Podcasts about pretty woman the musical

Pretty Woman the Musical, National Tour: Stage Door caught up with cast member Alessandra Casanova to hear about her journey to the Pretty Woman stage. Listen Now! ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu?si=3woyNG41SXaQ56P-Cw0jOg⁠FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN.Based on the 1990 film of the same name, Pretty Woman is a modern retelling of the Cinderella story. Vivian, a Hollywood prostitute is picked up on the street by Edward Lewis, a tough but lonely business mogul. Employed as his companion, Vivian is immersed into the elite Beverly Hill society, but she soon realizes that she is a fish out of water. She wants to make something of her life, but she must be true to herself along the way. During a week of romance, both Vivian and Edward embark on a journey of self-discovery and discover true love along the way. Edward is softened and transformed by Vivian's joy of life and he comes to realize that he must change his priorities if he wants to hold on to what matters most. He rediscovers his moral compass and drops his brutal business methods, much to his money-grabbing lawyer's chagrin. Edward and Vivian's love transcends social divides and this independent Cinderella gets her Prince.Tickets to PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL are available for purchase at BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com. Group ticket savings for 10+ are available by contacting Groups@ATGuild.orgBecome a fan of BROADWAY IN TOLEDO by following us on social media:• Facebook: Broadway in Toledo• Instagram & X (formerly Twitter): @bwaytoledo

Andy Karl returns to the pod for the first time since episode 4, bringing his signature charm and thoughtful insights. Andy reflects on his incredible journey since his first appearance back in episode four, sharing how his career has grown and evolved over the years. From his Olivier Award-winning role in Groundhog Day to tackling diverse characters in Rocky and Pretty Woman, Andy dives deep into the physical and emotional challenges of performing on stage. He also discusses revisiting Groundhog Day in the UK years later, highlighting the profound personal and professional growth he experienced along the way. Currently starring as Pastor Bill O'Keefe in the boundary-pushing Teeth: The Musical, Andy shares what it's like to explore such a unique and provocative role. He opens up about the importance of collaboration, mentorship, and maintaining joy in the ever-demanding world of theater. This episode offers a perfect blend of inspiration, humor, and behind-the-scenes stories, making it a must-listen for Broadway fans and aspiring performers alike. Andy Karl is a three-time Tony-nominated actor and Olivier Award winner known for his dynamic stage presence and versatility. His celebrated performances include Groundhog Day, Rocky, Pretty Woman: The Musical, Legally Blonde, and On the Twentieth Century. He has also appeared on television in Blue Bloods, The Good Fight, and Prodigal Son. Andy currently stars Off-Broadway in Teeth: The Musical, showcasing his ability to take on bold and innovative projects. Connect with Andy: Instagram: @andy_karl Twitter: @andy_karl Facebook: Andrew Karl Official Website: teethemusical.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toby Shellard (Pretty Woman / Hairspray) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Toby discuss Musical Con (ExCel Centre), Come Alive: The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular (Empress Museum) and The Devil Wears Prada press launch as well as the latest news about Dirty Dancing, casting for Joseph starring Christina Bianco and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, the UK Theatre Awards and lots more.Toby graduated from Arts Ed last year and went on to make his professional debut as Brad and understudy Corny Collins in Hairspray at the Kilworth House Theatre. He played Jacob in the workshop of Babies and has just finished touring the UK & Ireland in Pretty Woman The Musical as understudy Gulio. Follow Toby on Instagram: @tobyshellard Toby stars as Jack in Jack & The Beanstalk at the Buxton Opera House 6th December 2024 - 1st January 2025. Visit www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk for info and tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   

Episode Summary:  Nellie Bethel, a dynamic Danish dancer who moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams. She begins by sharing her early dance experiences in Denmark, where she started dancing at the age of 10, focusing on MTV-style classes. Her first professional role was in a street dance rendition of "The Nutcracker," which ignited her desire to travel to New York and delve into the roots of hip-hop. However, an encounter with a friend who offered her a place to stay in LA shifted her plans, leading her to fall in love with the vibrant house dance scene in the new city. Nellie discusses the challenges she faced in obtaining a U.S. visa, highlighting the cultural differences between Denmark and the United States. Accustomed to the modesty of Danish culture, she found it difficult to promote herself assertively—a necessity in the American visa process.  Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Nellie navigated the competitive dance industry, initially grappling with auditions and adapting to the commercial dance style, including performing in high heels. She shares pivotal moments in her career, such as being booked for a Super Bowl performance with Madonna but being released due to her height. Undeterred, she later secured a long-term collaboration with Jennifer Lopez for her Las Vegas residency.  Concluding the interview, Nellie expresses profound gratitude for the support she's received throughout her journey and reaffirms her commitment to inspiring others. She acknowledges both the challenges and rewards of the dance industry, urging dancers to embrace their unique paths, remain dedicated, and persistently work towards achieving their dreams. Show Notes: (0:03) Nellie Bethel's Early Dance Journey and Move to the U.S. (6:15) Navigating the Visa Process and Early Career Challenges (17:45) Breaking into the LA Scene and Adapting to Commercial Dance (33:45) Key Career Milestones and Lessons Learned (36:37) Audience Questions and Advice for Aspiring Dancers (1:02:38) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Biography: Nellie Bethel, a native of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a dynamic and versatile dancer whose passion for movement knows no bounds. Her artistic journey began at Flow Dance Academy, where she received a comprehensive education and honed her skills to perfection. At the age of 18, Nellie took a leap of faith and moved to the United States, where she embarked on a remarkable path that led her to achieve her biggest dreams. Nellie's dance credits include collaborations with some of the most prominent music artists of our time. From sharing the stage with icons like JLo, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Mya, Dan & Shay, Meghan Trainor, Demi Lovato, Kanye West, Fergie, and Shaggy, she has demonstrated her exceptional talent and ability to adapt to diverse musical styles.  Her performances have graced prestigious events such as the Superbowl Halftime show, The Grammys, the Oscars, X-factor, Eurovision, Americas Got Talent, and the Masked Singer, captivating audiences on a global scale. She is currently performing at MJ One by Cirque du Soleil, a powerhouse celebration of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. Nellie's artistic prowess extends beyond performing, as she has also established herself as a notable choreographer. Her achievements in this realm include working on productions like Pretty Woman: The Musical in 2022 and two seasons of The Masked Singer in Denmark.  Driven by her passion for movement, Nellie Bethel continues to evolve and inspire as a versatile dancer, choreographer, and performer. Her portfolio reflects a wide range of styles, from freestyle to commercial dancing and theatrical productions. With each endeavor, Nellie brings her unique flair and artistic sensibility, leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/originellie https://www.facebook.com/originellie https://originellie.com/

With an unprecedented four Juno awards for songwriter of the year, Jim Vallance is one of Canada's pre-eminent songwriters and the creative force behind top tracks for artists like Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Joe Cocker and Glass Tiger. He played drums with the Vancouver band Prism, and wrote their first single, Spaceship Superstar (which was played on the Discovery Space Shuttle). After touring with Prism,  he became a session musician before a chance meeting with 18-year-old Bryan Adams determined his songwriting career direction. The two began a fruitful decades-long songwriting collaboration.  Adams's album, Cuts Like a Knife, yielded three hit singles co-written with Vallance, and reached platinum. The follow-up album Reckless cemented the Vallance-Adams writing partnership in the annals of rock music. No. 1 on the Canadian and U.S. album charts, it sold five times platinum, with six Vallance co-writes in the Top 15, including the duo's first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single, Heaven; and the No. 1 Mainstream Rock tracks Run To You and Somebody. Vallance concentrated on songwriting, penning a non-stop stream of hit rock ballads, including the now-famous chart-topping charity single Tears Are Not Enough, a collaboration with Adams and fellow Canadian producer David Foster. Jim's creative talent has benefitted top international acts like Pat Benatar, Roger Daltry, Neil Diamond, Bonnie Raitt, Carly Simon, Joan Jett, The Go-Go's, Rick Springfield, Tina Turner,  Rod Stewart, Anne Murray, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Chilliwack, Loverboy, Toronto, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, KISS and The Scorpions. Vallance went on to collaborate with Adams on songs for the Broadway show Pretty Woman: The Musical. He has served on the boards of SOCAN, the Songwriters Association of Canada, and FACTOR, is a member of the Order of Canada, and boasts 22 SOCAN Classic awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

From screen to stage, Amber Davies joins Dave to chat about playing Vivien in Pretty Woman The Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, what life is like after winning Love Island and her podcast Your Five Minute Call.

Olivier nominee Natalie Paris is currently starring as Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman The Musical.Following its hugely successful West End run, Pretty Woman is on its first UK & Ireland tour. The show is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell with music and lyrics by Bryan Adams.  Natalie started her career as a child, playing Young Cosette in the Wets End production of Les Misérables and Louise in Sunday in the Park with George at the Menier Chocolate Factory and cast recording. She was also in the West End productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Billy Elliot.Natalie then spent time in the music world, performing countless gigs internationally. She returned to theatre as an adult and originated the role of Jane Seymour in Six The Musical. Natalie was with the show from its initial Arts Theatre performances in 2017 and recorded the cast album, including her iconic rendition of "Heart Of Stone" which has been streamed over 38 million times on Spotify. Natalie continued with Six through to its original UK tour, including a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and West End run at the Arts, Lyric and Vaudeville theatres. She was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical in 2019 for her performance in Six, alongside the original queens.After leaving the West End production at  the end of 2021, Natalie returned to Six the following year to reunite with the original cast for three special performances at Hampton Court Palace and to film the show in the West End. Last year Natalie once again returned to Six, this time touring the US in the first North American Tour.Some of her other theatre credits include: The Regulars (Hope Mill Theatre), Emojiland (Garrick Theatre) and No Limits (Turbine Theatre). In this episode Natalie discusses creating her signature Kit De Luca riff, the path she took after having West End success as a child and what her relationship is like now with "Heart Of Stone"... plus lots more!Pretty Woman tours the UK & Ireland until September 2024. Visit www.uk.prettywomanthemusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  Past Present FeatureA filmmaker appreciation podcast hosted by Emmy-winning director...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with the star of Pretty Woman the Musical, Chase Wolfe (who plays Edward Lewis). The classic Julia Roberts/Richard Gere film was brought to the musical stage by theater legend Jerry Mitchell and boasts of a score by the comic genius Garry Marshall and a new score […]

Devyn Trondson, cast member in Pretty Woman: The Musical, offers a preview of this Sunday's show at McCain Auditorium.

Bethany McDonald is an actress from England. She starred on the Norwegian Bliss in their production of Six as an alternate where she covered Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleaves, and Catherine Parr. This truly was a magical experience for her as she got to travel the world and play in one of the most successful shows of this current generation. Now, McDonald is touring North America in Pretty Woman: The Musical. In this production, she is in the ensemble and understudying the iconic, Vivian Ward. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jayme-starr/support

Indulge in the magical ambiance of Musicals by Candlelight as it graces the historic Actors' Church in the heart of Covent Garden, London. Immerse yourself in an intimate setting, where you can unwind and enjoy the timeless melodies of the greatest musical theatre songs ever composed. Accompanied by the world-class Icon Strings Quartet, this enchanting experience invites you to listen to popular tunes from beloved musicals such as Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Pretty Woman: The Musical, and more. For those seeking fantastic prices on day seats to Musicals by Candlelight, the exclusive Rush tickets offer the chance to book same-day tickets in London for just £15, available only on TodayTix. The Icon Strings Quartet, celebrated for their performances at renowned venues like the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Opera House, will grace all Musicals by Candlelight concerts. Praised by LondonTheatre1 for its focus on pure musicality, this show is a bold celebration of world-class musicianship, devoid of flashy lights or stage gimmicks. The quartet weaves a tapestry of upbeat and majestic melodies, promising an unforgettable evening for everyone. Embark on a thrilling musical adventure with The Witches, which has had its world premiere at the National Theatre. Prepare to discard everything you thought you knew about witches—no pointy hats or broomsticks here. These are the most dangerous creatures on earth, hatching their most evil plan yet. The only hope lies with Luke and his Gran. But with Luke being ten and Gran having a dodgy heart, time is short, danger is everywhere, and they've got just one chance to thwart the witches from squalloping every child in England. This rip-roaring musical rendition of Roald Dahl's timeless tale, with book and lyrics by Olivier Award-winner Lucy Kirkwood, music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Dave Malloy, and directed by Lyndsey Turner, promises wit, daring, and heart in abundance.

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to the New Victoria Theatre in Woking to see the brand new UK Tour of PRETTY WOMAN the musical. The show, which is based on the beloved 1990 film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, currently stars Amber Davies (9 to 5, Back to the Future), Oliver Savile (Wicked), Ore Oduba (The Rocky Horror Show), and Natalie Paris (Six). Check our the review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on not only the new tour and its cast but also the show and its material... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Mark is a British-born Canadian actor of Nigerian descent, who has numerous credits in film, television, theatre and voice. He has worked extensively throughout Canada, UK, Europe and South Africa. He is best known for playing CIA handler John Lynn in the Fox Networks Group television series Deep State and has just recently finished playing James Morse on the West End stage in the original London cast of Pretty Woman: The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. Most recently his voice can be heard playing Doctor Paradox in the video game Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt, and Nikolas in Dying Light 2: Stay Human developed by Techland. Mark is also an award winning international short film maker, and is currently producing a feature film called "Anthia". Mark is the first son of the late Admiral Augustus Aikhomu, former Vice President of Nigeria. Mark is married to Patsy McKay and they have twin boys. He also has two grown-up daughters in Canada. IG/TW Handle (if any) IG: @realmarkholden LinkedIn or IMDB URL https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0390236/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Company/Personal URL https://www.markholden.biz ====== Follow Host Daron Jenkins on IG ⁠@thedaronjenkins

Bryan Adams has the reputation of being one the most exciting live musicians in the world. His energetic vocals and stage presence have proven to entertain for over 40 years. With 17 studio albums, and four new studio albums in 2022 (including, Grammy Nominee “So Happy It Hurts” and “Pretty Woman – The Musical”), his song writing has garnered him numerous awards and accolades including three Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, a Grammy Award and 20 Juno Awards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff & Will offer up a ton of recommendations in this episode. They kick off talking about "Pretty Woman: The Musical," Eurovision 2023, the documentary "Judy Blume Forever," "The Great American Baking Show," and Netflix's "Bridgerton" spin-off "Queen Charlotte." Then it's on to books as they review "Afterglow" by Phil Stamper, "Always the Almost" by Edward Underhill, "Tears of the Golden Tiger" by Robin Knight, "In the Lives of Puppets" by TJ Klune, "A Fashionable Deception" by Sera Taíno, "The Best Man's Problem" by Sera Taíno, "The New Guy" by Sarina Bowen, "Never Have I Ever Gone Skinny Dipping" by Riley Hart, "Pick One" by May Archer, and "The Tinker's Apprentice" by Jordan Castillo Price. Complete show notes for episode 421 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Jerry Mitchell, Multi-Award Winning Director and Choreographer, Author, “Backstage Pass” About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Jerry Mitchell, is a multi-award winning director and choreographer who's brought us some of the most beloved and iconic musicals in the past 40 years.   After dancing in Broadway shows including “Will Rogers Follies”, “Brigadoon” and “On Your Toes”, he's gone on to choreograph dozens of shows on Broadway, in London's West End, and for touring productions.  He choreographed the world premiere of the musical “Jeckyll & Hyde”.  He was the choreographer for many Broadway shows including “The Full Monty”, “Hairspray”, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, “Legally Blonde”, “Pretty Woman: The Musical”, and “Kinky Boots” and “On Your Feet”, which he also directed.   He choreographed the Broadway revivals of “Grease”, “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, “The Rocky Horror Show”, “Gypsy”, and “La Cage Aux Folles”.  He's been nominated for 8 Tony Awards and won 2 for Best Choreography, for “Kinky Boots”, and “La Cage Aux Folles”, for which he also won a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award.    He's also received 4 Laurence Olivier Award nominations, 6 more Drama Desk Award nominations, and 3 more Outer Circle Award nominations.  In addition to his work in the theatre, our guest directed the movie versions of “Kinky Boots:  The Musical” and “Legally Blonde: The Musical”.   He was also the choreographer for a number of movies including “Scent of a Woman”, “In & Out”, “The Object of My Affection”, “One True Thing”, and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”.  On TV, he's choreographed numerous shows including the 2004 Tony Awards, the 2016 live performance of “Hairspray”, and he got an Emmy Award nomination and WON an American Choreography Award for his work on “The Drew Carey Show”.    In Las Vegas, he created, directed and choreographed “Peep Show”, the longest-running live show at Planet Hollywood.    And on top of ALL THAT, this incredibly generous man created, and for many years directed, the hugely popular annual “Broadway Bares” burlesque and comedy extravaganza, for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a vitally important fundraising organization within the theatre community, that has raised over 25 million dollars for AIDS related causes across America.   If you're not familiar with “Broadway Bares”, you MUST GET our guest's wonderful book about this annual show, entitled “Backstage Pass”.    AND, in recognition of his dedication and contributions to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, as well as his 3 decades of volunteer service through the arts, our guest will be receiving the prestigious Isabelle Stevenson Award at the upcoming Tony Awards on June 11.    For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Jerry Mitchell, go to:https://www.facebook.com/jammyprod/https://www.instagram.com/jammyprod/https://www.tiktok.com/@jammyprod #JerryMitchell   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Elly Jay (understudy Vivian in Pretty Woman) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Elly discuss Moulin Rouge (Piccadilly Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Tony Awards, Bob Fosse's Dancin', Hairspray at Kilworth House, Jamie Oliver's new theatre restaurant and lots more.  Elly is currently making her West End debut in Pretty Woman The Musical at the Savoy Theatre as a swing and understudy for Vivian. Elly original started as the second cover Vivian, before becoming first cover. She is now the alternate Vivian and plays the role for both shows every Wednesday. Some of Elly's theatre credits include the title role in Cinderella (Theatre Royal Bath), ensemble in Ghost Das Musical (Germany), super swing at Universal Studios Japan for Universal Monsters Live, Sesame Street, The Power of Pop, One Piece Anime, Festa De Parade, A Christmas Wish and Guest Special Events (Japan), singer/dancer in The Best of Musical Starnights (European Tour), singer/dancer on The Britannia (P+O Cruises) and ensemble/understudy Good Witch & Bad Witch in Beauty & The Beast (Perth Concert Hall). Follow Elly on Instagram: @iamellyjay Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   Bookwaves Gemma Whelan, whose latest novel is titled “Painting Through The Dark,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded via zencastr on April 5, 2023. ‘Painting Through the Dark” concerns a young ex-nun in Ireland, Ashling, who comes to America in 1981, specifically San Francisco, in order to get away from her family and from the control of the Catholic Church in Ireland. A dedicated painter, after spending time attempting to get a job at a local gallery, she takes a position with a family in a rural home outside Mendocino. This is Gemma Whelan's second novel. Her first, “Fiona: Stolen Child,” was published in 2011. Gemma is an award-winning director, screenwriter, and educator. She was the founding Artistic Director of Wilde Irish Productions in the San Francisco Bay Area, and of Corrib Theatre in Portland, Oregon. Her short film The Wake was the winner of the Silver Knight Award at the Golden Knight Film Festival, Malta; her feature screenplay Eye of the Storm won the Robert and Ellen Little Screenwriting Award; and her screenplay Wedding Bells won the American Gem Short Screenplay award and was optioned by Fox Broadcasting.   Bookwaves Russell Banks (1940-2023), who died on January 7, 2023, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in the KPFA studios on November 11, 2004 while on tour for his novel, The Darling. Russell Banks, who died on January 7th, 2023 at the age of 82 was a master of long and short form fiction. In a career that began in 1975 and continued to his death, there were 14 novels, six collections of short stories, two volumes of poetry, and three works of non-fiction. Among his novels were Affliction and The Sweet Hereafter, both of which became critically acclaimed films, plus Continental Drift and Cloudsplitter. His most recent novel, The Magic Kingdom, was published in 2022. This is the second of two interviews and has not been heard in almost two decades. 2000 Interview with Russell Banks.     Review of “English” at Berkeley Rep Peets Theatre through May 7, 2023 and “Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone 2” at ACT's Strand Theatre through May 7, 2023.   Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Standard Time. Closing dates are sometimes extended. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  Lists of guests at the upcoming Book Festival, May 6-7, 2023, event calendar and links to previous events. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.   Monthly Calendar. On-line events only. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  See website for past streams. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre  Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone 2 by Qui Nguyen, March 30 – May 7, Strand. Aurora Theatre  Cyrano by Edmond Rostand, adapted by Josh Costello, April 7 – May 7. Awesome Theatre Company. Check website for upcoming live shows and streaming. Berkeley Rep English by Sanazz Toosi, March 31 – May 7, Peets Theatre. Boxcar Theatre. See website for calendar listings. Brava Theatre Center: See website for events. BroadwaySF: Come from Away, April 11 – 23, Golden Gate. Pretty Woman: The Musical, April 26-30, Orpheum Broadway San Jose: Riverdance, 25th Anniversary Show, May 12-14. 1776, May 6-21. California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes). No 2023 season scheduled. See website for events calendar. Center Rep: In The Heights, May 27  – June 24. Central Works Mondragola by Gary Graves, March 18 – April 23, 2023. Cinnabar Theatre. Tiger Style! by Mike Lew, April 7 – 23. Contra Costa Civic Theatre To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, April 21 – May 21, 2023. Curran Theater: Into The Woods, direct from Broadway, June 20-25, 2023. Custom Made Theatre. Tiny Fires by Aimee Suzara, postponed to a later date in 2023. Cutting Ball Theatre. Exhaustion Arroyo: Dancin' Trees in the Ravine by W. Fran Astorga. April 13 – May 21. 42nd Street Moon. The Scottsboro Boys, May 4 – May 21, Gateway Theatre. Golden Thread  See website for ongoing special events. Landmark Musical Theater.  Hair, May 6 – June 4, at the Landmark, 533 Sutter, SF. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. In The Evening By The Moonlight by Traci Tolmaire, co-created and directed by Margo Hall, June 15 – July 2, Young Performers Theatre, Fort Mason, San Francisco. Magic Theatre. The Ni¿¿er Lovers by Mark Anthony Thompson, May 3 -21. See website for other events at the Magic. Marin Theatre Company Where Did We Sit On The Bus? by Brian Quijada, May 4 – 28, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC)  Locusts Have No King by C. Julian Jimenez, April 7 – May 14. The Confession of Lily Dare by Charles Busch, May 12 – June 11. Oakland Theater Project.  Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, in theater, March 31 – April 23. Pear Theater. Pear Slices 2023,  Original short plays. April 20 – May 14. PianoFight. Permanently closed as of March 18, 2023. Presidio Theatre. See website for upcoming productions Ray of Light: Spring Awakening In Concert, June 8-10, Victoria Theatre. Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, September 8 – October 1, Victoria Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show, Oasis Nightclub, October 6  – 31. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko. San Francisco Playhouse.  Clue, based on the screenplay, March 9 – April 27, 2023. SFBATCO See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl, April 5 – 30. 2023. Shotgun Players. Triumph of Love by Pierre de Marivaux, extended to April 30. South Bay Musical Theatre: Singin' In the Rain, May 13 – June 3. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Rhino   The Rita Hayworth of This Generation  written and performed by Tina D'Elia, April 6 – 23, Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand, New performances most Wednesdays. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. A Distinct Society by Kareem Fahmy, April 5 – 30, 2023, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Word for Word.  Home by George Saunders, April 5-29, Z Below. See schedule for  one-night readings and streaming performances. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season, starting February. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Playbill List of Streaming Theatre: Updated weekly, this is probably the best list you'll find of national and international streaming plays and musicals. Each week has its own webpage, so scroll down. National Theatrical Streaming: Upcoming plays from around the country. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org             The post Bookwaves/Artwaves – April 20, 2023 – Gemma Whelan – Russell Banks appeared first on KPFA.

In this week's episode, senior Teaghan Brostrom chats with alumna Natalie Bourgeois, class of 2017. Natalie is currently touring with the national cast of Pretty Woman: The Musical, which will be making a stop in Sacramento May 2-7th. Natalie talked about her time at St. Francis, her experience as a performer, and shared some great life advice.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues Jason Graae discusses his latest show, “Faith Prince and Jason Graae,” which will be at Feinsteins at the Nikko, April 14-April 15, along with his early career on Broadway and elsewhere with host Richard Wolinsky. Recorded April 10, 2023 on zencastr. Jason Graae has appeared on Broadway in A Grand Night for Singing, Falsettos, Stardust, and Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? and off-Broadway in several shows, including the original cast of Forever Plaid.  He's appeared on television as a guest on Frasier, Friends, China Beach and other shows, and has appeared innumerable times in various concerts. He has also sung on over 45 CDs, including reconstructions of several musicals of the 1920s through 1940s. Jason Graae has performed several times with both 42nd Street Moon and Musical Theatre West, and along with various benefit concerts for Moon, he appeared on “Scrooge in Love” on the Gateway Theatre stage in late 2019. Complete Interview. Jason Graae website.     Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Standard Time. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  Lists of guests at the upcoming Book Festival, May 6-7, 2023, event calendar and links to previous events. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.   Monthly Calendar. On-line events only. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  See website for past streams. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre  Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone 2 by Qui Nguyen, March 30 – May 7, Strand. Aurora Theatre  Cyrano by Edmond Rostand, adapted by Josh Costello, April 7 – May 7. Awesome Theatre Company. Check website for upcoming live shows and streaming. Berkeley Rep English by Sanazz Toosi, March 31 – May 7, Peets Theatre. Boxcar Theatre. See website for calendar listings. Brava Theatre Center: See website for events. BroadwaySF: Come from Away, April 11 – 23, Golden Gate. Pretty Woman: The Musical, April 26-30, Orpheum Broadway San Jose: Riverdance, 25th Anniversary Show, May 12-14. 1776, May 6-21. California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes). No 2023 season scheduled. See website for events calendar. Center Rep: Sweat, by Lynn Nottage. March 31  – April 16 Central Works Mondragola by Gary Graves, March 18 – April 16, 2023. Cinnabar Theatre. Tiger Style! by Mike Lew, April 7 – 23. Contra Costa Civic Theatre To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, April 21 – May 21, 2023. Curran Theater: Into The Woods, direct from Broadway, June 20-25, 2023. Custom Made Theatre. Tiny Fires by Aimee Suzara, postponed to a later date in 2023. Cutting Ball Theatre. Exhaustion Arroyo: Dancin' Trees in the Ravine by W. Fran Astorga. April 13 – May 21. 42nd Street Moon. Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, March 23 – April 9, Gateway Theatre. Golden Thread  See website for ongoing special events. Landmark Musical Theater.  Hair, May 6 – June 4, at the Landmark, 533 Sutter, SF. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. Magic Theatre. The Ni¿¿er Lovers by Mark Anthony Thompson, May 3 -21. See website for other events at the Magic. Marin Theatre Company Where Did We Sit On The Bus? by Brian Quijada, May 4 – 28, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC)  Locusts Have No King by C. Julian Jimenez, April 7 – May 14. The Confession of Lily Dare by Charles Busch, May 12 – June 11. Oakland Theater Project.  Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, in theater, March 31 – April 23. Pear Theater. Pear Slices 2023,  Original short plays. April 20 – May 14. PianoFight. Permanently closed as of March 18, 2023. Presidio Theatre. See website for upcoming productions Ray of Light: Spring Awakening In Concert, June 8-10, Victoria Theatre. Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, September 8 – October 1, Victoria Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show, Oasis Nightclub, October 6  – 31. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko. San Francisco Playhouse.  Clue, based on the screenplay, March 9 – April 27, 2023. SFBATCO See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl, April 5 – 30. 2023. Shotgun Players. Triumph of Love by Pierre de Marivaux, extended to April 30, streaming on demand April 13. South Bay Musical Theatre: Singin' In the Rain, May 13 – June 3. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Rhino   The Rita Hayworth of This Generation  written and performed by Tina D'Elia, April 6 – 23, Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand, New performances most Wednesdays. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. A Distinct Society by Kareem Fahmy, April 5 – 30, 2023, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Word for Word.  Home by George Saunders, April 5-29, Z Below. See schedule for  one-night readings and streaming performances. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season, starting February. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Playbill List of Streaming Theatre: Updated weekly, this is probably the best list you'll find of national and international streaming plays and musicals. Each week has its own webpage, so scroll down. National Theatrical Streaming: Upcoming plays from around the country. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org             The post Bookwaves/Artwaves – April 13, 2023: Jason Graae appeared first on KPFA.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   Bookwaves Donald Spoto (1941-2023), noted biographer,  in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded June 18, 1997 while on tour for “Notorious: The Life of Ingrid Bergman.” The legendary biographer Donald Spoto died on February 11th, 2023 at the age of 81. Among his works were biographies of Alfred Hitchcock, Marlene Dietrich, Tennessee Williams, Lawrence Olivier, the House of Windsor, James Dean and several others. This is the first of three interviews about his subjects and about the art of biography. The second interview was conducted a year later for The Hidden Jesus: A New Life. The third and final interview was recorded in 2000 for Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, A Life. Later biographies focused on Francis of Assisi, Alan Bates, Grace Kelly and the Redgraves. His final biography, published in 2016 focused on the life of actress Teresa Wright. Digitized, remastered and edited on April 1, 2023. This interview has not been heard since its original 1997 broadcast. Complete Interview     Bookwaves Justine Bateman, actress and director, author of “Fame: The Hijacking of Reality,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded at Green Apple Books on the Park on San Francisco on October 27, 2018. Justine Bateman jump-started her career at the age of sixteen with the role of Mallory in the hit television show “Family Ties.” She went on to other television shows, films and stage presentations before turning to directing and getting university degrees after she turned forty. Her book “Fame” details, from personal experience, what it's like to be famous at an early age, how one deals with fame, and how a member of the public deals with a famous person. She details the ups and downs of fame, from the first time fans take notice to the later times, when nobody takes notice. Her first film as writer/director is Violet, released in 2021, which can be found on the free library app, Kanopy. Complete Interview.   Review of “The Triumph of Love” at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage through April 23, 2023.     Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Standard Time. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  Lists of guests at the upcoming Book Festival, May 6-7, 2023, event calendar and links to previous events. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.   Monthly Calendar. On-line events only. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  See website for past streams. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre  Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone 2 by Qui Nguyen, March 30 – May 7, Strand. Aurora Theatre  Cyrano by Edmond Rostand, adapted by Josh Costello, April 7 – May 7. Awesome Theatre Company. Check website for upcoming live shows and streaming. Berkeley Rep English by Sanazz Toosi, March 31 – May 7, Peets Theatre. Boxcar Theatre. See website for calendar listings. Brava Theatre Center: See website for events. BroadwaySF: Come from Away, April 11 – 23, Golden Gate. Pretty Woman: The Musical, April 26-30, Orpheum Broadway San Jose: Riverdance, 25th Anniversary Show, May 12-14. 1776, May 6-21. California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes). No 2023 season scheduled. See website for events calendar. Center Rep: Sweat, by Lynn Nottage. March 31  – April 16 Central Works Mondragola by Gary Graves, March 18 – April 16, 2023. Cinnabar Theatre. Tiger Style! by Mike Lew, April 7 – 23. Contra Costa Civic Theatre To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, April 21 – May 21, 2023. Curran Theater: Into The Woods, direct from Broadway, June 20-25, 2023. Custom Made Theatre. Tiny Fires by Aimee Suzara, postponed to a later date in 2023. Cutting Ball Theatre. Exhaustion Arroyo: Dancin' Trees in the Ravine by W. Fran Astorga. April 13 – May 21. 42nd Street Moon. Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, March 23 – April 9, Gateway Theatre. Golden Thread  See website for ongoing special events. Landmark Musical Theater.  Annie Warbucks, sequel to Annie, March 11 – April 9, 2023, at the Landmark, 533 Sutter, SF. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. In The Evening by the Moonlight by Tracy Tolmaire, a staged reading, co-created and directed by Margo Hall. At the Museum of the African Diaspora, April 8, 2 pm. Magic Theatre. The Ni¿¿er Lovers by Mark Anthony Thompson, May 3 -21. See website for other events at the Magic. Marin Theatre Company Where Did We Sit On The Bus? by Brian Quijada, May 4 – 28, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC)  Locusts Have No King by C. Julian Jimenez, April 7 – May 14. The Confession of Lily Dare by Charles Busch, May 12 – June 11. Oakland Theater Project.  Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, in theater, March 31 – April 23. Pear Theater. Pear Slices 2023,  Original short plays. April 20 – May 14. PianoFight. Permanently closed as of March 18, 2023. Presidio Theatre. See website for upcoming productions Ray of Light: Spring Awakening In Concert, June 8-10, Victoria Theatre. Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, September 8 – October 1, Victoria Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show, Oasis Nightclub, October 6  – 31. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko. San Francisco Playhouse.  Clue, based on the screenplay, March 9 – April 27, 2023. SFBATCO See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl, April 5 – 30. 2023. Shotgun Players. Triumph of Love by Pierre de Marivaux, March 25 – April 23, streaming on demand, April 6, April 13. South Bay Musical Theatre: Singin' In the Rain, May 13 – June 3. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Rhino   The Rita Hayworth of This Generation  written and performed by Tina D'Elia, April 6 – 23, Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand, New performances most Wednesdays. Arts in America, performed and conceived by John Fisher, Tuesday April 11, 7 pm See website for free staged readings. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. A Distinct Society by Kareem Fahmy, April 5 – 30, 2023, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Word for Word.  Home by George Saunders, April 5-29, Z Below. See schedule for  one-night readings and streaming performances. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season, starting February. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Playbill List of Streaming Theatre: Updated weekly, this is probably the best list you'll find of national and international streaming plays and musicals. Each week has its own webpage, so scroll down. National Theatrical Streaming: Upcoming plays from around the country. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org             The post Bookwaves/Artwaves – April 6, 2023: Donald Spoto – Justine Bateman appeared first on KPFA.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   Bookwaves Rebecca Makkai, whose latest novel is “I Have Some Questions for You,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Rebecca Makkai is the author of three earlier novels, The Great Believers, The Hundred Year House and The Borrowers, and one collection of stories, Music for Wartime. This latest novel is a mystery of sorts that takes place in a New England boarding school and involves a murder that took place twenty years earlier, a murder in which an athletic coach was arrested and convicted, but likely isn't the guilty party. In this fast-paced book, Rebecca Makkai takes on the Me Too movement, misogyny in high school, true crime podcasts, and hidden abuse. The interview was recorded on March 2, 2023 at Green Apple Books on the Park in san Francisco. Photos: Richard Wolinsky. Complete Interview.   Bookwaves/Artwaves John Sayles discusses his latest novel, “Jamie MacGillivray, The Renegade's Journey,” along with his work as a writer and film-maker, with host Richard Wolinsky. Part Two John Sayles is best known for his work as a director, screenwriter and actor, though this is his sixth novel. Among the films he directed are Lone Star, Sunshine State, Eight Men Out, Matewan, The Brother from Another Planet, Baby It's You and Passion Fish. His acting credits include small roles in several films, and he wrote the screenplay for the films he directed. His novel “Jamie MacGillivray, The Renegade's Journey” follows the characters of Jamie, a Scotsman captured by the English after the Battle of Culloden, and Jenny, another captured refugee from Scotland, as they make their way to the New World, Jamie winding up in a Native American village and Jenny moving from the Caribbean to Quebec, both of them involved in the French and Indian Wars. Recorded March 1, 2023 at Book Passage in Corte Madera, California. Special thanks to Elaine Petrocelli and the staff at the bookstore. Part One aired last week. Complete 45-minute Interview.   Review of “Merrily We Roll Along” at 42nd Street Moon Gateway Theatre through April 9, 2023.     Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Standard Time. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  Lists of guests at the upcoming Book Festival, May 6-7, 2023, event calendar and links to previous events. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.   Monthly Calendar. On-line events only. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  See website for past streams. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre  Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone 2 by Qui Nguyen, March 30 – May 7, Strand. Aurora Theatre  Cyrano by Edmond Rostand, adapted by Josh Costello, April 7 – May 7. Awesome Theatre Company. Check website for upcoming live shows and streaming. Berkeley Rep Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee, February 25 – April 2, Roda Theatre. Boxcar Theatre. See website for calendar listings. Brava Theatre Center: See website for events. BroadwaySF: Come from Away, April 11 – 23, Golden Gate. Pretty Woman: The Musical, April 26-30, Orpheum Broadway San Jose: Riverdance, 25th Anniversary Show, May 12-14. 1776, May 6-21. California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes). No 2023 season scheduled. See website for events calendar. Center Rep: Sweat, by Lynn Nottage. March 31  – April 16 (due to illness shows from March 26-30 have been cancelled). Central Works Mondragola by Gary Graves, March 18 – April 16, 2023. Cinnabar Theatre. Tiger Style! by Mike Lew, April 7 – 23. Contra Costa Civic Theatre To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, April 21 – May 21, 2023. Curran Theater: Into The Woods, direct from Broadway, June 20-25, 2023. Custom Made Theatre. Tiny Fires by Aimee Suzara, postponed to a later date in 2023. Cutting Ball Theatre. Exhaustion Arroyo: Dancin' Trees in the Ravine by W. Fran Astorga. April 13 – May 21. 42nd Street Moon. Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, March 23 – April 9, Gateway Theatre. Golden Thread  See website for ongoing special events. Landmark Musical Theater.  Annie Warbucks, sequel to Annie, March 11 – April 9, 2023, at the Landmark, 533 Sutter, SF. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. In The Evening by the Moonlight by Tracy Tolmaire, a staged reading, co-created and directed by Margo Hall. At the Museum of the African Diaspora, April 8, 2 pm. Magic Theatre. The Ni¿¿er Lovers by Mark Anthony Thompson, May 3 -21. See website for other events at the Magic. Marin Theatre Company Where Did We Sit On The Bus? by Brian Quijada, May 4 – 28, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC)  Locusts Have No King by C. Julian Jimenez, April 7 – May 14. The Confession of Lily Dare by Charles Busch, May 12 – June 11. Oakland Theater Project.  Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, in theater, March 31 – April 23. Pear Theater. Pear Slices 2023,  Original short plays. April 20 – May 14. PianoFight. Permanently closed as of March 18, 2023. Presidio Theatre. See website for upcoming productions Ray of Light: Spring Awakening In Concert, June 8-10, Victoria Theatre. Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, September 8 – October 1, Victoria Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show, Oasis Nightclub, October 6  – 31. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko. San Francisco Playhouse.  Clue, based on the screenplay, March 9 – April 27, 2023. SFBATCO See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl, April 5 – 30. 2023. Shotgun Players. Triumph of Love by Pierre de Marivaux, March 25 – April 23, streaming on demand, April 6, April 13. South Bay Musical Theatre: Singin' In the Rain, May 13 – June 3. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Rhino   The Rita Hayworth of This Generation  written and performed by Tina D'Elia, April 6 – 23, Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand, New performances most Wednesdays. See website for free staged readings. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, by Cheryl L. West, March 8 – April 8, 2023, Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto. Word for Word.  Home by George Saunders, April 5-29, Z Below. See schedule for  one-night readings and streaming performances. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season, starting February. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Playbill List of Streaming Theatre: Updated weekly, this is probably the best list you'll find of national and international streaming plays and musicals. Each week has its own webpage, so scroll down. National Theatrical Streaming: Upcoming plays from around the country. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org             The post Bookwaves/ Artwaves March 30, 2023: Rebecca Makkai – John Sayles appeared first on KPFA.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   Bookwaves John Sayles discusses his latest novel, “Jamie MacGillivray, The Renegade's Journey,” along with his work as a writer and film-maker, with host Richard Wolinsky. Part One. John Sayles is best known for his work as a director, screenwriter and actor, though this is his sixth novel. Among the films he directed are Lone Star, Sunshine State, Eight Men Out, Matewan, The Brother from Another Planet, Baby It's You and Passion Fish. His acting credits include small roles in several films, and he wrote the screenplay for the films he directed. His novel “Jamie MacGillivray, The Renegade's Journey” follows the characters of Jamie, a Scotsman captured by the English after the Battle of Culloden, and Jenny, another captured refugee from Scotland, as they make their way to the New World, Jamie winding up in a Native American village and Jenny moving from the Caribbean to Quebec, both of them involved in the French and Indian Wars.  Photos: Richard Wolinsky. Recorded March 1, 2023 at Book Passage in Corte Madera, California. Special thanks to Elaine Petrocelli and the staff at the bookstore. Part Two airs next week. Complete 45-minute Interview.   Bookwaves Nora Ephron (1941-2012) in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded November 21, 2010 in the KPFA studios, while on tour for her book, “I Remember Nothing.” Known as one of the finest screenplay writers Hollywood ever saw, she is best known for such films as Silkwood, When Harry Met Sally, and Sleepless in Seattle. Her final film was Julie & Julia. A playwright and essayist, her influence is still felt in the entertainment business. Complete Interview.     Review of “Cambodian Rock Band” at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre through April 2, 2023.     Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. All times Pacific Standard Time. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  Lists of guests at the upcoming Book Festival, May 6-7, 2023, event calendar and links to previous events. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.   Monthly Calendar. On-line events only. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  See website for past streams. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre  Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone 2 by Qui Nguyen, March 30 – May 7, Strand. Aurora Theatre  Cyrano by Edmond Rostand, adapted by Josh Costello, April 7 – May 7. Awesome Theatre Company. Check website for upcoming live shows and streaming. Berkeley Rep Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee, February 25 – April 2, Roda Theatre. Boxcar Theatre. See website for calendar listings. Brava Theatre Center: See website for events. BroadwaySF: Fiddler on the Roof, March 22 – 26, Golden Gate. Come from Away, April 11 – 23, Golden Gate. Pretty Woman: The Musical, April 26-30, Orpheum Broadway San Jose: Pretty Woman: The Musical, March 21-26. California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes). No 2023 season scheduled. See website for events calendar. Center Rep: Sweat, by Lynn Nottage. March 31  – April 16 (due to illness shows from March 26-30 have been cancelled). Central Works Mondragola by Gary Graves, March 18 – April 16, 2023. Cinnabar Theatre. Tiger Style! by Mike Lew, April 7 – 23. Contra Costa Civic Theatre To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, April 21 – May 21, 2023. Curran Theater: Into The Woods, direct from Broadway, June 20-25, 2023. Custom Made Theatre. Tiny Fires by Aimee Suzara, postponed to a later date in 2023. Cutting Ball Theatre. Exhaustion Arroyo: Dancin' Trees in the Ravine by W. Fran Astorga. April 13 – May 21. 42nd Street Moon. Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, March 23 – April 9, Gateway Theatre. Golden Thread  See website for ongoing special events. Landmark Musical Theater.  Annie Warbucks, sequel to Annie, March 11 – April 9, 2023, at the Landmark, 533 Sutter, SF. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. In The Evening by the Moonlight by Tracy Tolmaire, a staged reading, co-created and directed by Margo Hall. At the Museum of the African Diaspora, April 8, 2 pm. Magic Theatre. The Ni¿¿er Lovers by Mark Anthony Thompson, May 3 -21. See website for other events at the Magic. Marin Theatre Company Where Did We Sit On The Bus? by Brian Quijada, May 4 – 28, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC)  Locusts Have No King by C. Julian Jimenez, April 7 – May 14. The Confession of Lily Dare by Charles Busch, May 12 – June 11. Oakland Theater Project.  Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, in theater, March 31 – April 23. Pear Theater. Richard II by William Shakespeare, weekends through March 26. PianoFight. Permanently closed as of March 18, 2023. Presidio Theatre. See website for upcoming productions Ray of Light: Spring Awakening In Concert, June 8-10, Victoria Theatre. Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, September 8 – October 1, Victoria Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show, Oasis Nightclub, October 6  – 31. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko. San Francisco Playhouse.  Clue, based on the screenplay, March 9 – April 27, 2023. SFBATCO See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl, April 5 – 30. 2023. Shotgun Players. Triumph of Love by Pierre de Marivaux, March 25 – April 23, streaming on demand, April 6, April 13. South Bay Musical Theatre: Singin' In the Rain, May 13 – June 3. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Rhino   Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand, New performances most Wednesdays. See website for free staged readings. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, by Cheryl L. West, March 8 – April 8, 2023, Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto. Word for Word.  Home by George Saunders, April 5-29, Z Below. See schedule for  one-night readings and streaming performances. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season, starting February. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Playbill List of Streaming Theatre: Updated weekly, this is probably the best list you'll find of national and international streaming plays and musicals. Each week has its own webpage, so scroll down. National Theatrical Streaming: Upcoming plays from around the country. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org             The post Bookwaves/ Artwaves March 23, 2023: John Sayles – Nora Ephron appeared first on KPFA.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   Artwaves Joe Ngo, who plays the role of Chum, the father, in “Cambodian Rock Band,” by Lauren Yee, and won an Obie for his performance at the Signature Theatre in New York, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. Joe Ngo is an actor and musician, and has been performing in “Cambodian Rock Band” since its origins at the Ground Floor, Berkeley Rep's Center for the Creation and Development of New Work in 2016 before moving on to Houston and New York. Previously he acted in regional theatre in both “King of the Yees” and “Viet Gone,” as well as other plays. In the interview, he discusses how “Cambodian Rock Band” evolved, his own development as a musician, his relationship to the material in the show — both his parents lived through the Khmer Rouge Killing Fields era in Cambodia before migrating to America — and his career as an actor.  Photos: Berkeley Rep; Joe Ngo. Recorded via zencastr due to ongoing Covid protocols on March 8, 2023. Complete 42-minute interview.   Artwaves Jesse Green, New York Times theatre critic, and co-author of “Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. In this brief previously unaired excerpt from an interview recorded on September 8, 2022, Jesse Green discusses Mary Rodgers' greatest feature, working on theatre reviews, the current state of Broadway theatre, and his view on the new Editor in Chief of the New York Times. Complete 48-minute interview.   Review of “Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer” at TheatreWorks Lucie Stern Theatre through April 2, 2023.     Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. All times Pacific Standard Time. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  Lists of guests at the upcoming Book Festival, May 6-7, 2023, event calendar and links to previous events. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.   Monthly Calendar. On-line events only. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  See website for past streams. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre  Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone 2 by Qui Nguyen, March 30 – May 7, Strand. At the Rueff in the Strand: Tea Party by Gordon Dahlquist, directed by Erin Merritt, 12 performances only, March 2 – 19, 2023. Aurora Theatre  Cyrano by Edmond Rostand, adapted by Josh Costello, April 7 – May 7. Awesome Theatre Company. Check website for upcoming live shows and streaming. Berkeley Rep Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee, February 25 – April 2, Roda Theatre. Boxcar Theatre. Lady Gaga #ARTBIRTH with Gaga impersonator Athena Reich, Palace Theatre (home of Speakeasy), March 16-19, multiple shows daily. Brava Theatre Center: See website for events. BroadwaySF: Six, through March 19, Orpheum. Fiddler on the Roof, March 22 – 26, Golden Gate. Come from Away, April 11 – 23, Golden Gate. Pretty Woman: The Musical, April 26-30, Orpheum Broadway San Jose: Pretty Woman: The Musical, March 21-26. California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes). 2023 Season to be announced. Center Rep: Sweat, by Lynn Nottage. March 25 – April 16. Central Works Mondragola by Gary Graves, March 18 – April 16, 2023. Cinnabar Theatre. Tiger Style! by Mike Lew, April 7 – 23. Contra Costa Civic Theatre To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, April 21 – May 21, 2023. Curran Theater: Into The Woods, direct from Broadway, June 20-25, 2023. Custom Made Theatre. Tiny Fires by Aimee Suzara, postponed to a later date in 2023. 42nd Street Moon. Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, March 23 – April 9, Gateway Theatre. Golden Thread  What Do Women Say? Fighters for Freedom,  Celebration for International Women's Day. On Demand, March 15-22.. Landmark Musical Theater.  Annie Warbucks, sequel to Annie, March 11 – April 9, 2023, at the Landmark, 533 Sutter, SF. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. In The Evening by the Moonlight by Tracy Tolmaire, a staged reading, co-created and directed by Margo Hall. At the Museum of the African Diaspora, April 8, 2 pm. Magic Theatre. The Ni¿¿er Lovers by Mark Anthony Thompson, May 3 -21. See website for other events at the Magic. Marin Theatre Company Where Did We Sit On The Bus? by Brian Quijada, May 4 – 28, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC)  Locusts Have No King by C. Julian Jimenez, April 7 – May 14. The Confession of Lily Dare by Charles Busch, May 12 – June 11. Oakland Theater Project.  Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, in theater, March 31 – April 23. Pear Theater. Richard II by William Shakespeare, weekends through March 26. PianoFight. Calendar of shows. Note: PianoFight in San Francisco and Oakland permanently close on March 18, 2023. Presidio Theatre. See website for upcoming productions Ray of Light: Spring Awakening In Concert, June 8-10, Victoria Theatre. Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, September 8 – October 1, Victoria Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show, Oasis Nightclub, October 6  – 31. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko. San Francisco Playhouse.  Clue, based on the screenplay, March 9 – April 27, 2023. SFBATCO See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl, April 5 – 30. 2023. Shotgun Players. Triumph of Love by Pierre de Marivaux, March 25 – April 23, streaming on demand, April 6, April 13. South Bay Musical Theatre: Singin' In the Rain, May 13 – June 3. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Rhino  A Guide for the Homesick by Ken Urban, February 23 – March 19. Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand, Most Recent: Eisenstein, performed March 15, 2023. See website for free staged readings. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, by Cheryl L. West, March 8 – April 8, 2023, Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto. Word for Word.  See schedule for  live and streaming works. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season, starting February. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Playbill List of Streaming Theatre: Updated weekly, this is probably the best list you'll find of national and international streaming plays and musicals. Each week has its own webpage, so scroll down. National Theatrical Streaming: Upcoming plays from around the country. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org             The post Bookwaves/ Artwaves March 16, 2023: Joe Ngo – Jesse Green appeared first on KPFA.

Natalie Bourgeois is an actress currently on the national tour of Pretty Woman. One of the first gigs she ever scored as being cast in Hairspray at The Muny in St. Louis. In this production she was in the ensemble and one of the "Muny Teens" that got to be featured in this production. Two of her co-stars were Ryann Redmond (Season 1) and Taylor Louderman (Season 1). Growing up, Bourgeois got to catch several national tours go through her hometown of Sacramento, California. Now, it's her turn to be on one with Pretty Woman: The Musical. In this show, Bourgeois is in the ensemble, but she also understudies Vivan Ward, a character made famous in the movie by Julia Roberts. Bourgeois has gotten many opportunities to go on playing the leading lady of Hollywood Blvd over the course of her contract thus far. It is no secret that Bourgeois has been living one of her biggest dreams and will continue to live many more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayme-starr/support

Becoming a Master Communicator with Renee Marino!"Taking the time to improve your communication skills will only serve you in every relationship, no matter how deep or casual the relationship may be."Renée Marino is a professional communication coach who helps people create genuine connections in their life and business by balancing new school technology with ol' school simplicity. She also uses her well-rounded experience of communicating through various mediums to train companies, organizations, schools, and universities in strengthening their communication skills. Renée played the role of Mary Delgado, in the film Jersey Boys, directed by Clint Eastwood. She has been featured in People.com's “Ones to Watch,” Variety, and The Huffington Post. Her Broadway credits include Pretty Woman: The Musical, West Side Story, Jersey Boys, Chaplin, and Wonderland. She has toured North America with Cats, Disney's High School Musical, and Jersey Boys. As a coach, keynote speaker, and longtime performer, Renée Marino has inspired people worldwide with her energy, relatability, and authentic spirit.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The importance of Virtual Etiquette.2. Three ways to get in communication with yourself.3. Why it's smart to ditch perfectionism and how you can.4. Key strategies and tactics to claim who you want to be.5. How & why speaking up can lead to incredible opportunitiesResources:Grab Renee's Free Tips: "21 Ways to Use Communication to Increase Business Opportunities" HERE.Buy her book: Becoming a Master Communicator by Renee MarinoConnect with ReneeOther episodes you'll enjoy:The Science of Happiness Part 2: How to Create a More Purposeful and Meaningful Life with ExerciseThe Science of Happiness Part 3: How to Create a More Purposeful and Meaningful Life with MediationConnect with me:Instagram: @midlifeinparadiseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode?Leave us a review and rating hereSupport the show

How can you have the willingness and humility to be led to a new dream? Adam Pascal, Tony Award nominated actor, singer, and musician didn't grow up with aspirations of becoming a Broadway star. But when his childhood friend Idina Menzel asked if he would audition for an off Broadway musical called Rent, he thought "Why not?" and the rest is history. He shares how to say yes to an opportunity even if you're terrified, why the audience's response is not your responsibility, how to love the drudgery and heartbreak of the job, and how getting knocked down can be the start of a healthy relationship with your ego. - Share your feedback with us and get entered into a giveaway for a Nordstrom gift card! cathyheller.com/share - Follow Adam on Instagram and Facebook @adampascal - Get your tickets to Pretty Woman: The Musical! https://prettywomanthemusical.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. For the first half hour, we talk with actor, singer, and musician Adam Pascal as he discusses his career on stage from his breakout role as Roger in RENT, to starring in many famous musicals such as AIDA, Cabaret, Chicago, Memphis, and now his current role as Edward Lewis in the current U.S. tour of Pretty Woman: The Musical. Pretty Woman: The Musical plays the Hobby Center for Performing Arts in Houston January 3 - January 8, 2023. For information and to purchase tickets, click here. Then, relationship and intimacy therapist Dr. Viviana Coles, DMFT, LMFT, CST discusses what lessons the story of Pretty Woman can teach people about relationships. Dr. Viviana also shares advice on improving intimacy for long-term couples and how the rules of dating have changed.    Guests: Adam Pascal Tony Nominated Actor, Singer & Musician Plays Edward in Pretty Woman the Musical Dr. Viviana Coles, DMFT, LMFT, CST Licensed Relationship & Intimacy Therapist, Houston Relationship Therapy Author, The 4 Intimacy Styles: The Key to Lasting Physical Intimacy Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

For første gang siden vi gik i luften i januar 2016, har vi lavet et afsnit, vi udelukkende har dedikeret til den danske musicalscene. I det her afsnit taler vi bl.a. om, hvilke danske scener, der gør sig i musicals, samt hvilke former for musicals, de laver. Vi har besøg af et vaskeægte musical-stjerneskud, der i disse måneder stråler som Tony i Det Kongelige Teaters stortanlagte musicalklassiker, WEST SIDE STORY: Søren Torpegaard Lund. Vi taler selvfølgelig en masse om WEST SIDE STORY og hans fremtidige projekter. Vi taler desuden med Mikal K. Larsen, der er formand for Dansk Musical Brancheforening. Selvfølgelig har vi også set en masse teater, som vi taler om. Denne gang er det THE PRODUCERS, WEST SIDE STORY, COME FROM AWAY og PRETTY WOMAN - THE MUSICAL. Lyt med. God fornøjelse

The musical of "Pretty Woman" is on it's national tour and heading to Proctors in Schenectady! The incredibly talented Jessie Davidson, who plays the lead role, joins us for a chat about life on the road and adapting this classic movie to the stage.  www.proctors.org This episode is sponsored by Albany Civic Theater.  

Based on the beloved film, Pretty Woman: The Musical makes it way to Walton Arts Center starting September 20th. We hear from Matt Stocke, who plays the role of Phil Stuckey in the touring production.

Becca Martin Brown joins us to discuss The Music Man at Arkansas Public Theatre, Philadelphia Story at Fort Smith Little Theater, Pretty Woman: The Musical at Walton Arts Center, and much more.

Skuespillerne Nina Maria Schjødt Lybæk-Hansen og Tomas Ambt Kofod gæster AFTENKLUBBEN i anledning af at de spiller hovedrollerne i opsætningen Pretty Woman - The Musical, som har Danmarkspremiere d. 14. september. Hvilken musical foretrækker de? Hvordan har de forberedt sig til rollerne og hvorfor holder historien stadig i en post-meetoo tid og i en tid, hvor kønsrollerne er lidt noget andet end tilbage i 1990? Vært og tilrettelægger: Daniel Cesar.

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Today's episode of the Discover Dayton podcast is the weekly news roundup for April 23, 2022. There's a lot that happened last week, including the lifting of more mask mandates, an update on Ohio's redistricting process, and the proposed re-opening of the World of Wonder school to serve English Language Learners. There are also a lot of events coming up next week and beyond, including things happening today, so you'll definitely want to listen soon.    Organizations that are mentioned in this episode include the following: Greater Dayton RTA Dayton International Airport The City of Dayton Home OwnerShip Center Dayton Public Schools Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Statehouse The Entrepreneurs Center Montgomery County Board of Elections The Yellow Cab Tavern The Greater Dayton LGBT Center The Liederkranz-Turner German Club Paris Flea Market Front Street Artist Colony Smales Pretzel Bakery The Schuster Center The Co Unity Banquet Center Stop The Violence Block Party Dayton Barrel Work Distillery Dayton Live     Episode Transcript:   Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. I'm Arch Grieve and I'm your host, and today is this week's News Roundup, where I read the news so you don't have to. Today there's a lot going on, including a lifting of more mask mandates for travel, an update to Ohio's redistricting process, and many local events, including some happening today, so be sure to listen through to the end. Your news roundup is coming up in just a moment, so stay tuned.    And now here's last week's news:   If you have hated wearing a mask during the pandemic, there's good news for you as two of the last two places to require them in Dayton are getting rid of the requirement, and those places are the Dayton International Airport and the Greater Dayton RTA. The RTA got rid of the ban starting this past Monday, approximately two years after it went into effect. The Dayton International Airport, on the other hand, lifted its ban in response to the TSA no longer requiring masks on flights. The move came in the wake of a federal judge's ruling in Florida saying that the mask requirement was unlawful. Despite the CDC asking the Justice Department to appeal the ruling, most major airlines quickly got rid of their mask mandates. Individuals using the RTA or the Dayton International Airport may still wear masks if they choose to do so.    In other transportation-related news, the City of Dayton is going to be resurfacing more roads this year than it did last year and will be resurfacing 93 residential lane-miles in 2022 for a total of about $9.6 million. Much of the money will come from 2016's Issue 9, which was a .25% earnings tax that was passed on the promise by Dayton city officials that they would use the funds to improve the city's streets. Other Issue 9 funds will go towards the mowing of vacant lots and improvements to city parks.   For Montgomery County residents who are behind on their property taxes, there's a new Mortgage Assistance Program that's available through the Home OwnerShip Center designed to help people who have suffered financial hardship during the pandemic. There are around $700,000 dollars available through the program to help people with things like mortgage payments, property taxes, and even utilities. The funding comes from the federal government through the CARES Act, which was passed as a Covid relief bill. Currently, only 37 individuals have received funding, and the deadline to apply is May 15. Applications are being accepted until then at homeownershipdayton.org. Unfortunately, the program is not for those who are renters, so you must be a homeowner to receive funding. You can learn more by calling 937-853-1600.    The City of Dayton is trying to become greener and recently has taken action on a number of issues designed to do just that. According to a 2019 analysis funded by Power a Clean Ohio Future, which analyzed data from the Environmental Protection Agency, 14% of all greenhouse emissions in Dayton come from the City of Dayton's local government operations, and of that amount, half comes from its wastewater treatment facility. The study's good news was that Dayton's per capita emissions are not as high as the national average. To combat this, however, the city is taking a number of measures to make the city's operations more environmentally friendly, including exploring the sale of biogas that is a byproduct of the city's wastewater treatment process, making capital improvements in city buildings on things like HVAC systems, re-instituting its electric aggregation program, which I covered more in last week's news roundup, and turning the city's fleet of vehicles into mostly electric ones by 2035. The city is also doing energy audits on 18 of its buildings in order to identify potential cost savings.    After a four-hour executive session, the Dayton school board voted recently to non-renew the contracts of three associate athletic directors. According to Justin Hunter, one of the three directors who was non-renewed, it was recommended by the DPS Executive Director of Athletics, Victoria Jones. He says that he was not given a reason for the non-renewal, and Superintendent Elizabeth Lolli did not provide a reason to reporters either. None of the votes to non-renew were unanimous, and two DPS coaches who attended the meeting spoke in favor of keeping the associate directors.    In other Dayton Public School news, DPS recently announced a plan to re-open the World of Wonder school in order to utilize the building to teach students who are learning English as a second language. There will be three community forums for citizens to voice their opinions on the plan this week. The plan would be for between 300-400 students to attend the school, which was closed not long after a stabbing took place at the school in 2016.    The Dayton Daily News has recently reported on the City of Dayton's spending of American Rescue Act monies it has received from the federal government and broken the cost down by category. Of the money, which was provided to local communities due to the financial costs associated with the pandemic, the Dayton region received more than $1 billion dollars, although the city of Dayton received $138 million of that funding. The majority of it, around $55 million, is going to go to neighborhood improvements, including housing demolition. The second-largest chunk, or $36 million, is going to maintaining city services. The third-largest, or $21.5 million, goes to services like police and fire, including the build-out of a new joint police-fire station. After that $10.8 million goes to economic recovery, then a little over $7 million each will go to supporting black and brown businesses and small business aid. The grant, which Mayor Mims has called “transformative,” is the single largest grant the city has ever received and is expected to be a greater amount than the city will get from tax revenues this year.    Ohio's seemingly endless redistricting process may be coming to a disappointing close soon as federal judges Wednesday ruled that they would take action to end the back-and-forth between Ohio's Redistricting Commission and Ohio's Supreme Court, in which the latter has rejected the former's maps now four times in a row. Out of the three-judge panel, two Trump appointees said in their decision that the maps they select will be the third set of maps drawn by the Republican-dominated commission, which essentially eliminates their incentive to come up with ones that Ohio Supreme Court would deem constitutional. The third Judge, Algenon Marbley, who was appointed by President Clinton, called those maps “irredeemably flawed” and stated a desire to use the maps that were drawn by the independent map makers instead. Judge Marbley expressed his concerns over the likely outcome, writing that "the Republican Commissioners will benefit directly from a crisis they created, and which the Ohio Supreme Court has attributed squarely to them,” and former US Attorney General Eric Holder, who heads an organization that helped challenge the maps in court, stated that "These kinds of actions put the legitimacy of the federal judicial system into question.” The judges did agree on one thing, which was that the best date for a primary would be August 2nd.   In other state government news, the Ohio Statehouse recently passed and Governor Dewine signed Senate Bill 47, which supporters call a modernization effort and detractors label as an assault on workers. The new law goes into effect on July 6 of this year and includes provisions stating that employers no longer have to pay overtime for travel to and from your workplace, activities that take place before or after what they call your “principal” work activities, or activities that take place outside of work that take, “insubstantial or insignificant amounts of time,” like checking emails or voicemail.    The Entrepreneurs Center has a new resource for local entrepreneurs, which is called EC Angels. It's an investment network of local investors who plan to meet online or in person at least six times a year and hear pitches from local entrepreneurs about their business ideas. EC Angels have already identified investors to participate in the network, although others who are interested in joining may do so for an annual membership fee of $250 dollars.    With the primaries being less than two weeks away on May 3rd, the Montgomery County Board of Elections is looking for about 100 more poll workers, and is particularly in need of more Republican poll workers. If you do choose to sign up, you can visit www.mongtomery.boe.ohio.gov/election-day-workers, and you should expect to complete training and then be at the polls for the entire election day starting at 5:45am. Also in election news, I'm excited to preview that I am talking with one person running to become a Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge in next Monday's episode, then someone else running for US Senate for Ohio on Wednesday's episode, so be sure to check both of those out.    Now here's what's happening in local entertainment next week and beyond:   There's a Canal St Tavern Family Reunion and Hootenanny taking place at the Yellow Cab Tavern tonight, Saturday the 23rd, starting at 7:00pm. If you're interested in playing, you can sign in at the door and the first 16 musicians to sign up are guaranteed to receive a spot. Performance time for artists will be between 5-10 minutes. Organizers are asking for a $5 donation to help with event costs, but the cost to attend is free.    The Greater Dayton LGBT Center is hosting its annual Spring Community Dinner tonight, April 23rd, at 5:00pm at their downtown Jefferson St. location. Attendees may bring a dish to share in the potluck dinner, and the cost is free to attend.    Also tonight at the Liederkranz-Turner German Club is their bi-weekly Biergarten, which goes from 5:00-10:00pm and features food and over 70 different German beers, as well as German wine. There are also games for kids and the club welcomes people of all ages.    Sunday, tomorrow morning, the Paris Flea Market is taking place, as it does every week at its location at the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater. The market opens early at 6:00am and ends at noon. Vendors can set up without contracts for $8 and customers pay just $1 per vehicle to enter. They also sell breakfast at the market.    On Sunday, April 24, Front Street is kicking off its Art Hop season from 11:00am to 4:00pm with over 200 local artists and 30 vendors. Art Hops are free, pet-friendly, and there is free parking as well. Food trucks the Rolling Oasis and Cloudy Days Cotton Candy will be there, as will live music, and there will also be free activities for kids.    Of course, if you listened to Episode 11 of this podcast, which was my interview with Emma Smales of Smales Pretzel Bakery, you'll know that next Tuesday, April 26, is National Pretzel Day, and Smales celebrates by giving every person who comes to their bakery a free pretzel, which they'll do from 7:00am to 1:00pm. And of course, if you listened to that episode you'll also know that there will be a limited release of this year's National Pretzel Day t-shirts available as well on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early with me!   Grammy-award-winning musical artist Alan Parsons is playing this upcoming Tuesday at the Schuster Center. Ticket prices range from $40 to $120. Parsons has eight Billboard Top 40 Hit Songs, including “Damned If I Do,” and “Time.” The show starts at 7:30pm.   The Co, formerly The Contemporary, has its annual art auction on Friday, April 29 from 6:00-10:00pm at its location at the Dayton Arcade, where over 100 original works by local artists will be up for sale. There will be hor's doeuvres and a cash bar and ticket prices for non-members purchased beforehand are $90. The live auction begins at 8:00pm.   Comedian Kerwin Claiborne will also be performing his hit show “These White Folks Crazy,” on Friday April 29 at the Unity Banquet Center downtown from 7:00-10:00pm. Ticket prices range from $30-45. I couldn't find an easy site to send you to for tickets, so you can find the link to the EventBrite page to purchase show tickets linked in my show notes on the Discover Dayton podcast website, discoverdaytonpodcast.com, for this episode. [You can find tickets on EventBrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kerwin-claibornes-these-w-folks-crazy-comedy-tour-dayton-ohio-tickets-309075943467]   There will be a Stop the Violence Block Party next Saturday April 30 at Mcintosh Park on West Riverview Ave. from 1:00-8:00pm, which will have a kids bouncy house, face painting, food trucks, and music. Kids can also get free hot dogs and burgers. There will be drill teams, motivational speakers, poets, and more, and the cost is free to attend.    Also next weekend, you can attend the Spring Spirit Showcase at the Dayton Barrel Work distillery on Saturday, April 30, where you can try the three spirits that earned gold at the 2022 US Open Whiskey and Spirits Competition this year. Ticket prices range from $50-75, which get you over 50 samples of spirits, a commemorative rocks glass, and live music. A link to their EventBrite can be found on their Facebook page.     There are a lot of shows coming to Dayton this year as part of Dayton Live's 2022-2023 Broadway in Dayton series. This includes Disney's “Frozen,” “Les Mis,” and “Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations,” which is a Tony-winning musical. Other musicals that will be featured include “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” “Legally Blonde -The Musical,” and “Anastasia.” Lewis Black and Brian Regan will also be performing at the Victoria Theater later this year. Visit daytonlive.org/broadway for more information about upcoming performances.    That's it for this week's news roundup episode, and if you enjoyed this episode please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. As a reminder, there is now merch on the podcast's website, and I recently started offering a new service for local organizations where I will come and do Dayton-themed trivia for your employees or members, so if you're interested reach out at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com. And finally, I am going to start putting transcripts of my news episodes on the weekly News Roundup show notes, so check out my website for those. Thanks for listening, and stay funky, Dayton.

It's time again for a visit with Midday's theater critic, J. Wynn Roususk, who joins us every week with her reviews of the regional stage. Today's she tells us about Pretty Woman: The Musical, the touring company production of the hit Broadway show that's currently lighting up the stage at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre. Based on the popular 1990 movie of the same name (which starred Richard Gere, and featured Julia Roberts in the title role), Pretty Woman: The Musical opened on Broadway in 2018 and closed a year later after 485 performances. The touring company production's creative team is led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), and features the original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of '69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie's late director, Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. Pretty Woman: The Musical continues at the Hippodrome Theatre through Sunday, April 10. Follow the theater links for showtimes and ticketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paige is starring as Luisa in the London revival of Zorro The Musical.Directed by Christian Durham, Zorro has has music by The Gipsy Kings and book and lyrics by Stephen Clark. The show originally ran in the West End in 2008. Paige made her theatrical debut as Rafeala/Alma in Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens at the Union Theatre.She went on to appear in the ensemble of Oklahoma! at Chichester Festival Theatre before joining the original West End production of Pretty Woman The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre, understudying Vivian. Zorro runs at the Charing Cross Theatre until 28th May 2022. Visit www.charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/zorro for info and tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

One of the biggest hits on London's West End is Jim Vallance and Bryan Adams' adaptation of 'Pretty Woman', currently running at the Savoy Theatre. We were very fortunate to be joined by two of the show's stars: Aimie Atkinson who plays Vivian Ward and Rachael Wooding who plays Kit De Luca. The musical is based on the 1990 Gary Marshall film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Prior to starring in the show, Aimie and Rachael had already experienced great success in other popular West End shows. It has been a great delight for musical lovers to see two sensational actresses share the stage together in this lavish production of Pretty Woman.In this special interview, Aimie Atkinson and Rachael Wooding both share insights into why the story of Pretty Woman has continued to resonate with audiences throughout the years as well as why it feels so right to have this story adapted into a musical. With both Aimie and Rachael also having great profiles in the industry, they also share their thoughts on celebrity culture and their candid thoughts about the future of stage door fan interactions. We also get to hear them reflect on the current state of the musical theatre industry with the West End filling up with more jukebox musicals and shows adapted from films. It's an intriguing listen and we hope it encourages you to see the show too.Pretty Woman the Musical is currently running till 4 September 2022 and tickets are on sale now from the Savoy Theatre box office.

"My dreams have come true just not the way I dreamed them," actorMatthew Stocke tells Rick Dayton. He is part of the touring companypresenting "Pretty Woman: The Musical" in Pittsburgh this week at the Benedum Center. The Pittsburgh native plays Philip in the show which is a theatrical adaptation of the blockbuster movie starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley revives this chat with Richard Gere to make up for the COVID cancellation of “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” which was slated to open today at National Theatre in Washington D.C. Gere and director Oren Moverman joined WTOP in 2015 to discuss their gritty indie film "Time Out of Mind" about the life of a homeless man. They also discussed his most iconic roles, including "Days of Heaven," "An Officer and a Gentleman" and of course “Pretty Woman."

Pretty Woman: The Musical opens, Spoderman : No Way Home in theaters, and Spice World: The Movie opens in 97

Anna Elinsfeld is a Broadway actress who was first hired as a vacation stand by for Elphaba on Broadway. Although she never got to go on as the green girl at The Gershwin she did get to play the role on the road. Elinsfeld went on to the musical American Psycho, opposite podcast alumni, Krystina Alabado where she served as a member of the ensemble. Most recently, Anna starred in Pretty Woman: The Musical with musical theatre superstars Samantha Barks, Andy Karl and Orfeh as an original company member in the ensemble and understudy for Vivian Ward (Samantha Barks' role). This was Eilinsfield's first time being on a cast album and getting her own song called "Don't Forget to Dance." which was written by rock star, Bryan Adams. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayme-starr/support

Actor Alex Gibbs joined the show to talk about Pretty Woman the Musical at the RBTL!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The guest for this episode is Kyle Taylor Parker, who plays the role of Happy Man in the national tour of Pretty Woman: The Musical. During our chat, we talked about how he got his role on Pretty Woman, being on the Broadway company of Kinky Boots, how the Pretty Woman musical is the same and differs from the movie, and his latest album Broadway Soul Vol. 2, plus much more. Pretty Woman: The Musical will hit the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a limited run from November 2nd-14th. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com. SPECIAL NOTE: All Guests attending these performances must show proof of a Negative Covid Test (taken within 72 hours of your performance) OR proof of Full Vaccination (at least 14 days after your second dose) with a government issued ID prior to admittance to the theatre. Additionally – all guests must wear face coverings while in the theatre unless actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. Socials: Web: kyletaylorparkeronline.com Instagram: instagram.com/ktpway Twitter: twitter.com/ktpway Facebook: facebook.com/KTPWAY Stream/Purchase Music: kyletaylorparkeronline.com/music SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW FRESH IS THE WORD: Subscribe on all major streaming platforms. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast and Stitcher. List of where Fresh is the Word streams: linktr.ee/freshisthewordpodcast or just search “Fresh is the Word”. Also available on IHeartRadio. THEME MUSIC Courtesy of STEVE O. Check out more music at eyeamsteveo.bandcamp.com. Support via Patreon If you want to support Fresh is the Word, please consider pledging via Patreon at Patreon.com/freshistheword. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshistheword/message

Renée Marino is a professional communication coach named by Yahoo Finance as one of the “Top 10 Communication Coaches to Follow in 2021!” She was the co-host of Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi's first-ever virtual “World Summit'' and has spoken, performed, and been interviewed on thousands of live and virtual stages, including Dean Graziosi's podcast The Dean Graziosi Show. Renée helps people create genuine connections in their life and business by balancing new school technology with ol' school simplicity. She also uses her well-rounded experience of communicating through various mediums to train companies, organizations, schools, and universities in strengthening their communication skills. Renée can be seen as the female lead, Mary Delgado, in the film, “Jersey Boys,” directed by Clint Eastwood. She has been featured in People.com's “Ones to Watch,” Variety, and The Huffington Post, which stated: “The Broadway star—who is basically Tina Fey's celebrity doppelganger— is a scene-stealer. ‘Jersey Boys' pops whenever she's onscreen.” Renée wrote and performed her solo show, I Am Me, Because of Three, to sold-out venues in NYC and LA and received rave reviews. Her Broadway credits include Pretty Woman: The Musical (dance captain/assistant to the choreographer), West Side Story (Rosalia), Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado), Chaplin, and Wonderland (ensemble). She has toured North America with Cats, Disney's High School Musical, and Jersey Boys. Her television credits include Regina on Fox's Weird Loners and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. As a coach, keynote speaker, and longtime performer, Renée Marino has inspired people worldwide with her energy, relatability, and authentic spirit. Renée's forthcoming book, "Becoming a Master Communicator: Balancing New School Technology with Ol' School Simplicity" will be released in January. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.ReneeMarino.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

Daniel Klintworth is a Music Director, Composer and Pianist currently rehearsing to go on tour as the Music Director/Conductor of the 1st National Tour of “Pretty Woman: The Musical”. Additionally, he serves as the Music Supervisor for “boy: A New Musical” as well as the musical podcast series, “One Million Musicals”. Previously, he traveled across North America with the tours of “Billy Elliot: The Musical” and “The Book of Mormon”.  In this episode, Dan and host Maggie Bera chat about what sets actors apart in the audition room, how to approach the accompanist, and how to be a great collaborator! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com  

On this edition of the podcast, I look at a different kind of Cinderella story as I feature PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL.

Hunter Arnold (IG:@huntercarnold) has produced Broadway: Hadestown (Tony Award), The Inheritance (Tony Nomination), Tina: The Musical (Tony Nomination), Moulin Rouge! (Tony Nomination), Betrayal (Tony Nomination), Slava's Snowshow, Once On This Island (Tony Award), Dear Evan Hansen (Tony Award), Kinky Boots (Tony Award and Olivier Award), Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Pretty Woman: The Musical, Anastasia, Gettin' the Band Back Together, Head Over Heels,  M Butterfly, Disaster!, Allegiance, Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony Nomination), The Visit (Tony Nomination), It's Only a Play, Mothers and Sons (Tony Nomination), The Bridges of Madison County, Macbeth, Godspell, Chinglish. London: The Inheritance (Olivier Award), The Jungle, Hadestown, Tina: The Musical, Edward Albee's The Goat with Damian Lewis.  Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors, Daddy Long Legs and more. In addition to his producing projects Hunter is the founder and CEO of ARTech Holdings, LLC an incubator and holding company focused on generating technologies to support the live arts community. Amongst Artech's offerings is the premier amateur theatrical ticketing and web presence software www.OnTheStage.com.  Hunter earned his bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Business from DePaul University and his Master's in Business Administration from TRIUM, a joint program representing NYU Stern School of Business, H.E.C. Paris and the London School of Economics. He is a frequent lecturer and guest professor on entertainment trends and economics, Commercial Theater and working in the arts.

He didn't smash watermelons, he smashed cups of yogurt. After memorizing entire Gallagher comedy routines as a kid in West Virginia, Trevor Dion Nicholas and his family always loved musical theater. His parents encouraged him to follow his passion and put him into improv and theater classes. Being a "big black kid in West Virginia", the expectations put upon him were that he'd focus on sports. Able to put that pressure aside, he found his extended family on stage, and now a new home in London. Now West End royalty, he is co-hosting THE SHOW MUST GO ON LIVE AT THE PALACE THEATRE with fellow theater legend Bonnie Langford. "Theatre is not a passion, it's a profession." The Show Must Go On Live at the Palace Theatre is set to be the biggest celebration of musical theatre this year with 18 of the biggest musicals in London West End all performing! Including Tina, Dear Evan Hansen, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, SIX, Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, Wicked, Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical, & Juliet, Les Misérables, Disney's The Lion King, The Prince of Egypt, Come From Away, The Phantom Of The Opera, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia! Back to the Future The Musical and Pretty Woman The Musical along with a thrilling line-up of West End talent, a multi award winning creative team and the finest musicians in London. In this episode, we talk about: Dealing with the expectations of being a "big black kid in West Virginia" Performing all over the world What's to come with Aladdin: Live From the West End coming soon to Disney+ Navigating the emotional highs and lows of quarantine The athletic training required to prepare to play Genie Connect with Trevor: IG: @astonishingtrev Twitter: @astonishingtrev Watch The Show Must Go On: https://www.youtube.com/theshowsmustgoon Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com. A very special thanks to our patrons who help make this podcast possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is Tuesday, May 18 and we have some Real.Fun.DC. headlines to share from the updated mask mandates to the 2 DC sports teams that are in the playoffs. Also Tommy goes down a rabbit hole on the decline in lesbian bars. Caps fall to Boston last night in overtime, 4-3 tying up the series 1-1 and they head to Boston for Game 3 on Wednesday. Wizards are also in the playoffs and face off the Celtics tonight. And because we love the Nats, they play the Boston Red Sox but not until the home closer on October 3. Broadway is coming back to DC! National Theatre announced their Broadway series kicking off in December of 2021 and it includes Pretty Woman: The Musical, Come From Away, and Rent. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority concluded that the Amazon “Helix,” exceeds Federal Aviation Administration height standards near Reagan National Airport. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that vaccinated people in DC no longer need to wear masks indoors or outdoors, in accordance with CDC guidelines. With the exception that if businesses have signage requiring you to wear a mask, you must comply and wear one, regardless of vaccination status. Lafayette Park by the White House re-opened last week, and there is another French guy statute - his name is Rochambeau. We learn about his role in American history. There has been a steady decline of lesbian bars, in the late 1980s, an estimated 200 lesbian bars existed in the United States. By 2019, researchers believed only 15 remain. The Lesbian Bar Project has been supporting and bringing awareness to this decline. DC does have a lesbian bar in Adams Morgan called a League of Their Own. From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy + Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Fran Egler, Senior Director of Programming and Presentations for the Kimmel Center talks about the Kimmel Center's plan to return to live theater and programming. The Kimmel Center just announced its planned re-opening this fall, along with the 2021-2022 season schedule for Broadway Philadelphia. It’s incredible. To start, they'll be offering a little-known show called HAMILTON. You may have heard of it? The upcoming schedule includes so many wonderful shows including Waitress, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, Pretty Woman: The Musical, the new Oklahoma! revival, Hairspray, Dear Evan Hansen, the Rent: 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour and lots more. Oh, and don’t miss the Philadelphia premiere of the multi-award winning Hadestown, and Aaron Sorkin’s super popular adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. See all of the ways that the Kimmel Center is working to keep everyone safe, and find a full show schedule, ticket and subscriber information at KimmelCenter.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listening to Michael Cassel’s early forays into DIY producing, it is apparent that a career as a major player on stages was his destiny. As an avid letter writer he sought advice and opportunity from anyone prepared to listen to his ambition and passion. At 14 he galvanised a community to support him in his first vision of a live entertainment - the Kiama Carols by Candlelight Christmas Spectacular. The success of the show cemented his hungry pursuit and quest to succeed in a precarious industry.An apprenticeship in a variety of offices and theatres, guided along the way by a masterful faculty of mentors such as Harry M. Miller, James Thane, John Frost, Thomas Schumacher, Michael Eisner and Cameron Macintosh built determination, experience and resilience. Learning on the job provided him with a multitude of creative skills and business acumen.Cassel rightly fits the label of Showman. His enthusiasm for the job is palpable. He surprises with his calm demeanour and extensive knowledge of all aspects of production - personnel and craft. He is respectful of heritage and keen to blaze a way into what live entertainment might be in the future. He formed his company, the Michael Cassel Group, to produce and present the world’s greatest musical and theatrical productions, live entertainment experiences, marquee events and concert attractions. It is well on its way!Productions have included the triumphant 19-month Australian and international tour of Les Misérables, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the 10th Anniversary Tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Australian premiere of Cyndi Lauper’s Kinky Boots and the Australian and Asian tour of Singin’ in the Rain. Broadway and West End co-producer credits include DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt, Pretty Woman: The Musical and The Cher Show.Next week he premieres the Australian production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Michael provided Stages with access to 'the room where it happens' to discover his remarkable story, his passion for the work and some hint at the future, in this most excellent episode of STAGES.

The definition of an enzyme is "a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction." This is the closest metaphor Joe could come up with to describe role of Casting Director. The Casting Director is the actor's best friend. Without a Casting Director, actors float around in a sea of troubles, singing their 16 bars into an abyss, waiting for someone to find them. Without Pat, Diane Paulus and the producers of WAITRESS wouldn't know Dan Tracy. Pat Goodwin is one of the kindest, sweetest, most collaborative casting directors in New York City. Dan and Joe have auditioned for him countless times and every time is a joy. Auditioning can really suck and Pat makes the process as fun, as helpful, and as welcoming as possible. We loved talking to him this week and we can't wait to get back in the room with him where we can sing, act, dance, sweat, sneeze, and spit all over each other. Pat has worked at Telsey and Company for nearly 15 years and worked on shows that include Waitress, The Last Five Years, A View From The Bridge, Jesus Christ Superstar Live, The Cher Show, and a million others. The team at Telsey + Company’s Broadway casting credits include basically every musical you've ever heard of. Hamilton, Pretty Woman: The Musical, Network, Be More Chill, American Son, Beetlejuice, Torch Song, Oklahoma!, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Something Rotten, The King and I, Finding Neverland, An American in Paris, Kinky Boots, If/Then, Newsies, The Bridges of Madison County, Annie, Godspell, Evita, Bonnie and Clyde, Chinglish, Baby It’s You, Catch Me If You Can, Sister Act, Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, The Normal Heart, Memphis, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Million Dollar Quartet, Elf, The Addams Family, 9-to-5, A Life in the Theatre, Reasons to be Pretty, Blithe Spirit, Next to Normal, Rock of Ages, Rent, Wicked, In the Heights, South Pacific, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Company, November, Grey Gardens, The Color Purple, The Rocky Horror Show, All Shook Up, Tarzan, and Sweeney. Film credits include The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Friends with Kids, Jonah Hex, I Love You Philip Morris, The Other Woman, Margin Call, Mainstreet, Howl, Rachel Getting Married, Sex and the City: The Movie, Sex and the City 2, Across the Universe, Dan in Real Life, Pieces of April, Rent, and many more. Telsey + Company is also responsible for casting several national tours, off-Broadway productions, regional theatre productions, commercials, and television projects, including Smash for NBC and A Gifted Man for CBS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, Hal invites Jerry Mitchell to the podcast. Jerry a two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer and director for Broadway. In today’s conversation, Hal and Jerry discuss the beginnings of Broadway Bares, which to date has raised over $20 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs, how to identify a star in the audition room, and what he thinks makes a story perfect for Broadway. Jerry has been involved in over 50 Broadway, Off-Broadway, West End, and touring productions. As a choreographer, his credits include: Hairspray; Gypsy (starring Bernadette Peters); La Cage aux Folles (Tony Award Best Choreography); Catch Me if You Can. Also as a director: Legally Blonde; and Kinky Boots (Tony Award Best Choreography), which spawned numerous international companies. Most recently, Jerry directed and choreographed Pretty Woman: The Musical. Jerry and Hal are working together on new musicals in development Becoming Nancy and My Very Own British Invasion. You can find Jerry on Instagram and on Twitter @JammyProd. For more information on Broadway Bares, visit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs at BroadwayCares.org. For all things Broadway Biz, visit our Instagram @BroadwayBizPodcast or our website broadwaybizpodcast.com. Have a question for Hal or a topic you'd like him to explore? Send Hal an email at broadwaybiz@halluftig.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Mitchell (IG: @jammyprod)(TW:@jammyprod) is a director and/or choreographer of countless Broadway shows! To name a few.. Pretty Woman: The Musical, Kinky Boots (TONY AWARD for Choreography), On Your Feet!, Catch Me If You Can, and Legally Blonde: The Musical. We go from his beginning's through Broadway Bares up to Winning His TONY Award and beyond! Enjoy! #fullout 

Jerry Mitchell (IG: @jammyprod)(TW:@jammyprod) is a director and/or choreographer of countless Broadway shows! To name a few.. Pretty Woman: The Musical, Kinky Boots (TONY AWARD for Choreography), On Your Feet!, Catch Me If You Can, and Legally Blonde: The Musical. We go from his beginning's through Broadway Bares up to Winning His TONY Award and beyond! Enjoy! #fullout 

Koby Adom on directing Malorie Blackman's best-selling young adult novel Noughts + Crosses for BBC1, creating an alternative world where Europe has been colonised by Africa, the ruling class are black and the white population are slaves. As Korean film Parasite dominates the box office, have theatre, film and TV audiences become more accepting of subtitles? Declan Donnellan, artistic director of theatre company Cheek by Jowl, who is directing Thomas Middleton’s The Revenger’s Tragedy on stage in Italian with English surtitles, discusses with Film and TV critic Hannah McGill. The Broadway production of Pretty Woman The Musical, based on the 1990s classic rom-com, has transferred to London, featuring new songs co-written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book based on the original film script. Liz Carr, actor and fan of the film, reviews. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Timothy Prosser Main Image: Sephy Hadley (Masali Baduza) and Callum McGregor (Jack Rowan) in Noughts + Crosses. Credit: BBC / Mammoth Screen / Ilze Kitshoff

Jerry Mitchell, director for the recent Broadway run of “Pretty Woman,” knew immediately that songwriting duo Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of '69”) matched his production. “Bryan and Jim have this uncanny ability to write an incredible hook, and a lot of those hooks...sound like they belong in this era.” But it wasn’t easy for the acclaimed pair as they stepped into the role of “Music and Lyrics.” To keep it simple (for now), Vallance would say: “We were learning as we were going along.”We invite you into literally every step of the “Pretty Woman” musical and subsequent cast recording release, starting from Adams’ initial interest in the property (he himself inquired about a musical version of the film back in 2008), to the out-of-town process and frequent rewrites, to Broadway, and eventually to the album recording itself. On the latter, Vallance was said to review “every single take, every single note, searching for perfection in every performance.” With interviews extending beyond the songwriters, you’re treated to an extraordinarily rich look at this process.In the end, perhaps Orfeh (the show’s Kit De Luca) put it best in regard to the album, which is now available: “We've made a pop CD. We have made a bonafide pop CD that happens to be based on a musical.”Now following the Broadway run, see the dates for "Pretty Woman: The Musical" at their website.Interviews: Jerry Mitchell (Director), Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (Music/Lyrics), Andy Karl (Actor), Orfeh (Actor), Craig Rosen (Atlantic Records Executive Vice President, A&R Operations), Will Van Dyke (Orchestrator).JeffersonStudios.com

Christopher Rice / @chrisriceny joins us on episode 37 to chat about his time with PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. Chris made his Broadway debut in BOOK OF MORMON. We chat about all things Broadway, how actors can successfully market themselves in the midst of a career in theatre, how he was cast in two Broadway shows but, was not accepted into one college theatre program when auditioning as a student, as well as some Times Square Naked Cowboy chatting. THE BOOK OF MORMAN PRETTY WOMAN www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Rice / @chrisriceny joins us on episode 37 to chat about his time with PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. Chris made his Broadway debut in BOOK OF MORMON. We chat about all things Broadway, how actors can successfully market themselves in the midst of a career in theatre, how he was cast in two Broadway shows but, was not accepted into one college theatre program when auditioning as a student, as well as some Times Square Naked Cowboy chatting. THE BOOK OF MORMAN PRETTY WOMAN www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com

This week Jeff & Will celebrate the 200th episode of the podcast and announce the launch of a brand new show, Big Gay Author Podcast. The guys review the Broadway productions they saw during their recent New York City trip, including King Kong, The Cher Show, Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune, The Prom, Be More Chill, Beetlejuice, Pretty Woman: The Musical, Tootsie, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and Moulin Rouge: The Musical. The 2019 Romance Writers of America National Conference is also discussed, including the romance podcaster panel, RWA's diversity initiatives and the RITA Awards. Powerful speeches delivered from the RITA stage by Radclyffe and LaQuette are featured as part of the recap. Complete shownotes for episode 200 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

On this episode of ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFON. New interviews with Uriah Heep's Mick Box, Jim Peterik and songwriter Jim Vallance. Co-host is Jim Peterik. Before the first interview, co-host Jim Peterik and I discuss Uriah Heep's cover of his song Across The Miles. In our first interview, Uriah Heep's Mick Box discussed the band's current tour with Judas Priest, their latest album Living The Dream, making new music, drummer Lee Kerslake, Heep singers, how his songwriting has changed, upcoming 50th anniversary plans, keeping the brand name alive, keyboardist Phil Lanzon, and much more. Quote from the interview: "Ozzy has a lot to Thank me for." In our second interview, Grammy winner Jim Peterik of the Ides of March (formerly of Survivor and of .38 Special fame) discusses his new album (Jim Peterik & World Stage - Winds Of Change), the different guests on the album including Loverboy's Mike Reno, Dennis DeYoung, Jimi Jamison, REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin and many more. Also, he talks about meeting Work Of Art and melodicrock's Andrew McNiece, new recording techniques, being in so many band/brands, where do the songs 'come from', writing with CHEAP TRICK for their Woke Up With A Monster album, and much more. Before our final interview, Jim Peterik and I discuss his time touring with Bryan Adams, meeting Jim Vallance and more.  We end the episode with a new interview with JIM VALLANCE a part two if you will from our previous chat, but this time ALAN NIVEN sits in. We discuss songwriting, Summer Of '69, Aerosmith, cover versions of his songs, The Beatles, Pretty Woman: The Musical on Broadway and more. VISIT: https://prettywomanthemusical.com Twitter: @mitchlafon Instagram: @mitch_lafon MITCH MERCH available now: https://loudtrax.com/search/?s=mitch Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon is also available via: 1. Spotify, 2. iHeart, 3. Apple Podcasts, 4. GooglePlay, 5. Amazon Alexa, 6. TuneIn, 7. Google Podcasts , 8. Stitcher Please subscribe! Help support the show. Please consider a donation: https://www.paypal.me/MitchLafon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Vivian and Edward are unlikely soulmates who overcome all odds to find each other… and themselves. Experience the moments you love from the movie—and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way—in this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood and Broadway, "Pretty Woman: The Musical" is guaranteed to lift your spirits and light up your heart. Andy Karl and Orfeh took the BUILD stage to chat about the Broadway musical.

Singer/Songwriter who wrote the music and lyrics with Jerry Mitchell for Pretty Woman- The Musical and has a new album coming out.

Paula Wagner is a film producer and film executive who was, for a time, frequently described as "the most powerful woman in Hollywood". She has produced movies such as Mission: Impossible, The Others, The Last Samurai, Shattered Glass, Narc, Elizabethtown, and Ask the Dust, as well as Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds. Wagner was a talent agent at Creative Artists Agency in Los Angeles, spending 15 years representing some of the top Hollywood actors. She develops films, theatre, and television through her production company Chestnut Ridge Productions. Her Broadway producing credits include Pretty Woman: The Musical, and The Heiress. Paula Wagner has worn a lot of hats in the business on her way up the ladder, from Broadway actress to Powerhouse Agent to running a movie studio to producing movies. Could there be a better person to talk to about movies to musicals and vice-versa? Paula and I talked about that, of course, as well as . . . The skills she learned as an agent that help her be a better Producer. What Hollywood does well that we could learn from and what Hollywood can learn from us! Eye-poppin’ idea that could save the movie industry (and it’s so simple). Why Pretty Woman was made to be a musical and why it’s doing what she thought it would (gross over $1mm a week!). Coming up in the entertainment industry as a female Producer and how that has changed.  Or not.   Have you played the Be A Broadway Star board game? Be A Broadway Star the popular Broadway board game that puts YOU in the spotlight! Pick up yours at: www.beabroadwaystar.com. Keep up with me: @KenDavenportBway www.theproducersperspective.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orfeh dreamt of pop stardom while growing up in New York City. Broadway was never a goal of hers. She talks about her start in drama school, which led her to a music career and record deal. When plans changed, she found herself auditioning for Broadway and she’s been here ever since.  She also recounts an amazing story describing the first time she and now-husband Andy Karl went on stage together that she literally made him forget an entire scene! Orfeh earned a Tony nomination playing Paulette in Legally Blonde The Musical in additional to other notable roles in Saturday Night Fever and Footloose. She can currently be seen as Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman The Musical. Connect with Orfeh:Instagram: @OrfehTwitter: @official_orfehfacebook.com/official.orfehwww.youtube.com/orfehandandykarlConnect with The Theatre Podcast:Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcastFacebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcastTheTheatrePodcast.comAlan’s personal Instagram: @alansealesJillian’s personal Instagram: @jillianhochmanEmail us at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. We want to know what you think.Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com.

Olivier Award winning and three time Tony nominated actor Andy Karl joins us this week. Throughout his time in New York, he has done 13 Broadway shows, earning him the trust of the Broadway community. He tells us about his early beginnings, his definition of success, and the changes he sees in the theatre community over time. Andy is currently starring as Edward in Broadway’s Pretty Woman: The Musical. He’s also known on TV as Sgt Mike Dodds on Law & Order: SVU. Past roles include (our favorite) Kyle the UPS Guy in Legally Blonde The Musical, Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys, Rocky Balboa in Rocky The Musical (Tony nomination), Bruce Granit in On The Twentieth Century (Tony nomination), Phil Connors in Groundhog Day (Olivier Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Tony and Drama Desk nominations), in addition to many other shows like Wicked, 9 to 5, The Wedding Singer, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Altar Boyz. Connect with Andy:Facebook.com/TheAndyKarlInstagram.com/Andy_KarlTwitter.com/Andy_KarlConnect with The Theatre Podcast:Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcastFacebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcastTheTheatrePodcast.comAlan’s personal Instagram: @alansealesJillian’s personal Instagram: @jillianhochmanEmail us at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. We want to know what you think.Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com.

Well hello all -- yes, I saw the new Broadway musical based on the movie, "Pretty Woman". The music is by Bryan Adams and when you're listening, I'm sure you'll here what I hear and realize that I guess it's ok to rip off yourself. Also, The Hitlers move to Long Island, Drew Brees passes for a legendary touchdown and Scarface. Nowhere will you find a more eclectic podcast than this one. Seriously -- I dare you to find one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can you have an opinion on a musical you haven't seen? Damn right! Matt and John dissect the "Sharp Objects" finale, Pretty Woman The Musical and the one Broadway musical Matt has NO time for.

We are super excited to introduce our next guest, Darius Wright! Darius, originally from Houston, TX, is currently in the Original Broadway Cast of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. Previously, he made his Broadway debut in A BRONX TALE and originated the First National Tour and Canadian Premiere companies of MATILDA THE MUSICAL. He has had the pleasure of participating in the workshops for AIN’T TOO PROUD (THE TEMPTATIONS MUSICAL) as Smokey Robinson/Damon Harris, THE STING, and PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. Regional credits: Lyric Theatre OKC, Riverside Theatre, MTWichita, and Goodspeed Opera House. Darius obtained his degree in music theater from Oklahoma City University.

Tony-nominated for bending and snapping as Paulette in Legally Blonde, ORFEH is now back on the boards as another beltress BFF: Kit De Luca, the wise and sassy working girl who's got Vivian Ward's back in Pretty Woman:The Musical. Her powerhouse stage presence and one-of-a-kind vocals have made her a Broadway favorite. Orfeh recently opened up about learning the ropes of the Great White Way during her Footloose days, how she sees the glass as half full after the end of Or-N-More, why her co-star and hubby Andy Karl's onstage lip locks don't bother her and so much more on Show People with Paul Wontorek.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy talk about what is acceptable in the name of art and what is crossing the line. Plus, the buzz on Broadway's Pretty Woman: The Musical.

12 Hours after recording this back in April, Cardi B announced she was pregnant on SNL. All we could do in response was sip our tea and chuckle.  Also in this episode, Monica and Nina chat about the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Convention, Who Bit Beyoncè, Roseanne (Is it worth it?), and Pretty Woman The Musical during their Afternoon Tea session.  Follow Us! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Tumblr: pinkyandasippodcast Send us an email: pinkyandasippodcast@gmail.com Subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify, and Audioboom!