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This episode we are joined my actor, singer and songwriter Jaedynn Latter! Jaedynn is currently playing Éponine on the US tour of Les Misérables which is also her national tour debut! Some of her credits include Waitress, Into the Woods, Ordinary Days, Great Comet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Jaedynn is also a singer/songwriter and you can listen to her album Point of You on all streaming music platforms!We speak with Jaedynn about her experience working on Les Misérables, touring the country and much more!
Here's an unusual compliment: “Evie has amazing eyes that can emote both compassion and complete psychotic behaviour.” This is a director describing Evie Templeton, who at 16 stars in the hit Netflix series Wednesday. Evie brings her compassionate/psychotic presence to Agnes DeMille – stalker and ally of Wednesday Addams in the comic and macabre series. The character, named for the pioneering choreographer Agnes DeMille, even dances to an original number by Lady Gaga. Evie herself has a background in RAD ballet (her sister Jessica was a medallist at the RAD's Genée competition). How has ballet shaped Evie's approach to performing? Evie Templeton was born in Barbados and later moved to England. Aged 10, she played young Cosette and Eponine in Les Misérables in the West End. She made her film debut in Red, followed by roles in Life After Life, Disney's Pinocchio and Lord of Misrule. As well as playing Agnes DeMille in Wednesday, she is due to appear in Return to Silent Hill. Wednesday on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81231974Why Dance Matters is a dance podcast featuring inspiring conversations with extraordinary people from the world of dance and beyond. Hosted by David Jays, editor of Dance Gazette, this podcast explores how dance shapes lives and why it matters to us all. Brought to you by the RAD, which inspires the world to dance, these insightful stories will surprise and delight. Tune in and discover more on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steven Jamail is a composer, producer, and musical director. He has a new album out titled WITCH HUNT: THE MUSICAL, which he co-wrote with Krystin Crain Johnson. This enchanting release chronicles the tales of women who have been deemed witches for challenging the status quo, featuring 13 tracks with the voices of 16 powerhouse Broadway front women including Orfeh, the aforementioned Katie Rose Clarke, Teal Wicks and Liisi LaFontaine just to name a few.Danielle Hope first came on the scene in 2010 when she won the BBC reality competition series, OVER THE RAINBOW, which led to her making her West End debut as Dorothy Gale in THE WIZARD OF OZ. Since then, she's gone on to play many other great parts in London such as Eponine in LES MISÉRABLES, Cathy in THE LAST FIVE YEARS, The Narrator in JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Sandy in GREASE, Sherrie in ROCK OF AGES, and Betty in IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS.*I do not own any of the content used in this podcast.Follow Steven Jamail on Instagram: @stevenjamailFollow Danielle Hope on Instagram: @daniellehope26If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions.Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter:@KareReviewsAlso please visit myy Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/jeffreykare?fan_landing=trueFollow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter:@JeffreyKareIf you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available.AnchorAppleGoogleSpotifyBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic
On this powerful episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., host Linda Mitchell welcomes Lea Salonga, Tony Award winner, Disney Legend, and iconic vocalist whose career spans Broadway and film. From Miss Saigon to Les Misérables, and from voicing Disney Princesses Jasmine and Mulan to her current Broadway and TV work (Old Friends, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Yellow Rose), Lea's artistry has inspired generations. Now, she takes her fans on a musical journey with her Stage, Screen & Everything in Between tour — a celebration of her landmark roles, timeless songs, and evolving creative voice. Join us as Lea reflects on groundbreaking moments, the power of representation in theater, and what it means to sustain a legendary career across decades.
Originally aired as episode 198 on March 22, 2022. Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders. At the age of 25, Eva Noblezada is a two time Tony Award nominee, a Grammy Award winner, and a WhatsOnStage Award winning actress and singer. She starred as Kim in Cameron Mackintosh's London revival of Miss Saigon when she was 17 years old, and shortly after played Eponine in the West End revival of Les Misérables. Eva later reprised her performance as Kim in the first Broadway revival of Miss Saigon (also her Broadway debut). In 2019, she made her film debut in Yellow Rose starring alongside Lea Salonga, who originated the role of Kim in Miss Saigon. Eva originated the role of Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway, and it's in Hadestown where she continues to lead, and take audiences “way down under the ground”. Eva speaks candidly about her past toxic relationship with the word “perfect”, how it affected her life as a 17 year old all on her own abroad, leading Cameron Mackintosh's London revival of Miss Saigon, and why she felt like she was “falling for years”. She opens up about living with anxiety, panic attacks, and body dysmorphia, and how she's learned to come back to herself at those times, and ask the important questions - “Are we in danger? - We're okay”. Talking about Hadestown, Eva shares her thoughts on Eurydice (and playing Eurydice), and her love for the “extra layer of consciousness” that can be seen throughout the whole show. In this episode, we talk about: Growing up Filipino Mexican, and discovering musical theater A strong work ethic, instilled by her father The mental and physical toll of an 8 show schedule Meeting Tara Rubin at the Jimmy Awards Pole dancing as fitness, and how society sexualizes women Her “all or nothing” way of life Connect with Eva: IG: @livevamaria Twitter: @EvaNoblezada 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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HAPPY NEW YEAR'S NOON, EVERYBODY! Little Hedgehog cannot wait to implement a brand new rolling strategy this year, but there is just one teensy problem. She has come down with a case of the dreaded POLKA DOT EYE! What can this possibly have to do with the Annual Hedgehog Roll at New Year's Noon? You'll have to listen to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to RYLEE for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to ELLIE, LANDER, PRESLEY, GABE, GAVIN, RAYNE, SYLVIE, JULETTE, MIA, MADELEINE, RILEY, ISA, SOPHIE, ATTICUS, ORLA, CLANCY, CATALINA, EMORY, CAMDEN, JACHYM, ZORA, ELEANOR, SOFIE, KENZIE, ALICE, TAMMAH, LUNA, FELIX, CLEM, AUTUMN, EMILY, CHARLIE, EPONINE, REMY, MICAH, LORELAI, MAXWELL, LYRA, EDDIE, EZRI, ANNABEL, IVY, FIONA, FLORA, ALMA, and ANDREW! Get more of the stories you love, ad-free listening, and access Little Stories for Sleep--a bedtime podcast featuring brand new sleep stories--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com
Somewhere beyond the barricade, is there a world you long to see? There's no more overtly theological (or more popular) musical than Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boubil's 1980 Les Misérables, based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel. From Valjean and Javert to Eponine and Fantine, this musical crams more pathos, prayer, and bad wigs into three hours than any other musical we know. Do you hear the people sing? _________________________________________ We talk about: Prologue (the Bishop) / Stars / Javert's Suicide – Javert, the police inspector, embodies a law-and-order version of the Christian gospel (shout-out to our Jansenist followers!) – and ultimately, the mercy he is shown destroys him. Are these competing atonement theories, or is there more subtlety in Les Mis' treatment of the Christian gospel and its consequences? I Dreamed a Dream / On My Own / A Little Fall of Rain – Fantine gets one, brief, shining moment before she dies (it's a weeper), and Eponine stands in for every alto who dreams of being the soprano – and then she dies, too. Why do most of the women in Les Mis end up dead? Turning, Turning – "What's the use of praying if there's nobody who hears it?" In a musical where women are mostly prostitutes or virgins, the women's chorus gives voice to one of the show's darkest and most provocative theological questions. Bring Him Home / Do You Hear the People Sing? – What does an evangelized life look like on the ground – and what does “somewhere beyond the barricade” really mean? _________________________________________ You'll hear Colm Wilkinson, Phillip Quast, Lea Salonga, Michael Ball and Judy Kuhn from the 1995 “Dream Cast Recording.” You'll also hear Anne Hathaway sing “I Dreamed a Dream” from the 2012 film soundtrack because she won an Oscar for it, and attention must be paid. _________________________________________ Never miss an episode! Sign up for our email list to get updates when new episodes are released, info about upcoming special events, and more. _________________________________________ Check out some of our all-time favorites! Phantom of the Opera Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jesus Christ Superstar! Schmigadoon! (Season 1 / Season 2) West Side Story! Yentl! Frozen! Barbie!
This episode is only covering one chapter because this chapter brings the DRAMA. We meet a new man who draws our attention the fact that Anne is hot, Louisa jumps down a flight of stairs and gets a severe concussion, and Wentworth shows that he trusts Anne.Topics discussed include Cape Cod, the way Wentworth came to the rescue for Benwick, Chekhov's Cobb, Joan and the lawn mower, Mary's pettiness, and Anne as Eponine.Glossary of Terms and Phrases:stiles (n): an arrangement of steps that allows people but not animals to climb over a fence or wall.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Mad Men, Les Miserables, Hamilton, Friends, the SeagullPatron Study Questions:Emily: We have two instances in this chapter of Captain Wentworth voluntarily rushing to deliver upsetting news. What does it tell us about his character that he takes on this duty?Ghenet: What are your thoughts on Captain Benwick and Cousin Elliot? Why do you think they're doing for the story at this point?Avi: The scene at the Cobb is, justifiably, one of the most famous in Persuasion. What does this show about Anne's character and what does this show about how everyone, particularly Wentworth, really feel about Anne when all pretensions and conventions are stripped away?Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Mr. Elliot's reaction to Anne, Anne's transformation, the accident and what it does to the story, what it teaches us about the characters, the difference between persuadable characters and resolute characters, and Anne's separation from the rest of the party.Pod and Prejudice is sponsored this week by Laurence King Publishing. Check out their Jane Austen board games, card games, playing cards and puzzles! UK listeners can check them out at www.laurenceking.com, and US listeners can check them out at us.laurenceking.com.Funniest Quote: “I wish,” said Henrietta, very well pleased with her companion, “I wish Lady Russell lived at Uppercross, and were intimate with Dr. Shirley. I have always heard of Lady Russell as a woman of the greatest influence with everybody! I always look upon her as able to persuade a person to anything! I am afraid of her, as I have told you before, quite afraid of her, because she is so very clever; but I respect her amazingly, and wish we had such a neighbor at Uppercross.”Questions Moving Forward: Will the storylines be splintered from here on out?Who wins the chapters? Anne
Send us a textThis week on Broadway Besties, we explore the most iconic female roles to ever grace the stage! From Elphaba to Evita, we break down why these characters have captured hearts and imaginations for generations. What makes them so legendary? How do they continue to inspire new performers and audiences alike? Join Mark and Amy as they celebrate the unforgettable women of Broadway and discuss the magic behind these beloved roles!
Frances is a leading actress whose credits include the titular role of Bonnie in Bonnie and Clyde in London's West End (WhatsOnStage Nominee for Best Performer) following its sell out concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, opposite Jeremy Jordan.Other theatre includes: Kylah in Our Ladies Of Perpetual Succour (Olivier Winner Best New Comedy and Olivier nominated Best Supporting Actress), Misa in Death Note (London Palladium), Wendy in Peter Pan (London Palladium), Svetlana in Chess (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Heather McNamara in Heathers The Musical (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Eponine in Les Misérables (Cameron Mackintosh), The Mistress in Evita (Regents Park) Macbeth, The Great Wave and Here Lies Love (National Theatre).Film: A Tale To TellTelevision: Department Q, Silverpoint, Sister Boniface, Shetland, River City and Lip ServiceSoundtracks include: Original West End cast recording of Bonnie and Clyde. Original English language cast recording of Death Note.
Interview avec Nassera & Eponine des Francas pour parler de la nouvelle édition du festival Famille en Herbe. Réalisé en direct sur RBS dans Le 16-18 de Pierre Liermann le 25/06/24
This week we talk about the 1980s mega-musical, talking about our history with the show, the 2012 movie and of course answering the question are you an Eponine bitch? Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/199ORfalSWpi2NM5TDX3XgcojRCcVowYvgFNUwIWLfXs/edit?usp=sharing
Jodie Gillies commenced her dynamic career in 1983, following her graduation from the Nepean College in Sydney. In the same year she was cast as one of Major Stanley's daughters in the iconic Victorian State Opera's production and consequent tour of The Pirates of Penzance. She then appeared in Camelot with Richard Harris; followed by the role of Marta in Stephen Sondheim's Company and Vikki Fowler in King of Country, both for the Sydney Theatre Company. In October 1985 Jodie won the inaugural Australian Contemporary Singing Competition at the Sydney Opera House. Jodie starred in Australia Day Live, the Network Ten Bicentennial extravaganza. Jodie then went on to begin the first of three musical engagements at the Theatre Royal in Sydney, all of which would include the honour of creating her roles in the Premiere Australian seasons, these being Les Miserables, Chess and Aspects of Love. Firstly she played Eponine in the amazing original Australian production of Les Miserables and her performance as the waifish Eponine won her wide acclaim as did her ensuing role as Aldonza in The Man of La Mancha. Jodie has also appeared in cabaret at Kinsela's in It's One for the Money and Two for the Show displaying her comedy and mimicry. Jodie then went on to play the lead role of Florence Vassy in the musical Chess to standing ovations and then toured to Queensland as Jess in Lipstick Dreams. Jodie was also awarded the prestigious Musical Theatre Performer of the Year by the Variety Club in 1991. Jodie has also toured with her own production The Other Woman which marked her debut as a writer and director. This show also took her to New York in 1992, where it was very well received. From there Jodie went on to play the role of Giulietta Trapani in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love in both Sydney and Melbourne. Jodie also joined the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, taking over the starring role of the Narrator from Tina Arena at Sydney's Her Majesty's Theatre. Jodie also performed in Love Lemmings at the Tilbury Hotel in Sydney. In late 1995, Jodie performed her second self written show called A Soldier's Song which tells the story of her Grandfather during the war years. She based the show on some diaries that her Grandfather had left behind from the war plus some of the classic tunes from around that time. Jodie's television credits include The Ray Martin Show, A Country Practice, Home and Away, The Money or the Gun, Live n' Sweaty, Hey Hey It's Saturday, the Steve Vizard Show and Once in a Blue Moon, a celebration of Australian Musicals. Jodie has also released a self titled solo album featuring songs from Les Miserables, Aspects of Love, Chess, Miss Saigon and more. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au
Welcome back to another episode of The Shan Show™ with Shan Ako, who is currently playing Eliza Schuyler in Hamilton West End. This week, Shan discusses her beautiful relationship to Eponine in Les Miserables and how that role was right on time, helping prep her to finally land the role of Eliza. Shan discusses her strong connection to Eliza including what she brings to the role and what the role has done for her personally. Plus, Shan talks about her blog (and upcoming book!) The Shan Vibe, discussing her passion for mental health and positive well-being. Shan's Linktree The Shan Vibe Book! On My Own (Shan Ako) | Les Miserables: The Staged Concert (2019) | TUNE /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps
Shan Ako is a singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and author who has a degree in Music Business and is in the process of getting her Masters in Positive Psychology. Shan is currently playing Eliza Schuyler in the West End and previously played Eponine in multiple iterations of Les Miserables, Whitney Houston in Whitney: Queen of the Night, and blew everyone away as a member of Simon Cowell's team on X-Factor. In her first episode, Shan talks about growing up in a musical household and how her musicianship is always at the forefront of her projects and artistry. Her main goal as a performer is honesty, and it comes through in every facet of Shan's storytelling: from her surreal experience on X-Factor to falling in love with Eponine to hoping listeners are encouraged by the fact that she initially made it as far as final callbacks for Eliza only to be told “no” by the Hamilton creatives. As Shan herself says, “Welcome to The Shan Show!!!” Shan's Linktree Shan's Linktree The Shan Vibe Book! Shan sings original track at Simon Cowell's house | Judges' Houses | The X Factor UK 2018 The X Factor UK 2018 Shan Auditions Full Clip S15E06 /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps
And we're back! Folks, after over 5 months of actress-less episodes, we are finally back with the iconic Lea Salonga. You Might Know Her From Aladdin, Mulan, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, and Broadway productions of Here Lies Love, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, and Flower Drum Song. Lea was the coolest and gave us all the behind-the-scenes scoop on her Tony-winning turn as Kim in Miss Saigon, Madame Thenardier and the Broadway hat trick we hope to live to see, and whether playing Mouse's mom is a play on her legend status with the House of Mouse. All that plus, auditioning as both Jasmine and Fa Mulan, the secret Les Mis chorus track (and did Patti Lupone do it?), and her favorite drag queens. Anne and Damian, we twin flames writing this, are just pleased as ever to be back and interviewing actresses. Thanks for being along for the ride and please know that glycolic acid can also be applied under the armpits to stop odor and it works. Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week: SAG contract has been ratified Lea was in Here Lies Love over the summer (it just closed on Broadway) She is currently in Old Friends in London with Bernadette Peters Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix Megan Fox calls Machine Gun Kelly her “Twin Flame” Wild Wild Country on Netflix Keith Raniere from Nxivm (doc: The Vow) Ethan Slater with Ariana Grande I did look up “The Fifth Dimension” aka “5D” Love Has Won on HBO Lea was on tour with Il Divo Here Lies Love producer Clint Ramos Dee on Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin Eric Johnson voice on Assassins Creed. Lea's a gamer “Cry and Die” as Eponine and Fantine (she was also “Bullet Boy” in ensemble!) Has NOT seen Katie Holmes sings “On My Own” in Dawson's Creek Ready to do the Broadway Hat Trick and play Madame Thenardier Originated role of Kim in Miss Saigon. Lots of music in show was written for her voice Nicholas Heitner's Helicopter is to Miss Saigon as Chandelier is to Phantom of the Opera All Asian cast for 2002 Flower Drum Song revival in is one of Anne's favorite We love Pat Suzuki who played Linda Low in the OBC Singing voice of Princess Jasmine and Fa Mulan Gets free admission to DisneyWorld for her lifetime (and +3) Ming-Na Wen (speaking voice of Fa Mulan) is a great poker player Gold Gala in Los Angeles Hey Mr Producer is one of the best musical theatre concerts of all time Performing “You Could Drive a Person Crazy” with Ruthie Henshall, Millicent Martin, and Maria Friedman Hugh Jackman pre fame did Curly on Hey Mr Producer Cameron Mackintosh produced a tribute to himself Loves Jinkx Monsoon but hasn't done Drag Race Phillipines yet Absolute/Perfect pitch Jongkook from the Calvin Klein ads Eva Noblezada don't reach out about Broadway revival of Miss Saigon Would choose to originate role on Broadway over a hit album or hit tv show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend bit Played Annie as a kid in Philippines Played Grace at Hollywood Bowl Annie Singing with Big Bird on Sesame Street Riffed as Sandy in1995 production of Grease in Manila the third bridge (3:00) Damian loves glycolic acid almost as much as Mother God loves colloidal silver
Sutton Foster es posiblemente la primera candidata en la que piensa un productor de Broadway cuando quiere estrenar un espectáculo. Es una virtuosa en las tres categorías que puede desarrollar una actriz: interpretación, canto y baile. A lo largo de su carrera acumulando premios de la crítica y aplausos del público se ha convertido en una de las artistas más respetadas y queridas de su generación, por eso era de justicia que le dedicásemos uno de nuestros programas de la serie “Protagonistas”. A los 15 años se presentó a un concurso televisivo y abandonó la universidad para unirse al tour del musical “The Will Rogers Follies”. Más tarde a los 21 años fue Sandy en “Grease”, debutando en Broadway con dicho personaje. Terminó sus estudios por correspondencia y a los 37 años la Ball State University le concedió un doctorado honorario como reconocimiento a su carrera en el teatro, televisión y su labor como docente. Fue enlazando trabajos en musicales de Broadway como “La pimpinela escarlata”, “Annie”, “Los tres mosqueteros” o “South Pacific” hasta ser Eponine en “Los Miserables”, de donde pasaría a “Millie, una chica moderna” con la que ganaría su primer Tony. Desde entonces es requerida para participar en conciertos, homenajes y representaciones puntuales de musicales como “Funny girl”, “Chess”, “Me and my girl”, “They’re playing our song”, “Into the Woods”, “Mujercitas”, “The drowsy chaperone”, “El jovencito Frankenstein” y “Shrek”. En 2011 ganó su segundo Tony por su interpretación de Reno Sweeney en “Anything goes”. Su último musical en Broadway ha sido “The music man” con Hugh Jackman con el que gana el Drama League, además de su séptima nominación a los Tony. Os dejamos con una muestra de sus interpretaciones. 00h 00’00” Presentación 00h 03’06” Cabecera 00h 03’58” LES MISERABLES 00h 03’58” On my own (Live) 00h 08’04” THE THREE MUSKETEERS 00h 08’04” Any day - con Elizabeth Ann Campisi 00h 11’22” FUNNY GIRL 00h 11’22” I’m the greatest star 00h 15’20” THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE 00h 15’20” Gimme gimme 00h 18’48” Not for the life of me 00h 20’46” CHESS 00h 20’46” I know him so well - con Julia Murney 00h 24’36” Someone else’s story 00h 27’51” LITTLE WOMEN 00h 27’51” Astonishing 00h 32’22” Better 00h 34’05” The fire within me 00h 39’18” THE DROWSY CHAPERONE 00h 39’18” Show off 00h 43’55” YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 00h 43’55” Listen to your heart 00h 46’43” Roll in the hay 00h 50’14” SHREK 00h 50’14” More to the story 00h 53’46” Morning person - con Greg Reuter 00h 57’07” This is how a dream comes true 01h 00’13” This is our story - con Brian D’Arcy James 01h 03’26” ANYONE CAN WHISTLE 01h 03’26” Anyone can whistle - con Raul Esparza 01h 06’44” There won’t be trumpets 01h 09’32” With so little to be sure of - con Raul Esparza 01h 13’46” ANYTHING GOES 01h 13’36” Anything goes 01h 19’29” Blow, Gabriel, blow 01h 26’58” I get a kick out of you 01h 29’20” You’re the top 01h 34’16” VIOLET 01h 34’16” All to pieces - con Joshua Henry & Colin Donnell 01h 39’08” Lay down your head 01h 43’02” On my way 01h 47’16” SWEET CHARITY 01h 47’16” If my friends could see me now 01h 48’28” INTO THE WOODS 01h 48’28” Moments in the woods - con Cheyenne Jackson 01h 52’06” THE MUSIC MAN 01h 52’06” Goodnight my someone 01h 54’31” THE MUSIC MAN 01h 54’31” My white knight 01h 58’45” Till here was you 02h 01’57” SUS HOMENAJES A SUS COMPOSITORES FAVORITOS 02h 02’58” BRICUSSE & NEWLEY Pure imagination (Willy Wonka & The chocolate factory) 02h 07’07” JASON ROBERT BROWN It all fades away (The bridges of Madison County) 02h 11’54” JULE STYNE There’s nothing rougher than love (It’s a great feeling) 02h 15’06” RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN I enjoy being a girl (Flower drum song) 02h 18’18” SCOTT ALAN Always 02h 21’28” YAZBECK Here I am (The band’s visit) 02h 25’09” YESTON I want to go to Hollywood (Grand Hotel) 02h 28’29” SCHWARTZ Defying gravity (Wicked)
“It's really, really important for them to see cabaret, go and see other people… go and see who's good, go and see who's bad, go and see what they want to portray because what I have noticed in the past, a lot of young people do a cabaret and you say, “What have you seen, what inspired you?” And a lot of them say, “Well, I haven't been.” - Tony Winner Frances Ruffelle Frankie and Beausy are an adorable couple… and they work with each other professionally. So, what's that like? How do you collaborate with your partner and not want to choke them!? In this episode, we discuss… Individuality in the theatre Successful and organic networking How to work with your romantic partner Frankie and Norman's upcoming show at 54 Below Frances Ruffelle (Frankie) originated the role of Eponine in Les Misérables in London and on Broadway, winning the coveted Tony® Award. Frances has performed in many musicals and plays, including as Roxie in Chicago, Queenie in The Wild Party, and Piaf in Pam Gem's Piaf. Frances is also a recording artist, composer, and writer. Norman Bowman (Beausy) is currently appearing as Sam in Mamma Mia! in the West End having just finished filming the role of Sir William Herbert in feature film Firebrand alongside Jude Law's Henry VIII. Other leading roles include Marius in Les Misérables, Danny in Grease, Munkustrap in Cats, and Sky in Guys and Dolls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony and Olivier winner Lea Salonga is back In The Frame and back in the West End, starring in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends has direction and musical staging by Matthew Bourne, side by side with Julia McKenzie, with choreography by Stephen Mear. Lea come to London direct from Broadway where she was starring in Here Lies Love for which she is also a producer. Lea left the Philippines as a teenager when she was cast as Kim in Miss Saigon. She originated the role in the West End and on Broadway to tremendous acclaim, winning Olivier and Tony Awards for her performance. Lea also has a long association with Les Misérables, having played both Eponine and Fantine in London and New York, including for the musical's 10th and 25th anniversary concerts. Just a few of Lea's other theatre credits include: Eliza in My Fair Lady (Manila), The Witch in Into The Woods (Singapore), Grizabella in Cats (Manila), Kei Kimura in Allegiance (Broadway), Helen in Fun Home (Manila), Erzulie in Once On This Island (Broadway), Grace Farrell in Annie (Hollywood Bowl) and Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd (Manila/Singapore). Lea has worked extensively in film and television and famously provided vocals for the title role in Disney's Mulan I (1998) and Mulan II (2004) as well as for Princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin (1994), earning her the official title of a Disney Legend! Away from the stage, Lea is a judge on the Philippines' version of The Voice and has sold 19 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling Filipina artists of all time. Lea recorded her first episode of In The Frame last year whilst preparing for the UK leg of her Dream Again concert tour which included a special performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Recorded backstage at the Gielgud Theatre, in this episode Lea discusses all-things Stephen Sondheim and delves into some of the material she sings in Old Friends. Lea also speaks about her whirlwind year, her relationship with her voice and towards the end of the interview she discusses the incident which took social media by storm when some fans found their way to Lea's dressing room on Broadway earlier this year. Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends runs at the Gielgud Theatre until 6th January 2024. Visit www.sondheimoldfriends.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
We apologize for the delay, but as you may hear in a few spots of this episode, we were dealing with a technical difficulty, we didn't want to hold this episode for just ourselves, so GET OVER IT and enjoy. ♥️ NEW FRIEND OF THE POD ALERT! Join the gals as they have a "Multi-Hyphante" conversation with Les Miz superfan and photographer, Michael Kushner. In this episode the gals and Michael get into it all, from the evolution of vocal tone, Michael's meet cute with original cast member, "Frankie" and much, much more. Strap in and Strap on because this episode gets INTO it. If you would like to donate to Covenant House you can here: https://www.sleepout.org/Book a shoot with Michael: http://www.michaelkushnerphotography.com/Keep up with Michael on Social Media: @themichaelkushner................................................................................................................................Follow us on Social Media!!@thispodwontrunaweek on Instagramhttps://www.patreon.com/thispodcastwontrunaweekIf you want to take a lesson with SLee email her at coachingwithslee@gmail.comHosts: Kat Shaw, @katlynwithak on all platforms SLee, @justcallmeslee on all platformsAudio Engineer: Jackson Alexander @jackshitmedia on Instagram Theme Song written and performed by: Rachel Lind @rachellindnyc on Instagram and @rachelglind on TwitterArtwork by: Adele Simms, @artsyadeleSupport the show
On this episode I talked with Nicole about the moment she knew she wanted to be a theatre performer, her mom's involvement in theatre and on Broadway and being exposed to theatre from an early age, getting cast as the lead in Thoroughly Modern Millie in school and why that role and show is so important to her, how Sutton Foster inspires her, how going to an arts school prepared her for the professional world of theatre, her favorite regional production she's been a part of, her audition for Les Miserables where she covers 8 track and understudies Eponine, her first Eponine show, getting to perform at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, and MUCH MORE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagewithbeccab/support
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Join Natalie and Darren in this thrilling episode of Theatre Audience Podcast as they explore a diverse range of theatrical experiences. They start with the Olivier Award-winning musical sensation, Groundhog Day, at The Old Vic. From the creative minds behind Matilda The Musical, this comic parable of love, hope, and transformation features Andy Karl reprising his Olivier Award-winning role as Phil Connors, alongside the wonderful Tanisha Spring as Rita Hanson, is a must-see.Frances Ruffelle and Norman Bowman take centre stage next in Frankie & Beausy at Cozy Coqs. Frances, known for originating the role of Eponine in Les Misérables and Norman, currently starring as Sam in the hit musical Mamma Mia!, share their incredible talents in this intimate performance. With Frances's Tony Award-winning background and Norman's recent feature film role alongside Jude Law, their chemistry and artistry shine.Prepare for an unforgettable one-man show experience with Wolf by Lewis Doherty. Natalie delves into the captivating storytelling and mesmerising performance that has audiences on the edge of their seats. With a unique blend of humour, suspense, and masterful character portrayals, Wolf delivers an exhilarating theatrical experience.Lastly, they delve into the timeless classic, Arthur Miller's The Crucible, currently playing at the Gielgud Theatre. Darren highlights the standout performances by House of the Dragon star Millie Alcock as Abigail, Caitlin FitzGerald as Elizabeth Proctor, Brian Gleeson as George Proctor, Karl Johnson's brilliant comedy timing as Giles Corey, and Nia Towle's portrayal of Mary Warren. With brilliant staging by Es Delvin and atmospheric lighting by Tim Lutkin and thrilling sound by Tingying Dong. The cast's exceptional talent brings to life the enduring relevance of this powerful play.There's also a mention to the much anticipated West End transfer of Mrs Doubtfire to introduce the interview Natalie hosted with some of the cast which will feature in a future podcast.Tune in to this episode of Theatre Audience Podcast and join Natalie and Darren as they share their insights, passion, and love for the vibrant world of theatre. From musical sensations to intimate performances and thought-provoking dramas, this episode has it all. Don't miss out on this theatrical journey filled with laughter, inspiration, and exceptional performances and all over a nice iced tea.
U Guys! This week's episode features a special Pride edition of the BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com! Then, Jayke is joined by Bway performer, Hannah Shankman, to talk about her incredible career on Broadway, The West End, and across the country! Hannah shares about her time in Les Mis, covering both Fantine and Eponine, as well as what it was like to cross the pond with Hair The Musical on The West End. She touches on learning to pace herself, both onstage and off, and how being patient has been a key component to her success. She also shares what it was like to be covered in fake tattoos every night as the original Tattooed Lady in Sideshow on Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If there was a huge asteroid hurtling toward Earth threatening to destroy life as we know it and you could see one more show before you die, what would it be? It can be anything you want - a show you've seen before, one that you wish you'd seen, or something you've made up entirely. What would be YOUR Last Show on Earth? This is the podcast in which we ask a special guest the big, BIG question that nobody ever needed or bothered to ask. Our guest this episode is Samantha BarksSamantha Barks is an award winning actress and singer who rose to fame in the BBC talent show-themed television series I'd Do Anything in 2008 and achieved global fame after making her film debut as Éponine in Les Miserables in 2012 (a role she also played in the West End and at the 25th Anniversary Concert in 2010). She is currently starring as Elsa in Frozen the Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane and has played leading roles in shows such as Chess, Cabaret, Oliver Chicago, City Of Angels, Amelie and Pretty Woman both in the West End and on Broadway. Originally from the Isle Of Man, she now divides her time between the UK and the USA and performs all over the world. She has released three studio albums: Looking in Your Eyes (2007), Samantha Barks (2016), and Into the Unknown (2021) and can be seen as a judge on TV shows 'All Star Musicals' and 'Mamma Mia I Have A Dream'Links:Official Website https://samanthabarks.global/Sam performing Into The Unknown on All Star Musicals https://youtu.be/ZP5eH1lVFPYSam as Eponine in the Les Miserables movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LktcIXxJ1pcSam with Ant and Dec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC_f9c318LoListen to Samantha's music on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gOl5m9dY7IGAipqpul7GZ?si=h5IuE3fSRRGPReUTtcvE6gHosted by John Owen-Jones and Alistair BrammerMusic written by John Owen-Jones and Alistair BrammerMusic performed by John Owen-Jones, Alistair Brammer and John QuirkRecorded & edited by John Owen-Jones and Alistair BrammerA 2023 John Owen-Jones Associates Productionwww.johnowenjones.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we are joined by former roommates and Les Mis fanatics, Maggen and Megan to discuss the Marius, Cosette, Eponine love triangle! Do we ship it? Listen to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weshipitpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weshipitpodcast/support
Caroline Sheen is an actress known for her appearances in some of the most well-known musicals of all time. Such as Les Miserables, Mamma Mia and Mary Poppins. Across her career she's played Mary Poppins on the US Tour in 2011 winning the Helen Hayes Award for her performance, as well as both Eponine and Fantine in Les Miserables in London's West End. Not to mention a fine Subway Sandwich commercial as well! She discusses her training at GSA, her process, some funny on stage moments, and what it takes to tackle the huge musical roles whilst keeping it fresh every night during the long runs. Great episode for anyone considering a career in Musicals and in theatre in general! Oliver Gower Spotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261 Instagram: @goweroliver Twitter: @GowerCritic For enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.com Please Like, Download and Subscribe! Thank you for all your support! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oliver-gower/message
Olivier nominee Claire Machin recently joined the West End production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre as Madame Thénardier.Claire has history with the show, having made her West End debut as a swing and understudy for Eponine at the Palace Theatre before returning once before as an understudy for Madame Thénardier.In 2017, Claire received an Olivier nomination for her performance as Cora in the West End production of The Girls. She recently completed her run as Mrs Brill in the West End revival of Mary Poppins, having previously been in the original cast. Some of Claire's other theatre credits include: Whore/Claire in Amour (Charing Cross), Violet Butterfield in Flowers for Mrs. Harris (Chichester Festival Theatre), Alice Beane in Titanic (UK Tour & Charing Cross), Rosie in Mamma Mia! (Cyprus), Barbara Castle in Made in Dagenham (Queens Theatre), Mamma Gladys in the original cast of Memphis (Shaftesbury Theatre), Mabel in The Pajama Game (Chichester & Shaftesbury Theatre), Mrs. Metcalf in Betty Blue Eyes (Novello Theatre), Widow Corney in Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane & UK Tour), Tim's Mother & Asphynxia in Salad Days (Riverside Studios), Mamie Eisenhower in First Lady Suite (Union Theatre), Ms Darbus in High School Musical (Churchill Theatre & UK Tour), Clara Eynsford Hill in My Fair Lady (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Charlotte in Oliver! (London Palladium).Claire also performed her one woman show An Old Fashioned Love Story at the New London Theatre and has also been involved in various workshops supporting new writing. On screen, she appeared as Grandma Who in The Grinch Musical (NBC) and the film adaptation of Les Misérables (Working Title Films).Les Misérables is booking at the Sondheim Theatre until 2nd March 2024. Visit www.lesmis.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
We continue our discussion of the barricades with a special emphasis on the dynamics between Marius and Eponine.Join the Facebook discussion group here!Follow along with our reading schedule: https://www.centerforlit.com/hee
Teah Renzi is an actress who works mostly in musical theatre. She was a Jimmy Award nominee when she played Eponine in a production of Les Miserables back in 2018. Renzi was cast as an understudy in productions of 25th Annual Puntam County Spelling Bee and Noises Off. Other shows Renzi protrayed principal roles in include A Little Night Music and Metamorphoses. Most recently, Renzi got to live out one of her childhood dreams of playing a Disney Princess for the first time on stage. She got to play Ariel in the Lexington Opera House production of The Little Mermaid. This was a total career highlight for her since Renzi has been a fan of the Disney Princesses ever since she was little and she got to pay homage to her childhood self when playing this with this character and show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jayme-starr/support
Our very special guest for today is Alexandria “Alex” Sharpe. She is one of the original members of Celtic Woman, a group that has become a worldwide sensation, enchanting millions with their unique blend of music. As a vocalist, Alex Sharpe has a voice that is both powerful and ethereal, with a range that can soar to the heavens or whisper a lullaby. Sharpe has a background in musical theater. She began her career by playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz in Dublin. She was asked to play Eponine in Les Misérables for the Cameron Mackintosh Company in England and Ireland and in the Concert Tour. She created the role of Bernadette in The Beautiful Game by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton. What You'll Learn In this episode, Alex shares how she got her first professional job at 19. She also narrates why she stepped away from performing full time and the big decision why she left Celtic Woman. She shares her emotional strain as a mother and the goal of providing his son with the healthiest and most stable childhood. She also has tons of value bombs for us that would surely inspire all of us. Things We Discussed Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble that was formed in 2004. The group combines traditional Celtic music with contemporary pop, classical, and folk influences, creating a unique sound that has captivated audiences around the world. Celtic Woman's performances are known for their stunning vocal harmonies, intricate arrangements, and captivating stage presence. The group has released numerous albums and DVDs, which have sold millions of copies worldwide. They have also embarked on several successful concert tours, performing in some of the world's most prestigious venues and collaborating with renowned musicians and orchestras. Connect with Alex Sharpe Website Facebook Twitter Spotify Youtube Connect with Jason Tonioli Website Facebook YouTube Instagram Spotify Pandora Amazon Music Apple Music
Frances Mayli McCann is currently reprising her performance as Bonnie in Bonnie and Clyde at the Garrick Theatre. Frances has been with UK version of Bonnie and Clyde right from the start, originally starring opposite Jeremy Jordan for the concert production at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane which was filmed for release. Last year the show ran at the Arts Theatre ahead of its transfer to the Garrick for this current run. Frances is an Olivier Award nominee for her performance as Kylah in Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour (Duke of York's Theatre). Just a few of her other credits include: Svetlana in Chess in Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Heather McNamara in Heathers (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Eponine in Les Miserables (Sondheim Theatre & UK Tour), The Mistress in Evita (Regents Park Open Air Theatre) and Macbeth, The Great Wave and Here Lies Love (National Theatre). On screen, Frances most recently finished filming Silverpoint for BBC/ABC with her other screen credits including Shetland (BBC), River City (BBC), Lip Service (BBC) and A Tale to Tell (Amazon Prime). Bonnie and Clyde runs at the Garrick Theatre Saturday 4th March – Saturday 20th May 2023. Visit www.bonnieandclydemusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
« Mê Mèo » không là cái « tật » của riêng gì các nhà văn Pháp. Giải Nobel Văn Học người Mỹ, tác giả cuốn Ngư Ông và Biển Cả, Ernest Hemingway, yêu mèo vì chúng « tuyệt đối không vì lẽ này hay lẽ khác mà che đậy, giấu giếm tình cảm ». Đến nay con mèo đen Béhémoth (con Hà Mã) vẫn là một biểu tượng của bảo tàng Boulgakov tại thủ đô Matxcơva từ tiểu thuyết Nghệ nhân và Margarita (viết trong giai đoạn 1927-1939) của tác giả người Nga Mikhail Boulgakov. Trong làng hội họa, từ Pierre Bonnard đến Pablo Picasso, xa hơn nữa là những Leonardo da Vinci của Ý hay danh họa người Nhật, Hiroshige (1797-1858) đều đã đưa hình ảnh con mèo vào nghệ thuật. Đương nhiên không thể quên thư pháp Mèo của danh họa Việt Nam Lê Bá Đảng được ông lấy nguồn cảm hứng từ một con phố vừa hẹp, vừa ngắn ở quận 5 - Paris La Rue du Chat Qui Pêche.La Rue du Chat Qui Pêche, Phố Con Mèo Câu Cá cũng là tựa đề cuốn tiểu thuyết nổi tiếng của nhà văn người Hungary, Jolan Foldes.Mèo sống trong nhung lụaRiêng trong văn đàn Pháp, bất luận nam hay nữ, thật không hiếm các tác giả « mê Mèo ». Ở vào thế kỷ thứ 17, Charles Perrault (1628-1703) với Chú Mèo Đi Hia đã làm mê hoặc độc giả với một con mèo biết nói và thông minh, giúp chủ từ hai bàn tay trắng trở thành phò mã… Con mèo Micetto giáo hoàng Leo XII để lại đã gắn bó với văn sĩ Chateaubriand (1768-1848) như bóng với hình trong giai đoạn ông làm đại sứ Pháp tại tòa thánh Vatican. Một tác giả sinh sau Chateaubriand một chút là nhà thơ Théophile Gautier (181 -1872) cũng yêu mèo không kém có lẽ bởi ông biết rất khó để làm bạn với mèo. Trong căn hộ của Théophile Gautier ở Neuilly sur Seine, ngoại thành Paris, Eponine được nhà thơ xem như một thành viên trong gia đình. Con mèo đen có đôi mắt xanh ve ấy đã cùng ông tiếp những vị khách tên tuổi nhất thời bấy giờ từ nhà khoa học Louis Pasteur đến những người bạn văn của Gautier như Goncourt, Mérimée…Về phần tác giả Ao Quỷ, George Sand (1804-1876), tựa như Théophile Gautier bà cũng rất yêu mèo bởi đấy là một « ông thần giữ của ». Của cải của nhà văn nữ này không là vàng bạc, châu báu mà là những gì bà muốn « giữ kín sâu thẳm tận đáy lòng ».Từ thập niên 1970, phim hoạt họa của Walt Disney The Aristocats-Gia Đình Mèo Quý Tộc không còn xa lạ với nhiều thế hệ khán giả khắp bốn phương nhưng có mấy ai biết rằng, Duchess, con mèo trắng xinh đẹp sống trong nhung lụa với ba con mèo con và « nhân vật » con mèo hoang Thomas O'Malley tốt bụng trong phim trong chính là phiên bản mèo mượn từ truyện ngắn Le Paradis des Chats-Thiên đường của những con Mèo (năm 1874) của nhà văn Pháp Emile Zola. Hình tượng của phụ nữMột nhà thơ lớn của thế kỷ XIX là Charles Baudelaire đã ít nhất hai lần đưa Mèo vào thi ca qua hai bài thơ Le Chat và Les Chats. Cả hai nằm trong toàn cập Les Fleurs du Mal-Những bông hoa đau khổ (1847).Le Chat Viens, mon beau chat, sur mon cœur amoureux/ Hỡi con mèo xin đẹp, hãy đến gần trái tim si tìnhRetiens tes griffes de ta patte/ Giấu bớt đi những chiếc vuốt nhọnEt laisse-moi plonger dans tes beaux yeux, mêlés de métal et d'agate (…)/ Cho ta thả hồn vào đôi mắt diệu huyền của đá xanh màu lục bảo …Ở đây, con Mèo là tình yêu, là hình bóng của người đàn bà đẹp, dù đấy là một vẻ đẹp lạnh lùng, là một mối tình ngoài tầm với, mong manh và dễ vỡ. Đến cuối bài thơ, người tình và con mèo với đôi mắt trong veo của « đá xanh màu lục bảo » chỉ còn là một. Bản chất tự do và độc lập của Con Mèo và Người Đàn Bà là điều khiến Baudelaire khâm phục, dù biết rằng tình yêu rất dễ chắp cánh bay xa…Trái lại trong bài thơ Những Con Mèo, Les Chats cũng Beaudelaire đơn thuần nói về những người bạn « đáng yêu », « hiền hòa » dù đầy « cá tính » ẩn chứa một chút gì « kỳ diệu, huyền bí » : cái dáng vẻ uy nghi của những pho tượng đầu người thân sư tử trong văn hóa Ai Cập, hay nhân vật Erabus trong thần thoại Hy Lạp, con trai của Thần Nguyên Thủy Chaos và Bóng Tối… Từ bạn đồng hành đến mối tâm giaoTrong văn đàn Pháp hiếm ai chung thủy với mèo, quan sát mèo và dành cho chúng một chỗ đứng riêng biệt trong toàn bộ tác phẩm của mình như nhà văn nữ Colette (1873-1954).Bà sinh ra và lớn lên trong ngôi nhà tại thị trấn Saint Sauveur en Puisaye, vùng Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, miền đông nước Pháp với rất nhiều muông thú. Frédéric Maget, chủ tịch hội Những Người Bạn của Colette kể lại nhà văn Pháp này thường nói, ngôi nhà thời thơ ấu của bà là nơi « có một sự mất trật tự trong không khí đầm ấm » có nghĩa rằng đấy là nơi « lúc nào cũng tấp nập chó, mèo, gà, sóc, dơi » … Tất cả những con thú đó luôn hiện diện bên bà trước khi đi vào văn học. Nhưng trong suốt cuộc đời và sự nghiệp, với Colette, Mèo là con vật trung thành nhất, nếu không muốn nói là « người bạn tri kỷ ». Frédéric Maget : « Những con mèo của Colette xuất hiện từ những tác phẩm đầu tay cho đến những sáng tác cuối cùng. Đương nhiên Dialogues de bêtes-Đối thoại của xúc vật (1904) được biết đến nhiều hơn cả. Trong tác phẩm này, các con thú dưới ngòi bút của Colette biết nói và chúng là những con vật rất quen thuộc với bà. Thế rồi Colette đã giàu trí tưởng tượng, ‘nhân vật' chính trọng truyện, là con mèo Kiki La Doucette, thực ra là biệt danh mà bà dành để gọi người chồng thứ nhất của mình. Dưới tên gọi có vẻ thùy mị và dễ thương đó, thì con mèo trong tác phảm này lại đầy nam tính » Francette, Saha, Kiki La Doucette, … là những con Mèo ẩn hiện trong trên dưới 50 tác phẩm của bà. Đáng chú ý nhất là Con Mèo Cái, Saha mà bà đã đưa một trong những tác phẩm nổi tiếng nhất của mình La Chatte, phát hành năm 1933. Frédéric Maget : « Colette đã dành một chỗ đứng riêng biệt cho mèo, và hiếm có một nhà văn nào gần như là viết cả tiểu sử về mèo như bà. Thí dụ như độc giả biết rõ tên tuổi của từng con mèo trong sáng tác của Colette, họ biết rõ con mèo đó sinh ngày nào, mất ngày nào, nó có bao nhiêu anh chị em… Ta biết là Colette yêu nhất con mèo cuối cùng mà bà chỉ gọi nó với cái tên đơn giản là Con Mèo Cái- La Chatte, như trong tiểu thuyết cùng tên. Độc giả của Colette biết là con mèo này sinh ngày 25/12/1925 và nó đã chết ngày 12/02/1939. Nhà văn yêu con mèo này đến nỗi, khi chia tay với nó bà không bao giờ nuôi thêm một con mèo nào khác. Không một con mèo nào khác có thể lấp vào khoảng trống mà La Chatte để lại trong lòng người nghệ sĩ này ». Trong tiểu thuyết La Chatte, con mèo Saha cùng với cặp vợ chồng Alain và Camille là một bộ ba : Mèo và Camille cùng muốn độc quyền ngự trị trong trái tim của Alain. Người vợ trẻ ghen đến điên cuồng vì một con mèo. Mọi việc đổ vỡ khi Camille « ám sát » hụt Saha. Alain bỏ nhà ra đi với con mèo trên tay. Tựa như Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, anh đã chọn quay lưng lại với thế giới của loài người, bởi xúc vật « không bao giờ phản bội ».Biểu tượng của sự kiêu căng, gian xảoNhưng không phải ai cũng yêu Mèo như Colette hay dành cho con thú bốn chân này những « vai diễn đẹp » trong tác phẩm của mình. Con mèo dưới ngòi bút của nhà văn François Rabelais thế kỷ XV-XVI là biểu tượng của giới quan lại tham ô, vơ vét của dân để làm giàu như trong tùy bút Isle Sonnante, ra mắt độc giả năm 1562 (9 năm sau khi tác giả qua đời).Ông vua trong làng thơ ngụ ngôn của Pháp là Jean de La Fontaine không mấy có cái thú yêu Mèo. Với ông đấy là những con vật « độc ác », « giả dối », « kiêu căng, thông minh » nhưng « xảo quyệt ». Thâm hiểm, độc ác là hình ảnh gắn liền với hồng y giáo chủ Richelieu, dưới thời vua Louis XIII. Ông là người sáng lập ra Viện Hàn Lâm Pháp. Hồng y Richlieu mê Mèo đến nỗi, có lúc ông nuôi đến 14 con mèo, cử hai người hầu hạ chúng ngày đêm. Mèo của Richelieu chỉ ăn thăn gà.Thú vị không kém là trường hợp của văn hào Pháp, André Malraux, vị bộ trưởng Văn Hóa đầu tiên của nước Pháp, đã cùng với tướng de Gaulle có một đam mê : cả hai cùng rất yêu Mèo. Malraux không thể sống thiếu Mèo đến nỗi ông đòi bằng được người tình là nhà văn Louise de Vilmorin đục tường trong dinh thự của bà để cho các con Mèo của ông được « tự do đi lại, thả bước từ buồng nọ sang phòng kia ». Hiềm nỗi, ông bộ trưởng Văn Hóa này dưới thời tướng de Gaulle vì quá yêu mèo mà đã quên mất rằng dinh thự của gia đình de Vilmorin tại thị trấn Verrières le Buisson, ngoại ô phía nam Paris, được xếp vào hàng « các công trình kiến trúc và di tích lịch sử ». Đâu đó André Maleraux đã đặt tình yêu Mèo lên trên cả một di sản văn hóa lịch sử, dù đó là một dinh thự có giá trị lịch sử.
« Mê Mèo » không là cái « tật » của riêng gì các nhà văn Pháp. Giải Nobel Văn Học người Mỹ, tác giả cuốn Ngư Ông và Biển Cả, Ernest Hemingway, yêu mèo vì chúng « tuyệt đối không vì lẽ này hay lẽ khác mà che đậy, giấu giếm tình cảm ». Đến nay con mèo đen Béhémoth (con Hà Mã) vẫn là một biểu tượng của bảo tàng Boulgakov tại thủ đô Matxcơva từ tiểu thuyết Nghệ nhân và Margarita (viết trong giai đoạn 1927-1939) của tác giả người Nga Mikhail Boulgakov. Trong làng hội họa, từ Pierre Bonnard đến Pablo Picasso, xa hơn nữa là những Leonardo da Vinci của Ý hay danh họa người Nhật, Hiroshige (1797-1858) đều đã đưa hình ảnh con mèo vào nghệ thuật. Đương nhiên không thể quên thư pháp Mèo của danh họa Việt Nam Lê Bá Đảng được ông lấy nguồn cảm hứng từ một con phố vừa hẹp, vừa ngắn ở quận 5 - Paris La Rue du Chat Qui Pêche.La Rue du Chat Qui Pêche, Phố Con Mèo Câu Cá cũng là tựa đề cuốn tiểu thuyết nổi tiếng của nhà văn người Hungary, Jolan Foldes.Mèo sống trong nhung lụaRiêng trong văn đàn Pháp, bất luận nam hay nữ, thật không hiếm các tác giả « mê Mèo ». Ở vào thế kỷ thứ 17, Charles Perrault (1628-1703) với Chú Mèo Đi Hia đã làm mê hoặc độc giả với một con mèo biết nói và thông minh, giúp chủ từ hai bàn tay trắng trở thành phò mã… Con mèo Micetto giáo hoàng Leo XII để lại đã gắn bó với văn sĩ Chateaubriand (1768-1848) như bóng với hình trong giai đoạn ông làm đại sứ Pháp tại tòa thánh Vatican. Một tác giả sinh sau Chateaubriand một chút là nhà thơ Théophile Gautier (181 -1872) cũng yêu mèo không kém có lẽ bởi ông biết rất khó để làm bạn với mèo. Trong căn hộ của Théophile Gautier ở Neuilly sur Seine, ngoại thành Paris, Eponine được nhà thơ xem như một thành viên trong gia đình. Con mèo đen có đôi mắt xanh ve ấy đã cùng ông tiếp những vị khách tên tuổi nhất thời bấy giờ từ nhà khoa học Louis Pasteur đến những người bạn văn của Gautier như Goncourt, Mérimée…Về phần tác giả Ao Quỷ, George Sand (1804-1876), tựa như Théophile Gautier bà cũng rất yêu mèo bởi đấy là một « ông thần giữ của ». Của cải của nhà văn nữ này không là vàng bạc, châu báu mà là những gì bà muốn « giữ kín sâu thẳm tận đáy lòng ».Từ thập niên 1970, phim hoạt họa của Walt Disney The Aristocats-Gia Đình Mèo Quý Tộc không còn xa lạ với nhiều thế hệ khán giả khắp bốn phương nhưng có mấy ai biết rằng, Duchess, con mèo trắng xinh đẹp sống trong nhung lụa với ba con mèo con và « nhân vật » con mèo hoang Thomas O'Malley tốt bụng trong phim trong chính là phiên bản mèo mượn từ truyện ngắn Le Paradis des Chats-Thiên đường của những con Mèo (năm 1874) của nhà văn Pháp Emile Zola. Hình tượng của phụ nữMột nhà thơ lớn của thế kỷ XIX là Charles Baudelaire đã ít nhất hai lần đưa Mèo vào thi ca qua hai bài thơ Le Chat và Les Chats. Cả hai nằm trong toàn cập Les Fleurs du Mal-Những bông hoa đau khổ (1847).Le Chat Viens, mon beau chat, sur mon cœur amoureux/ Hỡi con mèo xin đẹp, hãy đến gần trái tim si tìnhRetiens tes griffes de ta patte/ Giấu bớt đi những chiếc vuốt nhọnEt laisse-moi plonger dans tes beaux yeux, mêlés de métal et d'agate (…)/ Cho ta thả hồn vào đôi mắt diệu huyền của đá xanh màu lục bảo …Ở đây, con Mèo là tình yêu, là hình bóng của người đàn bà đẹp, dù đấy là một vẻ đẹp lạnh lùng, là một mối tình ngoài tầm với, mong manh và dễ vỡ. Đến cuối bài thơ, người tình và con mèo với đôi mắt trong veo của « đá xanh màu lục bảo » chỉ còn là một. Bản chất tự do và độc lập của Con Mèo và Người Đàn Bà là điều khiến Baudelaire khâm phục, dù biết rằng tình yêu rất dễ chắp cánh bay xa…Trái lại trong bài thơ Những Con Mèo, Les Chats cũng Beaudelaire đơn thuần nói về những người bạn « đáng yêu », « hiền hòa » dù đầy « cá tính » ẩn chứa một chút gì « kỳ diệu, huyền bí » : cái dáng vẻ uy nghi của những pho tượng đầu người thân sư tử trong văn hóa Ai Cập, hay nhân vật Erabus trong thần thoại Hy Lạp, con trai của Thần Nguyên Thủy Chaos và Bóng Tối… Từ bạn đồng hành đến mối tâm giaoTrong văn đàn Pháp hiếm ai chung thủy với mèo, quan sát mèo và dành cho chúng một chỗ đứng riêng biệt trong toàn bộ tác phẩm của mình như nhà văn nữ Colette (1873-1954).Bà sinh ra và lớn lên trong ngôi nhà tại thị trấn Saint Sauveur en Puisaye, vùng Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, miền đông nước Pháp với rất nhiều muông thú. Frédéric Maget, chủ tịch hội Những Người Bạn của Colette kể lại nhà văn Pháp này thường nói, ngôi nhà thời thơ ấu của bà là nơi « có một sự mất trật tự trong không khí đầm ấm » có nghĩa rằng đấy là nơi « lúc nào cũng tấp nập chó, mèo, gà, sóc, dơi » … Tất cả những con thú đó luôn hiện diện bên bà trước khi đi vào văn học. Nhưng trong suốt cuộc đời và sự nghiệp, với Colette, Mèo là con vật trung thành nhất, nếu không muốn nói là « người bạn tri kỷ ». Frédéric Maget : « Những con mèo của Colette xuất hiện từ những tác phẩm đầu tay cho đến những sáng tác cuối cùng. Đương nhiên Dialogues de bêtes-Đối thoại của xúc vật (1904) được biết đến nhiều hơn cả. Trong tác phẩm này, các con thú dưới ngòi bút của Colette biết nói và chúng là những con vật rất quen thuộc với bà. Thế rồi Colette đã giàu trí tưởng tượng, ‘nhân vật' chính trọng truyện, là con mèo Kiki La Doucette, thực ra là biệt danh mà bà dành để gọi người chồng thứ nhất của mình. Dưới tên gọi có vẻ thùy mị và dễ thương đó, thì con mèo trong tác phảm này lại đầy nam tính » Francette, Saha, Kiki La Doucette, … là những con Mèo ẩn hiện trong trên dưới 50 tác phẩm của bà. Đáng chú ý nhất là Con Mèo Cái, Saha mà bà đã đưa một trong những tác phẩm nổi tiếng nhất của mình La Chatte, phát hành năm 1933. Frédéric Maget : « Colette đã dành một chỗ đứng riêng biệt cho mèo, và hiếm có một nhà văn nào gần như là viết cả tiểu sử về mèo như bà. Thí dụ như độc giả biết rõ tên tuổi của từng con mèo trong sáng tác của Colette, họ biết rõ con mèo đó sinh ngày nào, mất ngày nào, nó có bao nhiêu anh chị em… Ta biết là Colette yêu nhất con mèo cuối cùng mà bà chỉ gọi nó với cái tên đơn giản là Con Mèo Cái- La Chatte, như trong tiểu thuyết cùng tên. Độc giả của Colette biết là con mèo này sinh ngày 25/12/1925 và nó đã chết ngày 12/02/1939. Nhà văn yêu con mèo này đến nỗi, khi chia tay với nó bà không bao giờ nuôi thêm một con mèo nào khác. Không một con mèo nào khác có thể lấp vào khoảng trống mà La Chatte để lại trong lòng người nghệ sĩ này ». Trong tiểu thuyết La Chatte, con mèo Saha cùng với cặp vợ chồng Alain và Camille là một bộ ba : Mèo và Camille cùng muốn độc quyền ngự trị trong trái tim của Alain. Người vợ trẻ ghen đến điên cuồng vì một con mèo. Mọi việc đổ vỡ khi Camille « ám sát » hụt Saha. Alain bỏ nhà ra đi với con mèo trên tay. Tựa như Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, anh đã chọn quay lưng lại với thế giới của loài người, bởi xúc vật « không bao giờ phản bội ».Biểu tượng của sự kiêu căng, gian xảoNhưng không phải ai cũng yêu Mèo như Colette hay dành cho con thú bốn chân này những « vai diễn đẹp » trong tác phẩm của mình. Con mèo dưới ngòi bút của nhà văn François Rabelais thế kỷ XV-XVI là biểu tượng của giới quan lại tham ô, vơ vét của dân để làm giàu như trong tùy bút Isle Sonnante, ra mắt độc giả năm 1562 (9 năm sau khi tác giả qua đời).Ông vua trong làng thơ ngụ ngôn của Pháp là Jean de La Fontaine không mấy có cái thú yêu Mèo. Với ông đấy là những con vật « độc ác », « giả dối », « kiêu căng, thông minh » nhưng « xảo quyệt ». Thâm hiểm, độc ác là hình ảnh gắn liền với hồng y giáo chủ Richelieu, dưới thời vua Louis XIII. Ông là người sáng lập ra Viện Hàn Lâm Pháp. Hồng y Richlieu mê Mèo đến nỗi, có lúc ông nuôi đến 14 con mèo, cử hai người hầu hạ chúng ngày đêm. Mèo của Richelieu chỉ ăn thăn gà.Thú vị không kém là trường hợp của văn hào Pháp, André Malraux, vị bộ trưởng Văn Hóa đầu tiên của nước Pháp, đã cùng với tướng de Gaulle có một đam mê : cả hai cùng rất yêu Mèo. Malraux không thể sống thiếu Mèo đến nỗi ông đòi bằng được người tình là nhà văn Louise de Vilmorin đục tường trong dinh thự của bà để cho các con Mèo của ông được « tự do đi lại, thả bước từ buồng nọ sang phòng kia ». Hiềm nỗi, ông bộ trưởng Văn Hóa này dưới thời tướng de Gaulle vì quá yêu mèo mà đã quên mất rằng dinh thự của gia đình de Vilmorin tại thị trấn Verrières le Buisson, ngoại ô phía nam Paris, được xếp vào hàng « các công trình kiến trúc và di tích lịch sử ». Đâu đó André Maleraux đã đặt tình yêu Mèo lên trên cả một di sản văn hóa lịch sử, dù đó là một dinh thự có giá trị lịch sử.
Alternate title: When Love Is Braun! We're talking about Minutes 45-46 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Belle and young Ebenezer have a sad conversation and Belle starts singing "When Love Is Gone." With EXTREMELY special guest Meredith Braun! She played Belle in this movie! PLUS: The Victorian Talking Houses! How does Belle compare to Eponine from Les Miz? Singing with Michael Caine! Chatting with Fozzie! Working with two Scrooges! Musical theater memories! And Belle the suffragette! ALSO: Learn more about Meredith Braun, her career, and her album recordings of "When Love Is Gone" and "Rainbow Connection" on her website! ALSO: Learn more about Patti Lupone's memoir on her website! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Meredith Braun Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy A Tip of the Hat to Wilson, Jogchem, Carolyn, Matthew, and KB!
Welcome to The Movie Planet Podcast Season 5 Episode 25! This week, Sam has nominated 2012's Les Miserables for the Musical pantheon. Listen as Sam and Joe discuss this film and decide whether this worldwide phenomenon deserves to be at the top of the barricade, or if this movie should be disregarded like Eponine. "All I Want" and "Seattle Song" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW Australia iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-planet-podcast/id1397030238?mt=2 GMAIL: movieplanetpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MoviePlanetPod Instagram: @movieplanetpod Facebook: /movieplanetpod The Movie Planet podcast is not affiliated with, prepared for, approved or licensed by any entity that created any films discussed or reviewed herein. All movie clips and music included in the podcast are the intellectual property of the respective copyright holders. They are included here for the purpose of review, and no infringement is intended.
About the Guests Adam Halpin Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen, Glory Days. Off-Broadway: Daddy Long Legs, Rent, Dogfight. National Tours: Come From Away, Kinky Boots, Rent. Select Regional: Chess at The Kennedy Center, The Last 5 Years at Long Wharf, The Music Man at The Muny. Megan McGinnis recently toured with the North American company of Come From Away. Prior to that, she completed the Off-Broadway run of Daddy Long Legs, originating the role of Jerusha Abbott, both nationally and internationally (Ovation Award, Jeff Nomination, London What's On Stage Nomination). Broadway: Side Show (Revival, Standby Daisy/Violet), Les Miserables (Revival, Eponine), Little Women (Beth), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Thoroughly Modern Millie, Diary of Anne Frank, Parade. Links https://theatreraleigh.com/ (Theatre Raleigh) http://meganmcginnis.net/ (Megan McGinnis Website) Connect with Us Facebook @beltlinetbroadway Twitter @beltlinetobway Instagram @beltlinetobroadway
Cw: abortion as metaphor, depression mention, conversations about incarceration, NSFW conversations Slutty slutty Javert is back, and he's got a criminal to catch and a jail of men to get secrets out of. We then move over for some Daddy Beef and little Gremlin action, and then we become drunk girls in a bathroom telling Eponine she can do better. (ps. Go listen to Trice Forgotten ;D) This podcast was produced by Nemo Martin and Julian Yap. The audio direction and intro composing is by JDWasabi. It is a Captain's Collection Creation. Bread & Barricades (@LesMisPodcast) | Twitter Bread & Barricades | Tumblr Nemo Martin (@zeus_japonicus) | Twitter Jade Leamcharaskul (@JDWasabi) | Twitter Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lesmispodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LesMisPodcast Theme song: https://jdwasabi.bandcamp.com/track/bread-barricades-a-les-mis-podcast-intro-theme-song-full Transcripts and Bibliogs: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pgYo6VOqUk_XtnjcG4Gm6ng8KeHRjFrn?usp=sharing
To finish off this series, we're joined by Lea Salonga to discuss her return to the UK! Lea left the Philippines as a teenager when she was cast as Kim in Miss Saigon. She originated the role in the West End and on Broadway to tremendous acclaim, winning Olivier and Tony Awards for her performance. Lea also has a long association with Les Misérables, having played both Eponine and Fantine in London and New York, including for the musical's 10th and 25th anniversary concerts. Just a few of Lea's other theatre credits include: Eliza in My Fair Lady (Manila), The Witch in Into The Woods (Singapore), Grizabella in Cats (Manila), Kei Kimura in Allegiance (Broadway) and Helen in Fun Home (Manila). Most recently Lea played Erzulie in Once On This Island (Broadway), Grace Farrell in Annie (Hollywood Bowl) and Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd (Manila/Singapore). Lea has worked extensively in film and television, and famously provided vocals for the title role in Disney's Mulan I (1998) and Mulan II (2004) as well as for Princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin (1994), earning her the official title of a Disney Legend! Away from the stage, Lea is a judge on the Philippines' version of The Voice and has sold 19 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling Filipina artists of all time. Lea is about to return to the UK for her second UK concert tour, Dream Again. Lea opens in Leicester on 18th June before visiting Southampton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Brighton, Canterbury and Glasgow. She is also performing a very special show at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 28th June. The tour coincides with the 30th anniversary of Lea recording A Whole New World for Aladdin. For full info and tour dates, visit www.cuffeandtaylor.com. In this special episode, Lea discusses her return to London, why Miss Saigon was more exhausting than her solo show and the pressure that comes with her role model status. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening to this series of In The Frame, we'll be back soon for Series 7! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Nick and June, After the Fact. A Handmaid's Tale Podcast Are you a fan of the hit HULU series, The Handmaid's Tale, who ships Nick and June? Are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Sophie Salveson survived a stroke at 19. It's not the way any freshman wants to end their first year of college. She was a writer, actor, and singer. The stroke stole her right side limbs, her speech, and her access to language. Over the past 10 years she fought back through PT, OT, speech therapy. She learned to stand, walk and speak again. And she continues to make progress. In the previous episode (http://strokecast.com/ExpandedPractice) I spoke with Marabeth Quinn, Sophie's Mom, and Danielle Stoller, one of Sophie's Physical Therapists. This week, we hear from Sophie and Marabeth and learn more about Sophie's journey. If you don't see the audio player below, visit http://Strokecast.com/Sophie. Click here for a machine-generated transcript Song Many people with aphasia find it easier to sing than to speak. Early treatment sometimes involves getting folks to sing their name or sing a greeting. Or even sing a song deeply embedded in their memory, like Happy Birthday. It has to do with the way music and song live in different part of the brain. Aphasia isn't the only place music as an impact. In episode 106, I spoke with Brian Harris of Medrhythms about his work using music to bypass limitations of the motor cortex and help people significantly improve their gait. This is an amazing video of Sophie from 2020. You can hear her sing, "A Change in Me" from Beauty and the Beast. Now, I really want to hear Sophie's Eponine. Maggie and Michael Sophie isn't the only stroke survivor with a passion for theater. I talked with Maggie in episode 38. Since then she has acted in a theater company fill with folks with disabilities. She continues to make progress on her documentary, The Great Now What. Here's the trailer: Michael Schutt was on the show in episode 124 talking about creating his solo show to share his stroke story. COVID lock downs meant planned performances didn't happen. He pivoted it into a radio play available on line. You can listen at http://ALessonInSwimming.com. Sophie's Book Recommendations The first book Sophie really read for pleasure after her stroke was "Shatter Me," by Tahereh Mafi.* It came with a powerful endorsement -- her sister's. And connecting about the book with her sister was a powerful incentive to read it, no matter what it took. Sophie's current favorites include "Good Girl's Guide to Murder," by Holly Jackson and "Elsewhere," by Gabrielle Zevin. * Pick up a copy or find them at your library and tell Sophie what you like about her favorites. Hack of the Week Keep trying. Speaking with aphasia is tough, but the only way out is through the key is to keep trying and to keep working on it. I've found it best top to try doing a thing with my affected hand three times before switching to my unaffected side. By trying three times, I'm reminding my brain that my left hand is still there and has a job to do. By stopping after three failed attempts, I stave off frustration and can try again another day. Links Where do we go from here? Connect with Sophie on Instagram or email and check out the links above. Share Sophie's story with someone you know by giving them the link http://Strokecast.com/Sophie Subscribe to the Strokecast newsletter at http://Strokecast.com/New Don't get best…get better.
Brennyn Lark is an actor, singer, and musical theater performer. She made her broadway debut in Les Miserables where she played Eponine. Lark made her debut along side season 1 guest, Erika Henningsen who portrayed the role of Fantine. A major surprise in her career, was getting the chance to work in London in the West End. Lark starred in Dream Girls for her West End debut which made her fall in love with performing over seas. Additionally, she got the opportunity to play Tzipporah in the world premiere of The Prince of Egypt musical. Lark hopes to keep expanding her resume by trying different ways to share her passion for musical theatre with the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayme-starr/support
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders. At the age of 25, Eva Noblezada is a two time Tony Award nominee, a Grammy Award winner, and a WhatsOnStage Award winning actress and singer. She starred as Kim in Cameron Mackintosh's London revival of Miss Saigon when she was 17 years old, and shortly after played Eponine in the West End revival of Les Misérables. Eva later reprised her performance as Kim in the first Broadway revival of Miss Saigon (also her Broadway debut). In 2019, she made her film debut in Yellow Rose starring alongside Lea Salonga, who originated the role of Kim in Miss Saigon. Eva originated the role of Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway, and it's in Hadestown where she continues to lead, and take audiences “way down under the ground”. Eva speaks candidly about her past toxic relationship with the word “perfect”, how it affected her life as a 17 year old all on her own abroad, leading Cameron Mackintosh's London revival of Miss Saigon, and why she felt like she was “falling for years”. She opens up about living with anxiety, panic attacks, and body dysmorphia, and how she's learned to come back to herself at those times, and ask the important questions - “Are we in danger? - We're okay”. Talking about Hadestown, Eva shares her thoughts on Eurydice (and playing Eurydice), and her love for the “extra layer of consciousness” that can be seen throughout the whole show. In this episode, we talk about: Growing up Filipino Mexican, and discovering musical theater A strong work ethic, instilled by her father The mental and physical toll of an 8 show schedule Meeting Tara Rubin at the Jimmy Awards Pole dancing as fitness, and how society sexualizes women Her “all or nothing” way of life Connect with Eva: IG: @livevamaria Twitter: @EvaNoblezada 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lea Salonga is the beloved singer and performer who won a Tony Award for originating the role of Kim in Miss Saigon, and who built a global fanbase for her work as the singing voices for Jasmine in Aladdin and as Mulan in Mulan and Mulan 2 – work for which the Walt Disney Company bestowed upon her the title of Disney Legend. She was the first Asian woman to play Eponine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway and returned to the beloved show as Fantine in the 2006 revival. She has performed on the Oscar stage and on stages around the world. She starred in the critically acclaimed Sony musical-drama Yellow Rose and in the animated series Centaurworld for Netflix. She is currently filming Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin for HBO Max, and will soon embark on her “Dream Again” tour, which makes a highly anticipated stop at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre on April 12. Lea was one of the first to do it the way she does it on West End and Broadway stages. She uses her magnificent voice not only to entertain, but to draw awareness to issues that matter, including anti-Asian hate. In this special episode of the YVR Screen Scene Podcast, Lea talks about her remarkable journey, breaking barriers, her “Dream Again” tour, and why she is a proud member of the BTS ARMY. Episode Sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment
Staring Role: Springfield High School Grad., Liz Romey, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to working professionally in the theatre world Liz Romey is a now LA based actress, singer and songwriter originally from Holland, OH. A musical theatre graduate from Wright State University, Liz played roles such as Eponine in Les Miserables, Nadine in Lippa's Wild Party, Anna in Spring Awakening, and many others. She lived in New York City where she starred as Nancy in Fancy Nancy Off-Broadway and has traveled to a number of countries in Europe as a lead vocalist for AIDA Cruises. She's just made a return to the states after having spent three years living, songwriting and performing in Munich, Germany. Listen to Liz Romey's original song now! My Dear https://open.spotify.com/track/5Je6zSTQoQh3tlGrfnN1xI?si=mt7reRQMTrKPjueOWTe4rQ&utm_source=copy-link
Performer Sabrina Aloueche (Chess / We Will Rock You) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Sabrina is currently starring in NHS The Musical at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.Andrew & Sabrina discuss Six UK Tour (Oxford Playhouse) & South Pacific (Chichester Festival Theatre) as well as the transphobic comments Cameron Mackintosh recently made to a British newspaper. They also cover the latest news about Les Misérables, Gabriea Garcia and lots more!Sabrina's theatre credits include Faith in Brookyn (Greenwich Theatre), Chess (English National Opera), Starlight Express (workshop), Scaramouche in We Will Rock You (Dominion Theatre), Maureen in Rent (Cockpit Theatre), Jenna in Sleeping Arrangments (Landor Theatre) and Eponine in Les Misérables (Queens Theatre), having played Young Cosette as a child. Written by by Nick Stimson and Jimmy Jewell with direction by Stephen Fletcher, NHS The Musical runs at the Theatre Royal Plymouth 17th – 25th September 2021. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures.
Hello friends and welcome back to Tea & Squee! We're back with another fun-filled theatre tragedy this week, except this time instead of Shakespeare it's the well-known musical: Les Mis. Listen to Guin and Alyssa pop off about the Marius, Eponine, and Cosette love triangle, the importance of the women in the show, and our favorite musical moments. If you're interested in finding out which Les Mis character you are, then check out this quiz by Playbill: https://www.playbill.com/article/which-les-miserables-character-are-you . You know how much we love our quizzes. Thanks for joining us this week! If you don't already subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to stay up to date on new episodes. If you want to see what else we're up to give us a follow on Instagram and Twitter, we're under the handle @TeaSquee. This podcast is produced and edited by Alyssa and Guin, and our cover art is done by Laker Thrasher.
At the age of 16, Debbie Gibson signed to Atlantic Records and immediately had a string of Top 5 hits, all self-written and co-produced. Her songs “Foolish Beat” and “Lost In Your Eyes” both hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 (the former of which made her the youngest female artist to write, produce, and perform a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song) and her album Electric Youth spent five weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album chart. She was recognized by ASCAP as Songwriter of the Year, along with Bruce Springsteen, in 1989 and has since sold over 10 million albums. In addition to music, she has starred in Films, TV and on Broadway and in touring musicals, including playing the roles of Eponine in Les Misérables and Sandy in Grease. In 2018, she was named one of Billboard's Top 60 Female Artists of All-TimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode, we talk about mastery with Lea Salonga. Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon. In addition to the Tony, she has won the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards, in the field of musical theatre. She was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway and returned to the beloved show as Fantine in the 2006 revival. Many fans of all ages recognize Lea as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan for Mulan and Mulan II. For her portrayal of the beloved princesses, the Walt Disney Company bestowed her with the honor of “Disney Legend”.
Every person on the planet has been given some form of a gift. We all have something about us that make us unique, or special. The range is huge. For some people their gifts are obvious, and easily put into practice. For some people if feels like everything they touch turns to gold, and everything comes easily to them. For others we need to dig a little bit deeper to see what specific areas they have been blessed in, what talents lie beneath the surface, but I promise you – we all have a gift. We have all been given an edge in some area of life – be it brains, beauty, empathy, compassion, skills, heightened senses or perception – there is always something. To me this is a given. What isn't a given is our ability to first recognize it, and second to make a decision to use it. Are you able to see what areas you are blessed in? Or are you feeling ordinary? Do you spend all of your time trying to cover up the things that make you special? Or are you willing to shine a light on them and use them to your advantage? The gift was just that – a gift. What you do with it is ENTIRELY up to you. If you have been listening to the show for a while then you might know that when I was in high school I was super nervous, socially anxious, did anything to avoid being seen kind of girl. I had friends, but I was lost without them. I wasn't teased or bothered for the most part – in hind sight I think most people probably thought I was nice and a few guys even tried to ask me out, but I was too shy for them to be able to form any connection with. I was clueless about my own gifts, and the ones that I did recognize terrified me so I tried my best to cover them. The anxiety eventually came to a point where I wasn't sleeping, I was exhausted ALL the time. I would wake up in the mornings when my alarm went off and then find myself in bed again hours later, haven fallen asleep and having no recollection of going back to bed. I was missing classes left, right and center – both from not being able to get out of bed and from not being able to force myself to walk into a class of my peers on the days when I did make it to school. If my friends weren't going to be there – there was no chance I was showing up. If I had to do any form of public speaking – not happening. I would pick up homework, show up for tests (I have always been the odd one out that loves taking tests) and I would drop off assignments, but the social aspect of high school was a complete deal breaker for me. Eventually the school kicked me out for poor attendance. The Vice Principal told me that “I was making the other kids feel bad” because they never saw me in class but always saw my picture on the honor role. It was setting a bad example and instead of them trying to address the root cause they decided to kick me out until I could maintain better attendance. That's when I started doing correspondence and homeschooling myself, which honestly was a WAY better fit. The following year I caught wind that the school's musical theatre class was going to be doing Les Mis and I HAD to be in it. I talked to the school about doing just 2 classes in school and continuing the rest through the online program I was currently using. This would mean that I could be a part of the musical, and because the arts programs for our high school took place in an entirely different building – my social interaction with the school's general population would be pretty limited. Win win. I was also a year older, in the 12th grade (so the oldest in the school) and had gained a touch of confidence in the year I'd been off. I don't 100% remember what brought the conversation about, but my music teacher, who was doing the casting for the play, told me that when we have been given a gift like the ability to use our voice to bring joy into the world, and into people's lives it is a responsibility to use our gift, to spread joy and to not be so concerned with what other people think that we selfishly hide our gifts away. She probably doesn't remember saying this. She might not even remember me – but that conversation has come back to me time and time again over the years, helping me to completely reframe the way I think about myself and my strengths. I STILL don't love singing for people on demand. I know I can carry a tune, I can project my voice and fill a room with the best of them – but I'm also no Whitney or Mariah. I'm decent but I don't want to give the impression that I am some hidden talent that was never discovered – trust me, that's not the case, its more of a sooth your kids to bed at night type gift – nor is my voice the point of the story. I still feel shy and uncomfortable if someone randomly asks me to sing – but I did walk in, nail that audition and secure my part as Eponine in our school's rendition of Les Mis. I fought through the fear and anxiety and I remember very vividly standing on stage, about to sing with my fellow cast members for the first time and seeing the look of annoyance and confusion on their faces. Completely understanding why they would feel that way – not one of them had heard me sing. Most of them had no clue who I was, or if they did they probably thought of me as the strange kid that avoided eye contact and didn't speak. Why the heck did the music teacher cast HER in this part that SO MANY of the girls wanted? That the star of last year's play had requested. I remember standing there, about to open my mouth and sing, desperately wanting to tell her she made a mistake and that she should choose someone else, and seeing her give me this knowing smile and nod – so I let it all go and gave her exactly what she was looking for, and then watched in shock as every mouth in the theatre stopped moving, every voice stopped singing and they all turned to look at me. After that people stopped questioning her decision, and many of the other kids in the class came and told me they were excited that I had been placed in that role. The play was so much fun. I still look back and don't quite understand why I was able to get on stage night after night, for audiences of close to a thousand people and yet I couldn't bring myself to classroom full of kids. The only explanation I can come up with is that I wasn't walking out on stage as myself – just as a character that I was playing. But it doesn't really matter why – what matters is that I did, and it allowed me to grow, it allowed me to claim one of my gifts, it allowed me to gain a bit more experience and a bit more confidence. It also allowed me to share my gift with others, instead of keeping it hidden – and that is the real point. With everything going on in the world I have seen so many people saying that now is not the time – its not the time to market, its not the time to advertise and its not the time to strategize. I want to tell you the exact opposite. I want each and every one of us to be looking around right now and seeing where our gifts can help. There are so many problems being created, so many people struggling and so many solutions required. How is it not the time to provide solutions?! If not now, when people desperately need them then when? This is the PERFECT time to be applying your unique strengths, perspectives or skills and whether you choose to do that as a service to your current audience, or to build a new one – you should feel zero guilt in offering your help and solutions as long as you know that you are truly helping. Women have this strange guilt surrounding accepting. We struggle to accept help. We struggle to accept money. We struggle to accept praise. There is NOTHING WRONG WITH ACCEPTING ANY OF THESE THINGS. There is nothing wrong with offering a valid solution in exchange for money, or publicity, or to grow the audience for your service, product, business. Imagine if someone created a tool that would automatically clean your house from top to bottom each day. You don't even need to get out of bed – it just cleans the house while you sleep and you wake up to clean folded laundry, washed dishes, clean floors and counters and a hot breakfast. How amazing would that be? How much time would you save? How much money could you make with that time? It would be the best right? Now let's say that the inventor of this item felt too guilty charging for it to be able to create them. She has this amazing tool that will change lives but thinks to herself, ugh I just can't, I feel too guilty taking money from hardworking families, I wish I could just give it to them for free because I just feel too bad to charge for it. Since she isn't willing to charge for it, she can't afford to make them, so it never happens. Stupid right? Yep. It sure is. Now what if there was a woman who had an incredible perspective and understanding of the way children's minds worked. She has come up with a routine, a way of parenting that makes for completely drama free days. Her kids are happy, she is happy, the chores are done, they get ready for bed without a fight and all is well – but… she doesn't want to look like a know it all, and she is worried that what she is doing might now be good enough – so instead of sharing it with the rest of us, or better yet packaging it into a course so we can all learn from her – she keeps it to herself, and tries to commiserate with how hard parenting is whenever her friends complain. Personally I would want to throttle her for not helping me out! I am totally fine with her coming across as a know it all if that means that mine and my families lives will be improved! But this is what thousands of women around the world are doing on a daily basis. They are denying the rest of us a product, service or idea that they could have created with their gift – either because they are afraid, they are trying to be humble and don't want to show off or draw attention to themselves or they are too afraid to charge the money that they would need to charge in order for it to be viable! I want each of us to be looking honestly at what are gifts ARE. Are you even aware of all the amazing talents you were blessed with? If you are sitting there shaking your head and thinking you've got nothing then I want you to get on the phone with friends, family members, anyone you feel knows you reasonably well and ask THEM. Because I guarantee they will have seen your gifts even if you can't. You could even post it on social media – ask them what they think of when they see your name or face. Ask them what they think of you as an expert in. When you can't see your own gifts you might need to look to those who are close to you to get their opinions, because their view won't be clouded with the same self doubt and fear that you possess. Think about the different skills you have developed over the years, or the things you have had to research and learn about. All of this will help you recognize what you have to offer. And then, once you are aware of your gifts, your talents, your skills – don't be selfish with them. Maybe you can use it within your current business – to further support, serve and nurture your clients. Maybe it will help you start a side hustle that eventually blooms in to a new business. Maybe it helps you to help out the people in your community, to create connection and growth. Whatever it is – you have a responsibility to figure out how you can use these talents and gifts that were given to you, because I promise you weren't given this gift just so you could hide it away from the world. There is a big difference between being a self-absorbed know it all, and a confident, open person that is willing to help the people around them to learn, grow and rise. Don't let fear stop you from becoming the latter.
Most recently Emma Kingston was hand picked by Andrew Lloyd Webber to play Eva Peron in the international tour of Evita. She played Vanessa in In The Heights and covered Eponine in the West End production of Les Misérables.Emma's credits also include Fiddler on the Roof, 21 Chump Street, Priscilla Queen of the Desert & Grease.Andrew & Emma discuss Dear Evan Hansen & Touching The Void. There's lots of news about the Follies film, Everybody's Talking About Jamie casting & the Footballers Wives workshop.We also speak to actor Will Fletcher about starring in The Girl That Fell at Trafalgar Studios 2 and round-up the latest from Broadway.Emma discusses her new blog and tells stories from her stints in Les Miserables, In The Heights and Evita.For more info, visit www.westendframe.co.uk. Thanks for listening!
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