Podcast appearances and mentions of Jerry Mitchell

BOOP! The Musical is proud to announce that Melody Place will release the Original Cast Recording of BOOP! The Musical on Friday, June 6, at 12AM in streaming and digital formats, including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, and more. There will be a special edition double LP of BOOP! The Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording released by Amazon, available to pre-order for CD/ Vinyl LPThe album is produced by legendary 16-time Grammy® winner / show composer David Foster and Executive Produced by Melody Place (Founder / Chairman, Leigh Shockey; President, Sanborn McGraw; and COO Tony Gottlieb). Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell brings the Queen of the Screen to the theater, with celebrated multiple Grammy® Award-winning composer David Foster, Tony Award®-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead, Tony Award®-winning book writer Bob Martin, Tony Award®-winner Daryl Waters, music supervision and arrangements; Three-time Tony Award®-winner Doug Besterman, Orchestrations; Rick Fox, music director; and Tony Award®-nominee Zane Mark, dance music arrangementsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

BOOP! The Musical is proud to announce that Melody Place will release the Original Cast Recording of BOOP! The Musical on Friday, June 6, at 12AM in streaming and digital formats, including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, and more. There will be a special edition double LP of BOOP! The Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording released by Amazon, available to pre-order for CD/ Vinyl LPThe album is produced by legendary 16-time Grammy® winner / show composer David Foster and Executive Produced by Melody Place (Founder / Chairman, Leigh Shockey; President, Sanborn McGraw; and COO Tony Gottlieb). Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell brings the Queen of the Screen to the theater, with celebrated multiple Grammy® Award-winning composer David Foster, Tony Award®-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead, Tony Award®-winning book writer Bob Martin, Tony Award®-winner Daryl Waters, music supervision and arrangements; Three-time Tony Award®-winner Doug Besterman, Orchestrations; Rick Fox, music director; and Tony Award®-nominee Zane Mark, dance music arrangementsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Jasmine Amy Rogers is an Outer Critics Circle Award Winner and Tony Award Nominee for her Broadway debut as "Betty Boop" in BOOP! The Musical, directed by Jerry Mitchell. She has also graced the stage across the country as "Anita" in JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse, in the National Tour of MEAN GIRLS, as "Melody Green" in THE WANDERER at Papermill Playhouse, and in the world premiere of BECOMING NANCY at Alliance Theatre. In this episode, Jasmine shares her childhood moment that revealed she wanted to be a performer, why she trusts the universal plan, and how auditioning for BOOP! taught her how to stand up for herself in her career.  Boop! Tickets William Finns Falsettos Join Stages Mailing list

It's the 300th episode and Tony winner Jerry Mitchell is back In The Frame!Jerry has worked extensively as a director and choreographer in both the West End and on Broadway.He is currently nominated for Best Choreography at this year's Tony Awards for his production of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical - with music by David Foster - which is running to acclaim on Broadway. Meanwhile in London Jerry's production of The Devil Wears Prada - with music by Elton John - is playing the Dominion Theatre and last year his production of Becoming Nancy had a regional run at the Birmingham Rep.Jerry is one of the producers for the upcoming off-West End run of the brand-new musical King of Pangea which opens at the King's Head Theatre in June. Written by Martin Storrow and directed by Richard Israel, King of Pangea follows Sam Crow following the loss of his relentlessly hopeful mother as he escapes to the imaginary island of his childhood. As a director and choreographer, some more of Jerry's shows have included Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Pretty Woman. He directed On Your Feet and choreographed Hairspray.Jerry has won the Tony Award for Best Choreography twice for his work on La Cage aux Folles and Kinky Boots. Additionally he received the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award in 2023 in recognition of his support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (largely through creating Broadway Bares).Jerry was last In The Frame five years ago and is back for our special 300th episode!Jerry kicks off the episode with a discussion about why he's producing King Of Pangea and the challenges of bringing new musicals to the stage in 2025.Jerry also talks all-things BOOP!, including the development of the show and casting Jasmine Amy Rogers. He reflects on how he approached The Devil Wears Prada, after he took the helm following the show's original staging in the US. Jerry also chats about Becoming Nancy's journey and whether we can expect future life for the show. Plus lots more pops up along the way!King Of Pangea runs at the King's Head Theatre 7th June - 6th July. BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical runs on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre whilst The Devil Wears Prada runs in the West End at the Dominion Theatre. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening to 300 episodes of In The Frame!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Achoo! We're falling in love with the one and only Faith Prince. You Might Know Her From Modern Family, Emily in Paris, Melissa & Joey, Spin City, My Father the Hero, The Last Dragon, and Broadway productions of Guys & Dolls, A Catered Affair, Bells Are Ringing, and BOOP!  Faith talked to us about grounding her character, Valentina, in the cartoonish plot of BOOP!, coping with fame during her star-making turn in Guys & Dolls, and leaning on her co-star Gerard Depardieu in one of her first leading roles on camera in My Father the Hero.  Faith also shared stories from working as a Broadway replacement in the cumbersome costume of Ursula in The Little Mermaid and the notoriously “realistic” production of Anne as Miss Hannigan. All that, plus working with theatre legends like Jerome Robbins, Abe Burrows, Betty Comden & Adolph Green, doing dialect work at Joey Lawrence and Lily Collins, doing her best Cyndi Lauper in cult fave The Last Dragon (and making pals with Berry Gordy, and working with Jean Smart and Mary McDonnell in the short-lived High Society.   This one was a HOOT.  Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: Evergreen topics for Anne and Damian: Tyne Daly in Gypsy, Grease, Spice Girls track listings, we look like cats in Heathcliff, the cast of Mannequin 2 aka is it Jonathan Silverman, no it's William Ragsdale in Herman's Head, Sex and the City/AJLT Cynthia Nixon's kitchen tour Tom and Lorenzo and their SJP adventure Plays Valentina in Boop on Broadway We love Dancer/Choreographer Rachelle Rak Coughing as Adelaide was tougher than talking and singing in character voice Bob Saget used his stand-up to differentiate himself from Danny Tanner  Nathan & Adelaide are famously the SOUBRETTES in Guys & Dolls so Jerry Zaks put them forward instead of Sky and Sarah (this changed how future productions positioned the 2 couples)  Jerry Mitchell says it's important to pass the baton down to the next generation of musical theatre stars Arthur Laurents aka “the meanest man in show-business”, Jerry Gutierrez, Abe Burrows, Comden & Green, Sondheim, Barishnykov, Howard Ashman, Jack Plotnick, Tina Landau,  My Father the Hero w/ Gerard Depardieu “Dirty Books” from The Last Dragon / Suzanne de Passe and Berry Gordy produced the soundtrack. Berry Gordy took her OUT and called her “baby” “One More Time” in First Wives Club “How do you know if someone has lived through trauma — by the way they get someone who doesn't like them, to like them.” Cole Escola of Oh, Mary! on CBS Sunday Morning Was in first 6 episodes of High Society with Jean Smart and Mary McDonnell (based on AbFab and Faith played the Saffy character) Faith Prince's “Men” from Nick & Nora. The show was a notorious flop. Arthur told Faith she was making a big mistake by leaving show to do Guys & Dolls. Mary Rodgers told her she could find a way into Anna through Gertrude Lawrence, who was a comedienne.  Was offered the role of Audrey in the original Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors Went to CCM with Jim Walton Had taken the revue, Scrambled Feet and was doing an IBM industrial so couldn't' take LSOH Lance Roberts is currently in Just in Time Ellen Greene did Adelaide at The Hollywood Bowl  Studied Donna Murphy who she replaced in The King & I and then did Wonderful Town (at LA Opera) Katie Finneran talked with us about James Lapine's realistic interpretation of Annie and Miss Hannigan in the 2012 revival. Said it was a challenge in the NYT. Re the 2012 revival of Annie: Andrea McArdle said “I didn't know we were doing Secret Garden” Associate Director Wes Grantham LOVES HUMOR, unlike Lapine Martin Charnin & Charles Strouse KISSED HER FEET when they visited her backstage John Doyle who directed A Catered Affair also backs away from the humor We love Bells are Ringing - Faith starred in the 2001 Broadway revival. Difficult because of Mitchell Maxwell who produced Had to ride an actor in Grey's Anatomy because character's IUD got stuck on her ex-husband's Prince Albert penis piercing Does some great character work in the indie film Our Very Own (got gig from doing reading of The Women with Allison Janney) IMDB lists her on an ep of Mad Men. INCORRECT. Martin Short was in Dennis Quaid movie, Innerspace My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies was an incredible, formative concert Managing Ursula costume in The Little Mermaid was worse than managing the wig in her Lifetime movie with Kathleen Turner, Friends at Last Vicki Lewis told us she held Dixie Carter's spit cup in a production of Mame she was in with Faith Christopher Walken kept pickled things in the pockets of his costume during James Joyce's The Dead (Marni Nixon was also in the show) We interviewed Annaleigh Ashford who is maybe made  in the mold of Faith Prince Damian is seeing an Italian production of Cats / Anne is seeing her nephew do Grease Jr.  in Sicily DUCK ASS HAIR for Danny Zuko

After acquiring secretly recorded audio of Felix Vail, Jerry Mitchell approaches a Louisiana prosecutor named Hugo Holland who takes on the case. Hugo makes additional breakthroughs in the investigation, and nearly 51 years after his first wife's death, Felix stands trial. Find us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠. You can also subscribe to our newsletter, ⁠Gone South with Jed Lipinski⁠. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode I talked with Lizzy about her journey as a performer — from falling in love with musical theatre as a kid watching The Wizard of Oz and Smash, to her first big role as Gabriella in High School Musical, to finding her artistic voice at Texas State University with the guidance of incredible mentors. We talked about her first professional experience in Rent in New Orleans, the challenges and growth that came from it, and her exciting Broadway debut in Boop the Musical! Lizzy shares what it was like going through the Boop audition process, including an intense dance call with Rachelle Rak, how she learned the whole show in just a week, and what it means to her to be in the ensemble and understudy both Betty and Trisha. She also talks about the joy of working with legends like Jerry Mitchell, the importance of bringing her own voice to her work, the power of storytelling, and so much more! 

In the episode, Jeff and Richie are joined by Jerry Mitchell to discuss the journey of Boop! The Musical from concept to stage. Jerry reflects on his career highlights, the creative process with the Boop team, and the impact of community initiatives like Broadway Bares. The episode explores the casting of Jasmine Amy Rogers, the lessons from the Chicago run, and the show's ongoing evolution as it made it to Broadway. Join us for a conversation about passion, collaboration, and the art of making musicals. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on Boop! The Musical⁠ on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After discovering a shocking audio interview with Felix Vail's son, reporter Jerry Mitchell publishes his story detailing mutliple alleged murders. The case stalls -- until a reader in Texas contacts Jerry Mitchell with a plan to approach Felix in person. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nigel's guest for this episode is theatre director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Jerry is a powerhouse of the theatre world having delighted audiences around the globe with his work on productions like Kinky Boots, La Cage Aux Folles, Legally Blonde, The Devil Wears Prada and many more. He created and directed the saucily incredible and totally inspirational Broadway Bares, now into its fourth decade having raised millions of dollars for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. He is a married gay man currently working on shows like Boop! The Musical, Becoming Nancy and King Of Pangea. Curtains up on an icon…This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast and on TikTok @agayoldtime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Stephen DeRosa, originating the role of Grampy in “BOOP! The Musical” at the Broadhurst Theater. “Class Notes” actively covers New York's current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. Jerry Mitchell, composed byDavid Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, and book by Bob MartinPhoto credit read more The post Class Notes: Stephen DeRosa “BOOP!” appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Dylan and Connor are joined by Jasmine Amy Rogers (Boop the Musical, Mean Girls). Where is Betty… y'all she's HERE! We're absolutely gagged to be chatting with the delightful, breezy, and charming star of Boop the Musical: Jasmine Amy Rogers. Hear all about her journey with the show: auditioning, getting cut, and working her Betty BOOTY off to get back in the room and take what was rightfully hers. Jasmine spills on working with legendary legend Jerry Mitchell, her dreamy onstage love interest Ainsley Melham, and the fabulous crew of designers and creatives who helped bring her version of Betty Boop to life. What's Jasmine's favorite song to sing in the show? What's it like to finally have the show open? What's Pudgy the dog's tea? You'll have to listen to find out. Singing Idina Menzel's Rent and Wicked songs in the car, obsessing over Ed, Edd, & Eddy, Codename: Kids Next Door, and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, and competing in the Jimmy Awards are only a few of the stories Jasmine shares from her formative years. We also chat about touring with Mean Girls, the hot girl New York summer ahead, and the literal trauma of watching Private Practice. Prepare to fall in love with this season's breakout leading lady Jasmine Amy Rogers and don't miss her in Boop the Musical! at the Broadhurst Theatre.Follow Jasmine on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Photo of Jasmine Amy Rogers by Nicole Wilson

Step inside Boop! the Musical's opening night on Broadway as The Art of Kindness host Robert Peterpaul interviews members of the cast and creative team at Sardi's restaurant in NYC. In this episode you will hear from... Creative team members: Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), Tony Award®-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead (Working, Jelly's Last Jam), Tony Award®-winning book writer Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone) and Associate Choreographer Jon Rua.   The principal cast of BOOP!, who received critical acclaim in the Chicago pre-Broadway run last year: Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop, Tony Award®-winner Faith Prince as Valentina, Ainsley Melham as Dwayne, Erich Bergen as Raymond Demarest, Stephen DeRosa as Grampy, Anastacia McCleskey as Carol Evans, Angelica Hale as Trisha, Phillip Huber as Pudgy the Dog, and Aubie Merrylees as Oscar Delacorte. Plus ensemble members: Tristen Buettel (Bad Cinderella) and Nina Lafarga (In the Heights). Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Got kindness tips or stories? Want to just say hi? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the full episode of The Morning Show with Preston Scott for Thursday, Feburary 20. Our guests today include:- Jerry Mitchell auther of, Race Against Time. - Follow the show on Twitter @TMSPrestonScott. Check out Preston's latest blog by going to wflafm.com/preston. Listen live to Preston from 6 – 9 a.m. ET and 5 – 8 a.m. CT!WFLA Tallahassee Live stream: https://ihr.fm/3huZWYeWFLA Panama City Live stream: https://ihr.fm/34oufeR Follow WFLA Tallahassee on Twitter @WFLAFM and WFLA Panama City @wflapanamacity and like us on Facebook at @wflafm and @WFLAPanamaCity.

This week we're taking a look at what it's like to be the new kid in town. First up, James Spader runs afoul of a gang at his new school all because he likes the leader's girlfriend in TUFF TURF. Then, a new bully arrives as Jerry Mitchell is having the worst day of his life. Now he has to fight him in THREE O'CLOCK HIGH.

This week we're taking a look at what it's like to be the new kid in town. First up, James Spader runs afoul of a gang at his new school all because he likes the leader's girlfriend in TUFF TURF. Then, a new bully arrives as Jerry Mitchell is having the worst day of his … Continue reading Tuff Turf & Three O'Clock Hight →

LEGENDARY TV ACTRESS STEFANI POWERS STEFANI POWERS BIO Biography Stefanie Powers began her career as a teenager dancing for the Michele Paniaff Ballet Company and Jerome Robbins. At 16 she was put under contract to Columbia Pictures in the twilight of the Hollywood Studio System where she made 15 motion pictures and was loaned to United Artists for the John Wayne production of [error]. MGM Television bought her contract from Columbia to present her as The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966). Her television credits include over 200 guest appearances, 18 mini-series and 2 more weekly series, The Feather and Father Gang (1976) and the long-running Hart to Hart (1979). Her long career has included appearances on the stage beginning in 1964 with "Under the Yum Yum Tree" in San Francisco which ran for 12 years after its initial opening. She has appeared on and off Broadway in musical shows and tributes; in the West End in the musical, "Matador" and "Love Letters". Appearances on the British stage included "The King and I", "The Adjustment" and "84 Charing Cross Road." Her stage appearances in the United States include "Annie Get Your Gun", "Oliver", "Applause" (the revival), "Sunset Boulevard" and "Gotta Dance" directed by Jerry Mitchell. In 2018 she appeared in the film The Artist's Wife (2019) with Lena Olin and Bruce Dern and a revival in London of "84 Charing Cross Road." She has an active life in wildlife conservation and is the creator of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, formed after the death of her long-time life partner William Holden. In that vein she has received numerous fellowships and awards for her tireless field work in conservation and is a faculty member of the Oxford Literary Festival at Christ Church College at Oxford where she heads forums with authors of outstanding books dealing with the crucial environmental issues of our day. She's been on the boards of four zoos in North America and is an independent board member of a cluster of 3 mutual funds which are a part of the American Funds, one of the largest mutual funds families in the world. She presented the PBS 13 part series, "Funding Your Dreams" as a road map for women contemplating investment options. As a member of the Writers' Guild of America she was nominated for her script of "Family Secrets", received five Emmy nominations for acting roles and a People's Choice Award. She resides in Los Angeles, London and Kenya. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Stefanie Powers  

Olivier and Tony winning video designer Finn Ross is In The Frame! Finn has won two Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, three Drama Desk Awards and four WhatsOnStage Awards.Some of Finn's productions include My Neighbour Totoro (RSC), Back to the Future (West End/Broadway), Frozen (International), Les Misérables (International), Mean Girls (Broadway/West End), Harry Potter & The Cursed Child (West End/Broadway), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Broadway/West End/Tour), Jagged Little Pill (ART), American Psycho (Broadway/Almeida Theatre), Chimerica (Almeida Theatre/West End), The Tempest (The RSC & Barbican) and lots more, including many projects in opera, dance and music. Most recently, Finn did the video design for the Broadway production of Tammy Faye. Next year he's doing the Broadway production of Boop: The Betty Boop Musical which has music by David Foster and is directed by Jerry Mitchell.In this episode, Finn discusses his path into video design and how attitudes towards video designers has changed. He also offers insights into some of his productions... including why he's proud of Tammy Faye, why Mean Girls was so much fun and how he feels about revisiting Back To The Future for the upcoming cruise ship production... and lots more. Follow Finn on Instagram: @finnrossvideoThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

SCOTT LOGSDON has written the book/lyrics for STICKS & STONES (with composer John McDaniel) which had a premiere concert starred Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz, and George Salazar for Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation/BC/EFA; 12 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS (with composer Dana P. Rowe, currently in development as a film with Jerry Mitchell attached); JOYCE JACKSON'S GUIDE TO DATING, (with composer Steve Marzullo) which premiered in Orlando and was seen in concert at 54 Below; AN AMERICAN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL (with various CMA winning and nominated composers) THE CRINOLYNNS and LOVE (r)EVOLUTION, a song cycle covering 120 years of LGBTQIA+ history, both written with Aaron Gandy. Both STICKS & STONES and JOYCE JACKSON won the Florida Theatrical Association's New Musical Discovery Competition. JOYCE was featured in the NAMT Composer's Concert Series and was a finalist for Richard Rodgers/ Jonathan Larson Awards. Scott has written Broadway specialty lyrics for Roundabout Theater Company's Tribute to Alec Baldwin (directed by Scott Ellis) and the GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition for the LES MISERABLES company, as well as for notable performers including Jason Alexander. Logsdon was vetted by the Cole Porter estate to rewrite lyrics for the documentary, Fabulously Fake: The Real Life of Kenneth Jay Lane. With Dana P. Rowe, he wrote the theme song for the series Stars In the House. His non-musical plays include THE BOIS (an all-male, contemporary take on the classic play THE WOMEN), which received a staged reading at the Abbey in Orlando, and THE MOURNING AFTER (a dark comedy.) As an actor, he was an originating cast member in the LES MISÉRABLES national company. He's been seen in such roles as Thenardier, Sweeney Todd, Billy Bigelow, Che, El Gallo, and King Herod. He has performed across North America as a soloist with symphonies and as a guest star in the award-winning Sondheim Unplugged at 54 Below in New York City. His many directing credits include CHESS, THE FANTASTICKS, DRIVING MISS DAISY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the southeastern premiere of SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW. He holds a degree in musical theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory and received a Distinguished Alumni Award for work in the field of musical theatre.   Aaron Gandy A specialist in American musical theater and American popular song, Aaron Gandy's concerts and recordings embrace the best of Broadway from Kern to Lloyd-Webber, while encompassing Swing, Jazz and the golden age of Hollywood. Recent recordings include the all-star Jule Styne In Hollywood (PS Classics) and the upcoming Busker Alley (Jay Records). In 2004 he conducted the premiere recording of Kay Swift's Fine & Dandy on PS Classics featuring Broadway's Carolee Carmello and HBO's Mario Cantone. Upcoming recordings include Alec Wilder's Miss Chicken Little (originally broadcast on CBS television in 1953) and a restoration of Walter Donaldson's jazz-age romp Whoopee! Regarded as a leading authority on composer Vincent Youmans, Mr. Gandy restored and conducted the premiere recording of Youmans' final Broadway score Through the Years starring Metropolitan Opera Soprano Heidi Grant Murphy. Mr. Gandy restored the original film orchestrations for Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, and Irving Berlin's White Christmas. His restoration of the original film orchestrations for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! was performed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in 1997. Mr. Gandy's Broadway credits include Disney's The Lion King, Urinetown, and Dora the Explorer Live! at Radio City Music Hall. He has concertized with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, The Chicago Humanities Festival, 42nd Street Moon, Cami Hall, San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon, The Museum of Television and Radio, Symphony Space, Tribeca Performing Arts Center and solo appearances with Davis Gaines, Leslie Uggams, Christianne Noll, Jerry Hadley, Jim Dale, Dick Hyman, Lainie Kazan and Glenn Close.

The latest new musical to open in London's West End is THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, an all singing, all dancing adaptation of the hit 2006 film which starred Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt. This stage version, newly directed by Jerry Mitchell, stars Georgie Buckland as Andy, with Vanessa Williams taking on the iconic role of Miranda Priestley. Matt Henry, Amy di Bartolomeo, Rhys Whitfield, and James Darch complete the principal cast while Sir Elton John, Shaina Taub and Kate Wetherhead form the writing team. Check out this full length review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the show, whether fans of the film will be satisfied, and how it ranks alongside other film to stage musical adaptations... • 00:00 | introduction 03:03 | plot / vibe 10:15 | score and script 21:51 | direction, design 27:32 | performances • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Georgie Buckland is starring as Andy in The Devil Wears Prada.Following its recent run in Plymouth, The Devil Wears Prada has opened in the West End at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the 2006 film and bestselling novel, The Devil Wears Prada has an original score by Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub and book by Kate Wetherhead. The show is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.The Devil Wears Prada marks Georgie's first leading role and her West End debut!Having trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Georgie's theatre credits include Gingy in Shrek the Musical (UK & Ireland Tour), Ensemble/Cover Angela/Mrs Hobday in Disney's Bedknobs and Broomsticks (UK & Ireland Tour), Necile in Claus the Musical (The Lowry Theatre) and Soloist in The Bernstein Mass (Royal Scottish National Orchestra).In this episode Georgie discusses all-things Prada, including how she landed the role, why it's such a big moment for her and dealing with the demands of playing such a big role. The Devil Wears Prada is booking at the Dominion Theatre until 31st May 2025. Visit www.devilwearspradamusical.com for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Curtain up on the 50th deep dive of KNOW THE SHOW as Anika and Michael delve into GYPSY, widely considered to be the greatest musical of all time.

Tradition To Truth: One Man's Search For Honest Answers by Jerry MitchellIs there a secret code in the Bible? Do you want the key to that code? Tradition To Truth is a journey through time and tradition. It will teach you how to find the answers many people have about the Bible. This is a story of how one man asked for answers and discovered those answers were not what he expected. If you are willing to challenge your traditions and strengthen your faith, this is for you.Jerry Mitchell craves adventure, exploring the ocean and the mountains was only training for his greatest adventure; exploring the Bible. Digging through the language, culture, and history to discover the answers to the questions many people ask. With the tenacity of a hunting lion, he refuses to stop until every detail is justified, proven, and can be explained without speculation. Not afraid and unoffended by the truth he continues to reveal answers to the difficult questions.https://www.amazon.com/Tradition-Truth-Search-Honest-Answers/dp/B0D3FKK9N7/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=https://www.authorjerrymitchell.com/http://www.bookstolifemarketing.com       http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/10324jmb2l.mp3   God's Universe, God's Rules by Jerry MitchellDo you think the Bible is hard to understand? Maybe you have been told there are contradictions in the Bible that can't be explained, or you have never found an answer to your questions that really satisfy your curiosity. This may be exactly what you've been looking for. Learn how to make the Bible easy to understand, cut through the contradictions and discover the answers to your questions. https://www.amazon.comhttps://www.authorjerrymitchell.com/  http://www.bookstolifemarketing.com Inheriting Lies by Jerry MitchellJerry Mitchell author of Tradition To Truth, One Man's Search For Honest Answers and Gods Universe God's Rules again brings serious, though-provoking forensic Biblical analysis to light, digging through the language, culture, and history to uncover the truth hidden by centuries of traditions, legends and man-made doctrine and shining a light on the dark lies we have inherited from our fathers.https://www.amazon.com/Inheriting-Lies-Jerry-Mitchell/dp/B0D3FRGJ2X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=https://www.authorjerrymitchell.com/  http://www.bookstolifemarketing.com

This is our unabridged interview with Jerry Mitchell.In the 1990s, investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell started working on a handful of closed murder cases from the Civil Rights Era which he believed were never brought to justice. Since then, Jerry's work has led to 24 convictions in Civil Rights murder cases.In this episode, he tells some of the most jaw-dropping stories from his life's work, from the discovery of sealed spy records which reveal government involvement in racial murder, to interviews with klansmen who made threats on his life.“Them trying to threaten me really made me more determined to do it than ever,” he says. “A life of fear is not worth living.”Show NotesResources mentioned this episode:"Mississippi Burning" (1988)"Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Era"Similar No Small Endeavor episodes:Dr. Fred Gray: Doing Justice Alongside MLK and Rosa ParksEddie Glaude: On James Baldwin's AmericaRobert Jones: White Too LongTranscript for Abridged Episode JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live showsSubscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTubeFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeFollow Lee: Instagram | TwitterJoin our Email List: nosmallendeavor.comSee Privacy Policy: Privacy PolicyAmazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

In the 1990s, investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell started working on a handful of closed murder cases from the Civil Rights Era which he believed were never brought to justice. Since then, Jerry's work has led to 24 convictions in Civil Rights murder cases.In this episode, he tells some of the most jaw-dropping stories from his life's work, from the discovery of sealed spy records which reveal government involvement in racial murder, to interviews with klansmen who made threats on his life.“Them trying to threaten me really made me more determined to do it than ever,” he says. “A life of fear is not worth living.”Show NotesResources mentioned this episode:"Mississippi Burning" (1988)"Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Era"Similar No Small Endeavor episodes:Dr. Fred Gray: Doing Justice Alongside MLK and Rosa ParksEddie Glaude: On James Baldwin's AmericaRobert Jones: White Too LongTranscription Link JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live showsSubscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTubeFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeFollow Lee: Instagram | TwitterJoin our Email List: nosmallendeavor.comSee Privacy Policy: Privacy PolicyAmazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

David and Thomas meet journalist Jerry Mitchell, who has stacks of FBI documents about the case. They speak to people who lived through the terror of civil rights era Mississippi, and visit U.S. Attorney Dunn Lampton to try to get the case reopened. For transcripts of this series, please visit this page.

The Context of White Supremacy welcomes Jerry Mitchell. Credited with helping to put four Klu Klux Klan members and a serial killer into greater confinement, Mitchell was awarded a MacArthur “genius” grant and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in journalism. Mitchell, who's a White Man, authored the book Race Against Time, which examines the history of White Terrorist violence in the “magnolia state” - much of it involving Race Soldiers who successfully evaded prosecution for killing black people. We'll examine Mitchell's coverage of more recent Terrorist violence in the state. The 2011 lynching of James Craig Anderson, who was killed by a mob of young White teens who went hunting for a black person to kill. Last year, Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker were sexually terrorized by the local “Goon Squad.” The “goons” made the black males shower together, doused them with chocolate sauce, and attempted to use a dildo on the two. We'll highlight the family connection between these two incidents, Deryl Dedmon murdered Anderson, Christian Dedmon is a convicted “goon,” and emphasize that White ignorance fails to explain this generational pattern of White Supremacist violence. We even made time for a word on the welfare queen Brett Favre, accused of stealing TANF funds with the help of his White cronies, and the late Carolyn Bryant Donham, who lived a long life of White Supremacy and lies while evading prosecution for her role in the lynching of Emmett L. Till in 1955. #WhitePeopleKillForFun #TheCOWS15Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

MISSISSIPPI BURNING is the name of a motion picture, released in 1988, starring Gene Hackman and Willem DaFoe, loosely based on the murders of 3 Civil Rights workers in Mississippi, during the “Freedom Summer” of 1964.  James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner were lured to Philadelphia, Mississippi, and executed by the Ku Klux Klan. No one was ever convicted of their murders, until over 40 years later when Jerry Mitchell, an investigative reporter with The Charion-Ledger, in Jackson, Mississippi, convinced authorities to reopen more than one cold murder case from the Civil Rights Era, prompting one colleague to call him "the South's "Simon Wiesenthal."  In 2009, he received a "genius grant" from the MacArthur Foundation. Author John Grisham wrote of Mr. Mitchell: “For almost two decades, investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell doggedly pursued the Klansmen responsible for some of the most notorious murders of the civil rights movement. His book, “Race Against Time,” is his amazing story. Thanks to him, and to courageous prosecutors, witnesses, and FBI agents, justice finally prevailed.” It is my honor to welcome Jerry Mitchell to Murder Most Foul today.    

1-Jackson Redevelopment Authority has been given a $1.5 Million dollar grant my the forestry commission and have decided to use to waste on converting a useless greenspace into a useless greenspace with tree's on Farish St. in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. We talk about all the reason why this is a complete grift, a hustle and a waste of money. 2-Our Farish St. greenspace conversation turned into the question of the day: What are some of the biggest projects that got announced but never happened in Central Mississippi (especially Jackson). Someone text and asked about the music festival "Jubilee Jam" returning and we explain why Jackson will never have another major music festival that depends on people who need to be able to let their guard down and enjoy themselves without having to be armed the entire time they're in town or at the festival. 3-MAKE COMEDY OFFENSIVE AGAIN: Remember when you could crack a racially insensitive joke without getting canceled? When the LGBTQ community could laugh at themselves and others without being accused of internalizing homophobia or transphobia? Oh, how we miss those days!   Nowadays, it seems like we've entered an era where only certain groups are allowed to be the butt of the joke. But let's be real, folks – if we can't laugh at ourselves, who can we laugh at? It's time to bring back the freedom to make fun of everyone, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.   4-New article from Jerry Mitchell and the New York Time releases some internal "WhatsApp" text messages between Rankin County Sheriff's Dept. Goon Squad members where they talk about some of the terrible things they did, talked about keeping score, taking pics of corpses & more. We decipher what's reality and what's "locker room talk" and if Byran Bailey knew what was or wasn't going on with the Goon Squads activities. 

Join Shaun Yurtkuran and me on this morning's Clay Edwards Show on WYAB 103.9FM Jackson MS, as we dissect the latest article from Jerry Mitchell and the New York Times. We'll delve into the shocking internal "WhatsApp" text messages exchanged among the Rankin County Sheriff's Department's Goon Squad members, discussing their heinous actions, scorekeeping, and even taking photos of corpses. We'll separate fact from fiction and explore whether Sheriff Bryan Bailey was aware of the Goon Squad's activities. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion!

Olivier nominee Natalie Paris is currently starring as Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman The Musical.Following its hugely successful West End run, Pretty Woman is on its first UK & Ireland tour. The show is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell with music and lyrics by Bryan Adams.  Natalie started her career as a child, playing Young Cosette in the Wets End production of Les Misérables and Louise in Sunday in the Park with George at the Menier Chocolate Factory and cast recording. She was also in the West End productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Billy Elliot.Natalie then spent time in the music world, performing countless gigs internationally. She returned to theatre as an adult and originated the role of Jane Seymour in Six The Musical. Natalie was with the show from its initial Arts Theatre performances in 2017 and recorded the cast album, including her iconic rendition of "Heart Of Stone" which has been streamed over 38 million times on Spotify. Natalie continued with Six through to its original UK tour, including a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and West End run at the Arts, Lyric and Vaudeville theatres. She was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical in 2019 for her performance in Six, alongside the original queens.After leaving the West End production at  the end of 2021, Natalie returned to Six the following year to reunite with the original cast for three special performances at Hampton Court Palace and to film the show in the West End. Last year Natalie once again returned to Six, this time touring the US in the first North American Tour.Some of her other theatre credits include: The Regulars (Hope Mill Theatre), Emojiland (Garrick Theatre) and No Limits (Turbine Theatre). In this episode Natalie discusses creating her signature Kit De Luca riff, the path she took after having West End success as a child and what her relationship is like now with "Heart Of Stone"... plus lots more!Pretty Woman tours the UK & Ireland until September 2024. Visit www.uk.prettywomanthemusical.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.  Past Present FeatureA filmmaker appreciation podcast hosted by Emmy-winning director...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Tony-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Tune in for a conversation about his three current projects, Boop!, The Devil Wears Prada, and Becoming Nancy, as well as some fantastic stories and insights from his legendary career, including how Broadway Bares led to his Broadway debut, what it was like being fought over by Lauren Bacall and Ann Miller, why Michael Bennett's musical Scandal never came to fruition, the inspiration for the conga line in On Your Feet!, how he cast Jasmine Amy Rogers in Boop! and Laura Bell Bundy in Legally Blonde, the direct line from Jack O'Brien to him to Sergio Trujillo, his earliest musical Aesop's Fallibles, using treadmills onstage in Kinky Boots, why he doesn't like doing revivals, creating dances for non-dancers in The Full Monty, the ins and outs of the 2-year rehearsal process for Jerome Robbins' Broadway, and so much more. You won't want to miss this in-depth interview with one of the most influential figures in theater today.

I believe the coverage provided by Shaun Yurtkuran and myself on the Goon Squad story over the last 6 months is unparalleled in our media format (audio). We had the incredible opportunity to conclude our coverage with an interview with the legendary Jerry Mitchell from Mississippi Today, who initially broke this story wide open. This coverage transcended politics, race, and party affiliations, focusing instead on the fundamental issues of right and wrong, and good versus evil. We are confident that our work on this story is on the right side of history, and we invite you to listen to our conversation with Jerry Mitchell. We hope to have the chance to speak with him again in the future.  

Performer Jasmine Amy Rogers joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss bringing icon Betty Boop to life onstage in Boop! The Musical, battling imposter syndrome, amplifying historically underrepresented voices and more this women's history month. Jasmine Amy Rogers (she/her) recently finished a run as the titular role of “Betty Boop” in the World Premiere of BOOP! THE MUSICAL at Chicago's CIBC Theatre, directed by Jerry Mitchell. Prior to that she was seen as “Gretchen Wieners” in the First National Tour of MEAN GIRLS, “Melody Green” in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of THE WANDERER, and as “Francis Bassey” in the world premiere of BECOMING NANCY, also directed by Jerry Mitchell, at the Alliance Theatre. On television she has appeared in EVIL on Paramount+. To learn more about Maestra Music's Amplify 2024 and get tickets, please visit: maestramusic.org/amplify/ Follow Jasmine: @jasmine_amy_r Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with the star of Pretty Woman the Musical, Chase Wolfe (who plays Edward Lewis). The classic Julia Roberts/Richard Gere film was brought to the musical stage by theater legend Jerry Mitchell and boasts of a score by the comic genius Garry Marshall and a new score […]

On this episode of the pod, Tamsen catches up with Cynthia Nixon. She's back on the NYC stage for the first time in 7 years, ironically, in The Seven Year Disappear. Cynthia talks with Tamsen about the new play, plus her two big shows on Max - The Gilded Age and And Just Like That. Plus, Betty Boop is headed to Broadway in 2025. Paul Wontorek catches up with the star of BOOP!, Jasmine Amy Rogers, plus the musical's Director/Choreographer, Jerry Mitchell.

Lizzie Bea, living in Brighton and Hove, England, is a professional stage actress. Lizzie trained at the National Youth Theatre And National Youth Music Theatre. She also attended the National Student Drama Festival. Her extensive work in theatre includes Mrs Wilkinson in Nick Evans' Billy Elliot at Billy Youth Theatre (2011); Polly Parish in Lotte Wakeham's The Other School at the National Youth Music Theatre; Mother Pig/Bee in Ewan Jones' The 3 Little Pigs (Kenny Wax Family Entertainment, 2016); Actress 2 in Malcolm McKee's The Shakespeare Revue (2016); Ducky Daddles in Samuel Harjanne's Chicken Little at From Page to Stage (2017); Rose in Samuel Harjanne's Dino Story at From Page to Stage; onstage swing in Kay Mellor's Fat Friends The Musical (Rollem Productions, 2018); Abigail Henson in Jerry Mitchell's Becoming Nancy at the Alliance Theatre (2019); Pat in Jerry Mitchell's Kinky Boots (Playful Productions, 2019). Among her workshop credits are Abigail Henson in Jerry Mitchell's Becoming Nancy (Jammy Productions Inc. 2016); Martha Dunstock in Andy Fickman's Heathers at The Other Palace (2017); Abigail Henson in the New York cast of Foresight Theatrical, 2017 and 2018; Commentator 2 in Adam Lenson's The Throwaways (2020). Lizzie is in the 2015 demo recording of Half A Sixpence (Cameron Mackintosh Ltd). In concert and cabaret, she was an ensemble in Thom Southerland's State Fair (London Musical Theatre Orchestra, 2016); soloist in Shaun McCourt's Christmas Goes…Pop! At Giggin4Good (2016); Joanne in Shaun Kerrison's Honeymoon In Vegas (London Musical Theatre Orchestra, 2017); soloist in The Mousetrap Awards (Mousetrap Theatre Projects, 2017); soloist in Scott Alan's Scott Alan With Mystery Guests (Live at Zedel, 2018); guest performer in Broadway Star Jessica Vosk In Concert (2019); herself in Leave A Light On at the Lambert Jackson/Theatre Café. Alfie Parker comes from Worthing, West Sussex and graduated from The Royal Academy of Music in 2015. Alfie made his West End debut as swing in the original West End production of School of Rock. Other credits include Tackaberry in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (City of London Festival), Nick in Aladdin (Buxton Opera House), Genie in Aladdin (Beck Theatre Hayes), Fat Friends (UK Tour), Samuel Byck in Assassins (Pleasance Theatre), Mutt in Kinky Boots (UK Tour), The Baker in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour) and Eddie in Sister Act (Frankfurt). Around the World in 80 Plays Join West End theatre stars Lizzie Bea and Alfie Parker on the road as they tour the country- and the world- performing in shows and exploring the local arts along the way!

This week's pick is our good friend and supporter, Geek Girl Soup's Susan! And this week it's the 1988 musical comedy, Hairspray! Check out Geek Girl Soup at https://geekgirlsoup.com. "Hairspray" explored themes of racial integration and body image while celebrating the vibrant subculture of dance and music in 1960s Baltimore. Starring Ricki Lake as Tracy Turnblad, the film's production marked Waters' move towards more mainstream cinema. The casting of Divine, a drag queen icon known for collaborating with Waters, in a non-drag role was a notable departure for both the director and actor. Waters, known for his provocative and unconventional filmmaking style, had to navigate the challenges of balancing his unique voice with the demands of a more commercial musical genre. The film's production also involved the collaboration of composer Marc Shaiman, who created the infectious and lively score, and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, who brought the energetic dance sequences to life. The film's success lies in its ability to tackle serious social issues with humor and heart, creating an entertaining and memorable musical that resonated with audiences. "Hairspray" became a cult classic and later inspired a successful Broadway musical adaptation and a 2007 film remake, showcasing the enduring appeal of Waters' unique vision and the film's message of acceptance and inclusivity. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can watch Predator The Musical here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/qlicWUDf5MM?si=nWN_zI0UUc0i7KeK⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plot Summary: Set in 1960s Baltimore, the spirited Tracy Turnblad, played by Ricki Lake, dreams of dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show. Tracy's journey takes an unexpected turn when she becomes an advocate for racial integration on the dance floor, challenging societal norms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support

This is the second half of my conversation with author Liza Gennaro, whose fascinating book is titled: Making Broadway Dance.  If you missed part one you may want to catch up on that episode before listening to this one. Liza is currently the Dean of Musical Theater at the Manhattan School of Music and she also has had a very active and successful career as a dancer and choreographer. Interestingly, she is closely related to this subject matter of her book because her father was the Tony Award winning choreographer and star dancer, Peter Gennaro. He is profiled in the book as well as in this episode. By the end of Part 1, we had made it to the late 1940s when Agnes de Mille was dominating the field of Broadway choreography. Between 1943 and 1945, De Mille had four hits in a row – Oklahoma!, One Touch of Venus, Bloomer Girl, and Carousel – and three of them choreographed in her signature “Americana” style. This unprecedented string of successes made her the most powerful choreographer in the commercial theater, and soon led to her becoming the first director-choreographer of the “Golden Age” with Rodgers & Hammerstein's Allegro. De Mille's most significant contribution to the Broadway Musical was breaking the mold of the traditional Broadway chorus girl by insisting on hiring actor/dancers who could fully embody the characters that they were playing.  This new approach to Broadway dance, and this new kind of Broadway dancer, would be adopted by everyone who followed in her footsteps – especially Jerome Robbins – who years later would write, “Agnes broke the conception of what the Broadway dancer could be in the Broadway Musical. What they looked like, what was desired of them, and what their contribution to the show was.” And, as you will hear, Robbins took that idea and ran with it, just as De Mille's “Americana” style was starting to lose its luster. That's just the beginning Later in the episode Liza and I discuss Michael Kidd, Bob Fosse, Gower Champion, Michael Bennett, Graciela Daniele, Susan Stroman, Kathleen Marshall, Bill T. Jones, Stephen Hoggett, Lorin Latarro, Kelly Devine, Sergio Trujillo, Jerry Mitchell and more! Become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! I want to thank our Broadway Nation Patron Club members, such as John Schroeder and Alan Brodie whose generous support helps to make it possible for me to bring this podcast to you each week. If you would like to support the creation of Broadway Nation, here is the information about how you too can become a patron. For a just $7.00 a month you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast.  All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgement of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Broadway Revival of Parade, to starring as Raoul in the 30th Anniversary Broadway cast of The Phantom of the Opera, Jay Armstrong Johnson is the prom king of Broadway. U Guys, we're talking Golden Globes nominations in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by Broadway star, Jay Armstrong Johnson, to talk all things Bway! Jay is a true triple threat, from singing incredible scores like Phantom, to dancing Michael Bennett's original choreography in A Chorus Line, to acting the role of Will Olsen on ABC's Quantico. A Texas native, Jay shares his experience as a young artist in the South, and his journey to New York City and working consistently on Broadway. His Broadway credits range from Hair, to On The Town, to Catch Me If You Can. While consistently working on the stage and screen, Jay also flexes his creative muscles in ways that benefit incredible organizations like the Ali Forney Center for LGBTQ youth, and Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. You can see Jay's Hocus Pocus inspired Halloween show, I Put A Spell On You, annually, and he has starred multiple times in Jerry Mitchell's, Broadway Bares. Jay is such a love, U don't wanna miss his episode! Follow Jay on Instagram: @Jay_A_Johnson Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: David Dobkin (Director: Wedding Crashers, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga with Will Ferrell), Jerry Mitchell (Three Time Tony Award Winning Director/Choreographer, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde) Eurovision is the most watched song contest in the world– with viewership reaching 200 million people. It's larger than the Superbowl! But while Eurovision songs have charted 28 times in America, 19 of those times came before 1974. This was shortly followed by a dry spell that featured only one Eurovision song on the US charts in nearly 50 years. What happened? And why, over the past three years, have we seen a resurgence– with Eurovision acts touring major venues in the states, garnering awards and press coverage, and, yes, charting?  We explore these questions, and then talk with David Dobkin, the director of the movie responsible for the suddenly growing American interest in Eurovision– taking a look behind the scenes at the Will Ferrell vehicle that streamed #1 on Netflix, and tracing David's personal journey of discovering and falling in love with the contest as he made the film. Then we introduce Eurovision to Tony Award Winning Director Jerry Mitchell live on the podcast, with a game we call “Tops and Bottoms with Jerry Mitchell.” As we sip palomas in his Fire Island home, Jerry brings his expertise, honed through years of staging Broadway's biggest musicals, to help us evaluate what makes a successful Eurovision production number. Theme Song - Music: Tim Rosser, Lyrics: Charlie Sohne, Vocals: Magnus Riise TIMECODES: Deep Dive, “Why is America Waking Up to Eurovision Now?” - 1min14sec Interview with David Dobkin, Director “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” - 16min39sec Interview with Jerry Mitchell, Tony Winning Director/Choreographer of Kinky Boots and Legally Blonde - 38min54sec LINKS: Charlie's Politico Article: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/05/20/tricky-politics-of-eurovision-during-war-00097885 Eurovision Songs on the Billboard Hot 100: https://www.aussievision.net/post/every-eurovision-song-to-chart-on-the-us-billboard-hot-100 Success of the Eurovision Movie https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/06/28/a-new-netflix-offering-has-unseated-floor-is-lava-for-the-1-spot/?sh=6320f9734271   EUROVISION US CHART TOPPERS MENTIONED:  Rosa Linn - Snap  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIKIgjLGf98 Duncan Laurence - Arcade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eztx7Wr8PtE Maneskin - Beggin' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg72z08aTXY   WATCH EUROVISION: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA: https://www.netflix.com/title/80244088   FROM ‘TOPS AND BOTTOMS WITH JERRY MITCHELL': Kaarija, Cha Cha Cha (Finland 2023) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJHe-iZ5HSI Konstrakta, In Corpore Sano (Serbia 2022) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po7HDHTBBE0 Reiley, Breaking My Heart (Denmark 2023)  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1DvuxpKkHY Anna Bergendahl, This Is My Life (Sweden 2010) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNk6CZ77ags Cornelia Jakobs, Hold Me Closer (Sweden 2022) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWDThAfryW4 Kate Ryan, Je T'adore (Belgium 2006) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JHnre0q3ow Loreen, Tattoo (Sweden 2023) -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7mCELuFz5I

Jerry Mitchell is the founder of the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting and the author of “Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Era". He joins Tavis to look back at some of the nation's most notorious civil rights crimes from 60 years ago.

"Something is wrong with my daughter" -- After years of searching for her daughter Annette, Mary discovers a disturbing secret in the husband's past – Annette isn't the only one gone. One wife drowned, two others missing: what is this man hiding? What happened to the girls? Mary decides to lead her investigation, and find out the truth about Felix Vail. External footage from: "The Real Story with Maria Elena Selinas: A Mother's Quest" (ID - Lucky 8), "People Magazine Investigates: Gone Girls" (Discovery - Radley Studios), "20/20: The Last One to See Them" (ABC News), "Tim Howey's Podcast: Bill Vail Interview" (Grace Church), "Mississippi Burning" (1988, Orion Pictures), "Gone: Rose's Letters" (Jerry Mitchell, Clarion-Ledger), "Houston Aerial 4K - Drone Footage" (Barf Media).

Ep #602 Of The Clay Edwards Show W/ Shaun Yurtkuran On 103.9 WYAB (09/27/23) 1. We spent all of hour #2 discussing the breaking news story / investigation from Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi Today and the New York Times about Bryan Bailey using the office of the Rankin County Sheriff's Dept. to spy on his girlfriend and her other alleged lovers, and much much more. Check out my website at Www.ClayEdwardsShow.Com for all things Clay

Jerry Mitchell is an investigative reporter for Mississippi Today and author of "Race Against Time." https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Race-Against-Time/Jerry-Mitchell/9781451645149 Jerry Mitchell's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmitchellnews/A longtime journalist for The Clarion Ledger, Mitchell was instrumental in reopening multiple murder cases that occurred throughout the civil rights era in Mississippi. Episode Time Stamps(0:00) Intro (2:00) Jerry details audio book recording process(4:20) Is Texas part of the South?(6:00) Racial dynamics in Texas vs Mississippi(9:00) Why the history of racial polarization in Mississippi?(10:00) Where did the influence of the Klan originate?(14:00) The resurgence of the Klan in early 20th century(16:30) The Klan was not strictly a southern organization(18:40) Klan's self-described mission was to "save Democracy" (20:20) Did white people in Mississippi agree with white supremacy?(22:00) Propaganda fueled the flames of the Klan's fire(24:00) Jerry's meeting with Medgar Evers' killer(28:00) Ku Klux Klan had immense political power in Mississippi(30:30) How did the Klan recruit police officers to join?(32:00) Why didn't people stand up to the Klan in Mississippi?(34:00) Did civil rights workers recognize the danger of the Klan?(37:00) Supermajority state government is not good(39:00) Are we re-segregating ourselves in Mississippi?(41:30) Majority black schools perform very poorly(44:00) Education is important for the health of society(47:00) We must hold our elected officials accountable(48:30) How do desolate areas attract quality educators?(50:00) Symptoms of corruption in Mississippi law enforcement(52:00) Rankin County law enforcement abuse and harassment(57:30) It's easy to play the "race card" (58:00) We don't respect teachers or law enforcement (1:00:20) Should all drugs be legalized?(1:01:40) Lee details being caught with marijuana(1:03:30) Government is largely inefficient(1:05:30) Should people be incarcerated for marijuana?(1:09:40) Will the voter initiative process be restored?(1:12:25) Should we rethink how we handle the mentally ill?(1:15:00) How can Jackson, MS be improved? (1:17:00) One Lake Project (1:19:20) Jackson, Mississippi needs new leadership(1:20:50) Is the Ku Klux Klan still active in Mississippi?(1:22:20) White supremacy: Then vs Now(1:25:00) Communism vs Facsism (1:28:00) Influx of German scientists in America(1:30:00) Mississippi Burning Case(1:33:00) Why was Edgar Ray Killen the only person prosecuted?(1:36:30) How were the bodies discovered? (1:39:00) Details of Mississippi Burning murder scene(1:43:50) Did Klansmen have a change of heart upon being pressured?(1:46:00) Was Sam Bowers charismatic?(1:48:00) Was Divine intervention at play to reopen the cases? (1:50:00) The Klan appeared to be amateur criminalsVisit our website: https://www.countylinepodcast.com/Support the show

Very Jerry Mitchell... Jerry Mitchell and Michelle Zeitlin shared their memories of working with the legendary Michael Bennett and Bob Avian, on SCANDAL, a Broadway workshop with an outstanding group of stars and triple threats. Jerry was assisting the show creator, Michael Bennett at the original auditions, where Michelle was amongst over two thousand dancer-singers auditioning for a few coveted ensemble roles for this ground-breaking musical, at 890 Studios. Jerry was an assistant and skeleton crew dancer on that production, which led to so many other amazing productions including FOLLIES and CHESS. He also worked with Jerome Robbins on JEROME ROBBINS BROADWAY. And then...he became a choreographer in his own right. Now wearing the title of Director-Choreographer, he is most proud of BROADWAY BARES, and he was honored this year with the 2023 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for his work on a modern day burlesque show that has raised millions of dollars for Equity Fights Aids. @jammyprod on Instagram For more on Michelle Zeitlin, CEO of More Zap Productions & Management, please see ⁠http://www.passion-power.com ⁠ ⁠http://www.morezap.com⁠

"Jerry Mitchell just bumped into Buddy Revell. Now Jerry isn't thinking about math or english. Because at three o'clock, he's history." In this week's episode, we discuss the 1987 teen movie 'Three O'Clock High' with guest Dayton Johnson of the "Docking Bay 77" podcast. The movie stars Casey Siemaszko, Annie Ryan and Ricard Tyson. Directed by Phil Joanou.Three O'Clock High - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094138/?ref_=tttg_ovThree O'Clock High - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/three_oclock_highBill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/podcastAll80sFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcastDocking Bay 77 podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1610743

Three-time Tony Award Winner, including this year's Isabelle Stevenson Award. Jerry Mitchell is a titan of the Broadway community from both his onstage and offstage efforts of influencing the future of Broadway. Jerry Mitchell has directed, choreographed, produced, or performed in some of Broadway's biggest shows such as Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, On Your Feet, Pretty Woman, La Cage Aux Folles, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Gypsy, Hairspray, and MANY MANY more. Jerry has accomplished it all, wearing many hats. If you're a performer this episode is for you as Mitchell gives his best audition advice, if you want to be a producer he will inspire you to create your own thing, a director/choreographer he gives some of the best insight into how it works and what inspires him. His efforts in raising money for Broadway's most beloved organization Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids will be remembered forever. Jerry Mitchell brilliantly combines his love of being a director, choreographer, producer, and performer and put it all together creating Broadway's most thrilling annual event, Broadway Bares. Curtain up, Jerry Mitchell Connect with Jerry Mitchell on Instagram: @jammyprod Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Jerry Mitchell, Multi-Award Winning Director and Choreographer, Author, “Backstage Pass” About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Jerry Mitchell, is a multi-award winning director and choreographer who's brought us some of the most beloved and iconic musicals in the past 40 years.   After dancing in Broadway shows including “Will Rogers Follies”, “Brigadoon” and “On Your Toes”, he's gone on to choreograph dozens of shows on Broadway, in London's West End, and for touring productions.  He choreographed the world premiere of the musical “Jeckyll & Hyde”.  He was the choreographer for many Broadway shows including “The Full Monty”, “Hairspray”, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, “Legally Blonde”, “Pretty Woman: The Musical”, and “Kinky Boots” and “On Your Feet”, which he also directed.   He choreographed the Broadway revivals of “Grease”, “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, “The Rocky Horror Show”, “Gypsy”, and “La Cage Aux Folles”.  He's been nominated for 8 Tony Awards and won 2 for Best Choreography, for “Kinky Boots”, and “La Cage Aux Folles”, for which he also won a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award.    He's also received 4 Laurence Olivier Award nominations, 6 more Drama Desk Award nominations, and 3 more Outer Circle Award nominations.  In addition to his work in the theatre, our guest directed the movie versions of “Kinky Boots:  The Musical” and “Legally Blonde: The Musical”.   He was also the choreographer for a number of movies including “Scent of a Woman”, “In & Out”, “The Object of My Affection”, “One True Thing”, and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”.  On TV, he's choreographed numerous shows including the 2004 Tony Awards, the 2016 live performance of “Hairspray”, and he got an Emmy Award nomination and WON an American Choreography Award for his work on “The Drew Carey Show”.    In Las Vegas, he created, directed and choreographed “Peep Show”, the longest-running live show at Planet Hollywood.    And on top of ALL THAT, this incredibly generous man created, and for many years directed, the hugely popular annual “Broadway Bares” burlesque and comedy extravaganza, for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a vitally important fundraising organization within the theatre community, that has raised over 25 million dollars for AIDS related causes across America.   If you're not familiar with “Broadway Bares”, you MUST GET our guest's wonderful book about this annual show, entitled “Backstage Pass”.    AND, in recognition of his dedication and contributions to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, as well as his 3 decades of volunteer service through the arts, our guest will be receiving the prestigious Isabelle Stevenson Award at the upcoming Tony Awards on June 11.    For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Jerry Mitchell, go to:https://www.facebook.com/jammyprod/https://www.instagram.com/jammyprod/https://www.tiktok.com/@jammyprod #JerryMitchell   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Jerry Mitchell received the Tony Award for Best Choreography twice -for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, “Kinky Boots,” for which he was also nominated as Director and previously for the 1st Tony Award winning revival of “La Cage aux Folles.”  Jerry was most recently represented on Broadway as Director/Choreographer of “Pretty Woman,” now touring the U.S. and playing on the West End. He directed the Gloria Estefan Broadway musical, “On Your Feet!” and its international tour, recently presented in London's Coliseum Theatre and was nominated for an Olivier Award for his choreography in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” which he also directed and co-produced in London.  In the 35 preceding years, Jerry has been involved with more than 50 Broadway, West End and touring productions, starting as a dancer for Agnes de Mille in “Brigadoon” and thereafter assisting Michael Bennett and Jerome Robbins. His Broadway debut as Choreographer, “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” was followed by “The Full Monty” (Tony nomination); “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Hairspray” (Tony nomination and the NBC live television broadcast as well), “Gypsy,” “Never Gonna Dance” (Tony nomination), “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” (Tony nomination), “La Cage aux Folles,” (Tony Award), “Imaginary Friends,” “Legally Blonde” (Tony nomination), which he also directed on Broadway and in London, “Catch Me If You Can,” and “Kinky Boots.”  He is currently developing new musicals with entitled “Becoming Nancy,” “Betty Boop,” “My Very Own British Invasion” and “Burlesque.”   He also choreographed both the Off-Broadway productions and films of “Hedwig & The Angry Inch” and “Jeffrey.” Thirty or so years ago, Jerry conceived and created “Broadway Bares,” a comedy burlesque show performed annually for the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, for which he continues to serve as Executive Producer as well as inspiring WEST END BARES and ITALY BARES. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. JERRY MITCHELL Online:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jammyprod/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jammyprod/ JONES.SHOW Online:    Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones  Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/  Web: KevinRandallJones.com  www.Jones.Show