Podcasts about delacorte theatre

After previously playing Lazar Wolf in Bartlett Sher's acclaimed 2015 Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof, Adam Dannheisser has returned to the world of Anatevka in Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production to great acclaim, whilst also making his London theatre debut as Tevye. As a seasoned performer on Broadway, he tells us how Tevye was always a dream role and that Fiddler on the Roof has remained a favourite show of his over the years. Having previously also worked in New York's Delacorte Theatre in Central Park, he also tells us about the joy of getting to put on a show outdoors where you're one with nature with the audience. He praises the direction that Jordan Fein also takes with his reimagining of the classic show, finding new clarity in a show that everybody knows and loves. Indeed, the show has won over critics and audiences for it's stunning presentation of a story of family, tradition and persecution at a time where these themes couldn't feel more relevant.In this brand new interview, Adam Dannheisser tells us about the joy and challenge of playing Tevye, and how he feels really connected to this part today. During the course of our conversation, he also tells us about his love for London and the wonderful change it is from working in the United States. We hear him fondly recall memories of being from a Jewish family and how he is channelling his grandfathers in his portrayal of Tevye. He also has a lot of praise for his fellow cast members, remarking upon their incredible talent as a company whilst also noting their generosity of spirit as a cast. The community feel translates impeccably in this production as audiences watch this uplifting and heartbreaking story unfold in the beautiful Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.Fiddler on the Roof runs until 27th September with tickets available NOW.

Nonprofit News Feed Podcast Recap: Trust in Nonprofits Rises, Local Journalism Fund, and Innovative Solutions Main Host Update This week's episode is a special solo edition hosted by Nick Azulay. George, CEO and founder of Whole Whale, is on paternity leave after welcoming a new baby. Congratulations to George and his family! Key Topics Covered: Increase in Nonprofit Trust: Independent Sector Report: After four years of decline, trust in nonprofits has increased by 5%, now at 57%. Comparative Trust: Nonprofits are more trusted than media and government, especially in bridging social and political divides. Challenges: Despite this, 74% of respondents believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, and 94% worry about increasing division. Nonpartisan Advocacy: There's growing wariness about nonprofits' involvement in nonpartisan advocacy and political engagement. AP Fund for Journalism: Associated Press Initiative: Launching a $100 million fund to boost local journalism, addressing the financial strain on local news outlets. Impact: This fund aims to support local journalism through financial aid and knowledge sharing, essential for combating misinformation and fostering informed communities. Rebuild Paradise Foundation: Innovative Solution for Fire Victims: Offering grants for building gravel buffers around homes in Paradise, CA, to prevent fire spread. Insurance Premiums: Aims to help homeowners negotiate lower insurance premiums by making homes more fire-resistant. Cafe Momentum's Expansion: Nonprofit Restaurant in Atlanta: Employs justice-involved youth, providing them with skills and opportunities to reduce recidivism. Impact: Highlights the importance of empowering youth through practical skills and supportive environments. Nonprofit Theater Highlights: Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Receiving rave reviews for its interpretation of "Much Ado About Nothing." Public Theater in NYC: Renovating the Delacorte Theatre, home to Shakespeare in the Park, with free streaming of past performances available on PBS. Critical Insights and Quotes: "Nonprofits are seen as more reliable when it comes to providing solutions to bridging social and political divides in America." "Transparency and third-party certifications are key to building trust with donors." Calls to Action: For Nonprofits: Emphasize transparency and trustworthiness through clear communication, financial transparency, and third-party certifications. For Listeners: Check out the Independent Sector report and support local journalism and nonprofit theaters. Closing Thought: In a time of widespread distrust, nonprofits hold a pivotal role in fostering community trust and bridging divides. Their ability to remain transparent, nonpartisan, and community-focused is essential for their continued impact. Feel-Good Story: Nonprofit Theater Excellence: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's innovative take on a classic play and the Public Theater's upcoming renovations and free streaming options highlight the vital role of nonprofit arts in enriching communities. Joke of the Week: What do you call a nonprofit theater spamming your email inbox with ticket promotions? Spamlet Stay tuned for more updates and special guest appearances from the Whole Whale family in upcoming episodes!

Nonprofit News Feed Podcast Recap: Trust in Nonprofits Rises, Local Journalism Fund, and Innovative Solutions Main Host Update This week's episode is a special solo edition hosted by Nick Azulay. George, CEO and founder of Whole Whale, is on paternity leave after welcoming a new baby. Congratulations to George and his family! Key Topics Covered: Increase in Nonprofit Trust: Independent Sector Report: After four years of decline, trust in nonprofits has increased by 5%, now at 57%. Comparative Trust: Nonprofits are more trusted than media and government, especially in bridging social and political divides. Challenges: Despite this, 74% of respondents believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, and 94% worry about increasing division. Nonpartisan Advocacy: There's growing wariness about nonprofits' involvement in nonpartisan advocacy and political engagement. AP Fund for Journalism: Associated Press Initiative: Launching a $100 million fund to boost local journalism, addressing the financial strain on local news outlets. Impact: This fund aims to support local journalism through financial aid and knowledge sharing, essential for combating misinformation and fostering informed communities. Rebuild Paradise Foundation: Innovative Solution for Fire Victims: Offering grants for building gravel buffers around homes in Paradise, CA, to prevent fire spread. Insurance Premiums: Aims to help homeowners negotiate lower insurance premiums by making homes more fire-resistant. Cafe Momentum's Expansion: Nonprofit Restaurant in Atlanta: Employs justice-involved youth, providing them with skills and opportunities to reduce recidivism. Impact: Highlights the importance of empowering youth through practical skills and supportive environments. Nonprofit Theater Highlights: Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Receiving rave reviews for its interpretation of "Much Ado About Nothing." Public Theater in NYC: Renovating the Delacorte Theatre, home to Shakespeare in the Park, with free streaming of past performances available on PBS. Critical Insights and Quotes: "Nonprofits are seen as more reliable when it comes to providing solutions to bridging social and political divides in America." "Transparency and third-party certifications are key to building trust with donors." Calls to Action: For Nonprofits: Emphasize transparency and trustworthiness through clear communication, financial transparency, and third-party certifications. For Listeners: Check out the Independent Sector report and support local journalism and nonprofit theaters. Closing Thought: In a time of widespread distrust, nonprofits hold a pivotal role in fostering community trust and bridging divides. Their ability to remain transparent, nonpartisan, and community-focused is essential for their continued impact. Feel-Good Story: Nonprofit Theater Excellence: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's innovative take on a classic play and the Public Theater's upcoming renovations and free streaming options highlight the vital role of nonprofit arts in enriching communities. Joke of the Week: What do you call a nonprofit theater spamming your email inbox with ticket promotions? Spamlet Stay tuned for more updates and special guest appearances from the Whole Whale family in upcoming episodes!

In Episode 251, Tony-award sound designer Jessica Paz joins the show and talks about all things Broadway and touring sound design, including how to make a theatre sound like a stadium or an intimate office as well as the trials and tribulations of doing live theatre outdoors at New York's iconic Delacorte Theatre for Shakespeare in the Park, and more. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.Jessica's the first, and to date only, non-male Tony-winning sound designer. She's collaborated on Broadway productions that include Hadestown (Tony and Drama Desk Award, Best Sound Design of a Musical), A Beautiful Noise, Dear Evan Hansen, Bandstand, Disaster!, The Assembled Parties, and Fela! (Tony Award, Best Sound Design of a Musical).Episode Links:Jessica Paz DesignsMeyer Sound Profile Of Jessica PazJessica Paz Tony Acceptance SpeechTheatre Avenue: Problem Solving in Sound DesignTheatre Avenue: Sound Design of Little Shop of HorrorsKrotos Interview With Jessica PazEpisode 251 TranscriptBe sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments!Also please check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. “We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle.”The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we'd love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:1) If you want to send it in as text and have us read it, or record your own short audio file, send it to signal2noise@prosoundweb.com with the subject “Tips” or “Questions”2) If you want a quick easy way to do a short (90s or less) audio recording, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/S2N and leave us a voicemail there

Doo wop, Broadway, The Met. Larry Marshall is a veteran musical performer whose exemplary Broadway career began in 1968 with the musical Hair. 15 Broadway productions later, Larry appeared on Broadway and in the National tour of the recent musical Waitress.Larry's many other Broadway credits include Two Gentlemen of Verona,The Full Monty, The Color Purple, The Threepenny Opera with Sting, and Mother Courage with Meryl Streep for the New York Shakespeare Festival in Central Park's Delacorte Theatre.Larry has had many turns as both performer and director with the opera Porgy and Bess. He has toured in this show nationally, internationally, in opera houses and on Broadway. Larry eventually earned Tony and Drama Desk award nominations for his portrayal of Sportin' Life in the Houston Grand Opera's production of Porgy and Bess. His film roles include playing Cab Calloway in The Cotton Club and Simon Zealotes in Jesus Christ Superstar.www.larrymarshall.net

Follow The Present Stage on Instagram at @thepresentstageThe Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers is hosted by Dan Rubins, a theater critic for Slant Magazine. You can also find Dan's reviews on Cast Album Reviews  and in The New Yorker's Briefly Noted column.The Tempest is running off-Broadway at the Delacorte Theatre through September 3rd. Find out more at www.publictheater.org.If you'd like to learn more about Hear Your Song and how to support empowering youth with serious illnesses to make their voices heard though songwriting, please visit www.hearyoursong.org  Follow The Present Stage on Instagram at @thepresentstageThe Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers is hosted by Dan Rubins, a theater critic for Slant Magazine. You can also find Dan's reviews on Cast Album Reviews and in The New Yorker's Briefly Noted column.The Present Stage supports the national nonprofit Hear Your Song. If you'd like to learn more about Hear Your Song and how to support empowering youth with serious illnesses to make their voices heard though songwriting, please visit www.hearyoursong.org

On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Jelani Alladin. Perhaps most known for his performance as the title character in Disney’s Hercules at the Public’s Delacorte Theatre, Jelani made his Broadway Debut as Kristoff in Frozen the Musical, which earned him a Drama Desk and Drama League nomination for his performance.  His work can be seen on CBS, AMC, Amazon, and more—but as you’ll hear, his heroic voice is finding new mediums through writing, producing, and activism. Whether through traditional media, social media, or the new media he creates with his production company, Dumont Millennial Production. In this interview, we discuss: What he wishes he knew before his Broadway debut. The balance of authenticity and brand strategy in the public eye. Lessons from the pandemic, the new civil rights movement, and the 2020 political race. Click the link below for a list of all the resources Jelani mentions, alongside photos, videos, and more! EPISODE NOTES + BONUS RESOURCES: https://tonyhowell.me/blog/jelani-alladin-the-heros-journey 

On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Jelani Alladin. Perhaps most known for his performance as the title character in Disney’s Hercules at the Public’s Delacorte Theatre, Jelani made his Broadway Debut as Kristoff in Frozen the Musical, which earned him a Drama Desk and Drama League nomination for his performance.  His work can be seen on CBS, AMC, Amazon, and more—but as you’ll hear, his heroic voice is finding new mediums through writing, producing, and activism. Whether through traditional media, social media, or the new media he creates with his production company, Dumont Millennial Production. This episode drops on Monday, August 24th at 7am EST right here on this podcast feed. Listen now for an exclusive sneak peek and subscribe so you can hear the full conversation as soon as it’s released!  Next month we’re going to do our second annual Digital Wellness Challenge. If you haven’t, hop over to TonyHowell.me and join our Changemaker Community!

Nikki M. James most famously, originated the role of Nabalungi in the Broadway hit musical, Book of Mormon, for which she won the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. After her award winning performance, Nikki went on to star as Éponine in the 2014 Broadway revival of Les Misérables. James starred on the Fox series Proven Innocent. James received rave reviews for her starring role as Viveca in Kirsten Child’s musical The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin in Encores! Off-Center production at City Center. The musical review was an ambitious follow up to Nikki’s portrayal of Portia, Brutus’ proud wife, in The Public Theatre’s extremely press worthy and politically prescient version of Julius Caesar at Shakespeare in the Park in 2017. Nikki reprised her role of Viola in the musical version of Twelfth Night this past summer under the direction of Oskar Eustis at the Delacorte Theatre. Recent notable work in television includes a starring role in CBS’ quirky series Braindead and a recurring guest arc on the hit series The Good Wife, CBS’ Bull, Escape From Dannemora on Showtime and reprised her role of Monica from The Good Wife on the CBS All Access series The Good Fight. Her film credits include: Lucky Stiff and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby. She has also performed several sold-out, one-woman cabaret shows at popular New York City venues such as 54 Below and Joe’s Pub. No stranger to Broadway, Nikki has starred in productions of All Shook Up and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Other memorable theater productions include; Romeo and Juliet, Caesar and Cleopatra alongside Christopher Plummer, The Wiz, Bernarda Alba, House of Flowers and Preludes. She resides in New York City and holds a BFA in Drama from NYU.

Todd Rundgren live at the DelaCorte Theatre in Central Park NYC.  August 24, 2004 with appearances by Ethel and Joe Jackson.  

Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater, takes listeners on a highly condensed tour of his 60-year career in the theatre, including his joining Maurice Evans' US Army Special Services Unit while stationed on Hawaii during World War II; his subsequent New York debut as assistant stage manager, ensemble member and understudy in Evans' "G.I." "Hamlet"; his years as a stage manager, including the threat to his job at the American Shakespeare Festival in Connecticut after he was called before the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee; how he met and came to work with Joseph Papp at the New York Shakespeare Festival, a tenure that included the construction of the "temporary" Delacorte Theatre, the opening of The Public Theater on Astor Place with the original "Hair", and the phenomenal success of "A Chorus Line"; his work with Frances Ford Coppola on four films, including the oft-discussed but little seen "One From the Heart"; how he signed on at the inception of Lincoln Center Theater in 1985 when the Vivian Beaumont was thought to be a highly undesirable venue; and his role in the selection of Andre Bishop as LCT's artistic director upon the departure of Gregory Mosher in 1991. Original air date - December 21, 2009.

Bernard Gersten, whose tenure as Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater has scored them numerous Tony Awards, including the recent revival of South Pacific, Coast of Utopia and Contact, takes listeners on a highly condensed tour of his 60-year career in the theatre, including his joining Maurice Evans' US Army Special Services Unit while stationed on Hawaii during World War II; his subsequent New York debut as assistant stage manager, ensemble member and understudy in Evans' "G.I." Hamlet; his years as a stage manager, including the threat to his job at the American Shakespeare Festival in Connecticut after he was called before the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee; how he met and came to work with Joseph Papp at the New York Shakespeare Festival, a tenure that included the construction of the "temporary" Delacorte Theatre, the opening of The Public Theater on Astor Place with the original Hair, and the phenomenal success of A Chorus Line; his work with Frances Ford Coppola on four films, including the oft-discussed but little seen One From the Heart; how he signed on at the inception of Lincoln Center Theater in 1985 when the Vivian Beaumont was thought to be a highly undesirable venue; and his role in the selection of Andre Bishop as LCT's artistic director upon the departure of Gregory Mosher in 1991.

Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater, takes listeners on a highly condensed tour of his 60-year career in the theatre, including his joining Maurice Evans' US Army Special Services Unit while stationed on Hawaii during World War II; his subsequent New York debut as assistant stage manager, ensemble member and understudy in Evans' "G.I." "Hamlet"; his years as a stage manager, including the threat to his job at the American Shakespeare Festival in Connecticut after he was called before the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee; how he met and came to work with Joseph Papp at the New York Shakespeare Festival, a tenure that included the construction of the "temporary" Delacorte Theatre, the opening of The Public Theater on Astor Place with the original "Hair", and the phenomenal success of "A Chorus Line"; his work with Frances Ford Coppola on four films, including the oft-discussed but little seen "One From the Heart"; how he signed on at the inception of Lincoln Center Theater in 1985 when the Vivian Beaumont was thought to be a highly undesirable venue; and his role in the selection of Andre Bishop as LCT's artistic director upon the departure of Gregory Mosher in 1991. Original air date - December 21, 2009.

Liev Schreiber takes time out from The Public Theatre's production of "Macbeth" to reflect on the humanity of that villainous role, his love for the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park, how directing his first film has informed his own work as an actor, and why he thinks Pinter and Mamet are similar to Shakespeare. Original air date - June 23, 2006.

Liev Schreiber takes time out from The Public Theatre's production of "Macbeth" to reflect on the humanity of that villainous role, his love for the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park, how directing his first film has informed his own work as an actor, and why he thinks Pinter and Mamet are similar to Shakespeare. Original air date - June 23, 2006.

Liev Schreiber takes time out from The Public Theatre's production of "Macbeth" to reflect on the humanity of that villainous role, his love for the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park, how directing his first film has informed his own work as an actor, and why he thinks Pinter and Mamet are similar to Shakespeare. Original air date - June 23, 2006.