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Celebrate the 80th birthday of Iowa composer Jerry Owen with a concert featuring six of Owen's own song cycles right here in Cedar Rapids. In the studio to tell us all about it is Thaddeus Ennen, CR Opera General Director, and Jerry Owen himself.  It's CR Opera's “Jerry Owen's 80th Birthday Concert,” Sunday, Oct. 27, … Continue reading

We hope you're ready for round 2! That's right, Casey and Rosa are back with the second act of their dream Sondheim Birthday Concert. Using song suggestions from listeners and friends of the pod, Casey and Rosa fantasy cast 12 Sondheim numbers with divas and divos of the Broadway stage, complete with backstage gossip about our cast's careers. You will never guess where Casey tries to cast Lea Michele, even Beanie Feldstein couldn't have seen it coming!Follow along with each song using our handy playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0J5FvbEZWSdE9uuuNQHXF4?si=ae1e9fd6e8314433CreditsArtwork by @drawnatthehalfHosted by Casey Gwilliam, Florence Lace-Evans and Rosa Maria AlexanderProduced by Rosa Maria AlexanderSUGAR COOKIE (Piano Ver.) Music by 샛별Daystar https://youtu.be/7lqpOlVYtD0 Promoted by BGMD No Copyright Music http://tiny.cc/yf4qpzEmail: sundayonthepod@gmail.comInstagram: @sundayonthepodTwitter: @sundayonthepodFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090008413791

In the absence of our dear Flo who is currently kicking ass and taking names at Edinburgh Fringe with her new show Yes, We're Related (ticket link below!), Casey and Rosa are hosting their very own Sondheim Birthday Concert! Using song suggestions from listeners and friends of the pod, Casey and Rosa fantasy cast 12 Sondheim numbers with divas and divos of the Broadway stage, complete with backstage gossip about our cast's careers! Let's be real - with Casey and Rosa left alone to their own devices, it of course descends into campy chat about SATC and Che Diaz! Follow along with each song using our handy playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0J5FvbEZWSdE9uuuNQHXF4?si=ae1e9fd6e8314433Check out more about Flo's show here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/yes-we-re-relatedCreditsArtwork by @drawnatthehalfHosted by Casey Gwilliam, Florence Lace-Evans and Rosa Maria AlexanderProduced by Rosa Maria AlexanderSUGAR COOKIE (Piano Ver.) Music by 샛별Daystar https://youtu.be/7lqpOlVYtD0 Promoted by BGMD No Copyright Music http://tiny.cc/yf4qpzEmail: sundayonthepod@gmail.comInstagram: @sundayonthepodTwitter: @sundayonthepodFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090008413791

In this episode we go through the Clapton's version of the Freddie King song I'm Tore Down. This one has some awesome lead work and one of blues musics greatest rhythm riffs - it's a blast to play and a must know for any blues jam or gig.English rock musician Eric Clapton recorded "I'm Tore Down" for his 1994 blues tribute album From the Cradle.[3] For his recording, Clapton uses an arrangement close to King's original, including the falsetto vocal phrases and guitar fills. Reprise Records released a compact disc promotional single in 1994, which reached number five on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.[4] Clapton has performed the song on several occasions; live recordings appear on Live in Hyde Park (1997) and John Mayall's 70th Birthday Concert (2003). If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple PodcastsBecome a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribeShoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.comFollow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Support the show

In the spirit of counting down the days until Aaron's Birthday on October 21st, this episode is a little compilation of some favorite songs that Aaron has performed at his many concerts over the years. Narrowing the covers to top favorites was hard! But let's see if any of the songs included in this episode are on your favorites list too!

Sondheim celebrated his 80th birthday with a star studded event that was filmed for a PBS special. Listen to Kyle's thoughts as he watches the special for the very first time.Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Val "The Voice" Johnson introduces a captivating conversation with international recording artist Jesse Campbell. Born and raised in Chicago, Jesse is not only a devoted father but also a finalist from the electrifying second season of NBC's The Voice. As Interludes concludes its celebration of Black Music Month, Jesse shares his insights on the ever-evolving music industry and offers an exclusive glimpse into his upcoming birthday performance in his hometown. Get ready for an engaging discussion that also features Coach Tony that highlights Jesse's resilience and unwavering passion for music.  "Resilient Journey: A Conversation with Jesse Campbell." Allow his inspiring journey to inspire greatness on display...     

Mario Bros. Movie Levels Up, Sonic The Hedgehog Spin Off Series, Harry Styles To Be The Final Guest On The Late Late Show With James Corden, Kelly Clarkson's Birthday Concert, Katy Perry & Lionel Richie To Perform At King Charles' Coronation… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donna knows best! We are joined by actor and singer Donna Murphy. You Might Know Her From The Gilded Age, Tangled, Center Stage, Spiderman 2, and Broadway productions of Wonderful Town, The King & I, Passion, and Hello, Dolly! We were in long pursuit of Donna and were pleased as punch to chat with her about finding her dancer posture for Center Stage, the Joni Mitchell mishap that almost stood in the way of Mother Gothel, and how Mrs. Asher is the Mort Guffman of The Gilded Age. All that, plus how she covered for Audrey in Little Shop for one night only, dying every night on stage for Passion, and the incredible highs and lows of playing Dolly Levi as the alternate to Bette Midler in the recent Hello, Dolly! revival. Wonderful woman!  Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week Burt Bacharach and Raquel Welch died this month Dick Van Dyke was on The Masked Singer  Nicole Scherzinger sings with multiple Phantoms of the Opera NJ's version of Punxatawney Phil (Mel) died Warren Beatty doing Dick Tracy on TCM this past week (“IP squatting” Parker Posey onstage in new play The Seagull/Woodstock, NY Foo Fighters “Everlong” Drag queen Orion Story SPICE GIRLS IN ORDER OF BEST SINGERS: 1) Sporty 2) Baby 3) Scary 4) Ginger 5) Posh We love “I Wanna Be Like You” by Louis Prima Damian's mom slept in a bald cap as Mini-Me for a work Halloween party Donna Murphy will be starring in Dear World in March 2023 Plays Mrs. Astor in The Gilded Age Starred in 2003 Broadway revival of Wonderful Town  Watch Donna sing: “100 Easy Ways to Lose a Man” Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote the song Has big song as Mother Gothel in Tangled, “Mother Knows Best” Auditioned with “Last Midnight” from Into the Woods  Auditioned for the Witch in the OBC and then as a Baker's Wife replacement Finally performed The Witch at the Delacorte in Central Park 2012 Played many age transitions in The People in the Picture Fosca's first song in Stephen Sondheim's Passion, “I Read”  Played Tuesday nights only for the Bette Midler Hello Dolly in 2017 in the wake of her own husband's death Was in negotiations to play Elizabeth Arden in War Paint (opposite Patti LuPone) while her husband, Shawn Elliott was dying (2017). She was simultaneously acting in PBS' Mercy Street Was up for the mother role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (played by Marin Hinkle)  Scott Rudin, the producer of Hello Dolly, did not treat Donna well. Scott Rudin scandal YMKHF interview with Broadway's original Minnie Fay, Sondra Lee (Episode #38) Played ballet teacher, Juliette Simone in Center Stage (directed by Nicholas Hytner) Stella Adler was more terrifying than Stephen Sondheim Brooke Shields got a re-recording of the Wonderful Town Broadway revival  The Sondheim 80th Birthday Celebration Concert (directed by Lonny Price)  Donna doing “Could I Leave You?” from Follies with other divas onstage: Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Bernadette Peters, Elaine Stritch David Hyde Pierce doing “Beautiful Girls” intro  Donna approached Mandy Patinkin after the 80th Birthday Concert to tell him how much he meant to her Died a great death in Spiderman 2 (@4:54 mark) Donna telling the Little Shop story to Alan Menken Barbra directing Daisy Ridley and Anne Hathaway in her Malibu home studio Barbra's autobio is going to be over 1000 pages, thank god  Lainie Kazan full interview (Episode #29)  Lainie Kazan/Fanny Brice on The Barbra Archives (scroll halfway down the page to find)

Not to brag, but…we gotta brag. We know how to throw a party. The KUTX 10th Birthday Concert Series delivers another badass show this week, with dark synth-pop duo Night Drive, darkwave/post-punk outfit Urban Heat, and eletro-pop project Holy Wire. See them all tonight, Thursday Feb. 16 at The Parish, 501 Brushy St. Doors at […]

Inside the Snakepit, Corby talks about Willie Nelson and his upcoming 90th Birthday Concert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Pastor Jim and Lori as they welcome “America's Piano Showman,” Dino Kartsonakis, and his beautiful wife, Cheryl! Dino shares music from his upcoming Christmas concert as well as pieces from his 80th Birthday Concert, this past summer in Branson. So come sit around the piano with Pastor Jim, Lori, Maricela, and Mondo as we enjoy songs of the season and more!

It's Day 2 with Dino and Cheryl Kartsonakis on The Jim Bakker Show! Dino shares more from his 80th Birthday Concert as Pastor Jim and Lori tell behind the scenes stories from backstage. Joining Dino at his birthday concert were Sandi Patty and her husband, Don Peslis, former Attorney General John Ashcroft, a mass choir, full orchestra, and others! You won't want to miss more with America's Piano Showman!

In light of the year that has passed since Stephen Sondheim left, Dan and Joshua convene to talk about what the year has looked like with his absence. Touching upon PBS' broadcast of the 2010 80th birthday tribute concert, the co-hosts reflect on the year that's passed and make their usual comments about such topics as the current Broadway revival of Into the woods, musical theatre fan service, and Elaine Stritch, the only woman alive. Contact us: unccpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @unccpodcast Instagram: @unccpodcast

Listeners, in case you missed it here is your host, Mitch Hampton's birthday concert for you to enjoy as bonus content! You may not know Mitch is a concert pianist as well as a podcast host. He has scored films as well as, composed and performed all over the globe. Mitch and his world renown trio play some standards from Cole Porter as well as, some newly composed music. Thanks to all who came out and to the trio for so much wonderful music! #coleporter #music #jazztrio #podcast #concert #livemusicmusic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mitch-hampton/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mitch-hampton/support

Matthew Bannister on Bill Turnbull (pictured), the journalist and BBC Breakfast presenter who was also a beekeeper and committed fan of Wycombe Wanderers. Anne Sutton, whose detailed studies of the life and times of King Richard III transformed his reputation. Norah Vincent, who wrote a best-selling book about her experience of living as a man for eighteen months and then suffered a mental breakdown. Drummie Zeb, the drummer and vocalist with the British reggae band Aswad. Producer: Neil George Interviewed guest: Sian Williams Interviewed guest: Wendy Moorhen Interviewed guest: Justine Hardy Interviewed guest: Brinsley Forde Archive clips used: BBC One, BBC Breakfast 27/04/2001; BBC News, London Bombs at Kings Cross 08/07/2005; BBC Three, Strictly Dance Fever on Three 01/04/2006; BBC One, BBC Breakfast - Bill Turnball talks about cancer 21/12/2018; WeTalkWycombe/ YouTube Channel, Best Wycombe Wanderers Chants! 06/07/2020; BBC One, BBC Breakfast 23/01/2007; BBC One, Celebrity Mastermind 01/01/2008; London Film Production/ L.O.P., Richard III (1955) film; Quite Frankly Productions/ BBC Hardtalk Extra, Norah Vincent 21/04/2006; ABC News, Self-Made Man: Norah Vincent 2006; Elephant House Studios/ Tribute, Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert 11/06/1988.

Preparations are underway to celebrate glór's 21st birthday. Clare's flagship Arts & Entertainment venue opened its doors in 2001 and has seen over 950,000 people attend more than 8,200 performances. The theatre will be hosting a 21st birthday concert on November 26th to mark the milestone, which will feature a host of special guests from this county and beyond. Director of glór, Orla Flanagan, says while the celebration will echo the concert which opened the venue 21 years ago, it will also showcase the diversity of talent seen since.

The 35th WSCX Birthday concert was a success and callers loved it, Mick Jagger makes heartfelt twitter post about Charlie Watts, baby Finn yells at his parents, and Ryan has never been to Las Vegas as an adult (Really?) The post “Jim Bits” 8/24/22, 35th Birthday Concert recap, it's been a year since we lost Charlie Watts from the Rolling Stones, baby Finn finds his voice, and Ryan needs a Las Vegas trip. appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

Anything is possible at any age! Kim Hale does it all and is kicking butt! She is going after her dance career and social media in full force at a sophisticated age and she is absolutely killing it.  Kim Hale can inspire us all to take control of our own narratives and careers. In this episode, we really break down what it takes to be that hustler behind your career at any age. MNTR MGMTWebsite@mntr.mgmt@justinementerKim Hale Website@mskimhaleKim Hale: Mentored by Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen, Kim Hale brings a 360-degree approach to her work as a performer, speaker, dance educator, and choreographer.Kim is featured as the "Pie Lady" in the 2020 Netflix holiday musical Christmas on the Square starring Dolly Parton, Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis and Treat Williams. She was also one of the Assistant Choreographers of the film directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen. Kim assisted Ms. Allen on Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl 2018 and performed in the Motown legend's 75th Birthday Concert at the Hollywood Palladium in 2019. Other recent credits include The Ellen Show, Grey's Anatomy as well as multiple episodes of The Late Late Show with James Corden choreographed by Emmy Award nominee Chloe Arnold. Kim appeared in the National Tour of Applause directed by Gene Saks and choreographed by Ann Reinking, pre-Broadway workshops of Chicago and Fosse, Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker as well as industrials for Shell Oil, State Farm, Harley Davidson and Redken. She served as Director and Choreographer of the 2nd Annual ANOC Awards Dinner and Gala which aired on NBC Sports and was part of the Creative Team of ESPN's Special Olympics 2015 Opening Ceremonies directed by Debbie Allen. Kim choreographed the original musicals Are You There God? It's Me, Karen Carpenter (LA), BJ ~ A Musical Romp (NYC), and The Bank of America Children's Tour Fractured Fairy Tales (NY). Other credits include Bye Bye Birdie (Dir./Chor.),  Little Women (Asst. Dir./Chor.), For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enough, The World Goes Round, Pippin, and Camp Rock The Musical.Kim spent five years as Assistant Professor of Dance in the BFA Musical Theater program at Syracuse University where she taught all levels of jazz, theater dance and ballet. She has also served on the dance faculty at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Chapman University, and as a guest teacher at The Edge in Los Angeles and Steps on Broadway in New York City. Kim enjoyed six years as an Agent in the Dance Education and Choreography Departments at The Movement Talent Agency (MTA). During that time, she toured the country with Revel Dance Convention scouting dancers for MTA. Kim recently founded Kim Hale | Public Relations which represents artists and creators at all stages of their careers.Kim was born in Torrance, CA and received her Bachelor's of Science from Wellesley College and Master's Degree from Syracuse University. She is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity.

This week we chat with the wonderful musical theater super star Caroline O’Connor. Caroline starred in Baz Luhrmann film Moulin Rouge, performed at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, was nominated for an Olivier award, performed the lead in Chicago on Broadway and performed at the Royal Albert Hall for Stephen Sondheim’s 80th Birthday Concert!

Hot off the press from filming in A Journal For Jordan, starring opposite Michael B. Jordan and directed by the one and only Denzel Washington, Chante Adams joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues! Some of her credits include Bad Hair, The Photograph, and she is now making her Broadway debut opposite Phylicia Rashad in The Skeleton Crew. This is your host, Salisha Thomas dropping in to say I recorded this episode with Chante last week and saw The Skeleton Crew TONIGHT (Feb9th, 2022) on Broadway. It was phenomenal. The entire cast was just phenomenal. And I absolutely couldn't take my eyes off of Chante! She was so funny, and real and genuine. The Skeleton Crew is on Broadway for limited engagement until (my birthday) February 20th. So go see it now and let's cross our fingers for an extension! Such a great night of theater. Follow Chante on instagram @chantee__ Also, stop by my website to get tickets to my 30th Birthday Concert happening live in Brooklyn on February 20th at 6pm EST. Not in NY? It's streaming virtually! Follow me on IG @salishathomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the joy of interviewing Broadway and West End performer, Caroline O'Connor! She chats with us about her incredible life from training with the Royal English Ballet in London to playing Nini Legs in Baz Luhrmann's film Moulin Rouge, performing at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, being nominated for an Olivier award, performing the lead in Chicago on Broadway, performing the BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall for Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday Concert, creating three one woman shows and quite frankly the list goes on. What a super star!

In this episode of Can't Find My Way Home, I was joined by Tobias Panwitz. Tobias is the organiser, participant, and host of the forthcoming Bob Dylan - 80th Birthday Concert which will be live streamed via Facebook on Monday 24th May at 8pm CET. Singer Songwriters from Norway, France, Canada, England, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Australia, Spain, Scotland, New Zealand, the Netherlands and USA are getting together for a virtual celebration of Bob Dylan's Music & 80th birthday. 29 artists. 14 countries. 80 years! Tobias explains how the idea came to fruition, what are the logistics of putting an event like this together, how the tracks were chosen, as well as discovering some little-known gems that were picked by the performers. As usual, I ask incredibly long questions, get song titles round the wrong way, and thankfully, you don't get to hear me sing. Let's get right to it...Tobias Panwitz Facebook Event https://bit.ly/3oC7zxS Can't Find My Way Home https://linktr.ee/cantfindmywayhome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-branch/message

Mentored by *Emmy Award* and *Golden Globe* winner Debbie Allen, Kim brings a 360-degree approach to her work as a performer, speaker, dance educator, and choreographer. She has done so much through her career, you'll have to go to her website to read it all. A handful of recent highlights include... "Pie Lady" in Dolly Parton's 2020 *Netflix* holiday musical *Christmas on the Square.* She was also one of the Assistant Choreographers of the film directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen. Kim also assisted Ms. Allen on *Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl 2018* and performed in the Motown legend’s 75th Birthday Concert at the *Hollywood Palladium* in 2019. Other recent credits include *The Ellen Show, Grey's Anatomy* as well as multiple episodes of *The Late Late Show with James Corden.* Kim even appeared in the National Tour of *Applause*, and the pre-Broadway workshops of *Chicago* and *Fosse.* Kim is also the owner of **Kim Hale | Public Relations** which represents artists and creators at all stages of their careers.   @mskimhale kimhalepr.com THE YOU BOOKED IT COMMUNITY IS NOW FREE Chat and Connect with Broadway Performers, Past Podcasts Guests, and People just like you navigating the entertainment industry!

In the last episode we learned the importance of producing our own work as actors. Well today's guest, Joel B. New, will show us that just because you build it doesn't mean people will come. After the hard work of creating, then comes the daunting task of producing and promoting it, getting others to take notice and support that work. Learn how Joel found unique ways to get the word out on one of his own musicals. "Strong Hands" - performed by Ernie Pruneda "The Fort" - performed by Marita Stryker Sign up for the WINMI Newsletter.  Follow Joel - Website / Instagram / YouTube  Joel's Birthday Concert - https://joelbnew.com/birthday ————— Season 5 offers ways to connect with me and the guests as well as other opportunities to grow as an artist: Members-Only Episodes like the Final Five Coachings and Consultations Monthly WINMI Newsletter Artist Resources and Offers Instagram and Twitter  Why I’ll Never Make It is a Top 25 Theater Podcast on Feedspot, and is also a part of Helium Radio Network and a member of the Broadway Makers Alliance.  Music in the episode by Borrtex is used under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.  

From the depths of Pandemic 2020, the Repeater fellas sit down with Ali Gordon (UCB, SECOND BEST: A D&D Adventure) to talk about Elaine Stritch's iconic performance of "I'm Still Here" from Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday Concert. With a background in musical theater, Ali educates the boys on several touchstones of Broadway, including the lasting appeal of Sondheim.

From the depths of Pandemic 2020, the Repeater fellas sit down with Ali Gordon (UCB, SECOND BEST: A D&D Adventure) to talk about Elaine Stritch's iconic performance of "I'm Still Here" from Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday Concert. With a background in musical theater, Ali educates the boys on several touchstones of Broadway, including the lasting appeal of Sondheim.

Part 2 of your behind-the-scenes access to my rehearsals. Get your golden ticket to my HIV Birthday Concert & Recital. Wednesday, March 17, 2021. 5PM-6PM PST. viralmindfulness.com/birthday

En este episodio hablaremos de: Reflector a las Butacas: Productos para quitar el insomnio; Escena 1: La serie “The Serpent” para hablar del gusto por lo exótico; Souvenir: Los conciertos de David Bowie: “50 Birthday Concert. Live At Madison Square Garden”, “Live At The BBC Radio Theatre”, “Montreux Jazz Festival (2002)” y el álbum “A Reality Tour”. Con: Mauricio Montesinos FB , TW y LetterBoxd: @pezdeoromx IG: @elpezdeoromx Denise Matienzo TW: @lamatienzo IG: @denisematienzo Dramarama: TW, FB e IG: Dramarama Mx Correo electrónico: dramaramamx@gmail.com

Do you wonder what it's like for a pianist to prepare for a recital? I'm taking you behind-the-scenes into practice sessions for my upcoming HIV Birthday Concert on Wednesday, March 17, 5PM-6PM PST. I'll check in between rehearsals, and Doctor Blue pops in with new assignments each time! Get your ticket now: viralmindfulness.com/birthday If you need a sliding scale fee ticket, or scholarship, please email, alexander@viralmindfulness.com. What's most important is that you bring yourself to the party!

Dr John Rigby studied orchestral conducting at the University of Huddersfield and the Royal Northern College of Music. He gained his PhD from King's College London having researched the cultural resonances of Franz Lehár's ‘Berlin' operettas during the Weimar Republic. He also holds an honorary Doctor of Arts from Edge Hill University in recognition of his work in musical theatre and conducting.As a musical supervisor his credits include: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Palladium); SCHOOL OF ROCK (London, US Tour, Australia, Korea); THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (25th Anniversary UK and US Tours); JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (World Arena Tour & DVD); LES MISERABLES (Korea); MISS SAIGON (London, cinema release & DVD); THE PRODUCERS (UK Tour) and THE KING AND I (UK Tour). As a musical director his West End credits include: Christopher Wheeldon's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (Dominion & cinema release) BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED (Lyric); THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Novello); THE KING AND I (Palladium); THE LAST EMPRESS (Apollo, Hammersmith); MARGUERITE (Theatre Royal, Haymarket); LES MISÉRABLES (Palace & Queens); THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Her Majesty's); PETER PAN (Savoy); THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Savoy); THE PRODUCERS (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) and SINATRA (Palladium). Additionally, he was musical director for the German productions of MISS SAIGON (Stuttgart) and STARLIGHT EXPRESS (Bochum). He also recently conducted and supervised the workshops for Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2018 reworking of STARLIGHT EXPRESS at The Other Palace, London.His opera credits include: Judith Weir's THE BLACK SPIDER(Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival); CARMEN JONES (Royal Festival Hall); CAROUSEL (Opera North); DIE FLEDERMAUS (Opera Holland Park); MADAMA BUTTERFLY (Lyric Opera, Dublin); and most recently CHESS (English National Opera).John is extremely active on the concert platform as both a conductor and presenter and the numerous orchestras he has worked with include: the Berliner Symphoniker, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, CBSO, Dublin Concert Orchestra, Hallé Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, Manchester Concert Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, RSNO, Scottish Concert Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, RTÉ Symphony Orchestra and the orchestras of both Welsh National Opera and Opera North. He has appeared as a conductor of BBC Radio 2's FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT and is also conductor of the famous CLASSICAL SPECTAUCULAR concerts for Raymond Gubbay. He recently conducted the sell-out concerts of 2 CELLOS at the London Palladium and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S 70th BIRTHDAY CONCERT with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.Future plans include supervising the Russian premiere of CHESS in Moscow in October 2020, Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical, CINDERELLA, which will open in London in spring 2021, and the return of JOSEPH to the London Palladium in summer 2021.He has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts from Edge Hill University in recognition of his work in musical theatre and conducting.

“Company," music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, is the topic for tonight's final episode of "Sondheim @ 90 Roundtable." Joining Porchlight Artistic Director Michael Weber for a lively discussion on the award-winning musical, its development, its popularity and its recent revivals are Raúl Esparza (four-time Tony Award nominee, star of Broadway’s "Company," TV’s "Law & Order: SVU"), Robert Falls (Tony Award-winning artistic director at The Goodman Theatre) and Lonny Price (Porchlight Artistic Advisory board member, Broadway’s original "Charley Kringas,” in "Merrily We Roll Along," director of "Sweeney Todd," "Company" and "Sondheim! The Birthday Concert" with the New York Philharmonic). Edited by Remington Cleve

Trent Reznor, Duran Duran, Frampton, Gary Oldman, Gavin Rossdale and More to Perform

Trent Reznor, Duran Duran, Frampton, Gary Oldman, Gavin Rossdale and More to Perform

Jennifer Holliday is a wildly popular singer/actor best known for creating the role of ‘Effie’ in Dreamgirls on Broadway. The role earned her a Tony Award and Grammy award. Jennifer went on to earn a second Grammy and co-star in mega-shows such as Touched By an Angel and Ally McBeal. Jennifer discusses her 60th Birthday Concert event as well as her breathtaking performance at the memorial service for Representative John Lewis. Later in the show, the friends discuss IKEA, Legos, tattooing your eyeballs (!!) and Tom Holland. Finally – PSL might have quit the pod today! She went AWOL! Wanna be Friends with Benefits? This episode of Jim Lanahan and Friends is sponsored by Jim Lanahan on www.cameo.com. All proceeds support this pod! Your personalized video comes with a link to join our live studio audience when we record the podcast. Today’s Yummy Yummy is Selz Candy. https://www.mexgrocer.com Connect with us! Jennifer Holliday: Instagram: @jenniferhollidaydreamgirl Twitter: @LadyJHolliday FB: JenniferHolliday Birthday Concert: https://www.stellartickets.com/events/heart-songs-music-llc/jennifer-hollidays-60th-birthday-concert Podcast Group on Facebook: Jim Lanahan and Friends Podcast Group Jim Lanahan: Insta: @jimlanahan FB: @IamJimLanahan Website: www.jimlanahan.com Christine Sinacore: @csinacore on Twitter and FB Insta: @christinesinacore Website: www.christinesinacore.com Doctor Jon Paul Higgins: @doctorjonpaul on Twitter, Insta, FB Website: www.doctorjonpaul.com Scott Sheldon: @scottysheldon on Twitter and FB Insta:@scottasheldon, @scottysheldontheactor Website: www.scottysheldon.com Stephanie Laffin: @chickylaff on Twitter and Insta --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-lanahan/support

Adam Chester works as a professional composer, arranger, pianist and singer/songwriter. Since 2005, he’s earned the title of the “Surrogate Elton John”, working exclusively with Sir Elton and his band as Elton’s only “stand-in” on the piano and vocals for various rehearsals, sound checks and concert appearances. Adam also composes, arranges and conducts for Elton. In 2007, Adam conducted the Brooklyn Youth Chorus in concert at Madison Square Garden for Elton’s 60th Birthday Concert, and in 2013, composed and arranged the choral parts for Elton’s single, “Home Again.”  Ironically since the age of 8, Adam has been a loyal fan of Elton.Adam is also the author of, “S’Mother”, a book about inappropriate letters he received from his mother over the past 30 years. “S’Mother” is available worldwide from Abrams Publishing. 

Michael Weber discusses "Merrily We Roll Along," lyrics and music by Sondheim and book by George Furth based on the 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. "Merrily" is a legendary production that is told backwards in time and ran for 44 previews and only 16 performances in 1981 telling the story of three friends and the ups and downs of their 19 year relationship. Weber is joined by Marcia Milgrom Dodge (director and choreographer, Helen Hayes Award-winner for "Ragtime" at the Kennedy Center and on Broadway), Chris Jones (Chicago Tribune chief theater critic and culture columnist, New York Daily News Broadway and WBBM-TV critic) and Lonny Price (Porchlight Artistic Advisory board member, Broadway’s original "Charley Kringas,” "Merrily We Roll Along," director of Broadway’s "Sunset Boulevard," "Sweeney Todd," "Company" and "Sondheim! The Birthday Concert"). Edited by Austin Packard Originally premiered Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Facebook.com/PorchlightMusicTheatre ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/b5ad8de4-802f-4e56-974c-413004ccc672/ep/Facebook.com/PorchlightMusicTheatre ). New episodes every Saturday at 7pm CT! Watch with video at YouTube.com/PorchlightMusicTheatre ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/b5ad8de4-802f-4e56-974c-413004ccc672/ep/YouTube.com/PorchlightMusicTheatre )

Wynter & Karen talk through the twists and turns of the 90s-set racial melodrama, Little Fires Everywhere. Both continued to explore online extravaganzas this week, including Sondheim’s 90th Birthday Concert, and the Melrose Place cast reunion. Karen also accidentally watched, and enjoyed, the HBO original film Bad Education starring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney. Wynter shares a Nuo-Lingo you should all stop doing, and they leave you with a cover of a 90s classic as the song of the week. Join our Patreon for early access, bonus content, and SWAG! Little Fires Everywhere - Trailer Elena meets Mia - LFE clip Mia and Elena fight - LFE clip 'Uninvited' cover by Bellsaint

Connor and Dylan are back, back, back again for your weekly dose of DRAMA. Listen as they cover Lea Michele’s pregnancy, Tony Award nomination snubs, dream casting for the Mean Girls movie musical, Sondheim’s Birthday Concert, Twitter gays stanning The Last Five Years, Ariana Grande, Clare Crawley’s season of The Bachelorette, and the rumored One Direction reunion. Yes. Gawd! Follow us!@thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoDon’t forget to rate us 5 stars and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! Stay inside!

It’s starry but tardy this week, Divas!In the spirit of Stephen Sondheim’s 90th Birthday Concert, Little Diva Energy is going up late due to technical issues. Apologies for that, but also - don’t worry - we’re still standing.Yeah. Yeah. Yeah…This week’s LDE is bookmarked by two remarkable online concerts, as we learn ever more about what technology can (or cannot) provide us in the lockdown, and more and more about what the inside of celebrities’ houses look like. Lovely stuff.Holly debuts her sliding scale of whether people can sing and can act as Holly & Tom review the Gaga-curated One World concert and Stephen Stondheim’s 90th Birthday broadcast. All of the stars, none of the gravity.Subscribe to Big Diva Energy now to never miss a fabulous episode!You can follow BDE on:Twitter @divaenergyInsta @bigdivaenergyEmail bigdivaenergypod@gmail.com

Katherine McNamara, named one of Vanity Fair's "Breakout Bunch," is an accomplished actor, dancer, singer/songwriter and was awarded the 2018 People's Choice Award for Top Female Television Actress for her leading role of 'Clary Fray' in the Freeform series, Shadowhunters (2016) ; a book-to-screen adaptation of the bestselling "The Mortal Instruments." The series premiered to stellar ratings, being the #1 series debut in more than two years, and helped launch the re-brand of the channel alongside fan favorite Pretty Little Liars (2010). Kat was nominated twice for a Teen Choice Award for "Choice Sci-Fi TV Actress" and won the People's Choice Top Television Actress Award on the The E! People's Choice Awards (2018). In 2015, McNamara closed out a lightning year, portraying another fierce female role as 'Sonya' in the second installment of Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) trilogy, Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) (2018) alongside Dylan O'Brien and Kaya Scodelario. Most recently, she was cast as Mia, a tough street fighter, in the CW series Arrow (2012) with Stephen Amell and Emily Bett Rickards. McNamara began her professional career on Broadway, at the age of 13, as the principle character "Fredrika Armfeldt" in Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music", starring opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury. She was fortunate to continue on as "Fredrika" with the second ALNM Broadway cast of Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch. Her other theater roles include "Esther Jane" in the per-Broadway world premiere of "A Christmas Story, the Musical!", as well as "To Kill a Mockingbird", "The Crucible", "Inherit the Wind", "Annie", "The Secret Garden" and "Galileo". She has also been cast in a number of Equity workshops/readings, including "Little Dancer" and "Pan" (aka "Fly") with Laura Osnes, which was created by the "In the Heights" creative team - Jeffrey Seller, Alex Lacamoire, and Andy Blankenbuehler. McNamara's love for acting stretches beyond the stage, with credits in television and film productions. Television credits include Happy Together (2018) (2018), Glee (2009) (2009), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) (1999), Drop Dead Diva (2009) (2009), 30 Rock (2006) (2006), Late Show with David Letterman (1993) (1995), Good Morning America (1975) (1975) and PBS's Great Performances: Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010) . McNamara starred in Disney Channel's Girl Vs. Monster (2012) with Olivia Holt which attracted more than 5 million viewers and had recurring roles on Jessie (2011) as "Bryn Breitbart" and on Kickin' It (2011) as the mean girl from Swathmore Academy, "Claire". She filmed the much anticipated Disney pilot, Madison High (2012), where she portrayed "Cherri O'Keefe", resident fashionista and creator of Madison High's popular gossip blog. She can also be seen in the highly acclaimed Freeform series, The Fosters (2013). McNamara made her big screen debut film in Warner Brothers picture New Year's Eve (2011), where she portrays "Lily Bowman". Besides the Maze Runner series, Kat also starred in Universal's R.L.Stein film R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls (2015) opposite Dove Cameron as well as the independent bullying film, Contest (2013) with Kenton Duty . The film dives into the dark world of high school bullying and found a home on Cartoon Network as part of their anti-bullying initiative. Other film projects include Katherine starring as "Becky Thatcher" in the re-make of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn (2014), alongside Joel Courtney and Jake T. Austin, which was released in 2013, Disney's family-friendly Little Savages (2016), A Sort of Homecoming (2015) opposite Laura Marano, Is That a Gun in Your Pocket? (2016) with Cloris Leachman, Natural Selection (2016) with Anthony Michael Hall, A Wife's Nightmare (2014) with Jennifer Beals and Indiscretion (2016) with Mira Sorvino, Christopher Backus and Cary Elwes. She recently finished filming a cameo in the new Charlie Day comedy, El Tonto. The triple threat has added music to her resume. Katherine plays the guitar and piano and enjoys singing and songwriting. She has several songs featured in films/television, including her original song "Chatter" on the "Contest" soundtrack, "Wait for You" in "A Sort of Homecoming" and "Ember" in the Shadowhunters series. Besides working on music, McNamara wants to expand her creative repertoire to include directing. Katherine is also an advocate for education. At the age of 14, McNamara graduated with top honors from high school and then quickly graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Business (emphasis in Finance) from Drexel University's Le Bow School of Business at the age of 17. She is now pursuing a Master of Science in Literature at John Hopkins University as part of their Advanced Academics Graduate Degree program. McNamara is an award winning dancer and has a passion for all forms including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, waltz and even hula. She was a member of the Actors Equity Young Performers Committee and is a reader for the Blank Theater's New Play Development Reading Committee and recurring performer in their Living Room Series. Katherine is committed to giving back to the community as well. She is an ambassador for Girl Up, the United Nation's girl empowerment organization, a spokesperson for Stomp Out Bullying, an avid supporter of the MS Society, a member of the Lollipop Theater Network, a lifetime Girl Scout and a volunteer for the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. She also supports St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the Big Slick benefiting Kansas City Children's Hospital, and Michelle Obama's Global Girls' Alliance, an organization that helps young women around the world achieved their potential. She currently resides in Los Angeles and her hometown is Kansas City, Missouri.

Katherine McNamara, named one of Vanity Fair's "Breakout Bunch," is an accomplished actor, dancer, singer/songwriter and was awarded the 2018 People's Choice Award for Top Female Television Actress for her leading role of 'Clary Fray' in the Freeform series, Shadowhunters (2016) ; a book-to-screen adaptation of the bestselling "The Mortal Instruments." The series premiered to stellar ratings, being the #1 series debut in more than two years, and helped launch the re-brand of the channel alongside fan favorite Pretty Little Liars (2010). Kat was nominated twice for a Teen Choice Award for "Choice Sci-Fi TV Actress" and won the People's Choice Top Television Actress Award on the The E! People's Choice Awards (2018). In 2015, McNamara closed out a lightning year, portraying another fierce female role as 'Sonya' in the second installment of Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) trilogy, Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) (2018) alongside Dylan O'Brien and Kaya Scodelario. Most recently, she was cast as Mia, a tough street fighter, in the CW series Arrow (2012) with Stephen Amell and Emily Bett Rickards. McNamara began her professional career on Broadway, at the age of 13, as the principle character "Fredrika Armfeldt" in Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music", starring opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury. She was fortunate to continue on as "Fredrika" with the second ALNM Broadway cast of Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch. Her other theater roles include "Esther Jane" in the per-Broadway world premiere of "A Christmas Story, the Musical!", as well as "To Kill a Mockingbird", "The Crucible", "Inherit the Wind", "Annie", "The Secret Garden" and "Galileo". She has also been cast in a number of Equity workshops/readings, including "Little Dancer" and "Pan" (aka "Fly") with Laura Osnes, which was created by the "In the Heights" creative team - Jeffrey Seller, Alex Lacamoire, and Andy Blankenbuehler. McNamara's love for acting stretches beyond the stage, with credits in television and film productions. Television credits include Happy Together (2018) (2018), Glee (2009) (2009), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) (1999), Drop Dead Diva (2009) (2009), 30 Rock (2006) (2006), Late Show with David Letterman (1993) (1995), Good Morning America (1975) (1975) and PBS's Great Performances: Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010) . McNamara starred in Disney Channel's Girl Vs. Monster (2012) with Olivia Holt which attracted more than 5 million viewers and had recurring roles on Jessie (2011) as "Bryn Breitbart" and on Kickin' It (2011) as the mean girl from Swathmore Academy, "Claire". She filmed the much anticipated Disney pilot, Madison High (2012), where she portrayed "Cherri O'Keefe", resident fashionista and creator of Madison High's popular gossip blog. She can also be seen in the highly acclaimed Freeform series, The Fosters (2013). McNamara made her big screen debut film in Warner Brothers picture New Year's Eve (2011), where she portrays "Lily Bowman". Besides the Maze Runner series, Kat also starred in Universal's R.L.Stein film R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls (2015) opposite Dove Cameron as well as the independent bullying film, Contest (2013) with Kenton Duty . The film dives into the dark world of high school bullying and found a home on Cartoon Network as part of their anti-bullying initiative. Other film projects include Katherine starring as "Becky Thatcher" in the re-make of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn (2014), alongside Joel Courtney and Jake T. Austin, which was released in 2013, Disney's family-friendly Little Savages (2016), A Sort of Homecoming (2015) opposite Laura Marano, Is That a Gun in Your Pocket? (2016) with Cloris Leachman, Natural Selection (2016) with Anthony Michael Hall, A Wife's Nightmare (2014) with Jennifer Beals and Indiscretion (2016) with Mira Sorvino, Christopher Backus and Cary Elwes. She recently finished filming a cameo in the new Charlie Day comedy, El Tonto. The triple threat has added music to her resume. Katherine plays the guitar and piano and enjoys singing and songwriting. She has several songs featured in films/television, including her original song "Chatter" on the "Contest" soundtrack, "Wait for You" in "A Sort of Homecoming" and "Ember" in the Shadowhunters series. Besides working on music, McNamara wants to expand her creative repertoire to include directing. Katherine is also an advocate for education. At the age of 14, McNamara graduated with top honors from high school and then quickly graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Business (emphasis in Finance) from Drexel University's Le Bow School of Business at the age of 17. She is now pursuing a Master of Science in Literature at John Hopkins University as part of their Advanced Academics Graduate Degree program. McNamara is an award winning dancer and has a passion for all forms including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, waltz and even hula. She was a member of the Actors Equity Young Performers Committee and is a reader for the Blank Theater's New Play Development Reading Committee and recurring performer in their Living Room Series. Katherine is committed to giving back to the community as well. She is an ambassador for Girl Up, the United Nation's girl empowerment organization, a spokesperson for Stomp Out Bullying, an avid supporter of the MS Society, a member of the Lollipop Theater Network, a lifetime Girl Scout and a volunteer for the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. She also supports St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the Big Slick benefiting Kansas City Children's Hospital, and Michelle Obama's Global Girls' Alliance, an organization that helps young women around the world achieved their potential. She currently resides in Los Angeles and her hometown is Kansas City, Missouri.

Music journalist Jeff Milo shares his picks of who to catch this weekend, from Mic Phelps to Gritty Punk and To the Dreamland Theatre.

"It just encapsulates every part of what I love about the musical theatre." It's gay, it's crude, it's BROADWAY! Josh Daniel (THE BOOK OF MORMON) stops by to talk about his obsession with the 6 Tony Nominated/Winning Ladies in Red at Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday Concert. He and Matt discuss why no man's d*ck can throw Patti Lupone , why Marin Mazzie's performance makes Matt mad and, more importantly, which diva's performance is the perfect choice for your next "sexy time." GET INTO IT, FISH!

This New York born, New Jersey raised actress received TONY and Drama Desk Award nominations and won a Helen Hayes Award for her portrayal of Mother in the Kennedy Center Revival of RAGTIME on Broadway. She is currently starring in the record-breaking First National Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. She made her Broadway debut creating the role of Emma in JEKYLL & HYDE, receiving a FANY award for Best actress in a musical. Ms. Noll received her second Drama Desk nomination for her work in CHAPLIN on Broadway. She has been seen perennially as Sister Margaretta in NBC’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE with Carrie Underwood and she supplied the singing-voice of Anna in the Warner Brothers animated feature THE KING AND I.    She has also enjoyed starring in Broadway productions of ELF (at Madison Square Garden), IT AIN’T NOTHIN’ BUT THE BLUES and on tour in URINETOWN (Ovation Award), THE MAMBO KINGS, GREASE!, MISS SAIGON and CITY OF ANGELS as well as a tour of Australia and Thailand of SOUTH PACIFIC. With a reputation for great versatility, Ms. Noll has performed a varied repertoire in Broadway, Operetta and Jazz. She has been a frequent guest soloist with symphony orchestras in every state in the USA, as well as international appearances with Toronto Symphony, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Jerusalem Symphony, Sinfonica Brasileira in Rio, China Philharmonic with concert pianist, Lang Lang and orchestras in Hong Kong, Czech Republic and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She made her Carnegie Hall debut with Skitch Henderson, in his last pops performance with The New York Pops and sang with Steven Reineke SONDHEIM! THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT at Carnegie Hall. She made her Hollywood Bowl and O2 Arena debut singing with Julie Andrews in GIFTS OF MUSIC and her opera debut with Placido Domingo in THE MERRY WIDOW at the Kennedy Center as well as operetta performances in City Center Encores! THE NEW MOON, THE STUDENT PRINCE, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE and THE MIKADO. Ms. Noll has premiered shows Off-Broadway and regionally: SNOW CHILD, OCTOBER SKY, City Center Encores! 1776, John Kander’s KID VICTORY, THE COTTAGE, THEY’RE PLAYING HIS SONGS, ACE (Helen Hayes nomination), THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, THE PIPER, FRANKENSTEIN, KEPT (Krieger/Russell), CALL THE CHILDREN HOME, A FINE AND PRIVATE PLACE, TAKE FLIGHT (Maltby/Shire), LITTLE BY LITTLE and LIZZIE BORDEN.  And happily starred in favorites NEXT TO NORMAL (Connecticut Cristics Circle award), FOLLIES (St. Louis Critics Circle award), CLOSER THAN EVER (Off-Broadway Alliance award), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, MARY POPPINS, 1776, THE KING & I, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, INTO THE WOODS, MACK & MABEL (Connecticut Critics Circle Award), THE BAKER’S WIFE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Salzburg Marionette Theare), and CAROUSEL. Ms. Noll as also enjoyed television performances on LAW & ORDER SVU, MADAM SECRETARY, and THE GOOD FIGHT.  Christiane has performed her solo shows in cabaret at 54 Below, The Metropolitan Room, Birdland, The Regency, The Nikko, The Plush Room, The Duplex, The Nevermore, Arci’s Place, The China Club, Peaches, B.Smith’s and The West Bank Café as well as appearing in Town Hall's BROADWAY BY THE YEAR and the Lincoln Center's AMERICAN SONGBOOK SERIES.  Along will many cast albums and compilation recordings, she has released five solo CD’s, CHRISTIANE NOLL – A BROADWAY LOVE STORY and THE IRA GERSHWIN ALBUM, both on Fynsworth Alley, LIVE AT THE WESTBANK CAFÉ on 2Die4 Records, MY PERSONAL PROPERTY on Jay Records and GIFTS – LIVE AT 54 BELOW on Broadway Records. Christiane is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.  ChristianeNoll.com - Twitter: @christianenoll - Instagram: @christiane.noll --- 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/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

My guest today is legendary Jazz Guitar Virtuoso and Composer, Jimmy Bruno! At the age of 19, Bruno became the youngest member of the Buddy Rich Orchestra touring the world and this led to engagements in the orchestras of Frank Sinatra, Anthony Newley, Doc Severinsen, Lena Horne and many more. Over the years, he has shared the stage with a who's who of legendary and highly regarded musicians: Joe Beck, Bobby Watson, Jack Wilkins, Tal Farlow (at Farlow's 75th Birthday Concert), Howard Alden, Christian McBride, Curt Elling and many more! Jimmy has recorded over 13 critically acclaimed CDs, including "Sleight of Hand," "Like That," and "Polarity" (with Joe Beck). His most recent CD "Maplewood Avenue”. Downbeat magazine in 2009 — named Jimmy as one of the top 75 guitarists of all time! As a music educator Bruno is the creator of the independent online jazz guitar school - The Jimmy Bruno Workshop. ----- 2:07 - Talking about his father who played on the hit "Guitar Boogie Shuffle" 2:09 - Influence of musical family 3:26 - Were you drawn to the guitar? 4:10 - Do you have perfect pitch? 4:31 - How much help did your father give in learning the guitar? 5:45 - Influence of Philadelphia on your development? 8:50 - Did your father know many famous musicians? 9:31 - How did you end up practicing violin etudes on guitar? 11:00 - Was Armando a classical musician? 11:41 - When did you learn to improvise before taking jazz lessons with Al Stauffer? 15:48 - Why Al Stauffer was fond of Jimmy 15:59 - Why would a guitar player take lessons from a bass player (Al Stauffer)? 17:28 - Dennis Sandole and Al Stauffer student rivalries 19:14 - What do you think about guitar tablature? 20:05 - Are you a good sightreader? 23:42 - How long did it take to improve your sightreading? 25:13 - Why was Buddy Rich throwing drumsticks at auditioning guitarists? 28:30 - World Tour with Buddy Rich 29:28 - Personal relationship with Buddy Rich 31:10 - Having a good hardworking attitude while working with Buddy Rich 31:54 - Was Buddy Rich the greatest drummer of all time? 33:24 - Working with Frank Sinatra 35:53 - Transposing Songs 37:07 - Frank Sinatra to the Italian-American community 38:26 - Working with Liberace 40:32 - Did you get to talk or hang out with Liberace? 41:39 - Talking about Hank Garland 42:53 - Personal relationship with Hank Garland 43:49 - Talking about Tal Farlow 44:36 - How big are your hands? 45:00 - Talking about Joe Pass 45:57 - Joe Pass Stories 47:20 - What did Joe Pass think of your playing? 48:38 - Talking about George Benson 50:17 - Hot Seat: Top 3 Jazz Guitarists 50:44 - Hot Seat: Top 3 Jazz Pianists 50:50 - Hot Seat: Top 3 Jazz Drummers 50:59 - Hot Seat: Top 3 Bass Players 51:10 - Hot Seat: Top Saxophonists 51:29 - Hot Seat: Top Trumpet Players 51:40 - Hot Seat: Top 3 albums that you've recorded 51:53 - Hot Seat: Proudest Musical Moment 52:00 - Playing Moonlight in Vermont for Johnny Smith 52:36 - Economy Picking vs Alternate Picking 53:53 - How do you develop perfect technique? 54:47 - What's your opinion of Berklee Chord Scale Theory? 55:13 - Talking about Barry Harris trashing modes 55:34 - What's the best advice to be a good musician? 56:25 - How do you develop a good ear? 56:49 - Upcoming projects

Ahead of her 70th Birthday Concert at Wigmore Hall, Dame Emma discusses chamber music and her career with Jessica Duchen. She will perform at the Hall on Thursday 28 February alongside long-term musical associates as well as a younger generation of artists she believes will play an important role in the future of early music.

Episode #245.  On today's episode of The Circus Life, host Justin Trawick performs live his new song “These Days” and talks about his upcoming 9th Annual 29th Birthday Concert in DC at Pearl Street Warehouse on January 26th, 2019.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com.  Oh, and today's show picture is of Justin enjoying a pop tart from Ted's Bulletin in DC.  

“We’d like to remind you that you’re very beautiful, very sweet, very gracious, very generous and we do love you madly.” -Duke Ellington The recordings heard on this podcast episode:   Medley/Ellington Final Speech (CD: “Duke Ellington’s 70th Birthday Concert” Solid … Continue reading →

Adam Chester works as a professional composer, arranger, pianist and singer/songwriter. Since 2005, he’s earned the title of the “Surrogate Elton John”, working exclusively with Sir Elton and his band as Elton’s only “stand-in” on the piano and vocals for various rehearsals, sound checks and concert appearances. Adam also composes, arranges and conducts for Elton. In 2007, Adam conducted the Brooklyn Youth Chorus in concert at Madison Square Garden for Elton’s 60th Birthday Concert, and in 2013, composed and arranged the choral parts for Elton’s single, “Home Again.” Learn more at adamchester.com or find him on Instagram @adamchester. You can also find his music on iTunes and his book “Smother” on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Adam Chester works as a professional composer, arranger, pianist and singer/songwriter. Since 2005, he’s earned the title of the “Surrogate Elton John”, working exclusively with Sir Elton and his band as Elton’s only “stand-in” on the piano and vocals for various rehearsals, sound checks and concert appearances. Adam also composes, arranges and conducts for Elton. In 2007, Adam conducted the Brooklyn Youth Chorus in concert at Madison Square Garden for Elton’s 60th Birthday Concert, and in 2013, composed and arranged the choral parts for Elton’s single, “Home Again.” Learn more at adamchester.com or find him on Instagram @adamchester. You can also find his music on iTunes and his book “Smother” on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Adam Chester works as a professional composer, arranger, pianist and singer/songwriter. Since 2005, he’s earned the title of the “Surrogate Elton John”, working exclusively with Sir Elton and his band as Elton’s only “stand-in” on the piano and vocals for various rehearsals, sound checks and concert appearances. Adam also composes, arranges and conducts for Elton. In 2007, Adam conducted the Brooklyn Youth Chorus in concert at Madison Square Garden for Elton’s 60th Birthday Concert, and in 2013, composed and arranged the choral parts for Elton’s single, “Home Again.” Learn more at adamchester.com or find him on Instagram @adamchester. You can also find his music on iTunes and his book “S'Mother” on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

On Keith Richards’ 74th birthday, I share this wondrous story. This is an epic tale. The night of Chuck Berry’s 60th Birthday Concert at the old Fox Theater in St. Louis. The night when I finally met Keith Richards in the flesh.

Lonny Price is a director, actor, and writer, primarily in theatre. He is perhaps best known for his creation of the role of Charley Kringas in the Broadway musical Merrily We Roll Along and for his New York directing work including Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd, Company, and Sondheim! The Birthday Concert. His early career was spent performing in Off-Broadway productions, including Class Enemy in 1979, for which he won a Theater World Award for a stage debut.  You’re probably used to hearing the phrase “triple threat” when talking about Actor/Singer/Dancers. You’ve probably never heard of the phrase used to describe Actor/Writer/Directors.  You know why? Because there are so few of them. Listen to Lonny talk about his triple threatness, as well as . . . What it was like working with his heroes Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim on Merrily We Roll Along, and why he’ll never direct it himself. What he thinks is the most important skill to have as a director. Gossip alert!  Is his production of Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close on its way to Broadway?  Or not??? Why he’s not intimidated by big stars.  (And he has worked with the biggest.) Why he believes every stage production should be filmed and preserved. Lonny is one of those people that was destined for a success in our biz.  The theater and how it works is just part of his DNA, which is why he has been able to be such a success in so many different areas.  Thankfully he was generous enough to talk to me (with or without being strapped into a chair) so we can all soak up his secrets. Keep up with me: @KenDavenportBway www.theproducersperspective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Uploaded on May 7, 2011) William Scheide's Birthday Concert benefits the Arts Council of Princeton and celebrates generous living. (January 2010)

PODCAST: 28 Dec 2014   01 - The Davidson Wilder Blues - Naomi Bedford - A History Of Insolence 02 - I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight - Richard Thompson - Acoustic Classics 03 - The Cottager's Reply - Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith - Let The Wind Blow High Or Low 04 - St Louis Rag - The Ragtime Skedaddlers - The Latest Popular Mandolin And Guitar Music 05 - The Coast Of Malabar - Sean Tyrell - Moonlight On Galway Bay 06 - Walking In The Footsteps Of Giants - Harp and a Monkey - All Life Is Here 07 - Tony Benn's Tribute To Emily Davison - Reg Meuross - England Green And England Grey 08 - Three Witches - Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin - Live At Calstock 09 - Necklace Of Wrens - The Gloaming - The Gloaming 10 - Katie Cruel - Salt House - Lay Your Dark Low 11 - Fisherlad Of Whitby - Martha Tilston - The Sea 12 - The Granite Cage - Ewan McLennan - Tales Still Untold 13 - Ruins By The Shore - O'Hooley and Tidow - The Hum  14 - The Jolly Soldier / The Blarney Pilgrim - Andy Irvine - 70th Birthday Concert at Vicar St. 2012 [Live] 15 - The Final Trawl - Emily Smith - Echoes 16 - Miss Heroin - Peggy Seeger - Everything Changes 17 - Shule Agra - Pete Coe and Alice Jones - The Search For Five Finger Frank 18 - God And Nature - Loudon Wainwright III - Haven’t Got The Blues Yet 19 - Waking Dreams (Awake Awake) - Martin and Eliza Carthy - The Moral Of The Elephant  20 - My Dixie Darling - Sheesham & Lotus & Son - The High Stepping Music Of Sheesham & Lotus & Son

PODCAST: 09 Nov 2014 01 - Polka Girl - The Colourblind James Experience - Hootenanny 1990 02 - Keep Your Hand On The Plough - Jimmy Aldridge And Sid Goldsmith - Let The Wind Blow High or Low 03 - The Spirit Of Mother Jones - Andy Irvine - Abocurragh 04 - The Entertainer - Ragtime Skedaddlers - Ragtime Skedaddlers 05 - Three A Penny - Charlie Dore - Milk Roulette 06 - Summat - Laura Smyth And Ted Kemp - The trooper Cut Down In His Prime - The Charcoal Black And The Bonny Grey 07 - Never Tire Of The Road - Andy Irvine - Transatlantic Session 6 Vol 1 08 - Hares On The Mountain - Johnny Kearney And Lucy Farrell - The North Farm Sessions 09 - Hare In A Hollow Hole - Betty and the Boy - The Wreckage 10 - Vincent Black Lightning - Dick Gaughan - Sail On 11 - Better Boot That Thing - The Pocket Orchestra - Boot That Thing 12 - Cumberland Gap - Bruce Molsky - If It Ain't Here When I Get Back 13 - O’Donoghues - Andy Irvine - 70th Birthday Concert 14 - A River Runs Between - The Changing Room - A River Runs Between 15 - Sittin’ On Top Of The World - Wooden Horse - This Kind Of Trouble 16 - Lass of Hexhamshire - Jez Lowe - The Ballad Beyond

4e émission de la 28e session... Cette semaine, les nouveautés de Marie-Eve Boulanger, le dernier Jason Moran et une pensée pour Kenny Wheeler décédé le 18 septembre dernier... En musique: Paul Quinichette sur l'album Basie Reunion (Prestige OJC, 1959); Jacques Kuba Séguin ODD LOT sur l'album L'élévation du point de chute (OddSound, 2014); Rachel Thérien sur l'album Home Inspiration (Indépendant, 2014); BELLFLOWER; Jason Moran sur l'album All Rises: A Joyful Elegy For Fats Waller (Blue Note, 2014); Kenny Wheeler Big Bang sur la captation de la BBC du Kenny Wheeler's 75th Birthday Concert, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 14th January 2005 (bootleg de la BBC Jazz on 3, 2005); Mike Westbrook Concert Band sur l'album Marching Song Vol.1 & 2 (Deram, 1969)...

4e émission de la 28e session... Cette semaine, les nouveautés de Marie-Eve Boulanger, le dernier Jason Moran et une pensée pour Kenny Wheeler décédé le 18 septembre dernier... En musique: Paul Quinichette sur l'album Basie Reunion (Prestige OJC, 1959); Jacques Kuba Séguin ODD LOT sur l'album L'élévation du point de chute (OddSound, 2014); Rachel Thérien sur l'album Home Inspiration (Indépendant, 2014); BELLFLOWER; Jason Moran sur l'album All Rises: A Joyful Elegy For Fats Waller (Blue Note, 2014); Kenny Wheeler Big Bang sur la captation de la BBC du Kenny Wheeler's 75th Birthday Concert, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 14th January 2005 (bootleg de la BBC Jazz on 3, 2005); Mike Westbrook Concert Band sur l'album Marching Song Vol.1 & 2 (Deram, 1969)...

We talk to eminent jazz bassist and Guildhall professor Geoff Gascoyne ahead of his forthcoming 50th birthday concert at Milton Court on 22 November. Geoff discusses what it was like working on a major Hollywood film, hanging out at Sting’s house, and recording the music for session band apps – as well as preparations for his upcoming concert here. You can buy your ticket for the concert here: http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?ID=15230 Find out more about studying Jazz at the Guildhall School here: http://www.gsmd.ac.uk/music/principal_study/jazz/