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Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante
Personally Speaking ep. 214 (Gregory Jbara)

Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 28:00


In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Gregory Jbara. Gregory is best known as DCPI Garrett Moore on the hit CBS police drama “Blue Bloods”. He talks about his life, his career, his family and the Catholic faith and values that sustain him, as well as the family values depicted in “Blue Bloods”.Support the Show.

THINK BIG with Michael Zellner
Think Big Podcast: Blue Bloods actor Gregory Jbara joins the show

THINK BIG with Michael Zellner

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 127:10


Blue Bloods Star and Tony Award Winning Actor Gregory Jbara Part 2 on Episode 149 of THINK BIG with Michael Zellner Gregory Jbara got his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the prestigious Juilliard School's drama division after attending the University of Michigan. He has been in numerous tv shows throughout his long acting career, including Friends, The West Wing, Frazier, Law and Order and many more. Gregory won a Tony Award in 2009 for Best Featured Actor in a Musical on Broadway in the production of Billy Elliot the Musical. He recently appeared in the multi-Golden Globe Winning movie, Oppenheimer. Gregory has starred for the last 13 years on the CBS hit drama, Blue Bloods, which starts its 14th and final season tonight. He is a super nice man and it was a pleasure to spend 3-4 hours over Parts 1 and 2 talking to him about his life, family and career.  

THINK BIG with Michael Zellner
Tony Award Winning and Blue Bloods actor Gregory Jbara on Episode 127 of THINK BIG with Michael Zellner

THINK BIG with Michael Zellner

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 93:09


Episode 127 with Gregory Jbara  In Part 1 of my podcast interview with Greg, we talk a little bit about him growing up right outside of Detroit and how he started early on in plays and musicals. We also discuss him going to the University of Michigan and then getting accepted and transferring to the prestigious Julliard School's drama division.  Greg and I discuss his first "official" theatre role in New York City in 1986-1987. All his hard work in the late 80's and early 90's eventually led him to Broadway with many roles including Damn Yankees, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and then eventually what would be one of his big break out roles taking over the role of BILLY FLYNN in Chicago in 1997.  We obviously have lots to talk about in Part 2, including his Tony Award and role in Blue Bloods too. THINK BIG with Michael Zellner would like to thank our sponsor for the podcast, Platinum Jewelers, located at 9387 Poplar Ave. in Germantown, TN.

Echoes From The Void
Echo Chamber - Sci-Fi London 23 - Day 7 - Part Two

Echoes From The Void

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 42:44


AND, we just up the ante in 'Part TWO' of our @EchoChamberFP coverage of the 2023 (31st May - 6th June) The writer of one of the Festival standouts, 'The Warm Season' @thewarmseasonfilm stops by to talk career, and the genesis of the film, plus a lot more! Watch the conversation: HERE!https://youtu.be/o4BoADcLPCs In 'Part Two' We Have: The Warm Season Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/X83_s6GSxMw Boston Film Festival: 18th February 2023 The Santa Fe Film Festival: 18th February 2023 Arizona International Film Festival: 19th & 23rd April 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival: 23rd April & 4th May 2023 Big Apple Film Festival: 22nd May 2023 Sci-Fi London: 1st June 2023 Director: Janet Grillo Cast: Carie Kawa, Cynthia Mace, Michael Esparza, Daniel Dorr, Gregory Jbara, Mia Akemi Brown, Leonel Garza, Manny Rubio, Nicholas Wagner, Oscar Avila, Andrew Kern, Christopher A. Brooks Sr Credit: Cromono International Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi Running Time: 103:20 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/0-y6a52TPrs Website: Here. https://www.thewarmseason.com/ Instagram: @thewarmseasonfilm https://www.instagram.com/thewarmseasonfilm/ YouTube: Here. https://www.youtube.com/@thewarmseason Vimeo: Here. https://vimeo.com/user37293031 ------------ *(Music) 'End Credits' by Christopher Lennertz - 2018 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eftv/message

Echoes From The Void
Echo Chamber - SciFiLondon23 - Day 3

Echoes From The Void

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 27:04


Sci Fi London 2023 (31st May - 6th June) is into 'Day 3' of our @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage!. And it's another day with Premieres of interesting indie flicks! Today We Have: Ozma Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/cKHy8-7Xfp4 Sci-Fi London: 2nd June 2023 Director: Keith John Adams Cast: Ferdy Roberts, Eva Magyar, Victoria Moseley, Jun Noh, Gemma Saunders, Alice Margaroli Credit: Functional Electric Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi Running Time: 81:40 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/EFbKOKy6i2o ------------ The Warm Season Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/X83_s6GSxMw Boston Film Festival: 18th February 2023 The Santa Fe Film Festival: 18th February 2023 Arizona International Film Festival: 19th & 23rd April 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival: 23rd April & 4th May 2023 Big Apple Film Festival: 22nd May 2023 Sci-Fi London: 1st June 2023 Director: Janet Grillo Cast: Carie Kawa, Cynthia Mace, Michael Esparza, Daniel Dorr, Gregory Jbara, Mia Akemi Brown, Leonel Garza, Manny Rubio, Nicholas Wagner, Oscar Avila, Andrew Kern, Christopher A. Brooks Sr Credit: Cromono International Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi Running Time: 103:20 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/0-y6a52TPrs Website: Here. https://www.thewarmseason.com/ Instagram: @thewarmseasonfilm https://www.instagram.com/thewarmseasonfilm/ YouTube: Here. https://www.youtube.com/@thewarmseason Vimeo: Here. https://vimeo.com/user37293031 ------------ *(Music) 'End Credits' by Christopher Lennertz - 2018 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eftv/message

Before The Break
87. TONY WINNER Gregory Jbara "I'm Grateful"

Before The Break

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 81:02


This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with TONY Award-Winning actor, Gregory Jbara. He has appeared in dozens of films, and such shows as The West Wing, Friends, Monk, Family Guy, Law And Order, and Nurse Jackie. He's a series regular on Blue Bloods and is a Tony Award winner for his role in the Broadway Musical, Billy Elliot. We discuss his long relationship with  Blue Bloods co-star Tom Selleck, his time at Juilliard, trusting your collaborators, having to prove himself to Neil Simon and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Greg -on Instagram at @gregoryjbaraFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth
Diversifying Your Career To Excel with Gregory Jbara

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 73:07


Diversifying your career means investing in yourself by developing a range of skills that are related to your field. This way, you'll uncover your interests, understand the type of work you truly enjoy, prepare for a bigger future, and excel as an artist.Taking on different roles in different platforms and mediums will help broaden your skill set and advance your career. It will also allow you to proactively get your face out thereThe easiest way to succeed as a beginner in any field is by being proactive. Taking every opportunity that comes your way to grow your skills and make a name for yourself will prepare you for the right opportunities when they come around. Don't shy away from humble beginnings. Remember, every job is an opportunity for excellence. That is where every successful artist begins. Step out, show up, and grab the opportunities in your path.Every gig you get, every job you get, should be protected and cherished. You never know what will happen. There might be somebody you'll meet who will end up being part of your throughline. Let your work ethic help you nurture relationships, build your network, and position yourself for success.Believe in yourself. Believe that you are worth it. Your worth is not dependent on how much money you make. It is about what you give to the world, how positively impactful your work is to others, and how worthy of respect you are.In this episode, Gregory Jbara, a professional performer, shares wisdom on how to diversify right from the beginning of your career. He also shares his own journey to provide you with strategies to help you make the most of your career and get to the next level of growth.Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[03:51] Gregory shares what is new in his career and what he is up to in his new season and chapter in life.[06:12] Diversifying your career and how Gregory did it right from the beginning by taking multiple roles in different platforms and mediums after college. [09:43] Gregory's very first commercial gig while still in college and his first job after graduating that still have a ripple effect to this day.[14:11] Gregory's experience, how he made his leaps, and his advice on what you can do to make the most of your college experience. [29:49] Gregory's pursuit of more education to better his best and move to great heights.[33:13] The importance of nurturing good work ethics in your career. [37:06] Why building relationships is important in the theatre and film industry, and how you can do it at a higher level.[45:32] Doubts are inevitable in your pursuit of greatness, but there is a way out. You have to believe in yourself no matter what.[54:27] The three cornerstones that will help you boost your belief system that you are worthy and can achieve great success. [01:08:04] Advice for aspiring actors who want to position themselves for success.About Gregory Jbara - Gregory is currently celebrating 13 seasons as DCPI Garrett Moore on the CBS police drama Blue Bloods. 2009 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award winner for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as Jackie Elliot in Billy Elliot the musical. Founding class member of the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program and Class of 1986 BFA graduate of The Juilliard School Acting Program. The voice of Pastor Wilson Knox for Adventures in Odyssey for Focus on the Family. www.GregoryJbara.comHow to connect with Gregory Jbara:Senate Hearing Chairman Magnuson in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer in Theatres July 2, 2023https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt15398776/?ref_=nm_filmo_filminprod_3 Sam Ringo in Adam Seidel's The Warm Season https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt15076688/?ref_=nm_filmo_filminprod_2 Buck/Hector Scriggles in Caleb Brill's Read The Book https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt20783322/?ref_=nm_filmo_filminprod_1 https://bluebloodstv.fandom.com/wiki/Garrett_Moore https://www.facebook.com/DCPIMOORE https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/gregory-jbara-73667 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_JbaraAbout the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/workfromyourhappyplaceLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/workfromyourhappyplace/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Theatre · The Creative Process

Gregory Jbara is a Tony award winning stage actor with a impressive career spanning over four decades . On Broadway, Gregory has stared in renditions of Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Billy Elliot, which earned him the 2009 Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Since departing from the stage, Gregory has spent ten seasons alongside Tom Selick in the CBS drama Blue Bloods.

Theatre · The Creative Process
(Highlights) GREGORY JBARA

Theatre · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021


Gregory Jbara is a Tony award winning stage actor with a impressive career spanning over four decades . On Broadway, Gregory has stared in renditions of Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Billy Elliot, which earned him the 2009 Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Since departing from the stage, Gregory has spent ten seasons alongside Tom Selick in the CBS drama Blue Bloods.

Life with Joey Calvo
Life with Gregory Jbara

Life with Joey Calvo

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 61:00


In this episode, I have a great honor to chat with Gregory Jbara, who portrays DCPI Garrett Moore on the hit CBS drama, "Blue Bloods". We talk about his career, Blue Bloods & going into Broadway!! Towards the end, we chat about the Blue Origin space flight with William Shatner. Check out www.gregoryjbara.com and watch Blue Bloods Friday nights at 10pm on CBS --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewithjoeycalvo/support

Broadway Gives Back
S2 Ep4: Gregory Jbara

Broadway Gives Back

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 34:08


Best known for his Tony Award-winning role as “Dad” in the hit musical BILLY ELLIOT, Gregory Jbara has also starred in DAMN YANKEES, VICTOR/VICTORIA, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, CHICAGO, and many more. A familiar face in film and on television as well, he's currently filming his 12th season in his role as “Garrett Moore” on the hit CBS police drama BLUE BLOODS. A passionate advocate for a number of causes, Greg has spent the pandemic raising funds for amazing organizations like The Actors Fund, Broadway Cares, SAY, Charleston Playhouse, The Blank Theatre, Great Cycle Challenge, just to name a few. Join Greg as he discusses his illustrious career and the benefits of doing good. Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help: FBI-LEEDA Emergency Medicine Foundation American College of Emergency Physicians The Blank Theatre Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS CONNECT WITH GREG: Facebook: @DCPIMOORE Twitter: @gregoryjbara Instagram: @gregoryjbara Connect with The Broadway Gives Back Podcast: Facebook: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Instagram: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Twitter: @broadwaygives Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketNeif Podcast
Let's Be Frank (Ep 72)

PocketNeif Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 4:34


I learned something important about conflict in relationships from the TV crime drama, Blue Bloods, a favorite show of mine a few years back. I watched Tom Selleck's character, Frank Reagan, interact with another character, his chief of staff, Garrett Moore, played by Gregory Jbara. They went back and forth about everything under the sun, holding no punches. There was no lesson in the shouting and screaming, but in what happened later. In this episode, I share how I've learned to be more Frank in my relationships with others. Hope you enjoy! (Tom Selleck is still Magnum, P.I. to me!)

All2ReelToo
GREGORY JBARA INTERVIEW

All2ReelToo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 77:42


In this bonus episode of All2ReelToo we have an All2Interview with actor, Gregory Jbara. Jbara is an American film, television and stage actor, and singer. He is perhaps best known for his long running role of Garrett Moore on CBS's drama Blue Bloods.  He originated the role "André Thibault" in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (2005) on Broadway. He also originated the role of "Jackie Elliot" (known as "Dad") in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical, which opened on November 13, 2008.  For his portrayal of "Dad," Jbara received the Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony awards for Best Featured Actor in a Musical during the 2008-2009 Broadway awards season. His other TV and film work includes In & Out (1997), A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999), Grounded for Life, and Family Guy Listen, Rate and Share the show!!!! Check out the following links for more info on Gregory Jbara and his acting work. http://www.gregoryjbara.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0419813/ https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/gregory-jbara-73667 https://www.facebook.com/DCPIMOORE/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Jbara https://www.instagram.com/gregoryjbara/?hl=en We were nominated for best podcast by The Toledo City Paper. Give us a vote here... https://toledocitypaper.com/best-of-toledo-2020/#/gallery/246827862 Check out some cool music by host Matthew Haase at https://youtu.be/5E6TYm_4wIE Check out cool merchandise related to our show at http://tee.pub/lic/CullenPark Become a Patron of the show here.... https://www.patreon.com/CullenPark If you can during these troubling times make a donation to one of the following charities to help out. https://www.directrelief.org/ https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://www.blackvotersmatterfund.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/all2reeltoo/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society

Gregory Jbara is a Tony award winning stage actor with a impressive career spanning over four decades . On Broadway, Gregory has stared in renditions of Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Billy Elliot, which earned him the 2009 Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Since departing from the stage, Gregory has spent ten seasons alongside Tom Selick in the CBS drama Blue Bloods. www.gregoryjbara.com www.creativeprocess.info

The Creative Process · Seasons 1  2  3 · Arts, Culture & Society

Gregory Jbara is a Tony award winning stage actor with a impressive career spanning over four decades . On Broadway, Gregory has stared in renditions of Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Billy Elliot, which earned him the 2009 Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Since departing from the stage, Gregory has spent ten seasons alongside Tom Selick in the CBS drama Blue Bloods. www.gregoryjbara.com www.creativeprocess.info

The Creative Process · Seasons 1  2  3 · Arts, Culture & Society

Gregory Jbara is a Tony award winning stage actor with a impressive career spanning over four decades . On Broadway, Gregory has stared in renditions of Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Billy Elliot, which earned him the 2009 Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Since departing from the stage, Gregory has spent ten seasons alongside Tom Selick in the CBS drama Blue Bloods.

The Creative Process Podcast

Gregory Jbara is a Tony award winning stage actor with a impressive career spanning over four decades . On Broadway, Gregory has stared in renditions of Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Billy Elliot, which earned him the 2009 Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Since departing from the stage, Gregory has spent ten seasons alongside Tom Selick in the CBS drama Blue Bloods.

The Creative Process Podcast

Gregory Jbara is a Tony award winning stage actor with a impressive career spanning over four decades . On Broadway, Gregory has stared in renditions of Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Billy Elliot, which earned him the 2009 Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Since departing from the stage, Gregory has spent ten seasons alongside Tom Selick in the CBS drama Blue Bloods. www.gregoryjbara.com www.creativeprocess.info

The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast
Upcoming Odyssey musical features Tony Award-winning singer (Plus: new podcast music!)

The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 23:42


Actor/singer Gregory Jbara and writer/director/composer talk about Adventures in Odyssey's adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: "Icky and Kat and Balty and Bones"

Film & TV · The Creative Process
(Highlights) GREGORY JBARA

Film & TV · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019


Gregory Jbara is a Tony award winning stage actor with a impressive career spanning over four decades . On Broadway, Gregory has stared in renditions of Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Billy Elliot, which earned him the 2009 Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Since departing from the stage, Gregory has spent ten seasons alongside Tom Selick in the CBS drama Blue Bloods. www.gregoryjbara.com www.creativeprocess.info

Film & TV · The Creative Process

Gregory Jbara is a Tony award winning stage actor with a impressive career spanning over four decades . On Broadway, Gregory has stared in renditions of Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Billy Elliot, which earned him the 2009 Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Since departing from the stage, Gregory has spent ten seasons alongside Tom Selick in the CBS drama Blue Bloods.

The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast
April 26, 2017: Pastor Wilson Knox arrived in Odyssey at the same time that Gregory Jbara arrived in the studio. Hear the story of both.

The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 14:19


Gregory Jbara is a Tony Award-winning actor who now plays Pastor Wilson Knox on Adventures in Odyssey. Greg tells us about replacing voices in a Norelco commercial, starting college with a major in physics, and recording with the Odyssey team.

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth
17: Gregory Jbara - Tony Award Winning Actor

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2016 59:27


Gregory Jbara currently stars as “DCPI Garrett Moore” on the hit CBS police drama BLUE BLOODS. He won the 2009 Tony Award©,  the Drama Desk Award©, and the Outer Critics Circle Award© for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as “Jackie Elliot” in the Broadway production BILLY ELLIOT the musical. A University of Michigan Alumnus, he Co-Founded IMPACT Dance Company under the University Activities Center in 1980 (Still in existence today). He's also a founding member (1981) of the internationally renowned University of Michigan Musical Theatre Training Program within the University of Michigan School of Music. He then graduated with a BFA in Acting in 1986 from The Juilliard School. He currently resides in his Happy Place of Los Angeles with his wife Julie and sons Zachary and Aidan.

ATW - Downstage Center
Gregory Jbara (#228) - August, 2009

ATW - Downstage Center

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2009 57:54


Gregory Jbara traces his stage career from his first grade appearance as the title role in "Frosty the Snowman" all the way to his Tony Award-winning turn in the current Broadway musical "Billy Elliot". Along the way, he discusses a college career that began at the University of Michigan and wrapped up at the Juilliard School; his first significant role as The Monster in the campy "Have I Got a Girl For You (The Frankenstein Musical)"; chronicles the sudden acclaim (off-Broadway) and quick demise (on Broadway) of Caryl Churchill's "Serious Money"; his various appearances in "Forever Plaid" around the country -- and how he made more doing it in Washington DC than the original cast made in the New York company; what it was like to work with show business icons like Jerry Lewis (in "Damn Yankees") and Julie Andrews (in "Victor/Victoria"); how his role of André, and the songs, in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" were shaped as the show was being developed; and what's its like to play opposite a different actor as Billy every single night in "Billy Elliot" -- often not knowing who he'll be on with until moments before the curtain rises. Original air date - August 3, 2009.

Tony Award Winners on Downstage Center
Gregory Jbara (#228) - August, 2009

Tony Award Winners on Downstage Center

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2009 57:54


Gregory Jbara traces his stage career from his first grade appearance as the title role in Frosty the Snowman all the way to his Tony Award-winning turn in the current Broadway musical Billy Elliot. Along the way, he discusses a college career that began at the University of Michigan and wrapped up at the Juilliard School; his first significant role as The Monster in the campy Have I Got a Girl For You (The Frankenstein Musical); chronicles the sudden acclaim (off-Broadway) and quick demise (on Broadway) of Caryl Churchill's Serious Money; his various appearances in Forever Plaid around the country -- and how he made more doing it in Washington DC than the original cast made in the New York company; what it was like to work with show business icons like Jerry Lewis (in Damn Yankees) and Julie Andrews (in Victor/Victoria); how his role of André, and the songs, in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels were shaped as the show was being developed; and what's its like to play opposite a different actor as Billy every single night in Billy Elliot -- often not knowing who he'll be on with until moments before the curtain rises.

ATW - Downstage Center
Gregory Jbara (#228) - August, 2009

ATW - Downstage Center

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2009 57:54


Gregory Jbara traces his stage career from his first grade appearance as the title role in "Frosty the Snowman" all the way to his Tony Award-winning turn in the current Broadway musical "Billy Elliot". Along the way, he discusses a college career that began at the University of Michigan and wrapped up at the Juilliard School; his first significant role as The Monster in the campy "Have I Got a Girl For You (The Frankenstein Musical)"; chronicles the sudden acclaim (off-Broadway) and quick demise (on Broadway) of Caryl Churchill's "Serious Money"; his various appearances in "Forever Plaid" around the country -- and how he made more doing it in Washington DC than the original cast made in the New York company; what it was like to work with show business icons like Jerry Lewis (in "Damn Yankees") and Julie Andrews (in "Victor/Victoria"); how his role of André, and the songs, in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" were shaped as the show was being developed; and what's its like to play opposite a different actor as Billy every single night in "Billy Elliot" -- often not knowing who he'll be on with until moments before the curtain rises. Original air date - August 3, 2009.

Broadway Bullet: Theatre from Broadway, Off-Broadway and beyond.
Vol 224 - Dec 11, 2008 - Billy Elliot's Gregory Jbara & more

Broadway Bullet: Theatre from Broadway, Off-Broadway and beyond.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2008 154:03


WELCOME BACK FROM Thanksgiving break. Hope all of your holidays were wonderful. We've got a big ole show for you this week. We have a holiday gift giving guide for theatre lovers. We also sit down with the multi-talented Gregory Jbara to talk about his newest role as the dad in Billy Elliot. We also get to talk to Legally Blonde's Autumn Hulbert - the search for the next Elle Woods runner-up - about her starring role in Glimpses of the Moon. We talk to James Barbour as he gets ready for his new Holiday Concert. Also, in the studio we have the Artistic Director of the Resonance Theatre Ensemble to talk about two productions: 23 Knives and Ceasar and Cleopatra.