Podcasts about On the Town

This week, Emilio, Madeline, and Julian have the privilege of speaking to Jess LeProtto, an accomplished Broadway performer whose triple threat talents earned him the role of the thorny yet memorable Jet "A-Rab" in Steven Spielberg's 2021 remake of 'West Side Story'.  Jess talks about his unusual first exposure to the music of West Side Story, the development and audition process, receiving character backstory from the film's Pulitzer Prize winning writer Tony Kushner, and the new historical context specific to the remake.  He also talks about performing in the film's immersive sets, working with Rita Moreno, what it's like to take direction from Steven Spielberg, and the unexpected ways his skill set proved quite useful on set.  It's a deep dive into all things 'West Side Story' you won't want to miss!In addition to his work in the film, Jess LeProtto has performed on Broadway in Cats, Hello Dolly!, A Beautiful Noise, Carousel, On The Town, Newsies, Bye Bye Birdie, and more.  You can follow him on IG at the_jess_leprottoIf you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats   

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Tony winner Kelly Bishop, whose memoir The Third Gilmore Girl is now out from Gallery Books. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including how A CHORUS LINE changed the trajectory of musical theater, how she ended up taking over for Stockard Channing in SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, how dying her hair led to her Broadway debut in GOLDEN RAINBOW, why she didn't prepare a Tonys acceptance speech, the miscasting that took place in ON THE TOWN, why PROPOSALS was a disappointing experience, breaking the fire code at the Public Theater, getting put into THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, standing up to the creative team during RACHAEL LILY ROSENBLOOM…, why she loved her role in BECKY SHAW, going on the road with IRENE, and more. You won't want to miss this interview with one of stage and screen's best actresses.

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with one of stage and screen's funniest comedians, Lea DeLaria. You can buy tickets to her “Brunch is Gay” series at 54 Below at this link: https://54below.org/events/lea-delaria-brunch-is-gay-2/  Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including how she made everyone break during POTUS, winning over Adolph Green at her ON THE TOWN audition, a memorable ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW stage door encounter, going solo in HAPPY DAYS, her friendship with Elaine Stritch, the joy of working with Gavin Creel on PROMETHEUS BOUND, being the first openly gay comedian on TV, her journey to playing “Big Boo” on ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, developing SOME LIKE IT HOT and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, starring in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS in California, why she thinks LIL' ABNER should be revived, sharing a special moment with Austin Pendleton during NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, and the current Broadway show she would love to star in. You won't want to miss this honest and hilarious conversation with a beloved star.

Michaela King is a professional dancer with Madison Ballet. She has also danced with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Suzanne Farrell Ballet and in the musical, On the Town, as a guest artist with Capitol City Theatre. Michaela is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in political science at The University of Wisconsin Madison.In this episode, we chat about Michaela's experience starting her career with a larger ballet company and the artistic and personal growth that came with moving to a smaller company, embracing contemporary works, and stepping into lead roles. We also get into her non-traditional path to a college degree and how she balances her dance career with academics. Michaela is one of my favorite role models for dancers - her story is a testament to resilience, passion, and the power of embracing change!Key Moments: Early dance training [1:35] Training at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Grad Program and getting her first contract with PBT [4:05] Making the move to Madison Ballet [14:40] Michaela's favorite role to dance in her professional career [25:13] Performing in her first musical, On The Town [28:25] How Michaela is earning her college degree while dancing professionally [32:04] Michaela's passions outside of dance [36:02] Her biggest piece of advice for dancers pursuing a career [38:20]Connect with Michaela:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/michaelaking94Links and Resources:Get your copy of The Ultimate Audition GuideThe College Dance Decision: thebrainyballerina.com/the-college-dance-decision1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callLet's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

It was a record-breaking holiday weekend at the box office for theaters in the U.S., with a $420 million 5-Day Thanksgiving total, which smashed 2018's previous record of $315.6 million. Lukewarm critic reviews for newcomer Moana 2 did little to dissuade families from attending in droves; by itself the animated sequel broke the record for a 5-Day Thanksgiving opening with its $221 million gross. Not to be left on the sidelines, last week's contenders Wicked and Gladiator II continued to bring in impressive numbers, grossing $117.5 million and $44 million, for second and third place, respectively. In its second weekend, Wicked also became the highest grossing movie based on a Broadway musical and claimed the third best 5-day take for any film. Barry Keoghan is set to portray Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes' Beatles movies, according to the Beatle himself. Mendes is planning to direct four biopics, each dedicated to a band member: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Starr. All of the movies will be released separately in theaters by Sony Pictures. While several stars have been rumored to be circling the splashy project, including Paul Mescal and Joseph Quinn, no deals have been made with any of the cast.  On The Town podcast, Dune director Denis Villeneuve spoke on why he doesn't want to direct a Star Wars film. Speaking on The Empire Strikes Back, he said “I was the target audience. I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with Star Wars. I mean, The Empire Strikes Back is the movie that I anticipated the most in my life. I saw the movie a billion times onscreen. I was traumatized by The Empire Strikes Back. I adore Star Wars. The problem is that it all derailed in 1983 with Return of the Jedi ... still today, the Ewoks. It turned out to be a comedy for kids. … Star Wars became crystallized in its own mythology, very dogmatic, it seemed like a recipe, no more surprises. So, I'm not dreaming to do a Star Wars because it feels like the code is very codified." Although Disney allowed Ryan Reynolds to exercise a high degree of creative control on this summer's Deadpool and Wolverine, the official script posted to Disney's FYC website has revealed the one joke that the company cut from the film. The line, spoken by Deadpool reads: "“F***! What, we can't even afford one more X-Man? Disney is so cheap. I can barely breathe with all this Mickey Mouse cock in my throat.” Although the majority of the line stayed, the last sentence was changed to: “I got Pinocchio jammed in my ass, and he's lying like crazy.” Disney also released a new trailer for its $200 million live-action, Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot-led, reimagining of Snow White, due to hit theaters March 25, 2025. In heated competition, Netflix has optioned the rights to Callie Hart's fantasy romance BookTok phenom novel Quicksilver. Deadline hears this is a 7-figure deal. During a tech media conference, Warner Bros. Discovery global streaming chief JB Perrette revealed some upcoming targeted dates for Max streaming properties, mentioning that season 3 of The White Lotus will debut in February and discussed a spring 2025 premiere for “The Last of Us” Season 2, a late 2025 launch for “Game of Thrones” prequel “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” and an anticipated 2026 debut for “Euphoria” Season 3. Perrette also revealed that the anticipated Harry Potter series is currently in the casting stage for its 3 lead characters and will target a 2027 release window, rather than a 2026 one. The CW's Arrowverse of DC characters, which kicked off in 2012, has officially ended after Lois & Superman aired its finale, December 2.

Our Guest: Lucie Tassel--Lucie Tassel is an artist with ' experience, and a completely atypical background.-Being French, she naturally made her debut in Paris, where she is originally from. Under the direction of Ned Grujic, she played the role of Helen Sinclair in Bullets Over Broadway and was part of the On The Town and Godspell ensembles at the Théâtre des Variétés in Paris. She also played the role of Poncia in Federico García Lorca's play The House of Bernarda Alba at the Théâtre de La Nouvelle Athènes, directed by Guillaume Bouchède. She was also a member of the chorus of the symphony orchestra accompanying Joe Hisaishi on his last tour of France, and the singers of the Chœur à l'horizon, a Paris-based professional chorus specializing in the musical theatre repertoire, created and directed by Nima Santonja. In 2024, she played the lead role of Della in Sneaky Pete's Wild West Dinner Show at the Legacy Dinner Theatre in Wisconsin, USA. She is also the producer and artistic director of the A-Broad'way Cabaret, in collaboration with Kendra McBride as musical director, which opens this November at Green Room 42 in New York City, and in which she will sing alongside other international artists.-Lucie is a graduate of ECM in Paris, a musical comedy school run by Ned Grujic and Véronique Fruchart, where she trained for 3 years in singing (vocal technique, polyphony, musicianship), dance (classical, jazz, tap), theater (classical, contemporary, mime, clowning) and stage combat (swords, batons). —She also trained in cartoon voice-over with Edwige Chandelier. —To complete her professional training, she moved to New York to study at AMDA, the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where she benefited from American expertise, honing her skills in singing, dancing and acting.A sportswoman from an early age, she has a passion for salsa and other Latin dances, and enjoys a wide range of disciplines including tennis (her specialty), climbing, skiing, horse-riding and rollerblading. Lucie's career path is atypical: after obtaining her Master's degree in physical and nutritional rehabilitation, she worked as an elementary school teacher in Paris for 5 years before devoting herself fully to the performing arts. Trilingual French-Spanish-English, she is also a traveler who, after visiting several countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, fell in love with Venezuela, a country that really helped her grow emotionally and from which she has learned an enormous amount. All these trips, and the people she met along the way, opened her heart and mind, bringing to light what she dared not admit but secretly dreamed of: being an artist.----Join the conversation LiveChat as we raise the questions, give our opinions , and ask you the same questions... --Live Chat with Us Every week... -----Music: Audio Podcast : by Daniel Howse : www.youtube.com/ProfessorSoraMusic ** OneMicNite Theme Song "Chance" & Background Song "Kanye" Host:--Contact/ Follow Marcos on IG/Fb/IMdb/Twitter/TikTok: @MarcosLuis —Show: OneMicNite Podcast with Marcos Luis *Contact/Follow: IG/Fb/Twitter/Tumbler/LinkedIn/Youtube/TikTok @OneMicNite www.OneMicnite.com - - ** Listen to Audio Podcast: Available wherever you download , all digital platforms.. ** Support Us Now: http:www.Anchor.fm/onemicnitetalk ---Follow/Contact -- The Show: All Social Media Fb/Ig/Twitter/Tumbler/TikTok/ *** watch the episodes on Youtube @OneMicNite & www.OneMicNite.com****Please Support this Podcast: PayPal/ Zell Pay: MarcosStarActor@gmail.com Venmo @ Marcoso-Luis-1 CashApp : $MarcosLuis1 Please Visit: The AzulesEn Online store to find Products that Compliment your Lifestyle: Link : https://azulesen.myshopify.com/products/onemicnite-signature-logo-unisex-talk-live-pod-tee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onemicnite/support

We're feeling a lot of pride (see what we did there?) about covering the musical FALSETTOS this month. Jeff calls this show the "M word," and our guest calls it "twelve years of his life." Tony-winner Michael Rupert (SWEET CHARITY, LEGALLY BLONDE, ON THE TOWN) began playing the role of Marvin off-off-Broadway in 1980 when MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS (or Act 1 of FALSETTOS) first premiered, and he continued on with the character through the full show's Broadway bow. It earned him his second Tony nomination and a lifetime of memories. Don't miss this very special episode with a very special guest. Michael Rupert is really good at posting memories on Instagram, so follow him @michaelrupertofficial. The best way to support "A Musical Theatre Podcast" is to share it! Give us a nice rating and review! You can also follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and X for more great content. Be sure to join us over at PATREON! where for only $1 a month you receive a bonus episode and much more. And finally, don't forget about our TeePublic Store where all our profits are donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. More than anything, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra were both tremendous movie stars, but their names haven't come up very often in 11+ years of Have You Ever Seen. So after covering plenty of dark films in recent weeks, Ryan talks alone in this 589th episode about these singers and dancers in their light musical romp. It's glossy and the songs are mostly good, but this Kelly/Donen affair is also silly and easy to mock. The 2 handsome stars---along with Jules Munshin---share the screen with Betty Garrett, Ann Miller and Vera-Ellen. Garrett and Miller play a couple of fast women, who make it crystal clear just how into the guys they are while Kelly spends an entire day trying to romance the harder-to-get Vera-Ellen. And the things they all accomplish in 24 hours! So obsess about a woman you only know from a poster while you're on shore leave in New York as Ryan monologues about On The Town. Get your Sparkplug Coffee and also nab a onetime 20% discount from them by using our "HYES" promo code. The website is "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". Saying things to us can be achieved in a multitude of ways. Our email address is "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com" while on Twi-X we're @moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis. Same @ for her on Threads. And we always post our episodes on YouTube (@hyesellis or just type "Have You Ever Seen" into YouTube's search bar). Rate our shows, review the podcast, comment and of course subscribe on the 'Tube, but also on your podcast app.

On the morning of November 14th, 1943, Leonard Bernstein, the talented 25-year-old assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic, got a phone call saying he would at last be leading the respected orchestral group — in six hours, that afternoon, with no time to rehearse.The sudden thrust into the spotlight transformed Bernstein into a national celebrity. For almost five decades, the wunderkind would be at the forefront of American music, as a conductor, composer, virtuoso performer, writer, television personality and teacher.He would also help create the most important Broadway musicals of the mid-20th century — On The Town, Wonderful Town and West Side Story. These shows would not only spotlight the talents of its young creator. They would also spotlight the romance and rhythm of New York City.Bernstein is one of New York's most influential cultural figures. He spent most of his life in the city, and that's the focus of today's story – Leonard Bernstein's New York.The new film Maestro, starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, focuses on Bernstein's personal story and intimate life. That specific angle is not our objective today – for the most part. We're looking at the relationship between the creator and his urban inspiration. Where did Bernstein make his name in New York City and how did his work change the city?FEATURING The Village Vanguard, City Center, Carnegie Hall, the old Metropolitan Opera and the Dakota ApartmentsAnd co-starring Jerome Robbins, Aaron Copland, Stephen Sondheim, Comden and Green, Lauren Bacall, Tom Wolfe of course Felicia MontealegreVisit the website for more information and images Music snippet information“On The Town: Act I: Opening: New York, New York” (Studio Cast Recording 1961)CBS Broadcast, Manfred Overture, Op 115 (New York Philharmonic)“Joan Crawford Fan Club” The RevuersSymphony No. 1 Jeremiah (New York Philharmonic)CBS Broadcast, Don Quixote, Fantastic Variations on a Theme of Knightly Character, op. 35 (New York Philharmonic)Fancy Free Ballet_ VII. FinaleI Get Carried Away, On The TownChristopher Street (From Wonderful Town Original Cast Recording 1953)On the Waterfront Main Title (Revised)Candide, Act II - No. 31, Make Our Garden Grow (Finale)West Side Story_ Act II_ SomewhereSymphonic Dances from West Side StorySamuel Barber, Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 (New York Philharmonic)Leonard Bernstein - Young People's Concerts - What Does Music Mean? (1958) Kaddish, Symphony No. 3 (To the Beloved Memory of John F. Kennedy)  I. Invocation - Kaddish 1The Ladies Who Lunch / Company Original Broadway CastMass - Hymn and Psalm_ A Simple Song Dybbuk Suite No. 2 - Leah  (New York Philharmonic)Leonard Bernstein and Shirley Verrett at GMHC Circus Benefit, Madison Square GardenMahler - Symphony No.5 (New York Philharmonic)

From the Broadway Revival of Parade, to starring as Raoul in the 30th Anniversary Broadway cast of The Phantom of the Opera, Jay Armstrong Johnson is the prom king of Broadway. U Guys, we're talking Golden Globes nominations in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by Broadway star, Jay Armstrong Johnson, to talk all things Bway! Jay is a true triple threat, from singing incredible scores like Phantom, to dancing Michael Bennett's original choreography in A Chorus Line, to acting the role of Will Olsen on ABC's Quantico. A Texas native, Jay shares his experience as a young artist in the South, and his journey to New York City and working consistently on Broadway. His Broadway credits range from Hair, to On The Town, to Catch Me If You Can. While consistently working on the stage and screen, Jay also flexes his creative muscles in ways that benefit incredible organizations like the Ali Forney Center for LGBTQ youth, and Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. You can see Jay's Hocus Pocus inspired Halloween show, I Put A Spell On You, annually, and he has starred multiple times in Jerry Mitchell's, Broadway Bares. Jay is such a love, U don't wanna miss his episode! Follow Jay on Instagram: @Jay_A_Johnson Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leonard Bernstein is one of the most important musical figures of the 20th century. He is also the Maestro, as explored in the upcoming film MAESTRO, directed by noted weird guy Bradley Cooper. We wanted some more context before MAESTRO makes its way across America, so we turned to America's preeminent MAESTRO authority, FRAN HOEPFNER! Together we do some light previewing of the film, and dig into a range of Bernstein's composing works: ON THE TOWN, SYMPHONY NO. 2: AGE OF ANXIETY, ON THE WATERFRONT, and CANDIDE. Follow Fran on twitter @franhoepfner Our twitter is @CannesIKickIt Our instagram is @CIKIPod Our letterboxd is CIKIPod Enjoying the show? Feel free to send a few bucks our way on Ko-fi. Thanks to Tree Related for our theme song Our hosts are @andytgerm @clatchley @imlaughalone @jcpglickwebber

Written & Starring Stephen WinchellAudio Production & Recording by Adam GoronDirected by Lara UnnerstallMusic by Takuya Yoshida & Stephen WinchellREFERENCES:1. On a spring day in 1953, Marty Crane was stuck in a waiting room filled with cigarettes and Life magazines. (Frasier S2E4 Flour Child)2. “Suspected pinko ousted from Crossing Guard post,” read the headline of the day's newspaper, and it was confirmed further down on the page that Queen Elizabeth just had a child. (Frasier S7E10 Back Talk)3. From the first moment Marty saw Frasier, he was proud of him. (Frasier S9E6 Room Full of Heroes)4. But even with an infant at home, Marty was having problems balancing his work and home life, which happens a lot with men who serve. (Frasier S1E19 Give Him the Chair)5. Now from an early age, young Frasier was a sensitive boy. (Frasier S4E3 The Impossible Dream)6. Hester, with her PhD in psychology, must've recognized this and often engaged with the inner recesses of her son's psyche. (Frasier S9E2 Don Juan in Hell Part 2)7. He took after her at an early age - he was born with a brain, an IQ of 129. (Frasier S6E19 IQ)8. He was also littered with health problems like an allergy to cats (Frasier S3E10 It's Hard to Say Goodbye if you Won't Leave)9. and dust. (Cheers S9E5 Ma Always Liked You Best)10. He also had an unfortunate skin condition on his derriere known as pityriasis rosea (Frasier S1E5 Here's Looking At You)11. They regularly…….made love, and to drown out the noise of their coitus they would play Broadway cast albums. (Cheers S9E14 Days of Wine and Neurosis)12. There was a memorable fight in 1956, one where Hester became dreadfully upset with her husband. To make up for it, Marty bought her flowers and made her a romantic dinner. This apology worked. And this romantic reconciliation came with a surprise ending: that night Hester became pregnant with a second child. (Frasier S1E17 A Midwinter's Night Dream)13. The very first thing Frasier said when he met Niles was, “I don't like him.” (Frasier S10E8 Rooms with a View)14. He too was brainy - with an IQ of 156. (Frasier S6E19 IQ)15. Niles was allergic to cats, (Frasier S5E16 Beware of Greeks)16. cumin, scallops, nutmeg, oat bran, wheat germ, carob and parchment mites. (Frasier S8E13 Sliding Frasiers)17. He once convinced him that the whole family were figments of his imagination, that the whole world was just in his mind. For months, Niles would dart into rooms just to make sure everyone was still there. (Frasier S10E8 Rooms with a View)18. When Frasier was 10, he forged letters from Leonard Bernstein and told everyone that they were penpals. Niles was able to unmask this pathetic charade after quote-unquote Leonard Bernstein said that his Broadway debut was Candide when it was actually On The Town. (Frasier S5E1 Frasier's Imaginary Friend)19. He encouraged them to play ball with the neighborhood kids, but the children only wanted to play with Marty. (Frasier S4E16 The Unnatural)20. Frasier joined the Cub Scouts, but quit after just one hike. (Frasier S4E16 The Unnatural)21. And when Marty tried to teach his sons how to ride bikes, the two unathletic children wound up in the hospital so many times that Social Services started asking questions. (Frasier S10E16 Fraternal Schwinns)22. When Frasier was very young, he found Marty's badge as his father was dressing for work. He started playing with it, and Marty sat him down and told him it wasn't a toy. It was a symbol of integrity, and honesty, and helping people. (Frasier S4E8 Our Father, Whose Art Ain't Heaven)23. Marty ended up buying them two Balinese lutes, two decoupage kits, two pairs of lederhosen. (Frasier S2E18 The Club)24. When Niles discovered a love for fencing and backgammon, Frasier started to participate in these activities as well. (Frasier S11E4 The Babysitter)25. In their play fort, they would make up fancy rules and titles for themselves and things would escalate into full blown fights. (Frasier S8E18 Forgotten but Not Gone)26. They would sit on their mothers' davenport in their tweeds and tams, listening to the Texaco Symphonic Hour together. (Frasier S1E20 Fortysomething)27. They co-authored a series of stories called the Crane Boys Mysteries. (Frasier S9E19 Deathtrap)28. 1961 was a big year for the young family. They moved into a lovely home on Wallace Lane. (S9E19 Deathtrap) (Frasier S6E19 IQ)29. Frasier turned eight - and had a terrible birthday. First, his father refused to take him to see West Side Story. (Frasier S4E3 The Impossible Dream30. Then at his birthday party, he accidentally pinned the tail, not on the donkey, but on a girl named Sally. She was so mad she shoved a cupcake down his shorts. (Frasier S5E23 Party Party)31. Marty took Frasier and some of the other boys from the math club out for pizza, and when the check came Marty could not calculate the tip in his head. (Frasier S4E16 The Unnatural)32. And in that moment, he felt a sense of purpose in his life that he would see through for the rest of his years. (Frasier S8E9 Frasier's Edge) 

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

Michael Kushner is one of New York's leading multi-hyphenates, photographer, producer, actor, podcast host, and author. Michael is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association, and has featured in notable performances, including On The Town at Barrington Stage directed by John Rando, Much Ado About Nothing at Barrington Stage directed by Julie Boyd, Sons Of The Prophet at GableStage directed by Joe Adler, and Toxic If Swallowed at Ars Nova directed by Charles Quittner. As a photographer, Michael's work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, The Tony Awards, and in publications in print and online. He is the creator of The Dressing Room Project, a photographic journal of actors prepping for their roles on Broadway. Michael has photographed Idina Menzel, Julie Andrews, and many more notable artists. As a producer, Michael is one of the founding members of Musical Theatre Factory, currently in residency with Playwrights Horizons. He is an Executive Producer on the award winning and EMMY-nominated web series, Indoor Boys, created by Wes Taylor and Alex Wyse. Michael and Wes' short film XaveMePlease, starring Isaac Powell, played Frameline43 Festival in San Francisco and OutFilmFest in CT. He served as Associate Producer on Bernie and Mikey's Trip to the Moon with 59E59 and Strangemen and Co. Michael is proudly on the Advisory Boards of Out of the Box Theatrics and Wingspan Arts. He is also an investor in Be More Chill on Broadway. Every year, Michael participates in Stage and Screen Sleep Out with Covenant House. He has worked with the youth of Covenant House, NY and helped them create the project I Am Worth It,. Michael and the Broadway Podcast Network launched Dear Multi-Hyphenate, exploring how multidisciplinary artists exist in show business. He is also the creator of his one man show, Moo With Me directed by Max Crumm. Michael is now an Expert Contributor to Backstage. Michael graduated with distinction from Ithaca College with a BFA in Musical Theatre.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm joined by Michael Kushner to talk about being a multi-hyphenate, the sexless actor expectation, and sex and sexuality in the studio. We also talk about Michael's most incredible shoots, establishing trust and comfort, and get Michael's advice to aspiring multi-hyphenates. Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [01:47] A bit about Michael. [02:52] What is a multi-hyphenate? [08:02] Introducing Rachel. [10:37] Sexless actors. [13:55] Sex and sexuality in the studio. [17:19] Creating comfort in photoshoots. [19:27] What it takes to trust someone. [23:32] Michael's favorite shoots. [30:02] Michael's advice to aspiring multi-hyphenates.   Quotes: “We exist as many things, all at once.” [12:32] “Communication and conversation in photoshoots is really important.” [18:22] “A headshot doesn't belong on your mom's fridge.” [22:36] “Multi-hyphenating is different to multitalented, multifaceted, and multitasking.” [30:39]   Connect with Michael Kushner Website:            www.michaelkushnerphotography.com.                         www.michaelkushneronline.com. Instagram:          @themichaelkushner. TikTok:              @themichaelkushner. Podcast:            Dear Multi-Hyphenate.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources How to Be a Multi-Hyphenate in the Theatre Business.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don't forget to subscribe.

This episode we are joined by actor Jay Armstrong Johnson!  Jay is currently starring in the Tony winning Broadway revival of Parade.  His past credits include, Hair, Catch Me if You Can, Hands on a Hardbody, On the Town and Phantom of the Opera.  We chat with Jay about his career, his passion for producing, working with Emma Thompson and his yearly Halloween fundraising event I Put A Spell On You: The Return of the Sanderson Sisters.

If there was a huge asteroid hurtling toward Earth threatening to destroy life as we know it and you could see one more show before you die, what would it be? It can be anything you want - a show you've seen before, one that you wish you'd seen, or something you've made up entirely. What would be YOUR Last Show on Earth? This is the podcast in which we ask a special guest the big, BIG question that nobody ever needed or bothered to ask. Our guest this episode is Danny MacDanny is probably best known for playing the role of Dodger Savage in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2011 to 2015 winning numerous TV awards for his performance and has even won the Sexiest Male Award an incredible nine times. Neither John Owen-Jones or Alistair Brammer have been nominated for any Sexiest Male Awards. Ever.He began his acting career at an early age when he played Gavroche in the UK tour of Les Miserables (with John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean!) and then in the West End in the mid nineties. Elswhere in theatre, he has appeared in leading roles in Wicked, On The Town, The Mouse Trap, Legally Blonde, White Christmas, Amelie, Sunset Boulevard, Pretty Woman and Assassins and has been seen on TV in shows such as Midsommer Murders, Doctors, Trollied and hugely popular celebrity TV dance contest Strictly Come Dancing - where he was runner up in the 2016 series and was the first person in the show's history to earn 40 points from all four judges.Links:Danny doing promo for Assassins: https://www.westendtheatre.com/171855/news/show-photos/videos/video-sondheims-assassins-starring-danny-mac-cast-medley-released/Danny dancing the samba on BBC's Strictly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CABJfSW6MXEDanny singing Sunset Boulevard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGKDQqWxGgkHosted by John Owen-Jones and Alistair BrammerMusic written by John Owen-Jones and Alistair BrammerMusic performed by John Owen-Jones, Alistair Brammer and John QuirkRecorded & edited by John Owen-Jones and Alistair BrammerA 2023 John Owen-Jones Associates Productionwww.johnowenjones.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beowulf Boritt is currently represented on Broadway by the Tony Award® winning set for Susan Stroman's production of New York, New York. He designed the Tony Award® winning set for James Lapine's Act One. He has received four additional Tony Award® nominations for his designs of The Scottsboro Boys, POTUS, Therese Raquin, and Flying Over Sunset, for which he won a Drama Desk award. His book about set design, Transforming Space Over Time, is available on Amazon. He is the founder and manager of The 1/52 Project which provides financial support to encourage early career designers from historically excluded groups, with the aim of diversifying and strengthening the Broadway design community. Beowulf designed Harold Prince's final Broadway shows: Prince of Broadway and LoveMusik. In addition, he designed the sets for Sondheim on Sondheim, The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Steve Martin's Meteor Shower, A Bronx Tale, August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, Come From Away. Freestyle Love Supreme, Ohio State Murders, Mike Birbiglia's The New One and The Old Man and The Pool. Other highlights include the New York and Russian productions of Chaplin, the revival of On The Town, Rob Askins' Hand To God and the long running hit Rock of Ages. Off-Broadway, he has designed over one hundred shows, including Much Ado About Nothing, Merry Wives, and Coriolanus for Shakespeare in the Park, Fiddler on The Roof (in Yiddish), The Last Five Years, Mike Birbiglia's The New One, Sleepwalk With Me, My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Thank God For Jokes and Strindberg's Miss Julie. His designs are in the permanent collections of The Smithsonian Museum of American History and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts as well as several private collections. In addition to a Tony Award he has been honored with an 2007 OBIE Award for Sustained Excellence in Set Design, an Audelco Award, a Barrymore award, a Live Design Award for Innovation in Scenic Design, a Broadway Beacon Award, and a St. Louis Theater Circle Award. He has been nominated for four Drama Desk Awards, three Lucille Lortel Awards, four NY Outer Critic's Circle Awards, an LA Ovation Award, an LA NAACP Award, a San Francisco Critic's Circle Award and six Henry Hewes Awards. 

Tiler Peck is a Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet and is also an actor and author. Tiler has been seen on Broadway in The Music Man, On The Town, and Little Dancer. This episode, Tiler discussed the differences between dancing in a Broadway show and being part of the New York City Ballet. She shares how she felt making her Broadway debut at the age of 11, in the 2000 revival of The Music Man with Susan Stroman, explains the musicality and speed required to dance in the George Balanchine style, and details her efforts to care for her mind and body off stage.  New York City Ballet RAGTIME concert with the BSO Tiler on TikTok Neuro Gum Link for 20% off Stages listeners Strip Makeup link for 25% off Stages listenersSupport the show: http://www.stagespodcast.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the second half of my conversation with Thomas Hischak whose new book is titled The Abbott Touch — Pal Joey, Damn Yankees and the Theatre of George Abbott. If you missed part one, you may want to catch up with the previous episode before listening to this one. George Abbott was a major force in the American Theater for more than 80 years. As an actor, director, playwright, and producer — and often several of those at the same time — he played a significant role in the creation of well over 100 Broadway plays and musicals including Jumbo, The Boys From Syracuse, On The Town, Where's Charlie, Call Me Madam, The Pajama Game, Once Upon A Mattress and Fiorello to name only a few. Thomas Hischak is the author of more than 30 books about Broadway, Hollywood and popular music including Musical Misfires — three decades of Broadway Musical heartbreak, The Mikado to Matilda — British Musicals on the New York Stage, and the Tin Pan Alley Encyclopedia. At the end of our previous episode Thomas Hischak and I were just beginning a discussion of the remarkable list of Broadway greatest writers, directors and choreographers who were all in essence trained and mentored by Mr. Abbott including Rodgers & Hart, Comden, Green & Bernstein, Adler & Ross, Bock & Harnick, Kander & Ebb, Jerome Robbins and most especially, Harold Prince. We also explore his reputation as a "show doctor." We will never now how many shows he advised and "fixed" on their way to Broadway. Become A PATRON of Broadway Nation! This episode is made possible in part through the generous support of Patron Club members Kelly Allen, Roger Klorese, and Neil Hoyt. If you too would like to support the work of Broadway Nation I will have information at the end of this podcast about how you too can join the club. If you are a fan ofBroadway Nation, I invite you to become a PATRON! For a just $7.00 a month you can receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussion that I have with my guests — in fact I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. And you will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast. And all patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgement of your vital support of this podcast. And If you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Young is an American-born, Australian stage and screen actor living in Australia. Matt is best known for his television appearance as navigator James Cook in the multiple award winning CAPTAIN COOK:  OBSESSION AND DISCOVERY for Australia's ABC, and the ground breaking documentary GAYBY BABY, which premiered at Canada's Hot Docs before its festival, theatrical and television releases in Australia and internationally. A former Broadway dancer, Matt toured the USA, Canada and Europe in musicals including ON THE TOWN, A CHORUS LINE and WEST SIDE STORY.  He was in the original Australian casts of THE PRODUCERS , YANK! and the self devised CIRCUS CARNIVALE CABARET. As an Australian theatre actor, highlights include playing Jack Cole in GOODBYE MISS MONROE, Jeffre Skilling in ENRON, Joseph in Campion Decent's THREE WINTERS GREEN, Bruno in Guillem Clua's SMILEY and Max Bialystock in THE PRODUCERS, The Mel Brooks Musical. Matt is a private acting coach, and the founder of Tukuna Acting Club in Suva, Fiji.  He has been the screen acting trainer for Film Fiji, speaker coach for TEDxSuva and show producer for Fiji Fashion Week.He made his film choreography debut with Mitch Davis's THE OTHER SIDE OF HEAVEN 2.  He was the Fiji casting director for the 2020 Netflix hit series #blackAF.  He is the host of THE STORY CHUNDER, a live event and podcast recorded at Brisbane's BackDock Arts.  He also serves as an occasional co-host for the podcast THRASH 'N TREASURE.In 2023,  Matt will serve as director/choreographer for Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music's production of SONG CONTEST, THE ALMOST EUROVISION EXPERIENCE.   More info: https://www.mattyoungactor.com/

Dylan and Connor are joined by the fabulous Alysha Umphress (On The Town, “Bonding”). It's a proper kiki, full of laughter while nothing is off the table. The trio immediately bond over their love of ol' London Town, reveling in their pantomime adventures and favorite afternoon tea spots. Alysha spills on her upbringing in the Bay Area, her multiple appearances in Annie the Musical, and her Shellie Award nominated performance as the red headed orphan. We cover her Broadway turns in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, American Idiot, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and of course On The Town. They chat about leaving one's mark on a role, such as Hildy in On The Town, or reimagining a track like she did in Smokey Joe's Cafe. Alysha shares her love story with her husband Cody Williams, as well as dishes on her four times bartending on “Watch What Happens Live.” These three discuss “The Traitors,” “Vanderpump Rules,” and “You” in this funny and fantastic chat. Check out Alysha's upcoming concert appearances below!Follow Alysha on InstagramSee her at Joe's Pub this April 9! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Dylan

Audience Trivia Woman in Film Edition: Woman Ruled Hollywood First? Yes! Alice Guy-Blache's, " A Fool and His Money" (1912) *Correction actress Cassie Davis IS alive, these youutbe and paper stories appear to be a horrible hoax, apologies we do not like to spread untruth and sorry for the error. We are thankful that it is NOT true, thank you to our viewer Jessee. On The Town with Tanya supports women and minorities, in film, (We also support men, who support us). Host Tanya Cooper zoom chats With Actress/Writer/Producer/Artist, Cece Tyshay on her film short, "FRIEND ZONE". We hope you share, subscribe to CeCe Tyshay youtube and instagram pages, (and ours). Please SHARE the video, we hope someone will be inspired after listening to this beautiful talent. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanya-cooper/support

In this Showdown episode, love is in the air and Conor and Caroline are changing up the game with a 32-way contest of the ultimate Disney dates in the return of The Beluga Sevruga Brackets. With four divisions: The Great Outdoors, What's For Dinner?, On The Town, and Love At First Sight, this is the ultimate test for any Disney couple looking to take the next step in their relationship. Which date is truly a Bella Notte and which ones need to dig a little deeper?Click here to fill out your own bracket and play along!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for fun content and exciting new updates!Join the Poor Unfortunate Fam, our Facebook Group for listeners who love the podcast and want to keep the discussions going!If you like what you're hearing, help us keep bringing you your favorite Disney content by making a donation to Poor Unfortunate Podcast today!*This podcast is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.Support the show

On The Town chats on racism in America, how it got started, what is feeding it and what WE can each do to change it. Panel discussion with: Sustainable Conversations Founder, Actress, Playwright, Producer, Helena-Joyce Wright Co-Host, Moderator, Chris Chinn, Director at EAG, Karen Lehman Foster and Center for the Study of White American Culture www.cswac.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanya-cooper/support

ON THE TOWN  Music by Leonard Bernstein | Book & Lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green | Based on an Idea by Jerome Robbins Works Consulted & Reference :On the Town (Original Libretto) by Betty Comden & Adolph Green"Innocents on Broadway" by Adam Green in the November 2014 issue of Vanity Fair Broadway: The American Musical (PBS) Music 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"Act 1: Opening: New York , New York” from  On The Town (Studio Cast Recording (1960)) | Music by Leonard Bernstein | Lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green | Performed by Leonard Bernstein, Michael Kermoyan, Adolph Green, John Reardon, Cris Alexander, On the Town Ensemble (1960), & On the Town Orchestra (1960)  "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

This week Anthony and Alex are joined on the pod with the very Bollotta-FIDE Neal Rubenstein (Broadway, Theater, Television & Film Producer). Alex kicks things off with a Vampiric Yaya-ism and Anthony's Tipsy about keeping guests comfortable. Make sure your earbuds are fully charged because this conversation with Neal Rubenstein is one for the books. Neal lets us in on his process as a producer while giving some inside dish on his new musical, "Dangerous" Broadway's New Mystery. Candid conversation about the theater world post covid and his thoughts as an investor of shows such as Funny Girl (the Lea Michele Effect). Hear about Neal's experiences and stories about Broadway productions like Hedwig and the Angry Inch, On The Town, touring shows and more...This conversation is so good there will be a part 2. Enjoy!Bollotta-FIDE could use your help. Please answer this survey: https://stats.blubrry.com/s-85335/getting_started/Stay up to date with Broadway's New Mystery: DANGEROUS, A New Musical. www.dangerousmusical.comSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcastFollow @BollottaEntertainment on Instagram

For a person who claims she can't really sing or dance, Julie Halston sure has done a lot of Broadway musicals (and rightfully so!). Even during the pandemic, she remained booked and busy despite the circumstances. She even took to the internet to keep the fans entertained (after some persuasion and help from her friend, Jim) with over 40 episodes of her hit web series called “Virtual Halston”. Julie tells the story of starting a theatre company with Charles Busch, and starring in a little play he wrote entitled, "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" which ended up playing Off-Broadway for six years and opened up countless more opportunities for her. Her love for theatre and acting can be traced all the way back from when she was nine years old and that one afternoon her mom took her and her sisters to watch "West Side Story". She shares how she trained by doing, her three Cs of comedy: confidence, clarity, and commitment, the difference between a one-person show and a straight standup comedy routine, and her late husband's tip when you land that one punchline which is to take a look at the audience. With the cultural change happening today, Julie reflects on its relationship with comedy and how it makes it very tricky, especially when it comes to controversial topics. Apart from cultural change, Julie discusses current New York theatre problems, a possible resurgence in Off-Broadway, the need for public officials to value the arts, and how connecting with other people motivates her to keep doing what she's doing. Julie Halston is a comedian and actress who recently received the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for raising awareness and funds for The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. She first achieved recognition as an actress through her co-starring performances in the comedy plays of writer-performer, Charles Busch. "Julie Halston's Lifetime of Comedy", a series of one-woman comedy shows that she wrote had a successful Off-Broadway production and earned her an Outer Critics Circle nomination for Best Play and a CBS network development deal. Julie was recently seen on Broadway playing Rita Marshall in “Tootsie”. Her other Broadway credits include “On The Town”, “You Can't Take It With You”, “Anything Goes”, “Hairspray”, “Twentieth Century”, “Gypsy”, “The Women”, and “The Man Who Came To Dinner”. She's a founding member of Charles Bush's theatre company and has collaborated with Charles on numerous productions, including “Vampire Lesbians of Sodom” and “The Divine Sister”. Her tv credits include “Gossip Girl”, “The Good Fight”, “Almost Family”, “Divorce”, and “Law & Order” among others. She is also reprising her role as Bitsy Von Muffling in the “Sex and the City” reboot, “And Just Like That…” During the pandemic, she launched a web series, “Virtual Halston”, and garnered popular acclaim with over 40 episodes on YouTube. Today, Julie plays an asshole talent agent owner in Broadway Podcast Network's new series, "Rolling Calls." Connect with Julie: Instagram: @actressjuliehalston Twitter: @juliehalston Facebook: @juliehalston Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie checks in with former Broadway dancer (On the Town, Memphis, Cinderella, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), producer of NY1's "On Stage" program and the PBS documentary Reopening: The Broadway Revival, and current owner/producer/director of the production company, Ordinary Sunday, Cody Williams.

It's our final episode of 2022 and we're joined by Henry Giardina, Los Angeles-based film critic and co-host of Totally Trans Podcast, who discovered our show by chance while fending off an airport anxiety attack. This week the 1940s draw to a close with ON THE TOWN (1949), the most iconic and memorable of the three Gene Kelly/Frank Sinatra musicals. We're in more than capable hands as Henry takes us on a three-and-a-half hour deep dive into the film, the original stage musical, his childhood affinity with "the other guy" Jules Munshin and the gender politics and social climate of the postwar era. Henry also teaches us about PTSD among returned WWII servicemen and introduces us to two underrated and rarely-seen Gene Kelly films on the topic, COMBAT FATIGUE IRRITABILITY (1945) and IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER (1955). Then, things come full circle and become surprisingly psychedelic. Strap in for this one; with the help of an incredible guest, we're finishing Season 1 and saying goodbye to the 1940s in a big way.   It was an absolute pleasure to have Henry on the show. We highly recommend listening to his podcast, Totally Trans: Searching for the Trans Canon, and subscribing to his Substack.  Get in touch with us:  Twitter (for now?) / Instagram - @suddenlypod Email: suddenlypod at gmail dot com 

In our terrific tenth episode, we delve into the hallucinogenic possibilities of the most surreal movie genre of them all -- the musical! And as strange as the musical is, it was the most normie form of entertainment for a good chunk of the 20th Century, and is still capable of giving us the utter batshit weirdness of CATS from time to time. For our first film, we go back to the height of MGM and the technicolor musical for ON THE TOWN from 1949 where Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin are a trio of horny sailors looking for love and destroying brontosaurus fossils while on 24-hour leave in New York City. Along the way, they meet Ann Miller as a beautiful woman scientist who's smitten with Munshin because he looks like a neanderthal; Betty Garrett as an aggressively amorous cabbie with a hankering for Frank; and Very-Ellen as "Miss Turnstiles," the object of Kelly's affections and the subject of the movie's dreamlike dance sequences. With satire that still lands and groundbreaking location cinematography, this one was a big hit with young stoners Cory & Philena. In our second feature, British director Ken Russell and Roger Daltry of The Who, fresh off their success in TOMMY, get even weirder with the rock opera for LISZTOMANIA (1975), an anachronism-heavy take on the life of Hungarian composer (1811-1886), a long-haired heartthrob who sent young women into fits of hysteria. Russell's obsessions with sex, paganism and Third Reich iconography are all on display here as this movie is chock full o' towering dicks, bare breasts and Nazi vampires. Plus we have the lead singer of The Who being enveloped by a mammoth vagina, Ringo Starr as the Pope, AND Nell Campbell from Rocky Horror Picture Show completing her mission to be in the weirdest musicals of 1975. And Rick Wakeman converted the music of Liszt into its prog rock synth score and plays Thor in a way you'll never see the thunder god portrayed in the MCU. Weed recs are definitely essential for this one. Both movies are currently streaming on HBOMax. I just checked and they're still there but watch 'em while you can before HBO is nothing but Ghost Adventures spinoffs. Sorry for some of the audio hiccups here. Weed recommendations are in the episode along with Bob Calhoun's special tribute to his friend "Judo" Gene LeBell, the legendary martial artist, pro wrestler and Hollywood stuntman. Hosts: Bob Calhoun, Cory Sklar, and Philena Franklin Producers: Bob Calhoun & Cory Sklar

On The Town with Tanya, (& tonights Co-Host, Richard Adamson II, & Guest Kathleen Furfey, (Aka Kate). ,Tonight's guest is a community servant and will be working in the field of addiction to help others who are caught in addiction like she was. Sharing part of her journey so that others can see anyone can change if they do the work. In her own words; she went from "Complete Hopelessness and despair to starting a new beginning empowering others" Please like share and subscribe, most important, share, "we hope to save or change lives"- Tanya This show is dedicated to all. those who have lost family and friends to drug addiction & My birth mom Mary Louise xoxo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanya-cooper/support

On The Town chats with "King Of NY Comedy" Legend, Talent Harris on all things standup. Original Music (with permission) by Tatiana Cooper "Ride 4 You" Associate Producer/Co-Host: Richard Adamson II Executive Producer/Creator/Host: Tanya Cooper Tonights Guest: Comedian Talent Harris Please like, share and Subscribe! Thank you to all our new viewers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanya-cooper/support

On The Town with Tanya Chats with County Committee Member for the 68th Assembly District of NYS, President of the Arc of Justice Bronx, NY Chapter, James C.B Gray on Politics, Activism, Justice and how it all started. original Music written & sung by Tatiana Cooper www.jamescbgray.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanya-cooper/support

Katie checks in with New York City Ballet principal dancer, star of On the Town on Broadway, and author of The Ballerina Mindset, Megan Fairchild.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an Emmy and Tony Award-nominated actor for his work as Mitchell Pritchett in ABC's "Modern Family" and currently as Mason Marzac in the Broadway revival of TAKE ME OUT. Jesse made his Broadway debut in ON THE TOWN, and was in the original Broadway cast of THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, for which he and his ensemble cast won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Cast Ensemble. He and his husband, Justin Mikita, founded a non-profit called Tie the Knot, to raise awareness and advocate on behalf of LGBTQ equality throughout the world. In this episode, Jesse talks about his documentary "Broadway Rising," experiencing fatherhood, and trying to get his mail back from Leonardo DiCaprio. Tie The Knot Architectural Digest  Cook Book

On The Town chats with HEERO Director Daniel Martin, Raven Bartman, Mirela Huber & Alicia Johnson on what is HEERO? What work they are doing to change the face of foster care, mental health, and addiction for families and youth. Original Music by: Tate McRae Original Music by: Tatiana Cooper please go to our youtube: like, subscribe and SHARE!!! we must help youth by spreading the message! On The Town is committed to being a voice for the people, by the people, and to teach others how to help our youth in need. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanya-cooper/support

Jesse Tyler Ferguson made his Broadway debut at the age of 21 as Chip in George C. Wolfe's revival of On The Town, and later went on to originate the role of Leaf Coneybear in Second Stage's Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Drama Desk Award, "Outstanding Ensemble Performance"). In 2017, he won the Drama Desk Award for Best Solo Performance for his 40-character turn in the Broadway production of Fully Committed. He has worked extensively with The New York Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park in such notable productions as The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, The Winter's Tale, A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Comedy of Errors where he performed alongside Al Pacino, Sam Waterston, Jesse L. Martin, Martha Plimpton, Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe. Other theatre credits include Sir Robin in Spamalot and Leo Bloom in The Producers, both at The Hollywood Bowl. He is a five-time Emmy nominee for his role as Mitchell Pritchett on the long-running, Award-winning ABC comedy Modern Family. A longstanding advocate for marriage equality, Ferguson co-founded Tie The Knot (now PRONOUN) in 2012 with his husband, Justin Mikita, where they design limited edition bow ties and clothing, with all the proceeds going to various organizations that fight for LGBTQ equality around the world.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 89- Frank Licari is an Emmy Nominated Actor, TV Host, Comedian, Writer, Producer and Director. His credits span 30 years of work in Theater, Film, and TV including recurring and guest starring roles on network and cable television, feature films and off-Broadway theater. He's the owner of Quite Frankly Entertainment, an independent production company and he's the host of On The Town in the Palm Beaches as well as The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

Richard discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine as it continues, Senators who visited Russia, and clips of Richard on "2 On The Town." “Richard Bey Talk” brings Richard Bey to livestreaming/podcasting, with thought provoking entertainment and humor, exploring society and culture, entertainment, news, and politics. Richard is joined by broadcast professional Albert Reinoso to comment on what's happening around us all. Richard Bey is an American talk show host, popular in the 1990's as host of daytime TV's “The Richard Bey Show”, about ordinary people's personal stories, topical news, and personal interviews. Richard Bey has since hosted national radio shows on ABC Radio, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and “The Wall Street Journal: This Morning.” Follow Richard Bey and get “Richard Bey Talk” livestream and podcast: Facebook - facebook.com/beytalk YouTube – Richard Bey Talk Twitter - @RichardBeyTalk Email – HeyRichardBey@GMail.com “Richard Bey Talk” Podcast – search for “Richard Bey Talk” on podcast directories like Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Simply subscribe and you won't miss an episode.

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here:  https://youtu.be/qIA-Yarq4-k Robert Montano – was raised in Hempstead, LI, close enough to Belmont Park Racetrack where he had his first career as a professional racehorse jockey. However, by age 18, Mother Nature caught up to him and outgrew his silks. Smitten by the film Saturday Night Fever, Robert traded his jockey boots for ballet slippers and applied to Adelphi Universities dance department at age 20 without any prior training. He was accepted and offered a full scholarship. One week shy of graduating he booked his first professional job in, “Cats.” His career took off jumping from one show to the next, working with great directors and choreographers such as Hal Prince, Rob Marshall, and Jerome Robbins. He has also had the pleasure of working with the legendary, Chita Rivera in Kiss Of The Spiderwoman, as well as her act, Chita Plus Two... he sang and danced with Peter Allen in Legs Diamond, and starred as Ozzie in On The Town, directed by the innovative George C. Wolfe. But he couldn't contain his creative scope to only musical theatre so he ventured into plays, film, and television. He has created roles for the Academy Award nominated writer, Jose Rivera in Cloud Tectonics, and References To Salvador Dali Makes Me Hot, Lynn Nottages play, Fabulation, Bess Wohl's, Barcelona, Tira Palmquist's, Two Degrees, Ken in's, Fallow, Richard Vetere's, One Shot One Kill, and Edwin Sanchez's, Diosa. At Actors Theatre Of Louisville, Robert was given the honor to portray Cal in the epic of East Of Eden, directed by Jon Jory, later to be invited back to exercise his Shakespeare in Comedy Of Errors.  www.robertmontano.com

This Valentine's Day features a very special conversation with pianist Pete Malinverni.On The Town - Pete Malinverni Plays Leonard Bernstein is a wonderful album, featuring a stunning jazz trio and some of the world's most beautiful tunes. We discuss the making of the album, when Pete met Leonard and all things pandemic and music. It's a long episode, but for a very good reason, and I hope you enjoy listening to this fascinating conversation.Thanks to Pete for allowing me to use clips from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterDon't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HWpodcast)

"I Feel Pretty" Pete Malinverni: On The Town. Pete Malinverni Plays Leonard Bernstein (Planet Arts, 2022) Pete Malinverni, Ugonna Okegwo, Jeff Hamilton. El tema es una composición de Leonard Bernstein. Tomajazz: © Pachi Tapiz, 2022 ¿Sabías que? Leonard Bernstein, además de director de orquesta, fue autor de algunos musicales como West Side Story. "I Feel Pretty", de este musical, es un tema que se ha versionado en múltiples ocasiones. Algunos de los autores de estas recreaciones fueron Sarah Vaughan, Annie Ross, Julie Andrews o Little Richard. El tema también se ha parodiado en programas de TV como Los Simpson, Friends o Barrio Sésamo. On The Town. Pete Malinverni Plays Leonard Bernstein se ha publicado el viernes 14 de enero de 2022. En breve, publicaremos en Tomajazz la reseña de Juan F. Trillo de esta grabación. Escuchar Pete Malinverni: “I Feel Pretty” [On The Town. Pete Malinverni Plays Leonard Bernstein (Planet Arts, 2022)] En anteriores episodios de JazzX5/HDO/LODLMA/Maltidos Jazztardos… https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?p=59247 Más información acerca de Pete Malinverni https://www.petemalinverni.com/ Más información sobre JazzX5 JazzX5 es un minipodcast de HDO de la Factoría Tomajazz presentado, editado y producido por Pachi Tapiz. JazzX5 comenzó su andadura el 24 de junio de 2019. Todas las entregas de JazzX5 están disponibles en https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?cat=23120 / https://www.ivoox.com/jazzx5_bk_list_642835_1.html. JazzX5 y los podcast de Tomajazz en Telegram En Tomajazz hemos abierto un canal de Telegram para que estés al tanto, al instante, de los nuevos podcast. Puedes suscribirte en https://t.me/TomajazzPodcast. Pachi Tapiz en Tomajazz https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?cat=17847

Learn about Leonard Bernstein and his peers, ranging from George Gershwin to Betty Comden and Adolf Green. Also hear the story of how Fancy Free became On The Town

Our guest today is the incomparable Pat McCorkle, head and founder of McCorkle Casting and a Covid survivor! As actors, we understand the frustration of the industry during the pandemic, so we were eager to hear Pat's point of view from the other side of the table. Rather than talking about zoom fatigue, we discuss its advantages and how it creates more opportunities for people to be seen. We also talk about how scripts have evolved over the last year, her personal experience with covid, and moving forward what's giving her hope in the industry right now.  Enjoy!MCCORKLE CASTING CREDITS:Feature Film: Mental State, Bernard, and Huey, Senior Moment, Year by the Sea, Child of Grace, My Man Is a Loser, Ghost Town, Secret Window, Tony and Tina's Wedding, The Thomas Crown Affair, The 13th Warrior, Madeline, Die Hard with a Vengeance, School Ties, etc., Broadway: Over 50 productions; Amazing Grace, On The Town, End of the Rainbow, The Lieutenant Of Inishmore, The Glass Menagerie, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, She Loves Me, Blood Brothers, A Few Good Men. Off-Broadway: Over 60 original productions; Clever Little Lies, Becoming Dr. Ruth, Tribes, Our Town, Falling, Toxic Avenger, Freud's Last Session, Almost Maine, Killer Joe, Driving Miss Daisy. Television: Twisted (ABC Family) humans for Sesame Street, Californication (Emmy nomination), Hack (CBS), The Education of Max Bickford (CBS), Chappelle's Show, Strangers with Candy, Barbershop (Comedy Central), and series for Showtime, HBO, TMC.

Welcome to this weeks Monday episode everyone.To get the ball rolling Justin puts Hayden on the spot and asks the question of 'if you could pick a super power what would it be?'. With the writing still on pause it allowed for some extended viewing this week.WHATCHA BEEN WATCHING: 'Boy Meets World' continues to impresses Hayden, even though he keeps missing episodes! 'Empire' and 'Family Business' each have that cliff hanger final season episode (gotta love how tv does that). 'Dad, stop embarrassing me' has Jamie Foxx flexing his comedic chops and we all benefit from it. 'On The Town' (1949) with Gene Kelly & Frank Sinatra, is the one film Hayden gets to and he tries to convince Justin that some musicals are really good.   Justin digs into 'Hip Hop Evolution' & 'The Defiant Ones', which lends itself to the formation of a new script idea. While 'Alita: Battle Angel' gets Justin thinking about the human elements of being a cyborg and finding your identity. FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLIDER: TRUTH.Does it hurt? Some of the hits in this episode do. Here we tackle the penultimate episode and break down everything that we know so far, and uncover some things that we each missed!  RACHAELS REVIEW: After giving her response to Justin's trivia question, Rachael gives us her weekly rundown, followed by her review of the newly release 'Mortal Kombat' film.  #woodenbullsonparade #Truth #JohnWannabeWalker fromacertainpointofviewpodcast@gmail.com

Correction: interval of a *minor third* in a Double Harmonic scale. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://bestmusiccoach.blogspot.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ The Best Music Podcast #12 | J.J. Johnson — Viola | Radio City, NBC LIVE!, The Nice List Musical J.J.'s Playing: nicelistmusical.com @maxter_of_the_house J.J.'s Teaching: https://www.montclair.edu/john-j-cali-school-of-music/zoom-classes/ J.J. has won positions with the Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Orchestras. In 2010 he began performing at Radio City Music Hall in NYC with the world-famous Radio City Rockettes and made his Broadway debut in 2013 in Rodger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella. He has performed in a number of Broadway musicals, including, On The Town, Cats, Fiddler on the Roof, An American in Paris, Wicked, My Fair Lady, and Sunset Boulevard. He has also appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, and was Principal Viola of the NBC Studio Orchestra for the NBC Live! performances of The Sound of Music with Carry Underwood, and Peter Pan with Christopher Walken. There have been a number of recording projects he has participated in that include Telly Leung's solo album Songs for You, and the award-winning independent short film The Ceiling Fan. Alongside his active freelance career Mr. Johnson also greatly enjoys teaching strings at Montclair State University Extension Division where his new class “Broadway for Instrumentalists” is getting started. In non-pandemic times, he is on tour with the U.S. National Tour of Les Miserables. #JJJohnson #viola #musicaltheater 0:00 Intro 2:00 Playing viola for the Rockettes at Radio City 9:54 Juggling Broadway shows and Radio city 14:12 J.J. playing Broadway shows 18:06 How to sub on multiple musicals at the same time 24:03 J.J.'s goals for the future 25:45 Les Miserables Tour 26:50 What it takes to be a professional musician 29:20 Playing in NBC LIVE! Musicals 35:30 Virtual Musical: The Nice List Musical 41:42 Teaching Broadway for Instrumentalists 46:55 Lifestyle: A typical show day 51:07 Lifestyle: Sleep 52:57 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 54:01 Lifestyle: Support system 58:08 Practice: Time of Day 59:57 Practice: Hours a day and days a week 1:01:30 Practice: Maximum duration 1:03:00 Practice: Segmentation 1:05:45 Practice: Injury and travel 1:11:30 Creativity: Burnout 1:13:50 Performance Anxiety #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #violist #musictheater #radiocity #garyadler Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography

SHOWS: In Trousers, 42nd Street (2000), Oklahoma (2019) For over forty years New York audiences have had the great pleasure of watching three-time Tony nominee Mary Testa light up the stage with her brilliant work in such shows as In Trousers, Barnum, The Rink, On The Town, 42nd Street, Xanadu, Oklahoma, Marie Christine, Queen of the Mist, and First Daughter Suite, amongst so many more. Now, Mary sits down with Rob and Kevin to look back on her career, her triumphs, and an intimate conversation about her strength and desire to keep telling stories. Mary pulls back the curtain on her career to discuss how she riffed in front of Stephen Sondheim (and how she got banned from some casting directors because of it), what it was like creating In Trousers, and why her ability to tell nothing but the truth has been her creative guiding light. Also, Mary shines the spotlight on William Finn, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and Chita Rivera! Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advanced knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jennifer, Jamie, and Rob sit down with Broadway veteran Jose Llana at Orso Restaurant. We discuss Jose's life and 24-year career in the theater, including his marriage, the 2016 election, his roles in The King and I, Flower Drum Song, and On The Town. We also chat about representation on Broadway, having to tell his Filipina mother he was playing dictator Ferdinand Marcos in Here Lies Love, and the incontrovertible coolness of David Byrne. Before Jose joins us, we discuss our love for Orso, The Big Apple, and how to relax and survive living in the city. Finally, Rob gives us a bit of insight into the wonderful wealth of Filipino performers working on Broadway. This week's music: Jose singing “I Have Dreamed” from The King and I, Jose and Lea Salonga singing “You Are Beautiful” from Flower Drum Song, “Stay Up Late” by “The Talking Heads,” Jose Singing “A Perfect Hand” from Here Lies Love, and Ruthie Ann Miles singing “Why Don't You Love Me” and “Here Lies Love,” from Here Lies Love.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recent death of legendary Hollywood director Stanley Donen — the so-called “king of the Hollywood musical,” responsible for such classics as Singin' in the Rain, On The Town, Funny Face, Royal Wedding, Charade, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers — prompts this long overdue reminiscence from our own Reed Martin who in 2006 got to hang out with Mr. Donen while working on a new play at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco written and directed by the great Elaine May who, until his death, was Stanley's partner. Reed tells stories about not only Mr. Donen and Ms. May but remembers the phalanx of bold-faced names who were involved with this production (pictured surrounding Reed, clockwise): Daveed Diggs, Phil Donahue, Marlo Thomas, and Mark Rydell. Featuring the graciousness of the rich and famous; secrets of filming the famous dancing on a ceiling sequence with Fred Astaire; a fantastic story about John Wayne; and the truth of the old saying: you don't always remember what people say but you always remember how they make you feel. (Length 19:57) The post Remembering Stanley Donen appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

This Week on "TheMusicBox" with National Recording Artist Tanya Dallas-Lewis! Join Tanya as she shares ''a little bit of this, and a little bit that!"  She features live segments ON THE TOWN with professional drummer Sam Stillwell; She visits Serenity Day Spa and chic-chats with Author Cheryle Lavonne about her ''book tour,' and she features the NEWEST addition to "TheMusicBox" radio team, Mr. Jay! Plus, the BEST in Gospel music, news, interviews, updates, how-to's and so much more! I'VE GOT 12 THINGS YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW ABOUT MCDONALDS," Plus music by Gavin Davis, Tanya Dallas-Lewis (me!) and Lindsay Slaton and Jimmy Lalla! Feel like smiling? You're in the right place. Have a seat! -Tanyasings (The artist with 2 Grammy nods) www.TanyaSingsToo.com EPISODE SPONSORS: BAP MINISTRIES, VIZUAL POETRI, AGAPE MULTIMEDIA, UNITED VIRGINIA ARTISTS & MUSICIANS COALITON