LEAP OF FAITH’s Kecia Lewis-Evans will be interviewed on WAMC radio on Tuesday May 8 at 10:35 AM on all Northeast Public Radio frequencies; it also streams live at www.wamc.org. WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is a regional public radio network serving parts of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
The Hollywood Reporter says “the terrific Lewis-Evans brings powerhouse pipes and gets to test them often.” LEAP OF FAITH opened last week at The St. James Theatre, and received a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical. It stars Raúl Esparza leading the company and the critics weighed in:
“For pure Broadway razzmatazz, LEAP OF FAITH delivers the goods.” – Wall Street Journal
“Raul Esparza is terrific. Some of Alan Menken’s best songs.” – Associated Press
“Ridiculously fun.” – New York Post
“An Alan Menken gospel musical with a flawless ensemble and a great leading man in the pulpit.” – New York Magazine