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My guest is author Ron Fassler, whose latest book is titled The Show Goes On — Broadway Hirings, Firings, and Replacements, a fascinating collection of insider theater stories that range from as far back as the 1930s and go right up to today. The performers and creatives referenced in this episode include Andrea McArdle, Ann Miller, Anne Bancroft, Barbra Streisand, Cameron MacIntosh, Carol Burnett, David Merrick, Dorothy Louden, Hal Lindon, Harold Prince, Helen Gallagher, Jerry Zaks, John Cullum, Lauren Bacall, Lea Michelle, Louis Jordan, Mary Martin, Michelle Lee, Mimi Hines, Pearl Bailey, Shirley Maclaine, Sutton Foster and more! Ron Fassler is a historian, theater critic, and former actor whose previous book was Up in the Cheap Seats — A Theatrical Memoir of Broadway. Become A PATRON of Broadway Nation! This episode is made possible in part through the generous support of our Patron Club Members, such as Alan Teasley. If you are a fan of Broadway Nation, I invite you to become a PATRON! For as little as $7.00 a month, you can receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. And you will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast. And all patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgement of your vital support of this podcast. And If you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The actor, singer, and podcaster, Patrick Oliver Jones has been in the performing arts, both onstage and onscreen, for more than 30 years. Originally from Birmingham Alabama, he brought his Southern charm to New York City in 2008 with dreams of Broadway.  And he's gotten close with roles in off-Broadway world premieres, touring nationally with The Addams Family and Evita, and the pre-Broadway cast of First Wives Club that never quite made it. Having collaborated with Tony-winning directors such as Jerry Zaks, Randy Skinner, and a favorite StoryBeat guest, Richard Maltby Jr., he's gotten to perform alongside Broadway talents like Joey Fatone, Alfonso Ribeiro, Faith Prince, and Andrea McArdle. And he has found regional theater acclaim with Henry and SALT Award nominations for standout performances in Fun Home and Crazy for You. On camera, there have been numerous national commercials, award-winning short films, and co-starring roles on TV shows like Blue Bloods, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Imposters. In 2022 he received the Communicator Award of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts for his work in podcasting. He currently produces and hosts three performing arts podcasts: Why I'll Never Make It, which is in its eighth season, Closing Night, which focuses on Broadway history, and The Spotlight Series in which he talks with those making a difference in the arts and beyond. For the record, I've been a guest on Why I'll Never Make It discussing my career in show business and how I created Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical with Frank Wildhorn.  I've got to tell you, it was a lot of fun for me to do the show with Patrick, and I highly urge you to give it a listen.

I wasn't in Speed! It's Pride and we're proud to be here with Veronica Cartwright. You Might Know Her From Alien, The Witches of Eastwick, The Birds, The Children's Hour, Will & Grace, The Right Stuff, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Inserts, and The X-Files. Veronica talked to us about her proper role in the queer canon byway of the Scissor Sisters, Jerry Herman, and StraightJacket; the trans retcon via James Cameron of Lambert in Alien; and her performance in the old Hollywood lesbian film The Children's House opposite Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine. And that's just the beginning! We also got to dig into her iconic roles on The X-Files as an abductee in one of the scariest arcs of all time, her rubber-faced scene-stealing scenes in The Witches of Eastwick,  working with Alfred Hitchock...multiple times, and her criminally underseen performance in Inserts. What a goddamn treat. And no, she wasn't in Speed. Happy Pride, queerdos, we love you!  Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: Liza Minnelli documentary out at Tribeca Film Festival:  LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story A House Is Not a Disco, Fire Island documentary Andrea McArdle's daughter is Alexis Kalehoff Find our special episode with Barrie Kreinik who wrote a plays, The Queen of 14th Street about Eva Le Gallienne Mary Pickford was NOT in the relationship with William Randolph Hearst. That was Marion Davies.  The Cat's Meow was about Marion Davies Peg “something” Entwisle who killed herself on the Hollywood sign Damian wouldn't have made it to the talkies. Anne would have been a Mary Wickes type. Or a Marjorie Main, who was in a relationship with Spring Byington Veronica Cartwright is in too many iconic films to name but we will: The Birds, The Children's Hour, Alien, The Witches of Eastwick Stole scenes from Cher, Michelle Pfeifer and Susan Sarandon in The Witches of Eastwick: CHERRY SCENE Character in Alien is apparently NOT “canonically queer”  Got the buzz cut because Sigourney wouldn't  Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978, dir: Philip Kauffman) is SO good please go watch  Donald Sutherland finally got a perm instead of curlers  Is so good in Inserts opposite Richard Dreyfuss Goin' South with Jack Nicholson Appeared on ER, Six Feet Under, Nip/Tuck Hitchcock Presents The Twilight Zone Colleen Dewhurst auditioned for The Witches of Eastwick role that eventually went to Veronica Sang opera in Man Trouble with Ellen Barkin  Cassandra Spencer in The X-Files Emmy nominated for The X-Files and ER Won Emmy at 15 for Tell me Not in Mournful Numbers Who Has Seen the Wind about refugees  Sings “Hello Dolly” in Scary Movie 2 The Scissor Sisters album cover  Is NOT in Speed despite listed as Bag Lag Uncredited in Speed Is only voiceover for a radio scene on In the Bedroom Gotta watch Clipped with the “silly rabbit” Cleopatra Coleman and Jacki Weaver Who will we cast as a sister opposite the play we need: Harriet Sansom Harris and Veanne Cox and is it Marcia Cross Judith Ivey is STILL ALIVE I'm sorry Birthday Candles with Debra Messing a life highlight  

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1154, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Poke Out An I 1: Whether acrylic or watercolor, an art supply without its "I" becomes this--breathe hard. a pant. 2: A word towards the end of an auctioneer's spiel sells its "I" to ring out as this instrument. gong. 3: Without its "I", a synonym for "landed" becomes this computer key. alt. 4: Poke out the "I" from a ghostly apparition to get this intense anger. wrath. 5: Drop the "I" from the start of a word for one's likeness to get this synonym for sorcerer. mage. Round 2. Category: '70s Pop Culture 1: In 1972 he spread a 200,000 square-foot curtain across a mountain valley in Colorado. Christo. 2: One day he woke up to find his 1973 book "Awakenings" on the bestseller list. Oliver Sacks. 3: You could say this French Olympian went downhill as a ski instructor turned thief in the 1972 film "Snow Job". Jean-Claude Killy. 4: She was 13 when she became Broadway's original "Annie" in 1977. Andrea McArdle. 5: Barbra Streisand's fans know this is her middle name, because it's in the title of a 1971 album. Joan. Round 3. Category: I Got 3 As! 1: This word is properly plural, but you can use it for just one. candelabra. 2: It's Japanese for "goodbye". sayonara. 3: Any big waterfall. a cataract (or Niagara). 4: You fraud! You quack! You this 9-letter word!. charlatan. 5: It's kind of a mash-up of comradeship and bonhomie. camaraderie. Round 4. Category: Stories Of The South 1: In "The Night the Lights Went Out" by Karen White, Merilee Dunlap fittingly moves to Sweet Apple in this state. Georgia. 2: Fannie Flagg wrote of Idgie and Ruth, who ran the Whistle Stop Cafe, known for this "colorful" title fare. fried green tomatoes. 3: After graduating from Ole Miss in this Kathryn Stockett novel, Skeeter can't find her former maid and nanny. The Help. 4: "Black Thunder" is about one of these events in 1800 planned by Gabriel Prosser, with the goal of seizing Richmond. a slave uprising. 5: In Rebecca Wells' tale of this "Sisterhood", Siddalee Walker returns to uncover some "Divine Secrets". Ya-Ya. Round 5. Category: Celebrities 1: As spokesman for Champ Gourmet Chocolate Chip Cookies, he's the greatest. Muhammad Ali. 2: Alyssa Milano plays Tony's college co-ed daughter on this sitcom. Who's the Boss. 3: Tracy Pollan played his girlfriend on "Family Ties" before marrying him in real life. Michael J. Fox. 4: "Time" described "King of the Night" as "a scandal-mongering biography" of this talk show host. Johnny Carson. 5: He's the pop star who has thrilled fans with such albums as "Bad" and "Thriller". Michael Jackson. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1153, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Stupid Show Biz Answers 1: It's the role Danny Bonaduce played on "The Partridge Family". Danny. 2: Mike Myers flexed his powers to play Studio 54 owner Steve Rubell in this 1998 film. 54. 3: Andrea McArdle, who starred in a production of "Annie Get Your Gun" in 2006, first became famous playing this role. Annie. 4: Greer Garson became the Mrs. of actor Richard Ney after he played her son Vin Miniver in this 1942 film. Mrs. Miniver. 5: It was the title of the last big-screen remake of "Beau Geste", released in 1977. The Last Remake of Beau Geste. Round 2. Category: Sharp 1: Cardsharp is an old term for a gambler who is notorious for doing this. cheating. 2: This synonym for a sniper has the same first and last letters as "sniper". a sharpshooter. 3: Be a sharp dresser by ironing your pants to keep these sharp. the creases. 4: Patricia Clarkson won a Golden Globe for playing Amy Adams' mom on this HBO miniseries. Sharp Objects. 5: This Chikara line of knives from this company is made of "premium Japanese stainless steel". Ginsu. Round 3. Category: Occupational Homonyms 1: A job like a chauffeur, or a part of your PC that needs to be updated occasionally. a driver. 2: It can mean highest in rank or value, as well as someone of high rank at your school. principal. 3: Not just an occupation, it's also a type of fruity pie. a cobbler. 4: A certain member of our military forces, or an adjective that refers broadly to the sea. Marine. 5: Someone who oversees construction work, or a muscle that becomes shorter. contractor. Round 4. Category: Add Some Consonants 1: Numbered explanatory comment at a page's bottom: OOOE. a footnote. 2: MPH indicator: EEOEE. speedometer. 3: A John Lennon classic: IAIE. "Imagine". 4: A portable musical instrument: AOIO. an accordion. 5: Old MacDonald had this point in a planet's orbit when it's nearest to the Sun: EIEIO. perihelion. Round 5. Category: Renting 1: In Alaska, a failure to pay utility bills can be grounds for this process against a tenant within 5 days. eviction. 2: Many states limit this required upfront sum to an amount equal to 1 or 2 months rent. a (security) deposit. 3: Renters with low incomes can seek assistance through the Section 8 program of this U.S. govt. department. HUD. 4: Discrimination against renting to families with children is illegal except for housing reserved for these only. senior citizens. 5: California rental agreements have implied warranties that the apt. isn't rotten, verminous or otherwise this 13-letter word. uninhabitable. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Chickens, it's the year of Barbra! Are you ready? Anne and Damian are back with a special “just us” episode to officially launch the You Might Know Her From Patreon–link in below! Please savor the final just us episode on the regular feed. What we're getting into: Jason Gould,, the progeny of Barbra and Elliot Gould, as well as Alexis Kalehoff, the daughter of Broadway star Andrea McArdle. Anne also  finally saw Maestro and May December and we're discussing them deeply including Bradley Cooper's fake liver spots. Plus, we are READY to discuss Barbra's memoir and ready to book club Madonna's brother Christoper Ciccone's book.  Our Patreon has arrived:   www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: Alexis Kalehoff and Andrea McArdle singing “Take Me or Leave Me” the lesbian anthem from Jason Gould's album Dangerous Man Lorna Luft's album, Songs My Mother Taught Me Should we go on a Broadway cruise? Joe Machota was in Mamma Mia forever and now is a high-profile agent Uma's dialect work in Red White and Royal Blue Uma Thurman in The Producers “If You Got It, Flaunt it” Alexis McArdle's dad wrote the theme for The Price is Right and Monday Night Football and Double Dare  This month Anne watched Maestro, May December, Zone of Interest, Nyad Jodie Foster Nyad Oscar clip @ 1:39 mark is wild a la Melissa Leo in The Fighter We love Phyllida Lloyd (“Philtitta”) Julianne Moore in old age makeup in The Hours Bradley Cooper is crying with Bernstein's kids Here are his liver spots as Leonard Bernstein Tick Tick Boom movie surprisingly good at capturing the moment of invention Should we revisit De-Lovely and dear god Beyond the Sea? Wicked Stepmother co-starring former guest of YMKHF, Colleen Camp (Ep #108) Barbra's dinner with Ryan Murphy, Lady Gaga, John Travolta (presumably a Gypsy meeting) Download Libby!  Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone wrote a book, Life with My Sister Madonna Let's learn about Barbra's assistant, Renata Whoopi's book is forthcoming (May 2024)! / Anne read Frank Langella's v dishy book

"42nd Street" at Riverside July 19th thru September 10th.  Chris Sanders and Andrea McArdle (the original Annie on Broadway).  Both say the entire production is Broadway worthy.  riversidedt.com

We return to Annie, a show we last talked about a few years back with Miss Hanigan's delicious villain song. This time, however, we're taking a look at the show's signature tune --and one of the most recognizable musical theater songs of all time -- "Tomorrow." Is it inspirational or an example of what's wrong with America? Buckle up. All clips are from 1977's Annie - Original Braodway Cast Recording featuring Andrea McArdle and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Buy/stream the album on Amazon! Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Annie Calder - Somethin' Wonderful FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLaura Musgrave - Early Days FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKim Krenik - La La Together FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAndrea McArdle, The Bluestone Sisters - A Husband Is FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYTiffany Thompson - Simulation Love FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBree Noble - Impossibly Beautiful FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLaini Risto - What Do You Have In Mind FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYEd & Carol Nicodemi - Happiness (feat Carol Nicodemi) FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLaurie Thornton - Always FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKit Holmes - Essence of You FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSandy Rapp - I Never Knew FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Kim Krenik at kimkrenik.comVisit our Sponsor Bluestone Sisters at ebsoriginals.comVisit our Sponsor Elise Morris at facebook.com/EliseMorrisMusic1Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at edandcarolnicodemi.comVisit our Sponsor Laurie Thornton/Doug Momary at facebook.com/thenewzoorevue?mibextid=LQQJ4dVisit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resources

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/_iVcJV5Qy7g Nicolas King and Seth Sikes, two of New York's most popular young nightclub entertainers, join forces for an evening you won't want to miss. The swinging American Songbook is the specialty of these performers, and the pair will pay tribute to the show-stopping stars who paved the way, such as Sammy Davis Jr., Anthony Newley, Eydie Gormé, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peter Allen and more! Nicolas and Seth will carry the torch from these legendary performers and the great songwriters who wrote so many of their hits. King is an award-winning artist who's been ‘belting' out tunes since he was 4-years-old, having been seen in dozens of TV commercials, and numerous times on Broadway opposite Tom Selleck, Carol Burnett, Linda Lavin and Andrea McArdle. King was the longest running “Chip” in Disney's Beauty And The Beast. He toured the country as Liza Minnelli's opening act, and has performed on stages all over the world from Carnegie Hall to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Sikes is one of New York City's most popular nightclub singers. His critically-acclaimed tributes to Judy Garland (which won a Broadway World Award), Liza Minnelli, and Bernadette Peters are a consistent draw for audiences around the world. The hardworking Sikes, a native of Texas, was also Associate Director on the multiple Tony-award winning musical The Band's Visit. Under the musical baton of Jon Weber in New York, Michael Orland and Dave Loeb on the west coast, and Billy Stritch in Boca Raton, Seth Sikes and Nicolas King will deliver a powerhouse performance that promises to capture the glitter and magic of the New York nightclub scene of long ago, and bring it into the next generation! 

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Donna McKechnie, Legendary Broadway Star & Author of “Time Steps: My Musical Comedy Life” About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Donna McKechnie, is a legendary star who exemplifies the meaning of the phrase “triple threat”, because she dances, acts and sings with equal perfection.   She is regarded internationally as one of Broadway's foremost singing and dancing leading ladies, who will forever be remembered and adored for creating the iconic role of “Cassie” in “A Chorus Line”, earning her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, as well as a Drama Desk Award and a Theatre World Special Award.   She's also starred on Broadway in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”, “The Education of Hyman Kaplan”, “On the Town”, “Promises, Promises”, “Company”, “The Visit”, “State Fair”, for which she won the Fred Astaire Award for Best Female Dancer, and a Drama Desk Award nomination, and “Sondheim: A Musical Tribute”, which she also choreographed.   She's starred in numerous musical productions throughout the country and in London's West End, including “Follies”, “Annie Get Your Gun”, Mack and Mabel”, “Gypsy”, “Can-Can”, “Pajama Game” and many more.  She's appeared in many TV shows including HBO Specials, the Tonight Show, “Fame”, “Cheers”, “Family Ties”, and who can ever forget her as “Amanda Harris” in “Dark Shadows”.  And when she's not busy choreographing a production, she frequently performs in concert with symphony orchestras, and on cabaret stages all over the country.   She was one of the stars in “FOUR GIRLS FOUR”, a wonderful concert series with Andrea McArdle, Faith Prince and Maureen McGovern    And if that weren't enough, she wrote a poignant, intensely personal and compelling memoir, entitled, “Time Steps: My Musical Comedy Life”For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ https://www.donnamckechnie.com/https://www.facebook.com/donna.mckechniehttps://www.instagram.com/stepkickstepturn/https://mobile.twitter.com/donnamckechniehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mckechnie-a6ba259 #DonnaMcKechnie  #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 494, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Stupid Show Biz Answers 1: It's the role Danny Bonaduce played on "The Partridge Family". Danny. 2: Mike Myers flexed his powers to play Studio 54 owner Steve Rubell in this 1998 film. 54. 3: Andrea McArdle, who starred in a production of "Annie Get Your Gun" in 2006, first became famous playing this role. Annie. 4: Greer Garson became the Mrs. of actor Richard Ney after he played her son Vin Miniver in this 1942 film. Mrs. Miniver. 5: It was the title of the last big-screen remake of "Beau Geste", released in 1977. The Last Remake of Beau Geste. Round 2. Category: History Of The Jewish People 1: 1290:The Jews are expelled from this nation by King Edward I. England. 2: 1818:The first synagogue of this branch of Judaism opens in Hamburg. Reform. 3: 1897:Theodor Herzl holds the first congress of this group; in one year it would have 800 chapters in Europe. the World Zionist Congress. 4: 1909:This 1st modern Jewish city is founded; today it's the financial and cultural center of Israel. Tel Aviv. 5: 1993:This prime minister agrees to the Oslo Peace Accords along with Yasser Arafat. (Yitzhak) Rabin. Round 3. Category: Auto Shop 1: What the "U" in U-joint stands for. universal. 2: In newer cars it has generally replaced the generator for keeping the battery charged. an alternator. 3: You might throw a fit if you "throw" this part joining the crankshaft and piston. a connecting rod. 4: Part that is capped after putting in points and a condenser. the distributor. 5: Used to open and close points and valves, they come in single or double overhead, if you're cool. a cam. Round 4. Category: Named After Jfk 1: There is a John F. Kennedy prep school in this world capital where JFK made a famous visit in 1963. Berlin. 2: Opened in 1971, the JFK Center for the Performing Arts stretches along this river. the Potomac River. 3: The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site, JFK's birthplace, is in Brookline, a suburb of this city. Boston. 4: Located in Queens, it first opened to commercial traffic in July 1948. JFK Airport. 5: The Florida promontory now called this was named after JFK from 1963 to 1973. Cape Canaveral. Round 5. Category: Reprise 1: Andre Braugher and Daniel Baldwin were among the cast members who returned for a 2000 TV movie of this cop show. Homicide: Life on the Street. 2: On film she reprised the role of action hero Ellen Ripley in 1986, 1992, and 1997. Sigourney Weaver. 3: He played Max Klinger on "AfterMash" as well as on "M*A*S*H". Jamie Farr. 4: She played Sissy in the Broadway and film versions of "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean". Cher. 5: He reprised his role of Joe Mannix for an episode of "Diagnosis Murder" in 1997. Mike Connors. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/CT9eaBupGAY ANDREA McARDLE first captured the hearts of theatergoers everywhere in 1977 when she originated the title role in the mega-musical ANNIE, based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip “Little Orphan Annie”. Since then, she has starred in several Broadway musicals and appeared in theatres in New York, nationally and internationally. She has performed in concert halls from Carnegie Hall to the Hong Kong Philharmonic and casino hotels in both Las Vegas and Atlantic City. She has honed her craft by working with some of the great legends of the entertainment industry such as Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, Julie Andrews, Bob Hope, Liberace, Frank Sinatra, Steve Martin and Martin Short, to name a few, and was privileged to have appeared on television with Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin and Dinah Shore. As “Annie”, Andrea became the youngest performer ever to be nominated for a Tony Award as Best Lead Actress in a Musical. She also received the Theater World and Outer Critics' Circle Awards for her performance and went on to star when the show was produced on London's West End.  Andrea appeared Off-Broadway in the satirical NEWSICAL and regionally as the title role in MAME and HELLO DOLLY. Other theatre appearances include starring as Reno Sweeney in ANYTHING GOES, Esther in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, Mrs. Johnstone in BLOOD BROTHERS, Penelope Pennywise in URINETOWN, Sonia in THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, Luisa in THE FANTASTICKS, Eva Peron in EVITA, Nancy in OLIVER, the Narrator in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Annie Oakley in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Sandy in GREASE and as Mama Rose in GYPSY. 

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/9DQqqMnnQac National Empanada Day Each year on April 8th, National Empanada Day recognizes a delicious pastry that comes in several different forms. The name empanada comes from the Galician, Portuguese and Spanish verb em pandar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread. Christopher John Denofrio serves as the de-facto “Cape boy” and Chauffeur for David Maiocco's Liberace. As a former professional ballet dancer, Mr. Denofrio's affiliations have included The Boston Conservatory Dance Theatre, Indianapolis Ballet Theatre, Louisville Ballet and Boston Ballet.  As the Irving Heritage Senior Center's “Senior Idol” Doug McAlister has entertained at a variety of events presenting timeless Standards from the Great American SongBook. Being in the entertainment industry all his life, he is committed to helping others and furthering the profession. @tvdvdguy. Matt Nelson fell in love with classic films and television programs watching them on WSBK 38 and WLVI 56 in Boston. His love of the silver and small-screen Golden and Silver Ages led to his starting the film review section of Examiner. An art v. commerce conflict led to Matt starting Unreal TV at http://classictvdvdreviews.blogspot.com. Wendy Scherl is a New York City and Scottsdale, AZ based singer and recording artist. Her critically acclaimed debut CD, You'll See (Harbinger Records), garnered her the prestigious 2020 LaMott Friedman award.  BRYON SOMMERS, pianist/singer/composer/MD has been a part of the New York City nightlife scene since arriving in 1975. As a composer he has written with Tony Award winning lyricist, David Zippel having had his songs sung or recorded by Nancy Lamont, Jenifer Lewis, Andrea McArdle just to name a few. 

The history making original star of Annie, ANDREA MCARDLE is with us to celebrate our 2nd anniversary! In this historic anniversary episode Little Me host and Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli sits down with the Broadway star that started it all for young performers on Broadway - Andrea McArdle. Andrea breaks down her amazing career, the major moments that defined her, the ups and downs, the incredible celebrity encounters, the missed opportunities, and so much more in the 65th episode of Little Me: Growing Up Broadway! Andrea McArdle first captured the hearts of theatergoers everywhere in 1977 when she originated the title role in the mega-musical Annie. As “Annie”, Andrea became the youngest performer ever to be nominated for a Tony Award as Best Lead Actress in a Musical. She also received the Theater World and Outer Critics' Circle Awards for her performance and went on to star when the show was produced on London's West End. Also, on Broadway, Andrea starred in the Jerry Herman musical Jerry's Girls alongside Carol Channing and Leslie Uggams, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express, State Fair; Les Miserables and as Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Andrea also starred as Judy Gardland in the TV movie, RAINBOW on NBC and has dazzled audiences all over the world in her numerous concert appearances. Produced by The Broadway Podcast Network and Marc Tumminelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I had the pleasure to bring back Andrea McArdle and Sean Abeyta. Two previous guests that have been working together as a coach and athlete. It was fun to talk about the dynamic, how they decided to work together, and the build up to the Houston Marathon and prior. In the past year, Andrea has started Running with Confidence, with the idea to help runners become more confident in their abilities. She has worked with some local high school teams, including Rio Rancho and Sandia High. She has also been coaching with the Duke's Track Club Youth Team.  Part of her work also includes training adult runners. This is where Sean comes in. They were able to work together to create a great working relationship to complete a successful Houston Marathon for Sean.  They are both great people who are doing good things for the running community. It was a lot of fun hearing them talk about their dynamic, while also listening to it. They really do work well together. I hope you enjoy their conversation with me. It finally snowed in Albuquerque and across most of the state this last week. It was a great time to get a few quiet and cold miles in. I hope you had the opportunity to take advantage of the hush that follows freshly fallen snow. It's a great time to forget about goals and times and just enjoy the art of putting one foot in front of the other. As we continue the thaw I hope that you dress warm, stay safe, and keep running, New Mexico.

NICOLAS KING has been performing since he was 4 years old. Having been in 3 Broadway productions before the age of 12 is no small feat. Aside from appearing opposite Tom Selleck in “A Thousand Clowns", and Carol Burnett's "Hollywood Arms" directed by Hal Prince, he was Broadway's longest running Chip in Disney's “Beauty and The Beast”. King has also appeared in dozens of national TV commercials, including his award winning 'Oscar Mayer Lunchables' commercial. King has appeared on many TV talk shows such as "The View", "The Today Show", "Sally Jesse Raphael", "Liza & David", and twice on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno (including Leno's final week as host in 2014). His latest album, "Act One - Celebrating 25 Years of Recordings", was released in 2021 with Club 44 Records and features collaborations with Jane Monheit, Norm Lewis, hit-maker Charles Calello, and longtime musical director Mike Renzi. He performed on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon for 8 consecutive years live in Las Vegas, originated the voice of "Oscar" on Discovery Kids' "Kenny The Shark" and is the recipient of the 1995 and 1996 Talent America Award, 2010 Julie Wilson Award, 2015 AMG Award for Artist of the Year, the 2012 Bistro Award for 'Outstanding Performer of the Year', and the 2019 Legends Award for his contribution to the preservation of the Great American Songbook. Aside from performing alongside artists as Tony Danza, Andrea McArdle, Jack Jones, Lainie Kazan, Donna McKechnie, Faith Prince, Billy Paul, Jennifer Holliday, Debby Boone, and Linda Lavin, he has also performed alongside his mentor, the legendary Liza Minnelli, since he was 11 years old as her opening act from 2002-2012, touring all over the country. King has performed on many iconic stages including concerts and appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Birdland, 54 Below, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and aboard Silversea and Crystal Cruises.

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/LW-JAVnn6ok  www.michaelcolby.com MICHAEL COLBY is the librettist/lyricist of such musicals as CHARLOTTE SWEET (Drama Desk Award nomination), TALES OF TINSELTOWN (Jay Records) NORTH ATLANTIC (Show Business Award), SLAY IT WITH MUSIC (off-Broadway & London), and THEY CHOSE ME!, (originated at TADA!). Upcoming: LUDLOW LADD (December, Urban Stages) and DANGEROUS (March 2022). COSMIC CONNECTIONS: THE LYRICS OF MICHAEL COLBY, a MAC Award nominated show with Maureen Taylor, is due as a CD. Among those for whom Mr. Colby has written: Angela Lansbury, Linda Lavin, Tony Yazbeck, Andrea McArdle, Robert Cuccioli, Savion Glover, Susan Stroman, Cicely Tyson, and Michael Feinstein. A member of BMI, The Dramatist Guild, and TRU, Colby wrote the popular book, The Algonquin Kid. As a special Halloween treat, you can now reserve a visit to the magical, whimsical, mysterious world of MRS. McTHING.   Tickets are on sale at this link ($50 general, $30 students): https://tadatheater.secure.force.com/Events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a1g5c00000Aquk2AAB In 1954, Mary Chase wrote her most successful play outside of HARVEY, her Pulitzer Prize winner.  Starring Helen Hayes, MRS. McTHING became the first Broadway play seen by countless children of that generation.  Before she passed away, Mary bequeathed the musicalization rights to composer Jack Urbont (2-time Emmy winner and composer of MARVEL SUPERHEROES themes) and Michael Colby (me, a Drama Desk Award nominee).

President, Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Geldof and more besides all on Late Lunch today courtesy of that man of many voices the wonderful Oliver Callan. She's one of us - yes Charlene Mathieson feels right at home in Termonfeckin. Chelsea Farrell is looking for a man with the help of Mammy and Paul Carroll. Meath artist and sculptor John Fitzgerald opens an exhibition of his new work that's been a while in the making. Andrea McArdle thanked all in sundry for their support for the Louth/Meath branch of Down Syndrome Ireland and Gerry believes the Rats Banana Republic is as relevant today as ever... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is part TWO of my interview with Joe Choroscewski. In today's chat, we discuss:Effective ways to contact drummers who are working on Broadway musicals.Getting the opportunity to sub for Tommy Igoe at The Lion King.Subbing at Avenue Q on Broadway and securing the off-Broadway chair.His experience with Heart and Lights at Radio City.How he landed the chair at The 2021 Radio City Christmas Spectacular.How he subbed on 22 Broadway musicals and juggling SIX at one time.Why Jeff Pocaro is his favorite drummer and why.What the most difficult shows he's played in his career.Joe was the drummer for the groundbreaking run of Avenue Q at New World Stages (2009-19), which carried on the legacy of the Tony Award-winning “best musical” for many years after the original Broadway run. He also had stints assuming the chairs of the Broadway productions of both Finding Neverland (2016) and Promises, Promises (2010). Joe's Broadway subbing credits are vast, comprising over twenty productions including The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Legally Blonde, Beetlejuice, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, Frozen, and Newsies, to name a few. He also worked extensively with the Radio City Rockettes for four years, developing a new production show for Radio City Music Hall. On the touring front, Joe was on Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat starring Patrick Cassidy, with additional tour credits on the first national productions of Avenue Q and Monty Python's Spamalot.Joe is frequently the drummer of choice for various popular entertainers such as “The Countess” Luann de Lesseps (from “The Real Housewives of New York City”), Mario Cantone, and Heather Headley. He has toured with Clay Aiken, of American Idol fame. Joe has also drummed for major concerts in theaters and renowned clubs by artists such as Sutton Foster, Cheyenne Jackson, Chita Rivera, Ryan Silverman, Natalie Weiss, Michael Urie, Becki Newton, Telly Leung, Ariana DeBose, Adam Pascal, Andrea McArdle, and Hugh Panaro. He also is the regular drummer for Sarah Stiles (TV, Broadway Tony nominee), and Kate Rockwell (Mean Girls), and appears on both of their solo album releases. On the cabaret club scene, Joe has frequently appeared with award-winning performers Natalie Douglas, Christina Bianco, and most recently in the comedy show of Michael West as “Kenn Boisinger”, as well as Natalie Joy Johnson, a.k.a. “Miss Natalie”. He has also proudly played multiple major benefit events for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, including The Gypsy of the Year, Easter Bonnet, and Red Bucket Follies.In addition to these productions and concerts, Joe has been a guest drummer with the Princeton Symphony and Allentown Symphony and was in the showband for multiple cruise ships for both Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines. In regional theater, Joe has played concert presentations of famous rock musicals for ACT of Connecticut at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Over the past two decades plus, Joe has covered gigs in a vast array of venues from NYC area weddings, to children's music programs, to hard rock cover bands, to workshops of new musicals in development, to contemporary church music, to jazz trios, to name a few.On the educational front, Joe is widely recognized as a featured guest on Tommy Igoe's best-selling DVD “Great Hands For A Lifetime.” He has been a guest clinician at schools and music lesson studios in the area and has taught private lessons for 22 years. Joe has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies performance from the University of North Texas College of Music, one of the nation's top programs. At UNT, Joe studied with Ed Soph for six semesters, and back in New Jersey he studied extensively with Tommy Igoe at his home studio. He feels very fortunate to have studied privately with two of the most revered drum educators in history.Joe lives in Somerset County with his wife of fourteen years, Giana, and their two boys and three dogs. Outside of music and theater, Joe is a big fan of Major League Baseball and is an avid runner.For more: https://www.drummingjoe.com/Clayton Craddock, the drummer of the hit broadway musical Ain't Too Proud. He hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has played drums in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including "Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, and Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill. Also, Clayton has worked on: Footloose, Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants, The Musical, Evita, Cats, and Avenue Q.You can follow Clayton on the following social media platforms: InstagramTikTokYouTubeFor more: claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Joanna Pacitti breaks down her story of winning the nationwide search for the first Broadway revival of Annie in this week’s episode of LITTLE ME: Growing Up Broadway! Joanna sits down with Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli and talks about growing up dancing and singing, performing in local theater, auditioning for the 1997 Broadway revival of Annie and competing with girls all across the United States for the title role, finding out from original Annie, Andrea McArdle that she booked the role, her love for Sandy, the joy of working and connecting with Martin Charnin, being filmed by Turning Point, and the excitement of performing in the pre-Broadway tour. Joanna tells LITTLE ME listeners about the tragedy she experienced when she was let go from the show, the sadness of walking away from her cast who had become family, receiving support from past Annies, Andrea McArdle and Sarah Jessica Parker, and how this experience changed her as a person. Joanna talks about moving to Los Angeles at 16 years old and her transition into the music industry, writing and recording her songs, her experience on American Idol, and her dream of coming to Broadway. Produced by The Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this episode, you will hear from Andrea McArdle (artist and photographer), as she openly shares what it was like being born and growing up in a cult. She pulls back the curtain on how this shaped much of her young adult life and still affects her to this day. She also shares how it inspired her to reclaim her body and how it catapulted her into a career to help other women do the same through her Boudoir Photography biz!Join us in our convo as we talk about cults, conformity, curves, and confidence!P.S. Since we are talking cults (and we are pretty mad about it), there are some F-bombs dropped. #sorrynotsorry. @anniemcardlephotography@anniesboudoir

Listen to Broadway star and jazz singer Nicolas King talk about working with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry on this week’s episode of LITTLE ME! Nicolas sits down with Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli and talks about growing up going to his grandmother, Angela Bacari’s cabaret gigs, acting in many national commercials, taking trips back and forth from Rhode Island to Manhattan several times per week for auditions, making his Broadway debut in Beauty and the Beast and recently learning that he was the longest-running Chip, performing opposite Andrea McArdle and creating connections with the wonderful cast of the show, and making an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and talking about his love for Liza Minnelli. Nicolas shares the story of getting asked by Tom Selleck—who was also on the same episode of the Tonight Show with him—to audition for A Thousand Clowns and booking the Broadway play after 7 callbacks, getting a knock on his dressing room door from Carol Burnett and Hal Prince who offered him a role in their new play Hollywood Arms, and working with his idol, Neil Simon on his final piece of work before the project unfortunately fell through.  Nicolas tells LITTLE ME listeners how Michael Jackson saved his grandmother’s life, getting to know Liza Minnelli after meeting her many times throughout the years, receiving the call from Liza to open for her on the road, the many magical moments of working with Liza on and off for 10 years, her unwavering support for his singing career and his amazing solo albums. http://www.thenicolasking.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I had the pleasure to speak with Andrea McArdle. An Ohio native that has been in New Mexico for several years, Andrea has made the move from the track to trails and embraced New Mexican life. She is a member of the Duke's Track Club and Topo Athletics Elite team.We talk about her helping coach at Rio Rancho High School with Sal Gonzalez (episode 24), and helping Jesse Armijo (episode 51) through his 100 miler.We talk about her walking onto the Cross Country team at Ohio State, struggling and coming back the next year to try again. We talk about her marathon attempts and her first 50k at Mt. Taylor, which had some interesting weather. She talks about what she has coming up this year and so much more. It was a fun conversation that I think you will enjoy.We are still working through all of this, so wear a mask, be kind, and keep running, New Mexico

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Linda McKenzie - Lucky Break  Cheri Smith - Let's Hide Away  Michelle Murray - In Your Warmth  Andrea McArdle (written by The Bluestone Sisters) - A Husband Is  Jimi - I Don't Mind   Ed & Carol Nicodemi - After the Rain  Riley Whittaker - Call This Love  LaTosha Thomas - Feel Like A Woman  Kate Reid - New Year's Day  Leslie Beauvais - Chemistry  Kelli Caldwell - Baby, Baby, Baby  Laura Suarez - Another Once Upon A Time 2020  Sister Cookie - You Know I Do  Theresa Denofre - Your Lullaby  Catherine M Thompson - Baby Make Love To Me Elaine Peacock - Happiness Health and Heaven  For Music Biz Resources Visit and Visit our Sponsor Laini Risto at Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at Visit our Sponsor Jillian Matundan at Visit our Sponsor Vicki Lee at   Visit our Sponsor Laura Suarez at Visit our Sponsor Bluestone Sisters at Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Linda McKenzie - Lucky Break  Cheri Smith - Let's Hide Away  Michelle Murray - In Your Warmth  Andrea McArdle (written by The Bluestone Sisters) - A Husband Is  Jimi - I Don't Mind   Ed & Carol Nicodemi - After the Rain  Riley Whittaker - Call This Love  LaTosha Thomas - Feel Like A Woman  Kate Reid - New Year's Day  Leslie Beauvais - Chemistry  Kelli Caldwell - Baby, Baby, Baby  Laura Suarez - Another Once Upon A Time 2020  Sister Cookie - You Know I Do  Theresa Denofre - Your Lullaby  Catherine M Thompson - Baby Make Love To Me Elaine Peacock - Happiness Health and Heaven  For Music Biz Resources Visit and Visit our Sponsor Laini Risto at Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at Visit our Sponsor Jillian Matundan at Visit our Sponsor Vicki Lee at   Visit our Sponsor Laura Suarez at Visit our Sponsor Bluestone Sisters at Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

In episode 30, Little Me host and Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli welcomes Broadway legend Donna Marie Asbury for an incredibly fun chat about her nearly 50 year career working on Broadway! Donna tells her backstage and on stage story of her start singing "These Boots Where Made for Walkin'" in Tony Grant's Stars of Tomorrow, meeting her first manager Loretta Marshall, booking her first Broadway show - the 1974 Broadway revival of Gypsy starring Angela Lansbury. Donna talks about the lessons she learned working with Lansbury as well as her time in the Broadway cast of the historic Sondheim/Prince musical - Merrily We Roll Along, touring and playing the title role in Evita, returning to Broadway in the musical SMILE, touring with Marvin Hamlisch, being part of the original cast of Jerome Robbins Broadway and the subsequent international tour, playing Belle in the LA company of Beauty and the Beast, her record breaking performance in the Broadway cast of Chicago and being entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for her 20 year run playing "June" in the hit revival. Donna shares her experience working with Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins, Marvin Hamlisch, Andrea McArdle, Jason Alexander, Charlotte d'Amboise, Angela Lansbury, Tom Bosley, Burke Moses, Brooke Shields, Brandy Norwood, Melanie Griffith and some brilliant behind the scenes stories you have never heard! Produced by The Broadway Podcast Network Donna Marie Asbury - IBDB Donna Maire Asbury - Final Curtain Call Donna Maire on Inside Edition 1989 Tony Awards - Jerome Robbins Broadway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Egan, the performer and his organization Bob Egan Entertainment, provides top entertainers and musicians for a multitude of events. As a performer, Bob is known for regular appearances in the tri-state area. He is famous for discovering and nurturing local vocalists, many through his lively piano bars and regular Open-Mic Nights in New Hope, Asbury Park, Atlantic City, Clinton (NJ), Sea Bright (NJ) and Provincetown. Since the pandemic, Bob has taken his piano bars online — with virtual “Piano Bar” nights every Sunday and Wednesday. For 21 years, Bob was director and creator of the famed Cabaret at Odette’s — where he brought stars such as Margaret Whiting, Carol Lawrence, Larry Kert, Andrea McArdle, Karen Akers, Barbara Feldon, Roslyn Kind, Maureen McGovern, Ann Hampton Callaway, Lainie Kazan, Sam Harris, Kenny Rankin, and many more to New Hope. Hailed by USA Today as one of the top venues in the country, Odette’s also offered a place for up-and-coming talent to be seen - many of which went on to do Broadway shows and TV. https://www.bobeganentertainment.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bob.egan.35 https://www.facebook.com/bobeganentertainment/ https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/bob-egan-entertainment-new-hope/c89f37343212190e.html https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/bob-egan-entertainment-new-hope-pa-302709

For tickets to Will's "Songs from the Shower: Viola Vespers recital, please visit https://viola-vespers.eventbrite.com Concert is Sunday, 11/22 at 7:30 pm EST. Will Curry enjoys a diverse career as a music director, conductor, violist, violinist, teacher, and coach. An active theater musician, Will was recently the music director and conductor of the national tour of Miss Saigon. He previously held positions of violist and assistant conductor with the Broadway productions of My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center Theater, Miss Saigon, Fiddler on the Roof, and Les Misérables. Before moving to New York City, Will served as the associate conductor and violist for the Toronto production of Les Misérables, and toured the US with the 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables as concertmaster and assistant conductor.An avid chamber musician, Will is a member of Mod3, with pianist Carol Ann Aicher and oboist Kevin Chavez. He also regularly performs with the Broadway Chamber Players. Will has performed with singer-songwriter, Amanda Brown, and with Pink Martini.A passionate teacher, Will teaches violin and viola at the Elisabeth Morrow School and Wilton Music Studios. He is a teaching artist with Broadway Classroom and has taught masterclasses at UCLA, University of Northern Colorado, Michigan State University, Arizona State University, Northwestern University, and the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts. He has guest conducted ensembles at Saratoga High School, Beechwood High School, Hershey High School, and Jefferson County High School.A graduate of Northwestern University, Will studied viola with Roland Vamos and conducting with Victor Yampolsky. He currently studies piano with Carol Ann Aicher. Previous teachers include Alice Bish, Liu-Quo Chang, Charles Pickler, Matthias Tacke, and Clara Takarabe. Will trained in the Suzuki method at The School for Strings in New York City with Allen Lieb and Kati Gerson. Will can be heard on the cast albums of My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, and John & Jen, and he has released two solo albums, Fill in the Words and The Time of Year for Miracles, with actor/singer Ian Patrick Gibb. Will contributed orchestrations to Jake Weinstein’s short film Ode to the Singing Butler, and to Lawrence Rush’s musical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Other orchestration credits include performances by Andrew Lippa, Carole Shelley, Christine Ebersole, Andrea McArdle, Jay Armstrong Johnson and Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Harvey Evans and Jim Brochu, and Daniel Reichard.https://willcurrymusic.com@wjcurry

In episode 27, Little Me host and Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli sits down with Broadway child star, Shelley Bruce! At the age of 7, Shelley Bruce made her film debut in "The Godfather," she went on to appear in dozens of TV commercials, before becoming the understudy to a then unknown Sarah Jessica Parker in the Broadway revival of "The Innocents”. in 1977 she originated the role of the orphan 'Kate' in the Broadway smash hit musical Annie. The following year she replaced Andrea McArdle and become Broadway’s 2nd Annie. In 1983 her book TOMORROW IS TODAY was released chronicling her rise to stardom and her battle with Leukemia. Shelley shares her incredible story of going from New Jersey kid to a Broadway star and her unbelievable memories of Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristen Vigard, Harold Pinter, Sammy Davis Jr, Muhammad Ali, Alice Ghostley, Martin Charnin, Peter Gennaro, Dorothy Loudon, Reid Shelton, Ruby Keeler, Henry Winkler and her bestie Andrea McArdle. Shelley opens up about her time at Sloan Kettering, getting her leukemia diagnosis, the fan reaction, the doctors who saved her life, losing her voice and getting back on stage at the Kennedy Center. Produced by The Broadway Podcast Network More info on Sloan Kettering More info on Shelley's Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 26, Little Me host and Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli catches up with TONY nominee, Jarrod Spector! Jarrod tells his story of his start at the age of 5 on the Al Alberts Showcase as well as incredible backstage stories of winning Star Search at the age of 6, making his Broadway debut as Gavroche in Les Miserables, playing the role of Frankie in Jersey Boys, receiving a 2014 TONY nomination for creating the role of Barry Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway, starring as Sonny in THE CHER SHOW on Broadway, going to Princeton, performing in TWIST, his high school musicals, passing on the Mickey Mouse Club, filming in Hollywood, working with Andrea McArdle, Countess Vaughn, J Mark McVay, Peter Boyle, Jessie Mueller, Carole King, Frankie Valle, and Cher Co-star and Little Me guest, Micaela Diamond. Jarrod also shares his unbelievable "Cartmen" impression in this not to be missed episode of LITTLE ME: Growing Up Broadway! jarrodspector.com Jarrod on Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 22, Broadway Workshop director and LITTLE ME host, Marc Tumminelli catches up with child star Alicia Morton. Alicia shares her story of growing up in the swamp of Louisiana and making a huge splash on Broadway in Les Miserables before starring as "Annie" in the Wonderful World of Disney's television remake of ANNIE on ABC. Alicia tells Marc the backstage story of attending a Loretta Lynn concert at the age of 3 how it changed her life forever, being part of the kids performing circuit - Star Power and Show Stoppers, performing Fosse at 6 years old, performing at Grand Ole Opry, booking Les Miserables on Broadway, moving to New York, sharing the role of Little Cosette with Lea Michelle, spending nearly 4 years in Les Mis, dealing with the loss of her father during her Broadway run, almost booking the 1997 revival of Annie, auditioning for the Annie TV movie, flying first class to LA for her Annie screen test, getting the call backstage at Les Mis that she had booked the Annie TV Movie, working with Rob Marshall, Victor Garber, Audra McDonald and Kathy Bates, moving to the Oakwood Apartments in LA, her connection to original "Annie" star - Andrea McArdle, becoming friends with Lindsay Lohan, missing out on playing Lizzie McGuire, recording "Tomorrow", The Annie premier night and everything that has happened since her incredible star turn. Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendi and Dfernando's eighteenth episode and their guest interview is 3-time Emmy Award winning choreographer of television, film and stage Marguerite Derricks.  Marguerite Derricks is one of the dance world’s most highly recognized and respected working choreographers. She is the first and only choreographer to have received three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, and is also the recipient of five MTV Movie Awards for Best Dance Sequence.Marguerite’s television credits include Amazon's multi-award winning THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, HBO’s WESTWORLD, Netflix’s GLOW, Netflix’s revival of GILMORE GIRLS: A Year in the Life, Starz’s BLUNT TALK, HBO’s multi-award winning BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, FX’s AMERICAN HORROR STORY, and HBO’s hit series TRUE BLOOD. Her television episodic credits also include popular shows such as SUPERSTORE, CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, CROWDED, MASTERS OF SEX, BUNHEADS, SCORPION, CSI: MIAMI, 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN, WILL AND GRACE, and DANCING WITH THE STARS.In the world of film Marguerite has choreographed some of the most popular movies of the last 20 years.  Her work has spanned from cult hits like SHOWGIRLS, STRIPTEASE and DONNIE DARKO to top blockbuster films such as the AUSTIN POWERS franchise, CHARLIE'S ANGELS, TROPIC THUNDER, MR. & MRS. SMITH, 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, NO STRINGS ATTACHED, 13 GOING ON 30, and A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS.Her presence in Las Vegas includes Cirque du Soleil's long running production of ZUMANITY and LE REVE which was voted “Best Production Show” for six consecutive years, as well as CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SHOW at the Wynn Las Vegas.Her theatre work includes HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, which won rave reviews for its Los Angeles world premiere and had its Off-Broadway premiere in March 2014. She also choreographed the 2011 Broadway musical WONDERLAND.Marguerite has choreographed for numerous awards shows including the Critics’ Choice Awards, The Oscars (with Hugh Jackman), The Emmy Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, Teen Choice Awards, TV Land Awards and the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards.In addition to her television and film work, Marguerite has worked with Grammy Award winning music icon Adele on CHASING PAVEMENTS which was nominated by MTV for Best Choreography in a music video.  Other music videos include working with Lenny Kravitz and Katy Perry. She also has had the pleasure of working with innovative commercial directors on popular spots for Clinique, Target, American Express, Pepsi, HP, Guitar Hero, United Healthcare as well as the iconic favorites for GAP - BOYFRIEND TROUSERS featuring Claire Danes and Patrick Wilson and the iconic KHAKI A-GO-GO commercial featuring Kevin Stea.In between projects she continues to teach dance at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City as well as online at TMILLYTV and CLI Studios.  Also on Episode 18 there's an update on Wendi's cryotherapy sessions and hot flashes as well as Dfernando's NYC rooftop tanning.  And on the weekly RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT, there's Mother Nature's gifts (including baby skunks) and the original 1977 Broadway production of the legendary musical ANNIE.  Follow us on our Instagram: Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Marguerite DerricksRemember to subscribe, rate & leave a review for GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com 

This week we chat amongst ourselves about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the ship-board musical - Anything Goes!“If you try to imagine a grown-up Annie, of the musical by that name, you might easily find her to be a lot like Reno Sweeney, the lead character of Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” — sassy and brassy, big-hearted and big-voiced. And still with red hair.It is no surprise, then, that Andrea McArdle, the original Broadway Annie, who won a 1977 Tony nomination for her performance, makes a smashing Reno. The role of the naughty nightclub singer was originated in 1934 by Ethel Merman.Ms. McArdle is the centerpiece of “Anything Goes” at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, but hardly its only asset. She is surrounded by other outstanding actors, a sparkling nautical set and fine musical accompaniment. Jayme McDaniel, the director, has melded all of the elements into a production filled with joyous energy.” - By Aileen Jacobson- FURTHER READING -Wiki - Musical, Cole Porter, Guy Bolton, P. G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, Russel CrouseiTunesSpotifyLike us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!Email us: musicalstaughtmepodcast@gmail.comVisit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.comOur theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

This week we are chatting with our youngest guest ever, Sydney Lucas. You Might Know Her From Fun Home, Girl Mostly Likely, The Skeleton Twins, and The Son. Sydney gives us the skinny on playing young Alison (aka world famous lesbian, Alison Bechdel) in the Broadway musical adaptation of Bechdel’s graphic novel, Fun Home. And yes, she now makes sure all future projects she’s involved in pass the Bechdel test. Sydney also dished on working with Mamma Mia icon Pierce Brosnan in The Son and the juice is delicious.  Follow us on social media: @damianbellino || @rodemanne  Discussed this week:  Older brother, Jake is also an actor who was on Broadway at same time Fun Home (Alison Bechdel) is a graphic novel that was turned into a Tony winning musical Sydney sings “Ring of Keys” at The Tony’s Sydney was up for 2012 revival of Annie starring Lilla Crawford Plays Pierce Brosnan’s granddaughter on AMC’s The Son If anyone can find info on stuntwoman Jimmy Smith (Sydney’s stunt double on The Son) 11 callbacks for Matilda Played young Kristen Wiig in The Skeleton Twins and Girl Most Likely  MGM abused Judy Garland The Bechdel Test Broadway’s original Annie, Andrea McArdle is still singing “Tomorrow”  Lois Smith plays old version of Sydney’s character in The Son Sydney's fave child star = Daisy Egan (Tony winner for The Secret Garden) Sydney & Daisy perform in The Secret Garden together in 2016 concert Daisy’s breast pump tweet Pierce Brosnan singing in Mamma Mia  

In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1998 Carnegie Hall concert, My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies. The concert was hosted by Julie Andrews and featured Broadway superstars such as Nell Carter, Lea DeLaria, Linda Eder, Jennifer Holliday, Anna Kendrick, Judy Kuhn, Priscilla Lopez, Dorothy Loudon, Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie, Andrea McArdle, Audra McDonald, Liza Minnelli, Debra Monk, Rosie O'Donnell, Faith Prince, and Karen Ziemba. It was directed by Scott Ellis and conducted by Paul Gemignani. Subscribe to Broken Records on YouTube and follow our QuaranStreams playlist.

Good morning theater fans! This is Caryn Robbins with The Broadway Scoop for Wednesday, February 26th. Actor Greg Kinnear will make his Broadway debut as Atticus Finch in the hit Broadway production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. The Oscar nominee will take over the role from Ed Harris, who takes his final bow at the Shubert Theatre on April 19. Kinnear earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in the 1997 romantic comedy, As Good As It Gets. In other TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD news, the current Broadway cast of the production will take the stage of Madison Square Garden tonight, for a free, one-night-only performance of the show before a crowd of 18,000 New York City public school students. The event marks the first time a Broadway play will be performed at the Manhattan arena. And a host of Broadway favorites are among the nominees for the 34th Annual MAC Awards, honoring achievement in cabaret, comedy and jazz in New York City. This year's nominees include Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz for their duo act entitled, Twohander ,and Donna McKechnie and Andrea McArdle, for their tribute to Marvin Hamlisch and Stephen Sondheim. Others receiving nods include playwright and cabaret entertainer Charles Busch, Tony winner Joanna Gleeson and Tony nominee Max von Essen. Winners will be announced on March 30 at New York City's Sony Hall. And that's The Broadway Scoop for Wednesday, February 26th.

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Joy Zimmerman - Minute and a Half Helen Botman - Drunk Gypsy Soul - You're Beautiful To Me Bluestone Sisters feat. Andrea McArdle - A Husband Is Sterling & The Taste feat. Devyn Rush - That Thing You Do Tara B - Tua Faccia (Your Face) Bela Snow - Just My Type Debbie Schrodt - Anything for Love Gracious Me - You Don't Love Me Like You Used To Victoria Storm - Linger Dream Tonic - I Take To You Natasha Remi - U + Me 3 Bucket Jones - 'Cos it's All About Love For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Blue Stone Sisters at: Visit our Sponsor Lynn Skinner at: Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Joy Zimmerman - Minute and a Half Helen Botman - Drunk Gypsy Soul - You're Beautiful To Me Bluestone Sisters feat. Andrea McArdle - A Husband Is Sterling & The Taste feat. Devyn Rush - That Thing You Do Tara B - Tua Faccia (Your Face) Bela Snow - Just My Type Debbie Schrodt - Anything for Love Gracious Me - You Don't Love Me Like You Used To Victoria Storm - Linger Dream Tonic - I Take To You Natasha Remi - U + Me 3 Bucket Jones - 'Cos it's All About Love For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Blue Stone Sisters at: Visit our Sponsor Lynn Skinner at: Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

This week we chat amongst ourselves about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the ship-board musical - Anything Goes!“If you try to imagine a grown-up Annie, of the musical by that name, you might easily find her to be a lot like Reno Sweeney, the lead character of Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” — sassy and brassy, big-hearted and big-voiced. And still with red hair.It is no surprise, then, that Andrea McArdle, the original Broadway Annie, who won a 1977 Tony nomination for her performance, makes a smashing Reno. The role of the naughty nightclub singer was originated in 1934 by Ethel Merman.Ms. McArdle is the centerpiece of “Anything Goes” at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, but hardly its only asset. She is surrounded by other outstanding actors, a sparkling nautical set and fine musical accompaniment. Jayme McDaniel, the director, has melded all of the elements into a production filled with joyous energy.” - By Aileen Jacobson- FURTHER READING -Wiki - Musical, Cole Porter, Guy Bolton, P. G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, Russel CrouseiTunesSpotifyLike us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!Email us: musicalstaughtmepodcast@gmail.comVisit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.comOur theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

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On World Down Syndrome Day have a listen to a Very Special Interview with Andrea McArdle and daughter Joanie... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Irene Molloy - Love Me Good Christen Cooper - Share My Lipstick Annie Calder - Nowhere Without You DeDe Wedekind - Love Lives On Alika Arlynn - Make Him Mine Talon David - Me and My Chocolate Hearts Ryn Nicole - Laughter Lines Cherie Butler - You Kind of Day Rece Jay - Love Is A Whisper Lynz Crichton - My Valentine Bluestone Sisters feat. Andrea McArdle - A Husband Is HannaH's Field - Valentine Be Mine Ed & Carol Nicodemi - Heart and Soul Ellen Once Again - I Do For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Jaane Doe at: Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Grace Garland at: Visit our sponsor: Alika Arlynn at   Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Irene Molloy - Love Me Good Christen Cooper - Share My Lipstick Annie Calder - Nowhere Without You DeDe Wedekind - Love Lives On Alika Arlynn - Make Him Mine Talon David - Me and My Chocolate Hearts Ryn Nicole - Laughter Lines Cherie Butler - You Kind of Day Rece Jay - Love Is A Whisper Lynz Crichton - My Valentine Bluestone Sisters feat. Andrea McArdle - A Husband Is HannaH's Field - Valentine Be Mine Ed & Carol Nicodemi - Heart and Soul Ellen Once Again - I Do For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Jaane Doe at: Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Grace Garland at: Visit our sponsor: Alika Arlynn at   Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Irene Molloy - Love Me Good Christen Cooper - Share My Lipstick Annie Calder - Nowhere Without You DeDe Wedekind - Love Lives On Alika Arlynn - Make Him Mine Talon David - Me and My Chocolate Hearts Ryn Nicole - Laughter Lines Cherie Butler - You Kind of Day Rece Jay - Love Is A Whisper Lynz Crichton - My Valentine Bluestone Sisters feat. Andrea McArdle - A Husband Is HannaH's Field - Valentine Be Mine Ed & Carol Nicodemi - Heart and Soul Ellen Once Again - I Do For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Jaane Doe at: Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Grace Garland at: Visit our sponsor: Alika Arlynn at   Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

I love whenever I get a moment to hang out with Tony Award© Nominee, Andrea McArdle, because I know that we will always have laughter over something as ridiculous as a video game and Twizzlers. However, she and Tony Award © Winner, Donna McKechnie team up to bring a night of great singing with the songs of Sondheim and Hamlisch. She sits and chats with me about the show and more. Please enjoy my conversation with Ms. Andrea. About the 54 Below Show: https://54below.com/events/andrea-mcardle-donna-mckechnie-celebrate-sondheim-hamlisch/ About the Podcast: http://keithpricecurtaincall.com

Day 9: It’s mime time at the Most Magical Place on Earth in the 1978 TV special, “Christmas at Walt Disney World,” featuring Shields and Yarnell as the most 1978 couple imaginable, Pablo Cruise and their indifference to help a screaming woman escape from pirates, Phyllis Diller in the world’s poofiest princess dress, the Doritos guy as a wildly off-model Geppetto, Dee from “What’s Happening” as an ungrateful passenger in a magical pumpkin coach, and Broadway’s original Annie singing Christmas carols with surprisingly reverent Disney villains. On This Episode Mike Westfall (@fallwestmike), a wooden toy soldier who somehow qualified for foreign combat despite being unable to stay in formation. Drew Crowley (@pizzanautgo) of The Hourchive. John Dedeke (@johndedeke), also of The Hourchive, and Long Weekend. Topics and tangents A map of what Walt Disney World looked like in 1978. “Vault Disney.” Mystery solved: How “My Favorite Things” became a Christmas song. The opening music, “The Great Gate of Kiev,” part of Modest Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” and the entrance theme for Jerry “The King” Lawler. Dick Clark interviews Shields and Yarnell on “American Bandstand” in 1976. Drew eating a gigantic spoonful of mashed potatoes at the Liberty Tree Tavern. Photos from the long-abandoned Discovery Island in 2009. Disney’s short-lived plans of reopening Discovery Island as an attraction based on Myst. MSN: The History (and Mystery) Behind Discovery Island. One-day admission to the Magic Kingdom plus a book of attraction tickets in 1978 cost $13, according to this Ticket Price Guide. “Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain.” I miss Winnie-the-Pooh with the honey pot on his head. Giant, smoking cigars in a theme park parade for children. The (1970s) Mouseketeers at Walt Disney World. That time Kraft saluted Walt Disney World’s 10th anniversary. Previous Episodes of This Podcast Mentioned Season 2, Episode 2: The Star Wars Holiday Special After This Episode Listen to The Hourchive’s 2-part episode on Walt Disney World: Episodes [184][26] and [185][27]. You can visit the Advent Calendar House on the web at adventcalendar.house, on Twitter @adventcalhouse, and on the Christmas Podcast Network.

This Week: Kevin goes In Transit, the kindness of Bobby and Kristen Lopez, impromptu Frozen karaoke, Rob discusses the Feinstein's/54 Below reunion concert of Memphis with Chad Kimball, some Dear Evan Hansen surprises at 54 Celebrates The Music Box, Rockabye Hamlet returns, the 50th Anniversary celebration of The Happy Time, Kevin goes down under....again, the brilliance of Chris Lilley, Annie and Sandy get fired, Andrea McArdle pulls no punches, the new Miss Hannigan number, Kevin's greatest punchline, and Barbara Walters is shady. Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business. Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

In this episode, the Broadway star Andrea McArdle stops by to talk about the little red-headed orphan she made famous 40 years ago.  With her big distinct voice, Andrea brought an edge and a softness to the title character that's been emulated by every girl who's played Annie in the award-winning musical ever since. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Andrea provides some rare insight in how she landed the role.  We'll find out she was actually the first actress to audition for the part, but strangely enough she was not the producers first pick.  We'll learn how she got the part, how she dealt with being part of a cultural phenomenon and how she and the cast would wind down at the famous nightclub Studio 54 after big performances. As part of our Broadway series, the former NY Times theatre critic Charles Isherwood hosts this wonderful ride down memory lane.  The series producer Brad Newman adds color and insight. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

Andrea McArdle joins Mark to discuss her 3 Johnny appearances, performing with Liberace on The Tonight Show, and originating the role of Annie on Broadway in 1977.

Tony Award Nominated actress, singer, Andrea McArdle, returns to Feinstein's 54 Below for a simple series in An Evening with Andrea McArdle. She and I sit down for a brief chat at the famed supper club about her upcoming appearance and more. Andrea Mc Ardle: https://54below.com/events/andrea-mcardle-2/ Support Keith Price's Curtain Call on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/keithpricecurtaincall Keith Price's Curtain Call on Broadway World: https://www.broadwayworld.com/author/Keith-Price-s-Curtain-Call Subscribe to Keith Price's Curtain Call on Itunes: www.keithpricecurtaincall.com Follow @keithpricecurtaincall on Instagram Follow @kpcurtaincall @comedydaddy Like me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Keith-Prices-Curtain-Call-1380539615593807/ Subscribe on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCduwJ3ytmAwdJMQtGllk1Ig

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Bishon - Dr. Jeckyll & Mrs. Hyde The Angie Haze Project - We Will Lead Rosemary Gallagher - Maybe Andrea McArdle - A Husband Is Patricia Luce Chapman - King-size Canyon, Queen-size Bed Ilene Angel - The High Road Rachel Mallin & The Wild Type - Dropout For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor: Get music by Shantell Ogden at: Visit our Sponsor: Get music by Far West Folk Alliance at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Bishon - Dr. Jeckyll & Mrs. Hyde The Angie Haze Project - We Will Lead Rosemary Gallagher - Maybe Andrea McArdle - A Husband Is Patricia Luce Chapman - King-size Canyon, Queen-size Bed Ilene Angel - The High Road Rachel Mallin & The Wild Type - Dropout For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor: Get music by Shantell Ogden at: Visit our Sponsor: Get music by Far West Folk Alliance at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Bishon - Dr. Jeckyll & Mrs. Hyde The Angie Haze Project - We Will Lead Rosemary Gallagher - Maybe Andrea McArdle - A Husband Is Patricia Luce Chapman - King-size Canyon, Queen-size Bed Ilene Angel - The High Road Rachel Mallin & The Wild Type - Dropout For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor: Get music by Shantell Ogden at: Visit our Sponsor: Get music by Far West Folk Alliance at:

Tony award winning orchestrator, Alex Lacamoire talks about his work on the current smash musical, Hamilton. We hear an original podcast musical, "As You Were" written by Kerrigan and Lowdermilk, and Andrea McArdle talks about her new two-hander, 2 Across, as well as her 45 year career in entertainment, including "Annie".

This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on November 25, 2014. In this episode, Tristy is flying solo and sharing thoughts and music about her yearly holiday, No, Thanks! Giving. Tristy also talks about her favorite Autumn Animal Spirit Guide, the Vulture, and because the results of the Ferguson Trial literally came out fifteen minutes before this episode aired, she reads an excerpt from the very powerful article, The Unseen Jury: The Ideology and Psychology of Institutionalized Racism by Okla Elliott, originally published online on Stir Journal on August 11, 2014.Songs played:Thank You for Sending Me an Angel (Live) by Talking Heads (1984)Thankful by Caveman (2011)Thankless Thing by Wild Beasts (2011)Thanks for the Memory by Benny Goodman (1937)Thanks a Lot by Neko Case (1997)Now Be Thankful by Fairport Convention from BBC Session: Folk on One July 26, 1970Thank You for Being a Friend by Andrew Gold (1978)Thank Heaven for Little Girls by Maurice Chevalier & MGM Studio Orchestra from the original motion picture Gigi (1958)We'd Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover by Sandy Faison, Dorothy Loudon, Andrea McArdle, Reid Shelton, Barbara Erwin, Laurie Beechman, Edie Cowan, Donald Craig, Penny Worth, Robert Fitch, Raymond Thorne & Peter Howard from the broadway cast recording of Annie from 1977Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) by Edith Piaf (1956)Osz Az Ido (The Time is Autumn) by Muzsikas (1990)Fall Away by Lauren Hoffman (1997)Thank You, Boys by Jane's Addiction (1988)Don’t forget to stay connected on all the social media places!Twitter, Facebook, MixCloud, Tumblr, 8Tracks

This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on November 25, 2014. In this episode, Tristy is flying solo and sharing thoughts and music about her yearly holiday, No, Thanks! Giving. Tristy also talks about her favorite Autumn Animal Spirit Guide, the Vulture, and because the results of the Ferguson Trial literally came out fifteen minutes before this episode aired, she reads an excerpt from the very powerful article, The Unseen Jury: The Ideology and Psychology of Institutionalized Racism by Okla Elliott, originally published online on Stir Journal on August 11, 2014.Songs played:Thank You for Sending Me an Angel (Live) by Talking Heads (1984)Thankful by Caveman (2011)Thankless Thing by Wild Beasts (2011)Thanks for the Memory by Benny Goodman (1937)Thanks a Lot by Neko Case (1997)Now Be Thankful by Fairport Convention from BBC Session: Folk on One July 26, 1970Thank You for Being a Friend by Andrew Gold (1978)Thank Heaven for Little Girls by Maurice Chevalier & MGM Studio Orchestra from the original motion picture Gigi (1958)We'd Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover by Sandy Faison, Dorothy Loudon, Andrea McArdle, Reid Shelton, Barbara Erwin, Laurie Beechman, Edie Cowan, Donald Craig, Penny Worth, Robert Fitch, Raymond Thorne & Peter Howard from the broadway cast recording of Annie from 1977Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) by Edith Piaf (1956)Osz Az Ido (The Time is Autumn) by Muzsikas (1990)Fall Away by Lauren Hoffman (1997)Thank You, Boys by Jane's Addiction (1988)Don’t forget to stay connected on all the social media places!Twitter, Facebook, MixCloud, Tumblr, 8Tracks

All new music with the emphasis on solo recordings by Andrea McArdle, Megan Hilty, & Faith Prince.

Richard Frankel talks to Andrea McArdle, the original Annie from the 1977 hit Broadway musical "Annie". McArdle was the youngest actress to be nominated for a Tony for best lead actress in a Musical for the role. She's since performed leading roles in Les Miserables, Starlight Express, Beauty & the Beast (Belle), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), and returned to Annie as Miss Hannigan. 

Edition #592 From Wall St to Washington Ch. 1: Intro - Theme: A Fond Farewell, Elliott Smith  Ch. 2: Act 1: Greg Smith Quits Goldman Sachs - Wait wait don't tell me - Air Date: 3-17-12 Ch. 3: Song 1: Table Tennis (feat. Laura Darlington) - Flying Lotus Ch. 4: Act 2: STUDY: Rich More Likely to Steal Candy from Babies - Majority Report - Air Date: 2-28-12 Ch. 5: Song 2: Drive - R.E.M. Ch. 6: Act 3: People Are Fighting Back Against Fraudulent Foreclosures - Rachel Maddow - Air Date 3-23-12 Ch. 7: Song 3: Working Poor - Horse Feathers Ch. 8: Act 4: Stock Analysts Confused, Frightened By Boar Market - The Onion Ch. 9: Song 4: Scene No. 13 Segment IV Dance Of The Little Swans - London Philharmonic Orchestra Ch. 10: Act 5: The Rich Get Richer - New Facts - Young Turks - Air Date 4-1-12 Ch. 11: Song 5: Drink the water - Jack Johnson Ch. 12: Act 6: Oh My Gawd Fun With Big Bank Fraud - Lee Camp - Air Date: 2-24-12 Ch. 13: Song 6: We'd Like to Thank You Herbert Hoover - Sandy Faison, Dorothy Loudon, Andrea McArdle, Reid Shelton, Barbara Erwin, Laurie Beechman, Edie Cowan, Donald Craig, Orchestra, Penny Worth, Chorus, Robert Fitch, Raymond Thorne & Peter Howard Ch. 14: Act 7: Not One Dime - John Mill Ch. 15: Song 7: In the Beginning - K'naan Ch. 16: Act 8: Religious Leaders Rip GOP Budget - 'Immoral Disaster', 'Robs The Poor' - Young Turks - Air Date: 3-26-12 Ch. 17: Song 8: Dou Way Robyn / Sancta Mater - Trio Mediaeval Ch. 18: Act 9: Fox Anchors Gush Over Paul Ryan's Budget PlanFox Anchors Gush Over Paul Ryan's Budget Plan - Media Matters Air Date: 3-22-12 Ch. 19: Song 9: Dou Way Robyn / Sancta Mater - Trio Mediaeval Ch. 20: Act 10: The Real Reason We Can't End Unpopular Oil Subsidies - Rachel Maddow - Air Date 3-29-12 Ch. 19: Song 9: Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare - Matt & Kim Ch. 20: Act 10: Who Is Serious About The Budget - Counterspin - Air Date: 3-29-12 Ch. 21: Song 9: Ain't no reason - Brett Dennen Ch. 22: Act 10: Taxmageddon - Young Turks - Air Date 4-2-12 Voicemails: Ch. 23: White male perspective on being called privileged - Dirk from San Francisco Ch. 24: "Privilege" comes with undertone of accusation of unearned success - Jesse from Tokyo Ch. 25: It's not about you - Dave from Olympia, WA Leave a message at 206-202-3410 Voicemail Music:  Loud Pipes - Ratatat Ch. 26: Final Comments Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes!

1. Shaft in Africa (Sample for "Show Me What You Got") - Johnny Pate 2. Make the Road By Walking (Sample for "Roc Boys (And the Winner is...") - Menahan Street Band 3. Get Into the Party Life (Sample for "Party Life") - Little Beaver 4. Action (Sample for "Primetime") - Orange Krush 5. My Melody (Sample for "Blue Magic") - Eric B. & Rakim 6. Wishing on a Star (Sample for "Wishing on A Star") - Rose Royce 7. Sunshine (Sample for "Jigga What, Jigga Who") - Earth, Wind & Fire 8. Slow & Easy (Sample for "Big Pimpin") - Zapp & Roger 9. Love Serenade, Part 1 (Sample for "No Hook") - Barry White 10. Soon I'll Be Loving You Again (Sample for "American Dreamin'") - Marvin Gaye 11. Common Man (Sample for "Never Change") - David Ruffin 12. Long Red (Live Version) (Sample for "99 Problems") - Mountain 13. Feeling Good (Sample for "New Day") - Nina Simone 14. If I Was Your Girlfriend (Sample for "`03 Bonnie & Clyde") - Prince 15. It's the Hard Knock Life (Sample for "Hard Knock Life") - Andrea McArdle from "Annie" (Musical)

The day after Halloween prompts Paul to recall creative costumes from the past. Olympic Champion and figure skating legend Scott Hamilton discusses his 11th annual fundraising gala benefit for the Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center. Sterling reviews Barefoot in the Park presented by The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, CA; and Musical Theatre West???s production of Annie starring Andrea McArdle at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA. Nightclub star Barbara Van Orden is interviewed about her multi-faceted career in New York, Las Vegas and Hollywood. Hamilton and Van Orden share never-to-be-forgotten performance moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Double the pleasure, double the fun as Sterling & Stroili interview Andrea McArdle, Broadway???s original title star of Annie the musical; and former teen heartthrob - turned distinguished television, film and Broadway star Richard Chamberlain. McArdle and Chamberlain relive their worst moments on stage. The Live Arts Calendar is read. LA musical theatre star Callie Carson???s debut at Sterling???s Upstairs at Vitello???s in Studio City, CA is highlighted; Paul Stroili reviews the west coast premiere of Kurt Vonnegut???s Slaughter House Five (featuring Lily Vonnegut) presented by Action Theatre Company at Studio Stage Theatre in Los Angeles. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)