Podcast appearances and mentions of drew gasparini

This week West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses A Knight's Tale (Manchester Opera House) and Mary Poppins (Manchester Palace, UK & Ireland Tour) as well as the latest news about Tony nominations, Redwood starring Idina Menzel closing, new Titanique casting, Operation Mincemeat and lots more. Andrew also talks about return trips to MJ, Starlight Express, The Book of Mormon and talks about Wicked's media night and Drew Gasparini's We Aren't Kids Anymore.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Just Get a Real Job, we're joined by award-winning composer and songwriter Drew Gasparini. Known for his dynamic contributions to musical theatre and television, Drew's work includes the Broadway adaptation of The Karate Kid and the hit musical I Could Use a Drink. His latest show, We Aren't Kids Anymore comes to the Savoy Theatre on April 28th.We discuss:

Marc Summers believes that if he didn't have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), he wouldn't be where he is today. He looks back into the humble beginnings of his diverse career, his struggles with severe OCD, battles with cancer, and his resilience that ultimately defined his career journey. Marc highlights the unique aspects of “Double Dare”, how he landed the job, and his creative input in the physical challenges and the show's distinctive nose that's supposedly modeled after his own. His off-Broadway show, “The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers” written by Alex Brightman and featuring music by Drew Gasparini, showcases his life, including the various challenges he faced throughout, from a car crash where he broke every bone in his face to the stigma of having obsessive-compulsive disorder on his career. It also touched on his early career as a magician and comedian, his experiences at the Comedy Store alongside legends like Dave Letterman and Robin Williams, and the supportive role his wife played in his life and career for over 50 years. He discusses the show's exploration of overcoming obstacles and the theme of perseverance–traits that Marc takes pride in. Director Chad Rabinovitz and composer Drew Gasparini talk about their collaboration on "The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers", including the creative process and thematic elements behind bringing the show to fruition. Chad reminisces about his childhood admiration for Marc, his dream of participating in "Double Dare", and the journey from being a fan to collaborating with Marc, Drew, and Alex Brightman in creating and directing the show. Drew shares how a summer stock production of "Grease" brought him and Marc together, the immersive nature of the production, intertwining the nostalgic elements of "Double Dare" with heartfelt storytelling about Marc's life, and his unique perspective as the composer of the show. Marc Summers is a TV personality, comedian, game show host, producer, and talk show host known from the original “Double Dare” game show on Nickelodeon, and as the host of “Unwrapped” on the Food Network. He was the executive producer for Food Network's “Dinner: Impossible” and “Restaurant: Impossible', and now he has an off-Broadway, almost one-man show called “The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers” written by Alex Brightman, and with music by Drew Gasparini. Connect with Marc Summers: Instagram: @realmarcsummers Instagram: @drewgasparini Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay begin their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include first memories/encounters with the musical, a round of "name that Stephen Schwartz musical," a quick breakdown of Mr. Schwartz's career and more!Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!Show Notes:EmKay "Defying Gravity"Teal Wicks & Emily Kay Shrader "Michigan" by Drew Gasparini"For Good" Cover from Wicked by Emily Kay Shrader and Kerissa ArringtonOz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan BunchIm The StoryWicked: The Grimmerie by David CoteDefying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked  by Carol de GiereWicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird@ihearttheaterInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Queer composer and lyricist Bella Faye is here to talk about their craft!!

Queer composer and lyricist Bella Faye is here to talk about their craft!!

0:00 SEG 1 Terrificon owner, Mitch Hallock talks about what is in store for the convention happening at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center in Uncasville, Connecticut July 29th-31st. Get your tickets at https://www.terrificon.com/ 15:24 SEG 2 Part 2 with Terrificon owner, Mitch Hallock 34:28 SEG 3 ‘The Karate Kid The Musical' with lyricist Drew Gasparini. The Musical plays May 25th-June 26th at The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Find out more at https://stagesstlouis.org/the-karate-kid/ 46:25 SEG 4 Part 2 of ‘The Karate Kid the Musical' with lyricist Drew Gasparini (https://www.thedrewgasparini.com/) Thanks to our sponsors Marcus Theatres (https://www.marcustheatres.com/), Historic St. Charles, Missouri (https://www.discoverstcharles.com/), Bug's Comics and Games (https://bugscomicsandgames.com/), and Kokomo Toys and Collectibles (https://www.kokomotoys.com/) Amazon Affiliate Link - http://bit.ly/geektome Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3Y0D2iaZl Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GeekToMeRadio Website - http://geektomeradio.com/ Podcast - https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeekToMeRadio/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/geektomeradio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geektomeradio/ Producer - Joseph Vosevich https://twitter.com/Joey_Vee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall/support

With the pre-Broadway premiere of The Karate Kid: The Musical approaching, Peter and Brihana catch up with Drew Gasparini to discuss what people can expect of the highly anticipated stage adaptation! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: CobraKaiPod@gmail.com Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast Contenders Clothing Link: https://contendersclothing.com/?rfsn=5377037.325ffd  20% off Promo code: CKPODCAST

Who's excited to hear our theme song, “STFU Alan" sung as an Aria!? Well, tune in because this week's guest, Lauren “Nightingale” Jelencovich does it and it's ah-maz-ing. She gives previous “STFU Alan” composers, James Harkness, Drew Gasparini, and Josh Breckenridge a run for their money, that's for sure!  The incredible list of achievements Lauren Jelencovich has under her belt is, quite frankly, astounding! From winning Star Search to being the featured singer on tour with Yanni (where she earned the nickname “Nightingale”), this lady is the real deal. While still in high school, Lauren won the grand prize on Ed McMahon's Star Search. She is an incredible singer whose style is a mix of pop, musical theatre and opera. By age 20, she had performed at Carnegie Hall in New York and at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. She's performed privately for Andrea Bocelli, is world traveler having visited over 60 countries, has recently worked with Project Runway's Isaac Mizrahi, graduate from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, and is currently on a world tour with Yanni as his featured vocalist.  Once again, hosts, Heather and Alan have way more fun than should be allowed chatting with Lauren about the chance encounters she dove into, head first, and how they have helped her manifest the musical career of her dreams. The release of her new album is slightly delayed but keep an eye out for its release (we promise to update and share the information here as well). You can learn more about Lauren on her website and be sure to follow her on Instagram. She also has a killer TikTok game going (and a viral song!) so find her there as well. Hell, Lauren even has a Wikipedia page. Listen to Lauren perform with Yanni here. It's breathtaking! Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance. More about Heather via @vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales EPISODE TAKEAWAYS If there's a song in your heart, listen to it! You never know what's going to happen. Throw your hat in the ring and try things. Try it all!!!  If you have a unique talent, don't hide from it, put it out there.  Lauren sings the most amazing rendition of STFU Alan - As an Opera Aria. Heather may or may not have turned it into her phone ring tone (ok. She did).  You are not required to pick just one lane or specialty. Embrace all of your talents.  Technology has made it possible for anyone with talent to put themselves out there and peruse their dreams. Don't hide your talents, share them with the world.  Even the most successful people have limiting voices and fear that they must work through.  I'd you never do “it” you'll never know if it was good enough.  Open your arms to all of the opportunities  Your “chances” increase when you have a wonderful network. Get out there, meet people, connect! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Gasparini is an award-winning  musical theatre composer/lyricist, a singer/songwriter, and a teacher. He is equally committed to forging a new sound in the intersection between theatre and pop, to nurturing the next generation of artists, and to throwing one hell of a party. Drew is currently developing a number of new stage musicals including the Broadway-bound musical adaptation of The Karate Kid for Gorgeous Entertainment (book by screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen), It's Kind of a Funny Story for Universal Theatrical Group (book by Alex Brightman); Night Shift for Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures (book by screenwriters Babaloo Mandel & Lowell Ganz); and The Whipping Boy (book and co-lyrics by Brightman). Other writing projects include the infamous, award-winning Super Bowl publicity stunt, Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical, starring Michael C. Hall (book by Will Eno, lyrics with Nathaniel Lawler, directed by Sarah Benson); We Aren't Kids Anymore (a song cycle); Everything in its Place: The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, a one-man-show starring Marc Summers, and Make Me Bad (both with scripts by Alex Brightman); Crazy, Just Like Me (2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival “Best of Fest”); Turn of the Screw and #UntitledPopMusical (both with Michael Kimmel); and songs for Hit List on the NBC television series SMASH, the children's cooking program “Monica's Mixing Bowl”, and Hot Mess in Manhattan (“The Text Message Song”). Let's connect! Instagram: @broadwaybrainspod Website: broadwaybrains.com Email: podcast@broadwaybrains.com

Alex Brightman is a two time Tony nominee known for his work on Broadway in shows such as School of Rock and Beetlejuice. Andrew Kober has been starring in Broadway shows for over a decade in shows such as Hair, Les Miserables, Beautiful and MORE. F. Michael Haynie is a stage favorite known for their work in Dogfight, Wicked, and currently stars as Olaf in the national tour of Frozen. And I, well… I'm Drew and I hang with these lovable shitheads all the time as they are my best pals and frequent collaborators. Once upon a time someone called our foursome “The (M)orons” and it stuck. It's ALWAYS a joy spending some time with them. So join us, and MEET THE MORONS! Brighty, Gaspo, Klobby, and F. Tune in. RATE AND SUBSCRIBE! Just f***ing do it. Subscribe to the damn podcast. Your friends are doing it. Your mom and dad are doing it. Don't be the person NOT doing it. Get your sexy little finger out and smash SUBSCRIBE!!!! xoxo Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the best way to get Lin-Manuel to give you all his money? Fergie L. Philippe breaks down the best method for me. For that reason alone you should be tuning into our conversation. But if that's not enough for you, we get into some real conversations about the Muppets, Fergie's love for performing and puppetry, embarrassing sports injuries, what his daily routine is as a star of the blockbuster Broadway hit “Hamilton” and we play a game of MOST IMPOSSIBLE QUESTIONS! Tune in. RATE AND SUBSCRIBE! Just f***ing do it. Subscribe to the damn podcast. Your friends are doing it. Your mom and dad are doing it. Don't be the person NOT doing it. Get your sexy little finger out and smash SUBSCRIBE!!!! xoxo Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Drew “Fuckin'” Gasparini. Get ready to be greatly entertained in this hilarious episode with composer and lyricist Drew Gasparini. Honestly, these show notes are hard to write because we had so much fun and talked about such a vast array of topics. You're gonna have to listen to the entire thing folks, it's just that good. From meeting his childhood hero, Marc Summers, and becoming BFFs, to proudly declaring that his newest Broadway project, “The Karate Kid - The Musical” is going to blow our minds - Drew's lively personality draws you in over and over again.  Special thanks to Drew for his unscripted, and personal rendition of “Shut The Fuck Up, Alan.” This little segment is quickly becoming a fan favorite (and Heather's favorite!).  Don't miss anything Drew is up to. Follow him on Instagram, and Twitter (seriously, follow him there and be nice!). Oh, and he shared his email address with us. Be sure to listen to the show if you want to connect directly with Drew, ask him questions, or collaborate with him.  Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our DMs at @wasitchance. More about Heather via @vickeryandco and listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Putting yourself out there is scary AF but you only need it to “work” a handful of times. Don't claim to be an expert because you're always changing and evolving. Offer to help others achieve and grow, it's the best thing you can do for your life and your career. Get creative with your own art - Think outside the box. Ditch your pride and ask for support when the opportunity is presented to you! There's room for everyone, be kind, be supportive, and don't quit. Put your heart and soul into what you do, people can tell the difference. No matter what the show is or how big of a project you're working on, you must be willing to dive all the way in and put yourself on the line in an authentic way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Baldwin is not only a Broadway Icon, she's a terrific hang, a super mom, and all in all a mega bad ass. We alllll know Kate from her Tony Nominated work in shows such as Finnian's Rainbow, Hello Dolly, but I bet you'd never guess where she met her husband, actor Graham Rowat! Of COURSE we love Kate's work as an incredible singer heard on such Original cast albums such as Big Fish and Superhero, but did you know that Kate Baldwin might actually make the best breakfast sandwich you'll ever have in your life?! We take time to discuss Sondheim (RIP), our time working on the Karate Kid together, parenthood, food, food, food, and food. Tune in. RATE AND SUBSCRIBE! Just f***ing do it. Subscribe to the damn podcast. Your friends are doing it. Your mom and dad are doing it. Don't be the person NOT doing it. Get your sexy little finger out smash SUBSCRIBE!!!! xoxo Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Doyle is a Broadway treasure. Is there anything worse than seeing the friends you grew up with not age at all, meanwhile you feel like you've aged 4 times faster than most humans?? That's how I feel when I saw Matt on the other end of this interview. I've known him since we were 12 and shortly after our adolescents he became a Broadway staple starring in shows such as Spring Awakening, War Horse, Book of Mormon, and so much more. He's about to make his return to Broadway in the highly anticipated revival of COMPANY! On this episode we play “Who would you Squid Game first?” - we play a rousing game of FMK, and we talk about the very wrong casting choices we were stuck with as teenagers. Ladies and gentleman, theys and thems, it's my pal and yours, Mr. Matt Doyle is on the podcast!!!! Tune in. RATE AND SUBSCRIBE! Just f***ing do it. Subscribe to the damn podcast. Your friends are doing it. Your mom and dad are doing it. Don't be the person NOT doing it. Get your sexy little finger out smash SUBSCRIBE!!!! xoxo Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What lullabies did we listen to as kids? Do we remember how WEIRD the children's stories we were read as kids were? Does Tony nominee indeed have a dog fighting ring in her basement? Will I ever finally get Jonathan Groff to pay attention to the nonsensical beef I'm trying to start with him? WHO KNOWS! But we talk about all of this and more on this week's episode featuring guests Caitlin Kinnunen and performer/writer Ryan Bauer-Walsh. From our discussion about their upcoming project THE RAINBOW LULLABY to our heated exchange about whether we'd rather have fingers as nipples or nipples as fingers, it was a laugh a minute with these two. Tune in. RATE AND SUBSCRIBE! Just f***ing do it. I mean, it's fine if you don't, but like… just do it. For me. For me and my family. And YOUR family. HELL! We could all use the rate and subscribe! SMASH IT, Y'ALL!!! xoxo Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week we spoke to a student of mine. This week we are talking to a mentor of mine! An amazing man with a storied life and career in both the arts and corporate America. He's an entrepreneur and a business owner. He is the reason I am here writing musicals today because it was his support and believe in me that kept me in NYC… and now look at me! I'm hot shit! And it's all thanks to today's guest. My mentor. My teacher. My friend. Louis Sacco! Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is a little different than our typical lineup of household names from show biz. She is a 16 year old actor, singer, and writer who is just getting her start in the industry. She's not a household name YET, but mark my words, she *will* be. Her name is Elisa Martini and I've had the great privilege and honor of being her coach, teacher, and mentor over the last couple years. The reason I had her on the podcast was because there is something remarkable about her drive and passion toward all things “the arts.” I think it is important for young people and vets of the business alike to hear the goal setting, hard-working ambition of this young up and comer. It's INSPIRING! Listen up world, and get ready for a star on the rise!  Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann Harada is a Broadway legend! We ALL know Ann as the original Christmas Eve in Avenue Q on Broadway and the West End, but did you know that this nifty New Yorker is actually from Hawaii!? We know that Ann was recently seen in the new hit on Apple+ series “Schmigadoon” but did you know that Ann got a real life scary diagnosis during the pandemic?? Ann is one of the most persevering artists in the business, and she time out of her vacation to talk to my dumb ass! It was a joy to catch, and it will be an even bigger joy to LISTEN! So buckle up, because now we're talking with the one and only Ann Harada! Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have a seat and listen the hell up. Meghan Picerno swung by the podcast and we got DEEP! We talk about our worst reviews, we talk about the return of Broadway, but not only that! We discuss which cartoons gave us our sexual awakening, and we toss a big middle finger to the powers that be in Texas for their cockamamie laws against women! Meghan is the real deal. A great hang, an absolute bad ass, and someone I had the great privilege of speaking with! She has gone from performing as an opera singer all over the world, to becoming an Andrew Lloyd Weber favorite, playing Christine in Love Never Dies, and currently in Phantom of the Opera which makes it's return to Broadway on October 22nd! Follow Meghan on Instagram @meghanpicerno Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are not worthy! The Queen is in the building. Queen Lesli that is. Lesli Margherita is one of the funniest and most kick ass people in the business. Of course many of you know her from her Olivier award winning performance as Inez in Zorro the Musical on the West End, but did you know that she covered LA and London well before she even made her Broadway debut! We all fell in LOVE with Lesli when she starred as Mrs. Wormwood in the hit Broadway musical Matilda, but did you know that this bi-coastal bad ass thinks me, Drew Gasparini, could be a musical theatre sex symbol?!?! (Calendar to be released soon!) She's gone everything from the West End to Broadway to off-Broadway to the screen, she's even shared scenes with her crush from N*Sync, JC Chasez, and lots more. Get ready for laughs and a great time, because NOW we're talking with the iconic Lesli Margherita! Follow Lesli on instagram and twitter @QueenLesli || Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sit your ass right down and LISTEN! Broadway's secret weapon is here! It's Raymond J Lee! We all know Ray from his work on stage in such shows at Mamma Mia, Soft Power, and Groundhog Day, but did you know Ray was supposed to be a doctor! I'm sure you all know Ray from his amazing work in shows like Aladdin or song cycles like We Aren't Kids Anymore (written by yours truly), but did you know his parents LIED TO HIM about being accepted into Columbia! Ray has a fascinating life, and he's been able to prove so many people wrong, break down walls, and become one of Broadway's most unique and gifted talents. This was a joy to get to sit and shoot the shit with the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Raymond J Lee!!! Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Nominee Lilli Cooper returns! And this time she's joined by Tony Nominee Ethan Slater! Both starred in Spongebob Squarepants on Broadway, but did you know that these two went to college together! Lilli and Ethan not only perform together, but collaborate together as well! Along with Nick Blaemire, Ethan wrote the new concept album “Edge of the World” and Lilli joined the talented team to lend her voice to the album. We talk about everything from breakfast cereal, to the biggest lies we've all told, to their new album, to Lilli's pregnancy. Oh yeah, we also reinstate my beef with beloved Broadway actor Jonathan Groff. Jonathan if you're listening, please come on the pod so we can have it out once and for all (you charming, beautiful man!) Join Ethan, Lilli, and I for nothing but laughs and good times on this episode of NOW WE'RE TALKING with me, Drew Gasparini. Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jumping f***ing jesus! Natalie Weiss is in the house! Natalie and I talk about everything from eating spaghetti in bed, sending food back at a restaurant, and what it takes to be a bad ass entrepreneur while also being an artist! We all know Natalie from her stage work in shows like Les Miz, and Everyday Rapture on Broadway, but did you know that this viral sensation has no strategy when it comes to building her empire?! We all know her from her highly popular online series BREAKING DOWN THE RIFFS, but I bet you'd never guess that Natalie has an entourage of friends in their young 20's!? We all love Natalie and her amazing concert performances, but I bet you'd never guess that Natalie Weiss suffered severely from thin brows in middle school! Well, we discuss all over this and more, including her approach to being a business woman in the arts and an influence on younger people. Tune in, and turn it up! NOW we're talking with Natalie Weiss! You can find Natalie on twitter, instagram, and tiktok: @TheNatalieWeiss. Follow our host Drew Gasparini on twitter and instagram: @drewgasparini and tiktok @thedrewgasparini Follow our podcast on twitter @NWT_Pod or Instagram @nwtpodcast. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nwtpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellie and Haley interview DREW GASPARINI! Drew is a composer, songwriter and performer, and he's been making big waves lately with the new Karate Kid musical and a stage version of It's Kind of a Funny Story. In this episode, Drew tells us all about ... ⭐️ Staying true to Karate Kid and when we can see its out-of-town run! ⭐️ Becoming a noodle. ⭐️ How he feels about Cobra Kai. ⭐️ Some exciting news about It's Kind of a Funny Story! ⭐️ How he became friends and writing partners with Alex Brightman, and what they're working on right now! ⭐️ His new puppy, Gordy. ⭐️ The first show he's going to see when Broadway reopens—and who he's taking with him! FOLLOW US Instagram @twokidspod Twitter @twokidsbway ALL OF OUR EPISODES SUPPORT A CHARITY CHOSEN BY OUR GUEST. This episode supports the Frankie Poulos Foundation And you can donate here: frankiepoulos.org CHECK OUR OUR WEBSITE: twokidsbroadway.com LISTEN TO ALL OF OUR EPISODES: anchor.fm/twokidsandabroadwaystar Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2EC9dfGQdUaw1cLT8tl8t Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-kids-and-a-broadway-star/id1534679746 Please like, subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy listening! We'd love to hear what you think, and your reviews help other people find our podcast, too! SAY HI AT twokidsbroadway@gmail.com * All Two Kids & A Broadway Star accounts are monitored by our parents.

Brandon J. Ellis most recently appeared on Broadway as World War II vet Davy Zlatic in Bandstand. His other Broadway credits include the original companies of the 2006 revival of Company and Once, which he also reprised in the West End.  He also starred in the 1st National tour of The Play That Goes Wrong. His Off-Broadway credits include August Rush, Missed Connections, and Balls…The Musical which he also wrote and he is in the process of writing a new musical called The Drum Bridge with Drew Gasparini.   His TV/Film work includes 30 Rock, Vinyl and Shake Rattle and Roll.  He holds a BFA in Acting from University of North Carolina Greensboro. He is currently appearing in Seven Deadly Sins, an Off-Broadway production set in the meatpacking district, directed by Moises Kaufman, playing in a limited engagement until July 18. 

This week's guest is Drew Gasparini. Drew is currently developing a number of new stage musicals including the Broadway-bound musical adaptation of The Karate Kid and It's Kind of a Funny Story, book by Alex Brightman, who he's also working with on The Whipping Boy.  Drew was a part of the infamous, award-winning Super Bowl publicity stunt, Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical, Hit List on SMASH, and has an incredible song cycle out - We Aren't Kids Anymore.  Catch his live performances with The (M)orons, Drew Gasparini & Friends and now Drew Gasparini's New Voices a new monthly virtual concert series in partnership with @fergusoncenterforthearts with the mission statement to continuing the championing and sharing of new works and artists while venues aren't able to fully open! He's a fellow BPN host, so make sure to listen to Now We're Talking with Drew Gasparini. Here's our conversation from May 19th, 2020 recorded for my live YouTube series: The SHO Must Go On...line! Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the 23rd episode of bwaySHO: The Podcast!  If you like what you heard, please subscribe, rate and review, so you can be a spy on the inside for future episodes. Did you catch SHO & Tell? The bwaySHO Podcast BPN Launch Party with Drew Gasparini, L Morgan Lee, Kimberly Marable and Fergie L. Philippe? You can watch it on my bwaySHO YouTube channel, or by heading to BPN.FM/bwaySHO-Live. Since my conversation with Drew, Nick Cordero lost his battle to COVID-19. You can listen to his beautiful song, Live Your Life and keep his legacy alive. Thanks to all the SHOtreons and special shout-out to the SHOstopper and SHOnanigans levels. Judy Cotner, Naomi Cotner, Lisa Michelle Martin O'Neill, Alyssa Walles, John Benson, Ashley Stasak, Eva Fink Clausen, Andrea Gilderhus, Theresa Piliero, Julie Larkin, Cindi Howard and Shannon Wheeler. If This Was Your Jam, You Can Become A SHOtreon! Head Over To Patreon.Com/bwaySHO. We Do Weekly Trivia And Monthly Video Chats! It's A Fun Time, Come Check It Out. Thanks as always to Khayle Braxton Aka Gedun for these Awesome Beats, Jelani Remy for the Beautiful Intro Riff, Alex Brightman for the SHO time promo, Chelsey Hill AKA Illustrating Diva, for the cool cover art, all the wonderful guests and all of you for listening! Broadway SHOs are announcing their new opening dates. While we're excited to see everyone get back to work, we must stay vigilant in our calls to make theatre a safe space for everyone involved. We need reports on how companies will be enacting anti-racist, anti-transphobia, anti-abelism and anti-abuse work. We can't go back, we must move forward.  Wear a mask, get your vaccine, be safe and let's take care of ourselves. We'll see you at the SHO @DrewGasparini / @bwaySHO / @bwaySHOpodcast / bwaySHO.com Proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attention Survivors! This week we are so excited to bring another friend and talented AF Broadway actor, Keith White, into the Zoom Room!   Keith shares his experience workshopping and then being cast in "A Bronx Tale" on Broadway, the joy he has in creating his own original music, and his biggest musical and personal inspirations!  Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Keith White:  Follow Keith on Instagram here Be sure to tune into Drew Gasparini's New Voices Concert in April 2021 Check out Keith performing "I'll Stick Around" By Drew Gasparini   Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Follow Jason on Instagram /Twitter at @JasonACoombs Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out Samantha's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Support Us... Please!  If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE!   Please don't become complacent: Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico's Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs   Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.  If you enjoy Survival Jobs: A Podcast be sure to subscribe and follow us on your preferred podcast listening app! Also, feel free to follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!!

EPISODE 11 is HERE. In today's episode Kait and Kade conversate with the incredible Drew Gasparini- an award-winning musical theatre composer/lyricist, a singer/songwriter, and teacher. Drew is a force to be reckoned with and graciously spills all the tea on his upcoming Broadway projects, ideas about where the industry is headed and how he keeps inspired. This is not one you're going to want to miss. Grab that drank, sit back, relax and enjoy this monumental episode of WE'RE STILL HERE. Stalk us, please. @werestillhere_podcast @KadeBailey @Just_Kait Tell us your dreams: werestillherepodcast@gmail.com Stalk Drew: @drewgasparini https://www.thedrewgasparini.com/ patreon.com/werestillherepodcast

This week we chat with the writers of the new stage adaptation of Disney's iconic movie, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. We also chat with Drew Gasparini about I Could Use A Drink, Nadim Naaman about Rumi: A Musical.

Drew Gasparini is writing the scores for a number of new stage musicals including the Broadway-bound adaptation of The Karate Kid, an adaptation of Night Shift for Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, and an adaptation of the Ned Vizzini novel/film It's Kind of a Funny Story for Universal Theatrical Group (book by Alex Brightman), among others. Some of Drew’s original musicals include Crazy Just Like Me (winner of “Best Of Fest” and runner up for “Best Book” in the New York Musical Theatre Festival 2011), and Make Me Bad (book by Alex Brightman, Bloomington Playwrights Project, winner of PACE New Musicals). Drew was a contributing composer for the fictional musical Hit List on the NBC series Smash, and in 2019 wrote the music for Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical, a highly publicized PR stunt starring Michael C. Hall for Super Bowl LIII. He has released several of his own albums, and on January 13th, Drew launched his new podcast "Now We're Talking with Drew Gasparini" on the Broadway Podcast Network.  Produced by Alan Seales and Elizabeth Wheless. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I’m talking to actor and singer Andrew Kober who was part of the cast of the 2014 Broadway Revival of Les Miserables. On Broadway, he has been seen in the Tony-winning 2009 Revival of Hair, as well as Les Miserables, She Loves Me, Sunday in the Park with George, School of Rock, and, most recently, Beautiful. Andrew also performed on London’s West End with Hair, and in the First National Tour of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He is a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. Regionally, Andrew has worked all over the United States at theaters including MCC, The Williamstown Theater Festival, New York Theatre Workshop, Yale Rep, The Paper Mill Playhouse, the Berkshire Theater Festival, the Denver Center Theater Company, The Old Globe, The Golden Gate Theater, Buck’s County Playhouse, Paper Mill Playhouse, and more. He has also spent four summers performing at Shakespeare in the Park, including playing Malvolio in Twelfth Night this past summer, in which the New York Times compared him to a young John Cleese. On television, he has appeared in “Boardwalk Empire” (HBO), “Pan Am” (ABC), “Blue Bloods” (CBS), “House of Cards” (HBO), “Ray Donovan” (Showtime), “Fosse/Verdon” (FX Network), “The Plot Against America” (HBO), and he’ll be seen in the upcoming third season of “Pose" (FX Network). He has also been seen in a national television commercial for Radio Shack and numerous web series. His voice work can be heard in numerous commercials on TV and radio. In addition to his Broadway and solo work, he keeps a busy calendar of concert appearances. With his writing and performing partners, Alex Brightman, Drew Gasparini, and F. Michael Haynie, they are the (M)orons, writing and performing original music and comedy all over New York City. As a singer, he has featured on the albums, “I Could Use a Drink” by Drew Gasparini, “A Few for Friends” by David Are, “Reach the Sky” by Bobby Cronin, and the cast albums for Hair, She Loves Me, Sunday in the Park with George, and Twelfth Night. Andrew lives in New Jersey with his wife, Farra, his son, Asher, and his dog, Murray. Twitter and Instagram: @andrewkober, @asheranddaddyshowThanks for listening and be sure to follow me on Instagram @beyondthebarricadepodcast!

"That score is pretty outrageous. Hamlisch killed it. But there's--that's a great name for a podcast right there." Play along as Drew Gasparini (@DrewGasparini - It's Kind of a Funny Story, Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical) joins Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for wine, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and a little bit of scotch. Become a supporter on our Patreon: https://bit.ly/2Q2zELG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I only ever want to be Ben Harper famous." Drew Gasparini is an award winning musical theatre songwriter and performer. Currently he is writing the scores for a number of new stage musicals including the Broadway-bound adaptation of The Karate Kid, an adaptation of Night Shift for Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, and an adaptation of the Ned Vizzini novel/film It's Kind of a Funny Story for Universal Theatrical Group (book by Alex Brightman), among others. Some of Drew’s original musicals include Crazy Just Like Me (winner of “Best Of Fest” and runner up for “Best Book” in the New York Musical Theatre Festival 2011), and Make Me Bad (book by Alex Brightman, Bloomington Playwrights Project, winner of PACE New Musicals). Drew was a contributing composer for the fictional musical Hit List on the NBC series Smash, and in 2019 wrote the music for Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical, a highly publicized PR stunt starring Michael C. Hall for Super Bowl LIII. He has released several of his own albums, and on January 13th, Drew launched his new podcast "Now We're Talking with Drew Gasparini" on the Broadway Podcast Network.    Born and raised in southern California, his father a drummer and his mother a music teacher, Drew recalls that “music was like water, food, and oxygen” in his household. But it was ultimately his music teacher in high school who, after listening to some of his original songs (which he began writing when he was 12), challenged him to work harder and inspired him to dedicate his life to songwriting.    Drew chronicles the journey which took him from living out of his car in LA, to writing his first musical and moving to New York City; where a few years later, he put up a concert of his songs starring Titus Burgess, Jeremy Jordan, and others. He shares that some of the best education he’s had has come from failing in New York, and reiterates that there are going to be down moments for all artists, but if you love it, you have to stick with it. Drew has signed 5 contracts for projects which were Broadway bound but never made it, which he says only makes him hungrier - “I want to write something that’s left behind in a big way.” This dream could just be on the horizon, as Drew recollects landing his current big project - writing the score for the Broadway bound adaptation of Karate Kid.    In this episode, we talk about:  Wanting to be Ben Harper famous  Getting “permission” from success The first song he ever wrote at age 12 Leaving school to travel the west coast with his band “Drew G and the B” Creating his “Now We’re Talking” podcast  Connect with Drew: Subscribe to his podcast IG: @drewgasparini Twitter: @drewgasparini Listen to him on Spotify 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. 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

As if we needed more reasons to love Amber Ardolino! Turns out she’s not only talented, beautiful, successful, and kind- SHE’S AN INTERIOR DECORATOR TOO! It’s like, enough already! We get it. You’re rad. And our conversation only cemented that fact. It’s like, sure, you were on Broadway right out of the gate in teensy weensy shows like Head Over Heels, and Moulin Rouge, but why is no one talking about you have dreams of one day having a job where she can one day get day-drunk! Also, okay, YES, Amber has established an online ARMY of fans on platforms like TikTok, but did you know that she taught herself how to install FLOORING and became a super queen of DIY interior designer. We are all fully aware, that she has done Hamilton both on Broadway and in the Chicago production, but I bet you could never guess what horrifying nicknames she had when she was a teenager! Well tune in and turn it up, because Amber and I talk about all of this and then some on this weeks episode of NOW WE’RE TALKING with me, Drew Gasparini. Amber Ardolino is in the house! Amber Ardolino has been gracing the Broadway stages constantly for years being featured in several game changing musicals such as Hamilton, Head Over Heels, and Moulin Rouge where she has gone on as Karen Olivo’s understudy in the lead roll of Satine. For more amazingness from Amber, follow her on TikTok @AmberNicoleArdolino and Instagram/Twitter @AmberArdolino. For more info on this podcast visit bpn.fm/NWT Follow Drew Gasparini: Twitter @DrewGasparini Instagram @DrewGasparini TikTok @theDrewGasparini For more info on this podcast, visit bpn.fm/NWT A Proud Member of Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ladies and gentleman! Lilli F***ing Cooper is in the house! HOW EXCITING! Sure, it’s a thrill because she’s a Tony nominee for her work in Tootsie the musical on Broadway, but did you know that she loves Dexter’s Laboratory? I’m excited AF she’s here! Sure she played Sandy Squirrel in Spongebob on Broadway, but did you know that she was CYBER BULLIED in middle school??? Jesus! We all know that she was in the original cast of Spring Awakening, but did any of you know that she played multiple roles in the workshop leading to it’s off-Broadway production? WELL TUNE THE HELL IN! In this episode of Now We’re Talking with me, Drew Gasparini, Lilli and I talk about it all! From her legendary father Chuck Cooper, to her unofficial bad ass mother Tisa! We also talk about being a 90’s kid, starting in show business at a young age, being nominated for a Tony, and I finally do something the whole world’s been wanting to do… start beef with Jonathan Groff! There’s no WAY he’s that nice all the time! Enjoy this free form convo with me and Lilli Cooper! Lilli is an actor and singer for the stage seen in such Broadway hits as Spring Awakening, Wicked, Spongebob Squarepants, and Tootsie (for which she was nominated for a Tony). She can be found on Twitter @LilliCooper and on instagram @lilcoopz. Follow Drew Gasparini: Twitter @DrewGasparini Instagram @DrewGasparini TikTok @theDrewGasparini For more info on this podcast, visit bpn.fm/NWT A Proud Member of Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We alllllll love Alex Brightman for the work he’s done in the industry. And yes, we toooootally get that he’s a two-time Tony Nominee for his roles in School of Rock and Beetlejuice on Broadway. But I bet you didn’t know where he grew up, or that his parents had to sit him down for some VERY blunt advice at a young age. Of course we love Alex for his work leading up to his Tony nominations in shows like Matilda and Wicked, but did you know that Alex Brightman and I spent 3 days together traveling cross country by Amtrak?! Like, I KNOW we can’t get enough of Alex’s appearances on TV collaborating with the likes of John Mulaney and Richard Kind, but why don’t we ever talk about his obsession with gambling, or the band he was in in high school?! Thankfully I was able to coax my buddy Brighty onto the podcast so we could deep dive into our friendship, his childhood, his unflappable younger brother Jesse, the ill-fated SitCom(s) we wrote during our formidable years, and MUCH MORE! Alex Brightman has been seen on Broadway in Glory Days, Wicked, Big Fish, Matilda, and has two Tony nominations for starring as the leads in School of Rock, and Beetlejuice. As a writer Brightman is currently developing two new musicals with Drew Gasparini entitled The Whipping Boy and It's Kind of a Funny Story (based on the novels of the same name). Brightman made an appearance on Impractical Jokers and In October 2019, it was announced that Brightman will be joining the cast of the Billy Crystal helmed comedy film Here Today. Follow Alex on Twitter @ABrightMonster Follow Drew Gasparini: Twitter @DrewGasparini Instagram @DrewGasparini TikTok @theDrewGasparini For more info on this podcast, visit bpn.fm/NWT A Proud Member of Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, theatre nerds. Get excited. Get mother f***ing PUMPED in fact. There's a brand new podcast coming soon! Check out the trailer for the official launch of the Broadway Podcast Network's newest podcast, "Now We're Talking!" an unscripted, unstructured, and unhinged interview series hosted by Broadway composer Drew Gasparini! Don't be crazy, subscribe today! More about NOW WE'RE TALKING with Drew Gasparini: Broadway composer Drew Gasparini has a lot of friends in show business. Sure, he knows what their resume looks like, and what their professional accolades are, but other than that, he doesn’t know shit about them. “Now We’re Talking” is a podcast where Drew invites his show biz friends to discuss things about them you can’t find on Google. There will be a new episode every week, and each episode will feature a different guest from Broadway legends to TV icons. (twitter/IG: @DrewGasparini || tiktok: @theDrewGasparini). For more info on this podcast, visit bpn.fm/NWT A Proud Member of Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the miniseries, The Producer's Perspective LIVE! From The Pandemic. Inspired by my podcast and check-ins with friends, I started The Producer’s Perspective LIVE! I started going live every night at 8pm with a superstar TheaterMaker to check in with them and see how they were doing and how this pandemic has affected them.  Many shared how they’ve been keeping those creative juices flowing, sharing many fun memories, raising money and awareness for The Actors Fund and other charitable organizations needing our support. We even started sharing ‘something to make you smile’ by featuring a new music video one of you in the community produced, directed, wrote, performed in! In this episode, Tony Award-winning Actor and Writer Alex Brightman joins the livestream! We chatted about the new plays that he's currently working on with collaborator and friend, Drew Gasparini, whether Beetlejuice will return to Broadway when theater reopens, and what he misses the most right now. Watch the replay of this episode: https://youtu.be/VAZjMd9GD4g Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway Catch the next livestream LIVE: www.theproducersperspective.com/live About Alex Brightman: Alex Brightman is an American stage actor, best known for originating the role of Dewey Finn in School of Rock and the title role in Beetlejuice on Broadway, both of which earned him Tony Award nominations for Best Actor In a Musical. The Producer's Perspective LIVE! and this podcast episode was produced by Mary Elizabeth Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Dramaturg” premiered on February 19th, 2013. It was written by Larry Shaw, and directed by Bryan Goluboff, both newcomers to Smash as of season 2. The viewership was 3.29 million viewers, which was 1.16 million down from the previous episode two weeks prior. We saw new material from both of our up-and-coming shows this episode! We were treated to a brand-new song from Bombshell, called “Our Little Secret” written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman, and a preview of a song from currently-unnamed-show-soon-to-be-known-as Hit List, called “Good For You” written by Drew Gasparini. The episode also featured Megan Hilty singing a cover of Robyn’s ”Dancing On My Own,” as well as snippets of The Wiz’s “Soon As I Get Home” sung by Jennifer Hudson, and Katherine McPhee’s mini-rendition of “They Just Keep Moving The Line.” Eileen demands that Tom and Julia meet with a dramaturg named Peter Gilman to make the quick fixes she thinks the show needs. Tom thinks Peter could be a shepherd for their play, but Julia is afraid dramaturgs are parasites especially when he reads her for focusing on DiMaggio instead of putting the sex appeal into Marilyn herself.  Derek knows that new musicals take years to develop, but needs something now, something big. So he’s burning the candle from three ends: staging a Bombshell number for producers, scheming with Veronica Moore to get his job back at The Wiz and agreeing to meet Kyle and Jimmy about the plot that goes around their great songs.  Ivy talks Smash’s real casting director Bernie Telsey into letting her audition for a revival of Liaisons, but feels like she has little chance of booking up again “real names” like Jen Damiano and Jessie Mueller. When she stops by Bombshell rehearsal to ask Derek for advice, she realizes that she needs to start “dancing on her own.” Tom helps her to realize the Liaisons role is more like Marilyn than she imagined, but the boost helps her win the part.  Inspired or in spite of Peter Gillman, Julia writes a non-PG number for Marilyn and JFK called “Our Little Secret.” It loses Derek a job on The Wiz but Eileen calls it the perfect direction for Bombshell.  Jimmy is his usual angry-white-man self, seemingly pissed off at every opportunity Karen and Kyle provide him to share their show with the world. When they finally meet, Jimmy describes the story of their show: a young man who hates the world but has a treasure trove of mind blowing music. Stealing his songs to catapult her to fame, a female fling gets addicted to the fame his music provides - and he lets her even though his love will destroy him. Derek is intrigued enough to pound beers with the team, and they begin their work on the new musical... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace interrogates Drew Gasparini. They talk Double Dare, The Karate Kid musical, (M)orons, musical theatre and other silly things. He is great, listen to him do things, it is good. You can buy his new album, "We aren't kids anywhere" April 10, 2020.

Alex Brightman is an actor and writer, best known for originating the role of Dewey Finn in School of Rock and the title role in Beetlejuice on Broadway, both of which earned him Tony Award nominations for Best Actor in a Musical. Other Broadway credits include Glory Days, Wicked (Boq), Big Fish, and Matilda the Musical (Michael Wormwood). Alex is also a member of the comedy group, The (M)orons, along with fellow Broadway actors/writers Andrew Kober, F. Michael Haynie, and Drew Gasparini. As a writer, Alex is currently developing two new musicals, The Whipping Boy and It's Kind of a Funny Story with his friend and writing partner, Drew Gasparini. This episode is a little different than our normal programming . . . this episode was recorded live at BroadwayCon a few weeks ago. Thanks again, Broadway Podcast Network and BroadwayCon, for having The Producer's Perspective Podcast on the stage to have this conversation. Haven't seen Beetlejuice yet? Go check it out at The Winter Garden before it closes. For tickets, click here. To keep up with Alex's antics all year long, follow him on Twitter: @ABrightMonster This week’s #SongwriterOfTheWeek is Sam Salmond! If you enjoyed the outro song in this episode, go on over to www.samsalmond.com or check him out on Instagram @samsalmond. Enjoy and thank you for coming back to our new season! Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Brightman is an actor and writer, best known for originating the role of Dewey Finn in School of Rock and the title role in Beetlejuice on Broadway, both of which earned him Tony Award nominations for Best Actor in a Musical. Other Broadway credits include Glory Days, Wicked (Boq), Big Fish, and Matilda the Musical (Michael Wormwood). Alex is also a member of the comedy group, The (M)orons, along with fellow Broadway actors/writers Andrew Kober, F. Michael Haynie, and Drew Gasparini. As a writer, Alex is currently developing two new musicals, The Whipping Boy and It's Kind of a Funny Story with his friend and writing partner, Drew Gasparini. This episode is a little different than our normal programming . . . this episode was recorded live at BroadwayCon a few weeks ago. Thanks again, Broadway Podcast Network and BroadwayCon, for having The Producer's Perspective Podcast on the stage to have this conversation. Haven't seen Beetlejuice yet? Go check it out at The Winter Garden before it closes. For tickets, click here. To keep up with Alex's antics all year long, follow him on Twitter: @ABrightMonster This week’s #SongwriterOfTheWeek is Sam Salmond! If you enjoyed the outro song in this episode, go on over to www.samsalmond.com or check him out on Instagram @samsalmond. Enjoy and thank you for coming back to our new season! Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

Peter gets the opportunity to speak with musician/artist Drew Gasparini, who's also the composer and lyricist of The Karate Kid: The Musical coming soon to Broadway. Drew talks about his early days and musical inspirations. He also discusses the process of how "The Musical" came to be and insight on music compositions for a movie adaption that wasn't a musical. Follow Drew Gasparini on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenberg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: CobraKaiPod@gmail.com Cobra Kai Kompanion Website www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

Vivek J. Tiwary is an acclaimed producer of live entertainment from Tony Award-winning Broadway shows to groundbreaking immersive experiences, a media financier/investor, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. He is the founder of Tiwary Entertainment Group. On Broadway, Vivek’s productions have won a combined 25 Tony Awards over 44 Tony nominations and include such groundbreaking work as Green Day’s American Idiot and A Raisin In The Sun. He is currently the lead producer of Jagged Little Pill, based on Alanis Morissette’s classic album, which opened on Broadway on Dec 5, 2019 at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it is currently enjoying rave reviews and box office success. In addition to Broadway, Vivek is a pioneering producer in the world of site-specific, tech-based, and immersive theatre. He consulted on the creation and development of The Walking Dead Escape and The Walking Dead Experience. He served on the Board of Directors for New York’s seminal Gale Gates et al—considered to be the founders of immersive theatre. He also produced experiential shows and installations for boundary-pushing companies such as The Wooster Group, Fischerspooner, and the São Paulo Art Biennial. Vivek and I sat down to talk about food, heritage, as well as. . . Why you need to talk about all of the tough stuff first What's wrong with biographical and jukebox musicals Why not every musician needs to have a staged show How to deal with having way too many investors interested in producing Why you need to be unique and find a niche in life Enjoy and thank you for coming back to our new season! This week’s #SongwriterOfTheWeek is Drew Gasparini! If you enjoyed the outro song in this episode, go on over to www.thedrewgasparini.com or check him out on Instagram @drewgasparini. Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Gasparini, a composer/lyricist/all-around awesome guy, joined Brian in New York City this past weekend to talk about song writing, musical theater and the creative process.Drew discusses the recent re-release party for his 2009 album, “I Could Use a Drink,” and what it was like to revisit songs he had written 10–15 years ago. How, exactly, did Simon's mom take that message in “I'm A Little Bit”?This leads to a greater discussion about the role of the writer in making their characters understandable, which dovetails into a long discussion about the musical adaptation of “It's Kind of a Funny Story” that Drew is writing with his collaborator and best friend, Alex Brightman. Drew discusses how he and Alex came to the project, what their writing process is like, and how you take a powerful novel like Ned Vizzini's and adapt it to the stage.Drew talks at length about his collaboration process, why he's so addicted to the creative lifestyle, and how he structures his work schedule to make sure his momentum is rarely broken.Drew GaspariniDrew on TwitterDrew on InstagramI Could Use a DrinkIt's Kind of a Funny StoryThe World Doesn't Require You by Rion Amilcar ScottA Dream About Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons by Ben FoldsA Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanSubscribe:Apple PodcastsOvercastGoogle PlayRSS

Really happy to share this week's episode of Pardo's Turn with you all, featuring Birthday Boy F. Michael Haynie! We sing through his favorite audition cut, Mr. Curiosity by Jason Mraz, talk about pop music on Broadway, some past roles, and his association with fellow (M)orons Andrew Kober, Drew Gasparini, Alex Brightman, and (sometimes) Marc Summers.

Sonoma’s Transcendence Theatre Company opened its seventh season of “Broadway Under the Stars” in Jack London State Park with Stairway to Paradise, the first of four staged concert events scheduled this year. The company takes performers with Broadway, touring company, film and television experience and creates an original themed musical revue around them. This year’s theme is ‘Every Moment Counts’ and director/choreographer Tony Gonzalez has designed 20+ production numbers full of memorable moments. Along with Broadway show tunes, the Transcendence play list includes a mix of recent and past pop hits, classic rock, and specialty numbers. They’re all done ‘Broadway style’ and occasionally with a twist. It often works well, but sometimes it doesn’t. The first act ran the gamut from numbers from Sunday in the Park with George, South Pacific, The Wiz, and Victor/Victoria to “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” and “Feelin’ Groovy” by Paul Simon. Highlights included a recreation of the famous Judy Garland/Barbra Streisand duet of “Get Happy/Happy Days are Here Again” with Courtney Markowitz and Shaleah Adkisson, Christine Lavin’s popular “Air Conditioner” song, also done by Adkisson with Tim Roller, and a large-scale production number of “Blue Skies” with the entire company led by Joey Khoury singing and dancing to the Irving Berlin classic. In an amusing bit that allowed the performers (and audience) a break, the cast played a round of ‘Transcendence Family Feud’ with contestants pulled from the crowd. The act ended on a local note with a performance of “Everything”, a tribute song written by Sonoma County songwriters Mark Beynon and Joe Label and the Transcendence version of “Oklahoma!” which morphed the Rogers and Hammerstein classic into “Oh, Sonoma!” The second act included numbers from Cabaret, Into the Woods, and The Sound of Music mixed with Justin Timberlake, Van Halen and, in the evening’s one clear misstep, Don McLean’s “American Pie”. Sorry guys, but perky, Cheshire cat-like smiling performers singing “This’ll be the day that I die” just doesn’t work for me. It actually came off a little creepy. Things snapped back with a jaunty Michael Linden performing Drew Gasparini’s “A Little Bit” and large-scale numbers with Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” and Van Halen’s “Right Now” before concluding with “Finale B’ from Rent. Dress in layers, pack a picnic, indulge in some wine or food purchased from local food trucks and vintners serving on-site, then sit back and enjoy a unique north bay entertainment experience. 'Stairway to Paradise' runs Friday through Sunday through July 1 at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen. Doors open for picnicking at 5pm; the show starts at 7:30pm. For more info on this and the other three “Broadway Under the Stars” productions running this season, go to bestnightever.com

Drew walks us through his life, crareer and projects he's currently working on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triple-threats--beyond/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triple-threats--beyond/support

JBN plays eight selections from his album musical TO HELL AND BACK that were performed over the past three seasons of the "Something New" podcast. Featuring the vocal stylings of Joel B. New, Jennifer Sanchez, Nathan Siler, Ben Cameron, Stephanie Joiner, Drew Gasparini, Matthew-Lee Erlbach, Matt Wilson, and many more. TO HELL AND BACK is being performed in concert for one night only on Tuesday, July 7th at 6PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York as an official selection of the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival. To purchase tickets, go to nymf.org/tohellandback.

“Something New" went to 54 Below to wrap up its second season with a special live concert. Award-winning songwriter and host Joel B. New invited some of his favorite guests to join him and share some of their stories, take a Broadway quiz (with audience prizes!), and bring his songs to life onstage. Featuring the vocal stylings of Drew Gasparini, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Amy Jo Jackson, Bill Coyne, Avital Asuleen, Dan Radzikowski, David Hudson, Hansel Tan, Jamie Buxton, Jenny Neale, Justin Daniel, Kate Steinberg, Mariand Torres, Matt Wilson, Matthew-Lee Erlbach, and Tiffan Borelli. With Daniel Kim on guitar, Jessica Winderweedle on drums, Joel B. New on piano, and Lloyd Kikoler on bass, Directed by Lori Wolter Hudson. Recorded live at 54 Below in NYC on Monday, August 25th, 2014.

JBN sits down with acclaimed musical theatre performer and songwriter Drew Gasparini. Drew's musicals include "Above My Pay Grade", “Make Me Bad”, "Circles", "Inappropriate Stories Told At a Bar", and “Crazy, Just Like Me,” which is about to receive an industry reading here in the city. He has also released three albums of his own work, including the recently released “I Could Use A Drink," and his song "Good For You" was featured in the NBC musical series "Smash.” Song Premiere: "Let Her Go" from TO HELL AND BACK, music and lyrics by Joel B. New. Logan Culwell on piano. Backup vocalists: Jamie Buxton, Ian Gibb, Joe Hager, Joanne Javian, Shane Saldivar, Jaclyn Stapp, Jessica Swersey, and Liz Ulmer. Recorded live at TruVoice Studios NYC on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013.

Have you ever seen someone perform and thought, "This guy is going to be a household name one day!"  That was what I thought when I saw Drew Gasparini's tour de force show, "Crazy Just Like Me" at a community theater in Marin County in California.  A songwriter of many genres, this quadruple-threat marvel wrote an outstanding musical score, co-wrote the book, and acted and sung in the lead role.  I've seen him three times at Joe's Pub in Manhattan, where he's brought on more performers in a night than you've seen in a year, who bring his many songs to life.  He plays piano and guitar like it's nobody's business, and his gorgeous little sisters and his mom are about as talented as he is. Trust me, you will be hearing a lot more from Drew Gasparini. Connect with Drew on Twitter @drewgasparini.  Learn more about Drew's latest project at his kickstarter page: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1792697497/drew-gasparini-music-theatre-album/backers And on his music page:  www.DrewGaspariniMusic.com