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This episode is the finale of Season 6. Yes it's a wrap on season 6 and what a joy it has been. This season the podcast reached the milestone of 100 episodes and received its first award. I am over the moon to announce that the podcast has been awarded the Bronze and Listener's Choice 2024 Signal awards in the Artists and Designers Shaping Culture Category! Cheers to more seasons and more awards.  Now on today's show you are in for a real treat because you have two Jersey girls, with Caribbean mothers, and theater backgrounds on the microphone. It was such a pleasure to sit down with none other than actorprenuer Lori Tishfield, who now resides in Toronto. We discuss how important it is to maintain a sense of self beyond your professional identity and sitting in a place of balance between internal validation and the need for external affirmation from the industry. We touch upon overcoming self doubt and societal conditioning so you can own your confidence and move through your career, business and life with agency. Reminiscing on how the regalness of the black actresses we grow up on and their mere presence was empowering and unapologetic, teaching us we are expensive. Our thoughts, feelings, and contributions to this world especially as black women are expensive and we should act accordingly. We dissect how rejection is protection, the need to sometimes pull the receipts from past experiences to remember things that have worked out before and not forcing doors shut before their time. This episode boils down to trusting your intuition as your compass, understanding that your path is uniquely yours, and pivoting with grace so you can see where the journey takes you.  Lori Tishfield is an Actorpreneur simultaneously based in Brooklyn and Toronto. Lori's most recent live performances have been as a featured vocalist in André De Shields' concert series and in her recent and first solo show, Audra on a Budget, at Green Room 42. On television, Lori can also be found in Orange is the New Black and FBI: Most Wanted. Aside from the arts, Lori is the Founder of Natural Talent, an experiential staffing agency exclusively staffing actors in brand ambassador work. In the last 9 years, Natural Talent has partnered with over 300 brands and provided “survival jobs” for over 500 actors nationwide. This Fall, Lori has stepped in as the national facilitator of the Creative Entrepreneurship Project for the Entertainment Community Fund, educating artists nationwide on how to start their own businesses. Links Template  Podcast Instagram  Podcast Patreon Podcast Merch  Podcast Youtube Channel   Lori Tishfield Website  Instagram  Ayana Major Bey  Website  Instagram  Show Sponsors:  WeAudition: Get 25% off your membership when you use the code PIVOT, join at https://www.weaudition.com/ Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey  Editor: Kieran Niemand  Theme Song: Lyrics co-written by Ayana Major Bey and Melissa Victor, with performance by Ayana Major Bey   Part of the Atabey & Co Network  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pandora and Epimetheus are surrounded by a gaggle of adorable granddaughters, who want to know – could their grandmother really be the reason for all the bad things in the world?  Only Pandora can tell the real story…Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre,  Ato Blankson-Wood,  Sean Carvajal,  Jill Frutkin, Abel Garcia, Divine Garland, Monée Cherie Hunter,  Modesto “Flako” Jimenez,  Libby King,  Ian Lassiter,  Zhailon Levingston,  Christina Liberus,  Kimberly Marable,  Jake Margolin,  Lizan Mitchell,  James Harrison Monaco,  Gregg Mozgala,  Xavier Pacheco,  Maya Sharpe,  Kristen Sieh,  Ahmad Simmons,  Nedra Marie Taylor,  Eirene Tuakora,  Ching Valdes-Aran,  vickie washington,  and André De Shields is Hermes. Special thanks to Adrienne Hopkins, Caroline Hopkins, and Natalie Hopkins. The TEAM's Producing Director is Emma Orme, and Associate Producer is Sabine Decatur.  We thank the artists and leaders of Epic Theater Ensemble for their continued collaboration! Live from Mount Olympus is written by Nathan Yungerberg with Julie Burstein and Jason Adam Katzenstein. Audio production and mix by John Melillo.  Audio editing and sound design by Yonatan Rekem. Magdalini Giannikou composed our original music which is performed by Banda Magda. Jason Adam Katzenstein created our illustrations and is series humor consultant. A big thank you to our creative advisors: Dr. Michael Cohen, Richard Nodell, and Effie Tsiotsiou. Mandy Boikou is Administrative Director and Sofia Pipa is Project Manager at Onassis USA. Gizelle Winter is our series antiquities consultant. Live from Mount Olympus was recorded with engineers Roy Hendrickson, Ian Kagey, Mor Mezrich, Matthew Sullivan, and Benjamin Miller at The Power Station at Berklee NYC.  Press by Grand Communications. Graphic design by Onassis Creative Studio. Special thanks to Beth Clancy for letting us record her warp-weighted loom and to David Goren for field recording.Live from Mount Olympus is distributed by PRX. 

Athena gets to share her story of Pandora's creation, and includes a few juicy twists and turns that few have ever heard before. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre,  Ato Blankson-Wood,  Sean Carvajal,  Jill Frutkin, Abel Garcia, Divine Garland, Monée Cherie Hunter,  Modesto “Flako” Jimenez,  Libby King,  Ian Lassiter,  Zhailon Levingston,  Christina Liberus,  Kimberly Marable,  Jake Margolin,  Lizan Mitchell,  James Harrison Monaco,  Gregg Mozgala,  Xavier Pacheco,  Maya Sharpe,  Kristen Sieh,  Ahmad Simmons,  Nedra Marie Taylor,  Eirene Tuakora,  Ching Valdes-Aran,  vickie washington,  and André De Shields is Hermes. Special thanks to Adrienne Hopkins, Caroline Hopkins, and Natalie Hopkins. The TEAM's Producing Director is Emma Orme, and Associate Producer is Sabine Decatur.  We thank the artists and leaders of Epic Theater Ensemble for their continued collaboration! Live from Mount Olympus is written by Nathan Yungerberg with Julie Burstein and Jason Adam Katzenstein. Audio production and mix by John Melillo.  Audio editing and sound design by Yonatan Rekem. Magdalini Giannikou composed our original music which is performed by Banda Magda. Jason Adam Katzenstein created our illustrations and is series humor consultant. A big thank you to our creative advisors: Dr. Michael Cohen, Richard Nodell, and Effie Tsiotsiou. Mandy Boikou is Administrative Director and Sofia Pipa is Project Manager at Onassis USA. Gizelle Winter is our series antiquities consultant. Live from Mount Olympus was recorded with engineers Roy Hendrickson, Ian Kagey, Mor Mezrich, Matthew Sullivan, and Benjamin Miller at The Power Station at Berklee NYC.  Press by Grand Communications. Graphic design by Onassis Creative Studio. Special thanks to Beth Clancy for letting us record her warp-weighted loom and to David Goren for field recording.Live from Mount Olympus is distributed by PRX. 

When Prometheus betrays him by stealing fire, Zeus commands Hephaestus to create a beautiful woman out of clay. Hermes gives her the perfect name: Pandora - all the gifts - and escorts her to earth as a gift for the mudmen. But is Zeus's beautiful gift actually an evil wrapped in beauty?Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre,  Ato Blankson-Wood,  Sean Carvajal,  Jill Frutkin, Abel Garcia, Divine Garland, Monée Cherie Hunter,  Modesto “Flako” Jimenez,  Libby King,  Ian Lassiter,  Zhailon Levingston,  Christina Liberus,  Kimberly Marable,  Jake Margolin,  Lizan Mitchell,  James Harrison Monaco,  Gregg Mozgala,  Xavier Pacheco,  Maya Sharpe,  Kristen Sieh,  Ahmad Simmons,  Nedra Marie Taylor,  Eirene Tuakora,  Ching Valdes-Aran,  vickie washington,  and André De Shields is Hermes. Special thanks to Adrienne Hopkins, Caroline Hopkins, and Natalie Hopkins. The TEAM's Producing Director is Emma Orme, and Associate Producer is Sabine Decatur.  We thank the artists and leaders of Epic Theater Ensemble for their continued collaboration! Live from Mount Olympus is written by Nathan Yungerberg with Julie Burstein and Jason Adam Katzenstein. Audio production and mix by John Melillo.  Audio editing and sound design by Yonatan Rekem. Magdalini Giannikou composed our original music which is performed by Banda Magda. Jason Adam Katzenstein created our illustrations and is series humor consultant. A big thank you to our creative advisors: Dr. Michael Cohen, Richard Nodell, and Effie Tsiotsiou. Mandy Boikou is Administrative Director and Sofia Pipa is Project Manager at Onassis USA. Gizelle Winter is our series antiquities consultant. Live from Mount Olympus was recorded with engineers Roy Hendrickson, Ian Kagey, Mor Mezrich, Matthew Sullivan, and Benjamin Miller at The Power Station at Berklee NYC.  Press by Grand Communications. Graphic design by Onassis Creative Studio. Live from Mount Olympus is distributed by PRX. 

Throughout the summer, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team. "A theater is a temple. This is the fourth institution where the five necessary questions are answered. You have to answer a question. You have to resolve a crisis. You have to lift a burden. You have to break a yoke. Take that albatross off the neck of the people who have come for redemption. That's why we come and sit in a dark place with strangers. It's a kind of atonement, right?" This episode features André De Shields who plays Old Deuteronomy in this production. Hear André share his thoughts on the production, how he created his character, and how he views the story of CATS. Plus, André gives a passionate defense for why Grizabella has to be the Jellicle choice in this production. Check out André on Instagram: @andre_deshields Check out André on YouTube: @andre_deshields Check out CATS: "The Jellicle Ball": pacnyc.org/whats-on/cats-the-jellicle-ball Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iconic musical “The Wiz” has returned to Broadway. The Black take on “The Wizard of Oz” debuted in 1974, featuring theater stars such as Stephanie Mills, André De Shields and Dee Dee Bridgewater. It was later adapted as a film starring Diana Ross, Lena Horne and Michael Jackson. After decades of countless local stage productions and bootleg VHS tapes passed around among friends and neighbors, “The Wiz” is a beloved cultural touchstone for many generations of Black people.Host Kai Wright is joined by Jason King, dean of the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, to discuss behind the scenes details of the many iterations of “The Wiz,” and break down how it went from “mid” reviews to a Black cultural artifact. Plus, they take calls from listeners across the country about their connections to the show — including a special one from Schele Williams, director of the revival of “The Wiz” now on Broadway.Companion listening for this episode:Amber Ruffin Talks ‘The Wiz' Revival, Writing for ‘Late Night,' and Representation in Comedy (4/15/2024)The comedian breaks down how her long career writing and performing as a Black woman prepared her for her new venture: bringing the Black cult-classic "The Wiz" back to Broadway. Tell us what you think. We're @noteswithkai on Instagram and X (Twitter). Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or record one here. Notes from America airs live on Sundays at 6 p.m. ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts.

Michael was born in the wagon of a traveling show... At least that's what it says on his website. He is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College and has been directing and producing in any and all mediums.  Some recent projects are Broadway's Caroline, or Change revival (co-producer), off-Broadway's long running A Musical About Star Wars (director), and the decadent new soap opera, Mélange, starring Morgan Fairchild (editor). During the pandemic he produced and directed several high profile streaming benefits to raise money for various neighborhood institutions in need of some help.  Save West Bank Cafe was a 10 hour Christmas Day telethon, followed by Save Birdland, The Musical of Musicals (the York Theatre) and a benefit for The Stonewall Inn to name  few. Ultimately, we raised 1.5M and were honored that so many stars collaborated on these projects with him from President Clinton (both of them) to Sting, Whoopi Goldberg, Pete Townshend, Sean Penn nee Ciccone, Patti LuPone, André De Shields, Ana Gastyre, Demi Lovato and so many more.

Hillary is traveling, and will be back next week with a new episode. In the meantime, we're bringing back one of her favorites..   “Believe in yourself.” For some people, that's a lifelong challenge. Then there are those rare folks, immensely talented and hard working, who always knew that they would be somebody. This week, Hillary talks with two of them—multiple Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile, and Broadway legend André De Shields—about the dreams (and setbacks) that led to where they are today.   Brandi Carlile is a six-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, and producer. Since her debut in 2004, she has released six studio albums and was the most nominated female artist at the 2019 Grammy Awards with six nominations, including Album, Record, and Song of the Year. Her memoir Broken Horses is a #1 New York Times bestseller.   André De Shields' acting career spans over 50 years. While currently best known for his performance in the musical Hadestown, he also appeared in The Wiz, Play On!, Ain't Misbehavin', and The Full Monty, and has directed and choreographed several shows and appeared on film and television. André has won numerous awards throughout this career, including an Emmy Award, a Tony Award, and a Grammy Award.   You can find a full transcript here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 SEG 1 Tony award-winning producer of ‘New York, New York', Lamar Richardson, talks about attending the Tony's live, not having to audition for ‘Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', his journey into acting, leaving his insurance job, how he got into producing, working with André De Shields, whether he prefers the stage over the screen, and ‘The Wiz' revival https://twitter.com/Lamar_Alphonso  18:18 SEG 2 Jake and Phill Wamser of https://www.wamwamgames.com/ talks about why they started making board games,  being a clue on Jeopardy!, the Kickstarter for their moonshiner card game called ‘Shiner', how easy it is to play ‘Turn for the Wurst', St. Louis' role in the gaming industry, what it's like to set up at a convention, selling at farmer's markets, and working on a game for years before it comes out  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wamwamgames-shiner1/shiner-the-prohibition-moonshining-game?ref=btto0m 33:07 SEG 3 Jake and Phill Wamser of https://www.wamwamgames.com/ demonstrate their new game, 'Shiner' https://www.instagram.com/wamwamgames/  Thanks to our sponsors Historic St. Charles, Missouri (https://www.discoverstcharles.com/), Bug's Comics and Games (https://bugscomicsandgames.com/), Steve's Hotdogs (https://www.steveshotdogsstl.com/ Coupon code GEEKTOME), and Marcus Theatres (https://www.marcustheatres.com/) Amazon Affiliate Link -   http://bit.ly/geektome  Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3Y0D2iaZl Patreon -   https://www.patreon.com/GeekToMeRadio Website -   http://geektomeradio.com/  Podcast -   https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall Facebook -   https://www.facebook.com/GeekToMeRadio/  Twitter -   https://twitter.com/geektomeradio  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/geektomeradio/ Producer - Joseph Vosevich https://twitter.com/Joey_Vee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamesenstall/support

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In this episode, Jennifer has an open and vulnerable conversation with Lori Tishfield about navigating the world as an artist post-pandemic, starting a business, and the significance of making choices. Lori shares her journey as an actorpreneur of an experiential staffing agency, Natural Talent, discussing the role her business plays in her life and how it supports her as an artist. They emphasize the importance of recognizing one's values, skillset, and overcoming the fear that often impedes progress. Plus, they deconstruct the narrative surrounding the "starving artist" stigma and reflect on identifying one's priorities and connecting one's "why" to all aspects of life. About Lori: Lori Tishfield is an actorpreneur based in NYC. Lori's most recent performances have been as a featured vocalist in André De Shields' concert series at 54 Below and The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Past credits include Orange is the New Black, FBI: Most Wanted, Ain't Misbehavin' (Lyric Stage of Boston), Sweeney Todd (NJPAC), Neighbors (CompanyOne). Lori is the Founder of Natural Talent, an experiential staffing agency exclusively staffing actors in brand ambassador work. In the last 5 years, Natural Talent has partnered with over 100 brands and provided “survival jobs” for over 200 actors nationwide (naturaltalent.co). In the last year, she has been applying her experience as an entrepreneur towards some early career producing- Project Sing Out (co-producer) and Far From Canterbury (associate producer). Most recently, thanks to the Black Theatre Coalition, Lori just completed a one year fellowship in sales/marketing/publicity with Disney Theatrical Group. Lori's IG: @loritishfield Natural Talent's IG: @naturaltalentagency Lori's Email: Lori@naturaltalent.co Natural Talent's Website: www.naturaltalent.co Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/8e72e8dcb662/stay-in-touch Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

Season Three of Live from Mount Olympus begins! A tiny newborn is abandoned in the forest of Arcadia. Raised by bears, the baby grows up fierce and strong, with the wild and beautiful heart of the forest beating inside her. Yet when she ventures into the human world, everyone she meets thinks they're doing her a favor by telling her how to dress and act and be, and she must fight to decide for herself who she is and where she belongs. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups. The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble The TEAM, and directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet), Zhailon Levingston (Chicken & Biscuits, Director of Initiatives at Broadway Avocacy Coalition), Ahmad Simmons (Performer in Hadestown, Carousel, Westside Story, Associate Choreograph, Hadestown), and Keenan Tyler Oliphant (Associate Director, Hadestown & Director, PlayCo's Will You Come with Me?). Karen Brooks Hopkins is our executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Our actors include: Carlo Alban, Ben Beckley, Kayla Bennett, Sumaya Bouhbal, Vinie Burrows, Sean Carvajal, Jill Frutkin, Abel Garcia, Divine Garland, Halima Henderson, Joanne Hernandez, Monée Cheri Hunter, Modesto “Flako” Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christian Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Kimberly Marable, Jake Margolin, Justin Medina, James Harrison Monaco, Gregg Mozgala, Xavier Pacheco, Elena Reyes, Mickey Robinson, Cat Rodríguez, Max Samuels, Kristen Sieh, John Turturro, and Jillian Walker. André De Shields is Hermes. Special thanks to Adrienne Hopkins, Caroline Hopkins, and Natalie Hopkins. This season, The TEAM's Interim Producing Director Nidia Medina and Producing Associate Chandler Smith led production, with support from the new Producing Director Emma Orme. We had casting support from Melissa Friedman of Epic Theater Ensemble. Our writer is Nathan Yungerberg. Yonatan Rekem is assistant editor and Claire Striet is our production assistant. Audio production and mix by John Melillo. Music composed by Magdalini Giannikou, and performed by Banda Magda. Jason Adam Katzenstein created our illustrations and is series humor consultant. A big thank you to our creative advisors: Dr. Michael Cohen, Effie Tsiotsiou, Dr. Janet Handler Burstein and Richard Nodell. Michael Kendrick is Program Director for Onassis USA and Olivia Buntaine is antiquities consultant for our show. Marketing by Causelab. Social Media management by Milagros Verendia. Press by Blake Zidell. Graphic design by Onassis Creative Studio. Live from Mount Olympus was recorded with tracking engineers Marc Frongillo and Violette Furton at Dubway Studios and Roy Hendrickson at The Power Station at Berklee NYC. This season is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Janet Handler Burstein, who believed that these myths continue to express our human struggle to understand ourselves and the world we live in. Since 1975, the Onassis Foundation has been dedicated to culture, community, and education, with projects that can effectively inspire social change and justice across borders. Learn more at www.onassis.org. Live from Mount Olympus is distributed by PRX.

Darcelle XV (Walter Cole), the world's oldest drag queen, died on March 23, 2023. She was 92. Since 1967, Darcelle has been performing and running the Portland drag venue, Darcelle XV Showplace, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. I had the opportunity to speak with Darcelle and her friend and collaborator, Poison Waters (Kevin Cook) a few weeks before her death. This is part of our special series, the LGBTQ+ Elders Project. You can listen to previous interviews with LGBTQ+ elders like Angela Davis, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, André De Shields, and Dr. Charles Silverstein. LGBTQ&A is hosted and produced by Jeffrey Masters. @jeffmasters1

The banana we eat today is not the same kind our grandparents grew up eating. Today's variety, called the Cavendish, is generally regarded as the bland successor to the richer tasting Gros Michel (French for “Big Mike”) of yesteryear. But when a deadly fungus ravaged the Gros Michel in the mid-20th century, the banana barons had no choice but to make a switch. Mo talks with ‘Banana' expert Dan Koeppel about the surprising history of the fruit, and talks - and sings! - with Broadway legend André De Shields.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shatzi Weisberger died this week at the age of 92. A lifelong activist, Shatzi was a fixture at marches and protests here in NYC and was affectionately known as The People's Bubbie. "I was a political lesbian for many years. I just loved being around lesbians...one of my earlier demonstrations was here in New York City and we did a die-in along with other people lying on the ground. And I started to cry because I felt that I was in the right place, doing the right things with the right people. I felt very together about it. I have been an activist ever since." In the later part of her life, Shatzi became a death educator and helped people to dismantle their fears and worries around dying. This interview was originally recorded in April 2022 and was one of her last. We wanted to reshare it today to help honor her and remember her remarkable life. Click here to listen to the full interview with André De Shields that is excerpted at the end of the episode. LGBTQ&A is hosted and produced by Jeffrey Masters. @jeffmasters1

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. The Tony Award-winning musical, Hadestown, is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice put in a Great Depression-era inspired setting. Our special guest is legendary Broadway actor André De Shields who originated the role of Hermes in the Original Broadway production of Hadestown. De Shields won his first Tony Award for this role at the age of 73.   We also talk with Hannah Whitley, who makes her national tour debut in Hadestown as Eurydice.  Plus, we discuss the Greek mythology behind the celebrated musical. Hadestown is at The Hobby Center in Houston October 4-9, 2022.  For more information, click here. Guests: Andre De Shields Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winner Actor, Singer, Dancer, Director, and Choreographer Hannah Whitley Actress, Singer, and Dancer Dr. Janet Lowery Professor of English, University of St. Thomas Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thecitylife.org/2022/10/03/death-of-a-salesman-a-conversation-with-wendell-pierce-sharon-d-clarke-andre-de-shields-and-miranda-cromwell/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citylifeorg/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/citylifeorg/support

If you're the entrepreneur who always tries to do too many things, this episode is for you.  It's inspired by the amazing André De Shields, a Tony Award winning actor and brilliant human.  He has "3 cardinal rules for sustainability and longevity in the arts that I shared during my Tony Award acceptance speech." One is about slowing down to get there faster. His message is TOO GOOD!! Love. At the end, I give you 3 questions ot ask yourself. DO IT! These are simple Q's that can have a profound effect. Show Notes:  André De Shield's Tony Awards speech: https://youtu.be/nHIYYqmL_TY Build a Bigger Audience With the ABC Social Media Strategy: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/abc/ The Club: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/theclub/ Private Coaching: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/programs2/ Link to the Episode:  https://fashionbrainacademy.com/ocean  

"Prior to Hadestown, I played The Magical Negro. I have no regrets about that. But all the while...and this is going to sound corny, but it's true. All the while I was saying, 'Why doesn't someone cast me for my mind? For my intellect? Am I really just another pretty face?' And it came together in Hadestown." André De Shields talks about the five decades he's spent working on Broadway, being a long-term survivor of HIV, and arriving in New York City during the sexual revolution of the 1970s. André can be seen on Broadway this fall in the newest revival of Death of a Salesman. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine, in partnership with GLAAD. A condensed transcript of each week's interview is posted on The Advocate's website. Follow us on Twitter: @lgbtqpod

Tony Award winner and multi-Tony nominee André De Shields discusses the opening moments of the return of HADESTOWN to Broadway on September 2, 2021 with CONVERSATIONS host Ed Tracy. This is an excerpt of the interview during the 2021 Sarah Siddons Society Actor of the Year Award benefit held in Chicago in October 2021. To view the entire interview, visit: https://bit.ly/3z61qkG

Introducing Making Lincoln, a new podcast from The HISTORY® Channel. Hosted by Emmy-winning actor and Broadway legend André De Shields, each episode takes you inside the life of our 16th President, bringing together leading historians, authors and journalists to uncover the forces that made the man Lincoln would become. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Live from Mount Olympus is back for season 2, this time telling the story of Persephone, a young goddess who strikes out on her own for the first time when she is pulled into a terrifying journey and must find her own power in the darkness. Her mother fights to get her back – and the fate of all humanity lies in the balance. The cast features favorites from Broadway and screen including André De Shields returning as Hermes, Anna Kendrick, and Isabella Rosselini. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus

We know Hermes is the god of liars, travelers, and thieves. But what other powers does he hold? Turns out, he's one of Dr. Kate Birney's favorite gods – and in our Mythlet she tells us why she connects with our favorite trickster (hint – Dr. B is a middle child…). Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Adrienne Hopkins, Natalie Hopkins, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; production assistant Tessa Zitter; writer Nathan Yungerberg; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein. Our guest today, Dr. Kate Birney, is Chair of the Archaeology Department at Wesleyan University. Our mythlets are written and produced by Tessa Zitter and mastered by John Melillo.

"Slow is the fastest way to get to where you want to be." _Andrè De Shields. You have as much time as you think you have to analyze and give your life the best version of you. There is no rush, you came and you will leave. Treasure that experience in between. Don't lose yourself in the journey. The journey is for you.

“Believe in yourself.” For some people, that's a lifelong challenge. Then there are those rare folks, immensely talented and hard working, who always knew that they would be somebody. This week, Hillary talks with two of them—multiple Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile, and Broadway legend André De Shields—about the dreams (and setbacks) that led to where they are today. Brandi Carlile is a six-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, and producer. Since her debut in 2004, she has released six studio albums and was the most nominated female artist at the 2019 Grammy Awards with six nominations, including Album, Record, and Song of the Year. Her memoir Broken Horses is a #1 New York Times bestseller. André De Shields' acting career spans over 50 years. While currently best known for his performance in the musical Hadestown, he also appeared in The Wiz, Play On!, Ain't Misbehavin', and The Full Monty, and has directed and choreographed several shows and appeared on film and television. André has won numerous awards throughout this career, including an Emmy Award, a Tony Award, and a Grammy Award. You can find a full transcript here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

A wonderful conversation with the incredibly talented, Tommy ScrivensTommy graduated from The Ohio State University with a BFA in dance performance in 2005. He has performed with Columbus Dance Theater contemporary ballet company, in the UK tour of Tap Fusion, as a guest artist with BalletMet, Parsons Dance, dre.dance, Nicholas Andre Dance, marInspired, and Kristin Sudekis Dance. In addition to company work Tommy has been featured in several movies, musicals and TV shows. Recent highlights are The Big Gay Musical movie, City Center Encores' production of "Where's Charley ?" and "Fiorello" and the premier of Rosie O'Donnell's return to prime time TV on Rosie Show. He has had the honor of working with Verdon/ Fosse Legacy LLC and a principal member of American Dance Machine for the 21st Century. Most recently he performed in the pre-Broadway run of the new musical Roman Holiday, Sophisticated Ladies directed by Andrè De Shields and appeared in an FX show Fosse/Verdon starring Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell.As a teacher he has taught master class all over the world including Brazil, China, and Russia. In the US he has been privileged to teach at Peridance, Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, The Ohio State University, Adelphi University, and Manhattanville College. He currently on staff as a adjunct professor for Marymount Manhattan and was recently named a legacy teacher for American Dance Machine for the 21st Century. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastLike and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Music, or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Self-proclaimed “professional charmer” André De Shields has performed on stage for more than 50 years. Today, at 76 years old, he brings his Tony Award-winning portrayal of Hermes to the Broadway musical Hadestown eight times a week. “I'm the slowest moving entity on the stage, which mesmerizes people,” he told me. “They want to know, ‘Why is this person moving so monstrously slowly? He must know something.'” André shared some of his immense knowledge with me: stories about his coming of age sexual awakening with a woman twice his age, words of wisdom he learned from Sammy Davis Jr., and the lessons about learning to live with your shadow. Since his diagnosis with HIV and the loss of his life partner, André has had many conversations with death, but he has determined that the only way to live is to “enter the darkness. And if you persist, if you will be determined, if you will be hardy, if you will have sufficient stamina, you will enter the light.”

André De Shields, a self-styled Black hippie eager to live in "the citadel of self-expression," made his way to New York City from Chicago in the early 1970s to play Xander the Unconquerable, Ruler of the Sixth Dimension in Warp, billed as "The World's First Science Fiction Epic Adventure Play in Serial Form." It bombed. But soon after, De Shields talked his way into auditioning for the titular role in The Wiz, a groundbreaking Black reimagining of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. What happened next changed the course of American Theater. Join Broadway legend and Tony Award winner André De Shields this holiday season, along with Stellene Volandes and William Li, for one of the greatest audition stories ever told. 

When André De Shields won a Tony award for creating the agile, elegant messenger-god Hermes in the Broadway musical Hadestown, he said he was making good on a decades-old promise to be a native son Baltimore could be proud of. De Shields was born 75 years ago into a large family, to a mother who yearned to be a dancer and a father who would have loved to be a singer.He graduated from Baltimore City College before striking out for fame and genius onstage - what he felt was destiny. We hear what mountains he plans to climb next. Check out the "Hadestown" NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. Watch his Tony Award acceptance speech here. Original air date: November 23, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Athena burst from her father's head she looked just like a hoplite warrior, with armor and a helmet.  Dr. Kate Birney tells us about this fierce aspect of the goddess as well as the civilized attributes of the patron goddess of Athens.  No wonder she's Danae's favorite goddess – and maybe yours too? Visit our pages on social media or search #livefrommountolympus to find images of Athena made by the residents of the city that bears her name with pride.  Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Adrienne Hopkins, Natalie Hopkins, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; production assistant Tessa Zitter; writer Nathan Yungerberg; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein. Our guest today, Dr. Kate Birney, is Chair of the Archaeology Department at Wesleyan University. Our mythlets are written and produced by Tessa Zitter and mastered by John Melillo.

Before 70 Over 70 goes on hiatus, Max sits down again with the person who inspired the show, his dad Marty, to talk about what he has learned from these conversations and what he hopes will stick with listeners.  Thank you to the more than 70 people over 70 who helped make this show possible:  Alice Waters, André De Shields, Anna Fisher, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Arlene Heyman, Arthur Russell, Austin Sarat, Barney Frank, Bertha Riley, Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, Betty Goedhart, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Bob Iger, Carolyn Doelling, Dan Rather, Darryl Cox, David Crosby, Deanna Gobio, Diana Nyad, Diane Meier, Diedre Wolownick, Dionne Warwick, Dolores Huerta, Donalda MacGeachy, Evelyn Griesse, George Pettigrew, Gloria Allen, Greg O'Brien, Sister Helen Prejean, Howard Kakita, Jackie Batson, James Hong, Jim Clyburn, Father Joe Carey, Dr. Joycelyn Elders, Judith Light, Konai Helu Thaman, Krishnamurthy, Dr. Laverene Wimberly, Liliana Weisbek, Lillian Faderman, Lilly Ledbetter, Lucia DeRespinis, Lois Lowry, Lynn Staley, Madeleine Albright, Maira Kalman, Marty Linsky, Mavis Staples, Michio Kaku, Miriam Moss, Nikki Giovanni, Norman Lear, Paul Price, Paula Weinstein, Peter Leighton, Phyllis Irwin, Raffi, Renata Adler, Russell Banks, Sandy Levin, Scott Kalin, Shirley Ross, Sid Moss, Sjanna Leighton, Steven Berman, Susan Lucci, Timothy Fullam, Tom Locke, Travis Mayes, Twiggy, William Locke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For more than five decades, actor André De Shields has shared his talents with New York theater audiences. With Tony, Grammy, and Emmy awards already under his belt, De Shields is still looking forward to what's ahead. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on living his most authentic life. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

André De Shields has been called “the King of Broadway.” His many Broadway roles range from the title character in “The Wiz” to his current Tony Award-winning role, Hermes, the Greek messenger god, in “Hadestown.” Now André De Shields is back in his hometown of Baltimore to perform three concerts with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, beginning tonight. (Follow the links for ticketing information. Theater critic J Wynn Rousuck spoke with André De Shields last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more than five decades, actor André De Shields has shared his talents with New York theater audiences. With Tony, Grammy, and Emmy awards already under his belt, De Shields is still looking forward to what's ahead. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on living his most authentic life. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For more than five decades, actor André De Shields has shared his talents with New York theater audiences. With Tony, Grammy, and Emmy awards already under his belt, De Shields is still looking forward to what's ahead. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on living his most authentic life. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When André De Shields won a Tony award for creating the agile,  elegant messenger-god Hermes in the Broadway musical Hadestown, he said he was making good on a decades-old promise to be a native son Baltimore could be proud of. De Shields was born 75 years ago into a large family, to a mother who yearned to be a dancer and a father who would have loved to be a singer: “What I believe is that I'm the lucky number 9th of 11 children who represents the manifestation of their deferred dreams.”  He graduated from Baltimore City College before striking out for fame and genius onstage. De Shields is coming back to his hometown to perform his life story alongside the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Links: Tickets and information for An Evening with André De Shields and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Perseus cut off Medusa's head, shouldn't she have lost her power? Dr. Kate Birney says “Definitely not!” and reveals the Middle Eastern origins of this ghastly Greek monster.  Dr. B also shows us how the ancient Greeks used Medusa's terrifying power to protect themselves from evil spirits. Check out our instagram @OCCNY or search #livefrommountolympus to see some scary images of Medusa and her Mesopotamian inspiration, Humbaba!     Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Adrienne Hopkins, Natalie Hopkins, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; production assistant Tessa Zitter; writer Nathan Yungerberg; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein. Our guest today, Dr. Kate Birney, is Chair of the Archaeology Department at Wesleyan University. Our mythlets are produced by Tessa Zitter and Julie Burstein and mastered by John Melillo.

Intro: Mummies vs. Zombies, cancer doulasLet Me Run This By You: Gina has projection issues. Interview: We talk to Joe Mantegna about Morton College, The Goodman School of Drama, Arthur Lessac, starting his career with HAIR, Dr. Charles McGaw, The Shubert Theater, Morton West High School, André De Shields, Jonathan Banks, Carrie Snodgrass, his close relationship with Bella Itkin, Geraldine Page, Eugenie Leontovich, Patrick Henry, playing Judas in Godspell, Organic Theater,  the Grease premiere at Kingston Mines theater, Jack Wallace, Medusa Challenger,  Stuart Gordon, the sci-fi play Warp!, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Dennis Franz,  John Heard, Richard Gilliland, Meshach Taylor,  The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, Esai Morales, Edward James Olmos,  Bleacher Bums, Robert Smigel, winning the Tony, Mandy Patinkin, his approach to ensemble acting, breaking news about  Criminal Minds!, House of Games, dealing with David Mamet's language, American Buffalo, Sexual Perversity in Chicago, A Life in the Theatre, William H. Macy, going up on his lines on opening night of Glengarry Glen Ross, Lindsay Crause, Nan Cibula-Jenkins, Vincent Gardenia, and why JOE MANTEGNA PREFERS TALKING TO US OVER THE NEW YORK TIMES! Hopefully, next time we'll get into the Jim Clemente of it all, about Southern Italian miners migrating to the American Southwest, and Wait Until Spring Bandini

Perseus has his hands full when he enters the Gorgons' cave – and Dr. Kate Birney says it's remarkable that our hero was able to juggle Hermes' sword and that magical bag while brandishing Athena's shield at the same time. In Mythlet 2, we find out more about that magical shield, which Dr. Birney says was probably like the enormous shields that Greek warriors carried into real ancient battles. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Adrienne Hopkins, Natalie Hopkins, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; production assistant Tessa Zitter; writer Nathan Yungerberg; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein. Our guest today, Dr. Kate Birney, is Chair of the Archaeology Department at Wesleyan University. Our Mythlets are produced by Tessa Zitter and Julie Burstein and mastered by John Melillo.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actor André De Shields, who won a Tony for Broadway's "Hadestown," which opens at the Kennedy Center tomorrow. De Shields stopped by in 2015 alongside director Timothy Douglas to discuss August Wilson's "King Hedley II" at Arena Stage, as well as De Shields' memories of originating the title role of "The Wiz." You'll also hear from Tony winner Levi Kreis ("Million Dollar Quartet"), who takes over the role of Hermes from De Shields on the "Hadestown" national tour at the Kennedy Center.

Jayson Kerr joins Tara and EmKay on the pod as a special guest co-host to dive into the throne room scene of 1978's "The Wiz"! The trio celebrates André De Shields in the original Broadway production of "The Wiz", reveals an eye injury endured by Diana Ross and attempts to give the Cliff's Notes version of André's astonishing 50+ year career! Show Notes:Jayson KerrAndré De Shields 2019 Tony WinAndré De Shields - "In the Midnight Hour"André De Shields - The Daily BeastInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: @emshrayOriginal music by Shane ChapmanEdited by Emily Kay Shrader

In this episode of Lift Every Voice, award-winning actor, director, and choreographer André De Shields is interviewed by Kenia Mazariegos. This project is presented by Hearst and Oprah Daily in partnership with Lexus.Podcast Production Credits: Executive Producers Ryan D'Agostino, Mark Jannot of Hearst Media, Inc; Production Team John Gara of Hearst Media; Porsha Williams Gates, Kacia Huynh, and Patrick D. Williams of Porshanality Media, LLC. Voice Overs: Oprah Winfrey of Oprah Daily; Patryce E. Williams of Porshanality Media

Remember the moment in Episode 2 when Hermes gives Perseus that cool sword?  In our first Live from Mount Olympus Mythlet, find out what makes the sword so special – and why it has that wicked curve to it.  Dr. Kate Birney, who is an expert on ancient weapons and teaches archaeology at Wesleyan University, is our guide to the mythical roots of this powerful weapon. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Adrienne Hopkins, Natalie Hopkins, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; production assistant Tessa Zitter; writer Nathan Yungerberg; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein. Our guest today, Dr. Kate Birney, is Chair of the Archaeology Department at Wesleyan University. Our mythlets are produced by Tessa Zitter and Julie Burstein and mastered by John Melillo.

We speak with André De Shields, Tony award-winning actor and star of the musical "Hadestown," about the reopening of Broadway. And, we talk to Souad Mekhennet, a Washington Post reporter who has been covering national security and terrorism in the U.S. and Europe, about how the global War on Terror that began following the 9/11 attacks shaped radicalism and terrorism in Europe. Dozens of terrible attacks have hit Europe in the past two decades.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 23, 2019] Singer-songwriter and playwright Anaïs Mitchell, director Rachel Chavkin, and actor André De Shields discuss the Broadway musical, “Hadestown.” "Hadestown" resumed performances on September 2.

All aboard! We're going way down to Hadestown and discussing the musical's big emotions, casting choices, and theology with special guest and theatre extraordinaire Sophie. Yes, we do now own the rights to Hadestown 2, a musical set in Eurydice and Persephone's anti-capitalist speakeasy starring Sufjan Stevens as Orpheus. Other digressions include Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, Hadestown characters as Disney personalities, Reeve Carney's enneagram and MBTI results, and how much we love André De Shields.

St. Louis-based band Foxing discuss their music journey and the release of their latest album, “Draw Down the Moon,” ahead of their first performance at the Pageant.

Theater legend André De Shields dropped into our podcast ahead of his Feinstein's/54 Below show for a conversation about coming of age during the age of Aquarius, why he took on the monumental role of King Lear for the second time, and how destiny led him to his Tony-winning role in Hadestown.  A showstopper at the age of 75, De Shields was the triple-crown winner of the 2019 award season, garnering Tony, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Awards for his universally praised role as the messenger to the gods, Hermes, in Hadestown. In an illustrious career that has spanned more than half a century, he has distinguished himself as an actor, director, and educator. His notable theatrical appearances include roles in the original Broadway productions of The Full Monty (Tony Award® nomination), Play On! (Tony Award® nomination), Ain't Misbehavin' (Emmy Award) and the title role in The Wiz. In 2020, he received the 2020 Grammy Award for Musical Theater Album for Hadestown, an Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, the 2020 AUDELCO for Lifetime Achievement and the 2020 Red Bull Theater Matador Award for Excellence in Classical Theater. 2019 honors include The Actors' Equity Foundation Richard Seff Award, which honors veteran stage actors' best supporting performances of the year, the Project1Voice Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2019 SAGE Joyce Warshow Lifetime Achievement Award, and The York Theatre Company's 2019 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre, among others. He was also inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. Among his other accolades are the 2009 National Black Theatre Festival's Living Legend Award and the 2007 Village Voice Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. For tickets to André's show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit: https://54below.com/events/andre-de-shields/. Photo of Mr. De Shields by Lia Chang. Credits The Feinstein's/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein's/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Ridgely, Producing Artistic Director of St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, stopped by to talk to Nancy about the 2021 festival its adjustments due to Covid. The Festival this year includes a main stage Shakespeare in the Park performance of King Lear, which stars Tony, Grammy & Emmy winner André De Shields and is Directed by Carl Cofield.  King Lear will run June 2nd through June 27th in Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. Also discussed, is the 2021 touring production of Othello, and the Shakespeare in the Streets program, which will focus this year on The Ville neighborhood.  Shakespeare in the Streets is a "grassroots theatrical experience that invites St. Louis neighborhoods to tell their stories. A Festival-selected creative team leads the neighborhood in developing an original play based on one of Shakespeare's works—a play with themes that reflect the community's character." Nancy and Tom also discuss the history of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival.    

Betty Goedhart tells the story of how a trip to the circus changed her life at age 78. Then Max talks with André De Shields about winning his first Tony Award at age 73 and why that milestone could not have come any sooner than it did.  -- Know someone who should be on 70 Over 70? We're looking for all types of stories and people to feature at the top of the show. To nominate yourself or someone else, email 70over70@pineapple.fm or call 302-659-7070 and tell us your name, age, where you're from and what you want to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A reporter and election law expert join the show to talk about Republican efforts in Wisconsin and nationwide to change election rules after the 2020 election. Then, we talk about what you can do to help endangered species in your own yard. And, we talk to UW-Madison alumnus André De Shields about what he has to say to the school's graduates this year.

[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2021] Actors André De Shields and Divine Garland join us to discuss the new narrative podcast, Live from Mount Olympus, which comes out February 2 from the Onassis Foundation and PRX's TRAX, a network of podcasts specially designed for 9–13-year-olds. The podcast is directed by Rachel Chavkin and Zhailon Levingston and narrated by André De Shields, reprising his "Hadestown" role as Hermes. Actor Divine Garland performs as Perseus. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on change for everyone in the world, but for actors in particular. Jacqueline Thompson, an actor, director, producer, and professor based in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the first actors taking to the stage as we enter our (hopefully) post-pandemic theatrical space. She will be playing Regan in St. Louis Shakespeare Festival's production of King Lear, premiering this June, starring André De Shields in the title role. Jacqueline has a rich history of community-engaged classical theater stemming from her involvement with St. Louis Shakespeare Festival's Shakespeare in the Streets program and furthered by the Regional Arts Commission's Community Arts Training Program. Her work has earned her accolades like a Visionary Award, which recognizes St. Louis women in the arts, the award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama from the St. Louis Theater Circle, and participation in the Theater Communications Group's Rising Leaders of Color program. Today, Jacqueline will be talking to us about how to effectively engage with communities through theater, how the pandemic has shaped recent performance, and how to make classical theater accessible to everyone. You can learn more about seeing Jacqueline in King Lear in St. Louis this summer here. Jacqueline is interviewed by host Emily Jackoway. To learn more about NoSweatShakespeare, check out our site at nosweatshakespeare.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe and give us a five-star rating. Thanks for listening in!

André De Shields, legend of Broadway, plays our game about canals or Narrow Ways. He is joined by panelists Mo Rocca, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke.

Triple-crown winner of the 2019 awards season, having won the Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony Awards for best featured actor in a musical for his critically acclaimed performance as Hermes in Hadestown. In a career spanning fifty-one years, he has distinguished himself as an unparalleled actor, director, and educator, receiving in 2018 the 8th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Legend Award, and the 33rd Annual Bob Harrington Life Achievement Bistro Award. He can next be seen as Gavin Plimsoll in Charles Busch's new film, The Sixth Reel.

When their ship is blown off course, Perseus, Andromeda and Danae find themselves far from Argos. But Perseus is delighted that there are games going on nearby — and enters the discus competition, even though he's never thrown one before in his life. That choice seals his fate and the future of those he loves. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Adrienne Hopkins, Natalie Hopkins, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Nathan Yungerberg; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

María nos cuenta qué tal Hadestown. Suenan: LCD Soundsystem: 45:33 (Pt. 2) André De Shields & Hadestown Original Broadway Company: Road to Hell Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Afra Hines, Timothy Hughes, John Krause, Ahmad Simmons & Kimberly Marable: Wedding Song Hadestown Original Broadway Company: Way Down Hadestown Hadestown Original Broadway Company: Chant Jewelle Blackman, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Kay Trinidad & Eva Noblezada: When the Chips are Down Kimberly Marable, Khaila Wilcoxon, Ahmad Simmons, Afra Hines, T. Oliver Reid, John Krause, André De Shields, Reeve Carney, Jewelle Blackman, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Kay Trinidad, Timothy Hughes, Malcolm Armwood & Jessie Shelton: Wait for Me Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Afra Hines, Timothy Hughes, John Krause, Kimberly Marable & Ahmad Simmons: If it's True André De Shields & Hadestown Original Broadway Company: Wait for Me (Reprise) Timothy Hughes, Ahmad Simmons, Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Jewelle Blackman, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Kay Trinidad, Afra Hines, John Krause & Kimberly Marable: Doubt Comes In Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada & Hadestown Original Broadway Company: We Raise our Cups

Perseus and Andromeda arrive in Seriphos to find the island in chaos. Will Perseus be able to fulfill his quest and set his mother free? Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Nathan Yungerberg; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

Together, they've vanquished a sea monster. But can their new love survive Andromeda introducing Perseus to her parents, King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia?  Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.  Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes.  Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Nathan Yungerberg; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

On his way home to Seriphos, Perseus spies a terrifying monster in the sea below.  It's headed straight towards a high cliff where Perseus glimpses a solitary figure on a rocky ledge. Could that be — a girl??? Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.  Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes.  Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Alexie Basil; story editor Nalini Jones; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

In the Garden of the Hesperides, Hermes gathers apples for the next leg of the journey while Perseus collects stories from the Titan Atlas, who holds up the sky. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Alexie Basil; story editor Nalini Jones; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

In this episode, Jose talks to Tony winner André De Shields. The legendary performing activist talks about his upcoming performance as Frederick Douglass in Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory. The piece is part of Flushing Town Hall's Black History Trilogy, a celebration of Black History Month. During the conversation, De Shields speaks about the clash of evolution and history, and his role as a messenger. He also talks about the circularity of history and the spirits of the theatre. It's a delightful talk emboldened by De Shields' charm and wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like big brothers and sisters everywhere, Hermes and Athena enjoy scaring their little brother Perseus with tales of warriors and monsters. They also help prepare him for what he must do to save his mom. But to become a hero, he must face Medusa on his own. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.  Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus  Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes.  Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Alexie Basil; story editor Nalini Jones; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein. 

Hermes flies Perseus to the Island of Cisthene, where the Gray Sisters live. They're three very old ladies — how hard could it be for Perseus to get what he needs? Plenty hard, as he quickly finds out. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Alexie Basil; story editor Nalini Jones; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

Perseus meets two powerful half-siblings he never knew he had, and confronts his mother Danae about the secrets she's kept his whole life. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Alexie Basil; story editor Nalini Jones; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Mertzlufft over Zoom video! Daniel Mertzlufft is a classically trained composer, arranger, music director, songwriter and TikTok influencer based in New York City. He is most known for his viral sensations The Thanksgiving Musical on The Late Late Show with James Corden featuring Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, Josh Gad, Josh Groban, and Kristin Chenoweth, as well as his arrangement of “Remy The Ratatouille” by Emily Jacobson that launched the TikTok Ratatouille musical movement, and The Grocery Store Musical, featured on ABC’s Good Morning America among other outlets, which is an arrangement of Lousia Melcher’s “New York Summer.”Daniel was also recently a creative leader for Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, a live streamed concert produced by Tony-winning Seaview Productions that raised over $2 million for The Actor’s Fund.Daniel served as music supervisor, songwriter, and arranger of the 10 song performance, which was praised by critics worldwide including the LA Times and New York Times, and starred Tituss Burgess, Wayne Brady, André De Shields, Adam Lambert, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Kevin Chamberlin.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

Hermes is barely out of his cradle when he comes up with a tricky plan to join the other gods on Mount Olympus. Annoying his big brother Apollo is the first step. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Alexie Basil; story editor Nalini Jones; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

A fisherman named Dictys finds a big wooden crate caught in his nets. Inside are a mother and her baby. Dictys takes them back to his simple little hut and cares for them as if they were his own family. As baby Perseus grows into a young man, he wonders where he came from and who he really is, and makes a crazy vow to save his mom from an evil king. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Alexie Basil; story editor Nalini Jones; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

Actors André De Shields and Divine Garland join us to discuss the new narrative podcast, Live from Mount Olympus, which comes out February 2 from the Onassis Foundation and PRX's TRAX, a network of podcasts specially designed for 9–13-year-olds. The podcast is directed by Rachel Chavkin and Zhailon Levingston and narrated by André De Shields, reprising his "Hadestown" role as Hermes. Actor Divine Garland performs as Perseus. New episodes will be out weekly through March 9.

Daniel J. Mertzlufft (@danieljmertzlufft) joins 2Old4TikTok this week! Dena and Melissa start the show talking about how excited they were to interview Daniel about his work on all the famous viral TikTok Musicals. They gush over him gushing about Alan Menken and “Beauty and the Beast.” TikTok celebrities truly are just like us. Daniel J. Mertzlufft Interview ~4:40Daniel tells us about his background in music, education, and science. He reveals how he first learned about TikTok from Luca Padovan at a theater festival. The first videos he liked were duets with accompanists to songs like “Defying Gravity.” We hear about how the “Avatar: The Last Airbender” musical was his first big hit on TikTok. Then he tells us about his next viral sensation, the Grocery Store Musical, and what happened when that hit Twitter. Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical ~16:15Rocky Paterra (@rockysroad, songwriter of “I’m an Accountant”) tagged Daniel in the original Ratatouille TikTok video by Emily Jacobsen (@e_jaccs). Then Daniel called upon inspiration from “The Little Mermaid” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to create his version. His friend Cori Jaskier provided the female vocals. We hear more about the rise of the Ratatouille Musical, the coverage from Vulture, Buzzfeed, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, the first statement from Disney, and the snowball of press leading up to his James Corden Thanksgiving appearance. He describes getting the call to create a benefit concert in less than a month and the work that ensued. Rehearsing with Kevin Chamberlin (@chamberlin_kevin), André De Shields, and Mary Testa. He tells us about his appearance on “Good Morning America” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden.”Daniel’s For You Page ~34:20Daniel is deep into Woodchuck and Sea Shanty TikTok currently. He gushes over his love for Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Stephen Schwartz, Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and “Beauty and the Beast.” He’s mostly on Musical Theater TikTok, Gay TikTok, Absurd Deep TikTok, and keeps seeing videos of the audio snippet of Jessie J singing “Night.” Broadway Stars on TikTok ~45:20Dena mentions some of her favorite Broadway stars on TikTok like Tyler Warwick(@tyler_warwick), Broadway Bob (@broadwaybob), and Laura Bell Bundy (@laurabellbundy) from the “Legally Blonde” musical. Daniel tells us a hilarious anecdote about playing Emmett in college. Some of his favorites are Kevin Chamberlin (@chamberlin_kevin), Scott Alan (@scottalanmusic), and Natalie Weiss (@thenatalieweiss). Besides musical theater stars, he likes Gabe Esco (@gabesco). But has no idea who the Straight TikTok stars are—is her name Allison Rae?Lightning Round ~51:10Daniel reveals his favorite TikTok Trends: Ratatouille (obviously), “Oh, she passed away, okay,” “Native New Yorker,” and the Harry Potter TikTok dance parodies. Least favorite trends are anything on Straight TikTok. Favorite musical: Rent. Advice for TikTok creators. He’d fill his Hype House with either The Gays of LA (Neil Patrick Harris), Jacob Collier (@jacobcollier), or the entire Ratatouille Musical team. The Broadway actor he’d most want to star in one of his shows is Andrew Barth Feldman (@andrewbfeldman_), Wayne Brady (@waynebrady), or Brendon Urie. He spills the tea on the Patti LuPone miscommunication on “The Late Late Show.” The craziest idea he’s ever had for a musical was with the Ratatouille team coming up with ideas for a “Breaking Bad” musical. The Saul Goodman song would have some real “The Music Man” vibes. Then we ask him to come up with a jingle for 2 Old 4 TikTok! Find TikTok videos from all the creators we mention on our blog (2Old4TikTok.com) and Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod). 

Locked up in a tall stone tower by her father the king, Princess Danae is terribly lonely. But she has a big secret. When it's revealed she has to face her father's rage. What will happen to her next? Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer. Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus Our actors include Vinie Burrows, Jill Frutkin, Divine Garland, Amber Gray, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, Libby King, Ian Lassiter, Zhailon Levingston, Christina Liberus, Nehemiah Luckett, Jake Margolin, James Harrison Monaco, Kristen Sieh, Jillian Walker, Baby Perseus is played by Calvin Samuel Blanch and Whit Vega Margolin-Vaughan, and André De Shields is Hermes. Our production team includes: sound designer David Schulman; writer Alexie Basil; story editor Nalini Jones; music composed and performed by Magda Giannikou with Luca Bordonaro; and illustrations by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

Tony Award-winning actor André De Shields joined CBS This Morning national correspondent Jericka Duncan to discuss starring in the recent virtual production of "Ratatouille: The Musical." Originally created by TikTok users during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, the virtual Broadway performance has raised over $1 million for the Actors Fund, an organization helping people in the entertainment industry who are currently suffering from theaters being closed since March 2020 because of the pandemic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, join me as I take a look at a lifetime of achievements and performances from Broadway legend, André De Shields. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabe-moses/support

Tony Award-winning actor André De Shields joined CBS This Morning national correspondent Jericka Duncan to discuss starring in the recent virtual production of "Ratatouille: The Musical." Originally created by TikTok users during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, the virtual Broadway performance has raised over $1 million for the Actors Fund, an organization helping people in the entertainment industry who are currently suffering from theaters being closed since March 2020 because of the pandemic.

This fine performer -- Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Wiz, Hadestown -- notes that Shakespeare has much to say about our times, including “Macbeth is seen as a great killing machine,” alluding to the virus, the police, or the president. We find the metaphors we need. Our first episode made with Broadway on Demand, the video version can be seen – seen! – on their site beginning 9/14 and heard on ours immediately and on the radio any minute now.

In our 13th episode, we talked to stage and screen legend, André de Shields. We discussed André's phenomenal career, including his start in The Wiz and his recent Tony-winning performance in Hadestown. We also talked with him about the Black Lives Matter movement, police brutality and racial inequality, and the recent murder of George Floyd. Following the recording of this episode police in Kenosha, Wisconsin shot Jacob Blake seven times. He is still fighting for his life. If you would like to donate to the fund his family set up, or the Milwaukee Freedom fund, which is supporting protestors in Kenosha by paying bail funds and providing legal assistance, you can do so here: Justice for Jacob Blake GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforjacobblake Milwaukee Freedom Fund: https://supportwomenshealth.salsalabs.org/mkefreedomfund/index.html

How does a Black actor and activist navigate the business, maintain her artistic integrity, and fight for social justice? Charlie talks to one of his best friends, Emmy winner Erin Cherry, who won her first leg of the EGOT for her role of Brenda in the Amazon series After Forever. Cherry and Charlie talk about her theater career, what she learned from working with Tony winner André De Shields, and how she fought for a reimagining of her After Forever character before she was ever offered the role. Follow CBP on IG @creatingbehavior.For all links to the content of this and every episode visithttps://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

A virtual performance of ‘Sweet Home Chicago‘ featured 100 of Chicago’s best performers and artists to raise funds for Illinois artists. Dean Richards talks with Scott Silberstein, a multi-Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, composer and director who put the all-star video together. Plus, Andre De Shields talks about his performance in the video and why it was […]

Dean Richards and the Sunday morning crew open up the show remembering disco on the 41st anniversary of Disco Demolition. Doctor Kevin Most is the Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital. Dr. Most joins Dean to discuss the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Dr. Most also talks about the search for […]

On this episode, we discuss the death of George Floyd, this cultural moment, and how to be a servant as an artist.

A life in the theater must be a pretty serious thing, because in these conversations with members of the Broadway community, the conversations are brutally real, big picture, somewhat cosmic and profound. André De Shields, Dale Franzen, Michael Thurber, Schele Williams and Rob Jost all weigh in on the fate of the Great White Way.   Meanwhile, original music for this episode is culled from Instagram and Facebook. Short (and unknowing) contributions from Cecile McLorin Salvant and Sullivan Fortner, Martin Leiton, Doug Wamble and Morgan James, Dan Zanes, Louis Cato, Pasquale Grasso, Victoria Canal, Trevor Exter, Ben Wendel, Michael League, Peter Himmelman, and the Please Stay Homeboys.   www.third-story.com www.patreon.com/thirdstorypodcast

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and singer Nathan Lee Graham about Lena Horne's 1981 live album, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music. They also discuss André De Shields, Billy Porter, Mame, Robin de Jesús, Showboat, Angela Lansbury, Jesus Christ Superstar, Judy Garland, Jenifer Lewis, James Brown III, Hal Prince, Susan Stroman, and Eartha Kitt. Nathan talks about social activism through art and how performers like Lena and Eartha have influenced his career. Nathan has starred on Broadway in beloved shows such as Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Michael John LaChiusa's The Wild Party. He's appeared in the hit films Zoolander, Sweet Home Alabama, and Hitch, and on TV shows such as The Comeback, Absolutely Fabulous, and Katy Keene.

Revisamos el musical de "HADESTOWN" ganador de 8 Premios Tony en la edición de 2019 incluidos el de mejor musical, mejor partitura, orquestaciones y mejor actor de reparto. Es una revisitación al mito de Orfeo traído a una época oscura del planeta en la que el cambio climático ha terminado con la primavera y el otoño y sólo quedan 6 meses de duro invierno y otros 6 de calor sofocante. Hermes, será el narrador que nos cuente la historia de Hades, rey de una ciudad subterránea y de su mujer Perséfone que debe subir a la superficie en verano porque no soporta el aburrimiento y oscuridad del inframundo. También conoceremos a la pareja de jóvenes formada por Orfeo, un músico que está componiendo una canción que lo cambiará todo y su mujer la bella Eurídice, que reclama su atención para que la proteja contra el hambre y el frío. Anaïs Mitchell estuvo trabajando mucho años en este musical hasta contactar con la directora Rachel Chavkin con la que le dio la forma final al espectáculo. Escucharemos el CD de Broadway protagonizado por  Patrick Page como Hades el señor del inframundo, Amber Gray su esposa Perséfone,  Reeve Carney como el joven Orfeo, Eva Noblezada como la bella Eurídice y André De Shields como Hermes, el narrador. 00h 00'00" Presentación 00h 04'36" Cabecera 00h 05'44" Inicio 00h 06'44" Road to Hell 00h 13'54" Anyway wind blows / Come home with me / Wedding song 00h 23'53" Epic I 00h 27'57" Livin' it up on top 00h 34'01" All I ever known 00h 40'13" Way down Hadestown 00h 45'27" A gathering storm 00h 48'41" Epic II - Chant 00h 58'02" Hey little songbird 01h 01'53" When the chips are down 01h 04'42" Gone, I'm gone 01h 07'17" Wait for me 01h 12'53" Why we build the wall 01h 18'20" Our Lady of the underground 01h 24'17" Way down Hadestown (Reprise) 01h 28'33" Flowers 01h 32'28" Come with me (Reprise) 01h 34'04" Papers 01h 37'25" Nothing change 01h 38'56" If it's true 01h 43'52" How long? 01h 48'20" Chant (Reprise) 01h 52'53" Epic III 01h 59'27" Promises 02h 04'34" Word to the wise - His kiss, the riot 02h 09'37" Wait for me (Reprise) 02h 15'17" Doubt comes in 02h 20'35" Road to Hell (Reprise) 02h 25'59" We raise our cups 02h 28'00" Conclusiones y agradecimientos Ya sólo queda recordarte que puedes SUSCRIBIRTE GRATUITAMENTE  al canal de podcast de LOVE4MUSICALS,  desde ivoox o itunes para recibir notificación cada vez que se publique un nuevo programa.

Revisamos el musical de "HADESTOWN" ganador de 8 Premios Tony en la edición de 2019 incluidos el de mejor musical, mejor partitura, orquestaciones y mejor actor de reparto. Es una revisitación al mito de Orfeo traído a una época oscura del planeta en la que el cambio climático ha terminado con la primavera y el otoño y sólo quedan 6 meses de duro invierno y otros 6 de calor sofocante. Hermes, será el narrador que nos cuente la historia de Hades, rey de una ciudad subterránea y de su mujer Perséfone que debe subir a la superficie en verano porque no soporta el aburrimiento y oscuridad del inframundo. También conoceremos a la pareja de jóvenes formada por Orfeo, un músico que está componiendo una canción que lo cambiará todo y su mujer la bella Eurídice, que reclama su atención para que la proteja contra el hambre y el frío. Anaïs Mitchell estuvo trabajando mucho años en este musical hasta contactar con la directora Rachel Chavkin con la que le dio la forma final al espectáculo. Escucharemos el CD de Broadway protagonizado por  Patrick Page como Hades el señor del inframundo, Amber Gray su esposa Perséfone,  Reeve Carney como el joven Orfeo, Eva Noblezada como la bella Eurídice y André De Shields como Hermes, el narrador. 00h 00'00" Presentación 00h 04'36" Cabecera 00h 05'44" Inicio 00h 06'44" Road to Hell 00h 13'54" Anyway wind blows / Come home with me / Wedding song 00h 23'53" Epic I 00h 27'57" Livin' it up on top 00h 34'01" All I ever known 00h 40'13" Way down Hadestown 00h 45'27" A gathering storm 00h 48'41" Epic II - Chant 00h 58'02" Hey little songbird 01h 01'53" When the chips are down 01h 04'42" Gone, I'm gone 01h 07'17" Wait for me 01h 12'53" Why we build the wall 01h 18'20" Our Lady of the underground 01h 24'17" Way down Hadestown (Reprise) 01h 28'33" Flowers 01h 32'28" Come with me (Reprise) 01h 34'04" Papers 01h 37'25" Nothing change 01h 38'56" If it's true 01h 43'52" How long? 01h 48'20" Chant (Reprise) 01h 52'53" Epic III 01h 59'27" Promises 02h 04'34" Word to the wise - His kiss, the riot 02h 09'37" Wait for me (Reprise) 02h 15'17" Doubt comes in 02h 20'35" Road to Hell (Reprise) 02h 25'59" We raise our cups 02h 28'00" Conclusiones y agradecimientos Ya sólo queda recordarte que puedes SUSCRIBIRTE GRATUITAMENTE  al canal de podcast de LOVE4MUSICALS,  desde ivoox o itunes para recibir notificación cada vez que se publique un nuevo programa.

Good morning theater fans! This is Caryn Robbins with The Broadway Scoop for Friday, February 28th.A star-studded lineup will take the stage of the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 16 for the 15th Annual Broadway Backwards. The annual fundraising event, benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Center, features gender-reversed renditions of both classic and modern show tunes. Among this year's line-up will be Tony winners Nikki M. James, Laura Benanti and André De Shields, Tony nominees Beth Malone, and Brandon Uranowitz, and fan favorites Jordan Fisher, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Derek Klena. MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. is now available for licensing from Music Theatre International's JR. Collection. Based on the Roald Dahl novel, MATILDA JR is specifically created for young performers and is adapted from bookwriter Dennis Kelly and songwriter Tim Minchin's Olivier and Tony winning full-length musical.And preview performances for Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN get underway tonight at Broadway's Golden Theatre, ahead of an official opening on March 19th. The Olivier Award-winning production marks the Broadway debut of Game of Thrones' actor Mark Addy, who stars alongside Broadway veterans John Horton, Tracie Bennett and Dan Stevens.And that's The Broadway Scoop for Friday, February 28th.

Tony Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown, The Full Monty) stars in this Jewish tale that tests the old adage: "finders keepers, losers weepers."

This 5-part mini series brings you exclusive, behind-the-scenes content from the 2019 awards season, ranging from the Tony Nominations themselves to red carpets to press rooms and conversations with this year’s biggest winners. Part 5 – The Tony Awards: The Press Room The 73rd Annual Tony Awards Awards took place on June 9th 2019, at the Radio City Musical Hall, hosted by James Corden. The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway, more commonly known as the Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League . The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre. Time Jumps:7:07-- Rob Howell, The Ferryman7:55-- Bradley King, Hadestown9:37-- Bertie Carvel, Ink10:52-- Rachel Hauck, Hadestown12:14-- Bob Mackie, The Cher Show12:48-- Fitz Patton, Choir Boy14:05-- Robert Horn, Tootsie14:38-- Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown18:08-- Sergio Trujillo, Ain't Too Proud19:25-- Ali Stroker, Oklahoma!21:31-- Ryan Murphy & David Stone, The Boys in the Band22:49-- Rosemary Harris, lifetime achievement award24:51-- Anais Mitchell, Hadestown25:24-- André De Shields, Hadestown26:38-- Bryan Cranston, Network28:36-- Stephanie J. Block, The Cher Show30:43-- Hadestown wins Best Musical33:20-- The Ferryman wins Best PlayConnect with The Theatre Podcast:Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcastTwitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcastFacebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcastTheTheatrePodcast.comAlan’s personal Instagram: @alansealesJillian’s personal Instagram: @jillianhochmanEmail us at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. We want to know what you think.

On this week's episode, Mr. Wiz himself, André De Shields, joins Jamie and Rob for dinner at Orso Restaurant to discuss his 50 year career as a performing artist during which he has played such seminal roles as The Wiz in “The Wiz,” The Viper in Ain't Misbehavin', The Jester in Play On!, Horse in “The Full Monty”, and his current Tony-nominated role as Hermes in Hadestown on Broadway. Take a seat, and learn some lessons from a theatrical legend and master. This week's music: André De Shields performing “The Viper's Drag” from Ain't Misbehavin', “Way Down Hadestown” from Hadestown., Stephanie Mills singing “Home” from The Wiz, and André singing “So You Wanted To See The Wizard” from “The Wiz” and “I'm Just A Lucky So And So” from Play On! Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie Du Mont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Jennifer Simard Twitter: @SimardJennifer  Instagram: @thejennifersimard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

André De Shields is currently giving a Tony-nominated performance as Hermes in Hadestown, which earned 14 Tony nominations. This marks De Shields' third nomination, his previous nods were for his work in Play On! and The Full Monty. He has appeared in almost a dozen Broadway productions, including The Wiz and Ain't Misbehavin'.Hosted by Beth Stevens, Ryan Lee Gilbert and Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway star André De Shields talks about his long career from roles in the original Broadway production of Ainâ??t Misbehavinâ?? and the title role in The Wiz to his most recent role in As You Like It. André discusses the importance of the arts, great literature and theater in teaching understanding and empathy, especially in our political climate today.

Actor André De Shields joined the conversation to talk about his upcoming show, an extraordinary 46-year career and what it is that keeps bringing him back to Chicago.  Season 1 Episode 7 | Originally published August 17, 2016

André De Shields is an actor, dancer and singer with a career spanning over 40 years. He first came to national attention in 1975 when he was cast in the title roll of The Wiz on Broadway (a roll he helped to develop and create). Since then, he's been a mainstay on the Great White Way, as well as in television, film and regional theater. Here, André talks about growing up in Baltimore in the 1950s, coming through the 1960s before settling in New York in the early 1970s. But along the way, he delivers an incredible amount of knowledge, wisdom, history and personal philosophy. We begin the conversation by discussing André's appearance on the front page of the the New York Times Arts section, which happened to have been the day before we sat down to talk.Stream below or download from iTunes.

Candi and Randy welcome the Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Tom Viola. Tom has been at the forefront of HIV/AIDS advocacy for decades, working with the Broadway & theatre community to raise needed funds for a multitude of charities. In addition, Tom was one of the original producers of the Obie Award winning play "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me," written and starring David Drake. Among many rave reviews, the New York Times called the play "rivetingly angry, intense, frenetic, frank and touching." Tonight, at the Gerard Lynch Theater at John Jay College, David Drake returns to a one night only celebration of his ground-breaking play. He has rewritten the play to include an all-star cast of openly gay theatre actors including Tony Award nominees Robin De Jesús, André De Shields, Rory O'Malley, RENT's Anthony Rapp, and Tony winner BD Wong. We talk to Tom about the birth of the play, it's impact on the LGBT community, it's relevance two decades later plus other efforts by BC/EFA. For info about the event tonight, go to BroadwayCares.org