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Sit down with the stars of the Walnut's Christmas Story and Pirates of Penzance at Quintessence
The BSR Podcast: Dive into December theater with Darnelle Radford
Darnelle Radford
Head to the Walnut Street Theatre for some prime holiday nostalgia with A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical, running through Sunday, January 4, 2026. Darnelle Radford sits down with the young star of the show, Raphael Sommer, who's playing Ralphie Parker (his fourth role at the Walnut). They talk about Sommer's journey to the stage, balancing school and theater, playing the iconic role of Ralphie, and lots more. Get your tickets.
Listen above, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or watch the conversation below on YouTube!
The Pirates of Penzance at Quintessence Theatre Group
Find Darnelle in the digital studio with New York-based actor Trevor Martin, who's in town to play the Pirate King in Quintessence Theatre Group's The Pirates of Penzance. Martin, a trained opera singer and veteran of many Gilbert and Sullivan productions, talks about his path to all things operetta, the joys of G&S, how the Quintessence production (with its unusually small cast) differs from traditional stagings, and lots more. The show runs through Sunday, January 4, 2026. Get your tickets. (Here's a review by Cameron Kelsall.)
Listen above, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or watch the conversation below on YouTube!
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