Podcasts about Ragtime

Star-Studded ‘Chess’ Broadway Revival Confirmed, Full ‘Ragtime’ Cast Announced, Sabrina Carpenter Could Join ‘Mamma Mia! 3’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio read more The post Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 29, 2025 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Start Name Artist Album Year Comments   Everything's Coming Up Roses Hector Olivera Reflections [EAR 10263]   3-13 Wurlitzer, Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH 2:03 We'll Gather Lilacs Robert Wolfe Live At Thursord [Thursford TE12] 1984 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk 5:07 Moonlight And Roses Brett Valliant Lyric Wurlitzer 2001 3-19 Wurlitzer, Little River Studio, Wichita, KS; ex Miller Theatre 3-11 8:46 Buttercup Helen Dell At The Mission Playhouse [Malar MAS 2023]   3-15 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA 10:56 Honeysuckle Rose Dick Hyman Cincinnati Fats [Musical Heritage CD] 1987 3-30 Wurlitzer, Emery Theatre, Cincinnati, OH 15:01 To A Wild Rose Byron Jones Sincerely [CDBJ 002]   3-8 Christie, Astra Theatre, Llandudno, Wales (1935-1987) 17:32 Where The Black-Eyed Susans Grow John Muri Concert: Senate Detroit - Tribute to Richard Whiting   4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 20:58 When You Wore A Tulip And I Wore A Big Red Rose Bob Ralston Tulip Time [SPOTOMA CD] 2000 3-12 Barton, Pella Opera House (1900), Iowa 23:34 Violets for Your Furs John Clark McCall A Paramount Idea 2003 Allen 317-EX 27:27 The Yellow Rose Of Texas Jean Martyn Home At Last [JME 700]   3-10 Compton, Fentham Hall, Hampton in Arden, Warwickshire; ex-Tower Cinema, West Bromwich 30:06 Blue Orchids Lew Williams Sforzando 11X 1985 5-21 Wurlitzer, Bill Brown Residence, Phoenix, AZ; recorded November 1985 at the Phoenix Festival 35:05 Heliotrope Bouquet Bill Coffman, Knocky Parker, Robbie Rhodes From Cakewalk to Ragtime to Ballroom [Solo Art SACD-81]   4-26 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; plus piano; CD reissue 2014 40:10 Days Of Wine And Roses Lyn Larsen Plays The George Wright Signature Series 319 Theatre Organ [Allen Organ CD] 1999 3-19 George Wright Signature Allen, Plummer Auditorium, Fullerton, CA 44:35 The Daisy Arnold Loxam Cinema Organ Encores Vol 42 [Deroy 1066] 1974 3-10 Wurlitzer, New Victoria/Gaumont Cinema, Bradford 46:21 I Won't Send Roses Len Rawle One More Time [CD] 1997 4-20 Queen Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester; ex Paramount/Odeon Manchester 51:24 Evening Primrose Norman Scott Theatre Organ Memories, Vol. 1   3-12 Compton, Plaza Cinema, Birkenhead 56:06 The Song of the Rose (Tango de Roses) Iain Flitcroft It's The Talk of the Town [WWCD 1050] 2003 3-22 Wurlitzer, Assembly Hall, Worthing, England; ex-Metropole, Victoria and Empress Ballroom, Blackpool 58:57 Waltz Of The Flowers - Nutcracker Ballet Walt Strony Walt Strony Live [WSOC-3] 2004 5-52 Allen Renaissance Quantum, Irish Cultural Center, Milwaukee, WI; former Grand Avenue Congregational Church

What does it take to write a Tony-winning musical? Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are the friends and songwriting team behind big Broadway musicals like Ragtime and Anastasia. They're also voting members for New York City's famous theatre industry prize, the Tony Awards. They join us as Tony Awards season takes off.Back stage... The make up artist. Meet the veteran head of WHAM (that's wardrobe, hair and make-up) Fiona Cooper-Sutherland as she transforms Christine Anu into Hermes, the silver god for the musical Hadestown. Hear Michael's interview with Anais Mitchell the creator of Hadestown.In the classic play The Maids by Jean Genet, two servant sisters act out a sinister game -- playing at murdering their mistress. Then the mistress herself enters the plot. Canberra theatre company The Street is staging this absurdist and chilling drama. We hear from actors Christina Falsone, Sophia Marzano, Natasha Vickery and director Caroline Stacey. The original sound design is by Kimmo Vennonen. 

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we dive into the latest Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Regional Theatre news. We cover upcoming musicals, exciting revivals like Ragtime at Lincoln Center, and live telecast announcements of Good Night and Good Luck on CNN. We also discuss the impact of star power on ticket sales, casting news such as Titus Burgess's return to Oh Mary, and the latest trends in attendance and grosses. Plus, we share our thoughts on a musical we first saw Off-Broadway and announced for Broadway in 2026.  Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠. Don't forget to leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Fowler (The Addams Family / Heathers) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Jacob discuss Parlour Song (Greenwich Theatre) as well as the latest news about speedy boarding at theatres, Heathers off-Broadway, Ragtime, Adam Lambert, I'm Every Woman and lots more. Jacob is the winner of BBC1's Little Mix: The Search and went on to support Little Mix on their Confetti Arena Tour with his band Since September.Jacob played JD in the London and touring productions of Heathers. His other theatre credits include: Prince Topher in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Hope Mill Theatre), Bobby in Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour), Ben in Before After (Southwark Playhouse), Hunter in Title Of Show (Southwark Playhouse), Mohr in Vanara: The Legend (Hackmey Empire), Hunter in In Pieces (Turbine Theatre) and Kings Of Broadway (Palace Theatre). Next up, Jacob is playing Lucas in the UK tour of The Addams Family from July.Follow Jacob on Instagram: @thejacobfowlerThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dolly Musical Finds Its Dollys, ‘Ragtime’ Revival Tease, Pulitzer Prize for Drama Announced Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript read more The post Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss leading a cast with kindness, the unique way advertising influenced his career, his new show Ceremonies in Dark Old Men and more. NORM LEWIS was recently seen onstage starring in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning production of A Soldier's Play and in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End Concert of Love Never Dies. He starred in Spike Lee's critically acclaimed, "Da 5 Bloods," and in the groundbreaking FX series, Pose. Additionally, Mr. Lewis can be seen starring opposite Hilary Swank in the feature "The Good Mother," Amazon Prime's newest series, Swarm, and Hulu's, Up Here. He was also seen as 'Caiaphas' in the award-winning NBC television special, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!,” alongside John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Alice Cooper. Mr. Lewis returned to Broadway in the Fall of 2021, starring in Chicken and Biscuits at the Circle In The Square Theatre. He previously appeared in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island and as Sweeney Todd in the Off-Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Barrow Street Theatre, receiving the AUDELCO Award for his performance. In May of 2014, he made history as The Phantom of the Opera's first African American Phantom on Broadway. He has been seen on PBS in the Live From Lincoln Center productions of Showboat with Vanessa Williams, Norm Lewis: Who Am I?, New Year's Eve: A Gershwin Celebration with Diane Reeves, as well as American Voices with Renée Fleming and the PBS Specials First You Dream – The Music of Kander & Ebb and Ella Wishes You A Swingin' Christmas. He can be seen recurring in the VH1 series, Daytime Divas, also alongside Vanessa Williams. His additional television credits include Women of The Movement, Law & Order, Dr. Death, Mrs. America, Better Things, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Bull, Chicago Med, Gotham, The Blacklist, and Blue Bloods, as well as in his recurring role as Senator Edison Davis on the hit drama Scandal. Mr. Lewis is a proud, founding member of Black Theatre United, an organization which stands together to help protect Black people, Black talent and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country. He received Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle award nominations for his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess. Other Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, The Little Mermaid, Les Misérables, Chicago, Amour, The Wild Party, Side Show, Miss Saigon, and The Who's Tommy. In London's West End he has appeared as Javert in Les Misérables and Les Misérables: The 25th Anniversary Concert, which aired on PBS. Off-Broadway Mr. Lewis has performed in Dessa Rose (Drama Desk nomination, AUDELCO Award), Shakespeare in the Park's The Tempest, The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Drama League nomination), Captains Courageous, and A New Brain. His regional credits include Porgy in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (A.R.T.), Ragtime, Dreamgirls (with Jennifer Holliday), First You Dream, Sweeney Todd, and The Fantasticks. His additional film credits include Christmas In Tune (starring opposite Reba McEntire), Magnum Opus, Winter's Tale, Sex and the City 2, Confidences, and Preaching to the Choir. Norm's albums "The Norm Lewis Christmas Album" & "This is The Life" can be found on Amazon.com as well as cdbaby.com. Ceremonies in Dark Old Men Tickets: https://www.thepeccadillo.com/ Follow Norm: @thenormlewis Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Got kindness tips or stories? Want to just say hi? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Other Side of Midnight, Dominic Carter kicks off the show discussing the mayor of Lancaster, California who says that a purge is the way to fix the homelessness problem. Dominic moves on to talk about the death of Austin Metcalf as the alleged stabber's family plays victim at a press conference. The family claims they have been threatened after their son allegedly stabbed and killed Metcalf. James Flippin comes in and starts talking about climbing Mt. Everest. He moves on to talk about actor John Cusack talking about how Jesus would have been killed by 'the Trumps of the day'. He later reveals the age of the oldest pyramid in the world. James closes the show discussing gender issues. From drag queen story time to making sense of men in dresses he covers the confusion. He later talks about composting and talks with his boss Oscar the Grouch. James also gives Conspiracies of the Day on Paul Revere's midnight ride and new vaccines all becoming mRNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina Giachero is the musical director of the 50th Anniversary Gala. She joined Summer Stage in 2007 as an accompanist. She was the musical director for Ragtime, My Favorite Year, The SpongeBob Musical, and many other mainstage classics. Her vibrant personality shines through in her hilarious Summer Stage stories. So, come along and have some fun!We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True, a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I'm Bob Falkenstein. We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here.Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases. Please click on the link to visit Neil's BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil's work by buying downloads of your favorites.Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you're there, please rate the show and leave a comment.  If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True, please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com. I can record five guests simultaneously so reach out to your friends for an online mini-reunion.You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones.Support the showUpper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation. Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.

Hit that defrost button! This Spring, Alex goes back to the Savage mines; a pair of Nintendos Direct, each heralding a fantastic new age in hardware and software; casting off the yoke of hyperconsumerism; YouTube and the art of putting yourself out there; exciting changes come to Alex no Natsuyasumi; wondering at the hentai game industry; an abridged consumer review of the Sony ZV-1F; the time-consuming craft of creation; Phan/Phone Phun, and musings on Pixarcore! Yes, we're ready for you to start dating again! ====MUSIC==== insaneintherainmusic - Mii Channel Theme Masayoshi Soken - Ride the Rhythm

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‘The Last Five Years’ Reviews, ‘Ragtime’ Reportedly Set for Fall on Broadway, Matt’s ‘BOOP!’ Mini-Review Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For read more The post Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Leadership changes, season announcements and more – plus an interview with National Bohemians playwright Luke Sorge and Miners Alley's Len MatheoIn this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca take a look at some of the big A&E news in Colorado — starting with the move of the Sundance Film Festival from Utah to Boulder (sorry Cincinnati!). We also track some leadership changes in Colorado Springs at the Fine Arts Center and Theatreworks and Aurora's Vintage Theatre.Also in the news, a new season announcement from Denver'Curious Theatre, which will include:Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector (September)Job by Max Wolf Friedlich (November) - Regional premiereBad Books by Sharon Rothstein (January-February) - Rolling world premiereAnother Kind of Silence by LM Feldman - Bilingual in English and American Sign LanguageFurlough's Paradise by A.K. Payne - Regional premiereWe also have a lineup announcement for this year's Local Lab new play festival in Boulder, which will feature Stephen J. Burge's autobiographical solo piece Bat Shit, Kori Alston's Bedtime Story for Black Boys on the Moon and Amy Toftes' dark comedy BloodSuckingLeech.Later in the episode, Alex talks with Luke Sorge, whose new play National Bohemians is now up at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center in Golden. Joining in the conversation is MAP Artistic Director Len Matheo, who plays Thom in the darkcomedy. Len also announced some of MAP's upcoming season:Ring of Fire- An eight-week summer runStephen Sondheim's Assassins with music direction by David NehlsThe regional premiere of Jeff Daniels' Diva RoyaleA new, yet-to-be-named production in repertory with It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play around the holidays.We also run down our usual Top 10 list of ColoradoHeadliners — shows you may want to keep an eye out for. Here are our picks for shows to watch for in the coming weeks, in no particular order:The Clean House at Bas Bleu in Fort Collins, April4-6:A reader's theatre production about a career-oriented doctor who hires a Brazilian maid too depressed to clean because she dreams of being a comedian.Perfect Arrangement at Firehouse Theater Company (April 4-May 9): Set in the 1950s, this play follows two gay State Department employees who've married each other's partnersas cover while being tasked with identifying "sexual deviants" in their ranks.Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at Lone Tree Arts Center (April 3-13): Directed by Matt Zambrano and featuring Gareth Saxe as Holmes and Cameron Davis as Watson.Above My Pay Grade at What If Theater, Lakewood (Fridays and Saturdays in April): A comedy about workplace dynamics and the people who get you through the workday.Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival in Durango (April 3-6): Four days of concerts, silent movies, seminars and jam sessions at the Durango Art Center and Historic Strater Hotel.Swan Lakeat Parker PACE Center (April 2): Featuring dancers from the Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater.Motus Playback Theater at Boulder Dairy Center (April 5): An improv theater experience where audience members share stories that are enacted on the spot.Boulder Ballet Red Ball Annual Benefit at Corrida in Boulder (April 3): Includes rooftop  dance performances and culinary delights.Stories on Stage: Maybe You Should Stop Talking at Su Teatro, Denver (April 6): Featuring Jessica Robblee, Kristina Fountaine and Geoffrey Kent.Stoned Twelfth Night, Bowls with the Bard: 12th Night atThe Coffee Joint in Denver (April 3-14): A queer take on Shakespeare's classic that allows audience members to partake in cannabis consumption alongside the performers.

"Tratto da un romanzo di Ken Kesey, il film non è solo uno spietato atto di accusa contro i manicomi, ma una metafora di straordinaria incisività sull'intolleranza del Potere, sui meccanismi repressivi della società, sul condizionamento dell'uomo da parte di altri uomini. Diretto e interpretato con rara maestria, giocato su una vasta gamma di toni egregiamente fusi, animato da personaggi di toccante verità, il film ruota intorno alla figura di uno scapestrato amante della libertà."Dal regista di Hair, Amadeus, RagTime (dove tra l'altro la protagonista finisce in un manicomio criminale) Milos Forman ha diretto anche questo lungometraggio.Vincitore di 5 premi Oscar, tra cui miglior film, miglior regia e 3 oscar come miglior attore,  Il film di questo episodio è “Qualcuno volò sul nido del cuculo” Con la partecipazione di: Giulio Tiezzi (Critica), Lucia Pareti (Curiosità), Mariangela Ungaro (Colonna Sonora), Fernanda Cherubini (Cast), Bruna Iacopino (Copertine), Marco Pieroni (Voce narrante).

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News includes the release of Plug v1.17.0 with dark mode support for Plug.Debugger, an exciting Phoenix PR for co-located hooks that would place hook logic directly next to component code, a new RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) library from Bitcrowd for enhancing LLM interactions with document management, a syntax highlighter called Autumn powered by Tree-sitter, an Elixir-built YouTube downloader project called Pinchflat, and more! Show Notes online - http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/246 (http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/246) Elixir Community News https://gigalixir.com/thinking (https://gigalixir.com/thinking?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Gigalixir is sponsoring the show, offering 20% off standard tier prices for a year with promo code "Thinking". https://github.com/elixir-plug/plug/pull/1261 (https://github.com/elixir-plug/plug/pull/1261?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Plug v1.17.0 introduces dark mode to Plug.Debugger, providing a more comfortable experience for developers working in dark environments. https://github.com/elixir-plug/plug/pull/1263 (https://github.com/elixir-plug/plug/pull/1263?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Plug.Debugger now links to function definitions in Hexdocs, making it easier to understand errors. https://github.com/phoenixframework/phoenixliveview/pull/3705 (https://github.com/phoenixframework/phoenix_live_view/pull/3705?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Phoenix PR in progress for "Co-located Hooks" that would allow hook logic to be placed next to component code. https://github.com/elixir-nx/fine/tree/main/example (https://github.com/elixir-nx/fine/tree/main/example?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Fine, the C++ library for Elixir NIFs, now has an example project making it easier to experiment with C++ integrations in Elixir. https://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/244 (https://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/244?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Previous episode discussing Fine and how it integrates with PythonEx for embedding Python in Elixir. https://github.com/bitcrowd/rag (https://github.com/bitcrowd/rag?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – New RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) library for Elixir from Bitcrowd to help with LLM context and document management. https://bitcrowd.dev/a-rag-library-for-elixir/ (https://bitcrowd.dev/a-rag-library-for-elixir/?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Blog post explaining the new RAG library and its functionality for document ingestion, retrieval, and augmentation. https://expert-lsp.org/ (https://expert-lsp.org/?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Expert LSP, the built-in Elixir LSP, now has a reserved domain, though the site is currently empty. https://github.com/kieraneglin/pinchflat (https://github.com/kieraneglin/pinchflat?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Pinchflat is an Elixir-built project for downloading YouTube content locally, ideal for media centers or archiving. https://github.com/leandrocp/autumn (https://github.com/leandrocp/autumn?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Autumn is a new Elixir/tree-sitter syntax highlighter that supports terminal and HTML outputs, powered by Tree-sitter and Neovim themes. https://autumnus.dev/ (https://autumnus.dev/?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Website for the new Autumn syntax highlighter for Elixir. https://github.com/leandrocp/mdex (https://github.com/leandrocp/mdex?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – MDEx library updated to support CommonMark, GitHub Flavored Markdown, Wiki Links, Discord Markdown tags, emoji, and syntax highlighting via Autumn. https://voidzero.dev/posts/announcing-voidzero-inc (https://voidzero.dev/posts/announcing-voidzero-inc?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Evan You (Vue.js creator) announces Vite Plus, a comprehensive JavaScript toolchain described as "Cargo but for JavaScript." Do you have some Elixir news to share? Tell us at @ThinkingElixir (https://twitter.com/ThinkingElixir) or email at show@thinkingelixir.com (mailto:show@thinkingelixir.com) Find us online - Message the show - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingelixir.com) - Message the show - X (https://x.com/ThinkingElixir) - Message the show on Fediverse - @ThinkingElixir@genserver.social (https://genserver.social/ThinkingElixir) - Email the show - show@thinkingelixir.com (mailto:show@thinkingelixir.com) - Mark Ericksen on X - @brainlid (https://x.com/brainlid) - Mark Ericksen on Bluesky - @brainlid.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/brainlid.bsky.social) - Mark Ericksen on Fediverse - @brainlid@genserver.social (https://genserver.social/brainlid) - David Bernheisel on Bluesky - @david.bernheisel.com (https://bsky.app/profile/david.bernheisel.com) - David Bernheisel on Fediverse - @dbern@genserver.social (https://genserver.social/dbern)

Blair Crimmins didn't just find his sound—he fought for it. From fronting rock bands in Atlanta to leading a full seven-piece ragtime jazz ensemble, Blair's journey has been anything but conventional. After a life-altering accident and some soul searching, he rediscovered the sounds of New Orleans jazz and Dixieland swing and embraced a vision that defies industry norms. Catch this episode of Southern Character for an exclusive look into Blair's relentless pursuit of authenticity, the challenges of bringing vintage jazz to modern audiences, and the fun story of how music led him to his wife, Davi Crimmins. Tune in for a conversation about passion, reinvention, and the power of a good horn section.

Featuring:Jimmy Lyons/"Premonitions"/Other Afternoons/1969Mary Lou Williams/"Corny Rhythm"/Jazz Pioneers Comp/1936Duke Jordan/"Dexterity"/East and West of Jazz/1962Oliver Nelson/"Ostinado"/Meet Oliver Nelson/1959Henry Red Allen/"Everybody Shout"/With Luis Nelson Vol 3/1930Richard Groove Holems/"Blues For Yna Yna"/Living Soul/1966Ma Rainey/"Honey, Where You Been So Long"/Broken Hearted Blues/1923Red Garland/"Solar"/Crossings/1978Tad Dameron/"Tiny's Blues"/Tad Dameron Band/1948Nat Adderley/"Ann Springs"/That's Nat/1955Jimmy Giuffre/"Clarinet"/Quiet Song/1976Ted Curson/"Kassim"/Tears For Dolphy/1964

Wrap up Women's History month with the Women's Resource Center's Extraordinary Woman Award dinner and April brings a number of music festivals to Durango. Learn more about the Durango Ragtime Festival and the Durango Bluegrass Festival. By Sadie Smith.Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/celebrate-womens-history-month This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center SJRMC and M&R Plumbing.Support the show

This episode features a tribute to the great trad jazz trombonist, Jim Snyder. Several of his classic performances with Waldo's Gutbucket Syncopators are spotlighted. The show also includes a new number from Waldo's new album with Tatiana Eva-Marie and the Gotham City Band. The show concludes with program #8 from Waldo's original NPR program, This Is Ragtime.

This episode we are joined by performer Tiffany Mann!  Tiffany was last seen in City Center's production of Urinetown. She's been on Broadway in Waitress and Be More Chill, off-Broadway in Jerry Springer:the Opera (where she won a Lucille Lortel Award), Jelly's Last Jam and Ragtime at City Center, on television in Rise, Orange is the New Black and New Amsterdam, the film You Go Girl! And much more!We speak with Tiffany about the hustle of being/making it as an artist, originating a role on Broadway, working on Ragtime at City Center and being the "Princess of City Center", and much more!

Send us a textThis week on Broadway Besties, Amy and Mark dive into the exciting world of Broadway musicals making their way to the big (and small) screen! Of course, we can't talk about stage-to-screen adaptations without mentioning Wicked: Part Two—because, let's be real, we need to know how they'll handle As Long As You're Mine and No Good Deed! But that's just the beginning.They also discuss Little Shop of Horrors and what we can expect from the upcoming adaptation of the cult classic. Plus, what other shows are making the leap to Hollywood? Listen in as they break it all down and, of course, throw in their own wishlist of musicals that absolutely need to get the cinematic treatment (looking at you, Ragtime).Tune in for all the Broadway-to-Hollywood buzz, hot takes, and a few dream castings along the way!

Nos adentramos en otro distrito icónico de Nueva Orleans: Storyville, el legendario barrio rojo que jugó un papel crucial en el desarrollo del jazz temprano y el auge del ragtime.

On this episode, three kids — Layla (11), Liam (11), and Ariel (10)— talk about mistakes and learn that mistakes aren't just problems to fix; they're moments that can actually help us learn and create!The three guest kids talk about mistakes they've made and then travel with LKBH host Todd Loyd to the Land of Qook-a-lackas on magical air skates to help a Qook-a-lacka friend, Quippin, prepare for the Perfectly Imperfect Expo. The Perfectly Imperfect Expo is a big event here in the Land of Qook-a-lackas — all about trying new things, even when they feel tricky. It's a place where everyone walks, flies, or scoots around our big Qooka-Expo Center near the Qook-a-lacka Seaport to see the newest innovations in mistake-making. And at every single booth, attendees get a chance to make mistakes and discover something wonderful in the process. Quippin's friends are stranded on their way home from a Quibble Match, so the kids and Todd pitch in to help Quippin record the proposal for the selection committee. 

In episodes 64 and 89, we discussed the roots of blues and country and delta blues. Now we spread out from these genres to cover Texas blues and Piedmont blues. We will discuss how the sounds from these regions stand apart and a few of the main artists that influeced these styles.

Howdy folks it's the first new episode since 2023!!!Featuring:Booker Little/"Moods In Free Time"/Out Front/1965World Saxophone Quartet/"Touchic"/Live in Zurich/1984Edmund Hall Swingtet/"It's Been So Long"/Complete BlueNote Sessions/1944Clifford Jordan/"Laconia"/Cliff Craft/1957Sam Most/"The Humming Blues"/Flute Flight/1976Frank Wess+Frank Foster/"Dill Pickles"/2 Franks Please/1956Noble Sissle Orchestra/"Loveless Love"/ST/1930Ornette Coleman/"Zig Zag"/Empty Foxhole/1966Lester Bowie/"Lonely Woman"/Fast Last!/1974Sonny Rollins/"The Most Beautiful Girl in the World"/Tenor Madness/1956Nina Simone/"Mood Indigo"/Little Girl Blue/1957

Kikau and Matty chat with Aaron Galligan-Stierle, who is an Assistant Professor and Head of Musical Theatre at Slippery Rock University. This episode has some great gems! Hear about this up and coming program and how Aaron goes above and beyond! Aaron has a request from YOU: He is looking for recommendations on two topics: How do I become a better fund raiser? and Can we find a better way to recruit? Aaron's recommendation is an app called Things 3. ----Aaron Galligan-Stierle, Assistant Professor and Head of Musical Theatre, is an accomplished actor, director and producer with critically acclaimed work that ranges from Broadway musicals to Shakespeare. He is also a highly sought after audition coach providing exclusive workshops and one-on-one training for professionals in the Broadway community and at top universities across the country.Aaron performed on Broadway as Papa Who in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Henry Ford in the Tony-nominated revival of Ragtime, and was selected by Harold Prince to replace the longest-running actor in a Broadway show, taking over the role of Monsieur Andre in The Phantom of the Opera. Aaron's touring credits include Mike Nulty in the national tour of White Christmas and Hark the Herald in the international tour of Cinderella, starring Lea Salonga.

The Horn Signal is proudly brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. Join hosts John Snell and Preston Shepard as they interview horn players around the world.  Today's episode features Greg Roosa, 2nd horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. About Greg: Gregory Roosa was appointed Second Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic by Gustavo Dudamel in September 2012. Prior to that he held the Fourth Horn position in the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra beginning in 2003. His previous positions include Fourth Horn with the Kennedy Center Opera and Ballet Orchestra, and Fourth Horn with the Colorado Symphony in Denver. A native of Troy, Michigan, Roosa attended the University of Illinois and studied with Ralph Froelich at the University of South Florida. In 1992, he moved to Chicago to study with Dale Clevenger, Principal Horn of the Chicago Symphony. He was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago for three seasons. Active as a freelance musician in the Chicago area for eight years, Roosa played in the Broadway shows Ragtime, Phantom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon. He also played with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, including a European tour and two recordings. Roosa has appeared as soloist and clinician at numerous universities and horn workshops around the world. Roosa has performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Queensland Orchestra in Australia, as well as with the Florida Orchestra and Detroit Symphony in the U.S. He was a member of the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra from 1999 to 2012, where he met his wife, Amy Jo Rhine, the Third Horn of LA Phil. Together they have two young boys, Norton and Sutton.

Sean Tyler Foley: Actor, Author, and Master Storyteller   Today's guest is the remarkable Sean Tyler Foley, a versatile performer with an acting career that began at the age of six.   Tyler has graced film, television, and stage productions, with unforgettable appearances in projects like Freddy vs. Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime.   Beyond his on-screen and on-stage success, Tyler is the #1 best-selling author of The Power to Speak Naked and the Managing Director of Total Buy In.   He works closely with executives and CEOs, teaching them how to engage their audiences by connecting personal stories to their leadership styles.   With over 300 podcast guest appearances, Tyler brings a wealth of knowledge and a captivating presence wherever he goes.   In addition to his professional achievements, Tyler's life is deeply rooted in his roles as a father, husband, and son.   His diverse career path—from oil and gas to aviation to entertainment—has shaped him into a dynamic and relatable speaker.   Through all his ventures, one mission remains constant: promoting and encouraging people to be heard and understood.   Join us as we dive into Tyler's incredible journey, his unique insights on storytelling, and his passion for empowering others to speak their truth and reach their dreams.   Learn More Here: https://www.endlessstages.com/ ..... Want to be a guest on WITneSSes? Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: Want to be a guest on WITneSSes? Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/ambelisha   Elevate your business with Anastasia's expert consulting. Use code Elisha3 for an exclusive offer and transform your business today! https://resurrectionmentor.wixsite.com/so/42PDEPEB8?languageTag=en

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Send us a textThis week on Broadway Besties, Mark and Amy are back from their New York City extravaganza, and they're spilling all the tea! From jaw-dropping revelations about The Great Gatsby to Amy's emotional reaction to Ragtime, this trip had it all. Hear why this journey was their most epic adventure yet, featuring behind-the-scenes stories, their favorite moments from Suffs, Sunset Boulevard, and more. Plus, find out which show left them absolutely speechless and why this trip will go down in Broadway Besties history. Don't miss this theatrical tell-all!

Jeremy Jordan to Play ‘Floyd Collins,’ ‘Yellow Face’ to Be Filmed, ‘Ragtime’ Won’t Air on PBS Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio read more The post Today on Broadway: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

From Art to Activism: Finding Your Voice in Uncertain Times Are you feeling frustrated or uncertain about your career? Maybe it's time for a change, but you're not sure what direction to go in. Take the quiz that might just point you towards your dream career. By understanding your unique creative strengths, you'll gain clarity and confidence in making a career shift that aligns with your passions and talents.  This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, my book on how to become a stellar communicator, Speak From Within, and this podcast's host, Podbean (Get a one-month free trial of Podbean with this affiliate link. https://www.podbean.com/CreativeSolutions).  Leave me a voice message. PDF of Die By The Sword, Tarot Card Thrillers Book Special.  Join Izolda Trakhtenberg in this powerful episode of The Creative Solutions Podcast as she navigates the complex landscape of today's world through the lens of creativity and activism. Reflecting on the themes of the musical Ragtime, Izolda shares her candid thoughts on the current political climate and the importance of standing up for marginalized communities. Discover how art can be a transformative outlet for expressing your feelings and rallying for change. Whether you're feeling despondent or motivated, this episode encourages you to channel your emotions into creative endeavors that resonate with others. Izolda also highlights the significance of self-defense and critical thinking in a rapidly changing society. Tune in for an episode that blends art, activism, and personal empowerment, and find out how you can make a difference in your own unique way. Connect with Izolda This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**    Support the show. Buy me a coffee. Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |  

Dylan and Connor are joined by Ben Ahlers (The Gilded Age, Tender Napalm). The wait is over. The time? Is now. Is your alarm going off? It should be, because everyone's favorite Clock Twink is on the pod! Ben Ahlers joins the twins ahead of his New York off-Broadway debut in Tender Napalm. Learn about the origins of this play by Philip Ridley, and what it's like co-starring with Victoria Pedretti (Netflix's You and The Haunting of Hill House). Ben takes us back to Iowa to discuss his theatrical roots, as well as Gavin Creel's impact on him ahead of pursuing a life in the arts. We of course dig deep into The Gilded Age. Ben teases what's in store for footman Jack Trotter in season 3, and reflects on “growing up” with Louisa Jacobson on television. Juicy behind-the-scenes tidbits galore, y'all. Next up, Ben stars as John Wilkes Booth in a new play by Mad Men's Matthew Weiner. Other topics include Dogfight starring River Phoenix, Ragtime at NYCC, Maggie Rogers' music, Joshua Henry's onstage tears, and much, much more. Get ready to be obsessed (if you already aren't).Follow Ben on InstagramSee Tender Napalm at Theaterlab from November 27—December 15! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Photo of Ben Ahlers by Tina Turnbow

Reviews for ‘A Wonderful World’ on Broadway, Mescal’s ‘Streetcar’ Dates, Matt’s Thoughts on Underwhelming ‘Ragtime’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For read more The post Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Disney Channel's Dog With a Blog star, Genevieve Hannelius, joins From the Mezzanine as we walk through her experience in Shit. Meet. Fan. alongside Broadway legends such as Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and Debra Messing! In Broadway News, Lindsey fills us in on her recent Broadway adventures including Ragtime and attending Heidi Klum's Halloween Party, dancing the night away with Nicole Scherzinger, Tom Francis, and Charli D'Amelio! For our news stories, we cast our predictions as to what Jeremy Jordan's next show will be after he announced his departure from The Great Gatsby. Lastly, we know what Broadway shows are selected to perform in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadePatreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie TikTok: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastInstagram: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastYoutube: @FromtheMezzanineBroadwayBroadway Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t55fULcCqN0NMmK4OnfOA?si=89c08b1a8bb34d95

U Guys, a true triple threat, and Seussical's original Gertrude McFuzz, Janine LaManna is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap is a short and sweet little roundup of Bway news. Then I am joined by a true Bway legend, Janine LaManna! From standing by for Chita Rivera in Kiss of the Spider Woman, to originating the role of Gertrude McFuzz in Broadway's Seussical, Janine has truly done it all. She made her Broadway debut as Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime alongside the original company, and eventually went on to work with such legends as Anne Reinking and Harold Prince. She shares about her experience of being the wife of a military officer and traveling the country with her family living in new places, simultaneously being a mother and continuing to work as a performer. We talk about her time playing Nickie in the Broadway revival of Sweet Charity with Christina Applegate, as well as replacing Bway star Sutton Foster as Janet Van De Graaff in the original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone. Her other Bway credits include Swing!, Kiss Me, Kate, and The Look of Love. A true triple threat, Janine's talent is only matched by her grace, humility, and humor. U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we take you behind the curtain of the New York City Center Encores Gala Production of RAGTIME. This Tony Award-winning musical, which follows three families in pursuit of the American dream, comes to life once again with a star-studded cast. We dissect the powerful opening number, explore the show's relevance in today's society, and share our thoughts on standout performances. From the production design to the emotional impact of the score, we cover it all. Is this production of RAGTIME setting the stage for a triumphant return to Broadway? Tune in for our hot takes and insider insights on this pivotal piece of musical theater. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on RAGTIME on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Broadway to Dim Lights for Gavin Creel Next Month, ‘Book of Mormon’ Celebrates 5,000 Performances, ‘Your Daddy’s Son’ From City Center’s ‘Ragtime’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace read more The post Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Sarah (Nichelle Lewis) and Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) are ready to ride on “The Wheels of a Dream.” Photo by Joan Marcus Peter Filichia, James Marino and Michael Portantiere talk about the Luna Stage production of Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library @ 59e59, Ragtime @ New York read more The post This Week on Broadway for November 3, 2024: Ragtime @ City Center appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

‘Real Women Have Curves’ Finds House, Jeremy Jordan to Depart ‘Gatsby’ in January, ‘Ragtime’ Highlights Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For read more The post Today on Broadway: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

‘Good Night, And Good Luck’ Sets Broadway House, Birbiglia to Bring Show to NY, ‘Ragtime’ Sitzprobe Videos Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt Patreon: read more The post Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

The witty, cynical and often tongue-in-cheek songwriter Randy Newman is the subject of a new biography. He also wrote a bunch of film scores, including the music for Toy Story, Ragtime, A Bug's Life, and Monsters, Inc. We're revisiting Newman's interview with Terry Gross from 1998 and Ken Tucker reviews the book, A Few Words in Defense of Our Country.Justin Chang reviews the new Vatican thriller Conclave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Hurder and Bowman to Lead ‘Smash,’ Stars Join Broadway’s ‘Old Friends,’ City Center’s ‘Ragtime’ Rehearsal Footage Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio read more The post Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Critics Review ‘Our Town’ Revival; All Lights to Dim for Creel, Smith, and Bailey; A New Sarah for City Center’s ‘Ragtime,’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | read more The post Today on Broadway: Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

This is the second part of my recent conversation with author Thomas Hischak regarding his new book, Song Of The Season — Outstanding Broadway Songs Since 1891. In this captivating book, Hischak looks back at the history of the Broadway musical by chronicling of every New York theater season from 1891 to 2022 and then audaciously selecting one single song as the song of that particular season. To facilitate this discussion, I selected one or two songs from each decade covered in the book for us to discuss. On this music-filled episode, we begin in 1938 with “September Song” from Knickerbocker Holiday and continue with his admittedly controversial selection of “I Enjoy Being A Girl” from Flower Drum Song (1958), “Do-Re-Mi” from The Sound Of Music (1959), a mind-blowing leap of only seven years to “Aquarius” from Hair (1968), and on through “All that Jazz” from Chicago (1975), “The Lambeth Walk” from Me And My Girl (1986), the title song from Ragtime (1998), "Omar Sharif" from The Band's Visit (2017), and the title song from Some Like It Hot (2022). Thomas Hischak retired from full time teaching in New York State and now teaches theatre part-time at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, USA. He is the author of over 30 non-fiction books on theatre, film and popular music. Become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! This podcast is made possible in part by the generous support of our Patron Club Members, including Tayrn Darr and Cheryl Hodges-Seldon. For just $7.00 a month, you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host, Albert Evans, that have not been featured on the podcast. All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgment of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation, there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new season of Broadway Nation — the podcast that delves deeply into the remarkable history of the Broadway musical, with a special focus on the Immigrant, Jewish, Queer, and Black Artists who invented it. My guest today is Tony Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell. After a short break, I am excited to be back with a new season that will be jam-packed with fascinating Broadway history, including interviews with an amazing lineup of authors of some brilliant new books that take us back to the earliest days of Broadway and bring us right up to the twenty-first century — from George M. Cohan to how TikTok and the digital age have impacted the Broadway musical. Today, we start things off with a bang with a delightful conversation with Brian Stokes Mitchell, whose career spans over forty years on television, films, recordings, concert appearances, and, most notably for our purposes, ten Broadway shows. He made his Broadway debut in 1988 in a short-lived musical called Mail, and in 1990, he was cast as the lead in David Merrick's revival of the 1926 Gershwin musical Oh, Kay! He next went on to two very high-profile gigs — first replacing Gregory Hines in Jelly's Last Jam and then Anthony Crivello in Kiss Of the Spiderwoman. In 1998, his unforgettable Tony-nominated performance as Coalhouse Walker in Ragtime firmly established him as a true Broadway star, and the following year, jumping from musical drama to musical comedy, he won the Tony Award for his performance in Kiss Me Kate. His performance in August Wilson's play, King Hedley II, in 2001 earned another Tony nomination, and the next year, he took on the title role in Man Of La Mancha. His most recent Broadway appearance was in 2016 in George Woolf's behind-the-scenes look at Shuffle Along, but as you will hear, Brian Stokes Mitchell may be back on Broadway very soon in a new musical that he is very excited about.  In addition, our conversation today ranges from two tear-inducing new video performances that he has recently been involved in creating and performing: a Ted Talk with Leer deBessonet, which you can find at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNhuRIGQZs and "Hope" with Jason Robert Brown, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJkqV2xwars. Also, his work with The Entertainment Fund and the soon-to-be-released video capture of their reunion concert of Ragtime, as well as a peek inside his process and approach to interpreting a song. Become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! This podcast is made possible in part by the generous support of our Patron Club Members, including our newest member, Alan Teasley. For just $7.00 a month, you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host, Albert Evans, that have not been featured on the podcast. All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgment of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation, there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices