Podcasts about peter and the starcatcher

On the opening night of Peter and the Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. Olivia Vasques (In The Heights, Moulin Rouge) reveals exciting filming plans with a new television series (yet to be announced) set to debut on Stan Australia in 2025, I was thrilled to catch up and hear about this and her career.  Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

On the red carpet for Peter And The Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre Sydney - Damon Herriman (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Judy & Punch) stars as Nigel Martin-Smith, the band manager of 'Take That' in the Robbie Williams biographical musical film, BETTER MAN (Paramount Pictures). Directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman, P!nk: What I Know So Far), filmed in Victoria and the UK, Damon is nominated for an AACTA award. I absolutely love BETTER MAN and was thrilled to speak to Damon about his role, the film, Robbie Williams, as well as upcoming projects! Watch: ~ Better Man (2024) official trailer ~ Rock DJ  musical scene Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Ryan Gonzalez (Moulin Rouge, In The Heights) performed ‘Ride You', from a new Australian production: Phar Lap the Electro-swing musical (book, music and lyrics by Steven Kramer), which will have its premiere at the Hayes Theatre in 2025. Ryan currently stars in the Australian production of Peter And The Starcatcher that is touring Australia, opening at Sydney's Capitol Theatre from February 2025. I was thrilled to catch up afterwards to chat about characters (Santiago, Usnavi) and career, including his own cabaret show (Hispanic Attack, about Ricky Martin's arch nemesis "Ryan Gonzalez"), with a sneak peak of song ‘Ride You' that Ryan performed on the night! Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

It's beyond privilege to record an episode about a musical with the writers of said musical, and that is exactly what we have this week! To celebrate last season's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS debut in the licensing world, Tony-nominee Rick Elice (JERSEY BOYS, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, SMASH) as well as three members of innovative theatre team PigPen Theatre Co. (THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON) join us to spend a little more time "under the Big Top" of their epic show. Their decade's long journey of imagination and creativity (with plenty of Rick stories along the way) will leave you excited to mount a production of your own. To learn about licensing WATER FOR ELEPHANTS where you live, please visit https://broadwaylicensing.com/shows/broadway/water-for-elephants/ Follow PigPen Theatre Co. on Instagram @pigpentheatreco Have you heard it's only $1 a month to join the ever growing community on PATREON!? Still too much money? Give us a nice review during the month of January, send a screenshot to amusicalpodcast@gmail.com and receive a free year on us! We can't wait to show you what we've been working on! Don't forget to like and share our episodes on Instagram, TikTok, and X. We have great playlists on Spotify. And be sure to check out our TeePublic Store where our profits from the designs are donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Most importantly, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and the Starcatcher, by the American writer Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Water for Elephants), is a Tony Award-winning play inspired by J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan stories. It reveals how Peter, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook came to find themselves in Neverland, and it puts a new character named Molly at the centre of the action.Also, the big sound of a cappella Sacred Harp singing will ring out in an Australian theatre this month in a new play called The Hall, and we pay tribute to our recent guest Roz Hervey, who has died. Roz was a celebrated dancer, choreographer, director and, most recently, Creative Producer at Restless Dance Theatre.

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia's oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Helen Stephens, Head of Youth and Engagement at Dead Puppet Society. Dead Puppet Society is running a teacher workshop/masterclass coinciding with the Australian premier of Peter and The Starcatcher. Book early to avoid missing out! Book for the masterclass - email below info@deadpuppetsociety.com.au Book (Hook) for the show https://peterandthestarcatcher.com.au/ Find out more about Dead Puppet Society https://www.deadpuppetsociety.com.au/peter-and-the-starcatcher Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try and answer on a future podcast

Today, I'm thrilled to announce the release of my episode with Tony winning actress Celia Keenan- Bolger, who is currently starring in Mother Play at the Helen Hayes Theater. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including what it was like working with Sondheim on her first major job, her long journey with THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, how she got William FInn to write a song for her, how she made the transition between performing in musicals and plays, balancing being a mother with being an actress, what she learned from working with Bartlett Sher and his wife, the role she always wanted to play, the ins and outs of being nominated for a Tony, having Paula Vogel write a play for her, how THE GLASS MENAGERIE overcame her initial skepticism, the joy of performing in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, and so much more. You won't want to miss this conversation with one of theater's brightest lights.

The cast of Peter and the Starcatcher at Pella High School preview their three shows today through Saturday at 7 p.m. Find tickets here.

Kikau and Matty speak with the amazing Josh Grisetti who runs the Musical Theatre program at California State University Fullerton all while being a successful working actor. We talk about how he balances everything, while bringing his knowledge of the industry directly to his students. Josh's recommendation is an author named Michael Kostroff. He wrote several books, notably Audition Psych 101: A Refreshing Approach to the Dreaded Process and The Stage Actor's Handbook: Traditions, Protocols, and Etiquette for the Working and Aspiring Professional, a book he wrote with Julie Garnye. --- JOSH GRISETTI. As a performer, Josh starred in Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN!, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU (Clarence Derwent Award winner), and Neil Simon's revival of BROADWAY BOUND.  Off-Broadway, Josh starred in RENT, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, ENTER LAUGHING (Theatre World Award winner), RED EYE OF LOVE, CANDIDA and AFTER THE BALL. Regional credits include PRINCE OF BROADWAY (Tokyo), CAMELOT (The Kennedy Center), MATILDA (The Muny), HOW TO SUCCEED… (Reprise Theatre – Los Angeles Ovation Award winner), BEAUTY & THE BEAST (LaMirada), SPAMALOT (Las Vegas), WHERE'S CHARLEY? (Goodspeed) and others. On television, Josh starred in the ABC sitcom THE KNIGHTS OF PROSPERITY, as well as multiple series regular roles in pilots for other networks. Film credits include THE IMMIGRANT, REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, THE NAMESAKE and others. Josh recently directed SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Musical Theatre West, and IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU at Musical Theatre Guild in Los Angeles. Prior to Josh's appointment at CSUF, Josh taught acting, musical theatre and business of theatre at Fullerton College and Loyola Marymount University; he also authored the book, God In My Head (Tantor Media, LLC). Visit www.joshgrisetti.com , and follow @joshgrisetti.

Why those greatest at risk may not get the new COVID vaccine. New book “Autobiography of a Sea Creature: Healing the Trauma of Infant Surgery.” Sacramento Theatre Company's “Peter and the Starcatcher.” New COVID Vaccine Lacks Outreach This month, the FDA approved a new COVID vaccine. And this latest vaccine is one the FDA hopes will be updated annually, just like the flu shot. The problem is that those getting vaccinated have waned. According to the CDC, while roughly 70% of those 5 years and older in the U.S. completed the original vaccine, that dropped to 17% for the bivalent shot in 2022. And there is concern that a majority of people will skip this latest COVID vaccine, especially those who need it the most. Science journalist Amy Maxmen shares her reporting on the new COVID vaccine, and why those at greatest risk may not get it. Autobiography on Healing from Infant Surgery Up until 1986, it was believed infants weren't developed enough to feel or remember pain, and it was common practice to perform neonatal surgery without anesthesia. But the medical community was gravely wrong, and reversed course in 1987. Although unable to speak at the time, or consciously remember, there is growing awareness that trauma within the body can have a profound impact on your life. Wendy Williams has lived that journey and discusses her new book “Autobiography of a Sea Creature: Healing the Trauma of Infant Surgery.”  Sacramento Theatre Company ‘Peter and the Starcatcher' The Sacramento Theatre Company is opening its season with a youth production of "Peter and the Starcatcher." This production is the precursor to Peter Pan and Captain Hook and is performed by students from 4th grade through high school. Joining Insight are 11th grade actor Asher Wilson, Director William Schmidt and Miranda Lawson, Education Manager at the Sacramento Theatre Company.

Peter and the Starcatcher: Brian, Savanah, and Jordan, had to put up with a sick, grumpy, and confused Kyle tonight as they talked about The Village Theatre's upcoming production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Their patience should earn them some kind of medal. PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER June 2nd - 11th The Village Players Theatre "A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's best-selling novels, Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old tale of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair...and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love." You sent Tickets https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=vipie

Podcast 228 - Stage Door Theatre Presents Peter and the Starcatcher - Lauren Morris   There's been such a push for the Arts in Dunwoody over the last few years, but it's not all about murals on parking decks and painted picnic tables. Stage Door Theatre is a gem in our city. One of their best performances to date opens tonight and runs through May 28th, as Lauren Morris directs Peter and the Starcatcher. Lauren was an absolute pleasure to talk with, and I can't wait to see the show! https://stagedoortheatrega.org/peter-and-the-starcatcher/

We're back! After a couple months off, join Jacqueline and Meghan as they discuss their dream shows!Follow I Think You're Gonna Like This Podcast on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteTikTokJacqueline InstagramMeghan Instagram If you like the podcast and want to support us, click here.

Before Peter, Wendy and the gang flew off to the second star to the left and straight on til morning, they first had to discover the land of Neverland, where the magic of pixie dust come from, and face Captain Hook as a young man for the first time, when he was know only as Black Stache. On this week's episode we talk about the magical prequel to Peter Pan as we discuss the play Peter and the Starcatcher!

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Rachel Haider and actors Pauline Jennings and Andrew Artley to preview the Northfield Arts Guild production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Peter and the Starcatcher Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 at 7:30pm Sunday July 17 at 2pm Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 at

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Rachel Haider and actors Pauline Jennings and Andrew Artley to preview the Northfield Arts Guild production of Peter and the Starcatcher.

Julia and Kait are joined once again by their amazing friends from the Brotakus Podcast! This week, the four of them sit down to discuss Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice. They discuss the influence this piece has on the story of Peter Pan, the racist undertones within the show, and the beauty of being young. Enjoy! 

Jeff Croiter has had quite a career thus far. While best known for his Broadway lighting designs, his work on theater, dance, and opera has been seen from coast to coast in the United States as well as internationally and on broadcast television. He has been recognized with Tony, Hewes Design, and Suzi Bass awards and nominations for Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lortel, Ovation, Irne, and Audelco awards. This past Spring, Jeff joined us for an in-depth discussion of some of his best-known projects.In this episode, we spoke at length about his work on the beloved Peter And The Starcatcher, incuding the process he used, how the relationships he'd previously formed helped him, and how the show came together. Jeff outlined how he delivered a stunning design for Starz's Flesh and Bone miniseries, where he lit a dance performance to be captured on film as well as handling lighting for scenes around the theater. We also discussed his work with Penn And Teller, and how he manages the Las Vegas show from New York.Jeff will be back to discuss more of his work on the next episode. In the meantime, visit his website to see photos of his work on these and other shows. Thanks for downloading and listening!

Hold on to your hats folks, this is the season 3 finale of Tits and Teeth and we are leaving it all out on the floor. Welcome to A Sermonia Special!Due to quarantine, and thanks to technology, we are coming at you with stories and wisdom from Julius, Jason and Genny Sermonia! 3 of our industry's most talented and driven humans - who are also siblings! We get to hear some old school family stories from this trio, how each of them has forged their own unique path in this industry, and the importance of representation. We also recap this season's twists and turns. Julius, Jason, and Genny have all performed at our industry's most prestigious houses. Julius made his Broadway debut as Mr. Mistoffelees in Cats, and has since performed on Broadway in Jesus Christ Superstar, Dr. Zhivago, The King And I, and Miss Saigon. Julius has just come off the Miss Saigon National Tour, and has spent many years at the Stratford Festival (Tommy, West Side Story, My One And Only, A Funny Thing…Forum). Jason too performed on Broadway in Miss Saigon, and Jesus Christ Superstar, and has spent 8 seasons with the Stratford Festival (Crazy For You, A Chorus Line, Little Shop Of Horrors, Billy Elliot). Jason was also in the movies Chicago (starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger) and Honey (starring Jessica Alba). Genny has spent multiple seasons with both The Shaw Festival (Brigadoon, Sweet Charity, Peter And The Starcatcher) and The Stratford Festival (The Music Man, A Chorus Line, West Side Story) was on the National Tour of Mary Poppins, and in multiple Ross Petty Pantos (Lil’ Red Robin Hood, A Christmas Carol). Genny can also be seen on screen in Full Out (Carmel Creek Prods), Degrassi: The Next Generation (Epitome Pictures), and Hellcats(CBS/Warner Bros). Come hang with us, grab a drink, and thank you for joining us in an epic season of Tits and Teeth.

Kevin Del Aguila can currently be seen as Oaken in Disney’s FROZEN on Broadway. He’s a two-time Emmy-winning writer of the PBS show PEG + CAT and the book writer of the hit off-Broadway musical ALTAR BOYZ. Kevin has been part of the original Broadway casts of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and ROCKY, and has performed in many off-Broadway productions, including LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, GOD BLESS YOU MR. ROSEWATER and more. He’s also written stage adaptations of the popular book series DIARY OF A WIMPY KID and the DreamWorks film MADAGASCAR. And fun fact: Kevin can be heard as a singing troll in Disney’s FROZEN—the Oscar-winning animated film. You can follow him on Twitter @kevindelaguila.Hosted by Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek, and Ryan Lee Gilbert

Rachel LOVES theatre. Loves it! And she has a show coming up in just two weeks. Rachel talks about the preparation it takes to make a good show and how she feels as a performer. If you listen to the podcast before November 7, know that the show dates for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER are November 7, 8, and 9 at 7PM at Spring Lake High School Auditorium.

Lavina Jadhwani discusses her vision for OSF’s 2020 production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a music-filled prequel to Peter Pan. #PeterAndTheStarcatcherOSF osfashland.org/2020

Dreem2Reality Entertainment presents the Top Secret Podcast. On today's secret show: You will hear exclusive audio from Starlight Theater's production of Peter and the Starcatcher in Rockford, IL. This recording is from the 2017 season. Remember to keep this podcast a secret. Only share with those trusted few that you know won't blow the lid on this super Top Secret Podcast. This podcast will self destruct in 3..2..1..BOOM! Please subscribe to the D2R Podcast Network on iTunes and don't forget to rate and review while you're there. You can also download the Stitcher and Podbean app to your device for free and search: D2R PODCAST NETWORK and subscribe. We would love to hear from you! Feel free to call the podcast hotline and have your voice heard on a future episode. Dial 872-242-8311 (USA-CHAT-311) and leave a message and we will play your voicemail and answer your questions live on an upcoming episode! If you enjoy listening to The D2R Podcast Network, then spread the word to everyone you know. Your word of mouth is our best advertising method and we appreciate your support. Thanks for listening and share!

This is our review of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” which is being performed at Fayetteville’s Cape Fear Regional Theatre. This show opened on October 27th and will close on November 11th. To get tickets go to CFRT.org or call 910.323.4233. Give our review a listen and a share, and let us know what you thought […]

Life Picks Ep 6 (Sept 28) - Luscious char siew, a hit horror film, and a mega food festival 5:34 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.  We chat about Mandy, a horror film staring Nicholas Cage, the Great Food Festival at Resorts World Sentosa, tasty roast duck and char siew at new stall Fook Kin in Killiney Road and Pangdemonium's South-east Asian version of Peter And The Starcatcher. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 6 (Sept 28) - Luscious char siew, a hit horror film, and a mega food festival 5:34 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.  We chat about Mandy, a horror film staring Nicholas Cage, the Great Food Festival at Resorts World Sentosa, tasty roast duck and char siew at new stall Fook Kin in Killiney Road and Pangdemonium's South-east Asian version of Peter And The Starcatcher. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

Swim on against the current and the seas, hunny! RJ is back from a run of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and we talk about the play, the Peter Pan lore, and what some of our favorite things about the boy who never grew up! We also share what's making our Disney bones tingle in What's the D? TheDPodcast.com Facebook.com/TheDPodcast Instagram.com/TheDPodcast Twitter.com/TheDPodcast You can also follow our producer/doggo Friedrich! Instagram.com/friedrichVT The best way to support the show is by leaving us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts! Thank you!

Swashbuckling adventure, a mustachio'd villain, a maiden on a mission -- all these and more fill the stage in BPA's newest musical, "Peter and the Starcatcher." opening March 9 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Listen in as BCB host Carolyn Goad takes us backstage at BPA to talk with assistant director Ryan O'Donnell and two of the leads in the musical, Sophie Eldridge (Molly Aster) and Jason Gingold  (Black Stache). Despite some of the technical difficulties we encountered with this podcast, we think you'll be enchanted by the characters and their fascinating story, which is based the popular series of Peter and the Starcatchers novels by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson -- plus, you'll get to hear what it's like for fathers and daughters to share a stage! Who is Peter, and what is a Starcatcher?  Find out as this magical show unfolds March 9-25, with a pay-what-you-can show on March 8. Shows start at 7:30, with a 3:00 pm matinee on Sundays; for tickets or more information, visit bainbridgeperformingarts.org. " Credits:  BCB host: Carolyn Goad; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher Diane Walker.

New "Kahnversations" Podcast with Actor Benjamin Schrader!   In this episode of "Kahnversations," we interview Benjamin Schrader. A Seattle native, Benjamin attended Cornish College of the Arts and began his professional acting career at The Village Theatre and Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. In New York, he was part of the original 2007 workshopping team for Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Broadway mega-hit THE BOOK OF MORMON, and went on to be a member of the original TONY winning Broadway cast. Benjamin received a Grammy nod for THE BOOK OF MORMON Grammy Award-winning cast album. Schrader also starred on Broadway in AVENUE Q, the 2009 revival of RAGTIME, the 2004 Broadway revival of Deaf West’s BIG RIVER, and was instrumental in the development of the character Gabe in the Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL. In 2013, Benjamin toured the country with the TONY Award-winning Broadway production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, directed by the legendary actor/director Roger Rees. In Los Angeles, Benjamin recently won the Stage Scene LA award for the role of Freddy in Musical Theatre West’s DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. Other recent highlights include the Walt Disney Academy Award-winning animated feature FROZEN, where he can be heard as Brother Troll, and appearances on television in HBO’s TRUE DETECTIVE and ABC’s REVENGE, among many others.  For three years, Benjamin served as the Executive Producer and Host of THE STAGE DOOR SUPPER CLUB, a nationally broadcast in-depth Broadway educational series for the “On Broadway” channel on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.  Benjamin is a prolific director having helmed PETER AND THE STARCATCHER for Raw Sills Productions at the Whitmore-Lindley, and the SiriusXM concert series at Rockwell Table and Stage. He is also a headlining magician at the world famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles, where he recently completed his one man magic play LESSONS IN DISHONESTY by magic legend Jim Steinmeyer. He also freelances as a director for other professional magicians. Outside of performing, for the past few years Benjamin has been a creative consultant for various high end bars and speakeasies in California. He designed the tiki cocktail program for Clifton’s Pacific Seas Room in downtown LA, Encino’s famed Sushi|Bar for celeb chef Philip Frankland Lee, and most recently he designed Magic|Bar, San Fernando Valley’s only magic and cocktail saloon.  Benjamin lives in Los Angeles. You can download or subscribe to the podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page!     There are so many inspiring podcasts with fabulous stars out there. But their careers feel light years away from ours, don’t they? Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in Brentwood? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.

Episode 191: Production Case Study: Peter and the Starcatcher Where do you start with a play? How do you come up with a vision that spans across character development, light, sound, set, costuming? How do you execute on that vision? If you're one of the hundreds of schools putting on Peter and the Starcatcher this year, tune into this great production case study episode. Show Notes Drama Teacher Academy Peter and the Starcatcher Episode Transcript Welcome to the Drama Teacher Podcast brought to you by Theatrefolk – the Drama Teacher Resource Company. I'm Lindsay Price. Hello! I hope you're well. Thanks for listening! This is Episode 191 and you can find any links to this episode in the show notes which are at Theatrefolk.com/episode191. Okay. Where do you start with a play? How do you come up with a vision? How do you take that vision and turn it into character or light or sound or set or costuming? How do you execute on your vision? If you are one of the hundreds of schools putting on Peter and the Starcatcher this year, sit back and relax. This podcast is for you. I'm talking to the amazing Kerry Hishon – a Theatrefolk blogger extraordinaire. She's going to talk about her experience directing the show from soup to nuts which – if Wikipedia is to be believed – is derived from the description of a full dinner – from the beginning, soup, to after dessert, nuts. Not bad, eh? Learn something new today. Also, Wikipedia tells me that a similar Latin phrase is “from egg to apple” after a typical Roman meal. See, you didn't think you were going to listen in and learn something about words. Have I ever mentioned I love words? Uh, enough about me. Okay, let's get to it. LINDSAY: Hello everybody! I am speaking with Kerry Hishon. Hello, Kerry! KERRY: Hello! LINDSAY: Now, if you are a regular Theatrefolk follower – which you are, of course – Kerry is our blogger with the moistest. Our blog queen here at Theatrefolk recently and our blog is – I'm going to say it – it's pretty awesome these days and it's all thanks to Kerry. So, there you go, Kerry. I'm publicly giving you props. KERRY: Amazing! Thank you so much! It's so much fun! I love doing it and now you can all hear what I sound like, too. LINDSAY: Oh, now there's a voice! Now there's a voice with the words which is really funny because I think that the way that you write is very much how you talk. I can totally hear your voice when I read your stuff. KERRY: It really is. I very much write in my own voice so it's a lot of stream of consciousness and I go back and read it and I'm like, “Wow! That's a lot of run-on sentences!” LINDSAY: I may cut out one or two exclamation points, too. KERRY: I do that a lot! I write and I talk in exclamation points. We all have our crosses to bear – that's mine. LINDSAY: That's right. If that's yours – too many exclamation points – I think that's a pretty good run. KERRY: Yeah, I'll take it. LINDSAY: So, we are talking, we're doing sort of a production case study again here today. I really enjoy these where we sort of get in depth with someone who has done a show and this one I know everyone's going to be interested in and that is Peter and the Starcatcher. KERRY: Woohoo! Oh, my gosh, it was crazy! Craziness – just craziness. LINDSAY: All right. Well, let's get into it! KERRY: Yes! LINDSAY: This is something that is the high school show – or going to be – for 2017. I'm really interested to sort of get into your approach and what you did with it. Was it part of your theatre season? Or did you have a hand in choosing it? Did you put your hand up and said, “I would like to direct this”? KERRY: Yeah, it was the choice of our season. Just to go back for a second, give a bit of context, I work for Original Kids Theatre Company in London, Ontario which is a youth theatre company with a membership of over 300 kids and we produce over 20 shows a year.

Celia Keenan-Bolger, a native of Detroit, Michigan, has made a very impressive mark in the Broadway community. A Tony nominee beloved for her talent, kindness and political activism, Celia has moved effortlessly between musicals and straight plays. She burst onto the scene with her role in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."  Shortly thereafter she captivated audiences as Laura in "The Glass Menagerie," showed her comedic genius in "Peter and the Starcatcher," and moved us to tears when she starred in "Les Miserables" (a childhood dream). In this intimate episode Celia discusses how she handles the highs and lows that inevitably come along with a life in the theater.  Married to actor John Ellison Conlee, Celia shares what it's like for two actors in a marriage and she opens up about the joys and surprises of parenthood.  Celia also touches on her early years -- including her time with Sutton Foster in the children's theatrical troupe "The Peter Pan Players."  Listeners will feel closer to -- and more in awe of -- this deeply talented, and equally kind, award-winning actress. CELIA KEENAN-BOLGER- Broadway: Glass Menagerie (Tony Award Nomination, Drama Desk Award, Dorothy Loudon Award), Peter And The Starcatcher, (Tony Nom, Drama Desk Nom, Drama League Nom), The Cherry Orchard,  Les Miserables (Drama Desk nom.), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Tony Nom, Theatre World Award, Drama Desk Award for Best Ensemble), Off Broadway: Tumacho (Clubbed Thumb) The Oldest Boy (Lincoln Center Theater), Merrily We Roll Along (City Center Encores), A Small Fire (Playwrights Horizons), Bachelorette (2econd Stage). TV: Louie, The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie, Good Behavior, Elementary, Blue Bloods, Law & Order SVU, Heartland. Film: The Visit, Mariachi Gringo, Breakable You, Diane (upcoming). Celia is a graduate of The University Of Michigan. 

Bob Wilcox and Gerry Kowarsky review (1) PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, by Rick Elice, at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis; (2) BAD JEWS, by Joshua Harmon, at the New Jewish Theatre; (3) THE GIN GAME, by D. L. Coburn, at St. Louis Actors' Studio; (4) SUBLIME INTIMACY, by Ken Page, at Max & Louie Productions; (5) DEVIL BOYS FROM BEYOND, by Buddy Thomas, Kenneth Elliot, & Drew Fornarola, at Stray Dog Theatre; (6) SHOTGUN, by John Biguenet, at the Webster Univ. Conservatory; and (7) ALL IS CALM, by Peter Rothstein, Erick Lichte & Timothy C. Takach, at Mustard Seed Theatre.

Bob Wilcox and Gerry Kowarsky review (1) WE WILL ROCK YOU, by Queen & Ben Elton, at the Fox; (3) SOUPS, STEWS AND CASSEROLES: 1976, by Rebecca Gilman, at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis; (3) RED LIGHT WINTER, by Adam Rapp, at HotCity Theatre; (4) RENT, by Jonathan Larson, at New Line Theatre; (5) THE AWAKENING, by Kate Chopin, adapted by Henry I. Schvey, at St. Louis Actors' Studio; (6) LUCIA Di LAMMERMOOR, by Donizetti, at Winter Opera St. Louis; (7) MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940, by J. Bishop, at Kirkwood Theatre Guild; THE CEMETERY CLUB, by I. Menchell, at Alpha Players; and ANGEL STREET, by P. Hamilton, at Theatre Guild of Webster Groves; and (8) PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, by Rick Elice & Wayne Barker, at the Peabody Opera House.

The latest Downstage Center features a Broadway sibling rivalry as Andrew Keenan-Bolger from the Tony-nominated musical "Newsies" takes on his sister, Tony-nominated actress Celia Keenan-Bolger from "Peter and The Starcatcher." The duo discuss their star turns on Broadway, the development of their plays and characters, childhood in Detroit, being in plays vs. being in musicals, and the Tony nominations, among other topics.

The latest Downstage Center features a Broadway sibling rivalry as Andrew Keenan-Bolger from the Tony-nominated musical "Newsies" takes on his sister, Tony-nominated actress Celia Keenan-Bolger from "Peter and The Starcatcher." The duo discuss their star turns on Broadway, the development of their plays and characters, childhood in Detroit, being in plays vs. being in musicals, and the Tony nominations, among other topics.

Theater Talk welcomes guests Rick Elice and Roger Rees, the writer and co-director of the Tony-nominated play, "Peter and the Starcatcher," Elice's enchanting prequel to the children's classic Peter Pan.

The "Smash" season may be over but in the latest Downstage Center two of its stars talk about its cast, plots, and everything else you want to know about the hit show. Christian Borle and Will Chase certainly wax "Smash," but primetime TV isn't all these working actors are known for: Borle is currently starring in "Peter and The Starcatcher" on Broadway, a performance for which he is Tony nominated, and Chase was recently in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Pipe Dream" at New York City Center. Listen now to the two actors talk about their careers and craft from the little screen to the stage.

The "Smash" season may be over but in the latest Downstage Center two of its stars talk about its cast, plots, and everything else you want to know about the hit show. Christian Borle and Will Chase certainly wax "Smash," but primetime TV isn't all these working actors are known for: Borle is currently starring in "Peter and The Starcatcher" on Broadway, a performance for which he is Tony nominated, and Chase was recently in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Pipe Dream" at New York City Center. Listen now to the two actors talk about their careers and craft from the little screen to the stage.