Podcast appearances and mentions of John Tartaglia

"The sun is shining it's a lovely day, but you've got lots of bills to pay." Welcome one and all to Puppet Masters of None's first explicit episode! While we try to keep it family friendly on this show, the content we are review today is so adult, so vile, so incredibly depraved, we can't even talk about it without wading around in the muck ourselves, so here we are. This week the boys discuss the Tony Award winning musical, Avenue Q! This mature Sesame Street parody has all the cynicism and filth you'd expect so buckle up because you are in for a wild ride! Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Get ready, because the Fraggles are coming to your town! Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE kicks off its cross-country tour this week, and we have SO many questions about the show. So who better to ask those questions to than the show's writer, director, choreographer, and Fraggle expert John Tartaglia?? Listen to our bonus episode of Fraggle Talk as we chat with John all about live Fraggles and what we can expect to see in the show. For more information about Fraggle Rock Live, including tour dates and locations, visit FraggleRockLive.com.

Let us examine the truths and falsehoods surrounding the most recent bonus episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio… FACT: It is typical for the Lickers to lag a bit behind the “Year's Best” list-making frenzy which consumes the majority of the sonic commentary mediasphere. FICTION: LLR is the only EOY list that matters. FACT: It's still worth the flippin' wait. Check back the first week of January, baby! FICTION: This month's super-special-secret-friend is two-time Saturn award-nominated* actor Crispin Hellion Glover. FACT: Our super-special-secret-friend is an interesting and kind soul with great taste in music. FICTION: LLR podcast bonus episode #24 is one to miss. Sonic (non-mix) contributors to the 24th bonus episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast include: Townes Van Zandt, Prince Paul, De La Soul, Get Down Services, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Tom Bell, Radio Ranch, The Replacements, Fredro, Grandmaster Caz, Grand Pupa, Sadat X, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, David Bowie, Spike Lee, Michael Jordan, DJ Premier, Ashford & Simpson, The Renaissance, The Beatles, Dion DiMucci, The Doors, Simon and Garfunkel, Spanky and Our Gang, Jimmy Webb, The Meters, Liquid Mike, Starship, Freeman's Narrative, Modest Mouse, Morrissey, Peter Gabrel, Beastie Boys, Donald Trump, Run the Jewels, Dr. Katz Professional Therapist's theme song, Ol' Burger Beats, Tapes and Tapes, Pimp My Ride's theme song, Daft Punk, Slowdive, Pursuit of Happiness, Danzig, Iggy Pop, Blue Oyster Cult, Mastodon, Nebula, Dave Grohl, Abraham Jefferson, The Price is Right sounds, Nirvana, Ugly Casanova, Tom Werman, Michael Moorcock, Ty Karim, Kent Harris, India Arie Simpson, Jim Morrison, DJ Fredwreck, Jack Antonoff, Sounwave, Crispin Glover, Kendrick Lamar, Heath Ledger, Eyag Nivram, and Jack Van Impe. Featured artists include: From Jay: Tears for Fears, Kelly Willis, John Tartaglia, and Blue Oyster Cult. From Deon: The Intruders, Saigon featuring Pete Rock, Mandy, and Tawana & the Total Destruction. Courtesy of our super-special-secret-friend Michael Paulus: Lola Young, Mojave 3, Ghost, and Stephen Wilson Jr. Bonus # 24 mixtape: [A1] Saigon featuring Pete Rock – Get Loose [A2] John Andrews Tartaglia – Wichita Lineman [A3} Ghost – Spillways [A4} Tawana & the Total Destruction – Wear Your Natural, Baby [A5] Tears for Fears – Astronaut [A6] Lola Young – Messy [B1] Blue Oyster Cult – You're Not the One (I Was Looking For) [B2] Mojave 3 – Prayer for the Paranoid (electric version) [B3] Mandy – Ms. Appear [B4] The Intruders – Turn the Hands of Time [B5] Kelly Willis – Fading Fast [B6] Stephen Wilson Jr. - Billy *Back to the Future, Willard. Jay's expressed opinions of Dave Grohl and Michael's conspiratorial beliefs about Courtney Love are not necessarily endorsed by this podcast. We drink Blue Chair Bay rums. We shop for music at Electric Kitsch. We perform said activities on our own accord. "We built this titty on cock and hole." - Michael Moorcock

John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Fraggle Rock) grew up with the single-minded goal of one day working for Jim Henson and the Muppets. Now, forty years later, he is the creative supervisor for Fraggle Rock, the very show that helped him heal from his parents' divorce and envision a future of creative success. John shares how his imagination has always guided him with optimism and kindness, allowing him to manifest his childhood dream into reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Tartaglia has been working as a professional puppeteer since the age of 16, as one of the youngest performers ever to be in the cast of "Sesame Street." He earned a Tony award nomination for his Broadway debut in AVENUE Q, with additional stage credits in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and SHREK THE MUSICAL. John's producing debut came with his Emmy-nominated preschool series, "Johnny and the Sprites" for Disney Junior, followed by creating the acclaimed musical IMAGINOCEAN that was re-imagined for PBS Kids as "Jim Henson's Splash and Bubbles." He can be heard every week on SiriusXM on Broadway's "Sunday Funday with John Tartaglia." John's newest project, a reimagining of the beloved 1980s series "Fraggle Rock," is streaming now on Apple TV+. Fraggle Rock Live Fraggel Blooper Reel Avenue Q at the Tony Awards ML's Finishing Our House Video

John Tartaglia believes everything happens for a reason, and his career trajectory is a testament to this. He lets us into the world of puppetry and theatre as he shares his experiences, and how he got started in pursuing his “dual dream” of becoming a successful puppeteer and performing on Broadway. He talks about the influence of Jim Henson in his career, how devastated he was when Jim died, and how one earnest letter he sent Jim when he was eight years old led to working for “Sesame Street” as a puppeteer at the age of 16. He reflects on the profound impact of puppetry on audiences, recalling heartwarming moments from doing shows. He also talks about the process of creating characters for shows like “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock”, and finding the balance between practical puppetry and CGI. John offers advice to young puppeteers and performers, encouraging them to trust their passion, ignore naysayers, and being as certain in your dreams as possible. John Tartaglia is an Emmy and Tony award nominated actor who began his professional career at age 16 as a puppeteer for “Sesame Street”. His Broadway debut in “Avenue Q” earned him a Tony nomination for originating the dual roles of Princeton and Rod. His other Broadway credits include Lumière in “Beauty and the Beast” and originating Pinocchio and the Magic Mirror in “Shrek The Musical” on Broadway. He has received eight Emmy Award nominations for “Johnny and the Sprites” on Disney Junior, a show that he created, executive produced, and starred in. John is also an executive producer, director, writer, and radio personality. He most recently wrapped filming season two of “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock”, and this time he is also the creative supervisor for the whole series. Connect with John: Website: www.johntartagliaproductions.com Instagram: @johnnytartags Facebook: @John-Tartaglia Cameo: www.cameo.com/johnnytartags/book Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer Ace Frehley, actor and musician Emile Hirsch, and "Fraggle Rock" producers Matt Fusfeld, Halle Stanford and John Tartaglia.

Executive Producers Matt Fusfeld, Halle Stanford, & John Tartaglia discuss Season 2 of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock on AppleTV+. The post Executive Producers of ”Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” Season 2 appeared first on Temple of Geek.

In Episode 175 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we speak with John Tartaglia! John works as a puppeteer, actor, director and writer. John is best known for creating and starring in the Playhouse Disney series Johnny and the Sprites as Johnny and Sage and the PBS Kids series Splash and Bubbles as Splash, performing Princeton and Rod in the original Broadway cast of Avenue Q and inheriting the role of Gobo Fraggle in recent Fraggle Rock projects, including the Apple TV+ reboot Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. In addition, John puppeteered on many other projects including Sesame Street, Play with Me Sesame, Bear in the Big Blue House, Animal Jam and so much more!

You're listening to My Favorite Musical podcast. This week, we're talking about Shrek the Musical, a hilarious and heartwarming adaptation of the popular DreamWorks animated film. The show stars Brian Darcy James as Shrek, Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona, and John Tartaglia as Pinocchio.  If you're looking for a fun and family-friendly musical, Shrek the Musical is a great option. It's sure to put a smile on your face and leave you humming the songs long after you've left the theater. Here are some of the things that the guys on the podcast liked about the show: The cast was excellent. The music was catchy and fun. The story was well-told. The show was family-friendly. If you're a fan of the movie Shrek or just looking for a fun and entertaining musical to see, Shrek the Musical is a great choice. Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman. Subscribe thru: Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify

Stephen Gordon sailed from country to country flying high as Peter Pan in Disney Dreams with Disney Cruise Line, but it was not his first encounter with sea life. One summer, Stephen "swam" around the New York Aquarium in two short musicals John Tartaglia created for the Wildlife Conservation Society. And before that, he swam around his parents' kitchen in some oven mitts. But this pipe and drape story is mainly about his experience performing in the summer heat at the aquarium. Check out Stephen's work and aquatic adventures: stephen-gordon.com INSTAGRAM: @stevachu EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION: https://pipeanddrapestories.blogspot.com INSTAGRAM: @PipeAndDrapeStories EMAIL: PipeAndDrapeStories@gmail.com Host: Stephen Fala Artwork: Stephen Gordon

Well folks, we've made it to the end. This is the final episode of Fraggle Talk: The Unofficial Fraggle Rock Podcast. We've spelunked through 12 episodes of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (plus two bonus episodes), and we've now made it to #13 - the season finale, "All of Us". Finally we'll see how Gobo and his pals wrap up all of the various crises in the Rock as we also wrap up this podcast season. Joining us for this special episode are the two guests who helped kick things off way back in our first episode - Executive Producers John Tartaglia and Halle Stanford! And of course, Tartaglia also brings along his history performing Gobo Fraggle, the Architect Doozer, Sprocket, and more as we discuss this episode and the season's end in great detail. Happy listening!

Among the millions of podcasts on the internet, there's a Fraggle hole in the market primed for a new podcast all about one of our favorite series of all time - Fraggle Rock! So we're taking it upon ourselves to go out into the world like Traveling Matt to bring back a series for the Fraggle fans in all of us. We're proud to announce the debut of FRAGGLE TALK - The Unofficial Fraggle Rock Podcast! We've teamed up with our friends at The Jim Henson Company to deliver a series of interviews with the puppeteers, producers, writers, and builders who helped create the recent series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. We'll be going through the series episode-by-episode to find out more about these talented creatives, as well as a deep dive into the details of all 13 episodes. It's gonna be epic. Our first episode features two special guests: Executive Producer and Gobo Fraggle performer John Tartaglia, as well as Executive Producer and Henson Company President of Television Halle Stanford! We're talking about how the show came together and what it was like filming the very first episode. CREDITS: Fraggle Talk: The Unofficial Fraggle Rock Podcast is brought you to by ToughPigs.com. Produced, written, and hosted by Joe Hennes. “Fraggle Fast Facts” segments hosted by John Tartaglia. “Dig Deeper” segments hosted by Beth Cook with special guest Halle Stanford. Fraggle Talk art by Dave Hulteen, Jr. The Fraggle Rock mark and logo, characters, and elements are trademarks of The Jim Henson Company. All rights reserved. Fraggle Rock theme song, written by Philip Balsam and Dennis Lee, is used with permission. Special thanks to The Jim Henson Company, Apple TV+, and the entire Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock family. For more from ToughPigs, please find us at TOUGHPIGS on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Patreon.

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com -  Jamie Donmoyer played the role of Francesca Frog on the show Johnny and The Sprites.  She's also puppeteered on Sesame Street, Pahapahooey Island and at Walt Disney World and Sesame Place.  I talk to Jamie about her career and thoughts about puppetry on this episode of Under The Puppet. Plus, hear more of my conversation with Jamie Donmoyer exclusively on the free Under The Puppet app for iOS & Android! IOS - https://apple.co/2WZ4uZg ANDROID - https://bit.ly/2RwcFev Also, this month you can win a copy of Figures in the Fourth Dimension by Ellen S. Rixford!  Listen to find out how to enter. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons! CONNECT WITH JAMIE: IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1938637/ DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Sesame Street - https://www.sesamestreet.org Mr. Rogers Neighborhood - https://www.misterrogers.org The Magic Garden - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magic_Garden_(TV_series) The Great Space Coaster - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Space_Coaster Fraggle Rock - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraggle_Rock The Muppet Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppet_Show Greater Philadelphia Area Puppetry Guild - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit- Organization/Greater-Philadelphia-Area-Puppetry-Guild-188412571186312/ Tucker's Tales (Marianne and Tom Tucker) - http://tuckerstales.dot5hosting.com/INDEX.html Steve Abrams - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-abrams-bb3040a/ Joe Cashore - http://www.cashoremarionettes.com Robert Smythe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsmythe/ Puppeteers of America - https://www.puppeteers.org Jane Henson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Henson Sesame Place - https://sesameplace.com Kevin Clash - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2020/10/utp-52/ Leslie Carrara-Rudolph - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2018/01/utp-11/ John Tartaglia - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2019/02/utp-25/ Muppets Make Puppets - https://www.amazon.com/Muppets-Make-Puppets-Create-Operate/dp/1563057085 Cheryl Henson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl_Henson Ed Christie - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Ed_Christie Puzzle Place - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Puzzle_Place University of Connecticut - https://drama.uconn.edu/programs/puppet-arts/ Jim Kroupa - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Jim_Kroupa Carmen Osbahr - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Carmen_Osbahr Jim Martin - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Jim_Martin Noel MacNeal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_MacNeal Caroll Spinney - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroll_Spinney Jeff Conover - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Jeff_Conover The Legend of the Lion King - https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/The_Legend_of_the_Lion_King Bear In The Big Blue House Live On Stage - https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Bear_in_the_Big_Blue_House:_Live_on_Stage Pahappahooey Island - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0957981/ Once Upon A Sesame Street Christmas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_Upon_a_Sesame_Street_Christmas Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macy%27s_Thanksgiving_Day_Parade Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Sesame_Street_4-D_Movie_Magic Johnny and the Sprites - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_and_the_Sprites Michelee Puppets - https://micheleepuppets.org Pinocchio's Marionette Theater - https://www.facebook.com/Pinocchios-Marionette-Theater-115124088566236/ Louise Gold - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Gold Lolly's Radio Playdate - https://radio.wakeupyourweird.com The Chika Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chica_Show CONNECT WITH THE SHOW http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet CONNECT WITH GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Art by Parker Jacobs Music by Dan Ring Edited by Stephen Staver Help us make more shows like this one.  Become a patron of Saturday Morning Media and get cool rewards!  Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info! ©2022 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com

Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including Michael Keaton's new Batman suit and the lead singers Eddie Van Halen tried to recruit. Then, Will challenges Ray and Kat to identify the 1980s puppet from an audio clip. How many can you recognize? Finally, Will and Kat speak with puppeteer extraordinaire John Tartaglia, who just revived Fraggle Rock. The first season of "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" is now available on Apple TV+. Puppet Introduction - :51 Announcements and Thank You- 4:15 1980s News - 7:21 Name the Puppet Game - 24:10 Conversation with John Tartaglia - 40:20 Wrap-up - 1:09:09 The first season of "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" is available on Apple TV+. To play 1980s trivia this week, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1980snow. For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support. For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com. And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.

Ellie and Haley interview JOHN TARTAGLIA! John first hit Broadway as the original Princeton and Rod in Avenue Q, and he stayed on and off Broadway in a bunch of shows, like Beauty & the Beast, Newsical and Shrek as the OG Pinocchio and the hands behind dragon and the magic mirror. In this episode of Two Kids, it's all about his work as a puppeteer! From Johnnie and the Sprites to Julie's Greenroom, he's brought some of the most amazing children's characters to life. And he just brought back Fraggle Rock on AppleTV+! We're talking all things puppets and Muppets with THE Fraggle expert. Hear John tell us: ⭐️ What Avenue Q meant for puppets on Broadway ⭐️ How he auditioned for Shrek—and ended up being a puppet ⭐️ What it's like to hug Julie Andrews ⭐️ The trick behind the magic mirror ⭐️ What it's like living his Fraggle Rock dream! FOLLOW US Instagram @twokidspod Twitter @twokidsbway ALL OF OUR EPISODES SUPPORT A CHARITY CHOSEN BY OUR GUEST. This episode supports Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS And you can donate here: broadwaycares.org CHECK OUR OUR WEBSITE: twokidsbroadway.com LISTEN TO ALL OF OUR EPISODES; anchor.fm/twokidsandabroadwaystar Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2EC9dfGQdUaw1cLT8tl8t Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-kids-and-a-broadway-star/id1534679746 Please like, subscribe and leave a review if you like our show! We'd love to hear what you think, and your reviews help other people find our podcast, too! SAY HI AT twokidsbroadway@gmail.com * All Two Kids & A Broadway Star accounts are monitored by our parents.

On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I'm talking to my friend, John Tartaglia! We'll talk about how he got to Sesame Street, his many different projects on television and stage, and - of course, the brand new Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock series now streaming on AppleTV+!  Plus, John Kennedy shares a memory and reads a story written by Muppet Performer Jerry Nelson, and we'll hear another Jerry Song as well! So, join us for this week's brand new Below the Frame with Matt Vogel!

In about 2012, I attended my first VO conference in Toronto. I decided to attend after I had a coaching intensive with superstar puppeteer & actor John Tartaglia in NYC. Long story short, I wanted to see if I could pursue my dream of being on “Sesame Street” -and I thought John could possibly help. It was a great session, but about an hour into it, I realized that puppeteering is a skillset that takes a lot of time and training and that it might already be too late in my life to learn and master it. So, John suggested that I stick to VO and referred me to Sunday Muse – who just happens to be my special guest today!! I had the chance to meet Sunday at that first VO conference I ever attended in Toronto because she was a guest speaker! Shortly after that, I took some animation VO coaching sessions with her and the rest is history!!Sunday Muse is the Founder/Creative Manager & Inspiratrice of Great Big Voices. She excels in helping people manifest their dreams into reality and communicate authentically to the world. She is a singer, celebrity voice over actress, author, holistic voice coach & speaker. Her movement & voice over workshops have been featured in the Huffington Post. She has been a featured speaker and taught voice & movement across North America at NYU, Mallorca Holistic Retreat, National Theatre School, Covenant House, Children's Theatre Company NYC, JCC NYC, Randolph Academy, MAVO & VO Atlanta. She was nominated for a Voice Arts Award for Best Voiceover in an Animation Series through the Society of Voice Arts in L.A and is a proud recipient of the MAVO Muse Award.Her leading voice acting credits include: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, SOPHIE, BAKUGAN, TOTAL DRAMA ISLAND, ABBEY HATCHER, JIMMY 2 SHOES, ARTHUR, ROLIE POLIE OLIE, CARE BEARS, ODD JOB JACK, JANE & THE DRAGON, TIME WARP TRIO, CAILLOU, WILLA'S WILDLIFE and dozens of radio/tv commercials.For more info about Sunday Muse or to connect with her, visit her websites at https://www.sundaymuse.com/ &  https://greatbigvoices.com/Sunday Muse will be appearing at "Mini MAVO2020" on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8. For more information about Mini MAVO2020, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com/ and register for the conference today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mini-mavo2020-tickets-107849019320Special Thanks to Everett Oliver for doing the outro for this episode!! "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite voiceover tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions.**Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Support the Show ➤ Welcome to Jimi and Tommy’s Karaoke Dance Party! Are podcasts more like onions or parfait? One of the many deep, philosophical questions we pose as we talk all about everyone’s favourite ogre in ‘Shrek The Musical.’ Find out who does a better Scottish accent - the American or the Scotsman, and tune into discussions all about the differences between the musical and the film, the improvements made for the touring version and Jimi poses an impossible question… Shrek The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Amazon / iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES The late, great Regis Philbin never got to do his star turn as Shrek on a Broadway stage but he certainly did on national television! If you’ve never seen the movie but have stumbled upon the musical then we implore to you watch the source content and let us know what you think in comparison to the show.  Also worth checking out the pro-shot of the show to see its incarnation before it went on tour featuring the old dragon number! ‘Shrek Retold’ is an incredible fan project where the entire film is re-created by the people who love it most. For some tasty hate comments check out Tommy’s video where he reacts to the Shrek musical pro-shot! We are so happy that they redid the dragon for the tour. Which number do you prefer? John Tartaglia is a superhero and there’s just no question to it. He plays three tracks in the one show! Insanity. Where do you stand on the whole original v. adaptation v. jukebox conversation? Let us know! Remember you can come chat to us about the episode on Twitter and Instagram @jimandtomic! Or if you wanna pop OFF then jump into our email inbox at jimandtomic@gmail.com! A Backup Quiz Question This musical was in development concurrently with another popular musical franchise as a “backup plan” in the event the production company could not secure appropriate rights. Thankfully, the production company decided to finish both movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Tartaglia was one of the youngest puppeteers ever hired on Sesame Street at the age of 16.  Since then, he's originated roles in Avenue Q, created and starred in Johnny and the Sprites and Splash and Bubbles, and is now a performer and executive producer on Fraggle Rock for AppleTV+.  He talks with Heath about the technical aspects of puppeteering, plus the challenges of creating shows for cruise ships and theme parks, and the roots of his admiration for Jim Henson.

Muppet performer John Tartaglia joins us for a chat all about Fraggle Rock and more!

How do you make a TV show during a pandemic? The classic Jim Henson children's series Fraggle Rock has returned with all new episodes shot entirely from home. We speak to puppeteers Dave Goelz, Karen Prell and John Tartaglia about returning to Fraggle Rock and shooting on iPhone. Dave Goelz is a puppeteer who performs Gonzo the Great, Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard, Zoot, Boober Fraggle and many other characters from The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth. Karen Prell performs Red Fraggle, Yolanda Rat and many other characters on Sesame Street, Dreamchild, The Animal Show and The Muppets Take Manhattan. John Tartaglia performs Gobo Fraggle and many other characters on Dog City, Bear in the Big Blue House and Elmo the Musical. He also performed in the original cast of Avenue Q. Fraggle Rock: Rock On! is available on Apple TV now and features guests like Alanis Morissette, Common, Jason Mraz, Neil Patrick Harris, Tiffany Haddish, and Ziggy Marley. If you enjoyed this episode you might like these Muppet related episodes of Meet Your Maker: Louise Gold on working on The Muppet Show: https://meetyourmaker.ie/episodes/as-good-as-gold-s1!a238f A behind the scenes look of the Netflix series Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance with director Louis Leterrier, puppeteers Louise Gold and Damien Farrell and author Caseen Gaines: https://meetyourmaker.ie/episodes/cracking-the-crystal-s1!7e876 Writer Ed Valentine on how to get to Sesame Street: https://meetyourmaker.ie/episodes/sesame-street-s1!9c795 You'll find more episodes on www.meetyourmaker.ie Meet Your Maker is produced and hosted by Liam Geraghty in Dublin, Ireland. Meet Your Maker is a founding member of The Warren - the home of great Irish podcasts. www.thewarren.ie

How do you make a TV show during a pandemic? The classic Jim Henson children's series Fraggle Rock has returned with all new episodes shot entirely from home. We speak to puppeteers Dave Goelz, Karen Prell and John Tartaglia about returning to Fraggle Rock and shooting on iPhone. Dave Goelz is a puppeteer who performs Gonzo the Great, Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard, Zoot, Boober Fraggle and many other characters from The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth. Karen Prell performs Red Fraggle, Yolanda Rat and many other characters on Sesame Street, Dreamchild, The Animal Show and The Muppets Take Manhattan. John Tartaglia performs Gobo Fraggle and many other characters on Dog City, Bear in the Big Blue House and Elmo the Musical. He also performed in the original cast of Avenue Q. Fraggle Rock: Rock On! is available on Apple TV now and features guests like Alanis Morissette, Common, Jason Mraz, Neil Patrick Harris, Tiffany Haddish, and Ziggy Marley. If you enjoyed this episode you might like these Muppet related episodes of Meet Your Maker: Louise Gold on working on The Muppet Show: https://meetyourmaker.ie/episodes/as-good-as-gold-s1!a238f A behind the scenes look of the Netflix series Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance with director Louis Leterrier, puppeteers Louise Gold and Damien Farrell and author Caseen Gaines: https://meetyourmaker.ie/episodes/cracking-the-crystal-s1!7e876 Writer Ed Valentine on how to get to Sesame Street: https://meetyourmaker.ie/episodes/sesame-street-s1!9c795 You'll find more episodes on www.meetyourmaker.ie Meet Your Maker is produced and hosted by Liam Geraghty in Dublin, Ireland. Meet Your Maker is a founding member of The Warren - the home of great Irish podcasts. www.thewarren.ie

How do you make a TV show during a pandemic? The classic Jim Henson children's series Fraggle Rock has returned with all new episodes shot entirely from home. We speak to puppeteers Dave Goelz, Karen Prell and John Tartaglia about returning to Fraggle Rock and shooting on iPhone.Dave Goelz is a puppeteer who performs Gonzo the Great, Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard, Zoot, Boober Fraggle and many other characters from The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth. Karen Prell performs Red Fraggle, Yolanda Rat and many other characters on Sesame Street, Dreamchild, The Animal Show and The Muppets Take Manhattan. John Tartaglia performs Gobo Fraggle and many other characters on Dog City, Bear in the Big Blue House and Elmo the Musical. He also performed in the original cast of Avenue Q.Fraggle Rock: Rock On! is available on Apple TV now and features guests like Alanis Morissette, Common, Jason Mraz, Neil Patrick Harris, Tiffany Haddish, and Ziggy Marley.If you enjoyed this episode you might like these Muppet related episodes of Meet Your Maker:Louise Gold on working on The Muppet Show: https://meetyourmaker.ie/episodes/as-good-as-gold-s1!a238fA behind the scenes look of the Netflix series Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance with director Louis Leterrier, puppeteers Louise Gold and Damien Farrell and author Caseen Gaines: https://meetyourmaker.ie/episodes/cracking-the-crystal-s1!7e876Writer Ed Valentine on how to get to Sesame Street: https://meetyourmaker.ie/episodes/sesame-street-s1!9c795You'll find more episodes on www.meetyourmaker.ieMeet Your Maker is produced and hosted by Liam Geraghty in Dublin, Ireland.Meet Your Maker is a founding member of The Warren - the home of great Irish podcasts. www.thewarren.ie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna wants to go back to college, please. Watch Nexus by Danielle Mohlman on its virtual national tour now through May 3. Taking Care - An Emergency Fund for the Washington Theatre Community MUSIC: "I Wish I Could Go Back to College" performed by John Tartaglia, Peter Linz, Stephanie D'Abruzzo from Avenue Q - Original Broadway Cast (2003), music and lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx Merch • Patreon • Twitter • Facebook • Email

Wesley and I discuss and/or mention in passing: Asaad Kelada, Who’s The Boss?, Jerry Mayer, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Thornton Wilder, Our Town, Heather McAdam, Sisters, Sela Ward, Thin Is In, Wellesley, Smith, The Bronx, Bowser, Sha Na Na, The Chicken Lady, Mark McKinney, The Kids In The Hall, the CBC, HBO, Justin Schneyer, Pac-Man, The Godfather, Noises Off, Julie Hagerty, Claire Malis, Alex Rocco, Mitzi Hoag, Mary Steenburgen, Toni Collette, Joanna Gleason, Marsha Mason, Gary Indiana, The Music Man, John Tartaglia, Rhoda Gemignani, Ellen Travolta, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, John Waters, The Division, Can’t Hurry Love, Avon, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Rose Marie, Wait For Your Laugh, The Gong Show, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Madam Trash Heap, Fraggle Rock, Shake & Bake, My Buddy.Connect with Let’s Face The Facts!Website • Twitter • Instagram • Facebook • Patreonhttps://www.facethefactspod.comhttps://www.twitter.com/facethefactspodhttps://www.instagram.com/facethefactspodhttps://www.facebook.com/facethefactspodhttps://www.patreon.com/facethefactspodPlease SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW!

Our next guest is one half to the dynamic duo behind Getting Felt Up: A Puppetry Podcast with Dan and Nate - Dan Becker! In addition to his contributions to the world of puppet podcasts, Dan has performed in John Tartaglia's ImagineOcean and constructed puppets for stage throughout Pennsylvania. Fans may also recognize him from his YouTube channel where, as Disney Dan, he explores the history and news about all things Disney, LEGO, Star Wars, Marvel, Funko, and more. We're talking to Dan about how he found puppetry, challenges he faced along the way, and lessons learned from producing Getting Felt Up. Don't miss this great conversation with pro-tips for YouTubers and other creators looking where to start. Dan also shares some great stories about his early influence from and eventual mentorship under John Tartaglia! For episode highlights and mentions, visit PuppetTears.com/DanBecker Release date: January 15, 2020 Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity

Plucked from Pickering Ontario and placed on the Broadway stage, Shannon Lewis is a true legend! We meet up with Shannon after a busy day, at Pearl studio in New York, get a drink in hand to decompress and chat about her initial move from Canada to the US. We also hear about all the incredible women she’s had the privilege to work with over the years, including Gwen Verdon herself, being part of the Fosse Verdon Legacy, and Shannon ‘gives her secrets back’ as a director/choreographer.Shannon is the choreographer of the groundbreaking and inventive new musical The Secret Silk by Stephen Schwartz and John Tartaglia. Her critically acclaimed choreography recently appeared in the re-imagined Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), as well as the new musical film Stuck starring Amy Madigan, Giancarlo Esposito and Ashanti. As a performer, Shannon starred in I Gotcha in the original Broadway cast of Fosse and is featured singing I Gotcha on the Original Cast album. She starred as “Ursula” opposite Christina Applegate in the Broadway revival of Sweet Charity, and as “Miss Krumholtz” with Daniel Radcliffe, Darren Criss and Nick Jonas in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. Other Broadway credits include: The Mystery of Edwin Drood; The People in the Picture; Curtains; Look of Love; Contact; Candide; Crazy for You. Broadway National Tours: A Chorus Line as “Sheila” and Pippin as “Fastrada”.Come hang with us, grab a drink (if you’re not driving) and get your weekly fix of musical theatre banter, with beverages.

Today I am talking to John Tartaglia! A 10-year veteran of "Sesame Street," Tartaglia is one of the youngest puppeteers ever to perform on the show, starting at the age of 16. John originated the roles of Princeton and Rod in Avenue Q and was Tony nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Musical. Other Broadway Credits include: Beauty and the Beast and Shrek. Off-Broadway he wrote and created John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean. He created the TV series Johnny and the Sprites on Playhouse Disney and Splash and Bubbles for PBS Kids. John tells us his unique story of getting started in the industry at such a young age. We talk about imposter syndrome, shutting out the noise, and how nothing in this career is formulaic. “Have a dream. Have an expectation. Have a want but don’t be afraid to take the winding unexpected path to get there.” Instagram/Twitter: @johnnytartags Take Action: Choose one hobby, interest, or passion you have other than your forté and create a plan to pursue it in some way. (So if you consider yourself a dancer first, this doesn’t mean take more dance classes.) It means if you’ve always had an interest in yoga, film making, circus, crystals, etc - take a workshop, class, watch youtube tutorials to nurture your curiosity. ABA Pop Up Online Workshop! April 23rd 6pm EST Join me on April 23rd for the first pop up workshop of the season! We are going to work on how to apply what we talk about on the podcast actively in our day to day lives. Let’s find what is limiting us and release it. Let’s play BIG. See you then! Sign up at HERE!!! Music by: Joel Waggoner - Unlikely Warrior  

Avenue Q is one of our all-time favourite musicals! Zane and Miranda have both worked on the show and hope to in the future. So let’s flash back to relive the time we spoke with another Avenue Q alumni and fan - Jack Kelly!Find out more about Jack Kelly - YouTube, Facebook- FURTHER READING -Wiki - MusicaliTunes- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx, Jeff Whitty, Jason Moore, John Tartaglia, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Ann Harada, Jordan Gelber, Jennifer BarnhartLike us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!Email us: musicalstaughtmepodcast@gmail.comVisit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.comOur theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - John Tartaglia worked on Sesame Street when he was just 16 years old.  He went on to star in Avenue Q which earned him a Tony Award Nomination. He then created and starred in Johnny and the Sprites for Playhouse Disney and Splash & Bubbles for The Jim Henson Company.  I talk to John about all this and more in this interview. MORE ABOUT JOHN: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/johnnytartags INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/johnnytartags IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1437776/ MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:AVENUE Q - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avenue_Q JOHNNY AND THE SPRITES - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_and_the_Sprites SPLASH & BUBBLES - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splash_and_Bubbles CONNECT WITH THE SHOW http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet http://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet CONNECT WITH GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Art by Parker Jacobs Music by Dan Ring Edited by Stephen Staver Help us make more shows like this one.  Become a patron of Saturday Morning Media and get cool rewards!  Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info! ©2019 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com

This week Julie, Miranda and Zane will chat with actor/producer/thespian extraordinaire Stacie Hobbs about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the fairytale musical Shrek!- FURTHER READING -WIKI - Musical, Franchise, Film, BookIMDBMTI- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -Jeanine Tesori, David Lindsay-Abaire, William Steig, Stephen Kramer Glickman, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Christopher Sieber, Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Chester Gregory II, John Tartaglia, Daniel Breaker, Nigel Lindsay, Amanda HoldenLike us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!Email us: musicalstaughtmepodcast@gmail.comVisit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.comOur theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

This week Julie, Miranda, and Zane will chat with Jack Kelly about which of life's truths can be gleaned from Avenue Q!Find out more about Jack Kelly - YouTube, Facebook- FURTHER READING -Wiki - MusicaliTunes - CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS - Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx, Jeff Whitty, Jason Moore, John Tartaglia, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Ann Harada, Jordan Gelber, Jennifer Barnhart Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!Email us: musicalstaughtmepodcast@gmail.comVisit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.comOur theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

Deborah Sharn talks with actor, singer, dancer, puppeteer, and producer John Tartaglia about his work on Sesame Street, Avenue Q, and Beauty and The Beast. We also talked about the shows he created - "Johnny and The Sprites", "Imagine Ocean" and his current show, "Splash and Bubbles". John will be at The Muny in St.Louis this Summer playing Hysterium in "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" July 5-11, 2017.

Disney fans rejoice! We have special guest John Tartaglia with us from Playhouse Disney's "Johnny and the Sprites" and Broadway's "Beauty and the Beast". Hear his exciting stories about being the youngest Muppeteer ever for The Jim Henson Company. That and so much more on this weeks episode.

Puppet Designer Emily DeCola of The Puppet Kitchen has been designing and building puppets in New York for 7 years. She explains the wide scope of creating characters, sculpting puppets from a variety of materials, and both the possibilities and limitations in performing using puppets. She shares how her puppeteering career began and has led to partnering with Michael Schupbach and Eric Wright at their own puppetry studio. DeCola shows how the puppets were developed and designed for "John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean".

Actor, singer and master puppeteer John Tartaglia headlines an all-star cast as spokesperson for the "Animals Matter To Me" campaign unleashed by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (www.AnimalsMatterToMe.org). John treats listeners to a few of his many voices from the Broadway smash, Avenue Q and shares how he rescued a pair of Cocker Spaniels named Dora and Parker. Plus, he brings out the kid in all of us in his new musical adventure called ImagineOcean (www.imaginoceanthemusical.com) now playing in New York City. Bonus! American Idol’s Simon Cowell stops by and shares the reason he has joined John in the "Animals Matter to Me" campaign. Don’t miss a single minute-- tune in now! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Broadway Star John Tartaglia Champions Pets and Animals All Over the Planet with Arden Moore

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Nick Hutson (MusicalTalk.co.uk) takes the helm for Episode 76 and has an enlightening discussion with Broadway & TV's John Tartaglia.  As Nick would put it – “This is a Season Pass Theme Park Geek Fest!”  However, even though John might be a “geek” for theme parks he has much experience within the industry as he discusses his love for parks and attractions, getting some Disney Star treatment, his work behind the magic, and he treats us to a Back Door Pass of the “Muppets Studio” attraction that (unfortunately) never flourished in Disney/MGM Studios Florida.  Doug Barnes also joins Nick for an introduction and closing feedback.  This show is great fun, please enjoy!   Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com  Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : ) Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com  Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524  Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative  Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks. © 2009 Season Pass Podcast

John Tartaglia was in the original cast of Avenue Q on Broadway, has his own TV show playing around the world called Johnny and The Sprites, and is now in Shrek on Broadway. Join Nick for a delightful chat with this wonderfully talented man.

Disney Channel's John Tartaglia, Marc Morrone on Pocket Pets and Bob Barker. This is the full two-hour show.

Before "Avenue Q"'s Tony Awards triumph, original cast members Stephanie D'Abruzzo and John Tartaglia chronicle the show's journey from workshop to Broadway, share their own paths to leading roles in an unlikely hit musical, and talk about their hopes that they'll be seen as actors -- separate from the puppets they bring to life. Original air date - May 14, 2004.

Before "Avenue Q"'s Tony Awards triumph, original cast members Stephanie D'Abruzzo and John Tartaglia chronicle the show's journey from workshop to Broadway, share their own paths to leading roles in an unlikely hit musical, and talk about their hopes that they'll be seen as actors -- separate from the puppets they bring to life. Original air date - May 14, 2004.