Podcast appearances and mentions of Carolee Carmello

March 12, 2025 ~ KIMBERLY AKIMBO debuted last night at the Fisher Theatre. Carolee Carmello, who plays Kimberly, stops by to tell Kevin about the tour.

SCOTT LOGSDON has written the book/lyrics for STICKS & STONES (with composer John McDaniel) which had a premiere concert starred Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz, and George Salazar for Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation/BC/EFA; 12 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS (with composer Dana P. Rowe, currently in development as a film with Jerry Mitchell attached); JOYCE JACKSON'S GUIDE TO DATING, (with composer Steve Marzullo) which premiered in Orlando and was seen in concert at 54 Below; AN AMERICAN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL (with various CMA winning and nominated composers) THE CRINOLYNNS and LOVE (r)EVOLUTION, a song cycle covering 120 years of LGBTQIA+ history, both written with Aaron Gandy. Both STICKS & STONES and JOYCE JACKSON won the Florida Theatrical Association's New Musical Discovery Competition. JOYCE was featured in the NAMT Composer's Concert Series and was a finalist for Richard Rodgers/ Jonathan Larson Awards. Scott has written Broadway specialty lyrics for Roundabout Theater Company's Tribute to Alec Baldwin (directed by Scott Ellis) and the GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition for the LES MISERABLES company, as well as for notable performers including Jason Alexander. Logsdon was vetted by the Cole Porter estate to rewrite lyrics for the documentary, Fabulously Fake: The Real Life of Kenneth Jay Lane. With Dana P. Rowe, he wrote the theme song for the series Stars In the House. His non-musical plays include THE BOIS (an all-male, contemporary take on the classic play THE WOMEN), which received a staged reading at the Abbey in Orlando, and THE MOURNING AFTER (a dark comedy.) As an actor, he was an originating cast member in the LES MISÉRABLES national company. He's been seen in such roles as Thenardier, Sweeney Todd, Billy Bigelow, Che, El Gallo, and King Herod. He has performed across North America as a soloist with symphonies and as a guest star in the award-winning Sondheim Unplugged at 54 Below in New York City. His many directing credits include CHESS, THE FANTASTICKS, DRIVING MISS DAISY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the southeastern premiere of SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW. He holds a degree in musical theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory and received a Distinguished Alumni Award for work in the field of musical theatre.   Aaron Gandy A specialist in American musical theater and American popular song, Aaron Gandy's concerts and recordings embrace the best of Broadway from Kern to Lloyd-Webber, while encompassing Swing, Jazz and the golden age of Hollywood. Recent recordings include the all-star Jule Styne In Hollywood (PS Classics) and the upcoming Busker Alley (Jay Records). In 2004 he conducted the premiere recording of Kay Swift's Fine & Dandy on PS Classics featuring Broadway's Carolee Carmello and HBO's Mario Cantone. Upcoming recordings include Alec Wilder's Miss Chicken Little (originally broadcast on CBS television in 1953) and a restoration of Walter Donaldson's jazz-age romp Whoopee! Regarded as a leading authority on composer Vincent Youmans, Mr. Gandy restored and conducted the premiere recording of Youmans' final Broadway score Through the Years starring Metropolitan Opera Soprano Heidi Grant Murphy. Mr. Gandy restored the original film orchestrations for Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, and Irving Berlin's White Christmas. His restoration of the original film orchestrations for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! was performed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in 1997. Mr. Gandy's Broadway credits include Disney's The Lion King, Urinetown, and Dora the Explorer Live! at Radio City Music Hall. He has concertized with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, The Chicago Humanities Festival, 42nd Street Moon, Cami Hall, San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon, The Museum of Television and Radio, Symphony Space, Tribeca Performing Arts Center and solo appearances with Davis Gaines, Leslie Uggams, Christianne Noll, Jerry Hadley, Jim Dale, Dick Hyman, Lainie Kazan and Glenn Close.

U Guys, RuPaul's Drag Race Star and Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club's Marty Lauter is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway news, including some very exciting announcements about new Broadway-bound musicals. Then I am joined by Broadway performer and drag artist, Marty Lauter, also known as Marcia Marcia Marcia! A graduate of the Boston Conservatory, Marty made their Broadway debut as a vacation swing in Kinky Boots, eventually going on to launch to stardom on season 15 of the hit reality tv drag competition show, RuPaul's Drag Race as their drag persona, Marcia Marcia Marcia. We talk about the intersection of drag and theater, and their personal experience with gender identity in the world of the arts. Marty also shares about their drag journey, and their experience playing Victor and understudying The Emcee in Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. We also touch on their regional work and National Tour debut with the 1st Nat'l company of Hello, Dolly! with Carolee Carmello. Marty is so lovely, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Marty/Marcia on Instagram: @marciax3nyc Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Connor are joined by Grace McLean (Suffs, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812). On a sweet summer's day, this icon called in from upstate to get into some DRAMA. Grace is known for delivering show-stopping, standout performances on stage, and she brings that same energy to the pod! We cover her remarkable career, starting with her current turn as President Woodrow Wilson in Suffs on Broadway. Brushes with Bill Clinton, HRC's Tonys regalia, and the brilliance of Shaina Taub are all covered. Grace walks us through her multiple (!!!) times playing male characters, with hopes of Sweeney Todd alongside friend of the pod Max Jenkins. We reminisce on Grace's iconic Broadway debut as Marya in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, as well as returning to the Imperial Theatre in Bad Cinderella alongside her hunks and Carolee Carmello. Listen in for behind the scenes tales from Grace's time in Sleep No More, the process of writing her musical In the Green, and hilarious tales from her country estate. We had the best time with Queen Grace McLean. You can see her slay in Suffs 8 times a week on Broadway, as well as in Penelope at Joe's Pub this Monday, July 22!Follow Grace on InstagramTickets to see Penelope at Joe's Pub on 7/22! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with legendary lyricist Susan Birkenhead. Tune in to hear the stories of her great career, including how Shirley Bernstein introduced her to Mary Rodgers, the song of hers that was cut from WORKING, the Patti LaBelle-led project that led to JELLY'S LAST JAM, the show she gets recognized for the most, the hardest role to cast in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, how she became involved in BOOP, the lyric that Frank Sinatra loved, how Jule Styne became her mentor, the advice she got from Stephen Sondheim, workshopping the music of Cole Porter with Carolee Carmello, why she ultimately pulled out of FANNY HACKABOUT JONES, the musical she initiated, how she ended up in Lehman Engel's workshop, adapting MOONSTRUCK, working with Cy Coleman on SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, and so much more. You won't want to miss this in-depth conversation with one of theater's most fascinating figures.

Today, we're joined by Kevin McNaughton, an incredible musician who is currently on the road with the Mamma Mia tour. Kevin shares a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a touring musician.* Getting Started in Touring: Kevin's journey began in Florida, where networking and a timely opportunity launched his career with the national tour of South Pacific.* Musical Influences: From early experiences seeing the Chick Corea Electric Band to absorbing the works of Beethoven, Kevin's diverse musical influences shaped his approach to drumming.* Family Support: Despite the uncertainties of a music career, Kevin was fortunate to have unwavering support from his family, who encouraged him to pursue his passion.* Learning the Craft: His decision to take private lessons and the impact of his father's drumming was pivotal in Kevin's development as a musician.* Education and Career Choices: Kevin reflects on his education, opting for a jazz studies degree over classical percussion. He contemplates how different decisions might have directed his career path.* The Business of Broadway: Kevin emphasizes the importance of understanding the business side of Broadway, from contracts to Broadway grosses, offering advice for those aspiring to join the industry.* Touring Life: He contrasts the experiences of bus and truck tours with first national tours, discussing accommodations, the grueling schedules, and the unique challenges of performing in different venues.* Drumming Techniques and Influences: Kevin shares his top drumming influences and discusses how he incorporates various styles into his playing.* Aspirations and Advice for Newcomers: Looking towards the future, Kevin expresses his dream of playing on Broadway and offers advice for musicians aiming to make their mark in New York City or in touring productions.* Creative Ventures: The podcast concludes with a light-hearted discussion about potential creative projects, showcasing Kevin's passion for music and storytelling.This episode provides a comprehensive look at Kevin's experiences and insights into the world of touring Broadway shows. You don't want to miss it!Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Kevin honed his classical percussion and drum set skills under the guidance of Grammy™ nominated artist Brian Slawson, refined his vocal abilities with MET Opera singer Mark Baker, mastered the art of conducting with John C. Carmichael, and explored composition with Grammy™ nominated composer Chuck Owen.Throughout his career, Kevin has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Bobby Floyd, Laura Osnes, Jeremy Jordan, Carolee Carmello, Mary Testa, Bonnie Milligan, and Andrea Burns, among many others.Kevin has also subbed on the Broadway shows Be More Chill, The Easter Bonnet in 2019, the All-Female 1776, and Elephant and Piggie. He has toured with several hit musicals, including Pretty Woman, Elf, Dirty Dancing, Beauty And The Beast, Memphis, Shrek, and South Pacific.Kevin is currently the drummer for the Mamma Mia tour.For more: https://kpmdrummer.wixsite.com/kpmdrummerClayton Craddock is the founder of Broadway Drumming 101, a comprehensive online platform dedicated to providing specialized mentorship and a meticulously curated collection of resources.Clayton's Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include: tick, tick...BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill, and Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations. He has subbed for shows like Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, Spongebob Squarepants - The Musical, Hadestown (tour) and many more. Clayton has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.For more about Clayton Craddock, click here: www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Today, I'm so excited to announce my episode with 3-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including how she first got involved in Parade, her insights into the all-female 1776, being directed by Hal Prince, why Scandalous was the most vocally challenging role she's had (hint: it wasn't the singing), the joys of starring on TV in Remember WENN, the role she'd like to approach again, what City of Angels taught her about herself, performing Falsettos in Florida, and so much more.

Chelsea Cree Groen is a musical theatre actress who has been able to tour the country twice with some of the most popular musicals of this generation. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Groen made her national tour debut in the ensemble of Hello Dolly. In this production, she got to share the stage with broadway legend, Carolee Carmello. One of her most recent projects was hitting the road again, but this time with Wicked. Groen was once again in the ensemble, but also understudied the role of Glinda. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jayme-starr/support

Take A Bow Live at the Red Carpet with 1776 is HERE! On the opening night of one of Broadway's most anticipate revival of the season, hear from all cast members (Carolee Carmello, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Joanna Glushak, and more) to creative teams (Diane Paulus, Jeffrey L. Page). Tune into hear conversations about the process of reimagining this show, what it was like in the rehearsal room, things they could change about this time in history and so much more! That's right, history and theatre all in one episode. These casts perspectives aren't like any others and these answers aren't ones to miss. The highly anticipated episode is live and can also be watched on Youtube! There's lots to breakdown in these weeks episode of Take A Bow. Curtain up, on 1776 Connect with 1776 on Instagram: @1776musical Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"All the wasted time..." The sadness, the drama, the MUSIC! It's PARADE! Friend and listener Jonathan Chisolm stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the sad, yet moving Tony-winning musical. The two also discuss the downside of grandeur, the allure of obtuseness and Carolee Carmello's belt. REAL BIG NEWS!

David Armstrong is an American stage director, writer, producer, lecturer, educator and choreographer. He is best known for his work at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle where from 2000 to 2018 he served as the Producing Artistic Director and later as the Executive Producer and Artistic Director, and where he is currently the Artistic Director Emeritus. He also currently serves on the faculty of the University of Washington School Of Drama where he teaches a course entitled: The Broadway Musical -How Immigrants, Jews, Queers and African-Americans Invented America's Signature Art Form. On Broadway he directed the musical Scandalous!: The Life And Trials Of Aimee Semple McPherson starring Carolee Carmello who received a Tony nomination for her performance. He also directed this show's pre-Broadway production at The 5th Avenue Theatre under the title Saving Aimee. Other acclaimed 5th Avenue Theatre productions include Candide, Sweeney Todd, HAIR, A Little Night Music, Company, Hello, Dolly!, Oliver!, Anything Goes, MAME, Pippin, The Secret Garden, Vanities, White Christmas, The Rocky Horror Show, Yankee Doodle Dandy!, Holiday Inn, A Room With A View, Jaques Brel Is Alive… and Paint Your Wagon as well as concert productions of Gentleman Prefer Blondes, Hairspray and Titanic. Under his leadership The 5th Avenue grew to become one of the nation's leading musical theater companies, especially with regards to the development and production of new work. During his tenure The 5th produced full productions of 19 new musicals, nine of which subsequently transferred to Broadway, and two of which received the TONY Award for Best Musical (Hairspray and Memphis). Mr. Armstrong's direction and choreography have been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in Los Angeles and at many leading regional theaters including DC's Shakespeare Theatre Company, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Kennedy Center, Seattle's ACT Theater, Ordway Center, Houston's TUTS, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Dallas Summer Musicals, Cincinnati Playhouse, St. Louis Rep, Cohoes Music Hall, Pittsburg CLO, and Ford's Theater. In 2018 he directed Shaw's Arms And The Man for the Seattle Shakespeare Company. Mr. Armstrong's awards include the Puget Sound Business Journal's 2016 “Outstanding Voice” Award, the Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa's 2018 Humanities Achievement Award, and in honor of his 18 years as Executive Producer and Artistic Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan proclaimed June 26, 2018 to be “David Armstrong Day” in the city of Seattle. ​ In the spring of 2019 he joined the faculty of The University of Washington School of Drama to teach a new course called The Broadway Musical: How Immigrants, Queers, Jews and African-Americans Invented America's Signature Art Form, which he will teach again in during spring quarter of 2020.

The past is in the past and 2021 is no longer upon us, however Take A Bow had such a great year that we went to highlight some of YOUR favorite episodes into one big episode! Hear from Andréa Burns, Carolee Carmello, Cody Renard Richard, and Bowen Yang as they all share stories of their year, how they relate to their craft, inspire you to get in touch with your talents, and so much more! Best of 2021... Curtain Up! Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Broadway stage to the television screen, this performer opens up about her undying love for live theater, as well as the new bug she caught for doing TV while filming her new series. Alison Luff is a Broadway veteran, maybe best known for her roles as Jenna in Waitress, and Elphaba in the First National Tour of Wicked. Her other Broadway credits include Matilda (Miss Honey), Les Mis (Fantine), Ghost, Scandalous, Escape to Margaritaville, and Mamma Mia (her Broadway debut). On TV she has appeared in FBI and New Amsterdam. Alison now has a starring role as Staci Spade in the Starz wrestling drama Heels, which was just released on August 15.  Alison began performing professionally at age 10 in Texas, and opens up about the journey that took her from Houston, to New York City straight out of high school to pursue her dreams. From understudying greats like Carolee Carmello, to earning star billing herself, Alison charts her career by a series of brave decisions. She recalls the first time she read sides for her starring role on the new Starz series Heels, what attracted her to the role, and what the audition process was like. Alison also chats about what draws her to performing onstage, and while she will always return to the theatre.  In this episode, we talk about: Following her gut while auditioning for Elphaba  The Margaritaville connection that lead to her Heels audition  The stunt performances on Heels  Being one of the first shows to begin filming during COVID Performing emotional scenes on stage v. on camera Connect with Alison: IG: @alisonluff Watch HEELS on Starz 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

This summer, The Berkshire Theatre Group's Colonial Concert Series will feature performances from some of the best and boldest talent working on Broadway and on Friday, July 9 at 7 p.m., Carolee Carmello will take the stage under the big tent at The Colonial for a concert entitled “My Outside Voice.” A three-time Tony Award nominee, Carolee Carmello most recently starred as Dolly Levi in the National Tour of “Hello, Dolly!” - the run of which was cut short when the Covid-19 pandemic shut everything down. Her career includes 14 Broadway musicals: Tuck Everlasting, Finding Neverland, Scandalous, Sister Act, The Addams Family, Mamma Mia!, Lestat, Urinetown, Kiss Me Kate, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Parade, 1776, Falsettos, and City of Angels. Carmello joins us to talk about Dolly ending early, "Sweeney Todd" at Barrow Street, and performing in concert. The Berkshire Theatre Groups concert series continues throughout the summer. Norm Lewis will be under the tent tonight and tomorrow, and Krysta

Paul, Jill, and special guest Katie German migrate their way down to Treegap, New Hampshire for 2016's Tuck Everlasting! Based on the novel of the same name, this musical retelling features music by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen, was directed by Casey Nicholaw, and stars Sarah Charles Lewis as Winnie. We also get an unexpected bonus appearance of our flaming red fave, Carolee Carmello!Some reading discussion questions include: how many times did Paul call our audience “mother-tuckers”? Should we bring back the dream ballet? And what is the secret behind Miss Carmello's incredible hair? Twitter: @monkeyplaybillsInstagram: @monkeysandplaybillspodEmail: monkeysandplaybillspod@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/monkeysandplaybills

Broadway and Award winning circus performer Nicolas Jelmoni joins Take A Bow to share his story about being a dreamer and living every opportunity to the fullest of your ability. Not even a three week graduate of the circus school in Montreal, Nico was found in New York making his Broadway Debut in the revival of Pippin! Barely knowing what Broadway was his hard work and dedication impressed, opening doors to so many other opportunities. From Cirque Du Soleil to France Got Talent to Broadway to Producing his own shows, you will be inspired to not give up on your dreams and do what you love. Nicolas Jelmoni, Curtain Up! Connect with Carolee Carmello on Instagram: @nicolasjelmoni Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In her legendary career, 3x Tony Nominee, Carolee Carmello recalls being in shows from Parade, City of Angels, and OG Falsettos to most recently in Finding Neverland, Hello Dolly, Sweeney Todd and more. Remembering almost 4 decades of non-stop work, she gives listeners insight on obstacles that a performer has to overcome, working with Broadway's biggest stars, how she prepares for roles, and priceless other advice. Carolee Carmello, Curtain Up! Connect with Carolee Carmello on Instagram: @caroleecarmello Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to have the "elegant" and talented Chelsea Groen join us for Episode 17! She recently finished playing Minnie Fay in the National Tour of Hello, Dolly! with Carolee Carmello and we can't wait to get all the tea!! We'll find out about her journey from a being a busy child actor (she did Annie, like, EVERYWHERE) to attending the prestigious University of Michigan to becoming a working actor in NYC. How Chelsea finds time to be a fitness trainer and stay actively involved in a number of nonprofits, is anybody's guess! But, you won't have to guess, cuz we're gonna ask her! And, yes, we'll do our best to elicit her totally infectious giggles as we gulp down our drink of the week - The Cherries and Feathers Fizz, tackle Ashley's Whether Report and celebrate the return of our exciting and hilarious game, Musical Numbers.

Alison Franck (CSA) is a casting professional with over 20 years of Broadway, Off-Broadway, Touring, Regional Theatre, TV, Film, Commercial and Voice Over Casting experience. For a decade, she was the Casting Director for the prestigious regional theatre Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey, where she cast over 50 productions with some of the theatre community's finest talent. Notable credits at Paper Mill include the Broadway transfer of I’m Not Rappaport starring Judd Hirsch and Ben Vereen, Anything Goes starring Chita Rivera, The Baker’s Wife starring Alice Ripley, The Chosen starring Theodore Bikel and John Lloyd Young, Baby starring La Chanze, Norm Lewis, Carolee Carmello, Michael Rupert and Chad Kimball, The Full Monty with Elaine Stritch, The Importance of Being Earnest with Lynn Redgrave, and was the original Casting Director behind the Broadway transfer of Godspell, which included Telly Leung and Uzo Aduba. SHOW NOTES at DitchYourBackupPlan.com

She thought theater was something she just needed to get out of her system, but many years and a successful career later this performer opens up about pursuing your dreams to avoid regret, and participating in the new virtual era theater finds itself in. No stranger to the stage, Carolee Carmello is a Broadway veteran with fourteen Broadway shows on her resume. She is a three-time Tony Award nominee and a 5-time Drama Desk nominee, winning the 1999 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Lucille Frank in Parade. Carolee’s other Broadway credits include the original casts of Falsettos, Lestat, The Addams Family, and Tuck Everlasting. In the last several years she received rave reviews for her role as Mrs. Lovett in the off-Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd, as well as Dolly in the US national tour of Hello, Dolly (which shutdown in March when theaters were closed). Carolee can now be seen in a fun new take on your favorite Dickens classic called Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist, a virtual production that brings together casts and creatives from some of Broadway’s biggest shows.  Carolee grew up in Albany, NY, where watching movie musicals on TV as a kid was how she learned about theater. She later participated in a few community theater productions for fun while attending the University of Albany (where she majored in Business and French), never thinking she would actually make a career out of performing.  In our conversation Carolee opens up about the “combination of things” which lead to her decision to move to the city after college, and give herself a year to make things happen (Hint: There’s no people like show people). A year turned to two years, which eventually turned into an incredibly successful career performing in some of Broadway’s most iconic shows. Carolee also shares her memories of being on tour with Hello, Dolly in Buffalo, NY in March the night theaters were shut down, which led to her work on the new virtual production Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist. Filmed entirely on greenscreen, alone in a room with only sticks and toilet paper rolls to act with, Carolee and the Broadway community are finding all new ways to bring theater to their audiences.  In this episode, we talk about:  The Tony Awards in the time of COVID-19 Her experience with community theater while studying business in college  Learning about Actor’s Equity for the first time  What made her decide to pursue theater Working on Estella Scrooge  The Ratatouille Musical on Tik Tok Connect with Carolee: Instagram: @caroleecarmello Twitter: @caroleecarmello Watch the Estella Scrooge trailer Visit the Estella Scrooge website  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. A very special thanks to our patrons who help make this podcast possible! Cheryl Hodges-Selden, Paul Seales, David Seales If you would like to see your name in this show notes or get a shout out on the pod itself, visit ttp.fm/patreon to become a member and show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant, Cody, and Lil (kind of?) discuss the Kathy Lee Gifford-penned Broadway musical "Scandalous," which closed after only 29 performances due to Hurricane Sandy (sure, Jan). The group goes on tangents regarding their own religious upbringing, evangelicalism, Lady Gaga, Hoda Kotb, and more while also sort of discussing this "uninspiring" musical. Wait until you find out who produced this trash...Our pain is your pleasure. Subscribe to the pod and rate/review us on Apple Podcasts!Connect with us on IG! @yphtpod

Little Me host, Marc Tumminelli talks with the star of the Broadway musical Tuck Everlasting - Sarah Charles Lewis. Sarah Charles tell the wild story of going from living a small town in Georgia to headlining in the 2016 Broadway musical Tuck Everlasting at age 11. Sarah Charles chats about her TV obsession Outer banks, playing Annie in Atlanta, doing the out of town tryout of Tuck Everlasting at the Alliance Theater, working with Tim Federle, Carolee Carmello, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Casey Nicholaw, making her Broadway debut, recording the cast album of Tuck Everlasting, her high school theater and how her Broadway experience changed her life forever! Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Rob and Jamie venture to the “City of Brotherly Love” to catch up with the fabulous Carolee Carmello. As she winds down the national tour of “Hello, Dolly!”, they sit down to discuss her remarkable career, her incredible voice, and what playing Dolly Levi has meant to her at this time in history. Before that, Rob and Jamie geek out about their Carolee Carmello fandom and, a bit later, Rob gives a look into Philadelphia's historic Academy of Music. This week's music: “Under Separate Cover”, from “A Class Act”, “The Winner Takes It All”, from “Mamma Mia”, “Prologue”, from “City of Angels”, “Rose's Turn” from “Gypsy”, and “You Don't Know This Man” and “All The Wasted Time” from “Parade”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie Du Mont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc  Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC  Jennifer Simard Twitter: @SimardJennifer  Instagram: @thejennifersimard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valerie Knight sits down with the star of "Hello, Dolly", Carolee Carmello. The show is now playing at the Academy of Music, February 19th thru March 1st!

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello about the soundtrack to the 1973 film adaptation of Godspell. They also discuss Julie Andrews, The Sound of Music, Lesley Ann Warren, Marni Nixon, West Side Story, Evita, Mary Testa, Oliver, Gypsy, Barbra Streisand, Barbara Cook, Comden and Green, Falsettos, Kiss Me Kate, Marin Mazzie, and Parade. They talk about Carolee's secret, closeted soprano past and the fact that she has never taken a voice lesson. Carolee is currently starring as America's coast-to-coast Dolly Levi in the national tour of Hello, Dolly!

In this mini episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, entitled Baring It Slightly, on the Broadway Podcast Network, I chat with Tony Nominee Norm Lewis, live from Feinstein's/54 Below press day. We discuss everything from his upcoming 5th Annual Feinstein's/54 Below holiday concert Naughty and Nice (12/17-12/22) to holiday wishes to his famous co-stars (Vanessa Williams, Carolee Carmello, and Audra McDonald). For tickets to Norm's Feinstein's/54 Below show visit: https://bit.ly/2rp9gWm Like what you hear? Then become a member of my Patreon Page for exclusive behind-the-scene perks! For more "Call Me Adam" interviews visit: https://callmeadam.com  Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ)  Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY)  Edited by Drew Kaufman (https://bit.ly/2OXqOnw)

Carolee Carmello is getting ready to hit the road as Dolly Levi in the national tour of Hello, Dolly! Carmello is a Tony nominee for her turns in Parade, Lestat and Scandalous and has been in 14 Broadway productions including Kiss Me, Kate, Finding Neverland, Falsettos, Urinetown and so much more. Hosted by Beth Stevens, Ryan Lee Gilbert and Caitlin Moynihan

Taking the title role in Hello Dolly! in the national tour, this 3-time Tony nominated actress made her Broadway debut in City of Angels, before moving on to roles in Falsettos, 1776, Parade, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Parade, Kiss Me, Kate, Unrinetown, Mamma Mia!, Lestat, The Addams Family, Sister Act, Scandalous, Finding Neverland, and Tuck Everlasting. She grew up in Albany, moved to New York for fun, and is still waiting fo figure out how to make money from acting on Broadway. Her favorite cereal is Grape Nuts. Connect with Carolee twitter: @CaroleeCarmelloI nstagram: @caroleecarmello Produced by Alan Seales and Dori Berinstein. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Elton John, comenzó a tocar el piano a los 3 años. Elton ganó una beca para estudiar en la Royal Academy of Music de Londres a los 11 años, donde disfrutaba tocando piezas de Chopin o Bach y cantando en un coro en las clases de los sábados. Desde muy joven actuó en clubs interpretando canciones suyas y de otros autores esperando que alguien se interesase por sus canciones. Comenzó en 1968 a componer con Bernie Taupin, que se sentaba y escribía la letra en una hora. Bernie se la entregaba a Elton para que le pusiera música y éste las desechaba si en media hora no era capaz de encontrar la música que ajustase con las letras. Elton compaginaba su tiempo como músico de estudio, para otros artistas pero en Abril de 1970 apareció su álbum del que su segundo single Your song se colocó en el número 8 de ventas de Estados Unidos, disparando su carrera, conciertos y álbumes. La lista de éxitos de Elton en el campo del rock y el pop es interminable, por citar algunos recordamos Goodbye yellow brick road, Candle in the wind, Rocket man, Daniel, I’m still standing, Don’t let the sun go down on me, I guess that’s why they call it the blues, Nikita, Song for guy, Sacrifice, Sorry seems to be the hardest word, o Don’t go breaking my heart, pero como existen muchos recopilatorios de sus éxitos, en esta playlist vamos a centrarnos en los trabajos de Elton John escribiendo bandas sonoras para el cine o musicales para el teatro. Os dejamos con una selección de sus composiciones comenzando por su primera banda sonora para el cine “Friends” hasta terminar con “Hello, hello” de la película animada “Gnomeo y Juliet” que cantó a dúo con Lady Gaga y fue su única composición para la película, porque el resto eran éxitos previos suyos como “Your song”,  “Crocodile rock” o “Rocket man”. Espero os guste 00h 00'00" Presentación 00h 00'00" Cabecera 1972 FRIENDS 00h 00'00" Friends (Elton John) 00h 00'00" The first kiss / Seasons 00h 00'00" Variations on Michelle song 1994 THE LION KING 00h 00'00" Circle of life (Carmen Twillie & Lebo M 00h 00'00" I just can't wait to be king (Jason Weaver, Rowan Atkinson & Laura Williams) 00h 00'00" Be prepared (Jeremy Irons, Whoopi GFoldberg, Cheech Marin & Jim Cummings) 00h 00'00" Hakuna Matata (Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver & Joseph Williams) 00h 00'00" Can you feel the love tonight (Elton John) 1998 AIDA 00h 00'00" Written in the stars (Elton John & LeAnn Rimes) 00h 00'00" Not me (Boyz II Men) 00h 00'00" I know the truth (Elton John & Janet Jackson) 00h 00'00" Radames letter (Ramin Karimloo) 00h 00'00" A step too far (Elton John, Heather Headley & Sherie Rene Scott) 00h 00'00" Elaborate lives (Sean McDermott & Vanessa A. Jones) 00h 00'00" Easy as life (Louise Dearman) 1999 THE MUSE 00h 00'00" Driving home 00h 00'00" Walk of shame 00h 00'00" Multiple personality 00h 00'00" The muse (Elton John) 2000 THE ROAD TO EL DORADO 00h 00'00" El Dorado (Elton John) 00h 00'00" Someday out of the blue (Elton John) 00h 00'00" Without question (Elton John) 00h 00'00" Friends never say goodbye (Elton John) 00h 00'00" It's tough to be a God (Kenneth Brannagh & Kevin Kline) 00h 00'00" The trail we blaze (Elton John) 2005 BILLY ELLIOT 00h 00'00" Solidarity (Ensemble) 00h 00'00" Expressing yourself (Liam Mower & Brad Kavanagh) 00h 00'00" Born to Boogie (Haydn Gwyne) & Steve Elias) 00h 00'00" Electricity (Liam Mower) 00h 00'00" Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher (Elton John) 00h 00'00" Once we were kings (Ensemble) 2006 LESTAT 00h 00'00" Prologue 00h 00'00" The thirst (Hugh Panaro) 00h 00'00" The Crimson kiss (Carolee Carmello) 00h 00'00" Welcome to the New World (Ensemble) 00h 00'00" Sail me away (Hugh Panaro) 00h 00'00" After all this time (Drew Sarich) 00h 00'00" From the death (Elton John) 00h 00'00" Make me as you are (Elton John) 2011 GNOMEO & JULIET 00h 00'00" Hello hello (Elton John & Lady Gaga)

Elton John, comenzó a tocar el piano a los 3 años. Elton ganó una beca para estudiar en la Royal Academy of Music de Londres a los 11 años, donde disfrutaba tocando piezas de Chopin o Bach y cantando en un coro en las clases de los sábados. Desde muy joven actuó en clubs interpretando canciones suyas y de otros autores esperando que alguien se interesase por sus canciones. Comenzó en 1968 a componer con Bernie Taupin, que se sentaba y escribía la letra en una hora. Bernie se la entregaba a Elton para que le pusiera música y éste las desechaba si en media hora no era capaz de encontrar la música que ajustase con las letras. Elton compaginaba su tiempo como músico de estudio, para otros artistas pero en Abril de 1970 apareció su álbum del que su segundo single Your song se colocó en el número 8 de ventas de Estados Unidos, disparando su carrera, conciertos y álbumes. La lista de éxitos de Elton en el campo del rock y el pop es interminable, por citar algunos recordamos Goodbye yellow brick road, Candle in the wind, Rocket man, Daniel, I’m still standing, Don’t let the sun go down on me, I guess that’s why they call it the blues, Nikita, Song for guy, Sacrifice, Sorry seems to be the hardest word, o Don’t go breaking my heart, pero como existen muchos recopilatorios de sus éxitos, en esta playlist vamos a centrarnos en los trabajos de Elton John escribiendo bandas sonoras para el cine o musicales para el teatro. Os dejamos con una selección de sus composiciones comenzando por su primera banda sonora para el cine “Friends” hasta terminar con “Hello, hello” de la película animada “Gnomeo y Juliet” que cantó a dúo con Lady Gaga y fue su única composición para la película, porque el resto eran éxitos previos suyos como “Your song”,  “Crocodile rock” o “Rocket man”. Espero os guste 00h 00'00" Presentación 00h 00'00" Cabecera 1972 FRIENDS 00h 00'00" Friends (Elton John) 00h 00'00" The first kiss / Seasons 00h 00'00" Variations on Michelle song 1994 THE LION KING 00h 00'00" Circle of life (Carmen Twillie & Lebo M 00h 00'00" I just can't wait to be king (Jason Weaver, Rowan Atkinson & Laura Williams) 00h 00'00" Be prepared (Jeremy Irons, Whoopi GFoldberg, Cheech Marin & Jim Cummings) 00h 00'00" Hakuna Matata (Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver & Joseph Williams) 00h 00'00" Can you feel the love tonight (Elton John) 1998 AIDA 00h 00'00" Written in the stars (Elton John & LeAnn Rimes) 00h 00'00" Not me (Boyz II Men) 00h 00'00" I know the truth (Elton John & Janet Jackson) 00h 00'00" Radames letter (Ramin Karimloo) 00h 00'00" A step too far (Elton John, Heather Headley & Sherie Rene Scott) 00h 00'00" Elaborate lives (Sean McDermott & Vanessa A. Jones) 00h 00'00" Easy as life (Louise Dearman) 1999 THE MUSE 00h 00'00" Driving home 00h 00'00" Walk of shame 00h 00'00" Multiple personality 00h 00'00" The muse (Elton John) 2000 THE ROAD TO EL DORADO 00h 00'00" El Dorado (Elton John) 00h 00'00" Someday out of the blue (Elton John) 00h 00'00" Without question (Elton John) 00h 00'00" Friends never say goodbye (Elton John) 00h 00'00" It's tough to be a God (Kenneth Brannagh & Kevin Kline) 00h 00'00" The trail we blaze (Elton John) 2005 BILLY ELLIOT 00h 00'00" Solidarity (Ensemble) 00h 00'00" Expressing yourself (Liam Mower & Brad Kavanagh) 00h 00'00" Born to Boogie (Haydn Gwyne) & Steve Elias) 00h 00'00" Electricity (Liam Mower) 00h 00'00" Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher (Elton John) 00h 00'00" Once we were kings (Ensemble) 2006 LESTAT 00h 00'00" Prologue 00h 00'00" The thirst (Hugh Panaro) 00h 00'00" The Crimson kiss (Carolee Carmello) 00h 00'00" Welcome to the New World (Ensemble) 00h 00'00" Sail me away (Hugh Panaro) 00h 00'00" After all this time (Drew Sarich) 00h 00'00" From the death (Elton John) 00h 00'00" Make me as you are (Elton John) 2011 GNOMEO & JULIET 00h 00'00" Hello hello (Elton John & Lady Gaga)

Play along as Carolee Carmello (Parade, Falsettos, Tuck Everlasting, Lestat, and everything) joins Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for white wine, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and Hudson Whiskey. Become a supporter on our Patreon: https://bit.ly/2Q2zELG This episode is brought to you by Goldstar! Get $10 off already discounted tickets by using the code BROADWAY at checkout. Expires June 30th, 2018! goldstar.com/broadwaysted 

You might not know this man but you sure will know this woman, the effervescent Carolee Carmello. Carolee swings by to discuss Falsettos, Parade, Lestat, The Addams Family, Scandalous, Tuck Everlasting, and so much more! Carolee pulls back the curtain on her career to discuss how a business major went on to become a three time Tony nominee, what song did she hear in someone else's dressing room that gave her a panic attack , and why she is not a fan of the rehearsal process! Also, Carolee shines the spotlight on Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, and Kathie Lee Gifford! Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

One of Broadway's great leading ladies in our studio.

Patty & Emily talk to The Voice herself, Carolee Carmello! They talk about her new show Finding Neverland and discuss her back catalog of shows including Parade, Scandalous, and why Elton John is holding the Lestat recording hostage. They also try to convince her to … Continue reading →

Patty and Emily talk about Emily’s southern trip, where she saw Carolee Carmello and Beth Leavel in Tuck Everlasting. Back in New York, Patty talks about Encores’ Lady, Be Good. Right click to download file.

Patty & Emily talk with Tony Nominee Kate Baldwin about the upcoming John & Jen, high school theatre roles, sports(?!), and of course Carolee Carmello. Right click to download the file.

This week Patty & Emily discuss the Tonys decision on Sound Design, Carolee Carmello in Finding Neverland and Tuck Everlasting, Chasing the River, the Parade Concert, The Band Wagon at City Center, and many tangents. Right click to download the … Continue reading →

Theater Talk welcomes Kathie Lee Gifford to discuss the Broadway musical "Scandalous," for which she wrote the book & lyrics. Joining her are Carolee Carmello, George Hearn & Roz Ryan who star in the show based on evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson.

"Mamma Mia!" star Carolee Carmello talks about her performances in "Parade", "Falsettos" and "Kiss Me Kate", among others, and along with "Mamma Mia!"'s resident director Martha Banta, talks about the process of taking over a role. Original air date - January 14, 2005.

"Mamma Mia!" star Carolee Carmello talks about her performances in "Parade", "Falsettos" and "Kiss Me Kate", among others, and along with "Mamma Mia!"'s resident director Martha Banta, talks about the process of taking over a role. Original air date - January 14, 2005.

Episode #19: Carolee Carmello wouldn't let me gush about her on the podcast as much as I wanted, so I'm going to have to do it here! Carolee and I met doing a production of Grease at Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera in 1989, and her career since then has been continuously and completely jam-packed with goodies, many of which we didn't even get to discuss!! Broadway shows like Mamma Mia!, Urinetown, and Kiss Me, Kate, which took great advantage of Carolee's ridiculously powerful and versatile voice and great sense of humor. Or Parade, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and this season's Lestat, which let her flex her impressive dramatic leading lady muscles. And let's not forget her brilliant performances in such high-profile Off-Broadway productions as john & jen, Hello Again, Infinite Joy, A Class Act, and Elegies, all of which were recorded, fortunately for us!Add to all that a few more Broadway shows (City of Angels, Falsettos, and 1776), a slew of regional and tour productions (Arthur, Chess, Bells Are Ringing, The King and I, etc.), a TV show (Remember WENN), and a Broadway star husband and two beautiful kids, and you start to realize that Carolee is a true Wonder Woman.In this episode, Carolee sings "My Book", the "Sloth" song from the Audra McDonald song cycle, The Seven Deadly Sins. Clearly meant to be performed in front of a live audience, Carolee gamely rolled with it and chose me for all the audience participation duties. I have to add: given how dense this song is, can you believe that this is literally Carolee's third time singing through it... ever?? DIVA! Recorded 6/5/06.Look for Carolee in the upcoming Broadway by the Year: 1978 concert on June 19th at Town Hall. And you can hear her wonderful performance on the Lestat recording when it's released in July. Don't forget to watch for her (and several other podcast guest divas) on the Tony Awards this Sunday, June 11!