Craig Allen Smith is leading the national touring company of Mrs. Doubtfire in the title role. In this interview, he talks about the tour and his past career. Senior Anchor Lauren Drain chats with Craig about childhood memories and what the future holds for this talented, versatile actor.

This is indeed a very special episode featuring a delightful conversation between music legend Melissa Manchester and Senior Anchor Katie Carcanague. Melissa talks about her career, her friendships and collaborations with Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Carole Bayer Sager, and Dolly Parton, as well as her current projects.

John Riesen has built a multifaceted career spanning opera, symphonic performance, musical theatre, commercial recording, television, and music technology. Known for his powerful, magnificent lyric tenor, commanding stage presence, and stylistic versatility, Riesen has established himself as one of the most dynamic vocal artists of his generation. Beyond his work as a performer, he is Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Emitha, LLC, where he has helped artists collectively generate more than one billion Spotify streams and over one hundred million YouTube views through innovative audience development, streaming, and digital marketing strategies. His unique combination of artistic excellence and entrepreneurial leadership has positioned him at the forefront of the rapidly evolving music industry. John has appeared with many of North America's leading orchestras, opera companies, and presenting organizations. His engagements have taken him to some of the country's most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Beyond the concert hall, Riesen has had the privilege of performing for distinguished public figures and at national events throughout his career. He has sung for Presidents Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter, and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In addition to his performing and entrepreneurial achievements, Riesen served as an Associate Producer for the Grammy-nominated recording project The Impossible Dream, which supported Broadway star Aaron Lazar, who has ALS. This project reflected John’s commitment to artistic collaboration and innovation across the music industry. Before pursuing music professionally, Riesen was an accomplished student-athlete and competitive baseball pitcher. The discipline, preparation, and work ethic cultivated through athletics continue to influence his approach to performance, business, and artistic excellence.

Justin Guarini is a singer, actor, host, and Broadway performer whose career has spanned more than two decades. Audiences were first introduced to Justin during the inaugural season of American Idol, but his career has since expanded far beyond television. He has appeared in several Broadway productions, including Wicked, American Idiot, Romeo and Juliet, In Transit, and Once Upon a One More Time, while continuing to work across music, television, theater, and mentorship. He is also the author of a new book. Join Senior Anchor Annmarie Gajdos as she and Justin enjoy a fascinating conversation.

Analise Scarpaci is an actress and musician. She has had multiple appearances on Broadway, and has been featured in articles and videos in Playbill, Teen Vogue, and on Broadway.com. She contributes a fierce and attention grabbing presence on stage, and has played a wide variety of roles. Analise in best known for originating the role of Lydia Hillard in the original Broadway cast of Mrs. Doubtfire. She recently played the role of Persephone in the new musical, Mythic at Cincinnati Playhouse. Senior Anchor Lauren Drain hosts this interview with this very talented actress and singer/songwriter.

Host Katie Carcanague welcomes April Varner, the internationally recognized jazz vocalist, arranger, and composer, as her guest. With a strong social media presence, April has delighted audiences of all ages with her unique jazz style. April has released three acclaimed jazz albums. She released her first album in 2024, and her most recent album, titled Ella, was released in March 2026. This is truly a very entertaining episode. Katie also covers the 2026 Emmy Awards.

This is the premiere episode of the web-based show. This episode features an interview with actress and playwright Cheryl Stern. It is hosted by Bob Kieserman, Executive Producer of the show.