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In 1996, Rent creator Jonathan Larson tragically passed away just hours before the show's very first preview at New York Theatre Workshop. Rent star Daphne Rubin-Vega, along with Tony Award-winning Director Michael Greif, join Rent Producers Jeffrey Seller and Kevin McCollum, Press Agents Don Summa and Richard Kornberg and Jonathan's father and sister - Al and Julie Larson - to share their vivid and very emotional memories about Jonathan's final days. From that day forward, musical theatre would be transformed forever. This episode features excerpts from Michael Riedel's interviews for his 2020 best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daphne Rubin-Vega brought such undeniable grit, free spirit, and Lower East Side authenticity to her Mimi audition that the Rent team knew they found their Cat Scratch Club dancer. Listen to Michael Riedel's never before heard interview with Daphne as she reflects on scoring this life-changing role and the extraordinary Rent roller coaster that followed. Rent Producers Jeffrey Seller and Kevin McCollum, as well as New York Theatre Workshop Artistic Director Jim Nicola, also share their very vivid behind-the-curtain memories. This episode features excerpts from Michael Riedel's interviews for his 2020 best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with director and choreographer Marlo Hunter about advocating for yourself as a parent, practicing a feminism that rejects perfection and embraces mess, and learning how to survive and thrive as a freelance artist. Click here for a transcript! Episode Notes Guest: Marlo Hunter Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews Music: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: Broadway Women's Fund: 2022 Women to Watch on Broadway Watch American Reject on Amazon Prime and Apple+ Ever After Dedication by Nicola Kraus Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) - Learn more about advocating for parents in theatre Freelance Artist's Manifesto Boot Camp Guest Bio Marlo Hunter (she/her) is a film & TV director, and theater director and choreographer who was recently honored as a “2022 Woman to Watch on Broadway” by the Broadway Women's Fund. Her feature film directorial debut, American Reject -- a comedy featuring an original soundtrack -- is available on Amazon, Apple +. American Reject stars Kathleen Monteleone (also screenplay), Keala Settle, Annaleigh Ashford, Billy Ray Cyrus, and introduces Angelica Hale (“America's Got Talent”). The film debuted at festivals in fall 2020 where it garnered multiple honors including Best Narrative Feature -BendFilm Festival. Marlo is currently helming the new musical, Ever After. The show is produced by Tony Award-winner, Kevin McCollum, with Music by Zina Goldrich, Lyrics by Marcy Heisler, and Book by Marcy Heisler & Kate Wetherhead. Upcoming: Streaming release of two episodes Marlo directed for a soon-to-be-announced Disney TV/ABC project (November 2022). She is in development as director and co-creator of the TV Series, Dedication, with writer Nicola Kraus (“The Nanny Diaries” novel), based on Nicki's NY Times bestselling novel by the same name. Full bio available here Find Marlo Online: Marlo's website: www.marlohunter.com Follow Marlo on Instagram Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!
Kevin McCollum speaks with Mary Bender, one of our new discipleship staff members in Stillwater, OK.
Message from Kevin McCollum on May 29, 2022
Message from Kevin McCollum on May 29, 2022
Message from Kevin McCollum on May 22, 2022
Message from Kevin McCollum on May 22, 2022
Ryan Hill, founder and C.E.O. of Apotheosis Events, joins Andy on The Wedding Biz today to talk about his career and his business! Apotheosis Events is a premier event planning firm located out of New York City and produces and designs star-studded premieres including lavish weddings and large Broadway and stage premieres such as Hamilton and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Ryan also handles strategic product launches, elegant galas, over-the-top afterparties, and even intimate personal celebrations. Clients of Ryan's have included but are not limited to The Rolling Stones, Ambassador Theatre Group, John Hardy, Cher, Sting, Denzel Washington, Scarlett Johansson, and Amy Schumer! Ryan enthusiastically shares details about his childhood and upbringing, revealing where his love for design and creativity comes from. He discusses his background in theatrical production and how that has impacted how he works with prospective clients and also what he learned from having been an associate producer for Jeffrey Seller and Kevin McCollum! He also highlights having produced the opening night event for Hamilton and how he ended up doing four more opening parties for it, how having been involved in Broadway productions taught him how to run a business, what he likes to do to unwind during free time, how he hopes to grow this year in 2022, and so much more! It was such a pleasure for Andy to have this wonderful conversation with Ryan, and he hopes that you enjoy listening in! Be sure to visit Ryan's website and his social media handles, and Andy would also appreciate it if you would share this interview with at least three good friends and/or colleagues who might benefit from and/or enjoy it and also if you would leave a top review of the podcast wherever you listen! Have you heard about Stop and Smell the Roses with Preston Bailey on The Wedding Biz Network? Listen as Preston shares the secrets, tools, and technologies behind his extraordinary ability to create a theatrical environment out of any space. Also, don't forget about Sean Low's podcast The Business of Being Creative, where Sean discusses the power of being niched, pricing strategies, metrics of success, and so much more. You can find both shows on The Wedding Biz Network. SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a patron and support Andy and the show! If you are so inspired, contribute! Time Stamps [0:46] – This episode's guest is revealed to be Ryan Hill of Apotheosis Events! [2:13] – Ryan delves into his childhood and how his grandmother inspired his love for design. [4:25] – Ryan reveals what he looks for in a designing team. [6:07] – Ryan reflects on what he learned working for Jeffrey Seller and Kevin McCollum. [8:34] – Ryan asserts that people do their best when they feel comfortable and taken care of. [10:39] – We learn about Ryan's general process when meeting with a client. [13:08] – Ryan details his three-step process with his clients. [14:27] – Ryan makes a case for the difference between a planner and a great planner. [15:41] – Ryan walks us through an example of a complex challenge. [18:00] – Learn about why trucks on load-in day being early can be problematic. [20:48] – Ryan gives an example of an unexpected challenge and how he overcame it. [24:30] – Andy and Ryan discuss Ryan having produced Hamilton's opening night. [26:46] – We hear what led to Hamilton's opening night having a fireworks show. [27:52] – Ryan details the soundtrack that played during the fireworks show. [31:07] – Ryan reflects on where he learned about how to run a business. [33:52] – Learn a little about Ryan's typical workday. [36:30] – Ryan reveals what he likes to do during downtime. [37:35] – We discover what Ryan's goals are for 2022. [39:10] – Ryan argues that the industry needs more camaraderie and collaboration. [41:51] – Discover where to find Ryan online. RESOURCES The Wedding Biz Episode 188 CHRISTINA MATTEUCCI, Creating the Ultimate Collaborative Relationship Between #1s And Their #2sThe Wedding Biz Episode 360 CHRISTINA MATTEUCCI - Using Performance and Storytelling Techniques to Engage with ImpactExclusive planner at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Find Ryan: Apotheosis Events - WebsiteApotheosis Events - Instagram PageApotheosis Events - PartySlate Page Follow The Wedding Biz on Social: The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz Network The Music Makers Support The Wedding Biz by clicking here. Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment & PartySlate.
It's showtime!! This week, Eitan and Drexton interview acclaimed Broadway producer Kevin McCollum and Broadway actor & current star of Mrs. Doubtfire Rob McClure about what happened when their show was shut down during previews for "two weeks" and what it's been like to restart production. Then, they speak to Broadway actor Stanley Martin about the current state of Broadway and how Hamilton has affected it. Special thanks to our sponsor B&H! For all your audio & visual needs, go to https://www.bhphotovideo.com.
On this week's episode, our hosts sit down with Brooke Maxwell, half of the writing team on Ride the Cyclone, and Tony-winning producer Kevin McCollum! The Matinee New Musical Series is a weekly show in which Connor Hibbard and Lou Baron interview the creative minds behind new musical theatre works. If there's any musicals you would like Connor and Lou to put on the podcast stage, send them an email at matinee@wicb.org. Head over to https://wicb.org/schedule/ to check out WICB's program schedule!
IN THE HEIGHTS Book by Quíara Alegría Hudes | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | | Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda Episode Segments:2:20 – Speed Test5:20 – Why God Why8:37 – Back to Before15:52 – Putting It Together28:35 – What's Inside46:53 – How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:00:48 – We Go Together1:08:52 – Our Favorite Things1:18:47 – Corner of the Sky1:21:43 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :In the Heights (Original Libretto) by Quiara Alegría HudesIn the Heights: Finding Home by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Jeremy McCarterIn the Heights (Screenplay) by Quiara Alegría HudesMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording (Original Cast Recording / Deluxe) | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr. | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"Breathe” from In the Heights (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Mandy Gonzalez"Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon“We Go Together” from Grease (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey | Performed by John Travolta, Olivia Newton John & Cast"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff
Lauren Weisberger, the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada, talks to Carol Fitzgerald about her newest novel, Where the Grass is Green and the Girls Are Pretty. In Where the Grass is Green and the Girls Are Pretty, Peyton thinks she has it all as an anchor of a beloved morning show, with celebrity status and enough money for her family to enjoy life. Her daughter is bound for Princeton and ready to follow her filmmaking dreams. Peyton's sister, Skye, lives a modest life and longs to do more with her career. She is making great strides on a fundraiser and feels some fulfillment outside her role as a stay-at-home mother. One lie is all it takes to unravel the careful plans that they all have in place. Lauren channeled her close relationship with her sister as she wrote the novel. She talks about how far she was in her early draft before realizing she'd have to start over with a different approach, while hoping for the men characters to be nice guys instead of villains. She talks about her women characters and how their agency involves them making their own choices. They also discuss what's next for Lauren: in books and on stage. She's currently excited about the upcoming stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada, which she's been working on with Kevin McCollum and Elton John, with Elton writing all the music. Books Discussed in this Episode: Where the Grass is Green and the Girls Are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger More Bookreporter Talks To: The Plot: https://youtu.be/OV_ORMNT8W0 The Break-Up Book Club: https://youtu.be/OQoxBpkBF_k Morningside Heights: https://youtu.be/qfP9-x6uDfQ Check out our other videos: Bookaccino Book Club with Kim Michele Richardson: https://youtu.be/Y5R70-w0AVg Bookaccino Book Club with William Kent Krueger: https://youtu.be/dX-mHWLmv5k Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here: http://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/bookreporter-weekly-newsletter-subscribe FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Photography Credit: Greg Fitzgerald
In the first episode in our SIX the Musical series, we sat down with Tony Award-winning Producer Kevin McCollum to learn about his process of bringing six queens to North America and then ultimately to Broadway. If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT KEVIN MCCOLLUM: Kevin McCollum has received the Tony Award for Best Musical for In the Heights (2008), Avenue Q (2004), and Rent (1996), which also won the Pulitzer Prize. Mr. McCollum is currently represented on Broadway with SIX and Mrs. Doubtfire, and off-Broadway and on tour with the Olivier Award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong. Mr. McCollum's upcoming projects include the Broadway productions of The Devil Wears Prada and The Notebook, along with the new adaptation of West Side Story directed by Steven Spielberg. He produced Motown: The Musical (Broadway, West End, UK & US Tours), Something Rotten! (Broadway, National Tour), Hand to God (Broadway, West End), The Drowsy Chaperone (Broadway), Mike Birbiglia's The New One (Broadway, US Tour); Baz Luhrmann's production of Puccini's La Boheme in 2002, [title of show] in 2008, the touring and Broadway productions of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the off-Broadway hit De La Guarda, and the 2009 Broadway revival of West Side Story. In 1995 Mr. McCollum co-founded the Producing Office, and has since created Alchemation, a theatrical and media producing company committed to new work. Mr. McCollum was trained at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and earned his Master's degree in film producing from the Peter Stark Program at the University of Southern California. In 1995, he received the Robert Whitehead Award for Outstanding Commercial Theatre Producing. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: SIX on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sixonbroadway SIX on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sixbroadway Get Your Tickets: www.sixonbroadway.com --- Come say hi to us! Facebook: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Instagram: @PageToStagePodcast @TheMaryDina @BrianSedita @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Twitter: @TheMaryDina @BwayPodNetwork Youtube: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork #PageToStagePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Message from Kevin McCollum on May 30, 2021
Message from Kevin McCollum on May 30, 2021
Message from Kevin McCollum on May 30, 2021
Message from Kevin McCollum on May 30, 2021
Shuberts Equality Initiatives, Debra Messing Joins “13” film, “Ride the Cyclone” Interview “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: Ashley Steves ashley@broadwayradio.com | @NoThisIsAshleyGrace Aki grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiJames Marino james@broadwayradio.com | @JamesMarinoMatt Tamanini read more
New York's theater district has been dark since March. Broadway was one of the first industries shut down by the pandemic and it may be one of the last to reopen. Actress Jessica Rush shares what she misses about the stage, and Tony Award-winning producer Kevin McCollum tells CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta what it will take for Broadway to make a comeback. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
RENT Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan LarsonEpisode Segments:1:51 - Speed Test 4:11 - Why God Why6:17 - Back to Before24:28 - What's Inside 48:04 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:11:58 - Our Favorite Things1:17:27 - Corner of the Sky 1:22:21 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted:Rent (Original Libretto) by Jonathan LarsonRent by Jonathan Larson | Interviews and Text by Evelyn McDonnell with Katherine SilbergerThe Happiest Corpse I've Ever Seen: The Last 25 Years of the Broadway Muscal by Ethan MorddenWithout You by Anthony RappMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording (Original Cast Recording / Deluxe) | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr. | Performed by Alistair Brammer "Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"One Song Glory” from Rent (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson | Performed by Adam Pascal "Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff
Message from Kevin McCollum on August 23, 2020
Message from Kevin McCollum on August 23, 2020
Message from Kevin McCollum on August 23, 2020
Message from Kevin McCollum on August 9, 2020
Message from Kevin McCollum on August 9, 2020
Message from Kevin McCollum on August 9, 2020
“The Producers” premiered on April 27, 2013. It was written by Becky Mode, whose last episode of Smash was season 2 episode 7, Musical Chairs, and was directed by Tricia Brock, whose last episode was season 2 episode 9, The Parents. The viewership dropped again by 20,000 viewers, to a total of 1.89 million. We had a lot of music this episode, mainly from Hit List! Our one song from Bombshell was an excerpt of Shaiman and Whitman’s “20th Century Fox Mambo” performed by Megan Hilty (and Kathie Lee Gifford?), and our one cover was Jeff Buckley’s “The Last Goodbye,” sung by Andy Mientus. The remainder of our songs come from Hit List: we hear excerpts from Pasek and Paul’s “Rewrite this Story,” and Joe Iconis’ “Broadway Here I Come.” Two new songs were another by Joe Iconis called “The Goodbye Song,” and “Don’t Let Me Know,” written by Lucie Silvas and Jamie Alexander Hartman. Without much competition for new musicals on Broadway this season, Bombshell is poised to make a splash at the Tony Awards in June. But with slow ticket sales, Eileen is going to have to pray for a miracle to keep Bombshell open til June. So she is whoring out Ivy for press events right and left, anything from the Today show to an appearance at the Brighton Beach Senior Center. Adding insult to injury, producers Daryl Roth and Kevin McCollum are duking it out with ten other producers ready to write a check to move Hit List to Broadway this season. But there may not be a show to move if Jimmy shows up late and high for photo calls. Derek attempts to solve the Jimmy problem by hiring former Bombshell ensemblist Sam Strickland to understudy him. Things are looking up for Julia, with the announcement her new non-musical version of Gatsby going to Manhattan Theatre Workshop next season. Now that Tom isn’t in line to direct the City of Angels revival, he wants Julia to create the show with him. The conflict comes to a head at one of Ivy’s many press events: Julia feels Tom told her under no uncertain terms he only wants to direct, while Tom believes Julia is only interested in being a writing partner when she gets her way. With tonight seeming to become the most important night in Hit List’s life, Derek gives Jimmy an ultimatum: shape up or ship out. But Jimmy doesn’t take the threat seriously, showing up late onstage, making up choreography and causing an onstage accident that leaves Karen with a bleeding gash. The performance is the last straw for Derek, firing Jimmy on the spot. But the journey for Hit List may be dead in the water anyway, as every potential investor is scared off because the show isn’t financially viable enough to make it on Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Message from Kevin McCollum on July 19, 2020
Message from Kevin McCollum on July 19, 2020
Message from Kevin McCollum on July 19, 2020
Kevin McCollum and Katherine Brill discuss mentoring
Kevin McCollum and Brett Arent discuss the doctrine of sanctification
Equal parts cheerleader, economist, coach and psychologist, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Kevin McCollum has spent his 25-year career creating hit shows with the stage’s greatest talents. Today, he’s pulling back the curtain on his career, his partnership with Crystal and how collaboration wins over competition when young people participate in theater. Tune in to his conversation with Rick Spath aboard Crystal Serenity.
Kevin McCollum and Daniel Bray discuss the doctrine of God
Kevin McCollum and Hope Washispack discuss the doctrine of sin
Kevin McCollum has a conversation with Bekah Hambrice
Brett Arent and Kevin McCollum discuss Biblical Theology - Part 2
Brett Arent and Kevin McCollum discuss Biblical Theology - Part 1
Kevin McCollum and Brett Arent discuss Introduction and Bibliology
Tori Fancher and Kevin McCollum discuss the book of Revelation
Kevin McCollum speaks with Sam Naik, one of our missions partners in India
Center Theatre Group’s Producing Director Douglas C. Baker guest hosts this episode of “30 to Curtain,” a podcast featuring 30-minute interviews with some of the theatre artists creating work across the stages of the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles. Joining us for this episode of “30 to Curtain” is theatre producer Kevin McCollum. Kevin has produced some legendary Broadway shows throughout his career, including "Rent," "In the Heights," and "The Play That Goes Wrong," which joins us at the Ahmanson Theatre July 9 through August 11, 2019. For more on Center Theatre Group and its upcoming productions, visit CenterTheatreGroup.org
Hope Washispack and Kevin McCollum discuss the Gospel of Mark
Andrew Brill and Kevin McCollum discuss an introduction to the New Testament
Andrew Brill and Kevin McCollum discuss the Post-Exile Old Testament Books
Message from Kevin McCollum on December 16, 2018
Message from Kevin McCollum on December 16, 2018
Message from Kevin McCollum on December 2, 2018
Message from Kevin McCollum on December 2, 2018
Message from Kevin McCollum on November 25, 2018
Message from Kevin McCollum on November 25, 2018
Kevin McCollum and Andrew Brill discuss Kings and Chronicles
Kevin McCollum and Andrew Brill discuss Genesis 16-50
Andrew Brill and Kevin McCollum discuss Genesis 1 - 15
Alex talks with Ethan Lauer to discuss SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, currently playing at the Palace Theatre and running until September 16th. We discuss the David Bowie connection, standing ovations for Squidward Q. Tentacles, whether or not you should see it before it closes, and much more. Links to things mentioned in the show... One Fan Show (the short-lived web series): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDa5Bx_ehK4AI6A1uHbEnFw Mooing with strangers in Tompkins Square Park for the 20th Anniversary of RENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvlcwjsawA&t=2s The cast of SpongeBob performing at the 2017 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuWO2vLsjdc Ben Brantley's review in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/04/theater/spongebob-squarepants-broadway-musical.html BroadwayRadio's This Week on Broadway podcast review: https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2017/12/10/this-week-on-broadway-for-december-10-2017-eva-noblezada/ Theater People podcast interview with producer Kevin McCollum: https://theaterppl.com/the-podcast/2016/8/15/kevin-mccollum Get in touch with Alex and One Fan Show: https://onefanshow.tumblr.com/ Instagram: @AlexLauer Twitter: @AlexLauer This week's guest: Ethan Lauer, @Ethan.Lauer
Kevin McCollum has received the Tony Award for Best Musical for "In the Heights" (2008), "Avenue Q" (2004), and "Rent" (1996), which also won the Pulitzer Prize. He is currently represented on Broadway with the Olivier Award-winning "The Play That Goes Wrong." He produced "Something Rotten!" (Broadway, National Tour), "Hand to God" ( Broadway, West End), "Motown: The Musical" (Broadway, West End, and National Tour), "The Drowsy Chaperone" in 2006, which won five Tony Awards, Baz Luhrmann’s production of "Puccini’s La Boheme" in 2002, [title of show] in 2008, the touring and Broadway productions of Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas," the off Broadway hit "De La Guarda," the recent hit revival of "West Side Story," and "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo." In 1995 Mr. McCollum co-founded the Producing Office, and has since created Alchemation, a theatrical and media producing company committed to new work. Mr. McCollum was trained at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and earned his Master’s degree in film producing from the Peter Stark Program at the University of Southern California. In 1995, he received the Robert Whitehead Award for Outstanding Commercial Theatre Producing.
On The Gist, it’s a Jon Favreau–flavored mash-up: Swing Wars. In the interview, the walls cave in, the props catch fire, the actors stammer and forget … and it’s all part of the plan. Kevin McCollum, one of the producers of Broadway’s longest-running play, tells Mike how The Play That Goes Wrong makes audiences laugh. In the Spiel: By breaking them, at least the Trump administration is making us bone up on obscure but important rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On The Gist, it’s a Jon Favreau–flavored mash-up: Swing Wars. In the interview, the walls cave in, the props catch fire, the actors stammer and forget … and it’s all part of the plan. Kevin McCollum, one of the producers of Broadway’s longest-running play, tells Mike how The Play That Goes Wrong makes audiences laugh. In the Spiel: By breaking them, at least the Trump administration is making us bone up on obscure but important rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
http://thesparkandtheart.com/145 – This week we talk with Improviser, Actress, Producer and professional breath recording artist Rebecca Northan. In today's chat Rebecca reflects on a yearbook quote and how it relates to her life now and the interesting work that actors do that you didn't even know were jobs. **- Links for this episode -**Rebecca Northan - http://www.spontaneoustheatre.ca/Rebecca Northan Twitter - https://twitter.com/RebeccaNorthanRebecca Northan IMDB - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1720123/Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457419/Kathleen Foreman - http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/utoday/september5-2013/drama-community-mourns-passing-of-respected-professorSpiegeltent - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpiegeltentBlind Date Play - http://www.spontaneoustheatre.ca/blind-date.htmlKevin McCollum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_McCollumHST (Harmonized Sales Tax) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonized_sales_taxVertigo Theatre - http://www.vertigotheatre.com/
Message from Kevin McCollum on September 18, 2016
Message from Kevin McCollum on September 18, 2016
It is such a pleasure to welcome three-time Tony winning Producer Kevin McCollum to our show! Kevin is well known in the industry for being the kind of producer that can spot something special miles--and years--away from being a fully formed product. This is the guys who, waaaaaaaaaay back in the early 90s saw a very early workshop of RENT and made a promise to Jonathan Larson--AT THE WORKSHOP'S INTERMISSION--that he would get the show to Broadway. In addition to a MILLION other shows, Kevin helped shepherd "In the Heights", "The Drowsy Chaperone", and "Something Rotten" to Broadway. He sat down with us to talk about his most recent productions--"Motown The Musical", which had a quick return to Broadway this summer--and "Something Rotten". And, yes, he indulged me in my "In The Heights" obsession and answered a few questions about 'discovering' Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Kevin McCollum is an American theatrical booking executive and producer of musical theater and plays, many on Broadway. During a producing career spanning over twenty-five years, he has received three Tony Awards for Best Musical for In the Heights, Avenue Q, and Rent. Other producing credits include Motown the Musical (Broadway and tour), The Drowsy Chaperone (five 2006 Tony Awards), Baz Luhrmann's La Bohème (two 2002 Tony Awards), the hit revival of West Side Story (2009), Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (2011), and [title of show] (2008). Listen in to this podcast to hear Producer Kevin McCollum talk about everything from . . . Why his formula for success is no formula at all. What Cameron Mackintosh said to him when Kevin auditioned for Les Miserables. Why raising money is still a lot of work, no matter how many shows you recoup. His simple advice for anyone looking to start producing today. His message for every politician in every small town in America. Keep up with me: @KenDavenportBway www.theproducersperspective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Message from Kevin McCollum on September 7, 2014
Message from Kevin McCollum on August 31, 2014
Thomas Schumacher talks with guests, Ben Cameron and Kevin McCollum, about the state of theatre today in a wide ranging conversation that highlights how theatre can survive during difficult economic times; whether celebrities can affect sales and audiences; and dealing with government and foundation funding.
Kevin McCollum talks about how his "contrarian" nature applies to his work as a producer, including mounting the 22-actor musical "In The Heights" Off-Broadway when many say even small musicals can't succeed off the Great White Way, deciding to send "Avenue Q" to Las Vegas rather than on a standard national tour, and creating a multi-city model for "Irving Berlin's White Christmas". Original air date – February 16, 2007.
Kevin McCollum talks about how his "contrarian" nature applies to his work as a producer, including mounting the 22-actor musical "In The Heights" Off-Broadway when many say even small musicals can't succeed off the Great White Way, deciding to send "Avenue Q" to Las Vegas rather than on a standard national tour, and creating a multi-city model for "Irving Berlin's White Christmas". Original air date – February 16, 2007.
Kevin McCollum talks about how his "contrarian" nature applies to his work as a producer, including mounting the 22-actor musical "In The Heights" Off-Broadway when many say even small musicals can't succeed off the Great White Way, deciding to send "Avenue Q" to Las Vegas rather than on a standard national tour, and creating a multi-city model for "Irving Berlin's White Christmas". Original air date – February 16, 2007.
Five prolific commercial producers—Susan Gallin ("Woman Before a Glass"), Elizabeth McCann ("Well"), Kevin McCollum ("Avenue Q"), David Stone ("Wicked") and Tom Viertel ("Sweeney Todd")—explore the business of bringing shows to the stage.
Originally created as a skit for a bachelor party, The Drowsy Chaperone has traveled from Toronto to Los Angeles to Broadway, growing in size along the way without sacrificing its skewed view of classic musicals. This ATW Working in the Theatre seminar will explore Chaperone's journey from one-off entertainment into that rarest of musicals—one not based on a book, play or movie. The panel includes actor Edward Hibbert, producer Roy Miller and Tony winners Lisa Lambert (Best Score), actor Beth Leavel (Best Actress), author and actor Bob Martin (Best Book), producer Kevin McCollum (Tonys for Best Musical with Avenue Q and In The Heights), author Don McKellar (Best Book), composer/lyricist Greg Morrison (Best Score) and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw.
Five prolific commercial producers—Susan Gallin (Tony Awards for both parts of the original Angels in America and for Boeing-Boeing), Elizabeth McCann (numerous Tony Awards including Copenhagen, Morning’s at Seven and Amadeus), Kevin McCollum (Tony winner for In the Heights and Avenue Q), David Stone (Wicked) and Tom Viertel (Tony Awards for The Coast of Utopia, the 2007 revival of Company and 2009’s revival of The Norman Conquests)—explore the business of bringing shows to the stage.
Originally created as a skit for a bachelor party, "The Drowsy Chaperone" has traveled from Toronto to Los Angeles to Broadway, growing in size along the way without sacrificing its skewed view of classic musicals. The ATW Working in the Theatre seminar will explore Chaperone's journey from one-off entertainment into that rarest of musicals—one not based on a book, play or movie.
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