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Welp that didn't take long did it? There's definitely a Boondock Saints II vibe in the balcony today as we sit down to discuss the worst Best Picture winner thus far, from the 2nd Academy Awards, it's the Broadway Melody of 1929. It's pretty rough stuff by any standards and certainly a downgrade after Wings. They can't all be winners even though they all are winners. The Broadway Melody of 1929! Not to be confused with the Broadway Melodies of 1928 or 1930. Those are the good ones.
The revered vet of stage and screen reflects on the tragedy that struck his family when he was a young actor; finding himself at the center of the infamous 'Miss Saigon' controversy; why he turned down 'Game of Thrones' before signing on to play the High Sparrow; and what it's like playing Pope Francis in one of the year's most acclaimed films.Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Ryan Gabos and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham.
From MT to opera, off to Broadway and TV, and now back on the opera stage again, Zachary James brings a unique and fresh perspective on the opera industry. Special Guest: Zachary James.
The four-time Tony nominee opens up about being fired from 'The Light in the Piazza' just before it went to Broadway, how she rebounded in a series of musicals before breaking into plays and what it's like playing children on stage, most recently 8-year-old Scout Finch in Aaron Sorkin's blockbuster production. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Ryan Gabos and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham.
In the electric first season finale, Seth and Chip raise a glass to all the misfits and losers — with John Cameron Mitchell, the brilliant writer, director and star of the phenomenal glam-rock musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Learn about Hedwig’s real-life inspiration, go deep into your favorite lyrics and learn about his new podcast musical out now. On this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, and Chip Pope, an Emmy-winning TV writer and comic, take you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth and Chip give listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone
On this weeks special episode of Lip Service, the ladies perform live at the legendary Carolines on Broadyway, in NYC. The ladies cover topics like taking back gifts after a breakup, how to handle a cheating boyfriend, making your man cry, the right speed of sex, and much more. Haha Davis even admits to loving when his girl plays with his gooch! Enjoy!
James Monroe Iglehart won his first Tony and Drama Desk Awards for his role of the Genie is Disney’s Aladdin. Considering Iglehart had only appeared on Broadway in Memphis and The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee, Aladdin is now permanently etched in stone, well gold, as a defining career role for the wildly talented singer. Iglehart also performs with the hip hop improv groupl Freestyle Love Supreme (FLS), who can be currently seen on the television channel Pivot. After you hear our interview and Iglehart freestyling, you’ll know why Broadyway is thrilled to claim and celebrate Iglehart. We spoke at Joe’s Pub in New York. If you enjoyed our interview, you can subscribe to the mailing list at www.employeeofthemonthshow.com to receive info on upcoming live tapings, discounts, and to learn the meaning of life. Seriously, our next live show is Thursday, September 18th at Joe’s Pub and will feature legendary Mad Magazine cartoonist Al Jaffee and more.