Podcasts about encores

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my episode with producer Jenny Gersten, who was recently named the new VP and Artistic Director of Musical Theater at City Center. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including how Anne Kauffman and Lear DeBessonet brought her on board at City Center, the true mission of the Encores! series, what she looks for in a potential revival, the challenges of massively reworking a show, her experience running the Williamstown Theater Festival after the pandemic, how changing venues affected the experience of the Festival, how she ended up having the same job as her father at the Public Theater, how transferring a show to Broadway has changed since A CHORUS LINE, how the revival of HAIR transferred to Broadway, developing the marketing strategy for BEETLEJUICE, how they made the off-Broadway revival of SWEENEY TODD financially viable, finding the audience for JUST FOR US using digital marketing, designing the Perelman Arts Center, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of Broadway's most important creative minds.

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Kathleen MarshallKathleen began her Broadway career as an assistant to her brother Rob, the choreographer of Kiss of the Spider Woman, in 1993. The two also collaborated on She Loves Me, Damn Yankees , Victor/Victoria and Seussical. She was the artistic director for the Encores! series of staged musical revivals from 1996 through 2000. During that time, she choreographed The Boys from Syracuse, Li'l Abner and Call Me Madam and she directed and choreographed Babes in Arms and Wonderful Town.She also directed and choreographed the Broadway revival of Grease.  I was fortunate enough to catch the Encores! production of Wonderful Town when it transferred to Broadway.Kathleen was also the director and choreographer of the Broadway revival of Pajama Game which opened in February 2006 and which was the Broadway acting debut of Harry Connick Jr.  I'm happy to report I was there too!More pertinent, Kathleen directed and choreographed a Broadway revival of Cole Porter's Anything Goes in 2011, with Sutton Foster as Reno Sweeney.  The show ran at London's Barbican Centre in 2021 and was recorded for television (BBC) by Ross MacGibbon, later picked up by PBS in America.  Kathleen's production is as close to perfect as can be. In fact, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer. Stephen RidleyIn 2021 Steve joined Kathleen as music supervisor and music director of Anything Goes at the Barbican.  He was also music supervisor of Oklahoma! at Wyndham's Theatre.  Steve conducted the highly-acclaimed Broadway transfers of The King and I at The London Palladium and the Dominion Theatre and An American in Paris at the Dominion Theatre, and he was the music director of the Olivier Award winning revival of Ken Ludwig's Crazy for You at the Novello Theatre.  He later was music supervisor of Kiss me, Kate at the Barbican, now being shown on PBS throughout the U.S.Steve is a music director, conductor and pianist based in London. He was born in Middlesbrough and is a graduate of the Royal College of Music. I'm thrilled that he joined us for this exciting episode!

In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we dive into the 2025 City Center Encores! production of Wonderful Town in New York City. We break down what worked-and what didn't-in this revival of Leonard Bernstein's musical about two sisters chasing their dreams in 1930s Greenwich Village. From the standout Encores! Orchestra and impressive choreography to the modernized costumes and a book that left us wanting more, we share our honest takes on the show's direction, design, and overall impact. We also talk about mixed audience reactions, the challenges of updating a classic, and why live theater in NYC is always worth the trip. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠. Share your thoughts with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wonderful Town⁠⁠ on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Miriam Shor, y'all! You Might Know Her From Younger, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Magic Hour, GCB, Shortbus, Swingtown, Maestro, American Fiction, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. Miriam gave us all the scoop on grounding the zaniness of Diana Trout on Darren Star's Younger, leading the indie comedy Magic Hour, and appearing in "brilliant but canceled" series like GCB and Swingtown. All that, plus Miriam talked to us about being one of John Cameron Mitchell's "players," appearing in Shortbus and, of course, originating the role of Yitzhak in the Hedwig universe; popping up in prestige Oscar films; her musical theatre roots; New York City history; and dying by way of a paintbrush in The Americans. We just LOVED Miriam. Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: Genesis' “Land of Confusion” + Garbage Pail Kids + Whoopi Goldberg latex mask Realistic latex masks on TikTok Eddie Fisher was married to Debbie Reynolds but cheated on Debbie with Elizabeth Taylor when her husband (their friend), Mike Todd died  Christina Milian and The Dream; Little Wayne and Nivea swapped Damian loves a sexy network drama and also HBO's Real Sex, Taxicab Confessions People raising hyper realistic fake babies Lars and the Real Girl ; Companion MIriam's first leading film role is in Magic Hour Dons a bald cap in Guardians of the Galaxy III American Fiction had a $5M budget Cord Jefferson's Oscar speech Played Diana Trout on Darren Star's Younger for 6 seasons Darren Star also made Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, Sex and the City, Emily in Paris, Good Christian Bitches Robert Harling wrote Steel Magnolias Cricket Caruth Reilly Met her husband doing karaoke - also with Bridget Everett Marie's Crisis got a resurgence thanks to Younger St Marks Is Dead by Ada Calhoun Il Posto Accanto (thanks to Debi Mazar); Supper; Gnocco Swingtown was championed by Nina Tassler but killed by Les Moonves Hedwig and the Angry Inch was Miriam's first audition and show in New York Met Lou Reed, Joey Ramone, Elliot Smith, Pete Townsend because of Hedwig Anne saw Debbie Does Dallas in the Jane Street Theatre but didn't get to see Hedwig Shortbus with John Cameron Mitchell Did Fiddler on the Roof tour in 1994 with Theodore Bikel (Captain Von Trapp in Original Broadway cast of The Sound of Music). “Edelweiss” was written for him by Rodgers & Hammerstein  Appeared at Public Theatre's production Lynn Nottage's Sweat (it later won the Pulitzer Prize)  Wants to do Shakespeare in the Park Was Mary in Kennedy Center Production of Merrily We Roll Along (A GREAT DRUNK in a FAT SUIT, her big scene at 15:40) Was a waitress in Todd Haynes' Mildred Pierce miniseries  Was directed by Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro Appeared as lesbian in The Wild Party with Sutton at Encores, played gay in And Just Like That Season 2; and was Yitzak in Hedwig Anne's obsessed with this portrait Morgan Freeman is supposed to have painted of a nude Diane Keaton in Five Flights Up (see right)  Friends with Cynthia Nixon and her wife Christine Played an artist in The Americans (“I'm pulling the drawing OUT of the paper”) Adam Scott and Carol Burnett are great drunks; we love a pilled out Samatha Mathis in American Psycho “Room Tone” is when Sound Dept records sound of the room to lay under the scene if necessary “Corpsing” is when you break character (Peter Hermann is worst) Miriam is Directing a documentary about NDAs Quincy Jones said that Richard Pryor had sex with Marlon Brando We hope Amanda Bynes gets a comeback. Faye Dunaway, Tatyana Ali, Leanna Creel and her triplets. Not Millie Bobby Brown Matlock cast on Jennifer Hudson runway  

Witty actor and singer Jacob Keith Watson is making waves on the Broadway stages. He appeared as Enoch Snow in the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Carousel. Jacob has also been seen on Broadway in Hello, Dolly!, Brian Crawley's Violet, Craig Lucas' Amélie as Joseph Buquet, Monsieur Reyer in The Phantom of the Opera, Robert Livingston in the acclaimed Encores! revival of 1776, as well as Amos Hart in the National/International tour of Chicago the Musical. Regional and Opera credits include the title role in Shrek with the Sacramento Music Circus and roles in Benny & Joon at the Papermill Playhouse, La bohème, Pagliacci, Pirates of Penzance, Rigoletto, HMS Pinafore, Chicago, Bye Bye Birdie, Seussical, Six Characters in Search of an Author, As You Like It, Twelfth Night, Othello, and The Doctor in Spite of Himself. Symphony engagements includes Kurt Weill on Broadway and New York, New York both with Maestro James Holmes and the Kurt Weill foundation and the tenor soloist in Elijah, Messiah, and Carmina Burana. Jacob is an Arkansas native and proud past winner of the prestigious Lotte Lenya Competition, the NATS National Music Theatre Competition and a regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.

Dylan MarcAureleDylan MarcAurele is a writer and composer based in NYC. His work has been performed in New York, London, Boston, Las Vegas, LA, San Diego, Provincetown, and Edinburgh. A fan of reality television, Dylan created the 27-thousand-follower account @rhonymusical. He is a member of the Theatre Now NY Writers Lab and holds a B.A. in Music from Harvard University. He has a dog named Koopa. Deborah BerensonDeborah is a writer [lyrics, libretti, plays] and entertainer [singer, actor, cabaret artist, comedienne], sharing her work with audiences in London and New York.​Born and raised in London, England, she is blessed with dual nationality and a bi-continental personality. She also has lungs that won't quit.​Deborah's work has been performed in London, New York and Chicago. Her writing has been selected for the NY Fringe Festival's Encores series and shortlisted for the UK Musical Comedy Awards.​She is a proud member of the BMI Advanced Musical Theatre Writing Workshop, the BMI Librettist Workshop and Maestra.​Current projects include: Tea With G, It's The End of The World, Keeper and an original cabaret show.​Deborah appreciates cats, marzipan, hyacinths and cycling.Tea for GHot tea, dry wit and a firm hand.Etiquette "expert" G is here to teach you how to be a better person, and make a proper British brew. Her interactive class will have you steeping, serving and singing along in no time. You're welcome.A darkly comic musical. With biscuits.

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my episode with Tony winner Jonathan Groff, who is currently starring as Bobby Darin in JUST IN TIME. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary carer, including why he never felt ownership over the role of King George in HAMILTON, what he learned from his experiences with fans during SPRING AWAKENING, why MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG is a love story, why he turned down the role of Finn on GLEE and HAIR on Broadway, his lack of formal training as a singer, working with Olympia Dukakis on THE SINGING FOREST, why he chose THE SOUND OF MUSIC tour over going to college, the serendipity of starring in A NEW BRAIN at Encores!, how Gavin Creel inspired him to publicly come out, what he learned from getting bad reviews for THE BACCHAE, working with Larry Kramer on the film of THE NORMAL HEART, JUST IN TIME's journey from the 92nd Street Y to Broadway, and so much more. Don't miss this honest conversation with a true Broadway star.

We are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration with Anne Kauffman and dots. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators. This series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into a productive collaboration on a show. In this episode you will hear an in-depth and transparent conversation with Anne and dots focused on the collaboration between directors and designers as well as navigating the industry as a collective.   Bios: dots (Scenic Designer) is a design collective creating environments for theater, film, commercials, and immersive experiences. Hailing from Colombia, South Africa, and Japan, we are Santiago Orjuela-Laverde, Andrew Moerdyk, and Kimie Nishikawa. As collaborators, we believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its individual parts. Recent highlights include the Broadway productions of Oh, Mary! ; Romeo + Juliet, An Enemy of the People (Tony Award Nomination for Best Scenic Design of a Play); Appropriate (Tony Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for Outstanding Scenic Design); The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window; and The Big Gay Jamboree ; Recent awards include a 2024 Obie Award for Sustained Achievement in Design, 2023 and 2024 Henry Hewes Design Award, recipient of 2025 USA Fellowship Award . designbydots.com. Anne Kauffman (Director)'s credits include the New York Philharmonic, BAM, Ars Nova, NYTW, Roundabout Theatre Company, Encores! Off-Center, Women's Project, Playwrights Horizons, MCC, The Public, P73 Productions, New Georges, Vineyard Theatre, LCT3, Yale Rep, Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Z Space, American Conservatory Theater, and Berkeley Rep. She is a Resident Director at Roundabout Theatre, Artistic Associate and Founding Member of The Civilians, a Clubbed Thumb Affiliated Artist and co-creator of the CT Directing Fellowship, a New Georges Affiliated Artist, an SDC Executive Board Member, Vice President and Trustee of SDCF 2020-2023, and Artistic Director of City Center's Encores! Off-Center 2017-2020. Her awards include a 2024 Tony nomination for Best Director for Mary Jane, a 2023 Tony nomination for Best Revival for The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, three Obies, the Joan and Joseph Cullman Award for Exceptional Creativity from Lincoln Center, the Alan Schneider Director Award, a Lucille Lortel Award, a Drama League Award, and the Joe A. Callaway. She is co-creator of the Cast Album Project with Jeanine Tesori.   dots headshot courtesy of dots Anne Kauffman's headshot by Tess Mayer

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. What's on the show: Have we evolved past the need for encores at concerts? Frida is selling BREAST MILK ice cream Full interview with Sam Fischer - he chats his new single and the sad reason he had to leave LA The Lola Takedown/Rebrand (Laura can't get Lola to sleep in her own bed) ASK UNCUT: Rachel is moving overseas and hasn't told her boyfriend yet Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell - Do we make excuses for hot/famous people when they have affairs? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britt & Laura have some strong thoughts about the concept of encores at concerts and they are TELLING you about them today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we dive into the Encores! production of LOVE LIFE at New York City Center. We discuss this rarely staged musical that follows a love story across two centuries of American history. We break down the unique concept, standout performances by Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Tony winner Victoria Clark's direction. Join us as we explore the show's blend of heartfelt scenes and vaudeville acts, its lush score, and the thought-provoking ending that leaves audiences questioning the couple's future. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on LOVE LIFE on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monster Madness Returns! Listen as Mike, Rick and Martyn discuss their favourite monsters (CR6-10) with special guest, Christian, from the Encore & Ability Score Podcast! Whose monster is the most deadly?Encores & Ability Scores - https://www.instagram.com/dndmusicalpod/MonstersChimera - https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/5194943-chimeraBlack Abishai - https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/2560739-black-abishaiEladrin - https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/2560729-autumn-eladrinDeath Slaad - https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/5194964-death-slaadSpell Spotlight - Wall of Forcehttps://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/2619194-wall-of-forceFOLLOW US FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK!

Iconic triple-threat, choreographer, and film star, Ann Reinking, speaks with Michael Riedel about choreographing and starring in the 1996 smash hit Chicago revival. That year, Ann Reinking won the Tony Award for Best Choreography, and the show has since gone on to become the longest running revival on Broadway. Ann shares her stories about her relationship with Bob Fosse during the original 1975 production and how she eventually replaced Gwen Verdon in the show. Years later, Ann was approached to choreograph Chicago for Encores and ended up starring as Roxie herself!  This episode features never-before-heard excerpts from the interviews Michael Riedel recorded while writing his 2020 best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say all good things must come to an end. At age 77 the main man himself shows no signs of stopping. However, now the Best Of All Worlds tour has come and gone the hope of another large-scale tour, which could be his final, still remains. If we DID get one more tour, what would Sammy sing? What would, could, and should a fitting setlist be? The Bo-Hosts welcome back former guests & fellow Redheads Wes (red_rock_fanpage1013) and Mark (purerockcalifornia) as we battle it out to see which "winner takes it all"!The rules? It's Solo-Sammy centric!20 songs 3 Encores (all incarnations) What would YOUR Sammy-Solo setlist be? Let us know on Facebook, IG or at: bogusotisshow@gmail.comWes:Love or moneythree Lockbaby's on fireI don't need loveNever give upI've done everythingheavy metaltwo sidesr&r weekendplain janeI'll fall in love againredyour love is driving me crazyturn up the musicthis planets on firegive to livetrans amlittle white liebad reputationone way to rock. bigfootmissing yourock the nation Brent:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ikc2k55I0jBOTayUxzNtn?si=CXhXuwVPSmCaR6U_fPuiCg&pi=zhRo3wKeTT2RASam I AmCan't Get LooseRock Is In My BloodSwept AwayYour Love Is Driving Me CrazyPrivacyGive To LiveBe StillLoudThe MessageGirl Gets AroundWinner Takes It AllThe LoveHigh HopesTrans AmBad ReputationTurn Up The MusicSallyI'll Fall In Love AgainWho Has the Right   Missing YouSoapMake it LastDarin: Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25ukNoU5iMi7Z1ud3HjrX5?si=BPrMR_RcTKO2RzERtoEJpwUrban Guerilla R&R Romeo Boozin' Turn Up the Music Bad Reputation Remote Love Rise of the Animal Missing You Swept Away Rock Is in My Blood Hands and Knees Returning Home High Hopes Lay Your Hand On Me High and Dry Again Let Me Take You There Sailin' All We Need is an Island Affirmation 2120      Down the Drain Dubai Blues MTM /Top of the Rock medleyMark:Love or Money 3 Lock Box One Way to Rock Urban Guerilla This Planet's On Fire I'll Fall in Love Again Plain Jane Little White Lie Wash Me Down I Got the Fire Trans Am In the NightTwo Sides of LoveHeavy MetalHallelujahTop of the RockSoap Boozin'JuJuHigh HopesSS#5Red55"What is understood...NEED be discussed"Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=enConnect with the Bo-Hosts:bogusotisshow@gmail.com

To celebrate the upcoming Encores! concert of this rare Kurt Weill/Alan Jay Lerner musical, we're putting together a version of the score with performances by Jo Stafford, Nanette Fabray, Kaye Ballard and Victoria Clark and others.

Taco and Jezbot talk about being a Paparatzi on Neighbours , How many Encores are too many encores, Its called a RAVE, Roaming sax playrs and much more. enjoy

In this episode, we dive into the City Center Encores! production of "Urinetown," the Tony Award-winning musical that blends political satire with catchy tunes. We explore how this unconventional show holds up in today's political climate, dissecting the effectiveness of its humor and the relevance of its themes. From standout performances to intriguing direction and design choices, we'll give you our take on whether this production makes a splash or needs a flush. Plus, we'll discuss City Center's role in reviving lesser-known musicals and speculate on Urinetown's future prospects. Is this production a refreshing stream of theatrical brilliance or does it leave audiences high and dry? Tune in for our thoughts on this unique piece of musical theater and what it reveals about the current state of Broadway. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on "Urinetown" on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Urinetown @ Encores!, The Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre, 121 Project, Schmigadoon! @ The Kennedy Center, and National Symphony Orchestra (NSO): Opera in Concert: Noseda conducts Barber’s Vanessa. Schmigadoon! Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman. “This Week on Broadway” has read more The post This Week on Broadway for February 9, 2025: Urinetown @ Encores! appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

‘Hadestown’ Will Be Filmed in London, ‘Cult of Love’ Film Coming, Encores’ New Artistic Director Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For read more The post Today on Broadway: Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Tonys Makes Confusing Ruling on ‘Eureka Day,’ Christopher Fitzgerald Joins ‘Urinetown’ at Encores, Matt’s New York Trip Schedule Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt read more The post Today on Broadway: Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

In this episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Stephanie Styles! Stephanie is currently preparing to star as Hope in Encores! production of Urinetown! We chat all things musical theatre, her time in Newsies, and preparing for Urinetown. Plus, we dive into our shared love for Taylor Swift, Disney, and even create our own dream productions!

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with theater veteran Michael Berresse. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including his brief moment being directed by Jerome Robbins during FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the process of bringing TITLE OF SHOW to Broadway, creating his version of “Bianca” in KISS ME, KATE, understudying the lead role in DAMN YANKEES, bringing Bob Mackie to the stage in THE CHER SHOW, how he became artistic director of The Weston Playhouse, staging a revival of THE GOLDEN APPLE at Encores!, his onstage accident during BUSKER ALLEY, the isolation of playing Zach in A CHORUS LINE, auditioning for Ann Reinking for CHICAGO, and so much more. You won't want to miss this in-depth conversation with one of Broadway's best actors and directors.

In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with SheNYC Arts artistic director Danielle DeMatteo about building new approaches to break down barriers and increase gender equity in theatrical spaces, the arts industry's power as a voting bloc, feminist rage that leads to needed change, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: Danielle DeMatteoMusic: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: Donate to SheNYC Arts Queen Anne Access Broadway NY Theatre Advocacy Collective Guest Bio: Danielle DeMatteo (she/her) is a writer/composer, photographer, and Artistic Director of SheNYC Arts. After working in the creative department at Jujamcyn Theaters (working on such shows as Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, The Book of Mormon, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Something Rotten!, two seasons of Encores! at New York City Center, and more), she focused her work on fixing the gender gap in the Broadway industry. She founded SheNYC Arts in 2015 and is eternally grateful to all of the other talented arts workers who have helped it grow and develop since then into a nationwide nonprofit organization that operates in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Dallas-Fort Worth. Outside of SheNYC, most recently she was on the worldwide Production team at Disney Theatrical Group, working on Frozen, The Lion King, and Aladdin around the globe. As a writer, her musicals have run off-Broadway, in Boston, and Chicago; her most recent piece, QUEEN ANNE, was the 2021 recipient of the Brooklyn Arts Council grant for musical theatre. In addition to her work in theater, she was one of the original organizers of the Women's March on Washington and has worked on a number of New York political campaigns, including as the Campaign Manager for Art Chang's 2021 Mayoral run. She was recently featured in Forbes Magazine, was named one of Five Women to Watch as Broadway Returns by Shonda Rhimes' publication, Shondaland, and is on the 2024 Broadway Women's Fund's Women to Watch list. Find Danielle Online: SheNYC Arts - follow on Instagram! SheLA Arts - follow on Instagram! SheATL Arts - follow on Instagram! SheDFW Arts - follow on Instagram! Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

Another episode, another Elphaba! This time, we're looking at Shoshana Bean, who was an Elphaba early on before leaving Broadway for over a decade and then finally returning to a string of well-received roles, even if she still hasn't found The One. Here she is singing one of the songs that brough her back, "Stars and the Moon" by Jason Robert Brown from his song cycle Songs for a New World. Enjoy! All clips are from the Songs for a New World 2018 Encores! Off-Center Cast Recording featuring Shoshana Beanm and are protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act for criticism and commentary. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. Buy/listen to the performance on Amazon! Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify! Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with one of musical theater's fastest-rising stars, Anna Zavelson, who is currently starring in Broadway's THE NOTEBOOK. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her fantastic career, including collaborating with her fellow Allies Maryann Plunkett and Aisha Jackson, working with Michael Greif and Schele Williams to find her unique take on the role, her audition process for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Encores!, the challenges and rewards of staying in school while performing in New York, putting together her solo show, her two thwarted attempts at starring in SPELLING BEE, her lasting friendship with Andrea Burns, the ins and outs of performing in the Jimmy Awards, her dream jukebox musicals, the secret weapon she uses for an eight-show week, and so much more. You won't want to miss this chat with one of Broadway's best! 

In this episode, we take you behind the curtain of the New York City Center Encores Gala Production of RAGTIME. This Tony Award-winning musical, which follows three families in pursuit of the American dream, comes to life once again with a star-studded cast. We dissect the powerful opening number, explore the show's relevance in today's society, and share our thoughts on standout performances. From the production design to the emotional impact of the score, we cover it all. Is this production of RAGTIME setting the stage for a triumphant return to Broadway? Tune in for our hot takes and insider insights on this pivotal piece of musical theater. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on RAGTIME on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Infar-off land of slate black sky,  The Countess in her Castle died.  Eleven days since her last time  Within the walls of Raefenheim.  Corvina's death; a mystery,  Though few would call it tragedy.  In life, her love was e'er reserved  For her beloved black-winged birds.  In every chamber, room, and hall  Of Raefenheim you'll hear their call THIS WEEK'S CAST Destanie Nieto as Florence Blackthistle Rosatyrs as Abigail Oakhollow Sadie Pasley as Josiah Hawksworth Raefenheim was created by Tadhg Lyons and can be purchased here! This week we are happy to feature our friends at Encores & Ability Scores! A DND adventure show where every series is based on a musical! Check out their current series, A Singular Sensation, today! We are also thrilled to preview InTarotgation! A new TTRPG interview show from Dusty Hill! Give them a follow and subscribe!

Once Upon A Time… In this episode of Settling Scores, Lenny, Forrest, and Stephanie discuss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fractured fairytale mashup, Into the Woods. Classic stories like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack and the Beanstalk are all featured in this surprisingly dark and twisty musical, with a bodycount rivaled only by Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. Is this his funniest score? Can any of the new cast albums stand up to the original? Do community theaters program the show too often? Join us as we wade into the weeds to debate these topics and more, in our episode covering Into the Woods. And join us over on our Facebook and Instagram pages to tell us what you think! Sondheim, Peters, and Lapine   Danielle Ferland, original Little Red   Phylicia Rashad as the Witch   Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, 2010   Into the Woods 2014 Film Cast with Sondheim   Sara Bareilles and Neil Patrick Harris in the Encores! production of “Into the Woods” at New York City Center, 2022  

The Art of Kindness podcast returns for a positively D-E-L-I-G-H-T-F-U-L bonus episode LIVE from press day in NYC of the Kennedy Center's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Host Robert Peterpaul talks with the all-star cast, including: Kevin McHale (Glee, American Horror Stories) as William Barfee, Philippe Arroyo (& Juliet, Aladdin) as Chip Tolentino, Alex Joseph Grayson (Parade, Into the Woods), Noah Galvin (Dear Evan Hansen, Booksmart) as Leaf Coneybear, Leana Rae Concepcion (Merrily We Roll Along) as Marcy Park, Beanie Feldstein (Drive-Away Dolls, Booksmart) as Logan Schwartzandgrubenierre, Nina White (Queen of Versailles, Kimberly Akimbo) as Olive Ostrovsky, Taran Killam (Spamalot, Saturday Night Live) as Vice Principal Douglas Panch and Tony Award® winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo, Encores! Titanic) as Rona Lisa Peretti. Directed and choreographed by Danny Mefford (Kimberly Akimbo, Dear Evan Hansen) with musical direction by Roberto Sinha (New York, New York; Hamilton), Spelling runs at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts from October 11 - 20. Click here for more I-N-F-O! Special shoutout to Broadway Podcast Network sound wizard Sarah Goodman. Hear you soon! Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our crew finds out what exactly is in these files and discovers a Gate to the Old World. Will The Entity thwart their plans? Or will they successfully make it?This miniseries has been brought to you by Modiphius! A huge thanks to them as we are able to giveaway a copy of the Player's Guide AND a copy of the GM's Guide! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! So, head to our Twitter @5GMsOfficial to find out how to enter. Thank you so much to our guest, Sachi! A menace to society and goofy lil dude, Sachi streams on Twitch and is the creator of Project Medusa TTRPG. You can also find Sachi on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and YouTube. This week, we're featuring Encores and Ability Scores Podcast! Each week the cast of intrepid Thespians mash up a new musical with the sword-and-sorcery-world of Dungeons and Dragons. Support us at our Ko-Fi and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to hang out with the 5 GMs.Music/Sound Effects Include:“Life Out There” by Christian AndersonAdditional music from Epidemic Sound.Sound effects from Pixabay and Epidemic Sound.

Katie checks in with former Artistic Director of City Center Encores! and Creative Director/Senior Vice President of Jujamcyn Theaters, Jack Viertel, about his new theatre-centric novel, Broadway Melody.

In this episode, we discuss Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress, currently playing at the Hudson Theatre. This zany musical comedy stars Sutton Foster as Princess Winnifred and Michael Urie as Prince Dauntless in a hilarious retelling of "The Princess and the Pea." We dive into the show's golden age charm, standout performances, and debate whether the concert-style production fully translates to Broadway. Is this Encores! transfer a royal success or does it fall short of its fairy tale potential? Tune in for our thoughts on this star-studded revival and what it means for the future of concert-to-Broadway transfers. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram and YouTube. And share your thoughts on all of our past episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Fontana admits that her need to feel like she's in control impacts her journey in balancing her professional and personal life. Her passion for performing arts began with ballet, which eventually set the stage for her career in musical theater. While Jessica's mom highly supported her artistic endeavors, her father initially wasn't. She talks about her college experience at the University of Michigan and its role in shaping her career and changing her dad's mind. Married to fellow actor, Santino Fontana, she recalls how they met at Birdland Jazz Club, recounting how he left before they could get a drink together, only to friend her on Facebook later that night, slipping into her DMs. Jessica explained her shift from performing regularly to creating her album, "Every Day Special" – a transition that allowed her more control over her creative work and schedule, reflecting her desire for creative autonomy and finding joy and fun in whatever she does. Jessica Fontana is an actress, and the writer, host, co-creator, and co-executive producer of “Everyday Special”, an improvised satirical podcast. She has starred on Broadway in the title role of Rodgers and Hammerstein's “Cinderella”, “Baby It's You”, and “Pipe Dream” in New York City Center's Encores! Series. She's been seen in the hit web series “Submissions Only”, and has starred in the world premiere productions at regional theaters, including the Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, Signature Theater, and Carnegie Hall. Also a songwriter, she recently released her solo debut album, “Every Day Special”. Connect with Jessica: Website: www.jessica-fontana.com Instagram: @iamjessfontana Listen to “Every Day Special” Album 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

In this episode, we discuss the ENCORES! Production of TITANIC. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch TITANIC playing at NEW YORK CITY CENTER.  Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on TITANIC on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Titanic @ Encores, Home @ Todd Haimes Theatre, and Little Shop of Horrors @ Westside Theatre. Discussions include the Theatre World Awards, Drama Desk, and outstanding performances and productions beyond Broadway over the past year. Frederick Barrett (Ramin Karimloo) prepares to board read more The post This Week on Broadway for June 16, 2024: Titanic @ Encores appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. The show this time I am calling The Compilation Compilation. That is right, every piece of music on this show is selected from a compilation album. These would be such things as music label samplers, festival concert recordings, multi-artist tributes to bands, and charity-benefit cds. We will sort through compilations of the vinyl and cd eras, identify some of the types of compilation albums, and find a few obscure objets d'art along the way. It's an enjoyable journey through some surprising discoveries on Sound Chaser. Playlist1. BLAMMO - You Never Should Have Sold Your Mellotron, from Best of Baltimore's Buried Bands IICOMPILATIONS: THE EARLY YEARS2. Hatfield and the North - Your Majesty Is Like a Cream Donut, incorporating Oh What a Lovely Lifetime, from V3. Global Village Trucking Company - You're a Floozy Madame Karma (But I Love Your Lowdown Ways), from Greasy Truckers Live at Dingwalls Dancehall4. Jane - I Need You, from That's BrainEND COMPILATIONS: THE EARLY YEARS5. Peter Howell - The Leisure Hive, from Earthshock6. Steve Roach - The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory, from Dali: The Endless Enigma7. William Goldstein - Whale Two, from AtmospheresRECORD LABEL SAMPLERS8. Lana Lane - Tears of Babylon, from Think Tank Media Sampler Vol. 49. Alkemy - Inner Pulse, from Unicorn Digital: Progression In Balance Vol. 210. Star One - High Moon, from When Worlds Collide: Inside Out Music Sampler - Vol. 2END RECORD LABEL SAMPLERSTHE SYMPHONIC ZONE11. Berry, Phillips, LaBrie, Sherinian, Bonilla - Tarkus, from Encores, Legends & Paradox12. That Joe Payne - What Is the World Coming To, from Prog 121: 55.89.144.23313. Solution Science Systems - Tomorrow's Dreams Today, from Ghost NotesRECORD LABEL SAMPLERS 214. Myros - Dwalyn, from Molecule [Kaliphonia label]15. Patrick Broguière - Ouverture de Brocéliande, from Le Meilleur du Progressif Instrumental [Musea label]16. Kyrie Eleison - The Fountain Beyond the Sunrise, from Back to Life: Mio 2004 SamplerEND RECORD LABEL SAMPLERS 2LIVE PROGRESSIVE ROCK FESTIVALS17. Quidam - Pöne (Burning Inside), from Proglive '97 Corbigny18. Arena - Medusa, from Progfest '9719. The Flower Kings - The Flower King / Stardust We Are, from Progday '98END PROGRESSIVE ROCK FESTIVALSLEAVING THE SYMPHONIC ZONETRIBUTES20. Howe, Colaiuta, Eckhardt, Forman, Richman, Goodman - Dance of Maya, from Visions of an Inner Mounting Apocalypse21. James Combs - See Emily Play, from A Fair Forgery of Pink Floyd22. Brand X (West) - Red, from Schizoid Dimension: A Tribute to King CrimsonEND TRIBUTES23. Revolver - Frank Zappa In Memorium, from Polish Art-Rock Vol. 124. Mark Robertson - Liszt: Sonnetto 104 del Petrarca, from Steinway to Heaven25. Tesseract - On the Edge of an Eclipse, from Bay Prog26. Roy Vogt - Labyrinth, from Shroom Records Sampler27. Sotos - Maelstrom Pt. 3, from Cuneiform Progressive II28. Blissful Behemoth - Still as Young as I'm Old, from A Reflection29. Andy Neve - Speak to Me, from Harmony for Elephants

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Cast Announced for Florence Welch’s ‘Gatsby’ at ART, Encores’ ‘Titanic’ Completes Incredible Cast, ‘Wicked’ Film’s Dr. Dillamond Revealed “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt read more The post Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 11, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

My guest this week is Jack Viertel who joins us to talk about his delightful new novel, Broadway Melody. This is one of a fascinating wave of novels that explore the history of Broadway though a combination of fictional characters and real-life Broadway figures. Jack Viertel began his theatrical career as a drama critic for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner and then worked as a dramaturg at the Mark Taper Forum. This led to him serving three decades as Creative Director and Senior Vice President of Jujamcin Theaters where he oversaw the production of 50 Broadway plays and musicals. Simultaneously, during two of those decades, he also served as the Artistic Director of the New York City Center's Encores! series, producing 65 musical revivals. And he was a creative force behind a string of blockbuster musicals including Smokey Joe's Café, Dear Evan Hanson, and Hairspray. He taught musical theater at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Secret Life of The American Musical. I want to thank all of our Broadway Nation Patron Club members, including our longtime Producer Level patrons, Paula & Steve Reynolds. Their generous support helps to make it possible for me to bring this podcast to you each week. If you would like to support the creation of Broadway Nation, here is the information about how you too can become a patron. Become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! For just $7.00 a month, you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast. All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgment of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Sara Gettelfinger, who is currently returning to Broadway after a 10-year hiatus to star as Barbara in Water for Elephants. Tune in today to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including how her persistence got her into CCM, why Michele Pawk was an early hero of hers, rehearsing with Gwen Verdon, a special audition for Jack O'Brien, working with Jerry Zaks on The Addams Family, the shows she'd like to see done at Encores!, the importance of Rick Elice's work in her return to acting, the thrills and challenges of working with George C. Wolfe, how she created the character of Little Edie Beale, the process of being let go from Grey Gardens, and so much more. She also shares the moving and inspiring details of her hard-won journey back to Broadway. You won't want to miss this intimate conversation with one of Broadway's best.

Daisy Prince's directing work includes the Original Off-Broadway production of The Last Five Years and the Original Off-Broadway production of Songs for a New World, both by Jason Robert Brown; It's Only Life: The Songs of John Bucchino at Rubicon Theatre (Los Angeles Ovation Award and Independent Award, Best Direction) also at Theatre Row for SPF and American Songbook at Lincoln Center; Jessica Molaskey's Pentimento with John Pizzarelli, Christine Ebersole, and Frank McCourt at The 92 Street Y. Daisy's concert staging includes Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim at Town Hall 50th SubCulture Residency Concert June 2019, NYSF Public Theater, PUBLIC SINGS!, Jazz at Lincoln Center's American Songbook Lance Horne: First Things Last, Lyrics and Lyricists at 92nd St. Y, The Genius of Autism, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, and Tom Kitt: An Evening at Stella Del Mare at Joe's Pub. As a performer, Daisy's credits include Merrily We Roll Along (Meg, Original Broadway Cast), Follies in Concert (Young Phyllis, Lincoln Center); Pal Joey (Linda English, Encores! City Center), Michael John LaChiusa's The Petrified Prince (Elise, NYSF Public Theater), and featured performer with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Her recordings include all the above and Grateful: The Songs of John Bucchino. In addition, she co-produced three plays with Bonnie Metzgar and Thalia Field as House Frau, inc. at BACA downtown. Daisy is a graduate of Brown University, has spent 20 years teaching as part of the New York City faculty of Syracuse University's The Tepper Semester, and is a proud member of the SDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From being a New York Times Best Selling Author to former Artistic Director of Encores! at New York City Center, and former Senior Vice President of Jujamcyn Theaters, Jack Viertel is a true Broadway expert. U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has some very exciting Bway news, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by a true expert of Broadway knowledge, Jack Viertel! Jack is a producer, professor, and dramaturg whose book, The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built, made him a New York Times Best Selling Author. We talk about his extensive career in New York City theater, including his hand in co-creating the Encores! series at New York City Center, serving as Artistic Director for twenty years. He shares his experiences in producing new musicals, having also served as Senior Vice President of Jujamcyn Theaters, which owns and operates five Broadway theaters. Jack's latest artistic endeavor is his new novel, Broadway Melody, which hits shelves on April 2nd, 2024. Jack is an absolute wealth of knowledge and such a delight, U don't want to miss this episode! Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dusty went and watched Madame Web, and Andrew tries to convince him to give up on super hero movies. Both of our cats did mean things to us, we start a brief tournament of marquis pop punk songs, and more! 00:00 - 01:15 Intro 01:15 - 07:44 Bears and Sleep 07:44 - 09:43 Infomercials 09:43 - 15:37 Dusty The Betrayer, Encores at Concerts 15:37 - 31:19 CAT TALK 31:19 - 59:17 Madame Web/Super Hero Movies 59:17 - 1:06:12 Andrew Hates Inspirational Videos 1:06:12 - 1:19:00 Tipping Culture Is Broken 1:19:00 - 1:37:55 Pop Punk Tournament 1:37:55 - 1:49:39 Trivia and Wrap Up

Peter Filichia, James Marino and Michael Portantiere talk about Oh, Mary! @ The Lucille Lortel Theater, Jelly’s Last Jam @ Encores!, A Sign Of The Times @ New World Stages, Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy @ Vineyard Theatre, The Life & Slimes of Marc Summers @ New World Stages, read more The post This Week on Broadway for February 25, 2024: Jelly’s Last Jam @ Encores! appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Original ‘Vanya and Sonia’ Cast to Reunite, Ella Beatty to Join ‘Appropriate,’ Highlights from Encores’ ‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt read more The post Today on Broadway: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

This week on ‘The Write Question,' we're airing an encore: host Lauren Korn's conversation with Bryce Andrews, author of ‘Holding Fire: A Reckoning with the American West' (Mariner Books, HarperCollins), now out in paperback!

Peter Filichia, James Marino and Michael Portantiere talk about the life of Chita Rivera. Reviews include Days of Wine and Roses @ Studio 54, tick, tick… BOOM! @ the Kennedy Center, Jonah @ Laura Pels Theatre, and Michael has a second viewing of Encores! Once Upon A Mattress “This Week read more The post This Week on Broadway for February 4, 2024: Chita Rivera appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Excellent nostalgia food.  Encores' Once Upon A Mattress.  Good Bye Sports Illustrated.  Power of Hallmark Movies.  Hockey Polyglots. The Rage of NJ Transit riders.  Ed Cooley and the Rage of Providence fans.  Harry Connick Sr. Credits: Talent:  Tamsen Granger and Dan Abuhoff Engineer:  Ellie Suttmeier Art:  Zeke Abuhoff

This hour Klein has a weird way of giving people a compliment we go over encores and try to give away some money