Podcasts about Laurie Beechman

About “8-Track Throwback: The Remix”: Returning to the Laurie Beechman stage for the first time since 2019, Marquee Five's tribute to the 8-Track era has exploded with new favorites alongside tried-and-true hits from Van Morrison, Dolly Parton, Stevie Wonder, and others. “8-Track Throwback: The Remix” is a newly reimagined and joyous celebration of the music that takes you back. About Marquee Five: Tight, lush vocal jazz harmonies, clever arrangements, and an actor's sensibility characterize Marquee Five, the collaboration of singers Mick Bleyer, Adam West Hemming, Vanessa Parvin, Sierra Rein, and Julie Reyburn. The group Times Square Chronicles called, “The Manhattan Transfer for the new millennium,” teams up with a swinging band to bring a sassy, intelligent flair to your favorite songs with exciting five-part vocal arrangements running the gamut of the American Songbook, Broadway canon, and more. This show sponsored by Patti Bottino-Bravo: https://www.pattibottinobravo.com/

Robbie's back (again) for what is a seminal recording for fans of a certain age. Topics include: single fun aunts, over-acting with masks, jumpers & big collars, natural disasters, Michael Ball, documentaries about Laurie Beechman, vests, and Victoria Clarke Syndrome. Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection + Encore on YOUTUBE! Cast Album Cage Match: EVITA vs. Billy Recce Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music Of Laurie Beechman the cover art for Sarah Brightman Sings the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber (1992) Robbie Rozelle Dot Com Featured recordings: The Premiere Collection: The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber (1987) • Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore (1992) • Gold - Linda Eder (2002) ORIGINAL CAST MERCH! Visit our Patreon for access to our monthly live stream The Original Cast at the Movies where 2023 is THE YEAR OF BARBRA celebrating the filmography of Ms. Barbra Joan Streisand! Patreon • Twitter • Facebook • Email

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE5Et5C1nOQ&t=13s “Just Because Your Light Flickers Does Not Mean It's About To Go Out.” – Yohancé Salimu Laurie Hope Beechman was an actress and singer, known for her work in Broadway musicals. She also had a career as a cabaret performer and recording artist. After her passing, the West Bank Cafe Downstairs Theater Bar in New York was renamed the Laurie Beechman Theatre. She passed on 24 years ago today. Today, we will celebrate LISTEN TO HER HEART: The Life and Music Of Laurie Beechman. Director: Gaylen Ross; Executive Producer: Neil Mazzella; Narrator: Rosie O'Donnell; Writer: Jesse Green; A Tony and Drama Desk nominee, Laurie was the incomparable performer with a once in a lifetime voice that hit the rafters in such celebrated musicals as Annie, Joseph and the Amazing Color Dreamcoat, Cats, and Les Miserables. Andrew Lloyd Webber praised her “not just for her extraordinary voice, but also her remarkable contribution to musical theatre” and the New York Times hailed her as “the best young emotive belter in the dramatic tradition of Judy Garland and Barbara Streisand.” At the height of her career Laurie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1989, the year that comedian Gilda Radner died of the same disease. Laurie faced not only a life-threatening illness, but also the prospect of never working again on the stage. Instead Laurie lived and performed with cancer for nine years. “My middle name is Hope,” Laurie said. “My mother named me well.” Winner, Creative Excellence, U.S. International Film and Video Festival Cine Gold Eagle  

The Rubber Chicken may be off for Presidents Day, but Lewis is back in his personal cable access studio for this week's Rantcast! Our host is covering a few of the bigger news stories from the last week and even has a few recommendations. Check out Cunk on Earth on Netflix, Jann on Roku and the documentary Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman. Thank you all for your continued support. As always, please take care of each other, it's the most important thing we can do for one another.  This week's live rants come from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Florida  For advertising opportunities email: advertise@thelaughbutton.com SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com/pages/live  Lewis' Grammy-nominated special, "Thanks For Risking Your Life" is available now! https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWE  SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST https://thelaughbutton.com/podcasts/lewis-blacks-rantcast  FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com/  https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack/  https://mobile.twitter.com/thelewisblack  https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FbbI6zNALJhHAhwOJhEyg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Andrea Prestinario about queerness in musical theater. Andrea shares her journey as a queer performer & producer and what lead her to co-found Ring of Keys, a nonprofit artist service organization for queer and trans artists in musical theatre. They talk about the need for queer visibility and representation, creating change even if it takes time, and what it means to lead by example & trust your intuition.  About Andrea: Andrea Prestinario is a queer award-winning performer and producer who has worked at 20+ theatres throughout the country over the last 15 years, including NYTW, Asolo Rep, American Conservatory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Lyric Opera Chicago, Gulfshore Playhouse, Writers' Theatre, York Theatre, and more. Favorite roles include Alison in Fun Home (Baltimore Center Stage), Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls; (Weston Playhouse), Eliza in My Fair Lady; Maureen in RENT (Paramount Theatre), Martha in 1776 (Asolo Rep), and Louise in Gypsy (Drury Lane Oakbrook). She received a Jeff Award for her work as Violet in Side Show (Boho Theatre). A graduate of Ball State University and The School at Steppenwolf, she is also the Co-Founder of Ring of Keys: a nonprofit artist service organization for queer and trans artists in musical theatre. She created RoK's signature programming: Queering the Canon: A Concert Series which she produced in addition to producing other concerts for the org (Joe's Pub, Birdland). She produced/conceived her solo show sMOkeyTOWN: The Songs of Smokey Robinson which played throughout NYC (54Below, Laurie Beechman) and Chicago. Andrea's IG: @andreaprestinario Andrea's Website: www.andreaprestinario.com Ring of Keys Website: www.ringofkeys.org 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    

“I just love the warmth of being in a cabaret. It's my favorite place to be next to a Broadway theatre. Maybe more so because you get food.” Multi-hyphenates don't always start as actors. Theatre multi-hyphenates find their way through multiple avenues and for Christine Pedi, The Lady of 1000 Voices, it started when she stumbled upon the radio station when she attended Fordham University studying communications.  After focusing on a radio career, she started in community theatre, eventually landing her turn at Forbidden Broadway. Then through a connection from Fordham, she was asked to interview at SiriusXM Radio. And now – Pedi is one of the pillars of our community connecting listeners of the radio to the insight of Broadway. Post pandemic, Pedi is also continuing her in person cabaret acts, with a massively funny new show at The Green Room 42, called The Pedi Party, which had a wonderfully successful first show on January. She will be appearing at TGR42 on February 20th and March 31st both at 9:30pm.  In this amazing episode, Pedi lets us in to great stories regarding Howard Stern, Joan Rivers, while dissecting the changes and fads of cabaret and sketch comedy, such as how it's moved from live performance to YouTube, and what forms a successful cabaret – or the “Drop Your Pants and Go” mentality. Pedi is also open about losing her eyesight over the years and shares what that means regarding performance and work opportunities. We also discuss the importance of taking care of yourself, a sense of belonging, and hustle.  “A lot of people your age don't think about taking care of themselves until they are my age and then you got a lot of catching up to do. But to be forced to really address things now will probably serve you better and probably save you aggravation on other fronts.”  Christine the “Lady of 1000 Voices" first discovered her talent for multiple personalities (Merman, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters etc) through her long association with the legendary off Broadway revue FORBIDDEN BROADWAY. She received a Drama Desk nomination for her work in FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD (Liza, Rosie Perez, Judi Dench, Sharon Stone etc) as well as an LA Ovation & NAACP Award. She also brought her collection of Divas to off B'ways long running NEWSICAL the Musical and recently starred in and co-produced SPAMILTON: An American Parody written by Forbidden Broadway's creator Gerard Allessandrini. Broadway: Mama Morton (yes just one character...all night) in the 2nd longest running musical of all time CHICAGO, LITTLE ME with Martin Short & Faith Prince, directed by Rob Marshall, and opposite Liev Schreiber in Eric Bogosians TALK RADIO directed by Robert Falls. SIRIUS XM RADIO On Broadway host. On Saturday she and the "aMAHzing" Seth Rudetsky co-host the DUELING DIVAS. Her cabaret show GREAT DAMES has won the New York Bistro & Nitelife Awards and has played NYC, Los Angeles, London, South Africa & beyond. THERE'S NO BIZNESS LIKE SNOW BIZNESS her holiday show has been a seasonal staple in NYC since 2008. She's performed in that “cutie patootie” John McD's Cabaret Corner on the Rosie O'Donnell Show and sung in many major NYC venues & cruiseships including Birdland, Feinsteins/54 Below, The Iridium, The Metropolitan Room, The Algonquin, The Laurie Beechman, Avery Fisher Hall, Don't Tell Mamas...and the QE2...AND she's performed for President & Mrs Clinton (playing a singing HIllary!). Fans of THE SOPRANOS may recognize her as Mrs Bobby Baccala. Other TV: DR DEATH on NBC PEACOCK. She has many popular comic videos on Youtube including many SHIT LIZA SAYS videos including LIZA :At This Performance and LIZA: HELLO DOLLY AUDITIONS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined this week by actress and author Elisa Donovan. You Might Know Her From Clueless, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, A Night at the Roxbury, The Dog Who Saved Christmas films, and her memoir, Wake Me When You Leave: Love and Encouragement via Dreams from the Other Side. We had a total ball with Elisa chatting about her beginnings on the sets of both the Clueless film and TV show, joining Sabrina right as they approached 100 episodes, and trying not to break while dancing alongside Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan. We also got to discuss her new book, a really honest portrayal of grief, family, and picking up the pieces. All that plus Judging Amy, 90210, and Matthew Lawrence talk. This one was anything but whatever. Follow us on social media @damianbellino || @rodemanne  Discussed this week: Annie Live! Starring Nicole Scherzinger and Megan Hilty (Krakowski's replacement) Harry Connick Jr.'s bald cap was ROUGH on the Macy;s Day Parade Andrea McArdle original Annie on Broadway (was cast as Eleanor Roosevelt in this live production but has to drop out) Will they replace her with Aileen Quinn or SJP (movie Annie or Annie #3?) Laurie Beechman was the original “Star to Be” in Annie. Here's every part she sang in the show. Seth Rudetsky's breakdown of Laurie Beechman's insane talent (cabaret under the West Bank Cafe is named after her) Tick Tick Boom! Was wow very very good Company Cast Recording Documentary (D.A. Pennebaker) Some of our Fave Sondheim Clips Madeline Kahn doing “Not Getting Married Today” (and former guest Veanne Cox doing the same song on Broadway) Company “Not a Day Goes By” Merrily We Roll Along Donna Murphy doing “Could I Leave You” Follies Ruthie Henshall “More” “Worst Pies in London” Sweeney Todd Former guest, Joanna Gleason's “A Moment in the Woods” Into the Woods Bernadette Peters doing “Greens Greens” Into the Woods “Everybody's Got the Right” Assassins “The Little Things You Do Together” (clip from aforementioned Company doc) =========== Real World Homecoming: Los Angeles Elisa's book about her father's death: Wake Me When You Leave: Love and Encouragement via Dreams from the Other Side Plays Amber, Cher's frenemy in the American classic, Clueless (1995) Costumes of Clueless are iconic thanks to designer, Mona May Had read Emma before Clueless  A Night at the Roxbury opposite Chris Kattan and Will Ferrell Clueless was supposed to be the hit, but it ended up being Sabrina the Teenage Witch Typed with a pencil as Sharona on Sonny with a Chance Dropped out of a play at LaMama to move to Los Angeles Tested for Tiffani Amber-Thiessen's role of Valerie Malonel on the original 90210 Sings “Rose Tint My World” in A Rocky Horror 25th Anniversary Special Played Shelby, a jam band singer on Judging Amy who hires Amy's brother to play bass in her band The Dog Who Saved Christmas (dog voiced by Joey Lawrence and Mario Lopez) Loves Gary Valentine who played her husband on the movies Played Ginger LaMont/LaMonica on 90210 (Val's bff) Would save Melissa Joan Hart over Joey Lawrence, and David Lascher over Joey Lawrence Play Joey Fatone's girlfriend in the “Drive Myself Crazy” music video and gets to slap him  Matthew Lawrence is married to Cheryl Burke from Dancing with the Stars JoJo Siwa lost Dancing with the Stars (Iman won and we both loved him)

This week Tarryn is joined by Macon Prickett Macon Prickett is a New York City based actor, singer, musical theatre enthusiast and proud member of Actors' Equity Asssociation. He was last seen touring the country in TheatreWorks USA's 2020 tour of the beloved children's musical, CLICK CLACK MOO! Macon made his New York stage debut in 5th Floor Theatre Company's 2018 production of BUBBLE BOY. He's also appeared on cabaret stages throughout Manhattan such as the Duplex, the Laurie Beechman, and Don't Tell Mama, and was a top 8 finalist in Don't Tell Mama's Next Big Act cabaret competition in the summer of 2019. Originally from Alabama and a recent graduate of Jacksonville State University some of his favorite roles include Piangi in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Enoch Snow in CAROUSEL, the Snail with the Mail in A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, and the Earthworm in JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. For more information, follow him at mrmaconprickett on instagram and twitter, or visit his website at www.maconwprickett.com This weeks sponsor is Swiftie13Kiara Art inspired by Taylor Swift and her beautiful lyrics.  You can purchase items on www.etsy.com/shop/swiftie13kiara They also create commission pieces so feel free to contact them via email Swiftie13kiara.art@gmail.com for any enquiries or questions . Worldwide shipping available. Podcast listeners can use the code ThankYou13 for 13% off your next purchase.

On this episode, The Barretta Brothers welcome actress and Muppet performer, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph to talk about her career and answer questions from our Live YouTube Chat. She performs characters such as Abby Cadabby, Spamela Hamderson, Prairie Dawn's Mom, and more. Episode Outline: Gene and Bill answer questions for the first eleven minutes alone Dick the Shark shows up to taunt Gene Leslie Carrara-Rudolph joins the Q&A 11:30 – 58:30mins Her work before The Muppets Leslie's Muppet audition and her amazing Wizard of Oz medley. Paul Rudolph pops in for a moment. Questions from the Live Chat continue throughout Bobo meets Darcey The origins of Abby Cadabra Playing off each other as background players in Muppets Tonight Dick the Shark comes back Paul Rudolph pops in again Gene recalls drawing a fake tattoo on Leslie during Muppets Tonight Leslie draws Angel Cards for Gene and Bill Lolly Lardpop checks in for a visit Back to Bill and Gene Q&A on their own   ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Leslie Carrara-Rudolph   A graduate of San Francisco State University (BA degree, “Child Development through the Arts”) is a multi-faceted entertainer, writer, and artist best known for performing the fairy, Abby Cadabby on Sesame Street for which she earned her 5 Emmy nominations. Leslie got her start as a puppeteer on ABC's “Muppets Tonight.” Other TV credits- Jim Henson Company/PBS “Splash and Bubbles”, PBS Nature Cat, Disney's “Johnny & the Sprites”, Nickelodeon's Tough Puppy Leslie created an original musical stage show for the Walt Disney Company called “The Wahoo Wagon that ran at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. She was awarded the UNIMA citation of Excellence for her show “Wake Up Your Weird” and received two Jim Henson Foundation Grants.  Leslie recently had a residency at the Laurie Beechman theater performing her cabaret's “What Just Happened?”, “Moonlight Madness” and  “Bizarre Brunch.” Leslie performs and speaks throughout the country about “character development through the arts” with her puppet side Kicks “Lolly Lardpop” and Granny Dot.” These characters are featured in her original podcast on iTunes called “Lolly's radio playdate”

Tim’s 50th podcast, like his first, draws inspiration from the strange collection of objects and paraphernalia on one of his mantelpieces. He recalls the wonderful Broadway star Laurie Beechman, anticipates the forthcoming 51st anniversary re-issue of Jesus Christ Superstar, celebrates the 50th anniversary of a Welltron 8-track tape player/radio and premieres a brand new song written with Gary Barlow. And thus ends the first series of Get Onto My Cloud.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ADAM FRIED| Leads listeners on a special final episode of the season on THE POWER OF POSITIVITY, training your mindset, finding gratitude, and embracing a routine that sets you up for success. ADAM FRIED is an actor and writer living in Los Angeles. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, Adam has a BA in Musical Theatre from Ball State Univesity, and a graduate of the inaugural Professional Program for Acting for the Camera with UCLA. As an actor, Adam began performing with The Muse Machine in Dayton, Ohio (under the direction of Nat Horne) before obtaining his BA in Musical Theatre from Ball State University. Adam's first professional break was performing at the Barn Theatre in Augusta, Michigan (a theatre that boasts the alumni of Jennifer Gardner, Lauren Graham, and Tom Wopat). After performing regionally and on two national tours, Adam worked as an actor in New York City for several years before moving to California to work in Film and Television as both an actor and writer. In New York, he participated in workshops of numerous original works, as well as producing and starring in his own one-man show MISUNDERSTOOD: AN UNREQUITED LOVE STORY which he performed at the Laurie Beechman, Don’t Tell Mama and the Duplex Theaters. Most recently, Adam co-starred as Michael Falcon in the Upcoming Spaghetti Western VENGEANCE TURNS, as well as Hank Eisenberg in Guest House Film’s HAPPINESS ADJACENT now streaming on Amazon Prime. He also recently shot the role of Greg in the short film THINGS THAT BIRDS SAY, Lee in the fantasy short film, CLOUD 9, Alan in LETTERS FROM AMOR, Spencer in DJI Campus Award-winning short SICK SUPERHERO, and Melvin in the upcoming feature GODS OF SUI. Upcoming, Adam will be featured in the upcoming series #MARRIEDLIFE, THE COVID CONSPIRACY, ONCE UPON A MURDER, and CITIZEN, for which he also is a co-creator and writer for the series. Adam is the creator and Head Writer of the series DIRTY LAUNDRY which is currently being pitched to networks, produced by Chrysalis Pictures of which he is the managing artistic director. Also, he produced and is a co-host of COCKTALES which is now streaming on SeekaTV Nationwide. Adam is also a co-director of the MOVING PARTS FILM FESTIVAL (Hollywood’s Online Inclusive Virtual Film Festival) now in its 4th year, as well as co-host of THE QUICK CHANGE Podcast, and a director with ROCK YOUR REEL. Adam loves collaborating with artists, supporting their vision, and has coached clients through bookings and callbacks for years. He is a proud member of the Actors Equity Association and an even prouder Uncle. TRANSCRIPTION OF EPISODE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pointsofviewmpff/message

We finish up our season with one of the most contentious Tony showdowns. Of. All. Time. First up, we explore Tommy Tune's unorthodox skincare routine, unmask Liliane Montevecchi as NINE's secret puppetmaster, and wonder who even cares about a many-colored coat when you have Laurie Beechman's belt. Support us at patreon.com/mylittletonys, email us at mylittletonyspodcast@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@mylittletonys) for additional content about this season’s shows!

A graduate of the Boston Conservatory and a member of the BMI Advanced Musical Theatre Writing Workshop, David’s work has been featured at Joe’s Pub, The Laurie Beechman, and 54 Below, among others. His musical, ‘Cookies' was featured in the New York Musical Festival with director Jeff Whiting. He wrote the score, along with Luke Holloway, to ‘Santa Claus: The Musical' which has been featured at theaters around the country.santaclausthemusical.comSFX by Zapsplat

We know you're gonna like it HEEERRRRRE! Why? Because this week we're talking about everyone's favorite curly redhead (after Gwen Verdon that is...), ANNIE! Jeff and guest Adam Wachter (Encore! on Disney+) explore this classic musical like never before. Did Miss Hannigan have to breastfeed Annie? Who is Laurie Beechman? And how can you tell how old children are? No really...Adam wants to know.Subscribe, rate, and share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast for more great content.To follow all things Adam Wachter, follow him on Instagram and Twitter @zebraadam and don't forget to watch Encore! on Disney+!

Kennedy (IG:@kennedycaughell) was raised on a small Oklahoma ranch with her parents, older sister Caitlyn, and a plethora of animals!  She was never afraid to try something new, playing instruments, singing at many events, and earning her black belt in Tang Soo Do. She made the switch from country ninja to stage star playing the title role of Annie on both coasts! Her love for theatre and film only grew as she performed throughout high school and in her BFA Music Theatre training at Elon University.  Shortly after graduating, Kennedy performed across the nation and abroad as Heather in American Idiot.  Since then, she has been seen in multiple regional theatres and New York's own NYMF Festival.  Most recently Kennedy traveled the country by broomstick in the National tour of Wicked,  covering Elphaba. With her dog Moose by her side, she now resides in New York City where she occasionally teaches, and performs in various shows and concerts at 54 Below, the Laurie Beechman, and the Duplex.  Kennedy is grateful to all the people who brought her here, God, family, friends, teachers, and pets who never let her give up on her dream.

We're back, dear listeners! (For five episodes. But still!) Each Monday leading up to the October 6th concert premiere of Monkey Trouble Unleashed! at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre, I'm releasing a brand new episode of Something New: A Musical Theatre Podcast, featuring interviews with the cast and songs from the show. Get your tickets to the premiere of Monkey Trouble Unleashed! before we sell out! Do it! Do it, I say!Episode 601: Amy Jo Jackson is an actor/singer/kabarettist and glitter alien based in New York City. The recipient of the 2019 Denovan Fellowship in Cabaret, Amy Jo has sung at many venues in NYC and across the country, most notably Feinstein's/54 Below (where she's performed several solo concerts as well as produced and hosted such events as The Broadway Villains Party and 54 Sings Annie Lennox), Joe's Pub, the Bell House, the Green Room 42, the Knitting Factory, The Duplex, the Slipper Room, Caveat, the Laurie Beechman, Union Hall, the Metropolitan Room, and Boston's Club Café. Selected acting credits include Alison in FUN HOME (SpeakEasy Stage - IRNE nom), Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID (Arkansas Rep), Almira Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West in THE WIZARD OF OZ (Syracuse Stage), and multiple shows with Exit, Pursued by a Bear. Visit amyjojackson.com for additional information.

April Kidwell, writer & star of I, NOMI -- a one-woman satire based on SHOWGIRLS and I, TONYA -- joins Laura Heywood in studio. But I had SEEN her onstage years before, when she played Jesse Spano in “BAYSIDE: The Saved by The Bell musical.” She embodied Elizabeth Berkley’s character SO well that she has gone on to make a career out of playing the actress — not just in her squeaky clean morning television persona but more & more as the firey, misunderstood dancer Nomi Malone in Showgirls. She portrayed Nomi in “Showgirls: The Musical” off-Broadway for more than two years, and has since created  her own one-woman show, “I, Nomi” — which ran to rave reviews in San Francisco and begins a New York run at the Laurie Beechman theatre in July!

Hoy os traemos una selección de canciones de Alan Menken, un compositor al que podemos culpabilizar de haber despertado la curiosidad por el cine y teatro musical entre el público de una generación. Títulos como "La sirenita", "La bella y la bestia" o "Aladdin" metieron a la todopoderosa Disney en el mundo del teatro musical, que si bien las canciones siempre habían estado en su cine, nunca habían tenido este aire de musical de Broadway, que marcó desde "La tienda de los horrores" el director y letrista Howard Ashman, en su primera colaboración con Menken. Esta primera entrega abarca los años dorados del compositor desde 1979 a 1996, donde consiguió ocho oscars en sólo seis años, con una actividad frenética que le llevó a estrenar en 1992 tres trabajos nada menos: la película titulada en España "La pandilla" (Newsies), en el off-Broadway el musical "Weird romance" y la película "Aladdin" que comenzó con Howard Ashman y tras la muerte de éste la terminó con Tim Rice. Sus trabajos con otros letristas principalmente Stephen Schwartz, Tim Rice y Glenn Slater, permitieron dar salida a sus múltiples encargos, como el musical "A Christmas Carol", que se representó cada Navidad durante diez años en el Madison Square Garden y las películas para Disney "Pocahontas" o "El jorobado de Notre Dame", con la que terminamos este primer volumen dedicado al compositor. Dejamos para un segundo volumen el resto de su carrera con algunas curiosidades y rarezas del compositor, pero eso será para dentro de una semana. Espero lo disfrutéis. Los musicales y letristas, así como las canciones incluidas de cada uno se muestran a continuación: 00h 00'00" Presentación 00h 02'15" Cabecera 1979 GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER (Howard Ashman) 00h 02'46" Dear Ophelia (Santino Fontana) 00h 05'14" I, Elliot Rosewater (Santino Fontana) 1982 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Howard Ashman) 00h 07'10" Skidrow (Downtown) (Rick Moranis, Ellen Green, Vincent Gardenia) 00h 11'20" Somewhere that's green (Ellen Green) 00h 15'06" Dentist (Steve Martin) 00h 17'32" Suddenly, Seymour (Rick Moranis, Ellen Green) 00h 20'55" Mean green mother from outherspace (Levi Stubs) 00h 25'39" Don't feed the plants (Ensemble) 1984 KICKS: The Showgirl musical (Tom Eyen) 00h 27'06" I want to be a rockette (Debbie Gravite) 00h 30'11" These are the good times (Laurie Beechman) 00h 34'55" You are the only one (Debbie Gravite) 1989 LITTLE MERMAID (Howard Ashman) 00h 38'09" Part of your world (Sierra Boggess) 00h 41'29" Under the sea (Tituss Burgess) 00h 45'33" Kiss the girl (Tituss Burgess) 1991 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Howard Ashman) 00h 48'39" Belle (Susan Egan, Burke Moses & Kenny Raskin) 00h 53'50" Be our guest (Gary Beach & Beth Fowler) 01h 00'41" Beauty and the beast (Angela Lansbury) 01h 03'22" If I can't love her (Terrence Mann) 1992 NEWSIES (Jack Feldman) 01h 07'22" Carrying the banner (Ensemble) 01h 13'34" Santa Fe (Christian Bale) 01h 17'48" Seize the day (Cast) 01h 23'05" The world will know (Christian Bale & Cast) 01h 26'20" King of New York (Max Casella & Ensemble) 1992 WEIRD ROMANCE (David Spencer) 01h 28'40" Stop and see me (Ellen Green) 01h 31'55" Need to know (Danny Burstein) 1992 ALADDIN (Howard Ashman & Tim Rice) 01h 35'25" Arabian nights (James Monroe Iglehart) 01h 41'37" Proud of your boy (Adam Jacobs & Alan Menken, piano) 01h 43'45" A whole new world (Brad Kane & Lea Salonga) 01h 46'21" Friend like me (Robin Williams) 01h 48'45" Prince Ali (Robin Williams) 1994 A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Lynn Ahrens) 01h 51'34" A place called home  (Emily Skinner & Walter Charles) 01h 54'27" God bless you everyone (Laurie Beechman) 1995 POCAHONTAS (Stephen Schwartz) 01h 59'13" Just around the riverbend (Judy Kuhn) 02h 01'37" Colours of the wind (Judy Kuhn) 02h 05'05" If I ever knew you (Mel Gibson & Judy Kuhn) 1996 HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Stephen Schwartz) 02h 08'22" The bells of Notre Dame (Ensemble) 02h 15'22" Out there (Michael Arden) 02h 19'53" Hellfire (Patrick Page) 02h 23'29" Esmeralda (Patrick Page, Andrew Samonsky & Michael Arden) 02h 28'57" Someday & God help the outcasts (Debbie Gravite) Terminamos con una canción escrita por Ashman y Menken para que la cantase Emmylou Harris, y que ella nunca llegó a grabar. 02h 32'34" Daugther of God (Debbie Gravite) Y recordaros que el próximo lunes sacaremos el volumen número dos dedicado a Alan Menken y que si queréis suscribiros GRATUITAMENTE al canal de Love4musicals para recibir notificación cada vez que publiquemos un nuevo programa.

Hoy os traemos una selección de canciones de Alan Menken, un compositor al que podemos culpabilizar de haber despertado la curiosidad por el cine y teatro musical entre el público de una generación. Títulos como "La sirenita", "La bella y la bestia" o "Aladdin" metieron a la todopoderosa Disney en el mundo del teatro musical, que si bien las canciones siempre habían estado en su cine, nunca habían tenido este aire de musical de Broadway, que marcó desde "La tienda de los horrores" el director y letrista Howard Ashman, en su primera colaboración con Menken. Esta primera entrega abarca los años dorados del compositor desde 1979 a 1996, donde consiguió ocho oscars en sólo seis años, con una actividad frenética que le llevó a estrenar en 1992 tres trabajos nada menos: la película titulada en España "La pandilla" (Newsies), en el off-Broadway el musical "Weird romance" y la película "Aladdin" que comenzó con Howard Ashman y tras la muerte de éste la terminó con Tim Rice. Sus trabajos con otros letristas principalmente Stephen Schwartz, Tim Rice y Glenn Slater, permitieron dar salida a sus múltiples encargos, como el musical "A Christmas Carol", que se representó cada Navidad durante diez años en el Madison Square Garden y las películas para Disney "Pocahontas" o "El jorobado de Notre Dame", con la que terminamos este primer volumen dedicado al compositor. Dejamos para un segundo volumen el resto de su carrera con algunas curiosidades y rarezas del compositor, pero eso será para dentro de una semana. Espero lo disfrutéis. Los musicales y letristas, así como las canciones incluidas de cada uno se muestran a continuación: 00h 00'00" Presentación 00h 02'15" Cabecera 1979 GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER (Howard Ashman) 00h 02'46" Dear Ophelia (Santino Fontana) 00h 05'14" I, Elliot Rosewater (Santino Fontana) 1982 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Howard Ashman) 00h 07'10" Skidrow (Downtown) (Rick Moranis, Ellen Green, Vincent Gardenia) 00h 11'20" Somewhere that's green (Ellen Green) 00h 15'06" Dentist (Steve Martin) 00h 17'32" Suddenly, Seymour (Rick Moranis, Ellen Green) 00h 20'55" Mean green mother from outherspace (Levi Stubs) 00h 25'39" Don't feed the plants (Ensemble) 1984 KICKS: The Showgirl musical (Tom Eyen) 00h 27'06" I want to be a rockette (Debbie Gravite) 00h 30'11" These are the good times (Laurie Beechman) 00h 34'55" You are the only one (Debbie Gravite) 1989 LITTLE MERMAID (Howard Ashman) 00h 38'09" Part of your world (Sierra Boggess) 00h 41'29" Under the sea (Tituss Burgess) 00h 45'33" Kiss the girl (Tituss Burgess) 1991 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Howard Ashman) 00h 48'39" Belle (Susan Egan, Burke Moses & Kenny Raskin) 00h 53'50" Be our guest (Gary Beach & Beth Fowler) 01h 00'41" Beauty and the beast (Angela Lansbury) 01h 03'22" If I can't love her (Terrence Mann) 1992 NEWSIES (Jack Feldman) 01h 07'22" Carrying the banner (Ensemble) 01h 13'34" Santa Fe (Christian Bale) 01h 17'48" Seize the day (Cast) 01h 23'05" The world will know (Christian Bale & Cast) 01h 26'20" King of New York (Max Casella & Ensemble) 1992 WEIRD ROMANCE (David Spencer) 01h 28'40" Stop and see me (Ellen Green) 01h 31'55" Need to know (Danny Burstein) 1992 ALADDIN (Howard Ashman & Tim Rice) 01h 35'25" Arabian nights (James Monroe Iglehart) 01h 41'37" Proud of your boy (Adam Jacobs & Alan Menken, piano) 01h 43'45" A whole new world (Brad Kane & Lea Salonga) 01h 46'21" Friend like me (Robin Williams) 01h 48'45" Prince Ali (Robin Williams) 1994 A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Lynn Ahrens) 01h 51'34" A place called home  (Emily Skinner & Walter Charles) 01h 54'27" God bless you everyone (Laurie Beechman) 1995 POCAHONTAS (Stephen Schwartz) 01h 59'13" Just around the riverbend (Judy Kuhn) 02h 01'37" Colours of the wind (Judy Kuhn) 02h 05'05" If I ever knew you (Mel Gibson & Judy Kuhn) 1996 HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Stephen Schwartz) 02h 08'22" The bells of Notre Dame (Ensemble) 02h 15'22" Out there (Michael Arden) 02h 19'53" Hellfire (Patrick Page) 02h 23'29" Esmeralda (Patrick Page, Andrew Samonsky & Michael Arden) 02h 28'57" Someday & God help the outcasts (Debbie Gravite) Terminamos con una canción escrita por Ashman y Menken para que la cantase Emmylou Harris, y que ella nunca llegó a grabar. 02h 32'34" Daugther of God (Debbie Gravite) Y recordaros que el próximo lunes sacaremos el volumen número dos dedicado a Alan Menken y que si queréis suscribiros GRATUITAMENTE al canal de Love4musicals para recibir notificación cada vez que publiquemos un nuevo programa.

Ilana interviewed JASON ROBERT BROWN live on the stage of City Center after the Encore Series Presentation of his song cycle "Songs for a New World" on the day his latest album "How We React and How We Recover" was released. In this intimate conversation Jason talks about being "adopted " by Hal Prince, his longtime collaboration with Daisy Prince, the joy and pain of winning Tony Awards for shows that had closed quickly and how he wrote the title song for his new album on the morning Donald Trump won the election and more.... Jason Robert Brown  is the ultimate multi-hyphenate – an equally skilled composer, lyricist, conductor, arranger, orchestrator, director and performer – best known for his dazzling scores to several of the most renowned musicals of his generation, including the generation-defining “The Last Five Years”, his debut song cycle “Songs for a New World”, and the seminal “Parade”, for which he won the 1999 Tony Award for Best Score. JASON ROBERT BROWN has been hailed as “one of Broadway’s smartest and most sophisticated songwriters since Stephen Sondheim” (Philadelphia Inquirer), and his “extraordinary, jubilant theater music” (Chicago Tribune) has been heard all over the world, whether in one of the hundreds of productions of his musicals every year or in his own incendiary live performances. Jason’s score for “The Bridges of Madison County,” a musical adapted with Marsha Norman from the bestselling novel, directed by Bartlett Sher and starring Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale, received two Tony Awards (for Best Score and Orchestrations). “Honeymoon In Vegas,” based on Andrew Bergman’s film, opened on Broadway in 2015 following a triumphant production at Paper Mill Playhouse. His major musicals as composer and lyricist include: “13”, written with Robert Horn and Dan Elish, which began its life in Los Angeles in 2007 and opened on Broadway in 2008; “The Last Five Years”, which was cited as one of Time Magazine’s 10 Best of 2001 and won Drama Desk Awards for Best Music and Best Lyrics; “Parade,” written with Alfred Uhry and directed by Harold Prince, which premiered at Lincoln Center Theatre in 1998, and subsequently won both the Drama Desk and New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards for Best New Musical, as well as garnering Jason the Tony Award for Original Score; and “Songs for a New World,” a theatrical song cycle directed by Daisy Prince, which played Off-Broadway in 1995, and has since been seen in hundreds of productions around the world. As a soloist or with his band The Caucasian Rhythm Kings, Jason has performed sold-out concerts around the world.  His newest collection, “How We React and How We Recover”, was released in June 2018 on Ghostlight Records. His previous solo album, “Wearing Someone Else’s Clothes”, was named one of Amazon.com’s best of 2005, and is available from Sh-K-Boom Records. For the new musical “Prince of Broadway,” a celebration of the career of Harold Prince, Jason was the musical supervisor and arranger.  Other recent New York credits as conductor and arranger include “Urban Cowboy the Musical” on Broadway; Oliver Goldstick’s play, “Dinah Was,” directed by David Petrarca, at the Gramercy Theatre and on national tour; and William Finn’s “A New Brain,” directed by Graciela Daniele, at Lincoln Center Theater. Jason has conducted and created arrangements and orchestrations for Liza Minnelli, John Pizzarelli, Tovah Feldshuh, and Laurie Beechman, among many others. Jason studied composition at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., with Samuel Adler, Christopher Rouse, and Joseph Schwantner.  He lives with his wife, composer Georgia Stitt, and their daughters in New York City.  Jason is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and the American Federation of Musicians Local 802.  Visit him on the web at www.jasonrobertbrown.com.

This Week: Wave your little hand and say Hello, Skipper because the expert on all things Dolly, Richard Skipper, swings by Shetler Studios to celebrate Dolly, both Carols (Channing and Burnett), and look back on the career of Ms. Channing and to reveal what he is planning for Richard Skipper Celebrates Carol Channing's 97th Birthday at The Laurie Beechman on January 31st, 2018, at 8pm. Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business. Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

The Mimosa crew is back and discussing some fun hot topics. Travis and Michelle talk about Alaska Thunderfuck’s recent show (The Gayest Show You’ve Ever Seen) and they all discuss there obsession with the shows Skin Wars and Ink Masters. And Calling all Golden Girls fans, Maude maniacs, and all those who carry a torch for tough broads with soft hearts, Bea is back. Well, through the talent of our special guest, Jason B. Schmidt. Jason is one half of the popular duo The Parodivas and has now created his own show where he channels the legendary Beatrice Arthur in "Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame” presented by Spin Cycle. Jason takes some of Bea’s most popular signature numbers along with a few surprises as only Bea can deliver. Listen, as the he talks with Travis and Steven about how the show came about and how writing what you know can be very rewarding. Fun topics include: The Golden Girls, Judy Garland, Live-Singing, and working a crowd. To see “Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame” be sure to visit Spincycle.com for tickets! Upcoming Shows: 8/26 - 7pm Laurie Beechman, NYC 10/11 - 4pm Club Cafe, Boston MA For more about Jason B. Schmidt and Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame visit http://jasonbschmidt.com/ on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beatrice-Arthur-Astral-Dame/1627750794113404?sk=info&tab=page_info and on Twitter @beaastraldame With songs curated by DJ Anita B. -Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix), OMI -I Got U (Original Mix), Duke Dumont feat. Jax Jones -Acapella, Kelis For more Haus of Mimosa check out our Youtube Channels: www.youTube.com/SundayMorningMimosa www.youTube.com/BuffemBeautiful brought to you by Dragaholic.com, KTCHNNYC.com, TheOutNYC.com, Audible.com, and the DragMyCity App. Produced by The Haus of Mimosa

This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on November 25, 2014. In this episode, Tristy is flying solo and sharing thoughts and music about her yearly holiday, No, Thanks! Giving. Tristy also talks about her favorite Autumn Animal Spirit Guide, the Vulture, and because the results of the Ferguson Trial literally came out fifteen minutes before this episode aired, she reads an excerpt from the very powerful article, The Unseen Jury: The Ideology and Psychology of Institutionalized Racism by Okla Elliott, originally published online on Stir Journal on August 11, 2014.Songs played:Thank You for Sending Me an Angel (Live) by Talking Heads (1984)Thankful by Caveman (2011)Thankless Thing by Wild Beasts (2011)Thanks for the Memory by Benny Goodman (1937)Thanks a Lot by Neko Case (1997)Now Be Thankful by Fairport Convention from BBC Session: Folk on One July 26, 1970Thank You for Being a Friend by Andrew Gold (1978)Thank Heaven for Little Girls by Maurice Chevalier & MGM Studio Orchestra from the original motion picture Gigi (1958)We'd Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover by Sandy Faison, Dorothy Loudon, Andrea McArdle, Reid Shelton, Barbara Erwin, Laurie Beechman, Edie Cowan, Donald Craig, Penny Worth, Robert Fitch, Raymond Thorne & Peter Howard from the broadway cast recording of Annie from 1977Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) by Edith Piaf (1956)Osz Az Ido (The Time is Autumn) by Muzsikas (1990)Fall Away by Lauren Hoffman (1997)Thank You, Boys by Jane's Addiction (1988)Don’t forget to stay connected on all the social media places!Twitter, Facebook, MixCloud, Tumblr, 8Tracks

This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on November 25, 2014. In this episode, Tristy is flying solo and sharing thoughts and music about her yearly holiday, No, Thanks! Giving. Tristy also talks about her favorite Autumn Animal Spirit Guide, the Vulture, and because the results of the Ferguson Trial literally came out fifteen minutes before this episode aired, she reads an excerpt from the very powerful article, The Unseen Jury: The Ideology and Psychology of Institutionalized Racism by Okla Elliott, originally published online on Stir Journal on August 11, 2014.Songs played:Thank You for Sending Me an Angel (Live) by Talking Heads (1984)Thankful by Caveman (2011)Thankless Thing by Wild Beasts (2011)Thanks for the Memory by Benny Goodman (1937)Thanks a Lot by Neko Case (1997)Now Be Thankful by Fairport Convention from BBC Session: Folk on One July 26, 1970Thank You for Being a Friend by Andrew Gold (1978)Thank Heaven for Little Girls by Maurice Chevalier & MGM Studio Orchestra from the original motion picture Gigi (1958)We'd Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover by Sandy Faison, Dorothy Loudon, Andrea McArdle, Reid Shelton, Barbara Erwin, Laurie Beechman, Edie Cowan, Donald Craig, Penny Worth, Robert Fitch, Raymond Thorne & Peter Howard from the broadway cast recording of Annie from 1977Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) by Edith Piaf (1956)Osz Az Ido (The Time is Autumn) by Muzsikas (1990)Fall Away by Lauren Hoffman (1997)Thank You, Boys by Jane's Addiction (1988)Don’t forget to stay connected on all the social media places!Twitter, Facebook, MixCloud, Tumblr, 8Tracks

Kate Steinberg is a New York City-based performer, composer, songwriter, and session vocalist. In New York, she has been seen in Ludo's Broken Bride (at Ars Nova and The Cutting Room), concerts at Joe's Pub, The Laurie Beechman, The Bitter End, Piano's, 54 Below, Subculture, and Rockwood Music Hall. Her arrangements, vocals, and compositions have been featured in artist recordings, jingles, film, television shows, video games, and advertisements for clients such as Hefty, Oreo, Marvel, Coors Light, Brother, UPS, McDonald's, and KFC. She has also written music and lyrics for a family-friendly musical selected for NYMF and The NYCT Festival. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music and is currently recording her debut EP. Song Presentation: "Apples" from Joel B. New's MACKENZIE AND THE MISSING BOY. Accompanied by Gillian Berkowitz. Recorded live at Ripley-Grier Studios.

A musical gets a second life as Cabrillo Stage rolls out a new version of “Lunch: A Modern Musical Myth” this week. I spoke to two members of the Emmy/Grammy/Oscar/Golden Globe-nominated creative team: composer Steve Dorff and book writer Rick Hawkins. They told me why they felt the story of 11th-hour redemption was ripe for revival, and how they updated both script and songs. We also listened to some of the original music, recorded in 1994 with an all-star studio cast including Carol Burnett, Michael Rupert, Laurie Beechman and Davis Gaines. Lunch Reimagined premieres Jan 3 at Cabrillo Stage.

JBN sits down with singer-songwriter David Alan Thornton (www.davidalanthornton.com). A frequenter of the Path Café and Rockwood Music Hall, Mr. Thornton has produced, written for, and performed in concerts all over New York City, from the Laurie Beechman to Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. Song Premiere: "Drip" from STANDALONE, A SONG CYCLE. Music and lyrics by Joel B. New. Also featuring Dan Radzikowski, Lindsie VanWinkle, and Stephanie Joiner. This episode was recorded on Sunday, June 23rd, 2013.

Edition #592 From Wall St to Washington Ch. 1: Intro - Theme: A Fond Farewell, Elliott Smith  Ch. 2: Act 1: Greg Smith Quits Goldman Sachs - Wait wait don't tell me - Air Date: 3-17-12 Ch. 3: Song 1: Table Tennis (feat. Laura Darlington) - Flying Lotus Ch. 4: Act 2: STUDY: Rich More Likely to Steal Candy from Babies - Majority Report - Air Date: 2-28-12 Ch. 5: Song 2: Drive - R.E.M. Ch. 6: Act 3: People Are Fighting Back Against Fraudulent Foreclosures - Rachel Maddow - Air Date 3-23-12 Ch. 7: Song 3: Working Poor - Horse Feathers Ch. 8: Act 4: Stock Analysts Confused, Frightened By Boar Market - The Onion Ch. 9: Song 4: Scene No. 13 Segment IV Dance Of The Little Swans - London Philharmonic Orchestra Ch. 10: Act 5: The Rich Get Richer - New Facts - Young Turks - Air Date 4-1-12 Ch. 11: Song 5: Drink the water - Jack Johnson Ch. 12: Act 6: Oh My Gawd Fun With Big Bank Fraud - Lee Camp - Air Date: 2-24-12 Ch. 13: Song 6: We'd Like to Thank You Herbert Hoover - Sandy Faison, Dorothy Loudon, Andrea McArdle, Reid Shelton, Barbara Erwin, Laurie Beechman, Edie Cowan, Donald Craig, Orchestra, Penny Worth, Chorus, Robert Fitch, Raymond Thorne & Peter Howard Ch. 14: Act 7: Not One Dime - John Mill Ch. 15: Song 7: In the Beginning - K'naan Ch. 16: Act 8: Religious Leaders Rip GOP Budget - 'Immoral Disaster', 'Robs The Poor' - Young Turks - Air Date: 3-26-12 Ch. 17: Song 8: Dou Way Robyn / Sancta Mater - Trio Mediaeval Ch. 18: Act 9: Fox Anchors Gush Over Paul Ryan's Budget PlanFox Anchors Gush Over Paul Ryan's Budget Plan - Media Matters Air Date: 3-22-12 Ch. 19: Song 9: Dou Way Robyn / Sancta Mater - Trio Mediaeval Ch. 20: Act 10: The Real Reason We Can't End Unpopular Oil Subsidies - Rachel Maddow - Air Date 3-29-12 Ch. 19: Song 9: Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare - Matt & Kim Ch. 20: Act 10: Who Is Serious About The Budget - Counterspin - Air Date: 3-29-12 Ch. 21: Song 9: Ain't no reason - Brett Dennen Ch. 22: Act 10: Taxmageddon - Young Turks - Air Date 4-2-12 Voicemails: Ch. 23: White male perspective on being called privileged - Dirk from San Francisco Ch. 24: "Privilege" comes with undertone of accusation of unearned success - Jesse from Tokyo Ch. 25: It's not about you - Dave from Olympia, WA Leave a message at 206-202-3410 Voicemail Music:  Loud Pipes - Ratatat Ch. 26: Final Comments Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes!

Month Upon a Time, Episode #4 (September): The last time she made a guest appearance on this podcast, Alysha Umphress was just getting her feet wet in the New York talent pool. Now, five years later, she is positively drenched!First came her Off Broadway debut understudying the two female roles in the Bill Finn revue, Make Me a Song. Then followed a very happy run, first at Berkeley Rep and then on Broadway, in Green Day's American Idiot (Check out her hot duet from the cast recording: "Too Much Too Soon".)Along the way, she's performed in countless cabaret shows - here are youtube videos of her definitive performances of two of my songs "Celebrate" and "I Just Wanna Have Fun" in concert. Happily, one of her solo concerts was preserved with a live recording, which you can purchase from her outrageously not-up-to-date website: Alysha Umphress - Live at the Laurie Beechman.This coming season, you'll be able to catch her on Broadway again (!!) in the upcoming revival of On a Clear Day..., as well as on television as a guest star on Showtime's Nurse Jackie. She's on fire!!September inspired a flurry of song ideas, 95% of which were rooted in back-to-school, which made Karen Buerkle's idea stand out that much more: she wrote "That's when the Bennys go home." Not knowing what this cryptic sentence meant, I did a little research, which led me to this website and this Facebook page. (At the time of uploading this episode, the Benny Go Home website was experiencing technical difficulties. Hopefully, it will be live again soon, so you can see what I found.) In a nutshell, a Benny is a summer tourist visiting the Monmouth or Ocean County Jersey shore. While there are several explanations for the origin of the name, the favored one is that it's an acronym for the cities these tourists primarily came from back in the day, namely Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark, and New York. The locals frown upon what they perceive to be disrespectful Benny behavior. A grass roots campaign called "Benny Go Home" has evolved, with logos, bumper stickers, and things like these three beach scenes.... Given that I grew up in Monmouth County (in fact, Karen Buerkle played the title role in our community theatre production of Annie Get Your Gun back in the early 80s), I couldn't resist this subject matter for the September song. And since I've been making it a habit of sneaking musical quotes into several of these Month Upon a Time songs, this title offered up a no-brainer. Thanks, Karen!For the record, I think the members of the cast of MTV's Jersey Shore would definitely be considered Bennys.This episode was recorded September 12, 2011.