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Send us a textThis week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am proud to welcome Josh Christina, Recording Artist, scene-stealing, piano-wielding frontman, and veteran headliner of several cruise lines. Listeners know I am as passionate about music and comedy as I am about cruising so when I get a chance to have a conversation with someone who has performed on cruise ships, I am in my glory. Josh Christina is a dynamic and passionate musician whose love for piano rock has taken him on an incredible journey. His musical story began at the age of 7, inspired by the iconic sounds of Elvis Presley in Disney's Lilo & Stitch. It wasn't until age 15, after seeing the Broadway show Million Dollar Quartet and discovering the electrifying Jerry Lee Lewis, that Josh began playing piano, igniting his path as a pianist and performer. Josh's talents caught the attention of Grammy-nominated producer Kent Wells, who has worked with legends like Dolly Parton and Reba McIntire. Kent describes Josh as “such an old soul,” praising the way “the music just pours out of him.” This connection led to Josh recording in Nashville, creating music that resonates with the soul of classic rock and boogie-woogie. His single “Kayla Ann” topped several independent radio charts, and Josh's album Instincts (recorded at the historic Sam Phillips Recording in Memphis, TN) was a testament to his mastery. Produced by Josh and Grammy-winning pianist Jon Carroll, Instincts received high praise, with Jon calling Josh a performer who “does it real well and means every note.” Josh's high-energy performances have taken him across the globe, including a UK tour where he graced the stage of Ireland's Late Late Show. He's headlined major cruise lines, bringing his piano rock show to fans of all ages worldwide. He's also shared the stage with some of the world's top boogie-woogie and rock ‘n' roll pianists, earning admiration from both peers and fans for keeping the genre alive. His latest album, UFO's Over Phoenix, recorded live at Stages Music and Arts in Maryland, has already captured attention for its unique sound. Daryl Davis, former bandleader and pianist for Chuck Berry, describes the album as striking “the perfect balance of a scent of the familiar while being creatively and refreshingly new.” Josh Christina's infectious energy, undeniable talent, and deep respect for rock and roll history have earned him a dedicated following. His music is a celebration of the past, present, and future of piano rock.Support the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

The Sharon Playhouse is launching its 2025 summer season with the musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” opening Friday night and run through July 6th, including a special holiday performance on July 4th at 4pm.This show brings to life the unforgettable night in 1956 when rock and roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered at Sun Records to create musical history.The season will continue with three other shows including Annie, Sylvia and The Mousetrap.

"Million Dollar Quartet" kicks off the Tibbits Summer Theatre mainstage season this Friday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're headed off from Sacramento with the electrifying Billy Rude, who's currently tearing up the stage as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet at Broadway At Music Circus!

Million Dollar Quartet, the first mainstage show of the Tibbits Summer Theatre Season, opens June 13, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American singer and songwriter Jacob Tolliver was raised on classic rock and roll blasting from his grandmother's radio. After a spontaneous rendition of “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On” on a dusty hardware store upright piano went viral, a star was born. At 19, Tolliver was hired as the understudy—and soon the principal—to play Jerry Lee Lewis in the Las Vegas production of the Tony-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet, giving him three years of eight-shows-a-week schooling in rock and roll showmanship. In this episode, Tolliver shares his inspirational story and how his friendship with Jerry Lee Lewis and other rock ‘n' roll notables has shaped his life and career.

Let's talk theatre! Recently your favorite morning news program had the opportunity to conduct a great series of interviews with Paramount Theatre staff, directors and producers about what's happening at Paramount. These interviews were conducted in the last week of Putnam County Spelling Bee and preview CATS, now on sale here: https://events.paramountaurora.com/Also, we speak with returning guests Jim Corti and Jim Jarvis, who spoke to us about RiverEdge Park activities coming soon. Paramount Special Events and the Paramount School of the Arts are also a feature of this episode and we are sure you will love it! Follow the Paramount Theatre on Facebook and social media. Visit the websites of the Paramount School of the Arts and RiverEdge Park at the links below:Paramount School of the Arts: https://paramountaurora.com/school/RiverEdge Park: https://paramountaurora.com/riveredge/Have a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcastThe second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora.Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodmorningaurorailInstagram: goodmorningaurorailSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningauroraACTV (Aurora Community Television): https://www.aurora-il.org/309/Aurora-Community-TV#kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #paramounttheatre #goodmorningaurora #thursday

Laughers, get ready to step into the Broadway magic happening in Winchester with Elizabeth Albert, Managing Director of Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre! Since 1984, this SSMT has wowed over 20,000 audience members each summer while nurturing the next generation of theater talent. Elizabeth shares the origin story of SSMT and how it grew from a student training program into a nationally recognized summer stock company that now draws top talent from across the country!  Discover how they pull off full-scale productions in just weeks and keep audiences coming back year after year. Learn about this season's lineup with Singin' in the Rain (yes, it actually rains on stage!), the heartfelt Little Women, and the rock ‘n' roll energy of Million Dollar Quartet featuring hits by Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. Find out about Elizabeth's personal connection to SSMT as a childhood performer to theater leader, plus hear stories of longtime patrons, pandemic pivots, and a deep commitment to artist wellness. Whether you're a local or visiting the Valley, don't miss the magic happening on stage in Winchester! Cheers! Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre For Info & Buy Tickets: ssmtva.org Instagram: @ssmtva Facebook: Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre  Address: 620 Millwood Ave Winchester, VA, United States, Virginia 22601 Phone: Local: (540) 665-4569 Toll Free: (877) 580-8025 — This podcast is brought to you by: FWAF [f-wahf] = The Funny Womacks & Friends We offer comedy shows, classes & this podcast! thefunnywomacks.com Facebook & Instagram: @thefunnywomacks YouTube: The Funny Womacks Get some free stuff & discounts to support this podcast!  Love Podcasts? Love Audiobooks? Get a Free One on Us!

"Raised on Vancouver Island, Canada, Zachary is an internationally recognized award-winning actor, musician and writer. Best known for his performances as Buddy Holly, Zach was coined a “dead ringer for dead singers” by the Victoria Times Colonist for his portrayal of the legendary rock 'n' roller as well as Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Phil Ochs. In 2018, Zachary won the prestigious "Jeff" Award in Chicago for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical) for the Buddy Holly Story, a role he's honed in more than a dozen productions of across Canada and the United States. Other acting highlights include Million Dollar Quartet, Hair, Fire, Urinetown, Assassins, Sweeney Todd, Company and Ring of Fire. Zachary is also an accomplished songwriter and active frontman for several bands including his original trio: the Oh Boys, a Tribute to Buddy Holly, and The Fortunate Sons. He's been featured as an original artist at countless festivals including the Ottawa Folk Fest, Blue Skies Festival, Summerfolk, Winterfolk (Toronto), Folk Alliance (Memphis, Ottawa and Kansas City), and the Ottawa Blues Festival" (zacharystevenson.com). If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow Guest Links: https://zacharystevenson.com Episode Music: Original music by Andy Sydow Contact me: middleclassrockstar@gmail.com (or) andysydowmusic@gmail.com

This episode contains: Daylight savings hit, and we're all just trying to cope.   Real Life (or Whatever That Is)   Devon Saw Apocalyptica in Dallas—three cellists and a drummer, blasting Metallica covers. It was energetic, intense, and apparently, the drums were a standout. Nita Strauss opened, because Devon only goes to shows with legendary guitarists involved. Also, he went to a production of Cheaper by the Dozen, which was… a different vibe entirely. Steven got into Marvel Crisis Protocol, which he describes as similar to Shatterpoint. More importantly, he won his first game against his friend Greg, which obviously means he's an expert now. Devon saw Wicked and was deeply underwhelmed. (Expect fan outrage.) Ben went to a production of Million Dollar Quartet, which tells the story of a legendary jam session between Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. If you don't know what that is, here's a Wikipedia link: Million Dollar Quartet.   Future or Now (Depends on Your Perspective)   Remember Me!  Steven presents a real-life prequel to Fallout. Sweden is burying its radioactive nuclear waste in sealed bedrock for 100,000 years. The challenge? How do we make sure future generations don't dig it up and think, “Oh cool, ancient glowing rocks!” Scientists have some ideas, and they range from the practical to the deeply sci-fi.   Check it out:  Science Daily | Highly radioactive nuclear waste: how to keep it from oblivion A PDF of the actual Key Information File   CALM DOWN, JEEZ  Ben brings us a podcast from NPR and the TED Radio Hour about how we handle emotions, featuring insights from neuroscientist Ethan Kross on managing emotional overwhelm. Science-backed coping mechanisms? Yes, please. An example: talking to yourself in the second person to coach yourself.   Listen here: NPR - Ethan Kross on Managing Emotions   Also, Ben's dog has got Diabetes insipidus, which, despite the name, has nothing to do with regular diabetes. More on that here: Diabetes Insipidus   Book Club:  Continuing coverage of the novella To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers. This week, our crew traveled to Mirabilis (also the name of the chapter we read)—a planet of ice, deep-sea creatures, and they brought with them some existential dread. Some key themes:   Survival of the fittest (but at what cost?) The emotional toll of killing an animal for survival Missing communications from Earth  The sheer terror of the unknown   Devon asked, “Are they vegan?”—a question inspired by his recent reading of Animal Liberation Now. Also, sometimes Devon's not in the mood for fiction, but Becky Chambers' writing is worth it.   Next week: the chapter “Opera” (same book, different planet).

Cast members of "Million Dollar Quartet" this weekend at Hoogland Center for the Arts provide a preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KCBX reporter Amanda Wernik talks about why it's important for her to report on the Refugio pipeline. Fr. Ian Delinger visits schools in San Luis Obispo County to learn more about California Wheat Commission's Wheat2School project. KCBX reporter Alyssa Toledo's story about the musical Million Dollar Quartet playing at the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theater until March 9th and what sets it apart from other productions. And my interview with community members from SLO county who want to celebrate Palestinian culture through a poetry reading honoring Palestinian poet and activist Refaat Alareer.

While we often touch on the contemporary songs of our own and subsequent generations in the show, we also like to drill into the performers and sounds that contributed to our musical heritage. The foundation of America's music is not just a single flavor. It is a melting pot of many from all corners: the British Isles, the African continent, the islands of the Caribbean, and points south and north. The resulting harmonies, topics, and musical celebrations have further woven themselves into the fabric of our culture. This week's show leans on some pieces that were suggested by a listener and this allowed me to take liberties when digging a bit deeper for the show. We'll hear from Pete Seeger, The Million Dollar Quartet, Buck Owens, Alison Krauss and Mississippi Fred McDowell. We'll also take in the American Songbag's In The Pines and then proceed down the river and over the hill in the show this week.

If you love Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley & Carl Perkins, then our first stop in Jackson to check out New Stage Theatre's presentation of "Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” happening now through December 22nd, is going to be right up your alley! Then we'll check out what's happening around your neck of the woods, including a pit-stop at Unite Mississippi's Monthly Inspiring and Equipping Lunch, December 19th, before a final stop in at the Walter Payton Center in Jackson, December 14th to have Fun with Santa, Presented by Jack & Jill of America's Jackson Chapter! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!"What's Happening Around Your Neck of the Woods" Event Listing:Seventh Annual “Lights of the Wild”Carl Jackson's 2024 "Home for Christmas"Mississippi Boychoir: Annual Christmas Concert - HattiesburgUnite Mississippi Monthly Inspiring and Equipping Lunch - December 2024Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: Next Stop, Mississippi | Million Dollar Quartet Christmas and Fun with Santa by Jack and Jill - JacksonNext Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the December 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Million Dollar Quartet performs, the Duke plays a legendary club, & a few people break up & pass away. Also, happy birthday to Jay_Z & Ferry Corsten For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

Dean, Dave, Andy, and Jim ring in the holiday season with the annual show at Treetime in Lake Barrington! The crew is joined by the casts of White Christmas from the Marriott Theatre and Million Dollar Quartet from the Paramount Aurora Theatre. Along with performances from LiV Warfield and Christopher Kale Jones! Throughout the show, Dean […]

We celebrate Ten-Four Day and salute radio operators. We have been fans of all forms of radio for as long as we can remember. Do we love AM, FM, CB, and ham radio? As C.W. McCall says, "that's a big ten-four." In serious news, the government is claiming FEMA is out of money for Americans who are left with little after Hurricane Helene but can somehow send hundreds of billions of dollars to Gaza, Ukraine, and illegal aliens. The federal government is inept and corrupt. We break it all down and still have time to preview the upcoming games this weekend. Rick recaps his trip to Boston yesterday to see his son perform in the "Million Dollar Quartet." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate Ten-Four Day and salute radio operators. We have been fans of all forms of radio for as long as we can remember. Do we love AM, FM, CB and ham radio? As C.W. McCall says, "that's a big 10-4." In serious news, the government is claiming FEMA is out of money for Americans that are left with little after Hurricane Helene, but can somehow send hundreds of billions of dollars to Gaza, Ukraine, and illegal aliens. The federal government is inept and corrupt. We break it all down and still have time to preview the upcoming games this weekend. Rick recaps his trip to Boston yesterday to see his son perform in the "Million Dollar Quartet." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One legendary day in 1956, four of America's leading music stars met and recorded a session together for the only time in history. Now the musical stage play “The Million Dollar Quartet” dramatizes the chemistry between Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash, and it is being presented in Tucson by the Saguaro City Music Theatre. Also: Film Fest Tucson returns with independent and international cinematic gems; and "Stories that Soar!" explores the meaning and versatility of love.

In which the Musical Man recounts his vision of a real wild child hurling great balls of fire at a hound dog named Long Tall Sally who weighs sixteen tons. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

Joe Bergamini maintains a diverse career as a drumming performer and educator. Enjoying various styles of playing, he is known for his progressive rock drumming in the bands Happy the Man and 4Front, and he is the current international touring drummer for The Doo-Wop Project. Based in the New York area, Joe has worked extensively on Broadway. In 2018, he held the drum chair for the Broadway production of Gettin' the Band Back Together, and he has also performed at over 15 other shows including Movin' Out, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, In the Heights, Beautiful (The Carole King Musical), Hamilton, The Lion King, Million Dollar Quartet, and others. Joe has also appeared on the first national tours of Movin' Out, Jersey Boys and Beautiful, and with major symphony orchestras including the Philly Pops and the Detroit, Nashville, Seattle, San Diego, Indianapolis and Vancouver Symphony Orchestras. A best-selling drum set author, Joe has won four Modern Drummer Readers Poll awards for his drum books, including best drum book of 2013 for Neil Peart: Taking Center Stage. In 2023 he wrote GADD: A Life in Time, the authorized musical biography of Steve Gadd, under Gadd's supervision and with his extensive involvement. He is also the author of The Working Drummer's Chart Book, Stewart Copeland: Drumming in The Police and Beyond, Drum Techniques of Led Zeppelin, and several other books. As the Senior Drum Editor for Hudson Music since 2009, Joe has worked closely with many of the world's greatest drummers, acting as editor on books with Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Steve Smith, Liberty DeVitto, Mark Guiliana, Tommy Igoe, Stanton Moore, Todd Sucherman, and many others. In 2007, Joe co-founded the publishing company Wizdom Media LLC with his late teacher and friend Dom Famularo,  and continues to run the company. Their books are distributed physically by Alfred Music and digitally by Hudson Music. Since 2015, Joe has also been Education Consultant for Sabian, designing and directing the Sabian Education Network for drum teachers. Recognized internationally as an educator, Joe has given hundreds of drum clinics in schools, retail stores, and conventions. He has appeared at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) multiple times, the Ultimate Drummers Weekend (Melbourne, Australia), the Cape Breton Drum Festival (Nova Scotia, Canada), KOSA (Vermont, USA), and the Sonny Emory Drum Camp (Atlanta, USA), and has done two clinic tours for Tama Drums. He has been teaching privately at his own studio for over 30 years. Among Joe's many private students who have gone on to pro careers is world-renowned jazz drummer Mark Guiliana. Joe proudly endorses Tama drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Evans drumheads, Latin Percussion.    Things That Came Up:  -1:40 The glory of the New Jersey “jug handle”  -2:40 Played Broadway for 15 years and now subbing  -5:09 Inspired by the Buddy Rich Memorial scholarship performances, in which great rock drummers played Big Band music very well -9:30 Subbing for Andre Ferraro and “In the Heights” -10:50 The “job” of subbing on Broadway is making them not miss the original guy. It's like being in the most detailed tribute band in the world. -18:20 Joe played Rush covers note for note -29:30 Strong transcription got Joe the job as the drum editor at Carl Fischer -32:30 Then became the drum editor for Hudson Music, a small company  -33:30 Books with Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, Steve Gadd and now, Billy Cobham -35:00 As Hudson's drum editor, also worked with David Garibaldi and Steve Smith -38:20 Everyone check out the Hudson Digital Library  -40:00 Ron Wallis and Paul Siegel bought The Drummers Collective together and built an empire with true entrepreneurial spirit  -42:20 The Sabian Education Network (SEN) -44:40 Dom Famularo was Joe's mentor starting at 19 -47:30 NAMM and PASIC are STILL great to do! -49:20 www.workingdrummercharts.com -56:00 Original drummer for Jersey Boys was Clint DeGanon (one of the busiest drummers in NYC) -58:50 Joe's experience with working with Symphony conductors -65:50 The “Jazz period” after high school. Studied with John Riley  -1:10:50 The band FOREFRONT. “Malice in Wonderland” is the album Joe is most proud of.  -1:11:45 The band HAPPY THE MAN -1:12:30 Joe's son Nick just graduated from New Jersey City College and is going pro! -1:14:50 “The Fave 5” -1:29:30 Read the paper!!! -1:30:30 “Life beyond the cymbals” includes visiting the National Parks. Joe has been to 260 our of 400. Bird watching as well    Follow:  www.joebergamini.com IG: @joebergamini  FB: @joebergamini    The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com www.itsyourshow.co  

Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.Support the Show.

MATEO CHAVEZ LEWIS (He/They) is a professional musical theatre writer/composer, based in NYC and Toronto. He is best known for his critically acclaimed performance as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet at the Arts Club Theatre Company on Granville Island, and for the epic anthem he wrote as a tribute to Greta Thunberg, “Dear Greta” (you can listen to the fully orchestrated version here).Other music & lyrics writing credits include Tommy Rhod es (2024 Toronto World Premiere), The Opening (2024 Dramatists' Guild reading), The Yellow Wallpaper (a 10-minute musical adaptation), The Accountant (2022 Canada Council for the Arts grant recipient), and Quarantine Songs (2022 Toronto World Premiere). He runs Music Theatre Theory, a YouTube channel with ~9k subs where he analyzes the best songs and performances from the musical theatre canon. TOMMY RHODES - In the southern U.S., in the times before DNA testing, two young boys go missing.  Then, a few years later, one boy reappears... and both the mothers of the missing kids somehow become convinced that this is their son.

Levi Kreis  is a successful recording artist and actor consciously walking the path of awakening and raising the Consciousness of all of those who enjoy and discover his art.Levi's music has been featured in film and television shows including The Vampire Diaries, Sons of Anarchy, and So You Think You Can Dance. He's recorded Nine albums – top ten positions on various charts, #1 music videos, national tours, TV appearances on The View, David Letterman, James Corden, Jimmy Fallon and a Tony Award for originating the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet. Kreis is the host of Imagine Paradise Podcast which celebrates and elevates singer/songwriters who are using their art to awaken the consciousness of this planet. In this awesome conversation, we talked about his healing journey through sobriety, his struggles with coming out having been a Christian most of his life, his spiritual awakening as an artist, and even his Starseed awakening too! Connect with Levi:

We are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators on a specific production. This series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both the finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into a productive collaboration on a show. In the second episode of this two episode arc, Director Alex Timbers, Sound Designer Peter Hylenski, and Scenic Designer Derek McLane are interviewed by Foundation Director Dani Barlow to discuss their experience working together on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Learn more about this episode's guests below.    Bios: ALEX TIMBERS (Director) is the recipient of Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and London Evening Standard Awards, as well as two Obie and Lortel Awards. Broadway credits include Gutenberg the Musical; Here Lies Love; Moulin Rouge!; Just For Us; Beetlejuice; David Byrne's American Utopia; Oh Hello with Nick Kroll and John Mulaney; The Pee-wee Herman Show; Peter and the Starcatcher; and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (also bookwriter). For television, he co-created Amazon's “Mozart in the Jungle” (Golden Globe Award) and has helmed the Netflix specials “John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous,” “Ben Platt: Live at Radio City,” and most recently “John Mulaney: Baby J” (2023 Emmy Award nomination). His debut picture book, Broadway Bird, set in an all-animal version of Broadway, is published by Macmillan. @alextimbers PETER HYLENSKI (Sound Designer). Peter received a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honor for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. A Grammy, Olivier, and eight time Tony nominee, his selected Broadway designs include: Moulin Rouge!, Frozen, Anastasia, Beetlejuice, Once On This Island, Something Rotten, King Kong, Rock of Ages, After Midnight, Motown, The Scottsboro Boys, Side Show, Rocky, Bullets Over Broadway, Shrek the Musical, On A Clear Day, Lend Me A Tenor, Elf.  Other designs: Awakening, Le Rêve and Lake of Dreams at Wynn Las Vegas.  He's designed for Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, London's O2 Arena, and The Kennedy Center.  Peter holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. DEREK MCLANE (Scenic Designer) SELECTED CREDITS: BROADWAY: MJ the Musical, Moulin Rouge!, Purlie Victorious, A Soldier's Play, American Son, The Parisian Woman, Children of a Lesser God, The Price, Noises Off, Fully Committed, Beautiful, Gigi, China Doll, Anything Goes, The Heiress, Nice Work If You Can Get It, The Best Man, Follies, How to Succeed In Business Without Even Trying, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Million Dollar Quartet, Ragtime, 33 Variations The Pajama Game, I Am My Own Wife. OFF-BROADWAY: Black No More, Merrily We Roll Along, The True, Jerry Spring the Opera, If I Forget, The Whirligig, Into The Woods, Love, Love, Love, Sweet Charity, Evening at the Talk House, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Buried Child, The Spoils, Sticks and Bones, The Last Five Years, A Lie of the Mind, Ruined, Hurlyburly. TELEVISION: He designed the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 Academy Awards as well as the NBC LIVE! Musicals The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The WIZ & HAIRSPRAY. AWARDS: Winner of 1997 + 2004 OBIE Awards, 2004, 2005, 2007 Lortel Awards; 2009 + 2021 Tony Award, 2011 Drama Desk Award, 2015, 2016 Art Directors Guild Award, 2014 + 2017 Emmy Award.  

Ep. 68 Jared Freiburg: Roll With the Punches and Treat People With Respect The Pod Squad talks who they would play in a biopic, with varying levels of seriousness. This week Katie talks with Jared Freiburg, who “can play like a mother”, about his incredible and short (but still unfolding) career. Jared shares how he started working in the touring industry, life as a cruise ship performer, life on the road, starting his own band, the challenges of being a performer, and so much more. Jared also shares some tangible takeaways for new artists who want to get started touring. Jared Freiburg (https://jfreiburg.com/) is a musician, performer, and front man of Jared Freiburg and The Vagabonds. Jared toured as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet and helped create the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet Christmas. Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Another weekend in the 904, and once again so much to enjoy! The Jags are done, but you can still get your sports fix with the Jacksonville Icemen at home this weekend. Feeling artsy? Gallery 725 has artwork by John Lennon (yes, THAT John Lennon) on display/for sale. Got kids? Take 'em to the Dinosaur Zoo LIVE at the Florida Theatre. And wow, is there music... Greensky Bluegrass and Kansas both have shows at the Florida Theatre, the Symphony performs Women Rock!, The Greatest Piano Men rocks the Thrasher Horne Center in OP, and starting this weekend it's the Million Dollar Quartet at the Alhambra!

Today, our guests recount the history of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his ties to St. Augustine and Florida. Then, folks from the Alhambra Theatre talk about the music and history of the Million Dollar Quartet, giving a sneak peek into their upcoming show.

Today we discover the iconic jamming session that birthed ‘The Million Dollar Quartet' - Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl ‘Blue Suede Shoes' Perkins - who spent the day making music together at Sun Studios, Memphis on 4th December, 1956. Although the event began as an impromptu get-together, Sun's Sam Phillips was quick to call a press photographer to document the troupe, which also included Elvis's then-girlfriend, Marilyn Evans. Luckily, a savvy recording engineer also switched on the mics. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly consider why this rock n' roll quartet quickly reverted to gospel, bluegrass, blues, and country; unpick Johnny Cash's claim that he can't be heard on-mic because he was matching Presley's higher register; and marvel at Elvis's impression of Jackie Wilson… Further Reading: • ‘Million Dollar Quartet - Dec. 4 1956' (Sun Records, 2008): https://sunrecords.com/million-dollar-quartet-dec-4-1956/ • ‘Johnny Cash Elvis Presley: The story behind their epic recording session' (Daily Express, 2021): https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/1424775/Johnny-Cash-Elvis-Presley-story-behind-recording-session-the-million-dollar-quartet-evg • ‘The Million Dollar Quartet' (Sun Records, 1956): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOorJPVc6_M This episode first premiered in 2022, for members of

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On the December 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Million Dollar Quartet performs, the Duke plays a legendary club, & a few people break up & pass away. Also, happy birthday to Jay-Z & Ferry Corsten ALL MY MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday CHECK OUT MY OTHER PODCAST, THE MUSIC HALLS OF FAME PODCAST: LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichallsoffamepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

Pamela Ziegenhagen-Shefland of Minnetonka, Minn., is an animation features editor and textile artist. Recently, she made the trip to the Owatonna Center for the Arts, where she marveled at the multi-sensory, interactive installation that is “Legacy Dream Space.” The exhibit was created by composer Craig Harris and visual artist Candy Kuehn, in collaboration with Kym Longhi and Jim Peitzman. Photographs line the walls, as do scrims, which are overlaid with video of exhibit visitors. Two play spaces invite visitors to interact with the exhibit by pressing buttons to hear spoken words or write their own words that appear on the scrims.Harris's original piano composition complements the experience. Taken together, the exhibit explores our hopes for the future and the legacy we leave behind. “There's things for everyone to enjoy,” says Ziegenhagen-Shefland. “It just made me feel really hopeful that the arts in this state and in this community are just so vibrant and exciting and explorative because it's not just the normal kind of going to a gallery show.” The show runs through Oct. 15, with an artist event scheduled on Oct. 8 from 1-4 p.m. Jaime Davis of Minneapolis says her current theater obsession is with the musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” currently playing at the Old Log Theatre in Greenwood, Minn. in the west metro. The show captures a real moment in musical history: the 1956 jam session of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley at Sun Records Studio in Memphis, Tenn. Directed by Christine O'Grady Roberts and featuring all local talent, the show is packed with hit songs that Davis says have the audience tapping their toes and singing along. The actors' voices and their high-energy performances are “phenomenal,” Davis says. If you attend the Thursday or Sunday matinee, she recommends getting brunch beforehand at the theater's restaurant. “Million Dollar Quartet” runs Thursday through Sunday through Feb. 17. Janet Anderson recently moved to St. Peter, Minn., and she's been enjoying discovering the local arts scene. One exhibit that captured her imagination has been Eric Ouren's textile figures on the wall of The Smallest Cog Bike Shop. It's a small show with about 10 pieces, but each one is intricately detailed and rewards close attention. The figures, which are about a foot tall, have stitched shoes and handmade clothing, and their faces are stitched with multiple colors of thread that reminded Anderson of an impressionist painter's brushstrokes. Many of the figures are mounted in elaborate frames that resemble wooden furniture. “There's a folk quality to the pieces,” says Anderson, “as if they were figures whittled out of wood, but they're made of textiles.” Ouren's show is viewable on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 7. 

Is that Elvis? Nope, that's just Jacob Barton walking around. Meet our new resident Technical Director, Jacob Barton - or as we call him, Elvis! Jacob, a former resident of Chicago, IL has moved to join us here at the Temple Theatre as our new resident Technical Director. What you may not know is that Jacob has been on many tours, including the National Tour of Million Dollar Quartet as Elvis Presley. Oh yeah, ladies - and he's single! We're chatting with Temple Theatre's most eligible bachelor, Jacob Barton! Enjoy the Tea!

This week we welcome Shawn Barker as Johnny Cash! Shawn Barker was born and raised in the metro St. Louis area where like most entertainers, Shawn's first experience with music was attending church with his family. From singing in church, playing drums in the school marching band or singing in cover bands and coffee houses, music and entertainment has always been in Shawn's blood. In 2004, Shawn auditioned for the part of Elvis Presley in the Broadway production of “Million Dollar Quartet”. The Director, Floyd Mutrux, (“Dick Tracy” & “American Hot Wax”) recognized Shawn's unique talent and requested Shawn to submit an audition for the part of Johnny Cash. Shawn agreed and was instantly cast in the part with Mutrux saying, “We have 100 people who can play Elvis, but we only have one that can play Johnny Cash.” Since then, Shawn has performed his unmatchable tribute to Johnny Cash all over the world touring in Australia, Europe, Canada and across the United States. Shawn has performed as Cash in the world-famous tribute shows “Legends in Concert” and “One Night in Memphis,” the four-part show paying tribute to Sun Records recording artists Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. He has also been the star of the long running Brown Production, “The Man in Black Show.” Shawn currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada and continues to bring his tribute to Johnny Cash to fans around the world. Legends in Concert is located along the famous 76 Strip and has been a part of the Branson entertainment scene over two decades. Two power-packed hours of fabulous entertainment awaits you! This world famous live tribute show features an amazing cast of all-star entertainers assembled on one stage in one of the most sought after productions in the world. Don't miss out on this extravagant concert in Branson.
 To order tickets or for more information call the Dick Clark American Bandstand Box Office: 417-339-3003 or visit www.LegendsInConcert/Branson

251. Shake, rattle and R-O-L-L with the Aztec Werewolf™, DJ Del Villarreal! Celebrating "Elvis Week 2023" (August 9-17th, Memphis, TN) on "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" with a brilliant selection of classic Elvis-inspired tracks PLUS and exclusive LIVE interview with Eddie Clendening, modern rockabilly star and actor/singer/musician/producer who portrayed Elvis in the hit Broadway musical "The Million Dollar Quartet"! We'll find out how the tour for his new LP "Shake Rattle And Blue Moon" with the Blue Ribbon Boys has been going and also discover what been happening in the crazy, rockin' world of this Ameripolitan Nominee's life! Plenty of hot NEW rockin sounds to dig including The Nevrotix, Dylan Kirk, Jack Rabbit Slim, Dale Rocka, The Barnestormers and the Blue Valley Boys to name but a few! Live like a "KING" and enjoy the finest blend of vintage & modern roots rockin' sounds on the radio -there's always "good rockin'" on EVERY episode of DJ Del's "Go Kat, GO!"Please follow on FaceBook, Instagram & Twitter!

This week we welcome the Million Dollar Quartet! THE BOYS ARE BACK IN BRANSON! The fan-favorite Rock 'n‘ Roll show “The Million Dollar Quartet” is back in Branson in the Playhouse Dinner Theater at Shepherd of the Hills. This smash hit, based on the Tony award- winning production, takes you back to 1956 to the studio of the Father of Rock n Roll, Sam Phillips at the Sun Records Studios when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis actually came together for the greatest jam session in music history. Million Dollar Quartet takes you behind the scenes and puts you in the middle of the action as these four musicians, who became legends, returned to the studio of legendary producer, Sam Phillips, the man who invented Rock 'n' Roll. It is equal parts stage drama and foot-tapping live performance with hits like “Great Balls of Fire”, “Hound Dog”, “I Walk the Line”, “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On”, and more. We're serving up a delicious dinner while enjoying an unforgettable night of Rock'n'Roll! Shepherd of the Hills Homestead has been a favorite of Branson visitors for decades. The Ozark Mountains caught Nation's interest in 1907 when Harold Bell Wright's novel, The Shepherd of the Hills, was published. Wright's characters in the novel are based on people he met during his visit to the Ozark Mountains in the late 1800's, and the places he describes are on or surrounding the Shepherd of the Hills property of today.
While visiting, you can take a Historic Farm Tour and experience the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama, which bring Wright's timeless tale to life. You can check out their website: www.TheShepherdOfTheHills.com. Or call: 417-334-4191.

Berkshire Theatre Group's production of "Million Dollar Quartet" is running through Sunday at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

The Summer 2023 Season for Berkshire Theatre Group includes “Million Dollar Quartet,” “The Secret Garden: Spring Verson,” “Photograph 51,” and “The Smile of Her.” BTG CEO and Artistic Director Kate Maguire returns to tell us more.

Your Vacation isn't just calling—it's begging for you to take it to Branson! On today's show Byron Tyler and Lynn Berry from ExploreBranson.com welcome, New South Quartet, from Grand Country featuring Mark McCauley, David Ragan, Jon Drockelman, and Luke Menard, From the Tony Award winning production, “Million Dollar Quartet”, Matt Joyce who portrays Sam Phillips and Lindsay Perencho who portrays “Dyanne”, Brother and sister, Benjamin and Kaitlyn Hughes from the Hughes Brothers Theatre, share their fresh spin on the music you love with their hit show Re-Vibe. Discover more about vacationing in Branson at explorebranson.com

Was there ever a more brainless, incoherent, intelligence-insulting cash grab of a music album released during Elvis' lifetime than Elvis Sings Hits From His Movies, Volume 1?  As Gurdip and Bec discuss this week, at least many of the other Camden releases prior to this bothered compiling material fans might not have otherwise had from EPs, singles and unreleased studio cuts. But 1972's "Hits From His Movies" hit new lows in Colonel Tom Parker's attempts to snow Elvis' fans and part them from their money... which makes it all more fun to deconstruct all these years later! Then, both hosts still seem to have Easter on the brain, with Gurdip picking the Million Dollar Quartet jam on the gospel traditional "I Shall Not Be Moved," while Bec praises the uplifting take Elvis & the band gave on Charles Albert Tindley's old spiritual "By and By" on the "How Great Thou Art" album! If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. If you are unable to support us via Patreon, but want to support us another way, please make sure to leave a positive review or mention our show to another like-minded music/movie history enthusiast.

Season 2, Episode 1. Sam Phillips, The Million Dollar Quartet, and SUN Studio. A look at the Musical Institution that is SUN Studio with discussions on Sam Phillips, Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis.https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81625843

Michael Rader (michaelrader.com)(IG:@mrmichaelrader)(TW:@mrmichaelrader) is a director, artistic director and arts consultant based in New York City who made his mark internationally as an Artistic Director for Cirque du Soleil. Her is the current Acting General Manager for Theatre Aspen. Prior to that, he served as the Artistic Director and then Producing Artistic Director for the historic Cape Playhouse where he was celebrated for leading the organization through a significant renaissance and securing the theatre's position in the American Theatre landscape. His diverse career in the arts has afforded him positions such as a Resident Director for Cirque du Soleil, Broadway Liaison and Arts Education Consultant to the New York City Department of Education and Director of Entertainment for Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. During Rader's tenure with The Cape Playhouse, the organization flourished through a remarkable period of growth and advancement. During this five-year period, Rader was responsible for innovative advancements in programming, significant improvements to the quality of productions, implementing a new arts education wing, substantially expanding and overhauling all production and artistic departments, securing vital funding for infrastructure advancements and programming expansions, and modifying The Playhouse's performance calendar to allow for the implementation of higher quality and Broadway-caliber productions. These advancements resulted in substantial increases in ticket sales, a vast resurgence of patrons and subscribers, successful fundraising that set the theatre on strong financial footing, being named one of the “50 Best Small Stage Theatres in America", consistently being awarded "Best Cape Cod Theatre" each season under his leadership, the elimination of all preexisting debt, the generation of significant profits each season after a prolonged period of financial loss, and netting nearly one-million dollars in cumulative assets. Under his leadership, Cape Playhouse highlights included Gypsy starring Julia Murney, Steel Magnolias starring Judy Kuhn and Mary Testa, Little Shop of Horrors starring Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Noises Off with Heidi Gardner, The Importance of Being Earnest with Edward Hibbert and productions of Million Dollar Quartet, South Pacific and A Chorus Line that broke previous box office records. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Mr. Rader guided the transformation of programming to include outdoor concerts, New England centric lectures, a streaming production of A Christmas Carol, the creation of The Gertrude Lawrence Awards, and diverse digital content, including an array of online educational offerings. Rader was also responsible for forming and leading a national Covid Taskforce comprising senior leadership from arts organizations around the United States, designed to help theatres collaborate on successfully navigating the pandemic. The culmination of Rader's tenure at The Playhouse allowed for the launch of a master plan initiative and expansive capital campaign aimed at significant renovations and expansions for the 22-acre arts campus. The Cape Playhouse exists today as one of the great surviving icons of the American summer theater. Select additional highlights as a director, producer or associate include: A Christmas Story; The Musical(National Tour), Stalking The Bogeyman (NYTimes Critics Pick, Outer Critics Circle Nomination), Varekai(Cirque Du Soleil), The Testament of Mary, Deep Love (NYMF 2015), A Christmas Carol (National Tour), Mandela! with Norm Lewis, You are Not Alone with Betty Buckley and Lea DeLaria, and productions with Sacramento Music Circus, The ZACH Theatre, The York Theatre Company, The Actors Studio Repertory Theatre, The Human Race Theatre, The Dramatist Guild, The Huron Playhouse, The Forestburgh Playhouse, Joe's Pub and the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway benefit production of William Finn's Elegies: A Song Cycle. Michael's direction of the show, benefiting marriage equality, was acclaimed as "…profound and visionary".  Following the 2013 Broadway production, Rader was granted the exclusive rights to re-conceive Colm Tóibín's controversial hit play The Testament of Mary. Rader's reimagined version features five actresses sharing the title role – each woman representing a different cultural ideal of Mary. Michael is passionate about and committed to finding ways of utilizing the arts as a tool to empower the lives of those less fortunate, especially children in need. It was during his initial time working with chronically ill children that Michael fully realized his passion for humanitarian work, especially when it involved working within the arts. He regularly teaches acting and audition technique classes in NYC and has served on the faculty of SongFest at the Colburn School in Los Angeles and The Summit School near Washington, DC. Rader is a graduate of Wright State University, the esteemed Actors Studio MFA Directing Program, an alumnus of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab and a proud member of SDC.

Michael Rader (michaelrader.com)(IG:@mrmichaelrader)(TW:@mrmichaelrader) is a director, artistic director and arts consultant based in New York City who made his mark internationally as an Artistic Director for Cirque du Soleil. Her is the current Acting General Manager for Theatre Aspen. Prior to that, he served as the Artistic Director and then Producing Artistic Director for the historic Cape Playhouse where he was celebrated for leading the organization through a significant renaissance and securing the theatre's position in the American Theatre landscape. His diverse career in the arts has afforded him positions such as a Resident Director for Cirque du Soleil, Broadway Liaison and Arts Education Consultant to the New York City Department of Education and Director of Entertainment for Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. During Rader's tenure with The Cape Playhouse, the organization flourished through a remarkable period of growth and advancement. During this five-year period, Rader was responsible for innovative advancements in programming, significant improvements to the quality of productions, implementing a new arts education wing, substantially expanding and overhauling all production and artistic departments, securing vital funding for infrastructure advancements and programming expansions, and modifying The Playhouse's performance calendar to allow for the implementation of higher quality and Broadway-caliber productions. These advancements resulted in substantial increases in ticket sales, a vast resurgence of patrons and subscribers, successful fundraising that set the theatre on strong financial footing, being named one of the “50 Best Small Stage Theatres in America", consistently being awarded "Best Cape Cod Theatre" each season under his leadership, the elimination of all preexisting debt, the generation of significant profits each season after a prolonged period of financial loss, and netting nearly one-million dollars in cumulative assets. Under his leadership, Cape Playhouse highlights included Gypsy starring Julia Murney, Steel Magnolias starring Judy Kuhn and Mary Testa, Little Shop of Horrors starring Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Noises Off with Heidi Gardner, The Importance of Being Earnest with Edward Hibbert and productions of Million Dollar Quartet, South Pacific and A Chorus Line that broke previous box office records. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Mr. Rader guided the transformation of programming to include outdoor concerts, New England centric lectures, a streaming production of A Christmas Carol, the creation of The Gertrude Lawrence Awards, and diverse digital content, including an array of online educational offerings. Rader was also responsible for forming and leading a national Covid Taskforce comprising senior leadership from arts organizations around the United States, designed to help theatres collaborate on successfully navigating the pandemic. The culmination of Rader's tenure at The Playhouse allowed for the launch of a master plan initiative and expansive capital campaign aimed at significant renovations and expansions for the 22-acre arts campus. The Cape Playhouse exists today as one of the great surviving icons of the American summer theater. ​ Select additional highlights as a director, producer or associate include: A Christmas Story; The Musical(National Tour), Stalking The Bogeyman (NYTimes Critics Pick, Outer Critics Circle Nomination), Varekai(Cirque Du Soleil), The Testament of Mary, Deep Love (NYMF 2015), A Christmas Carol (National Tour), Mandela! with Norm Lewis, You are Not Alone with Betty Buckley and Lea DeLaria, and productions with Sacramento Music Circus, The ZACH Theatre, The York Theatre Company, The Actors Studio Repertory Theatre, The Human Race Theatre, The Dramatist Guild, The Huron Playhouse, The Forestburgh Playhouse, Joe's Pub and the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway benefit production of William Finn's Elegies: A Song Cycle. Michael's direction of the show, benefiting marriage equality, was acclaimed as "…profound and visionary".    Following the 2013 Broadway production, Rader was granted the exclusive rights to re-conceive Colm Tóibín's controversial hit play The Testament of Mary. Rader's reimagined version features five actresses sharing the title role – each woman representing a different cultural ideal of Mary.   Michael is passionate about and committed to finding ways of utilizing the arts as a tool to empower the lives of those less fortunate, especially children in need. It was during his initial time working with chronically ill children that Michael fully realized his passion for humanitarian work, especially when it involved working within the arts. He regularly teaches acting and audition technique classes in NYC and has served on the faculty of SongFest at the Colburn School in Los Angeles and The Summit School near Washington, DC. Rader is a graduate of Wright State University, the esteemed Actors Studio MFA Directing Program, an alumnus of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab and a proud member of SDC.

⚾️ Notable free agent signings as of December 5 ⚾️ Cardinals rumor mill/hot takes [6:15] ❤️ The legendary night of rock n roll on December 4, 1956 - how a moment in time continues to write history for years to come [13:10]

Studio engineer Jack Clement, who had discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, was in the control booth and decided to record the session which was the only time that these pop music pioneers would ever record ...

Rockshow episode 169 Jerry Lee Lewis The show was scheduled for December but because of the recent death of Jerry Lee Lewis we moved it up the schedule. So watch and celebrate the the life of Jerry Lee Lewis and thank you for subscribing. Jerry Lee Lewis (September 29, 1935 – October 28, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Nicknamed "the Killer", he was described as "rock and roll's first great wild man and one of the most influential pianists of the 20th century". A pioneer of rock and roll and rockabilly music, Lewis made his first recordings in 1952 at Cosimo Matassa's J&M Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana, and early recordings in 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. "Crazy Arms" sold 300,000 copies in the South, and his 1957 hit "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" shot Lewis to fame worldwide. He followed this with the major hits "Great Balls of Fire", "Breathless", and "High School Confidential". His rock and roll career faltered in the wake of his marriage to Myra Gale Brown, his 13-year-old cousin once removed. Lewis had a dozen gold records in rock and country. He won four Grammy awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and two Grammy Hall of Fame Awards.Lewis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and his pioneering contribution to the genre was recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the inaugural class inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2022. In 1989, his life was chronicled in the movie Great Balls of Fire, starring Dennis Quaid. In 2003, Rolling Stone listed his box set All Killer, No Filler: The Anthology at number 242 on their list of "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". In 2004, they ranked him No. 24 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Lewis was the last surviving member of Sun Records' Million Dollar Quartet and the album Class of '55, which also included Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, and Elvis Presley. Music critic Robert Christgau said of Lewis: "His drive, his timing, his offhand vocal power, his unmistakable boogie-plus piano, and his absolute confidence in the face of the void make Jerry Lee the quintessential rock and roller." https://jerryleelewis.com/ https://m.facebook.com/JerryLeeLewis/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jerry-lee-lewis-dead-obituary-1234616945/amp/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zyz0VJqrDXeFDIyrfVXSo https://www.instagram.com/jerryleelewisthekiller/?hl=en https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4bB5xL577r4&autoplay=1 https://twitter.com/jerryleelewis?lang=en @Jerryleelewis @Greatballsoffire @Thekiller @breathless @sunrecord @pianoplayer @rockabilly #Jerryleelewis #greatballsoffire #rockabilly #rocknroll #piano #sunrecord Please follow us on Youtube,Facebook,Instagram,Twitter,Patreon and at www.gettinglumpedup.com https://linktr.ee/RobRossi Get your T-shirt at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/gettinglumpedup And https://www.bonfire.com/store/getting-lumped-up/ https://app.hashtag.expert/?fpr=roberto-rossi80 https://dc2bfnt-peyeewd4slt50d2x1b.hop.clickbank.net Subscribe to the channel and hit the like button This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi/support https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-lumped-up-with-rob-rossi/id1448899708 https://open.spotify.com/show/00ZWLZaYqQlJji1QSoEz7a https://www.patreon.com/Gettinglumpedup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi/support

This week we welcome David Brooks and The Bretts! David began playing piano at the age of six. He honed his craft until he was in his teens, when he hit the road playing gospel music professionally with groups such as the Hinsons upon graduating high school. After a number of years touring, he moved to Branson in 2003. When he arrived in Branson, David began performing in many of the most well- known shows in town. As a matter of fact, David has performed in most of the theaters in Branson with one show or another for almost two decades. While David has been with many Branson shows, his most identifiable role to this day was his portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet. He has also been named Piano Player of the Year for Branson on multiple occasions. In addition to the accolades already mentioned, David spent several years doing his own shows on many top Cruise Lines such as Celebrity, Princess and others, as well. Currently, David has embarked on a new show in town and he is excited to have everyone come see it. His new show is playing at the Copeland Theater in Branson Meadows, called "The Hits". He along with some of his talented friends bring some of the most well-known HITS from the 50s to the present. Along with his new show, David continues to perform with Cassandre, The Voice of an Angel for Christmas and will also be a featured performer at the Moon River Theatre for the Christmas season, as well. You can find David and his talented cast at the Copeland Theater. For tickets and information, call 417- 332-5338; or visit CopelandTheater.com. After over 23 years of award-winning entertainment in Branson, MO and throughout the world, the Brett family has announced that November 1 to December 10, 2022 will be their final full Christmas season and the last chance to experience this production of A Brett Family Christmas. For more than two decades The Bretts have had one of the most popular shows in Branson. In recent years, they decided to focus only on the Christmas season, and A Brett Family Christmas has become one of Branson's premier Christmas productions. Now, as the family expands further into new and exciting personal and professional pursuits that are requiring more of their time and energy, they've decided they can no longer commit to a full Christmas season schedule. “We have a family of big vision and ambition, and I have always told them that we would never hold them back when it came time to pursue their own dreams,” says family patriarch Tom Brett. “That being said, this has not been an easy decision for us. Even though we won't be doing full Christmas seasons in Branson anymore, the family is excited about continuing to expand our music, our creativity and the family legacy in new ways.” “We've always said that Branson is our headquarters, but the world is our stage and we feel like it's time to deliver even more on that,” says Brydon Brett. “Soon we'll be introducing a new family brand and website where you can keep up on all of the exciting things each of us is doing to continue growing the Brett family footprint in Branson and beyond. So be on the lookout for that this Fall.” But for now the focus is on Christmas. This year's presentation of A Brett Family Christmas at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater will be a last chance for friends and fans to reminisce with The Bretts and experience the trademark warmth, quality and class they have become known for over their distinguished career in Branson. “We really love our fans and the friends we have made over the years,” says Tom. “So please, please come and see us, hug us if you dare, and celebrate the wonderful times we have shared together through our show.” Don't miss this chance to experience A Brett Family Christmas with one of Branson's most treasured and esteemed families. For more information, to buy tickets call: 417-336-4221; or visit TheBrettsShow.com

Welcome back to The Life Shift Podcast—candid conversations about the pivotal moments that change lives forever! In this episode, Matt is joined by Tony and Outer Critic's Circle Award winning singer, songwriter, and actor Levi Kreis, star of Hadestown. Levi talks about the journey to his Tony win for Million Dollar Quartet, how it was impacted by his addiction, and how he uses his music to heal others. Listen as Levi tells compelling tales of hiding addiction while being in the spotlight, adversity in the entertainment industry, and the conversation that served as a wake-up call. Finally, hear what Levi would tell his younger self, and how he dealt with the inability to perform his most emotional song. To listen in on more conversations about pivotal moments that changed lives forever, subscribe to "The Life Shift" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate our show 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you'd like to support the show's recording and hosting costs, please visit: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com Special Thanks: Intro/Outro Music: Motivated by Alex MakeMusic from Pixabay Time stamps: 0:00 Intro0:19 Levi Kreis, Star of Hadestown13:41 Hiding Addiction While Living In the Spotlight19:15 The Tipping Point39:20 Let It Go54:50 Would You Go Back?59:04 Outro Links: The Life Shift Podcast Facebook Thelifeshiftpodcast.com Instagram: @thelifeshiftpodcast  Levi Kreis Levikreis.com Imagine Paradise Podcast    Friends! If you want to help support the show AND get episodes ad-free and a few days early, please consider joining the group here! - Thank you for your kindness - https://plus.acast.com/s/thelifeshiftpodcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're hearing the song “Rocket 88,” widely considered to be the first rock and roll song ever recorded. It was recorded here, at Sun Studio, by Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats. The Delta Cats included Ike Turner, just one of the many legendary musicians to record here.Artists from many genres such as B.B. King, Roy Orbison, and Rufus Thomas all used Sun Studio. It was the home to one of the most legendary nights in music history when the Million Dollar Quartet – consisting of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis – recorded a spontaneous jam session.-Visit us online at: Itshometownhistory.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/hometownhistory-Support our podcast by becoming a patron at: Patreon.com/itshometownhistory-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

In this episode, my friend Randy Redd joins me to discuss his long and winding road through Broadway, film, and television that brought him to find something that brings fire to his heart. We talked about his journey as a writer, musician, actor, singer, and anything New York City needed from him. Randy describes his attempts at escaping the hustle and bustle only to be pulled back. And then, one day, he just knew it was time to make the changes that brought him to where he is now.RANDY REDD is a Writer, Director, Producer, and Actor whose Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include PARADE, RING OF FIRE, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, Andrew Lloyd Webber's BY JEEVES, Terrence McNally's SOME MEN, THE BURNT PART BOYS, Randy Newman's FAUST, Alain Boublil's MANHATTAN PARISIENNE, Max Vernon's THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, and Florida Georgia Line's MAY WE ALL. Film/TV credits include BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, AFTER THE STORM, KINSEY, FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE (PBS), and The Tony Awards (CBS). His first play, MISSISSIPPI SUGAR, was developed and produced at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Other original works include AMERICAN TUNE, SONS OF LEVI, ELKIN DAB, TOUCHÉ, Dan Mills' FICTION IN PHOTOGRAPHS, and a new musical project with Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis. He is the Producing Artistic Director of JOOK - Locally Sourced Theatre, Film, & TV based in Memphis, TN. @randyredd www.randy-redd.comhttps://www.jookms.com/ To listen in on more conversations about pivotal moments that changed lives forever, subscribe to "The Life Shift" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.www.facebook.com/thelifeshiftpodcastInstagram: @thelifeshiftpodcastIf you'd like to support the show's recording and hosting costs, please visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com.Please take a moment to rate the show. I would be forever grateful. Thanks!-Matt GilhoolySpecial Thanks:Intro/Outro Music: Motivated by Alex MakeMusic from Pixabay Friends! If you want to help support the show AND get episodes ad-free and a few days early, please consider joining the group here! - Thank you for your kindness - https://plus.acast.com/s/thelifeshiftpodcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.