The Fabulous Invalid

On this series bonus episode, Jamie and Rob reflect on 2023 and share their personal top ten favorite theatrical experiences of the year. There may even be a surprise number one that shocks Rob! Tune in to find out, and share your favorites with Jamie and Rob on social media @fabulousinvalid Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this final episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Dylis Croman. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Dylis met Ann Reinking when she was just 14 years old, and became her mentee. Dylis went on to appear on Broadway in “Fosse”, “Sweet Charity”, “Chicago”, and “A Chorus Line”, among other shows. On this episode, she talks about learning the Fosse style directly from Ann Reinking and Gwen Verdon, performing the “Trumpet Solo” in “Fosse”, the experience of returning to the world of Fosse for DANCIN', and reflections on her own career in dance. For more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.  Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this penultimate episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Kolton Krouse. Born and raised in Arizona, Kolton studied at Juilliard and is the only person ever to win all four national titles at New York City Dance Alliance. Kolton made their Broadway debut in “Cats”, and appeared in the film version of “Cats” and the TV series “Fosse/Verdon”. On this episode, they talk about dancing the famous “trumpet solo” and navigating the theatre industry as a non-binary person, and share some parting words for their beloved castmates. For more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Ioana Alfonso. Born in New York and raised in Puerto Rico and Miami, Io made her Broadway debut in “Wicked” 20 years ago, and has done just about everything in the dance world: from Broadway shows to movies, TV specials, and concert dance. On this episode, she reflects on DANCIN' closing on Broadway, the question of “what's next”, and the life-changing opportunity to enter the world of Bob Fosse. For more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.   Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Jōvan Dansberry. Back on Broadway following his role as a cast member and puppeteer in “King Kong”, Jōvan has also performed with the Metropolitan Opera, and has been dancing since he can remember. On this episode, he talks about his routine for getting through this marathon of a show (lots of stretching and breathing!), his favorite songs and moments, and the remarkable legacy and impact of Bob Fosse's work. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Pedro Garza. DANCIN' marks Pedro's Broadway debut, alongside his partner, Tony d'Alelio. He has performed in tours of “Anastasia” and “Hamilton”, and is now an Understudy Principal Dancer in DANCIN'. On this episode, Pedro talks about his journey to dance, the challenges of being an understudy, and what it's like to share this experience with his partner. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.  Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Yeman Brown. Hailing from Tallahassee, Florida, Yeman's been dancing since he can remember. With an extensive background in concert dance and a handful of music videos under his belt, Yeman made his Broadway debut in “Jagged Little Pill”. On this episode, Yeman talks about his influences and inspiration, the challenges of a dance career, the importance of kindness and compassion, and the privilege of performing Bob Fosse's iconic choreography. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Neka Zang. DANCIN' marks Neka's third Broadway show, following “Rock of Ages” and “American Psycho”. She's performed in tours of “Wicked” and “Mary Poppins”, and is now an Understudy Principal Dancer in DANCIN'. On this episode, Neka talks about returning to dance for this show, the challenges of being an understudy, her mental health routine, and what Bob Fosse means to her as a dancer. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with associate director and musical stager Corinne McFadden Herrera, who also did additional choreographic reconstruction for the show. A veteran dancer with three Broadway shows under her belt, Corinne is a long-time associate and collaborator with director Wayne Cilento, having worked together on “Aida”, “Wicked”, and “Sweet Charity”. On this episode, Corinne talks about the process of reconstructing and reimagining DANCIN' for the 21st century, casting the show, and crafting the show from San Diego to Broadway. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.   Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Peter John Chursin. Originally hailing from the Bay Area of San Francisco, Peter has been dancing since age 5, and made his professional debut in the first National Tour of “Wicked”. DANCIN' marks his fifth Broadway show, and he's featured at the center of the “Big City Mime” ballet in Act I. On this episode, Peter talks about his training and background, his experience dancing both Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse choreography, his audition for DANCIN', his mental and physical routine, and what it means to be in this show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with cast member Ida Saki. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Ida came up in the world of competitive dance, danced with the Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, performed in off-Broadway shows, and appeared in the films of “In the Heights” and “Cats”. On this episode, Ida talks about making her Broadway debut in DANCIN', her audition process, her pre-show rituals, and what it means to step into the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very special episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with lead producer Joey Parnes. Now in his fifth decade working on Broadway, Joey is an eight time Tony Award winning producer and general manager who runs Joey Parnes Productions. On this episode, Joey talks about the journey DANCIN' took to Broadway, the roles of a producer and a general manager along the way, and his hopes and dreams for this production. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.   Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with cast member Karli Dinardo. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Karli has been dancing since she was three-years old and has built a career that spans across the globe. She made her Broadway debut in the original company of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical!”, where she also served as dance captain and later assistant choreographer for the tour. On this episode, she explains those roles, her audition process for DANCIN', and her show-stopping rendition of Melissa Manchester's “If It Feels Good (Let It Ride)”. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Ron Todorowski. Hailing from the small town of McDonald, Pennsylvania, Ron has built a remarkable career in the dance world, from competitions to acclaimed companies and now 10 Broadway shows – from “Footloose” to DANCIN'. On this episode, Ron talks about his training and background, injuries, meditation, age, dancing “Percussion 4”, and what it means to be in this iconic show at this moment in his career. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very special episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with Broadway legend Wayne Cilento, the director and musical stager of DANCIN'. 2023 marks Wayne's 50th anniversary of working on Broadway, first as a performer in the original companies of shows like “Seesaw” and “A Chorus Line”, and later as a choreographer and director on such hits as “Wicked”, “Aida”, and “The Who's Tommy”. Wayne talks about his experience working with Bob Fosse on the original production of DANCIN' in 1978 and Fosse's final show, the 1986 production of “Big Deal”. He also chats about his varied career as a choreographer and director, and his vision and process for putting DANCIN' back on stage in 2023. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Nando Morland. Born in Colombia and raised in Denver, Colorado, Nando has been dancing since he can remember, and made his Broadway debut in the 2020 revival of “West Side Story”. On this episode, he talks about his training and style, what it's been like stepping into the world of Bob Fosse, his pandemic experience as a middle school teacher, and how he gets through the rigor of eight shows a week. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with costume designers Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung. Reid and Harriet met while studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and launched their eponymously named costume design studio after they began collaborating together in 2011. In-demand designers in the dance world, DANCIN' marks their first Broadway outing. On this episode they talk about their process and experience working on the show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Yani Marin. Originally from New Jersey, Yani has been dancing professionally since age 9. She's danced with the New York City Ballet, toured the world with Beyoncé, and worked extensively in television. DANCIN' marks her fourth Broadway show. On this episode, Yani talks about her varied career as a dancer, returning to Broadway with DANCIN', and what it feels like to step into the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with dance arranger David Dabbon. A former dancer himself, David collaborated with the team of DANCIN' to arrange existing music and compose new music for the show, including several key compositions featured in the “Big City Mime” and “Joint Endeavors” sequences. A musical and dance prodigy, David has worked on shows like “Beetlejuice” and “Funny Girl”, and on this episode, takes us into the process behind his work on DANCIN'. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Khori Michelle Petinaud. Raised outside of Washington, D.C., Khori was inspired to study dance after seeing Dance Theatre of Harlem perform. A true triple threat, she's appeared in the original companies of “Aladdin” and “Moulin Rouge!” on Broadway, and in national tours of “The Color Purple” and “Roman Holiday”. On this episode, Khori chats about balancing motherhood with performing on Broadway, her journey with DANCIN', and what it means to dance the Fosse style. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member and onstage dance captain Mattie Love. Originally from Layton, Utah, Mattie was inspired to pursue a career in the theatre after seeing “Wicked” on Broadway at age 10 – years later she made her Broadway debut in “Wicked”! On this episode, Mattie talks about the road to “DANCIN'”, the role of dance captain, and what it means to be “seen” and valued as a dancer and performer. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Tony d'Alelio. Hailing from Roanoke, Virginia, Tony is a veteran of five national tours (most recently “Hamilton”) who makes his Broadway debut with “DANCIN''. On this episode, Tony chats about his life and career, a recent health scare, lessons learned from “Cats”, and what it means to make his Broadway debut in a Bob Fosse show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with Understudy Dancer Afra Hines. Hailing from Miami, Florida, Afra marks a milestone with “Bob Fosse's DANCIN'” becoming her tenth Broadway show! From her first professional gig with the Radio City Rockettes to her last role in “Funny Girl”, Afra chats about her remarkable career and the unique challenge and opportunity of covering five tracks in an all-dance show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with their first cast member: Manuel Herrera. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Manny trained at The School of American Ballet in New York before making his Broadway debut at age 17. “Bob Fosse's DANCIN'” marks his sixth Broadway show, and his fourth collaboration with director Wayne Cilento. On this episode, Manny chats about his life and career, and the experience of working with Wayne. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this premiere episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with Nicole Fosse – daughter of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, and Founder and Artistic Director of the Verdon Fosse Legacy – about the creation and return of “Bob Fosse's DANCIN'” on Broadway. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.  Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For their first series bonus episode, Jamie and Rob return to the mic to celebrate the life of the singular, legendary musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021). Together, they share their personal reflections on Sondheim's remarkable body of work, offer some favorites, and consider the legacy he leaves behind. As Sondheim wrote: “we die, but we don't”. Tune into this special memorial. This week's music: “Prologos: Invocation and Instructions to the Audience” from “The Frogs/Evening Primrose Studio Cast Recording”, “Comedy Tonight” from “Side by Side by Sondheim” “Trio”, from “Passion: A New Musical, Original Broadway Cast”, “Someone in a Tree” from “Pacific Overtures” “No One is Alone”, from “Into the Woods (Original Broadway Cast”, “Overture” from “A Little Night Music”, “Loveland” from “Follies in Concert”, “Company” from “Company, Original Cast”, “No Place Like London”, “Johanna”, and “A Little Priest” from “The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”, “The Sun Won't Set” from “A Little Night Music”, “Take Me to the World” from “Sondheim Goes to the Movies”, “No More” from “Melissa Errico: Sondheim Sublime”, “Pretty Lady” from “Pacific Overtures”, and “Sunday” from “Sunday in the Park with George, Original Broadway Cast”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's 100th and final regular episode of the series, Jamie and Rob cap off their season-long theme of “our favorite things” by recounting and celebrating some of the great performances by great performers that they've been fortunate enough to see over a lifetime of theatergoing. Joining them in sharing their personal remembrances for this special milestone episode is a roster of former guests including Joel Grey, Donna Murphy, Betty Buckley, and more! Tune in for one final episode as live theatre begins again in New York and we celebrate theatre itself: the fabulous invalid. This week's music: “Dream Ballet”, from “Oklahoma! 2019 Broadway Cast Recording”, “Today”, and “Writing A Gospel Play”, from “A Strange Loop”. “Star and Slave”, from “Here Lies Love: Original Cast Recording”, “Audition”, from “42nd Street: 2001 Broadway Cast". “Too Much Exposition”, and “I See A River”, both from “Urinetown”, “Back to Before”, from “Ragtime, Original Broadway Cast”, “Party, Party”, from “Dreamgirls: In Concert”, “I Do Miracles”, from “Kiss of the Spiderwoman 1994 Cast Recording,”. “Parade In Town”, from “Anyone Can Whistle”, “Rose's Turn”, from “Betty Buckley An Evening At Carnegie Hall”, “Rose's Turn” from “Gypsy, 2008 Broadway Cast Recording”, “Betrayed”, from “The Producers”, “Together”, from “Gypsy, Broadway Cast Recording" (Tyne Daly), “Lot's Wife” from “Caroline or Change”, “Hard to Say Goodbye”, from “Dreamgirls Original Cast Recording”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's penultimate episode, Jamie and Rob are joined by stage and screen legend Sheryl Lee Ralph for their final regular interview of the series. Together, they talk about Sheryl's remarkable career, from star turns on Broadway in “Dreamgirls”, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, and “Wicked”; to her advocacy efforts combatting HIV/AIDS stigma; and her latest gig as a producer of “Thoughts of a Colored Man”, a new play coming to Broadway this fall. Tune in to hear all about the creation of “Dreamgirls” from the original Deena Jones!  This week's music: “Move”, “When I First Saw You”, “Fake Your Way To The Top”, “I Am Changing”, “The Firing of Jimmy”, “Dreamgirls”, “Listen”, “One Night Only”, “Dreamgirls (Finale)”, all from “Dreamgirls”. “Applause”, from “Applause”, and “Killing Me Softly with His Song" by The Fugees Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Jamie and Rob sit down with their season one and two co-host Jennifer Simard for a reunion conversation. Together, they talk about Jennifer's pandemic experience as a working actor, her remarkable career on stage, her mentors, and her excitement about getting back on Broadway in “Company” this fall. At the top, Jamie and Rob announce that the upcoming 100th episode of The Fabulous Invalid Podcast will also be the final regular episode of the series. This week's music: “Never” from “On The Twentieth Century”, “I Will Loved Tonight”, from “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change”, “Put On Your Sunday Clothes”, “Hello, Dolly! The New Cast Recording”, “More”, from “Stephen Sondheim at the Movies”, “ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, from “ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, “Never Can Say Goodbye /Torn Between Two Lovers”, “Disaster!”, “Stars” from “Mean Girls”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special bonus episode, Jamie and Rob return to the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival in Garrison, New York to check back in with Artistic Director Davis McCallum. Together, they discuss what it has been like producing theatre during a global pandemic, the shows they have playing this summer, and some exciting future plans for the company. Following this short new interview, you can listen to the episode-length feature on the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival from summer 2019. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Jamie and Rob chat with Rob Laqui and Sammy Lopez, two founding members of The Industry Standard Group (TISG), a new multicultural commercial investment and producing organization aiming to make theatre accessible, inclusive, and more equitable. With a unique focus on addressing current disparities in the commercial producing sector, TISG is focused on promoting work reflecting diversity, increasing the presence of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) investors and producers in the commercial producing field, and expanding the access and opportunities granted to BIPOC communities within the industry. Tune in to learn more! This week's music: “Something To Point To" from "Working" Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Jamie and Rob chat with 12-time Tony Award-winning producer and theatre owner Daryl Roth, who holds the singular distinction of producing 7 Pulitzer Prize winning plays. Together, they discuss Daryl's latest project, the socially distanced light and sound experience “Blindness”—which is currently running at her theatre on Union Square—along with her remarkable career, including the genesis of “Kinky Boots”, and her approach to producing. This week's music: “Way Down Hadestown” from “Hadestown Original Broadway Cast Recording”, “Raise You Up/Just Be” from “Kinky Boots Broadway Cast Recording”.  "Blindness" clips courtesy of Daryl Roth Productions Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Jamie and Rob chat with Broadway actor and activist Raymond J. Lee. Together, they discuss Ray's career, his deep love for Disney, the challenges of being a parent during a pandemic, and the importance of representation on stage. From “Mamma Mia!” to “Aladdin”, “Groundhog Day”, “Soft Power”, and Britney Spears ... Ray's got the range, and he's optimistic about Broadway's future.  This week's music: “Part Of The World”, “Disney's The Little Mermaid: Motion Picture Soundtrack”, “Anything Goes” from “Anything Goes, New Broadway Cast Recording”. “I'm with Her”, “from “Soft Power”. “Hawaii/Waiting for You”, from “Honeymoon in Vegas, Original Broadway Cast Recording”. “Nobody Cares”, and “Day One”, from “Groundhog Day”, “Old Fashioned Lesbian Love Story” from “The Wild Party” (Encores). “Good Guy With A Gun”, “Democracy, reprise”, both from “Soft Power”. “Volez Vous” from “Mamma Mia, Original Cast Recording”.   Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jamie and Rob continue exploring the mission of the podcast by speaking with sound designer Jessica Paz. Together, they discuss this newest, most mysterious, and oft-overlooked and under-appreciated field of stagecraft, diving into the challenges and secrets of Jessica's Tony Award-winning work on “Hadestown”. What do Scuba diving, raccoons, magical iPads, and pizza have to do with sound design? Tune in to find out! This week's music: “Hittin'” from “Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk”, “Any Way the Wind Blows” and “Livin' it Up On Top” from “Hadestown, Original Broadway Cast” and “The Sweetest Sounds/I Can Feel It” from “Sibling Revery”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jamie and Rob round out the mission of the podcast by speaking with Broadway musician, music director, music supervisor, conductor, composer, and orchestrator Charlie Rosen. Together, they chat about Charlie's life and career in the music world, from his Broadway debut at age 18 to his Tony Award-nominated orchestrations for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”, and his work beyond the stage in film, TV, podcasts, and video games. Tune in to find out about the strangest instrument Charlie has orchestrated into a musical score!  This week's music: “Entr'Acte” from “Honeymoon In Vegas: The Musical, Original Broadway Cast Recording”. “Backstage Romance” from “Moulin Rouge, Original Broadway Cast Recording”. “Sunday” from “Sunday In The Park With George”. “Populism Yea Yea” from “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson”. “Here I Come”, from “13, Original Broadway Cast Recording”, “Squib Stalks” from “Be More Chill, Original Broadway Cast Recording”. “Overture” from “Honeymoon In Vegas: The Musical, Original Broadway Cast Recording”.   Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Jamie and Rob continue their season-long theme of their “favorite things” by paying tribute to the singular life and work of Broadway dancer, actor, choreographer, director, and Fosse muse Ann Reinking, who passed away in December 2020. In addition to sharing their own reflections on Ann's remarkable career, Jamie and Rob are joined by Candy Brown (“Pippin”), Marilu Henner (“Over Here!”, “Chicago”), Bebe Neuwirth (“Sweet Charity”, “Chicago”), and Michael Berresse (“Chicago”) who share their own intimate remembrances of their dear friend and colleague. “We Got Annie” is a celebration of one of Broadway's greatest legends, the unique gifts of her talent, and the indelible impact she made upon theatre history. This week's music: “Magic To Do”, and “War Is A Science” from “Pippin”, “Long Ago and Far Away” by James Taylor. “Charlie's Place” from “Over Here! Original Broadway Cast”. “Voices and Visions” from “Goodtime Charley, Original Cast Recording”. “Hot Honey Rag”, “Me and My Baby” from “Chicago, New Broadway Cast Recording”. “Sing Sing Sing” from “Fosse”, “They'll Be Some Changes Made” from “All That Jazz, Original Soundtrack Collection”, “We Got Annie” from “Annie Motion Picture Soundtrack”. “There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This” from “Sweet Charity, 1986 Broadway Cast”. “Entr'acte”, “All That Jazz”, “Roxie”, “I Am My Own Best Friend”, and “Nowadays” from “Chicago, New Broadway Cast Recording”. “Everything Old Is New Again” from “All That Jazz, Original Soundtrack Collection”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Jamie and Rob decide to examine their shared love for Broadway posters by taking a closer look at the world of Broadway marketing. First up, they chat with Drew Hodges, founder of SpotCo (a marquee Broadway marketing, advertising, and branding firm) about his iconic ad campaigns for shows like “Rent” and “Chicago”. Then, they chat with Roger Puckett, founder of Triton Gallery, the world's only art gallery devoted exclusively to preserving and promoting the Broadway show poster as an art form. Tune in to discover the secret of what makes a good show poster, and to learn more about the fascinating history behind these beloved pieces of memorabilia. This week's music: “Razzle Dazzle” from “Chicago: The Musical, New Broadway Cast Recording, 1997”, “Rent” from “Rent”, “Entr'acte” from “Chicago: The Musical, New Broadway Cast Recording, 1997”, “Prologue” from “Follies, Original Broadway Cast”, “Anyone Can Whistle”, from “Anyone Can Whistle”, “Beautiful Girls” from “Follies, Original Broadway Cast”, “ Overture” from “ Cats, Broadway Cast Recording”, “Finale” from “Chicago: The Musical, New Broadway Cast Recording, 1997”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Jamie and Rob talk through Jamie's personal top ten list of showstopping production numbers, celebrating some of the greatest moments in Broadway musical theatre history. They take a look at the extraordinary work of choreographers like Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Tommy Tune, Onna White, Jerome Robbins, Gower Champion, and Agnes DeMille, and dig into some of the more unheralded contributions from composer/lyricists, orchestrators, dance arrangers, and designers that combined with top-notch performers to make the best showstoppers. What's number one? Tune in to find out. This week's music: “Glory” from “Pippin”, “Overture”, and “Mame” from “Mame”. “42nd Street” from “42nd Street (Original Recording)”, “Wedding Dance” from “Fiddler on the Roof (New Broadway Cast Recording)”. “Steam Heat” from “The Pajama Game”, “Dance at the Gym: Bass, and Jump” from “Bernstein: West Side Story”, “Ballet” from “Oklahoma! (1998 Royal National Theatre Cast Recording)”, “Turkey Lurkey Time” from “Promise, Promises”. “The Rich Man's Frug” from “Sweet Charity (Original Cast Recording)”, “H-A-P-P-Y / We'll Take A Glass” from “Grand Hotel” and “The Music and the Mirror” from “A Chorus Line”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a special, two-part show, Jamie and Rob take an in-depth look at the life, work, and legacy of Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman—“the poet of the showtune”. They chat with performers Joel Grey, Florence Lacey, Lee Roy Reams, and Alix Korey, music director Andy Einhorn, producer Barry Brown, and actress and cabaret star Molly Pope. Part two focuses on his lesser known shows, “Milk and Honey”, “Dear World”, and “Mack and Mabel”, and his ultimate comeback hit: “La Cage aux Folles”. Tune in to discover why there really is no tune like a showtune! This week's music: “Overture”, “Milk & Honey”, Shalom”, “Let's Not Waste A Moment”, all from “Milk & Honey, Original Cast Recording”. “Overture”, “Each Tomorrow Morning”, “I Don't Want to Know”, “Dear World”, all from “Dear World, Original Cast Recording”. “I Promise You A Happy Ending” from “Gifts of Love”. “Look What Happened to Mabel” from “Mack & Mabel, 1995 London Cast Recording”. “Just Go to the Movies” from “A Day In Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Original Cast”. “Two A Day”, and “Kiss Her Now”, and “Jerry's Girls” from “Jerry's Girls”. “It's Today” from “An Evening with Jerry Herman”. “Finale”, “Prelude”, “A Little More Mascara”, “The Finale”, all from “La Cage aux Folles, Original Broadway Cast”. “The Best of Times” courtesy of Molly Pope. “I Am What I Am” and “Look Over There”, from “La Cage aux Folles, Original Broadway Cast”. “Miss What's Her Name”, from “Miss Spectacular”. “I'll Be Here Tomorrow” sung by Jerry Herman. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a special, two-part show, Jamie and Rob take an in-depth look at the life, work, and legacy of Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman—“the poet of the showtune”. They chat with performers Joel Grey, Florence Lacey, Lee Roy Reams, and Alix Korey, music director Andy Einhorn, producer Barry Brown, and actress and cabaret star Molly Pope. Part one focuses on “Hello, Dolly!” and “Mame”, two of Jerry's biggest hits, and “The Grand Tour”, one of his biggest flops. Tune in to discover why there really is no tune like a showtune!  This week's music: “Overture”, “Mame, Original Cast Recording”. “I Wanna Make the World Laugh”, “Mack & Mabel, Original Cast Recording”, “Dancing”, and “Put on Your Sunday Clothes”, from “Hello, Dolly! New Broadway Cast (2017)”, “Mame”, “Mame, Original Cast Recording”. “It's Today” from “An Evening with Jerry Herman”, and “It's Today”, from “Mame, Original Cast Recording”. “Showtune”, from “Parade”. “We Need A Little Christmas”, from “Mame, Original Cast Recording”. “Just Leave Everything to Me” and “Before the Parade Passes By”, from “Hello, Dolly! Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”. “If He Walked Into My Life” from “The Best of Eydie Gormé”. “Hello, Dolly! from “Hello, Dolly! New Broadway Cast (2017)”. “I'll Be Here Tomorrow”, “Mrs. S L Jacobowsky”, “I Belong Here”, and “Marianne”, all from “The Grand Tour Original Broadway Cast”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jamie and Rob put together their first ever holiday episode, taking a look at the perennial classic “A Christmas Carol”. First, they explore the history behind the Charles Dickens novella and its leap to the stage. Then, they chat with director Michael Arden and actor Jefferson Mays about their new production of “A Christmas Carol”, which premiered at the Geffen Playhouse in 2018 and is now a special film event available to stream for the holiday season. To close out the episode, Jamie and Rob talk about the many film, stage, and television adaptations of “A Christmas Carol” over the years, including their favorites. Bah Humbug or Merry Christmas! This week's music: "The Winter Solstice", "Coventry Carol", and "Star of Wonder" by Sufjan Steven. "Scrooge" from "A Muppet's Christmas Carol". "Abundance & Charity" and "A Place Called Home," from "A Christmas Carol: The Musical". FOR TICKETS and MORE INFO: https://www.achristmascarollive.com/ Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie Du Mont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Jamie and Rob take a deep dive into one of their favorite musicals: “West Side Story”. After exploring the fascinating story behind the creation of this landmark classic musical, they chat with Belgian director Ivo van Hove about his re-imagined 2020 Broadway production. Then, they moderate an exclusive discussion with Broadway legend Carol Lawrence and Broadway's latest sensation Shereen Pimentel—the original and current Maria in conversation across 63 years! How do they really feel about “I Feel Pretty”? Tune in to find out. This week's music: "Prologue", "West Side Story, Original Broadway Cast". "Prologue", "Bernstein: West Side Story, San Francisco Symphony". "Something's Coming", "West Side Story 2020 Revival". "Cool", "I Have A Love", from "West Side Story, Original Broadway Cast". "Tonight (Quintet)" "West Side Story, New Broadway Cast Recording, 2009". "Mambo", "Bernstein: West Side Story, San Francisco Symphony". "Rumble", "Tonight", "America", and "Krupke", from the "West Side Story 2020 Revival". "Overture", "Dance at the Gym" and "Prologue" from "West Side Story; Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". "I Feel Pretty" "I Have A Love", and "Tonight", from "West Side Story, Original Broadway Cast". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices