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WA ACLU sues over Trump's effort to dismantle Head Start, the Virginia Inn lives on, and the 5th Avenue Theatre and STG form an alliance. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest this week is the three-time Tony award-winning Broadway orchestrator Doug Besterman, whose 31 Broadway musicals include The Producers, Fosse, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and his very first show, the 1991 revival of Damn Yankees, to name only a few. During this current Broadway season, Besterman will achieve something unheard of in his field: he will have three big musicals — Death Becomes Her, Boop!, and Smash — all running simultaneously on Broadway. Making it even more remarkable, two of those shows began previews on the same night and now open on Broadway in the same week. Besterman's film credits include the live-action version of Beauty and The Beast and Frozen. TV credits include the Marc Shaiman/Scott Witman compositions for Smash, ABC's version of Annie, The Sound of Music Live, and Peter Pan Live. As Tony Award-winning choreographer Susan Stroman's orchestrator of choice, his work has been heard on Little Dancer (co-orchestrator with Larry Hochman) at The 5th Avenue Theatre and the Kennedy Center and Crazy for You at Chichester Festival and on the West End. His most recent regional work was the World Premiere of Schmigadoon at the Kennedy Center and Midnight in The Garden of Good and Evil at the Goodman Theatre. Become A PATRON of Broadway Nation! This episode is made possible in part through the generous support of our Patron Club Members such as Andy Wigginton. 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 discussion 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

On this bonus episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel speaks with Josh LaBelle, executive director of the non-profit Seattle Theatre Group (STG) on the partnership announced Friday whereby STG will now manage the historic 5th Avenue Theatre in downtown Seattle - along with other STG venues including the Paramount Theatre and Neptune Theatre. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streaming everywhere via space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

Looking at the names on the marquees, it may seem like almost all the sound designers on Broadway are men. But there are many women who have been working in the industry for years and it's time to shine a light on them! This is another installment of Good Show's Women in Sound Series. Today's guest is Joanna Lynne Staub. Joanna Lynne Staub is a New York City based Sound Designer & Audio Engineer. She has over two decades of experience on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regional Theatre, Concerts, Television, Corporate, Podcasts, & Multi-Media Events. Joanna's experience as a producer and audio engineer for Television, Sporting Events, Concerts, Studio Engineering, Podcasts, Corporate Events, and Multi-media projects allows her to generate expansive ideas and ​innovative outlooks for any project.​ ​Her award-winning sound designs and original music have been heard across the United States in such places as La Jolla Playhouse, Goodman Theatre, Public Theatre, Seattle REP, ​The Alliance Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Dallas Theatre Center, Trinity Rep, Geva Theatre, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival.​ She has worked as an engineer and associate sound designer on over three-dozen Broadway Shows & National Touring Companies - Both Musicals & Plays. With a background as a classically-trained musician, coupled with extensive technological, logistical, and acoustical training, she brings a unique view ​to both artistic and technical design. www.jlssound.com Connect with GOOD SHOW! Instagram: @goodshowpodcast  Tik Tok: @goodshowpodcast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Borgstede is one-half of JB Deuce, a local snowboard and skateboard video that ran from the late-1990s to early-2000s. It was funded by Boarderline Alaska Snow and Skate shop — a retail business host Cody Liska's dad owned — and featured snowboarders and skateboarders from Alaska. Jesse Burtner was the other half of JB Deuce, and together he and Jason filmed their own video parts for it. They also produced all seven videos: Polar Bears, Dog Sleds and Igloos was the first. Then came Northern Exposure, 100%, Survival of the Tightest, The 49th Chamber, In For Life and Steezin' For No Reason. At first, the video premieres were small — projected onto a screen outside of Boarderline in Dimond Center. But as they grew, so did the venues. Until they were selling out the 4th Avenue Theatre in downtown Anchorage.  To this day, Jason and Jesse have continued to pursue their love of snowboarding and skateboarding. Jason is the owner of Blue & Gold Boardshop in Anchorage and Jesse is the co-founder of Think Thank, a series of snowboard videos with the motto "Progression through creativity." Skater Micah Hollinger and snowboarder Andre Spinelli also join this conversation. Micah is one of the most celebrated skaters from Alaska. He filmed for all seven JB Deuce videos and went on to bring a unique, creative and artistic vision of progression to skateboarding. Andre, also known as Big Air Dre, filmed for numerous snowboard videos, including JB Deuce and Think Thank. His signature style involves hitting big jumps in the backcountry. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience in the Anchorage Museum Auditorium on Friday, January 17, 2025. That event was brought to you by the Northern Boarder's exhibition. The exhibition celebrates snow and skate culture and community in Alaska through art.  A lot of people helped make this episode possible. Julie Decker, Alex Tait, Danni Crombie and Max Kritzer at the Anchorage Museum. DJ Spencer Lee, and everyone on the panel.  A quick note about the episode: About 42 minutes in, DJ Spencer Lee asks a question, and at the end of the episode there's an audience Q&A. There, you'll hear questions from Ollie Burtner, Sharon Liska and Les Burtner. Photo by Hank Davis

Jason Borgstede is one-half of JB Deuce, a local snowboard and skateboard video that ran from the late-1990s to early-2000s. It was funded by Boarderline Alaska Snow and Skate shop — a retail business host Cody Liska's dad owned — and featured snowboarders and skateboarders from Alaska. Jesse Burtner was the other half of JB Deuce, and together he and Jason filmed their own video parts for it. They also produced all seven videos: Polar Bears, Dog Sleds and Igloos was the first. Then came Northern Exposure, 100%, Survival of the Tightest, The 49th Chamber, In For Life and Steezin' For No Reason. At first, the video premieres were small — projected onto a screen outside of Boarderline in Dimond Center. But as they grew, so did the venues. Until they were selling out the 4th Avenue Theatre in downtown Anchorage.  To this day, Jason and Jesse have continued to pursue their love of snowboarding and skateboarding. Jason is the owner of Blue & Gold Boardshop in Anchorage and Jesse is the co-founder of Think Thank, a series of snowboard videos with the motto "Progression through creativity." Skater Micah Hollinger and snowboarder Andre Spinelli also join this conversation. Micah is one of the most celebrated skaters from Alaska. He filmed for all seven JB Deuce videos and went on to bring a unique, creative and artistic vision of progression to skateboarding. Andre, also known as Big Air Dre, filmed for numerous snowboard videos, including JB Deuce and Think Thank. His signature style involves hitting big jumps in the backcountry. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience in the Anchorage Museum Auditorium on Friday, January 17, 2025. That event was brought to you by the Northern Boarder's exhibition. The exhibition celebrates snow and skate culture and community in Alaska through art.  A lot of people helped make this episode possible. Julie Decker, Alex Tait, Danni Crombie and Max Kritzer at the Anchorage Museum. DJ Spencer Lee, and everyone on the panel.  A quick note about the episode: About 42 minutes in, DJ Spencer Lee asks a question, and at the end of the episode there's an audience Q&A. There, you'll hear questions from Ollie Burtner, Sharon Liska and Les Burtner. Photo by Hank Davis

Katie checks in with actor (Maria in West Side Story at the 5th Avenue Theatre, Luisa in The Fantasticks at the Cape Playhouse, upcoming: Magnolia in Showboat at Target Margin Theater) and writer (The Question, 2024 Eugene O'Neill finalist, BMI program), Rebbekah Vega-Romero.

Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Radetsky March Greg Owen Dear Heart [PPP-101] 2024 Allen TO5-Q, Deer Ridge Estate, Tonganoxie, Kansas 2:45 I'm In The Mood For Love Greg Owen, Mark Demmin II Dear Heart [PPP-101] 2024 Allen TO5-Q, Deer Ridge Estate, Tonganoxie, Kansas 7:41 Turn On The Heat Jim Riggs, Jim Roseveare Concert: Avenue Theatre, San Francisco 1982-01-17 1982 3-15 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; ex-State-Lake Theatre, Chicago (3-13). Jim Roseveare piano. 11:18 Chariots of Fire Lyn Larsen Remembering The Sound Of San Sylmar [Musical Contrasts LP] 1990 3-25 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA 15:26 Mexican Fire Dance William Davies Every Night Is Music Night [LTOT CD 099] 1974 4-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester, England 18:24 Gonna Be Another Hot Day John Muri Volume 1 [Muri-cord S-1] 1970 3-11 Wurlitzer (Style 235), Six-Mile-Uptown Theatre, Highland Park, MI; from '110 in the Shade' 24:28 Hot Pretzels David Reese Reese Goes East [RTOS LP] 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY 27:25 Hot Dog Sidney Torch Round The Marble Arch [Sterndale CD] 1933 4-36 Christie, Regal/Odeon, Marble Arch; rec 1932-1934 30:26 The Hot Canary Len Rawle COS Northern Convention 2017 2017 3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire 33:30 I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire John Clark McCall Calling Mr. Miller 2016 4-32 J. Tyson Forker Memorial Wurlitzer, Grace Baptist Church, Sarasota, FL; Manasota TOS 37:47 Red Pepper (A Spicy Rag) Howard Beaumont Sunderland Revisited [HB 111] 2019 3-9 Compton, Community Hall, Ryhope, Sunderland 41:12 Hot Lips Ron Rhode Cornsilk [Roxy RP-103-CD] 1991 3-14 'Rhinestone' Barton, RKO Iowa Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA 44:28 Le Jazz Hot! Neil Jensen Five Alive [Digipipe CD] 1985 4-15 Wurlitzer, Capri Theatre, Adelaide, Australia 48:45 Indian Summer Leonard MacClain Golden Years Of Theatre Organ [Vantage DLP-6300] 3-31 Kimball, Stanton Theatre, Baltimore, MD; previously Stanley Theatre 52:27 Hot Foot Blues Al Melgard This Is Melgard [Replica 518] 4-24 Wurlitzer, Replica Studio, Des Plaines, IL (William Huck) 55:41 The Burning Of Rome Walt Strony Berkeley [NORCAL CD] 1993 4-29 Wurlitzer, Community Theatre, Berkeley, CA

Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico; Julio grew up moving all over the country, stopped in Pennsylvania to get his BFA from Penn State, and moved to NYC six months before Covid-19 took over. Since then Julio made his Broadway and Principal debut in BAD CINDERELLA as the understudy for Prince Sebastian. This past Sunday he also just opened his second Broadway as a swing in LEMPICKA. Other credits include: WHITE CHRISTMAS (Phil Davis, CSTC), THE GREAT GATSBY (Papermill Playhouse), THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION (The 5th Avenue Theatre), TITANIC (Fleet, Milwaukee Rep), 42nd St (Billy Lawlor, The Rev), and MAMMA MIA (Sky, NSMT). Thanks to Coach Joe for helping stay nice and strong to keep up with the Broadway schedule!!! And yes before a matinee totally works! I could honestly do any day I have a matinee so whatever is best for the photographer I can make sure I'm at the theatre early whenever they're available. -Julio Try out your own Broadway fitness program via an app at no cost and no catch!  www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico; Julio grew up moving all over the country, stopped in Pennsylvania to get his BFA from Penn State, and moved to NYC six months before Covid-19 took over. Since then Julio made his Broadway and Principal debut in BAD CINDERELLA as the understudy for Prince Sebastian. This past Sunday he also just opened his second Broadway as a swing in LEMPICKA. Other credits include: WHITE CHRISTMAS (Phil Davis, CSTC), THE GREAT GATSBY (Papermill Playhouse), THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION (The 5th Avenue Theatre), TITANIC (Fleet, Milwaukee Rep), 42nd St (Billy Lawlor, The Rev), and MAMMA MIA (Sky, NSMT). Thanks to Coach Joe for helping stay nice and strong to keep up with the Broadway schedule!!! And yes before a matinee totally works! I could honestly do any day I have a matinee so whatever is best for the photographer I can make sure I'm at the theatre early whenever they're available. -Julio Try out your own Broadway fitness program via an app at no cost and no catch!  www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by legendary and award-winning musical theatre actress, singer, dancer and composer Louise Pitre! Receiving a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut in the smash hit "Mamma Mia!" was a highlight for Louise Pitre, Canada

Year-end Roundup Start Name Artist Album Year Comments I Wan'na Be Like You; Midnight In Moscow; Mack The Knife Doreen Chadwick Presenting Doreen Chadwick [Audicord ACD 228] 1994 3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire 3:59 Blue Orchids Al Bollington Serenades In Blue [Decca DL 74423] 1964 Unknown 33 rank pipe organ, Conn Serenade and NovaChord 7:58 Puttin' On The Ritz Walt Strony Test Recordings 1994 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL; recorded 1994-02-03 using Schoeps KFM-6 Stereo mic 10:39 My Hopeful Heart Lyn Larsen Coast To Coast [Malar MAS 1004] 2 1967 5-33 Wurlitzer, Organ Loft, Salt Lake City, UT 13:12 Second Hand Rose John Steele Closing Night [Angelus WR 5126] 3-26 Wurlitzer-Morton, Cap'ns Galley Pizza, Campbell, CA; formerly Buddy Cole Residence 17:35 The Pied Piper John Bowdler Music Music Music [JB0010CD] 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 19:58 Chloe (Song of the Swamp) Warren Lubich Plays Three Organs 3-15 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; ex-State-Lake Theatre, Chicago (3-13) 24:22 Should I? Ken Double Let Me Sing And I'm Happy 2019 4-23 Grande Page, Stephenson High School, Stone Mountain, GA 26:25 Till There Was You Glenn Derringer Plays Great American Music People [Wurlitzer F3996] 1976 Wurlitzer 805 Centura Professional with Orbits Synthesizer; Ron Steele, guitar; Tom Radtke, drums; John Frigo, bass 30:45 Tanz der Stunden aus 'La Gioconda' (Dance Of The Hours) Cherry Wainer Hammond-Konzert [Polydor 237 350] 1968 Hammond 34:24 The Syncopated Clock Truman Welch Theater Pipe Organ [Broadcast 614] 1956 3-10 Wurlitzer, Iceland Skating Rink, Paramount, CA 37:35 Amparito Roca Robert Wolfe You're My World [WPCD14] 2009 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk 40:36 My Mother's Eyes Phil Kelsall Concert: Worthing Town Hall 2023-03-19 2023 3-22 Wurlitzer, Assembly Hall, Worthing, England; ex-Metropole, Victoria and Empress Ballroom, Blackpool; Oktava mics - cardioid 45:02 Ballet Egyptienne Reginald Foort Waltz and Ballet [Cook Laboratories 1058] 2 1956 3-17 Wurlitzer, Mosque Theatre, Richmond, VA. 54:48 Moon Love Dick Leibert Great Love Themes [Reprise R9-6037] 1961 4-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, New York City, NY 58:30 Walkin' After Midnight Chris Gorsuch From Sanfilippo Player 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL 62:44 Say It With Music Richard Lawrence and The Crystal Studio Strings Music From The Romantic 20's [Waldorf Music Hall MHK S.D. 1417] 1959 Hammond and strings. Cover notes state organist is Richard Lawrence... actually Eddie Layton

Actor and artist Kataka Corn joins the Slipperhood Series to chat all about their time playing Dorothy in the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of "The Wiz" in 2022! Rabbit holes include Kataka's love of Seattle, favorite creative choices of the 5th Ave's production, breaking down "The Wiz" lyrics, and more!Show Notes:Kataka CornThat Ol' Gay Classic Cinema PodcastJen's Pretty PegsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Hello Broadway Nation listeners! This week for the first time in more than 126 episodes some unforeseen technical complications have reared their ugly heads and those, on top of the tech rehearsals for the upcoming production of White Christmas that I am co-directing at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, and some important deadlines for my upcoming book, have all come together and kept me from posting a new episode of this podcast as planned. This is especially frustrating to me because we are in the middle of what I think is a fantastic series of episodes about Oliver Soden's new biography of Noel Coward which I promise we will get back to as soon as possible! In the meantime, here is another of my favorite episodes Gypsy vs The Sound Of Music in The Golden Age Of Broadway which I thought would be appropriate since the The Sound Of Music opened on November 16, 1959, 63 years ago this week. Enjoy! The 1950s were crowned by four legendary musicals that went head to head for the “Best Musical” prize at the TONY Awards. In the last episode we looked at the 1958 contest of West Side Story vs. The Music Man,. In this episode I focus on the 1959–1960 which brought us Gypsy vs. The Sound Of Music. And you could subtitle this episode Ethel Merman vs. Mary Martin! Spoiler alert: There was a tie for the Best Musical Tony Award that season, but if you don't already know the story, it probably didn't end up the way you think it would have. As with the previous pair, there are still Broadway mavens that remain outraged over which show won, and which musical was in their view unjustly denied its rightful award! And in addition to Merman and Martin, the giants of Broadway that are figure significantly in this episode include: David Merrick, Leland Hayward,, July Styne, Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Laurents, Jerome Robbins, Joe Layton and, of course, Rodgers & Hammerstein, WARNING:: There are a few historically correct curse words used in this episode. You know how theater people are! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am thrilled to announce that today's episode is a Broadway Nation take over! Since I am currently wearing a number of hats including returning to Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre to co-direct Irving Berlin's White Christmas (which started rehearsals this week), AND working on deadline for my upcoming book (also titled Broadway Nation) but still in the midst of all that firmly committed to keeping new episodes of this podcast rolling out on a regular basis — this week I asked my frequent co-Host and audience favorite, ALBERT EVANS to take over the podcast and talk about any musical theater topic of his choice. And I couldn't be happier that he selected: “Pastiche Musicals.” Many, many, musicals contain "pastiche songs" — new compositions that are designed to evoke or mimic song styles from the past. Stephen Sondheim, is a genius at these, and may be the most famous and adept creator of them. He loves writing pastiche and every Sondheim show includes at least one example. In Follies, of course, half the score is pastiche! Albert talks a bit about those, but his main focus in on musicals in which the entire show — book, music & lyrics — is pastiche. Most especially, the West End and Broadway hit, The Boyfriend, and the long running off-Broadway sensations Little Mary Sunshine, and Dames At Sea. All three of these musicals are tuneful, hilarious, and extremely gay — in every sense of that word! And with Albert as your guide I know that you will have a wonderful time discovering or reinvigorating your own passion for pastiche!  Become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! This episode is made possible in part through the generous support of our Patron Club members including one of our newest members: Lois Hunter. If you would like to help support the work of Broadway Nation I will information at the end of the podcast about how you too can become a Patron. If you are a fan ofBroadway Nation, I invite you too to become a PATRON! For a just $7.00 a month you will 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. 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.  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

Today Trae connects with Queen Andrew Scott, a Drag Entertainer & Producer. We'll talk all about an upcoming event, Drag Me to the Sea at 5th Avenue Theatre and its purpose.

In today's episode, Shelley and Phil sit down (through Zoom) with Sparkman Cellars' founders, Kelly and Chris Sparkman, and taste through four Rhone Varietals. This episode brings a WHOLE lot of education as well as a peek into the Sparky's Famous Grilled Shrimp recipe! In 2010 Seattle Magazine named him Sommelier of the Year. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EasterEgg #SparkysFamousGrilledShrimp #RuckusTheCatWines featured this episode:2022 Apparition White Rhône Blend - $28 at the winery

Bob Ferguson's office would like some corrections. 5th Avenue Theatre unblocks Brandi, responds to accusations of racism. Jay Inslee's ‘unBelievable' lack of self-awareness. Seattle police enter a new chapter. Coach Joe Kennedy's powerful message on disagreement. 

In this one, Cody talks to Jesse Burtner and Jason Borgstede about JB Deuce, the name they produced the Boarderline snow and skate videos under. Over seven videos, they featured snowboarders and skateboarders from Alaska, local kids who were passionate about getting clips and being part of the snow and skate community. Some would spend all season getting shots so they could have a full part, others would get one or two solid clips that went into the friends' section. The idea was to include as many people in the video as possible because, at its core, it was a local video that uplifted its scene.   The video premieres became a cultural phenomenon. The first three premieres were at the Dimond Center Mall, just right outside of Boarderline Snow and Skate. Jason and Jesse would rent a projector and a screen from Karl's Action Video and set up chairs. It was modest — in fact, the first video, Polar Bears, Dogsleds and Igloos was edited at Chugiak High School with the help of one of their former teachers — but the videos would soon grow into something they could have never imagined. Jesse remembers people trying to shove money into his hand at one premiere because it was sold out and they didn't have tickets. Jason remembers the Boarderline team showing up to a premiere in a motorhome and walking a red carpet. Both of those situations were at the 4th Avenue Theatre, where hundreds of people came to watch the season-long efforts of local skaters and local snowboarders.   Jason and Jesse say that Cody's dad, Scott Liska, was integral to JB Deuce. They helped film and produce the video and Boarderline sponsored it, but it became known as the Boarderline video. For the first one, he wrote a $10,000 check. He wanted it to be good and good things are rarely cheap. So, that's how it went — Scott would pay for the cost of the video and Jason and Jesse would spend every free minute they had creating it. It was a labor of love, camaraderie and commitment. There was a shared mentality of humor and seriousness that the videos exemplified. It was in the skating and in the snowboarding, but it was also in the names of the videos: Northern Exposure, 100%, Survival of the Tightest, The 49th Chamber, In For Life and Steezin' For No Reason.

Today Trae has a jam packed show for y'all! We start with Black Star Power musical group Sauti Sol!! They will be featured at this year's Madaraka Festival. Trae's excited to connect with them and learn all about their musical journey and how they've built their tremendous fan base. Trae then catches up with Faraji Blakeney from Yoga Behind Bars. He shares how his work has been expanding since we last saw him. Next Trae sits with Haley Dortch playing the character of Fantine in Les Misérables at 5th Avenue Theatre. She'll tell us about her role and how the show is continuing its international legacy right here in Seattle. Cesar Canizales also joins us to discuss a family story as they share the history of their land, how it was taken, and what they're doing today to make it right. Then, it's time for Fitness Friday folks, and Trae is joined once again by Deon "BodiMeChanik" Abdullah as he shares another fitness tip we can all use. Whew...you definitely don't want to miss this one y'all!!

Decades after the Civil War, southern sympathizers sought to rewrite history. Knute Berger explains how those efforts were received in the Northwest. When Gone With the Wind premiered in Seattle in 1940, it was an event. Moviegoers who ventured Downtown to attend a showing of the Civil War drama were met with fanfare. The street outside The 5th Avenue Theatre, where the film was playing, was decorated as if for a Fourth of July parade, with one notable exception: the presence of Confederate flags.  These flags could be seen in brief footage of Downtown that was featured in an earlier episode of the Mossback's Northwest video series about the Seattle Freeze. And while the production team didn't notice, viewers did.  In a recent episode of Mossback's Northwest, Knute Berger and producer Stephen Hegg discuss the feedback and the historical investigation that followed. But there is still more to the story. For this episode of the Mossback podcast, both Berger and Hegg discuss changing attitudes toward the Confederacy and toward race in Seattle as our city's Southern sympathizers attempted to rewrite the narrative of the Civil War. Before listening, we suggest you watch the Mossback's Northwest episode about the Confederacy in the Northwest here. --- Credits Hosts: Stephen Hegg, Knute Berger Producer: Seth Halleran Executive producer: Mark Baumgarten

Jane saw a production of 'Into the Woods' by Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre and gives her review! Linda and Jane discuss multi-ethnic casting (and how community theater can be so white) and sensory overload. Sorry, Linda didn't realize that she was recording with the her laptop's mic so it sounds like she called in.

Today Trae sits with Sarah Russell who plays Cinderella in the show Into The Woods, playing at 5th Avenue Theatre right now. She also connects with Sam Townsend and Elias Bullock from Acts on Stage to hear about their work there and an amazing program they have coming up for youth. Tune in for another great episode y'all!

Tributes to Warren Lubich and Richard F. Kline Start Name Artist Album Year Comments On The Road To Mandalay Warren Lubich On The Avenue [Doric DO 1410] 1976 3-15 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; ex-State-Lake Theatre, Chicago (3-13) 3:47 Tango Of Roses Warren Lubich On The Avenue [Doric DO 1410] 1976 3-15 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; ex-State-Lake Theatre, Chicago (3-13) 7:06 It's A Small World Warren Lubich Organasm [Sonic Arts LS15] 1980 4-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18) 12:53 Manhattan Beach March Warren Lubich Organasm [Sonic Arts LS15] 1980 4-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18) 15:19 Nadja Warren Lubich Warren's Way [Doric DO 1419] 1980 4-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18) 20:08 As Time Goes By Warren Lubich Warren's Way [Doric DO 1419] 1980 4-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18) 25:16 Sugar Blues Warren Lubich Wheels & Pipes - Or the Second Coming of Rollerskate Music [Sonic Arts 28] 1981 4-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18) 27:33 A Sunday Kind Of Love Warren Lubich Hollywood Highlights [CD] 2003 3-14 Wurlitzer, Hollywood Theatre, Auckland, NZ 32:01 Granada Warren Lubich Hollywood Highlights [CD] 2003 3-14 Wurlitzer, Hollywood Theatre, Auckland, NZ 35:46 You Are Love Lyn Larsen Vintage Classics Vol 2 - That Certain Hour [Musical Contrasts CD] 1976 4-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD 41:32 I Found A Million Dollar Baby Billy Nalle Kline Residence 1970/71 1971 4-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD; unreleased, via Ray Brubacher collection 45:33 Everybody Loves Somebody Lyn Larsen That Certain Hour [MCI 102] 1976 4-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD 50:20 The Trolley Song Billy Nalle Kline Residence 1970/71 1971 4-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD; unreleased, via Ray Brubacher collection 55:19 Charmaine (What Price Glory) Lee Erwin Sound Of Silents [Angel S-36073] 1974 4-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD 58:57 At A Georgia Camp Meeting Lee Erwin Rosebud - Marches and Rags of Scott Joplin [Angel S-36075] 1974 4-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD

Tune in for a new episode of We Live In Color hosted by Deaunte Damper as he talked with Aviona Creatrix Rodriguez Brown to discuss her work with 5th Avenue Theatre.

ATOS 2022 Convention Highlights & Jim Riggs Tribute Link for ordering Convention CDs Start Name Artist Album Year Comments The Parrot Dave Wickerham ATOS 2022 San Diego CD 1 2022 4-26 Robert Morton, Balboa Theatre, San Diego, CA 5:52 Dainty Miss Mark Herman ATOS 2022 San Diego CD 1 2022 4-24 Wurlitzer, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Spring Valley, CA (San Diego Chapter organ) 7:54 Valse Bluette Jonas Nordwall ATOS 2022 San Diego CD 2 2022 4-24 Wurlitzer, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Spring Valley, CA (San Diego Chapter organ) 11:25 A Trumpeter's Lullaby Jelani Eddington ATOS 2022 San Diego CD 1 2022 4-73 Austin, Opus 453, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 15:06 September Song Ryoki Yamaguchi ATOS 2022 San Diego CD 2 2022 4-24 Wurlitzer, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Spring Valley, CA (San Diego Chapter organ) 19:26 Everything's Coming Up Roses Ken Double ATOS 2022 San Diego CD 2 2022 4-26 Robert Morton, Balboa Theatre, San Diego, CA 23:50 Paramount On Parade Jim Riggs Paramount On Parade [RTR 103C] 1989 4-26 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA 25:51 You Started Me Dreaming Jim Riggs Concert: Avenue Theatre, San Francisco 1982-01-17 1982 3-15 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; ex-State-Lake Theatre, Chicago (3-13) 28:53 Dance Of The Blue Marionettes Jim Riggs Real Rhythm [WRA1-185] 1985 3-13 Hybrid Wurlitzer, Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland, CA; Now 3-18 owned by Kevin King 33:06 Blue Moon Jim Riggs Concert: Paramount Theatre, Denver 1986-10-10 1986 4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO 37:52 Fascinating Rhythm; Oh! Lady, Be Good Jim Riggs Concert: Castro Theatre, San Francisco 1987-10-18 1987 4-21 Wurlitzer, Castro Theatre, San Francisco, CA 41:56 Belle Of The Ball Jim Riggs, Jim Roseveare Concert: Paramount Theatre, Oakland 1988-01-30 1988 4-27 Wurlitzer, (dual console), Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA 45:28 Shallow Waters Jim Riggs Concert: Gaumont State, Kilburn 1993-05-30 1993 4-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London; COS 40th Anniversary - International Theatre Organ Festival 48:38 Bei Mir Bist Du Schön Jim Riggs Concert: Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo Village 2001-05-13 2001 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo Village, CA 51:51 Makin' Whoopee Jim Riggs Concert: Ralf Krampen Residence, Brey-am-Rhine 1996-10-26 1996 3-7 Compton, Ralf Krampen Residence, Brey-am-Rhine, Germany 55:53 The Girl Friend Of The Whirling Dervish Jim Riggs Concert: Bay Theatre, Seal Beach 2002-01-18 2002 4-50 Wurlitzer, ex-NY Paramount Studio, Bay Theatre, Seal Beach, CA 61:32 It Happened In Monterey Jim Riggs The Perfect Combination Volume 1 2008 Little River Studio 3 & 4/11 Wurlitzer; Ampico - Lewis Fuiks (Victor Arden) 65:52 Singin' In The Bathtub Jim Riggs Singin' In The Bathtub 1989 4-21 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; extended Publix Wurlitzer

EPISODE 78: Ian Eisendrath is an Olivier Award-winning and Grammy-nominated Music Producer, Music Supervisor, Conductor and Arranger for theatre and film. Ian most recently served as the Executive Music Producer on Apple's SPIRITED (starring Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell & Octavia Spencer) and Sony's LYLE LYLE CROCODILE (starring Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem & Constance Wu). He also worked on Disney's upcoming live-action musical SNOW WHITE (starring Rachel Zegler & Gal Gadot). Additionally, Ian was the Music Supervisor and Arranger for the critically acclaimed stage musical, COME FROM AWAY. Ian's other film and TV credits include Apple TV's live stage recording of COME FROM AWAY, Netflix's live stage recording of DIANA, A TRUE MUSICAL STORY, and Fox's A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE. His theater credits include A CHRISTMAS STORY and DIANA, A TRUE MUSICAL STORY on Broadway. Ian was a Producer on the Come From Away, A Christmas Story and Diana, A True Musical Story cast albums and was previously Music Supervisor and Director of New Work Development at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music. ianeisendrath.comContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Twitter: @JannKloseBandJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with new musical theatre writing team Tidtaya Sinutoke and Isabella Dawis. We learn about the development processes for their musicals Half the Sky and Sunwatcher, and we talk about incorporating elements of other cultures into American musical theatre and lessons learned from the pandemic. Click here for a transcript! Episode Notes Guests: Tidtaya Sinutoke and Isabella Dawis Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews Music: Chloe Geller See full episode notes here Guest Bios Tidtaya Sinutoke (she/her) is a Jonathan Larson Grant, Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award, International Theatremakers Award and Fred Ebb Award-winning musical theatre composer, writer, and musician. Born in Thailand and now based in NYC, her compositions draw from multiple genres, combining classical music, traditional Thai/world music tonality, and the complexities of contemporary meters and pop hooks. Composition credits include: Half the Sky (The 5th Avenue Theatre's First Draft Commission & 20/21 Digital Season, Weston-Ghostlight New Musical Award); Sunwatcher (The Civilians R&D Group, Ancram Play Lab, Global Forms Theater Festival), and Dear Mr. C (NYFA's City Artist Corps Grants, Polyphone Festival, The Crossroads Project). Her works have been developed and supported by the Composer-Librettists Studio at New Dramatists, Yale Institute for Music Theatre, Johnny Mercer Foundation, NYFA IAM Mentoring Program, Robert Rauschenberg Residency, Kurt Weill Foundation, Drama League, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, and the American Opera Project. A proud member of ASCAP, Dramatists Guild, Maestra, MUSE, and Thai Theatre Foundation. BM: Berklee College of Music; MFA: NYU. tidtayasinutoke.com Isabella Dawis (she/her) is a Filipina-American playwright and performer. As a librettist and lyricist, she is the recipient of the 2022 Kleban Prize in Musical Theatre, the 2021 Fred Ebb Award, and the 2020 Weston-Ghostlight New Musical Award. She currently holds a Composers and the Voice Fellowship with the American Opera Project. Her musical theatre works include HALF THE SKY (5th Avenue Theatre Digital Radio Play/First Draft Commission, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, Mu's New Eyes, Theater Latté Da's NEXT), SUNWATCHER (Civilians' R&D, Goodspeed's Writers Grove, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Ancram Opera House, Tofte Lake Center), and BEFORE THE LAST METER (Atlanta Opera). Isabella's writing has been supported by the Primary Stages Rockwell Scholarship, the Kurt Weill Foundation's Lotte Lenya Songbook, Musical Theatre Factory, Coalition of Asian American Leaders, and more. B.M. summa cum laude, piano performance, University of Minnesota, with vocal study at New England Conservatory. Find Tidtaya and Isabella Online: www.tidtayasinutoke.com www.isabelladawis.com Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 66.  We hope you enjoy the show! Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and at www.heilmanandhaver.com!   IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Kathryn Van Meter Kathryn Van Meter was the inaugural recipient of the Heilman & Haver 2021/2022 Best Choreography Award for Beauty and the Beast at the 5th Avenue Theatre.  A champion of large scale community theatrical adventures, Kathryn choreographed As You Like It for Seattle Repertory Theatre's PUBLIC WORKS program, and directed and choreographed Matilda at Village Theatre where she worked with Star 101.5 to generate The Matilda Movement, a program honoring local youth making a difference in their community.   Kathryn also served as the Interim Artistic Director of Seattle Children's Theatre, where she created Ghost Light Stories, a weekly web series of ghost stories designed to help children process fear and anxiety around COVID- 19 and produced and directed So Many Heroes, a National Song of Thanks, with 75 youth from 16 cities across America.  Kathryn's work as a teaching artist has taken her around the world from Iowa to South Africa and Siberia.  As an artist/activist, Kathryn worked with A.S.T.E.P. (Artists Striving to End Poverty) to develop One World Through Theatre, a generative theatrical conversation between students in South Africa, North Carolina, and Washington.   She was the series choreographer for the NETFLIX Original Series 13 Reasons Why and Crater, an upcoming feature for Disney+ and she recently made her debut as Intimacy Coordinator for the NETFLIX Original Series ECHOES, which spent two weeks at #1 worldwide.  In 2016 she worked with the US Dept. of Labor to develop the national definition for the occupation of “Choreographer.”  She is a five time nominee and two time Gregory Award winner for Choreography, and was the 2018 People's Choice winner for Directing and Outstanding Performance as a Lead Actor.   Kathryn holds a BA in Theatre and a Minor in Dance from The College of William and Mary.  She has served on the National Board of Governors for AGMA, the Seattle Liaison Committee for Actors Equity and was the Chair of the Seattle Steering Committee for the Society of Directors and Choreographers.  She joined us from her home in Seattle. Keep up with Kathryn on Instagram: @itsgoingverywell

Longtime friends and creative partners, David Rossmer and Steve Rosen are currently working together as lyricists and songwriters for the "The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation" musical, which just opened for its world premiere at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. The two share their first meeting at a performing arts camp, and the rest, as they say, is history. Growing up in a musical household and a family that has an appreciation for art, it's no surprise that both David and Steve ended up having a career in the creative industry. The two talk about stage adaptation, what makes it exciting, and how their current project is a love letter not just to the Griswolds but also to theatre. They also deep-dive into their creative processes, including writing together, creating something and acting on it at the same time, etc. With all the successful projects both David and Steve have done together and individually, they're proud to say that they still make each other laugh. The two speak about their love for collaboration and their goal to keep making stuff, not only to fulfill their passion but also to get inspiration from other people and create an artistic community. David Rossmer and Steve Rosen are a talented duo with numerous Broadway acting credits under their name. Their recent Broadway production of “The Other Josh Cohen” received rave reviews. They created the successful variety show benefit, “Don't Quit Your Night Job”. They have also worked together for Rated P, developed for television by Kelly Ripa's Milojo Productions and bought by ABC Studios, and made comedy material for Zachary Levi, Sting, etc. Individually, both have created several podcasts, radio plays, and radio comedies. Currently, they are working together as lyricists and songwriters for the "The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation" musical. David's stage credits include “Les Miserables”, “Peter and the Starcatcher”, “Children and Art”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, and “Titanic”. His TV credits include "Elementary", "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", and "It Could Be Worse". Meanwhile, Steve's stage credits include "The Little Mermaid", "A Confederacy of Dunces", "Disney's Beauty and the Beast", "Peter and the Starcatcher", "Guys and Dolls", "The Farnsworth Invention", "Monty Python's Spamalot". His TV credits include "Kings", "The Resident", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", "Blue Bloods", "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", and "Elementary". Connect with David and Steve: Instagram: @stevierosen, @davidrossmer, @rossmerrosen Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ Niemann is an NYC-based Broadway actor and content creator. After growing up in NC, JJ graduated in 2017 with a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. Shortly after, he joined the Broadway cast of “The Book of Mormon” as a Swing, where he performed for three years as a swing (and recently has returned to the production for several months as a vacation swing). In the content creation world, JJ has been lovingly dubbed as the “King of Theatre TikTok” by publications such as BroadwayWorld and has reached over 1 million followers and 350 million video views across his platforms. Some select acting credits are the World Premiere of BLISS at The 5th Avenue Theatre; Doody in Grease at Cape Playhouse; Footloose at The Rev Theatre Co.; Hairspray at The Muny; Shrek, Damn Yankees, South Pacific at Pittsburgh CLO; and the iconic TikTok musicals for you, Paige and Ratatouille. Connect with him on Instagram or TikTok @jjniemann Follow us on Instagram! Questions? Comments? Send us an email at castpartyshow@gmail.com! Help support the show by donating at https://anchor.fm/michael-busani/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-busani/support

This morning Trae is joined by actor Alan H Green who is currently starring in The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation which is currently playing at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Trae is also joined by Brian Callanan who is the host of Seattle News, Views, and Brews for an update on Mayor Harrell's budget proposal. #BlackMediaMatters #WWConverge

As a young kid, he originally wanted to be a novelist. A audition for a high school production of Bye Bye Birdie landed him the lead role of Conrad, which blasted open the doors for him in the acting world. He ended up going to University of Michigan when they were first beginning to make a name for themselves as one of the best places to learn the craft, and then found his way easily onto the Broadway stage. He ended up shifting focus about 8 years ago to directing, where he found what he describes as his new passion for the stage. A quick call from an old friend led him to step in and perform as Clark Griswold in The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation brought him back to the stage, originating the role in the world premiere at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington, alongside Kate Rockwell. Hunter is an actor, director, writer and librettist with Broadway acting credits including Little Shop of Horrors (which earned him a Tony Award nomination), Urinetown, The Producers, Footloose, Les Miserables and Grease. He was named 2018's director of the year by the Wall Street Journal for his productions of 42nd Street at the Bucks County Playhouse, and The Drowsy Chaperone at the Goodspeed Opera House, recently directed the critically acclaimed The Other Josh Cohen off Broadway here in NYC, is the Artistic Director for the Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse, NY, and as we speak is originating the role of Clark Griswold in the Griswolds' Broadway Vacation. Connect with Hunter: Twitter: @Hunter_Foster IG: @hunter__foster Web: hunterfosterofficial.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm super excited to introduce you to Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Ken Davenport. Along with producing more than 25 Broadway shows, his passion for finding innovative ways to market, produce and create live theater has helped shape New York theatre and beyond. A long-time colleague and friend, Ken will inspire you to dream big, follow your passion and never quit. https://kendavenport.com/ (Ken's Website) Ken's Current Shows on the Boards: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE  The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping new musical featuring his hit songs “Sweet Caroline”, “America”, and “Cracklin' Rosie”.  A Beautiful Noise starts performances at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 2nd. For more info: http://www.abeautifulnoisethemusical.com (www.abeautifulnoisethemusical.com)  THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION  The next installment in the blockbuster Vacation movie franchise . . . but this time onstage. The Griswolds take Manhattan! Based upon characters from the Warner Bros. films, The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation is written by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen (Other Josh Cohen). Performances at 5th Avenue Theatre run September 13 - October 2. For more info: https://www.5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacation/ (https://www.5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacation/)  BONUS -- Ken is producing and wrote the book. JOY THE MUSICAL A heartwarming and powerful biographical musical based on the life of Joy Mangano — the entrepreneur, inventor, best-selling author, and self-made millionaire whose journey epitomizes the real American Dream. JOY, featuring Erika Henningsen, is a feel-good musical about finding yourself through determination, imagination, and reinvention with a twist. Performances at George Street Playhouse run December 7-30. For more info: http://www.joythemusical.com (www.joythemusical.com)  https://lesliebecker.com (Leslie's Website)

My guests on Broadway Nation today are the Tony Award winning songwriting team of Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman who join me to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Hairspray – The Musical. That's right! It was 20 years ago, during the summer of 2002, that Hairspray first received its World Premiere in June at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre (where at that time I had the great pleasure and privilege of serving as that theater's Producing Artistic Director). Then, just three months later, the show became an instant hit when it debuted on Broadway on August 15th at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it would go on to run for 2,642 performances! In this episode Marc & Scott take us inside the creation of Hairspray, how it began, how it developed over four workshops, and how they collaborated with a team of outstanding theatermakers including bookwriters Mark O'Donnell & Tom Meehan, director Jack O'Brian, choreographer Jerry Mitchell, lead producer Margo Lion, and John Waters who wrote and directed the quirky film on which the musical is based. Our conversation is filled with great behind the scenes stories that include: Harvey Fierstein's contributions to the script, how they “tortured” Marissa Jaret Winokur, the many songs they wrote for “Velma Von Tussle” (Linda Hart), the legendary night the Seattle Men's Chorus attended the show, and how Mathew Morrison is a lot like Shirley MacLaine! In short, it was an absolute delight to reminisce with Scott & Marc about that eventful summer 20 years ago that changed all of our lives! The episode ends with the inside scoop about their upcoming show, Some Like It Hot, which will open on Broadway in December.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this newscast: Alaska's first Ironman triathlon was in Juneau on Sunday; A Wyoming couple discovers a time capsule from 2006 at Mendenhall Lake; The Alaska Federation of Natives plans to hold its first in-person convention this October since 2019; Ketchikan parents sue their school district over a reference to "our creator" in tribal values posted in school; For the seventh time this year, an inmate in the custody of the Alaska Department of Corrections has died; Two Anchorage police officers violated department policy during a traffic stop when a woman handed them a novelty "white privilege" card; Demolition has begun on the iconic 4th Avenue Theatre in Anchorage 

Demolition begins on historic 4th Avenue Theatre; The eldest member of a wolf pack that at the Alaska Zoo has died; An update on the woman who showed a “white privilege card” instead of a driver's license; Mayor Bronson's Library pick not accepting offer

This week's episode is a little different because it's two podcasts in one! It's a collab between David Armstrong's Broadway Nation and Dirty Moderate With Adam Epstein.   My podcast is all about the history of the Broadway Musical, and Adam's is all about current American politics – today we combine forces to discuss the many connections and intersections between the Broadway Musical and American politics. Twenty years ago Adam and I had the tremendous good fortune to both be involved in the creation of the Tony Award winning “Best Musical” HAIRSPRAY. Adam was part of that show's original New York producing team, and I was the Producing Artistic Director of Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre where the show received its World Premiere prior to Broadway. We use that joyous, delightful, and very political show to kick off our conversation. Most people probably don't think of musicals as being particularly political. But Adam and I both believe that over their 125+ year history, Broadway musicals have more often than not been overwhelmingly political, and have usually – overtly or subliminally – strongly advocated for democratic, humanist values and ideals that many people would label as being “progressive” or “liberal”. Adam and I have both taught courses on the history of the musical using the “American studies” concept that you can't separate US politics from its history, culture, and literature. And, we both have used the history of the musical to explore such topics as: what it means to be American, what it means to be othered, and how and why the “American experiment” has included, marginalized or excluded certain people and groups? Interestingly, many of those otherwise marginalized groups were included in the invention of the Broadway musical and contributed to not only moving the form forward, but also to instilling in it these progressive and humanist values.  During the first half of our conversation we discuss in detail the inspiration, early development, pre-Broadway tryout, and triumphant Broadway opening of Hairspray, as well as it's political messages and ongoing impact and legacy. After the break we expand our discussion to the inherent pollical messages of other hit shows including Oklahoma, Guys & Dolls, Les Miserable, HAIR, Cabaret and Annie! If you would prefer not hear discussions or opinions about America's current political situation – this is not the show for you!  However, I think most people will be fascinated to discover that many of their favorite musicals contain hidden-in-plain-sight political messages and advocacy that I believe truly has “changed America in the process”. Adam Epstein BIO: After receiving 46 Tony nominations and 12 Tony Awards, Adam Epstein took his last bow as a celebrated Broadway producer to focus on Act II; Political provocateur.  Spending time getting his MA in American Studies at Brown, guest lecturing at Harvard, bringing his sexy, gay Centrist perspective to Trish Regan's FOX News program as a regular, and writing the hell out of the American political shit show for international outlets, Adam grew his core beliefs from observant, lifelong Democrat to the politically homeless host of Dirty Moderate with Adam Epstein, an extremely not extreme political podcast. Adam wanted a gaslight-free zone where a vibrant exchange of ideas could flow freely without falsehoods. A haven for rigorous analysis and lively debate, where people could gather and fearlessly agree to disagree. So he created it.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a little different… It's a collab with David Armstrong's Broadway Nation.  David Armstrong's Broadway Nation is all about the history of the Broadway Musical, and today we combine forces to discuss the many connections and intersections between the Broadway Musical and American politics. Twenty years ago Adam and David had the tremendous good fortune to both be involved in the creation of the Tony Award winning “Best Musical” HAIRSPRAY.  Adam was part of that show's original New York producing team, and David was the Producing Artistic Director of Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre where the show received its World Premiere prior to Broadway.  They use that joyous, delightful, and very political show to kick off our conversation.Most people probably don't think of musicals as being particularly political.  But Adam and David both believe that over their 125+ year history, Broadway musicals have more often than not been overwhelmingly political, and have usually – overtly or subliminally – strongly advocated for democratic, humanist values and ideals that many people would label as being “progressive” or “liberal”. Adam and David have both taught courses on the history of the musical using the “American studies” concept that you can't separate US politics from its history, culture, and literature.  And both have used the history of the musical to explore such topics as: what it means to be American, what it means to be “othered”, and how and why the “American experiment” has included, marginalized or excluded certain people and groups?  Interestingly, many of those otherwise marginalized groups were included in the invention of the Broadway musical and contributed to not only moving the form forward, but also too instilling in it these progressive and humanist values. During the first half of the conversation, Adam and David discuss in detail the inspiration, early development, pre-Broadway tryout, and triumphant Broadway opening of Hairspray, as well as it's political messages and ongoing impact and legacy.  After the break, they expand their discussion to the inherent political messages of other hit shows including Oklahoma, Guys & Dolls, Les Miserable, HAIR, Cabaret and Annie!

Nicole Doyley grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended Dartmouth College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English. She worked in church ministry for almost 25 years, authored three books and published numerous articles in the Huffington Post and The Witness: A Black Christian Collective. She currently hosts her own podcast (Let's Talk: Conversations on Race), speaks in conferences, seminars and webinars and does consulting work with organizations on the topics of diversity, racial sensitivity and racial equity. She lives with her husband and two sons in Rochester, NY. Find her at nicoledoyley.com.   Links:  Podcast: Let's Talk: Conversations on Race https://podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1516185899 Fame (movie) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080716/ Dartmouth https://home.dartmouth.edu/ University of Rochester https://www.rochester.edu/ Passing (movie) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8893974/ Passing (book) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57640287-passing The Avenue Theatre https://www.avenuetheatre.org/ Amplify Good Post https://ariastrategiesllc.com/amplify-good/what-about-the-children When Life is Winter: Navigating the Seasons of Life https://www.amazon.com/When-Life-Winter-navigating-seasons-ebook/dp/B07MKS9VK4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Nicole+Doyley&qid=1560535225&s=gateway&sr=8-1#customerReviews The Wait: Encouragement for Single Women https://www.amazon.com/Wait-Encouragement-Single-Women/dp/9978362312/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8       Keywords: podcast, good, do good, amplify, amplify good, DEI, piano, New Hampshire Literature, ministry, education, teach, write, healing, Rochester, parenting, mother, podcast, author, remote work, blog, racism, faith, friendship, encouragement, spouse, partner, home, nurture, nature, biracial, rest, physical activity, spiritual growth, children, listen, adventure, race, racial identity  

In this episode of The Artist Inclusive Podcast, hosts Shang Parker is joined by multi-hypenate, Steven Eng. Steven teaches voice, speech, and text at NYU and throughout NYC to professional actors and corporate clients. He is a certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and has served as a panelist at the Voice and Speech Trainers Association national conference. As an actor, he has played leading roles in classic plays and musicals, from Shakespeare to Rodgers and Hammerstein. His acting credits include London's West End, New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Red Bull Theatre, ShakespeareNYC, Prospect Theater Company, PanAsian Rep, 5th Avenue Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, Huntington Theatre Company, Paper Mill Playhouse, Alliance Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, TUTS, Dallas Theater Center, and more, as well as in Germany, Austria, and Cambodia. Steven's directing credits include productions in both New York and Ohio, and he is co-founder of National Asian Artists Project in NYC, a nonprofit striving to bridge professional theatre artists of Asian descent with the many communities their work can serve. Steven has also served as a grants panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. Take a listen to this episode of the Artist Inclusive Podcast for insight into finding a middle ground among several intersecting vocations.https://www.hollandcreative.io  daniel@hollandcreative.io    IG: https://instagram.com/conversioncopydesign  https://www.dashofcopy.com  anna@dashofcopy.com  IG: Dash of Copy (@dashofcopy) • Instagram photos and videos  

The Day With Trae will feature Peabody award winning journalist Brit Moorer as she gives us the details on an amazing opportunity for young creatives with The William Grose Center's Digital Storython event. And Sinclair Mitchell from the national tour of The Prom at 5th Avenue Theatre will talk about his role as Mr. Hawkins in this charming musical.

Another new construction project that includes the demolition of the 4th Avenue Theatre; Hilcorp claims to not have enough natural gas reserves for new contracts; A small plane with engine trouble flipped Monday afternoon; Three men charged with getting too close to the famed salmon-fishing bears at Southwest Alaska's Brooks Falls have been sentenced

Jam Fam, this episode is incredible.  Thank you to our guest, Lainie Sakakura, for lending your knowledge, humor and memories to this episode.  We were honored to have you as our guest.  LAINIE SAKAKURA is a NYC based writer, director, choreographer, educator.Most recently directed the new musical, Corner of Bitter and Sweet adapted from New York Times Best Seller, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Book by Lainie Sakakura, Music and Lyrics by Paul Fujimoto. NYC 29 hour Equity reading co-produced by the 5th Avenue Theatre, Abingdon Theatre Company. Writers, Sakakura and Fujimoto attended the 2020 Goodspeed Musicals Johnny Mercer Writers Grove following the reading. Award winning choreographer - 2015 Joe A. Callaway Award Outstanding Choreography for the Off Broadway show, Red Eye of Love in collaboration with Alex Sanchez. 2002 Joseph Jefferson Award Best Choreography for Damn Yankees, Marriott Theatre in collaboration with David H. Bell. 2003 Joseph Jefferson Nomination Best Choreography for Hot Mikado. Currently a Choreography Advisory Board Member for New York Theatre Barn.Fosse Reconstruction - worked on approximately 70 Bob Fosse numbers from 1994-1999 with Gwen Verdon and Chet Walker. The original onstage Dance Captain starting with the 1996 workshop through Broadway. Dance Reconstruction and onstage Dance Captain for Ann Reinking in the 1999 Tony Award Winning Best Musical. Other Fosse reconstruction work includes Big Spender starring Chita Rivera and Ann Reinking for Cy Coleman's Memorial, Majestic Theatre (ASCAP). Mexican Shuffle, Gwen Verdon memorial tribute at BCEFA Gypsy of the Year, Palace Theatre. Currently, Verdon Fosse Legacy instructor.Broadway - Ms Sakakura was offered original casts of 8 Broadway shows, but ultimately accepted 6 including: Fosse (dance reconstruction and onstage dance captain); Chita Rivera The Dancer's Life; Flower Drum Song (2002 revival); Tommy Tune's The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public; The King And I (1996 Lou Diamond Phillips, Donna Murphy revival), The King And I  (2015 Ken Watanabe, Kelli O-Hare revival). Recorded on 4 Broadway cast albums including 2015 Grammy Nominated, The King And I.​Diversity and inclusion - Co-founder/Co-chair Rockettes of Color Alumnae. In 1994 Sakakura became the second AAPI RCMH Rockette hired following Setsuko Maruhashi, who was not only the first AAPI Rockette but also the first Rockette of color. Previously 7-year Co-chair of PS 87 Culture & Community Committee, producing and directing almost 30 multicultural performance events for a NYC public school of nearly a thousand students.  Educator - 32 years teaching experience. Guest teacher and/or choreographer in countless programs across the country including: New York University Tisch - New Studio on Broadway (Adjunct Professor), Carnegie Mellon, Chapman Univ, Sam Houston State, American Ballet Theatre, Jacob's Pillow, Joffrey Ballet, LINES Dance Center, Pace University (Adjunct Professor). Private program, Sakachez™Please like and subscribe wherever you stream your podcasts from!  Don't forget to leave us a commentFollow us:Instagram: jam_dance_podcastFacebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance Podcast

When I realized that this week's episode of Broadway Nation would come out just two days after what would have been Stephen Sondheim's 92nd birthday, and only three days prior to the Oscars telecast where the new Stephen Spielberg remake of West Side Story will be in contention for seven Academy Awards including “Best Picture” – this seemed like the perfect time to devote an episode to comparing and contrasting the four major visions of this landmark show.  I knew, however, that I couldn't do this topic justice without having Misha Berson as my special guest. Misha is the author of the acclaimed book Something's Coming, Something Good – West Side Story and the American Imagination.  Misha was the chief theatre critic for The Seattle Times for 25 years and is now a freelance writer and teacher and her work appears in Crosscut, American Theatre and other publications, and her previous books include Between Worlds: Contemporary Asian-American Plays, and The San Francisco Stage – From Gold Rush To Golden Spike. Misha's book has made her one of the leading experts on West Side Story and her insights are in demand nearly everywhere and every time the show is discussed, including in a New York Times article that you may remember, titled “The Great West Side Story Debate” that was published last December just before the film premiered. You will hear the behind the scenes story of that controversial article in the episode.  Misha's tenure at the Seattle Times and my mine as the Producing Artistic Director of Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre were mostly contemporaneous, and I am very proud that, as you will hear, her terrific book was, to a large part, inspired by a production of West Side Story (directed by Bill Berry, and with Jerome Robbins' choreography recreated by Bob Richard) that I produced at The 5th in 2007 to celebrate the original stage version's 50th anniversary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We raise the curtain on our second episode with The 5th Avenue Theatre's Managing Director Bernie Griffin who joins Jon for a wide-ranging conversation. Performance venues have had a uniquely challenging time during the pandemic. Jon and Bernie talk about how the theatre pivoted, renovated and positioned itself to bounce back, the need to center diverse voices, the economic impact of the sector, the arts as the soul of Seattle and more. Join us for Seattle City Makers with Jon Scholes and guest Bernie Griffin. In addition, be sure to visit DSA member ArtsFund's website for its latest covid cultural impact study at artsfund.org.

This is the second part of my recent conversation with Irene Sankoff & David Hein -- the dynamic writing team and married couple that created the international smash hit musical Come From Away. Five productions of Come From Away have recently reopened around the world: Broadway, Toronto, London, Sydney and on tour across America. A new Dutch production has just opened, as well, and a live filmed version of the show is streaming on Apple TV+. On the previous episode Irene and David related how they got hooked on musicals, and how they went from their first show based on a true story -- My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding -- to deciding to create a musical based on the real life events that happened in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland in the days following 9/11. They also described what it was like to attend the 10th Anniversary of the events in Gander and then begin to transform the stories they heard there into a musical during an early workshop production at The Canadian Music Theatre Project at Sheridan College. We also explored the classic Broadway shows that influenced and inspired the writing of their book, music, and lyrics for Come From Away. If you missed part one you may want to go back and catch up on that episode before you listen to this one. Today we look at the extensive development process that CFA went through on its journey to Broadway - including a workshop in Seattle, a series of productions at the La Jolla Playhouse, The Seattle Rep, Ford's Theater in DC. and the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, as well as a thrilling concert presentation in Gander where it all began.  Back in 2015, I served as the Executive Producer and Artistic Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and, as such, I had the great pleasure of co-producing that original Seattle workshop of Come From Away. This was the first time that the show's Tony award winning director Christopher Ashley and choreographer, Kelly Devine began to work on the show -- and it was great fun to recall that exciting experience with Irene and David. Come From Away is the fifth musical to originate in Canada and eventually open on Broadway.  The first was 1974's Rockabye Hamlet with book, music and lyrics by Cliff Jones. This rock musical adaptation of Shakespeare was originally titled Kronborg 1582 and was well received, first as a radio series on the CBC, and then at the Charlottetown Theatre Festival and on tour in Canada, before being retitled and opening on Broadway with Gower Champion as the director. It became a legendary flop and closed after 7 performances. Next, in 1980 came the intimate and engaging Billy Bishop Goes To War written by John McLachlan Gray the show featured one actor to playing18 different roles to tell the story of real life Canadian fighter pilot Billy Bishop during the first World War. This show nearly doubled the run of Rockabye Hamlet closing after 12 performances. However, over the next ten years Billy Bishop Goes To War received scores of productions at theaters all across North America.  The Story Of My Life, with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram and book by Brian Hill, opened on Broadway in 2009. Unfortunately, it had an even shorter run than either of the previous two Canadian shows. However, one year earlier, a group of Canadian writers finally scored a significant hit with The Drowsy Chaperone – book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison. This delightful show opened on Broadway in 2008, received Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score, and ran for 674 performances.   There have been a few other Canadian writers that found success on Broadway – Galt McDermott being the most famous of them – but that was with shows that originated in the US.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last summer, RadioActive journalist Jadenne Radoc Cabahug captured scenes of her neighbors stuck inside. Pictures of supportive signs, waves, and routines became a musical by students at The 5th Avenue Theatre. We talk about the inspiration for the musical and hear the entire showcase. Then, perhaps delusion can be a good thing. Shankar Vedantam shares how self-deception may boost your success and well-being. Also, we hear about what happened when a teacher in Spokane created a lesson plan around picking cotton. And, finding a psychiatric bed in Washington is a years old problem that has worsened in the pandemic. KUOW's Austin Jenkins tells a story about one man in southwest Washington.

The show must go on-line! Throughout the pandemic, theater teens have gotten creative about putting on the show. Staging it on Facebook Live or YouTube. This year for a second time, the journalists of KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media program and The 5th Avenue Theatre found a way to create musicals based on the journalists' photo essays, articles, and podcasts. Bill Radke spoke with Jadenne Radoc Cabahug about her photo essay turned musical and we hear the full show.

Kyle Scatliffe (Former Hamilton Broadway and Philip Tour's Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson) is on the pod for three INCREDIBLE episodes! This week we discuss how he grew up playing basketball, playing Jud Fry in 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Oklahoma!, and what it was like being nominated for an Olivier for his performance in The Scottsboro Boys.  Kyle is currently starring in To Kill A Mockingbird on Broadway, click here for tickets! https://www.telecharge.com/eventoverview.aspx?cityName=NY%20City%20Area&productId=12196  Kyle is also featured on my #LasVegust eps! 130, 131 Beyonce watching Michelle fall  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElZYipV81QM   Crazy For You 25th Anniversary Concert-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XJHla-oY9M   Poor Jud Is Dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lksmmJMEUPI   Seattle Times review of Oklahoma!-https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/oklahoma-seen-in-a-new-light/   Scottsboro Boys Olivier performance-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUJeujFehjg   Les Miserables Tony Awards performance- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42IQ29b8YIU