Podcast appearances and mentions of bill finn

November's consolidated release features Bill Finn from season 3. Bill usually brings it when he's on the podcast, but this time he didn't have to because it was a zoom interview so he kept it next to him.

Each season of the Bait and Switch Podcast features a new announcer to start the show. February's 2022 three minute highlight clip features our season 3 announcer, Bill Finn. After giving it a listen you'll realize why we wanted Bill's distinctive voice to lead in our show.

This week we welcome personal injury attorney (we think), Daniel Bruber. Mr. Bruber talks to us about his family life, his hobbies, what it's like in the courtroom and says almost nothing about the peculiar coincidence between his name and another particularly well known personal injury attorney here in town. Enjoy!

Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon! ➤ Get ready to delve into the warren of William Finn's fantastical mind as we voyage into ‘A New Brain.' Beautifully mirroring the mania of the show itself, this is a manic episode where we dart from deep, impossible discussions about unhoused populations, to analysing the changes between the original and the Encores! production, to learning all about the wonders of Organic Jim. Good luck! A New Brain (2015 New York Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES Are you ready for the Sondheim Cinematic Universe? For a MUCH more articulate discussion of Jimi's ‘Change' point, check out Scott Miller's essay on the show! Any David Lynch fans out there? What do you think a David Lynch musical could possible look like? What are your opinions on the updates made for the Encores! production? Let us know! On Tommy's recommendation listen to only THIS version of ‘Make Me a Song' for some wonderful Bill Finn goodness! Please take a few minutes to watch this incredible video of Edinburgh local, Organic Jim. Remember you can come chat to us about the episode on Twitter and Instagram @jimandtomic! Or if you wanna pop OFF then jump into our email inbox at jimandtomic@gmail.com! Or come join us on the discord! A Butt-tastic Quiz Question It was widely rumored that lanky dancer Frank Sinatra padded his hindquarters with handkerchiefs to fill out his uniform whilst filming this movie. What show? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleri Ward, Stephen Sondheim, Bill Finn, William Shakespeare. SUF/SOND Featured Songs: “Every Day a Little Death” & “Take Me to the World” from A Perfect Little Death - SUF/SOND (2021) DO YOU LIKE MOVIE MUSICALS? DO YOU LIKE SONDHEIM? Then you will love our PATREON podcast The Original Cast at the Movies because 2021 is all about Sondheim Movie Musicals!! May's episode is the only non-musical screenplay Sondheim has (so far) penned: The Last of Sheila (1973). It's a murder mystery that plays so fair, the title is a clue. Patreon • Twitter • Facebook • Email

Composer, lyricist, performer Billy Recce (Little Black Book) is here for an evening of Bill Finn and why he wrote a great musical about Heidi Fleiss. Topics include: Tom Lehrer, Wanda Houston, Bill Finn's vocal stylings, and three-dimensionalizing those whom society has two-dimensionalized. Billy Recce Dot Com Featured recordings: Infinite Joy: The Songs of William Finn - Live at Joe's Pub (2001) • The Perks of Being a Snowflake - Billy Recce (2018) • Little Black Book - World Premiere Recording (2021) DO YOU LIKE MOVIE MUSICALS? DO YOU LIKE SONDHEIM? Then you will love our PATREON podcast The Original Cast at the Movies because 2021 is all about Sondheim Movie Musicals!! May's episode is the only non-musical screenplay Sondheim has (so far) penned: The Last of Sheila (1973). It's a murder mystery that plays so fair, the title is a clue. Patreon • Twitter • Facebook • Email

Music theatre writer Michael Finke is here for Bill Finn’s song cycle about death. . . It’s not as much of a bummer as it may sound. Topics Include: Hell’s Kitchen, Joe Papp, Jack Eric Williams, 14 Dwight Ave (Natick, MA), how anything can be a musical, and Michael’s forthcoming album! Michael Finke Music Dot Com Featured Recordings: Elegies - A Song Cycle (2003) • Songs from Inside My Locker - Robbie Rozelle (2020) LTD presents The Original Cast podcast LIVE MERCH! T-shirts! Totes bags! BASEBALL SHIRTS! ETCETERA! DO YOU LIKE MOVIE MUSICALS? Join us on PATREON to get our patrons-only podcast The Original Cast at the Movies! This month is the Village People movie Can’t Stop the Music (1980) with Robbie Rozelle and Robert W. Schneider. And it is ALL the things. Patreon • Twitter • Facebook • Email

Revisit our Season 2 interview with Bill Finn in its entirety! We've put both halves of the interview into one file so you can listen to the whole thing, straight through, uninterrupted! Enjoy!

SHOWS: In Trousers, Romance/Romance, The Secret Garden   The one and only two time Tony Award nominee, Alison Fraser, joins us to look back on her career which includes the original productions of In Trousers, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Romance/Romance, The Secret Garden, First Daughter Suite, and so many more.   Alison pulls back the curtain on her career to discuss how to disarm Arthur Laurents, what it was like meeting Bill Finn, and why you should always fight to protect your character.   Also, Alison shines the spotlight on Scott Bakula, Mary Testa, and Michael John LaChuisa!   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

In the second half of our interview with Bill Finn, we talk to him about a few of his favorite hobbies. Both are relatively obscure, but one may have never even existed until this show! The other is called cyclocross- described as a steeple chase for bicycles. We give Bill some of our advice on both... for free once again! Enjoy!

Bill Finn, the man behind the new voice of our opening joins us this week! The theme of this week's episode is Kids! We talk about our own kids, other people's kids and what we were like as kids, all the time weaving in our own sage advice for parenting! If you have kids, you're thinking of having kids, you know kids, or you were ever a kid yourself, this episode is for you! Enjoy!

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to two-time Tony nominee Alison Fraser about her 1996 album, A New York Romance. They also discuss Rusty Magee, James Taylor, Benjamin Dreyer, Bill Finn, In Trousers, March of the Falsettos, The Music Man, Rebecca Luker, Oliver, Eydie Gormé, My Fair Lady, Harry Nilsson, John Cameron Mitchell, Stephen Trask, Bernadette Peters, Gigi, Mary Testa, Annie Golden, Daisy Eagan, Laura Nyro, Linda Rondstadt, Michael John LaChiusa, First Daughter Suite, Elvis Costello, Aaron Mark, Rammstein, Patty Darcy, and Lena Horne. Alison has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including The Secret Garden and Romance/Romance, both of which earned her Tony nominations. She also appeared alongside Patti LuPone in the 2008 revival of Gypsy.

January's Highlight MiniEp features our new announcer Bill Finn. Bill visited the studios for one of our most listened to season 2 interviews. Give this 3 minute clip a listen to see why and then go back and listen to both halves of his interview.

In this very first episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Broadway star Mary Testa about Joe Cocker's 1970 live album Mad Dogs & Englishmen. They also discuss Leon Russell, Pink Floyd, Bonnie Bramlett, Bill Finn, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, The Rink, Company, riffing Sondheim, belting, Les Misérables, character actors, foreign film, British television, and the current state of Broadway and cabaret. Mary also talks about her Tony-nominated performance in Broadway's smash hit revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, currently running at The Circle in the Square Theatre in NYC.

You believe God is a woman? We believe you wont want to miss this episode of What Makes U Sing?! Its a solo act for this episode as we find out the music that made Larry who he is today! Songs include the work of Ariana, Lorde, Bill Finn, the cast of Rent and Hairspray!Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). ---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/

You believe God is a woman? We believe you wont want to miss this episode of What Makes U Sing?! Its a solo act for this episode as we find out the music that made Larry who he is today! Songs include the work of Ariana, Lorde, Bill Finn, the cast of Rent and Hairspray!P.S. TICKETS ARE ONSALE FOR LARRYS BIG BLACK QUEER MUSICAL AT PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS!!!! USE DISCOUNT CODE: LOOPCOM. Tickets will go fast. Get them HERE!Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE!Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). ---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/

The conclusion of our interview with Bill Finn includes Jim's stellar story-telling skills, our ideas for what to do with lottery winnings, important safety tips at the dentist and finally, Bill's plug for the idea he had with his wife to host their very own show... discussing what??

Bill Finn joins us this week to tell us about his vocal performance training and the start to his acting career that changed the direction of his life. We also talk High School guidance counselors, Bill's Thanksgiving traditions, gambling and the funniest street name in Milwaukee! Enjoy!

NB - audio a little choppy due to connectivity issues in Nairobi. Episode 4 with Bill Finn from Angaza, a pay as you go financing company that helps people in Kenya and 29 other countries around the world to pay for solar lighting and other equipment that would otherwise be unaffordable. The company started with the mission of displacing kerosene lamps which are expensive and dangerous (burns, toxic fumes). Now more than 2 million people have benefited from solar equipment financed through Angaza and the company is planning to grow much bigger. Bill discusses his journey from working at hedge funds to moving to Nairobi, Kenya to help build out Angaza's tech stack.

Two-time Tony Award winning orchestrator, Michael Starobin, swings by Shetler Studios to discuss his illustrious career with Rob and Kevin. As an orchestrator, Michael created those magical charts for such shows as Sunday in the Park with George, Falsettos, the 1992 Guys and Dolls revival, Next to Normal, Once on this Island, Legs Diamond, Carrie, Romance/Romance, and Rags! Michael pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how he discovered the world of orchestrating, what film composers are his favorites, and why Carrie would've been a big hit in Athens! Also, Michael shines the spotlight on Stephen Sondheim, Tom Kitt, and Bill Finn! 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

Steve talks with Bill about their shared history and Bill's many faceted career with the South Bend scene and abroad.

It Takes Two...well, almost two...... glorious hours to look back on the career of Broadway's favorite neurotic, Chip Zien. One of entertainment's most recognizable character actors sits down with Rob and Kevin to discuss his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim, Bill Finn, James Lapine, and what it was like to create such roles as Falsetto's Marvin AND Dr. Mendel, and Into The Woods' The Baker. Chip pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how a lunch break from a shoe store led to his big break, what it was like meeting Bill Finn for the first time, and why he really wants to go to ComicCon! Also, Chip shines the spotlight on Dustin Hoffman, Joanna Gleason, Mike Nichols, and Howard the Duck! 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

About our Interview with Dan Knechtges:  Dan Knechtges (“connect-us” he graciously explained). Dan is a Tony nominated choreographer, who also loves directing, and could not have been more fun for us to hang out with. He sat down with us in the studio to explain his very “A CHORUS LINE” story of going from a nine year old boy stealing the spot light in his sister’s dance class, to choreographing basement shows to Mozart, to eventually earning a Tony nomination for his work on XANADU. Of course the road is never easy, and Dan has some great stories including what he did after being told he was the worst choreographer ever, and why he was ready to walk away to be a paralegal. Dan has a wealth of knowledge, and gives it out in a very entertaining fashion. Listen in to find out what inspired Bill Finn (while they were working on The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) to yell across the theatre, “You’re so gay Knechtges!” Links to learn more DanKnechtges.com   A photo of Dan Knechtges

We first discovered the incredible talent that is Lisa Howard back in 2006 when she starred as Rona Lisa Peretti in Bill Finn's '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' and became instant fans--I mean, that voice! We followed her career as she went into 'South Pacific,' 'Priscilla: Queen of the Desert,' and '9 to 5.' We were elated to find her back on Broadway this season in a starring role in 'It Shoulda Been You.' She is Drama Desk Award nominated for the role of Jenny and is bringing the house down nightly. We were so thrilled to have the chance to speak with her about it.

1. "Emo Sucks" - Dead Popes Society2. "16" - The Splanchnic Ganglion3. "Master Plan" - Lies Between4. "It Seems Like a Good Day" - Ways to Be Worse5. "Fearless" - Dark Trilogy6. "Fuck You (God Bless You)" - Skeleton Thieves7. "Sweet Innocence" - Van Kamp8. "Ass" - My Three Thumbs9. "One More Round" - Cause for Concern10. "Come Alive" - Wayside Stella11. "Fuck Me Up the Ass (And Cum On My Back)" - Urinal Mints12. "Dream or a Shadow" - Sad Tropics

1. "What You Get" - The Distractions2. "My Dog can Dig All the Way to the Devil's House" - City Never Sleeps3. "Like You" - Gun Shy4. "Green Corn" - The Mudflap Revival5. "Drag Me Straight to Hell" - S.S. Web 6. "Memphis, Tennessee" - Tommy Thompson7. "Comfort Control" - P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend8. "Party Starter" - Home of the Brave9. "Evolution" - Fallen10. "Ballad of Torgo" - The Resurrected11. "Echalon" - Necrotica12. "Powermove" - Spray Pain

1. "Cuts So Deep" - Clark2. "Something You Should Know 10 Second Gap" - Clark3. "Creature Control Patrol" - Ways to be worse4. "Searching for a Balance" - Ways to be Worse5. "Not Like You" - Durge6. "Hasegawa Must Die" - The Ninjas 7. "United" - Restricted Division8. "Clyde" - Urinal Mints9. "Shut your tripe" - Urinal Mints10. "Content" - The Sgt. Kabuki Band11. "Unreleased" - The Sgt. Kabuki Band12. "Teenage Slut Queen" - The Connerys13. "Torched" - The Connerys14. "Cclfu Fight Song" - Couldn't Care Less15. "Quite Like You" - Space & Noise Productions16. "Dick Shaped Cookie" - Preacher and the Bear17. Bonus Track "Chicken Shit" - Clark

1. "Waste of Flesh" - Knee Deep in the Dead2. "Lick the Balls" - Ass Puppets3. "Too Soon" - The Savoy4. "It's Hard to Get Pussy When You're Homeless" - JL Crew5. "Fake Redheaded Jesus" - Negative Nancy"6. "Red Lights" - Tommy Thompson 7. "House of Cards" - Tommy Thompson 8. "Juan Valdez Y2K" - The Rozen Bombs9. "San Ber'dino" - The Blue Gills10. "Zombie Lady (Live)" - Dead Popes Society11. "Porno Freak" - US Thrash Co. 12. "The Serpent's Eyes" - Jesus Chrystler

Month Upon a Time, Episode #4 (September): The last time she made a guest appearance on this podcast, Alysha Umphress was just getting her feet wet in the New York talent pool. Now, five years later, she is positively drenched!First came her Off Broadway debut understudying the two female roles in the Bill Finn revue, Make Me a Song. Then followed a very happy run, first at Berkeley Rep and then on Broadway, in Green Day's American Idiot (Check out her hot duet from the cast recording: "Too Much Too Soon".)Along the way, she's performed in countless cabaret shows - here are youtube videos of her definitive performances of two of my songs "Celebrate" and "I Just Wanna Have Fun" in concert. Happily, one of her solo concerts was preserved with a live recording, which you can purchase from her outrageously not-up-to-date website: Alysha Umphress - Live at the Laurie Beechman.This coming season, you'll be able to catch her on Broadway again (!!) in the upcoming revival of On a Clear Day..., as well as on television as a guest star on Showtime's Nurse Jackie. She's on fire!!September inspired a flurry of song ideas, 95% of which were rooted in back-to-school, which made Karen Buerkle's idea stand out that much more: she wrote "That's when the Bennys go home." Not knowing what this cryptic sentence meant, I did a little research, which led me to this website and this Facebook page. (At the time of uploading this episode, the Benny Go Home website was experiencing technical difficulties. Hopefully, it will be live again soon, so you can see what I found.) In a nutshell, a Benny is a summer tourist visiting the Monmouth or Ocean County Jersey shore. While there are several explanations for the origin of the name, the favored one is that it's an acronym for the cities these tourists primarily came from back in the day, namely Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark, and New York. The locals frown upon what they perceive to be disrespectful Benny behavior. A grass roots campaign called "Benny Go Home" has evolved, with logos, bumper stickers, and things like these three beach scenes.... Given that I grew up in Monmouth County (in fact, Karen Buerkle played the title role in our community theatre production of Annie Get Your Gun back in the early 80s), I couldn't resist this subject matter for the September song. And since I've been making it a habit of sneaking musical quotes into several of these Month Upon a Time songs, this title offered up a no-brainer. Thanks, Karen!For the record, I think the members of the cast of MTV's Jersey Shore would definitely be considered Bennys.This episode was recorded September 12, 2011.