Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Arden

Maybe Happy Ending is currently running on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre. For more information, please visit www.maybehappyending.com. The album is now out through Ghostlight Records with a CD (May 16th) and vinyl (June 13th) forthcoming. Follow The Present Stage on Instagram at @thepresentstageThe Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers is hosted by Dan Rubins, a theater critic for Slant Magazine. You can also find Dan's reviews on Cast Album Reviews and in The New Yorker's Briefly Noted column.The Present Stage supports the national nonprofit Hear Your Song. If you'd like to learn more about Hear Your Song and how to support empowering youth with serious illnesses to make their voices heard though songwriting, please visit www.hearyoursong.org

Robots that fall in love--is it cute or a sign of our impending doom? Take a listen as we dive into the ups and downs of what it means to have a robot musical right now!--Check out this musical's journey from South Korea to Broadway and how it came to be!Michael Arden, who directed the show, also did an Ask Me Anything on Reddit that might shed more light onto certain aspects of the showThose who follow the show closely may be aware that the real diva is HwaBoon, making his Broadway debut...--Music featured in this episode:Maybe Happy Ending (Original Cast Recording)Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon Music—Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BottomlessBway, our blog at https://bottomlessbway.home.blog, or email us at bottomlessbway@gmail.com! You can also leave feedback in this 30-second survey.

Darren Criss is an Emmy Award-winning actor, songwriter, and beloved star of stage and screen. He gained a fan following as "Blaine Anderson" on Fox's Glee, and won an Emmy and Golden Globe for his portrayal of "Andrew Cunanan" in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.  He started his career, as both an actor and writer, in the viral hit A VERY POTTER MUSICAL, before making his Broadway debut in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, and continued starring on stage in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, David Mamet's AMERICAN BUFFALO, and currently in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.  In this episode, Darren shares why he will always love humanity, what happened when director Michael Arden called him to be a part of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and how the show feels like a "living, breathing hug."  Maybe Happy Ending StarKid Productions Darrin Criss

Check out this podcast replay of our one on one conversation with 2023 Tony Award Winner Michael Arden hosted by SDCF and the Museum of Broadway. Interviewed by SDC Executive Director Laura Penn, this conversation focuses on Michael's expansive career to date including a deeper dive into his work as an artist and practice as a director. We held this conversation in March 2024. The video and audio was recorded by Michael Weir supported by the Maria Torres Emerging Artists Foundation. Transcript available upon request. Michael Arden (Director) was awarded the 2023 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for his production of Parade starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, which will have a national tour beginning early 2024. Michael was also Tony nominated for his revivals of Once On This Island and Spring Awakening. Michael wrote and directed Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol which played the Nederlander Theatre last Holiday season and starred Jefferson Mays. Michael will helm the new Stephen Schwartz and Lindsey Ferrentino musical The Queen of Versailles starring Kristin Chenowith and a new musical adaptation of the cult film The Lost Boys. Other directing credits include: Maybe Happy Ending at the Atlanta Alliance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat  at Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, and site specific works: American Dream Study and ALIEN/NATION with his company The Forest of Arden. Arden has been named on Variety's Impact List and is the winner of an NAACP Award for best direction of his revival of Merrily We Roll Along at the Wallis Annenberg in Los Angeles. In addition to directing theater in America and around the globe, he regularly directs “The Connors” on ABC, and has appeared in numerous features and TV shows, most notably: Grey's Anatomy, Bride Wars, Anger Management, Source Code, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. On stage, Arden has appeared on Broadway in Big River; The Times, They Are A-Changin', and King Lear. Arden is a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and alumni of the Interlochen Arts Academy and The Juilliard School. Michael and longtime creative and design partner Dane Laffrey founded AT RISE CREATIVE, a production company that strives to create groundbreaking live experiences with an emphasis on design and innovating technologies. Photo credit:  Laura Penn has been Executive Director of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) since 2008. This year, she was appointed by President Biden to serve as a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Most recently, she was elected to the Board of the Entertainment Community Fund. Under her leadership, SDC's Membership has grown more than 100%, a result of her work expanding jurisdictions; leading bold and successful negotiations; and furthering the Union's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives and political engagement. She serves on the General Board of the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) and is an active member of DPE's Arts, Entertainment, and Media Industry Coordinating Committee (AEMI). She is co-Chair of the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds, the first woman to hold a leadership position with this coalition of 18 influential unions representing workers on Broadway. Laura serves on the Tony Awards Administration Committee and is a Tony Voter. She served as a panelist for the New York State Council for the Arts, for more than a decade was a site evaluator for the National Endowment for the Arts, was Vice President of the League of Resident Theatres, and was two-term Chair of the Seattle Arts Commission. Recognized with Seattle's Distinguished Citizen Medal, she is an advocate for civic dialogue and public participation and has been dedicated throughout her career to the idea that artistic excellence and community engagement are intrinsically connected. Laura previously served as an arts executive for Intiman Theatre and Seattle Repertory Theatre and began her career at D.C.'s Arena Stage, Living Stage Theatre Company. She currently teaches Labor Relations in the graduate program at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale.

In this episode, we take you on a journey through the innovative new Broadway musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at the Belasco Theatre. This refreshing addition to the Great White Way features two robots exploring the depths of love and connection. We dissect the unique premise, the captivating performances of Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, and the beautiful blend of orchestral and jazz elements in the score. Our conversation delves into the show's exploration of loneliness and connection, and how Michael Arden's direction enhances the storytelling. Is this robotic romance the emotional powerhouse Broadway needs? Tune in for our thoughts on this original musical and its potential for Tony nominations. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Connor are joined by Helen J Shen (Maybe Happy Ending, The Lonely Few). The star of this season's newest original Broadway musical, Maybe Happy Ending, kicks off spooky season with your favorite twins. On a cozy fall night after Helen's rehearsals, they hear all about the innovative show. Does co-starring with Darren Criss mean he spills on-set secrets from Glee and American Crime Story? Find out all of that PLUS the origins of the musical, working with Michael Arden, and thoughts about moving into the haunted Belasco Theatre. Spooookyyyyyy. We also dive into Helen's relationship with Andrew Barth Feldman (currently starring in Little Shop of Horrors). She spills on how they met and how their love blossomed during lockdown. They also share stories from the University of Michigan, performing in Teeth and The Lonely Few, and a little Rainbow Fish and Finding Nemo chatter. Stick around for recommendations on Andrew Rannells' latest book, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and our excitement about Gypsy casting. Take a Tumblr into this episode and get stoked for Helen in Maybe Happy Ending!Follow Helen on Instagram and TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

The coterie scrambled to reassert their control over the meeting after Val punched Brian Tombstone into Michael Arden, who then retaliated by boiling the Brujah's blood. After Everett convinced Madre to delay punishing Arden, Evangeline reminded the clan leaders of the danger that the unstable prince posed to them all, and Everett presented their plan to forcibly replace Toasta Rosa with a democratic system. Some clan leaders have been convinced, but can the others stop their infighting long enough to see reason?  Featuring our Storyteller Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante) alongside Everett (@Tyler_Hewitt), Val (@deltastic) and Evangeline (@lauraehamstra). Enjoying Canada By Night?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

Before the coterie met with the clan leaders, Evangeline devised a strategy for the meeting, and Val and Michael Arden had a heated discussion about clan politics. Everett received a call from the prince, who informed him that he would be celebrated with a parade the following day, and Everett suggested a logistical change to make it easier to assassinate the prince amidst the festivities. But with Val having just lost control and punched a fellow Brujah, how will her sudden violence impact the mutinous negotiations? Featuring our Storyteller Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante) alongside Everett (@Tyler_Hewitt), Val (@deltastic) and Evangeline (@lauraehamstra). Unknown 9: Awakening releases on October 18, 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Pre-order your copy today and learn more about the Unknown 9 universe at unknown9.com/CBN. Enjoying Canada By Night? - Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice) - Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the station, Everett and Evangeline discussed the upcoming clan leader meeting. Evangeline realized the Tremere were leaderless and if Michael Arden were to step into that role, they could use his vote, so they took him to the arcade and vaguely threatened the remaining Tremere into electing him. Meanwhile, Val picked up groceries for Will and reflected guiltily on Margery's death, thereby regaining some of her humanity. But can the coterie convince the clan leaders to help them murder a prince?  Featuring our Storyteller Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante) alongside Everett (@Tyler_Hewitt), Val (@deltastic) and Evangeline (@lauraehamstra). Unknown 9: Awakening releases on October 18, 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Pre-order your copy today and learn more about the Unknown 9 universe at unknown9.com/CBN. Enjoying Canada By Night? - Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice) - Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, Wicked on Broadway's current Boq, Jake Pedersen is here! Oh My Pod, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway tea! Then I am joined by Broadway performer Jake Pedersen to talk all about the amazing shows he has been a part of! Currently starring as Boq in the Broadway production of Wicked, Jake's talent knows no bounds! A true triple threat, Jake was first seen in the First National Tour of Jimmy Buffet's Escape To Margaritaville, before hopping on the national tour of Wicked. Jake went on to make his Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-Winning revival of Jason Robert Brown's Parade, with Broadway stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond. Jake shares about his experience making his bway debut in such an incredible show under the direction of Michael Arden and alongside people who he has looked up to for years. He talks about creating the original cast recording for the show, which was nominated for a GRAMMY Award. We also talk about the realities of sustaining a show 8 shows a week, and how we have to allow ourselves grace and time to rest. Jake's sweet pup Melvin even makes a cameo. Jake is the best, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Jake on Instagram: @jake.ped Follow the show on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazing Mazie. Practicing kindness. Leadership.  Bobby was a little late to the party when discovering TOMMY, but now we can see him star on Broadway as Cousin Kevin in the Tony Nominated revival of TOMMY. This is his third Broadway show, and not only does Bobby discuss his approach to Cousin Kevin, but also talks very openly about what it's like to lead a show where most of the cast are Chicago transplants making their Broadway debut.  Bobby is currently reprising his performance in TOMMY from the Goodman Theatre's 30th anniversary production. Broadway: Company (dir. Marianne Elliott); A Bronx Tale (dirs. Robert De Niro & Jerry Zaks). Select theatre: 50th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's Mass at the Kennedy Center; My Fair Lady (dir. Michael Arden); A Funny Thing… Forum (dir. Jessica Stone); Starting Here, Starting Now (dir. Richard Maltby, Jr.); world premiere of Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors; three seasons at The Muny. Film/TV: If Beale Street Could Talk; Intervenors; “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”; “Madam Secretary”; “The Code.” Solo album: Along the Way. Training: University of Michigan; RADA. @bobby_conte In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. Today, it's back on Broadway in a dazzling all-new production, Tony Award®️ nominated for Best Musical Revival, that feels more relevant than ever. “Everything about this exhilarating production shakes you awake and leaves you buzzed: Knockout singing, superbly inventive stagecraft and a star-making performance from 24-year-old Ali Louis Bourzgui as the Pinball Wizard that's the most exciting New York stage debut in years.” (NY Post) “Broadway has nothing else like this wizardry going on, not this season and nothing I know of for next season. Visually and sonically overwhelming, it's a prescient masterpiece of a rock opera.” Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Castille is a Deaf performance artist based out of Los Angeles, California. Josh strives to form meaningful collaborations that explore the boundaries of art. He has worked on various projects in different roles including ASL master, director, actor, set designer, and more. His charming ability to communicate and deliver performance art to both hearing and Deaf audiences allows him to connect to people in a way that is unique and entertaining. Josh began studying at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. Josh was soon thereafter recruited to work in California with Deaf West Theatre Company, being cast in the revival of Spring Awakening. The run of the show gave Josh the experience of working alongside professional actors and technical artists, expanding his perception of the theatre. The show enjoyed its fruitful run in Beverly Hills, then was moved to Broadway. While in NYC, Josh's industry network expanded, his intensive labors paid off, and he was able to enjoy the culmination of all his hard work molding into a successful start of a fulfilling professional career.  Josh has worked in spaces from small community theatres, to Broadway, to the Tony Awards stage. He has starred in commercials, short films, music videos, and cameo appearances on TV shows and network programming. He has worked alongside artists such as BD Wong, Marlee Matlin, Camryn Manheim, Jules Dameron, Russell Harvard, Michael Arden, American Authors, Ingrid Michaelson, and Andrew Keegan-Bolger. Amidst the adrenaline rushes, Josh has been able to channel his inner Cajun spirit. He makes friends with everyone he meets, remembering the influence others have on him. He harbors the humility of knowing that no matter how you communicate, you have a voice to be heard.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND  Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty Works Consulted & Reference :Once On This Island (Libretto) by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen FlahertyMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie  (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording  (Original Cast Recording  / Deluxe)  | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.  | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"Waiting for Life" from Once On This Island (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by LaChanze and 'Once On This Island' Company"Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording)  | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff

Following the demise of the cultist during interrogation, Val (Del Borovic, @deltastic) and Evangeline (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) stepped out to clear their heads. Doris (Clare Blackwood, @clareblackwood) sought out Michael Arden's expertise, and—in a surprise connection with Ben's spirit—they learned that Ben's sire must be very powerful and were led to the ritual site, a dilapidated community recreation centre that Everett (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) heard had frightened even the Loyalists. What grisly scene is the coterie about to walk into, and will they do so without backup? Featuring our Storyteller Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante). Enjoying Blood & Syrup? - Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice) - Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the demise of the cultist during interrogation, Val and Evangeline stepped out to clear their heads. Doris sought out Michael Arden's expertise, and—in a surprise connection with Ben's spirit—they learned that Ben's sire must be very powerful and were led to the ritual site, a dilapidated community recreation centre that Everett heard had frightened even the Loyalists. What grisly scene is the coterie about to walk into, and will they do so without backup? Featuring our Storyteller Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante) and players Tyler Hewitt (@Tyler_Hewitt) as Everett, Clare Blackwood (@clareblackwood) as Doris, Del Borovic (@deltastic) as Val and Laura Hamstra (@lauraehamstra) as Evangeline. Enjoying Canada By Night? - Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice) - Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The coterie met Michael Arden, an unconventional Tremere who claimed to be sent by the magic to help bring down the Pyramid. Although Val (Del Borovic, @deltastic) could corroborate enough of his story to quell her own suspicions, and Evangeline (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) trusted Doris's ability to compel the truth out of him, Everett (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) remained doubtful. But when the sheriff agreed to let Doris (Clare Blackwood, @clareblackwood) compel him to understand what it felt like, the experience left him disturbed. Could Michael be a Pyramid ploy? Featuring our Storyteller Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante). Enjoying Blood & Syrup? - Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice) - Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The coterie met Michael Arden, an unconventional Tremere who claimed to be sent by the magic to help bring down the Pyramid. Although Val could corroborate enough of his story to quell her own suspicions, and Evangeline trusted Doris's ability to compel the truth out of him, Everett remained doubtful. But when the sheriff agreed to let Doris compel him to understand what it felt like, the experience left him disturbed. Could Michael be a Pyramid ploy? Featuring our Storyteller Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante) and players Tyler Hewitt (@Tyler_Hewitt) as Everett, Clare Blackwood (@clareblackwood) as Doris, Del Borovic (@deltastic) as Val and Laura Hamstra (@lauraehamstra) as Evangeline. Enjoying Canada By Night? - Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice) - Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The young adult cast of Parade on Broadway reminisce over their run sharing their favorite memories, moments in the show, biggest learning experiences and so much more. You will get a glimpse into the life of a young performer on Broadway with a fresh new perspective on the industry. From all different cities, these three make aspiring artists around the world realize their dreams are within reach. Topics include: Working with Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, Michael Arden, Paul Alexander Nolan, and more. The importance of taking care of your voice, mind, and body Making their Broadway debut Getting homesick Transition from New York City Center to Broadway Understudying Rehearsal process Fitness and staying in shape. + so much more! Curtain up on the Cast of Parade! Connect with Erin Rose Doyle, Sophia Manicone and Charlie Webb on Instagram: @erinroseleigh, @sophia_manicone, and @charlie_webb12 Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway Legend Jay Armstrong Johnson stops by to talk about the impact of the Tony Award-Winning Revival of Parade on the future of Broadway, his path into performing, and figuring out the journey of a character throughout a show. Jay has been a star throughout the theatre industry having performed in Phantom of the Opera, On The Town, Hair, Hands on a Hardbody, Catch Me If You Can, and in several regional theatre productions across the United States. With his stellar voice and natural instincts as a dancer, his performance as Britt Craig in the Tony Award-Winning Revival of Parade is breathtaking and hard to put into words. Just announced (officially): Jay's annual fundraiser “I Put A Spell On You” will continue in 2023 at Sony Hall on Monday, October 23rd. This year, the Sanderson Sisters are in their “Witch ERA”. Tickets are available NOW at https://ipasoy2023.cbo.io/. This event benefits the Ali Forney Center. I am very honored to have Jay joining my show, especially for this episode as I celebrate both my 17th Birthday & my two-year anniversary on the Broadway Podcast Network! Join our conversation as we discuss: Michael Arden's beautiful, Tony Award-winning production of PARADE (closing August 6th, 2023) & the impact the story, inclusivity of the production process, and raw emotion will have on the future of Broadway Tips on how to go from a mover to a dancer (primarily for Mason's benefit) In relation to his performance of The Seraph by Ryan Scott Oliver (Mason's favorite song ever), how he creates a journey through song and through a character study His thoughts on the long-pawned question, education or experience! The annual Halloween party “I Put A Spell On You” he hosts, started with the help of Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS & so much more! Check out Jay on all the things! Instagram – @jay_a_johnson Website – Jay Armstrong Johnson See PARADE while you still can: paradebroadway.com  Thank you so much for being here and for your support!! I hope that this show continues to be a resource for artists of all interests to find the place they deserve in this wonderful industry… Join me for future interviews and content below! BPN.fm/RealTalk Instagram: @_RealTalk_Pod Twitter: @_RealTalk_Pod TikTok: @RealTalkPodcast Facebook: Real Talk with Mason Bray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The West Coast all-trans woman rock band of the early 2000s responds to the nationwide epidemic of anti-trans fever with a stellar comeback (interviewed by Eric Jansen of Out in the Bay Queer Radio and Podcast). And in NewsWrap: Britain's National Health Service limits trans young people's access to gender-affirming therapies to research settings, Iceland's new ban on conversion therapy includes transgender people, Queensland no longer requires surgery as a prerequisite for legal gender and name changes, the Australian Capital Territory leads the country in protecting the rights of intersex people, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes a bill to force trans students to use sex-segregated campus facilities according to their birth certificate gender, Texas expands its ban on trans female athletes to higher education, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker stands in the library door against book bans, Tony winner Michael Arden reclaims the “F” word, and more international LGBTQ news reported this week by Wenzel Jones and Nico Raquel (produced by Brian DeShazor).  All this on the June 19, 2023 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

Dylan and Connor present the sequel to our Twins Talkin' Tonys episode! Inspired by Michael Arden's triumphant Tony-winner speech, we're just Two F*ggots Talkin' Tonys! Broadway's Biggest Night might've kicked off wordless, but we've got plenty to go around! We're breaking down the glorious peformances, well-deserved wins, snubs, and even fashion moments on the 76th Annual Tony Awards. Listen to hear about Connor's night at the Kimberly Akimbo & Topdog/Underdog party, while Dylan live-tweeted from his comfy couch. We also get into listener-submitted DraxMoi, including Glee coded moments on the broadcast, the musical number choices by shows, and the history-making pair of non-binary winners. It's Tonys DRAMA, baby!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Dylan

The new Broadway revival of "Parade" has earned six Tony nominations, including one each for leading man Ben Platt and director Michael Arden. They join us to discuss this show, which tells the story of the 1915 lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish man accused of murder.  

It is our 100th episode, and in this episode, we will discuss the 2023 BROADWAY revival of PARADE and the new POP albums from JESSIE WARE and BEBE REXHA. Our episode includes the following segments: Did They Like It?: In our Broadway segment of the week, we spotlight the 2023 Broadway revival of PARADE. Take a deep dive with us on this production as we discuss in detail the show, the performances by Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, and Michael Arden's direction. You Heard It Here First: In our Pop segment of the week, we discuss the new albums from JESSIE WARE and BEBE REXHA. This conversation praises the new albums but also leaves the question of the longevity of music in the pop industry. In The Wings: A brief commentary on the upcoming productions of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's HARMONY, the west-end transfer of THE SHARK IS BROKEN, and the 2022/2023 Tony Nominations are out on May 2nd. PMD Countdown:Rounding out the show, we feature our top six countdown, the POP MUSIC DROP. Jeff gets Richie's opinion on what he thinks of Jeff's pop picks and if he believes they will Bop or Flop. These top 6 songs have been added to the playlist.We Watch TVWe Watch TV is a podcast where we (Hope and Daniel) watch TV and then talk about it....Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review. Share your thoughts with us on this episode below:On Instagram: @halfhourpodcastOn TikTok: @halfhourpodcastOn our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the mega talented, charming and kind actor Alex Joseph Grayson, who is currently playing  ‘Jim Conley' in Broadway's hottest musical revival “Parade” at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre Company this spring directed by Michael Arden! Alex shares why this story of Leo Frank is still important and timely over a hundred years later and the behind the scenes process of recording the Broadway Cast Recording, which is out today on all streaming platforms.  Tickets for “Parade” are currently on sale and is running until Sunday, August 6, 2023.   Before closing out the episode with a fun game of  “Sondheim Versus JRB”, Alex shares what his audition process was like for this role as he was in the middle of the Broadway revival  of “Into The Woods” and why the Shudder original film “Deadstream” is giving him so much joy.  Episode 66 opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they discuss the recent world premiere performance of “A Peacock Amongst Pigeons“ by the Gay Men's Chorus of Boston and Usher's “My Way: The Las Vegas Residency“. The exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and an audio only version is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps.  You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs.   Info on Alex Joseph Grayson:  Follow on Instagram   Alex's Official Website Tickets for “Parade” Parade Broadway Cast Recording Mic Check Links: Survival Jobs Broadway World Exclusive Video/Article Gay Men's Chorus of Boston Usher's “My Way: The Las Vegas Residency“ Info on Your Hosts:  Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party Follow Samantha:  Instagram.   |  Samantha's Official Website here Follow Jason on Instagram  | Twitter. Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Important Links: Native Land Map US Interior Indian Affairs NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article How to Help the People of Florida Article Abortion Funds Website Plan C Pills Website National Write Your Congressman Link How to help Uvalde families NPR Article Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now Support Us... Please!  If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE! Please don't become complacent: Support the Black Mamas Matter Alliance Support Families Detained and Separated at the Border.  Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund. Support Black Trans Folx here Donate to the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico's Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.   If you enjoy Survival Jobs: A Podcast be sure to subscribe and follow us on your preferred podcast listening app! Also, feel free to follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!!

A conversation with Joel Grey, Tovah Feldshuh, Caissie Levy, Michael Arden, and Bess Wohl about portrayals of Jewishness and antisemitism on New York stages.

Broadway child superstar - Eamon Foley breaks down his early career and his quest for a Broadway "Show Jacket" in this weeks LITTLE ME: Growing Up Broadway. Little Me host and Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli sits down with Broadway's Eamon Foley who tells his unbelievable backstage story of working on Broadway starting at nine years old, performing in the original casts of Gypsy, directed by Sam Mendes, Assassins, directed by Joe Mantello, 13! The Musical, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and stopping the show opposite Sherie Rene Scott in Everyday Rapture, directed by Micheal Meyer. Eamon shares what he is working on now, reads a letter from Stephen Sondheim, talks about working with Michael Arden, his time and Princeton and what it's like to be outed in the New York Times at age 11. Produced by The Broadway Podcast Network and Marc Tumminelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Notably Disney, we're engaging in a crossover episode of sorts, in that a past episode of Notably Disney will be appearing on the Dizney Coast to Coast podcast feed, whereas here on Notably Disney, you'll be able to listen to Dizney Coast to Coast Jeff DePaoli's interview with actor Michael Arden, who portrayed Quasimodo in Disney Theatrical's production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Jeff sat down with Michael in honor of the animated film's recent 25th anniversary, and here's your opportunity to check out that conversation! You can follow Jeff (@JeffDePaoli) on Twitter, as well as check out Dizney Coast To Coast. Feel free to follow Brett on Twitter (@bnachmanreports), subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Disney fans rejoice! This week marks the 25th anniversary of Disney's animated feature "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Visiting the show to discuss the animated film along with the Disney Theatrical production it inspired is actor and director Michael Arden, who portrayed the role of Quasimodo on stage. From the beauty of its animated style, to its dark storyline and epic music, we discuss it all. That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. Join the DCTC Community to gain early access to episodes and bonuses! Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook by visiting Audible, shop at Amazon and shopDisney with our special links or save 15% at Whosits & Whatsits with code "DCTC." Gain access to exclusive episodes you won't find in your podcast feed. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @DizneyCTC. Get FREE Disney gifts from DCTC. Visit the show at DizneyCoastToCoast.com Write us at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com Leave a voicemail at 818-860-2569 "Dizney Coast to Coast" is part of the DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip.

Connor and Dylan are joined by Andy Mientus (Smash, Spring Awakening). Why are you gagging so? You know we bring it to every pod! Our Pride celebration continues with this bi legend. We discuss Andy's exciting summer with The Forest of Arden, In the Heights, playing Hanschen in the Spring Awakening tour and Broadway revival, the Folklore of it all, RENT, identity and representation onstage, his love story with his husband Michael Arden, getting married on an English countryside (with Gus Kenworthy present), memories from his experience on NBC's Smash, stanning Rina Sawayama and Vincint, and the age old debate of Bombshell vs. Hit List. Wig!Follow Andy on Twitter and InstagramCelebrate the #SummerOfDRAMA with limited edition merchandise! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & InstagramFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Maggie Montalto | Twitter & InstagramHERE is where you find official DRAMA. merch!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HERE! Be the first to get our new merch, hear bonus episodes, and more!Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, rate us 5 stars, and leave a kind review!

In this episode Tene is joined by her friend, fellow actor and fellow podcaster; Robbie Simpson from "The Breakdown with Robbie" podcast. Robbie is an established NYC based artist with the credentials, experience & education to back it up! Sometimes you need to fall in order to rise again and that is exactly what these two unpack in this episode. How do you know when to call it quits? Are you treating your passion like a drug? Can and HOW ON EARTH do you find balance? All questions you will have the answers to by the end of this interview. Through Tene & Robbie's transparency & vulnerability; they were able to find their separate creative endeavours and it took waiting tables and calling themselves "career servers" in order to get there. This isn't your typical "industry chat" so be prepared to be challenged, giggle and of course; levelled up by the end! Robbie is also the biggest Broadway nerd so you're going to want to tune into his show... LINKS www.smoothmyballs.com/ruok | use code "ruok" at checkout for 15% off www.4ocean.com | use code "ruok" at checkout for 10% off | https://bit.ly/3glsItE https://www.facebook.com/TENETIME/ | @tenetime on Instagram! EPISODE GUEST FOLLOW Robbie on Instagram @mrrobbiesimpson & @thebreakdownwithrobbie | www.thebreakdownpodcast.com ROBBIE IS AN ACTOR, DIRECTOR, AND PODCASTER BASED IN NEW YORK CITY. TELEVISION CREDITS INCLUDE AMC'S DIETLAND OPPOSITE JULIANNA MARGULIES, HULU'S THE PATH OPPOSITE AARON PAUL, AND SYFY'S HORROR MOVIE. ROBBIE PERFORMED ON BROADWAY IN THE GYPSY OF THE YEAR BENEFIT AT THE NEW AMSTERDAM THEATER. OFF-BROADWAY CREDITS INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL CASTS OF BOTH PARADISE LOST AT THEATER ROW WITH FPA, AND AFTERGLOW AT THE DAVENPORT THEATER. OTHER NEW YORK CREDITS INCLUDE WORK WITH THE MINT, THE GINGOLD GROUP/ PROJECT SHAW, AND THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL. REGIONALLY, ROBBIE HAS PLAYED LEADING ROLES AT THE OLD GLOBE, SYRACUSE STAGE, THE REPERTORY THEATER OF ST. LOUIS, THE CAPE PLAYHOUSE, THE SHAKESPEARE THEATER OF NEW JERSEY, BERKSHIRE THEATER FESTIVAL, AMONG OTHERS. ROBBIE IS THE HOST OF THE BREAKDOWN WITH ROBBIE, A POPULAR INDUSTRY PODCAST FEATURING CONVERSATIONS WITH TELEVISION AND THEATER'S TOP DIRECTORS, CASTING DIRECTORS, AGENTS, MANAGERS, PRODUCERS, WRITERS, HIGH PROFILE ACTORS ETC. RECENT GUESTS INCLUDE JOE MANTELLO, MICHAEL ARDEN, GAVIN CREEL, JEFF CALHOUN, STEVEN SATER AMONG MANY OTHERS. RECENT DIRECTING CREDITS INCLUDE DEATHTRAP AT THE MAJESTIC THEATER. RESIDENT AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTING CREDITS INCLUDE THE BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR OF CHICAGO ALONGSIDE TONY AWARD WINNER WALTER BOBBIE, THE 2018 AND 2019 NATIONAL TOURS OF A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL, AND THE LOS ANGELES PRODUCTION OF AFTERGLOW. ROBBIE IS THE FORMER ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE CAPE PLAYHOUSE. ROBBIE IS A NATIVE OF WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS. TRAINING INCLUDES AN MFA FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO AND A BFA FROM SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY. ROBBIE IS REPRESENTED BY CGF AGENCY, CHRISTOPHER SILVERI AT CENTER STAGE MANAGEMENT, AND ATLAS TALENT AGENCY. ROBBIE LIVES ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE OF MANHATTAN WITH HIS PARTNER, MICHAEL, AND THEIR SWEET GODLEN DOODLE, NELLIE.

Michael is an actor and two-time Tony-nominated director for his Broadway revivals of Spring Awakening and Once On This Island. Additional directing credits include A Christmas Carol starring Jefferson Mayes at the Geffen, Maybe Happy Ending at The Alliance Theater, The Pride and Merrily We Roll Along at the Wallis Anenberg, Joseph at Lincoln Center, The Connors on ABC, the upcoming film, the book of Ruth, starring Ruth Wilson, among others. Michael is also company member of The Forest of Arden, an immersive theater company— premiering a new work, Alien/ Nation at Williamstown Theater Festival this summer. As an actor, Michaels Broadway credits include Big River, The Times They Are A’Changin, and King Lear. Additional theater credits include Bare A pop Opera off Broadway, Swimming in the Shallows at Second Stage, The Hunchback of Notre Dam at the La Jolla Playhouse and Papermill Playhouse, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love at the MErnier Choclate Factory in London among others. TV credits include Numbers, Grey's Anatomy, Bones, The Closer, The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie, Unforgettable, GCB, Royal Pains, every episode of Anger Management among many others. Michael is on Variety’s “Broadway Impact List” and has been awarded NAACP, Ovation, NAD, Outer Critic Circle, and Tony Honor Awards.

As Michael Arden says this week, "There is not nation without culture." The Guys couldn't agree more. WELL here is another episode where Joe can't keep his cool. Spring Awakening and Once On This Island director Michael Arden IS HERE. Talk about a multi-hyphenate. Michael is an actor, stage director, film director, writer, musician, producer, singer, composer, and on and on and on, Michael is a beacon of creative light in our industry. WE LOVE HIM.  Dan gets to ask Michael a burning question that has been on his mind since he saw Michael Arden’s production of Spring Awakening back in 2015. Michael is full of incredible insight and thoughtful artistic conversation. Dan and Joe have always been huge fans Michael’s … From the early days of  We talk to Michael this week about how “the failures and foolishness lead us to the truth”, how you learn more from the flops and the failures than you do from the successes, to always embrace what is hard and run toward what is scary, and that “A laser only looks focus because of the space around it”… WHAT WE MEAN IS… become as well rounded as possible. Learn as much as you can. Michael received a scholarship to Interlochen Arts Academy as a theatre student, where he graduated in 2001. He was accepted on a full scholarship to the Juilliard School, where he was in the Drama Division's Group 34. He left Juilliard in 2003 to join the Broadway revival company of the musical Big River. Arden is a Tony-nominated director for his revivals of Spring Awakening and Once on This Island. He won the Ovation and Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Director of a Musical for Spring Awakening. Once on This Island recently received the Tony Award for Best Revival. He has directed the Los Angeles premier of The Pride by Alexi Kaye Campbell, My Fair Lady at the Bay Street Theater, and has won an NAACP Award for his production of Merrily We Roll Along at the Wallis Annenberg, where he served as Artist in Residence. He most recently directed Annie at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This past year he was at the helm of a new production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol starring Tony winner Jefferson Mays that was filmed and will hopefully be headed to Broadway next year.  As an actor, Michael has appeared on Broadway in The Times They Are A-Changin’ and Big River as well as in numerous films and television shows, most notably Anger Management, Bride Wars, and Source Code. He also created the role of Quasimodo for the American Premier of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He has toured and sung with Barbra Streisand and starred in Trevor Nunn’s production of Aspects of Love in London. Michael has a servant’s heart and has performed for several fundraisers for the Midland Area Aids Support and benefit concerts for World Aids Day, Covenant House, Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids and the St. Vincent’s School in Haiti. Check out The Forest of Arden for all things Michael Arden!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kait Kerrigan is a musical theater writer, YouTube creator, songwriter, and dramatist. Off-Broadway: The Mad Ones (formerly known as The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown) and Henry and Mudge, which toured the country for over a decade. New projects include the immersive house party The Bad Years, slated for production in 2019, Republic directed by Michael Arden, a fancy new commission they can't talk about yet. Other musicals include Unbound, The Woman Upstairs, Wrong Number, The Freshman Experiment, and Flash of Time, an immersive art / puppet installation-musical hybrid at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends, written with playwright Lauren Gunderson, which is currently touring the US. Kait Kerrigan received the 2009 Kleban Award for libretto-writing and the 2016 Emerging Artist Award for lyrics from the Theater Hall fo Fame (nominated by Lynn Ahrens. As a playwright, she has had her work developed at Page 73, where she was an Interstate 73 member, Primary Stages, the Lark, and Chautauqua Theatre Company, and the Weston. Her plays include Father / Daughter, Imaginary Love, Disaster Relief, and Transit.  Ryan Haddad: Ryan J. Haddad is an actor, playwright and autobiographical performer based in New York. His acclaimed solo play Hi, Are You Single? was presented in The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival and continues to tour the country. Other New York credits include My Straighties (Ars Nova/ANT Fest), Noor and Hadi Go to Hogwarts (Theater Breaking Through Barriers), and the cabaret Falling for Make Believe (Joe’s Pub). Regional credits include The Maids, Lucy Thurber’s Orpheus in the Berkshires (Williamstown Theatre Festival), and Hi, Are You Single? (Guthrie Theater, Cleveland Play House, Williamstown Theatre Festival). Television credits include “Bull,” “Madam Secretary,” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.” Haddad has performed original work at La MaMa E.T.C., the New Museum and The LGBT Center of New York City. His plays in development include Good Time Charlie and Dark Disabled Stories. He is a member of The Public Theater’s Emerging Writers Group and a former Queer|Art Performance and Playwriting Fellow under the mentorship of Moe Angelos. Learn more at www.ryanjhaddad.com and follow him on social @ryanjhaddad. Want more of My Broadway Memory?! Follow us on Social! @MyBroadwayMemory on Instagram and Facebook and @MyBwayMemory on Twitter MICHAEL KUSHNER: Instagram or The Dressing Room Project Dear Multi-Hyphenate Podcast REMY GERMINARIO (Guest Co-Host): @remygerminario BRIAN SEDITA: Instagram, Website, Page to Stage Podcast BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: Website or Instagram #MyBroadwayMemory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by two-time Tony nominee and celebrated director, Michael Arden. Michael recently directed a new filmed version of “A Christmas Carol” streaming worldwide.Support the show (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-msgr-lisante039s-radio-showpodcast?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1)

This week, Jamie and Rob put together their first ever holiday episode, taking a look at the perennial classic “A Christmas Carol”. First, they explore the history behind the Charles Dickens novella and its leap to the stage. Then, they chat with director Michael Arden and actor Jefferson Mays about their new production of “A Christmas Carol”, which premiered at the Geffen Playhouse in 2018 and is now a special film event available to stream for the holiday season. To close out the episode, Jamie and Rob talk about the many film, stage, and television adaptations of “A Christmas Carol” over the years, including their favorites. Bah Humbug or Merry Christmas! This week's music: "The Winter Solstice", "Coventry Carol", and "Star of Wonder" by Sufjan Steven. "Scrooge" from "A Muppet's Christmas Carol". "Abundance & Charity" and "A Place Called Home," from "A Christmas Carol: The Musical". FOR TICKETS and MORE INFO: https://www.achristmascarollive.com/ Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie Du Mont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie and Jill go on and on about their favorite stage directors including Alex Timbers, Michael Arden, and Rachel Chavkin. https://twitter.com/thoughtsshared_ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtssharedpodcast/

Before we get started today, I would like to Thank my Patreon Family for their continued support: Angelo, Reva and Alan, Marianne, Danielle, Tara, and The Golden Gays NYC. If you'd like to be part of this growing family & get exclusive behind-the-scene perks, visit https://patreon.com/callmeadamnyc. Membership starts at just $3/month. Now, on this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, on the Broadway Podcast Network, I chat with actress, recording artist, and educator, Donna Vivino. In this interview, we Defy Gravity and discuss all of Donna's new ventures, plus take a look back on her life in theatre. Connect with Donna: http://www.donnavivino.com, Broadway-Unlimited, Twitter, and Instagram Like what you hear? Then become a member of my Patreon Page for exclusive behind-the-scene perks! For more "Call Me Adam" interviews visit: https://callmeadam.com  Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ)  Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY)  Edited by Drew Kaufman (https://bit.ly/2OXqOnw) Outro Music Underscore by CueTique (Website: https://bit.ly/31luGmT, Facebook: @CueTique) More on Donna: Donna Vivino is an American actress and singer most recently seen in the 2019 - 2020 Broadway revival national tour of Cats as “Grizabella” which closed due to the Covid-19 crisis. She was nominated for an SF Bay Area Theatre Critics Award for Best Actress in Play for Finks in 2019 and nominated for a 2018 Los Angeles Ovation Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of “Mary Flynn” in Merrily We Roll Along, directed by Michael Arden and opposite Wayne Brady. She performed as “Elphaba” in Wicked on Broadway, previously seen starring in the role on the 1st National Tour. Donna has been on a Broadway stage since the age of 8; she was the original “Young Cosette” in Les Miserables on Broadway and on the cast recording. She starred on Broadway in Fame Becomes Me with Martin Short and was also on Broadway in Hairspray and Saturday Night Fever. Favorite roles include “Diana Goodman” in Next to Normal at Bristol Riverside Theatre and “Serena Maxwell” in the web series Submissions Only.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa speaks with Bobby Conte Thornton about second chances, hard work, getting back to the core of why we do what we do and embracing your inner child. Bobby is a New York-based actor and singer who made his Broadway debut originating the role of Calogero in A Bronx Tale, directed by Robert De Niro and Jerry Zaks. He returned to Broadway this spring singing “Another Hundred People” as P.J. in Marianne Elliott’s gender-bent revival of Company. Other New York stage credits include My Fair Lady directed by Michael Arden and Starting Here, Starting Now directed by its lyricist, Richard Maltby, Jr. A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, BCT starred as Danny Zuko in Grease at Paper Mill Playhouse and Enjolras in Les Misérables at the Muny while pursing his BFA. He subsequently trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Upon graduation, his regional stage credits include the new musical Last Days of Summer at George Street Playhouse, Two River Theater's all-male A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the world premiere co-production of Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors at McCarter Theatre Center and Cleveland Play House, and three seasons at the Muny. BCT made his feature film debut in If Beale Street Could Talk, adapted and directed by Barry Jenkins. Television credits include “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”, “Madam Secretary” and “The Code”. His debut studio album, Along the Way, is available across all digital music providers. The record is based off his touring solo cabaret, Blame It on My Youth, which premiered at the historic Venetian Room in the Fairmont San Francisco prior to a sold-out engagement at Feinstein's/54 Below. As a concert artist, he has headlined at Lincoln Center, the Carolina Philharmonic and as Tony in Oakland Symphony’s concert version of West Side Story. A native of San Francisco, California, BCT currently resides in Manhattan and is quarantining in Big Sky, Montana. Follow @bobby_contehttps://www.amazon.com/Along-Way-Bobby-Conte-Thornton/dp/B0875RF2CY

Welcome to the miniseries, The Producer's Perspective LIVE! From The Pandemic. Inspired by my podcast and check-ins with friends, I started The Producer’s Perspective LIVE! I started going live every night at 8pm with a superstar TheaterMaker to check in with them and see how they were doing and how this pandemic has affected them.  Many shared how they’ve been keeping those creative juices flowing, sharing many fun memories, raising money and awareness for The Actors Fund and other charitable organizations needing our support. We even started sharing ‘something to make you smile’ by featuring a new music video one of you in the community produced, directed, wrote, performed in! In this episode, I catch up with Tony-nominated Director MICHAEL ARDEN and Broadway and TV Actor ANDY MIENTUS. In this episode, we talk about Andy's book series "The Backstagers", what Zoom rehearsals and readings look like as a Director vs an Actor, and Michael teases the early ideas of a his drive-in theater experience (now called: The Forest of Arden). Watch the replay of this episode: https://youtu.be/XPB65hkluC4 Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway Catch the next livestream LIVE: www.theproducersperspective.com/live About Michael Arden: MICHAEL ARDEN is a Tony-nominated director for his revival of Spring Awakening. The acclaimed production transferred from Deaf West Theater in Los Angeles to Broadway in fall 2015. He also won the Outer Critics Circle for Outstanding Director of a Musical and was nominated for a Drama Desk award for the production. Michael made his Broadway debut in Deaf West Theater and the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Big River. Other directing credits include My Fair Lady at Bay Street Theater; Merrily We Roll Along at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, where he is currently the Artist in Residence; LA Ronde for his company, the Forest of Arden; and For the Record: John Hughes in LA and NYC. His production of The Pride opened at the Wallis Annenberg Center in June 2017. Other theatre credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Times they are a Changin', Ragtime (Avery Fisher), It's Only Life, Swimming in the Shallows, Ace, Juno, As You Like It, The Winter's Tale, The Secret Garden, Pippin (Mark Taper Forum), and Aspects of Love at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London. Michael's film work includes Source Code, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Bride Wars and So B It. He has also worked extensively in TV, most notably on FX and Fox's "Anger Management." Other TV credits include "GCB," "Nurse Jackie," "Royal Pains," "Unforgettable," "Off the Map," "Kings," "The Closer," "The Forgotten," "Bones," "The Return of Jezebel James," "Cashmere Mafia," "Grey's Anatomy," and "NUMB3RS." Concert work includes singing with Barbra Streisand, Chris Botti, and performances at 54 BELOW, Feinstein's at the Regency and Joe's Pub. Michael is an alum of The Interlochen Arts Academy and The Juilliard School. About Andy Mientus: Andy Mientus makes his theatrical writing debut with Burn All Night. Together with his husband, Michael Arden, he conceived Deaf West Theatre’s Tony Award-nominated revival of Spring Awakening, in which he also acted at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles and the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Broadway. As an actor, he has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway, at theaters such as The Mark Taper Forum and The Kennedy Center, and on television. He has twice been named in Out Magazine’s list of the 100 most compelling LGBT people of the year. Education: Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts, University of Michigan.  The Producer's Perspective LIVE! and this podcast episode was produced by Mary Elizabeth Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MX. BRIAN LOWDERMILK (they/them or she/her) is a gender non-conforming songwriter, dramatist and YouTube creator with over 15 million views. In theater, they've gotten lots of awards for emerging artists (whatever that means) including the Larson Award, Alan Menken Award, Richard Rodgers Award, and a Dramatists Guild Fellowship, and have held residencies at McDowell, Johnny Mercer, Theatreworks/Palo Alto and others. Their work has been produced and developed at The Kennedy Center, The Kimmel Center, Lincoln Center, Off-Broadway: The Mad Ones and Henry and Mudge, which toured the country for over a decade. Upcoming projects include immersive house party The Bad Years and Republic directed by Michael Arden. Other musicals include Flash of Time, an immersive art / puppet installation-musical hybrid at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog and Earthrise at The Kennedy Center in DC, and Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends, written with playwright Lauren Gunderson, which is currently touring the US. Their first album "Our First Mistake" charted at #1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart. Other albums include "Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Live" and “The Mad Ones” cast album. They are a founder of the start-up NewMusicalTheatre.com, and a member of the Dramatist Guild and ASCAP. Connect with Brian!TW: @kaitandbrian  IG: @kerriganlowdermilk FB: kerriganlowdermilkTHE MAD ONES cast albumhttps://found.ee/uGep Contact us here!https://linktr.ee/rachelsandlermusicFor podcast inquiries: aspiringartistpodcast@gmail.comFor music & lessons inquiries: rachelsandlermusic@gmail.com

The word Sanctuary signifies a place of worship or a safe place. Sanctuaries can become places of incarceration if we let them. Lets talk about that word today. Happy Saturday friends. Music: "Out There," Patrick Page, Michael Arden, The Hunchback of Notre Dame(Studio Cast Recording), Ghostlight Records, 2016. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode, Michael and Patrick interview Michael Arden on his diverse career in acting and directing, in addition to his evolving creative process.

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and director Michael Arden about Joni Mitchell's 1971 album, Blue. They also discuss Audra McDonald, Ricky Ian Gordon, Follies, Imelda Staunton, Alexandra Silber, Indigo Girls, Sara McLachlan, Shawn Colvin, The Phantom of the Opera, Gillian Lynne, Ben Folds, Maggie Rogers, Lestat, Robyn, and Jan Maxwell. Michael talks about discovering Joni and how her storytelling abilities influenced his own artistic career. Michael has appeared on Broadway in shows such as Big River and Bare, A Pop Opera. He also directed the hit revivals of Spring Awakening and Once On This Island.

This week Julie, Zane with special host, Josh Thia will chat with Shaun Kohlman about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the Pop-opera/musical - Bare! BOOK TICKETS!www.understudyproductions.com- FURTHER READING -WikiStage AgentSpotifyiTunes- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -Damon Intrabartolo, John Hill, Michael Arden, Jenna Leigh Green, Natalie Joy Johnson, Aaron Lohr, Taylor Trensch, Barrett Wilbert Weed, Gerard Canonico, Missi Pyle,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

Andy Mientus is currently playing Patrick in The View UpStairs at the Soho Theatre in London. Andy is thrilled to be making his London theatre debut, it’s something he’s wanted to do for a long time. You might know him from the TV shows Smash, The Flash and Gone. He also played Marius in the recent broadway revival of Les Miserables, and Hanschen in the original US touring production of Spring Awakening. Andy played that role for a second time in the Broadway transfer of the Deaf West production of the show which he co-created with his now-husband, actor and director Michael Arden. You can follow Backstage With... on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to find out which stage door we’re going through next.

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

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

HAILEY KILGORE has a lot to say about Ti Moune, the character she plays in the Tony-nominated revival of Once On This Island: "She is a powerhouse. She knows what she wants. She's going to go and do it." The same can be said for the 19-year-old Tony nominee. The Michael Arden-helmed production of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's musical began performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre in November 2017. In just over six months, Kilgore has become a fresh-faced Broadway star, winning the hearts of audiences and critics alike. Tony winner LaChanze, currently starring in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, garnered her first nomination for originating the roleback in 1991. Now, LaChanze and Kilgore are facing each other in the stacked Leading Actress in a Musical category. Kilgore has always been a go-getter as well as a devout Ariana Grande fan and a pageant queen. Like Ti Moune, she's someone who knows what she wants and is going to go and get it. The young talent stopped by Show People with Paul Wontorek to tell us where she's been, and where she's headed.

Discuss on Reddit ➤ Support the Show ➤ Brave the storm and come and hear the story of Ahrens and Flaherty’s beautiful musical, ‘Once On This Island.’ With its current Broadway revival this show has gained a new life, so come and listen to the boys this week as they talk all about how Michael Arden’s production has reinvigorated the gender roles and turned ‘Once On This Island’ into a much more feminist piece, they have some cheery chat about how different societies deal with death and give their thoughts about this year’s Tony nominations! Once On This Island (Broadway Revival Recording) Amazon / iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES We can’t quite believe this is our first Ahrens and Flaherty show! If you’re into your academic texts about writing teams then this is a great resource for finding out more about this incredible duo! For a bit of a different viewpoint on the introduction of Haitian vodou culture to the Americas, look no further than Neil Gaiman’s ‘American Gods’ - and if you’re more of a visual learner then check out the Amazon series! It’s difficult to find protest for ‘Once On This Island’ but here is one article which talks about the difficulties of the story portrayed through the current revival. What do you think? What are your views on race/cultural portrayal in amateur theatre? Is there anything you think schools and amateur groups could be doing more of to promote equality? Let us know over on Reddit! Jimi would like to take this opportunity to profess his love for Alex Newell and all that he does. From ‘The Glee Project’ to now he’s a constant superstar! Check out this hugely groundbreaking performance on ‘Glee’ where Alex was one of the first portrayals of transgender teens of colour on network television! Jimi would also like to take this opportunity to talk about another one of his icons, Mitch Grassi of Pentatonix and Superfruit fame. Again, smashing gender barriers with one of the best voices Jimi’s ever heard. Here’s a great video with Dane Laffrey, set designer of the revival, talking about his influences for his incredible set design. A MOO-TIFUL QUIZ QUESTION The film version of this musical proved that Gene Kelly was afraid of cows. What is it?

This week Julie, Zane with special host, Josh Thia will chat with Shaun Kohlman about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the Pop-opera/musical - Bare! BOOK TICKETS!www.understudyproductions.com- FURTHER READING -WikiStage AgentSpotifyiTunes- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -Damon Intrabartolo, John Hill, Michael Arden, Jenna Leigh Green, Natalie Joy Johnson, Aaron Lohr, Taylor Trensch, Barrett Wilbert Weed, Gerard Canonico, Missi Pyle,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

Nominated best Director for directing Once on this Island.

You might know or recognize Tamyra from her turn on American Idol in 2002, but she’s also appeared on Broadway in Bombay Dreams and RENT. She also toured with If/Then back in 2016 and now she’s starring eight times a week at the Circle In The Square Theater as Papa Ge in Michael Arden’s revival production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.Hosted by: Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, Matt Rodin

YOU GUYS!!!! Sitting down with Lea Salonga for this interview was literally a dream come true. Lea, of course, needs no introduction, but since I have to put something here, here goes: In 1989 she was selected to star as Kim in "Miss Saigon"--first in London and then on Broadway where, of course, she won the Tony Award for her work. She would go on to star in "Les Miserables," "Flower Drum Song," and "Allegiance" to name just a very few shows. She was also the singing voice of Jasmine in the Disney film version of "Aladdin" and Mulan in "Mulan." In the Philippines, where she is a mega-star, she is a co-host of the popular TV show "The Voice" Her credits go on and on and on. And now she's back on Broadway as Erzulie, The Goddess of Love, in Michael Arden's utterly magical production of "Once on this Island" now playing at Circle in the Square. It was one of the high honors of my career to get to meet and chat with Lea. Enjoy!

In this episode, Tommy sits down with Interlochen alumni Dane Laffrey and Michael Arden following the Oct. 25 preview event for the duo’s latest production, "Once on this Island." Once roommates at Interlochen, Michael, the director, and Dane, the scenic designer, are frequent collaborators on stages both on and off Broadway. Their interpretation of Ahrens and Flaherty’s musical "Once on this Island" opens at Circle in the Square Theatre on Dec. 3. Join Tommy, Michael and Dane for a discussion on working in the round, diversity in theatre and how Interlochen shaped their careers. The second half of the episode features newly released historical audio from composer Aaron Copland’s 1967 visit to Interlochen. Hear more from Copland's visit: https://soundcloud.com/interlochen_arts/sets/aaron-copland-at-interlochen

Play along as Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly debate the best Aherns and Flaherty songs, while sharing chats from a very special Once on This Island sneak peek. Interviews with Michael Arden, Camille A Brown, Alex Newell, Hailey Kilgore, Issac Powell, Phillip Boykin, Kenita R Miller, and Quentin Earl Darrington highlight the usual Broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and booze.  Become a supporter on our Patreon: https://bit.ly/2Q2zELG    

An interview with actor, singer and Tony-nominated director, MICHAEL ARDEN. We talk about his influences, and his career, especially his work with Deaf-West Theater, with shows such as BIG RIVER and SPRING AWAKENING. We also go into the green room before MUSI-CAL, and talk to screenwriter CINCO PAUL (DESPICABLE ME, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS) about his musical, BUBBLE BOY, and the new show he's composing, A.D. 16.

In Episode 34 of The Cinescope Podcast, Chad and Jesi Nelson talk about one of their favorite movies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame! The Cinescope Podcast on iTunes Show Notes PREVIEW - Excerpt from “Out There”, sung by Michael Arden in Original Cast Recording The Hunchback of Notre Dame on iTunes The Hunchback of Notre Dame soundtrack on iTunes The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Studio Cast Recording) on iTunes Stats Released June 21, 1996 Dir. Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise (Beauty and the Beast, Atlantis: The Lost Empire) Written by Tab Murphy, Irene Mecchi, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White, Jonathan Roberts; based on The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo Music by Alan Menken (The Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast (1991 and 2017), Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Hercules, Enchanted, Tangled); songs by Menken and Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, lyrics for Pocahontas, Prince of Egypt, lyrics for Enchanted, Wicked) Starring Tom Hulce, Demi Moore, Tony Jay, Kevin Kline, Paul Kandel, Jason Alexander, Mary Wickes, Charles Kimbrough, David Ogden Stiers Contact Jesi Twitter Instagram Email Website Sideshow Sound Radio Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope Facebook Twitter Anchor Station Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com Note: The iTunes links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: Jesi Nelson.

Brian Moses, Speedweed, Sklar Brothers, Theo Von, Coach Tea, Dom Irrera, Jamar Neighbors, Tony Hinchcliffe, Grace Helbig, Rick Glassman, Rich Voss, Alex Hooper, Vanessa Ramos, Craig Gass, Jeff Ross, Earl Skakel, Omid Singh, Pat Barker, Eric Bustamante, Michael Arden, Darren Davis, Jesus Erra, Robin Tran, Tim Rachel, Alex Doung, Tom Goss – DATE RELEASED: 04/18/2016 DISCUSS THIS EPISODE

Season 4 Premiere! Michael Arden is a performer and director. He recently directed Deaf West’s production of SPRING AWAKENING at both the Wallis and Inner-City Arts in Los Angeles, which has subsequently become that musical’s first Broadway revival, now playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre thru January 24th. Other directing credits include L.A. RONDE and FOR THE RECORD: JOHN HUGHES. As an actor, he has appeared in Deaf West’s BIG RIVER and PIPPIN, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’, BARE, and ASPECTS OF LOVE. His film and TV credits include SOURCE CODE, BRIDE WARS, THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN and ANGER MANAGEMENT on FX. He is a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and is artistic director of the LA-based, site-specific theatre company, The Forest of Arden. Song Premiere - "The Corpse Danced at Midnight" from JBN's upcoming Cabot Cove EP. Performed by Gabe Violett (Spring Awakening). To watch this performance on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoSBvV-HXFM More original songs at www.joelbnew.com. This interview was recorded at the Music Hall, furnished by the Dramatists Guild Fund (dgfund.org, twitter.com/dgfund). Follow us! Michael Arden - twitter.com/michaelarden Joel B. New - twitter.com/joelbnew Gabe Violett - twitter.com/vampirepope Tickets to SPRING AWAKENING (now thru 1/24 on Broadway) - http://www.ticketmaster.com/Spring-Awakening-NY-tickets/artist/2139383?tm_link=edp_Artist_Name List of Equity Theatres - https://www.actorsequity.org/docs/emc/emc_theatres.pdf Deaf West Theatre - www.deafwest.org

We focus on "Spring Awakening," Deaf West Theatre's radical reinterpretation of the TONY-winning musical of Frank Wedekind's 1890 play, with director Michael Arden and actors - Alex Boniello, Daniel Durant, Marlee Matlin and Camryn Manheim.

Michael Arden is an actor, musician and stage director. He made his Broadway debut as Tom Sawyer in the 2003 Roundabout and Deaf West revival of Big River. He played the title character in Pippin for the World AIDS Day Broadway benefit concert in November 2004. His regional theatre credits include Pippin, God of Vengeance, Falsettoland, Tom Jones' Harold and Maude, West Side Story, Songs for a New World, The Common Pursuit and The Winter's Tale. He directed Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed Broadway revival of Spring Awakening. The production marked his return to Deaf West and featured a cast made up of both deaf and hearing actors, performed simultaneously in American Sign Language and English. On May 3, 2016 Arden received a Tony Award nomination in the category Best Direction of a Musical for his work on the Spring Awakening revival. Listen in to hear Michael and I talk about some things Spring and some things not, like . . . What it was like going to school at Juilliard . . . and how they reacted when he left early. Why there is a great theater scene in Los Angeles. How being a Director has made it both harder and easier for him to work for one as an Actor. What the heck is the Milan Conference and why does it make Spring Awakening ideal for incorporating hearing and deaf actors into the production? How you should wear multiple hats with pride.   Keep up with me: @KenDavenportBway www.theproducersperspective.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale and Scott were so thrilled to be invited back onboard an RSVP Vacation's cruise--our second this year! This time, we sailed from Seattle to the great state of Alaska with 2,000 of our new best friends, mostly gays, a handful of lesbians, a few transsexuals, and a smattering of breeders, who all seemed to have a blast in this most breath-taking corner of our country. While sailing toward Juneau, we taped this episode in front of a live studio audience in the Queen's Lounge on the great Holland America Oosterdam. Our guests include two beautiful men, a real-life couple, actors and singer Michael Arden, who currently plays Patrick on FX's Anger Management, and Andy Mientus who is best known as Kyle on NBC's Smash. We talked about their hectic lives working on television, creating their cabaret show, working with the Deaf West Theater, thoughts on returning to Broadway, and how they tend to work on their harmonies instead of getting down and dirty. A truly talented and special couple, you'll dig Michael and Andy, and enjoy the inside, behind-the-scenes info...including whether or not "Kyle" and Andy saw that car coming! Plus, the boys were such good sports...they played our Slightly Dirty Gay Password game with two members of our audience, and as usual, hilarity ensued, and everyone walked away with great gift bags from our friends at CockyBoys! This is Part 1. You can get Part 2 when it's released on Thursday, August 1. Plus, take a look at our daily cruise log, where Dale & Scott share with you everything they did on the Alaska cruise last week, including photos and a few videos!

"Tom Sawyer"Music and Lyrics by Michael John LaChiusaSung by Michael ArdenAccompanied on the piano by Jeff Blumenkrantz