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Connor and Dylan are joined by Kyle Selig (Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Mean Girls). Summer is upon us, and the twins are excited to welcome the dreamy and delightful Kyle Selig for his long-awaited episode of DRAMA. He brings his sunny personality and sense of humor to the pod for an amazing chat, almost like we're… old friends. Speaking of “Old Friends,” we chat about the beautiful Broadway production that Kyle is part of alongside Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and friend of the pod Beth Leavel, as he sings the “Sondheim Tenor Sampler Platter.” Naturally, this trio gushes over Kyle's wife, Erika Henningsen (now starring in Just in Time), and recounts moments in their love story from Mean Girls to their wedding day. The conversation includes stories about Water for Elephants, Los Angeles living, and superstar Grey Henson. We reflect on The Goofy Movie, Welcome to Flatch, and Aaron Tveit and Gavin Creel's impact on a young Kyle. Stick around for Thunderbolts* and Miss Flo (yes gawd!), plus many doses of DRAMA. and the birth of a beautiful friendship among these millennial men. See Kyle in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends through June 29th!Follow Kyle on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
Broadway legend Beth Leavel joins Joel Crump for another edition of Broadway Time at Carmine's! About Beth: Tony Winner Beth Leavel was most recently seen on Broadway in the role of The Baroness in Lempicka. She was nominated for a 2019 Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critic's Circle award for her performance as DeeDee Allen in the critically acclaimed Broadway show The Prom. She received Tony, Drama Desk, NY Outer Critics Circle and L.A. Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. Beth also received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her role as Florence Greenberg in Baby It's You. Other Broadway roles include Mrs. June Adams in Bandstand, Emily in Elf, Donna in Mamma Mia!, Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein, Dorothy Brock in the revival of 42nd Street, Tess in the original company of Crazy For You, Mrs. Bixby in The Civil War, Ellie in Hal Prince's Showboat, and Anytime Annie (her Broadway debut) in 42nd Street. Numerous TV, most recently The Ghosts of Christmas Always (Hallmark), The Walking Dead (AMC), and The Bite (Spectrum). Beth's one-woman cabaret, It's Not About Me, has played across the country to rave reviews and sold out venues. In her spare time, Leavel gives back and teaches master classes for students all over the world. MFA from UNC-G. Proud mom to T.J. and Sam and helplessly in love with Adam Heller. Grateful to my BRS/GAGE family. "Broadway Time at Carmine's" features Broadway stars over lunch in engaging conversations at the iconic Carmine's Times Square eatery. For more, visit www.BWayTime.com, and follow:
I'm just a Broadway Baby! and living my theatre kid dreams once again chatting with ICONS like Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Beth Leavel, Bonnie Langford, and more of the cast of Sondheim's Old Friends on the opening night red carpet! Plus some fabulous VIP guests including Lorna Luft, Charlotte d'Amboise, Hannah Cruz, and many more! Connect with GOOD SHOW! Instagram: @goodshowpodcast Tik Tok: @goodshowpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony award winner Beth Leavel stops by "Up Next" to talk about her new Broadway show, "Sondheim's Old Friends".
Today, I'm thrilled to announce my episode with Tony winning librettist and performer Bob Martin, who is the author of two of this season's newest hits—SMASH and BOOP—both of which started previews on Broadway this week. Tune in to hear about the writing processes of those two musicals, and some of the other stories of his legendary career, including why he was sore every night after performing THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, the character he almost played in THE PROM, writing for the film adaptation of that musical, why he loves writing for Beth Leavel, the challenges of working on MINSKY'S, changing ELF between its three Broadway runs, what he learned from Charles Strouse and Thomas Meehan, revisiting unsuccessful musicals in HEY, LOOK ME OVER, how supply chain issues have affected Broadway, developing THE STING with Harry Connick, Jr., working with Kevin Kline on AMERICAN CLASSIC, his idea for a sequel to THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, revising KISS ME, KATE in London, and so much more. You won't want to miss this honest and fun conversation with one of Broadway's funniest and most prolific writers.
On this On the Rocks, curtain up! We welcome Tony Award Winner Beth Leavel to chat about her many, many roles in 15 Broadway shows and counting, we talk about her early days auditioning in NYC, the roles that have left a mark on her life, the joy of originating roles in The Drowsy Chaperone and The Prom, the future of Broadway, the power of Sondheim, and all about her current run in Old Friends alongside Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga...with your sassy host with the sassy most, Alexander Rodriguez! Raise a glass, it's On the Rocks!
Sarah is living out her theatre kid dreams and finally met her number one favorite Broadway icon, Miss Bernadette Peters! To add to that, she also interviewed the cast and creatives for Sondheim's Old Friends. Sarah is a huge Sondheim fan, so this was quite a delight! GOOD SHOW! is highly anticipating the opening on Sondheim's Old Friends this coming April. Enjoy Sarah's interviews with: Bernadette Peters, Daryl Roth, Stephen Mear, Matthew Bourne, Beth Leavel, Joanna Riding, David Harris, Kate Jennings Grant, Lea Salonga, Daniel Yearwood, Maria Wirries, Jason Pennycooke, Jeremy Secomb, Jacob Dickey, Jasmine Forsberg, Kyle Selig, Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, Peter Neureuther, Kevin Earley, Paige Faure, and Alexa Lopez. Connect with GOOD SHOW! Instagram: @goodshowpodcast Tik Tok: @goodshowpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Connor and Dylan are joined by Alyse Alan Louis (Teeth). Listeners, throw on your rain poncho and prepare to get drenched in the Splash Zone of this fabulous new podcast episode. Currently starring as Dawn O'Keefe in Teeth at New World Stages, Alyse joins the twins for some dramaaaaaa. We hear all about the coming-of-rage musical, Alyse's long journey with the show, and what keeps audiences coming back for more bites. She gives flowers to the entire cast and creative team who make the show happen each night, and developed it for over a decade. Of course, the boys need to hear all about Alyse's Broadway debut in Mamma Mia, which coincided with the film's release, Beth Leavel's turn as Donna, AND how Alyse met her dreamy husband Eric William Morris. The Sophie and Sky love story for the ages, y'all! Alyse also reflects on falling in love with the arts by watching her sister Jillian Louis perform. We love a sister act! We dive into the drama of Lindsay Lohan's career resurging, Andy Mientus' book Fraternity, and thoughts on the WICKED film. Sink your teeth into this pod, divas, and see Alyse Alan Louis slay in Teeth!Follow Alyse on InstagramSee Teeth at New World Stages!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
Curtain up on the 50th deep dive of KNOW THE SHOW as Anika and Michael delve into GYPSY, widely considered to be the greatest musical of all time.
Ticket Link: https://54below.org/events/beth-leavel-sings-sondheim/ Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Tony winner Beth Leavel, who will be performing a 54 Below concert celebrating the works of Stephen Sondheim on October 26 and 27. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including the advice she got from Elaine Stritch, her process of finding the character of Dee Dee Allen in THE PROM, how 42ND STREET ruined a trip to Disneyland, performing for Elton John and Steven Spielberg, why her involvement in LEMPICKA felt fated by the universe, the role of hers that Eartha Kitt and Joan Van Ark also auditioned for, working with Casey Nicholaw on TUCK EVERLASTING and SOMETHING ROTTEN, the tragic closing of THE CIVIL WAR, taking inspiration from Margaret Dumont for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, the most important lines in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, and so much more. You won't want to miss this uproarious conversation with a true Broadway treasure.
Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"Greased Lightnin'" from Grease (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Performed by John Travolta , Jeff Conaway
Bonus Episode Alert! Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live on the red carpet of "Lempicka" from Sunday, April 14, 2024! Featuring interviews with the stars and production team of the show including Amber Iman, Eden Espinosa, Andrew Samonsky, and Beth Leavel among others! ABOUT THE SHOW One of the world's greatest artists deserves the world's biggest stage: LEMPICKA comes to Broadway, following critically acclaimed, sold-out runs at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the La Jolla Playhouse. From the Tony Award®-winning director of HADESTOWN and starring Eden Espinosa, this New York Times Critic's Pick is a sweeping musical portrait of a woman who changed art and culture forever. Spanning decades of political and personal turmoil and told through a thrilling, pop-infused score, LEMPICKA boldly explores the contradictions of a world in crisis, a woman ahead of her era, and an artist whose time has finally come. You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs. Info on Your Hosts: Broadway World Article on our Season 3 Launch Party Follow Samantha: Instagram | Samantha's Official Website here Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter. Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Important Links: Support the citizens of Gaza Native Land Map US Interior Indian Affairs NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article How to Help the People of Florida Article Abortion Funds Website Plan C Pills Website National Write Your Congressman Link How to help Uvalde families NPR Article Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now Support Us... Please! If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE! Please don't become complacent: Support the Black Mamas Matter Alliance Support Families Detained and Separated at the Border. Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund. Support Black Trans Folx here Donate to the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico's Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB. If you enjoy Survival Jobs: A Podcast be sure to subscribe and follow us on your preferred podcast listening app! Also, feel free to follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the history of the Marquis Theatre, three musicals have closed during the month of December. Two of them we've already covered here on the podcast: Me and My Girl and Nick & Nora. The third one was The Drowsy Chaperone and is the focus of this bonus mini-episode. It starred Tony Award winner Sutton Foster was cast as Janet Van De Graff, Emmy-nominated TV star Georgia Engel was Mrs. Tottendale, British actor Edward Hibbert played Underling, and the inimitable Beth Leavel took on the title role of the Chaperone. My goal was to keep this under 15 minutes, but the more I learned, the more I had to include. Plus, I finally had to figure out why it didn't win Best Musical. So please enjoy this "quick" look at one of the most successful musicals that has come and gone from the Marquis. Follow on Instagram and listen to Closing Night on your favorite podcast app. --- Closing Night is a production of WINMI Media with Patrick Oliver Jones as host and executive producer. Dan Delgado is the editor and co-producer, not only for this podcast but also for his own movie podcast called The Industry. Maria Clara Ribeiro is co-producer. Click here to find the transcript for this episode and a full list of links and resources used. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dylan and Connor are joined by Beth Leavel (The Prom, The Drowsy Chaperone). To celebrate FOUR YEARS of DRAMA, the twins finally chat with the legend, the icon, the moment: Beth Leavel. The queen herself regales listeners with tales from her extensive resume: from winning the Tony for creating Beatrice Stockwell in The Drowsy Chaperone, to embodying the iconic DeeDee Allen in The Prom, and stepping into Miranda Priestley's Prada shoes in The Devil Wears Prada. But don't worry, we cover everything else in between. Starring in Mamma Mia and belting out 15 songs every night, the early days of performing in 42nd Street and Crazy for You, and even performing as Rizzo in Grease on the road. We also get into Beth's other Tony nominated role of Florence Greenberg in Baby, It's You. They chat about The Crown, eBay and Black Friday deals, and even Beth's recent appearance in Gutenberg! The Musical! Listen in for the EXCLUSIVE. You're going to love this episode with Beth. Thanks for four amazing years of DRAMA, y'all. See Beth Leavel at 54 Below this January 2 and 8!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
Connor and Dylan are joined by Isabelle McCalla (Shucked, Water for Elephants). We're not letting that Friday fatigue get us down, y'all! The boys are joined by leading lady Isabelle McCalla for a chat that goes DEEP. They discuss all things Shucked, the genius of Brandy Clark and “Maybe Love,” and how fun it is to be a part of theatrical escapism. We talk about Giggly Squad Live, as well as the abundance of riches the Bravo TV universe is providing. Learn about Isabelle's next venture: Water for Elephants on Broadway opposite Grant Gustin and Paul Alexander Nolan. The Prom is of course discussed, but you're not ready for the way it changed Isabelle's life and inspired the journey she's on now. We talk emotional roomie farewells, new homes, the ease of early lockdown, why “Plastic Off the Sofa” shan't be skipped, and MORE. Beth Leavel is discussed at length. I mean… icon. How righteous is thy Gemstone mawma?Follow Isabelle on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
Jershua Cavazos is a musical theatre actor. She made her Broadway debut in The Prom back in 2018. In this show, she was in the ensemble. Cavazos got to share the stage with pure musical theatre legends such as Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas, Christopher Sieber, and Angle Schworer just to name a few of her fellow cast members. The show sadly closed less than a year into it's run in 2019. Post pandemic, Cavazos was starred in the Off Broadway musical, Between the Lines. (with Arielle Jacobs from Season 2). This show was also a huge success during the course of its run in New York City. In addition to her work in musical theatre, Cavazos also has music of her own in which she has released and can be streamed wherever you listen to your music. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jayme-starr/support
Broadway's breakout triple threat Fernell Hogan talks all things The Prom, Mean Girls, Kimberly Akimbo, and Some Like It Hot. Hear his unique perspective as someone who is both a performer and on the creative side of the Industry. So many fun stories including stories about Broadway legends including Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas, Casey Nicholaw, and more. Curtain up, Fernell Hogan Connect with Fernell Hogan on IG: @fernellhogan Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beth Leavel (bethleavel.net) is a Tony Award-winning stage and screen actor. She recently starred as Miranda Priestly in the Broadway-bound new musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada, directed by Anna Shapiro and featuring music by Sir Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub and a book by Kate Wetherhead. Most recently, Beth was seen on Broadway as Dee Dee Allen in The Prom, for which she was nominated for Tony, New York Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Awards. She received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and LA Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. Beth also received Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her role as Florence Greenberg in Baby, It's You. On Broadway, Beth also originated the roles of June Adams in Bandstand, Emily in Elf, Mrs. Bixby in The Civil War and Tess in Crazy For You. Other Broadway credits include Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia!, Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein, Dorothy Brock in the revival of 42nd Street, Ellie in Hal Prince's Show Boat, and Anytime Annie (her Broadway debut) in 42nd Street. Other New York credits include starring as Lucille in the New York City Center Encores! production of No, No, Nanette, as well as the off-Broadway productions of Lone Star Love and Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. Regionally, Beth has performed some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre – from Mama Rose in Gypsy at The Muny and Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly at Cape Playhouse and The Muny, to Sally Adams in Call Me Madam at the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, the Witch in Into the Woods at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, and Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Beth has dazzled and delighted sold-out audiences with her cabaret act, which she has taken from 54 Below in New York City to other venues across the United States. You might also recognize Beth from numerous commercials and TV shows/films, including Ghosts of Christmas Always, The Bite, Walking Dead: World Beyond and the final episode of ER. She holds an MFA and an honorary PhD from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Of all the roles she has played, on stage and off, Beth is most proud of being T.J. and Sam's mom. She is helplessly in love with her fiancé, Adam Heller, and thanks her cat, Malcolm, for keeping her sane during the pandemic.
Beth Leavel (bethleavel.net) is a Tony Award-winning stage and screen actor. She recently starred as Miranda Priestly in the Broadway-bound new musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada, directed by Anna Shapiro and featuring music by Sir Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub and a book by Kate Wetherhead. Most recently, Beth was seen on Broadway as Dee Dee Allen in The Prom, for which she was nominated for Tony, New York Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Awards. She received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and LA Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. Beth also received Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her role as Florence Greenberg in Baby, It's You. On Broadway, Beth also originated the roles of June Adams in Bandstand, Emily in Elf, Mrs. Bixby in The Civil War and Tess in Crazy For You. Other Broadway credits include Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia!, Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein, Dorothy Brock in the revival of 42nd Street, Ellie in Hal Prince's Show Boat, and Anytime Annie (her Broadway debut) in 42nd Street. Other New York credits include starring as Lucille in the New York City Center Encores! production of No, No, Nanette, as well as the off-Broadway productions of Lone Star Love and Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. Regionally, Beth has performed some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre – from Mama Rose in Gypsy at The Muny and Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly at Cape Playhouse and The Muny, to Sally Adams in Call Me Madam at the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, the Witch in Into the Woods at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, and Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Beth has dazzled and delighted sold-out audiences with her cabaret act, which she has taken from 54 Below in New York City to other venues across the United States. You might also recognize Beth from numerous commercials and TV shows/films, including Ghosts of Christmas Always, The Bite, Walking Dead: World Beyond and the final episode of ER. She holds an MFA and an honorary PhD from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Of all the roles she has played, on stage and off, Beth is most proud of being T.J. and Sam's mom. She is helplessly in love with her fiancé, Adam Heller, and thanks her cat, Malcolm, for keeping her sane during the pandemic.
Connor and Dylan are joined by Fernell Hogan (Kimberly Akimbo, The Prom). For the final episode of 2022, the twins are joined by a rising star from their favorite new musical of the year: Kimberly Akimbo! They chat all things Kimberly Akimbo – what it's like moving the show from off-Broadway to the Booth Theatre, taking ice skating lessons (yes… they're really skating onstage), Dylan sobbing while seeing the show last month, and why it's the best musical. They also dig into Gossip Girl, #SaveKPOP, seeing RuPaul in the flesh, Dave on Hulu, video games, working with legends Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel, and Victoria Clark, going on tour with Mean Girls, accidentally being cast in The Prom, and MORE. We're on a great adventure, y'all.Subscribe to DRAMA+ for bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Follow Fernell on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Connor
Chinggay and Patty's jaws have dropped as they discuss a multitude of holiday twists. A resurrected dead husband? A non-Scrooge possibly falling in love with his grandma? Will Kemp's American accent? Jodie Sweetin charming our hearts? Snark has left the building and has been replaced by pure, wholesome holiday cheer. As the Naughty List stays empty, we wonder: Is it all downhill from here?Catch us every week until December for our roundup of holiday hits!Ghosts of Christmas Always (Kim Matula, Ian Harding, Beth Leavel, Lori Tan Chinn, Reginald VelJohnson)Jolly Good Christmas (Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp)A Cozy Christmas Inn (Jodie Sweetin, David O'Donnell)Christmas Bedtime Stories (Erin Cahill, Steve Lund, Charlie Weber, Alice Comer)Thanks to Pietro Lazatin for our music and Paola Lazatin for our cover artFollow us on Twitter: @makeithallmark and on Instagram: @butmakeithallmark
This episode we are joined by Tony-winning actor and singer Beth Leavel! You know Beth from her work in The Drowsy Chaperone, Baby, It's You, Elf, Mamma Mia!, The Prom and most recently The Devil Wear Prada. Beth talks about her life working in the theater, originating roles on Broadway and the impact some of her shows have had on people.
Kerrie & Stephanie preview the latest Hallmark holiday movies from Oct. 28-30! A Cozy Christmas Inn starring Jodie Sweetin & David O'Donnell Jolly Good Christmas starring Reshma Shetty & Will Kemp Christmas Bedtime Stories starring Erin Cahill, Steve Lund Ghosts of Christmas Always starring Kim Matula, Ian Harding, Beth Leavel, Lorie Tan Chinn, Reginald VelJohnson Let us know what you thought by following us on Instagram and/or Facebook: @loveandnonsensepodcast
As much as we actors wish it wasn't so, auditioning really is our job. Performing it's just an added perk, if we do that job really well. That being said though, there are times when we mail an audition and simply couldn't have done any better, yet we still don't book the part. Such is the life and labor of an actor. Welcome to the annual episode of Audition Stories…the good, the bad, and the hysterical. And today you'll be getting a sampling of the bonus episodes available to monthly supporters of this podcast. You'll hear from the following actors, directors, and choreographers as they share their most memorable auditions: Barton Cowperthwaite - actor and dancer from Tiny Pretty Things Misty Rosas - actress, singer and performance artist from The Mandalorian Carmen Cusack - actress and singer from Bright Star and Flying Over Sunset Jerry Mitchell - director and choreographer of Kinky Boots and Pretty Woman Al Blackstone - director and choreographer from So You Think You Can Dance Michael Learned - famed actress from The Waltons Kathryn Allison - actress and singer from Company and Aladdin Briana Packen - actress and coach from Movement 4 Everybody The Prom Tony Nominees - Caitlin Kinnunen, Beth Leavel, and Brooks Ashmanskas I love sharing these stories and episodes, but it does take time and resources to do it. Currently, about 90% of podcast production costs come out of my own pocket. So I would greatly appreciate if you would consider joining Why I'll Never Make It and support the ongoing efforts of this podcast: monthly subscriptions with access to bonus episodes and more yearly subscriptions at a $20 discount off the monthly options one-time donations to help the ongoing production of this podcast Learn more about WINMI Podcast at whyillnevermakeit.com ---------- Why I'll Never Make It is hosted by Off-Broadway actor and singer Patrick Oliver Jones and is a production of WINMI Media, LLC. It's an award winning Top 25 Theater Podcast on Feedspot and is also a part of Helium Radio Network and a member of the Broadway Makers Alliance. Follow WINMI: Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
On this podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with one of the leads of The Devil Wears Prada, Tony Award Winning actress Beth Leavel who plays Runway Magazine Editor-in-Chief Miranda Priestly, a role made iconic by Meryl Streep in the 2006 film. The music is by the legendary Sir Elton John who notes that this […]
Mike Isaacson, Currently in his ninth season and only the third person to hold this position in The Muny's 103-year history. To date, he has produced 56 Muny shows, 23 of which had never been on the Muny stage before. He has collaborated at The Muny with many Tony award winners and breakthrough talents, including Christian Borle, Colin Donnell, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Gary Griffin, Heather Headley, Jennifer Holliday, Denis Jones, Laura Michelle Kelly, Dan Knecht- ges, Beth Leavel, Norm Lewis, Beth Malone, Kathleen Marshall, Patti Murin, Josh Rhodes, Emily Skinner and Ken Page. The Riverfront Times wrote, “Under the leadership of executive producer Mike Isaacson, the quality of Muny productions rose like the proverbial phoenix.” The St. Louis Post-Dispatch named him “Theatre Artist of the Year,” noting that by “staging one impressive production after another, he made The Muny simultaneously hip and – be- lieve it – important to our community.” During Isaacson's tenure, The Muny has produced new developmental productions of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon and The Unsinkable Molly Brown. During its record-breaking 100th season, The Muny became the first theatre in the world to produce the legendary Jerome Robbins' Broadway, doing unprecedented archival work on both the artistic and business side. During that same season, The Muny produced the U.S. regional premiere of Jersey Boys. Isaacson has changed the look and feel of a Muny production, overseeing a transformation in every aspect of pro- duction that culminated in 2019 with the arrival of the theatre's extraordinary James S. Mc- Donnell stage, a state-of-the art stage house that includes revolutionary LED technology, automated sets and a host of other innovations. During the summer of 2020, when The Muny was closed due to COVID-19, Mike produced and created The Muny 2020 Variety Hour Live!, an online show that reached more than a worldwide audience of over 400,000. With Kristin Caskey, Isaacson has produced more than 23 Broadway musicals and plays, national tours, off-Broadway and London productions. All told, his productions have received more than 122 Tony nominations and 34 Tony Awards. Last year, he produced the highly ac- claimed David Byrne's American Utopia, which made every major “Top 10” list, and became a highly acclaimed film by Spike Lee on HBO, for which he also served as an executive produc- er. Just as the COVID-19 shutdown of Broadway began, he was awaiting the first preview of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite, starring Mathew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. Also, during the shutdown, Isaacson served as a supporting producer of the acclaimed re- vival of The Unsinkable Molly Brown at New York's Transport Group. Other career highlights include: Fun Home (2015 Tony Award, Best Musical; 2018 Olivier nominee for Best Musical), Legally Blonde the Musical (2011 Olivier Award, Best Musical), Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony Award, Best Musical), Red (2010 Tony Award, Best Play), The Humans (2016 Tony Award, Best Play), If/Then, starring Idina Menzel, Lanford Wilson's Burn This, starring Adam Driver and Kerri Russell (2019 Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play), Bring It On: The Musical (2013 Tony nomination for Best Musical), A Doll's House 2 (2017 Tony nomination for Best Play), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1999 Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Musical), The Seagull, starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Carey Mulligan and Peter Sarsgaard, Caroline, or Change (Tony nomination for Best Musical); One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (2001 Tony Award, Best Revival of a Play) and Death of a Salesman (1999 Tony Award, Best Revival of a Play). For the Independent Presenters Network, Isaacson served as producer for Spamalot (2005 Tony Award, Best Musical), Ragtime (revival) and The Color Purple (2006 Tony nomination for Best Musical). He has received the St. Louis Arts and Education Council's Award for Excellence in the Arts and has been awarded The Broadway League's and Theatre Development Fund's Commercial Theater Institute “Robert Whitehead” Award for excellence in producing. He has served on the board of governors and executive committee of The Broadway League and received the Samuel J. L'Hommedieu Award. He has also received the Equality Award from the St. Louis Chapter of Human Rights Campaign.
Mike Isaacson, Currently in his ninth season and only the third person to hold this position in The Muny's 103-year history. To date, he has produced 56 Muny shows, 23 of which had never been on the Muny stage before. He has collaborated at The Muny with many Tony award winners and breakthrough talents, including Christian Borle, Colin Donnell, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Gary Griffin, Heather Headley, Jennifer Holliday, Denis Jones, Laura Michelle Kelly, Dan Knecht- ges, Beth Leavel, Norm Lewis, Beth Malone, Kathleen Marshall, Patti Murin, Josh Rhodes, Emily Skinner and Ken Page. The Riverfront Times wrote, “Under the leadership of executive producer Mike Isaacson, the quality of Muny productions rose like the proverbial phoenix.” The St. Louis Post-Dispatch named him “Theatre Artist of the Year,” noting that by “staging one impressive production after another, he made The Muny simultaneously hip and – be- lieve it – important to our community.” During Isaacson's tenure, The Muny has produced new developmental productions of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon and The Unsinkable Molly Brown. During its record-breaking 100th season, The Muny became the first theatre in the world to produce the legendary Jerome Robbins' Broadway, doing unprecedented archival work on both the artistic and business side. During that same season, The Muny produced the U.S. regional premiere of Jersey Boys. Isaacson has changed the look and feel of a Muny production, overseeing a transformation in every aspect of pro- duction that culminated in 2019 with the arrival of the theatre's extraordinary James S. Mc- Donnell stage, a state-of-the art stage house that includes revolutionary LED technology, automated sets and a host of other innovations. During the summer of 2020, when The Muny was closed due to COVID-19, Mike produced and created The Muny 2020 Variety Hour Live!, an online show that reached more than a worldwide audience of over 400,000. With Kristin Caskey, Isaacson has produced more than 23 Broadway musicals and plays, national tours, off-Broadway and London productions. All told, his productions have received more than 122 Tony nominations and 34 Tony Awards. Last year, he produced the highly ac- claimed David Byrne's American Utopia, which made every major “Top 10” list, and became a highly acclaimed film by Spike Lee on HBO, for which he also served as an executive produc- er. Just as the COVID-19 shutdown of Broadway began, he was awaiting the first preview of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite, starring Mathew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. Also, during the shutdown, Isaacson served as a supporting producer of the acclaimed re- vival of The Unsinkable Molly Brown at New York's Transport Group. Other career highlights include: Fun Home (2015 Tony Award, Best Musical; 2018 Olivier nominee for Best Musical), Legally Blonde the Musical (2011 Olivier Award, Best Musical), Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony Award, Best Musical), Red (2010 Tony Award, Best Play), The Humans (2016 Tony Award, Best Play), If/Then, starring Idina Menzel, Lanford Wilson's Burn This, starring Adam Driver and Kerri Russell (2019 Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play), Bring It On: The Musical (2013 Tony nomination for Best Musical), A Doll's House 2 (2017 Tony nomination for Best Play), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1999 Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Musical), The Seagull, starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Carey Mulligan and Peter Sarsgaard, Caroline, or Change (Tony nomination for Best Musical); One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (2001 Tony Award, Best Revival of a Play) and Death of a Salesman (1999 Tony Award, Best Revival of a Play). For the Independent Presenters Network, Isaacson served as producer for Spamalot (2005 Tony Award, Best Musical), Ragtime (revival) and The Color Purple (2006 Tony nomination for Best Musical). He has received the St. Louis Arts and Education Council's Award for Excellence in the Arts and has been awarded The Broadway League's and Theatre Development Fund's Commercial Theater Institute “Robert Whitehead” Award for excellence in producing. He has served on the board of governors and executive committee of The Broadway League and received the Samuel J. L'Hommedieu Award. He has also received the Equality Award from the St. Louis Chapter of Human Rights Campaign.
Jack Harrison-Cooper (cover Danny & Kenickie in Grease) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Jack discuss The Drifters Girl (Garrick Theatre), Joseph UK Tour (Glasgow Kings Theatre) & A Love Letter To Harvey Milk (Waterloo East Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Devil Wears Prada starring Beth Leavel, The Bodyguard, Heathers, Jennifer Hudson plus lots more. After training at Laine Theatre Arts, Jack made his West End debut in the ensemble of Miss Saigon at the Price Edward Theatre. His credits also include: Kiss Me Kate (Paris), understudy Emmet in Legally Blonde (Curve Leicetser), Warner in Legally Blonde (South Korea), Chistery & understudy Boq in Wicked (2017 UK & Ireland Tour), The Wedding Singer (South Korea) and Sunset Boulevard In Concert (Alexandra Palace Theatre). Most recently Jack was part of the ensemble and cover Aaron in the original West End production of The Prince of Egypt (Dominion Theatre) and then appeared alongside seven all-star Roses in Gypsy In Concert (Alexandra Palace Theatre). On screen Jack can be seen in the Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary filmed performance (available on Netflix) and in Mary Poppins Returns. He can also be heard on the Miss Saigon and Prince of Egypt cast albums. Jack is currently back at the Dominion Theatre in the ensemble of Grease, understudying Danny, Kenickie and Officer Mallie. He also works in the word of fitness. Grease runs at the Dominion Theatre until Saturday 29th October. Visit www.greasemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.Follow Jack on Instagram: @jackhcooperHosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
The Sentimental Men leave Oz for the second time and are joined by the Tony Award-winning Beth Leavel! Listen as the Broadway legend talks all things Drowsy Chaperone, her career roads not taken, and slipping into the heels of the iconic Miranda Priestly in the musical stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada. Plus, she's got an Angela Lansbury story that had us in stitches! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sandra considers herself to be all things spiritual, then clarifies she is not a part of any religious body. As a spiritual councillor, nondenominational minister, actor, singer, shaman, wedding officiant and more, she sees her role as a spiritual councillor that supports one quest to find and experience a deeper meaning in life, death, and marriage ceremonies. She is vibrant, kind, articulate, fashionable, quick to smile, has an open heart filled with wisdom and a free spirit. She lives in NYC with her husband and has emersed herself in many spiritual pathways through life. And found that acting was one way for her voice and expression to be heard. As a child, she recalls being highly intuitive, having visions, invisible playmates and many metaphysical abilities and experiences. As a child, her parents were open to her spiritual experiences, but at some point, she says, these experiences became less acceptable and were placed under a blanket, hidden from sight. Growing up in a faith-based family, Sandra left her church at 18, finding different pathway for bringing her voice and truth into the world. But as in life, there are pivotal moments. Sandra's arrived with her Mother's Cancer diagnosis. As they prepared for her passing, and eventually her death, Sandra entered her calling, to become a non-denominational minister. Sandra recalls the pain of losing her mom. They had been deeply connected and her Mom was her biggest supporter. As Mother and daughter prepared for death, they spend many special and unique times together, creating and writing her obituary, choosing favored songs that would be song and designing her Mom's funeral, a true tribute to her mom's life. And this is Sandra! A multi-dimentional spiritual and caring women of the arts, heart and mind. I hope you enjoy learning more about Sandra and her life experience in this episode of Mind Your Freedom. BIO: Inter-spiritual Minister, Actor/Singer, and Motivational presenter, Sandra lives her life mission of “Create + Uplift = Changing Myself and the World.” After a lifetime of learning about the mystical, earth-based and energetic traditions, Sandra answered the call to spiritual leadership, taking on a parallel career by enrolling in seminary at The New Seminary (TNS) for Interfaith Studies in NYC and was ordained at St. John the Divine in 2007. She has a subsequent seminary degree in Spiritual Counseling from One Spirit Interfaith Seminary, also in NYC. From 2008-2011, Sandra was the Dean of 1st year students at TNS. She is a multiple award-winning wedding officiant and speaks before many diverse groups. Sandra has been a professional actor and singer for 40+ years and holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University in drama and music. Her theatre performing credits include lead or supporting roles in Broadway National tours, Off- Broadway, and Regional and Summer Stock theatres across the country. As a singer, she has performed in the cabaret rooms of NYC, on cruise ships and on stages around the world. (Member AEA & SAG/AFRA) She has shared the stage with notables including Eartha Kitt, John Astin, Wilford Brimley, Rebecca Luker, and Beth Leavel, among others. Her distinctive voice can be heard in commercials and books on tape. In 2014, Sandra started her own company, Sacred Stages, LLC, which produces plays, performance art, and media, as well as her one woman shows dedicated to exploring our big questions about life and contemplating these challenging times. Her most recent show, The Edge of Everyday, was nominated for a Broadway World Cabaret Award, and the live CD recording is available on Amazon and CD Baby. Sandra's natural connection to earth based wisdom inspired her to add the role of Activist to her resume, by becoming a Climate Reality Leader in 2017, after completing her training with Al Gore and The Climate Reality Project. In 2020, she was asked by thought leader and author Lesley Michaels to join the staff of The International Strategic Alliance of Women, an on-line membership company that empowers, uplifts, and educates professional women at all levels (www.isaow.com). Sandra is a contributing author to Lesley's upcoming book. For more information and to receive my good news, visit: Website Sandrabargman.com: Sandra Bargman Reverand Sandra learn more about Sacred Stages Email Sandra Adele's BIO: At 27 Adele Anderson survived a plane crash. That life and NDE experience, followed by the death of her husband, forever changed her perception of life, death and life after death: that choices and "SOUL"utions exists even in life's most dire and painful circumstances. She knows now that life always offers us more than on what we see on first glance. The choices we make every day can change how we cope, thrive and ultimately the trajectory of our life. For over 20 years she has holistic practice. Homeopathy for body health. Neuro-Linguistic Programming to regulate equilibrium for the mind; reprogramming, empowering mental process. Spiritual rituals and Akashic Records Reading that soothe the soul. Adele offers 1:1 personal growth and developement, focussing on the emotions that hold us back, in particular grieving. Workshops and NLP certifications both virtually and in retreats In 2022, Adele is opening her waterfront home for intimate retreats for Growth Through Grief "Soul"utions. Services email: Yes@lifecoachadele.com Text only: 604-885-8236 Schedule a conversation
Toledo Surprise! The ladies who brunch are joined by a very special guest: Stranger Sings Caroline Huerta! Listen along as these three chat about The Drowsy Chaperone. Kat flexes her Pirates of the Caribbean knowledge, they all sing the praises of Beth Leavel, and Caroline and SLee bond over playing The Chaperone. We also argue about casting choices, come together about the magic of musicals, and Kat and SLee find out some surprising John Hamm information.Performance Links:https://youtu.be/f0DPwQoT4i0 - ‘The Bride's Lament' performed by Sutton Fosterhttps://youtu.be/Z0IG78ilVPs - ‘I Am Adolpho' performed by Danny Burstein & Beth Leavelhttps://youtu.be/Os2mw1K8SSQ - ‘As We Stumble Along' performed by Beth Leavelhttps://youtu.be/QBcHEFocBnM - Man in Chair's opening monologue performed by Bob Martinhttps://youtu.be/FepfSfDHa48 - ‘Show Off' performed at the Tony Awards by Sutton Fosterhttps://youtu.be/qackw_MWMd8 - ‘I Do, I Do in the Sky' performed by the original Broadway castCheck out Caroline on Instagram at @carolinehuertaStranger Sings! Parody Musical is available wherever you listen to your music!Follow us on Social Media!! @thispodwontrunaweek on instagram @thispodwontrun on twitter Hosts: Kat Shaw, @katlynwithak on all platforms Savannah-Lee Mumford @dntcallmesavannah on instagram and @dntclmesavannah on twitter Theme Song written and performed by:Rachel Lind @rachellindnyc on instagram and @rachelglind on twitter
There's never been a musical theatre game show… until now. In “The Great Broadway Game Show Competition”, teams of Broadway stars face off against each other, and the audience, to “Name That Show Tune”, and win money for charity, while sharing intimate stories and memories from their lives and careers. Created and hosted by Todd Graff, and joined by co-host Andrew Lippa (Tony nominated composer/lyricist of The Addams Family, Big Fish and The Wild Party), guest players include Annaleigh Ashford, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Liz Callaway, Robin de Jesus, Tamara Tunie, Angela Grovey, Krysta Rodriguez, Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer, Jason Alexander, Ken Page, Katie Finneran, J.K. Simmons, Howard McGillin, Jason Tam, Jackie Hoffman, Ann Harada, Bruce Vilanch, Capathia Jenkins, Beth Leavel, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Donna Murphy, Tracee Beazer, and many, many more. Plus, the home audience not only provides game questions, but can actually come onto the podcast and play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 68 and Wendi and Dfernando continue their interview with Episode 67 guest: actress and writer Jennifer Irwin. Jennifer Irwin is best known for her roles on television as Virginia Kremp on the long-running ABC TV comedy THE GOLDBERGS, Linda Michaels on ABC TV's comedy STILL STANDING, Dolly Durkins on the CW's iZOMBIE, Laurie Neustadt on the NBC TV comedy SUPERSTORE, and as Dee Dee, Moira Rose's sister on the now-classic multi-award winning comedy SCHITT$ CREEK. A graduate of Montreal's McGill University, Toronto-native Irwin began her professional career in show business as a child actress in the 1985 mini-series ANNE OF GREEN GABLES and the horror feature THE GATE before joining THE SECOND CITY comedy troupe. Irwin worked with THE SECOND CITY from the mid-1990s, appearing in dozens of varied comedic stage performances including challenging improvisational pieces.With Canada as a hotbed of film production, Irwin landed supporting roles in many feature films including 1996's MRS. WINTERBOURNE (alongside Ricki Lake, Brendan Fraser, and the legendary Shirley MacLaine), 1998's BLUES BROTHERS 2000, and 1999's SUPERSTAR - the feature film adaptation of Molly Shannon's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE character Mary Katherine Gallagher, where her performance earned her a Canadian Comedy Award nomination.Irwin then set her sights on Los Angeles, where she hoped to launch a career as a comedic actress. Within weeks of arriving, she landed a guest role on the CBS TV's sitcom THE ELLEN SHOW and a regular spot on the NBC TV sitcom INSIDE SCHWARTZ. Other notable television work has been: SLINGS AND ARROWS, THE GAVIN CRAWFORD SHOW, RAISING HOPE, MICHAEL: EVERY DAY, BREAKING IN, HBO's EASTBOUND & DOWN, HBO MAX's HACKS, Netflix's PHYSICAL, and the animated series CRASH CANYON.Other films Irwin can be seen in are: NO STRINGS ATTACHED, BAD TEACHER, LONG WEEKEND, and the 2021 Dan Mazer film THE EXCHANGE. In 1997, she became a performer and co-creator of a parody of musicals from the 1920s. The musical began as a one-night-only stag party for Bob Martin and Janet van de Graaf at the legendary The Rivoli in Toronto, and after various workshops went on to become the now-legendary multi-Tony Award winning Broadway musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, which opened on Broadway in May 2006. Irwin is also co-creator of the KIDSTORY app - an app that lets parents privately share with friends and family their kid's “story”: their favorites, firsts, quotes, artwork, sports and the photos and videos that go with each moment. An online digital scrapbook that keeps everything organized in one place. KIDSTORY is available for free download at the App Store. Also on Episode 68, Wendi and Dfernando discuss her new 7E Miyolift microcurrent face mask, her old school datebook, Dfernando launching his Master Class for aspiring fashion photographers, fashion stylists, and others interested in starting careers in the fashion photography industry, and Wendi's new home buyer's remorse moment. On THE RIPE REPORT, Wendi and her new nutrition chronometer, and Dfernando shares his love for all things by filmmaker Wes Anderson, from his countless international TV commercials, his films THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, MOONRISE KINGDOM, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, to his new 2021 film THE FRENCH DISPATCH. Watch Wendi and Dfernando and their TEAM GENERATION RIPE: Greg Covey, Shelley McLendon and Ponciana Badia on Season 7 Episode 2 of CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD - now on ABC OnDemand and Hulu and on the GENERATION RIPE website. Follow us on our Instagram:Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Jennifer Irwin & KIDSTORY.Remember to subscribe, rate & leave a review for GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com
Episode 64 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is writer, comedian, and Lucille Lortel Award nominated actor Kevin Zak. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Kevin discovered his love for performing and took it upon himself to find a way of turning that into a career. While in college he decided to take initiative and started applying for internships. This led to him heading out to Los Angeles for an internship on the 7th Season of THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW. Several months in, he received an offer for a performing job he had auditioned for in NYC prior to leaving for Los Angeles. That offer was to join the cast of the U.S. Tour of the iconic Broadway musical CATS as a swing. As a swing he covered a large portion of the male roles, including Rum Tum Tugger. After a year touring North America (including Hawaii) with CATS, he segued into various jobs including a year on a Disney Cruise ship playing countless roles in the Disney productions. His performing career had finally kicked-off. In 2016, Kevin was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for CLINTON: The Musical. Kevin is creator and co-book writer of BLOODY BLOODY JESSICA FLETCHER, a musical parody of TV series MURDER, SHE WROTE, which is currently being developed by Tony Award winning producer Hal Luftig for the Off-Broadway stage. Tony Award winner Beth Leavel stars as Jessica Fletcher.HIs other work in the theater: NEUROSIS: The Musical, SILENCE!: The Musical and he most recently was the dance and fight captain (as well as an understudy) in the Broadway musical WAITRESS: The Musical. On television he was seen on the acclaimed HBO Max series THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT. Kevin was recently a featured comedian on the 2021 LOLZ Queer Comedy Festival and was also featured in the Top Ten Comedy Countdown on THE BALD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Kevin has gained additional attention via his comedic content on his Instagram: @kevinjzak, which covers all realms of pop culture from film, television, music, Broadway to the fashion world. Also on Episode 64, Wendi and Dfernando chat about the arrival of autumn and early holiday decorating at the Covey's; Butters the Cat breaking into Wendi's neighbor's house; and Devo in concert at the YouTube Theater. On THE RIPE REPORT, there's the 2021 documentary LADY BOSS: The Jackie Collins Story (now on Netflix in the U.S.), and Wendi shares a few of her current favorite TikTok accounts: @popsthedancer, @dolly_broadway, @jayandsharon, and @auntyskates. Watch Wendi and Dfernando and their Team GENERATION RIPE: Greg Covey, Shelley McLendon and Ponciana Badia on Season 7 Episode 2 of CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD - now on ABC OnDemand and Hulu and on the GENERATION RIPE website. Follow us on our Instagram:Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Kevin Zak, his TikTok, and his Twitter. Remember to subscribe, rate & leave a review for GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com
MAMA JUNE IS HERE!! Joe and Beth spend plenty of time walking down memory lane this week. What is the backstory of those deviled eggs? IYKYK. Bandstand star and Broadway LEGEND of 13 Broadway Shows Beth Leavel is with us! Devil Wears Prada is right around the corner and we cannot wait to see Beth shine as Miranda alongside friend of the pod, Taylor Iman Jones. From the The Prom, to Drowsy Chaperone, Beth only does shows with weird names. We talk about the buzz of previews with Drowsy Chaperone, the stillness of her Miranda Priestly, and how Nevertheless, she persisted. • • • #broadway #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #musical #musicals #musicaltheatre #musicaltheatrelife #theatrelife #theaterlife #theatrekid #theatrekids #theatrenerd #actorslife #podcastersofinstagram #broadwaypodcastnetwork #broadwaypodcast #podcastaddict #broadwaymemes #bethleavel #theprommusical #theprom #thedrowsychaperone #42ndstreet #mammamia #bandstandbroadway #babyitsyou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joshua and Dan head to Atlantic City and you'll just never guess who is there! Hey Nanette, we just watched a show about you. Beth Leavel reacted to applause. Sandy Duncan gave off mischievous airs. Also, the musical has changed since we've seen you Nanette. Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party; specifically, the Off-Broadway press reels recorded in 2000! Contact us: unccpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @unccpodcast Instagram: @unccpodcast
Here it is: Part 2 of my conversation with the brilliant Tony Sheldon! Tune in today to hear him discuss his New York career, including roles in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Amelie on Broadway, Charles Busch's Cleopatra, and The Band Wagon at Encores. Stories abound: A false promise from the Weisslers, giving suggestions to Charles Busch, how Beth Leavel helped him at the Tony Awards, his cut number from Priscilla, an odd backstage visit from Cloris Leachman, the Encores! show he had to turn down, why he thought Amelie on Broadway was a mistake, and living in Audra McDonald's basement. Plus: Roger Rees, Jordan Roth, Jerry Mitchell, Shirley MacLaine, and more!
No one on this planet is more chill and charming than Broadway star, Taylor Iman Jones. It was a complete pleasure getting to talk to her about everything under the sun. Not just her amazing career accolades (such as starring in Broadway cult fave’s such as Groundhog Day and Head Over Heels, and also jumping in as the lead alongside Beth Leavel in the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada), but we also discuss how we are both Bay Area native’s, how she is a jazz pianist, and we even play a rousing game of “Every 4th Question” - you’ll be laughing your tail off by the end of this episode. So sit back, tune in, and turn in the F*** UP! Taylor Iman Jones is in the house! Keep up with Taylor on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @taylorimanjones For more info on this podcast visit bpn.fm/NWT Follow Drew Gasparini: Twitter @DrewGasparini Instagram @DrewGasparini TikTok @theDrewGasparini For more info on this podcast, visit bpn.fm/NWT A Proud Member of Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"I felt like I found my second family and I just never wanted to leave it." Play along as Beth Leavel (@bethleavel- The Prom, Bandstand, The Drowsy Chaperone) and Tony Yazbeck (@tonyyazbeckofficial - On The Town, A Chorus Line, Gypsy) join Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for gin, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and cider. Become a supporter on our Patreon: https://bit.ly/2Q2zELG Check out The Town Hall concerts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we chat with Broadway legend, Tony Award-winning. She created the iconic roles of Beatrice Stockwell in The Drowsy Chaperone and Dee Dee Allen in The Prom. We also chat with Jane Monheit. With a career spanning over 20 years, Jane is considered one of the finest jazz singers in the world. Her latest album, Come What May is a stunning mix of musical theatre and the great America Songbook.
Tony Award Winner and North Carolina native Beth Leavel joins Jenn & Jess for their silver anniversary episode to discuss the case made famous by the documentary "The Staircase"
Guests: Tony Winner Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones Boyfriends Michael Kushner and Remy Germinario host My Broadway Memory, keeping Broadway alive! Check us out for performances, comedy segments, fan segments, appearances by Divas and Legends, Good News, ways for you to be on the show, and more! My Broadway Memory is co-created by Michael Kushner and Brian Sedita. In this episode we talk Broadway inspirations, winning Tonys, the upcoming Devil Wears Prada musical, and more. Want more of My Broadway Memory?! Follow us on Social! @MyBroadwayMemory on Instagram and Facebook and @MyBwayMemory on Twitter MICHAEL KUSHNER: Website, Instagram, or Dear Multi-Hyphenate Podcast REMY GERMINARIO: Website, Instagram BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: Website or Instagram #MyBroadwayMemory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel (Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom, 42nd Street, Elf, Mamma Mia, etc.) and discuss her remarkable career on the stage as one of Broadway’s most beloved actresses coupled with incredible stories from winning her Tony Award to the inside process of her starring role in the hit musical The Prom.
Beth Leavel received Tony, Drama Desk, NY Outer Critics Circle and LA Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. Beth also received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her role as Florence Greenberg in Baby, It’s You. Other Broadway roles include June Adams in Bandstand, Emily in Elf, Donna in Mamma Mia!, Dorothy Brock in the revival of 42nd Street, Tess in the original company of Crazy For You, Mrs. Bixby in The Civil War, Ellie in Hal Prince’s Showboat, and Anytime Annie (her Broadway debut) in 42nd Street. Beth Leavel was also seen in New York City Center Encores! production of No, No, Nanette as Lucille. She originated the role of DeeDee Alan in the world premiere of Prom at the Alliance Theatre. She has performed the roles of Sally Adams in Call Me Madam at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, and M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias at the North Carolina Theatre. She recently made her NY Cabaret debut at 54 Below to sell-out audiences. Numerous Off-Broadway, regional theatre, commercials, and TV, including the final episode of ER. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beth_Leavel https://www.playbill.com/person/beth-leavel-vault-0000071732 https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/beth-leavel-70613 https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Beth-Leavel/ https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/beth-leavel/profile/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1769792/
Broadway alum Taylor Iman Jones chats with Paul Wontorek about her upcoming set with Broadway Buskers and preparing to star in The Devil Wears Prada musical. Having been seen on Broadway in Head Over Heels and Groundhog Day, Jones also appeared in off-Broadway's Scotland, PA and Emojiland. She played Peggy/Maria in Hamilton's national tour and recently released her first original single, "I Really Enjoy." Listen to Jones talk more about her love for her future co-star Beth Leavel and more. Also, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan share today's news.
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel has been delighting Broadway audiences for decades. She was nominated for the 2019 Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle awards for The Prom and she received Tony, Drama Desk, NY Outer Critics Circle and LA Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. Beth also received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her role as Florence Greenberg in Baby It’s You. Her other Broadway credits include: Mrs. June Adams in Bandstand, Emily in Elf, Donna in Mamma Mia!, Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein, Dorothy Brock in the 42nd Street revival, Tess in the original company of Crazy For You, Mrs. Bixby in The Civil War, Ellie in Hal Prince's Showboat, and her Broadway debut as Anytime Annie in the original production of 42nd Street. She will soon be bringing the iconic role of Miranda Priestly to the Broadway stage in the highly anticipated production of The Devil Wears Prada.
Donna welcomes comic genius Beth Leavel, brilliant playwright Theresa Rebeck and maestro music supervisor and philanthropist Mary-Mitchell Campbell to Sardis. These powerhouse women lunch while lost in riveting insider conversation about their careers and their lives. Triple theatre Tony winner Beth Leavel was most recently seen on Broadway in "The Prom". Other unforgettable roles include: the title role in "The Drowsy Chaperone", Florence Greenberg in "Baby It's You", Mrs. June Adams in "Bandstand" and Emily in "Elf". Renown playwright Theresa Rebeck's most recent work, "Seared Ends", played Off-Broadway in 2019. She has been celebrated for her Broadway plays "Bernhardt/Hamlet", "Dead Accounts", "Seminar" and "Mauritius". Mary-Mitchell Campbell is unstoppable as a brilliant artist and formidable philanthropist for her organization ASTEP. Her Broadway work as Musical Director, Supervisor, Arranger... includes: "The Prom", "Mean Girls", "Finding Neverland", "The Addams Family" and the 2006 "Company". Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi's family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Beth Leavel is a Tony Award-winning actress and singer who was most recently seen on stage with Josh in The Prom. A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, Leavel studied social work at local Meredith College before earning a graduate degree in theater at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (M.F.A., 1980). She made her Broadway debut when she joined the cast of the 1981 Tony winner for best musical, 42nd Street, as a replacement in 1985. Her subsequent Broadway shows included Crazy for You, Show Boat, and The Civil War, all in the '90s. In the 2000s, she appeared in a revival of 42nd Street before winning a Tony Award in 2006 for her performance in the title role of The Drowsy Chaperone. She followed it with parts in Broadway's Young Frankenstein and Mamma Mia! In the meantime, Leavel earned guest spots on TV series like Law & Order: Criminal Intent and ER, appearing in that show's series finale in 2009. Back on-stage, she earned roles in 2010's Elf: The Broadway Musical and the jukebox musical Baby It's You! before landing a small part in the 2014 feature film This Is Where I Leave You. Originating the role of June Adams, Leavel returned to Broadway in 2017 with the musical Bandstand. Support me via Patreon! Twitter: @JoshLamon Instagram: @Josh.Lamon Produced by Alan Seales and Dori Berinstein. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.
Happy Music Monday ya'll today, the newly released Platinum Girls album from @bwayrecords is now out. Take a listen as I interview @mecarlaloo and the rest of the team as they talk about Beth Leavel, Debbie Gravitte, Brenda Braxton and more. This was the final day of Broadway Con 2020. Don't miss this really fun episode with snippets from the new album! Don't forget to like us on Facebook Triple Threats & Beyond instagram @TripleThreatsandBeyond Twitter @TTBwithRoy Share with your friends, give us a like and rate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triple-threats--beyond/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triple-threats--beyond/support
In this mini episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, entitled Baring It Slightly, on the Broadway Podcast Network, I chat with Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, live from Feinstein's/54 Below press day. We discuss her upcoming Feinstein's/54 Below concert It's Not About Me (1/14-1/20 at 7pm) + Beth reveals some exciting personal news at the end of our interview! For tickets to Beth's Feinstein's/54 Below show visit: https://bit.ly/35gaVMv Like what you hear? Then become a member of my Patreon Page for exclusive behind-the-scene perks! For more "Call Me Adam" interviews visit: https://callmeadam.com Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ) Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY) Edited by Drew Kaufman (https://bit.ly/2OXqOnw)
Back together for the first time since The Prom closed, this episode features Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas, Christopher Sieber, Caitlin Kinnunen, and Isabelle (Izzy) McCalla... with special guest appearances by Angie Schworer and Michael Potts. Take that, L-L-L-Lin-Luh-Lin-Manuel Miranda! Produced by Alan Seales and Dori Berinstein. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.
This week Julie, Miranda and Zane chat take some time out of their busy Christmas schedules to chat about which of life's truths can be gleaned from!- FURTHER READING -Wiki - Musical, MovieIMDbiTunes - Animated Movie, Original London Cast- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin, Thomas Meehan, Sebastian Arcelus, Amy Spanger, Beth Leavel, Mark Jacoby, George Wendt, Wayne Knight, Jordan Gelber, Leslie Kritzer, Ben Forster, Kimberley Walsh, Jessica Martin, Joe McGann, Jim Parsons, Mark Hamill, Ed Asner, Kate Micucci, Rachael MacFarlane, Gilbert Gottfried, Jay Leno
She is hands down one of the true Broads of Broadway, the Diva with a Belt, Tony Award Winning actress, Beth Leavel, returns to Feinstein's 54 Below to kick off the new year right in IT'S NOT ABOUT ME. We talk about her upcoming show, The Prom, and how I willed her into Devil Wears Prada. FOR MORE ABOUT MS. LEAVEL: https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Beth-Leavel/ MS. LEAVEL AT FEINSTEIN'S 54 BELOW: https://54below.com/events/beth-leavel-2/ FOR MORE ABOUT PODCAST: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall.com Bonus Moment: When I suggested Prada to Beth Leavel: https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmentertainment/beth-leavel-laura-osnes-are-together-in-the-bandstand
Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, he made his way to Broadway to do many things, most of which include joking about Beth Leavel and co-creating, writing, directing, and starring in the web series Indoor Boys with Wesley Taylor. His Broadway credits include Lysistrata Jones, Spring Awakening, Waitress, and What the Constitution Means to Me (of which he also co-produced). On television, Wyse has appeared in multiple roles since 2010 including Bored to Death, Switched at Birth, The Bold and the Beautiful, Marvel's Iron Fist, and Masters of Sex. On film, he appeared opposite America Ferrera in X/Y. Connect with Alex: twitter: @alexwyse Instagram: @alexjwyse IndoorBoys.tv Produced by Alan Seales and Dori Berinstein. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.
The Book of Mormon. Mean Girls. The Prom. Aladdin. The Drowsy Chaperone. And that are only five of the many musicals that were directed and choreographed by one of the most productive men in musical theater: Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw. In between running to each of the four shows of his that are playing on Broadway, Casey swung by Shetler Studios to discuss his career with Rob and Kevin. Casey pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how an airline salesperson saved his job, what it was like bringing to life some of Broadway's most iconic musicals, and why you should never watch Mike Nichols watching your show. Also, Casey shines the spotlight on Beth Leavel, Susan Stroman, and Tina Fey! 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 To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com
This episode of "Tell Me More" is BroadwayRadio's fourth annual Tony Omnibus Episode. In the 2019 edition, Matt Tamanini spoke with six individuals; four 2019 Tony nominees and two of our favorite theatre journalists.The four nominees that Matt spoke with come from four different disciplines within the Broadway community. First he speaks with the Tony-winning star of "The Prom," Beth Leavel. Then he spoke with theatre and entertainment writer Ashley Steves. The pair discussed the importance and impact of "What the Constitution Means to Me."Next, Matt talked to David Korins, Tony-winning scenic designer behind the spectacularly unique set for "Beetlejuice." Then, Matt talked to the Tony-nominated, McArthur Genius winning book writer of "Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations," Dominique Morisseau.Following that is a chat between Matt and American Theatre's senior editor Diep Tran about her recent article advocating for the Tony Awards to include work from outside of Broadway's 41 theaters. Finally, the episode concludes with Tony-winning choreographer of "Kiss Me Kate," Warren Carlyle.Intro: 00:00:10Beth Leavel: 00:02:35Ashley Steves: 00:24:22David Korins: 00:38:08Dominique Morisseau: 00:59:23Diep Tran: 01:23:10Warren Carlyle: 01:40:02Contact Beth Leavel:https://theprommusical.comContact Ashley Steves:https://ashleysteves.comTwitter: @NoThisIsAshleyInstagram: @nothisisashleyContact David Korins:http://www.davidkorinsdesign.comhttps://beetlejuicebroadway.comTwitter: @DavidKorinsInstagram: @davidkorinsFacebook: Click HereContact Dominique Morisseau:http://dominiquemorisseau.comhttps://www.ainttooproudmusical.comTwitter: @domorisseauInstagram: @domorisseauFacebook: Click HereContact Diep Tran:https://dieptran.comhttps://www.americantheatre.org/byline/diep-tranhttps://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/06/why-the-tony-awards-should-recognize-off-broadway/Twitter: @diepthoughtInstagram: @dieptimesContact Warren Carlyle:https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2018-2019-season/kiss-me-kate/Twitter: @carlylewarrenInstagram: @warrencarlyleContact Matt: matt@broadwayradio.comTwitter: @BWWMattInstagram: @BWWMattTheme music provided by www.bensound.comMusic in episode:"The Lady's Improving" from "The Prom" Original Cast Album"It's Not About Me" from "The Prom" Original Cast AlbumHighlights from “What the Constitution Means to Me” at New York Theatre Workshop"Dead Mom" from “Beetlejuice” Original Cast Album“My Girl” from “Ain’t Too Proud” Original Cast Album"100 Years of Subterranean Blues" from the "Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future" Off-Broadway Premiere“Too Darn Hot” from the “Kiss Me Kate” 2019 Broadway Revival See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tony Award-winning actors/actresses and Tony nominees join Joan Hamburg at her annual Pre-Tony luncheon at Arno Ristorante in New York City. Her guests include Jeff Daniels, Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, Glenda Jackson, Damon Daunno, Andre de Shields, Beth Leavel, and Susie Essman.
Two of this year's Tony nominees, Jeff Daniels (Atticus Finch in "To Kill A Mockingbird") and Beth Leavel ("The Prom") speak with Joan Hamburg at her annual Pre-Tony luncheon at Arno Ristorante in New York City.
Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!) and The Prom's Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas and Caitlin Kinnunen are all nominated for 2019 Tony Awards for their performances on Broadway!
Before there was the May 2019 The Prom takeover, there were episodes 9 and 14 with Beth Leavel and Dori Berinstein. Please take a moment to revisit their episodes to hear each of their unique stories! Find The Prom Online via ThePromMusical.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast:Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcastTwitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcastFacebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcastTheTheatrePodcast.comAlan’s personal Instagram: @alansealesJillian’s personal Instagram: @jillianhochmanEmail us at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. We want to know what you think.Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com.
Newly-minted three time tony nominee and tony winner Beth Leavel is here to talk about all things THE PROM and celebrate her Tony nomination! Beth earned a Tony for her work in The Drowsy Chaperone and was also nominated for Baby It’s You along with The Prom. Her Broadway credits include 42nd Street, Show Boat, Bandstand, Mama Mia and more! Follow @theprommusical on social media to stay up to date on the tony nominated musical. Hosted by Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan
This week, Jamie and Rob sit down with Broadway legend Beth Leavel. We discuss her incredible career, including 13 Broadway roles, and her current star turn in The Prom. Beth talks about her first Broadway audition (for Cats), creating new roles, including two written specifically for her, playing “divas,” and what makes Dee Dee Allen tick. Before we chat with Beth, Rob and Jamie talk about a recent trip to Long Island, missed trains, and Into The Woods. And to close, Rob gives an overview of original musicals, like The Prom, that are based on actual events. This week's music: Melissa Errico singing “No More” and “Overture/Audition” from the Original Cast of 42nd Street, Pearl Bailey singing “Before the Parade Passes By” from Hello Dolly, “Tonight Belongs to You” from The Prom, and Beth Leavel singing “It's Not About Me” from The Prom and “As We Stumble Along” from The Drowsy Chaperone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we chatted with Tony Award winner, Beth Leavel, about the hit Broadway musical, The Prom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Caitlin Kinnunen, the lead actress in the current hit musical “The Prom” on Broadway talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™. “The Prom” is about Emma (Kinnunen) a small-town girl who just wants to bring her girlfriend to the prom. When she makes national headlines news because the PTA cancels the event rather than allow this to happen four Broadway stars whose theatrical production closed on opening night decide that this could be the break they need to get a little publicity for themselves so they decide to go to the small town in Indiana to save the day. “The Prom” was written by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin with a score by Beguelin and Matthew Sklar and features Tony winner Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas, Christopher Sieber and Angie Schworer. You may remember that Caitlin made LGBTQ history last November when she performed a scene from “The Prom” at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and she kissed her co-star during the live performance. As a fierce ally we asked Caitlin about how she got involved in this groundbreaking role and her spin on our LGBTQ issues. When asked what she hopes to accomplish with her work Kinnunen stated, “I feel very lucky and fortunate that I’ve been part of pieces that really have a voice. I’ve gotten to do shows like “Spring Awakening” and “Next To Normal” and now this show “The Prom” and I’m really happy with that and I love being able to do theatre pieces that say something. I love being able to use my voice to open up conversations and really talk to people about their experiences. So I hope to continue to do work like that whether it is films, TV, plays, musicals, what have you. I think acting is such a great vehicle and conversation starter that people can see things that they normally wouldn’t see and can put up discussions that you normally wouldn’t have. I just hope to continue to do that.” Caitlin Kinnunen was born and raised in Washington State. She moved to New York when she was 16 to make her Broadway debut in “Spring Awakening”. She later appeared on Broadway in “The Bridges of Madison County” and on the first national tour of “Next to Normal”. Kinnunen has also appeared in numerous film and television projects including “The Intern”, “It's Kind of a Funny Story”, “Sweet Little Lies”, “Younger”, “American Vandal”, “The Knic” and Law & Order: SVU. For The Prom Info & Tix: theprommusical.comFor More Caitlin Info: caitlinkinnunen.com Hear 450+ LGBT Interviews @OUTTAKE VOICES
Happy Promposal Day! Caitlin Kinnunen may go to THE PROM eight times a week on Broadway as Emma, a high schooler who wants to bring her girlfriend to the big dance. But when she was a teenager herself, she never actually attended prom. On today’s episode, Caitlin opens up about being home schooled and how she could only go to the before and after parties with a friend. Her home schooling was largely due to being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a young age, and being at home meant better care of her condition. She stayed active in local theater, though, auditioning and performing in her hometown of Seattle, Washington. But it was when she landed the role of Thea as a replacement in SPRING AWAKENING in 2008 that she finally moved to New York City. Once that Broadway run ended the following year, it would be another 5 years before her next Broadway show, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, and almost another 5 years until THE PROM opened at the Longacre Theater. There were times during those in-between years Caitlin wasn’t sure she would “make it” in this business. She even had to go on Medicaid at one point when her Actors Equity health insurance ran out. So being a part of THE PROM isn’t just making up for her lack of one in high school, it is also giving her wonderfully supportive cast and stage management team, who also help monitor her blood sugar levels throughout the show and make sure she has plenty of fruit snacks hidden around the stage. Lastly, Caitlin shares her thoughts on the upcoming Tony Award nominations and what that could mean to the show. But she had even more fun with some fantasy casting of her fellow actors in Sondheim's classic INTO THE WOODS. One giveaway: Beth Leavel would play the Witch, of course. ---------- The time and expense needed to bring these guests and conversations to you each week is sometimes challenging but always rewarding. Please consider buying me a coffee to support this work that goes into each episode. Join the WINMI community by following on Instagram or Twitter as well as reaching out to Patrick with any questions or comments: contact.winmipodcast.com
Book writer and lyricist Chad Beguelin, composer Matthew Sklar, and (hilarious!) stars Beth Leavel and Christopher Sieber chat about their musical comedy winning rave reviews on Broadway. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
From www.theaterreviewsfrommyseat.com, Broadway and Off-Broadway reviews from my January blog entries. This month's episode features Kerry Washington in American Son, Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano in True West and the reliably hilarious Beth Leavel and Brooks Ashmanskas in a new musical, The Prom. Lots of off and off-off Broadway discussions as well including another gem from the Transport Group called The Trial of the Catonsville Nine.
Bob Martin and Beth Leavel get political with their critically acclaimed new musical comedy.
This week’s guest is Raleigh, North Carolina native Beth Leavel! Beth currently stars as Dee Dee Allen in The Prom on Broadway. She made her Broadway debut in the original cast of 42nd Street and was featured again in the 2001 revival. The Prom marks her “lucky 13th” show in Broadway! Past credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (Tony) Baby It’s You (Tony nomination), in addition to Show Boat, The Civil War, Mamma Mia!, Elf, and Bandstand. In this episode, Beth sheds light on the fact that she never even knew what musical theatre was until her senior year of high school (she auditioned to meet guys!), and how she quickly changed paths to make performing her life’s work once she was bitten by the acting bug. Interview content begins at 3:04. Connect with Beth:Instagram @BethLeavelConnect with The Theatre Podcast:Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcastFacebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcastTheTheatrePodcast.comAlan’s personal Instagram: @alansealesJillian’s personal Instagram: @jillianhochmanEmail us at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. We want to know what you think.Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com.
See the next hit from Broadway’s Musical Comedy Dream Team – the geniuses behind "The Book of Mormon," "Aladdin," "Mean Girls"…must we go on? What happens when four stars leave the bright lights of Broadway and take leading roles in a small-town controversy making national headlines? Big drama. Bigger laughs. And the biggest musical showstopper in years! Join Tony Award nominee Brooks Ashmanskas ("Something Rotten!"), Tony Award winner Beth Leavel ("The Drowsy Chaperone") and Caitlin Kinnunen ("Spring Awakening") as they stopped by BUILD to discuss the show, "The Prom."
Tony winner BETH LEAVEL is back on Broadway in The Prom. She is playing Dee Dee Allen, a delightfully narcissistic, Tony-touting Broadway diva. Not unlike her Prom evil twin, Great White Way powerhouse Leavel oozes fabulous, but Leavel credits her worker bee mentality for her success. Her many Broadway credits iclude 42nd Street, Crazy For You, Mamma Mia!, Elf, The Drowsy Chaperone (for which she won her Tony Award) and more. She recently stopped by Show People with Paul Wontorek to talk about her incredible career, that time her son booked the gig she went in for and more.
Deborah Sharn spoke with the amazing Beth Leavel who is currently performing at The Muny as Momma Rose In GYPSY.
She might have once been a drowsy chaperone but the brilliant artist who created her, Beth Leavel, is an energetic life force whose passion for the art of musical theatre is infectious. Beth drops by Shetler Studios to sit down with Rob and Kevin and discuss her incredible career which not only boasts a Tony Award but featured her gracing the Broadway stages of such shows as 42nd Street, Crazy for You, The Civil War, Show Boat, Mamma Mia, The Drowsy Chaperone, Elf, Baby It's You, Bandstand, and the upcoming The Prom. Beth pulls back the curtain on her career to discuss how becoming a Dame led to a Tony Award, what it was like fighting in the Civil War, and why she never encores "I've Got Rhythm!" Also, Beth shines the spotlight on Casey Nicholaw, Mike Ockrent, Bobo Lewis, and many more! 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
Patty & Emily talk about Encores! production of 1776, which leads into a discussion about the Hamilton casting controversy that happened this week. They also talk about the week’s news: Beth Leavel in The Prom, Lortel nominations, and Falsettos casting. And they get to some … Continue reading →
Patty & Emily talk about the news from this week! We’re getting a new Broadway theatre, the Hudson. They also discuss the news of the Nunsense TV series that’s being shopped around, starring Karen Ziemba and Beth Leavel. Bright Star casting has … Continue reading →
Patty & Emily are recording on Beth Leavel’s birthday! They discuss the shows they’ve seen: Songbird, King Charles III, and the book launch for Seth Rudetsky’s “Broadway Diaries Vol. 2.” They also discuss Cher’s bio musical, cast recordings, and the disappointing … Continue reading →
Deborah Sharn talks with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel. Beth won a Tony Award for her role as Beatrice Stockwell in the musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone”. Beth has also appeared in numerous Broadway shows including, “42nd Street”, “Crazy For You”, “Show Boat”, “The Civil War”, “Young Frankenstein”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Elf the Musical” and “Baby It’s You!”. Beth has also performed the role of Dolly Levi in The Muny’s production of “Hello Dolly” and Aunt Eller in The Muny’s “Oklahoma” last summer. Deborah and Beth also talk about Beth's theatrical career and her upcoming cabaret performance at The Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis November 11 and 12, MUNY MAGIC.
The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Celebrity Anna Grace Barlow. Anna Grace Barlow is hitting the ground running. The actor, singer, and dancer, is currently awaiting the debut of her musical film, Relativity Media's “Summer Forever” where she takes on the starring lead role of ‘Chloe' alongside Megan Nicole and Alyson Stoner this August. The movie follows three long-time best friends that graduate high school and make a pact to make their final days the most epic of their lives before they begin their adult lives. The movie is set to premiere at BeautyCon in Los Angeles July 11th! Official Website: http://www.summerforevermovie.com/ THIS FALL: Anna Grace Barlow is currently awaiting the debut of her role as ‘Bethany' in the FOX original series, “Scream Queens.” The highly anticipated horror-comedy created by Ryan Murphy and starring Emma Roberts and Jamie Lee Curtis is set to premiere this September. More recently, eager fans can catch Anna Grace as ‘Daisy' in the MTV series-adaptation of the iconic 1996 film, “Scream,” which will air late June. The series starring Willa Fitzgerald and Bex Taylor-Klaus pays homage classic production as a new generation of Lakewood youth come face-to-face with the town's troubled past. Returning to her theatrical roots, Anna Grace was asked to particispate in a lab of "The Untitled Prom Musical" as the role of 'Alyssa Green.' The musical lab was directed and choreographed by Tony-winning director Casey Nicholaw and costars Beth Leavel and Caitlin Kinnunas.
Patty and Emily talk about Emily’s southern trip, where she saw Carolee Carmello and Beth Leavel in Tuck Everlasting. Back in New York, Patty talks about Encores’ Lady, Be Good. Right click to download file.
Patty’s back from Sweden, where she went to ABBA: The Museum. She tells Emily all about it, and they talk about Lost Lake, Pocatello, the Into the Woods Movie, Beth Leavel replacing in Tuck Everlasting, and Kathie Lee Gifford’s new … Continue reading →
Downstage Center celebrates the season with cast members from the hit holiday musical, "Elf." Cast members Beth Leavel, Adam Heller, and Mark Jacoby discuss the play, the adaptation from the film, tap dancing on stage, music in plays, other roles, and their lives in the theatre.
Downstage Center celebrates the season with cast members from the hit holiday musical, "Elf." Cast members Beth Leavel, Adam Heller, and Mark Jacoby discuss the play, the adaptation from the film, tap dancing on stage, music in plays, other roles, and their lives in the theatre.
Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Baby It’s You!, Beth Leavel talks about the most important part of her training.
Beth Leavel, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Baby It's You, talks about wanting to play Mama Rose in Gypsy or a role in a dramatic Tennesse Williams play.
"Mamma Mia!"'s newest leading lady, Beth Leavel, talks about slipping into the polyester disco gear of Donna Sheridan, describing the rare opportunity of joining a long-running production and still getting a full rehearsal period, as well as the benefit of coming in with an almost entirely new set of leading actors. She also talks about one of her earliest professional experiences, understudying Lynn Redgrave in "The King and I" at the St. Louis MUNY; snagging a role in the first national tour (and later joining the Broadway cast) of the original "42nd Street", even though she hadn't studied tap dancing since childhood; originating the role of Tess -- initially a two-line part -- in the original production of "Crazy for You"; taking over the role of Dorothy Brock after first standing by for Christine Ebersole in the 2001 Broadway revival of "42nd Street"; how playing Vera in "Mame" and the Countess in "A Little Night Music" informed her Tony-winning performance as "The Drowsy Chaperone"; why she loves playing Miss Hannigan in "Annie" (including the time she appeared with some 70 orphans at once); her work in the new musicals "Dancing in the Dark" and "Minsky's" on the west coast and the recent workshop of "Elf"; and how she managed to research one of her roles at a diner in New Jersey. Original air date - December 28, 2009.
"Mamma Mia!"'s newest leading lady, Beth Leavel, talks about slipping into the polyester disco gear of Donna Sheridan, describing the rare opportunity of joining a long-running production and still getting a full rehearsal period, as well as the benefit of coming in with an almost entirely new set of leading actors. She also talks about one of her earliest professional experiences, understudying Lynn Redgrave in "The King and I" at the St. Louis MUNY; snagging a role in the first national tour (and later joining the Broadway cast) of the original "42nd Street", even though she hadn't studied tap dancing since childhood; originating the role of Tess -- initially a two-line part -- in the original production of "Crazy for You"; taking over the role of Dorothy Brock after first standing by for Christine Ebersole in the 2001 Broadway revival of "42nd Street"; how playing Vera in "Mame" and the Countess in "A Little Night Music" informed her Tony-winning performance as "The Drowsy Chaperone"; why she loves playing Miss Hannigan in "Annie" (including the time she appeared with some 70 orphans at once); her work in the new musicals "Dancing in the Dark" and "Minsky's" on the west coast and the recent workshop of "Elf"; and how she managed to research one of her roles at a diner in New Jersey. Original air date - December 28, 2009.
"Mamma Mia’s" newest leading lady, Beth Leavel (Tony Award winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for "The Drowsy Chaperone"), talks about slipping into the polyester disco gear of Donna Sheridan, describing the rare opportunity of joining a long-running production and still getting a full rehearsal period, as well as the benefit of coming in with an almost entirely new set of leading actors. She also talks about one of her earliest professional experiences, understudying Lynn Redgrave in "The King and I" at the St. Louis MUNY; snagging a role in the first national tour (and later joining the Broadway cast) of the original "42nd Street", even though she hadn't studied tap dancing since childhood; originating the role of Tess -- initially a two-line part -- in the original production of "Crazy for You"; taking over the role of Dorothy Brock after first standing by for Christine Ebersole in the 2001 Broadway revival of "42nd Street"; how playing Vera in "Mame" and the Countess in "A Little Night Music" informed her Tony-winning performance as "The Drowsy Chaperone"; why she loves playing Miss Hannigan in "Annie" (including the time she appeared with some 70 orphans at once); her work in the new musicals "Dancing in the Dark" and "Minsky's" on the west coast and the recent workshop of "Elf"; and how she managed to research one of her roles at a diner in New Jersey.
Our four Tony Award winning Leading Ladies -- Laura Benanti, Beth Leavel, Bebe Neuwirth and Alice Ripley - discuss performances they've seen that have made a lasting impact on them; the moment when they realized that a life in the theatre was what they wanted; what it's like originating a role, playing a character in a revival and replacing someone in a show; the roles they never seem to get cast in; their relationship with the audience during a show and after at the stage door; and their thoughts on the audition process.
Our four Tony Award winning Leading Ladies -- Laura Benanti (for the 2008 revival of Gypsy), Beth Leavel (in 2006 for the Drowsy Chaperone), Bebe Neuwirth (for Sweet Charity and the 1997 revival of Chicago) and Alice Ripley (for Next to Normal in 2009) -- discuss performances they've seen that have made a lasting impact on them; the moment when they realized that a life in the theatre was what they wanted; what it's like originating a role, playing a character in a revival and replacing someone in a show; the roles they never seem to get cast in; their relationship with the audience during a show and after at the stage door; and their thoughts on the audition process.
Originally created as a skit for a bachelor party, "The Drowsy Chaperone" has traveled from Toronto to Los Angeles to Broadway, growing in size along the way without sacrificing its skewed view of classic musicals. The ATW Working in the Theatre seminar will explore Chaperone's journey from one-off entertainment into that rarest of musicals—one not based on a book, play or movie.
Originally created as a skit for a bachelor party, The Drowsy Chaperone has traveled from Toronto to Los Angeles to Broadway, growing in size along the way without sacrificing its skewed view of classic musicals. This ATW Working in the Theatre seminar will explore Chaperone's journey from one-off entertainment into that rarest of musicals—one not based on a book, play or movie. The panel includes actor Edward Hibbert, producer Roy Miller and Tony winners Lisa Lambert (Best Score), actor Beth Leavel (Best Actress), author and actor Bob Martin (Best Book), producer Kevin McCollum (Tonys for Best Musical with Avenue Q and In The Heights), author Don McKellar (Best Book), composer/lyricist Greg Morrison (Best Score) and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw.
Broadway legend Beth Leavel comes on this gay ass podcast and makes the gay ass host cry. In addition to starring in her fifteenth(!) Broadway show OLD FRIENDS, we discuss:- Elf the Musical (duh)- Beth's past dating gay guys- doing The Prom on Broadway and then seeing Hollywood stars do the film- an incredible opening night story involving chicken wings and a NY Times rave - getting fired from Something Rotten - her gayest musicalPlus Eric tells Beth: "your performance in The Drowsy Chaperone made me gay. Thanks girl."**********************************************************************Follow Eric's new talk show CONFESSION HOLE:https://instagram.com/confession.holeThis week's sexy bonus episode with Eric's twitter crush Thanos:https://ericwillz.substack.com/Gay Ass Merch: https://gayasspodcast.com/Follow Beth (and go see OLD FRIENDS):https://www.instagram.com/bethleavel/https://sondheimoldfriends.com/Follow Eric + Gay Ass Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/ericwillz/https://www.instagram.com/gayasspodcast/That's A Gay Ass Podcast is Executive Produced by Eric Williams Produced by Nathanael McClureMusic by Nathanael McClureAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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