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It's the 300th episode and Tony winner Jerry Mitchell is back In The Frame!Jerry has worked extensively as a director and choreographer in both the West End and on Broadway.He is currently nominated for Best Choreography at this year's Tony Awards for his production of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical - with music by David Foster - which is running to acclaim on Broadway. Meanwhile in London Jerry's production of The Devil Wears Prada - with music by Elton John - is playing the Dominion Theatre and last year his production of Becoming Nancy had a regional run at the Birmingham Rep.Jerry is one of the producers for the upcoming off-West End run of the brand-new musical King of Pangea which opens at the King's Head Theatre in June. Written by Martin Storrow and directed by Richard Israel, King of Pangea follows Sam Crow following the loss of his relentlessly hopeful mother as he escapes to the imaginary island of his childhood. As a director and choreographer, some more of Jerry's shows have included Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Pretty Woman. He directed On Your Feet and choreographed Hairspray.Jerry has won the Tony Award for Best Choreography twice for his work on La Cage aux Folles and Kinky Boots. Additionally he received the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award in 2023 in recognition of his support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (largely through creating Broadway Bares).Jerry was last In The Frame five years ago and is back for our special 300th episode!Jerry kicks off the episode with a discussion about why he's producing King Of Pangea and the challenges of bringing new musicals to the stage in 2025.Jerry also talks all-things BOOP!, including the development of the show and casting Jasmine Amy Rogers. He reflects on how he approached The Devil Wears Prada, after he took the helm following the show's original staging in the US. Jerry also chats about Becoming Nancy's journey and whether we can expect future life for the show. Plus lots more pops up along the way!King Of Pangea runs at the King's Head Theatre 7th June - 6th July. BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical runs on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre whilst The Devil Wears Prada runs in the West End at the Dominion Theatre. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening to 300 episodes of In The Frame!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the episode, Jeff and Richie are joined by Jerry Mitchell to discuss the journey of Boop! The Musical from concept to stage. Jerry reflects on his career highlights, the creative process with the Boop team, and the impact of community initiatives like Broadway Bares. The episode explores the casting of Jasmine Amy Rogers, the lessons from the Chicago run, and the show's ongoing evolution as it made it to Broadway. Join us for a conversation about passion, collaboration, and the art of making musicals. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on Boop! The Musical⁠ on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nigel's guest for this episode is theatre director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Jerry is a powerhouse of the theatre world having delighted audiences around the globe with his work on productions like Kinky Boots, La Cage Aux Folles, Legally Blonde, The Devil Wears Prada and many more. He created and directed the saucily incredible and totally inspirational Broadway Bares, now into its fourth decade having raised millions of dollars for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. He is a married gay man currently working on shows like Boop! The Musical, Becoming Nancy and King Of Pangea. Curtains up on an icon…This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast and on TikTok @agayoldtime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally aired as episode 169 on October 22, 2021. Gavin Creel is an actor, singer and songwriter who received a Tony Award for his performance as Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce. He made his Broadway debut originating the role of Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie, for which he received his first Tony Award nomination, and has additional Broadway credits that include La Cage aux Folles, She Loves Me, Mary Poppins, Waitress, and Hair, which earned him his second Tony Award nomination. Gavin originated the role of Elder Price in the West End production of Book of Mormon (earning an Olivier Award), and reprised the role on Broadway and the US National Tour. On television he co-starred alongside Julie Andrews in ABC's Eloise at the Plaza and Eloise at Christmastime, and stars in Ryan Murphy's new spin off American Horror Stories. From conservative Ohio, to the lights of Broadway, Gavin is a proud member of the theatre community, but also talks candidly about the mental, physical and emotional toll of a life on the stage. He reflects on the last few years through the pandemic, how he went “inward” in a way he never has before, and opens up about the ways in which therapy - “unconditional acceptance” and support - have helped him. Gavin talks about using his voice to support activists/activism, and shares the story of his involvement in getting the green light for the Broadway's Hair to miss a show and join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C in 2009. He also chats about the history of Broadway Bares, and the magic of “I Put A Spell On You: The Sanderson Variant”.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back Jam Fam!  Today we talk with the fantastic Jenny Oehlwein, on stepping outside your comfort zone, fighting imposter syndrome, finding your place in the dance community, and of course, dance competitions!  Jenny has a vast resume and is coming on strong in the Latin Jazz genre.  Thank you Jenny for sharing your time with us.  Jam Fam, we hope you enjoy another great episode featuring Jenny Oehlwein!Jenny grew up dancing in the competitive dance world and ballroom circuit. She graduated from Point Park University with a BA in Dance and a minor in Musical Theatre. She has made her career of performing, choreographing, directing, and judging across the globe. During college she had the privilege of training with Hubbard Street and River North for their company summer intensives. Upon graduating she took to the seas with Royal Carribean, singing and dancing. She continued her ballroom training there in shows choreographed by Louis Van Amstel, dancing with partners from all over the world. Upon moving to NYC a new opportunity fell into her lap working as a Rehearsal Director for a world-renowned entertainment company. Directing and installing casts for cruise-ships, theme-parks, industrial gigs, and occasionally assisting the casting team on their auditions. Some of Jenny's musical credits include- West Side Story, Legally Blonde, The Producers, The Bodyguard, the national tour of Elf, and Broadway Bares. Most recently Jenny was featured in Disney's 50th anniversary celebration concert as well as a Coca-Cola commercial. Additional commercial/tv credits include- Succession, Billions, Malouf, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Adventureland.As an educator she is very passionate about sharing her love of dance and helping people be their truest self in the room. She teaches on the convention level for Encore Extreme and Dinamic Dancers Inc. Jenny is a regional director for the competition Encore DCS and a proud judge on the IDA panel. She travels and teaches all over the country, inspiring the next generation of dancers. She considers herself lucky to have made a career out of her passion and to be able to help others find theirs.Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Tony-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Tune in for a conversation about his three current projects, Boop!, The Devil Wears Prada, and Becoming Nancy, as well as some fantastic stories and insights from his legendary career, including how Broadway Bares led to his Broadway debut, what it was like being fought over by Lauren Bacall and Ann Miller, why Michael Bennett's musical Scandal never came to fruition, the inspiration for the conga line in On Your Feet!, how he cast Jasmine Amy Rogers in Boop! and Laura Bell Bundy in Legally Blonde, the direct line from Jack O'Brien to him to Sergio Trujillo, his earliest musical Aesop's Fallibles, using treadmills onstage in Kinky Boots, why he doesn't like doing revivals, creating dances for non-dancers in The Full Monty, the ins and outs of the 2-year rehearsal process for Jerome Robbins' Broadway, and so much more. You won't want to miss this in-depth interview with one of the most influential figures in theater today.

From the Broadway Revival of Parade, to starring as Raoul in the 30th Anniversary Broadway cast of The Phantom of the Opera, Jay Armstrong Johnson is the prom king of Broadway. U Guys, we're talking Golden Globes nominations in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by Broadway star, Jay Armstrong Johnson, to talk all things Bway! Jay is a true triple threat, from singing incredible scores like Phantom, to dancing Michael Bennett's original choreography in A Chorus Line, to acting the role of Will Olsen on ABC's Quantico. A Texas native, Jay shares his experience as a young artist in the South, and his journey to New York City and working consistently on Broadway. His Broadway credits range from Hair, to On The Town, to Catch Me If You Can. While consistently working on the stage and screen, Jay also flexes his creative muscles in ways that benefit incredible organizations like the Ali Forney Center for LGBTQ youth, and Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. You can see Jay's Hocus Pocus inspired Halloween show, I Put A Spell On You, annually, and he has starred multiple times in Jerry Mitchell's, Broadway Bares. Jay is such a love, U don't wanna miss his episode! Follow Jay on Instagram: @Jay_A_Johnson Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an incredible new episode featuring the extraordinary Nick Silverio. As a renowned dancer, actor, singer, and choreographer, Nick is no stranger to the world of performance. He also brings his expertise to the judging table! Join us for an in-depth conversation with Nick about "How Adjudicators Judge Acro Elements." With his wealth of experience, he'll provide valuable insights into what adjudicators look for in acro elements. Don't miss this exciting episode! About Nick Silverio Nick Silverio (he/him) is a Clear Talent Group NY dancer, choreographer, and startup founder. He trained at Elite Academy of Dance in Shrewsbury, MA, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a concentration in Commercial Dance Management. Television: Saturday Night Live, Girls5Eva, Westworld, America's Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance (Season 11/12 finalist). Theatre: Billy Elliot the Musical (Older Billy/Dance Captain - Goodspeed), La Cage Aux Folles (Riverside, Pioneer, Goodspeed), Elf the Musical (3rd & 4th national tour, Madison Square Garden). Live show: World Expo Dubai 2020, Dance Lab NY, DanceBreak NYC, Red Bucket Follies, Broadway Bares, and Mark Stuart Dance Theatre's "When Change Comes". Nick has choreographed for Penn Counterparts, Neisha Grace, pop duo Eleven, Arts House Dance Company, and dance studios across the US, plus live and digital works including the viral video "First Burn." In 2020, he and Ramita Ravi co-founded artswrk.com, the premiere professional network for artists to find and book work. IG/TikTok: @nicksilverioo Need some visuals? Check out Nick's Weekly Mini presentation, How Adjudicators Judge Acro Elements with Nick Silverio, on YouTube! If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

A wonderful chat with a total dynamo of a person, Shea Sullivan.  Her career spans many facets of the dance world and we can't wait to be in the front row of her show.  We hope you our episode today!Shea Sullivan is an award winning director and choreographer who has worked in film, television, and theater. The New York Times describes her choreography as “adds high gloss” and “creating infectious joy”. Recently Shea was nominated for a Chita Rivera Award for her choreography of the Off- Broadway show Neurosis. For 20 years, Shea was the protégé of Tony Award-winning Choreographer Dr. Henry LeTang. She assisted Mr. LeTang on many projects and taught with him until his passing in April 2007. She was the assistant choreographer to Mr. LeTang for the Showtime movie, Bojangles, starring Gregory Hines. Shea credits her understanding of the work of a choreographer to the unique relationship she had with Mr. LeTang. Select credits include: Pre Broadway development: SOPH- The Sophie Tucker Musical. YES! The Musical . Henry & Me. Off-Broadway : R.R.R.E.D, Neurosis (Chita Rivera Award Nomination), Polkadots- The Cool Kids Musical (Off Broadway Alliance Award), Pageant! (Drama Desk Nomination Best Revival) , I'll Say She Is. For Westchester Broadway Theatre : Newsies. For PACE University : Pete (Her) Pan. For Cape Playhouse : Drowsy Chaperone, Sweet Charity, Legally Blonde, Crazy For You; Kiss Me Kate . For Maltz Jupiter Theatre: The Producers, Will Roger Follies, Music Man (Carbonell Award), Crazy For You (Carbonell Award) . For Barrington Stage: Ragtime (Berk Theater Critic Award Nomination), Southern Comfort. For Arts Center of Coastal Carolina: Newsies, White Christmas. Pan Am (ABC),Christmas Carol ( Fords Theater) , Dames at Sea (Bay Street Theatre), DanceBreak '08. Proud member of SDC. Board member of the Ziegfeld Club. Shea's choreography has also been featured at Fire Island Dance Festival, Dancers Responding to Aids , Broadway Bares, Easter Bonnet and The Red Bucket Follies (formally known as Gypsy of the Year). www.SheaSullivan.com @thesheasullivan Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com

Very Jerry Mitchell... Jerry Mitchell and Michelle Zeitlin shared their memories of working with the legendary Michael Bennett and Bob Avian, on SCANDAL, a Broadway workshop with an outstanding group of stars and triple threats. Jerry was assisting the show creator, Michael Bennett at the original auditions, where Michelle was amongst over two thousand dancer-singers auditioning for a few coveted ensemble roles for this ground-breaking musical, at 890 Studios. Jerry was an assistant and skeleton crew dancer on that production, which led to so many other amazing productions including FOLLIES and CHESS. He also worked with Jerome Robbins on JEROME ROBBINS BROADWAY. And then...he became a choreographer in his own right. Now wearing the title of Director-Choreographer, he is most proud of BROADWAY BARES, and he was honored this year with the 2023 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for his work on a modern day burlesque show that has raised millions of dollars for Equity Fights Aids. @jammyprod on Instagram For more on Michelle Zeitlin, CEO of More Zap Productions & Management, please see ⁠http://www.passion-power.com ⁠ ⁠http://www.morezap.com⁠

Three-time Tony Award Winner, including this year's Isabelle Stevenson Award. Jerry Mitchell is a titan of the Broadway community from both his onstage and offstage efforts of influencing the future of Broadway. Jerry Mitchell has directed, choreographed, produced, or performed in some of Broadway's biggest shows such as Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, On Your Feet, Pretty Woman, La Cage Aux Folles, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Gypsy, Hairspray, and MANY MANY more. Jerry has accomplished it all, wearing many hats. If you're a performer this episode is for you as Mitchell gives his best audition advice, if you want to be a producer he will inspire you to create your own thing, a director/choreographer he gives some of the best insight into how it works and what inspires him. His efforts in raising money for Broadway's most beloved organization Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids will be remembered forever. Jerry Mitchell brilliantly combines his love of being a director, choreographer, producer, and performer and put it all together creating Broadway's most thrilling annual event, Broadway Bares. Curtain up, Jerry Mitchell Connect with Jerry Mitchell on Instagram: @jammyprod 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

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Jerry Mitchell, Multi-Award Winning Director and Choreographer, Author, “Backstage Pass” About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Jerry Mitchell, is a multi-award winning director and choreographer who's brought us some of the most beloved and iconic musicals in the past 40 years.   After dancing in Broadway shows including “Will Rogers Follies”, “Brigadoon” and “On Your Toes”, he's gone on to choreograph dozens of shows on Broadway, in London's West End, and for touring productions.  He choreographed the world premiere of the musical “Jeckyll & Hyde”.  He was the choreographer for many Broadway shows including “The Full Monty”, “Hairspray”, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, “Legally Blonde”, “Pretty Woman: The Musical”, and “Kinky Boots” and “On Your Feet”, which he also directed.   He choreographed the Broadway revivals of “Grease”, “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, “The Rocky Horror Show”, “Gypsy”, and “La Cage Aux Folles”.  He's been nominated for 8 Tony Awards and won 2 for Best Choreography, for “Kinky Boots”, and “La Cage Aux Folles”, for which he also won a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award.    He's also received 4 Laurence Olivier Award nominations, 6 more Drama Desk Award nominations, and 3 more Outer Circle Award nominations.  In addition to his work in the theatre, our guest directed the movie versions of “Kinky Boots:  The Musical” and “Legally Blonde: The Musical”.   He was also the choreographer for a number of movies including “Scent of a Woman”, “In & Out”, “The Object of My Affection”, “One True Thing”, and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”.  On TV, he's choreographed numerous shows including the 2004 Tony Awards, the 2016 live performance of “Hairspray”, and he got an Emmy Award nomination and WON an American Choreography Award for his work on “The Drew Carey Show”.    In Las Vegas, he created, directed and choreographed “Peep Show”, the longest-running live show at Planet Hollywood.    And on top of ALL THAT, this incredibly generous man created, and for many years directed, the hugely popular annual “Broadway Bares” burlesque and comedy extravaganza, for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a vitally important fundraising organization within the theatre community, that has raised over 25 million dollars for AIDS related causes across America.   If you're not familiar with “Broadway Bares”, you MUST GET our guest's wonderful book about this annual show, entitled “Backstage Pass”.    AND, in recognition of his dedication and contributions to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, as well as his 3 decades of volunteer service through the arts, our guest will be receiving the prestigious Isabelle Stevenson Award at the upcoming Tony Awards on June 11.    For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Jerry Mitchell, go to:https://www.facebook.com/jammyprod/https://www.instagram.com/jammyprod/https://www.tiktok.com/@jammyprod #JerryMitchell   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Dennis visits the L.A. home of his friend Matt Zarley for Listening Party of the songs from Matt's newest project 11 O'Clock Number, a musical video project about a man who harnesses the power of musical theater songs to help him cope with lost love, losing his mother and the stresses of the pandemic. Matt talks about where the idea originated from, how working on the project helped keep him sane during the COVID lockdown and how he approached the vocals as if he was, in his words, “never going to sing again.” Matt also discusses why he chose each of the 12 tracks: “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman, “Still Hurting” from The Last Five Years, “With You” from Ghost, “I'm Not That Girl” from Wicked, “I'd Give My Life For You” and “I Still Believe” from Miss Saigon, “Take Me Or Leave Me” from Rent, “He Used To Be Mine” from Waitress, “The Human Heart” from Once On This Island, “Anything But Lonely” from Aspects of Love, “I'm Here” from The Color Purple and “What I Did For Love” from A Chorus Line. Other topics include: Broadway curtain calls, stage door memories, baring almost all in Broadway Bares, the show that got away, his decades long friendship with Billy Porter and why he loves to sing. www.mattzarley.com

For more inspired edutainment, visit: www.bebettermedia.tv Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes - “3.1 billion gamers on the planet.” 6:19“What music that we listen to in our adolescence ends up being our favorite music for the rest of our lives.” 28:26“Kids don't consume media, they participate.” 35:45“Not just trying to create a game, but trying to create a movement where they really feel like they are a part of.” 51:22“I'm a big fan of people that do things for the planet.” 52:34“We can have really important conversations through narratives.” 53:28 Guest Bio - Nate Lombardi is the STEAM Coordinator and The Child Center of New York and created Synched Studios to produce The Legion of Eccentrics, (LOE) a new collaborative superhuman universe where professionals are working with fans to create premium entertainment, comics, and video games from Hollywood to Bollywood.  As the first leg in the marketing for LOE, and in order to galvanize people from all walks of life around pop culture, Nate founded the Comic Book Curious Network (CBCN), which is an online magazine and media company that focuses on the human-interest side of nerd culture. CBCN has a staff of nine and its international channels receive 15 million hits a month from its website, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, Twitter and Facebook.As a performer Nate has had roles on TV/Film (Blue Bloods, Sex and the City, Mercy, As The World Turns, One Life to Live, See You in September) On stage (Broadway Bares, The Firebugs, Easter Bonnet.) He has produced and created five albums and a dozen music videos as “NateKid” containing duets with Tony-winner Alan Cumming, Grammy-winners Jane Monheit and Lauren Kinhan, and Platinum selling artist Peter Gunz. Nate worked with Tony-winner Daveed Diggs and Blindspotting's Showrunner Rafael Casal in the Public Theatre's #BARS and is a teacher for Grammy and Tony-Winner Lin Manuel Miranda's Hip Hop Improv Troupe Freestyle Love Supreme Academy. (FLS+) Show Notes - 0:00 - Coming Up on ‘What I Meant to Say'0:52 - WIMTS Podcast Intro1:16 - Welcome to Nate2:14 - Life & Creative Arts Background10:37 - Having the Want to Give Back14:00 - A Documentary Called ‘Happy'17:17 - Love of Creative Arts23:27 - The First Groovy Project27:00 - Music Provides Connection to Our Feelings & to Others32:33 - Be Better Commercial33:06 - Legion of Eccentrics39:31 - Bringing Out the Authenticity in People46:43 - How Are You Connecting with Potential Creators?49:04 - Best Ways to Draw Imagination Out of Children56:52 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self59:34 - Thank You1:00:07 - WIMTS Podcast Closing Links & Where to Find Nate - www.comicbookcurious.comwww.thegroovyprojects.comIG - @Groovymannate & @legionofeccentricsAll Socials - @ComicBookCurious

If These Walls Could Talk with Wendy Stuart & Tym MossHosts: WENDY STUART & TYM MOSSSpecial guest: BOBBY HEDGLIN-TAYLORWednesday, August 21st 2pm ESTLIVE from PANGEA Restaurant, NYCWatch LIVE on YouTube at Wendy Stuart TVBobby Hedglin-Taylor (Author, Actor, Comedian, Aerial Sequence Designer, former trapeze artist) Bobby's work was featured on and off Broadway in PIPPIN(revival), CHAPLIN and THE FROGS where he trained dancers, Tony award nominees and Tony award winners in such disciplines as tightrope walking, trapeze, aerial acrobatics including Patina Miller, Andrea Martin, Tovah Feldshuh and Rob McClure. Off Broadway his aerial work was featured in Wearing Lorca's Bowtie and Classic Stages A Midsummer Night's Dream with Bebe Neuwirth, Anthony Heald, Taylor Mac & Christina Ricci. He's designed aerial acrobatics and special effects for music videos that include artists such as Lena Hall and Erin Hill. He collaborated on aerial numbers and choreography in the Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS annual benefit Broadway Bares. He was the Cirque choreographer for Holland America Cruise line training several casts over many years for the entire fleet. Most recently Bobby has been working the stand up comedy circuit as a singing impressionist performing at the Stonewall inn, Broadway Comedy club's queer comedy festival, and Bombfactory comedy. Thanks to the pandemic he added author to his list of talents penning a humorous memorial to his mom entitled #ShitMyMamaSays-a humorous look at life while dealing with dementia(available on Amazon). His second book (A cookbook memoir entitled -Escape to Ravioli Mountain-A Memoir in Food) is in edits currently and should be out in 2023. Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style, of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstories of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing their audience along for a fantastic ride.Wendy Stuart is an author, celebrity interviewer, model, filmmaker and hosts “Pandemic Cooking With Wendy,” a popular Youtube comedic cooking show born in the era of Covid-19, and TriVersity Talk, a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community.Tym Moss is a popular NYC singer, actor, and radio/tv host who recently starred in the hit indie film “JUNK” to critical acclaim.

Jerry Mitchell received the Tony Award for Best Choreography twice -for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, “Kinky Boots,” for which he was also nominated as Director and previously for the 1st Tony Award winning revival of “La Cage aux Folles.”  Jerry was most recently represented on Broadway as Director/Choreographer of “Pretty Woman,” now touring the U.S. and playing on the West End. He directed the Gloria Estefan Broadway musical, “On Your Feet!” and its international tour, recently presented in London's Coliseum Theatre and was nominated for an Olivier Award for his choreography in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” which he also directed and co-produced in London.  In the 35 preceding years, Jerry has been involved with more than 50 Broadway, West End and touring productions, starting as a dancer for Agnes de Mille in “Brigadoon” and thereafter assisting Michael Bennett and Jerome Robbins. His Broadway debut as Choreographer, “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” was followed by “The Full Monty” (Tony nomination); “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Hairspray” (Tony nomination and the NBC live television broadcast as well), “Gypsy,” “Never Gonna Dance” (Tony nomination), “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” (Tony nomination), “La Cage aux Folles,” (Tony Award), “Imaginary Friends,” “Legally Blonde” (Tony nomination), which he also directed on Broadway and in London, “Catch Me If You Can,” and “Kinky Boots.”  He is currently developing new musicals with entitled “Becoming Nancy,” “Betty Boop,” “My Very Own British Invasion” and “Burlesque.”   He also choreographed both the Off-Broadway productions and films of “Hedwig & The Angry Inch” and “Jeffrey.” Thirty or so years ago, Jerry conceived and created “Broadway Bares,” a comedy burlesque show performed annually for the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, for which he continues to serve as Executive Producer as well as inspiring WEST END BARES and ITALY BARES. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. JERRY MITCHELL Online:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jammyprod/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jammyprod/ JONES.SHOW Online:    Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones  Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/  Web: KevinRandallJones.com  www.Jones.Show

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! A California native, she has been a lover of movement her entire life and feels most at home in her body when dancing. After college Lanae Rhodes moved to NYC and her dancing career began. Like many others she found an easy transition from Dance into Fitness through a Craig's List Ad. LOL remember Craig's List? Good Times. Lanae taught the very first ever class at SLT almost 11 years ago! SLT (Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone) Founded in NYC in 2011 is a 50-minute class utilizing a Megaformer (a machine invented by Sebastien Lagree to intensify Pilates workouts) to provide a challenging, low impact workout. Over the years, SLT has gained a following of celebrity devotees like Chrissy Teigen, Sofia Vergara, Nina Agdal, Emmy Rossum and even Victoria's Secret models.She started as an instructor, moved on to be a master instructor and eventually to be director of training and development. A devout yankees fan, Lanae is also involved with Broadway Bares benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.She has been featured on the daily front row, youbeauty.com, and her Shitzu Elton is a regular participant in her SLT on demand classes. Her mantra: Whoever said orange is the new pink is seriously disturbed is one we can all relate to. I am honored to welcome Lanae to the podcast this week!Follow Lanae on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lanaekristine/Donate to Broadway Bares:https://donate.broadwaycares.org/fundraiser/3898245https://sltnyc.com/

Pride Weekend Recap, Alegria, Broadway Bares, Titanique the Musical, Roe v. Wade, Texas Secession, Greg Abbot Canvasser, Old Sex Education Videos, Jackie Beat

On this week's On the Rocks with Alexander: Where Celebrities & Cocktails Mix pride month continues with Pride on Broadway with two-time Tony Award Winner Jerry Mitchell as we chat about his work on Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Hedwig, Kinky Boots, La Cage, Full Monty, Broadway Bares, Pretty Woman and more with guest co-host Barrett Foa from Avenue Q, Godspell, & The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, with a chat about this year's Tonys, being woke on Broadway, the evolution of the musical, and lessons learned in the biz.

Versatile talent Milo Pony gained recognition through his production Members Only, with notable shows in New York City and multiple award nominations and wins.  From their start in Broadway Bares to shaking it at sold out regional shows, the gorgeous showman Milo reflects on what was and what's to be, as he prepares to take a hiatus from the spectacle for an MA/MBA. [rec: April 19, 2022] Milo Pony on IG: @milo_pony Milo on Thotyssey: https://thotyssey.com/2019/03/06/on-point-with-milo-pony — WEBurlesque Podcast Network is the creation of Viktor Devonne. Episode 163 call hook by Essence Revealed. Podcast artwork by Logan Laveau, WEBurlesque the Podcast cover art photography by Atticus Stevenson. Theme song, “On a 45” by This Way to the Egress, used with permission. Incidental music via pixabay.com under fair use. Visit weburlesquepodcast.com for notes on this and every episode. Follow @weburlesque and @viktordevonne on just about every platform, and support the podcast via patreon.com/weburlesque or via Venmo @Viktor-Devonne. Don't got the cash? Please follow, subscribe, and give 5 stars on every platform you can get your hands on. It really does help. All original material is owned by Viktor Devonne and White Elephant Burlesque Corporation; all other materials property of their respective copyright. No infringement, while likely, is intended.

June is always a busy time for New York City with two major events taking place: one is of course the month-long Gay Pride celebration and the other is the biggest day of the Broadway season -- the Tony Awards. And today's guest ticks off both of those boxes. Jerry Mitchell is a prolific Broadway Director and choreographer as well as a gay advocate with shows like Broadway Bares and Kinky Boots, just to name a few. He is also an eight-time Tony nominee, but he is quick to point out that he's lost out on the award six times. In our conversation, he discusses his creative career, full of fascinating anecdotes, and shares the importance of knowing our worth as artists, loving what we do on and off stage, and the value in saying "yes." Subscribe to WINMI and get bonus episodes with Jerry on Supercast Check out the podcast website and follow WINMI on Instagram or Twitter --------------- Why I'll Never Make It is a top 25 theater podcast hosted by Off-Broadway actor and singer Patrick Oliver Jones and is a production of WINMI Media, LLC. It is a part of Helium Radio Network and a member of the Broadway Makers Alliance.  Background music in this episode is by John Bartmann (Public Domain) and Blue Dot Sessions (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License).   Everybody Say Yeah! You've heard what Jerry has to say about Kinky Boots. Now listen as the musical force behind this Tony-winning show is interviewed by ABC News in Australia. Cyndi Lauper has been a source of celebration and inspiration for music lovers since the 1980s. Then she turned her talents to theater, writing the music for this international smash hit.   This Month's Artist Spotlight: Broadway Bares Broadway Bares' 30th anniversary celebration, originally set for June 21, 2020, was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The in-person event is set to return this month and will more bodacious dancers, fierce queens, and sexy starlets. Broadway Bares was created in 1992 by Mitchell, then a Broadway dancer, as a way to raise awareness and money for those living with HIV/AIDS. In Broadway Bares‘ first year, Mitchell and six of his friends danced on a New York City bar and raised $8,000. Since then, Broadway Bares has raised more than $21 million for Broadway Cares. “Every dollar donated during Broadway Bares helps those across the country affected by HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 and other critical illnesses receive healthy meals, lifesaving medication and more,” Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola said, referring to last year's online presentation. “As we look toward better and brighter days ahead for everyone, I'm so glad that everyone chose to twerk from home with us.”   Final Five with Jerry Mitchell Nine years ago, Jerry Mitchell received the Abbott Award, a lifetime achievement award from the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation. The award is named in honor of renowned director George Abbott and is presented to a director or choreographer in recognition of lifetime achievement. That same year he was also nominated for two Tony Awards for choreography and direction in Kinky Boots. Since then he has lived another lifetime of experiences and shows like On Your Feet, Becoming Nancy, Pretty Woman, and the many subsequent incarnations of Kinky Boots. Read more insights and experiences from Mitchell on the WINMI Blog. Follow Jerry - IBDB | Instagram   

How truthful can rap lyrics be? We dive into Young Thug/Gunna's federal indictment and how much creative liberties should be held against the artist. Plus, wow, Jesse Williams Broadway full frontal leak & listen to our opinion on how tragic the Billboard Awards 2022 were! Don't forget to hear who made our crushed and sour grapes plus our weekly tv recommendation all over Dave Matthew's “Crush” Red Blend! Hosts: Courtney & Erryonna Producer: Ethan D Follow us on Instagram @thruthegrapevinepod

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/Y2GvW4W77ys After finishing Nickelodeon's Rugrats Live as one of the original cast / cast album performers John moved into yet the next step of his career as a Published Author, Director, Choreographer, Talent Casting and Comedic writer. His work has been featured for twelve years on television with such shows as LIVE, with Regis & Kelly...Now Kelly & Ryan. His stage work was featured in New York City under TONY Award winner Jerry Mitchell in Broadway Bares. The annual spectacular features dancers from all the Broadway shows performing large production numbers for Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids. On a more personal and intimate level he was the Choreographer and Director for Drama Desk winner Mary Testa's one woman show at Feinstein's / Studio 54. Finally, John revamped the US tour for the Village People. Choreographer/ Director turned writer; John is currently working on a musical. The production entitled "lbs, The Musical with Weight Behind It” The show tells a story of the lives and sometimes hysterical adventures of four full-sized women. Coming out on the heels of lbs. is yet another comedic show written and choreographed by john called Hairy Tails & Rhymes. "Something More” is a book that takes the reader from a little boy with ADHD and follows him through gay bashing from classmates, moving to NYC, losing his mother to Alzheimer's, working as a popular and celebrity choreographer, going deaf in one ear, Systemic limited scleroderma to writing a book that launched a new approach to stretching with John Paolillo's MEND Stretch. To view additional footage, resume, reels, gallery and bio go to www.johnniep.com

In the fourth segment with Matthew Kilgore, the conversation focuses on appreciation, and how important it is for all of us to feel seen and acknowledged in our lives.

We're dancing our way into 2022 with two very special guests. Jerry Mitchell is a two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and KINKY BOOTS, both of which he also directed. His directing credits also include LEGALLY BLONDE, ON YOUR FEET!, and PRETTY WOMAN. Offstage, Jerry has made a significant impact as the creator of Broadway Bares, the annual comedy burlesque show that has raised over 22 million dollars for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Paul Canaan has appeared as a performer on Broadway for over 15 years and served as the Dance Captain on KINKY BOOTS. He's also the co-founder and Executive Director of Take It From The Top, a national arts alliance that provides quality education enrichment through music, dance, and theatre. Jerry and Paul recently partnered to launch The Original Production, a dance licensing company that offers high schools and theaters the opportunity to learn and perform original Broadway choreography. Join Jerry and Paul as they go backstage with their amazing careers and the importance of arts education for future generations. Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS The Original Production Take It From The Top Black Theatre United The Penguin Project Connect with Jerry: Twitter: @jammyprod Instagram: @jammyprod Connect with Paul: Instagram: @paulcanaan Connect with The Broadway Gives Back Podcast: Facebook: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Instagram: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Twitter: @broadwaygives Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to BeREAL! Diana and Ednesha come together for their final episode of the season to look back at all their favorite BeREAL 2021 Memories.   Diana starts off by telling her favorite episode, which is episode 59 with Vanessa Risetto. Diana really appreciated her views on diet culture and her holistic nutrition approach. Ednesha's favorite was with Riana Milne. Riana spoke about love trauma. She outlined the top ten childhood traumas and spoke on addition and abuse within families. Don chimes in to tell Jess' favorite episode which was with Dr. Carlton Green. She appreciated the way he bridged education, psychology, and religion. Diana adds on that she enjoyed how passionate and compassionate he was on the subject.    Diana's next favorite episode was with Michael Lee Scott. Michael came to celebrate Pride Month and talk about the work he does with Broadway Cares and Broadway Bares. Jess also really loved this episode because of her connection to the theatre world through her dance past.    Another one of Diana's favorites was with Michelle Kuei. Diana liked this episode because it highlighted how different she and Ednesha are. Ednesha was not there that day and Diana came completely unprepared. When Michelle began telling her amazing story, Diana was fascinated because she hadn't done her research. Despite the lack of preparation, everything still turned out nicely. Another one of Ednesha's favorites was with Melody Pourmoradi the founder of GiRLLiFE. Ednesha appreciated was Melody had to say about empowering woman, but also about empowering yourself. She resonated with Melody's message to know what your services are worth.    Lastly, Jess's third favorite episode was her own episode in the “My First Time” series. She enjoyed promoting therapy to everyone. Diana and Ednesha join in to talk about how much they enjoyed the series as a whole because they heard a variety of reasons why people come to therapy for the first time.    Thank you so much for tuning into BeREAL this year and we hope you have your own favorite 2021 memories with us! Be on the lookout for Liz Buehler Walker's takeover for the rest of the year.    For more information on Indigo108, BeREAL (our mental wellness podcast), and BeWELL (our therapy practice in New York City and Hoboken, NJ) visit the links below:   To schedule a therapy appointment text BeWELL to 484848 today    www.beher-now.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Be.WELL.Psychotherapy/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewell.psychotherapy/  

In this episode, Wheels chats with legendary Broadway choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. They talk about growing up gay in Michigan and how people pleasing is an armor to hide behind when you're scared to be found out. Jerry talks about the creation of Broadway Bares and how something so beautiful and full of love was created out of the devastating AIDS epidemic. They also talk about how Jerry is the Snatched Captain and how he always shows up as a student. So many stories from Mr. Fullout! Connect with Jerry on Instagram. Donate to Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids. Music: Joyride by Skandinavianz

This week on Poz Vibe Podcast we can BARE-ly contain our excitement for our guests. We are lucky enough to be joined in this episode by Broadway Bares star Richard But I'll Take Dick and Poz Vibe alumuns Conor Anderson. RIchard shared their journey of gender expression, finding their first high heels in Payless shoes, sex positivity and being ‘one of the first butts' on Instagram. You heard it here first folks! Our other brilliant guest is Conor Anderson, who talked about his sexual healing and finding love in lockdown. We love their honesty and we hope you do too. Thanks again to our BLEEP-ing great continuity announcer Ms. Anne Doyle and thanks to you for listening. This space is for you. If you want to help keep the Poz Vibe family show on the road, support us by subscribing wherever you listen and leave a pozitive review plus five stars wherever you get your pozcasts. Plus, don't forget to follow us on Insta and Twitter for all the latest pozitive news. And if you really want to support us - buy our merch! Get that Christmas and festive shopping started now Poz Vibers. Until next Friday! Veda Lady and Robbie Lawlor. POZ VIBE INFORMATION STATION For more info on U=U, click here. Series 2 of Poz Vibe Podcast is gratefully sponsored by Dublin Pride. We thank them for their ongoing support and helping us keep our ring lights on. Poz Vibe Podcast is a Veda and Robbie Lawlor production, produced by Esther O'Moore Donohoe. Artwork, social media assets and stunning merch are all created by the fragrant and talented Lavender The Queen.

Gavin Creel is an actor, singer and songwriter who received a Tony Award for his performance as Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce. He made his Broadway debut originating the role of Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie, for which he received his first Tony Award nomination, and has additional Broadway credits that include La Cage aux Follies, She Loves Me, Mary Poppins, Waitress, and Hair, which earned him his second Tony Award nomination. Gavin originated the role of Elder Price in the West End production of Book of Mormon (earning an Olivier Award), and reprised the role on Broadway and the US National Tour. On television he co-starred alongside Julie Andrews in ABC's Eloise at the Plaza and Eloise at Christmastime, and stars in Ryan Murphy's new spin off American Horror Stories. Next up Gavin can be seen as part of the upcoming Halloween special “I Put A Spell On You: The Sanderson Variant”, which streams on Thursday, October 28th, with all proceeds going to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. From conservative Ohio, to the lights of Broadway, Gavin is a proud member of the theatre community, but also talks candidly about the mental, physical and emotional toll of a life on the stage. He reflects on the last few years through the pandemic, how he went “inward” in a way he never has before, and opens up about the ways in which therapy - “unconditional acceptance” and support - have helped him. Gavin talks about using his voice to support activists/activism, and shares the story of his involvement in getting the green light for the Broadway's Hair to miss a show and join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C in 2009. He also chats about the history of Broadway Bares, and the magic of “I Put A Spell On You: The Sanderson Variant”.  In this episode, we talk about:  His friendship with Jay Armstrong Jones  The format for this years I Put A Spell On You event  Learning to set boundaries for your mental health  Activism through theatre and the arts  The new show he is writing through MetLiveArts Connect with Gavin: More info about "I Put A Spell On You: The Sanderson Variant" Get tix to his MetLiveArts event On the web: gavincreel.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Singing, All Dancing Margo Mayhem is based out of New York, w/ history in Nickelodeon game shows, Broadway theaters, and striptease joints across the country. She gives us a backstage peep at some of her Legitimate Theatre (Grease! Come From Away! On the Town! the upcoming Diana!) and Broadway Bares, plus being 1 half of an NYC burlesque power couple. Both the ingenue and the wackadoo, Margo refuses to be typecast on any stage, and we love her for it. - this episode was recorded on August 24, 2021 | call hook: Tito Bonito (@cubanmissilecrisis) Instagram / Twitter: @margomayhem https://margomayhem.com/ - Hosted by Viktor Devonne, reigning Mr Hollywood Burlesque, and celebrating fifteen years in burlesque.  White Elephant Burlesque recently closed a five year residency in Manhattan, and continues to produce White Elephant Burlesque virtually. Visit weburlesque.com for details. SUPPORT THE POD: http://www.patreon.com/weburlesque Instagram/Twitter: @viktordevonne | @weburlesque Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weburlesque http://linktr.ee/weburlesque

In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:Anthony Ramos "Lose My Mind" Music Video Ben Platt "Yoü and I" Music Video Ed Sheeran "Bad Habits" Music VIdeo Broadway Bares "Twerk At Home" Olivia Rodrigo  "Sour Prom" YouTube Concert Schmigadoon! Trailer RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 (Episode 3) *This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com

Welcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Diana's good friend, Michael Lee Scott. Michael is here today to discuss Pride month 2021 and Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS. Michael starts off the episode by telling the story of how he and Diana met. He then tells of many experiences the two have shared together throughout the years, until he changes to conversation to talk about how he got into the arts. He traces back his creativity to his parents, and tells of how they encouraged his artistic endeavors. These kept with him throughout his career when he ventured into musical theatre.    Next, he talks about his career in recent years and his interpretation of the creative process. He highlights why it is important for artists to carry through with their work. He explains that even though in the middle of a project, you might think it looks terrible, it will come together in the end. Before the break, Michael tells one more of his favorite stories as Diana can't emphasize enough how good of a storyteller he is.    After the break, the trio return to discuss Pride Month 2021. Diana and Michael tell the story of them attending the first pride parade in NYC together. Michael then delves into Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS. He retells how the organization came to be. The Broadway Bares event started as a biannual go-go dance night. These nights used to bring in around $8,000 a night. Since then, the organization has grown, and last year the event brought in over $2 million in one night.    Lastly, Michael talks about his work with Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS now. He has since retired from being a performer and now works as a choreographer. BeREAL's very own Jessica chimes in to talk about her experience with the show, since she joined as a performer in 2014. To close out the episode, Michael shouts out the personal work Broadway Cares does as well as an organization that branched off called Broadway Inspirational Voices.   Thank you for tuning into BeREAL this week. Be on the lookout for an all new episode next week. In the meantime, make sure to check out last week's episode on brand building.    Also, make sure to check out BeREAL's new merch!   For more information on Michael Lee Scott, visit the links below:   Website:   Instagram:   For more information on BeREAL (our mental wellness podcast) and BeWELL (our therapy practice in New York City and Hoboken, NJ) visit the links below:   To schedule a therapy appointment text BeWELL to 484848 today    www.beher-now.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Be.WELL.Psychotherapy/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewell.psychotherapy/  

Viktor Devonne is on the phone with NYC's gorgeous and talented Twinky Boots of Members Only Boylesque.  From his start in Kentucky to the ensemble of Broadway Bares and headlining The Laurie Beechman Theater, Twinky Boots is an accomplished dancer and model who snagged the "Peachy Keen: Best Bottom" Silver Tusk Award in 2020.  Members Only, co-produced by Milo Pony, won the 2020 Cabaret Award for Best Burlesque Show, which has transitioned to the digital realm (for now) with regular host Jackie Cox of RuPaul's Drag Race fame, and some of the hottest and scantily clad gentlefolk in the biz. - recorded on March 6, 2021 | call hook: @FemAppeal Twinky on Instagram & Instagram: @twinkyboots Twinky on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TwinkyBoots Twinky Boots & Milo Pony interviewed by BroadwayWorld: https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/BWW-Interview-Chad-Sapp-Aaron-Libby-of-MEMBERS-ONLY-BOYLESQUE-20201209 - Hosted by Viktor Devonne, reigning Mr Hollywood Burlesque, and celebrating15 years in burlesque.  White Elephant Burlesque recently closed a five year residency in Manhattan, and continues to produce White Elephant Burlesque virtually. Visit weburlesque.com for details. SUPPORT THE POD: http://www.patreon.com/weburlesque Instagram/Twitter: @viktordevonne | @weburlesque Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weburlesque http://linktr.ee/weburlesque

Devanand Janki is an award winning Director-Choreographer based in New York City. His credits include, Off-B’way: Zanna, Don’t! (Winner Lortel, Callaway and GLAAD Awards), Junie B. Jones (Lortel nomination.), Henry and Mudge (Lortel nom.), The Yellow Brick Road (Callaway Nom.), Skippyjon Jones (Lortel Nom.), This One Girl’s Story, Cupid and Psyche, Love and Real Estate and Romantic Poetry. The All Star Broadway concerts for the Actors Fund: Hair, Funny Girl, Dreamgirls (Assoc.) and Seth Rudestky’s Broadway 101. Lincoln Center: Amahl and the Night Visitors, Babes in Toylandand Anything Goes in concert (Choreo. Assist.); 9 years as Artistic Assoc. for BC/EFA’s Broadway Bares. Regional Theatre: The Wings of Ikarus Jackson , Barrio Grrrl! (Kennedy Center), Rent, The Rocky Horror Show (Hangar Theatre) Disney’s Aladdin (Chicago Shakespeare), Asphalt Beach, Full Monty, Scarlet Pimpernel, Man of La Mancha. TYA tours: Martha Speaks, Nate the Great, If You Give a Pig Pancake, The Berenstain Bears and The Jack Sprat Low Fat World Tour at the Wharton Center. As a performer Dev has appeared on Broadway in Cats, Miss Saigon, The King and I and Side Show and tours of West Side Story and A Chorus Line. He is the Artistic Director of Live & In Color which develops new plays and musicals for diverse artists.

8/4/2020. Interview with recording artist/vocalist/director/arranger DEDRICK BONNER with BLAKE McIVER filling in for Del! Broadway Bares, SCOTUS, LGBTrump Gay, Barbie Voting, Lifetime Gay Christmas & more.

Today I'm speaking with Dillon Spicer and we are making some yoga mat spray with essential oils! Dillon Spicer, originally from Richmond, Va, received her Bachelors of Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in Dance Performance & Choreography. After graduation, she moved to New York City where she had the honor to dance for numerous performing artists and companies, such as Microsoft, MTV’s TRL, Camille Trust, and Broadway Bares. Dillon always had a passion for movement and through fitness, she became a NASM CPT and ACE Fitness certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She has been a trainer for Equinox, New York Sports Club, David Barton, 305 Fitness, and most recently Rumble Boxing and Training. She is also featured on Oculus FitXR fitness app and STUDIO at-home digital platform as a coach and programmer. Dillon produced her own personal fitness company entitled StraightUp with Dillon in November 2020 that focuses on combining fitness, mobility, and personal development. And in the rare moments she slows down, you can find her studying working on her doctorate of physical therapy. Follow Dillon at @dillon_spicer_ on Instagram and make sure to check out her website http://www.straightup.fit​ Tag @dancersdoingstuff on Instagram if you try any of our crafts and join the Dancers Doing Stuff Facebook group to connect with other dancers and creatives looking to play and create for fun. The Dancers Doing stuff podcast comes out every Friday with mini-episodes every Sunday! Our live show happens on youtube every Wednesday at 6:30​ pm EST. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.

Talk to anyone in the Broadway community about giving back and you’re bound to hear them sing the praises of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. With popular programs like Broadway Bares, Broadway Barks, the Easter Bonnet Competition, and those ubiquitous red buckets, BC/EFA has raised over $300 million for essential services for people with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington DC. Join BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola, Director of Development Danny Whitman, and Board of Trustee member (and Tony Award winner!) Gavin Creel for a lively discussion about all the good BC/EFA does within the Broadway community and beyond. Looking for ways to give back? Check out BC/EFA and its many worthy fundraising initiatives discussed in this episode: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Broadway Barks I Put a Spell on You Connect with Gavin Creel: (Gavin Creel headshot by Matthew Murphy) Website: GavinCreel.com YouTube: @gavincreelofficial iTunes: Gavin Creel Spotify: Gavin Creel Connect with The Broadway Gives Back Podcast: Facebook: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Instagram: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Twitter: @broadwaygives Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Broadway really 'end game' when it comes to theatre? Mo shares his thoughts and breaks down the process of his work as a theatre advocate. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with our good friend Mo! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Mo Brady: Mo Brady is co-creator, podcast host and content director of The Ensemblist, the online advocate for the talent artists working in theatre ensembles. Through our podcast, website and social presence they create conversation about what it means to be a successful artist in the theatre. The Ensemblist podcast has more than 1.5 million podcast downloads and was recently named one of the Top 50 Best Selling Performing Arts Podcasts of all time. He is the Communications Projects Manager for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a nonprofit that unites theatre artists and theatre lovers to help those in need. As a member of their communications team, he conceptualizes, develops and creates social media campaigns to promote Broadway Flea Market, Broadway Bares, their audience appeal seasons and more. Before joining the Broadway Cares team, he was a performer working on Broadway and regionally across the country. He made his Broadway debut in The Addams Family, where he understudied the role of Lucas Bieneke (Wednesday's boyfriend). He also recurred in the second season of the NBC television series "Smash" as Gabe, a performer in “Hit List” on their journey from off-Broadway to the Tony Awards. He lives in New Jersey with his husband and their four-year-old son. Instagram: @TheEnsemblist Website/Blog: www.TheEnsemblist.com Family Account: @daddy_papa_and_me_make3 Check out The Ensemblist's episode on the 2020 Tony nominations with P2S's Mary Dina! Make sure you check out The Ensemblist's latest series on The Addams Family!   --- Come say hi to us! Facebook: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Instagram: @PageToStagePodcast @TheMaryDina @BrianSedita @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Twitter: @TheMaryDina @BwayPodNetwork Youtube: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork #PageToStagePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, Hal invites Jerry Mitchell to the podcast. Jerry a two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer and director for Broadway. In today’s conversation, Hal and Jerry discuss the beginnings of Broadway Bares, which to date has raised over $20 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs, how to identify a star in the audition room, and what he thinks makes a story perfect for Broadway. Jerry has been involved in over 50 Broadway, Off-Broadway, West End, and touring productions. As a choreographer, his credits include: Hairspray; Gypsy (starring Bernadette Peters); La Cage aux Folles (Tony Award Best Choreography); Catch Me if You Can. Also as a director: Legally Blonde; and Kinky Boots (Tony Award Best Choreography), which spawned numerous international companies. Most recently, Jerry directed and choreographed Pretty Woman: The Musical. Jerry and Hal are working together on new musicals in development Becoming Nancy and My Very Own British Invasion. You can find Jerry on Instagram and on Twitter @JammyProd. For more information on Broadway Bares, visit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs at BroadwayCares.org. For all things Broadway Biz, visit our Instagram @BroadwayBizPodcast or our website broadwaybizpodcast.com. Have a question for Hal or a topic you'd like him to explore? Send Hal an email at broadwaybiz@halluftig.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was so much fun! Traveling back in time reminiscing the Broadway Bares and ALL the shows Michelle has worked on! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-koye/support

Devanand Janki is an award-winning director-choreographer based in New York City. His credits include Off-B’way: Zanna, Don’t! (Winner Lortel, Callaway and GLAAD Awards), Junie B. Jones, Henry and Mudge, and The Yellow Brick Road. The All Star Broadway concerts for the Actors Fund: Hair, Funny Girl, Dreamgirls (Assoc.) and Seth Rudestky’s Broadway 101. Lincoln Center: Amahl and the Night Visitors, Babes in Toyland, and Anything Goes in concert (Choreo. Assist.); 9 years as Artistic Assoc. for BC/EFA’s Broadway Bares. Regional Theatre: Little Girl Blue - The Nina Simone Musical (George Street Playhouse), The Wings of Ikarus Jackson , Barrio Grrrl! (Kennedy Center), Rent, Xanadu, Rocky Horror Show (Hangar Theatre) Disney’s Aladdin (Chicago Shakespeare), Asphalt Beach,The Full Monty, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Man of La Mancha. TYA tours: Martha Speaks, Nate the Great, If You Give a Pig Pancake, and The Berenstain Bears. He is Director of the Musical Theatre Division at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. As a performer Dev has appeared on Broadway in Cats, Miss Saigon, The King and I, and Side Show and tours of West Side Story and A Chorus Line. He is the Artistic Director of Live & In Color, which develops new plays and musicals that celebrate diversity.  TheatreInColor.org  https://stellaadler.com/profiles/devanand-janki/ https://liveandincolor.org/ https://www.playbill.com/person/devanand-n-janki-vault-0000002750

Jen Cody is a genuine triple threat who has been a familiar face on the New York stage for the past 25 years. Since 2018, she has been the Second Vice President of Actor’s Equity Association. She made her Broadway debut as Rumpleteazer in “Cats," and has gone on to originate roles in numerous hit musicals, including Andrew Lippa’s “The Wild Party” and the Tony Award winning “Urinetown." Additionally, she has performed at dozens of regional theaters including The Redhouse Performing Arts Center in Syracuse, NY, where her husband, Hunter Foster, is Artistic Director. She has been a regular presence in numerous Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids fundraisers and has enjoyed great success as a voiceover artist, most notably as Charlotte La Bouff in Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog." www.jen-cody.comCocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso, and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

Today I am joined by my dear friend Paula DeLuise. Paula has had a successful dance career with roles ranging from Las Vegas, Feature Films and Broadway. She is also a business owner and new Mom, listen as she tells us about her journey and some struggles along the way. Also she talks about her experience working with Tony Award winner, Jerry Mitchell and Nick Kenkel on shows like Peepshow, Half Time and Broadway Bares. Paula is one of the most talented dancers I have ever worked with, it was such a pleasure to sit down with her for this interview. Paula DeLuise Instagram: @princesspoolaPaula Facebook: HereThe Best Day Ever Events Instagram: @thebestdayevereventsbypaulaThe Best Day Ever Events FB: Here The Best Day Ever Events Website: Here Let's Flamingle Instagram: @letsflamingleballoonsLet's Flamingle FB: Here Bill Janisse Instagram: @billjanisseBill Janisse FB: Here Hey Gurl! Instagram: @heygurl.podcastHey Gurl! FB: Here Hey Gurl! Website: Here

What a treasure! Jennifer Cody A broadway star! We met doing Broadway Bares and have worked on some funny jobs! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-koye/support

Mitchell's early Broadway credits were as a dancer in The Will Rogers Follies and revivals of Brigadoon and On Your Toes. He is openly gay. Mitchell's first professional credit as a choreographer was for the 1990 Alley Theatre world premiere of the musical Jekyll & Hyde. Mitchell's first Broadway production as sole choreographer was the 1999 revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which he followed with The Full Monty. Mitchell created and for many years directed the annual Broadway Bares benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. In addition to the theatre, he has choreographed for films such as Camp, In & Out and Drop Dead Gorgeous. He garnered an Emmy Award nomination for his work on The Drew Carey Show. In 2003 Mitchell was named one of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch". He directed and choreographed Legally Blonde: The Musical, which opened in April 2007, and served as a mentor on Bravo's reality competition Step It Up and Dance in 2008. Mitchell created, directed, and choreographed a stage show for Las Vegas, Peepshow, which opened at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in 2009. He was involved in workshops for the stage musical version of the film Catch Me If You Can. In 2013, Mitchell directed and choreographed the Broadway musical Kinky Boots. He won the Tony Award for Best Choreography and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. He is the director of the new musical On Your Feet!, about the lives of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. The musical premiered in Chicago in June 2015 and opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on November 5, 2015. He is the director and choreographer of the new musical Half Time, based on the film Gotta Dance, which began performances on December 13, 2015 at Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre, and ran through January 17, 2016. The musical has the book by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, with additional music by Marvin Hamlisch. The musical opened at the Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn, New Jersey) on May 31, 2018. Instagram: @jammyprod Host: Jamie Neale @jamienealejn Discussing rituals and habitual patterns in personal and work life. We ask questions about how to become more aware of one self and the world around us, how do we become 360 with ourselves? Host Instagram: @jamienealejn Podcast Instagram: @360_yourself Music from Electric Fruit Produced by Tom Dalby Composed by Toby Wright

Connor and Dylan are joined by the SICKENING Nick Adams (Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, La Cage aux Folles, Wicked) for an absolutely fabulous episode. They break down all of The Bachelorette drama, drag influences, the film versions of A Chorus Line and Rent, Camille Grammer and La Cage, our love for Tyler Hanes, Dua Lipa’s VMA snub, Nick meeting his partner Kyle Brown, the genius of The Other Two, Broadway Bares, donning the tight, white pants of Fiyero in Wicked, and of course, Britney Spears.Follow Nick AdamsTwitter & Instagram: @thenickadamsFollow us on Instagram & Twitter!@thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoPlease rate us 5 stars and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!

Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsSalvage Vanguard - AMENDMENT: The making of an American myth or the slow sipping of a peacock teaGirl Improved - GIFTFestWhat We Talked AboutDifferent Stages pygmailian Hyde Park.. the realistic jones Hill Country players opens Super You (Drive IN) Broadway Cookbook Julie Andrews Cinderella 7/24 Obie Awards Stand by Me – Smokey Joes Cafe Broadway Barks Broadway Bares Philadelphia band to March 2021 SLC “Mary Poppins” Closed Disney reopens without Equity Black Theatre United event France opens Streaming Stars PippinThank 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)

Brittni is originally from Florida. In 2009 Brittni made it to "Vegas Week" on SYTYCD. Brittni's credits include a variety shows such as Tournament of Kings, Robin Anton’s Pussy Cat Dolls, and Zombie Burlesque. Brittni has also worked for Cirque Du Soleil for six years in various shows. Her choreography and direction work has been enjoyed by audiences at Broadway Bares, Golden Rainbow Ribbon of Life, Fremont St, and Cirque du Soleil.IG: @b_trippiSFX by Zapsplat

Wonderful newcomer to the world of burlesque Samson Night is no stranger to stage, having taken on all kinds of theatrical adventures. We talk his original turn from academia to Broadway Bares to taking over the NYC scene of boylesque--right before a pandemic! Shoutouts include Margo Mayhem, Jezebel Express, Ray Gunn, Tigger, Perle Noire, and Maine Attraction. This conversation was recorded on June 15, 2020. ...Samson on social: https://www.instagram.com/thesamsonnight ...Tip Me on Venmo: @viktordevonne ...Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weburlesque ...Listen: 2 Night Stay http://www.2nightstaypod.com ...Previous WEBurlesque episodes: http://www.weburlesquepodcast.com ...music used: "On a 45" (This Way to the Egress) & "Olde Salooner Blues" (Midnight North)

Jerry Mitchell (IG: @jammyprod)(TW:@jammyprod) is a director and/or choreographer of countless Broadway shows! To name a few.. Pretty Woman: The Musical, Kinky Boots (TONY AWARD for Choreography), On Your Feet!, Catch Me If You Can, and Legally Blonde: The Musical. We go from his beginning's through Broadway Bares up to Winning His TONY Award and beyond! Enjoy! #fullout 

Jerry Mitchell (IG: @jammyprod)(TW:@jammyprod) is a director and/or choreographer of countless Broadway shows! To name a few.. Pretty Woman: The Musical, Kinky Boots (TONY AWARD for Choreography), On Your Feet!, Catch Me If You Can, and Legally Blonde: The Musical. We go from his beginning's through Broadway Bares up to Winning His TONY Award and beyond! Enjoy! #fullout 

Laya Barak has been dancing since the age of two. Today, she is a well-known choreographer, dancer, Pilates instructor, and entrepreneur. Her passion for choreography and dance brought her to NYC from her hometown in Detroit, Michigan where she learned from some of the most talented people in the business.  She made a quick pit stop in between at Indiana University, where she ended up developing the modern dance major and curriculum, because there wasn’t one at the time!  Today, Laya is the Director of Broadway Bares (Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids Annual Fundraiser), where she was a choreographer, prior to directing the show. She is a Hip Hop Dance Teacher at Steps on Broadway, where she has been teaching for over a decade. Laya is also the Co-Founder of BrothMasters, a bone broth company she launched with her mother, Dorothy in 2015. After an injury and ankle surgery triggered her Crohn's Disease in 2012. Laya and her Mother turned to homemade bone broth to help her reduce inflammation and get the nutrients she needed into her body to help her heal.  It was a true game changer for her health and career. On today’s episode I sync up with Laya about her passion for choreography and dance, her journey from Detroit to NYC, pursuing her dream career, building a business with her mom, how her battle with Crohn's Disease inspired innovation, the healing power of bone broth and the delicious nutrient dense ingredients in BrothMasters, and her philosophy around saying YES! CONNECT Laya Barak on Instagram BrothMasters on Instagram MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Marni Salup on Instagram @MarniSalup Sign up for our newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! Tell us what you love about the show via email marnionthemove1@gmail.com. SHOP MOTM OFFER Mad Ritual CBD Balm has changed our sports and fitness recovery game in a big way!  Get ready to recover like a rebel with these awesome high quality CBD infused products!  Shop with our code marnionthemove for 15% off your purchase  

There is a 6th dimension beyond that which is known to man and that which is only known to Kate Shindle. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as Shetler Studios. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between costume and dance belt, between Schnippers and Ripley Grier. It lies between the pit of man's fears and the paragon of his Broadway Bares donation page. This is the dimension of the fright of theatre. It is an area which we call... #BOOkedIt. Hosted By: Nate Patten Written By: Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced By: Justin Brown and Cam Collins Logo By www.performingpixel.com www.bookedit.net

Taurean Everett made a splash last season in the ensemble of The Cher Show. He brought the house down as Bob Mackie’s Assistant by wearing only a loincloth and a beaming smile. Taurean was also the lead campaign image for this year’s edition of Broadway Bares. It goes without saying that this is a guy who takes care of his body. However, that fitness was called into question when he was injured in an audition toward the end of the summer. Here’s our conversation… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back, dear listeners! (For five episodes. But still!) Each Monday leading up to the October 6th concert premiere of Monkey Trouble Unleashed! at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre, I'm releasing a brand new episode of Something New: A Musical Theatre Podcast, featuring interviews with the cast and songs from the show. Get your tickets to the premiere of Monkey Trouble Unleashed! before we sell out! Do it! Do it, I say!Episode 601: Amy Jo Jackson is an actor/singer/kabarettist and glitter alien based in New York City. The recipient of the 2019 Denovan Fellowship in Cabaret, Amy Jo has sung at many venues in NYC and across the country, most notably Feinstein's/54 Below (where she's performed several solo concerts as well as produced and hosted such events as The Broadway Villains Party and 54 Sings Annie Lennox), Joe's Pub, the Bell House, the Green Room 42, the Knitting Factory, The Duplex, the Slipper Room, Caveat, the Laurie Beechman, Union Hall, the Metropolitan Room, and Boston's Club Café. Selected acting credits include Alison in FUN HOME (SpeakEasy Stage - IRNE nom), Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID (Arkansas Rep), Almira Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West in THE WIZARD OF OZ (Syracuse Stage), and multiple shows with Exit, Pursued by a Bear. Visit amyjojackson.com for additional information.

This week Joe Carroll and Dan Tracy sit down with Kiss Me Kate stand-out and award winning Homebrewer Will Burton!! He's hilarious and insightful and has one of the best stories about getting the call from Broadway we've ever heard. Hint? He was selling women's purses when his agent called. We talk about what the hell happened last week when we launched the Podcast, Girl From the North Country, and Broadway Bares. Plus Dan is apparently obsessed with The Music Man. 

NEW YORK CITY'S SEXIEST BENEFIT STRIP SHOW, "BROADWAY BARES" HAS COME TO SAN FRANCISCO AND WILL FEATURE MANY OF THE BAY AREA'S HOTTEST DANCER/STRIPPERS. SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019   DNA LOUNGE Doors open at 7:00pm, show at 8pm 375 Eleventh Street, San Francisco (near Harrison) Proceeds benefit  Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and REAF.      Performance Director: Damien Beard​ Production Director: Emily Schreck Artistic Director: Leanne Borghesi Executive Producers: Ken Henderson & Joe Seiler Tickets: http://bit.ly/broadwaybaressf19 DNA Lounge: http://bit.ly/dnalounge ________________________________________ ABOUT BRUCE VILANCH Bruce Vilanch Comedy writer   One of the most sought-after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry, Bruce Vilanch has become a recognizable face in his own right, thanks to the feature-length documentary "Get Bruce!" (1999) and his stint as a regular on "Hollywood Squares" (1998- ), for which he also serves as head writer. Known for his eclectic eyewear and collection of unique T-shirts, he began as a child model for Lane Bryant, but when his initial efforts as an actor came to naught, he became an entertainment writer for the Chicago Tribune instead. Impressed by his review of her cabaret performance in 1970, Bette Midler hired him to punch up her act, and he later moved to Los Angeles where he wrote for variety shows like the original "Donny and Marie" and "The Brady Bunch Hour" (both ABC) and provided material for Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin and Joan Rivers. He has maintained his connection with Midler through the years, working on such projects as the feature "Divine Madness" (1980) and the TV special "Bette Midler--Diva Las Vegas" (HBO, 1997), as well as writing for her sitcom "Bette!" (CBS, 2000- ). Vilanch began contributing to Academy Awards telecasts in 1989, collaborating with the likes of Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and David Letterman, and graduated to head writer in 2000. The Whoopi connection led to his providing the notorious material Ted Danson performed in blackface at a certain 1993 Friars Club roast of his then-girlfriend Goldberg, but his resume also includes "You Made Me Watch You", the touching Emmy-winning valedictory Midler crooned as a send-off to Johnny Carson. He made his feature debut as a dress manufacturer in "Mahogany' (1975), starring Diana Ross (to whose act he also contributed), and put his Muppet-like persona to excellent use as Santa's number one helper in the syndicated TV-movie "It Nearly Wasn't Christmas" (1989). On the heels of "Get Bruce!", Vilanch performed his comedy stylings Off-Broadway in "Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous" (2000).  

We are IN THE ROOM with two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (director/choreographer/performer: Kinky Boots! Pretty Woman! Legally Blonde! Hairspray Live! The Full Monty! Hairspray! The Full Monty! La Cage aux Folles!) And so much more. You guys, did you know he choreographed Scent of a Woman, Drop Dead Gorgeous, and Dana’s 8th favorite movie: In & Out?!?! Jerry also created Broadway Bares – an extravagant celebration of scantily clad bodies which has raised more than 19 million dollars for those living with HIV/AIDS. We talk about everything from his new upcoming show Becoming Nancy, working with icons of dance, filming Hairspray Live, The Original Production, and who he loves to work with. When in doubt, go fullout.   @jammyprod @danakellycraig @sferezy   Broadway Bares tickets: https://broadwaycares.org/pre-event/broadway-bares-2019/   Discount code for our listeners!!! Use code KKPNM928 at Telecharge.com for up to $55 off tickets to KING KONG! Thank you to Broadway Crew for the hookup! @broadwaycrew   IN THE ROOM WITH STEVEN & DANA is delightfully sponsored by Babe Rosé. @drinkbabe   We would be gob smacked into next week if you gave us a rating and review on iTunes! We so appreciate your lurve, shout outs, and support! XOXO

Season 2 is here! Guest, Mark Mackillop talks about his time on the Anastasia Tour, Broadway Bares and his upcoming cabaret. The Brother's Stew also introduce their new producer, Alex Ringler (#ringerref) and make some changes to the show. Two Acts, one episode and a particularly YUMMY intermission... and lot's of fart jokes... Buckle up!

Jerry Mitchell, Tony Award winning director and choreographer, is a living legend! He is the creator of Broadway Bares, a burlesque show that has raised millions of dollars for Broadway Cares -- an organization devoted to supporting people living with HIV. His midwestern upbringing and his talent uncovered at a young age are all part of his unique and inspiring success story. JERRY MITCHELL (Director/Choreographer) is currently represented on Broadway as the Director of the Gloria Estefan bio-musical, On Your Feet, having previously received TONY Awards in recognition of his choreography for the 2013 TONY-Award winning Best Musical, Kinky Boots, for which he was also nominated as Director and the 2005 revival of La Cage Aux Folles. He was nominated for an Olivier Award for his choreography in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, which he also directed and co-produced in the West End. In the 35 preceding years, Jerry has been involved with over 50 Broadway, Off-Broadway, West End and touring productions, starting as a dancer for Agnes De Mille in Brigadoon and thereafter assisting Michael Bennett and Jerome Robbins. His Broadway debut as Choreographer, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, was followed by The Full Monty (TONY nomination), The Rocky Horror Show, Hairspray (TONY nomination), Gypsy (starring Bernadette Peters), Never Gonna Dance (TONY nomination), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (TONY nomination), Imaginary Friends, Legally Blonde (TONY nomination), which he also directed, Catch Me If You Can and Kinky Boots (also currently running in London, Australia, Japan, Korea and on a U.S. tour,  with Germany up next.) Jerry’s memorable film work includes In and Out, Scent of a Woman, Jeffrey, Drop DeadGorgeous and Camp. For television, he recently choreographed the NBC live production of Hairspray, as well as several seasons of TheRosie O’Donnell Show, was nominated for an Emmy for his choreography created for The Drew Carey Show, was featured as the host of Step It Up and Dance and appeared in his role as Director/Choreographer of Legally Blonde in The Search for Elle Woodsand of Peepshow in Ice Loves Coco. Twenty-seven years ago, Jerry conceived and created Broadway Bares, a comedy burlesque show performed annually for the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. He continues to serve as Executive Producer of Broadway Bares, with a book, website and satellite productions in Fire Island Pines, Las Vegas (Peepshow, which enjoyed a five-year run of continuous performances) and London (West End Bares). Most recently, Jerry received the Drama League’s Founders’ Award for Excellence in Directing and the George Abbott Lifetime Achievement Award from his peers, the latter being especially meaningful to him in that he was directed by the 96 year old Mr. Abbott in the Broadway revival of On Your Toes. A native of Paw Paw, Michigan, Jerry attended Webster Conservatory in St. Louis, from which he received an Honorary Doctorate.

About our Interview with: Alfie Parker Jr. Alfie, a Broadway Bares staple and one of ALADDIN’s newest additions, took time to sit down with us after making his debut in the show, but while also still being in rehearsal for his upcoming put-in for the Genie role. We get to learn about the incredible audition process he went through, and how all of the Disney team gave him the “freedom to fail.” Alfie is an incredibly hard working artist, who is no stranger to set backs and disappointments, but it is his faith in God, and his positive outlook that defines him. He believes God has given him the “gift of hope” that pushes him to keep moving forward. Alfie talks about how the setbacks of not getting accepted into any musical theatre programs, and the layoffs from different shows have actually opened other doors that have made him stronger. Listen in to find out what advice Danny Burstein gave him during his first Broadway show: SOUTH PACIFIC. And also listen in to hear Alfie school us co-hosts in the world of Step Teams. Links to learn more Aladdin Alfie Parker Jr. Broadway Bares   A photo of Alfie Parker

Dennis visits recording artist Matt Zarley in the backyard of his San Fernando Valley home to talk about Matt's new project, the upcoming musical short film "Hopeful Romantic", which co-stars George Takei and features the just-dropped single "Constantly." They also discuss Matt's childhood obsession with Captain & Tennille, performing on Broadway is shows like "Cats," "A Chorus Line" and "The Who's Tommy," and what got him back into music after giving it up for a while.  Also on the docket: coming out as an eligible bachelor in People Magazine, dancing on the TV show "Fame" and getting sexed-up while performing in the burlesque-themed fundraiser "Broadway Bares."

The Tony winning Director/Choreographer talks the wild success of his Tony winning "Kinky Boots." He also talks his directorial debut--"Legally Blonde." In addition, he talks choreographing "Hairspray," and "Catch Me If You Can" and other. He also shares memories of his lengthy career as a Broadway chorus boy, being mentored as a choreographer by Jerome Robbins and Michael Bennett, and what led to his creating "Broadway Bares."

Our newest Swish Extra features an exclusive chat with Ricky Schroeder. No. Not the dude you remember from Silver Spoons. This one is cute, too, but much younger, much nakeder, and this boy can SING! Justin Luke, our Gay-on-the-Ground in New York City, caught up with the ginger-haired entertainer who turned many a head at the Tony's a few weeks ago (his boyfriend is Kinky Boots' choreographer Jerry Mitchell). He's currently in the cast of NYC's Naked Boys Singing, he's performing at this weekend's Broadway Bares event, and he's about to tackle a touring show AND a part in a movie. Hear all the behind-the-scenes goodies from one of New York's hottest guys around!

Adesola Osakalumi (pronounced ah-day-SHOW-la • O-sa-ka-LU-mee) is an award-winning actor, choreographer, singer, and dancer who is currently starring in the title role of the Broadway hit musical FELA!, which won three Tony Awards in 2010. His other theatre work includes: Equus (Broadway),Ngwino Ubeho (Sundance Theater Lab),Eyewitness Blues (NYTW), Jam on the Groove(Drama Desk nominee). Adesola’s film work includes: Sex and the City 2, Crazy Beats Strong Every Time, The Accidental Husband, Across the Universe, Enchanted, Idlewild. He has been a choreographer for : Broadway Bares, ESPN, Old Navy, PBS Kids, Halifax Bank, Advil, the films School of Rock  and Marci X. Adesola is a NEA Grant and Bessie Award Recipient. Website: www.adesola.com  Link to Ade’s video reel: http://youtu.be/vfXcWW2Ml-4 FELA! is based on the life of Fela Kuti, who created Afrobeat—a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies—and mixed these sensual eclectic rhythms with simple but powerful lyrics that openly assailed Nigeria’s corrupt and oppressive dictatorships. http://www.felaonbroadway.com Video trailer for FELA!: http://youtu.be/IkJfdqoKcYg

Rachelle Rak has been labeled as a Triple Threat on Broadway for her immeasurable talent in dance, singing, and acting. Currently appearing in the role of "Sheila" in A Chorus Line at Paper Mill Playhouse, Rachelle joins Candi & Randy to talk about her theatrical journey - not only with A Chorus Line, famously documented in the film "Every Little Step," but her thoughts on a successful career on Broadway. Nicknamed "Sas," a few of her impressive NYC credits include leading roles in: Catch Me If You Can, Cats, Starlight Express, West Side Story, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Fosse, Thou Shalt Not, Oklahoma!, The Look of Love, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Sessions, and An Evening at the Carlyle. She has performed in countless concerts and productions at New York City’s Town Hall, and has been a crowd favorite time and again in many Encores Productions and Broadway Bares. For more information on Rachelle, go to www.rachellerak.com

The boys are back and they've got stories to tell about a boys-gone-wild weekend in your Capital City (that Scott missed). Plus, they explain why redheads need not try to make a deposit at their local neighborhood sperm back; Scott's childhood friend has a dream about Steven J. Walker; NPH gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is now officially a thing of the past (or is it?); New Hampshire is considering 86-ing same-sex marriage (those fat heads); The Emmys entertained; breaking down LMAFO's new video; and, Gaga tweets her love. And from New York City, our trusty correspondent Justin Luke sits down for something really unique: If you guys like Broadway you'll get a kick out of his self-described "theater-faggish" chat with one of the stars of the smash hit musical, "The Addams Family," STEPHANIE GIBSON. She gives you all the backstage dirt including, what life is like as the understudy to a lead; which days and times are better than others when it comes to catching a Broadway show; how she bared it all for "Broadway Bares," and, she talks about her insanely cute & talented husband Will Chase (Broadway's "Rent" and NBC's upcoming "Smash"), too. (Our chat with Stephanie kicks in at the 33:30 mark.) After that, we have a silly new segment to try out on ya..."What Would Steve Do?" Curious to know what Steven J. Walker would take to a deserted island? Would he chose between his penis or his arms & legs? And what would he (or wouldn't he) whisper in your ear to get you into bed? Stick around to find out! All that silliness and out pop singer AIDEN LESLIE's new single, "Trying to Leave Now," too. It's catchy. Episode 152 is called, "Redheads Need Not Apply," in honor of the fact that sperm banks are no longer accepting the jizz of redheads. Sorry, Dale.

Tony Award-winning choreographer Jerry Mitchell talks about taking on the dual roles of director and choreographer for the first time with "Legally Blonde" and charts the development of the musical from the selection of the writing team to its San Francisco tryout to its Broadway debut. He also shares his experience of becoming a professional dancer while still in college, when he was chosen by the legendary Agnes DeMille for the 1980 revival of "Brigadoon", his work with two other legends -- Michael Bennett on "Scandal" and Jerome Robbins on "Jerome Robbins' Broadway"; how he develops a dance vocabulary for each of his shows according to the needs of the material, with sources as diverse as 60s dances (for "Hairspray") and basketball (for "The Full Monty"); and how dancing nearly naked on a drum for Tommy Tune in "The Will Rogers Follies" led to "Broadway Bares", which has raised millions of dollars for Broadway Cares. Original air date – May 11, 2007.

Tony Award-winning choreographer Jerry Mitchell (for the original Cabaret and 2005 and 2010’s revivals of La Cage aux Folles) talks about taking on the dual roles of director and choreographer for the first time with Legally Blonde and charts the development of the musical from the selection of the writing team to its San Francisco tryout to its Broadway debut. He also shares his experience of becoming a professional dancer while still in college, when he was chosen by the legendary Agnes DeMille for the 1980 revival of Brigadoon, his work with two other legends -- Michael Bennett on Scandal and Jerome Robbins on Jerome Robbins' Broadway; how he develops a dance vocabulary for each of his shows according to the needs of the material, with sources as diverse as 60s dances (for Hairspray) and basketball (for The Full Monty); and how dancing nearly naked on a drum for Tommy Tune in The Will Rogers Follies led to Broadway Bares, which has raised millions of dollars for Broadway Cares.

Tony Award-winning choreographer Jerry Mitchell talks about taking on the dual roles of director and choreographer for the first time with "Legally Blonde" and charts the development of the musical from the selection of the writing team to its San Francisco tryout to its Broadway debut. He also shares his experience of becoming a professional dancer while still in college, when he was chosen by the legendary Agnes DeMille for the 1980 revival of "Brigadoon", his work with two other legends -- Michael Bennett on "Scandal" and Jerome Robbins on "Jerome Robbins' Broadway"; how he develops a dance vocabulary for each of his shows according to the needs of the material, with sources as diverse as 60s dances (for "Hairspray") and basketball (for "The Full Monty"); and how dancing nearly naked on a drum for Tommy Tune in "The Will Rogers Follies" led to "Broadway Bares", which has raised millions of dollars for Broadway Cares. Original air date – May 11, 2007.

Simply Irresistible - Philadelphia's answer to Broadway Bares. Check out this Sneak Preview