The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the performing Arts is pleased to present “Some Like It Hot,” the “Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” (The New York Times), showing January 6–11.
Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, “Some Like It Hot,” is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, “Some Like It Hot,” won more theater awards than any show in its season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League and the Outer Critics Circle. No wonder Deadline calls it “a tap-dancing, razzle-dazzling embrace of everything you love about musical theater.”
It was a pleasure to sit down with Edward Juvier who plays Osgood for this exclusive Hotspots interview:
At what age did you begin performing and how did it happen?
I guess it started when I started singing in choirs in elementary school. When my family moved to Texas, they didn’t have a choir, but they had a strong theater program and that’s when I got hit by the Broadway bug.
What was your first professional gig acting (a gig you got paid any amount of money for)?
Right out of high school, I was 17, I did a production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum.” I was so green, I didn’t even know what a stage manager was. I don’t remember the amount, but it was minimal.
When did you know performing would be your career?
I think somewhere in High School, as I was fortunate to go to a high school that had a very good drama program. Every year our teacher took us to NYC to see Broadway Shows. That’s when I realized that this was a career that I wanted.
Other than this show, what has been your favorite role so far?
This is my favorite role I have ever played, but I have been very fortunate to play great roles. Some of them were: “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812;” “Phantom of the Opera” for 6 years and that was my favorite job. “Man of La Mancha” was my favorite show, and I have been lucky enough to perform in it in 3 different productions.
What’s your fantasy role (a role you haven’t played but would die to play)?
I love “Guys and Dolls,” and I have never played Nathan Detroit, so I would love to play that. Another dream show that I would love to be in is “Fiddler on the Roof.”.
Since this is such an iconic movie, is there extra pressure?
Yes, but also our show brings it to a modern audience and freshens it up.
Describe yourself in 3 words?
Adventurous, Curious and loving, and one more I am very Loyal.
What do you do for fun?
I love going to the movies by myself and I love theme parks. In addition, I love coming home and cooking a nice meal and cuddling up on the couch.
Finally, what should our readers expect from this touring company of “Some like it Hot?”
What I love is this is the updated version of this classic story and it’s also a sweet surprise where audience eyes are opened up and see these people in a whole new light. Also, they get to see people with acceptance and love.
For more information on Edward, go to Edwardjuvier.com
For more information, or to purchase tickets for “Some Like it Hot,” go to Kravis.org or at the Kravis Center Box Office by calling 561.832.7469.
By: Scott Holland
