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From church choir in Eatonville, Florida, to becoming the first Black Phantom on Broadway, Norm Lewis opens up about his unique path to the stage. He shares how early dreams of a tennis career turned into a life in music and theatre, and the surprising way a cruise ship job launched it all. In this candid conversation, Norm reflects on near-misses, bold moves, and the audition advice that changed his life. We also discuss his current role in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, a rarely produced Off-Broadway play making a powerful return. Norm dives into the emotional depth of playing a character reckoning with failure and legacy, and how the story echoes his own questions about longevity, identity, and purpose in the industry. Plus, we talk about the importance of representation, founding Black Theatre United, and why mentorship is such a vital part of his mission today. Norm Lewis is a Tony, Emmy, and SAG Award-nominated performer known for his Broadway roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Porgy and Bess, Sweeney Todd, Les Misérables, Once on This Island, and Chicken and Biscuits. His screen credits include Da 5 Bloods, The Good Fight, Pose, and NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live. He is a founding member of Black Theatre United and currently stars Off-Broadway in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Norm: @normlewis777 on Instagram Black Theatre United: blacktheatreunited.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss leading a cast with kindness, the unique way advertising influenced his career, his new show Ceremonies in Dark Old Men and more. NORM LEWIS was recently seen onstage starring in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning production of A Soldier's Play and in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End Concert of Love Never Dies. He starred in Spike Lee's critically acclaimed, "Da 5 Bloods," and in the groundbreaking FX series, Pose. Additionally, Mr. Lewis can be seen starring opposite Hilary Swank in the feature "The Good Mother," Amazon Prime's newest series, Swarm, and Hulu's, Up Here. He was also seen as 'Caiaphas' in the award-winning NBC television special, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!,” alongside John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Alice Cooper. Mr. Lewis returned to Broadway in the Fall of 2021, starring in Chicken and Biscuits at the Circle In The Square Theatre. He previously appeared in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island and as Sweeney Todd in the Off-Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Barrow Street Theatre, receiving the AUDELCO Award for his performance. In May of 2014, he made history as The Phantom of the Opera's first African American Phantom on Broadway. He has been seen on PBS in the Live From Lincoln Center productions of Showboat with Vanessa Williams, Norm Lewis: Who Am I?, New Year's Eve: A Gershwin Celebration with Diane Reeves, as well as American Voices with Renée Fleming and the PBS Specials First You Dream – The Music of Kander & Ebb and Ella Wishes You A Swingin' Christmas. He can be seen recurring in the VH1 series, Daytime Divas, also alongside Vanessa Williams. His additional television credits include Women of The Movement, Law & Order, Dr. Death, Mrs. America, Better Things, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Bull, Chicago Med, Gotham, The Blacklist, and Blue Bloods, as well as in his recurring role as Senator Edison Davis on the hit drama Scandal. Mr. Lewis is a proud, founding member of Black Theatre United, an organization which stands together to help protect Black people, Black talent and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country. He received Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle award nominations for his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess. Other Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, The Little Mermaid, Les Misérables, Chicago, Amour, The Wild Party, Side Show, Miss Saigon, and The Who's Tommy. In London's West End he has appeared as Javert in Les Misérables and Les Misérables: The 25th Anniversary Concert, which aired on PBS. Off-Broadway Mr. Lewis has performed in Dessa Rose (Drama Desk nomination, AUDELCO Award), Shakespeare in the Park's The Tempest, The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Drama League nomination), Captains Courageous, and A New Brain. His regional credits include Porgy in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (A.R.T.), Ragtime, Dreamgirls (with Jennifer Holliday), First You Dream, Sweeney Todd, and The Fantasticks. His additional film credits include Christmas In Tune (starring opposite Reba McEntire), Magnum Opus, Winter's Tale, Sex and the City 2, Confidences, and Preaching to the Choir. Norm's albums "The Norm Lewis Christmas Album" & "This is The Life" can be found on Amazon.com as well as cdbaby.com. Ceremonies in Dark Old Men Tickets: https://www.thepeccadillo.com/ Follow Norm: @thenormlewis 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
In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant and boundary-breaking Juel D. Lane—choreographer, dancer, director, and creative visionary. We had the pleasure of meeting through the incredible dance company I'm on the board of, BODYTRAFFIC.From performing in Jesus Christ Superstar Live and Amazon's Harlem, to creating original works for BODYTRAFFIC, Ailey II, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Atlanta Ballet, and beyond, Juel has carved out a space in the dance world that's entirely his own.But behind the accolades is a story of deep self-discovery, doubt, and fearless creativity. In this candid conversation, Juel opens up about his journey from a young boy obsessed with movement to becoming a nationally celebrated artist and choreographic leader. He talks about the internal battles with imposter syndrome, the power of social media as a modern-day stage, and how finding the right community has helped him thrive, grow, and continually Reinvent himself.Now serving as the Director of the Choreographic Institute at UNC School of the Arts, Juel reflects on the lessons he's learned—about risk-taking, vulnerability, identity, and the discipline of creativity. Whether you're an artist, a dreamer, or someone navigating your own next chapter, Juel's story will inspire you to own your narrative, trust your talent, and keep dancing forward—even when you're unsure of the next step.Key Takeaways:Reinvention means showing up even when you don't feel “ready”—especially when you don't.Owning your creativity requires both discipline and vulnerability.Confidence isn't given—it's built by standing in your story and doing the work.Connection, community, and mentorship are everything in the creative process.Juel's Website: https://jueldlane.com/Juel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jueldlane/?hl=en THE RE:INVENTION EXCHANGE - for more Inspired Content, Blogs, Podcasts, RE:INVENTION Virtual Chats, or to buy a copy of my book RE:INVENT YOUR LIFE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? by Kathi Sharpe-Ross, visithttps://www.thereinventionexchange.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/kathisr_chief_reinventor/FB: https://www.facebook.com/kathi.sharpeross/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathisharpeross Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReinventionExch
ROBERT GREENBLATT is one of television's most prolific executives and producers, with a career spanning broadcast television, cable, streaming, and the Broadway stage. As Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment until 2020, he ran HBO, TNT, and oversaw the launch of HBO Max which — as Max — now has over 100 million subscribers. As Chairman of NBC Entertainment from 2011 to 2018, he brought NBC back to #1 after a decade in last place with acclaimed series such as The Voice, the Chicago trilogy, This Is Us, The Blacklist, Smash, Superstore, and The Good Place. His passion for theatre resulted in reviving the lost art of live musicals on television and NBC became the proud home of The Sound of Music Live! (seen by 20 million people), Peter Pan Live!, The Wiz Live!, Hairspray Live!, the Emmy-winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!, and Annie Live! (for which he was also executive producer). Greenblatt is a Peabody and Golden Globe-winning producer in television with credits that range broadly from The Gilded Age and Six Feet Under to The Hughleys, American Family, and Elvis. He is also a prolific Broadway producer and the recipient of four Tony Awards and two Oliviers. He is currently lead producer with Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg of the musical adaptation of Smash, which will debut on Broadway in April, 2025. Prior to NBC, Greenblatt was President of Showtime Networks from 2003 to 2010 engineering a significant renaissance of that cable network with a string of hits such as Weeds, Dexter, Shameless, Nurse Jackie, Californication, This American Life, and The Tudors. He began his career at Fox Broadcasting where he is responsible for indelible shows that included Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, The X-Files, Party of Five, Ally McBeal, King of the Hill, and The Sopranos, a pilot he developed that eventually found its way to HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ROBERT GREENBLATT is one of television's most prolific executives and producers, with a career spanning broadcast television, cable, streaming, and the Broadway stage. As Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment until 2020, he ran HBO, TNT, and oversaw the launch of HBO Max which — as Max — now has over 100 million subscribers. As Chairman of NBC Entertainment from 2011 to 2018, he brought NBC back to #1 after a decade in last place with acclaimed series such as The Voice, the Chicago trilogy, This Is Us, The Blacklist, Smash, Superstore, and The Good Place. His passion for theatre resulted in reviving the lost art of live musicals on television and NBC became the proud home of The Sound of Music Live! (seen by 20 million people), Peter Pan Live!, The Wiz Live!, Hairspray Live!, the Emmy-winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!, and Annie Live! (for which he was also executive producer). Greenblatt is a Peabody and Golden Globe-winning producer in television with credits that range broadly from The Gilded Age and Six Feet Under to The Hughleys, American Family, and Elvis. He is also a prolific Broadway producer and the recipient of four Tony Awards and two Oliviers. He is currently lead producer with Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg of the musical adaptation of Smash, which will debut on Broadway in April, 2025. Prior to NBC, Greenblatt was President of Showtime Networks from 2003 to 2010 engineering a significant renaissance of that cable network with a string of hits such as Weeds, Dexter, Shameless, Nurse Jackie, Californication, This American Life, and The Tudors. He began his career at Fox Broadcasting where he is responsible for indelible shows that included Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, The X-Files, Party of Five, Ally McBeal, King of the Hill, and The Sopranos, a pilot he developed that eventually found its way to HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David is one of the most esteemed and celebrated directors in the British theatre scene. His work has been shown across the globe and he's worked with some titans of the business, two being Harold Pinter and Tom Stoppard. He has over 10 Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations to his name. As well as an Emmy nomination for "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" in 2018 for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, movie or dramatic special. He's also worked for the Scottish and English National Operas and was assistant to Samuel Beckett. He discuss his working relationship with Harold Pinter, directing his play "Moonlight", Pinter's first new play after a while away from writing at the Almeida. Furthermore his time working on the 50th Anniversary production of "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" at the Old Vic, fantastic production I was lucky to see with Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire. So many great stories about Harold, Tom and other people he's worked with, if you love knowing about theatre you'll love David and his stories! Oliver Gower Spotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261 Instagram: @goweroliver For enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.com Please Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️
Sara Bareilles is an award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, producer, activist, and New York Times best-selling author whose accolades to date include two Grammy® Awards, three Tony® Award nominations, and three Primetime Emmy® Award nominations. As a recording artist and songwriter, she has sold more than 3 million albums and 15 million singles in the U.S., and her songs have been streamed more than 3.5 billion times worldwide. On Broadway, she composed music and lyrics for Waitress, stepping into the lead role both on Broadway and in the West End. Other musical theater credits include her Tony-nominated performance as ‘The Baker's Wife' in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods, a song on the Tony Award-nominated score for SpongeBob SquarePants, and an Emmy Award-nominated appearance as Mary Magdalene in NBC's “Jesus Christ Superstar Live.” Sara currently plays Dawn Solano on the Emmy-nominated musical comedy series “Girls5eva”, the third season of which is streaming now on Netflix, and is currently at work on a musical theater adaptation of Meg Wolitzer's best-selling novel The Interestings, alongside author Sarah Ruhl. If you love Sara Bareilles you will absolutely love this brutally-honest, poignant, in-depth chat about her illustrious life and career. It's a truly enjoyable, insightful conversation with one of the world's most talented, diverse and successful performers. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring commercial trumpeter and vocalist, Ravi Best, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. You can also watch this interview on Youtube. About Ravi: Ravi Best is a New York City based jazz and commercial trumpet player who has performed domestically and internationally for two decades. Most recently, he has been performing, recording, and touring with Kool & The Gang, Blood, Sweat and Tears, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, and Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul, where he had the chance to perform with Sir Paul McCartney, and Bruce Springsteen. He has performed with several Jazz, Rock, and R&B artists such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Lenny Kravitz, Queen Latifah, Annie Lennox, Robert Cray, ani difranco, Michael Buble, Clark Terry, Tony Bennett, and Herbie Hancock. He has played in several Broadway shows such as The Heart of Rock and Roll, Merrily We Roll Along, Hell's Kitchen, Diana, The Color Purple, Chicago, 42nd St., Sweet Charity, Annie, and several others. He has made several TV appearances playing in the house band on SNL, Jesus Christ Superstar Live, Jimmy Kimmel Live( Kool and The Gang), Good Morning America(Boyz II Men), The Today Show(Little Big Town), The Late Show(Rufus Wainwright), and The Sherri Show. Ravi was also featured in the Chris Colombus film The Christmas Chronicles. He can also be heard on many recordings such as, Kenny Garrett's Pushing The World Away, Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul's Soulfire Live, and Summer of Sorcery, David Byrne & St. Vincent's Love This Giant, David Murray Octet's Octet Plays Trane, Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy's The Odyssey of Funk & Popular Music, Sam River's Rivbea Orchestra's Culmination, Ani DiFranco's Evlolve, So Much Shouting, So Much Laughter, and Mya's Moodring, The Broadway cast recordings of Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert, Heart of Rock and Roll, Diana, Ain't Too Proud, 42nd Street, and Baby It's You.
This is the best live in Jon's humble opinion. From the simplistic grandeur of the set, to the phenomenal cast (except for maybe one...), this is one beautiful rock opera with a kick ass score!Cinema Weekly Website (for Kick Rocks): http://www.cinemageekly.comPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Rent Live!
Have you heard that Grease is the word? Well Fox did, and they did a spectacular job, for the most part. Shady's come back to talk about a musical that she doesn't really like, but still has a lot of thoughts and opinions about this production.Shady's Twitter: @cookieoshadyMovie Deja Vu's Socials -Instagram: @moviedejavupodTwitter: @moviedejavuPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!
In this special episode, Dr. Murthy sits down with Sara Bareilles, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and actress, and Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony award-winning singer and actress. You may know more about them as performers than you do about their experiences with mental health, but this conversation will change that. As two very good friends who are warm, funny, and genuine, this conversation is an intimate portrait of their friendship and its importance to mental health. Their conversation explores questions many of us have on our minds: How do you prioritize friendship when the world demands us to be so productive? What does it mean to show up for one another? And how do you overcome questions of self-worth and find the courage to speak openly about your mental health? As you listen, we hope you feel their friendship effect, too. Sara Bareilles closes out the episode with a surprise performance. This episode was recorded LIVE in New York. Special thanks to the 92NY for hosting. (03:55) How did Sara Bareilles and Celia Keenan-Bolger meet and become good friends? (08:33) How can we make friends and have healthy social lives as we get older? (18:03) Is there a difference between the way men and women make friends in middle age? (25:54) How do Sara Bareilles and Celia Keenan-Bolger create the space for friendship in a world that's always asking them to be more productive? (33:24) How do Sara Bareilles and Celia Keenan-Bolger balance online activity with real-world friendships? (44:02) Where did Sara Bareilles and Celia Keenan-Bolger find the courage and clarity to speak openly about their mental health? (52:41) How have Sara Bareilles and Celia Keenan-Bolger dealt with feelings about lack of self-worth when they arise? (01:02:19) What are some of Dr. Murthy's and his guests' favorite lyrics? (01:12:52) A special performance by Sara Bareilles We'd love to hear from you! Send us a note at housecalls@hhs.gov with your feedback & ideas. For more episodes, visit www.surgeongeneral.gov/housecalls. Sara Bareilles, Singer-Songwriter & Actress Instagram: @sarabareilles X: @SaraBareilles Facebook: @sarabareilles Celia Keenan-Bolger, Actress & Singer Instagram: @celiakb About Sara Bareilles and Celia Keenan-Bolger Sara Bareilles has received three Tony® Award nominations, most recently in 2023 for her performance as ‘The Baker's Wife' in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods – three Primetime Emmy® Award nominations and nine GRAMMY® Award nominations. On Broadway, she composed music and lyrics for Waitress, and stepped into the lead role both on Broadway and in the West End. Most recently, she starred in the filmed live-capture of Waitress: The Musical, which ran for two weeks in theatres nationwide in December 2023. Her other musical theater credits include a song on the Tony Award-nominated score for SpongeBob SquarePants and Emmy Award-nominated appearance as Mary Magdalene in NBC's “Jesus Christ Superstar Live.” Bareilles produced original music and executive-produced the musical drama series “Little Voice,” teaming up with Jessie Nelson, J.J. Abrams and Apple. She also plays Dawn Solano on the Emmy-nominated musical comedy series “Girls5eva”, the third season of which premieres in March 2024 on Netflix. Celia Keenan-Bolger is an actress and singer. She won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for portraying Scout Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (2018). She has also been Tony-nominated for her roles in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005), Peter and the Starcatcher (2012), The Glass Menagerie (2014), and her most recent role in Mother Play (2024). Other credits - Broadway: The Cherry Orchard, Les Misérables. Off-Broadway: The Oldest Boy, Merrily We Roll Along, A Small Fire. Select Film/TV: “The Gilded Age,” “Bull,” “Louie,” “The Good Wife,” “Nurse Jackie,” “Good Behavior,” “Elementary". Tony Award, Outer Critics Circle, three Drama Desk Award wins.
Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon talks about his iconic roles in shows like "Hamilton" and "Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE", what's on his Spotify playlist, and his advocacy work with the WeAre Foundation. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Brandon Victor Dixon's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/BrandonVictorDixon The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drew Nichols, at age 4, received a police escort home while selling handmade puppets door-to-door. He later studied music composition at Arizona State, toured with ALW's The Wizard of Oz, and worked for Weisersound as a keyboard programming assistant for Broadway's Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Blvd, Les Mis, Cats, Miss Saigon, School of Rock, and NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live. Now, he's focused on integrating digital production/distribution and musical theatre development with the aim of democratizing, decentralizing, and expanding the industry. His show McCobb Mortality Services is streaming as an elaborate radio musical comedy on podcast platforms—visit McCobbMusical.com.
Micaela Diamond starred as Lucille Frank in the Tony Award winning revival of Parade in 2023. She made her Broadway debut as ‘Babe' – the youngest Cher – in The Cher Show. She recently appeared in both The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical and Leanord Bernstein's opera Mass at the Kennedy Center, Williamstown Theatre Festival's Row, and Ethan Coen's A Play Is A Poem in Los Angeles. Television and film: NBC's “Jesus Christ Superstar Live,” Peggy in Tick, Tick… Boom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Finishing our mini-series on the LIVE NBC Musicals of the past decade.
Today's episode is with award-winning choreographer + director Camille A. Brown. Do you know Camille? You know Camille. You may recognize her work, on Broadway in Once On This Island or on television choreographing Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert! Camille's work is an ode to reclamation and staying connected to ancestral ties with her deep passion to empower Black bodies by allowing them to tell their own stories. Camille is literally history in the making. In 2021 she became the first Black artist to direct a mainstage production at the Metropolitan Opera, doing double-duty as co-director and choreographer. She repeated this dual act in the latest adaptation of Ntozke Shange's “for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf,” making her the first Black woman to Direct and Choreograph a Broadway show in 67 years.In today's episode, Camille reminds us just how vital resilience and listening to your own voice can be. She shares lessons from rejection and struggle and encourages us to be ourselves regardless of the stakes. Things mentionedDarius Barnes - Dancer + ChoreographerFire Shut Up in My Bones - Camille A. Brown performed at the Met OperaDeVore Dance Center, founded by Choreographer + Dancer Carolyn DeVore Ronald K. Brown/ EVIDENCE, A Dance CompanyRoger Jeffrey - School of Dance - George Mason UniversityWhat to ReadKatherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora by Joanna Dee DasModern Dance, Negro Dance: Race in Motion by Susan ManningAlvin Ailey: A Life in Dance by Jennifer DunningWhat to listen toMo' Better Blues - Branford Marsalis Quartet (feat. Terence Blanchard)Rhythm Nation - Janet JacksonRemember The Time - Michael Jackson Dancing In The Street - Martha and The VandellasSo into You - SWVWho to followFollow Camille A. Brown on IG @camilleabrownLearn more about her upcoming events at Camille A. BrownThis conversation was recorded on...
Micaela Diamond is an actress, performer & chef. She starred as Babe in THE CHER SHOW, Peggy in TICK, TICK, BOOM! and Lucille Frank in the upcoming Broadway production of PARADE. In this episode, Micaela shares the mental and physical preparation required to return to the Broadway stage in the highly anticipated revival of PARADE. She discusses the courage required to live a life filled with curiosity, the joy of giving and receiving energy as an actor, an how cooking has empowered her. PARADE Culinary School at ICE Micaela Diamond Insta
In this week's very special (re)wind episode, THE IDEALISTS. podcast host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa, revisits her conversation with Ty Stiklorius, CEO of Friends at Work, a 21st-century management and social impact firm, which handles some of the world's most respected and beloved artists, including John Legend, Lindsey Stirling, Charlie Puth, and the list goes on. Ty also served as Executive Producer on the Oscar-winning film La La Land and won an Emmy for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert on NBC. Billboard named Ty one of the most powerful women in music, and after this conversation, you'll understand why.Ty's Business: https://friendsatwork.com/about/Episode Highlights:- Ty leads off with a story about a manager who wanted to buy her company but opted not to because she values maximizing not just shareholder value, but workers and the planet. It was a moment that crystallized things for her—that because of her roots in Quakerism, because of her perspective, having an MBA from Wharton, and working in consulting—she could do something different.- Next, she discusses the ethos behind her company Friends at Work, and how they function as the CEO for their clients, handling everything from digital strategy to tour planning, to brand strategy, to advertising, to social impact strategy.- Building on that, she discusses what it means to trust your gut, and sense of knowing in the face of veteran managers who might play upon your fears or insecurities when making critical decisions.- Lastly, as part of her inadvertent audacious vision for the world, Ty reads from a first draft of her Real-Life Manifesto, a collaborative document meant to embrace ideals of care, difference, and equity, so everyone comes away with their needs met—in a more hopeful win-win-win scenario. Join THE IDEALISTS.' conversation:At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate
Today we hear the personal journey of a dear friend of mine, John Arthur Greene, an actor, singer and songwriter. John reflects on the impact that the pause during the pandemic's lockdown had on his career and mindset. John walked away from the entertainment industry after 26 years, performing on Broadway for 8 shows a week, and more. He talks about how difficult his career has been on his body, not always in a healthy way. John and I crossed paths during my time intensively treating Broadway performers so we were able to reflect on what health meant to him years ago compared to how he feels about it now. He discusses the type of physical and mental regiment that he endured to maintain excellent physique and mindset and succeed in the industry. For John, times of prayer, meditation, and stillness with God are the most important aspects of his daily practice now. John's notable work:He was most recently seen as Walker Jerome the Blouse Man in the East Coast Premier of A Walk On The Moon at the pre-Broadway house George St. Playhouse. Some of his other credits include: Stand-By for 5 Principle Characters, the Fight Captain & Dance Captain in the revival of Stephan Sondheim's Company (Broadway). U/S Max Van Horn in Tootsie (Broadway), Theo - the lead singer of “No Vacancy” in School of Rock (Broadway); American Idol Season 15 - Farewell Season (FOX), Riff in West Side Story (Broadway); Doctor, U/S Mr. Wormwood in Matilda (Broadway); Robert Mullins in Peter Pan Live (NBC); Luke in Mim (Off-Broadway); Jonathan in Tick Tick Boom… (LA); Action in West Side Story (50th Anniversary European Tour); Jack Kelly in Newsies (Maltz Jupiter); Riff in West Side Story (Boston Pops Symphony); Danny in Grease (NCT - BroadwayWorld.com Award For Best Actor In A Musical) just to name a few. He performs solo's and his solo music all over the world, singing “Oh Holy Night” for ABC 11's 2020 Happy Holiday's Special; “Heavens On Their Minds” for the promotion of NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live with the kids from School Of Rock on Broadway, “Gethsemane” for Andrew Lloyd Webber's New York Times Talk and “Jailhouse Rock” for Mike Stoller's 80th Birthday Celebration. His Latest Single “LiNE & THE LETTiNG GO” is out along with “March On!”, “Wild & Free”, “Hold Onto Me”, “Easy”, “Brooklyn”, “Takes Me Back” & his Debut EP “Shadows Of Light” are all now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and YouTube under his own record label JAG Records.The music videos for “LiNE & THE LETTiNG GO”, “March On!”, “Over & Over”, “Wild & Free”, “Easy” & “Creep” are available on YouTube. John runs a Prayer & Worship Ministry called REViAL SESSiONS which went global in 2017 reaching 18 different countries. After spending 15 years away, John is now back and has accepted the call to serve as the Worship Pastor at New Hope Church in Durham. Connect with him:www.johnarthurgreenemusic.com.
Broadway star Felicia Boswell is currently making her West End debut as Faye Treadwell in The Drifters Girl.The musical tells the story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them, Faye Treadwell. As their manager, Faye fought for three decades alongside her husband to turn the vocal group into a global phenomenon. Felicia joined the production in July, taking over the role from Beverley Knight. The Drifters Girl completes its run in London later this week, ahead of a UK tour which is set to launch next year. Felicia made her Broadway debut as Felicia Farrell in Memphis The Musical, and went on to play the role in the musical's US tour to huge acclaim. Her Broadway credits also include playing Diana Ross in Motown The Musical and Josephine Baker in Shuffle Along.Some of Felicia's other credits include Dreamgirls (US tour) and Emojiland (off-Broadway). Just a few of her US regional credits include playing Celie in The Color Purple, the title role in Medea, Mimi in Rent, The Baker's Wife in Into The Woods, Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar and the title role in Aida. Felicia has worked on screen and appeared in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE. She's an Emmy winner for Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE, a two time Helen Hayes winner for Memphis & Jelly's Last Jam and a Broadway World winner for Memphis. As she prepares to say goodbye to The Drifters Girl and London (for now..!), in this episode Felicia discusses how it felt to make her West End debut, her path to Broadway, why what is meant for you won't pass you by and so much more. The Drifters Girl runs at the Garrick Theatre until 15th October. Visit www.thedriftersgirl.com for info and tickets. Visit Felicia's website www.feliciaboswell.com and follow her on Instagram: @feliciaboswell Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Christine Dwyer, who plays “Mother,” along with characters in the ensemble, in the current production of the musical “Ragtime” at TheatreWorks Mountain View Center for the Arts, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Ragtime is based on the E.L. Doctorow novel, and concerns the changes in music, women's rights, and the experience of Black Americans at the turn of the 20th Century. In the interview, Christine Dwyer discusses how she came to the role, the various elements that came up during rehearsal, and her life before and during the pandemic. She also discusses how the #MeToo movement and Black Lives Matter has impacted the theatrical community in terms of sensitivity training and behavioral changes. Christine Dwyer has performed as Elphaba in “Wicked” both on the national tour and on Broadway, has appeared in several off-Broadway productions as well as touring companies of “Finding Neverland” and “Waitress.” She also performed in the ensemble of the 2018 “Jesus Christ Superstar Live” production on NBC. The post Christine Dwyer, actor/performer, “Ragtime” at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. 2022 appeared first on KPFA.
Scott is joined by his friend and Broadway veteran, Rory Donovan. They talk about Rory's start in show business, his time touring the country in Finding Neverland and Young Frankenstein, his Broadway debut in Elf the Musical, NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert starring John Legend, and so much more! Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a really fun time! Twitter: @MouseMePodcast TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme Song: Adventures In Adventureland Artist: Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io
In this episode, Jennifer talks to Dr. Angelica McCarthy (DAT, LAT, ATC) about the ways in which we can bring awareness to our bodies to support our lives as both humans and artists. They talk about slowing down, being conscious of the impact of stress & other burdens, and asking questions about how you want to feel. Tools are shared about adjusting one's awareness, breath, and mindfulness. Plus, they discuss the opportunity in the negativity being a positive. About Angelica: Dr. Angelica McCarthy, DAT, LAT, ATC is a lover, believer, healer, and healthcare provider who received her clinical doctorate in athletic training (DAT) with honors from Temple University. As a licensed and certified athletic trainer, she works with all walks of life who are in pursuit to achieve a healthier, pain-free lifestyle. She specializes in injury prevention and education, functional movement assessments, manual therapy, rehabilitation, and health & wellness promotion with a holistic approach.Her clinical experience has included athletic training services for productions such as Katy Perry's Witness concert tour, Hamilton, and Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, among many others. Angelica's Website: https://www.mccarthyathletictraining.com Angelica's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_amccarthy Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com
Paul Tazewell has been designing costumes for Broadway, Regional Theater, Film and Television, Dance, and Opera Productions for close to thirty years. He began his Broadway career with the groundbreaking musical, ‘Bring in Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk, directed by George C. Wolfe. Most recently, Paul is known for his work with both of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award winning, Original Broadway productions of Hamilton and In the Heights. He was recently nominated for an Oscar for his costumes for Steven Spielberg's West Side Story.Other feature film credits include; Harriet for Focus Features, Hamilton for Disney+ and the recently released West Side Story, directed by Steven Spielberg. TV credits include the HBO Original Film; The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks starring Oprah Winfrey, and both The Wiz! Live, and Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert for NBC. In 2016, he received an Emmy Award for NBC's The Wiz! Live, as well as a Tony Award for Hamilton. Other notable honors include two Lucille Lortel Awards, four Helen Hayes Awards, a Princess Grace Foundation Fellowship, and The Princess Grace Statue Award.Learn more about Paul : paultazewelldesign.com SUPPORT STOPTIME: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIMEEpisode recorded January 26th, 2022Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME )
On this episode of WtFun! Podcast, the ladies discuss leadership lessons in the cubicle and are later joined by featured guest, Emmy-nominated film/stage Hair and Wig Designer, Ashley Rae Callahan! Ever wondered what it takes to design and make the wigs worn by some of your favorite characters on stage or on the screen? Perhaps, you've always been curious what it's really like to lead a crew of talented artists on Broadway, or on a National Tour? This episode will answer all those questions and so much more! Get to know Ashley and her work on such productions as Beautiful: the Carol King Musical, The Color Purple, Beetle Juice, the world premier of the new Britney Spears jukebox musical: Once Upon A One More Time, and NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live. Another FUN episode awaits!
NEW Designing Hollywood Show EPISODE! WESTSIDE STORY COSTUME DESIGNER PAUL TAZEWELL EXCLUSIVE DESIGNER HOLLYWOOD INTERVIEW! Youtube link https://youtu.be/VrdKRUMUpSw Host Filmmaker & Producer: Robert Meyer Burnett Tazewell studied old clothing catalogs from Sears Roebuck to make sure that his designs were period-accurate, and also looked at photographs of New York gang life that were taken by Bruce Davidson during the decade in which the film is set. It was all part of his mandate from Spielberg and screenwriter Tony Kushner to “create a world that is as naturalistic as possible given the genre of the film.” - Variety Magazine Article @variety Paul's Feature Film credits include; Harriet for Focus Features, Hamilton for Disney+ and the yet-to-be-released West Side Story, directed by Steven Spielberg. TV credits include the HBO Original Film; The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks starring Oprah Winfrey, and both The Wiz! Live, and Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert for NBC. Produced by Ceo/Founder Executive Producer Martika Ibarra Thank you to our sponsor Eddie Marks Western Costume Co. About Our Sponsor: Need to clothe an army? Have a milliner create custom hats? Have boots or a suit made to order? Need to buy vintage fabric or safety pins? You can do all of this and more at Western Costume Company, a one-stop-shop for costume designers, costumers, and stylists. Since the earliest days of Hollywood over a century ago, Western Costume has been an industry mainstay. Whether you work in film, television, theater, commercials, or fashion, you'll find what you need in their vast warehouse. Follow and subscribe to Designing Hollywood YouTube channel and find us on all podcast platforms!
Norm Lewis can currently be seen starring in the SAG, Critic's Choice, and NAACP Image Award-nominated Netflix film Da 5 Bloods by Spike Lee and in the Hulu miniseries, Mrs. America. He was previously seen in the NBC television special, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!, alongside John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Alice Cooper. He recently appeared in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island and as Sweeney Todd in the Off-Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Barrow Street Theatre, receiving the AUDELCO Award for his performance. In May of 2014, he made history as The Phantom of the Opera's first African American Phantom on Broadway. Philanthropic/Activist Causes: Black Theatre United
Jason Tam(IG:@jasonwtam)(TW:@jasonwtam)currently in Fairycakes. Also, has been seen on Broadway in IF/THEN, Lysistrata Jones (Astaire Award nomination), A Chorus Line (original revival cast) and Les Misérables. His off-Broadway credits include Be More Chill, KPOP (Lortel Award), Marry Me A Little, Lysistrata Jones. Tour: Les Misérables. NY: Nobody Loves You, Allegiance, The Last Goodbye, US, Clueless, The Black Suits. Regional: Hollywood Bowl, Guthrie Theater, Sacramento Music Circus, Sharon Playhouse, Casa Mañana He's been seen on TV in Jesus Christ Superstar Live, Do No Harm, Guilty, Hawaii 5-0, One Life to Live and Beyond the Break and on film in Every Little Step (documentary). BFA – NYU Tisch.
Jason Tam(IG:@jasonwtam)(TW:@jasonwtam)currently in Fairycakes. Also, has been seen on Broadway in IF/THEN, Lysistrata Jones (Astaire Award nomination), A Chorus Line (original revival cast) and Les Misérables. His off-Broadway credits include Be More Chill, KPOP (Lortel Award), Marry Me A Little, Lysistrata Jones. Tour: Les Misérables. NY: Nobody Loves You, Allegiance, The Last Goodbye, US, Clueless, The Black Suits. Regional: Hollywood Bowl, Guthrie Theater, Sacramento Music Circus, Sharon Playhouse, Casa Mañana He's been seen on TV in Jesus Christ Superstar Live, Do No Harm, Guilty, Hawaii 5-0, One Life to Live and Beyond the Break and on film in Every Little Step (documentary). BFA – NYU Tisch.
Cody Renard Richard is an advocate, educator and professional Stage Manager with a career that spans many genres including Broadway, Television, Cirque Du Soleil and Opera. On Broadway, he has worked as a full time and substitute Stage Manager on 12 productions, most recently serving as the Production Stage Manager for Freestyle Love Supreme. Other Broadway: Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King, Cirque du Soleil's Paramour, Kinky Boots, If/Then, After Midnight, Motown the Musical, Ghost the Musical, Cyrano de Bergerac and Lysistrata Jones. TV: 2019 Tony Awards, 2020 & 2019 MTV VMAs, Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Hairspray Live!, The Wiz Live!. Cirque du Soleil: OVO, Wintuk. Off Broadway/NY: Porgy and Bess (Metropolitan Opera – Assistant Stage Director), Candide at Carnegie Hall, 5 productions with NY City Center Encores!, The Public Theatre, Atlantic Theatre Company, 2nd Stage, Transport Group, Pearl Theatre Company. Selected Regional: Lempicka at Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Kennedy Center, The Muny, TUTS, Stages STL, Kansas City Rep, Alley Theatre, Repertory Theatre of STL. In addition to his production credits, he has served as adjunct faculty at New York University, Columbia University and Fordham University. As an advocate for change and equity, Cody has appeared live on CNN and has been interviewed on WNBC. Cody has been featured by Variety Magazine as one of their 2020 Broadway Players to Watch, Out Magazine as a 2020 OUT100 honoree and in Forbes. He launched The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program in partnership with Broadway Advocacy Coalition in Sept of 2020 and holds a BFA in Stage Management from Webster Conservatory. He is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association and the Directors Guild of America. www.codyrenard.com @codyrenard
In part three Paul Tazewell takes questions from the Patreon Peeps, shares the inspirations for some of his greatest looks from Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk to Jesus Christ Superstar Live, his favorite parts of the job, what a great creative environment looks and feels like, how the industry has changed in the span of his career, and Paul's words of wisdom for Broadway's next generation of great designers. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Costume Industry Coalition Paul Tazewell Paul on Twitter Paul on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps
I met Tim way back when we toured on the Queen Symphony Show. Tim is well-known as the featured guitarist for NBC's Emmy Award-winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert televised special. And, School of Rock The Musical. Tim has also performed alongside Alice Cooper, John Legend, and Dee Snider, as well as recording with multi-platinum selling producers such as Rob Cavallo and David Bottrill. for 2x Grammy Award winner Gloria Gaynor, he is also a member of the Bacon Brothers with whom he has spent the last three years as their guitarist, mandolinist, and backing vocalist. If that wasn't enough! Tim has recently produced a 5 song EP album and the first track was released on May 07, 2021. The second single “Tequila Blues” will be released on May 24, 2021. Then look out for the full EP “Comin' Home” on June 4, 2021. Available on all major streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Google Play. Here are the links to his website Tim Quick and his social media channels. http://timquickmusic.com/news-1 https://www.facebook.com/timquickmusic https://www.youtube.com/user/timquickmusic/videos https://soundcloud.com/timquickmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/7l8dGCLYuw3FsZjW7JBmzM?si=TnyulqE-Sz6B2V7WdZFTVA&nd=1 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tim-quick/1443142584 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6716463/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing- Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions Please, support, LIKE, and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:
My next guest is Harvey Mason Jr. He proudly serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, and has also stepped into Interim President/CEO for the Recording Academy. Harvey has penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Elton John and today's superstars, including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, John Legend, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Brown. Also, he has compiled an impressive list of film and TV music credits, including writing/producing the music for Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Shrek, Straight Outta Compton, all three Pitch Perfect. The GRAMMY Awards are music's biggest night. And the 63rd GRAMMY Awards are airing on Sunday, March 14 at 8 pm EST on CBS. What can we expect from this year's show? Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Harvey Mason Jr.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My next guest is Harvey Mason Jr. He proudly serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, and has also stepped into Interim President/CEO for the Recording Academy. Harvey has penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Elton John and today's superstars, including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, John Legend, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Brown. Also, he has compiled an impressive list of film and TV music credits, including writing/producing the music for Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Shrek, Straight Outta Compton, all three Pitch Perfect. The GRAMMY Awards are music's biggest night. And the 63rd GRAMMY Awards are airing on Sunday, March 14 at 8 pm EST on CBS. What can we expect from this year's show? Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Harvey Mason Jr.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
My next guest is Harvey Mason Jr. He proudly serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, and has also stepped into Interim President/CEO for the Recording Academy. Harvey has penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Elton John and today's superstars, including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, John Legend, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Brown. Also, he has compiled an impressive list of film and TV music credits, including writing/producing the music for Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Shrek, Straight Outta Compton, all three Pitch Perfect. The GRAMMY Awards are music's biggest night. And the 63rd GRAMMY Awards are airing on Sunday, March 14 at 8 pm EST on CBS. What can we expect from this year's show? Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Harvey Mason Jr.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My next guest is Harvey Mason Jr. He proudly serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, and has also stepped into Interim President/CEO for the Recording Academy. Harvey has penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Elton John and today's superstars, including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, John Legend, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Brown. Also, he has compiled an impressive list of film and TV music credits, including writing/producing the music for Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Shrek, Straight Outta Compton, all three Pitch Perfect. The GRAMMY Awards are music's biggest night. And the 63rd GRAMMY Awards are airing on Sunday, March 14 at 8 pm EST on CBS. What can we expect from this year's show? Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Harvey Mason Jr.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
My next guest is Debra Martin Chase. She is the President and CEO of Martin Chase Productions. She is currently the executive producer for THE EQUALIZER TV series for CBS and Universal Studios, starring Queen Latifah, premiered on Super Bowl Sunday 2021 on CBS. "The Equalizer" currently airs Sundays at 8 pm/7c on CBS. Now let's talk about Debra Martin Chase, an entertainment industry icon and trailblazer as the first African American female producer to have a deal at any significant studio—EVER. She is also the first African American woman to produce a film that grossed over $100 million (Courage Under Fire). To date, her films have grossed over a half-billion dollars at the box office. About six years ago, nobody was interested in making movies about women or people of color—my how the Landscape has Changed for Black Creatives in Hollywood. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Debra Martin Chase. My next guest is Harvey Mason Jr. He proudly serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, and has also stepped into Interim President/CEO for the Recording Academy. Harvey has penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Elton John and today's superstars, including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, John Legend, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Brown. Also, he has compiled an impressive list of film and TV music credits, including writing/producing the music for Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Shrek, Straight Outta Compton, all three Pitch Perfect. The GRAMMY Awards are music's biggest night. And the 63rd GRAMMY Awards are airing on Sunday, March 14 at 8 pm EST on CBS. What can we expect from this year's show? Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Harvey Mason Jr. My next guest is Sister Souljah. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Her debut book The Coldest Winter Ever sold over a million copies. It introduced the world to the quick-witted, bold, fashionable, erotic, soulful, and undeniably complicated character of Winter Santiaga. The sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, is out now! Previously a recording artist with the hip-hop group Public Enemy, Sister Souljah is best known as a political activist and educator of urban youth from underserved communities. A graduate of Rutgers University, she is a beloved personality in her community. She lives in New York with her husband and son. The Coldest Winter Ever was a Los Angeles Times, Essence, and Emerge Magazine bestseller. In 2018, it was included in PBS's "Great American Read" program and currently has over a million copies in print. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations to discuss her new book, The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, Sister Souljah. My next guest is Jason George. He is starring in the midseason return of Station 19 breaths of air on Thursday, March 11 at 8 pm ET on ABC. George is also known for his work as a regular on "Mistresses," "Eve," "Off Centre" and "Eli Stone," as well as films "Witches of East End"; "The Climb"; and "Barbershop" with Anthony Anderson and Ice Cube. After several years on "Grey's Anatomy" as Dr. Ben Warren, George turned in his scrubs for firefighter gear when his character helped start the spinoff hit action-drama series, "Station 19," about heroic firefighters. Now, George moves seamlessly between both series. We will talk about his career from comedy to soap opera to drama and acting and production during COVID-19. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Jason George.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From the National Tour of The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess)... Melody was last seen in the world premiere of Secret of My Success as Rose Lockhart. She was recently Becky/Nurse Norma on Broadway & the first National Tour of Waitress the Musical directed by Tony Award Winner, Diane Paulus. Melody received her Masters of Fine Arts degree from WIU and then went on to play in regional theaters all over the nation. She cultivated her professional acting career in Chicago where she was last seen in the Jeff Award winning production of Ragtime as Sarah's Friend. You may also recognize her from appearances on the following TV shows: Chicago Code, Chicago PD, Power on STARZ and Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE on NBC with John Legend! She is also a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, BMI. @Melodybettspage @sky_children_apparel melodyabetts.com ANNOUNCING THE 'YOU BOOKED IT COMMUNITY' Jump inside for free, and see if it's a good fit. 20+ LIVE Masterclasses | Develop Industry Relationships | Create a Successful Career
My next guest is Debra Martin Chase. She is the President and CEO of Martin Chase Productions. She is currently the executive producer for THE EQUALIZER TV series for CBS and Universal Studios, starring Queen Latifah, premiered on Super Bowl Sunday 2021 on CBS. "The Equalizer" currently airs Sundays at 8 pm/7c on CBS. Now let's talk about Debra Martin Chase, an entertainment industry icon and trailblazer as the first African American female producer to have a deal at any significant studio—EVER. She is also the first African American woman to produce a film that grossed over $100 million (Courage Under Fire). To date, her films have grossed over a half-billion dollars at the box office. About six years ago, nobody was interested in making movies about women or people of color—my how the Landscape has Changed for Black Creatives in Hollywood. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Debra Martin Chase. My next guest is Harvey Mason Jr. He proudly serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, and has also stepped into Interim President/CEO for the Recording Academy. Harvey has penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Elton John and today's superstars, including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, John Legend, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Brown. Also, he has compiled an impressive list of film and TV music credits, including writing/producing the music for Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Shrek, Straight Outta Compton, all three Pitch Perfect. The GRAMMY Awards are music's biggest night. And the 63rd GRAMMY Awards are airing on Sunday, March 14 at 8 pm EST on CBS. What can we expect from this year's show? Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Harvey Mason Jr. My next guest is Sister Souljah. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Her debut book The Coldest Winter Ever sold over a million copies. It introduced the world to the quick-witted, bold, fashionable, erotic, soulful, and undeniably complicated character of Winter Santiaga. The sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, is out now! Previously a recording artist with the hip-hop group Public Enemy, Sister Souljah is best known as a political activist and educator of urban youth from underserved communities. A graduate of Rutgers University, she is a beloved personality in her community. She lives in New York with her husband and son. The Coldest Winter Ever was a Los Angeles Times, Essence, and Emerge Magazine bestseller. In 2018, it was included in PBS's "Great American Read" program and currently has over a million copies in print. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations to discuss her new book, The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, Sister Souljah. My next guest is Jason George. He is starring in the midseason return of Station 19 breaths of air on Thursday, March 11 at 8 pm ET on ABC. George is also known for his work as a regular on "Mistresses," "Eve," "Off Centre" and "Eli Stone," as well as films "Witches of East End"; "The Climb"; and "Barbershop" with Anthony Anderson and Ice Cube. After several years on "Grey's Anatomy" as Dr. Ben Warren, George turned in his scrubs for firefighter gear when his character helped start the spinoff hit action-drama series, "Station 19," about heroic firefighters. Now, George moves seamlessly between both series. We will talk about his career from comedy to soap opera to drama and acting and production during COVID-19. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Jason George.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Nick Hughes is joined by Ty Stiklorius, the Founder and CEO of Friends At Work, a management, entertainment and social impact company that partners with leading creators, influencers and brands to elevate important voices and help their vision thrive. Ty manages world class artists such as John Legend, Lindsey Stirling, and Raphael Saadiq among many others who have influenced her unique view identifying and amplifying emerging talent and creativity around the world. Nick and Ty take a deep dive into her entrepreneurial journey, evaluate how to identify talent, how she uniquely sees creativity, her thoughts on the evolution of entertainment industry, the importance of core values and how to lead a purposeful company, and we hear more on how both are working to advance entrepreneurial equality around the world. This conversation was recorded live on Facebook in front of a live audience.Ty Stiklorius is the Founder and CEO of Friends At Work, a management, entertainment and social impact company that partners with leading creators, influencers and brands to elevate important voices and help their vision thrive. Ty manages world class artists such as John Legend, Lindsey Stirling, and Raphael Saadiq among many others who have influenced her unique view identifying and amplifying emerging talent and creativity around the world.Nick Hughes is CEO of Founders Live, the global startup marketplace connecting talented and emerging entrepreneurs to the people, resources, capital and global exposure they need for success. His keen ability to inspire greatness and positive change in people is reverberating around the world and poised to impact millions of new creative entrepreneurs.About Ty Stiklorius and Friends at WorkTy Stiklorius is the Founder and CEO of Friends At Work, a management, entertainment and social impact company that partners with leading creators, influencers and brands to elevate important voices and help their vision thrive. Founded in 2015, LA-based Friends At Work supports the careers of artists including John Legend, Lindsey Stirling, and Raphael Saadiq among others. Friends At Work also partners with corporations and individuals on social impact strategy, business development, and creative storytelling and production. Ty's work with John Legend began in 2006 with JL Ventures, where she created and developed artist-focused strategies for content innovation and social impact. Ty is a principal alongside John Legend in the Get Lifted Film Co. production company. She served as Executive Producer on the Oscar-winning film La La Land, WGN's hit series Underground, A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy and most recently won an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert on NBC. Ty and Legend have started multiple non-profit partnerships including the Show Me Campaign and #FREEAMERICA to influence the national conversation regarding mass incarceration and prosecutor integrity. Their work strives to tackle many issues within the criminal justice system, specifically advocating to end the practice of life without parole for children, amplifying the voices of those impacted by the criminal justice system, and breaking down stereotypes to end the era of mass incarceration in America. In 2017, Fast Company included Ty on their Most Creative People list and Billboard named her as one of the most powerful women in music. Ty earned an MBA from The Wharton School and a BA from The University of Pennsylvania. She serves various non-profit and private company boards, including Penn Law's Advisory Board for the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice, LIFT-Los Angeles, and Americans for the Arts.Friends At Workhttps://friendsatwork.com/
In this episode, I am joined by my friend Chloe O. Davis to talk about her debut book, The Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases. Chloe has been collecting research for this book through candid conversations with friends and loved ones, since 2006. Join us for a conversation on the transformative power of words to define, refine, and shape who we are. Chloe O. Davis is a proud Black bisexual woman and debut author who works in the entertainment industry in New York. A graduate of Hampton University and Temple University, she has centered her creative platform on amplifying the narratives of Black culture and heightening the awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community. Davis's work as a dancer, actor, and creative has allowed her to travel to all fifty states and internationally. In addition to performing at premier theaters across the country, such as New York City Center, the Apollo Theater, the Kennedy Center, the Muny, and the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, she has appeared on PBS Great Performances with Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert on NBC, and Southern Landscape performed by the Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!). In tandem with performing, Chloe O. Davis has spent fifteen years researching, writing and creating The Queens' English, The Dictionary for LGBTQIA+ Lingo and Colloquial Phrases. She believes this dictionary is a starting point for important conversations around inclusivity, sexuality, gender expression and identity. Purchase The Queens' English Book a Reading with Nick "In Search of Tarot" written and performed by AJ Ackleson "West" written and performed by AJ Ackleson and Erika Conaway
Jonah Platt is a great multi-platform creator and performer, working across many different aspects of the entertainment industry. Jonah continues to carve out his place on stages from Hollywood to Broadway, as well as on the silver screen. He’s most well known for his recent star turn as “Fiyero” in the Broadway blockbuster WICKED, in addition to his breakout performance as “Woof” in HAIR at the Hollywood Bowl. On television, Jonah most recently appeared in NBC’s critically acclaimed JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE starring John Legend and the season 9 finale of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Other favorites include PARENTHOOD, SING IT ON, and Jonah’s scene-stealing Frat Boy in the series finale of NBC’s beloved series THE OFFICE. Click HERE to subscribe to my weekly newsletter. I will send you an email every Friday when the episode launches with the show notes, links from the show, and more. Let's connect! Instagram: @broadwaybrainspod Website: broadwaybrains.com Follow Lucy! Instagram: @thelucydomingo Website: lucydomingo.com
This week on the #CKT podcast we virtually hung out with Actor, singer, dancer Conor Ryan. You may have seen Conor in Cinderella on Broadway. Here about Broadway 2 weeks out of college and navigating new exciting works ever since. Seen in The Fortress of Solitude, Desperate Measures, John and Jen opposite Kate Baldwin, Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE with John Legend and Sarah Bareilles. Conor has a beautiful voice and an even more beautiful soul. http://www.covenanthouse.orghttp://www.studentsrisingabove.orghttp://www.nikofrankproductions.com
Harvey Mason Jr. has not only penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Elton John, but also for today's superstars including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Brown. In addition, he has compiled an impressive list of film music credits including writing and producing the music for Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Sing, The Wiz Live!, Straight Outta Compton, all three Pitch Perfect films, Dreamgirls, Get On Up, and Shrek, to name a few. Harvey is currently producing the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” for MGM. He also proudly serves as the Chairman for The Recording Academy. -- LINKS Website: http://www.harveymasonmedia.com/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Mason_Jr. -- Follow Harvey Mason Jr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveymasonjr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harveymasonjr Twitter: https://twitter.com/harveymasonjr -- SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: (Please feel free to give us a 5 star review as it helps with getting the word out, thank you!) iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roots-of-success-podcast/id1357814847 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6isw9lx9NzpBnqWZIqYzxC YouTube: https://bit.ly/2RPxcwm -- LINKS *Inquire about getting published in Forbes, Wikipedia, Bloomberg, Inc, Billboard, Business Insider, Reuters, MSNBC, Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan, Times Square, etc. Message @natethegreat on Instagram. Book Nate To Speak: https://natethegreatpeterman.com/request-nate-the-great/ Claim Nate's FREE Book: https://natethegreatbook.com/hs-book-ig29765584 -- FOLLOW NATE THE GREAT: Follow Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natethegreat Follow Nate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natethegreatpeterman Follow Nate on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/natethegreatpeterman Follow Nate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-peterman-0944b1b5/ Follow Nate on TikTok: http://vm.tiktok.com/B2AYnC/ Follow Nate on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/natetgpeterman Follow Nate on SnapChat: https://www.snapchat.com/natetgpeterman -- Hit that Subscribe/Follow button for more valuable content! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rootsofsuccess/message
What's the buzz with Episode #81? The buzz is all about Art Director and Scenic Designer Melissa Shakun! Melissa was the Art Dir. for NBC's 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live' and she's giving us all the behind the scenes stories of turning Jason Ardizzone-West's stunning design into a reality. Hear about all the sand that never made it to broadcast, how the set was built and installed in record time and why the final crucifixion was so difficult to accomplish. Melissa talks about the difference between Prod. Design and Art Direction and how designing for episodic TV differs from theatre with examples from her time on 'The Americans', 'The Jim Gaffigan Show', 'Mysteries of Laura' and 'Blindspot.' She's got great stories about blowing out windows with fire boxes, shooting scenes under the Astoria Pool, how to make Brooklyn look like 1980's Washington DC and how she helped transport Seaworld visitors to Antartica as part of the Art Direction team for the Empire of the Penguin ride!
Sarah and Amelia don their sequined mesh and purple leather to discuss Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, including: Sarah's powerful respect thirst for a certain actor, Amelia's basic ignorance of the calendar, and the powerful gay vibes. We also discuss the historical Mary (fun with demons!) and the historical Pilate (far less fun with antisemitism). Sarah doesn't mention this on the podcast but she ended up having to donate $8.25 in quarters to a church by pouring them directly into the offering tin, so at least one half of this podcast paid for their sins.
Abbey introduces Delilah to the story of Sampson, officially ending Shannon's assumption that this is love story. Shannon has finally gotten to see Jesus Christ Superstar Live and cannot contain her excitement.
What does it look like for believers to focus on Jesus as king rather than whoever is President? - Rev. Steve CordleDid you watch Jesus Christ Superstar Live on Easter Sunday?NFL CheerleadersHow Sustainable is your faith? - Amy Simpson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jesus Christ Superstar Live review; Dallas 40th anniversary fun facts; Spoiler alert: who shot J.R.
PLUS: Beyonce is rehearsing like mad for Coachella, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND is probably ending after four seasons and Arnold is BACK!