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Watch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/-TsWDdeQK34Composed by Jerry Herman of Hello, Dolly! fame, ‘I Am What I Am' first appeared in the Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles (1983). As well as gaining importance as a gay anthem during the AIDS crisis, the song has gone on to become a hit for several Black divas including Gloria Gaynor and Shirley Bassey. This lecture was recorded by Dominic Broomfield-McHugh on 3rd of April 2025 at Conway Hall, London.Dominic Broomfield-McHugh is Gresham Visiting Professor of Film and Theatre Music. He is also Professor of Music at the University of Sheffield and is a graduate of King's College London.His scholarship focuses on the American musical on stage and screen, and he has published eight books including Loverly: The Life and Times of 'My Fair Lady' (OUP, 2012), The Letters of Cole Porter (Yale, 2019) and The Oxford Handbook of the Hollywood Musical (2022).He is Associate Producer of the PBS documentary Meredith Willson: America's Music Man and has appeared on all the main BBC television and radio stations as well as NPR in America. He has given talks and lectures at the Sydney Opera House, New York City Center, the Library of Congress, New York Public Library, Sadler's Wells, and Lincoln Center, among many others.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/lgbt-showstopper-i-am-what-i-amGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-today Website: https://gresham.ac.ukX: https://x.com/GreshamCollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/greshamcollege.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show
durée : 00:25:49 - "La Cage aux folles", adaptation à succès à Broadway de la pièce de Jean Poiret (1983) - La Cage aux folles est une comédie musicale dont le livret a été écrit par Harvey Fierstein et les paroles et musique de Jerry Herman. Elle est adaptée de la pièce de théâtre française La Cage aux folles, écrite par Jean Poiret.
durée : 01:28:35 - Trois drôles de dames : Bernardette Peters, une "Broadway Baby" ; Patti LuPone et Natalie Dessay - par : Laurent Valière - A Broadway, Bernadette Peters a créé de grands rôles pour Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jerry Herman, et a fréquenté le monde des séries et du cinéma de "Alice" de Woody Allen à "The Good Fight". A 13h, Patti Lupone dans les étoiles de la comédie musicale et Natalie Dessay dans l'actualité. - réalisé par : Céline Parfenoff
ACTRESS/SINGER/DANCER/PRODUCER (AND) REAL ESTATE AGENT JANE DORIAN Get to Know Jane ........ Oh, She's Jerry Herman's Goddaughter Too!!! Jane's interests are boundless: cooking, wine collecting, fine art, travel, theater, dance, yoga, organic gardening, architecture, antiques, entertaining, golf, reading, and philanthropy. Her passion for luxury and the finer things in life spurs her to track down the best of the best. These pursuits have not only given Jane enormous pleasure, but they have also exposed her to extraordinary resources that she has been able to share with her wonderful clients. The highest expression of these interests is expressed through entertaining: Jane's home and gardens are her stages! It isn't any surprise that real estate is her profession! As a sixth-generation New Yorker Jane thought the sun rose and set on the Island of Manhattan. As a Columbia University graduate, Broadway dancer, singer, actress, and Town & Country executive, she never imagined herself moving west until she had the opportunity to experience the magic of LA; first living in Dallas and then ultimately calling Los Angeles home. The lifestyles of New York and Los Angeles could not be more different, but she feels so fortunate to speak both cultural languages. As the Head of Promotions at Town & Country magazine, Jane oversaw "The White Paper" which revealed the spending habits of the super-wealthy. No matter the idiosyncrasies or geography, the wealthy have always had a love affair with real estate. Representing a client in a real estate transaction is a very intimate process. Jane has learned so much about her clients and views representing and advocating for them as a privilege. Jane's clients can count on her having their back and quickly learn that nuanced negotiating, strategizing, creative solutions, and ambassadorships are among her top talents.
The celebration of the season continues as GGACP revisits this 2020 holiday presentation with friend and fan favorite Mario Cantone. In this episode, Mario and the boys discuss awkward child actors, depressing Christmas carols, holiday-themed horror films, the musical talents of Leslie Bricusse and Jerry Herman and the 50th anniversary of Rankin/Bass' “Santa Claus is Comin' to Town.” Also, Mickey Mouse meets Scrooge, Katharine Hepburn tugs on St. Nick's beard, Cyrano de Bergerac warbles a seasonal ditty and Mario (finally) discovers the legend of Cesar Romero. PLUS: Tattoo sings! Ed Norton swings! “Christmas at SeaWorld”! Saluting Paul Coker! And Bob Hope and Marie Osmond holiday in Saudi Arabia! (Produced & edited by John Murray. Special thanks to Jerry Dixon. In loving memory of Mike McPadden) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew and Mark continue their look at the Santa family this month with the delightful musical "Mrs. Santa Claus." Debuting on CBS in 1996, Mrs. Santa Claus stars Angela Lansbury as a wayward but plucky Mrs. Claus, who sets out to show the North Pole that she's more than just the wife of Santa. Combine that with a memorable Jerry Herman score and choreography from Chicago's Rob Marshall, and you've got a unsung singing gem in this holiday musical. Listen in, how about? ABOUT TV MOVIE NIGHT: TV Movie Night is a podcast featuring TV what-have-yous Andrew Krukowski and Mark Gonzales diving into the retro world of made-for-tv movies. Each episode spotlights one of these forgotten "classics" (and sometimes without the scare-quotes classics), enjoying cinema on the small screen an episode at a time. Past episodes include landmark films like "The Day After," lost gems like "The Night of the Scarecrow," and odder fare like "Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus." Email us at tvmovienightpodcast@gmail.com.
durée : 01:28:37 - Cabaret 42e rue : En direct du Lido 2 avec la troupe et l'orchestre de " Hello, Dolly! " - par : Laurent Valière - Le Théâtre du Lido accueille en direct et en public "42e rue" et offre un concert avec la troupe et l'orchestre du spectacle "Hello, Dolly!", le 1er grand succès du compositeur Jerry Herman mis en scène et chorégraphié par Stephen Mear. A 13h, une nouvelle étoile : le film "La mélodie du Bonheur". - réalisé par : Claire Lagarde
durée : 00:15:14 - “Hello Dolly”, une comédie musicale pétillante et pleine de cœur - Sur une partition joyeusement orchestrée par Jerry Herman, l'histoire de cette production emblématique suit la flamboyante Dolly Levi, entremetteuse extraordinaire et ses aventures pleines de rebondissements.
Jane chats with John about how Jerry Herman was turned down by Julliard three times and couldn't read music but became on e of the most prolific theatrical music composers of the century, how she grew up around Carol Channing and Angela Lansbury and what they were like away from the limelight. Jane talks about the upcoming Jerry Herman memorabilia auction as well as the sale of his crypt by Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner, how Jerry's Mom passing away influenced the strong women in his musicals. Jerry Herman's friendship with Paul McCartney and Elton John, the story behind Louis Armstrong getting the Hello Dolly song before the play even opened and so muc more! Enjoy! Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage: patreon.com/thatsclassic That's Classic! Merchandise: http://tee.pub/lic/2R57OwHl2tE Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support
Today we're joined by Emily Edwards, author and cohost of the Ticklish Business podcast!!! We're talking pre Hayes code Hollywood, or at least the Jerry Herman rose colored glasses version of it in the famous musical flop, Mack and Mabel! Get out your liverwurst on rye and settle in for some mayhem.For more Emily, check out https://msemilyedwards.com/and for Ticklish Business, check out https://ticklishbusiness.podbean.com/Leave a five star review and rating! Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TY5Podcast
Jane Dorian – Talking about the illustrious career of her godfather Jerry Herman...with TRE's Anna Glowinski
In this episode, artistic director, producer, director, and podcast host Robert W. Schneider discusses queer characters in musical theater as part of his upcoming book. We also talk about the song "I Am What I Am" from Jerry Herman and a book by Harvey Fierstein's 1983 musical La Cage aux Folles. You can write to scenetosong@gmail.com with a comment or question about an episode or about musical theater, or if you'd like to be a podcast guest. Follow on Instagram at @ScenetoSong, on X/Twitter at @SceneSong, and on Facebook at “Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast.” And be sure to sign up for the new monthly e-newsletter at scenetosong.substack.com. Contribute to the Patreon. The theme music is by Julia Meinwald. Music played in this episode: "Giving it Up for Love" from Boy Meets Boy "I am what I am" from La Cage aux Folles
John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus John chats with a guest. We visit with Jane Dorian - God Daughter of Jerry HermanLearn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com
Chris and Will guide you through the greatest Broadway shows ever produced with Jane Dorian.
Today on Too Opinionated, we talk with Jane Dorian about the illustrious career of her godfather, Jerry Herman (Hello Dolly!, Mame, La Cage Au Faux, Mack & Mable, Dear World, Milk & Honey, etc) and the women that would become known as Jerry's Girls (Carol Channing, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters, Pearl Bailey, Liza Minnelli, Leslie Uggams, Karen Morrow, Rita Moreno, Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, and many more). The Doyle Auction House is currently scheduled to offer items of historic significance on November 14th, while his crypt (Adjacent to Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner will be auctioned on October 25th. JERRY HERMAN (Composer/Lyricist) There is never an evening when, somewhere in the world, the music and lyrics of Jerry Herman are not being sung by a lady in a red headdress, or a lady with a bugle, or a middle-aged man in a wig and a boa. Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage are home to some of the most popular, most-often performed and most successful musical heroines of all time, and have given Jerry the distinction of being the only composer-lyricist in history to have had three musicals that ran more than 1,500 consecutive performances on Broadway. His first Broadway show was Milk and Honey (1961), followed by Hello, Dolly! (1964) Mame (1966) Dear World (1969), Mack & Mabel (1974) The Grand Tour (1979), La Cage (1983), Jerry's Girls (1985) and "Mrs. Santa Claus" (1966), a CBS TV special starring Angela Lansbury. Showtune, a revue of his life's work, is performing in regional theatres around the country. His string of awards and honors includes, Tonys, Grammys, Drama Desk Awards, the Johnny Mercer Award, the Richard Rodgers Award, the Oscar Hammerstein Award, the Frederick Lowe Award, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Theatre Hall of Fame. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)
It's been a summer of blockbuster musical theatre shows in London, and this week Josh and Thos take a close look at just two of the amazing productions on offer. In this episode, it's time to concentrate on two shows named after significant female characters - with Cole Porter's Kiss Me Kate and Jerry Herman's Hello Dolly under the microscope. Can the emancipated Lilly Vanessi escape comparisons with the ultimately subjugated Kate, and what is Dolly Levi's actual journey (apart from a trolleybus to Yonkers)? And is that the ghost of Mary Poppins we can see floating overhead? It's Wunderbar!
January Jones will share with Jane Dorian, Jerry Herman's goddaughter, behind-the-scenes celebrity and production stories about this amazing talent. Jane Dorian was, by Jerry's own admission, the most important person in his life (other than his mother) and as the manager of the Jerry Herman LLC and estate, she can share rare and personal insights into the mind of the legendary man himself.
Composer Jerry Herman (Composer and lyricist; born July 10, 1931, in New York City) It only takes a moment to realize that Broadway's Golden Age is alive and well and thriving as long as Jerry Herman's around. "When they passed out talent," the legendary Carol Channing has said, "Jerry stood in line twice." Almost single-handedly, the creator of Milk and Honey, Hello, Dolly!, Mame, La Cage aux Folles and so much more has revitalized and nourished the all-American tradition of great and unstoppable show tunes. His music and lyrics have kept audiences tapping their feet, humming along, and wiping their eyes with tears of joy for generations. Even as often he's been underrated as being too easy to like in a world of dark and foreboding musicals, too entertaining, too tuneful and much too upbeat, the genius of Herman's deceptively simple songs cuts through any shortsighted criticism. "Jerry has succeeded so well in his mission that people don't give him credit," said Michael Feinstein, "because to be simple without being cliche is nearly impossible." Herman's genius, in truth, is not so much simple as it is subtle. For all his cock-eyed optimism-and very much in the tradition of his forefathers Rodgers and Hammerstein-a Herman musical always carries a message of timeless values, of humanity's triumph over hatred and ignorance, of happiness over despair. 1983's La Cage aux Folles, a smash hit on Broadway and a Tony Award winner in all three of its Broadway productions-and counting-is not only a bona fide crowd-pleaser but also the most sweetly radical musical of its age. Here on the Broadway stage, decades before the fight for marriage equality hit the headlines, was a pair of gay dads raising a family, and here was "...a man singing a love song to another man-I don't think that's ever been done in a Broadway musical before." Herman told The Washington Post that during previews in Boston "I didn't know whether or not they'd throw stones. The audience gave it an ovation." "By the time Georges and Albin-having weathered a son's passing ingratitude and a zealot's intolerance-walked hand in hand into the St. Tropez sunset, the audience was on its feet," The Washington Post reported. "What La Cage aux Folles celebrates, after all, is loyalty and love, respect for others and respect for self and, yes, even family. The good old values." Gerald Herman was born in New York in 1931 and raised in Jersey City. His parents Harry and Ruth ran a children's summer camp in the Catskills, where young Jerry surprised everyone by teaching himself the piano. Once, he recalled years later, "my parents took me at a tender age to see Annie Get Your Gun, and I was absolutely dazzled. I have one of those retentive ears, and when I came home I sat down at the piano and played about five of the songs. My mother was amazed." Many more would be amazed. At 17, he was introduced to Frank Loesser, who encouraged him to continue composing once he heard some of Herman's songs. He went to the University of Miami, joining its adventurous theater program and himself appearing in undergraduate shows including the musical Finian's Rainbow. His alma mater since then has honored this distinguished alumnus and today boasts the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre at the heart of its drama program. After graduation from Miami, Herman headed back to New York and put together a review of his songs so far: I Feel Wonderful opened at the Theatre de Lys in Greenwich Village October 18, 1954 and ran for 48 performances. He was just getting going. While playing piano in a New York jazz club called the Showplace, Herman brought together his friends Phyllis Newman and Charles Nelson Reilly for another review called Nightcap, which opened in 1958. This one ran for two years. In 1960 came Herman's Broadway debut, alongside material by Fred Ebb and Woody Allen, in the review From A to Z. That same year came Parade, also at the Showplace, starring Reilly and Dody Goodman. A hit, Parade moved to the Players' Theatre and it was during this run that a producer asked Herman if he would be interested in writing a musical about the founding of the state of Israel. Milk and Honey, starring Molly Picon as the ultimate Hadassah lady, opened in 1961. It earned Herman his first Tony nomination for Best Musical of 1962. He had arrived. It was David Merrick who brought together Herman and the first of his vulnerable but ultimately invincible heroines, Dolly Levi. Hello, Dolly! starring Carol Channing opened in 1964, ran for 2,844 performances, became Broadway's longest-running musical and has been revived often since. It swept the Tony Awards, taking home a then unmatched 10 including Best Musical and becoming one of the happiest episodes in the history of the Broadway musical. Mame followed in 1966, starring Angela Lansbury and teaching the world that in the toughest times "We Need a Little Christmas." What has followed amounts to a life-affirming body of work rivaled by few: Dear World, the underappreciated Mack Mabel, The Grand Tour, Mrs. Santa Claus, Jerry's Girls, and of course La Cage aux Folles. The theater world knew a good thing when it heard and saw it: Tonys, Drama Desk Awards, Theatre World Awards all followed, as did a 2009 Special Tony Award for Lifetime achievement, and a 2010 Drama Desk Special Award for "enchanting and dazzling audiences with his exuberant music and heartfelt lyrics for more than half a century." Right now in the 21st Century, we can be sure that someone, somewhere is singing a Jerry Herman song. That's one happy way we know the man's been right all along: the best of times is now.
JERRY HERMAN COMPOSER/LYRICIST OF Hello, Dolly! Mame and La CageJanuary Jones will share with Jane Dolan, Jerry Herman's goddaughter, behind-the-scenes celebrity and production stories about this amazing talent. Jane Dorian was, by Jerry's own admission, the most important person in his life (other than his mother) and as the manager of the Jerry Herman LLC and estate, she can share rare and personal insights into the mind of the legendary man himself, January Jones Sharing Senior Success is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com January Jones Sharing Senior Success is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).January Jones Sharing Senior Success Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Katie checks in with former Artistic Director of City Center Encores! and Creative Director/Senior Vice President of Jujamcyn Theaters, Jack Viertel, about his new theatre-centric novel, Broadway Melody.
One need not be Mark Lewisohn (TM) to agree that the two fabbest early Beatles albums are, in no particular order, “Jolly What!” and “A Hard Day's Night”. In honor of Frank Ifield, who died in May and, tragically, missed out on this episode, we're super proud to present the long awaited, much belated, Paperlated, Untitled Beatles Podcast deep dish on the “A Hard Day's Night” LP! Spoilers: 5 FREAKING FABS! In fact, it's not just a great album; it's one of the greatest and most timeless records ever made. Look, every Beatles album is mind-bogglingly great. And yet, it's entirely possible that “A Hard Day's Night” is the most perfect collection of songs they ever recorded. In this episode, the Fab Two On Pod dive into the album's history and legacy, and also ponder from out yonder:
One of the most iconic musicals of all time, Hello, Dolly!, has returned to the London Palladium, with Jerry Herman's unforgettable score including Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Before the Parade Passes By, It Only Takes a Moment and Hello, Dolly! It's a huge, no-expense-spared production, with a cast of 40, and the legendary Imelda Staunton as the witty and charming matchmaker Dolly Levi. Jenna Russell plays the millineress Irene Molloy. Jenna is well known for her TV roles in Call The Midwife and Eastenders, and many theatre roles, including Guys and Dolls, Merrily We Roll Along, and her Olivier award-winning turn as Dot in Sunday In The Park With George. Nuala McGovern speaks to Jenna about the revival of Hello, Dolly! and the show's message to new audiences. In February 2021, a coup returned Myanmar to military rule, overthrowing the democratically elected government. Under the regime, violence against civilians has escalated, with thousands jailed, tortured and killed – although the numbers are believed be much higher. At least three million people have been displaced. Just two weeks ago, a UN Report outlined the gendered impact of the coup: It found that military forces have committed widespread forms of sexual violence. However, despite the coup's devastating impact, women and girls are taking on key roles within the resistance movement. Also this month, there have been seperate news reports that women are being conscripted into the military. Nuala discusses the situation with Tin Htar Swe, the former head of The BBC's Burmese Service. Nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Deborah was the first person in the world to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. She lived near the South Circular Road in Lewisham, South East London and died of a fatal asthma attack in 2013. Her mother, Rosamund, who has been campaigning since her daughters death, is now seeking is seeking an official apology from the government as her high court claim against them heads to trial. She explains why she wants an official apology from the government. Nuala also speaks to Sophie Howe who is the former First Generation Commissioner for Wales where she advised the government on policy around transport and climate change - she now does this for other countries. SAnnie Garthwaite's second novel, The King's Mother, tells the story of historical figure Cecily Neville, mother of Edward IV and Richard III. Annie believes Cecily's role in the Wars of the Roses has been hugely underestimated by historians and her novel places her firmly at the heart of the action. Essie Fox has written five historical novels and her most recent, The Fascination, is set in the world of Victorian theatres and travelling fairs. They join Nuala to discuss the challenge of writing the stories of women who have been overlooked by the history books.Presented by Nuala McGovern Producer: Louise Corley
We come to the conclusion of our miniseries of anthems, and we've saved one of the best for last. We're talking "I Am What I Am" from La Cage aux Folles, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, which became an anthem for LGBTQ Pride almost as soon as it was first sung in 1983. All clips are from 2016's Trailblazer Honors events featuring Ginger Minj and are protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act for criticism and commentary. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. Buy/listen to Ginger on Amazon! Watch the performance on YouTube! Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify! Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com
We review two new musicals in this episode; Kiss Me Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar which has just opened at The Barbican; and Jerry's Girls, the Jerry Herman musical revue, which is currently running at The Menier Chocolate Factory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I wasn't in Speed! It's Pride and we're proud to be here with Veronica Cartwright. You Might Know Her From Alien, The Witches of Eastwick, The Birds, The Children's Hour, Will & Grace, The Right Stuff, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Inserts, and The X-Files. Veronica talked to us about her proper role in the queer canon byway of the Scissor Sisters, Jerry Herman, and StraightJacket; the trans retcon via James Cameron of Lambert in Alien; and her performance in the old Hollywood lesbian film The Children's House opposite Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine. And that's just the beginning! We also got to dig into her iconic roles on The X-Files as an abductee in one of the scariest arcs of all time, her rubber-faced scene-stealing scenes in The Witches of Eastwick, working with Alfred Hitchock...multiple times, and her criminally underseen performance in Inserts. What a goddamn treat. And no, she wasn't in Speed. Happy Pride, queerdos, we love you! Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: Liza Minnelli documentary out at Tribeca Film Festival: LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story A House Is Not a Disco, Fire Island documentary Andrea McArdle's daughter is Alexis Kalehoff Find our special episode with Barrie Kreinik who wrote a plays, The Queen of 14th Street about Eva Le Gallienne Mary Pickford was NOT in the relationship with William Randolph Hearst. That was Marion Davies. The Cat's Meow was about Marion Davies Peg “something” Entwisle who killed herself on the Hollywood sign Damian wouldn't have made it to the talkies. Anne would have been a Mary Wickes type. Or a Marjorie Main, who was in a relationship with Spring Byington Veronica Cartwright is in too many iconic films to name but we will: The Birds, The Children's Hour, Alien, The Witches of Eastwick Stole scenes from Cher, Michelle Pfeifer and Susan Sarandon in The Witches of Eastwick: CHERRY SCENE Character in Alien is apparently NOT “canonically queer” Got the buzz cut because Sigourney wouldn't Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978, dir: Philip Kauffman) is SO good please go watch Donald Sutherland finally got a perm instead of curlers Is so good in Inserts opposite Richard Dreyfuss Goin' South with Jack Nicholson Appeared on ER, Six Feet Under, Nip/Tuck Hitchcock Presents The Twilight Zone Colleen Dewhurst auditioned for The Witches of Eastwick role that eventually went to Veronica Sang opera in Man Trouble with Ellen Barkin Cassandra Spencer in The X-Files Emmy nominated for The X-Files and ER Won Emmy at 15 for Tell me Not in Mournful Numbers Who Has Seen the Wind about refugees Sings “Hello Dolly” in Scary Movie 2 The Scissor Sisters album cover Is NOT in Speed despite listed as Bag Lag Uncredited in Speed Is only voiceover for a radio scene on In the Bedroom Gotta watch Clipped with the “silly rabbit” Cleopatra Coleman and Jacki Weaver Who will we cast as a sister opposite the play we need: Harriet Sansom Harris and Veanne Cox and is it Marcia Cross Judith Ivey is STILL ALIVE I'm sorry Birthday Candles with Debra Messing a life highlight
The annual TONY Awards ceremony celebrates the best and brightest of the Broadway season. And I'm delighted that one of our favourite performers, who has graced the great white way, is the STAGES guest for our TONY episode.Caroline O'Connor is one of the foremost interpreters of musical theatre in the world. Projects have taken her from Sydney to Paris to London and the bright lights of Broadway in a vast array of leading roles, that are coveted by musical theatre performers at their peak.At 17 she won a scholarship to the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London. The discipline and routine of such classes instilled in her a fierce work ethic that allows her characterisations to be delivered with boundless energy, masterful timing, consummate skill and infinite joy.Her career continues to reward her with great stories, mesmerising performances and a loyal audience. She commenced the year returning to Jerry Herman's Mack & Mabel, this time in the role of Lotte, in a fully staged concert season in Los Angeles. In May she played with the State Theatre Company and State Opera of South Australia in Leonard Bernstein's Candide and in November joins the Lido 2 Company in Paris for a 60th anniversary production of Hello, Dolly! In the eponymous role of Dolly Levi.These performances indicate a versatility that demands an appreciation of style and technical dexterity. Confirming she's one of the best!Caroline returns to the STAGES podcast for a long overdue catch-up and to shed light onto her forays on the Broadway stage, in this annual STAGES celebration of the TONY Awards.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au
June's bustin' out all over, and we're bustin' out one last classic episode before we get back to some new episodes coming later this month. And since June is Pride Month and the month of the Tony Awards, we're serving up a "two birds, one stone" situation by reairing an episode that falls squarely in both categories: La Cage aux Folles!~~~In honor of pride month, this week is a special episode focused on the franchise that began life as a landmark French boulevard stage comedy, and was then adapted into acclaimed films and musical. And even though the love story at the center of the story was between two men, it has captured the hearts of audiences from all sexual orientations. It also answers the age old question: what happens when you put the composer of Hello Dolly!, the director of West Side Story, and Edna Turnlad in a room together? The answer: Broadway magic.Rob teaches Ray about the history of Jean Poiret's play La Cage Aux Folles and its many adaptations; how competing producers (including ThWAT favorite Allan Carr) fought to secure the chance to both film and musicalize La Cage; Jerry Herman's hummable, Tony-winning score and the anthem it provided the gay rights movement; Nathan Lane's breakout movie performance; and all the ways in which this property has been and continues to be celebrated by audiences across the world.If you like what we are doing, please support us on Patreon.TEAMRay HebelRobert W. SchneiderMark SchroederBilly RecceDaniel SchwartzbergGabe CrawfordNatalie DeSaviaARTICLESEPISODE CLIPSMike Wallace The Homosexuals 1967 - YouTubeLa Cage Aux Folles (1979) movie review - Sneak Previews with Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel - YouTubeEpiphany - George Hearn (1982) - YouTubeLa Cage aux Folles 2 TrailerLa Cage aux Folles 3 Trailer"Color and Light" from Sunday in the Park with GeorgeColumbo Pilot Episode - “Prescription Murder” costarring Gene Barry - Clips - YouTubeI Am What I Am - YouTubeSong on the Sand (La Da Da Da) - YouTube
As prescriptions for weight loss drugs in the UK increase, Woman's Hour explores how safe online prescriptions for things like Ozempic and Wegovy are. Fashion stylist Jeannie Annan Lewin tells us how she buys the drugs and how they have helped her. Anita Rani is joined by Alima Batchelor, from the Pharmacists Defence Association, and Professor James Kingsland, Chair of Digital Clinical Excellence. Cassidy Janson won an Olivier Award for her performance as Anne Hathaway in the musical & Juliet. She's also appeared in Wicked, Chess and in the role of Carole King in the West End production of Beautiful. Cassidy is now performing in Jerry's Girls at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, which celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary award-winning Broadway composer Jerry Herman. Cassidy joins Anita and performs live.Yvette Fielding is best known for hosting the TV show Most Haunted, and for being the youngest ever presenter of Blue Peter. She was just 18 when she joined the iconic BBC children's show in 1987. Yvette joins Anita to talk about her memoir Scream Queen, which charts her journey from child actor to 'ghost hunter'. Today is a big day in the world of women's sport. The Netball Super League, the UK's elite level domestic competition, has relaunched and embarks on what it calls a "new era of transformational change". Anita is joined by Claire Nelson, Managing Director of the Netball Super League, and London Pulse CEO Sam Bird. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Emma Pearce
originally released: October 3, 2018 Designer, record producer, performer, and talent-whisperer Robbie Rozelle is here to bring some joy into Patrick's life (he says). Topics include: Jerry Herman's pros, Jerry Herman's cons, Jerry Herman's women, and the movie version of Mame which is just the worst. Featured recordings: Mame - Original Broadway Cast (1966) Mame - Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (1974) Have you checked out our PATREON? You haven't? Then how are you going to listen to our patrons-only podcast The Original Cast at the Movies? September's episode features Tia Shearer Bassett (Titanic) and James Finley (The Life) talking about that Disney musical experience: Newsies (1992) Patreon Twitter Facebook Email
She's still glowin', she's still crowin,' she's still goin' strong... That's right: we're continuing our deep dive into the career of the great Barbra Streisand with a look at the mid-60s Broadway classic, Jerry Herman's Hello Dolly! We talk about: Discernment: Dolly is a woman on a journey out of grief – and is looking for her sign. What kind of a theology of discernment does the show depend on? Gender: We take a close look at Horace's song about marriage, “It Takes A Woman” and dig a little bit underneath the surface of the show's fun to pull apart the class and economics of male-female relationships. Clothes: So much of Hello Dolly is about the clothes – the actual costumes the actors are wearing, and the show's deeper fixation on the performative nature of class, gender and race. Restraunts: What does it mean that Dolly comes back home where she belongs? Is this the show's resurrection moment? Moments: Falling in love, Kairos time, moments of divinity and resurrection and where they find us – in church, in the theatre, in the eyes of a beloved. You'll hear: The 1969 film soundtrack: La Streisand, Walter Matthau, Michael Crawford, Louis Armstrong and the full cast singing “Just Leave Everything To Me,” “It Takes a Woman,” “Ribbons Down My Back,” “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Elegance,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” “It Only Takes a Moment” and, of course, “Hello, Dolly!” Continue the conversation with us on Instagram and The Platform Formerly Known as Twitter (@gospelofmt).
durée : 00:58:59 - Les 60 ans de « Hello Dolly », le grand succès de Jerry Herman en France - par : Laurent Valière - C'est le 16 janvier 1964 que Carol Channing crée à Broadway le rôle de la marieuse Dolly Gallagher décidée cette fois à épouser son prochain client. Un triomphe pour le compositeur nouveau venu Jerry Herman. Le film de Gene Kelly avec Barbra Streisand popularisera l'œuvre dans le monde. - réalisé par : Olivier Guérin
"Hello Dolly" Original Music and Lyrics Written by Jerry Herman 1964Producer Renee plays her Rendition: Piano/GuitarHere are the "Lyrics" : TIME TO SING & DANCE !Hello Harry, well Hello LouieIt's so nice to be back home where I belongYou're looking swell Manny, I could tell Danny,You're still glowin' you're still crowin'You're still going strong Cause the room's swaying and the band's playin'One of my old favorite songs from way back whenSo... bridge that gap fellas, find me an empty lap fellas,Dolly'll never go away again.You're looking great Stanly and you're oh so manlyDolly's overjoyed and overwhelmed with youI hear the ice tinkle I see the lights twinkleAnd I still get glances from handsome men, just like youCause the room's swaying and the band's playin'One of my old favorite songs from way back whenSo... bridge that gap fellas, find me an empty lap fellas,Dolly'll never go away Dolly'll never go away Dolly'll never go away again.http://PinkieThePigPodcast.com
Happy New Year 2024 Tuesday's Tune" PINKIE SINGS "Hello Dolly"Music and Lyrics Written by Jerry Herman Producer Renee does her Rendition: Lyrics/Piano/Guitarhttp://PinkieThePigPodcast.com
“Life's not worth a damn 'til you can shout out: I AM WHAT I AM!” Queer showbiz siblings Kristen and Sarah Goodman take a deep dive into Jerry Herman's 1983 hit Broadway musical, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES in this first episode of THE QUEER SERIES. Special guest T. Oliver Reid “spills the T” about backstage drama, self-care as a performer, and building equity on Broadway. Good Show Instagram: @goodshowpodcast Good Show Tik Tok: @goodshowpodcast T. Oliver Reid Facebook / Instagram / X: @toliverreid blacktheatrecoalition.org broadwaycares.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“You're special fascination'll, prove to be inspirational, we think you're just sensational, Mame!” In the third and final episode of “The Summer Stock Series,” Kristen and Sarah Goodman chat about their favorite Jerry Herman musical which has been a Summer Stock staple for decades. They first were exposed to the marvel of MAME in 1993 at a regional theater near Chicago where their mom starred in the role of Vera Charles. Thirty years later, these showbiz siblings went to TOFT at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts to watch the 1999 Papermill Playhouse production starring Christine Ebersole. Does this show get the Goodman siblings' GOOD SHOW stamp of approval? Does this show shock us with some unnecessary racist set dressing? Do we need a little Christmas? Open a new window, listen to a new podcast, and find out today! This summer, Kristen and Sarah went home to Chicago to visit their family in Chicago to talk about the Theatre at the Center and share memories from when our Mom starred in MAME. Our chat includes our mom, Jenny Giocomo, step-dad Gary Giocomo, and little sister, Gaby Giocomo. Instagram: @goodshowpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a special POD SWAP editions of Broadway Nation! Last December it was my great pleasure to be a guest on Jeffrey Scott Parson's terrific show, A Musical Theatre Podcast, and this week I am thrilled to share that episode with my Broadway Nation audience. Think of this “pod swap” as sort of a “Summer Replacement Special.” If you are too young to remember those, then let me fill you in. Back in the heyday of television variety shows, the big prime time series would take a break during the summer months and be replaced by what they called a “summer replacement.” As a kid, I always looked forward to those because they often served as “pilots” for what would become the next hit prime time variety series. So, this week Broadway Nation takes a break and is replaced by A Musical Theatre Podcast. On this episode I join Jeffrey Scott Parsons to explore Jerry Herman's 1961 Broadway debut musical, Milk And Honey, which starred the great Yiddish Theater star Molly Picon, and star of The Most Happy Fella, Robert Weede. This show, which was set in (then) modern-day Israel, had a book by Don Apell, and judging from the script and production photos it featured extensive dance sequences and ballets choreographed by Donald Sadler that showcased a chorus of hunky shirtless male dancers wearing very short shorts, and the musical's triple-threat co-star, Tommy Rall. The success of the show put Jerry Herman firmly on the Broadway map and led directly to him being selected by producer David Merrick to create the score for Hello, Dolly! Jeffrey and I discuss all of that and more! As you will hear, there is a tremendous resonance and kinship between our two podcasts. Both Broadway Nation and A Musical Theatre Podcast take deep thoughtful looks inside the history of the Broadway Musical, its shows, and its creators — in a manner that is both critical and celebratory. I feel certain that if you enjoy Broadway Nation you will love A Musical Theatre Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“It only takes a moment” to fall in love with this classic musical all over again. In the premier episode of “The Summer Stock Series,” showbiz siblings, Kristen and Sarah Goodman, celebrate one of their favorite Broadway shows of all time: HELLO, DOLLY! They were first charmed by the Jerry Herman magic in the Summer of 1993 when their mom, Jenny Giocomo, starred in the role of Irene Molloy at a Chicago-area regional theater called Theatre at the Center. Their step-dad, Gary Giocomo was the artistic director. This summer, Kristen and Sarah went home to Chicago to record a conversation with their mom, step-dad, and little sister Gaby Giocomo (also a theatre kid and current playwright) about their memories from that season thirty years ago. Kristen and Sarah visited the New York Performing Arts Library's Theater on Film and Tape Archive to watch the 2017 Broadway Revival starring Bernadette Peters. They gush about all the wonderful things in this “joy bomb” of a production, and they chat with their very special guest- Broadway star and Tony-nominated actor- the lovely and talented Kate Baldwin. Good Show Instagram: @goodshowpodcast Kate Baldwin Instagram: @realkatebaldwin kate-baldwin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Frankie Bridge joins us to talk about her acting debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story, which is now on at the Apollo Theatre. Frankie tells us about her character, Lauren, and why it's nice for her not to feel compared to Cheryl and Lily Allen - who played Jenny. She also tells us the future of her old band The Saturdays, why she thought she might end up advertising Cheestrings, and what her footballing husband Wayne Bridge said to her after her first performance.Despite press night being rained off, we discuss the musical La Cage aux Folles, now on at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre.This is directed by Artistic Director Tim Sheader, with a book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. You can also read our review here.We also review Word-Play at the Royal Court by Rabiah Hussain, directed by Nimmo Ismail: do words have cumulative power?Plus, we take a look at what's happened in theatre this week, the theatre that's become home to brutal mosquitoes, and the new exhibition hosting theatre cartoons in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Debbie Kurup is playing Jaqueline in the London revival of La Cage aux Folles at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Written by Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein, La Cage aux Folles centres around Georges, Albin and their son Jean-Michel as they re-discover the true meaning of family and putting yourself last so that the ones you love can come first. Debbie recently starred as Cher in the UK premiere of The Cher Show (UK & Ireland Tour) to huge acclaim. Some of her theatre credits also include: Bonnie & Clyde (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), Prince of Egypt (Dominion), Blues in the Night (Kiln), Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse), Girl From The North Country (Old Vic/ Noël Coward), The Threepenny Opera (National Theatre), Anything Goes (Sheffield Crucible/UK Tour), The Bodyguard (Adelphi), Chicago (Cambridge/Adelphi), Sister Act (London Palladium), East (Leicester Curve), West Side Story (Prince of Wales), Tonight's The Night (Victoria Palace), Rent (Prince of Wales/ UK Tour), Fame (UK Tour), Guys And Dolls (Sheffield Crucible), Pal Joey (Chichester) and Poison (Tricycle).La Cage aux Folles runs at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre until 16th September 2023. Visit www.openairtheatre.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
In honor of pride month, this week is a special episode focused on the franchise that began life as a landmark French boulevard stage comedy, and was then adapted into acclaimed films and musical. And even though the love story at the center of the story was between two men, it has captured the hearts of audiences from all sexual orientations. It also answers the age old question: what happens when you put the composer of Hello Dolly!, the director of West Side Story, and Edna Turnlad in a room together? The answer: Broadway magic.Rob teaches Ray about the history of Jean Poiret's play La Cage Aux Folles and its many adaptations; how competing producers (including ThWAT favorite Allan Carr) fought to secure the chance to both film and musicalize La Cage; Jerry Herman's hummable, Tony-winning score and the anthem it provided the gay rights movement; Nathan Lane's breakout movie performance; and all the ways in which this property has been and continues to be celebrated by audiences across the world.If you like what we are doing, please support us on Patreon.TEAMRay HebelRobert W. SchneiderMark SchroederBilly RecceDaniel SchwartzbergGabe CrawfordNatalie DeSaviaARTICLESEPISODE CLIPSMike Wallace The Homosexuals 1967 - YouTubeLa Cage Aux Folles (1979) movie review - Sneak Previews with Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel - YouTubeEpiphany - George Hearn (1982) - YouTubeLa Cage aux Folles 2 TrailerLa Cage aux Folles 3 Trailer"Color and Light" from Sunday in the Park with GeorgeColumbo Pilot Episode - “Prescription Murder” costarring Gene Barry - Clips - YouTubeI Am What I Am - YouTubeSong on the Sand (La Da Da Da) - YouTubeI Am What I Am - Official Gay Anthem For The World - Gloria Gaynor - YouTubeThe Best of Times - YouTube
This is a special Encore episode of Broadway Nation in celebration of the 63rd Anniversary of the Off-Broadway musical phenomenon, The Fantasticks. That show opened at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in Greenwich Village on May 3, 1960, and went on to play there for an incredible 42 years closing in January of 2002. Then four years later the show reopened at the Snapple Theater Center in Times Square where is ran another 11 years. As you will hear, even though this show was performed off-Broadway, it had a significant impact and influence on the final decade of the Golden Age of Broadway and well beyond, right up to today. For example, one thing that has always interested me, is that The Fantasticks ends its first act with a delirious happy ending and the entire cast posed in an iconic tableau. The second act then picks up with that exact same image, but the bloom is now definitely off the rose, or as Tom Jones' lyric puts it, now the “plum is too ripe.” Act two then tells the story of what happens after happily ever after. Sound familiar? Yes, this is remarkably similar to what happens in both Sunday In the Park With George and Into The Woods. So, it seems to me that more than two decades after the premiere of The Fantasticks, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine were still being strongly influenced by its structure, either consciously or subliminally. This episode was recorded back in September of 2020 so there are a few references that are now out of date. Original Episode Notes: As the 1950's came to a close, Broadway Musicals were at the very center of American culture. Then in 1960, as if on cue, two immensely popular shows – The Fantasticks, and Bye, Bye Birdie – kick off the decade by foreshadowing several major changes in American culture that will dramatically affect the Broadway Musical, and by the end of the decade, leave its very future in doubt. The brilliant creators profiled in this episode include Schmidt & Jones, Strouse & Adams, Michael Stewart, Gower Champion, Jerry Herman, and Bock & Harnick. As well as the string of classic musicals that bring the “Golden Age Of Broadway” to its climax — Oliver!; Stop The World I Want To Get Off; The Roar Of The Greasepaint And The Smell Of The Crowd, Man Of La Mancha; Fiddler On The Roof, and what I call the "Big Transgressive Lady" Shows – Hello, Dolly!, Sweet Charity, and Mame. If you enjoy BROADWAY NATION please follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. In this episode he explores how Bobby's big courtroom number is not only a master class in showmanship but also reveals Bobby is very well verses in the law and earns her credit as the best lawyer in town. Mackenzie also reveals how one background store name refers to an iconic beef between composers Stephen Sondheim and Jerry Herman. Plus he dissects the Sondheimian melodies and word play found in the Quick Street songs and the use of witty double entendre of the word brat. All this and some bells and whistles are all you need plus a comprehensive knowledge of the law! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter
For the third week of February Flops, the Johns take a look at a show that may not have been a flop... had it premiered 20 years earlier. While discussing Jerry Herman's maligned show "Mack and Mabel" - the pair get into the state of Broadway in the 1970s, some of the printed criticism of the show, and the orchestration choices for this misplaced Golden Age musical. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman Book by Michael Stewart Find the episode on your favorite podcast app or by going to https://anchor.fm/musicalminutes Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com Have a question for John or John? Want to leave feedback or tell us how wrong we are? Email us at musicalminutespodcast@gmail.com For more info on our hosts - please visit https://norine62.wixsite.com/musicalminutes
In the name of "Merry Christmas" and the holiday season, welcome to Israel! In 1961, MILK AND HONEY premiered on Broadway and brought with it the first major musical theatre representation of Jewish life as well as an introduction to a little, off-Broadway composer named Jerry Herman. Musical theatre creator, educator, and podcast host David Armstrong joins us to discuss this lesser known show with a giant sized cultural footprint. Enjoy your holidays everyone, and thank you for a beautiful 2022. Shalom! Follow David and his podcast Broadway Nation on Instagram at @davidatbroadwaynation and listen to it on the Broadway Podcast Network. Be sure to share, review and subscribe to "A Musical Theatre Podcast!" You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. For only $1 a month, you can subscribe to PATREON! to support the regular show and receive monthly bonus episodes. Don't forget about our TeePublic Store, the profits of which are donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Most of all, thank you for being a part of this beautiful podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Back in October of this year we lost a beloved star of the stage and screen, Angela Lansbury. Her performing career spanned 80 years in which she received six Tony Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and one Laurence Olivier Award. And despite her years in television and movies (her last film role was Glass Onion in 2022), theater was always her first love, having appeared in 14 Broadway productions and four national tours. But as you'll hear in this special episode (with a big help from fellow podcaster Dan Delgado), it was a long and bumpy journey towards the role in Mame that would cement her Broadway career and earn her that first Tony Award. You'll hear from composer Jerry Herman and from Angela Lansbury herself in this unlikely audition story of how a character actress from the movies became a leading lady on Broadway. Subscribe to WINMI and get Bonus Episodes OR Make a one-time Donation to the podcast Subscriptions and donations help support the production of this podcast, not only improving audio and recording capabilities, but it also helps create transcripts like the one available for this episode. Episode research and sources: "Look Back at Angela Lansbury in the Original Broadway Production of Mame" - Playbill "How Angela Became Mame" - Medium But Darling, I'm Your Auntie Mame! by Richard Tyler Jordan (2004) Anyone Can Whistle - Wikipedia MAME - Wikipedia Sound bites came from these full interviews: Angela Lansbury Discusses Mame - Television Academy Broadway MAME - Sony MasterWorks Broadway ANYONE CAN WHISTLE - Sony MasterWorks Jerry Herman with Barbara Walters on 20/20 (1984) Lansbury with Barbara Walters (1985) Herman Interview for Musical Theater Guild Herman on NPR “Open a New Window” - 1971 Tonys Awards "We Need a Little Christmas" Piano Version - Steven C Opening Night of MAME in 1966 - Fred Robbins, radio reporter At times certain reports or articles conflicted on particular details or order of events, so best efforts were made to rely on the most reliable sources and err on the side of those who knew more about the events surrounding Lansbury's journey.
In this episode, composer/lyricist and theatrical producer Gregory Jacobs-Roseman discusses history in musical theater, looking at how American history is written about through Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone's 1969 musical 1776 and others. We also talk about Jerry Herman's song "Avenue A" from the 1996 TV Movie Mrs. Santa Claus. You can write to scenetosong@gmail.com with a comment or question about an episode or about musical theater, or if you'd like to be a podcast guest. Follow on Instagram at @ScenetoSong, on Twitter at @SceneSong, and on Facebook at “Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast.” And be sure to sign up for the new monthly e-newsletter at scenetosong.substack.com. Contribute to the new Patreon. The theme music is by Julia Meinwald. Music played in this episode: "Sit Down, John" from 1776 "The Lees of Old Virginia" from 1776 "Cool, Cool, Considerate Men" from 1776 "Avenue A" from Mrs. Santa Claus.
TVC 592.4: Ed welcomes back Grammy Award-winning singer, actress and songwriter Toni Tennille. Toni will star as matchmaker Dolly Levi—a role that has long been on her bucket list—in a lavish production of Jerry Herman's Hello, Dolly! at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, 1100 East Sheldon Street in Prescott, Arizona, beginning Thursday, Nov. 3 and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 20. For tickets and more information, call (928) 776-2000 or visit YCPAC.com Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The follow-up episode to my previous Forgotten Broadway episode is an epic one, chock full of fascinating composers, lyricists, performers and shows. We begin with a tribute to birthday boy Leonard Bernstein, a song from Peter Pan sung by gay Broadway icon Larry Kert. From there we encounter shows by Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields, Strouse and Adams, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim, Schmidt and Jones, Vernon Duke, Mary Rodgers, Sigmund Romberg, Harold Rome and Leroy Anderson, among others, performed by Jane Powell, Pat Suzuki, Melba Moore, Rita Gardner, Jack Cassidy, Rebecca Luker, Cesare Siepi, Susan Johnson, Dody Goodman, Pearl Bailey, Ezio Pinza, Elaine Stritch, Shannon Bolin, and others. Diverse topics discussed include the Broadway revue, queer subjects and performers, and the place of performers of color on Broadway. This is a long episode that I recommend listening to in segments! And please be aware that an equally mammoth third segment on Forgotten Broadway will be published this weekend for my Patreon supporters! Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford. Bonus episodes available exclusively to Patreon supporters are currently available and further bonus content including interviews and livestreams is planned for the upcoming season.
Incomparable two-time Tony Award Chita Rivera winner will recreate signature moments from her legendary career at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on July 31. In addition to a tribute to her dear friends John Kander and Fred Ebb, the timeless music of Leonard Bernstein, Charles Strouse and Lee Adams, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim will also be featured, accompanied by her long-time trio.
"Time heals everything..." Movies! Cocaine! Murder! It's MACK AND MABEL! The Jerry Herman flop that won't die, yet probably should...? Fellow podcaster Kimberly Cooper-Schmidt (Broadwaysted, Broadway Baby) comes back to the Breakdown to discuss toxic romance, Bernadette Peters, and what no one will admit about this troubled musical. TAP YOUR TROUBLES AWAY!