Podcast appearances and mentions of Brandon Victor Dixon

Experience the artistry and versatility of Brandon Victor Dixon in this episode of “Takin’ a Walk.” A three-time Tony Award nominee, Dixon has left an indelible mark on Broadway with standout performances as Harpo in The Color Purple, Eubie Blake in Shuffle Along, Davis in Alicia Keys’s Hell’s Kitchen, Berry Gordy Jr. in Motown: The Musical, and Aaron Burr in Hamilton—among many others. His dynamic stage presence and vocal power have earned him acclaim not only as an actor but also as a Grammy winner and Emmy-nominated performer. Beyond the stage, Dixon is now expanding his creative horizons with a highly anticipated debut solo album, featuring a blend of R&B, pop, and soul. The project includes original songs like “Maybe,” which explores themes of hope and resilience, alongside inventive covers that bridge Broadway classics and contemporary hits. Collaborating with top musicians and drawing on his deep roots in musical theater, Dixon’s new music project showcases his signature storytelling and artistry, promising a fresh chapter in an already remarkable career. Join us as Brandon Victor Dixon reflects on his Broadway journey, the inspiration behind his music, and the creative evolution that continues to define his work on stage and beyond. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content. Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Check out our newest podcast called “Comedy Saved Me” wherever you get your podcasts. Warmly Buzz Knight Founder Buzz Knight Media ProductionsSupport the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experience the artistry and versatility of Brandon Victor Dixon in this episode of “Takin’ a Walk.” A three-time Tony Award nominee, Dixon has left an indelible mark on Broadway with standout performances as Harpo in The Color Purple, Eubie Blake in Shuffle Along, Davis in Alicia Keys’s Hell’s Kitchen, Berry Gordy Jr. in Motown: The Musical, and Aaron Burr in Hamilton—among many others. His dynamic stage presence and vocal power have earned him acclaim not only as an actor but also as a Grammy winner and Emmy-nominated performer. Beyond the stage, Dixon is now expanding his creative horizons with a highly anticipated debut solo album, featuring a blend of R&B, pop, and soul. The project includes original songs like “Maybe,” which explores themes of hope and resilience, alongside inventive covers that bridge Broadway classics and contemporary hits. Collaborating with top musicians and drawing on his deep roots in musical theater, Dixon’s new music project showcases his signature storytelling and artistry, promising a fresh chapter in an already remarkable career. Join us as Brandon Victor Dixon reflects on his Broadway journey, the inspiration behind his music, and the creative evolution that continues to define his work on stage and beyond. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content. Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Check out our newest podcast called “Comedy Saved Me” wherever you get your podcasts. Warmly Buzz Knight Founder Buzz Knight Media ProductionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Room Where It Happened" from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) |  Written by Lin-Manuel MIranda |  Performed by Leslie Odom Jr., Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton"On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada / Don't Cry For Me, Argentina" from Evita (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Written by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber | Performed by Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Bob Gunton, Mandy Patinkin, Patti LuPone, Original Broadway Cast of Evita, Rene Weigert "My Strongest Suit" from Aida (Original  Broadway Cast Recording)  | Written by Elton John & Tim Rice | Performed by Women of the Palace, Sheri Rene Scott"What Comes Next" from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff

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

A conversation with singer, actor, and producer Brandon Victor Dixon. We talk about his role in Alicia Keys's play “Hell's Kitchen”  currently at the Public Theater, collaborating with Keys and the other performers in the play, what goes into creating a role in theater, his stepping into the role of Burr in “Hamilton” and the challenges that brought, and playing Judas in “Jesus Christ Superstar” in a live television performance. We also discuss his upcoming benefit concert for the Classical Theater of Harlem called “Here for the Holidays,  his first major role as Simba in the national tour of “The Lion King”—which he calls the biggest challenge of his career, his role as a producer for the Tony-Award winning production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” the importance of arts education to his career, and his work as an advocate with the organization he co-founded the WeAre Foundation.

A conversation with singer, actor, and producer Brandon Victor Dixon. We talk about his role in Alicia Keys's play “Hell's Kitchen”  currently at the Public Theater, collaborating with Keys and the other performers in the play, what goes into creating a role in theater, his stepping into the role of Burr in “Hamilton” and the challenges that brought, and playing Judas in “Jesus Christ Superstar” in a live television performance. We also discuss his upcoming benefit concert for the Classical Theater of Harlem called “Here for the Holidays,  his first major role as Simba in the national tour of “The Lion King”—which he calls the biggest challenge of his career, his role as a producer for the Tony-Award winning production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” the importance of arts education to his career, and his work as an advocate with the organization he co-founded the WeAre Foundation.

Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon talks about his iconic roles in shows like "Hamilton" and "Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE", what's on his Spotify playlist, and his advocacy work with the WeAre Foundation. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Brandon Victor Dixon's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/BrandonVictorDixon The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Broadway star as a child is coming to off-Broadway in one of the most anticipated musicals of the season. Gianna Harris will be playing Young Ali in "Hell's Kitchen" at The Public Theater. Hell's Kitchen features the music written by Alicia Keys, directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next To Normal), choreography from Camille A. Brown (Once on this Island, for colored girls). The show stars Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, and more. Gianna Harris (School of Rock) gives listeners a true peak behind the curtain into the life of a child performer. She shares her audition process for her newest role, meeting Alicia Keys for the first time, stories of Alex Brightman and Sierra Boggess, being a kid on Broadway and touring around the world, and so much more. Curtain up, Gianna Harris Connect with Gianna Harris on Instagram: @thegiannaharris Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Conquistador Juan Garrido helped Michael establish that Africans arrived in America as early as the 1500's. But who was the first African American? This week we meet explorer Esteban The Moor (aka Black Steve), and a representative for The Collective of enslaved Africans who arrived and resisted. Drapetomaniax is created by Michael Harriot in collaboration between OtherTone, Sony Music Entertainment and Queer Media. This episode featured: Spokesperson  Angelica Ross Voice of God  Charlemagne tha God Black Steve   Brandon Victor Dixon Special thanks to our voice actors: Spokesperson  Andrea O'Brien Vives Juan Garrido  Jason Vives Game Show Host  Panama Jackson Red Carpet Host  Noleca Radway Contestant   Danielle Solomon Geraldo   Roderick Morrow Audience Member 1   Gillianne Roberts-Atkinson Audience Member 2 JoAnn Deluna Audience Member 3 Audrey Anderson Native 1   David van Delden Native 2   Dallas Rico Diego Velasquez  Andy Tarradath Executive Producers Pharrell Williams, Scott Vener, Noleca Radway, and Moses Soyoola Senior Producer  Janicia Francis Managing Producer  JoAnn DeLuna Production Coordinator Homero Radway Production Assistant Gilianne Roberts-Atkinson Writers Silas Miami, Dallas Rico, Roderick Morrow, Danielle Solomon and Randolph Terrence Sound Engineer Marcellino van Callias Fact checker LaPorsche Thomas Music Supervisor Timmhotep Aku Music Supervisor Patricia Wangechi Kihoro Theme Song Freedom by Pharell Williams This episode features Ninety6 by Black Noi$e, Bottled Drizzy Tears by Suzi Analogue, Sexy  by Vallerie Muthoni and music by Humphrey Dennis, Chad Milner and Rashad Moultrie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Africans set foot on “American soil” as early as the 1500's. But who was the first African American? In this historical game show episode Michael Harriot hears out Conquistador Juan Garrido, Esteban the Moor, and a group of enslaved Africans who found themselves in South Carolina. Thanks to our special guests, Angelica Ross, Brandon Victor Dixon, Panama Jackson and Charlamagne tha God Drapetomaniax is created by Michael Harriot in collaboration between OTHERtone, Sony Music Entertainment and Queer Media Executive Producers Pharrell Williams, Scott Vener, Noleca Radway, and Moses Soyoola Senior Producer Janicia Francis Managing Producer JoAnn DeLuna Production Coordinator Homero Radway Production Assistant Gilianne Roberts-Atkinson Writers Silas Miami, Dallas Rico, Roderick Morrow, Danielle Solomon and Randolph Terrence Sound Engineer Marcelino van Callias Fact checker LaPorsche Thomas Music Supervisor Timmhotep Aku Theme Song  Freedom by Pharell Williams This episode features Ninety6 by Black Noi$e, and music by Rashad Moultrie Cast Spokesperson Angelica Ross Black Steve Brandon Victor Dixon Game Show Host Panama Jackson Geraldo Rodrick Morrow Voice of God Charlemagne Tha God Audience Child Glory Radway Juan Garrido Jason Vives Red Carpet Host Noleca Radway Contestant Danielle Solomon Audience Member 1 Gillianne Roberts-Atkinson Audience Member 2 JoAnn DeLuna Audience Member 3 Audrey Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Artist Exploration, Brandon and Charlie discuss:  Why he chose a liberal arts education over conservatory training  Differences between live performances and live TV musicals  Juggling Producing and Performing responsibilities   Dissonance between arts and commerce  Advocacy through art If you would like to hear more from Brandon, feel free to check out:  https://macgyver.com/about/  @macgyverglobal on Instagram  Video of Hamilton Curtain Speech to Mike Pence  Brandon Victor Dixion on CBS Morning  Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli Alanna: The First Adventure Novel by Tamora Pierce   The Best Man on Peacock @brandonvdixon on Instagram  https://www.brandonvictordixon.com  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  Meghan Cordier:@meghanmarie2014 About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jose speaks to Brandon Victor Dixon about his work in MacGyver The Musical. The Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-nominated artist talks about his work on stage, on screen, and as a producer. He also shares his advice for young people of color who want to be in the performing arts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award Nominee, Brandon Victor Dixon shares doing theatre live on TV (Rent, and Jesus Christ Superstar), what roles attract him, Hamilton, his new show adaptation MacGyver, producer life, and so much more! Find out what keeps someone so accomplished excited and involved in the industry. Curtain up, Brandon Victor Dixon Connect with Brandon Victor Dixon on social media: @brandonvdixon 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

Broadway Actor Brandon Victor Dixon (Hamilton, The Color Purple, Jesus Christ Superstar) discusses being part of the world premiere recording of MacGyver The Musical in this interview with Adam Rothenberg, host of the entertainment website Call Me Adam. Based upon the 80s TV Show MacGyver, MacGyver The Musical's cast recording will be released on January 27, 2023 on Broadway Records. In this interview we discuss: The backstory to how Brandon got involved with the recording of MacGyver The Musical How Brandon prepared for this role How Brandon "MacGyvered" his way back onto various Broadway stages The boundaries Brandon puts up when he is in a show or working on a project We wrap things up with some Rapid Fire Questions More on Brandon Victor Dixon: Brandon Victor Dixon is an American actor, singer and theatrical producer. As a musical theatre actor, he is known for Tony Award-nominated Broadway performances as Harpo in the 2005 musical The Color Purple and Eubie Blake in Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed (2016). He originated both roles, as well as the leading role of Berry Gordy Jr. in Motown: The Musical (2013) on Broadway, which earned a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. In 2016, Dixon assumed the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway company of Hamilton. Off-Broadway as well as in London's West End, Dixon played the role of Hayward Patterson in The Scottsboro Boys and was nominated for a 2014 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. As a producer, Dixon's credits include Broadway revivals of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Of Mice and Men (2014); the former won the 2014 Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for best revival of a musical. In 2018, Dixon portrayed Judas Iscariot in NBC's live concert version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Like What You Hear? For more Call Me Adam interviews visit: https://callmeadam.com Follow me @callmeadamnyc on Facebook & Instagram Special Thanks: Theme Song by Bobby Cronin Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell Edited by Adam Rothenberg Outro Music Underscore by CueTique P.S. This interview was originally presented as a video interview. Watch it on Call Me Adam's YouTube Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Artist Exploration, Brandon and Charlie discuss:  Why he chose a liberal arts education over conservatory training  Differences between live performances and live TV musicals  Juggling Producing and Performing responsibilities   Dissonance between arts and commerce  Advocacy through art If you would like to hear more from Brandon, feel free to check out:  https://macgyver.com/about/  @macgyverglobal on Instagram  Video of Hamilton Curtain Speech to Mike Pence  Brandon Victor Dixion on CBS Morning  Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli Alanna: The First Adventure Novel by Tamora Pierce   The Best Man on Peacock @brandonvdixon on Instagram  https://www.brandonvictordixon.com  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  Meghan Cordier:@meghanmarie2014 About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Driven to inspire other people with art, Brandon Victor Dixon has been sharing his talent with the world for decades now. And this month, the actor slash theatrical producer is part of the much-anticipated world premiere of the award-winning "MacGyver: The Musical's" album which will be released on January 27th. Apart from theatre, Brandon is also doing advocacy work. He talks about the We Are Foundation which he created, and how he uses it to bridge gaps between art and us as communities. He brings up a good point on human behavior, what makes it for some people to be kind, and how art can be a gateway to understanding and helping them. In choosing a role or a piece, he considers the tools that can make his role and the exchange between him and the audience the most effective. He adds that the pieces choose him and come into his life at a time when he needs them the most. When he was just starting, Brandon had to pause his graduation to go on a national tour, come back, finish school, and then originate a role on Broadway for which he got a Tony nomination. He recalls his audition process for the role of Simba, why he thinks he shouldn't have been cast, and how he overcame his doubts and the challenges he encountered as it was happening. As one of the stars in the world premiere album of “MacGyver: The Musical”, Brandon talks about his character, doing comedy, and how his process usually adapts to the show his doing. Brandon reflects on his role as Haywood Patterson in “The Scottsboro Boys”, why he considers it his favorite role, and how it ultimately goes back to his advocacy: to change and help people with the power of art. Brandon Victor Dixon is an actor, singer, advocate, and theatrical producer known for his Tony Award-nominated Broadway performances as Harpo in the 2005 musical "The Color Purple" and Eubie Blake in "Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed". Apart from originating both roles, he also originated the leading role of Berry Gordy Jr. in Broadway's "Motown: The Musical", which earned a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. In 2016, Brandon assumed the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway company of "Hamilton". He also played the role of Hayward Patterson in "The Scottsboro Boys" both Off-Broadway and in London's West End, and was nominated for a 2014 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. As a producer, his credits include Broadway revivals of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch which won the 2014 Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for best revival of a musical, and "Of Mice and Men". In 2018, he played Judas in NBC's live concert version of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice's rock opera, "Jesus Christ Superstar" where he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. His other stage credits include "Chicago", "The Lion King", "The Color Purple", "Rent", and "Shuffle Along" among others. His tv credits include "Power", "She's Gotta Have It", "Modern Love", and "The Best Man: The Final Chapters". Brandon is part of the much-anticipated album of the award-winning "MacGyver: The Musical'" which will be released on January 27th, 2023. Connect with Brandon: Instagram: @brandonvdixon Twitter: @brandonvdixon Website: www.brandonvictordixon.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon is an American actor, singer and theatrical producer. As a musical theatre actor, he is known for Tony Award-nominated Broadway performances as Harpo in the 2005 musical The Color Purple and Eubie Blake in Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed (2016). He originated both roles, as well as the leading role of Berry Gordy Jr. in Motown: The Musical (2013) on Broadway, which earned a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. In 2016, Dixon assumed the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway company of Hamilton. Off-Broadway as well as in London's West End, Dixon played the role of Hayward Patterson in The Scottsboro Boys and was nominated for a 2014 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. As a producer, Dixon's credits include Broadway revivals of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Of Mice and Men (2014); the former won the 2014 Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for best revival of a musical. In 2018, Dixon portrayed Judas Iscariot in NBC's live concert version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. His latest endeavor is performing on the new World Premiere Recording of MacGyver the Musical on Broadway Records

Let's go castmates! It's time to hit your mark! This week we talk about new productions and canon works, as well as discuss Wicked and Phantom history makers, Britton & The Flea, and end with a great interview with stars of the new musical "Black No More," Brandon Victor Dixon and Tariq Trotter, well-know as Black Thought from The Roots. Soundcheck, 1-2-1-2 turn the monitors up! Come be Off Book with us! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their theatre dreams. Email: OffBook@BroadwayBlack.com Twitter: @OffBookPodcast | @BroadwayBlack IG: @BroadwayBlack | @OffBookPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/broadwayblack2.0 www.BroadwayBlack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"So here we are again", "talkin' in tongues" and proving "one man is not enough" as hosts Bobby and Kristina discuss ALL THREE musicals based on the literary work of Truman Capote on episode fifteen of My Favorite Flop: 1954's House of Flowers, 1966's Breakfast at Tiffany's, AND 1971's The Grass Harp.   ABOUT HOUSE OF FLOWERS Based on the original short story by Truman Capote, House of Flowers tells the story of two neighboring bordellos that battle for business in an idealized Haitian setting. The musical features music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by Arlen and Truman Capote, and a book by Capote. In the early 1950s, Truman Capote became involved in the performing arts. He was approached by producer Saint Subber to adapt his recent story, "House of Flowers", as a musical play for Broadway. Much of the writing was done in the Italian fishing village of Portofino; but Capote and Jack Dunphy found time to travel to Switzerland and Paris before turning to America, where Capote met again with producer Saint Subber and continued his work in the musical. After a Philadelphia try-out, the show opened on Broadway on December 30, 1954 at the Alvin Theatre and played for 165 performances. The director was Peter Brook. The cast included Pearl Bailey, Diahann Carroll, Juanita Hall, Ray Walston, Carmen de Lavallade, Alvin Ailey and Geoffrey Holder (who also provided a section of choreography). Although the show received generally poor reviews, the dance-rhythm infused score has been praised for its mix of blues and calypso. There was an unsuccessful Off-Broadway revival in 1968 at Theater de Lys. In 2003, there was an Encores! production, starring Tonya Pinkins and Armelia McQueen as the battling bordello madams and Maurice Hines as Captain Jonas, the smuggler. The virginal Ottilie was played by Nikki M. James, and the mountain boy, Royal, was played by Brandon Victor Dixon. Roscoe Lee Browne played the voodoo priest, Houngan.   ABOUT BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S Based both on the 1958 Truman Capote novella and 1961 film of the same name, Breakfast at Tiffany's tells the story of a free spirit named Holly Golightly. The musical features music and lyrics by Bob Merrill and a book by Abe Burrows, which was rewritten in previews by legendary playwright Edward Albee. The original cast included Mary Tyler Moore, Richard Chamberlain, Sally Kellerman, Larry Kert and Priscilla Lopez. The production was designed by Oliver Smith, directed by Joseph Anthony and choreographed by Michael Kidd with assistance from Tony Mordente, and produced by David Merrick. Despite the impressive list of collaborators, the project never gelled. The show underwent constant and massive changes in its script and score during out-of-town tryouts. The original book by Abe Burrows was seen in Philadelphia, then scrapped completely, and Edward Albee, an unlikely choice, was hired to re-write before a Boston tryout. Burrows was the original director but left when Albee was brought in. He was replaced by Joseph Anthony. On a daily basis, the cast was given new material hours before curtain time, and the piece was overly long, running nearly four hours. Burrows's departure resulted in low morale among cast members, and Moore was convinced that Merrick planned to fire her soon after opening night. Its original title, Holly Golightly, was changed when it started previews on December 12, 1966, on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. Despite a healthy advance sale and much audience anticipation, it closed four nights later without having officially opened. Merrick placed an infamous ad in The New York Times, announcing that he shut down the production "rather than subject the drama critics and the public to an excruciatingly boring evening." In 2013, the musical was revived for the first time, using Burrows's book, under the title Holly Golightly, at the 200-seat Lilian Baylis Studio at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London, as part of Ian Marshall Fisher's "Lost Musicals" staged concert series. One reviewer wrote: "the show never seems to come alive [and though] worth excavating out of interest in the form, it is not clear whether it is stageworthy."   ABOUT THE GRASS HARP Based on the 1951 novella by Truman Capote, The Grass Harp tells the story of an orphaned boy and two elderly ladies who observe life from a tree. They eventually leave their temporary retreat to make amends with each other and other members of society. The musical features music by Claibe Richardson and book and lyrics by Kenward Elmslie. The initial 1967 tryout of the musical was performed by Trinity Square Repertory Company at the Rhode Island School of Design auditorium, in Providence, Rhode Island. Directed and staged by Adrian Hall, the cast included Barbara Baxley as Dolly Heart Talbo, Carol Brice as the black maid Catherine Creek, Carol Bruce as Verena Talbo, Elaine Stritch as the evangelist Baby Love. After the Providence tryout, Larry Fineberg optioned the property for Broadway, casting Mama Cass as the evangelist Miss Baby Love. However, Fineberg was unable to raise capital funds, and the producing rights were optioned by Richard Barr. In October 1971, the Michigan University Professional Theatre Program presented The Grass Harp with the university's music and drama departments supplying musicians and performers. Initially as an evaluation by the Broadway producers Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Michael Harvey, and Associate Producer Michael Kasden. Celeste Holm, a close friend of Claibe Richardson, appeared in the Michigan University Professional Program's production as "Miss Baby Love". She was replaced with Karen Morrow for the Broadway production. The musical adaptation opened on Broadway at the Martin Beck Theatre on November 2, 1971 and closed on November 6, 1971. The cast featured Barbara Cook as Dolly Talbo, Carol Brice as Catherine Creek, Karen Morrow as evangelist Miss Baby Love, Ruth Ford as Verena Talbo, Russ Thacker as Colin Talbo, Max Showalter as Dr. Morris Ritz, John Baragrey as Judge Cool, Kelley Boa, Trudy Bordoff, Colin Duffy, Eva Grant, and David Craig Moskin as Miss Baby Love's orphans, known as the "Heavenly Pride and Joy", Christine Stabile as Maude Riordan, and Harvey Vernon as Sheriff Amos Legrand. The musical previewed and opened during a major New York City newspaper strike preventing advertising and reviews, with no advance theater party ticket sales guarantee. Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Michael Harvey, and Michael Kasden gave the company the option of maintaining three more weeks for the productions' performance schedule, or closing after only seven performances, using the show's banked funds to produce a Broadway cast album. The musical orchestration was recorded in Cologne, Germany, with the Cologne Symphonic Orchestra ensemble. Returning to the States, the original cast was recorded in New York City, with the album released a year after the musical's closing date.

Brandon Victor Dixon has an expansive list of credits that range from Broadway’s Hamilton, The Color Purple to television’s Rent Live, Jesus Christ Superstar to STARZ’s Power. Brandon has also appeared in concert with various artists such as Burnt Sugar: The Arkestra Chamber, Jennifer Hudson, Nathan Lane, Wynton Marsalis, Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, David Hyde Pierce, and Tony winners Levi Kries, Kelli O'hara, and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Other Credits include: ABC's One Life To Live, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, ABC's The Good Wife, and NETFLIX’s “She’s Gotta Have It”.His talent doesn’t end there, h'e’s also a producer! His company WalkRunFly has produced multiple works including the Tony Award winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Neil Patrick Harris, He is co-founder of The WeAre Foundation, a non-profit “Turning Art into Action.” Millions have seen and heard his voice and talent-but here, you’ll learn what motivates this talented man and what he’s fighting for. Brandon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonVDixonBrandon’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brandonvdixon/?hl=enWe Are Foundation: https://weare.org/

This week we take a peak into the minds of America's black folks as we watched the attempted "Coup on Capitol Hill" unfold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we take a peak into the minds of America's black folks as we watched the attempted "Coup on Capitol Hill" unfold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim describes the recent NBC TV concert presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar that starred John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper and Brandon Victor Dixon. He looks back at Dorothy L. Sayers' 12-play cycle about Jesus’ life and death broadcast by the BBC at the height of World War II and surprisingly finds a few aspects common to both works.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is November 2nd. That means that TOMORROW is November 3rd, the day that we’ve all been waiting for...the election. In the past few months,  we’ve been able to speak with so many incredible artists who are fighting the good fight, and it has been my biggest motivator.  Today, with only one day left, I wanted to check back in with some of these brilliant people and see what they’ve accomplished. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, All!  It is so good to be back making episodes. I have been trying to find stories of hope, resilience, and strength during these times and I really think you're going to like this one. My friend and colleague from New York Vocal Coaching, Arbender Robinson, has been making the most of his down time to continue to still work on his craft and stay healthy and happy with "Early Morning Vocals." Check out his Instagram to hear for yourself: @arbender2 Listen to this episode and start thinking about a routine you can get into to help stay afloat during this crazy year! Thank you so much, Arbender, for coming on and inspiring people. You do so much good for this world. Thank you.     Find out more about Arbender here: https://www.arbender.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXmIRP1PcnY&feature=youtu.be   Arbender Robinson (Actor) Broadway:  In Transit, Shuffle Along (revival), Les Miserables (revival), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Disney's The Lion King, Book Of Mormon, Hair, Ragtime (revival), Disney's The Little Mermaid, Hairspray. T.V.: The Last O.G., Nurse Jackie, Little Voice, Tony Awards, Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning.  He made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning production of Hairspray; where he covered the role of Seaweed. In the original cast of Disney's The Little Mermaid he covered the role of Prince Eric. He also served as the Dance Captain and Swing for the Broadway revival of Hair and was seen in the Broadway revival of Ragtime. His Broadway credits continue with Disney's The Lion King, Broadway's 6th longest running and all time highest grossing show. Since then he was in the original cast of Beautiful The Carole King Musical and the 2014 of Les Miserables and is the cover for Marius. He is also the first African American to ever play Marius on Broadway. Arbender starred in the 2016 hit music Shuffle Along alongside many Broadway Legends including Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brandon Victor Dixon and Joshua Henry. The show was Directed by Tony Award Winner George C Wolfe and Choreographed by Savionne Glover.   Prior to moving to NYC, Arbender was a featured Vocalist with Royal Caribbean Cruises as well as an actor and vocalist for numerous Disney productions at Walt Disney World. He spent 4 years as a studio session Vocalist for the Disney Organization and can be heard in various parades and attractions worldwide. Arbender also performed extensively in Regional Theater in the US as well as numerous shows abroad including: Smokey Joe's Cafe, Five Guys Named Moe, Sweeney Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida, Ragtime, Secret Garden, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Songs for a New World, Parade, Miss Saigon and Into the Woods. When asked to describe the vocal ability of Arbender, one critic said “clear, effective, killer range of death...and that is a good thing. Look out Billy Porter, Arbender has arrived“ As a teaching artist, Arbender has worked with many organizations around the country and has a very unique teaching style that's accessible to all ages and talent levels. He also works significantly at bringing arts awareness to programs all over the country as well as serving as a huge advocate for Autism awareness and research. You can find more information here by following the link for "Teaching" or you can visit him at the New York Vocal Coaching Studio in Manhattan.  www.NewYorkVocalcoaching.com Arbender also mentioned a few things to keep his mom happy: “I am a huge advocate for education, the thirst for knowledge, and believing in the power of your dreams. Dream big because sometimes these things can come true. I studied theater, music, dance, and management at Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. I have lived and or worked professionally in more states than I can ever recall and I now consider NYC and The Great White Way my home”

In part two of our conversation Brandon Victor Dixon tells all in #BurrsCorner, we discuss the ways social justice work and arts meet, the importance of getting involved and working to get out the vote, Brandon reflects on his postshow plea to the VP-elect four years later, and BVD takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. WalkRunFly I Can't Breathe I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation We Are Foundation on Instagram Brandon Victor Dixon on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Brandon Victor Dixon joins me to discuss his time as Burr on Broadway, takes us back to his early workshop audition, tells how he later came to be part of the show just weeks after closing his Tony nominated performance in Shuffle Along, and Brandon dissects Burr's Judas complex. We Are Foundation Heaven Help Us All - Stevie Wonder Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert I'll Cover You (reprise) - Brandon Victor Dixon I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Social Media is uniquely poised to be either the greatest contributor to the fall of our democracy or the tool that allows us to mobilize and save it. In this week's episode, we break down the "do's" and "don'ts" that allow for a more efficient use of social media instead of wasted hours screaming into an echo chamber. We also hear from actor/activist Brandon Victor Dixon on the importance of using one's prominence to fight for those who are underrepresented and at risk, and how he navigated his way through the insanity stirred up by his address to (then) Vice President Elect Pence on behalf of the cast and creatives of Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Brandon Victor Dixon. After talking with Brandon, there is a discussion about Plays that have become Musicals This Week on Broadway has been coming to you every week since 2009. It is the longest running Broadway and theatrical podcast with hundreds read more

It’s been another two weeks of shootings, protests, protests gone wrong, and an extremely divided response from our government. This week on the pod we have two more incredible artist advocates who are joining the fight to make a change. Brandon Victor Dixon, a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy award nominee and veteran of many Broadway Shows, joins me along with inspiring Actor and Director Ashley Monet. These two talk about their organization called WeAre, as well as their experience at the 2020 March on Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber | Lyrics by Tim Rice | A rock opera based on the last week of Jesus' lifeEpisode Segments:0:59 - Speed Test 4:01 - Why God Why6:57 - Back to Before25:51 - What's Inside 51:15 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:07:23 - Our Favorite Things1:15:23 - Corner of the Sky Works Consulted:Jesus Christ Superstar (Original Libretto) by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim RiceJesus Christ Superstar (1973 Film) Directed by Norman Jewison, Screenplay by Melvyn Bragg & Norman Jewison, Produced by Norman Jewison & Robert StigwoodGreat Performances: Jesus Christ Superstar (2001 PBS Broadcast) Directed by Gale Edwards & Nick MorrisJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018 NBC Broadcast) Directed by David Leveaux & Alex RudzinskiAndrew Lloyd Webber: A Biography by Gerald McKnightAndrew Lloyd Webber by John SnelsonUnmasked (A Memoir) by Andrew Lloyd WebberMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie  (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording  (Original Cast Recording  / Deluxe)  | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.  | Performed by Alistair Brammer "Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"Heaven on Their Minds” from Jesus Christ Superstar | Performed by Murray Head & Alan Doggett"Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording)  | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas

Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsSpectrum & Austin Shakespeare -- African American youth MonologuesVenue Round tableAustin PlayhouseGround Floor TheatreHyde Park TheatreRude MechsSalvage VanguardThe VORTEXWhat We Talked AboutB’way officially closed till 2021 A Ptich at Broadway (Steven Brault Andre DeShields) Take Me Out To The ballgame/Broadway Wait For Me Cirque files bankruptcy Our Town Audience View Study Carl Reiner RIP Covid19 Theatre around the county Why Can’t We stream all shows. I’ll Cover youy – Brandon Victor Dixon, MJ Rodriguez Raise You up Broadway will Have to cover costs to reopen Babara Ann Teer’s Letter to the FutureThank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

ALADDIN star Michael James Scott hosts another roundtable discussion. This week, he is joined by Tony winner Nikki M. James of THE BOOK OF MORMON and Tony nominees Brandon Victor Dixon and Montego Glover. The four stars discuss "what's next" for Broadway and how white actors can be better allys for BIPOC in theater.

Mike Anthony (Bar Manager at the Richard Rodgers) truly encapsulates the meaning of "built palaces out of paragraphs" in the first episode of our epic three part series! This week Mike shares how he came to be the bar manager at the Rodgers, why he refers to Lin-Manuel Miranda as "the cup guy", and the difficulties of being face to face with the elected officials of our current administration. We also discuss how lovely and warm the Obamas are and how M.Ant met President Obama while going to get ice for the bar!   Mike Anthony on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeanthony91 Brandon Victor Dixon and the cast of Hamilton address VP-Elect Mike Pence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0gDpscFucI Acceptance Speech: Lin-Manuel Miranda - Best Book of a Musical (2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jehrbUGdlE Rory O'Malley on The Hamilcast: https://www.thehamilcast.com/171-rory-omalley-hamiltons-king-george-iii/ President Obama at New York City Fundraiser: https://www.c-span.org/video/?400120-2/president-obama-york-city-fundraiser Yes We Can Obama Song by will.i.am: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fZHou18Cdk The First Lady Delivers Remarks at "Hamilton at the White House" Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTrF1MyAjYA  

Brandon Victor Dixon most recently starred as Collins in “RENT: Live” on FOX and as Judas Iscariot in NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” (Emmy, Critics Choice and NAACP Image Award nominations). On Broadway, he most recently starred as Aaron Burr in HAMILTON. Previous Broadway credits include: Eubie Blake in Shuffle Along (Tony Award nomination), Berry Gordy in Motown The Musical (Grammy and Drama League Award nominations), and Harpo in The Color Purple (Tony Award nomination). National tour: Simba in The Lion King. Off-Broadway: F**king A, Rent and The Scottsboro Boys (Lucille Lortel, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Laurence Olivier Award nominations). Television: “POWER,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “One Life to Live,” “The Good Wife,” “Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular,” Spike Lee's “She's Gotta Have It,” and Amazon Studios' “Modern Love.” Dixon's debut single, “#WeAre” is currently available for download on iTunes, with all proceeds benefitting YoungNewYorkers.org. Dixon was raised in Maryland, and is a graduate of Columbia University. He is the co-founder of WalkRunFly Productions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theactorslounge/support

Today on the show we opened up the phone lines to see if any of our listeners faked on the gram by posting vacation spots they never been to, after a study was reported that a large percent of adults are faking it till they make it when it comes to pictures from vacation spots on Instagram. Moreover, Charlamagne gave "Donkey of the Day" to a white DC man suggests Howard University move their campus after students complain their yard is being used as a dog park. Also, we had Brandon Victor Dixon stop by where he spoke about politics, misguided social ideologies, black ownership and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

RENT Live on FOX SHOULD have made TV history. Instead... it wasn't even live. Here are my thoughts on the latest televised musical, the injury that plagued the production, the producers' decision to air the dress rehearsal instead, and the future of this form of "live theatre." The show must go on... right? Here are some clips of what actually was happening live the night the performance should have aired. "Out Tonight" Concert Rendition with Tinashe as Mimi "I'll Cover You (Reprise)" Concert Rendition with Brandon Victor Dixon as Collins and the cast of RENT Over The Moon" Concert Rendition with Vanessa Hudgens as Maureen Spread the love and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.  Visit actoraesthetic.com for more information.  Follow Maggie on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/

A re-imagining of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” and set in New York City’s gritty East Village, "Rent" tells the unforgettable story of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams during a time of great social and political turmoil. Winner of four Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize, writer/composer Jonathan Larson’s tour de force continues to offer an inspiring message of hope. FOX's live musical production of the groundbreaking musical has a star-studded cast which includes Emmy nominee Brandon Victor Dixon (Tom Collins).

It's Tuesday. Sam talks to 'Hamilton' star Brandon Victor Dixon and Broadway director Michael Greif about bringing the groundbreaking 1996 Broadway musical 'Rent' to live television — January 27 at 8 PM EST on FOX. They discuss the difference between stage and television performance, what made 'Rent' such an influential musical, and that time Brandon Victor Dixon spoke to Vice President-elect Mike Pence after a performance of 'Hamilton.' Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback.

Hosts Bamm Ericsen, Jimmy V, Jill Munroe and Robin Ayers talk with Executive Producer Shana Stein and actor Brandon V Dixon who plays Terry Silver for episode 7 “Devil Inside” RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/power-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/ About Power After Show: Follow our POWER AFTER SHOW, to see how our hosts follow a man who successfully lives his crazy double life. We discuss this extravagant lifestyle with all the surprising twists that occur in the show. Subscribe here for in depth discussions, reviews and recaps including some of your favorite cast members. ABOUT POWER: The series follows James St. Patrick, nicknamed "Ghost", owner of a popular New York City nightclub. In addition, he is a major player in one of the city's biggest illegal drug networks. He struggles to balance these two lives, and the balance topples when he realizes he wants to leave the drug ring in order to support his le --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. https://open.spotify.com/show/5QaSbbv2eD4SFrlFR6IyY7?si=Dj3roVoJTZmOime94xhjng

Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Brandon Victor Dixon, We will discuss his part in Starz Original Series "Power."  “Power” is a visionary drama that straddles the glamorous Manhattan lifestyles of the rich and infamous and the underworld of the international drug trade. The cast is led by Omari Hardwick as James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a man trying to escape his role as a drug kingpin for a legitimized life in the elite of NYC; Joseph Sikora as his brother in arms in the drug business, Tommy Egan; Naturi Naughton plays Ghost's fierce wife Tasha St. Patrick; and Lela Loren is his first love, Assistant U.S. Attorney Angela Valdes. “Power” is created by Courtney A. Kemp who executive produces alongside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Mark Canton, Randall Emmett, and Gary Lennon. The show is also produced by G-Unit Films and Television, the production company launched by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, and Canton's Atmosphere Entertainment MM.      

What have you had to overcome to chase your dreams? Today’s guest overcame severe anxiety, explored what he wanted to accomplish in his life, and found the support to make it happen. His journey wasn’t an easy one, but it’s been fulfilling and rewarding, and----the best is yet to come! He’s here as part of our celebration of June as Pride Month, and I’m beyond excited to share his inspiring story with you. Juel D. Lane is an American dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, and one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch.” Most recently, Juel was a featured dancer in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert, which starred John Legend, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Sara Bareilles. From October 2017 through March 2018, Alvin Alley American Dance Theater’s second company, Alley II, toured Juel’s piece, “Touch and Agree” around the world. Currently dancing with Bessie Award-winning Camille A. Brown & Dancers, Juel D. Lane’s dance films, Just Another Day, How to Kill A Ghost, and When the Beat Drops, showcase this multi-talented choreographer’s dynamism.  Find what drives you How does a kid get through anxiety? For young Juel, he was anxious, nervous, and didn’t know WHO he really was. It was his involvement in the arts that broke the hold of anxiety in his life. He says when you figure out what really drives you, then the anxiety evaporates. It was his high school years that revealed his love for the arts and set the path that his storied career would take. With unwavering support from his parents, he found that being on the stage and performing began to “feel like home.” TWEET: Figure out what really drives you and the anxiety will evaporate. @jueldlane #chasingdreams Where the inspiration comes from Can you be real and raw? Juel takes seriously his responsibility to create choreography that “strips labels and shows humanity.” His sources of inspiration bring the rawness and authenticity to his work. He explains that his work, How to Kill a Ghost, came out of a doomed relationship that he was reluctant to let go of. He used the dance as therapy for the healing that needed to take place. Juel produces “honest choreography that comes from an honest state.” He knows that people are looking for dance to “feed their souls.” TWEET: People are looking for dance to “feed their souls.” @jueldlane #chasingdreams   Fighting the fear How do you handle fear in your life? Juel says that he takes fear by the hand and says, “Not today!” When you find your zone and can stay there, then everything else goes away. Juel knows that amazing feeling when the lights dim and the curtains go up and he’s proud to have been a part of such monumental experiences in his career. The success is what pushes him to work hard and want more. When you push yourself, it gives you inspiration to lead into the next project. Juel shares how important it is to do things that scare you and help you conquer your fear. TWEET: Do things that scare you and help you conquer your fear. @jueldlane #chasingdreams   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:   [:11] Juel’s recovery from performing in Jesus Christ Superstar [:51] Young Juel who was full of anxiety [3:25] Support, community, and his love for dance [5:35] His college degree and his love for choreography [9:23] How his work resonates with others [10:10] Why people can relate to dance [11:21] Bringing his work to the Alvin Alley American Dance Theater [14:05] How his work has inspired people to become comfortable with themselves [16:20] How Jesus Christ Superstar came about [17:40] What it takes to perform for live TV [19:18] Fighting the fear [21:42] Juel’s goals regarding TV performances [24:29] What’s next for Juel? [26:21] Being in Atlanta vs. NYC [29:15] Juel’s advice for wannabe dancers’ [30:34] Juel’s journey of ups and downs and where he’d like to be five years from now RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Juel on Instagram Juel on Twitter Juel on YouTube Juel’s Website This episode is sponsored by our patreon campaign supporters. Thanks to all of you for supporting my mission to inspire, equip, and empower people to chase their dreams. For more information on our Patreon campaign, or if you’d like to donate a dollar a month to help keep the show going, you can learn more at aimeej21.com/patreon   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: You have to do things that scare you as an artist to implement more growth. @jueldlane #chasingdreams TWEET: A vision board works. It forces you to say what you want EVERY day. @jueldlane #chasingdreams TWEET: My parents supported me on everything, even if they didn’t really understand. @jueldlane #chasingdreams TWEET: I wanted to make people uncomfortable and celebrate who I am as an LGBTQIA person. @jueldlane #chasingdreams.                  

Although well-known in the Broadway community for years of stage work—recently as Aaron Burr in “Hamilton” and for his Tony-nominated performances in “The Color Purple” and “Shuffle Along”—Brandon Victor Dixon became a breakout star in front of a much larger audience this Easter as Judas in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” on NBC. Brandon also created WalkRunFly Productions, making him a Tony-winning producer, as well as an ideal interviewee on this podcast. For over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. “In the Envelope: An Awards Podcast” features intimate, inspirational interviews with some of the most exciting actors and awards contenders working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ In the Envelope Twitter: twitter.com/InTheEnvelope Backstage Twitter: twitter.com/backstage Facebook: facebook.com/backstage Instagram: instagram.com/backstagecast YouTube: youtube.com/user/backstagecasting

Meet Happier in Hollywood's new producer, Chuck Reed! After a long and successful career in the music industry (where he worked with artists like Sting, Bono, Eminem and Dr. Dre— Liz and Sarah are only slightly intimidated), Chuck has spot-on advice for people who want to work in the music biz... or any other competitive industry. Then Sarah explains what a heavy metal detox is, why she did one, and how it's changed her health for the better. This week's Hollywood Hack: eyebrows, a.k.a. the curtain of the window of the soul. Finally, Liz and Sarah share a Hamilton celebrity sighting: Brandon Victor Dixon! Links:Chuck Reed: https://www.sancolasound.com/aboutSancola Sound: https://www.sancolasound.com/Eminem: http://www.eminem.com/Bono: https://www.atu2.com/band/bono/No Doubt: http://www.nodoubt.com/Guns N' Roses: https://www.gunsnroses.com/Marky Mark: https://www.billboard.com/music/marky-mark-the-funky-bunchSting: http://www.sting.com/Black Eyed Peas: https://www.blackeyedpeas.com/Enrique Iglesias: https://enriqueiglesias.com/Dr. Dre: https://www.drdre.com/Beats By Dr. Dre: https://www.beatsbydre.com/Heavy Metal Detox: https://draxe.com/heavy-metal-detox/NDF's: http://www.bioray.com/ndf/Anastasia Beverly Hills: http://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/brows/ Brandon Victor Dixon: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3436127/

Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson (@ScoopB) is in studio with actor and producer, Brandon Victor Dixon. […] The post [AUDIO] Scoop B Radio Overtime f/ Brandon Victor Dixon [@BrandonVDixon] (2016) appeared first on Scoop B Radio.

 In this part 2 of our platonic friends episode, Brandon Victor Dixon joins us to talk all about the facts and fiction of our own platonic friendship (WE NEVER KISSED WITH TONGUE!), Starbucks fuckery, and of course, hella random moments of breaking out into song.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this part 2 of our platonic friends episode, Brandon Victor Dixon joins us to talk all about the facts and fiction of our own platonic friendship (WE NEVER KISSED WITH TONGUE!), Starbucks fuckery, and of course, hella random moments of breaking out into song.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stars of "Jesus Christ Superstar Live" — John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Brandon Victor Dixon on what happened backstage, how they got through rehearsals, and what inspired that "Black Panther" moment. 

 This is a special 2 pt episode! In part one we get into the nitty gritty from the friend zone to those homie/lover/friendships. In part two my true platonic friend, Brandon Victor Dixon, of “Power” & Judas in the NBC live production of “Jesus Christ Superstar”, sits down with us to talk to truth behind can men and women of the same sexual preference truly ever be, “JUST FRIENDS”!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the buzz, listeners? We'll tell you what's a'happenin'! The Broadway Babies are back and better than ever! Now it’s time to get petty and start our season of MEGA musicals. This season is comprised entirely of "doozies," starting with the NBC concert of the king of megamusicals’ tomb-quaking classic, "Jesus Christ Superstar Live!" Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock musical entertains the 5,000 while providing commentary on what celebrity can do to the individual as well as the general public. Alex and Daisha discuss the themes of loneliness, celebrity, and tough choices woven through Webber’s motive-ridden classic.  Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast Cast recording: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify Video: Hulu | NBC.com Songs "Prologue"/"Heaven on their Minds" (performed by Orchestra/ Brandon Victor Dixon) "Everything is Alright" (by Sara Bareilles and Ensemble) "Gethsemane (I only want to say)" (by John Legend) "King Herod's Song" (by Alice Cooper) "Superstar" (by Brandon Victor Dixon and Ensemble) Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice book by God. Released by Sony Masterworks. Show Notes Who sang the “Gethsemane” high note (G5) the best? You decide! A behind-the-scenes documentary clip from the 2000 film about the idea of Rice’s and Webber’s making the story about Judas’ betrayal and his character We barely talked about it at all, but there was a 2012 Broadway revival of this show that was just as Tony nominated as any other production of this (Best Revival and Actor): Here are a couple highlights from the show John Legend discussing the role: “I think we've gotten used to seeing Jesus look like he came from Oslo, when, you know, obviously he was born and raised in the Middle East and probably looked a lot closer to me.” The second best thing to ever come from early 2000s reality TV (the first being New York from “Flavor of Love)

 This is a special 2 pt episode! In part one we get into the nitty gritty from the friend zone to those homie/lover/friendships. In part two my true platonic friend, Brandon Victor Dixon, of “Power” & Judas in the NBC live production of “Jesus Christ Superstar”, sits down with us to talk to truth behind can men and women of the same sexual preference truly ever be, “JUST FRIENDS”!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Julie and Zane chat with Josh Thia about which of life's truths can be gleaned from Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party! "[it] has a jittery, wandering quality, conscientiously shifting styles and tempos as if in search of a lost chord . . . The ballads . . . are of the high-decibel, swooning pop variety made popular by Frank Wildhorn. Mr. Lippa fares better with pastiches of jazz, vaudeville and gospel vintage, although these, too, suffer by comparison to the Kander-Ebb songs for Chicago." The CurtainUp reviewer wrote: "The Wild Party may not be the perfect musical we've all been looking for but it's great fun to watch and puts enough talent on display to have warranted a longer run than it will have." - Ben Brantley of the New York Times- FURTHER READING -Wiki - Musical, PoemSpotifyiTunes- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS - Andrew Lippa, Joseph Moncure March, Kristin Chenoweth, Julia Murney, Brian d'Arcy James, Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, Leigh Silverman, Sonya Tayeh, Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Miriam ShorLike us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!Email us: musicalstaughtmepodcast@gmail.comVisit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.comOur theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

On this special episode of Technicolor Jesus, Matt and Adam talk with Tim Hughes Williams, pastor of Light Street Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland, about the live television performance of Jesus Christ Superstar. With mounting acclaim, the live performance of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Jesus Christ Superstar, starring John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Brandon Victor Dixon has become a favorite topic of internet conversation. So Matt and Adam jumped on the line with friend of the show Tim Hughes Williams to talk about the musical, this performance, and the live TV musical phenomenon. Tim was also kind enough to stick around and join in the postlude fun.

TV showed. up. this week, with terrific episodes that ran the gamut from laugh out loud funny to terrifying to awe-inspiring. First, Noel and Kate talk through the week’s TV, starting with comedy and reality, including the premiere of The Last O.G., a Homicide-inspired Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a chilling standalone Atlanta, and a thoughtful and fun RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we move over to genre and drama, including the premieres and returns of The Crossing, Legion, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and The Americans, a hilariously (and aptly) titled Legends of Tomorrow, and a compelling Black Lightning. Afterward, friend of the show Allison Shoemaker of The A.V. Club, Consequence of Sound, RogerEbert.com, and more podcasts than you can shake a stick at, joins us to dive deep with NBC’s latest, and definitely greatest, live musical, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.Spotlight: Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert with Allison Shoemaker (59:18)Our Week in Comedy and Reality The Last O.G. premiere (14:26) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (18:42) Atlanta (22:15) RuPaul’s Drag Race (28:06)Our Week in Genre and Drama The Crossing premiere (35:41) Legion premiere (40:07) A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 2 (42:22) The Americans (45:28) Legends of Tomorrow (47:56) Black Lightning (51:06)Music Featured: “Celebrity Skin” by Hole; The Gondor Theme from Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King; “Superstar” as performed by Brandon Victor Dixon and the ensemble of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

For this bonus episode, we asked Time Out Chicago theater critic Kris Vire to tell us what was a-happenin' with NBC's excellent addition to the live televised musical canon, Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert. Kris and Allison get into what worked (hint: a lot!), what didn't, and how well Ben Daniels' Pontius Pilate would do on RuPaul's Drag Race. We also wax rhapsodic about Brandon Victor Dixon, Sara Bareilles, John Legend, John Legend's cheekbones, and the rest of this (mostly) excellent cast.Worried we might not have enough expertise musically? Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine, because the great Kate Kulzick joins us to discuss the orchestration in "Gesthemane," among other things. Thanks to Kris and Kate for joining us, and thanks to costume designer Paul Tazewell for all those deep v-necks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

AFTERBUZZ TV -- Power edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Starz's Power. In this show, hosts Jimmy V, Jill Munroe, and Robin Ayers discuss episode 9 with Brandon Victor Dixon. RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/power-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/ ABOUT POWER: The series follows James St. Patrick, nicknamed "Ghost", owner of a popular New York City nightclub. In addition, he is a major player in one of the city's biggest illegal drug networks. He struggles to balance these two lives, and the balance topples when he realizes he wants to leave the drug ring in order to support his legitimate business. It appears James "Ghost" St. Patrick has it all -- a drop-dead gorgeous wife, a stunning Manhattan penthouse, and the power and success that come with owning hot new nightclub Truth. But a closer look reveals a man living a double life. When Ghost isn't tending to his Fortune 500 business, he's catering to clients of another operatio --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. https://open.spotify.com/show/5QaSbbv2eD4SFrlFR6IyY7?si=Dj3roVoJTZmOime94xhjng

Today Benjamin is joined by 2 very special guests. Midge Ure OBE wrote the iconic song Do They Know It’s Christmas and is touring Australia in 2017. He speaks about his entire career and how excited he is to return to Australia. Then the star of Broadway’s Hamilton, Brandon Victor Dixon speaks about his career and Hamilton’s legacy. You can also hear him duet with Benjamin on one of the show’s hits! All that & more on today’s very special episode of #BMMTalk2Me! We’ll be back for Season 4 next year, see you then! Midge Ure’s Tour Dates: www.midgeure.co.uk Brandon’s website: www.brandonvictordixon.com Follow the show: Facebook Twitter Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Live: Tickets & Details: www.greatdetectivestour.com Please donate on the homepage to support the podcast if you can. Supporters: Palace Nova Cinemas Via Vision Entertainment Mad Zombie Collectables

Today Benjamin is joined by 4 very special guests. Gretel Scarlett, Jack Chambers and Grant Almirall are all starring in Singin’ in the Rain, which is currently touring Australia. After they talk about #Singinau the legendary Anthony Rapp joins Benjamin to discuss RENT, If/Then & BroadwayCon. All that & more on today’s very special episode of #BMMTalk2Me! We’ll be back for one more episode later in December with Hamilton’s Brandon Victor Dixon and OBE and Grammy winner Midge Ure! Tickets to Singin’ in the Rain: www.singin.com.au BroadwayCon Tickets: www.broadwaycon.com Follow the show: Facebook Twitter Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Live: Tickets & Details: www.greatdetectivestour.com Please donate on the homepage to support the podcast if you can. Supporters: Palace Nova Cinemas Via Vision Entertainment Mad Zombie Collectables

"Shuffle Along, or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed"’s TONY-nominated director/librettist George C. Wolfe and TONY-nominated actors Brandon Victor Dixon and Adrienne Warren talk about their new Broadway musical.

We discuss the new Kander & Ebb musical “The Scottsboro Boys.” Our guests include the show's composer John Kander, director Susan Stroman, and actors Colman Domingo, as well as Brandon Victor Dixon, who performs a number from the production.

Brandon Victor Dixon plays Ray Charles in the Pasadena Playhouse production of Suzan-Lori Parks Ray Charles Live!