We go behind the scenes with Broadway and television star, Matthew Morrison. Known for his role of Will Schuester in Glee and he went by Matty Fresh, as a member of the boy band Fresh Step. Matthew Morrison shows viewers his experience from theater to film. As a child he dreamed of wanting to be a kid actor and in time he grew and found himself wanting more and began his journey into musical theater and breakdancing, to performing on broadway in Hairspray and 10 Million Miles, to becoming a television icon performing for millions of people on their television screens. Please note that this is a rerun of a previously aired episode.
Come see Matthew Morrison Presents Show Up at the Bankhead Theater on Thursday, September 17th, 2026.
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14 May 2026
Beyond The Stage: Terrance Kelly & Isa Chu
Today, we're joined by Terrance Kelly and Isa Chu of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC). From the son of a jazz pianist and born in a family full of musicians to the Founding Artistic Director of OIGC, hear Terrance Kelly discuss his perspective on Gospel and the foundation of Oakland Interfaith Gospel Music. OIGC is the combination of over 27 different faiths that come to gather together and sing Gospel music in America and around the world. Livermore Valley Arts welcomes back Terrance Kelly and Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir to the Bankhead Theater.
From the Vault: Relive the insights from our session on Terrance Kelly and Isa Chu.
Come see Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir's upcoming Choral Performance at The Bankhead on June 27, 2026!
🎟️ Get your tickets now at LivermoreArts.org
9 Apr 2026
Beyond The Stage: Glen Phillips
In this episode, step into the mind of Glen Phillips, the lead singer and one of the founders of Toad The Wet Sprocket. Named after a Monty Python comedy sketch, Glen formed the band during his time at San Marcos High School and the band has been performing for over 40 years. Known for performing barefoot on stage, Glen Phillips shows us his exploration into songwriting and how he is able to shape his music off of the world around him. He always wants to tell stories through his music and he knows that music is something that can connect everyone together. He hopes his music can bring love, community, and openness to all people.
Come see Glen Phillips (of Toad The Wet Sprocket) at the Bankhead Theater on Saturday, May 9th, 2026.
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