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"Create memories where you couldn't have ever planned it" is the perfect quote from Helen J. Shen (Maybe Happy Ending), this episode's guest on 'E-Ticket to Broadway.' On this episode Helen shares their deep love of Baymax (who in plushie-form lives with Helen) and how Disney impacted her childhood--from watching the Disney movies as a kid (big fan of "The Lion King") to going to Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line, Helen understands the gateway of Disney to Musical Theatre--specifically their reaction to "The Festival of the Lion King." Listen as Helen professors her excitement for Animal Kingdom--from the attractions like "Flight of Passage" and the "Kilimanjaro Safaris," to the "Tree of Life," to the food (Helen has been deemed "The Head of Sitting & Eating"), the way in which Helen shares her love is as good as any Disney commercial. Did we mention Helen's love of the food of the Disney Parks? Beignets, & Dole Whips, & Pickles...oh my! Helen's love of Shanghai Disneyland's "Pirates of the Carribean" and her soft spot for Carousel of Progress is also discussed, with some questions from the listeners, including which characters Helen is most excited to meet at the Disney Parks. Which attraction does Helen refuse to ride at Walt Disney World? Listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Helen's Instagram: @helenjshen David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Nominee Liz Larsen (BEAUTIFUL, HAIRSPRAY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, STARMITES) joins David to share her love of the Disney Parks, specifically "Soarin'," "it's a small world," and the movie MULAN. When Liz was 19 she finally got to go to Disneyland for the first time and shares her memories from that trip, including going on "it's a small world" which she describes as "life changing." Many of Liz's Disney stories revolve around family, watching the movies with them and falling more in love with the characters, and an epic trip in 2005 for five days to Walt Disney World, battling the Florida weather and two small kids (and what happened after a family meal at Cinderella Castle). Liz's love for Disney is infectious, especially when she talks about the attractions and movies in the Disney universe that speaks to her. No "E-Ticket to Broadway" episode would be complete without mentioning Dopey, but this time it's the guest who brings up the Seven Dwarfs, specifically how she wants to be just like them when she's older. Together Liz and David play "The Sherman Brothers' Songbook," playing trivia about music written by the magical Sherman Brothers. Which song from MULAN does this Tony Nominated-actror sing directly to the movie's lyricists' face? Listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Liz's Instagram: @lizthelarsen David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded LIVE at the Museum of Broadway in the center of Times Square, where the Broadway Podcast Network hosted PodFest 2024, including a special episode featuring The Book of Mormon star Nic Rouleau, and host of E-Ticket to Broadway, David Alpert. Together they play a Disney Parks Mad Lib, and a friendly round of the Match Game. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Nic's Instagram: @nicrouleau David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This PARK HOPPER episode of E-Ticket to Broadway features Tony Award-Nominee and Disney Icon Susan Egan! These short Park Hoppers are meant to get you from one episode to the next, and this star of Broadway's Beauty and the Beast is always a delight to have on the podcast to share her love of Goofy, The Disney Parks, as well as share more about Disney Princess the Concert! (And be sure to listen to Episode #1 of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to hear more from Susan!) Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Susan's Instagram: @iamsusanegan David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big fan of the Disney Parks and Star Wars, Drama Desk Award-nominee Andrew Samonsky (Lempika, South Pacific, Come From Away, Bridges of Madison County) joins David to share his favorites stories and memories of going to Disney. Andrew is from California, so went to Disneyland as a kid, including a fun early birthday trip where he stayed at the Disneyland Hotel but wasn't able to sleep because he was too excited. Listen as he shares what made Disneyland magical for him as a kid, and what he finds charming as a "young at heart" when he returns to the Magic Kingdom today. Andrew and David discuss the quintessential Disneyland, and how the Anaheim park was their "true Disney." Andrew's love for the Disney Parks is contagious, especially his love of seeing Mickey Mouse in the Parks (and a fun story of seeing the Princesses), going on "Rise of the Resistance" (and his deep wish to meet Darth Vader), eating churros, and visiting "Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway." Andrew explains how he and Kate Reinders (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Wicked, Gypsy, Something Rotten) ended up getting married at Walt Disney World, and how their trips to the Parks have shifted since having their wonderful kid, Luke. Not a stranger to Disney onstage, Andrew starred in the National Tour of "On The Record," a Broadway-style musical revue of the Disney musical catalogue (prompting this episode's game "On the Samonsky Record"), as well as the US premiere of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" starring as Phoebus. What is Andrew's favorite Disney song? Listen to this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Andrew's Instagram: @asamonsky David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A live recording from the 2023 BroadwayCon with host David Alpert and special guests Grey Henson (Mean Girls, Shucked), Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo, Wicked), & James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton). Recording on July 22, 2023, the panel completes a "Ride Rumble" bracket to determine which Disney Parks attraction will come out victorious! Be sure to check out our instagram page to see both the blank and completed bracket to play along! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one and only Vanessa Williams joins David for this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share her love of all things Disney. This Tony, Emmy, & Grammy-Award Nominee explains how her connection with Disney began while she was still in the womb, and why her Disney+ avatar is Thumper. Vanessa grew up watching Disney films, especially "Bambi," and tuned in every Sunday night to watch "The Wonderful World of Disney" on TV. Like her friend David, she discusses her love of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," as well as movies from the Renaissance of Disney like "The Lion King" & "The Little Mermaid"--and just like her parents passed along their love of The Mouse, Vanessa has passed along the magic to her children, even allowing her kids to be "Disney spoiled" (she also sings Disney songs to her grandson). When it comes to the Disney Theme Parks, Vanessa is a big fan--she admits that she has always loved rides, production, and fantasy, so her trips to the Parks are incredibly special, and she wisely states: "If you get bored at Disney, something's wrong with you." An entertainment icon, Vanessa shares her experience of first being passed over by Disney, to then being valued as an artist and recording "Colors of the Wind," performing at Walt Disney World, and voicing many Disney characters. "Turning Red" is now one of Vanessa's favorite movies, and on "E-Ticket to Broadway" shares her enthusiasm for EPCOT, the food and the hotels at the Parks, and which attractions she most enjoys. David & Vanessa share a lot of laughs on this episode chatting about their mutual love of Disneyland, and together play "Save the Colors of the Wind," discuss David's casting idea of Vanessa as Snow White's Evil Queen on Broadway, and determine the track list for Vanessa's Disney Album. Which job at Walt Disney World would she most like to apply for? Listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Vanessa's Instagram: @vanessawilliamsofficial David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To say Broadway's Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo, Wicked, Cry-Baby, Hello Dolly) is a fan of Disneyland is a great understatement, and on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," she and David discuss their mutual love of the OG Theme Park. Alli's family lived on the future site of Disneyland and shares incredible stories of her family meeting Walt Disney himself, and how her mother watched Disneyland being built. Disneyland was such a huge part of Alli's childhood--from meeting her friends after school at Snow White's Grotto and swing dancing at Carnation Plaza, to watching her sister perform in 'Fantasmic,' to tasting caviar for the very first time...at Club 33. A true Disney fan, Alli credits signing along to Jodi Benson on "The Little Mermaid" soundtrack with helping her find her voice, and still feels strongly connected to her family when she visits the Park. Besides her dream of singing "Part of Your World" at Disneyland, Alli shares her love of Peter Pan's Flight, "Frozen 2," & "Bambi," and how she must always get a giant pickle on Main Street USA (and sometimes a clam chowder bread bowl). She and David discuss the magic of the Disney Theme Parks, and also the final moment in "Kimberly Akimbo" which is such a testament to the power of the Disney Parks. Before they play "Screw Loose for Disney," Alli discusses who she would most like to go to Disneyland with: Glinda from "Wicked," Lenora from "Cry-Baby," or Pattie from "Kimberly Akimbo." Which part of the staging of "Kimberly Akimbo" reminds Alli of "Pirates of the Carribean?" Listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Alli's Instagram: @alli_mauzey David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This PARK HOPPER episode of E-Ticket to Broadway features Olivier Award-winner, Broadway star, and Goofy's #1 Anti-Fan, Lesli Margherita! These short Park Hoppers are meant to get you from one episode to the next, and this star of Broadway's Matlida & Dames at Sea is always a delight to have on the podcast to share her love of Roger Rabbit, Star Wars, and Disneyland. Which conversation starter will be pulled from the magical Dopey backpack for this Park Hopper episode? Listen to find out! (And be sure to listen to Episode #4 of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to hear more from Lesli!) Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Lesli's Instagram: @queenlesli David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first ever PARK HOPPER episode of E-Ticket to Broadway reunites host David with his childhood friend/fancy Broadway and Disney+ star Kate Reinders! These short Park Hoppers are meant to get you from one episode to the next, and who better to start this series than Miss Jenn of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," and star of Something Rotten, Wicked, and Gypsy?! Which conversation starter will be pulled from the magical Dopey backpack for this Park Hopper episode? Listen to find out! (And be sure to listen to Episode #6 of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to hear more from Kate!) Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Kate's Instagram: @katereinders David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway superstar Kearran Giovanni ("Catch Me if You Can," "Tarzan," TV's "Major Crimes") joins pal David to share her love of Disney and the Theme Parks! From loving the films as a kid (specifially "The Little Mermaid") to starring as Belle in her own roller-skating version of "Beauty and the Beast," Kearran's passion for the mouse runs deep. Listen as she recalls her first visits to both Walt Disney World (not until college) and Disneyland (not until she moved to LA), and how once she finally arrived at the Parks she "found her people." In fact, when she moved to LA ten years ago with her family, her plan was simple: move, settle into the new house, and then go to Disneyland. (We support.) Bringing her kids to Disney has been a treat, and Kearran shares that watching her kids right the Teacups for the first time is a core memory. It take a very dedicated Disney fan to have a specific outfit when going to the Parks, and this is true for Kearran--her Disney uniform always includes a "Little Mermaid" shirt, and when visiting the Parks she loves the Jungle Cruise, the Matterhorn, the Incredicoaster, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and needs a Dole Whip moment in California Adventure, and loves the popcorn, especially the different colored-popcorns in Fantasyland! Kearran has some fun stories from performing in both "The Lion King" and "Tarzan" to share (like rehearsing with Phil Collins), and plays "Kearran's Disney World" which is a series of trivia questions tied to her Broadway resume. This "Aristocats"-loving star is also a huge fan of Disney pins and all of the special memories tied to each pin, and shares some of her favorites on the episode. Warning: "What if Mickey Mouse sang 'Big Spender'?" is something that is said on this episode. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Kearran's Instagram: @kearrangiovanni David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Award-nominee and Broadway superstar Rob McClure (Beetlejuice, Mrs. Doubtfire, Avenue Q) joins David to chat all things Disney Parks on this episode of 'E-Ticket to Broadway'! Rob's love and fascination with Disney magic is incredibly sweet and genuine--listen as he shares his experience of going to Walt Disney World for the first time at age 16 and how he was immediately in awe. It was that trip that made him fall in love with the Disney Theme Parks (and also the first time he left his home state of New Jersey!). The next time Rob went was while on tour with Avenue Q and his wife Maggie, and this trip cemented his love of Main Street USA, the Country Bear Jamboree, and The Enchanted Tiki Room. Meeting the Fab Five at the Parks and seeing Tinkerbell during the Fireworks remain a core memory for Rob. He and David go back in time to talk about Rob's early experiences with Disney--dancing and conducting to the soundtrack of "The Lion King," seeing both "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" & "Aladdin" in the movie theater, and being in awe of that voice actor who gave life to the Genie. Rob shares his love of Captain Hook, Smee, Geppetto, and Jiminy Cricket, as well as the Muppets (and tells the story of finding an amazing piece of merch he found at the Parks). At the time of recording, Rob was just back from taking his daughter to Walt Disney World for the first time and shares some fun memories from the trip, including dinner at Beast's castle and walking through Galaxy's Edge and sobbing. He reveals a very special story about his daughter and wife having a similar reaction to a certain magical moment above Cinderella Castle. Of the many Broadway characters he's played, which one would Rob most like to go to a Disney Park with? What job would Rob want if he became a Cast Member? How would he like to amp up Muppet representation in the Parks? All of these questions are answered on this episode, and Rob and David play "Rob McClure or Walt Disney," everyone's favorite game. #DickensianCloche Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Rob's Instagram: @mcclurerob David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A live recording from the 2022 BroadwayCon with host David Alpert and special guests Andrew Barth Feldman (Dear Evan Hansen), Lesli Margherita (Matilda), and Jelani Remy (The Lion King). Recording on July 9, 2022, the panel completes a "Ride Rumble" bracket to determine which Disney Parks attraction will come out victorious! Be sure to check out our instagram page to see both the blank and completed bracket to play along! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christy Altomare, the star of "Anastasia," "Mamma Mia," and "Spring Awakening" joins David to share her love of the Disney Theme Parks! Christy has held onto a wonderful photo souvenir book from her first trip to Walt Disney World which she discusses with David--specifically how she was "enthralled and excited and dancing the hip hop" as she visited Mickey Mouse's home, met Goofy (and got his autograph!), and experienced the Swiss Family Treehouse (which she loved). Christy reflects upon how magical it is to visit the Disney Parks, and shares some great insight into why musical theatre fans are also fans of the Mouse. Christy shares how she has always been a Disney kid--from watching the movies and putting on shows for her family, to having Disney Birthdays--as many of the Disney films were released around her birthday in June--which would lead to merchandise and immediately learning all of the songs around her birthday. Now a "young at heart," Christy still holds the magic of Disney close to her heart. She is a big fan of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and especially the overlay at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion ("I definitely got through The Haunted Mansion as a kid, but I thrived at it as I got older."), and reflects upon her love of Ariel, Pocahontas, and Peter Pan's Flight. Christy shares her visit to the inside of Cinderella Castle while on tour with "Spring Awakening," and how she refers to a certain Pixar movie when teaching acting. As the "Anastasia" film is now owned by Disney, Christy and David discuss what a Fantasyland Dark Ride would look like for this Russian princess--before they play "Once Upon a Disney December" in which David asks trivia based on events in Disney history that took place in December. To find out who Christy thinks would have the most fun at a Disney Theme Park: Anya, Wendla Bergmann, or Sophie Sheridan; or to learn more about the "Goofy Gummy Cheeseburger," listen to this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway"! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Christy's Instagram: @christyaltomare David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special episode swap between "E-Ticket to Broadway" and "Dizney Coast to Coast!" This "Dizney Coast to Coast" episode was released September 15, 2021: Season 8, Episode 33. Featuring Jeff DePaoli and David Alpert. "Disney fans rejoice! Snow White recently got an update to her classic Disneyland dark ride. Listen as a "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" super-fan visits the show to discuss this Fantasyland dark ride's history as well as our thoughts on the recent changes going from scary to enchanted. That and so much more on this episode. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @DizneyCTC. Visit the show at DizneyCoastToCoast.com. "Dizney Coast to Coast" is part of the DePodcast Network." Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wonderful Nic Rouleau, Broadway's record-setting Elder Price in The Book of Mormon, joins David on this episode to share his love of the magical world of Disney. Nic is a true Disney fan--he shares that it was the music from the Disney movies that truly was his gateway into loving the brand--and discusses how watching "The Little Mermaid," "Hercules," and, his favorite "A Goofy Movie" as a kid cemented his love for the Mouse. As a California native, Nic visited Disneyland in his youth, but when he was around 10 years old he visited Walt Disney World for the first time and it was a game-changer. He and David discuss the coincidence of playing a role on Broadway that is equally obsessed with the Orlando Park, and why the Parks are such a magical place to visit. Nic shares his experience of playing Woody from "Toy Story" on The Disney Cruise Line, a character he loved, and continues to love--and how he was introduced to Pin Trading while at sea--while also being "friends" with Prince Phillip. Listen as Nic discusses a perfect day at Walt Disney World, as well as his love for Chip & Dale, Marie from "The Aristocats," Space Mountain, "Pete's Dragon," and Expedition Everest. After Nic reveals a traumatic experience he had once at the Disneyland Resort, he and David play "Two by Two: Disney Edition," a game where David gives a clue referring to a famous pair of Disney characters, and Nic has to identify them. What does Nic refuse to eat at a Disney Theme Park? Listen to this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Nic's Instagram: @nicrouleau David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your wishes have been granted, for the one and only James Monroe Iglehart ("Aladdin," Hamilton") joins David on this 50th episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway!" James is such a genuine fan of Disney and going to the Parks--he shares that the first time he heard "The Bear Necessities" he knew he had to go to Disneyland! Listen as James discusses what it was like to grow up in the same state as the OG Magic Kingdom, and the magical journey he took to visit the Park when he was "9 or 10" with his family--meeting the characters, going on the Matterhorn, Space Mountain (a family affair), and his first time experiencing what would become his favorite attraction: The Haunted Mansion. Like so many former "E-Ticket" guests, James explores the moment he realized that the Parks meant something truly special for him--and in doing so shares his love for the Disney films ( "Alice in Wonderland," "The Jungle Book," "Robin Hood," "Aladdin"), the characters ( Baloo, Captain Hook, Maleficent, The Muppets), and so many wonderful lines of dialogue from the catalogue. Listen as James details what he loves about Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and what his dream job at the Parks would be. James and David chat about James' Tony Award-winning performance in "Aladdin," specifically his experience during Opening Night on Broadway, and how Robin Williams influenced his performance, and together they play "I'm Your Maitre D for Disney" where James has to determine where one can locate Disney dishes in the Parks. What hat does James wear at the park? Listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway James' Instagram: @jmiglehart David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more and shop the magic at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway's Carly Jibson ("Hairspray," "Cry-Baby") joins her childhood friend David to discuss all things Disney. This self-proclaimed mermaid shares her deep love for Ariel and "The Little Mermaid," and how the Alan Menken-era of Disney sparked her true love for musicals...and singing ballads in a bathtub. Listen as Carly recalls watching "Fantasia" as a kid, as well as some of the earlier Disney films, and pitches an idea for a True Crime Podcast surrounded the story of "Cinderella." After a brief chat about the theme park offerings in Western Michigan, Carly shares her experience of going to Walt Disney World for the first time after a terrible break up--and how her nine days in the parks truly opened her eyes to the magic (and how watching the Princess Parade led to a deep emotional reaction). After a beautiful story about going back to Walt Disney World for her first Christmas after her mother passed away, Carly shares more of her love of Disney--her deep bond with Ariel, enjoying Rice Krispies Treats, and being sure to go on Pirates of the Caribbean, the Indiana Jones Adventure, and Big Thunder Mountain. Play along with David and Carly as they play "Hairspray or Disney," and listen as these Muskegon kids share what happened to their favorite Disney figurines when they were little (spoiler alert: there was destruction). This episode also features a chat with Emily & Courtney of the Book of the Mouse Club podcast. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Carly's Instagram: @carlyjibson David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one and only Kara Lindsay returns to "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share more of her love for Walt Disney World as well as the magical world of Disney. This beloved star of "Newsies," "Wicked," and "Beautiful" has been a true fan of Disney ever since she was a young girl in Rochester, New York, and continues to love Belle to this very day. From watching the animated films each Christmas, to her early trips to Walt Disney World, Kara discusses how deeply Disney impacted her, and how thrilling it was to walk through Minnie Mouse's House in Toontown as a child. During the episode she shares a lovely story about how she performed at the American Pavilion at EPCOT as a high school student with her Show Choir, and how she returned to that very same stage years later to star in the Festival of the Arts Concerts. Though still a fan of Minnie Mouse, the young-at-heart Kara reveals her love of "Flight of Passage," "Soarin'," "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster," and the Pixar films, as well as what it was like to take her son Emerson to the Parks for his very first time (and meeting Mickey!). Of course she and David chat all things "Newsies" on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway." Listen as Kara discusses her experience of watching the film as a kid, her exciting (and nerve-wracking) audition process for the Broadway production (including doing scenes with Jeremy Jordan), creating the role of Katherine Plumber (and mastering "Watch What Happens" in rehearsals), and realizing that Katherine is the best Disney Princess she could have ever played. Play along with "Watch What Happens OR Watch What Happened" where David shares a Disney Theme Park event, and Kara needs to determine if that event has already happened or will happen. What's the one moment Kara wishes she could magically revisit onstage at the Nederlander during a performance of "Newsies"? Listen to find out! This episode also features a chat with Jeffrey E. Epstein of the D23: Inside Disney Podcast. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Kara's Instagram: @karalindsay1 David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nik Walker (Hamilton, Ain't Too Proud) is a true Disney Parks fan, and shares everything from his favorite memories of going to the Parks, as well as his connection to the brand on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway." As a young boy in Boston where he would watch all of the Disney animated classics ("Disney was my babysitter") Nik discusses how he very early on was affected by the magic that was started by a Mouse. He recalls his early trips to the Parks--including a connection with Tom Sawyer's Island, a stay at the Grand Floridian, as well as his first trip on The Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland (spoiler alert: it didn't last too long)--and finding a sense of home that is incredibly welcoming, full of incredible smells and sounds. Nik reveals his strong admiration for Flight of Passage and Galaxy's Edge, and shares a funny story of explaining The Haunted Mansion to his wife on a trip they took together to the Parks. He and David discuss Land v. World, and the joy that is taking non-believers to the Disney Parks and converting them. As such a devoted member of the different fandoms that are now included in the Disney umbrella--Star Wars, Marvel, and The Muppets--David asks about Nik's favorite characters from each world, and together they play "Walt, Stan, George, or Jim," a game in which David reads a quote and Nik guesses which visionary (Walt Disney, Stan Lee, George Lucas, or Jim Henson) said it. What's on Nik Walker's Disney bucket list? Listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Nik's Instagram: @nikkywalks David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for this King of New York, as Dan DeLuca (Newsies) joins David to share his love of the Disney Parks. From growing up a true Disney kid and seeing "The Lion King" in the movie theaters and loving "A Goofy Movie," to collecting the classic VHS Cassette Tapes and Burger King glasses, Dan's love of Disney is pure. He shares his love of "Peter Pan" and "Pinocchio" (which leads to some intense conversations about those two films), and goes on to describe his first trip to Walt Disney World--remembering that it was "absolutely magical" and felt like home--and how each time he returns the "young at heart" feelings always reemerge. This 'World Boy' spells out a perfect day the Orlando Park, which includes Peter Pan's Flight, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and, of course, The Country Bear Jamboree for which Dan is a huge fan. In addition to his favorite park, the Magic Kingdom, he also shares his love for Animal Kingdom (specifically Expedition Everest, "Festival of the Lion King," & the spiritual experience that is Flight of Passage), as well as Hollywood Studios (did someone say Star Wars and "Fantasmic"?). As Dan shares more, we learn just how much he loves this special place--memorizing the script of The Haunted Mansion, enjoying Slaw Dogs at Casey's Corner on Main Street, and feeling hope when he sees the Castle. He and David chat all things "Newsies," how Dan first came to the musical in middle school, realizing the Newsie he dreamt of playing evolved into playing Jack Kelly, and singing "Something to Believe In" with fellow "E-Ticket to Broadway" guest Stephanie Styles, performing songs from the musical outside of the Walt Disney Animation Studios (which he describes as a magical experience), and together play "Santa Fe or Disneyland." What would Dan's dream job be at a Disney Theme Park? What would Jack Kelly's be? What would happen if all of the Newsies went on "it's a small world?" Listen to this episode to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Dan's Instagram: @ddeluca15 David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway's Jasmine, Courtney Reed, joins David for this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" for a thrilling chase through her Disney life. Courtney describes how as a child she was obsessed with the Renaissance of Disney animated films, specifically watching "The Lion King," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Little Mermaid," and, coincidentally, "Aladdin"; and how she loved Jasmine from a young age--for she was iconic, and also seeing that kind of representation in a Disney film had an enormous, important impact on her life. Listen as Courtney recalls her first trip to Walt Disney World in college, and having the absolutely best time--enjoying those Mickey Waffles (iconic) and being in total awe of walking down Main Street to see Cinderella Castle (truly, Courtney could be a travel agent, she has such a wonderful point of view of why going to the Disney Theme Parks is so magical and...iconic). Of course she and David talk about her journey of bringing Jasmine to the Broadway stage--fan girling when she met "Jasmine in real life" (Linda Larkin, the voice from the film), flying on the Magic Carpet for the first time, and working with the original voice of Jafar (and former "E-Ticket to Broadway" guest) Jonathan Freeman. Courtney shares her first trip to Disneyland, when she learned that she prefers the charm of the OG Park--which involved going to Club 33, loving Peter Pan's Flight & Radiator Springs Racers, meeting Aladdin & Jasmine, and spending the day with the one and only Susan Egan! Play along as Courtney and David play "These Palace Walls," a game involving the Disney Castles across the world. This episode also features a chat with Craig K., a member of the "E-Ticket to Broadway" Patreon. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Courtney's Instagram: @rhodesreed David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway's Lion Queen, Adrienne Walker, joins "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share her love of Disney! Listen as Adrienne explains how the Disney movies and animation so deeply affected her as a kid--specifically having the videos of "Aladdin," "Beauty and the Beast" and, coincidentally, "The Lion King" played on rotation in her house, and how she so deeply related to Belle (as they both had their nose stuck in a book). After giving shout outs to "The Great Mouse Detective" and "Angels in the Outfield," Adrienne recalls her first trip to Walt Disney World when she was in middle school and how she remembers "loving everything," especially "it's a small world" and "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror." She shares how she married into a very Disney-loving family, and with David discusses their mutual admiration of Mulan (Adrienne's favorite Disney Princess). Before playing "Another Op'nin', Another Disney Show," Adrienne reveals her dreams of giving voice to a Disney character, and also shares her incredible experience of starring in Broadway's "The Lion King"--from seeing "The Circle of Life" performed for the first time, to sharing her favorite moments from the show. This episode includes deep love for Dole Whips, "Dumbo the Flying Elephant," and Abu. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Adrienne's Instagram: @asongisinmyheart David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

watching Bambi as a kid, knowing he was going to love little mermaid--loving newsies as a kid and gives an amazing christian bale as jack kelley impression, and tumbling to newsies in his home. though doesn't think he's a disney kid, when he thinks of the music and movies he realizes how much of an impact it had on them, especially "the alan menken of it all," though he's disney adjacent. going to walt disney world as a kid, with fun flashes of memories of going--and how meaningful it was to be there with family. being terrified of space mountain. how animated characters affect us so deeply, and how early cartoons were based on some of the earlier silent movies. some thoughts about a trip to Walt Disney World with his "Edge of the World" co-stars, and what "The Spongebob Squarepants Adventure" attraction would look like, as Ethan puts on his Imagineering hat. what job would spongebob want at a Disney Theme Park? Together they play "Spongebob or Mickey Mouse," in which Ethan needs to determine based on a clue which beloved character David is referencing. how much toy story has meant to him. watching aladdin 12 times in a row. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Ethan's Instagram: @ethanslater David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is an open door on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," as David is joined by Disney-enthusiast and Broadway star Patti Murin! Listen as Patti ("Frozen," "Xanadu," "Wicked") shares her eternal love of Disney--from loving Snow White to Ariel to Belle to Anna, to her first magical cross-country trip to Disneyland when she was four years old and fell in love with Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Peter Pan's Flight (but terrified of the Matterhorn and The Haunted Mansion). A deep discussion about Snow White's Scary Adventure transpires (naturally), before Patti shares memories of her first trip to Walt Disney World when she was seven, and how amazing it was and how she finally went on Space Mountain for the first time (but still afraid of The Haunted Mansion). Patti discusses her excitement for bringing her daughter to the Parks for the first time one day--meeting all of the different characters, and together going on "Frozen Ever After" in EPCOT. From her time playing Belle in "Beauty and the Beast" and cherishing being part of that iconic opening number as well as "Be Our Guest," to how she came to the role of Princess Anna in "Frozen" and her favorite moments of her time with the show, it is clear Patti is a true Disney kid. She and David chat about which job Patti would most like to have at the Parks, what attraction she'd be ok with getting stuck on with Olaf, which character from "Toy Story" she most relates to, and what she thinks Anna would most like at a Disney Park. This episode features everyone's favorite game "Finishing Each Other's Disney Sandwiches," as well as Patti's love for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Splash Mountain, the Incredicoaster, and churros. Follow "E-Ticket to Broadway" on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Patti's Instagram: @pattimurin David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick off Season 4 of "E-Ticket to Broadway," Emmy Award-nominee Tituss Burgess joins David to talk all things Disney, from working at Walt Disney World, to starring as Sebastian in "The Little Mermaid" on Broadway. Listen as this star of "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "Jersey Boys" reveals that the first Disney movie he saw was, indeed, "The Little Mermaid," and how his first trip to any Disney Theme Park was when he was hired to perform in "The Festival of The Lion King" at Animal Kingdom--which he describes as "endless vacation mixed with some sort of awesome work study," and shares how his favorite moment of the show was seeing the faces of the kids in the front row, since there's "nothing like seeing Disney through the eyes of a child." Tituss discusses how the magic of Disney never gets old, and explains how we each can take Walt's vision and bring it into the world. David & Tituss chat about "The Little Mermaid" on Broadway, how Tituss tanked his first audition, but then got a callback and could sense that this role would indeed be his; and how he loved living in the joy of that musical score, hearing the audience gasp when they heard the introduction to "Under the Sea," and how he connects more to Ursula today than Sebastian. Play along with "Tituss Burgess or Sebastian the Crab," and tune in to hear Tituss' love of of the Tower of Terror, the music of "Newsies," the Grand Floridian, Maleficent, and The Voices of Liberty. This episode also features a conversation with Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford, & Vanessa Ferguson of the Beyond the Mouse Podcast. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Tituss' Instagram: @instatituss David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Timon turned out to be my Father." Krysta Rodriguez (In the Heights, The Addams Family, A Chorus Line, "Smash") is a true Disneyland fan--she grew up with the Park in her backyard, and distinctly remembers feeling the magic radiating from the parking lot as a kid. On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," Krysta and David discuss their love for Walt's Park, and Krysta shares how Disney intersected with her childhood--from using her allowance to buy one souvenir at the Parks (usually a figurine to add to her collection, and not Pirates' gold like she really wanted), to celebrating Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World when she was six years old, to loving "The Little Mermaid" so much that in addition to performing the role wherever and whenever she could, she dressed as Ariel for three different Halloweens in a row. Krysta dives into her love of the Disney movies of the 1960's and 70's (especially "101 Dalmatians"), and well as the food and snacks of the Disney Parks (especially those frozen bananas). Listen as Krysta shares her favorite stories of working with Julie Andrews and going to Disneyland with her, and playing Meg in Hercules in New York City while having Susan Egan as a mentor. Admittedly, Krysta shares that she "got in trouble at Disneyland like kids do at the mall" and shares a fun story of Tinkerbell's flight during the fireworks--something Wednesday Addams may also love. This episode features the game "Pulled in a New Disney Direction" in which Krysta needs to determine which ride or attraction David is referencing that is based on the guests going in a new direction; and they share their mutual love of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, miniatures in the Parks, and Fantasmic. Should you go on a "First Date" at Disneyland? Listen as Krysta shares all! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Krysta's Instagram: @krysta_rod David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway superstar Kerry Butler ("Hairspray," "Beetlejuice," "Mean Girls," "Catch Me if You Can," "Xanadu") joins David for an ultimate Disney-fan conversation. This Brooklyn girl has loved Disney her whole life, especially "The Little Mermaid," Ariel, and all of the music from Howard Ashman & Alan Menken. From spending her engagement weekend at Disneyland, to her dreams coming true performing at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts, Kerry's love of the Parks is infectious. Listen as she shares her favorite stories of going to the Parks including playing checkers on Main Street, and being an ultimate pin collector; and how she so deeply relates to the song "Disneyland" from "Smile," (and getting a chance to sing with Jodi Benson!). Kerry goes behind the scenes of creating her Disney-inpsired album "Faith, Trust, & Pixie Dust," as well as her days originating the role of Belle in the Toronto company of "Beauty and the Beast," and later on Broadway. On the episode she shares what job she would want at Walt Disney World, her love of "Mickey's Philharmagic," and how she loves "it's a small world" and its message of peace and unity. Play along as Kerry and David play "Kerry Butler's Disney Resume" where David says an attraction and Kerry has to guess which Broadway show that she was in most closely resembles that attraction--Kerry shares that when she was in "Beetlejuice" she said "I feel like I'm in The Haunted Mansion Ride Musical." This "World Girl" makes Disney Parks itineraries for her friends, and finds Disney recipes when she's at home--an ultimate "E-Ticket to Broadway" guest. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Kerry's Instagram: @kerrybutler1 David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," David is joined by his bestie Autumn Hurlbert ("Something Rotten," "Little Women," MTV's "Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods") to discuss their mutual love of Disney (including their very first friend date seeing "Toy Story 3" and bonding over their emotional connection to the film). Autumn describes how as a kid she was surrounded by the love of Disney--from her whole family loving Disneyland, to listening and watching all of the Disney movies including "Sleeping Beauty" and "The Lion King." She vividly recalls an early trip to Disneyland when she saved her entire allowance and purchased an Eeyore sweatshirt, and how even at a young age she was tuned into "loving the magic." Autumn's love of Disney has followed her her entire life--she taught herself how to sing with vibrato from listening to Snow White sing "Someday My Prince Will Come," channeled her inner feminist and cheered for Malificent, and even wore out her copy of "The Little Mermaid" VHS (which may have been due to the fact that she would watch the film in her college dorm room). Autumn's love of Disney is infectious--she loves Piglet more than words can say, she had an intense conversation with Merlin at Disneyland as a kid, and when she needs cheering up she'll watch "Lilo and Stitch." She and David recall a fun story when she sang "Love is an Open Door" from "Frozen" at a benefit concert (and how she was mistaken for the voice of Anna), and Autumn describes the joy she felt bringing her son to Disney for the first time--as well as going on "Rise of the Resistance" for the first time due to the wonderful vacation planning from her husband . Also in the episode, this proud "Land Girl" plays "Keep it Positive," spinning potentially sad situations into wonderful opportunities, just as she did on national television as part of a reality show. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Autumn's Instagram: @autumnhurlbert David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Disney was everything to me." Rory O'Malley ("The Book of Mormon," "Hamilton," "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee") joins David for this episode to chat Disney movies, the Parks, and making a difference in the world. From seeing "Beauty and the Beast" in the movie theater as a kid, to watching "Cinderella" multiple times, it's clear that this Tony Award-nominee has been a lifelong fan of the Mouse. Listen as Rory recalls his first trip to Walt Disney World when he was five years old, including an adorable story about meeting Mickey Mouse and loving "Peter Pan's Flight," and describes his admiration for Belle (and signing along to the movie's soundtrack, as well as wanting to be her). He and David discuss how he uses his voice and platform to push for positive change, and how the Disney stories echo these sentiments. Other topics on this episode include thoughts on when to bring kids to the Parks for the first time (and Rory sharing about the first time he brought both his mother and his son to Disneyland), how his best friend and college roommate (Josh Gad, also known as Olaf from "Frozen") had a letter from Disney CEO Michael Eisner on the wall of their dorm room, and what job Elder McKinley would have at the Disney Parks. Play along with Rory during "Turn it Off: Disney Theme Park Edition," where he answers questions related to when the Imagineers "turned off the lights" on different attractions, and share in Rory's dream of playing Wall-E on Broadway. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Rory's Instagram: @mrroryomalley David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If ever there was an episode about a deep love for both Wall-E & Maximus (the horse from "Tangled"), this is the one. Join Tony Award-winner Lena Hall ("Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "Kinky Boots," TNT's "Snowpiercer") as she reminisces about her love of Disney growing up--from going to Disneyland as a kid and seeing Captain EO and "It's a Small World," to how as a child she would sing along to "The Little Mermaid" and the "big one" that is "Beauty and the Beast" (and wanting to be Snow White so badly). This rocker credits getting her singing chops to signing along to Disney movies as from "Kiss the Girl" to "Aladdin" and the entire soundtrack of "The Lion King," and loving the music and ballet sequences from "Fantasia." Lena recalls her first time going to Walt Disney World while on tour with "Cats," and also shares a very sordid story from a trip to Pleasure Island while on tour with "Annie Get Your Gun." Besides her love of Ursula, Sebastian, Timon & Pumbaa, and "The Nightmare Before Christmas,". Lena digs in and talks about her love of the flawed Disney characters and just how complex they are. She shares a very romantic story about watching "Wall-E "with her husband (then boyfriend) in a little cabin together, as well as her time in "Tarzan" on Broadway and the challenges she faced during that part of her life--and finding her purpose. Play along with "The Origin of Love for Disney" game in which Lena is quizzed on how the Broadway Hedwigs relate to Disney, and listen as she slays the game "Rock Stars do Disney." This episode also includes an interview with E-Ticket Patreon member Michael! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Lena's Instagram: @lenarockerhall David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway’s Ariel, Sierra Boggess (“The Little Mermaid,” “School of Rock,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “It Shoulda Been You”), is the guest on this episode of “E-Ticket to Broadway” and shares just how much she’s always loved Disney, especially the sidekicks. As a kid Sierra never wanted to be Cinderella—she wanted to be Gus Gus, and has always loved “The Sword in the Stone” and Madam Mim and is ready to bring her to Broadway. Listen as she recalls going to Walt Disney World for the first time when she was six years old and loving the Haunted Mansion and taking a photo with Goofy—to then going to Toyko Disney Sea and Disneyland Paris as an adult. Sierra beautifully explains what makes a Disney Park so magical and “how they do everything they can to keep you invested in the magic," and shares a really wonderful observation that the Parks may be more deeply appreciated by the "young at heart." Sierra has a lot of love--from her must-do attractions including the Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones, The Matterhorn and/or Expedition Everest; to her memories of her Broadway debut in "The Little Mermaid"; to "Brave" and learning about never giving up from watching Disney movies." She recounts stories with Jodi Benson, Jonathan Freeman, and Sherie Rene Scott, and shares her dream of performing in "Disney on Ice." This episode features a very intense conversation on Mouse Ears, and a very strong opinion of "It's a Small World," and the sounds of Britney Spears singing classic Disney tunes as only Sierra Boggess can do. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Sierra's Instagram: @officialsierraboggess David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever wanted to hear "Home" from Beauty and the Beast sung in German, this is the episode for you! Broadway veteran Ann Sanders ("Dear Evan Hansen," "Avenue Q," "Frozen," "Beauty and the Beast," "If/Then") joins her pal David to talk all things Disney. She recalls her childhood days in Chicago watching Disney movies on VHS, and how she always heard of these magical theme parks--but never went until she was working in San Diego on Allegiance when her cast mates took her to Disneyland (and where she was immediately recognized by a fan). Ann recalls that magical first trip to Disneyland, and how she has learned how Disney"always offers the expected and the unexpected." Listen as Ann discusses how she loved Belle as a kid, how Beauty and the Beast was the first show she saw on Broadway, and how "Beauty and the Beast" was the show in which she made her Broadway debut (after performing the role in Germany). From her appearance on the final episode of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," receiving a sweet Opening Night card from co-star Nick Jonas, to the importance of diversity in the arts, Ann's experience as Belle was truly remarkable. She and David also chat about her time in "Frozen" originating the role of Queen Iduna (and the Hidden Mickeys on the Broadway set), her love of Baby Yoda, her interesting idea for a Disney Parks Parade, and then plays "Sorry I Missed the Party: Disney Edition." The episode also features a special Patreon Interview with Josh! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Ann's Instagram: @annsandersnyc David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The star of Broadway's "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and "Les Miserables," Adam Jacobs joins David for this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to discuss his love of the Disney Parks and the entire Disney catalogue. From his earliest days going to the Parks (and loving the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and freaking out on Space Mountain), to feeling himself represented on the big screen when he saw "The Jungle Book" and "Aladdin," Adam is a true Disney "young at heart." Listen as Adam shares how he sang "Part of Your World" and "One Jump Ahead" as a kid, and what it was like reuniting with the Disney characters on the Disney Cruise Line. Adam performed at EPCOT's "Festival of the Arts" at Walt Disney World, and discusses how that experience has affected his kids' expectations of the Disney Theme Parks. David asks what makes Adam Jacobs so right for portraying Disney Princes (both Aladdin and Simba), and together they play "A Whole New World," a game about lands and worlds added to the Parks over the years. Be sure to tune in to hear Adam's love of Ursula, his ideas for an "Aladdin" dark ride, and what his three wishes would be for a perfect day at a Disney Theme Park. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Adam's Instagram: @adamjacobsnyc David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I'm so glad Disney exists, because I don't know what I'd do without it in my life." Heidi Blickenstaff (Something Rotten, [title of show], The Little Mermaid, "Freaky Friday") joins the podcast to share her true love of this magical world. From going to the Parks as a child (and being scared to ride the "scary rides," like Dumbo the Flying Elephant) and being obsessed with Sleeping Beauty (and Malificent's language), Heidi shares how she's "always been a Disney girl through and through" and how she always finds Chip and Dale to take pictures, while pursuing her "courage goals" at Disneyland. From an interesting encounter with Snow White on the Disney Cruise Line, to sharing a stage with Gavin Lee at Festival of Arts at Walt Disney World, to then riding down Main Street USA with Donald Duck--this Broadway star has been living the Disney dream. Heidi discusses her love for Disney sidekicks, dancing as a lionhead fish (and later performing as Ursula) on Broadway in The Little Mermaid, and having the time of her life at Galaxy's Edge and meeting the characters in the Parks. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Heidi's Instagram: @heidiblick David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kicking off Season 3 of "E-Ticket to Broadway" is the Tony Award-nominated Disney Legend that is Jonathan Freeman. Listen as Jonathan shares his memories of going to Disneyland and Walt Disney World as a kid and being "over-stimulated," and his absolute love of the Disney Villains (Captain Hook being his fantasy boyfriend, Malificent, his fantasy girlfriend, naturally). In fact, Jonathan shares on the episodes how he always dreamt of giving voice to a Disney Villain, and how he made connections as a kid when he heard Disney voice actors. He and David discuss some of his incredible memories from his days recording the voice of the Grand Vizier--from hearing the work of Howard Ashman & Alan Menken for the first time, to working with his fellow cast members including Robin Williams, to seeing how Jafar has become so iconic over the last 30 years. In addition to his work as a voice-actor, Jonathan has appeared in four Disney on Broadway productions including "Beauty and the Beast," "Mary Poppins," "The Little Mermaid," and, of course, "Aladdin" and discusses his experiences performing Disney characters on Broadway. As a special treat to the listeners, listen to a fun story about Disney on Ice, and delight in some iconic Disney speeches...as voiced by Jafar. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Jonathan's Instagram: @thejonathanfreeman David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded LIVE on January 21, 2021. "And tonight they are...LIVE! Join for a special "Queens of the Kingdom" edition of this Extra Magic Hour of “E-Ticket to Broadway” as part of the Broadway Podcast Network’s Special Live events on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 8:00pm EST. Hosted by David Alpert, original Broadway Cast Members of SIX Adrianna Hicks, Abby Mueller, Brittney Mack, & Samantha Pauly join this live event, and will chat Disney Parks, share memories, and play games." The event also served as a fundraiser for Gilana’s Fund. The full video is available on the "E-Ticket to Broadway" website. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," the incredible star of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and "It Shoulda Been You," Lisa Howard, joins David to share her love of the Disney Theme Parks! Listen as Lisa recalls her first trip to Walt Disney World when she was nine years old and scared of The Haunted Mansion, making her Dad join her in her car when she rode the Tomorrowland Speedway, and loving her tour of EPCOT. This Drama Desk Award-nominee discusses her love of Splash Mountain, Galaxy's Edge, & Tower of Terror, the magic of the Disney Cast Members, the wonder of foods shaped like Mickey Mouse, and what a perfect day at Walt Disney World looks like. This episode also features Lisa participating in the "First Annual Disneyland County Spelling Bee," and David works to convince Lisa to record an album of all Disney songs. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Lisa's Instagram: @lisahowardnyc David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drama Desk Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Gavin Lee joins David on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share his memories of going to Walt Disney World and what it was like creating the role of Bert in the stage production of Mary Poppins! This Broadway star of Les Miserables and Spongebob Squarepants fondly recalls performing "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" on Main Street USA at WDW on Christmas Day, and the joy he has performing at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts. Listen as this boy from England who grew up knowing "there was a place called Disneyland," tells the story of taking a Greyhound Bus to the Park in 1990 after a job on a cruise ship, to later having lunch with Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke. Gavin also shares some fun backstage stories, including how to troubleshoot an upside down tap dance when things go wrong, and what it was like to play Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. Play along with Gavin and David as they tackle "The British Invasion: Disney Edition," and listen as Gavin discusses which is more challenging--tap dancing around a proscenium of a theater, or tap dancing with eight legs as Squidward Q. Tentacles. This episode also features a chat with Derek & Jeremy of the Mad Chatters Podcast! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Gavin's Instagram: @gavinleeoffiical David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert The Mad Chatters' Instagram: @madchatters Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Styles (Broadway's Kiss Me, Kate; TV's "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, the National Tour of Newsies) is a bona fide Disney fan. On this episode, listen as her enthusiasm of the Disney magic radiates through every thing she shares--from her early trips to Walt Disney World, to Disneyland becoming her home-park, to her love of corn dogs. Stephanie shares her excitement of "Radiator Springs Racers" & "Peter Pan's Flight," as well as how much she adores Belle & Pascal. If you're a fan of Newsies, prepare to learn more about Stephanie's experience with the show as well as some fan-fiction about Jack & Katherine's trips to Disneyland; and if you've ever gone on "It's a Small World," listen as Stephanie shares some behind-the-scenes secrets of the ride (and fangirls over her favorite doll). Since Stephanie and David both love the Parks so much, on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," they pose trivia questions to one another, and connect as true Disney "young at hearts." Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Stephanie's Instagram: @bystles David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a "tale as old as time," as Broadway stars Paige Davis (Chicago, "Trading Spaces") & Tony Award-nominee Patrick Page (Hadestown, The Lion King, Spiderman: Turn off the Dark) join David to share their love of the Disney magic and discuss what exactly a Dole Whip is. Listen as this incredible married couple share the story of how they met during the national tour of Beauty & the Beast, and Patrick tells incredible stories from his time playing Disney characters over the years. In addition to their strong opinions on thrill rides and "It's a Small World," Patrick shares an incredible story of his first trip to Disneyland which he describes as a "breakthrough moment," and how a garage sale led to him memorizing the sounds of the Park, as well as having a map of Disneyland in his college dorm room; and Paige giggles about her first trip to Walt Disney World staying at the Grand Floridian and "never leaving the magic" despite a very traumatic experience waiting to go on an attraction. If you've ever wanted to hear one of Broadway's deepest voices deliver a speech from "The Haunted Mansion"...this is the episode for you. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Paige's Instagram: @realpaigedavis Patrick's Instagram: @pagepatrick David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway", Tony Award-winner Annaleigh Ashford joins to share her deep love of the Disney Parks! This lovable star of Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, and Sunday in the Park with George discusses her childhood dreams of going to Disney (including her first trip to Anaheim that involves a dance competition & Susan Egan), and going to Walt Disney World while on tour with Wicked--both times leaving the Parks with tears of joy. Annaleigh shares her experience giving voice to one of the Trolls in "Frozen" and her pitch to be including in "Frozen 3"; going to Walt Disney World a few days after leaving Kinky Boots (and having her wisdom teeth removed); her admiration for "Sleeping Beauty" & "Toy Story 3"; and bringing her son to the Parks for the first time. This episode also features Travel Agent Ashford sharing invaluable advice on visiting the Disney Theme Parks, and a rousing game of "The History of Wrong Guys: Disney Edition." Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Annaleigh's Instagram: @annaleighashford David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Award-nominee Jenn Colella (Come From Away, Chaplin, If/Then) joins her Broadway buddy David for this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway!" Listen as Jenn shares her love of Space Mountain & Pirates of the Caribbean, going to Walt Disney World as a kid, and how she was fortunate enough to sing a lyric about Disneyland on a Broadway stage eight times a week. In this episode Jenn performs her incredible impression of Jacques from "Cinderella," one of her favorite Disney movies, and discusses how much she has enjoyed playing the title role in Peter Pan across the country. Get ready to smile from ear-to-ear as Jenn plays everyone's favorite game "Jenn Colella or Mickey Mouse!" This episode also features a chat with Jeff DePaoli of "Dizney Coast to Coast"! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Jenn's Instagram: @jenncolella David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Dizney Coast to Coast Podcast: @dizneyctc Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the original casts of Rent, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Civil War, Gilles Chiasson joins the podcast to chat with his fellow Muskegonite David to chat all things Disney Parks. Gilles shares his early memories of going to Walt Disney World and singing in the queue of The Haunted Mansion, to then going to Disneyland for the first time by himself while on the national tour of Forever Plaid as a self-proclaimed cynic. He goes on to discuss how his love of Disneyland transformed even further after bringing his children to the park, including a magical moment during the Main Street Electrical Parade. Listen as Gilles shares some incredible stories from his time in Rent (including being the Secret Santa to Elsa herself, and how he was gifted a special item once belonging to Jonathan Larson), explains how much he loves "Toy Story 3," and plays everyone's favorite game: "Man With Squeegee Goes Disney." The episode also features a Patreon Spotlight on The Foy Family! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Gilles' Instagram: @gilleschiassson2.0 David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Broadway's On the Town, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, & American Idiot; Alysha Umphress joins David on this episode to talk about her love of Space Mountain & The Enchanted Tiki Room. From growing up in California and going to Disneyland (and an incredible experience pulling the sword out of the stone), to visiting Walt Disney World to watch a filming of the Mickey Mouse Club, to having Dole Whips at her wedding, Alysha truly is a Disney kid at heart. Listen as this Broadway star discusses her love of the Parisian Big Thunder Mountain Railroad & Space Mountain, as well as Crush's Coaster; and play along with Alysha as she plays "I Can Cook Too: Disney Edition." On which Disney attraction did Alysha charge her cell phone? What Disney song would Alysha "option up?" Which Disney song would Alysha sing in a Disney Parks parade? Listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Alysha's Instagram: @alyshaumphress David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded LIVE on November 18, 2020. He’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me, AND it’s his birthday! Join for a special “Extra Magic Hour” of “E-Ticket to Broadway” as part of the Broadway Podcast Network’s Special Live events to celebrate Mickey’s 92nd Birthday! Host David Alpert was joined by some very special E-Ticket guests: Eden Espinosa, Andrew Barth Feldman, Lesli Margherita, & Josh Strickland. The group chatted all things Disney, played games, learned to draw Mickey, and celebrated the Mouse that started it all. The event also served as a fundraiser for Gilana’s Fund. The full video is available on the "E-Ticket to Broadway" website. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part Two of this episode with Disney Legend & Tony Award-nominee Jodi Benson, David and Jodi play Fast Pass Answers and other fun E-Ticket games, and Jodi answers questions from her incredible fans. Listen as Jodi shares some of her favorite moments from The Little Mermaid, from her favorite lines and scenes; as well as her memories of working with Howard Ashman and what he taught her. On this episode, Jodi expertly plays "What's That Word Again? Disney Edition;" and discusses her deep love for churros (and chocolate sauce), Pirates of the Caribbean, and taking pictures in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World. Will she choose Prince Eric or Ken in "Whozits or Whatzits?" Listen to find out on this episode of E-Ticket to Broadway! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Jodi's Instagram: @jodibenson David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your dinglehoppers and your snarfblats, because on this episode of E-Ticket to Broadway, David is joined by the one and only Jodi Benson! Star of "The Little Mermaid," Crazy for You, and Smile, Jodi shares her world of Disney--from growing up loving Cinderella, to her experience with Ariel, to going to the Parks with her family. Listen as this Disney Legend reflects upon the lyrics of the incredible Broadway showtune "Disneyland," and how she become an honorary citizen of that magical place--Jodi is the ambassador of finding joy and laughter in every single day. This episode also includes conversations surrounding Jodi hearing and then recording "Part of Your World" for the first time (with the incredible guidance and care of Howard Ashman), what her own "I Want" song would be about, her time starring on Broadway in Crazy for You, and, of course, chatting with Ariel in the Disney Parks. This is Part 1 of a two-part-of-your-world-episode, so be sure to listen to Part 2! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Jodi's Instagram: @jodibenson David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star of the hit show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," Gabrielle Ruiz joins David on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to chat all things Disney, and shares how she danced at the Enchanted Tiki Room at Walt Disney World as a kid in her matching 90's family outfits. She recalls her time on "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and on Broadway in In the Heights, Evita, and If/Then, as well as going to Disneyland for the first time as an adult & loving the simplicity of the OG. and the religious experience that is seeing Mickey Mouse at the Disney Parks. Listen as Gabrielle discusses watching all of the Disney movies growing up in South Texas, knowing all of "The Little Mermaid" by heart (and being forbidden to watch "Fantasia"), and loving the Incredicoaster and Disney+. She and David play "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Disney Edition," and Gabrielle shares a hot take that leaves David speechless. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Gabrielle's Instagram: @gabrielleruiz David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," David is joined by Tony Award-nominee Emily Skeggs (Fun Home) to discuss what it was like growing up loving Pocahontas and "Colors of the Wind," and then blasting "Colors of the Wind" backstage at Fun Home with Judy Kuhn. Emily shares her troubling experience going to Walt Disney World as a four year old, but also her "monumental experience" going on Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure, and later plays "Changing My Major to Throne." She and David enjoy chatting about Dopey, what Disney character Emily most relates to, queer representation in the Disney world, and how Emily is living her best Alice in Wonderland dreams in her backyard garden. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Emily's Instagram: @edskeggs David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway's original Dr. Pomatter, Drew Gehling (Waitress, Jersey Boys), joins the podcast to chat with his fellow former Disneyland Cast Member David and together they discuss Drew's incredible performance as The Prince (and The Huntsman at certain performances) in Snow White: An Enchanting New Musical. Drew opens up about his admiration for Sneezy (and David for Dopey), and Drew discusses the audition process and what it was like to star in a musical at Disneyland. As a Star Wars superfan, Drew shares his views of Galaxy's Edge, and his experience going there for the first time. Other topics of conversation include Fantasmic 1.0 vs. 2.0, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, and how awesome Space Mountain is. Play along with "The Princes of Disney Quiz," and hear the heartwarming stories of Drew taking his daughter to the Parks. "Yes, my Queen." Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Drew's Instagram: @drewgehling David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices