Podcast appearances and mentions of Jarrod Spector

Jarrod Spector, Hamilton Broadway's current King George III, is on the podcast! This week, Jarrod talks about growing up in Philadelphia where he started performing on the Al Alberts Showcase at barely three years old. From there, he did his Bobby Darin act on Star Search for a while, humbly passed on The Mickey Mouse Club, and at nine years old he landed the role of Gavroche in Les Miserables where he performed in Philly, Chicago, and eventually on Broadway. Jarrod also opens up about his somewhat tumultuous early college experience, (girl, same) and we have a very honest conversation about some tricky life lessons we both learned around the same time. Al Alberts Showcase featuring Al and Jarrod singing "That's Life" (1986) Jarrod Spector singing Mack the Knife on Star Search (1988) Star Search - Jarrod Spector vs. Countess Vaughn (1988) Jarrod on Instagram Full Circle Artists /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Broadway's power couple Kelli Barrett & Jarrod Spector dropped by to chat with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about kings and queens of music, FX channel's Fosse/Verdon, and becoming characters based on real life people. For information about Kelli & Jarrod's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein's/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein's/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 26, Little Me host and Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli catches up with TONY nominee, Jarrod Spector! Jarrod tells his story of his start at the age of 5 on the Al Alberts Showcase as well as incredible backstage stories of winning Star Search at the age of 6, making his Broadway debut as Gavroche in Les Miserables, playing the role of Frankie in Jersey Boys, receiving a 2014 TONY nomination for creating the role of Barry Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway, starring as Sonny in THE CHER SHOW on Broadway, going to Princeton, performing in TWIST, his high school musicals, passing on the Mickey Mouse Club, filming in Hollywood, working with Andrea McArdle, Countess Vaughn, J Mark McVay, Peter Boyle, Jessie Mueller, Carole King, Frankie Valle, and Cher Co-star and Little Me guest, Micaela Diamond. Jarrod also shares his unbelievable "Cartmen" impression in this not to be missed episode of LITTLE ME: Growing Up Broadway! jarrodspector.com Jarrod on Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelli Barrett is an actor who has experience working in movies, television, and the Broadway stage. Recently, Barrett starred in the show Fosse/Verdon playing the iconic, Liza Minnelli. Additionally, she has had the opportunity to work with several A listers such as Michelle Williams, America Ferrera and Ice T. On Broadway, Barrett made her debut playing Nessarose in Wicked and has starred in several other shows since then. In her personal life, Kelli is married to Jarrod Spector, another actor in the Broadway community who is known for his recent project, playing Sonny Bono in The Cher Show on Broadway alongside former podcast guests, Micaela Diamond and Teal Wicks. Overall, Kelli is a magical human being, and I hope listeners enjoy getting the chance to get to know her in this weeks episode.  --- 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

While you’re stuck in quarantine, why not join a shipload of fools in a new murder mystery musical? Hop aboard and listen to us talk about A Killer Party, the newest big cat joining the ranks of other virtual theater offerings! — You can purchase A Killer Party for on-demand viewing and find more information on their website: https://akillerpartymusical.com/ The original teaser leading up to the announcement of the show involved a lot of Broadway stars in black and white photos, which can still be seen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/whatsinthesoup/ Laura Osnes gives a bit of a peek behind the scenes to how she and Jarrod Spector filmed their scenes while quarantining together: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDy2sKqJrVB/ If you want another Broadway-related murder mystery offering, check out Andrew Barth Feldman’s Broadway Whodunit, a live improv event where you get to be the detective: https://www.broadwaywhodunit.com/ If our review doesn’t satisfy you, try checking out what Jesse Green of the New York Times had to say: https://nyti.ms/2Fig4vk If you’re looking to put on your own virtual musical, A Killer Party will soon be available for licensing via MTI: https://www.mtishows.com/a-killer-party-a-murder-mystery-musical Listen to the cast album of A Killer Party (though be wary of minor spoilers)! Apple Music: https://apple.co/2R4c4RU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2RlsQw5 Follow A Killer Party on Instagram and Twitter! -- Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BottomlessBway, our blog at https://bottomlessbway.home.blog/, or email us at bottomlessbway@gmail.com and let us know what you want to hear us cover! You can also leave feedback in this 30-second survey: https://forms.gle/BXUqJiNdjAWaQRCJ9

"The Beat Goes On" in this season's crop of jukebox musicals that "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" you to go see them. But stay just a little bit longer and listen to our recap, discussing how they stack up to other shows like Summer, Beautiful, Motown, and the ultimate gold standard of Jersey Boys. -- Find out more about how the actors got involved in The Cher Show and their interactions with the actual Cher in this podcast episode. Alternatively, find out how the five actors portraying The Temptations come to their characters in this episode. The costumes in The Cher Show are a definite highlight, so check out what the designer Bob Mackie has to say about them. Want to know more about the progression of autotune after Cher? Check out Switched on Pop! Jarrod Spector has now been in three different bio-musicals, so he knows a little bit about playing real people. Want to see how the three Chers and Sonny stack up to the original? Christine made a playlist on Apple Music so now you can! The Cher Show: iTunes / Spotify Ain't Too Proud: iTunes / Spotify Stick around for our episode on our Tony predictions, coming out later this week! So make sure you're subscribed, and follow us on Twitter @BottomlessBway for updates.

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Staring in The Cher Show as Sonny Bono.

Jarrod Spector is currently appearing as Sonny Bono in THE CHER SHOW on Broadway. He earned a Tony nomination for his turn as Barry Mann in Beautiful and has also been seen in Jersey Boys and Les Misérables. Follow him on social media at @jarrodspector.Hosted by Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan

Tony nominee Jarrod Spector made his Broadway debut as Gavroche in the original production of Les Misérables, and went on to play a record-breaking 1500 performances as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway. He’s been seen on the national tours of Les Misérables and Jersey Boys and in the off-Broadway productions of Hamlet. Jarrod was nominated for both a Tony and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance as Barry Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He can now be seen in The Cher Show as Sonny Bono. In this episode, Jarrod discusses beginnings as a Broadway baby. When he found traditional college was not his path, he chose a new one which lead him to New York. He speaks of the importances of being honest with and taking care of oneself. Interview content begins at 2:40. Closing standards begin at 54:20. Connect with Jarrod online: Twitter/Instagram:@jarrodspectorwww.facebook.com/jarrod.spectorConnect with The Theatre Podcast:Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcastFacebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcastTheTheatrePodcast.comAlan’s personal Instagram: @alansealesJillian’s personal Instagram: @jillianhochmanEmail us at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. We want to know what you think.Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com.

Jason Moore most recently directed the Broadway musical The Cher Show, which showcases Cher's life story brought to the stage featuring her beloved chart-topping hits. Starring Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond and Jarrod Spector, with costumes by designer Bob Mackie, The Cher Show will began previews in November 2018 at the Neil Simon Theatre prior to the opening night on December 3, 2018. In addition, he’s currently directing Superhero at the Second Stage theatre which is set to begin on January 31, 2019. Starring Kate Baldwin, Kyle Mcarthur and Bryce Pinkham, Superhero is a deeply human new musical about a fractured family, the mysterious stranger in apartment 4-B, and the unexpected hero who just might save the day. Moore’s feature directorial debut, Pitch Perfect, starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow, was both a critical and commercial success. Written by Kay Cannon, the film premiered in 2012 and follows Beca, a freshman at Barden University, who is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. Recently, Moore directed Sisters, starring Amy Poehler, Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph, written by Paula Pell. The film was released on December 18, 2015 by Universal Pictures. He will next direct and produce Hair Wars for Fox 2000, a musical project based on a real competition where hair salons face off, and Lionsgate’s Goodbye for Now, an adaptation of the Laurie Frankel novel.   Moore is also the creative force behind some of Broadway’s biggest hits. Most recently, he directed Fully Committed, the restaurant-world comedy by Becky Mode starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who takes on over 40 characters in this one-man comedy set at Manhattan's number-one restaurant.  Additionally, his previous theater projects include Shrek the Musical, for which he earned Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk award nominations; Steel Magnolias; and Avenue Q, for which he received a Tony Award nomination. Furthermore, he directed Jerry Springer: The Opera at Carnegie Hall and the off-Broadway hits Speech and Debate, Avenue Q, Guardians and The Crumple Zone, as well as, Tales of the City, with music by the Scissor Sisters, which premiered at the American Conservatory Theater. Moore’s previous television directorial credits include episodes of “Dawson's Creek,” “Everwood,” “One Tree Hill,” “Brothers and Sisters,” and “Trophy Wife.” Moore divides his time between New York and Los Angeles and received a B.A. in Performance Studies from Northwestern University.

The three Chers of The Cher Show —Stephanie J. Block, Micaela Diamond and Teal Wicks —along with their Sonny, Jarrod Spector, join Rebecca for a lively chat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gary and Frank catch up and discuss a couple of recent theatrical viewings. First off, we get an inside look at Frank's eastern European trip which took him away from Booth One for a couple of episodes. He tells of his experiences in Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, Vienna and Budapest, how the architecture and city centers have changed, and why Prague is one of the most stunning cities he's ever visited. He is grateful to friend of the show and two-time guest, Stuart Dybek, for his great suggestions for things to do in Prague. He also let us know that Warsaw is booming and beautiful. While on the continent, Frank sampled a Porn Star Martini, ate at iconic local restaurants, and ogled the naked people on building facades in Prague. Other than Vienna, the entire trip was a bargain and the direct flights on LOT between both Warsaw and Budapest & Chicago made travel a breeze. A trip that Frank highly recommends.   The boys visited the Steppenwolf Theatre to view their new main stage show The Roommate, featuring knock-out performances from Ora Jones and Sandra Marquez, both Steppenwolf ensemble members. Written by the up and coming and very talented playwright Jen Silverman and directed by Phylicia Rashad, The Roommate is a comedy/drama centered around two women who become housemates somewhere in Iowa. Gary and Frank share their thoughts and opinions on the play, and suggest that it is perfect summer fare for those seeking a great night out at the theater. The Roommate runs through August 5. We discuss writer-performer Amanda Duarte's Guide to Theater Etiquette. Standing, talking, eating, drinking, clapping and cell phones are among the topics she shares her opinions on in this New York Time Out article. Enjoy. Next up is our take on The Cher Show, which recently had its pre-Broadway tryout here in Chicago at the Oriental Theatre. Containing 35 hit songs and a flurry of thrilling Bob Mackie gowns, this biographical musical gives us three versions of Cher - Babe, Lady and Star - at different points in her life and career. Played by three actresses - Micaela Diamond (in her professional debut), Teal Wicks, and the always amazing Stephanie J. Block - the show is framed as a TV special being made about Cher's life. The three "Chers" interact with each other throughout, even having musical numbers as a trio, something Gary found to be an oddly disconcerting choice by the writers. Nevertheless, the opening night audience was very responsive and cheered wildly at many of the show's high points and at the curtain call. By the way, Jarrod Spector as Sonny is marvelous. Both Frank and Gary feel there is a bit of work to be done by the creative staff prior to the November 1 preview at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York. But they agree that they were highly entertained and that the show has great promise. Especially considering the box office success of the current Summer - The Donna Summer Musical now on Broadway. Kiss of Death: Gillian Lynne - Choreographer of Cats and The Phantom of the Opera The renowned British ballerina who turned choreographer created the sinuous dances in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. Gillian Barbara Pyrke began dancing at an early age and by 15, was dancing at the Ballet Guild, whose artistic director gave her a new surname. She appeared in films, onstage and on television throughout the 1950s, and choreographed The Roar of the Greasepaint - the Smell of the Crowd in 1965 on Broadway. This past June, the New London Theater, where Cats opened in 1981, was renamed for Ms. Lynne. She was carried to the stage on a golden throne surrounded by dancers from the musical. Gillian Lynne was 92. Read the full NYT obit here.  

Tony award nominee, actor, singer, musician, Jarrod Spector, returns to Feinstein's 54 Below to present My Jukebox Life. He chats with me in one of the offices at Feinstein's 54 Below about his life, career, and his new show. Jarrod Spector at Feinstein's 54 Below: https://54below.com/events/jarrod-spector-jukebox-life/ Keith Price's Curtain Call: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall @keithpricurtaincall on Instagram @kpcurtaincall on Twitter FB: https://www.facebook.com/Keith-Prices-Curtain-Call-1380539615593807/