Podcasts about pardo's turn

Very happy to release this episode of Pardo's Turn with the legendary Karen Mason! The recent lifetime achievement award winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs discusses her dual career as a Broadway star and Cabaret artist, performing an original mash-up by her longtime friend and collaborator, Brian Lasser. She also talks about theatre during 9/11 and throws the great Robert Cuccioli under a bus!

Pardo's Turn is back with the fabulous Catherine Porter! In this episode, we talk about her eclectic performance career, battling cancer, kissing Hugh Jackman, and standing by for Marin Mazzie as Diana in Next to Normal on Broadway.

In this episode of Pardo's Turn, the Bearded Broadway Bass, Adam Bashian, talks about his unique career as a bass in musical theatre, a cappella musicals, trusting audiences, and performs an excerpt from SWEENEY TODD. He also talks about his side hustle, selling macabre antiques, oddities, and artifacts.

In this episode of Pardo's Turn, I chat with Broadway veteran Elizabeth Ward Land about Andrew Lloyd Webber, 80s Mega-Musicals, all three iterations of The Scarlet Pimpernel, and her Linda Ronstadt Tribute, Still Within the Sound Of My Voice. We then perform "With One Look" from Sunset Boulevard, which she played recently at the Mac-Haydn Theatre.

FINALLY finished with my Pardo's Turn hiatus after an intense month with I Spy A Spy - The Musical. So happy to invite on my buddy Jeff Kready, one of the most talented and friendly people you'll find on Broadway. We chat about music education, barbershop, his family, and standing by for Santino. We also perform a really great rendition of "Almost Like Being in Love" from BRIGADOON. Enjoy!

In this special episode of PARDO'S TURN, the last in our first calendar year, Old School Broadway belter Klea Blackhurst talks about Mama Rose, Dolly Levi, her cabaret career, and the legendary Ethel Merman. We cap off the episode with a killer performance of "Some People" from GYPSY.

So honored to have the multi-talented Bill Nolte on Pardo's Turn this week. Rather than diving into one of his classic stage roles, we discuss "Specialty Numbers" and do a signature turn from his club act, Billsville, that he's been performing for 20 years, but never on camera! We also talk about his fine artwork and some of the characters he's played.

Super fun extended episode of Pardo's Turn this week: Chrissy and I talk GREASE! We argue about the themes, discuss the various versions, and sing a couple tunes from the movie musical, too. Don't miss it!

On today's episode of Pardo's Turn, I scored a funny one: Broadway's Kirsten Wyatt, singing "Adelaide's Lament" from GUYS AND DOLLS. This certified star discusses her approach to comedy and character roles, in addition to talking about her web series Broadway Nosh, and an exciting upcoming project, Born For This. Enjoy!

A couple days late, but so happy to drop this episode of Pardo's Turn with the fabulous Zuri Washington. We talk about her involvement with Actors' Equity Association, diversity in casting, and perform "Colored Woman" from Memphis the Musical

In this special episode of Pardo's Turn, I sit down with the legendary Judy Blazer (The Fantasticks, Me and My Girl, Titanic, LoveMusik, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Encores! City Center, NYC Opera, countless Off-Broadway/regional credits) to talk about her teaching, her eclectic background, and the messy world of musical theatre.

In this episode of Pardo's Turn, I chat with Devin Ilaw about Filipinos, Food, and Frank Wildhorn! We sing through "Sarah" from the Civil War, talk about Devin's love for a "sad ballad" and also touch on some of the organizations Devin sings for as a way to give back to the community.

Pianist, Arranger, Transcriptionist, Music Director, host of Pardo's Turn, and old friend Dan Pardo joins us this month! We talk about his musical life and the projects he's involved in and improvise five very diverse sounding pieces.  Dan's Website Pardo's Turn Limericks of Resistance This episode includes: 00:00:00 S&DMM Theme (Dan on piano, Dave on bass, Sean on alto sax) 00:10:02 Improvisation 5 - Bluesish (Dan on piano, Dave on bass, Sean on beatbox flute) 00:21:39 No One Is Alone (Sondheim) arr. by Dan Pardo (Live performance from Ethnic Chameleons concert) 00:24:06 Coffee Break (Loesser) arr. by Dan Pardo (Live performance from How To Succees At Business Without Really Trying at the 5th Avenue Theater 00:35:04 Improvisation 4 - Expansive and Lyrical (Dan on piano, Dave on djembe, Sean on flute) 00:52:26 Improvisation 2 - Goofy and Dynamic (Dan on slide whistle, Sean on flute, Dave on tin can, water flasks, and emergency blanket) 01:12:37 Improvisation 3 - 6/8 Clusterfuck in Dm (Dan on piano, Dave on djembe and percussion, Sean on flute) 01:28:49 Improvisation 1 - Peaceful then Groovy (Dan on piano, Dave on djembe, Sean on flute) 01:42:15 S&DMM Theme (Dan on piano, Dave on bass, Sean on alto sax) Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook! And if you like us, please tell your friends! 

Really happy to share this week's episode of Pardo's Turn with you all, featuring Birthday Boy F. Michael Haynie! We sing through his favorite audition cut, Mr. Curiosity by Jason Mraz, talk about pop music on Broadway, some past roles, and his association with fellow (M)orons Andrew Kober, Drew Gasparini, Alex Brightman, and (sometimes) Marc Summers.

In this extra long episode of Pardo's Turn, I chat with Tony Nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo about puppeteering, the legacy of AVENUE Q, the 2004 Tony Season, and even the SCRUBS musical episode!

This week on Pardo's Turn, I was lucky to have on Eric Ulloa to sing an excerpt from "The Gun Song," from Sondheim and Weidman's ASSASSINS. As the author of 26 Pebbles who recently played Jud Fry in Oklahoma at Theatre Under the Stars, his perspective is illuminating and fresh; we also have a great chat about diversity on stage, and his time with ON YOUR FEET!

Pardo's Turn is asking you all to Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas this week, courtesy of my lovely wife, Chrissy. I talk about the phenomenon of Jewish songwriters and Christmas tunes, and then sing a classic by the gentile writing team, Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Chrissy reveals some facts about the original lyrics, too!

Interesting grab bag episode of Pardo's Turn this week. I talk about my friend’s’ podcast, Sean & Dave Make Music, field a few questions, do a pit tour of Goodspeed's Terris Theatre, and then release some more of the interview I had with Nick Choksi (Episode 22, Falling Slowly), where he talks about being an actor with a young child. Enjoy!

PARDO'S TURN is happy to revisit Fun Home with Andrea Prestinario, who played Alison at the Weston Playhouse over the summer, and is gearing up to reprise the role at Baltimore Center Stage. We also talk about her organization Ring of Keys and what it's like to approach a role for a second time.

In this special edition of Pardo's Turn, I discuss 29-Hour Readings while workshopping a new show in Toronto: Wally Flynn by Eli Bolin and Steven Gallagher.

In this special Election Day Episode of Pardo's Turn, I sit down with James Beaman to discuss 1776, the role of John Adams, and its resonance in 2018. Because of our remarkable (and lengthy!) discussion, I break form with this episode and forgo my usual song analysis.

Beyond elated to have a Tony nominated legend on Pardo's Turn this week, singing one of my all-time favorite songs that she originated on Broadway! Everybody Rise for the great Barbara Walsh!

For the 20th Episode of Pardo's Turn, I happily invited on Israeli crooner Isaac Sutton to discuss "The World's Most Popular Musical," Les Misérables. He performs Javert's signature soliloquy, "Stars," and talks about being an international artist.

In the inaugural episode of Pardo's Turn, Broadway legend Chuck Cooper, best known for his Tony Award-winning performance in THE LIFE sings the iconic "Ol' Man River" from the groundbreaking 1927 musical SHOW BOAT. The analysis centers on the use of the pentatonic scale, and some clever reharmonizations. Chuck and I discuss the historical significance of the song, and his personal journey with it, especially in relation to the Paul Robeson lyrics, which he sang for its rendition in PRINCE OF BROADWAY.

Welcome to Pardo's Turn! In this short teaser, I describe what you will hear and come to expect in subsequent episodes: Approachable musical analysis, fantastic guests and performances, stirring conversations, fun bonus material, and a genuine love and admiration for the songs we're placing under the microscope.