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We started our streaming and video series The Next Stage in the dark days of April 2020, featuring performances and discussions with actors, musicians and other artists.
These days, with the theater reopened (thankfully!), The Next Stage has become a series of Zoom talkbacks that complement our mainstage shows.
We love hanging out with our directors, actors, designers and other artists online and getting the scoop on making theater!
Missed a Zoom talkback? Or want to watch the performances, discussions and classes we streamed during the Covid shutdown? No problem: we archive recordings of all our broadcasts. Watch each video via City Lights’ YouTube in the windows below.
“Nothing But Net”: A Zoom talkback with the “King Liz” team
April 23, 2024
On April 2, 2024, “King Liz” director Kinan Valdez and members of the cast joined City Lights’ Rebecca Wallace for a Zoom talkback.
A Doll’s Zoom: We talk about “Nora: A Doll’s House”
February 29, 2024
There’s so much to dig into with this beautiful and poignant play, and our actors brought insight, humor and real-life friendship to the stage.
“The Zoom’s Afoot”: Artist talk about a hilarious whodunit
December 14, 2023
Which turn-of-the-century Broadway star inspired the main character in “Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot”? We’ve got great trivia and much more.
“Toxic,” The story of a world premiere
October 4, 2023
Sometimes we need theater to help us talk about serious issues. We can learn, empathize and experience from the vivid stories playing out on stage, live and right in front of us.
Backstage at “Kinky Boots”
August 14, 2023
From high-heeled, super-sized red boots to glittery backdrops, it took a team of talent to put together this show.
Dive into “The River Bride”
June 6, 2023
What pre-show rituals get actors in the mood? And which costume took the longest to make? Enjoy our Zoom talkback with artists from Marisela Treviño Orta’s beautiful play.
Backstage at “Blithe Spirit”
April 4, 2023
Books are catapulted off the shelves. Pictures fall off the wall. And that was all on purpose. Join director Mark Anderson Phillips and the “Blithe Spirit” team for a lively discussion about the making of the show.
The Making of “Miss You Like Hell”
February 13, 2023
Two theater companies and a team of dynamic artists teamed up to make “Miss You Like Hell” a reality. Join City Lights and Teatro Visión to learn about co-producing this beautiful show.
