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Jason Graae discusses his latest show, “Faith Prince and Jason Graae,” which was at Feinsteins at the Nikko, April 14-April 15, along with his early career on Broadway and elsewhere with host Richard Wolinsky. Recorded April 10, 2023 on zencastr. Jason Graae has appeared on Broadway in A Grand Night for Singing, Falsettos, Stardust, and Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? and off-Broadway in several shows, including the original cast of Forever Plaid.  He's appeared on television as a guest on Frasier, Friends, China Beach and other shows, and has appeared innumerable times in various concerts. He has also sung on over 45 CDs, including reconstructions of several musicals of the 1920s through 1940s. Jason Graae has performed several times with both 42nd Street Moon and Musical Theatre West, and along with various benefit concerts for Moon, he appeared on “Scrooge in Love” on the Gateway Theatre stage in late 2019 Jason Graae website. The post Jason Graae, actor & entertainer, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues Jason Graae discusses his latest show, “Faith Prince and Jason Graae,” which will be at Feinsteins at the Nikko, April 14-April 15, along with his early career on Broadway and elsewhere with host Richard Wolinsky. Recorded April 10, 2023 on zencastr. Jason Graae has appeared on Broadway in A Grand Night for Singing, Falsettos, Stardust, and Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? and off-Broadway in several shows, including the original cast of Forever Plaid.  He's appeared on television as a guest on Frasier, Friends, China Beach and other shows, and has appeared innumerable times in various concerts. He has also sung on over 45 CDs, including reconstructions of several musicals of the 1920s through 1940s. Jason Graae has performed several times with both 42nd Street Moon and Musical Theatre West, and along with various benefit concerts for Moon, he appeared on “Scrooge in Love” on the Gateway Theatre stage in late 2019. Complete Interview. Jason Graae website.     Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Standard Time. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  Lists of guests at the upcoming Book Festival, May 6-7, 2023, event calendar and links to previous events. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.   Monthly Calendar. On-line events only. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  See website for past streams. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre  Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone 2 by Qui Nguyen, March 30 – May 7, Strand. Aurora Theatre  Cyrano by Edmond Rostand, adapted by Josh Costello, April 7 – May 7. Awesome Theatre Company. Check website for upcoming live shows and streaming. Berkeley Rep English by Sanazz Toosi, March 31 – May 7, Peets Theatre. Boxcar Theatre. See website for calendar listings. Brava Theatre Center: See website for events. BroadwaySF: Come from Away, April 11 – 23, Golden Gate. Pretty Woman: The Musical, April 26-30, Orpheum Broadway San Jose: Riverdance, 25th Anniversary Show, May 12-14. 1776, May 6-21. California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes). No 2023 season scheduled. See website for events calendar. Center Rep: Sweat, by Lynn Nottage. March 31  – April 16 Central Works Mondragola by Gary Graves, March 18 – April 16, 2023. Cinnabar Theatre. Tiger Style! by Mike Lew, April 7 – 23. Contra Costa Civic Theatre To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, April 21 – May 21, 2023. Curran Theater: Into The Woods, direct from Broadway, June 20-25, 2023. Custom Made Theatre. Tiny Fires by Aimee Suzara, postponed to a later date in 2023. Cutting Ball Theatre. Exhaustion Arroyo: Dancin' Trees in the Ravine by W. Fran Astorga. April 13 – May 21. 42nd Street Moon. Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, March 23 – April 9, Gateway Theatre. Golden Thread  See website for ongoing special events. Landmark Musical Theater.  Hair, May 6 – June 4, at the Landmark, 533 Sutter, SF. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. Magic Theatre. The Ni¿¿er Lovers by Mark Anthony Thompson, May 3 -21. See website for other events at the Magic. Marin Theatre Company Where Did We Sit On The Bus? by Brian Quijada, May 4 – 28, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC)  Locusts Have No King by C. Julian Jimenez, April 7 – May 14. The Confession of Lily Dare by Charles Busch, May 12 – June 11. Oakland Theater Project.  Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, in theater, March 31 – April 23. Pear Theater. Pear Slices 2023,  Original short plays. April 20 – May 14. PianoFight. Permanently closed as of March 18, 2023. Presidio Theatre. See website for upcoming productions Ray of Light: Spring Awakening In Concert, June 8-10, Victoria Theatre. Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, September 8 – October 1, Victoria Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show, Oasis Nightclub, October 6  – 31. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko. San Francisco Playhouse.  Clue, based on the screenplay, March 9 – April 27, 2023. SFBATCO See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl, April 5 – 30. 2023. Shotgun Players. Triumph of Love by Pierre de Marivaux, extended to April 30, streaming on demand April 13. South Bay Musical Theatre: Singin' In the Rain, May 13 – June 3. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Rhino   The Rita Hayworth of This Generation  written and performed by Tina D'Elia, April 6 – 23, Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand, New performances most Wednesdays. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. A Distinct Society by Kareem Fahmy, April 5 – 30, 2023, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Word for Word.  Home by George Saunders, April 5-29, Z Below. See schedule for  one-night readings and streaming performances. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season, starting February. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Playbill List of Streaming Theatre: Updated weekly, this is probably the best list you'll find of national and international streaming plays and musicals. Each week has its own webpage, so scroll down. National Theatrical Streaming: Upcoming plays from around the country. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org             The post Bookwaves/Artwaves – April 13, 2023: Jason Graae appeared first on KPFA.

In the latest episode of #OriginalBroadwayCast, Gus Gordon welcomes Broadway mainstay Jason Graae   Jason starred in the Broadway productions of A Grand Night For Singing, Stardust, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, and Falsettos. His Off- Broadway credits include Forever Plaid, Olympus on My Mind, Snoopy, Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (Drama Desk Nomination- Best Actor in a Musical), and many more. Jason played the Wizard in the National Tour of Wicked and Harry Houdini in the Los Angeles production of Ragtime. He has appeared on dozens of musical theatre recordings, including the original or studio cast recordings of Forever Plaid, Drat the Cat, Lucky Stiff, and Olympus on My Mind and several solo albums for producer Bruce Kimmel. He has appeared in countless television shows, and was the voice of Lucky the Leprechaun in TV commercials for Lucky Charms cereal in the 1990's.   We hope you enjoy this conversation between Gus and Jason. __________________________________________ FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOIN PODCAST PALS! – https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork FIND US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/frontrowreviewz FIND US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/frontrownetwork __________________________________________   Please enjoy this episode of ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/PxhM3R4DGpA   How to Celebrate National Dessert Day. There are many ways to celebrate this sugary day, the easiest of which is probably to pick up already-made desserts such as cakes, pies, fried dough, chocolate, candy, fruit tarts, and pastries at your local bakery or grocery store.OR join me with five fascinating Guests...ALL of who are as exciting as any Dessert you've ever had. Who knows? You might even win a dessert! I'm joined by a return visit from Charles Evans and Eddie Varley and Reggie Whitehead's first time with us! Charles Evans is an actor in the San Francisco area . Raised in Boston , he went to every show that came to town starting at 13 , also starting acting lessons at that age . He studied theatre at Boston University before going on to a career in corporate Human Resources , Training and Development. Theatre lured him back in the late nineties and he has been in nearly 100 shows since then . Favorite roles include : Ismay in Titanic, the Judge in Sweeney Todd , the Mysterious Man/Narrator in Into the woods, Herr Schultz in Cabaret , Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire, Adult Men in Spring Awakening , Virgil in Bus Stop, Joe in Merrily We Roll Along , the Old Actor in The Fantasticks , Sipos in She Loves Me and Mr Webb in Our Town. He has also done 2 one person cabaret shows directed by Faith Prince and studied cabaret with her and such artists as Marilyn Maye , Billy Stritch, Ann Callaway, John Bucchino, Jason Graae , Karen Mason, Natalie Douglas , Tedd Firth and Alex Rybeck. 

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/NQ1Miysw_l4 Wonderful Weirdos Day is celebrated on 9th September every year. Nothing is very dull and boring in life as being normal and average. Celebrate this funny and Wonderful Day by being weird, and honor the person who was always weird in your life on Wonderful this Day. And I'll be joined by some of my favorite weirdos! You never know who might show up and what might happen! I will be joined by Desiree Davar, Alex de Suze, Charles Evans and Frank McDonough Charles Evans is an actor in the San Francisco area . Raised in Boston , he went to every show that came to town starting at 13 , also starting acting lessons at that age . He studied theatre at Boston University before going on to a career in corporate Human Resources , Training and Development. Theatre lured him back in the late nineties and he has been in nearly 100 shows since then . Favorite roles include : Ismay in Titanic, the Judge in Sweeney Todd , the Mysterious Man/Narrator in Into the woods, Herr Schultz in Cabaret , Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire, Adult Men in Spring Awakening , Virgil in Bus Stop, Joe in Merrily We Roll Along , the Old Actor in The Fantasticks , Sipos in She Loves Me and Mr Webb in Our Town. He has also done 2 one person cabaret shows directed by Faith Prince and studied cabaret with her and such artists as Marilyn Maye , Billy Stritch, Ann Callaway, John Bucchino, Jason Graae , Karen Mason, Natalie Douglas , Tedd Furth and Alex Rybeck. He is now having a blast in Kinky Boots, at Ray of Light theatre in San Francisco through Oct 8. Here is some basic info about Frank McDonough Started out 10 years ago with taking a course at the YMCA with Collette Black and Ricky Ritzel. Frank is one of three people to win a 2022 Singnasium award for Cabaret Trailblazer 

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/NQ1Miysw_l4 Wonderful Weirdos Day is celebrated on 9th September every year. Nothing is very dull and boring in life as being normal and average. Celebrate this funny and Wonderful Day by being weird, and honor the person who was always weird in your life on Wonderful this Day. And I'll be joined by some of my favorite weirdos! You never know who might show up and what might happen! I will be joined by Desiree Davar, Alex de Suze, Charles Evans and Frank McDonough Charles Evans is an actor in the San Francisco area . Raised in Boston , he went to every show that came to town starting at 13 , also starting acting lessons at that age . He studied theatre at Boston University before going on to a career in corporate Human Resources , Training and Development. Theatre lured him back in the late nineties and he has been in nearly 100 shows since then . Favorite roles include : Ismay in Titanic, the Judge in Sweeney Todd , the Mysterious Man/Narrator in Into the woods, Herr Schultz in Cabaret , Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire, Adult Men in Spring Awakening , Virgil in Bus Stop, Joe in Merrily We Roll Along , the Old Actor in The Fantasticks , Sipos in She Loves Me and Mr Webb in Our Town. He has also done 2 one person cabaret shows directed by Faith Prince and studied cabaret with her and such artists as Marilyn Maye , Billy Stritch, Ann Callaway, John Bucchino, Jason Graae , Karen Mason, Natalie Douglas , Tedd Furth and Alex Rybeck. He is now having a blast in Kinky Boots, at Ray of Light theatre in San Francisco through Oct 8. Here is some basic info about Frank McDonough Started out 10 years ago with taking a course at the YMCA with Collette Black and Ricky Ritzel. Frank is one of three people to win a 2022 Singnasium award for Cabaret Trailblazer 

We wrap up the first half of our second seaon this week.  Join us as we take a look back at the last two seasons and check in on where some of our guests are now.   We will be back August 1, 2022 with a surprise. But, keep checking in for bonus episodes during the break! Love where you are now.

We wrap up the first half of our second seaon this week.  Join us as we take a look back at the last two seasons and check in on where some of our guests are now.   We will be back August 1, 2022 with a surprise. But, keep checking in for bonus episodes during the break! Love where you are now.

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/CgRGGeGImg4 Hosted by Jason Graae, it will feature a cast of MTG performers, and a special appearance by former MTG member Teri Ralston, from the original Broadway casts of COMPANY and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. Playwright and screenwriter Duane Poole has created an original revue script that will showcase material from virtually every Sondheim project, from his Broadway shows to his motion picture songs.  https://elportaltheatre.com/sondheim.html On Broadway, Eileen Barnett played Luisa Contini in Tommy Tune's Tony Award Winning Musical, NINE. She also starred in the national tour of FOOTLOOSE. Her first job in NYC was as a pit singer in COMPANY. She has appeared on many regional theatre stages across the country where she has played roles from FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS TO Aldonza in MAN OF LA MANCHA. Jason Graae has starred on Broadway in “A Grand Night For Singing”, “Falsettos”, “Stardust”, “Snoopy!”, “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?”. Off- Broadway shows include “Forever Plaid”, “Olympus on My Mind”, “All in the Timing”, “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (Drama Desk Nomination- Best Actor in a Musical)”. Teri Ralston spent her formative years in New York. Her first show here was Jacques Brel… which was followed by the original productions of Company, A Little Night Music (Sondheim) and Baker's Wife (Stephen Swartz). Teri's association with Sondheim has continued over the years, as she has directed and/or performed in more than 12 of his works. 

Jason Graae  has an extensive television, film, & theater career. This "journeyman" actor reminisces about his career on stage and shares his thoughts about the ‘Power of Now' and Al-anon. He obsesses over his forthcoming colonoscopy, and Stephanie and Marylee laugh so hard that they cry.  Per Jason's request, Venmo payments can be sent to @Jason_Graae Al-anon The Power of Now Jason's Youtube WebMD Colonoscopy  

Jason Graae  has an extensive television, film, & theater career. This "journeyman" actor reminisces about his career on stage and shares his thoughts about the ‘Power of Now' and Al-anon. He obsesses over his forthcoming colonoscopy, and Stephanie and Marylee laugh so hard that they cry.  Per Jason's request, Venmo payments can be sent to @Jason_Graae Al-anon The Power of Now Jason's Youtube WebMD Colonoscopy  

Today, I am so excited to welcome the extraordinarily funny Jason Graae to the podcast. He has put smiles on the faces of anyone who's ever seen him perform, be it on Broadway in Stardust and Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up, off-Broadway in Forever Plaid and Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, or on screen! Tune in to hear him talk about his legendary career, including: a cryptic comment from James Lapine, his two favorite Friends, getting comedy advice from Jerry Herman, how Jose Ferrer messed up his debut, the show that Vicki Lewis misjudged, teasing Thommie Walsh, imitating Ken Jennings, changing the plot of Camelot, and more! Plus his imitations of William Finn, Karen Morrow, and Valerie Cherish!

For video version, go here: https://youtu.be/iiXngnCJuro Jason Graae has starred on Broadway in "A Grand Night For Singing", "Falsettos'', "Stardust", "Snoopy!", "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?". Off- Broadway shows include "Forever Plaid", "Olympus on My Mind", "All in the Timing" and many more. Jason is currently playing the Wonderful Wizard of Oz across America in the National Tour of "Wicked." Jason made his Metropolitan Opera House debut as the male vocalist in Twyla Tharp's "Everlast" with American Ballet Theatre.  Jason has performed his one man show all over the country from Rainbow and Stars and Birdland in NYC to Feinstein's and the Plush Room in L.A. and San Francisco, winning 4 Bistro Awards and a N.Y Nightlife Award, also making  TimeOut NY's Top Cabaret shows of the year. His critically acclaimed show with Faith Prince, "The Prince and the Showboy" played at 54 Below and the pair won a 2nd Nightlife Award for Best Duo. Jason has recorded over 45 CDs, including original cast albums, concerts, compilations, and his 3 solo CDs, "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile - Jason Graae Sings Charles Strouse", and "Jason Graae LIVE at The Cinegrill" (Fynsworth Alley), and "Perfect Hermany-the songs of Jerry Herman." https://www.youtube.com/user/tulip3327 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Graae https://twitter.com/JasonGraae https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0333158

Stage and screen actor, Jason Graae, has starred on Broadway in A Grand Night For Singing, Falsettos, Stardust, Snoopy!, and Do Black Patent Leather Shows Really Reflect Up? Off-Broadway, Jason has starred in such shows as, Forever Plaid, Olympus on My Mind, All in the Timing, Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (which earned him a Drama […] The post Jason Graae, Stage and Screen Actor-Episode #147 appeared first on Storybeat with Steve Cuden.

ALEX RYBECK, Music Director, is a pianist, arranger and composer who has worked with such showbiz legends as George Abbott, Hal Prince, Tommy Tune, and Burt Bacharach and Eartha Kitt. Broadway credits include MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and GRAND HOTEL. He has served as Music Director for Faith Prince, Karen Akers, Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway, Donna McKechnie, Marni Nixon, Kitty Carlisle Hart, Karen Mason, Jeff Harnar, Lee Roy Reams, and Jason Graae, to name a few. Numerous CDs include "The 1959 Broadway Songbook" (Jeff Harnar), "Sibling Revelry" (The Callaways), "Leading Men Don't Dance" (Ron Raines & others), and every solo album by Liz Callaway. As a grad student (NYU Musical Theater Writing Program), he was mentored by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Arthur Laurents, and Comden & Green. He has taught and coached cabaret singers since 1982, including stints at The International Cabaret Conference at Yale, The STL Cabaret Conference, and The Singing School (New Zealand). He lives in New York City.  https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Alex-Rybeck https://youtu.be/1zUyDmeqFyE https://nitelifeexchange.com/six-questions-special-edition-music-director-alex-rybeck/ 54below.com

Welcome to the 21st episode of Broadway Babies! This week Noelle and Stephanie welcome the delightful Jason Graae! The New York Times recently said, "Nowadays, probably no other performer could infuse (that song) with the manic mischief that Jason Graae, a frisky clown with a real tenor, pumped into it..." Jason Graae has starred on Broadway in "A Grand Night For Singing", "Falsettos", "Stardust", "Snoopy!", "Do Black Patent Leather Shows Really Reflect Up?". Off- Broadway shows include "Forever Plaid", "Olympus on My Mind", "All in the Timing", "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh" (Drama Desk Nomination- Best Actor in a Musical) and many more. Jason is currently playing the Wonderful Wizard of Oz across America in the National Tour of "Wicked." Jason made his Metropolitan Opera House debut as the male vocalist in Twyla Tharp's "Everlast" with American Ballet Theatre. Jason has performed his one man show all over the country from Rainbow and Stars and Birdland in NYC to Feinstein's and the Plush Room in L.A. and San Francisco, winning 4 Bistro Awards and a N.Y Nightlife Award, also making TimeOut NY's Top Cabaret shows of the year. His critically acclaimed show with Faith Prince, "The Prince and the Showboy" played at 54 Below and the pair won a 2nd Nightlife Award for Best Duo. In Los Angeles, Jason won the L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award - the Joel Hirschorn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre. Jason originated the role of "Houdini" in the L.A. production of "Ragtime" at the Shubert Theatre and won an Ovation Award for "Forbidden Broadway Y2KLA!". At the Hollywood Bowl, he played Benny Southstreet in "Guys and Dolls'" and Marcellus in "The Music Man". With the 42nd Street Moon Theatre Co. in San Francisco, he played the 7 Sid Caesar roles in "Little Me" and most recently played Scrooge in the world premiere of "Scrooge in Love", winning the Theatre Bay Area Award for Best Actor in a Musical. On television, Jason has appeared on many shows including "Six Feet Under", "Rude Awakening", "Friends", "Frasier", "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", "Living Single", "Caroline in the City", "Providence", etc. On PBS, he was a guest soloist twice with the Boston Pops and once with Marvin Hamlisch and the National Symphony on "Holiday for the Troops at The Kennedy Center" and in "Words and Music by Jerry Herman". Movie appearances include the title role in "Sunshine Barry and the Disco Worms" (2008 Toronto and London Film Festivals), Disney's "Home on the Range", "On Edge", "Gepetto", "The Dukes of Hazzard in Hollywood", and "Awakening of Spring" . He has been heard on many cartoons and for 5 and 1/2 years he was the voice of "Lucky, the Leprechaun" for Lucky Charms Cereal, a balanced part of your complete breakfast. He made his Los Angeles Opera debut as "Njegus" in "The Merry Widow", repeating the role with Dallas , New Orleans, Houston Grand Opera, and Michigan Opera Theatre (Oscar Wilde Award nomination). Also with L.A. Opera he was featured as "Offenbach" in "The Grand Duchess" , directed by Garry Marshall. He has played "Frosch" in "Die Fledermaus" with the Washington National and San Francisco Operas, the Manhattan School of Music, and most recently with Houston Grand Opera. Jason has recorded over 45 CDs, including original cast albums, concerts, compilations, and his 3 solo CDs, "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile - Jason Graae Sings Charles Strouse", and "Jason Graae LIVE at The Cinegrill" (Fynsworth Alley), and "Perfect Hermany-the songs of Jerry Herman." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/broadway-babies/support

On this episode, I chat with the multi-talented actor, Jason Graae, about his career and play selections from a number of the 75+ recordings he has appeared on.

After laughing all the way to the bank in episode 1.05, "Caroline and the ATM", oh what bliss to get to speak to the manager himself, Mr. Green -- a.k.a. the marvelous Jason Graae!  Join us as we chat with Jason about the real-life inspiration for Mr. Green, the magic of making socially distanced theatre for appreciative honks, and (spoiler alert) his second "demoted" appearance in a later episode of Caroline in the City.  Times is hard, times is hard...

This week we take a ride through THE GRAND TOUR, the biggest flop the king of optimism Jerry Herman ever had, with the man he asked to star in it. Broadway vet Jason Graae joins us for a funny and heartfelt retrospective on one of the greatest composers in musical history and this largely forgotten show that quite possibly includes the most "Jerry-like" character he ever wrote. To follow all things Jason Graae, visit his website at jasongraae.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast and don't forget to drop by our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast

KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the 42nd Street Moon production of “Scrooge in Love” starring Jason Graae, at the Gateway in San Francisco through December 22, 2019. 42nd Street Moon website Text of review (differs slightly from audio version). Often remembered and revived, the big hit musicals of the fifties and sixties will never leave us. But there were other shows, minor hits and flops on Broadway, and television musicals that never went that far. These shows had weak books, and usually undistinguished scores with one exceptional song that survives. Cole Porter's Aladdin, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Me and Juliet, The Adventures of Marco Polo. The shows served as a backdrop to the bigger ones, the ones we sing today. So when you're going to the Gateway Theatre to see “Scrooge in Love,” a sequel to A Christmas Carol, starring Jason Graae with music by Broadway veteran Larry Grossman and lyrics by Kellen Blair, it's easy to imagine this show, first written and produced in 2015, being a revival of one of those shows from long ago, an imaginary black and white telecast on Kraft TV Theatre. Jason Graae, Scrooge in the production (actuality) It's hard to hang anything heavy on a clothesline made of tinsel. When we last left Dickens' Scrooge, his plate was full, with Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit, with making up for years of greed. So does he need a mate? Not really. But if you accept the premise, then Scrooge does what it needs to do, in a 1958 kind of way. It's all kind of creaky, but not in a bad way. Jason Graae, coming off a year and a half as the Wizard in the national tour of Wicked, dominates the stage, not only with his talent, but with his energy. And there is that one song, a lament sung by Scrooge in Act Two when his old love rejects him, A Kitchen Built for Twenty, which Graae knocks out of the park. Broadway vet Larry Grossman thrives on the old style. No melisma, no rock or rap, nothing contemporary, a slight taste of jazz. In an era of throwing shade, Presidential tweeting, Facebook trolling, televised f-bombs and internet porn, sometimes you just need a little comfort food. Scrooge in Love, starring Jason Graae, directed by Dyan McBride, plays at the Gateway in San Francsico through December 22nd. For more information go to 42nd Street Moon dot org. That's 42ndStMoon.org. I'm Richard Wolinsky on Bay Area theatre for KPFA.     The post Review: Scrooge in Love, at the Gateway (42nd St. Moon) appeared first on KPFA.

Photo: David Allen Jason Graae, the star of “Scrooge in Love,” a 42nd Street Moon production at the Gateway Theatre in San Francisco, is interviewed by host Richard Wolinsky. Jason Graae has appeared on Broadway several times, is a noted cabaret performer, and recently played the Wizard in the national tour of “Wicked.” In this interview he discusses his work and his career and tells anecdotes about working on “Wicked,” his first audition, dealing with hits and flops, and various other items. The post Interview: Jason Graae, “Scrooge in Love” appeared first on KPFA.

This week we're backstage on Broadway with Vicki Lewis, the beltingest redhead Must-See TV ever did see. You Might Know Her From NewsRadio, Mouse Hunt, Finding Nemo, Pushing Tin, and the Broadway productions of Anastasia, Chicago, and Damn Yankees. We dish with Vicki about moving back to New York, losing Phil Hartman, holding Dixie Carter’s spit cup, and working with Matthew Broderick + a giant green screen on the blockbuster, Godzilla (she also delivers a pitch perfect impression of director, Roland Emmerich). Follow us on social media damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week Vicki’s IMDB & IBDB Bart Simpson Butterfingers commercial Phenom (and holy hell the theme song is Carly Simon) Child star, Ashley Johnson Luke Perry RIP (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Oz, 8 Seconds, Rocky Horror on Broadway) Recent celeb deaths: Penny Marshall, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Carol Channing, Nipsey Hussle, Robin Williams, Joan Rivers, Della Reese, Prince, Whitney Houston 20 Feet from Stardom and Judith Hill (alleged of Prince & Michael Jackson) Celine Dion’s Twitter Deaths that will destroy us:Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli, Carol Burnett, John Travolta, Olivia Newton John Anastasia on Broadway Vicki as Velma doing “All That Jazz”  || Bebe Neuwirth as Mama Morton CCM and her cohorts: Faith Prince, Liz Callaway, Jason Graae, Jim Caruso Dixie Carter in Mame Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Shine Up? Famous redheads in Hollywood (Nicole Kidman, Kathy Griffin, Marcia Cross) Vicki in commercials for York Peppermint Patty, Cascade, Sweet Crispers, Chips Ahoy The Crucible with Harriet Harris, Kathleen Chalfant, Justine Bateman, et al (Giles Corey, Ann Putnam, Mary Warren, Mercy Lewis) Vicki doing “Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, Mo” from Damn Yankees at the Tonys (1994) NewsRadio (1995-99) Andy Dick, Joe Rogan, Dave Foley, Stephen Root, Maura Tierney Nick Nolte and Vicki Lewis Vicki singing “Makin Whoopee” with Phil Hartman Death of Phil Hartman Bea Arthur singing on Golden Girls, Megan Mullally sings on Will & Grace Three Sisters Bye Bye Birdie (TV movie, 1995) with our beloved Tyne Daly Godzilla with Matthew Broderick (dir: Roland Emmerich) Pushing Tin with John “Labrador” Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Angelina Jolie, and Cate Blanchett Sarabeth’s, Popover Cafe (RIP), Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Beth Leavel, Karen Ziemba, Charlotte d’Amboise, Rachel York, Nancy Opel The 5 Mrs Buchanans High school theatre that did Alien got a shout-out from Sigourney Weaver

Put on your plaid jacket because original Forever Plaid cast member, Jason Graae, is sitting down with Rob and Kevin to talk about his career in theatre, cabaret, and the land of voice over. Jason's numerous credits include over 45 recordings, the original casts of Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, Stardust, and A Grand Night for Singing, and, a personal favorite, the voice of the Lucky Charms leprechaun! Jason pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how he has conquered the world of cabaret, what was the inspiration behind his racy album cover, and why Los Angeles actually does have a thriving theatre community and how Angelino artists can make it even stronger! Also, Jason shines the spotlight on Faith Prince, Charles Strouse, and Jerry Herman! Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

Deborah Sharn talks with Tony award winning actress Faith Prince about her career, her coaching for actors and her upcoming cabaret show with Jason Graae, “The Prince and The Showboy” July 20, 2016  at the Sheldon Concert Hall.    

Gerry Kowarsky and guest host Mark Bretz discuss the Louies after Gerry and Mark review (1) THE LION KING, by Elton John, Tim Rice, et al., at the Fox Theatre, (2) DAS RHEINGOLD, by Richard Wagner, at Union Avenue Opera, (3) THE COMPLEAT WKS OF WILLM SHKSPER (ABRIDGED), by the Reduced Shakespeare Co., at St. Louis Shakespeare, (4) BARBARA FASANO & ERIC COMSTOCK, at the St. Louis Cabaret Festival, (5) RICK JENSEN, at the St. Louis Cabaret Festival, and (6) JASON GRAAE, at the St. Louis Cabaret Festival.

Faith Prince has been dazzling Broadway audiences since winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as “Ms. Adelaide” in Guys and Dolls. Other Broadway credits include The Little Mermaid, Bells Are Ringing (Tony, DD, OCC noms), Nick & Nora (OCC Award), Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (Tony, DD noms), Little Me, The Dead, and Noises Off, A Catered Affair.  On T.V.: Lifetime’s “Drop Dead Diva” as Elaine Bingum, mother of series star Jane (played by another Broadway Diva – Brooke Elliot Most recently, Faith starred in the national tour of the Broadway hit Billy Elliott. Cabaret debut  in 2000 at Joe’s Pub - preserved as the critically-acclaimed live album, “Leap Of Faith”  Jason Graae has starred on Broadway in "A Grand Night For Singing", "Falsettos", "Stardust", "Snoopy!", and "Do Black Patent Leather Shows Really Reflect Up?". In 2008, Jason won his second L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award - the 2008 Joel Hirschorn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre.  He has performed his one-man show all over the country, and has been included in TimeOut NY's Top 10 Cabaret Shows.   See Faith and Jason, at 54 Below, August 21 - 25

Tony Award winner Faith Prince (Guys and Dolls) discusses the LA debut of her upcoming cabaret concert The Prince and The Showboy (with Broadway’s Jason Graae) at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal; as well as her appearances on Lifetime Television’s hit series Drop Dead Diva. Actor/Writer Mark Nassar (creator of Tony and Tina’s Wedding) is interviewed about his latest theatrical endeavor Johnny Boy’s Graduation at various locations throughout Chicago. Actor Peter Husmann talks with Sterling & Stroili about his role as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks in the hit musical production of Annie at the Glendale Centre Theatre in Glendale, CA. Prince and Husmann reveal embarrassing moments while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Sterling takes one last bite of Meat Loaf on the Donald???s Celebrity Apprentice. Stroili injects a botoxicating headline from the news of the day. Multi-talented Broadway star Leenya Rideout (from the current 2011 Tony Award nominated play War Horse and Broadway productions of Company, Cabaret and Cyrano De Bergerac )is interviewed. LA???s SeaGlass Theatre highlights the Live Arts Calendar. Sterling reviews the West Coast Theatre Ensemble???s production of Gypsy (Stripped) ??? the Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne/Stephen Sondheim classic musical at Hollywood???s Theatre of Arts Arena Stage; and Jason Graae in Perfect Hermany: The Songs of Jerry Herman at the Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA. Award-winning star tenor of the New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles Opera Companies Dennis McNeil is interviewed about his career and cabaret concert debut in Los Angeles. McNeil gets inducted into the State of the Arts Hall of Horror when recalling his most embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

An interview with actor Jason Graae about his new production Six Dance Lessons in Six Days, currently running until November 23rd at the Falcon Theatre in Toluca Lake, California.