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In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe dive into the beloved musical 'Wicked,' discussing its recent film adaptation and cultural impact. They explore their personal connections to 'Wicked,' impressions of the cast, and the powerful themes of otherness and queerness present in the story. They also touch on the political allegory within 'The Wizard of Oz,' drawing parallels with current events. The episode is filled with thoughtful analysis, personal anecdotes, and a fun, theatrical breakdown of the songs from the musical. The hosts reflect on the journey of podcasting for a year, emphasizing how it has transformed them 'for good.'00:39 Discussing the Wicked Musical01:02 Trailer Reactions and Casting Choices01:37 Musical Elements and Performances02:44 Plot and Character Analysis12:18 Queer Subtext in Wicked16:16 Background and Adaptation of Wicked17:52 Theater Experience and Personal Stories31:09 Political Context and Character Evolution33:13 Madame Morrible and the Wizard's Manipulation35:45 Villain Perspectives and Real-Life Parallels36:33 Nessarose and Character Motivations37:08 Musical Expectations and Plot Development39:24 Political Allegory in The Wizard of Oz40:10 The Populist Movement and Economic Parallels43:55 The Wizard of Oz: A Cultural Phenomenon51:18 Wicked: From Book to Broadway57:04 Musical Analysis + Fun: Songs of Wicked01:10:18 One Year of Podcasting Reflections and Future Plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my episode with Tony nominated actress Isabel Keating, who will be performing in my upcoming concert of the Katharine Hepburn musical COCO at 54 Below. You can find in-person and livestream tickets to that event at this link: https://54below.org/events/54-sings-coco-by-alan-jay-lerner-and-andre-previn/ Tune in to hear some of the stories of Isabel's legendary career, including what her research process was like playing Judy Garland in THE BOY FROM OZ, going on at the last minute in IT'S ONLY A PLAY, how she ended up taking over for Tyne Daly in last season's revival of DOUBT, a full-circle moment with John Patrick Shanley, why Madame Morrible in WICKED is misunderstood, how her time in Europe influenced her theater career, making her Carnegie Hall debut with FOLLIES, the experience of processing her personal grief while starring in SPIDERMAN on Broadway, the many changes that were made to that musical, her experiences with the real-life QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, and so much more. You won't want to miss this open conversation with one of Broadway's best leading ladies.

FINALLY Watching & So Much Crying!! Wicked Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Greg Alba, John Humphrey, & Aaron Alexander bring you their Wicked Reaction, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review for the Wizard of Oz Prequel! The movie features a stellar cast, including Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, the misunderstood green-skinned young woman who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West; Ariana Grande-Butera as Galinda Upland, the popular young woman who becomes Glinda the Good; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, a prince from Winkie Country; Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman, a Munchkin in love with Galinda; Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, the Dean of Sorcery at Shiz University; and Jeff Goldblum as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The film showcases some of the most beloved songs from the original musical, including "Defying Gravity," "Popular," "The Wizard and I," "Dancing Through Life," "I'm Not That Girl," "One Short Day," "What Is This Feeling?," "No One Mourns the Wicked," "A Sentimental Man," "Something Bad," and "As Long As You're Mine." Experience their insights and commentary on this enchanting musical journey that brings the Land of Oz to life like never before. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! It's the new musical film everyone is talking about, so we figured we'd talk about it. Wicked: Part I! This 160-minute movie covers the first half of this epic adaptation of the popular musical adaptation Wicked by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, which is based on the 1995 novel Wicked by Gregory Maguire, which comes from the universe of L. Frank Baum's Oz books which were adapted into the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba Thropp, who eventually becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, but it's gonna take a long time for her to get there. Along the way, she befriends Ariana Grande who plays Galinda Upland and encounters Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The film is directed by Jon M. Chu and also stars Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, and Peter Dinklage. In this movie you'll hear hit songs like "The Wizard and I", "Popular", "Defying Gravity", and so much more. Listen to our thoughts and feelings on this fantastical episode!

Hosts Mike and Kenny discuss the blockbusting film adaptation of Act 1 of the musical Wicked which stars Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande. Directed by Jon M. Chu. Wicked Pt. 1offers the back story of The Wizard of Oz's Glinda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West as well as the Wizard. Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, a child conceived via an affair with green skin and rejected by her father. Ariana Grande stars as Galinda, born into wealth and influence and seemingly perfect. Galinda and Elphaba become roommates and rivals at Shiz University where both quickly become the center of attention, and eventually friends.  The film features outstanding vocal performances by Erivo and Grande as well as very strong visuals and production design. Jeff Goldbloom co-stars as the Wizard with Michelle Yeoh co-starring as Madame Morrible, the professor of magic.  Jonathan Bailey co-stars as the romantic Prince Fiyero. Faith Spotted: The question of God in L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Where does evil / wickedness come from? The ability for narratives to cast wickedness on those undeserving of it as well as hide the wickedness and evil of others. Though our faith teaches we are all born into sin, what roll does environtmental elements and circumstances play in becoming evil/wicked?  All persons are created by and are beloved children of God, therefore as persons of faith we are called to respect and preserve the agency of "others" regardless of their faith or place.  As Christians we can celebrate the defeat of evil and the removal of the threat of evil and wickedness but we are not to celebrate the suffering or death of those who commit evil or wicked acts as this violates Christ's command to love all persons, even our enemies, as well as the command to forgive even one's enemies. While it can seem impossible, we are called to do so and can be empowered by God to do so. Persons of the Christian faith are not to blame persons or punish them for the sins of others.   Article with novelist Gregory Maguire regarding faith present in Wicked. https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2024/11/20/q-and-wicked-author-gregory-maguire-souls-saints-religion-oz-249323

Big Dipper is joined by celebrity makeup artist Laurel Charleston this week to talk about shooting your shot in the DM's, being a good collaborator, and the power of water activated makeup. They were bereft to record an episode without Meatball, but made up for it by talking a ton about the Wicked movie. But Laurel's Mehron palette here: https://www.mehron.com/laurel/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrromvyqRdah1s-0i9HqveOCemqpbYAFN0O1HEVF5QbhmpVrUK Listen to Sloppy Seconds Ad-Free AND One Day Early on MOM Plus Call us with your sex stories at 213-536-9180! Or e-mail us at sloppysecondspod@gmail.com FOLLOW SLOPPY SECONDS FOLLOW BIG DIPPER FOLLOW MEATBALL SLOPPY SECONDS IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fully-Booked podcast, we dive into the magical world of Wicked, the long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. Releasing in two parts, with the first installment hitting theaters in November 2024, Wicked promises to enchant audiences with its dazzling visuals, incredible performances, and timeless themes of friendship, acceptance, and personal growth. The Enduring Legacy of Oz Before delving into the specifics of the film, it's important to recognize the enduring cultural impact of the Oz universe. L. Frank Baum's original novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was published in 1900, sparking a franchise that has captivated audiences for over a century. From the iconic 1939 film starring Judy Garland to countless adaptations across various media, the world of Oz has become a beloved part of our collective imagination. Wicked, based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, offers a fresh perspective on this classic tale. By exploring the origins and complex relationship between Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (the Good Witch), the story challenges our preconceptions and invites us to consider the nature of good and evil. From Stage to Screen: Adapting a Broadway Sensation The journey of Wicked from page to stage to screen is a testament to the power of great storytelling. The musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, premiered on Broadway in 2003 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. With its soaring melodies, clever wordplay, and heartfelt performances, Wicked has captivated audiences worldwide for nearly two decades. Meaghan: Shout out to, like, what is it? Steven Schwartz, who I think wrote the original stage musical. Shout out to him because he wrote some bangers for Popular. Bringing this beloved musical to the big screen was no small feat. Director Jon M. Chu, known for his work on Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights, faced the challenge of translating the stage production's magic and intimacy into a cinematic experience. By leveraging the power of film technology and assembling an all-star cast, Chu has created a visually stunning and emotionally resonant adaptation that stays true to the spirit of the original while expanding its scope and reach. A Star-Studded Cast and Stunning Visuals One of the film's greatest strengths is its exceptional cast. Pop sensation Ariana Grande brings her powerhouse vocals and comedic timing to the role of Galinda, while Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo delivers a deeply moving and nuanced portrayal of Elphaba. The chemistry between the two leads is palpable, and their performances anchor the film's emotional core. Meaghan: That's it. Like, I have no feelings really about Ariana Grande one way or another kind of thing, but she did a really good job. Shirin: She did a great job. Really good. The supporting cast is equally impressive, with standout turns from Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard. Each actor brings depth and complexity to their role, elevating the material and creating a rich tapestry of characters. Visually, Wicked is a feast for the eyes. The production design is lush and immersive, with intricate costumes, jaw-dropping sets, and stunning visual effects that transport the audience to the magical land of Oz. The film's use of color and light is particularly noteworthy, with Elphaba's emerald green skin and Galinda's pastel pink wardrobe serving as visual markers of their characters' journeys. Themes and Resonance At its core, Wicked is a story about friendship, acceptance, and the power of personal choice. Through Elphaba and Galinda's unlikely bond, the film explores themes of prejudice, conformity, and the consequences of our actions. As Elphaba grapples with her identity and the expectations placed upon her, she becomes a symbol of resilience and self-acceptance in the face of adversity. Shirin: But, like, a lot of, like, you know, it's when you actually, like, think about the plot itself, which they've they've kind of peppered in a little bit more into this movie to make it a bit longer, it was very long. It was very long. Yes. The first this is like I said, they've split it into 2 bits. This is part 1. It was 2 hours and 40 minutes long. These themes resonate deeply with contemporary audiences, particularly in an era where issues of social justice and individual identity are at the forefront of public discourse. By presenting a nuanced and empathetic portrayal of characters who have been historically villainized or marginalized, Wicked encourages viewers to question their assumptions and embrace the complexity of the human experience. Conclusion: The Magic Lives On As we eagerly await the release of Wicked: Part 2, it's clear that the magic of this beloved story is as potent as ever. Through its stunning visuals, incredible performances, and timeless themes, the film adaptation of Wicked has proven itself a worthy successor to the Broadway musical and a testament to the enduring power of the Oz universe. Whether you're a longtime fan of the musical or a newcomer to the world of Elphaba and Galinda, Wicked is a must-see cinematic event that will leave you spellbound. As the film casts its enchanting spell over a new generation of viewers, one thing is certain: the magic of Oz will continue to captivate and inspire audiences for generations to come. 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In possibly our favorite episode yet, Suha and Aidan dive into the cinematic magic of Wicked: Part One, the highly anticipated adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. They break down the film's vibrant characters, from Cynthia Erivo's fierce and justice-driven Elphaba to Ariana Grande's hilariously preppy Glinda. The duo discusses standout performances, including Michelle Yeoh's Madame Morrible and Bowen Yang's scene-stealing role as Glinda's loyal sidekick. From emotional highlights like Defying Gravity to the nostalgic nods featuring original Broadway stars Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, Suha and Aidan explore how the movie pays homage to its roots while carving its own dazzling path. They share their favorite moments, songs, and critiques (yes, the runtime is a topic!). Whether you're a Wicked superfan or new to Oz's backstory, this episode is a must-listen for all things green and glorious. __ Hosted by: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at banterly@immigrantlypod.com Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Yeoh stars as Madame Morrible in the movie version of Wicked! Jon Chu directs the movie musical! The two previously worled on the film Crazy Rich WHAT?

This is our spoiler-free review of Wicked. We dive into our thoughts on how this Broadway smash hit musical was translated to the big screen. With stunning, chill-inducing performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, this movie brings the classic story to life in a way that's both magical and emotional.WICKED is in theatres November 22, 2024 Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

Back for an extra-special, extra pride episode. You can listen to this complete Eva Le Gallienne deep dive with author and actor Barrie Kreinik on the You Might Know Her From Patreon. You're gonna love this dig into backstage lore and OG celesbian gossip as we explore the oeuvre of American theatre icon Eva Le Gallienne. Here to break it down with us is Barrie Kreinik, whose new audio drama, The Queen of Fourteenth Street, digs into Le G's robust stage credits, her dedication to creating an artistic institution of and for the people (the Civic Repertory Theatre), and her storied relationships with many an actor and socialite. We originally discovered Le Gallienne when interviewing Kate Burton, who appeared in Le G's ‘80s revival of Alice in Wonderland. We are so grateful for connecting with Barrie so we could explore American theatrical history through the lens of this queer trailblazer. Happy Pride from an OG theatre queer. We love YOU and we love Le G! Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: RIP Donald Sutherland Kiefer Sutherland Christmas tree Anne's list of men: Gene Hackman, Dabney Coleman, Donald Sutherland, Tommy Lee Jones, John Travolta Damian's list of men: John Travolta, Adrian Zmed, Christopher McDonald Jean Smart is so good in The Brady Bunch Movie Guest: Barrie Kreinik (barriekreinik.com) Eva Le Gallienne was the queer theatre legend you've never heard of Barrie Kreinik wrote and starred in the audio drama about Le G called The Queen of Fourteenth Street We learned about LeG from our Kate Burton interview “Lavender marriage” Helen Sheehy biography on Le G Carole Shelley originated Madame Morrible was in national tour of The Royal Family with Le G  Le G's autobiography, At Thirty Three Studs Terkel interview with Le G 1947 Alice in Wonderland (Le G narrates and is The White Queen) 1983 Alice in Wonderland (directed by Le G w/ Kate Burton as Alice) Anne Kaufman Schneider (daughter of George S. Kaufman who wrote The Royal Family) was keeper of Le G's legacy and also had an affair with her despite being 25 years younger than Eva Other relationships over the years: Margaret Mauer (actress) Mary Duggett Benson aka “Mimsie”  Alla Nazimova (termed the phrase, “Sewing Circle”) Mercedes de Acosta (Barrie described her as “a succubus”) Basil Rathbone Gladys Calthrop Josephine Hutchinson (married to men before and after Le G; was Eva's Alice in Alice in Wonderland and her Wendy in Peter Pan) Marion Gunnar Evanson Westlake (Scandinavian-American actress) Margaret “Peggy” Webster (dubbed her Le G, never lived with her. Marion lived in Weston even when Peggy visited). Lived with Pamela Frankau for rest of life.  Anne Kaufman Schneider Performing Arts Library has 1975 video with Le G and Josephine Hutchinson and Staats Cotsworth “Shadow” meant lesbian  We can't substantiate these lovers: Tallulah Bankhead, Beatrice Lily, Laurette Taylor Eva's father Richard La Gallienne allegedly had an affair with Oscar Wilde Gwen La Gallienne was step-daughter of Richard (with his 3rd wife) and had an affair with Louise Bryant, journalist and feminist Sexual Psychologists: Richard von Krafft-Ebing Hays Code Only torchbearers for Le G's Civic Rep was the regional theatre movement (1950s-1970s) The Stage Act (3 Democratic senators RI, PA, and VT) meant to revitalize non-profit theatre ($1B annually invested in theatres for payroll, expenses, etc) Claire Foy could play Le G 1960 Mary Martin Peter Pan

Having recently played Shelley in I Should Be So Lucky (UK & Ireland Tour), Melissa Jacques is currently preparing to perform a very special solo show, Songs My Father Told Me I Should Sing. Taking place at the Phoenix Arts Club on Monday 8th July, Melissa will share songs from some of the inspirational artists her dad introduced her to as a kid growing up in Sheffield as well as numbers linked to her career. Melissa has co-written the show with Jamie Alexander Wilson who is also directing whilst musical direction and arrangements are by Sam Hall. Melissa's regional theatre credits include: Little Shop of Horrors, Me and My Girl, Spend Spend Spend, Crazy For You, Oliver!, Company, Into The Woods and many more. Melissa understudied Donna, Rosie and Tanya in the original West End cast of Mamma Mia! In 1999. She had a total of three stints in the show and later became the alternate Donna. Some of Melissa's other theatre credits include understudying Madame Morrible in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre), playing Trish in Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre) and starring as Carol's Mum in the semi-staged performances of 42 Balloons (Vaudeville Theatre). Melissa joined the West End production of Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Apollo Theatre) as the standby for Margaret, Ray and Miss Hedge in 2018. The following year Melissa took over as Margaret to tremendous acclaim and stayed with the production until it closed in 2021. Melissa later reprised her performance when the musical had its US premiere in LA in 2022. Melissa's screen credits include Doctors, Disenchanted and the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked. In this episode Melissa discusses juggling being a mum with being on tour, her life changing audition for Everybody's Talking About Jamie and the influences behind her new solo show, plus lots more! Songs My Father Told Me I Should Sing plays the Phoenix Arts Club on Monday 8th July. Visit www.phoenixartsclub.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  Past Present FeatureA filmmaker appreciation podcast hosted by Emmy-winning director...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Kim Ismay is currently playing Debs in Elf The Musical at the Dominion Theatre.Elf has returned to London for its third festive run, with Kim reprising her performance for a second year. Kim is beloved for her iconic run as Tanya in the West End production of Mamma Mia! and for playing Madame Morrible in Wicked in the West End and on tour. She has had huge success with her one-person show About Bill. Some of Kim's other theatre credits include: Frances in Kidnapped (National Theatre of Scotland), Barbara in Come Dine With Me (MT Fest), Lysette in The Silver Gym, Dotty Otley in Noises Off, Katisha in The Hot Mikado and Fiona in How The Other Half Loves (all Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch), Maxine in Stepping Out (Derby Playhouse), Baroness Bomburst in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK tour), Miss Dinsmore/Dora Bailey in Singin' In The Rain (West Yorkshire Playhouse/UK Tour), Flo Manero in Saturday Night Fever (UK Tour), Miss Bonnie in Acorn Antiques (UK tour), May Belfort in Lautrec (Shaftesbury Theatre), Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show (Frankfurt English Theatre) and Kiss Me Kate, The Wizard of Oz and Comedy of Errors (all RSC).  Elf The Musical runs at the Dominion Theatre until 6th January 2024. Visit www.elflondon.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the second part of the chapter City of Emeralds! Rabbit holes include discussing issues of morality via the Trolley Problem, the attempted murder of Madame Morrible, fight/flight/freeze responses, and the mysterious return of Mother Yackle.*Please be advised the recent murder of Jordan Neely is discussed from 10:00-16:00.Show Notes:@theozvlogRising Star MUAInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the second part of the chapter The Charmed Circle with special guests Nate and Christian! Rabbit holes include discussing Madame Morrible's powers and intentions, diving into confusion over the Philosophy Club, and more!!Show Notes:@hallettcounseling@the_book_nerd_221@thatolgayclassiccinema@724artInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Four glowing, radiant and ravishing people gather to record a podcast. We?! Did THAT! Hosts of the Exploration: Live! podcast Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman are in a small, warm room with Matt & Bowen in NYC to talk sad girl pageant culture, being on INDICTMENT WATCH (and hey...we GOT HIM!), social anticipation, the use, pronunciation and spelling of words, SLUCK's return to nightlife, product placement in porn, identifying as Mommy or Daddy, and the era when Brie Larson was serving "The Sister". Also, Austin Powers and the discourse around "mojo", Heather Graham, Elizabeth Hurley, STAR magazine, the Brad and Jen divorce drama, Fashion Police and the sartorial evaluation of celebrities in the tabloid era, Bowen's mother's intense and storied reaction to a photo of Jessica Simpson, and how we approach Britney nowadays. All this, as well as the following "hows": how straight guys need to realize stand up is theater, how being an adult means nothing (even if you're a teacher), how maybe a capella actually needs instruments, how Madame Morrible is the most crucial role in Wicked, and how Gizelle Bryant just went for it re: the F slur. And!!! There's more!!! Moana, Again?! Harry Potter, Again?! "Skip Ad culture"?! A discussion on "top billing" culture?! Carolyn on Survivor?! You know what? Bye Felicia! Go listen. This shit is jam packed. We're obsessed with Charlie and Natalie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year from all of us at Kneel Before Pod. As a New Year treat we have a bumper news round-up episode for you where almost the entire team drop by. We discuss the latest DC shakeups, Sony's latest superhero plans and Henry Cavill's job prospects. Craig can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made This podcast network. Chris can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM. Izaak can be found on his Twitter or on his website. Kat can be found on Twitter and elsewhere under here. Aaron can be found on this very site. Angus can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloud. Natalie can be found on this site or under her own website showcasing her own projects. Show Notes TV Reviews Craig's reviews of Star Trek: Prodigy Craig's reviews of The Winchesters Craig's reviews of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Craig's review of Doctor Who - "Can You Hear Me?" Craig's review of Doctor Who – “The Power of the Doctor” Movie Reviews Craig's review of Avatar: The Way of Water Craig's review of Bumblebee Craig's review of Guardians of the Galaxy Craig's review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 Craig's review of Sonic The Hedgehog Craig's review of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Craig's review of Morbius Craig's review of Venom Craig's review of Venom: Let There Be Carnage Craig's review of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Craig's review of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Craig's review of Wonder Woman Craig's review of Aquaman Craig's review of Wonder Woman 1984 Craig's review of Black Adam Craig's review of The Dark Tower Podcasts She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Doctor Who – “The Power of the Doctor” Bumblebee Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Shared Universes Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Venom Wonder Woman Trailers Scream VI Cocaine Bear M3gan Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning stunt featurette Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 65 Gen V Doctor Who Oppenheimer Barbie The Last of Us Alice, Darling The Three Musketeers The Super Mario Bros Movie The Super Mario Bros Movie - Clip Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Teen Wolf Wolf Pack The Flash season 9 News Daredevil: Born Again casting Donald Glover developing film about Hypno-Hustler James Gunn doing full reboot Henry Cavill out as Superman Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins no longer developing Wonder Woman 3 Black Adam not going ahead Michael Keaton Batman movie would have been Batman: Beyond Blue Beetle synopsis Lex Luthor to appear in Superman & Lois Dreamer to appear in final season of The Flash Henry Cavill to star in Warhammer 40000 series Michelle Yeoh to play Madame Morrible in Wicked movies Doctor Who costume reveal Taylor Swift to make feature directorial debut Mean Girls musical casting Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel sets director John Cena and Jason Momoa cast in Killer Vacation The Dark Tower adaptation in the works God of War TV series Norman Reedus joins cast of The Ballerina Gabriel Byrne joins cast of The Ballerina Ash and Pikachu leaving Pokémon Nicolas Cage plays pop-art Dracula in Renfield Nicolas Cage wants to do a musical Misc The referenced Warhammer YouTube channel Hans Rosling Tom Cruise thanking audiences for Top Gun: Maverick success The Warp Zone The Flash writer's room Music Niall Stenson's cover of the “Guardians of the Galaxy Theme“ and his YouTube channel If you enjoyed what you heard here then please do subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we'd love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter or just make yourself known in the comments section below.

Come celebrate the birthday of the one and only Kim Zimmer herself in The Locher Room on her birthday, February 2. Let's show this four-time Emmy Award-winner some love by raising money for one of her favorite charities, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Kim made her daytime television debut as Bonnie Harmon on ABC's One Life to Live in 1978. In 1979, she replaced Kathleen Turner in the role of Nola Dancy Aldrich on The Doctors before returning to the role of Echo DiSavoy on One Life to Live. In 1983 Kim took Springfield by storm creating the iconic role of Reva Shayne on the long running Guiding Light. Kim played the part with everything she had for over 20 years earning four Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress. When Kim left Guiding Light in 1990 for five years, she joined the cast of Santa Barbara as Jodie DeWitt Walker and landed some memorable prime-time roles on Seinfeld, Designing Women and MacGyver to name a small few. Kim has starred in many stage roles, including several at The Barn Theater in Augusta, MI including Blood Brothers, Mama Mia, The Lion in Winter, Gypsy, Sunset Boulevard, Hello Dolly! to name a small few. Kim also joined the first North American tour of Broadway's Wicked where she played the role of Madame Morrible.Kim has been married to A.C. Weary for almost 41 years and together they have three children Rachel, Max and Jake. Today Kim and A.C. enjoy spending time with their three grandchildren, Vincent, Sophie and Reed.Original Airdate: 2/2/2022

Affectionately known as SLD in the industry, Sophie-Louise Dann is undisputedly one of the most impressive leading ladies in the West End, having taken on roles in musicals, plays and even in opera. With a long list of credits, in unsurprising to see that decades into her career, she remains one of the most formidable actresses of her generation. Currently playing Madame Morrible in Wicked in the West End, there seems to be no end in sight for what Sophie-Louise might achieve. Having already played a solo cabaret at The Crazy Coqs, performed Sondheim at the Chatalet in Paris and workshopped various roles, we look forward to what ever else she has planned for the future.In this special interview, Sophie-Louise Dann sits down to talk about her love for watching young talent grow and taking on a mentoring role when working with younger actors. Indeed, she shares much praise for the young ensemble actors she's currently working with on Wicked and offers encouragement to those wanting to join the industry. As we talked through some of her credits, Sophie-Louise mentions in particular her fondness for Lend Me a Tenor which she describes as having changed her career path and led her to this place today. A powerful soprano, she earned rave reviews for her portrayal of Diana Divane, later earning an Olivier nomination for that role. During our interview, we also hear her hint towards potential future work as well as sincere reflections on her career highlights. Throughout our conversation, she remained highly spirited and her infectious laugh and smile radiated throughout the chat.Wicked continues it's run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, London and is currently booking to 28 May 2023.

Alexandra Billings is redefining what is possible for our community. Before making a name for herself in the Chicago theatre scene and landing her breakout role in the TV show, Transparent, Alexandra was a showgirl and sex worker struggling with addiction. "I ate, I breathed oxygen, I had sex, and I did drugs, all with great, reckless abandon." There is zero precedent for Alexandra's remarkable career—she is currently starring in The Conners on ABC and just completed a run as Madame Morrible in Wicked on Broadway—and she joins us on the podcast to talk about recording it all in her new memoir, This Time For Me. This is part of our new LGBTQ+ Elders Project. Click here to listen to our recent interview with the 87-year-old trans elder, Barbara Satin. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine, in partnership with GLAAD. A condensed transcript of each week's interview is posted on The Advocate's website in the afternoon (or earlier, if I drink enough coffee). Follow us on Twitter: @lgbtqpod

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here:  https://youtu.be/6VoVZ53bobE Two time Tony winner Judy Kaye recently returned to the role of Madame Morrible after creating the role of Queen Elizabeth II in the new musical DIANA on Broadway. Previously she played the Dowager Empress in ANASTASIA. Her other appearances on Broadway and on tour include Madame Morrible in WICKED, the Fairy Godmother in CINDERELLA, and the Duchess in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT for which she won the TONY, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards. She won her first TONY for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Other highlights of her career include SOUVENIR, for which she received a TONY nomination and a Theatre LA Ovation Award), MAMMA MIA (TONY, Drama Desk nomination), RAGTIME (Theatre LA Ovation Award), and ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY (Theatre World Award, Drama Desk nomination). Ms Kaye has also played Mrs. Lovett in a number of productions of SWEENEY TODD, including the Broadway revival and National Tour, and in London opposite the original Sweeney, Len Cariou. She has worked at many regional theaters in SOUVENIR, LOST IN YONKERS, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, SHIRLEY VALENTINE, FOLLIES, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and TALES OF THE CITY. She has recorded numerous cast albums and solo recordings, and she sang on the Grammy Award-winning recording of Leonard Bernstein's Arias and Barcarolles. She has sung at The Santa Fe Opera in LA BOHEME, THE BEGGAR'S OPERA, and ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD, performed twice at the White House and with symphony orchestras around the US and Europe.

Welcome to Episode 28 (Part 1) of Talking Prisoner. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with the talented Maggie Kirkpatrick who played Officer Joan Ferguson. Maggie appeared in over 400 episodes of Prisoner but also has a career spanning several decades appearing in shows such as Cop Shop, Jonah, Richmond Hill, Home and Away, All Saints, Eden and Prisoner, also a veteran of the Theatre playing Madame Morrible in Wicked for seven years and 1600 performances. This is Part 1, we spoke to Maggie about her life growing up as a child and losing her dad at such a young age and when she first broke into acting. We discussed the many TV shows that she has appeared in such as Richmond Hill which was created by Reg Watson who created Prisoner and working alongside Ross Higgins, Paula Duncan, Tim Elston, Gwen Plumb and Amanda Muggleton on Richmond Hill and her shock at the show being axed at the time. We also spoke to Maggie about one of her first jobs as an Usherette at the Civic Theatre. We spoke with Maggie about the Beach Hotel which at the time was owned by Arthur Greenhalgh. Maggie shared with us how she got one of the most iconic roles on Australian TV Joan “The Freak” Ferguson and that Prisoner Producer Ian Bradley created the character and Maggie being his first choice for Joan Ferguson and how she first auditioned for the role of Vera Bennett which ended up going to Fiona Spence. Maggie shared a very funny story with us about the late great Sheila Florance and what it was like working with her and Gerda Nicholson. Maggie told us about the storylines that she did not agree with and the ones that she suggested to the writers and what it was like to work with Prisoner Director Kendal Flanagan. We discussed Maggie's hair change and the time that Sammy Davis Jr visited the set of Prisoner and what it was like to celebrate her birthday with him in Las Vegas. Maggie shared with us her thoughts on Wentworth and Pamela Rabe playing the role of Joan Ferguson. We broke down some episodes with Maggie including 413 where Joan is sent on a horrible acid trip and kills her dog, which Ken was able to share some behind the scenes information that we did not know, more to come for Part 2 of this amazing episode.#joanferguson #maggiekirkpatrick #cellblockh #prisoner

In an exclusive conversation, the icon of stage and screen on her history-making casting as Madame Morrible in Wicked, why the story of The Wizard of Oz means more to her than arguably anybody else, and how she married her hero. We also discuss working with Viola Davis, the story of her father and musical Gypsy, and the importance of visibility for trans youth. Plus, why she's forever proud to be “a mixed-race HIV-positive trans woman in a major Broadway musical”. Image of Alexandra: Aaron Jay Young Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Olive Boyd (We Will Rock You / Wicked) returns to The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Emily discuss Pretty Woman (Savoy Theatre) & Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre) as well as the latest news about Funny Girl, The Tony Awards, Annie Live and lots more. Prior to the pandemic, Emily was understudying Killer Queen in the UK tour of We Will Rock You. Her credits also include: understudy Madame Morrible in Wicked (UK & International tours), Alice in The Commitments (West End) and Ruth Two Bears in Dogfight (Southwark Playhouse).  You can follow Emily on Instagram: @emilyoliveboyd  Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures.  

Performer Emily Olive Boyd (We Will Rock You/Wicked) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Emily delve into the Government's roadmap and what that means for theatre. They  also discuss Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Hung Parliament (Les Enfants Terribles) and the latest news about ITV's All Star Musicals, Meryl Streep & Robbie Williams. Prior to the pandemic, Emily was understudying Killer Queen in the UK tour of We Will Rock You. Her credits also include: understudy Madame Morrible in Wicked (UK & International tours), Alice in The Commitments (West End) and Ruth Two Bears in Dogfight (Southwark Playhouse). You can follow Emily on Instagram: @emilyoliveboyd  Also in this episode, we're joined by Samantha Lane & Peta Swindall who are artistic director & executive director of The Little Angel Theatre. To mark its 60th birthday, the theatre has announced the first half of its year-long anniversary celebrations. The theatre has created a ‘choose your own adventure'-style live digital production of Sean Taylor's Where the Bugaboo Lives and will reopen its doors for a run of Julia Donaldson's The Smartest Giant in Town. Additionally, there will be a digital series People Behind the Puppets celebrating 60 years of ground- breaking puppetry design and  ‘magical trees' will appear throughout Islington this Summer, inspired by a brand-new Joseph Coelho poem, The Wishing Tree. For more information and tickets, visit www.littleangeltheatre.com Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures. 

In this week's episode we interviewed Tony Award winner, Rondi Reed! She is best known for playing Madame Morrible in the Broadway hit, Wicked, along with Peggy in the CBS sitcom Mike and Molly. Find out how she got the role of Madame Morrible, what it was like working with Melissa McCarthy and another epic celebrity, more spooky stories and more! Follow us on our social media: Facebook: Once Upon A Stage Podcast Instagram: @onceuponastagepodcast Twitter: @OUAStagePodcast Email: onceuponastagepodcast@gmail.com

Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony nominee Myra Lucretia Taylor (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) for the first episode of 2021! They discuss Myra’s incredible career, the brilliance of Tina Turner, playing a grandma, Shonda’s Year of Yes, soap operas, playing opposite Antonio Banderas in Nine on Broadway, being the first Black actress to play Madame Morrible in Wicked, Williamstown, working on Girls with Lena Dunham, Riz Ahmed, Defending Jacob, and getting nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & InstagramFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Maggie Montalto | Twitter & InstagramHERE is where you find official DRAMA. merch!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HERE! Why haven’t you yetDon’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and rate us 5 stars!

Claudia's West End credits include Mrs. Sheinkopf/understudy Rosalie in School Of Rock and Midwife/understudy Madame Morrible in Wicked. Prior to lockdown she was starring as a Diva in the UK tour in Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Her credits also include: Sonja in The Life (Frankfurt), Woman 2 in Edges (London Theatre Workshop), Oda Mae Brown in Ghost The Musical (Frankfurt), understudy Clara in Porgy & Bess (Regent's Park), Deloris in Sister Act (Wexford), Sister Chantelle in Bare (Greenwich Theatre), Lorraine/understudy Motormouth & Dynamite in Hairspray (UK Tour), ensemble in Sweet Smell of Success (Arcola) and Sarah in Ragtime (Regent's Park). in 2014, Claudia starred as Motormouth in Hairspray at the Leicester Curve and featured in West End Frame's Top Ten Performances of the Year. In this episode, Claudia discusses her path into the industry, career highlights and future ambitions.You can follow Claudia on Instagram: @claudiakariuki This episode was recorded at Wildcard Studios in Bond Street. Visit www.wildcardtheatre.co.uk for more information about Wildcard Theatre Company and Wildcard Studios. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.

Maggie Kirkpatrick holds a unique place in Australian entertainment. She created one of the most iconic characters in Australian drama television history and simultaneously evolved into one of the most accomplished and admired theatrical leading ladies.Maggie appeared as Madame Morrible in the original Australian production of Wicked, which toured nationally and throughout Asia for seven years. Maggie manifested Madame Morrible for the run of the show.She has worked extensively with Australia's leading theatre companies, including STC (Major Barbara, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Ham Funeral, A Delicate Balance, A Cheery Soul, The Cripple of Inishmaan), MTC (Emerald City), the State Theatre Of South Australia (Farewell Brisbane Ladies, The One Day Of The Year) and Perth Theatre Company (A Passionate Woman).Maggie was directed by Michael Blakemore in Death Trap and has shared the stage with Sir Michael Redgrave (in JC Williamson’s Voyage Round My Father), Susannah York (Shoehorn Sonata, London's King’s Head Theatre) and Topol (Fiddler on the Roof) among others.Maggie's musical repertoire includes stellar turns in Irene, Anything Goes, Songs from A Side Show Alley, Singin' in the Rain and the West End production of Prisoner: Cell Block H; The Musical, not to mention several highly successful and long running, one-woman cabaret shows, The Screw Is Loose and Maggie Kirkpatrick...Still Here. Her television credits include, All Saints, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, GP, Home and Away, The Pacific and of course, Joan (The Freak) Ferguson in Prisoner. Maggie's feature film roles include Welcome To Woop Woop, Lillian's Story, Billy's Holiday, The Night of the Prowler and The Getting of Wisdom.Maggie has long been actively involved in raising awareness of gay rights receiving a DIVA Award for fund raising for the fight against HIV/Aids. She is a proud member of Actors Equity since 1961.Earlier this year Maggie released her memoir, The Gloves Are Off - The Inside Story from Prisoner to Wicked. It is a terrific read recounting a brilliant career, while also chronicling our vital stage history. Maggie is a treasured guest in this special edition of Stages - episode 150!

West End star Jennifer Tierney (Come From Away/Wicked) joins us to co-host The West End Frame Show! In this episode Andrew & Jennifer discuss Encore with Kristen Bell (Disney Plus) and the latest industry update, as well as the latest news about The Phantom of the Opera, A Little Night Music, Once on this Island, Crazy Coqs and lots more. Jennifer discusses life in lockdown, the challenges of learning Come From Away, her iconic performance on the Lift concept album and her experiences in Mamma Mia! and Wicked. Jennifer is currently a standby in the West End production of Come From Away (Phoenix Theatre). Her theatre credits also include: Mama Bear & understudy Dragon in Shrek the Musical (UK & Ireland Tour), understudy Elphaba & Madame Morrible in Wicked (Apollo Victoria), Donna in Mamma Mia! (RCL), ensemble in Mamma Mia! (International Tour), Jerry Springer the Opera (UK Tour), Saturday Night Fever (RCL), Chess (Oslo Spektrum), Carousel (Royal Festival Hall), Godspell (Chichester) and Lord of the Rings (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). She sings "That Rainy Day" on the concept album of Lift The Musical, having performed in the musical's original workshop. Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jenniferltierney80 and Twitter @Jenn_Tierney80. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures. 

Hey There Summer Lovers! Don't forget to help support our channel by purchasing our merchandise at Broadway Life Apparel, visit: http://broadwaylifeapparel.com This week's guests are two humans you will not soon forget! Alexandra Billings is an award winning actress who has been in the theatre and has also been a featured on many TV shows: most recently Disney's Diary of a Female President, Transparent, Goliath, and performed at Steppenwolf and with Bret as Madame Morrible in Wicked on Broadway. Chrisanne Blankenship is a celebrated a critically acclaimed Director from Chicago, and is a producer and writer. They met in Schaumburg High School and were married in 1996 where they acted together in the high school plays. On this episode they share their engagement story King Crab in Chicago and how the got married at the Bailiwick Chicago. Together they have started Schmangie productions and are writing and creating work for marginalized people and their stories. Make sure to follow them on all of their accounts: https://www.instagram.com/schmengieinc/ http://www.intagram.com/therealalexandrabillings This week's Spotlight on Love question: My current partner is still best friends with their ex. I feel really insecure about their relationship. What can I do to be supportive and still let them be friends without getting jealous? If you want relationship and dating advice from our completely unqualified selves DM us on instagram @broadwayhusbands or email us on broadwayhusbands.com and we may choose your question on the next episode. Also, to guarantee you recieve our advice consider becoming a patron on patreon and you can join us on a live to ask your question. Check out this plus an array of other benefits at patreon.com/broadwayhusbands for more details. ***** Follow us http://instagram.com/broadwayhusbands http://facebook.com/broadwayhusbands http://youtube.com/broadwayhusbands  Bret http://bretshuford.com http://instagram.com/bretshuford http://twitter.com/bretshuford http://snapchat.com/thebretshuford http://facebook.com/bretshuford Stephen http://instagram.com/stephenrhanna http://twitter.com/stephenrhanna We are grateful to be a part of the Broadway Podcast Network.Thanks to David Dabbon for our theme music and to Sophie Kay Photography for our image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Danson is an actor of stage and film known for her work in the 1988 Scorcese film “The Last Temptation of Christ,” and many appearances on Broadway including two years as Madame Morrible in “Wicked.” She was also the first wife of Ted Danson, the star of “Cheers.” Her most recent appearances in New York include Lucas Hnath's "The Thin Place," and Ethan Lipton's "Tumacho."

Steph Parry is currently starring as Kate in Mamma Mia The Party at the 02. She recently starred in The Pirate Queen at the London Coliseum and can soon be seen as Dr Alice Easton in Series 4 of Unforgotten for ITV.Andrew & Steph discuss The Last Five Years (Southwark Playhouse) & Bang Bang (UK Tour). There's lots of news about Olivier nominations, Hello Dolly & Something Rotten PLUS find out what's going on over on Broadway.Just a few of Steph's theatre credits include understudy Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace) and understudy Madame Morrible in Wicked (Apollo Victoria). She was most recently the standby for Dorothy and Maggie in 42nd Street (Drury Lane), later taking over as Dorothy full-time. Steph has a long association with Mamma Mia!; she understudied all three Dynimos in the West End, was also part of the show's international tour and played Donna for the RCCL production.Mamma Mia The Party is booking at the O2 until 28th March 2021. Visit www.mammamiatheparty.com for info & tickets. Steph's next solo cabaret is at The Pheasantry on Sunday 6th September 2020. Visit www.pizzaexpresslive.com for info & tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Thanks for listening! Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures.

Drama Desk Award winner Myra Lucretia Taylor is currently playing Gran Georgeanna in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, having previously appeared on Broadway in NINE, MACBETH, ELECTRA, CHRONICLE OF A DEATH FORETOLD, MULE BONE and A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. She’s also toured the country playing Madame Morrible in the blockbuster musical WICKED, and she’s performed off-Broadway in productions like THE ROLLING STONE, THE LUCKY ONES, SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY and FAMILIAR. You’ve also seen Taylor on film and TV in popular titles like UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, ATLANTA, THE BIG SICK, BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD, UNFAITHFUL, CHANGING LANES and more.Hosted by Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, and Ryan Lee Gilbert

We are finally IN THE ROOM with our dream guest Nancy Opel! (Wicked! Sunday in the Park with George! Urinetown! Toxic Avenger! Triumph of Love! Honeymoon in Vegas!) Nancy Opel just finished up a 14 month run as Madame Morrible in a little show called Wicked. This queen is also learning Mandarin. You know, in her free time. There’s a bunch of kitty talk. The musical Urinetown (that Nancy was starring in) opened the same week that 9/11 happened. We talk about how that impacted the Broadway community and NYC. Nancy doles out gorgeous advice about putting in the work, not giving yourself an “out,” and saying yes. Steven & I talk about our first Opel moments. We also hear about some magical musical moments including the time Nancy was in the room listening to Mandy Patinkin sing Finishing The Hat for the very first time. We love you Nancy!! ***** Next week we will drop a special BONUS episode with Nancy Opel, who we did a fun live podcast with at BroadwayCon! It was so silly and fun and you don’t want to miss it!!***** @opelnyc @intheroompod @danakellycraig @sferezy @broadwaypodcastnetwork We would be gob smacked into next week if you gave us a rating and review on iTunes! We so appreciate your lurve, shout outs, and support! XOXO IN THE ROOM is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. www.bpn.fm

Mia Henderson was the older sister of NBA Knick's player Reggie Bullock who was murdered in Baltimore in 2014. Also in this episode: Broadway's Wicked casts first transgender star Alexandra Billings as Madame Morrible, Kaitlyn Jenner speaks at Women's March in Los Angeles, New Jersey bans the "Trans Panic" murder defense in 2020, Attorneys in Florida seek to overturn state's ban on transgender healthcare, a Transgender attorney and activist is running for state senate in New York representing Westchester, Japan still forcibly sterilizes transgender citizens, porn has a transgender representation problem, and a transgender science fiction writer forced to remove transgender themes from short story after backlash.Trans Panic is a true crime podcast which chronicles the lives and deaths of transgender murder victims in America.Hosted by Travis Ferguson and Feathers Wise.  Follow Us and Subscribe:https://twitter.com/PanicTranshttps://www.instagram.com/transpanicthepodcast/https://www.facebook.com/transpanic/www.transpanic.com

This program pulls back the curtain on the incredibly talented Alexandra Billings, an actress, singer, teacher, activist and openly transgender woman who is about to make history as the first openly transgender cast member of Wicked on Broadway playing the role of Madame Morrible. Billings began life as a boy named Scott, is remembered by […]

Traemos a estos podcast "WICKED" el musical de Stephen Schwartz que se estrenó en Broadway en 2003 y en el West End en 2006, donde todavía sigue siendo difícil conseguir entradas. Las escuelas de actores y los colegios buscan la forma de hacer su adaptación del mismo ya que es una pieza muy amada por los jóvenes y los educadores, ya que toca temas como el bien y el mal, el ser diferente, el poder y la manipulación, etc y que todavía no se ha estrenado profesionalmente en España, aunque en 2013 pudo verse en español ya que se estrenó en Méjico. Como sabéis es otra historia más surgida a raíz de "EL MAGO DE OZ" y que aunque no es preciso haber leído la obra o visto la película para disfrutar de este musical, quienes la conozcan disfrutarán con las conexiones que tiene con la obra original, aunque repito que no es necesario haberla visto. Quizá a raíz de escuchar el podcast o ver el musical, decidas echar una mirada a la película en la que Dorothy con su perro Toto caminaban por el sendero de baldosas amarillas en busca del mago que vivía en Oz. El CD que hemos utilizado para el podcast es el del reparto que la estrenó en Broadway donde: Idina Menzel es Elphaba, la malvada bruja del Oeste Kristin Chenoweth es Glinda, la bruja buena del Norte Joel Grey es el mago Norbert Leo Butz es Fiyero, el príncipe guapo Carole Shelley es Madame Morrible, la directora de la universidad Michelle Federrer es Nessarose, la hermana de Elphaba Christopher Fitzgerald es Boq, el munchkin que acompaña a Nessarose Williams Youmans es el Doctor Dillamond, el último profesor-animal de la universidad Espero que os guste 00h 00'00" Presentación 00h 05'39" Cabecera 00h 06'45" Inicio 00h 07'54" No one mourns the Wicked 00h 15'16" Dear Old Shiz 00h 19'16" The wizard and I 00h 24'50" What is this feeling 00h 29'40" Something bad 00h 32'56" Dancing through life 00h 42'10" Popular 00h 47'03" I'm not that girl 00h 50'57" One short day 00h 54'33" A sentimental man 00h 57'35" Defying gravity 01h 04'06" Thanks Goodness 01h 11'42" The wicked witch of the East 01h 15'40" Wonderful 01h 21'22" I'm not that girl (Reprise) 01h 22'26" As long as you're mine 01h 27'16" No good deed 01h 31'14" March of the witch hunters 01h 33'17" For good 01h 39'26" Finale 01h 41'04" Curiosidades 01h 45'23" Making good 01h 49'21" Conclusiones y despedida También os remito a los otros artículos escritos en la página que pudieran ser interesantes y completarían lo comentado en el podcast WICKED, el musical WICKED, la película STEPHEN SCHWARTZ Para el día 15 de Febrero estamos terminando una playlist de canciones escogidas compuestas por Stephen Schwartz que se colgarán en el canal de podcast de LOVE4MUSICALS, al que podéis suscribiros GRATUITAMENTE desde ivoox o itunes para recibir una notificación cada vez que se publique un nuevo programa.

Traemos a estos podcast "WICKED" el musical de Stephen Schwartz que se estrenó en Broadway en 2003 y en el West End en 2006, donde todavía sigue siendo difícil conseguir entradas. Las escuelas de actores y los colegios buscan la forma de hacer su adaptación del mismo ya que es una pieza muy amada por los jóvenes y los educadores, ya que toca temas como el bien y el mal, el ser diferente, el poder y la manipulación, etc y que todavía no se ha estrenado profesionalmente en España, aunque en 2013 pudo verse en español ya que se estrenó en Méjico. Como sabéis es otra historia más surgida a raíz de "EL MAGO DE OZ" y que aunque no es preciso haber leído la obra o visto la película para disfrutar de este musical, quienes la conozcan disfrutarán con las conexiones que tiene con la obra original, aunque repito que no es necesario haberla visto. Quizá a raíz de escuchar el podcast o ver el musical, decidas echar una mirada a la película en la que Dorothy con su perro Toto caminaban por el sendero de baldosas amarillas en busca del mago que vivía en Oz. El CD que hemos utilizado para el podcast es el del reparto que la estrenó en Broadway donde: Idina Menzel es Elphaba, la malvada bruja del Oeste Kristin Chenoweth es Glinda, la bruja buena del Norte Joel Grey es el mago Norbert Leo Butz es Fiyero, el príncipe guapo Carole Shelley es Madame Morrible, la directora de la universidad Michelle Federrer es Nessarose, la hermana de Elphaba Christopher Fitzgerald es Boq, el munchkin que acompaña a Nessarose Williams Youmans es el Doctor Dillamond, el último profesor-animal de la universidad Espero que os guste 00h 00'00" Presentación 00h 05'39" Cabecera 00h 06'45" Inicio 00h 07'54" No one mourns the Wicked 00h 15'16" Dear Old Shiz 00h 19'16" The wizard and I 00h 24'50" What is this feeling 00h 29'40" Something bad 00h 32'56" Dancing through life 00h 42'10" Popular 00h 47'03" I'm not that girl 00h 50'57" One short day 00h 54'33" A sentimental man 00h 57'35" Defying gravity 01h 04'06" Thanks Goodness 01h 11'42" The wicked witch of the East 01h 15'40" Wonderful 01h 21'22" I'm not that girl (Reprise) 01h 22'26" As long as you're mine 01h 27'16" No good deed 01h 31'14" March of the witch hunters 01h 33'17" For good 01h 39'26" Finale 01h 41'04" Curiosidades 01h 45'23" Making good 01h 49'21" Conclusiones y despedida También os remito a los otros artículos escritos en la página que pudieran ser interesantes y completarían lo comentado en el podcast WICKED, el musical WICKED, la película STEPHEN SCHWARTZ Para el día 15 de Febrero estamos terminando una playlist de canciones escogidas compuestas por Stephen Schwartz que se colgarán en el canal de podcast de LOVE4MUSICALS, al que podéis suscribiros GRATUITAMENTE desde ivoox o itunes para recibir una notificación cada vez que se publique un nuevo programa.

Nancy Opel is currently playing Madame Morrible in Wicked, which marks her 14th Broadway production. She earned a Tony nomination for her turn in Urinetown and her other credits include Beautiful, Honeymoon in Vegas, Cinderella, Memphis, Gypsy, Fiddler on the Roof and Evita. Opel has been seen on screen in All My Children, It Could Be Worse and more. Be sure to follow her on social media at @opelnyc.Hosted by Caitlin Moynihan, Andy Lefkowitz and Eric King

Nancy Opel has a long career spanning over three decades. She is now appearing on Broadway as Wicked’s Madame Morrible. She was nominated for the 2002 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical and won an Obie as Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown. In addition, she was nominated for the 2015 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical in Honeymoon in Vegas. Nancy has appeared in Evita, Teddy & Alice, Sunday in the Park with George, Anything Goes, Triumph of Love, 2004’s Fiddler on the Roof, Memphis, the 2014 revivial of Cinderella as Madame. She was also title character in the first national tour of The Drowsy Chaperone. Connect with Nancy online:Twitter: @NancyOpelIG: @opelnycWebhttp://www.nancyopel.comConnect with The Theatre Podcast:Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcastFacebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcastTheTheatrePodcast.comAlan’s personal Instagram: @alansealesJillian’s personal Instagram: @jillianhochmanEmail us at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. We want to know what you think.Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com.

Don't forget about the $20 credit on your Postmates alcohol or beverage deliveries with our coupon code: BSDRINKS. Over white wine, spritzers, coffee and heart-shaped Hostess Ding Dongs, the talented Kathy Fitzgerald of Broadway, tells us how she went from six years of Madame Morrible in Wicked to becoming the highly sexualized Cat Lady of Long Beach. Through some appropriate—and totally welcome—flirting, Kathy explains how she’s 37% German Jewish and has the right to rub a “Jew-stick” (mezuzah) before taking the stage if she wants. On the brink of tears, she gets emotional talking about the whirlwind of being in a hit Broadway show (The Producers with Nathan Lane) during 9/11. A rare glimpse behind the Broadway curtain and the inner workings of two character actress besties, listeners come to understand Kathy's fear of closeted ghosts and disgusting estate sales. The gab-fest ends with a quick shout out to In the Room with Steven & Dana (our east coast doppelganger podcast), Philip realizing he still knows nothing about menstruation, and Tory peeing her pants from laughing so hard. Additional topics: Allison Janney Cat boxes 9 to 5 Estate sales Napa Poopy Mel Brooks California living Cat boxes Ghosts 9/11 Gay sound Boob touching Massages Diva cups Bloody auditions Physical comedy

AFTERBUZZ TV - AfterBuzz TV's Spotlight On edition, is a long form interview series featuring actors discussing their roles and shows as well as their thoughts, passions and journeys. In this episode host Chae Jones interviews Renee Lawless. ABOUT  RENEE LAWLESS: Renee Lawless currently stars as lead character, Katheryn Cryer, on Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots” on the OWN network. Since 2013, Lawless has engaged fans as the dynamic and high profile socialite, Katheryn Cryer and each season evolves into an even more intriguing character.  The show’s fourth season just finished and reached record numbers whilst season five begins with an even more complex storyline for Renee in 2017. A seasoned theater actress, she recently performed with the Broadway national tour of Wicked as the Midwife and Madame Morrible. Renee also appeared on Broadway in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as Eggtimer, Ms. Potts and Madame de la Grande Bousch. Rene --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Megan Hilty (@meganhilty) stops by to help AfterSmash Beyoncé. Louis casts Liza as Madame Morrible, Matt craves birthday wishes, and Ivy keeps her baby, probably.

Hello listeners! Wow, the month of February has absolutely flown by — we hope everyone has been staying warm with this absurdly cold weather! We have an excellent podcast prepared for you this week, including: An interview with two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser, who currently portrays the role of Madame Morrible on the 1st National Tour of WICKED! Hear about her fascinating career, intense take on Madame Morrible, and much more! The interview begins at 28:45 into the podcast. We are joined for our introduction by Jeanna De Waal, former 2nd National Touring Glinda in WICKED, who is about to join the Broadway company of KINKY BOOTS as Lauren! Patricia filling in for Ryan, who is out with the flu, and Isaac covering his media section, though not nearly as well as he would! Our usual Cast Update, WICKED News, and Theatre News Sections As you can tell, it’s a full and exciting episode! Check it out!

The "resident character woman" of Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Rondi Reed (2008 Tony Award winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for “August: Osage County”), talks about her current stint as Madame Morrible in the Broadway juggernaut “Wicked”, a role she originated in the musical's Chicago company, including why we're suddenly seeing her in a big Broadway musical for the first time, after 30 years in Chicago's best-known theatre ensemble. She also discusses her college years at Illinois State University, where she first met the team who would become the founders of Steppenwolf; why after graduation she decamped for Minnesota; when the invitation to join Steppenwolf actually came; why she didn't journey to New York for the famed production of “Balm in Gilead”; her directing debut with John Guare's “Lydie Breeze”; her extended tenure in the original production of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” and the brief Broadway run of “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice”; whether she has the opportunity at Steppenwolf to ask for plays to be done specifically based on her interest; why the company seems to have so many meetings and how they've sustained that over the years; her reasons for initially declining the role of Mattie Faye, written by Tracy Letts with her in mind, in “August: Osage County”, as she sets the record straight about whether or not the company resisted bringing the show to New York; the remarkable experience of returning to “August” for its final performance at the last minute, playing the role she created for a single performance with a company of actors she didn't know, including Phylicia Rashad, why she's only in recent years begun appearing in roles outside of Steppenwolf; and how long we can expect her to stay in the magical world of "Wicked".

The "resident character woman" of Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Rondi Reed, talks about her current stint as Madame Morrible in the Broadway juggernaut "Wicked", a role she originated in the musical's Chicago company, including why we're suddenly seeing her in a big Broadway musical for the first time, after 30 years in Chicago's best-known theatre ensemble. She also discusses her college years at Illinois State University, where she first met the team who would become the founders of Steppenwolf; why after graduation she decamped for Minnesota; when the invitation to join Steppenwolf actually came; why she didn't journey to New York for the famed production of "Balm in Gilead"; her directing debut with John Guare's "Lydie Breeze"; her extended tenure in the original production of "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" and the brief Broadway run of "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice"; whether she has the opportunity at Steppenwolf to ask for plays to be done specifically based on her interest; why the company seems to have so many meetings and how they've sustained that over the years; her reasons for initially declining the role of Mattie Faye, written by Tracy Letts with her in mind, in "August: Osage County", as she sets the record straight about whether or not the company resisted bringing the show to New York; the remarkable experience of returning to "August" for its final performance at the last minute, playing the role she created for a single performance with a company of actors she didn't know, including Phylicia Rashad, why she's only in recent years begun appearing in roles outside of Steppenwolf; and how long we can expect her to stay in the magical world of "Wicked". Original air date - March 10, 2010.

The "resident character woman" of Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Rondi Reed, talks about her current stint as Madame Morrible in the Broadway juggernaut "Wicked", a role she originated in the musical's Chicago company, including why we're suddenly seeing her in a big Broadway musical for the first time, after 30 years in Chicago's best-known theatre ensemble. She also discusses her college years at Illinois State University, where she first met the team who would become the founders of Steppenwolf; why after graduation she decamped for Minnesota; when the invitation to join Steppenwolf actually came; why she didn't journey to New York for the famed production of "Balm in Gilead"; her directing debut with John Guare's "Lydie Breeze"; her extended tenure in the original production of "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" and the brief Broadway run of "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice"; whether she has the opportunity at Steppenwolf to ask for plays to be done specifically based on her interest; why the company seems to have so many meetings and how they've sustained that over the years; her reasons for initially declining the role of Mattie Faye, written by Tracy Letts with her in mind, in "August: Osage County", as she sets the record straight about whether or not the company resisted bringing the show to New York; the remarkable experience of returning to "August" for its final performance at the last minute, playing the role she created for a single performance with a company of actors she didn't know, including Phylicia Rashad, why she's only in recent years begun appearing in roles outside of Steppenwolf; and how long we can expect her to stay in the magical world of "Wicked". Original air date - March 10, 2010.

"Bye Bye Birdie"'s domineering mom, Jayne Houdyshell, talks about finding the good in meddling Mae Peterson, who she calls "Archie Bunker in a mink coat" and whether she'd ever appeared in "Birdie" previously during her career, which has spanned some 300 shows (though only 15 in New York). She also describes growing up as a child on a Kansas farm; her first stage appearance as the mother in "Enter Laughing" (at age 14); finding her way to a conservatory in Detroit staffed largely by English acting teachers; starting her career by moving to Iowa where she was part of literally building the Old Creamery Theatre; her move to New York -- which precipitated a 20 year career working in regional theatres across the country, despite having no agent or manager; her sudden discovery by the New York theatre community in Lisa Kron's "Well"; how her appearance in "Hello Dolly" in the early 80s led to her appearance as Madame Morrible in "Wicked" on Broadway, what she thought when director Leigh Silverman asked her to play a child in "Coraline", and why she'd like to sing more on stage -- but we shouldn't be looking for her cabaret act anytime soon. Original air date - November 16, 2009.

"Bye Bye Birdie"'s domineering mom, Jayne Houdyshell, talks about finding the good in meddling Mae Peterson, who she calls "Archie Bunker in a mink coat" and whether she'd ever appeared in "Birdie" previously during her career, which has spanned some 300 shows (though only 15 in New York). She also describes growing up as a child on a Kansas farm; her first stage appearance as the mother in "Enter Laughing" (at age 14); finding her way to a conservatory in Detroit staffed largely by English acting teachers; starting her career by moving to Iowa where she was part of literally building the Old Creamery Theatre; her move to New York -- which precipitated a 20 year career working in regional theatres across the country, despite having no agent or manager; her sudden discovery by the New York theatre community in Lisa Kron's "Well"; how her appearance in "Hello Dolly" in the early 80s led to her appearance as Madame Morrible in "Wicked" on Broadway, what she thought when director Leigh Silverman asked her to play a child in "Coraline", and why she'd like to sing more on stage -- but we shouldn't be looking for her cabaret act anytime soon. Original air date - November 16, 2009.

Upon her return to the Broadway production, "Wicked"'s original Madame Morrible, Carole Shelley, talks about whether she's hissed as a villain by fans on the street; explains how a childhood incident almost kept her off the musical stage; recalls her "trifecta of success" in "The Odd Couple", appearing in the Broadway, film and TV versions; remembers an agent who wanted to steer her away from appearing in "The Elephant Man"; and reflects on her only two appearances on the English stage since she emigrated to New York over forty years ago. Original air date – September 14, 2007.

Upon her return to the Broadway production, "Wicked"'s original Madame Morrible, Carole Shelley, talks about whether she's hissed as a villain by fans on the street; explains how a childhood incident almost kept her off the musical stage; recalls her "trifecta of success" in "The Odd Couple", appearing in the Broadway, film and TV versions; remembers an agent who wanted to steer her away from appearing in "The Elephant Man"; and reflects on her only two appearances on the English stage since she emigrated to New York over forty years ago. Original air date – September 14, 2007.

Upon her return to the Broadway production, Wicked's original Madame Morrible, Carole Shelley (who tied for a Tony win in 1979 for her role in The Elephant Man), talks about whether she's hissed as a villain by fans on the street; explains how a childhood incident almost kept her off the musical stage; recalls her "trifecta of success" in The Odd Couple, appearing in the Broadway, film and TV versions; remembers an agent who wanted to steer her away from appearing in The Elephant Man; and reflects on her only two appearances on the English stage since she emigrated to New York over forty years ago.

Full Disclosure: If you do not like Musical Theatre, this episode is not for you. However, if you are not a joy hating, Lin-Manuel Miranda dissing, Madame Morrible monster you are in for a TREAT! Natalie Walker of Search Party, Puffs, and All I Want For Christmas Is You Alto line fame is back for her second time on Riverdish! Join us as we dissect the Riverdale drift, the Sugarman, and Jingle Jangle!