Podcasts about Marina Prior

Fresh from the opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar, Jack and Eden are still buzzing! This week, they're joined by the incredible Lauren McKenna - musical theatre performer, director, and artistic leader .Lauren has starred in arena spectaculars like Hairspray (as Tracy Turnblad) and Grease (as Jan), worked as associate director for Courtney Act's Fluid, and directed showcases featuring icons like Rhonda Burchmore and Marina Prior. Now, she's the Artistic Director of Stars and The Moon, a not-for-profit theatre company making the stage accessible to performers of all abilities.THE LINKS⁠Our website⁠ ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our TikTok⁠Lauren McKenna's Instagram

David Hobson is an Australian tenor, composer and performer. He is Australian Royalty in the music space and is one of Australia's best known operatic and recording artists. He has sung many roles for Opera Australia and in both state and international opera companies, including his award-winning performances of Rodolfo (La Boheme) and the title role in Orphee. Other roles include Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Ferrando (Cosi fan Tutte), Count Almaviva (The Barber of Saville), Nadir (Pearl Fishers), Lindoro (L'Italiana in Algeri), Frederic (The Pirates of Penzance), The Architect in the world premiere of The Eighth Wonder, Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus), the title role in Candide, Danilo (The Merry Widow) and Aristaeus/Pluto (Orpheus in the Underworld). In the world of music theatre, David has played the role of Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Buddy in Sondheim's Follies and Nicky Arnstein in Funny Girl. Special engagements include appearing with the San Francisco Opera in the world premiere of Dangerous Liaison, a performance in the Great Hall, Canberra for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Schubert's Winterreise for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and singing the national anthem at the AFL Grand Final. He has performed his own show at the Sydney Opera House and at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and toured nationally with Lisa McCune, Marina Prior, Yvonne Kenney and Teddy Tahu Rhodes. He is also well known from his appearances on Carols in the Domain, Carols by Candlelight, Spicks and Specks, It Takes Two, Dancing with the Stars and as a presenter on the Foxtel arts channel, STUDIO. He has recorded numerous albums with many reaching No 1 chart status. David has also won awards including Operatic Performer of the Year, the Sydney Critics Circle Award, The Age Performing Arts Award for Best Performer in Opera and an Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) Award. In 2023, David performed around Australia in a 60 city concert tour of The 2 of Us, with Marina Prior. David recently toured around Australia with comedian Colin Lane in their show, In Tails. We chat about saying no, collaboration, falling into his work, physicality behind opera, doing comedy with Colin Lane, his voice and looking after it, gratitude, rejection, generosity of spirit, fork in the road moments plus plenty more.   The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check David out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidhobbo/ Website: https://www.davidhobson.net.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidhobsontenor/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLFneHVu5PDu46YBlGOecw In Tails with David Hobson and Colin Lane: https://www.davidhobsonandcolinlane.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IjPdzVCaGhebzQzGMlfAv?si=bMPD1SLYRQOKnEU0i-YhHg&nd=1&dlsi=b6fb61e4d69542c3 ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

Marina Prior joins Denis Walter to talk about the Carols by Candlelight with Denis WalterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Richard Watts for his penultimate episode before he closes out 2024 with his 20th anniversary next week! Details for the live event happening on Thursday 19th can be found here: https://www.rrr.org.au/events/smartarts-20th-anniversary-special Whether you're a Midsumma Festival veteran or you're wanting to go for the first time, Chief Executive and Creative Director, Karen Bryant, is here to give us a 2025 program overview. The theme for 2025 is Collective Identities, and the festival runs from 19 January - 9 February at various locations around the city and the regions. Full program here: https://www.midsumma.org.au/info/program-guides/We've been showcasing the 2025 programs of theatres around Melbourne for a few weeks and now it is time to hear from Red Stitch!! Artistic director, Ella Caldwell, tells us all about what to expect (perhaps the unexpected) next year and a bit about their fundraising campaign, Long Live Big Little Theatre - which you can donate to now to help them get to their multi-year goal of $2 million. TarraWarra Museum of Art Curator, Anthony Fitzpatrick, tells us about the current exhibition, Intimate Imaginaries. Get along to the picturesque gallery in Healesville from now until March 10 to see contemporary and lively art from a collection of 13 artists. Tickets available here.Australian soprano, musical theatre royalty and actress, Marina Prior AM, joins Richard to talk about her latest project with Victorian Opera, Follies. They talk about her character (Phyllis Rogers Stone), what it's like to be a legend among legends, and performing at The Palais! You can catch Follies from February 1-6 at The Palais Theatre in St Kilda.Was ACCA's new CEO and Artistic Director Myles Russell Cook always destined for the job? Myles joins Richard to talk about taking on the role, and The Art of Lazy – an evening with Lady Susan, showing Saturday December 14th, plus gives us some highlights for the year to come at ACCA.

Actress and Singer Marina Prior chats with Michael McLaren about the upcoming Les Misérables musical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American playwright Suzan-Lori Parks started writing plays on the advice of a very famous mentor: the celebrated writer and civil rights activist, James Baldwin. Suzan-Lori won a Pulitzer Prize for her 2001 play Topdog/Underdog, a revival of which also won a Tony Award. It's now on stage in Australia for the first time.Also, Marina Prior and Michael Cormick, two superstars of Australian musical theatre, hit the highway with their Centrestage tour, and while many artists are sounding alarm bells about artificial intelligence, choreographer Alisdair Macindoe is embracing it. In Plagiary, Macindoe hands the role of choreographer to an algorithm.

Jack Pantazis is one of the most respected jazz guitarists on the Australian Jazz scene. Pantazis calls  Melbourne his home and he has carved out a career as a performer, educator and composer crossing all styles of music. Pantazis has a rich musical heritage that extends back to before he can remember. He has been a professional musician for over 35 years and as his website says, "Jack is fundamentally a jazz musician whose mastery skills and artistry also cross over into other styles such as…pop, rock, fusion, latin, classical…"Pantazis has perfomed with ‘The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra' (on going member for the past 17 years),  ‘The Tim Davies Big Band', 'The Toshi Clinch Big Band' as well as many other groups in Melbourne.  He has also accompanied international artists like Mike Stern (ex-Miles Davis guitarist), American jazz great trombonist Bill Watrous, James Morrison and Marina Prior. Pantazis has a strong connection to Greece both through family and music and as you will hear is hoping to travel to Greece very soon to perform. Enjoy the interview folks.David Galea Links: https://www.jackpantazis.com/Bandcamp: https://jackpantazis1.bandcamp.com/

Tanya & Steve catch up with Marina Prior & Chloe Zuel who are starring in The Very Popular Theatre Company SUPERSTARS, this weekend.  A once-in-a-lifetime magical night of musical theatre featuring Australia's biggest stars! Australia's leading lady of musical theatre, Marina Prior, headlines the ultimate cast, including Silvie Paladino, of Les Miserables, Mamma, Mia, Cats, and Chess fame, Joshua Robson, fresh from his triumphant portrayal of the title role in Handa Opera's The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour, and Australia's very own Catherine of Aragon and Eliza Hamilton, Chloé Zuel. This stunning 2 1/2 hour musical journey honouring theatre giants Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, features hit songs from the best-loved musicals of the twentieth century – such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Starlight Express, Aida, Chess, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Sunset Boulevard, The Phantom of the Opera and many more – will have you falling in love all over again with the songs that have been enjoyed by hundreds of millions of people all over the world. Get your tickets here, today: https://superstarsconcert.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Co roku zasłużeni Australijczycy zostają wyróżnieni i uhonorowani Orderem Australii. Wśród tegorocznych odznaczonych z okazji Urodzin Króla, znaleźli się sławny australijski Artysta Barry Humphries oraz piosenkarka i aktorka Marina Prior.

Marina Prior has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service as a singer and performer in musical theatre. In this interview with Greg Dyett, she reflects on her long career and reveals she initially thought the email informing her of the award was some sort of scam.

It's an annual tradition.  3AW takes you backstage for Carols by Candlelight.  Philip Brady, Simon Owens and Fiona Byrne mix the live concert feed with interviews behind the scene.  Listen here to the full program including chats with David Campbell, Brooke Boney, Pete Smith, Kate Halliday, Denis Walter, Silvie Paladino, Marina Prior, Rob Mills, Lara Nakhle,Dave O'Neill, Euan Fistrovic Doidge, and Josh Piterman, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Rob and Neil chat to Australian Music Legends, David Hobson and Marina Prior and as part of our Regional Roundup, we chat to Kerry Grace in Macksville in NSW.

After years of delays, Marina Prior is once again back to performing on the stage along with renowned pianist David Hobson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marina Prior and Browny compare haircuts; Sam brings us another round of Tune Or Not A Tune with Jack, and; Tony Martin brings his own version of the same game in. Chrissie's son finds out about the show Naked And Afraid; we asked you what you won in a raffle; and Sam was here for the whole show! A Nova PodcastPodcast Produced & Edited By Andy ZitoExecutive Producer: Jack CharlesSenior Producer: Brodie PummeroyAssistant Producer: Tom Casamento
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DOLLY PARTON's joyous smash hit musical 9 TO 5, featuring a stellar cast, knock out songs and high-flying ambitions is traveling Australia. Including our own fabulous Marina Prior. Known as Australia's Leading Lady of Musical Theatre, Marina's first professional audition resulted in her first lead role, that of Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance. She was subsequently invited to perform the role of Guinevere opposite Richard Harris in Camelot. Since then, she has performed over thirty lead roles throughout Australia, possibly her most memorable being the role of Christine Daae, in the original Australian production of The Phantom of the Opera, which she performed for three years. Susie's Mum is a big fan!  Find out more at: https://9to5themusical.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians.Today we share a recent zoom room  chat with APRA award winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, recording studio owner and music producer, William Bruce Field.#1 debut solo album' Bad Habits' and subsequent hit single has been woven into the fabric of our musical history, was also covered by David Lee Roth, John Farnham and Jeff Duff.Follow up #1 hit single 'You Weren't In Love With Me' was also covered by Beccy Cole and Marina Prior.From his childhood on rural NSW sheep station to the heights of Australian music in the 80s to his Paradise Studios working on albums by Air Supply, Cold Chisel, INXS, Paul Kelly, Icehouse, The Angels. Most importantly, who is he heading to Adelaide with later this month?Includes Songs:Billy Field   -   Bad HabitsBilly Field   -   You Weren't In Love With MeAl Green   -   I Wanna Hold Your HandSherbet   -   Nowhere ManWhat is Billy Field  up to at the moment?   Let's find out .....

It's always so inspiring to learn from experienced musicians and educators. In this episode with Jack Pantazis, you'll learn how he overcame many challenges to become one of the best career musicians in the industry. Backed with 35 years of experience as a professional musician and 30 years as an educator, he shares pearls of wisdom that will help you get the right mindset, approach, and experiences to become a better student and musician.   Why you shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes. The lessons Jack has learned from his experiences playing live. Jack shares his background, teaching style, and who influenced and inspired him to teach this way. The difference between a teacher and a mentor. What he learned from gigs. Balancing all the things happening in his life. Jack's advice to advanced players who do want to become professional musicians and go down the path of auditioning and going to music school. Advice for individuals who want to be  professional musicians but are discouraged by family and loved ones.   Guest Links Jack Pantazis Website   Guitar Teaching Resources Mentioned Free Guitar E-book Resources   Today's Guest Jack Pantazis is one of a rare breed. He is an in-demand professional musician for the past 35 years and an educator with approximately 30 years of teaching experience. Primarily, Jack is fundamentally a jazz musician whose mastery skills and artistry also cross over into other styles such as pop, rock, fusion, Latin, and classical. Jack has accompanied international artists that includes Grammy Nominated Mike Stern (ex-Miles Davis guitarist), American jazz great trombonist Bill Watrous and Australian's own, James Morrison and Marina Prior just to name a few. Jack is the guitarist for Channel Nine's Australia wide broadcast of ‘Carols By Candlelight Orchestra' for the past 8 years under the baton of John Foreman.   Click here to find out more about TopMusicGuitar Membership

David & Will podcast - 5th May 2022. Sport with Tom Rehn, Trevor the Butcher on the "pollie sausage", Live to the US with Tim Lester from 7 News, James Harris - Softball Commentator, Sport with Rowey, Politics with Matthew Abraham, Breaking @ 8, Tom Doedee, Marina Prior - "9-5 Musical", Behind Closed Doors.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Donovan is one of Australia's most versatile Entertainers. After a meteoric rise to fame at the age of sixteen, Casey became the youngest ever winner of Australian Idol in 2004. Since then, she has made her mark not only as a musician, but also in the areas of stage, screen, presenting and writing. Casey is a multi-Award winner and nominee, including an ARIA No #1 Award for Listen with Your Heart and Deadly Awards for Best Album, Best Single and Most Promising New Talent.After taking a break from music, in 2009 under the direction of Rhoda Roberts, Casey made her theatrical debut in Miracle In Brisbane for Brisbane Festival. This was to be the first of many acclaimed theatrical performances thus far in Casey's career, including The Sapphires, As You Like It, Opera Yarrabah, The Flowerchildren, Rent, We Will Rock You as Killer Queen, and Chicago as Matron “Mama” Morton. Casey's stage credits have earned her respect from the industry, which has seen her receive a nomination for Best Newcomer and Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical in the Sydney Theatre Awards.In 2010 Casey also returned to music with the release of the single Big, Beautiful & Sexy, along with a sell-out tour and major festival performances plus opening for the legendary Cyndi Lauper on her 2011 Australian tour. Musically, Casey then released her highly anticipated EP Off The Grid & Somewhere in Between hitting the Top 30 chart and in 2019 was invited to participate in Eurovision – Australia Decides, performing and releasing the original song Proud in the national final, placing second.Over the span of her illustrious career, Casey has appeared on all major daily and weekly Network television programs and has presented her own indigenous music themed show Fusion on SBS/NITV during 2012 and 2013. In 2017 Casey was crowned Queen of the Jungle by public vote in the third season of I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here.Casey made her scripted television debut in 2018 on Network Ten's comedy series Streetsmart as Tia the probationary parking inspector and then was cast in the hit TV show How To Stay Married, alongside Peter Helliar and Lisa McCune. Following this was a hosting role alongside Noni Hazlehurst and Kurt Fearnley on SBS's TV's What Does Australian Really Think?Casey is currently playing the role of Judy Bernly in Dolly Parton's stage musical ‘9 to 5'. Her enthusiasm for what she does is palpable; evidenced here in a joyous conversation.‘9 to 5' plays the Capitol Theatre in Sydney before moving on to Brisbane in May at The Lyric Theatre, QPAC. Seasons in Melbourne and Adelaide will folow. The show features Marina Prior, Eddie Perfect, Caroline O'Connor, Erin Clare and the fabulous, Casey Donovan.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Whooshkaa, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Angela Pippos and Jo Stanley bring you superstars of song, stage and the page in this episode of Broad Radio on the go!Ange fills us in on what it's like finding yourself a campaign manager of a political candidate and how sometimes her role is as simple as just holding a bag!Then our first guest is a woman of glorious talents and star of 9 to 5 The Musical, Casey Donovan. Casey tells us what it's like to share the stage with such Australian Theatre luminaries as Marina Prior, Caroline O'Connor, Erin Clare and Eddie Perfect, and how the themes in the film made back in the 80s are still as relevant today! We also find out about Casey's love of mindfulness and tells us how she's the happiest she's been in ages with her new love Renee.We then talk to Broad Radio regular, author of ‘The Life-Changing Magic of a Little Bit of Mess', the hilarious Kerri Sackville and discuss why trying to have the perfect house is hard and why we should cut ourselves some slack and finally, we'll talk breaking free of rigid upbringings and how that takes time and work, with Cypriot-Australian poet, writer and performer, Koraly Dimitriadis, listen in to hear her perform her poem 'take the pills.' It's a ripper of a show!Don't forget to ☎️ Join the conversation live each Tuesday morning 9-10am AEST on the phones too on 1300 8 BROADAND... join us live by commenting on the FB or Youtube .. you know we love to hear what you have to say!Find out more at www.broadradio.com.auFollow us on FB and watch live www.facebook.com/BroadRadioAusOr Subscribe at Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOjourcDAVPhXcGBoEKxPDQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dale Burridge is one of Australia's most successful concert and corporate entertainers having starred in numerous musicals, concerts and corporate events all over the world.He first tread the boards professionally back in the 1980's as ‘Rolf' in Britain's renowned West End Production of The Sound of Music.Dale returned to Australia in 1989, to create the role of Alan Courtney in Seven Little Australians and then featured in the 1989 production of Anything Goes with Geraldine Turner. Dale had long association with Les Miserables before joining the cast in the role of Raoul, opposite Marina Prior, in the original Australian production of The Phantom of the Opera. He played the role for two years and the following season, appeared as young Scrooge, opposite Keith Michell in the 1994 premier Australian production of Scrooge – the Musical.At this time Dale began performing in numerous concert performances throughout Australia and with Marina Prior at the Sydney Opera House. Engagements at the Melbourne Concert Hall included An Evening with Fred and Ginger with Rhonda Burchmore, From Brigadoon to Broadway with the Australian Pops Orchestra and the 1994 Morning Melodies Christmas concert.Dale has made constant appearances on Australia's various television variety shows, and was a regular performer on Bert Newton's Good Morning Australia. Dale has also performed as the featured artist on the QE2 cruise liner, performing for their international guests.Dale returned to his role in the The Phantom of the Opera before embarking on the International 1996 tour of Les Miserables in the role of the student leader, Enjorlas.Dale has been guest performer at major launches, conventions, and special events all over Australia and Asia. In 1997 he was the guest performer at the Darling Harbour Christmas Concert and Australia Day Concert. He has appeared as the guest artist with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra in A Night In Tuscany, with the Tasmania Symphony Orchestra, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in a special Gershwin Concert series with Maestro Tommy Tycho, and on a Wiggles film.After an absence of more than two decades, Dale Burridge has returned to the stage with a funny, moving, heart felt exploration of the highs and lows of a life spent on, and off, the boards, launching his up close and personal cabaret ‘At the Crossroads' in his hometown of Melbourne.Having spent the last twenty years focusing his energies on expanding his hugely successful bespoke entertainment production company, Dale felt the seductive pull to return to the intimate cabaret form; firstly in a show titled ‘Back On The Boards'. He is now delighted to be returning to Sydney with his new show 'At the Crossroads', an exploration of the many twists and turns of a life in the theatre, appearing at The Hayes Theatre in April.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Whooshkaa, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Our return guest brings some harsh realities for Larko and Jackas. There's tension over Christmas traidtions and we take a passing swipe at Marina Prior, Dennis Walter and Delta Goodram.

John McDermott moved to South Australia from Mackay, Qld in 1991 along with his fellow progressive rock band members 'Labyrinth', after hearing that Adelaide had a healthy Prog Rock scene. The band disbanded and the members moved back to Mackay without John who had decided to stay in SA and eventually studied Jazz Drumming at the Elder Conservatorium of Music - University of Adelaide. John has played with a variety of bands here in Adelaide and is a regular performer at the Adelaide Fringe and Cabaret Festivals. Corporate events and other performances with artists including James Morrison, Rhonda Burchmore, Rachael Beck, Grace Knight, Lillian Boutte, Ann Hampton Calloway, John St. Peeters, Rick Price & Marina Prior. Several performances with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra including ‘Symphony Under The Stars', ‘ASO Does Disco', ‘ASO Plays James Bond', The King's Singers, ‘Gigs at Grainger' & ‘ASO Does Latin'. Concert tours include Tom Burlinson's “Now We're Swingin'” in metro and country SA, the Jon English & Peter Cupples ‘Uncorked' show in Qld, Tas, WA and NSW, Peter Cupples, Rick Price & Jenny Morris in south-east Qld. Orchestral drummer for Adelaide's Carols by Candlelight since 2000. Founded the John McDermott Quintet at Brisbane Jazz Club 2011, 2002 - 2013 Marmalade Jam, 1998-2006: Member of Hammond organ combo – Hammond Eggs performing and recording standards and original jazz/blues material at ABC studios Adelaide. 1997-2007: Member of 10 piece Latin Jazz ensemble Marmalade Circus recording original material at ABC studios, live broadcast for Jim McLeod's Jazz Track & at Full Bench studios Adelaide. Also performed at many SA venues & jazz festivals, 2001 Thredbo Jazz Festival, 2001 Manly Jazz Festival and at the 2002 Sydney Festival's Jazz in the Domain. 1997-1998: Performed and recorded with jazz choir The Adelaide Connection directed by Connaitre Miller (US) most notably at the International Association of Jazz Educators convention in New York (with US pianist/educator Mark Levine) and afterwards in Tennessee, Kansas & California. 2006: Performed on film score for short animated film “Sweet & Sour”, premiering at the Adelaide Film Festival in February 2007. Teaching: Instrumental Tutor Drums/Percussion from 1995 to present in various independent and state schools in SA and Qld. Feb 2000 – Present Casual Instrumental Tutor – Jazz Drum Kit Elder Conservatorium of Music – University of Adelaide, SA. In 1999 John published the instructional book “Accents & Applications” aimed at drum kit and rhythm students of all ages at all levels. Link to upcoming show at Fringe festival with Reuben Kaye: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/reuben-kaye-the-butch-is-back-af2022 Recent album launch of Mike Stewart Big Band's “The Hang” https://mikestewartbigband.bandcamp.com/album/the-hang Music: Intro: "Band It About" written and recorded by Catherine Lambert and Michael Bryant. Outro "Igpay Atinlay" (Pig Latin) written by John McDermott in 2000 and recorded with the Hammond Eggs Quartet in 2006. John McDermott Drums, Paul White on Hammond, Dave Innocente on Guitar, and Chris Soole on Sax. All of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series links can be located here: https://linktr.ee/banditaboutpodcastseries --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dianne-spillane/message

Welcome to Episode 21 of Talking Prisoner. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with international performer Michael Cormick. Michael is a singer and has a hugely successful and prolific career I musical theatre both in Australia, Uk and Europe. Michael spoke to us about his life growing up as a child and what led him to the arts. We spoke with Michael in depth about his career in theatre performing in Europe, Rome, Paris and Cyprus and his first audition in London with Andrew Lloyd Webber and what it was like to play the Beast in Beauty and the Beast with Hugh Jackman and director Robert Jess Roth. Michael shared his memories with us about his performing at Melbourne's Carols by Candlelight and working with Marina Prior, Michael also had a guest come on Talking Prisoner which Ken and Matt had no prior warning about and this guest is someone that all Prisoner fans and Australian Television fans will know, Michael shared his memories of working with Bert Newton and when he first appeared on New Faces. Michael shared some secrets with us about Prisoner that were not know to anyone, how he got his part on Prisoner, what he thought of his character and the storylines for Ellen/Alan. We also broke down Episodes 354, 355 and 360 with Michael and his memories of those episodes. We spoke with Michael about a special project he has been working on called the Byron Supper Club. #michaelcormick #marinaprior #hughjackman #cellblockh

Marina Prior is a National treasure of a performer from Australia. Back in 2014, John Murch had a chance to speak with her on the back of a Songbird Box-Set release, while also touring with Harvest Rain Theatre Company production of Cats. Prior continues to shine on the stage touring regularly around Australia and Carols at the end of each year are brought to the next level with her presence.

Australia's leading lady of musical theatre Marina Prior joins Graham Cornes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Donovan, Marina Prior and Erin Clare star as Judy Bernly, Violet Newstead and Doralee Rhodes respectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marina Prior joins @MatthewPantelis ahead of her show Spirit of Christmas which will be playing at the Regal Theatre in the first weekend of December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tim Lester in the US for Ch 7, Ben Haythorpe RAA, Rowey, Marina Prior, Amelia Mulcahy, Blakey, Michael Pachi, Mark McGill - Variety CEO, Callers, Kochie, Behind Closed Doors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Theatre, music, film… How does an artist sell or market art in the modern age? Does “finding your audience” in quotations, all go back to the campfires our ancient ancestors sat around.Todays guest is Tim O'Connor, CEO of the Australian based Harvest Rain Theatre Company who has won awards as a director/producer working with some of Australia's most respected performers. In fact in 2014 his Arena production of CATS, starring Marina Prior turned out to be the largest production ever staged in the southern hemisphere. That's a pretty big feline.Now, this was recorded in 2019 in Brisbane Australia - yes this is another from the vault folks and as such - you'll hear I don't talk much in this episode - mostly I sit back and listen. Tim's philosophies on marketing art were thought provoking to me then and even though much has changed since - he was pretty spot on with where we finds our selves today two years on.Quick reminder to follow us where you get your podcasts for new episodes every Friday. See what I'm too on all social media channels at bradleymccawofficial and see our show notes for some links to articles by the smithosian magazine todays topic. While this chat starts with musical theatre primarily, we do branch out pretty quickly to other art forms and eventually ramble our way to Youtube and good ol fashioned audience building in the modern age. More about Tim O'ConnorSmithsonian Magazine ArticleHarvest Rain Theatre CompanyProduced by Old Fashioned StudiosHosted by Bradley McCawSound design by Matt Erskine & Cross Point SolutionsStory Producer & additional engineering by Gilang CandradityaTheme composed by James Ryan

Theatre, music, film… How does an artist sell or market art in the modern age? Does “finding your audience” in quotations, all go back to the campfires our ancient ancestors sat around.Todays guest is Tim O'Connor, CEO of the Australian based Harvest Rain Theatre Company who has won awards as a director/producer working with some of Australia's most respected performers. In fact in 2014 his Arena production of CATS, starring Marina Prior turned out to be the largest production ever staged in the southern hemisphere. That's a pretty big feline.Now, this was recorded in 2019 in Brisbane Australia - yes this is another from the vault folks and as such - you'll hear I don't talk much in this episode - mostly I sit back and listen. Tim's philosophies on marketing art were thought provoking to me then and even though much has changed since - he was pretty spot on with where we finds our selves today two years on.Quick reminder to follow us where you get your podcasts for new episodes every Friday. See what I'm too on all social media channels at bradleymccawofficial and see our show notes for some links to articles by the smithosian magazine todays topic. While this chat starts with musical theatre primarily, we do branch out pretty quickly to other art forms and eventually ramble our way to Youtube and good ol fashioned audience building in the modern age. More about Tim O'ConnorSmithsonian Magazine ArticleHarvest Rain Theatre CompanyProduced by Old Fashioned StudiosHosted by Bradley McCawSound design by Matt Erskine & Cross Point SolutionsStory Producer & additional engineering by Gilang CandradityaTheme composed by James Ryan

In our first episode Marina described her artistic life growing up, and the audition that changed her life. She scored the lead role of Mabel in the 1983 production of The Pirates of Penzance, alongside Jon English, Simon Gallaher, David Atkins and June Bronhill.In Part 2 of STAGES conversation, we launch into further story and reflection of a life in the theatre, working on iconic shows like Cats, Les Mis and the Phantom of the Opera in an insightful instalment - celebrating the magnificent career of a dynamic leading lady - Marina Prior.Marina has played leading roles in over thirty productions including The Pirates of Penzance, Cats, Les Miserables, Die Fledermaus, Anything Goes, West Side Story, The Secret Garden, Showboat, The Merry Widow, The Witches of Eastwick, Noises Off, Harp on the Willow, Annie Get Your Gun, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Hypocrite, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,Guys & Dolls, Mary Poppins, Promises Promises, The Sound of Music, Hello Dolly, Hay Fever, Fun Home and Dream Lover.Marina's recordings include Leading Lady (which reached platinum status), Aspects of Andrew Lloyd Webber (which reached gold status and for which she was nominated for an ARIA award), Somewhere – the Songs of Sondheim and Bernstein and, more recently, Both Sides Now, Encore and Christmas Candlelight.In 2006, she was honoured with induction into Australia's 100 Entertainers of the Century.The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify and Whooshkaa. Also where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

Marina Prior is regarded as Australia's leading lady of musical theatre. She is best known for her lead role in The Phantom of the Opera which she played for over three years. She has also performed with international stars including Richard Harris, José Carreras and international vocal group Il Divo.Marina has played leading roles in over thirty productions including The Pirates of Penzance, Cats, Les Miserables, Die Fledermaus, Anything Goes, West Side Story, The Secret Garden, Showboat, The Merry Widow, The Witches of Eastwick, Noises Off, Harp on the Willow, Annie Get Your Gun, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Hypocrite, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,Guys & Dolls, Mary Poppins, Promises Promises, The Sound of Music, Hello Dolly, Hay Fever, Fun Home and Dream Lover.Whilst she is well known to television audiences through her appearances on Carols by Candlelight and as a judge on Channel Seven's top rating It Takes Two. In 2015, Marina starred in the ABC television series The Divorce.Marina's recordings include Leading Lady (which reached platinum status), Aspects of Andrew Lloyd Webber (which reached gold status and for which she was nominated for an ARIA award), Somewhere – the Songs of Sondheim and Bernstein and, more recently, Both Sides Now, Encore and Christmas Candlelight.Over the years, she has won numerous awards for her performances on stage as well as an Advance Australia Award for her contribution to the performing arts. In 1999, Marina was surprised on stage by the television program This is Your Life which celebrated her life in the Arts. In 2006, she was honoured with induction into Australia's 100 Entertainers of the Century.The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify and Whooshkaa. Also where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

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Simon Gallaher is not only one of Australia's leading musical theatre performers, he is loved by Australian audiences as a television star, concert performer, singer, musician, pianist, songwriter and successful theatrical producer.In 1984 Simon took to the musical theatre stage in the Australian production of the Broadway smash hit The Pirates of Penzance, playing over 1,000 performances. He has also performed starring roles in Hello Dolly, The Student Prince, My Fair Lady, The Mikado, HMS Pinafore and The Merry Widow.By 1992 Simon's company, Essgee Entertainment, was a major concert presenter and in 1994 he created a new stage production of The Pirates of Penzance. New productions of The Mikado and HMS Pinafore followed, winning more critical acclaim and a loyal audience. The musicals toured internationally and Essgee's television productions screened internationally.Essgee produced a new and lavish production of The Merry Widow which toured nationally in 1998-9 starring Simon and Marina Prior. The acclaimed Tony Award-winning play Master Class starring Amanda Muggleton followed and was an outstanding triumph, and a new production of Stephen Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum toured throughout Australia and New Zealand.2012 marked a return to both the concert stage with a series of tours across each state, and also a return to the musical theatre stage when he starred as Edna Turnblad in the musical Hairspray for Harvest Rain. 2014 saw another national concert tour, and a role in the musical comedy Spamalot.Since 2007 Simon has been a trustee of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust (QPAC) and sits on its board of directors. In 2012 he was also appointed to board of the Queensland Theatre Company and the Chair of Brisbane's Harvest Rain Theatre Company. He is patron to many arts organisations and sits on the Musicals Nominating Panel for the Helpmann Awards.The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Whooshkaa and Spotify. Also from where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

Simon Gallaher is not only one of Australia's leading musical theatre performers, he is loved by Australian audiences as a television star, concert performer, singer, musician, pianist, songwriter and successful theatrical producer.At the age of 15 Simon hosted a children's television show, Simon's Scene, for the Seven Network. He studied for a Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and staged and starred in his first professional concert before he was 19. He became a regular guest on Australian television's immensely popular The Mike Walsh Show and his career took off as audiences flocked to his concerts and quickly sent five albums gold. Simon won a TV Logie Award for his work on The Mike Walsh Show, and became the youngest entertainer ever to be given his own night-time television variety show which ran for two successful seasons on ABC-TV.In 1984 Simon made the transition to the stage in the Australian production of the Broadway smash hit The Pirates of Penzance, playing over 1,000 performances. He has also performed starring roles in Hello Dolly, The Student Prince, My Fair Lady, The Mikado, HMS Pinafore and The Merry Widow.By 1992 Simon's company, Essgee Entertainment, was a major concert presenter and in 1994 he created a new stage production of The Pirates of Penzance. The musical was an overwhelming success, playing to over 500,000 people and a television broadcast was viewed by an audience of over two million people. It was a triple-platinum video and won an Aria Award for Best Musical Soundtrack. New productions of The Mikado and HMS Pinafore followed, winning more critical acclaim and a loyal audience. The musicals toured internationally and Essgee's television productions screened internationally.Essgee produced a new and lavish production of The Merry Widow which toured nationally in 1998-9 starring Simon and Marina Prior. The acclaimed Tony Award-winning play Master Class starring Amanda Muggleton followed and was an outstanding triumph, and a new production of Stephen Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum toured throughout Australia and New Zealand.Simon marked 25 years in show business by returning to the concert platform in 2000. The following year saw Pirates return for a national tour which lasted two years. In 2004, Simon produced the new Australian musical Eureka which opened in Melbourne to critical acclaim. A new album with Julie Anthony, Together At Last, was released in 2006 and Essgee launched Showstoppers an immensely successful initiative for young up-coming performers offering a series of music-theatre workshops featuring the cream of Australian show business talent as tutors and mentors.2012 marked a return to both the concert stage with a series of tours across each state, and also a return to the musical theatre stage when he starred as Edna Turnblad in the musical Hairspray for Harvest Rain. 2014 saw another national concert tour, and a role in the musical comedy Spamalot.Since 2007 Simon has been a trustee of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust (QPAC) and sits on its board of directors. In 2012 he was also appointed to board of the Queensland Theatre Company and the Chair of Brisbane's Harvest Rain Theatre Company. He is patron to many arts organisations and sits on the Musicals Nominating Panel for the Helpmann Awards.The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Whooshkaa and Spotify. Also from where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

Mark Gogoll has been involved in the entertainment industry for over thirty years. After majoring in Drama and Psychology at Melbourne University, Mark taught at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. He then went on to directing productions for The Adelaide Theatre Trust and The State Theatre Company in Perth.As a performer, he toured in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Gondoliers, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore. He then worked in theatre production, publicity and casting before joining an actor’s agency in Sydney back in 1987.After returning to Melbourne, he was invited to join Performers Management and created the first Music Theatre branch of any agency in Australia. During this time, he worked on over 40 contracts of the original productions of Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera.Five years later he branched out on his own and opened his company Mark Gogoll Enterprises in 1994. Since then, he has personally managed high profile performers for stage and screen including Marina Prior, David Hobson and Silvie Paladino.Mark is charming and insightful. He is equipped with infinite knowledge of the demands and rewards presented to performers. From his unique vantage point he engages with an exciting industry and in recent times has observed the monumental impact of the Covid pandemic on stages and screens.He generously recounts a career in the entertainment sector and ponders the challenge and triumph it can deliver.The STAGES podcast is available from iTunes, Spotify and Whooshkaa …. or, wherever you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagepodcast.com.au

Joyce Ong is an international Videographer, Photographer, Author and Educator who runs her own company New Heights Media based in Sydney Australia. From filming documentaries in Africa, to running Workshops in Thailand; over her 10 year career Joyce has worked with the likes of Richard Branson, Johnson & Johnson, Sony Music, Marina Prior, Jack Jonson, John Mayer, and is one of the most highly sought after event photographers for business leaders across Australia and L.A. Today she joins us to discuss the challenges she has faced along the way and the organic evolution of her business. Newheightsmedia.com.au For a copy of Joyce's ebook Bulletproof your Shoot go to; www.bulletproofyourshoot.com.

Anthony is a Melbourne drummer who loves making music, he regularly performs in rock, jazz, funk, and Irish bands. He has recorded and played with many artists including with Leigh Kernaghan in front of 90,000 people and 5 million television viewers. His professional work has taken him overseas, and right around the country. Some career highlights include the Melbourne Grand Prix performances in 2015 and 2016, live halftime entertainment at the ANZAC day AFL match, and the 'Army in Concert tour' with Guy Sebastian and Marina Prior. Anthony has been a professional musician in the Australian Army Band since 2002 and completed a Bachelor of Music Performance in 2013. He currently teaches at many colleges in Melbourne, directing junior and senior percussion ensembles as well as providing individual tuition for Drum Kit and Keyboard percussion. In between concerts and tours, you can regularly find Anthony at the Paris Cat Jazz Club, and other Melbourne music venues. Anthony's Info:https://stanislavskimusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/luvskidrums/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHWizNRbpkStedrF_l6yMQ  https://www.facebook.com/stanislavskimusic/ Seriously, if you are into Brush drumming, Big Band, or Jazz drumming, CHECK HIMOUT!!

Joyce Ong is an international Videographer, Photographer, Author and Educator who runs her own company New Heights Media based in Sydney Australia. From filming documentaries in Africa, to running Workshops in Thailand; over her 10 year career Joyce has worked with the likes of Richard Branson, Johnson & Johnson, Sony Music, Marina Prior, Jack Jonson, John Mayer, and is one of the most highly sought after event photographers for business leaders across Australia and L.A. Today she joins us to discuss the challenges she has faced along the way and the organic evolution of her business. Newheightsmedia.com.au For a copy of Joyce’s ebook Bulletproof your Shoot go to; www.bulletproofyourshoot.com.  

Tumble out of bed and stumble to Her Majesty’s Theatre because Dolly Parton is bringing 9 to 5 the Musical to Melbourne this July. Tom caught up with 2 of the leading ladies, Marina Prior and Samantha […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_archives/p/joy.org.au/tomandjess/wp-content/uploads/sites/470/2020/02/2020-02-20-TomAndJess-9to5-MarinaPrior-SamanthaDodemaide.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 17:11 — 7.9MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | RSS The post 9 to 5 the Musical – Marina Prior & Samantha Dodemaide [Extended Interview] appeared first on Tom & Jess.

This week Kristen and Zane will chat with Mary Littlejohn about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the hilarious semi-improvised musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!MARY'S LINKSFabulist Theatrewww.thebroadwaychorus.com- FURTHER READING -WikiiTunesSpotify- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -William Finn, James Lapine, Sarah Saltzberg, Wendy Wasserstein, Julianne Boyd, Dan Fogler, Robb Sapp, Jose Llana, Dashiell Eaves, Derrick Baskin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lisa Howard, Marina Prior, David Campbell, Magda Szubanski, Lisa McCune, Tyler Coppin, Bert Labonte, Natalie Mendoza, Betsy Wolfe, James Monroe IglehartLike us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!Email us: musicalstaughtmepodcast@gmail.comVisit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.comOur theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

An all new episode of Hey Hey It's The Podcast is here. Join Criss Fresh, Mitch and Jonsey as they recap episodes of Australian TV institution Hey Hey It's Saturday. This episode looks at the 39th Hey Hey of 1994. This episode features The Black Sorrows w/ Jon Stevens, Marina Prior, James Reyne  and more. Please subscribe to us on iTunes and you can find us at: www.facebook.com/heyheyitsthepodcast Twitter: @Heyheypodcast

This week Julie, Miranda, and Zane have a chat about their latest project AND about which of life's truths can be gleaned from Witches of Eastwick!Here is the brief history Miranda gave during the 24 Hour Musical Project!- FURTHER READING -WIKI - Musical, Film, Novel, QuotesIMDB- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -John Updike, Jack Nicholson, Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon, John Dempsey, Dana P. Rowe, Ian McShane, Lucie Arnaz, Joanna Riding, Maria Friedman, Rosemary Ashe, Stephen Tate, Caroline Sheen, Peter Jöback, Paul McDermott, Marina Prior, Sabrina Batshon Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!Email us: musicalstaughtmepodcast@gmail.comVisit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.comOur theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical DREAM LOVER reveals the extraordinary story of legendary singer, songwriter and actor Bobby Darin. Starring David Campbell, Marina Prior and Hannah Fredericksen as Sandra Dee, plus Martin Crewes, Marney McQueen and Rodney Dobson. Directed by Simon Phillips, the show presents great hits from the 50s and 60s including Mack The Knife, Beyond the Sea and the multi-million-seller Dream Lover. This musical captures the glamour and passion of the big band era, the Rat Pack in Vegas and the Golden Age of Hollywood – a time of trail-blazing stars, knock-out fashions and life-changing events. Featuring a sensational cast with over 40 on stage including an 18-piece big band, DREAM LOVER – THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL is a big show with a big score and a big heart. For more visit https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2017/musicals/dream-lover Theatre First RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4839371.rss Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at all good podcatcher apps, including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Stitcher, Pocket Casts, audioBoom, CastBox.fm, Podbean etc. If you're enjoying Theatre First podcast, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you. #theatre #stage #reviews #Melbourne #Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marina Prior joins the program just before taking the stage for Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight.

This week Julie, Miranda, and Zane will chat with Laurene Cooper-Fox about which of life's truths can be gleaned from The Pirates of Penzance!- FURTHER READING -Wiki - Musical, Film, Gilbert & SullivanIMDbiTunes- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -Simon Gallaher, Jon English, Marina Prior, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, Kevin Kline

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly) Marina Prior is set to shine in Noël Coward's supreme comedy of bad manners – a top drawer, high society classic that has been raising scandalised laughter for almost a hundred years. Cast & Creatives Gareth Davies Marg Downey Simon Gleeson For more visit: http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/season-2017/hay-fever/ Subscribe to the Theatre First podcast at all good podcatcher apps including Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Stitcher, Pocketcasts, audioBoom etc. #theatre #reviews #podcast #hayfever #Melbourne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chrissie thought she'd figured out the key to a good night's sleep, Browny enjoys the best TV reporter moments in history, Sam spent the evening watching his 'work colleagues' on telly, Cam Smith is an immortl, Marina Prior and Browny share a hairdresser, and we played Dead or Alive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stage and theatre icon Marina Prior speaks to Jo Hall on Great Australian Lives.

Ramon Williams has served as a missionary with WEC in Indonesia, he's worked with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and he's photographed and reported on many major events all over the world! He's worked with the likes of Julie Anthony, Dionne Warwick, Nana Mouskouri, Shirley Bassey, Malcolm Muggeridge, Pat Boone, and Mother Teresa. He's photographed musicians including Barry McGuire, Leon Patillo, Cliff Richard, Andre Crouch, Keith Green, DeGarmo and Key, Colin Buchanan, Darlene Zschech, Idea of north, Rebecca St James, Steve Grace and Marina Prior. Listen in to hear his story and the highlights of this amazing career!

Marina Prior talks about her cabaret show 'A Prior Engagement', which will headline the Hayes Theatre Co cabaret season 2015. 'Dogfight' star Toby Francis interviews the show's director and producer Neil Gooding about our current production. And musical theatre stars Trevor Ashley, Mitchell Butel and Helen Dallimore discuss making the transition to directing for their upcoming shows at Hayes Theatre Co.

One of Australia's foremost entertainers. Marina shares how at the height of her career, her faith in Jesus has been her strength.