminteri's A BRONX TALE comes to the Venetian Showroom Las Vegas from October 7 to October 18.

TV: Las Vegas' PHANTOM Fans Week
TV: Las Vegas' PHANTOM Fans Week
September 24, 2009

Phantom Fans from all around the globe gathered in Las Vegas to take part in the first ever Phantom Fans Week. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the most well known musical masterpiece of all time like never before was not to be missed. BWW TV's Audra Stafford slipped 'behind the mask' to bring you all the 'PHANTOM' filled action!

TV: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Hits San Diego!
TV: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Hits San Diego!
September 8, 2009

Directed by Tony Award®-winner Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up Spamalot.

TV: San Diego Gets 'WICKED' For Equality
TV: San Diego Gets 'WICKED' For Equality
September 2, 2009

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders made a visit yesterday to WICKED and posed for a photo with the cast onstage as they took a break from their rehearsal schedule. He recognized Production Stage Manager and SD native Peter Van Dyke and the cast for their national efforts for equality - especially the Fundraising Benefit 'DEFYING INEQUALITY,' that took place at the BIRCH THEATRE on Monday, August 24!



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