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Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Presenting a really special holiday Broadway episode with Chad Beguelin who recently wrote his first novel called Showmance! Showmance is about a down-on-his-luck Broadway playwright who is marooned in rural Illinois in this sharply funny queer rom-com. Chad knows a lot about the Broadway industry since he is a six-time Tony Award nominee, and his Broadway works include The Prom, Disney's Aladdin, Elf and The Wedding Singer. He also co-wrote the screenplay for The Prom, currently available on Netflix. Because I can't help myself, I asked Chad about his relationship to Wicked, and he reveals how Stephen Schwartz, the composer, has been such a wonderful mentor to him. He shares how Schwartz provided valuable feedback and guidance during the development of The Wedding Singer and expresses admiration for Wicked's important messages about acceptance. I ask Chad what he thinks about The Wedding Singer's recent resurgence in popularity with younger audiences and ask him what he thinks about it being revived? And because Laura Benanti's recent interview on That's a Gay Ass Podcast has made headlines (mostly because of her critique of Zachary Levi), I ask Chad what he thinks about Laura apologizing to him and Matthew Sklar (his writing partner) about negative comments she's made about her experience in the musical? Then, Chad discusses the process of writing his first novel, Showmance, and the differences between the structured, collaborative nature of musical theater and the more solitary, open-ended approach of novel writing. And finally, Chad shares details about his upcoming musical projects, including a new farce called Horrible People and an adaptation of the novel Something Fabulous, which he describes as a "gay Bridgerton." Throughout the interview, Chad's creative commitment to creating more queer-centric stories and characters shines through! You can find more information about Chad's work and his new novel Showmance here: https://www.chadbeguelin.com/ Follow him on Instagram, @chadbeg. Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
In this episode, it's all about Making a Musical! Joining host Ben Cameron are Kelly Devine (Come From Away, Diana, Escape to Margaritaville), Orfeh (Pretty Woman, Legally Blonde), and Matthew Sklar (Elf, The Prom, The Wedding Singer). Ben and the group chat about how the different departments, choreographers, performers, and composers work together to bring a musical to life. They also discuss things they have compromised on as well as what they have fought to keep in a show, and so much more! Want more Broadway Cast? Want access to bonus episodes? Want to have your questions asked on our show? We can make all of those dreams (and more) come true! CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PATREON Follow us @TheBroadwayCast on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support
THE NERD COLOSSEUM: Tournaments of MOVIES, TV, VIDEO GAMES, & MORE!
'Elf' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' engage in a spirited holiday showdown. Who will charm their way to the top, and who will find themselves outshined? It's a high-stakes battle in our holiday movie showdown, where only one can emerge as the ultimate festive favorite! Prepare for an engaging journey filled with insightful critiques, captivating trivia, and holiday cheer as we explore the magic and merriment of these cherished films. | The Rules of the Game: - Four Rounds, Four Categories: Our showdown is governed by a spinning wheel of chance, deciding four random categories. - Points for Prowess: Each film earns points by outshining its opponent. - The Final Verdict: After all rounds, the film with the most points progresses, while the other takes a seasonal bow. | Image and Movie Clip Credits (with thanks to the magic-makers): - 'Elf' (2003): Directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel, 97 minutes, United States, English | New Line Cinema. - 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000): Directed by Ron Howard, written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, based on the book by Dr. Seuss, starring Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, and Jeffrey Tambor, 104 minutes, United States, English | Universal Pictures. - 'Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas': Directed by Mark Caballero and Seamus Walsh, starring Jim Parsons, Mark Hamill, and Ed Asner, 2014, United States, English | Warner Bros. Television. - 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' (1966): Directed by Chuck Jones and Ben Washam, narrated by Boris Karloff, who also voices the Grinch, 26 minutes, United States, English | MGM Television. - 'Elf: The Musical': Broadway musical adaptation of the film 'Elf', music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, premiered in 2010, United States. - 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical': Broadway musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss's story 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', music by Mel Marvin, book and lyrics by Timothy Mason, original production conceived and directed by Jack O'Brien, premiered in 2006, United States. - 'Christmas Vacation' (1989): Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, written by John Hughes, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Randy Quaid, 97 minutes, United States, English | Warner Bros. - 'Home Alone' (1990): Directed by Chris Columbus, written by John Hughes, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern, 103 minutes, United States, English | 20th Century Fox. - Rotten Tomatoes Logo: Logo of Rotten Tomatoes, a review-aggregation website for film and television. - Metacritic Logo: Logo of Metacritic, a review-aggregation website for films, TV shows, music albums, video games, etc. | Fair Use Note: This podcast adheres to the fair use guidelines under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, focusing on criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We respect copyrights and acknowledge all rights of the respective owners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenerdcolosseum/support
It's time for another visit with Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck, who joins us each week with her reviews of the mid-Atlantic regional stage. Today, she tells us about the new production of The Prom, a rollicking musical homage to musical comedies, now on stage at the Cockpit in Court Summer Theater at the Essex campus of the Community College of Baltimore County. A 2018 Broadway hit with book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Bob Martin and music by Matthew Sklar, The Prom is directed at Cockpit in Court by Roger Schulman. The Prom follows four eccentric Broadway stars who are in desperate need of a new stage. When they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it's time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The musical won the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, and was adapted for a 2020 film starring Meryl Streep, James Corden and Nicole Kidman. The Prom continues at the Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre through Sunday, August 6.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.
Episode 49 - The Wedding Singer (1998) - Full Review Movie PodcastIs the 80s the greatest decade of all time? We might be about to find out. Join the Born to Watch crew as we revisit the iconic romantic comedy "The Wedding Singer" and discover why it's still one of the most beloved movies of all time."The Wedding Singer" is a delightful romantic comedy that is both a love letter to the 1980s and a timeless story of two people finding each other. With its charming cast, catchy soundtrack, and witty humour, it's no wonder this film has become a pop culture icon.The movie stars Adam Sandler as Robbie Hart, a talented wedding singer who is jilted at the altar and falls into a deep depression. Drew Barrymore plays Julia Sullivan, a sweet-natured waitress who is engaged to a wealthy and self-absorbed businessman. When Robbie and Julia meet, sparks fly, but their timing seems to be perpetually off. The movie takes us on a journey as they navigate their feelings for each other while dealing with the complications of their personal lives.Sandler and Barrymore have excellent chemistry, and their comedic timing is impeccable. Their characters are endearing and relatable, and it's impossible not to root for them to get together. Sandler brings his signature wit and humour to the role of Robbie, and his musical performances are a highlight of the film. Barrymore, meanwhile, is charming and likable as Julia, and she and Sandler play off each other perfectly.The supporting cast is also excellent, with standout performances from Christine Taylor as Julia's snooty cousin Holly, Allen Covert as Robbie's best friend Sammy, and Jon Lovitz as the sleazy wedding singer who competes with Robbie for gigs. The film is filled with memorable and hilarious moments, from the group sing-alongs to the impromptu performance of "Love Stinks" after Robbie is stood up at the altar.One of the most significant aspects of "The Wedding Singer" is its celebration of 1980s culture. The film is set in 1985 and is packed with references to the music, fashion, and pop culture of the era. The soundtrack features iconic songs from the time, including "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive and "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police. The costumes are appropriately outrageous, with Robbie sporting a mullet and Julia wearing shoulder pads and neon leggings.However, the film doesn't just rely on nostalgia for its appeal. It also has a timeless quality that makes it resonate with audiences today. At its core, "The Wedding Singer" is a story about love and finding your soulmate. It's a film that celebrates the power of music to bring people together, and the importance of following your heart, even when it's not the easiest thing to do.Beyond its entertainment value, "The Wedding Singer" has had a significant impact on pop culture. The film helped solidify Adam Sandler's place as a comedy superstar and launched Drew Barrymore's career comeback. It also paved the way for a wave of romantic comedies that followed in its footsteps, including "Notting Hill" and "Love Actually."The film's popularity has also spawned a successful stage musical adaptation, which premiered on Broadway in 2006. The musical features a score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin and has been performed in theatres around the world.In addition to its cultural impact, "The Wedding Singer" is also a significant film for Adam Sandler fans. It's widely regarded as one of his best movies, and many fans consider it a classic of the romantic comedy genre. It's a film that showcases Sandler's unique blend of humour and heart, and it's a testament to his talents as both a comedian and an actor.In conclusion, "The Wedding Singer" is a must-watch movie for anyone who loves romantic comedies, 1980s nostalgia, or just a good laugh. It's a film that has stood the test of time and continues to be beloved by audiences today.Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcast If you are looking to start a podcast and want a host or get guests to pipe in remotely, look no further than Riverside.fmClick the link below https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matthew
Georgina Castle is currently starring as Jovie in the West End return of Elf The Musical at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the 2003 film, Elf The Musical has book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin with songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. The show opened on Broadway in 2010 and first ran in the West End in 2015. Georgina's theatre credits include: Sophie in Mamma Mia! (Novello), Doralee in 9 to 5 (UK & Ireland Tour), Marie in Cinderella (Gillian Lynne) and Millennials (Other Palace). After completing her run in Elf, next year Georgina will play Lisa in a West End run of Dirty Dancing at the Dominion Theatre, having previously played the role in the musical's UK & Ireland Tour. Elf The Musical runs at the Dominion Theatre between 14th November and 7th January 2023. 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.
In this episode, it's all about Making a Musical! Joining host Ben Cameron are Kelly Devine (Come From Away, Diana, Escape to Margaritaville), Orfeh (Pretty Woman, Legally Blonde), and Matthew Sklar (Elf, The Prom, The Wedding Singer). Ben and the group chat about how the different departments, choreographers, performers, and composers work together to bring a musical to life. They also discuss things they have compromised on as well as what they have fought to keep in a show, and so much more! Want more Broadway Cast? Want access to bonus episodes? Want to have your questions asked on our show? We can make all of those dreams (and more) come true! CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PATREON Follow us @TheBroadwayCast on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Platiqué con tres autores de la Editorial aplicación ipstori: Wes D, Gio Sánchez y Guillermo Preciado en la Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara, te comparto lo que viene en Conjunto Santander para 2022 y lo que me encontré en mi paseo por las librerías: ‘Trazos', una novela gráfica de Fernanda Frick de Planeta Cómic, ‘The Prom', Basado en el aclamado musical de Broadway de Saundra Mitchell, Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin y Matthew Sklar de Alfaguara Juvenil & ‘Karma al Instante' de Marissa Meyer de VR Editoras.
In a special LIVE podcast episode, Alan Seales will be hosting cast & creatives of the original cast of THE PROM on Broadway including Caitlin Kinnunen, Izzy McCalla, Josh Lamon, Dori Berinstein, Bob Martin, and Matthew Sklar to celebrate Pride Month. - What does PRIDE mean to them? - What are their personal reasons why The Prom is a story that must be told? - How do their personal journeys relate to the queer community? Watch the video of the event here: https://youtu.be/laQQ4MAZ24I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prom was a 2020 musical film adaptation of the eponymous 2018 Broadway musical. It was directed by Ryan Murphy, and adapted to screen by the play's original authors; Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin, and Matthew Sklar. Partially inspired by real world events, The Prom follows the story of four past-their-prime theatrical performers, who in a fit of desperation for publicity travel to Indiana to inject themselves into a small town's drama over a lesbian student's exclusion from her high school prom. The film received a limited theatrical release at the tail-end of 2020, and eventually landed on Netflix, receiving largely tepid-to-negative reviews.On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by playwright Ashley Rogers, also of the Is It Transphobic? podcast. Join them through a viewing of The Prom as Scott woos aging Broadway starlets with the promise of appetizers, Lilz coins a new exploitative slang word, and Ashley tries really REALLY hard not to talk about ponies....with Lilz and Scott!
Meryl Streep and The Movies with Zachary Scot Johnson and Maryl McNally
Longtime friends and Meryl Streep fans Zachary Scot Johnson ( http://www.youtube.com/user/thesongadayproject/about ) and Maryl McNally discuss Meryl Streep's 2020 2-fer "The Prom" and "Let Them All Talk"."The Prom" co-stars James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Keegan Michael-Key, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, Jo Ellen Pellman, Tracey Ullman & Mary Kay Place. It is directed by Ryan Murphy and has a screenplay/ musical book by Bob Martin & Chad Beguelin and a score by Matthew Sklar."Let Them All Talk" co-stars Candice Bergen, Dianne Wiest, Gemma Chan, Lucas Hedges, John Douglas Thompson & Daniel Algrant. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Deborah Eisenberg.Email the hosts at MerylStreepPodcast@gmail.com and remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you enjoy!Zach's ranking of Meryl's performances1. sophie's choice2. silkwood3. postcards from the edge4. the post5. big little lies season 26. julie and julia7. the hours8. devil wears prada9. a cry in the dark10. adaptation11. kramer vs kramer12. manchurian candidate13. into the woods14. let them all talk15. the laundromat16. the river wild17. doubt18. music of the heart19. it's complicated20. ricki and the flash21. mamma mia 222. florence foster jenkins23. out of africa24. death becomes her25. the prom26. ironweed27. deer hunter28. mamma mia29. falling in love30. plenty31. little women32. defending your life33. heartburn34. first do no harm35. still of the night36. before and after37. she-devil38. mary poppins returns39. house of the spirits40. the homesman41. manhattan42. juliaZach's ranking of Meryl's films1. the post2. the hours3. silkwood4. little women5. kramer vs kramer6. adaptation7. sophie's choice8. out of africa9. the deer hunter10. doubt11. big little lies season 212. into the woods13. a cry in the dark14. let them all talk15. the laundromat16. postcards from the edge17. julie and julia18. the devil wears prada19. it's complicated20. mary poppins returns21. the prom22. the river wild23. manchurian candidate24. music of the heart25. death becomes her26. falling in love27. ironweed28. ricki and the flash29. florence foster jenkins30. defending your life31. plenty32. manhattan33. mamma mia34. heartburn35. still of the night36. mamma mia 237. first do no harm38. she-devil39. julia40. the homesman41. house of the spirits42. before and afterMaryl's ranking of Meryl's performances1. the post2. julie and julia3. devil wears prada4. postcards from the edge5. adaptation6. big little lies season 27. out of africa8. kramer vs kramer9. the hours10. manchurian candidate11. river wild12. mamma mia 213. florence foster jenkins14. mamma mia15. silkwood16. music of the heart17. into the woods18. it's complicated19. little women20. heartburn21. deer hunter22. death becomes her23. ricki & the flash24. doubt25. first do no harm26. she-devil27. the laundromat28. house of the spirits29. mary poppins returns30. defending your life31. manhattan32. before and after33. still of the night34. julia35. the homesmanMaryl's ranking of Meryl's films1. the hours2. little women3. postcards from the edge4. kramer vs kramer5. the post6. adaptation7. florence foster jenkins8. doubt9. silkwood10. out of africa11. the deer hunter12. big little lies season 213. devil wears prada14. mamma mia15. mary poppins returns16. into the woods17. julie & julia18. mamma mia 219. river wild20. manchurian candidate21. it's complicated22. death becomes her23 music of the heart24. defending your25. the laundromat26. house of the spirits27. heartburn28. first do no harm29. ricki & the flash30. julia31. she-devil32. still of the night33. before and after34. the homesman35. manhattan
The Bookstorian Podcast. A podcast for booklovers and bookstagrammers.Books mentioned in this podcast:Boy Swallows Universe by Trent DaltonRing Shout by P. Djèlí ClarkThe Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P. Djèlí ClarkThese Violent Delights by Chloe GongThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigMangos and Mistletoe by Adriana HerreraThe Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie JakuIn a Holidaze by Christina LaurenThe Unhoneymooners by Christina LaurenThe Paris Secret by Natasha LesterThe Last Migration by Charlotte McConaghyA Promised Land by Barack ObamaBecoming by Michelle ObamaIn the Clearing by JP PomereJasper Jones by Craig SilveyMy Name is Why by Lemn SissayThe Nevermore Series by Jessica TownsendPodcast may contain spoilersOther media mentioned in this podcast:Elf (Musical). (2010). Book by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan, Music by Matthew Sklar and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. America. AL Hirschfeld Theatre.Holidate (2020). John Whitesell. America. Wonderland Sound & Vision.Noelle (2019). Marc Lawrence. America. Walt Disney Pictures.The Spirit of Christmas (2015). David Jackson. America. Marvista Entertainment.Host: Teagan @bookstorian_Guests: Ally from @whatthedickinson (Ep102 - Thriller reads), Kirra from @bitchezwhobrunchwithbookz (Ep106- The Paris Secret) & Adele from @pages.with.del (Ep109- Jasper Jones)Email thebookstorianpodcast@outlook.com.auFollow me @thebookstorianpodcastDesign by Emma Russell CreativeMusic from https://www.zapsplat.com
Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix musical comedy "The Prom," an adaptation of the Broadway musical by Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar, with direction by Ryan Murphy. When four Broadway vets seek a cause that will allow them to change lives and put them back in the spotlight, they travel to Indiana to help a young girl whose prom has been cancelled because she wanted to take her girlfriend. The stellar cast includes Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells, Keegan-Michael Key, Kerry Washington, Ariana DeBose and Jo Ellen Pellman.
For this bonus episode we're watching The Prom on Netflix. It is a musical, so be warned. This is the tale of a young lesbian, living in Indiana, who wants nothing more than to attend her prom with the girl she loves. The town feels very differently, and then some Broadway actors arrive to help fix things. Remember, if you have film recommendations, feel free to comment or drop a DM on Instagram @StrawberryCoughPodcast. The Prom is a 2020 American musical comedy film directed by Ryan Murphy and adapted to the screen by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, from their and Matthew Sklar's 2018 Broadway musical of the same name. The film stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, Kerry Washington, and Jo Ellen Pellman.
**Contains a few spoilers**Check out our review of our latest Holiday season watch, Ryan Murphy's film adaptation of The Prom now streaming on Netflix! The Prom is a 2020 American musical comedy film directed by Ryan Murphy and adapted to the screen by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, from their and Matthew Sklar's 2018 Broadway musical of the same name. Starring Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Chamberlin, Mary Kay Place, Kerry Washington, and Jo Ellen Pellman.Brief Synopsis: A group of down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to attend prom with her girlfriend.Follow along as we discuss:IntroWhat a surprise!The best seat in the houseAccurate depiction of working in professional theater*Acceptance*Kerry WashingtonMeryl StreepJames CordenAndrew RannellsNicole KidmanKeegan Michale KeyJo Ellen Pellman & Ariana DeboseLGBT teens of colorConclusion & Verdict
Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week, we review The Prom, a musical comedy directed by Ryan Murphy and adapted to the screen by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, from their and Matthew Sklar's 2018 Broadway musical of the same name. The film follows a group of down-on-their-luck Broadway stars who shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. The Prom stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Chamberlin, Mary Kay Place, Kerry Washington, and Jo Ellen Pellman.
Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week, we review The Prom, a musical comedy directed by Ryan Murphy and adapted to the screen by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, from their and Matthew Sklar's 2018 Broadway musical of the same name. The film follows a group of down-on-their-luck Broadway stars who shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. The Prom stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Chamberlin, Mary Kay Place, Kerry Washington, and Jo Ellen Pellman.
Street Wannabes interviewed Manny Nomikos (of Ilithios & Catty) and Ana Asnes Becker (of Fruit & Flowers & Catty)! We discussed Ilithios new single "Florist" out on Totally Real Records/ Stereoactive Media, Ilithios upcoming LP "Florist" (out on TRR/Stereoactive Media) out 10/23, Catty's 3 songs on the upcoming Brooklyn Drum Collective live album recorded at Our Wicked Lady (with Bizarre Sharks, Powersnap, True Dreams) out 10/16 (from a live performance 7/19/19), Catty's origins formed from a band lottery (s/o Matthew Sklar for organizing the event with bagels), Catty's single "Tell Me" off the BDC live album released 9/8, the Florist music video directed by Jen Meller, "Tell Me" being featured on New Sounds Weekly Music Roundup, Ana's daily illustrations, Ilithios recording Florist with Jeff Berner at Studio G (Mastered by Carl Saff), Manny recording a song for Jeremiah Mcvay's album "The Subtle Incline: A Collaborative Songwriting Experiment", Ana's livestream with Vanessa Silberman and much more!www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG17FHzAnj4 (FLORIST music vid)www.ilithios.bandcamp.com/album/floristwww.newsounds.org/story/weekly-music-roundup-janelle-monae-artemis-and-doves/www.catty.bandcamp.com/releaseswww.brooklyndrumcollective.bandcamp.com/releaseswww.fruitxflowers.bandcamp.comwww.facebook.com/cattythebandwww.facebook.com/ilithiosnycwww.facebook.com/fruitxflowerswww.totallyrealrecords.com/artists/ilithioswww.stereoactivemedia.com/floristpreorderwww.instagram.com/ilithiosnycwww.instagram.com/cattythebandwww.instagram.com/fruitxflowerswww.instagram.com/streetwannabeswww.streetwannabes.com
I've written a fairy tale! And I LOVE it! I hope you do too! I also adore both books of the weeks! (One is a repeat, but I've finally read it and I just had to talk about it again!) They are: 'The Prom' by Saundra Mitchell (with Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar), published by Penguin. https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Saundra-Mitchell/The-Prom/24092935 'George' by Alex Gina, published by Scholastic. https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Alex-Gino/George/20788052 Don't forget to find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, just search for @MamaGStories! If you'd like to support my work you can head to: https://www.ko-fi.com/mamag Support this podcast
Mitchell's early Broadway credits were as a dancer in The Will Rogers Follies and revivals of Brigadoon and On Your Toes. He is openly gay. Mitchell's first professional credit as a choreographer was for the 1990 Alley Theatre world premiere of the musical Jekyll & Hyde. Mitchell's first Broadway production as sole choreographer was the 1999 revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which he followed with The Full Monty. Mitchell created and for many years directed the annual Broadway Bares benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. In addition to the theatre, he has choreographed for films such as Camp, In & Out and Drop Dead Gorgeous. He garnered an Emmy Award nomination for his work on The Drew Carey Show. In 2003 Mitchell was named one of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch". He directed and choreographed Legally Blonde: The Musical, which opened in April 2007, and served as a mentor on Bravo's reality competition Step It Up and Dance in 2008. Mitchell created, directed, and choreographed a stage show for Las Vegas, Peepshow, which opened at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in 2009. He was involved in workshops for the stage musical version of the film Catch Me If You Can. In 2013, Mitchell directed and choreographed the Broadway musical Kinky Boots. He won the Tony Award for Best Choreography and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. He is the director of the new musical On Your Feet!, about the lives of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. The musical premiered in Chicago in June 2015 and opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on November 5, 2015. He is the director and choreographer of the new musical Half Time, based on the film Gotta Dance, which began performances on December 13, 2015 at Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre, and ran through January 17, 2016. The musical has the book by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, with additional music by Marvin Hamlisch. The musical opened at the Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn, New Jersey) on May 31, 2018. Instagram: @jammyprod Host: Jamie Neale @jamienealejn Discussing rituals and habitual patterns in personal and work life. We ask questions about how to become more aware of one self and the world around us, how do we become 360 with ourselves? Host Instagram: @jamienealejn Podcast Instagram: @360_yourself Music from Electric Fruit Produced by Tom Dalby Composed by Toby Wright
The Prom is a musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, The show opened in November of 2018 to rave reviews. The show tells the story of Emma Nolan, who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend in small town Indiana and the Broadway Stars looking to fix their image. They intersect and heart/ hilarity ensues. This week we are speaking to Peyton Becker, Kayln West and Fernell Hogan about The Prom. Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also follow @theBroadwaybabble on Instagram and Broadway Babble on Facebook Fernell Hogan: @Fernell Hogan Kalyn West: @misskurlykay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Donna welcomes beloved actor Kerry Butler, acclaimed Tony-winning actor/activist Tonya Pinkins and maestro lyricist/book writer Nell Benjamin to Sardis. Over lunch, these super power women chat about the twists and turns in their careers, their lives and Broadway. Tony-Nominee Kerry Butler was most recently seen on Broadway in "Beetlejuice". Other unforgettable roles include: “Mean Girls”, “Disaster!”, “Catch Me If You Can”, “Xanadu”, “Little Shop”, “Hairspray” and “Bat Boy”. Tonya Pinkins, a Tony-winning actor and host of the Broadway Podcast Network Podcast “You Can't Say That', has been celebrated for her work in “Caroline, Or Change”, “Jelly's Last Jam”, “Play On!”, “Radio Golf”, “Holler If Ya Hear Me” and “The Wild Party”. Tony-Nominee and Olivier Award winner Nell Benjamin is a lyricist, writer and composer has been recognized for her work on “Mean Girls”, “Legally Blonde”, “The Explorers Club”, “Sarah Plain and Tall” and “Cam Jansen”. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi's family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donna welcomes comic genius Beth Leavel, brilliant playwright Theresa Rebeck and maestro music supervisor and philanthropist Mary-Mitchell Campbell to Sardis. These powerhouse women lunch while lost in riveting insider conversation about their careers and their lives. Triple theatre Tony winner Beth Leavel was most recently seen on Broadway in "The Prom". Other unforgettable roles include: the title role in "The Drowsy Chaperone", Florence Greenberg in "Baby It's You", Mrs. June Adams in "Bandstand" and Emily in "Elf". Renown playwright Theresa Rebeck's most recent work, "Seared Ends", played Off-Broadway in 2019. She has been celebrated for her Broadway plays "Bernhardt/Hamlet", "Dead Accounts", "Seminar" and "Mauritius". Mary-Mitchell Campbell is unstoppable as a brilliant artist and formidable philanthropist for her organization ASTEP. Her Broadway work as Musical Director, Supervisor, Arranger... includes: "The Prom", "Mean Girls", "Finding Neverland", "The Addams Family" and the 2006 "Company". Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi's family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we chat with ourselves about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the new smash musical - The Prom!Adam Feldman of Time Out Magazine gave the show 4 out of 5 stars, saying "It is cheering to see a musical comedy that engages with modern questions, with a teenage lesbian romance at its center to boot... But while the issues are contemporary, there is a 1980s feel to the character types and the overall style of Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar’s score, which resembles their work in The Wedding Singer; a stronger dose of reality in the lyrics and the book (by Beguelin and Bob Martin) would better justify the show’s eventual turn to sentimental education. But Casey Nicholaw’s peppy direction helps give the show enough momentum to power past its narrative potholes and occasional bumps of heavy-handedness."- FURTHER READING -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prom_(musical)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Sklarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Beguelinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Martin_(comedian)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prom_(film)https://theprommusical.com/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10161886/https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-prom-a-new-musical-original-broadway-cast-recording/1439644985https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2B2t1FljSrujv5XywkxFR4Like 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
PROM star Angie Schworer, AVENUE Q star Ann Harada and Director Pamela Hunt are this episode's guests on “The Ladies Who Lunch”. Legendary Chorus Girl Angie Schworer made her Broadway debut in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, followed by high-kicking rolls in such shows as CRAZY FOR YOU, SUNSET BOULEVARD, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, THE PRODUCERS, SOMETHING ROTTEN! and most recently as Angie in THE PROM. Beloved performer Ann Harada made her Broadway debut in M BUTTERFLY followed by performances in SEUSSICAL, AVENUE Q, LES MISERABLE, 9 To 5 and, most recently, Rodger & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA. Originally an actor and dancer, Pamela Hunt has directed and choreographed shows at Regional Theaters all across the U.S. and Europe. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi's family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join host Tony-winner Donna McKechnie at Sardis for Episode #3 of “The Ladies Who Lunch”. Donna's guests are three-time-Tony Award nominee Mary Testa, currently starring on Broadway as Aunt Eller in “Rodger & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!”, legendary publicist and author Susan L. Schulman….and Mercedes Ellington, dancer, choreographer, director and producer. Bon Appetite! Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi's family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joanne Jefferson, in the original cast of RENT on Broadway, Fredi Walker-Browne is an actor, director, singer, producer and teacher. Fredi toured nationally with THE LION KING in the role of Rafiki. She is the founder and president of Big Spoon Productions. Cady Huffman, Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics-winning star of THE PRODUCERS for her role as Ulla. She is also acclaimed for her unforgettable recurring role on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM and as a judge on the Food Network's “Kitchen Stadium”. Tony-nominated Director and Choreographer of the RAGTIME revival, Marcia Milgrom Dodge is also a playwright and a teacher. Marcia has directed and choreographed Off-Broadway and Regional productions for over 30 years. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi's family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #1: The Chorus Line Reunion! What a way to launch a podcast. Donna is joined by “Chorus Line” cast mates Priscilla Lopez, Baayork Lee and Kelly Bishop for an hour of magical storytelling about Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett and their own extraordinary lives and careers. These dear friends reunite to dish at Sardis for the first time in a very long time. Triple threat, Tony winner Priscilla Lopez brought her own story at the High School of Performing Arts to life as Diana Morales. She also originated roles in “Anna in the Tropics”, “A Day in Hollywood/Night in the Ukraine” and “In The Heights” and is active in film and television. “Chorus Line” star Baayork Lee, an actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, director and author received a special Tony Award in 2017 for her work with the National Asian Artists Project. Baayork made her Broadway debut at age 5 as Princess Yink Yawolak in the original “King and I”. Tony-winning actor/singer/dancer Kelly Bishop is known for enumerable iconic roles including Shelia in “A Chorus Line”, as Baby Houseman's mother in “Dirty Dancing” and as matriarch Emily Gilmore in “The Gilmore Girls”. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi's family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join host Donna McKechnie and “The Ladies Who Lunch” at Sardis for a scrumptious meal of rarified theatre storytelling. Candid conversation about career adventures, challenges and mishaps take you deep inside the making of legendary shows and careers. You're not going to want to miss this. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi's family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Lisa chats with Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, the Broadway composing twosome that brought the groundbreaking Tony-nominated "The Prom" to life. Matt talks about quitting college to follow his dreams and having parents who didn't disown him despite that decision. Then, the two talk about how they deal with disappointment in the competitive world of high-budget, high-stakes theater, and how they keep perspective and cultivate gratitude despite losses along the way.
Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin have been collaborators for over 25 years and will be #LiveAtFive guests on Wednesday, May 29 in honor of their most recent hit, The Prom. The original new musical earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Musical, as well as nods for Sklar and Beguelin for their original score and book. The two have previously worked on Broadway's The Wedding Singer and Elf. Follow Matt at @sklarbar87 and chad and @chadbeg.Hosted by Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan
Caitlin Kinnunen, the lead actress in the current hit musical “The Prom” on Broadway talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™. “The Prom” is about Emma (Kinnunen) a small-town girl who just wants to bring her girlfriend to the prom. When she makes national headlines news because the PTA cancels the event rather than allow this to happen four Broadway stars whose theatrical production closed on opening night decide that this could be the break they need to get a little publicity for themselves so they decide to go to the small town in Indiana to save the day. “The Prom” was written by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin with a score by Beguelin and Matthew Sklar and features Tony winner Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas, Christopher Sieber and Angie Schworer. You may remember that Caitlin made LGBTQ history last November when she performed a scene from “The Prom” at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and she kissed her co-star during the live performance. As a fierce ally we asked Caitlin about how she got involved in this groundbreaking role and her spin on our LGBTQ issues. When asked what she hopes to accomplish with her work Kinnunen stated, “I feel very lucky and fortunate that I’ve been part of pieces that really have a voice. I’ve gotten to do shows like “Spring Awakening” and “Next To Normal” and now this show “The Prom” and I’m really happy with that and I love being able to do theatre pieces that say something. I love being able to use my voice to open up conversations and really talk to people about their experiences. So I hope to continue to do work like that whether it is films, TV, plays, musicals, what have you. I think acting is such a great vehicle and conversation starter that people can see things that they normally wouldn’t see and can put up discussions that you normally wouldn’t have. I just hope to continue to do that.” Caitlin Kinnunen was born and raised in Washington State. She moved to New York when she was 16 to make her Broadway debut in “Spring Awakening”. She later appeared on Broadway in “The Bridges of Madison County” and on the first national tour of “Next to Normal”. Kinnunen has also appeared in numerous film and television projects including “The Intern”, “It's Kind of a Funny Story”, “Sweet Little Lies”, “Younger”, “American Vandal”, “The Knic” and Law & Order: SVU. For The Prom Info & Tix: theprommusical.comFor More Caitlin Info: caitlinkinnunen.com Hear 450+ LGBT Interviews @OUTTAKE VOICES
Book writer and lyricist Chad Beguelin, composer Matthew Sklar, and (hilarious!) stars Beth Leavel and Christopher Sieber chat about their musical comedy winning rave reviews on Broadway. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Tom with her weekly review of a regional theatrical production. Today she spotlights Elf the Musical -- an adaptation of the beloved 2003 Will Ferrell comedy, Elf -- now on stage at the Olney Theatre Center in Olney, Md.David Schlumpf stars as Buddy, a human raised by Santa’s elves in the North Pole who travels to New York City to meet his real father, Walter Hobbs (played by Bobby Smith). Buddy is shocked to learn that Walter, as well as his wife Emily (Janine Sunday) and son Michael (Tyler Smallwood) don’t believe in Santa. He sets out to reignite their belief and spread Christmas cheer. Michael J. Bobbitt directs this fresh take on a holiday favorite.Elf the Musical -- written by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin -- continues at the Olney Theatre through the holidays until January 6th. Get ticket information here.
To celebrate the holidays, Milling About joins the cast of Elf, now playing at The Papermill Playhouse. Based on the film, it's a musical about Buddy, an oprhan who was left on Santa's doorstep in the North Pole and raised by elves. All grown up, he returns to earth to discover his true identity; and in the process learns much more about love and family. Host Robin Milling asks James Moye (Buddy), Heidi Blickenstaff (Emily Hobbs), Robert Cuccioli (Walter Hobbs), Jake Faragalli (Michael), Kate Fahrner (Jovie), Paul C. Vogt (Santa) and Matthew Sklar (Composer) about five things they couldn't live without if they traveled from earth to the North Pole and their fondest Christmas memories.
Bob Wilcox and Gerry Kowarsky interview Lara Teeter (actor, director, professor) after reviewing (1) ELF THE MUSICAL, by Matthew Sklar, Chad Bueglin, Bob Martin, and Thomas Meehan, at the Fox Theatre, (2) ROOM AT THE INN, by Steven Pokin, at Clayton Community Theatre, (3) THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, by Kim Esop Wylie & Joe Dreyer, at the Imaginary Theatre Co., and (3) AN ALMOST PERFECT MURDER, by Wendy-Marie Martin, at Tesseract Theatre Co