Podcasts about Drury Lane Theatre

Jeff Parker, actor recently seen on stage in Chicago alongside Helen Hunt in the Goodman Theatre’s production of Betrayal, joins Steve Dale on the show to discuss his new project, Da Vinci Code now showing at Drury Lane Theatre through June 1st. Listen in while Jeff gives listeners an inside look into the regional premiere […]

Steve Dale is joined by Samantha Gershman who plays Carole King in Beautiful at the Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace. Gershman shares her journey to becoming the star of Beautiful. The show runs only through March 23 at the Drury Lane Theatre.

Step into the eerie world of painted smiles and lingering shadows as Yvette Fielding uncovers the spine-chilling tales of the UK's haunted clowns.From the ghostly presence of Joseph Grimaldi at Drury Lane Theatre to spectral sightings in forgotten theaters and abandoned fairgrounds, this episode explores the tragic lives and supernatural legacies of these performers.Are these clowns bound to entertain even in death, or do their hauntings serve as a dark reflection of the sorrow behind the laughter?Join us as we delve into the mysteries, folklore, and paranormal phenomena surrounding the UK's haunted clowns—where every giggle hides a ghostly tale.A Create Podcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/paranormal-activity-with-yvette-fielding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi Royal Community, Thank you for all your support during our break. We are missing you. In the meantime, we have heard from lots of you who have been asking about our archived episodes 11-71.... Well, whilst we take a break from weekly uploading, we have listened and decided to release those archived episodes that you have been asking for.  So, over the coming weeks, we will be re-releasing these episodes to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoy!   But....with re-released episodes comes caveats.... *Remember our opinions, beliefs and feelings may have changed on the subject since this originally aired.  **The information could have been updated, social handles and/or Royal titles changed, and our dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II may possibly still have been alive when this was recorded so please note the time difference.  ***Episode 16 was recorded on the 20th June 2021 and first uploaded on the 25th June 2021.   As always please leave us a comment, email us or head to Instagram and get involved there.                                            ........................................... *Fact Check* Michelle mentions Ronaldino as the footballer with a terrible statue, this was in fact Ronaldo.                                            ...........................................   In today's Royal Round-Up:   William hints at something big with a Drone video (*cough* It's The Earthshot Prize) Queen Elizabeth makes an appearance at Royal Ascot to raptuous applause Camilla reads a lots of books to children in her role as patron for Book Trust And, we see Charles and Camilla enjoying a spot of afternoon tea at Drury Lane Theatre after looking at the recent theatre renovation project with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. We hit 2,000 downloads and 1,000 followers on Instagram! Thanks so so much! Plus so much more…   And, in our Royal News:    Catherine announces her Royal Centre for Early Childhood and her Big Change Starts Small campaign The Royal Family financial report for 2021 is released and we are discussing: Are the Royal family good value for money? Did Harry and Meghan lie about financial support from Prince Charles during the Oprah Interview? Are the Buckingham Palace renovations a waste of money?  

The paranormal comedy podcast where we probe possibly the Most Haunted area of London's West End (see what we did there). Theatre Royal aka Drury Lane Theatre aka Drury Lane is home to multiple spirits including 1700's natural-style actor Charles Macklin who murdered/manslaughtered fellow actor Thomas Hallam following an argument about a wig. Is Charles being punished via being forced to relive his crime? But it's not just Charles. Joseph Grimaldi was an actor, dancer and comedian who became possibly the most famous clown. Joey too would end up at Drury Lane. So too would Victorian era comedian Dan Leno (who had an interesting method to cover the smell of his butt produce) and 1800's actor Charles Kean. But none would be as disturbing as the secret of Drury Lane, the Man in Grey. On the note of ghosts, has it ever occurred to you that a ghost could achieve a lot more in afterlife if they had their head severed? It turns out that we aren't the first folks to give this theatre a thorough probing because the United Kingdom's Most Wanted got there first. But was there a hidden room with a hidden secret that could solve the mystery paranormal energy at this theatre? All that and more on this week's file.     Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/butitwasaliens   Store: https://butitwasaliens.co.uk/shop/     Probe us: Email: butitwasaliens@gmail.com Instagram/Threads @ ButItWasAliens Twitter @ ButItWasAliens Facebook: @ ButItWasAliens - join Extraterrestrial Towers     Music:  Music created via Garageband. Additional music via: https://freepd.com - thank you most kindly good people. We ended with the'Staff Roll' aka credits theme from Nintendo's 1990-1992 Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, composed by Hero of Sound Kōji Kondō. 

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 71.  We hope you enjoy the show! Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and at heilmanandhaver.com.   IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Kayla Boye Photo Credit: Kachi Mozie Kayla Boye is the writer, producer, and star of the one-woman show Call Me Elizabeth, chronicling the early life of Elizabeth Taylor. Set in May 1961, the play is inspired by Taylor's conversations with writer Max Lerner as they discuss plans for a biography.  Through a morning session with Lerner at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Taylor rediscovers her sense of self following her 1961 Academy Awards triumph and recovery from a nearly fatal battle with pneumonia. The play examines Taylor's career, life, and loves, chronicling her survival in the face of adversity and tragedy, and illuminating the core compassion of her character that inspired her later activism in the fight against HIV/AIDS.  Kayla is a Chicago-based artist whose credits include productions with Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Drury Lane Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre, Mercury Theater Chicago, Music Theater Works, BrightSide Theatre, Citadel Theatre, Fireside Theatre, Capital City Theatre, Bigfork Summer Playhouse, and The Huron Playhouse. As an arts administrator, she has worked in development, marketing, and finance for Goodman Theatre and Writers Theatre, and she has served as a producer for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Garage Rep series.  As a consultant for the Artistic Fundraising Group, her portfolio included work for Arts of Life, BrightSide Theatre, Chicago Composers Orchestra, Chicago Mosaic School, Oak Park Festival Theatre, and Snow City Arts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she served as Executive Director of The Youngstown Playhouse and she holds a BA in Professional Writing & Editing from Youngstown State University. Kayla is also a Certified Nonprofit Professional through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.  You can find out more about her work at kaylaboye.com and about the show at callmeelizabeth.com.  Kayla joined us from Old Town Pasadena.   COMING UP NEXT EPISODE: Patricia Ward Kelly Make plans to join us again in two weeks, Friday March 3rd, when we'll welcome to the show Patricia Ward Kelly, widow and official biographer of the truly marvelous Gene Kelly.  Patricia will be in Seattle March 17-19th to host a one of a kind event at the Seattle Symphony, Gene Kelly: A Life in Music.  Get your tickets now at seattlesyphony.org and don't miss Ep 72 on Friday, Mar 3rd.

Una pizza resolviendo el caso y una cabeza fantasmal arruinando el día de actores en este nuevo episodio! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nanaraspodcast/message

Lorin Latarro is the choreographer for Broadway's MRS. DOUBTFIRE, ALMOST FAMOUS, The Public's THE VISITOR, and Broadway bound THE OUTSIDERS and LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE.  Lorin choreographed Broadway and London's WAITRESS and LA TRAVIATA at The Met Opera. Lorin is directing Candace Bushnell's one woman show, IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY. Additional Broadway choreography includes Les Liaisons Dangereuse with Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber, and Waiting for Godot with Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. Lorin is the Associate Choreographer of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and American Idiot. Rigoletto at The Met Opera (assoc), Huey Lewis's Heart of Rock And Roll (Old Globe), Merrily We Roll Along (Roundabout), Chess (The Kennedy Center), Lin-Manuel Miranda's 21 Chump Street for “This American Life” (Brooklyn Academy of Music), The Public Theater's Twelfth Night and The Odyssey (Delacorte Theater), Queen of the Night which garnered a Drama Desk Award (Diamond Horseshoe), Assassins, Fanny, and God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater (City Center Encores!), Superhero (Second Stage), Beaches (Drury Lane Theatre), and A Christmas Carol (McCarter Theatre Center). Lorin directed #DateMe at The Westside Theatre, A Taste Of Things To Come at Chicago On Broadway and The York. Lorin performed in fourteen Broadway shows including Twyla Tharp's Movin' Out, Fosse, Swing!, Kiss Me Kate, A Chorus Line, and Man Of La Mancha. Lorin danced for Robert Wilson, Martha Graham, and Momix. Lorin has also worked with Pina Bausch, Jiri Kylian, Robert Battle, Frankie Manning, Ryan Francois, Pete Townsend, Green Day, Sara Bareilles, Melissa Etheridge, Cameron Crowe, and Charlize Theron. Ms. Latarro holds a BFA from The Juilliard School where she is also an adjunct professor. She also holds a degree from NYU Tisch Film And Television Directing Fundamentals. She is a Drama Desk, Lortel, and Chita Rivera nominee. Lorin has traveled to India and Africa multiple times to work with The Gates Foundation in family health and planning. Lorin is the founder of ArtAmmmo.org Artists Against Gun Violence as seen in the NY Times, PBS, Rachel Maddow, BBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and Seattle-based Actor Lisa Viertel discuss the circumstances around a particularly scandalous performance at the Drury Lane Theatre in 1709.

Matt Crowle has directed and choreographed Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn at the the Drury Lane Theatre outside Chicago, and this week he discusses how one job led to (and informs) the other. Featuring early inspiration from Gene Kelly, Ray Bolger, Eleanor Powell, and Bob Fosse; a litany of luck; advice from Mike Nichols; a preference for "characters who dance" over a uniform chorus line; the attraction of athleticism; the importance of serving the piece and killing your darlings; and the relief of knowing the next show will come along soon. (Length 19:15) (Pictured, above: Danielle Davis and Adrian Aguilar in Holiday Inn, directed by Matt Crowle, Drury Lane Theatre. Photo by Brett Beiner.) The post Choreographer Matt Crowle appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

This week, we are absolutely delighted to be speaking with Curtis Bannister! The 2021 recipient of the Actors Equity Foundation Roger Sturtevant Award as well as a 2021 Drama League Award nominee, Curtis Bannister is praised by TimeOut Magazine as “radiating with slowly simmering energy” and a “quiet revelation” by the L.A. Times as he continues to establish himself as one of the most dynamic and multi-genre performing artists of his generation in theatre, opera & film. Bannister begins his 2021/22 season with a return to the role of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime with Music Theatre Works, makes his U.S. solo recital debut with The Festival of new American Music and debuts with Hearing In Color and WFMT (Classical Chicago Radio) as Carlos in the new chamber opera, Undying Love, inspired by the iconic song of the same name by legendary rapper, Nas. Curtis will also make his anticipated debut with Drury Lane Theatre in the lead role of Jim Hardy in Irving Berlin's Holiay Inn, and his New York City operatic debut as Florestaan in Fidelio with Heartbeat Opera and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Live Arts; this production of Fidelio will also tour the west coast with performances at The Broad Stage (L.A.) and the Mondavi Center (Davis, C.A.). Bannister ends the season starring as Juba Freeman in the world premiere opera production of Quamino's Map with Chicago Opera Theater. Bannister made his debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in the world premiere feature film “The Conductor” and can be seen as Marquee in season 2 of the Apple TV+ series, Dickinson, as well as as Reimers in NBC's hit series Chicago Fire. More resources: Lucia Lucas This episode was produced on the unceded ancestral territory of the Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Bodéwadmiakiwen, and Miami. This episode was edited by Emery Lade, with original intro and outro music by Marc Young. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prints-unedited/support

In this engaging conversation, Karen Rodriguez sits down with fellow actor, ensemble member and Half Hour host, James Vincent Meredith. Join these two friends as they share stories of stage fright, family, laughter, legacy, and proving their skeptics wrong by securing a sense of belonging within the Steppenwolf ensemble.Interview begins at 4:12.James Vincent Meredith received critical acclaim as John Proctor in The Crucible, his first role as an ensemble member. At Steppenwolf he has also appeared in Clybourne Park, The Hot L Baltimore, The Bluest Eye (also Off-Broadway at the New Victory Theater), The Pain and the Itch, Carter's Way, Doppleganger, The Tempest, The March, Between Riverside and Crazy, The Minutes, Hot L Baltimore, and Superior Donuts. Broadway credits include Superior Donuts (Music Box Theater) and Book of Mormon (Eugene O'Neill Theater— also 3 years, National Tour). Other selected Chicagoland appearances include Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting at Lookingglass Theatre, Lottery Day at Goodman, Radio Golf and Blues for an Alabama Sky at Court and Othello at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, as well as work at About Face Theatre, Writer's Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook and Piven Theatre Workshop, where he is a member of the company ensemble. Movie credits include Widows, Princess Cyd, and Knives and Skin. Television credits include Fargo, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, FBI, Empire, BOSS, and Exorcist, among others.Learn more at Steppenwolf.orgWant to get in touch? Email halfhour@steppenwolf.orgA transcript of this episode can be found HERE

In part 2 of our conversation, Dana stops by a number of important way-stations as he takes us back and forth between Ohio and New York...We visit bottoming-out, the distorted world of "a musical maestro of self-destruction," finally facing the truth of who he was - and finding alignment, responsibility, compassion, self-acceptance, freedom and gratitude.That's a lot - and barely speaks to the ground we cover!Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world. His off-Broadway musical, Zombie Prom, has reached cult status and was filmed starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. There have been more than 3,000 different productions around the world.Dana’s next two musicals – The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick - were produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh. The Fix premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, starring John Barrowman and directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. The Witches of Eastwick premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre on the West End starring Ian McShane and Lucie Arnaz. It subsequently has had major productions in Australia, Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United States. Both The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick were nominated for four Olivier awards (including Best New Musical) and, subsequently, Washington’s Helen Hayes Award.There are over 300,000 performing artists in the US and the majority make $25,000 a year or less. As a certified coach, Dana helps performers and creative artists worldwide increase their income and creative opportunities by utilizing his 30-plus years of professional theatre experience working with the world's foremost producers and musical theatre artists.You can learn more about Dana, his music and his work on LinkedIn, on Facebook and by visiting danaprowe.com.  You can reach him at dana@danaprowe.com

Dana Rowe grew up in a home surrounded by art and music, the latter of which, as he puts it, "became my first language" and "safe place."In this first part of our conversation, Dana shares the story of how the wisdom of an early teacher - Mrs. Martin - pointed him toward a lifetime of writing music "for the dramatic moment.  We also touch on what art is, why it matters and so much more...Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world. His off-Broadway musical, Zombie Prom, has reached cult status and was filmed starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. There have been more than 3,000 different productions around the world.Dana’s next two musicals – The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick - were produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh. The Fix premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, starring John Barrowman and directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. The Witches of Eastwick premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre on the West End starring Ian McShane and Lucie Arnaz. It subsequently has had major productions in Australia, Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United States. Both The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick were nominated for four Olivier awards (including Best New Musical) and, subsequently, Washington’s Helen Hayes Award.There are over 300,000 performing artists in the US and the majority make $25,000 a year or less. As a certified coach, Dana helps performers and creative artists worldwide increase their income and creative opportunities by utilizing his 30-plus years of professional theatre experience working with the world's foremost producers and musical theatre artists.You can learn more about Dana, his music and his work on LinkedIn, on Facebook and by visiting danaprowe.com.  You can reach him at dana@danaprowe.com

Alan is highly regarded for his vital, re-imagined versions of classic plays and musicals. His work tends to mine the present-day relevance of a story, challenging people’s memories and expectations, so that they hear and experience the words and ideas anew. His style invites audiences to lean forward and participate rather than just observe, breaking down boundaries between audience and actors, encouraging hearts to flutter and conversation to ensue.His 10-person Oliver! was solicited by Stage Entertainment and had its inaugural production at the Human Race Theatre Company, with choreography by Spencer Liff. He worked in conjunction with the Lerner Estate on his post-modern and highly celebrated Camelot for the Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago, where he also mounted a provocative, madcap, Vegas-themed Joseph…Dreamcoat and a rather progressive and highly stylized take on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.Alan has directed plays and musicals for Laguna Playhouse, Olney Theatre, Arkansas Repertory, Walnut Street Theatre, The New Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Virginia Musical Theatre, 3D Theatricals, Texas Shakespeare Festival, and the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, among others.He has also directed many world-premieres, including The Little Hours (based on the short stories of Dorothy Parker), Exposure Time, and Multiple Family Dwelling for NJ Repertory, Mourning the Living at the Abingdon Theatre in NYC, and Death Valley: A Love Story for the Springfield Contemporary Theatre.He has been nominated for both the Joseph Jefferson Award and Carbonell Award, has received multiple Edgerton Foundation Grants for New Works, and has had his work recorded for the National Theatre Archive.Alan has directed original benefit performances on Broadway, for both the Actors Fund of America and the Christopher Reeve Foundation. He is a frequent Guest Artist at University Drama Programs throughout the country and is a Director and Teaching Artist for the Broadway Dreams Foundation.Based in NYC, Alan is a member of SDC and a Taurus.

Here she is, world! This week’s episode delves into Gypsy, for which Sondheim wrote lyrics with music by Jule Styne and a book by Arthur Laurents. Weber’s guests include Klea Blackhurst (Gypsy and Hazel at Drury Lane Theatre and known for her award- winning tribute to Ethel Merman: Everything The Traffic Will Allow), E. Faye Butler (Porchlight’s own Jeff Award-winning "Madame Rose") and Marc Robin (Artistic Director of Pennsylvania's historic Fulton Theatre and recipient of 16 Joseph Jefferson Awards with 42 nominations). Edited by Austin Packard Originally premiered Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Facebook.com/PorchlightMusicTheatre ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/b5ad8de4-802f-4e56-974c-413004ccc672/ep/Facebook.com/PorchlightMusicTheatre ). New episodes every Saturday at 7pm CT! Watch with video at YouTube.com/PorchlightMusicTheatre ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/b5ad8de4-802f-4e56-974c-413004ccc672/ep/YouTube.com/PorchlightMusicTheatre )

Nicole tells us about the history and haunting of the Drury Lane Theatre in London.  For added fun, take a drink every time you hear "1663". (Drink responsibly and at your own risk. Don't drink and drive.)   If you would like to follow Nicole on social media, you can find her and her theatre work at @oohneely and her design company, Messy Mouse at @messymousedesign on Instagram.   Follow the podcast at @BoosedPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/boosedpod     Show Credits: Host Camille Camille Monae  Host & Sound Engineering by Sydnee Johnson Theme by Vincent Parish 

Paul goes behind the curtain on this week’s podcast with the author of a new book called “R.I.P. GOP” by Stanley Greenberg. Mr. Greenberg has conducted significant polling to reach the conclusion that 2020 will be a strong year for democrats. What is at the root of America’s deep divisions, why the republican party doesn’t […]

The Color Purple: the Musical is at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL now until November 3rd! Two of the stars, Eben K. Logan and Sydney Charles, joined Jill Hopkins on The AMp this morning to talk about this amazing show. For more information on the musical and tickets, you can visit https://drurylanetheatre.com/

Actress & Singer Erin Mosher recently performed in Meatloaf's BAT OUT OF HELL Musical at City Center in New York City.  Her previous theatrical credits include the role of Amneris in Sir Elton John’s musical adaptation of AIDA at Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago, The 39 Steps as well as the role of Janet Van DeGraff in The Drowsy Chaperone at Flat Rock Playhouse.   Erin played the role of Mrs. Dearly and Tabby Cat in the 1st National Tour of 101 Dalmatians  directed by Tony Award Winning director Jerry Zaks which also had a successful run at the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York City.  Additional Theatrical Credits:  Melanie in Deep Cover with music direction by Larry Pressgrove (Title of Show), Asian Tour of Jekyll and Hyde (the role of Emma) with Rob Evan and Mandy Gonsales; the Las Vegas production of Mamma Mia! at the Mandalay Bay Resort; Irene in Crazy For You, Sandra in All Shook Up, Fantine in Les Miserables, Percy in The Spitfire Grill, Sarah in Frank Wildhorn’s For the Glory with Michael Lanning, Rob Evan, and Keith Byron Kirk; Stephen Flaherty and Frank Galati’s Loving Repeating. Visit www.erinmosher.com Follow her @erin.m.mosher  --- 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/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None is the world's bestselling mystery! Production Stage Manager Larry Baker and Director Jessica Fisch join WGN Radio's Karen Conti to discuss their live stage production of the famous murder mystery at the Drury Lane Theatre!

The show starts off talking to Larry Baker, Production Stage Manager of the Drury Lane Theatre and Jessica Fisch, Director of the theatre's play production And Then There Were None. Later on, Damian Mason joins us on the phone to discuss his book "Do Business Better."

On this week’s episode, we speak to Lighting Designer Ben Cracknell. We speak about where his passion for musical theatre began and completing his school work experience at the Drury Lane Theatre while Miss Saigon was performing. Ben speaks about his passion for pantomime and we learn more about what goes into the process of lighting a show. We speak about a variety of West End shows including Dancing in the Streets and Mel Brook’s The Young Frankenstein. 

Percy Eastman Fletcher (12 December 1879 – 10 December 1932) was a British composer of classical music, born in Derby. He worked as musical director at London theatres including the Drury Lane Theatre and, from 1915 onward, His Majesty's Theatre.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Steph Parry. Steph made national headlines as the actress who ran down the road from Drury Lane Theatre to the Novello Theatre to play the role of Donna, mid-show, in Mamma Mia! Steph takes us through the whole story from taking the phone call in her dressing room at the Drury Lane Theatre while she was standing by on 42nd Street to taking her final bow as Donna in Mamma Mia! all in the same day. We also speak about Steph’s time in Billy Elliot and one musical she wishes would return to the West End. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

Moniz's previous credits include: Broadway: GREASE - Sandy & Rizzo. Regional: FOLLIES - Sally (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); OCTOBER SKY -Elsie (world premier); PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED - Peggy (world premier); KISMET (Joseph Jefferson Award); INTO THE WOODS, 9 TO 5, CAROUSEL, (Marriott Theatre); THE MERRY WIDOW, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, (Chicago Lyric Opera); HOT MIKADO (Ford's Theatre); PHANTOM, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (Fulton Theatre); SHADOWLANDS, THE SPITFIRE GRILL, (Provision Theatre); EVITA, BIG, (Drury Lane Theatre). TV: "CHICAGO PD;" "ROMANCE, ROMANCE" (A&E). This interview was recored in October of 2016 when she was just starting out on the road as Helen Bechdel in the national tour of FUN HOME. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor, Apple, Google, SoundCloud, Spotify, Breaker, Overcasts, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare/support

A quick rundown of the amazing technologies used to create the spectacle of a Melodrama performance. Hear Bridget talk about Bruce 'Sensation' Smith and his work in the Drury Lane Theatre. And other stuff. Like explosions. And horses.

Today in 1704, a disturbance was caused at the Drury Lane Theatre in London, when someone began to hiss and throw oranges at Italian soprano, Margherita de L'Épine as she took to the stage. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we explore the rivalry between two of the period's greatest sopranos.

- An interview with Jesse JP Johnson, current Boq on the first national tour production of WICKED. (starting around 1:12:30) - A Session with Kristine Reese about a subject fans love -- riffs, alternate notes, and other vocal choices. (starting around 1:40:12) - A hilarious "Meet the Staff" section with Jonathan & Ryan -- find out what Jonathan did at Disney Resort when he was a little kid and find out what Ryan's secret dream is! - A review of NEXT TO NORMAL at Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago. - Our newly enhanced media section by Ryan. - An exciting theatre news discussion about Broadway on Broadway being cancelled, MISS SAIGON's record-breaking ticket sales, and casting for ROCKY.