Podcasts about It Shoulda Been You

Join us for a very timely show, especially when it played the former Brooks Atkinson Theatre in 2015! On the latest episode of Stage Whisper we dive into the farcical musical, It Shoulda Been You! So grab your best pal, cozy up, and join the conversation!

This episode we are joined by actor Aaron C. Finley!  Aaron is currently in the ensemble of Moulin Rouge the Musical where is also understudies Christian and The Duke.  He is one of 5 original cast members left in Moulin Rouge!  Aaron made is Broadway debut in Rock of Ages and starred as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots. Other credits include It Shoulda Been You and the regional premier of Diner.  Aaron also travels the country with his symphony concerts of music from the 80s, Phil Collins and Genesis.

Kikau and Matty speak with the amazing Josh Grisetti who runs the Musical Theatre program at California State University Fullerton all while being a successful working actor. We talk about how he balances everything, while bringing his knowledge of the industry directly to his students. Josh's recommendation is an author named Michael Kostroff. He wrote several books, notably Audition Psych 101: A Refreshing Approach to the Dreaded Process and The Stage Actor's Handbook: Traditions, Protocols, and Etiquette for the Working and Aspiring Professional, a book he wrote with Julie Garnye. --- JOSH GRISETTI. As a performer, Josh starred in Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN!, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU (Clarence Derwent Award winner), and Neil Simon's revival of BROADWAY BOUND.  Off-Broadway, Josh starred in RENT, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, ENTER LAUGHING (Theatre World Award winner), RED EYE OF LOVE, CANDIDA and AFTER THE BALL. Regional credits include PRINCE OF BROADWAY (Tokyo), CAMELOT (The Kennedy Center), MATILDA (The Muny), HOW TO SUCCEED… (Reprise Theatre – Los Angeles Ovation Award winner), BEAUTY & THE BEAST (LaMirada), SPAMALOT (Las Vegas), WHERE'S CHARLEY? (Goodspeed) and others. On television, Josh starred in the ABC sitcom THE KNIGHTS OF PROSPERITY, as well as multiple series regular roles in pilots for other networks. Film credits include THE IMMIGRANT, REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, THE NAMESAKE and others. Josh recently directed SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Musical Theatre West, and IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU at Musical Theatre Guild in Los Angeles. Prior to Josh's appointment at CSUF, Josh taught acting, musical theatre and business of theatre at Fullerton College and Loyola Marymount University; he also authored the book, God In My Head (Tantor Media, LLC). Visit www.joshgrisetti.com , and follow @joshgrisetti.

  David Saint is in his 25th season as Artistic Director of George Street Playhouse. He has directed 43 mainstage productions at GSP, having most recently helmed Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise. Additional productions include Fully Committed and Tiny Beautiful Things for the GSP virtual season, Midwives, and Conscience, in addition to The Trial of Donna Caine, American Hero, American Son, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and An Act of God starring the legendary Kathleen Turner in the 2017-18 season. His time here has been marked by collaborations with such artists as Keith Carradine, Tyne Daly, Rachel Dratch, Sandy Duncan, Boyd Gaines, A.R. Gurney, Uta Hagen, Jack Klugman, Dan Lauria, Kathleen Marshall, Elaine May, Anne Meara, David Hyde Pierce, Chita Rivera, Paul Rudd, Stephen Sondheim, Marlo Thomas, Eli Wallach, and many others including a remarkable partnership with Arthur Laurents. In addition, many new award-winning works have begun their life here during his tenure such as The Toxic Avenger, Proof, The Spitfire Grill, Joe DiPietro's Clever Little Lies, and It Shoulda Been You. He has directed Final Follies at Primary Stages, Clever Little Lies at Guild Hall in East Hampton, NY and off-Broadway at West Side Theatre, as well as the National tour of West Side Story. In July 2016, he directed a two-night concert performance of West Side Story at the legendary Hollywood Bowl. In Summer 2019, he directed a revolutionary new production of West Side Story for IHI Stage Around in Tokyo and served as Associate Producer for the new film version of West Side Story directed by Steven Spielberg. 

With the recent passing of Lucy Simon, playing the role of Lily Craven in "The Secret Garden" is both special and bittersweet for Sierra Boggess and the rest of the cast. Despite people telling her to switch to vocal performance, Sierra stayed as a musical theatre major so she can “graduate a triple threat.” She recalls how she got to do Phantom in Las Vegas which changed the trajectory of her career. She considers leaning into acting as the most important aspect no matter what you're doing and always considers her character's need at the moment to help her with how she's going to sing or dance. Being a part of "The Secret Garden" now playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, Sierra talks about the different messages of the show, her relationship with Lucy and how they're honoring her, and the contrast between working with adults and kids. She also gets real about her beliefs, her relationship with fans, knowing what your truth is and why you shouldn't let anyone take your love of performing away. Sierra Boggess is an Olivier-nominated actress who made her Broadway debut in 2007, originating the role of Ariel in "The Little Mermaid" wherein she received Drama Desk and Drama League nominations. She's also best known for her re-inventing the coveted role of Christine Daae in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera". In fact, Lord Webber himself went on record to say that she's the best Christine. Her other stage credits include "It Shoulda Been You", "School of Rock", "Master Class", "Love, Loss, and What I Wore", and "Music in the Air". She also starred in London West End's "Les Miserables", and "Love Never Dies". Currently, Sierra is playing Lily Craven in "The Secret Garden" at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre. Connect with Sierra: Website: www.sierraboggess.com Instagram: @officialsierraboggess Get tickets to The Secret Garden: http://ahmansontheatre.org Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast 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

Michael is a TV and stage actor best known for drug lawyer Maury Levy on the HBO series The Wire, and from his recurring appearances on The Blacklist, Billions, The Good Wife, Law and Order: SVU, and on the Disney Channel series Sonny with a Chance. From 2002 to 2003, Kostroff performed in the first national tour of Mel Brooks' Broadway hit The Producers, and from 2003 to 2004, he played the comic villain Thenardier in the touring company of Les Misérables, a role he reprised for the 25th Anniversary Tour in 2010. Julie Garnyé is an actress, singer, voiceover artist, writer, producer and director. She was most recently seen as an original cast member of the first national tour of the Broadway hit COME FROM AWAY and as Bulda/Queen Iduna in Frozen Live at the Hyperion Theatre at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. She is also the singing voice of the fairy Lyria in the Tinker Bell series of films for Disney Animation. On television, Julie most recently appeared as an original cast member of FATWA! The Musical during season nine of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Julie was also the "In Memoriam" soloist for the 2016 Daytime Emmy Awards telecast and was a part of the Les Misérables ensemble for the Academy Awards (The OSCARS) telecast in 2013. Theatre career highlights include Jennyanydots and Grizabella in the 5th national tour of the musical CATS, Broadway's HAIR in Concert and CHESS in Concert at The New Amsterdam Theatre, Jenny Steinberg in the Southern California premiere of It Shoulda Been You, First Things Last at London's Garrick Theatre and her three Summer Musicals appearances at The Hollywood Bowl: Les Misérables, Chicago and Mamma Mia!. Together Julie and Michael wrote the book The Stage Actor's Handbook Traditions, Protocols, and Etiquette for the Working and Aspiring Professional. In The Stage Actor's Handbook, these protocols have finally been assembled into one volume, allowing theatre artists to know in advance what is expected of them. A definitive guide for professionals and aspiring professionals alike, this book details best practices on everything from rehearsal demeanor to backstage etiquette. It also shares the theatre's unique vernacular and revered superstitions, as well as field-tested guidelines on touring, interactions with the public, and more.

As noted in the previous episode, auditions are the backbone of this industry. It is the fundamental job of every actor to do as many jobs as we can and do each one to the best of our ability. But there is an important gatekeeper when it comes to submitting our self tapes or actually getting in the audition room, and that is the casting Director. You've heard from Actors and their experiences in front of the audition table. Well, now it's time to hear from the other side of that proverbial table and what goes in to casting, and the vital role they play in the production for the stage or screen. Daryl Eisenberg, along with fellow casting director Ally Beans, works to create a comfortable space for actors, so they can take risks and really show their full potential as artists. You'll hear Daryl's thoughts on how actors can make their mark in the audition room or on a self-tape, and then you'll get an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how she uses her position and expertise to make the audition process enjoyable and inclusive for artists on both sides of the table. Learn more about WINMI Podcast at whyillnevermakeit.com  Subscribe to WINMI and get access to Bonus Episodes on Supercast  Donate to the production efforts that make this podcast possible Follow Why I'll Never Make It on Instagram or Twitter Watch interviews on WINMI's YouTube channel Read the Final Five with Daryl Eisenberg on the WINMI Blog ---------- Why I'll Never Make It is an award-winning, top 25 theater podcast and is hosted by Off-Broadway actor and singer Patrick Oliver Jones. It is a production of WINMI Media, LLC. and is also a part of Helium Radio Network and a member of the Broadway Makers Alliance.  Background music in the episode is by John Bartmann (Public Domain) and Blue Dot Sessions (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License).     Audition Stories of Diversity and Inclusion Covid certainly has changed the way we now audition, with self-tapes and Zoom auditions becoming the norm. But the summer of 2020 also changed the way we think about who is coming to the auditions and what that creative team looks like. In this week's bonus episode, Daryl shares a few of her own experiences as she advocates for more diversity on both sides of the table. You'll also hear how she works with fellow casting director Ally Beans, who is both partner and collaborator in the casting process. Bonus episodes like these are only available to monthly supporters of Why I'll Never Make It. So if you'd like to help this podcast as well, then please consider a monthly subscription and get access to bonus episodes like the Audition Stories.     CASTING OFFICES IN NYC Some of the biggest casting offices for stage and screen (like Eisenberg/Beans) reside in New York City, and at the top of the list is... The Telsey Office Formerly known as Telsey + Company, The Telsey Office is perhaps the best known casting office for commercials, film, television, and course, theatre. The company has bases in both New York City and Los Angeles. Recent Broadway: Waitress, MJ the Musical, Flying Over Sunset, Mrs. Doubtfire, Diana, West Side Story, Tina, The Sound Inside, Beetlejuice, Gary, Oklahoma!, Be More Chill, To Kill a Mockingbird, Network, The Cher Show, The Prom. Website: www.thetelseyoffice.com Contact: info@thetelseyoffice.com | 917-277-7520 Tara Rubin Casting Rubin began her company in 2001 after working for 15 years as a Casting Director at Johnson-Liff Associates. She is a graduate of Boston University and serves on the board of the Casting Society of America. Recent Broadway: Six, Ain't Too Proud, Summer, The Band's Visit, Prince of Broadway, Bandstand, Indecent, Miss Saigon, Dear Evan Hansen, A Bronx Tale, Cats, Disaster! Website: www.tararubincasting.com Contact: tararubincasting.info@gmail.com | 212-302-3011 Binder Casting Binder Casting was founded nearly 40 years ago by Jay Binder, who passed away in April 2022, and has been a part of RWS Entertainment Group since 2016. The office has cast 150+ Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Touring productions, in addition to countless national and international projects spanning both stage and screen. Recent Broadway: The Lion King, In Transit, Dames at Sea, It Shoulda Been You, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Born Yesterday, White Christmas, Finian's Rainbow. Website: bindercasting.com Contact: info@bindercasting.com | 212-586-6777 Stewart/Whitley An award-winning office in New York City that delivers excellence and innovation in casting. Respect for the creative process: the artistic teams, actors and all who collaborate in it is paramount. Connecting creativity is at the cornerstone of what they do. Recent Broadway: Hadestown, The Lightning Thief, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Pippin, Chicago Website: www.stewartwhitley.com Contact: info@stewartwhitley.com | 212-635-2153 Wojcik Casting Team Wojcik/Seay Casting opened its doors in January of 2009 with the national non-union tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has also been featured in Season 2 of the podcast. But Gayle Seay has since gone to become Artistic Director of Stages St. Louis, while Scott Wojcik continues to cast shows in and out of New York. Recent Broadway: Jesus Christ Superstar, Motown Website: wscasting.com Contact: info@wscasting.com Jim Carnahan, CSA Recent Broadway: Moulin Rouge!, Kiss Me, Kate, Tootsie, Burn This, The Ferryman, Head Over Heels, Travesties, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Angels in America, Farinelli and the King, Time and the Conways, 1984, Groundhog Day, The Price, The Cherry Orchard, Long Day's Journey Into Night, She Loves Me, Noises Off, Fun Home. Stephen Kopel, CSA Recent Broadway: Moulin Rouge!, Jagged Little Pill; Kiss Me, Kate; The Play That Goes Wrong; Beautiful; Sunday in the Park with George; Amélie; She Loves Me; Noises Off; Violet; The Glass Menagerie; Harvey; Once; Anything Goes Caparelliotis Casting Recent Broadway: The Minutes, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, In the Height of the Storm, Ink, Hillary and Clinton, King Lear, The Waverly Gallery, The Nap, The Boys in the Band, Saint Joan. Daniel Swee, CSA Recent Broadway: Pass Over, The Great Society, To Kill a Mockingbird, Six Degrees of Separation, Oslo, The Present, The Heidi Chronicles, The Audience Cindy Tolan, CSA Recent Broadway: Company, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Betrayal, Macbeth, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella. Other standouts on the theatre scene: Bass/Valle Casting Bob Cline Casting Franck Casting HBD Casting Jamibeth Margolis Casting Klapper Casting Laura Stanczyk Casting Michael Cassara Casting  

Hello!While creating a podcast, newsletter, and the upcoming online course is incredibly fun, it's a whole lot of work. At this time, we have no ads, sponsors, investors, lots of staff, or corporate backers. It is just a small core of us creating valuable content for everyone who is interested in what we have to offer.In order to keep this afloat and continue the high-quality content flowing into your email inbox, we would appreciate any financial contributions you can make.If you'd like to become a voluntary paid subscriber, click this red button and sign up to be a monthly or annual subscriber – or, if you are feeling super generous, be a Founding Member:You can also contribute ANY amount you wish by using any one of these methods. * Buy me a cup of coffee (or a week's worth) by clicking here.* Check: send a simple email to broadwaydrumming101@substack.com and ask where you can send that glorious piece of paper.• PayPal. PayPal.Me/broadwaydrumming101• Venmo: @broadwaydrumming101Thank you for your support!Joe Nero arrived in NYC via Philadelphia to attend the Manhattan School of Music in 2002 and since then has worked as a freelance drummer/percussionist and teacher in the New York area. He performed with Quincy Jones, Christian McBride, Bobby McFerrin, Patti Austin, Dave Koz, Maria Schneider, Dave Grusin, Doc Severinson, Michael Giacchino, Ray Baretto, and Patricks Williams. He also attended the prestigious Henry Mancini Institute in 2005.Currently, Joe is a member of Peter Cincotti's touring band and “Bryan and the Aardvarks,” jazz band. He often plays high-energy soul with "Amy Lynn and The Honey Men," and Louis Armstrong jazz with "Grandpa Musselman and the Syncopators." He played with Billy Porter and was on the "Broadway and Soul" Live American Songbook Concert on PBS. He has performed with the "Broadway Dolls," "Broadway Boys," "Midtown Men," Eden Espinosa, Patina Miller, Rob McClure, Telly Leung, and Nikki Renee Daniels. He is a staple at Feinstein's 54 Below, where he has performed with Chuck Cooper, Lindsay Mendez, Barrett Foa, Nathan Lee Graham, Rema Webb, Kenita Miller, Joshua Henry, and others.Joe held the percussion chair for Broadway's recent "Annie" revival, but he's most challenged and finds great fulfillment doing one of the most demanding jobs in NY - being the substitute drummer. He is often involved in up to 10 shows simultaneously, and it's not uncommon for him to play at four different theaters on the same weekend. He has played drums/percussion on the following Broadway shows: Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Grease: You're the One that I Want, South Pacific, Next To Normal, La Cage aux Folles, Everyday Rapture, Book of Mormon, Sister Act, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Leap of Faith, Spiderman, Wicked, Annie, Violet, Matilda, Cabaret, Aladdin, Bullets Over Broadway, Les Miserables 2014 Revival, On the Town, It Shoulda Been You, Something Rotten, American in Paris, The Color Purple 2015 Revival, Cats 2016 Revival, Bronx Tale, Bette Midler Hello Dolly, Frozen, The Cher Show, The Band's Visit, Kiss Me Kate(2019), West Side Story (2019) and Dear Evan Hansen.For more: http://www.joenero.comClayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and Newsletter. He has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud.The Broadway Drumming 101 Instagram page: InstagramThe Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube page: YouTubeFor more about Clayton, click HERE Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

For our 30th episode Karen takes us on a deep dive of the musical It Shoulda Been You, a show we learn Lauren knows absolutely nothing about. Get ready for Flirty Drunk Aunt Sheila, a surprise twist, and the epic takedown of a prejudiced dead grandpa... what else do you need??? Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Christmas is the most wonderful time of year. It means different things to different people. In this short-form interview, Broadway leading lady, Lisa Howard (It Shoulda Been You, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Escape to Margaritaville) is Baring It Slightly about what Christmas means to her, weight loss and so much more! Lisa Howard brings her brand-new holiday show What Christmas Means To Me to Feinstein's/54 Below on Sunday, December 12 at 7pm! Click here for tickets! P.S. Lisa's new holiday album, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, is available to stream and download! Connect with Lisa: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Connect with Feinstein's 54 Below: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Like What You Hear? Join my Patreon Family to get backstage perks including advanced notice of interviews, the ability to submit a question to my guests, behind-the-scene videos, and so much more! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Visit: https://callmeadam.com for more my print/video interviews Special Thanks: My Patreon Family for their continued support: Angelo, Reva and Alan, Marianne, Danielle, Tara, Alex, and The Golden Gays NYC. Join the fun at https://patreon.com/callmeadamnyc. Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ) Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY) Edited by Adam Rothenberg Outro Music Underscore by CueTique (Website: https://bit.ly/31luGmT, Facebook: @CueTique) More on Lisa: Lisa Howard was last seen on Broadway as "Tammy" in the new musical Escape To Margaritaville. Before that, she was a Drama Desk Nominee for her starring role of "Jenny Steinberg" in the musical comedy It Shoulda Been You directed by David Hyde Pierce. Other Broadway roles include "Diva 1" in Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert, "Missy Hart" in the new musical 9 TO 5, "Head Nurse" in Lincoln Center's revival of South Pacific and "Rona Lisa Peretti" in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, for which she won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. She has toured with the national company of Les Miserables and performed around the country at such prominent regional theaters as St. Louis MUNY, Olney Theater Center, Goodspeed Opera House, Barrington Stage and Kansas City Starlight. In the concert scene, Lisa performed her solo show at Feinstein's/54Below and has made many appearances at the famed Town Hall in NYC as a part of Broadway By The Year & Broadway Unplugged concert series. She has also sung with the Cincinnati Symphony and with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. Lisa made her feature film debut as "Siobahn" in the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn Part 2, and can also be seen in the indie psychological thriller, Decay. TV credits include: Ugly Betty, Power, Madame Secretary and The Good Fight. Her solo CD, Songs of Innocence and Experience is available on iTunes. Lisa is a graduate of the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode No - 377Episode Title - Believe in Yourself and Celebrate the Process with JOSH GRISETTIEpisode Summary -As an actor and artist, how many times have you questioned your skills? How many times have you thought of giving up and doing something else?
Do you feel you are not doing it right? 
To be a good actor is not all about the final product; it is about the process.
In today's episode, Josh Grisetti shares some valuable advice for all the actors, especially young actors, about embracing the process of becoming an excellent artist.

“As an artist, our job is to simply engage and celebrate the process.”

Snapshot of the key points from the episode:[01:47] Josh shares his journey on how he started as an actor.[04:28] The importance of exploring other areas of acting as an actor.[08:45] Josh shares one of his greatest accomplishments.[10:31] Josh shares some of the funny events he has experienced on a live theatre.[12:04] Josh's philosophy on how to build & engage your fan base on social media.[16:04] What is the “natural fear of not being enough” which every young actor needs to overcome?[20:26] Josh's story in how he became a best-selling author from being an actor.[27:03] How has Josh navigated the business side and the creative side as an actor?[34:05] What does working from a happy place means for Josh?[35:49] Josh's advice for those who are just starting to build their career in acting

About Josh Grisetti -
Josh Grisetti is an actor, director, educator, and author. 
As a performer, Josh originated the title role of “Marty Kaufman” in It Shoulda Been You on Broadway (for which he won the 2015 Clarence Derwent Award and was nominated for the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards); he also starred in Broadway's Something Rotten! and Neil Simon's revival of Broadway Bound, and starred inmany Off-Broadway and Regional shows. 
On screen, Josh starred in the ABC sitcom The Knights of Prosperity, and his major film credits include The Immigrant, Revolutionary Road, The Namesake and others. Josh currently serves as Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at California State University Fullerton, and authored the book, God In My Head, an Amazon.com #1 best-seller in “Spirituality and Religious Psychology”.
Social Links to follow Josh:Website - https://www.joshgrisetti.com/Instagram Profile - https://www.instagram.com/joshgrisettiBook Link - https://www.amazon.com/God-My-Head-ex-Christian-accidentally/dp/1508502668About 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. Social Links to follow Belinda:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccessLinked in:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/Website: www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

LOOKOUT! It's one of those special days in The Batter's Box as Sierra Boggess joins us for Episode 95! For nearly a decade and a half, Boggess has cemented a standing as one of the best players in the game here on Broadway through her brilliant ability to bring iconic characters to life on stage, powerful singing voice, and inspiring disposition that embodies the good stuff in show business. Whether it was originating the role of Ariel in the Broadway production of The Little Mermaid, her portrayal of Christine Daaé in both the Broadway and London 25th Anniversary productions of The Phantom Of The Opera, or her other memorable performances in School Of Rock, It Shoulda Been You, Master Class, Lés Miserables, and Love Never Dies, her accomplishments on Broadway and The West End are on par with any hitter who's dominated in both the American and National League. Ironically, some of Boggess' success on stage is rooted in her own athletic background, as she grew up as a competitive figure skater in her native Denver. Despite having to put the skates aside in her early teens, her passion for the sport has never wavered, and the values it taught her have truly helped shape her into the All-Star actress she is today. Over the past year, she's rediscovered those skills on the ice and this week, she takes host Al Malafronte through this incredible chapter of joy and the intense work she's put into it. She also discusses some of her eventual aspirations in the sport, which may just include competing on the professional level! One of the ultimate testaments to a performer either on stage or at the stadium is their mental fortitude, and some of Boggess' stories behind her success on Broadway fully back up that notion in this conversation. Her ability to set herself apart as a star player in order to achieve her dreams is on par with anyone we've ever spoken with. One might even view her as a master "hitter" when it comes to her technique, mindfulness, and ability to evaluate scouting reports before going into an audition room. On the subject of hitters, it's fitting that Boggess views herself as a “DH” if she were to take on a position in baseball, and also has some great memories of her hometown Colorado Rockies! If you're in New York, be sure to catch Sierra Boggess in her upcoming concert series at 54 Below from September 8-11, as she helps ring in Broadway's triumphant return this fall! Tickets are available here. Connect with Sierra Boggess on her website, as well as Instagram: @officialsierraboggess Connect with Break a Bat! on Instagram: @break_a_bat_podcast Hosted by Al Malafronte Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network  Edited by Matthew Hendershot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farah has appeared on Broadway most recently in the musical comedy It Shoulda Been You, directed by David Hyde Pierce. She's also been on Broadway in Grease!, Saturday Night Fever, The Look of Love: The Music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the Tony Award wining revival of Nine, and Madison Square Garden’s A Christmas Carol. Get your tickets to Farah's performances at The Green Room 42 via this link!! Produced by Alan Seales and Elizabeth Wheless. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway’s Ariel, Sierra Boggess (“The Little Mermaid,” “School of Rock,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “It Shoulda Been You”), is the guest on this episode of “E-Ticket to Broadway” and shares just how much she’s always loved Disney, especially the sidekicks. As a kid Sierra never wanted to be Cinderella—she wanted to be Gus Gus, and has always loved “The Sword in the Stone” and Madam Mim and is ready to bring her to Broadway. Listen as she recalls going to Walt Disney World for the first time when she was six years old and loving the Haunted Mansion and taking a photo with Goofy—to then going to Toyko Disney Sea and Disneyland Paris as an adult. Sierra beautifully explains what makes a Disney Park so magical and “how they do everything they can to keep you invested in the magic," and shares a really wonderful observation that the Parks may be more deeply appreciated by the "young at heart." Sierra has a lot of love--from her must-do attractions including the Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones, The Matterhorn and/or Expedition Everest; to her memories of her Broadway debut in "The Little Mermaid"; to "Brave" and learning about never giving up from watching Disney movies." She recounts stories with Jodi Benson, Jonathan Freeman, and Sherie Rene Scott, and shares her dream of performing in "Disney on Ice." This episode features a very intense conversation on Mouse Ears, and a very strong opinion of "It's a Small World," and the sounds of Britney Spears singing classic Disney tunes as only Sierra Boggess can do. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Sierra's Instagram: @officialsierraboggess David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzanne is honored to have Claire Manship on TAWFT! This is the second of a two-part episode on the word, “resilience.” Claire shares intricate details surrounding Claire’s crazy medical experiences over the past 1.5 years and why “RESILIENCE” is such a personal and powerful word and mantra for her life before, then, and now. Claire hopes her story will give listeners hope and determination to overcome their own life interruptions and tenuous situations. Enjoy!More About Claire:As an actor, her most recent credits include Bliss at The 5th Avenue Theatre, a staged reading of Bliss at Bay Street Theater, Music Theatre Wichita's Hairspray, STAGES St. Louis' regional premiere of It Shoulda Been You and DreamWorks' Madagascar, and Miss Saigon at Signature Theatre. Claire has also produced multiple concert series in New York, including The Ladies Who Lunch, benefiting Planned Parenthood of NYC at Feinstein’s/54 Below. Claire holds a BFA in Acting from Elon University, and trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting.As a content creator, Claire is a member of the TikTok Creator Marketplace and Fund, has garnered tens of millions of views across multiple platforms, and has created sponsored and branded content. Claire collaborated with PureWow to create Songs From The Sill and has been featured in the New York Times and Daily Mail. She also co-hosted and edited four years on the weekly podcast The Thing That Happened This Week and is a contributor for Medium. As a social content creator and digital producer, Claire has designed logos, websites, professional branding, photo edited and copywritten, monitored analytics, mastered algorithmic and engagement strategies, used SEO best practices, and produced hundreds of videos.She loves riding bikes around the Central Park loop, going to the movies multiple times a week, and creating content for her 334K+ followers on TikTok.Claire is represented by Craig Holzberg and Ellery Sandhu at Avalon Artists Group, and is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association.

“Ernie Lijoi looks like a tough guy and sings like an angel. He’s also a multifaceted font of creativity; playwright, songwriter, singer, actor, musician, comedian, storyteller and he puts on a bunch of those hats right in this podcast.” -Bobby BermeaARTIST BIO Ernie produced three albums as a young recording artist in the early 2000’s. His last CD Better Days was awarded “Best Unsigned Artist – Album of the Year” by Billboard magazine. He was also a member of the prestigious BMI Lehman Engel Musical theater workshop, where he took his songwriting to a more theatrical level. His songs have been recorded and performed by cabaret, choruses and jazz artists internationally and in 2015, he had two songs in the Broadway musical It Shoulda Been You. His own musical Under the Influence for which he wrote book music and lyrics was produced in Portland that same year and won a local Drammy award for “Best Original Score”. His newest musical The Pursuit of Happiness had its first workshop at the 2019 OUTwright Theater Festival and is slated for a 2020 production. Ernie came to Portland from New York City, where along with his music and theater creations, he worked as a digital technologist for a multitude of advertisement firms. On relocating to Portland, he decided to go back to school to fulfill a lifelong desire to work in health care. He has recently graduated from Concorde as a Respiratory Therapist. Ernie is now a board member for Fuse Theatre Ensemble which produces the Outwrite theater festival, an annual to showcase new works from the LGBT community.

Suzanne is honored to have Claire Manship on TAWFT! This is the first of a two-part episode on the word, “resilience.” Claire shares intricate details surrounding Claire’s crazy medical experiences over the past 1.5 years and why “RESILIENCE” is such a personal and powerful word and mantra for her life before, then, and now. Claire hopes her story will give listeners hope and determination to overcome their own life interruptions and tenuous situations. Enjoy!More About Claire:As an actor, her most recent credits include Bliss at The 5th Avenue Theatre, a staged reading of Bliss at Bay Street Theater, Music Theatre Wichita's Hairspray, STAGES St. Louis' regional premiere of It Shoulda Been You and DreamWorks' Madagascar, and Miss Saigon at Signature Theatre. Claire has also produced multiple concert series in New York, including The Ladies Who Lunch, benefiting Planned Parenthood of NYC at Feinstein’s/54 Below. Claire holds a BFA in Acting from Elon University, and trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting.As a content creator, Claire is a member of the TikTok Creator Marketplace and Fund, has garnered tens of millions of views across multiple platforms, and has created sponsored and branded content. Claire collaborated with PureWow to create Songs From The Sill and has been featured in the New York Times and Daily Mail. She also co-hosted and edited four years on the weekly podcast The Thing That Happened This Week and is a contributor for Medium. As a social content creator and digital producer, Claire has designed logos, websites, professional branding, photo edited and copywritten, monitored analytics, mastered algorithmic and engagement strategies, used SEO best practices, and produced hundreds of videos.She loves riding bikes around the Central Park loop, going to the movies multiple times a week, and creating content for her 334K+ followers on TikTok.Claire is represented by Craig Holzberg and Ellery Sandhu at Avalon Artists Group, and is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association.

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," the incredible star of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and "It Shoulda Been You," Lisa Howard, joins David to share her love of the Disney Theme Parks! Listen as Lisa recalls her first trip to Walt Disney World when she was nine years old and scared of The Haunted Mansion, making her Dad join her in her car when she rode the Tomorrowland Speedway, and loving her tour of EPCOT. This Drama Desk Award-nominee discusses her love of Splash Mountain, Galaxy's Edge, & Tower of Terror, the magic of the Disney Cast Members, the wonder of foods shaped like Mickey Mouse, and what a perfect day at Walt Disney World looks like. This episode also features Lisa participating in the "First Annual Disneyland County Spelling Bee," and David works to convince Lisa to record an album of all Disney songs. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Lisa's Instagram: @lisahowardnyc David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the miniseries, The Producer's Perspective LIVE! From The Pandemic. Inspired by my podcast and check-ins with friends, I started The Producer’s Perspective LIVE! I started going live every night at 8pm with a superstar TheaterMaker to check in with them and see how they were doing and how this pandemic has affected them.  Many shared how they’ve been keeping those creative juices flowing, sharing many fun memories, raising money and awareness for The Actors Fund and other charitable organizations needing our support. We even started sharing ‘something to make you smile’ by featuring a new music video one of you in the community produced, directed, wrote, performed in! In this episode, Tony Award-winning Actor Sierra Boggess joins the livestream! We caught up and talked about what it's like to sing/warm up in her apartment every day (with neighbors!!), what her cats think of her being home every day, how she stays creative . . . and whose voice in the industry does Sierra admire the most (besides Barbra!!). Watch the replay of this episode: https://youtu.be/Fnobqlk296Q Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway Catch the next livestream LIVE: www.theproducersperspective.com/live About Sierra Boggess: Sierra Boggess is an Olivier nominated actress, best known world-wide not only for re-inventing the coveted role of ‘Christine Daae’ in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, but for Lord Webber himself going on record to say that “she’s the best, the best Christine certainly.” Boggess portrayed the role in the Broadway, West End, and the televised 25th Anniversary concert productions of Phantom. Sierra made her Broadway debut as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, receiving Drama Desk and Drama League Nominations, as well as the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Female Breakthrough Performance. Her additional Broadway credits include Master Class, It Shoulda Been You, The Phantom of The Opera, and School of Rock. Boggess’ Off-Broadway credits include Love, Loss, and What I Wore and Music in the Air, alongside Kristin Chenoweth, for New York City Center’s Encores! Series. In the West End, Boggess has appeared as Fantine in Les Miserables and originated the role of Christine Daae in Love Never Dies, the critically acclaimed sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, receiving an Olivier Award Nomination for her performance. Sierra's concert appearances include multiple engagements with BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall, Lincoln Center’s American Songbook Series The Lyrics of David Zippel, The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, Broadway By The Year at Town Hall, Guys and Dolls at Carnegie Hall opposite Patrick Wilson, Megan Mullally and Nathan Lane, and The Secret Garden at Lincoln Center. www.sierraboggess.com   The Producer's Perspective LIVE! and this podcast episode was produced by Mary Elizabeth Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sierra Bogess is best known world-wide for the iconic role of ‘Christine Daae’ in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, but the creator and composer, Lord Webber has said “she’s the best, the best Christine certainly.” Sierra made her Broadway debut as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, where she received the Drama Desk and Drama League Nominations, as well as the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Female Breakthrough Performance. Her additional Broadway credits include Master Class, It Shoulda Been You, The Phantom of The Opera (Broadway, London’s West End and the televised 25th Anniversary production of Phantom), and School of Rock. In the West End, she has appeared as Fantine in Les Miserables and originated the role of Christine Daae in Love Never Dies, the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, receiving an Olivier Award Nomination for her performance. Sierra has also toured all over the world with her concert show. Listen in on our conversation, she shares the lessons she’s learned, how she’s using her platform to make positive contributions and what she practices everyday. She is a beloved leading lady—meet the woman behind this incredible talent.  Sierra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/sierraboggess Sierra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsierraboggess/ Sierra’s Website: https://sierraboggess.com/

Montego Glover is here to talk all about ALL THE NATALIE PORTMANS, which just opened at the MCC Theatre Space. Montego earned a Tony nomination for her turn in MEMPHIS, and her other broadway credits include LES MIS, THE COLOR PURPLE and IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU. She recently appeared in HAMILTON Chicago. Follow her at @montegoglover.Hosted by Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan

SEASON 2!! WE ARE BACK! Joe got fired, Dan is not a doctor, but he plays one on Broadway, shows are opening, Fosse/Verdon won Emmys. We are talking with Anne L Nathan (22:00) this week. She has been in every musical you've ever seen. Thoroughly Modern Millie, Ragtime, Once, Chicago, It Shoulda Been You... and mannnny more! She is about to open one of the most anticipated shows of the 2020 season, Sing Street. Based on the John Carney movie, it follows a group of high schoolers in 1980's Ireland who start a band to get the girl, find community, and find themselves. She is one of the most sought after teachers in NYC and we get in to ALL of it. We are so excited to be back. We have so many great interviews this season.Thank you for hanging with us! 

Episode 31 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Jim Kierstead. Jim is a two-time 2013 Tony® Award-winning producer of the Broadway, touring, Toronto, and London productions of Kinky Boots and the revival of Pippin. Jim and Heather caught up in person in Hell's Kitchen/Times Square in New York City.Listen in as Heather talks with Jim about:What it's like to be a Broadway producer and all the different aspects of theater, business and artistry that it entails.How Jim got started as a producer and all the beautiful productions he has brought to not only Broadway but to touring shows across the United States, London and all around the world.The current state of Broadway today and how telling stories is still the way we relate to each other, change each other and how live theater is still one of our greatest ways to connect and learn empathy.To Follow Jim: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Kierstead ProductionsJim also is involved with the international hit musical Matilda on Broadway and on tour and is a co-producer of the 2016 Broadway musicals Waitress and Natasha & Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 starring Josh Groban. He has been a co-producer of the Broadway productions of The Visit (Tony nominated), You Can’t Take It with You (Tony nominated), Side Show, It Shoulda Been You, and Rocky. Jim has worked in New York theatre since 2000 investing and raising money for shows including Something Rotten, The Glass Menagerie, the revival of Hair (Best Revival), American Idiot, The Addams Family, Catch Me If You Can, among others.Jim began his career by developing and producing the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway premiere of Thrill Me – The Leopold & Loeb Story (nominated for Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical in 2005) and produced its original New York production in 2003. He founded his production company Kierstead Productions, Inc. in 2004. In 2010, he produced the Off-Broadway premiere of Yank! – A World War II Love Story. Jim has been an Executive Producer on the films Between Love and Goodbye, Kiss Me, Kill Me, and the upcoming Wakefield starring Bryan Cranston and Jennifer Garner.Currently, Jim is developing a new musical entitled Unexpected Joy with book & lyrics by Bill Russell (two-time Tony® nominated for Side Show), a play entitled Cover by Bill McMahon, and a play entitled The Dodgers by Diana Amsterdam about the draft dodgers during the Vietnam War which had its World Premiere production at The Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles. Jim is on the Board of Directors of The York Theatre Company and The New York Theatre Barn.Transcript available at mavensdoitbetter.com

Matthew Hydzik is here and is currently playing Gregg Allman in The Cher Show on Broadway. Hydzik has previously been seen on Broadway as Tony in West Side Story with other credits including Grease, Side Show and It Shoulda Been You. He also toured with the national companies of If/Then and Flashdance. Follow him on social media at @matthew_hydzik.Hosted by Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan

Sierra Boggess is a theater actress and singer, best known for originating the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid on Broadway and for her multiple appearances as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera. She also originated the role of Rebecca Steinberg in the 2015 Broadway production of It Shoulda Been You, and performed the role of school principal Rosalie Mullins in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical adaptation of School of Rock. Other roles include Love Never Dies (Christine Daaé); Master Class (Sharon Graham); Les Misérables (Fantine); and Love, Loss and What I Wore (Various Characters). If you haven’t seen Sierra perform, then, well, you’ve missed out on seeing someone do exactly what they are supposed to be doing with their life. Her way with a song, a lyric, or just an introduction is as entertaining, uplifting or as heartbreaking as she wants . . . and she makes it all seem so easy. It’s no wonder why Disney tapped her for The Little Mermaid. Hear Sierra talk about all that, as well as … The big risk she took to get the role of Ariel and what put her over the edge in the room. How she stays positive when the business disappoints her, through no fault of her own. Her style of working with writers on new musicals and how that has changed over the years. (And she’s currently in Atlanta on a pre-Broadway tryout of Ever After!) Why she created “Light Lessons” for artists and everyone. (Click here to check them out. I’ve got a set on my desk.) Marketing for Performers: What’s important, necessary . . . and what isn’t. This week’s podcast is sponsored by the Heartland Brewery which opened in New York in 1995, and back then, our city was not the hotbed of brewpubs, beer bars, and beer drinking it is today. Since then, Heartland Brewery has grown into the largest group of brewpubs in the region. They’ve got locations here, in Times Square, in Midtown West, and the Empire State Building.. Visit the Heartland Brewery at heartlandbrewery.com. Keep up with me: @KenDavenportBway www.theproducersperspective.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Souhrada and Adam Heller star in Popcorn Falls off-Broadway, directed by Tony winner Christian Borle who made a surprise appearance! Borle has won two Tony Awards for his performances in SOMETHING ROTTEN! and PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER. He has also appeared on Broadway in FALSETTOS, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, SPAMALOT, MARY POPPINS and more! Souhrada has previously appeared on Broadway in Mary Poppins and toured the country in the touring productions of The Boy Friend, Mary Poppins and Kinky Boots. Heller's Broadway credits include It Shoulda Been You, Elf, Victor/Victoria, Les Misérables and more. Follow the show on social media at @popcorn_falls.Hosted by Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan.

Natalie Renee Perkins is a professional performer and proud member of the Actors' Equity Association. She has traveled internationally with two major cruise lines, toured the country with Hairspray and RENT, been a featured singer with multiple symphony orchestras, and performs regularly with the USO Show Troupe. This past year she has been seen as "Deloris" in Sister Act, "Annie" in It Shoulda Been You and returned to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's holiday production– Yuletide Celebration– for the second year in a row. Natalie received her Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York where she focused on Theology and the Arts– with Womanism, Scripturalization, and extra canonical texts at the heart of her studies. During her time at Union, she composed original music from the text of six of the Odes of Solomon. She now engages our earliest tradition with our contemporary society through a social justice lens as a writer (contributor for the Daily Guideposts), lecturer, preacher, chaplain (NYU) and composer. She is also a co-founder of the newly formed Tanho Center. Additionally, she facilitates discussions on social equality (specifically but not limited to race/racism). Her insatiable curiosity regarding our earliest Jesus-following tradition led her professor, Hal Taussig, to introduce her to the Westar Institute. She began working with this institute as a founding member of their Praxis Forum (formerly Young Leaders in Religion) in 2014 and is working on a podcast, called Better Not Mention It, that aims to bridge the gap between religious scholarship and the general population. In Acting and Singing Thecla, Natalie, produces a short musical in a week about the first and second century story of Thecla, a young woman who rejects family and battles violent Roman government to join the Apostle Paul to become a teacher and healer like him. Song excerpt from Thecla by Natalie Perkins and John Hermanson To learn more about Holden Village, visit: www.holdenvillage.org or to listen to more audio recordings visit: http://audio.holdenvillage.org

Diane talks musicals with Jackson Cooper, director of “It Shoulda Been You” at Raleigh's Theatre in the Park June 15 - July 1.

A passenger (Robert Kwalick) has time to spare while waiting for a connecting trolley at the Nutmeg Junction station. The passenger visits Baxter’s Bookstore and discovers the world of BLAZE JACKSON: GALAXY ADJUSTER-where Science Fiction meets the Insurance Industry! Later the passenger discovers Nonna Hanna’s Junction Café and listens to some music performed by musician Robert C. Fullerton. The passenger then shares with the conductor the reason for his trip. He's acting in a production of "It Shoulda Been You" and shares the details

It’s time for another Fringe Round Up Time – so join Thos and noted composer, Michael Gordon Shapiro, for the next couple of weeks as they talk about some more of the best shows at his years Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  And in today’s episode they tackle Into the Woods, Atlantic – A Scottish Story, It Shoulda Been You and Buried!  And there’s music from Super Sidekick: The Musical.

Host Matthew Socey discusses 20th CENTURY WOMEN and SPLIT and older, odd films with Tim Irwin. Plus Matthew speaks (via three separate phone lines) with the creative team behind the musical IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU (plus one of the actors in the Indy production in studio).

Host Matthew Socey discusses 20th CENTURY WOMEN and SPLIT and older, odd films with Tim Irwin. Plus Matthew speaks (via three separate phone lines) with the creative team behind the musical IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU (plus one of the actors in the Indy production in studio).

Tony nominee Montego Glover (Memphis, The Color Purple, It Shoulda Been You, Les Miserables) shares stories from her childhood, talks about discovering theater, when she knew that theater would be her career, and fun memories of her early days pounding the pavement in NYC. Plus she talks about the Emmy winning TV and Broadway star who was her first NYC roommate. 

Mini-Episode Alert!!!  Todd updates us on the happenings of many of our storytellers! Next Show: Saturday, Sept 10 at 11:30pm Josh Grisetti (Something Rotten, It Shoulda Been You, Enter Laughing) Julie Halston (You Can't Take It With You, Gypsy, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom) Matt Doyle (Book of Mormon, Spring Awakening, War Horse) Kate Rockwell (Bring It On, Hair, Rock of Ages) Jessica Hendy (Cats, Aida, Amour) Tickets at 54below.com Logo by Justin "Squigs" Robertson (@callmesquigs) Theme music by Drew Wutke (@drewmw) Contact Todd on twitter @ToddBuonopane or by email at Toddbroadwaystories@gmail.com

Farah Alvin’s Broadway credits include: It Shoulda Been You, Nine, The Look of Love, Saturday Night Fever, Grease!, A Christmas Carol. Off-Broadway credits and Original Cast Recordings include: The Last Smoker In America, The Marvelous Wonderettes (Drama Desk Nomination), I Love You Because, and many more. She is also a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and SUNY Purchase and is AADP certified. Her private nutrition practice works with individuals to find health and balance in their life through better eating and lifestyle. She’s also a songwriter and a sometimes blogger. Visit her at www.farahalvin.com and on all social media. | Song Premiere: "Tell Me A Story" from Joel B. New's MACKENZIE & THE MISSING BOY | accompanied by Josh Kight.

New cast recordings--"Dr. Zhivago" & "It Shoulda Been You"--as well as rare British musicals on vinyl.

On tonight's show, we have some extra juicy hot topics, including Josh Duggar, Rosie O' Donnell, and of course some news straight from Broadway!  With some music from the newly releasesed cast album for It Shoulda Been You and a special song from Bette Midler. Tune in at 10 PM for a show not to be missed!

On tonight's show, we have some extra juicy hot topics, including Josh Duggar, Rosie O' Donnell, and of course some news straight from Broadway!  With some music from the newly releasesed cast album for It Shoulda Been You and a special song from Bette Midler. Tune in at 10 PM for a show not to be missed!

Get ready to smile and laugh till it hurts. Tony nominee Montego Glover is about to deliver 43 minutes of pure fun times. She shares stories of making her Broadway debut in 'The Color Purple' (understudying LaChanze, no less), Originating the role of Felicia in 'Memphis', the role for which she received her first Tony nomination (the show took home the Tony for Best Original Musical), and her most recent turn as Annie in 'It Shoulda Been You.' She's amazing! Check her out!

Patty & Emily talk about the casting announcements from the Anastasia workshop and the upcoming A.R.T. production of Waitress. They rejoice in the announcement of an It Shoulda Been You cast recording, and discuss the theatre twitter controversy around a Broadway.com article. … Continue reading →

We first discovered the incredible talent that is Lisa Howard back in 2006 when she starred as Rona Lisa Peretti in Bill Finn's '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' and became instant fans--I mean, that voice! We followed her career as she went into 'South Pacific,' 'Priscilla: Queen of the Desert,' and '9 to 5.' We were elated to find her back on Broadway this season in a starring role in 'It Shoulda Been You.' She is Drama Desk Award nominated for the role of Jenny and is bringing the house down nightly. We were so thrilled to have the chance to speak with her about it.