Podcasts about Shear Madness

"Shear Madness" has been acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running non-musical play in American theater history. Our own Benita Zahn is reprising her role as Mrs. Shubert at the Majestic Theater, and we chat with her co-star Jeff Haffner about this one-of-a-kind interactive show that has become a staple of American Theater. This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theater and Albany Civic Theater's co-production of "Maggie May."

A second wedding ruined by murder. Let's place our jewelry in the false bottom of our shaving cream and watch as Jessica proves her mentally fragile cousin George was not a murderer 15 years ago and he's not one now. https://www.patreon.com/Thefletcherfiles

Jessica travels to Texas to attend a wedding, but it's clear that there will be no walk down the aisle when the groom becomes the victim of a grisly crime.

A five-time Emmy Award winning actor, writer and host of a weekly PBS series. John spent nine seasons hosting Around the Corner with John McGivern. His new show John McGivern's Main Streets will air on PBS stations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa beginning in January of 2023. He has written articles for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Milwaukee Magazine about his travels around the state of Wisconsin. John's one man shows, The Early Stories of John McGivern, Midsummer Night McGivern and John McGivern's Home for the Holidays tell the stories of being the third born of six kids in a working-class Irish Catholic family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His stories are personal, funny, touching and familiar. His themes are based in family and remind us all that as specific as we might believe our experiences are, we all share a universal human experience. John is proud to have been part of We're Funny That Way on HBO and Out There ll on Comedy Central. He was sitting next to Sally Field on Politically Incorrect and knighted by Julie Andrews in the film The Princess Diaries. John's starring roles in theatrical productions include Shear Madness, The Wonder Bread Years, Bunk Bed Brothers, American Fiesta and A Kodachrome Christmas. 

The Crow. The Horse. The basement. The bride?

The Lake George Dinner Theater is one of the nine remaining Equity Dinner Theaters in the country. Artistic Director, Jarel Davidow, joins us to talk about running a dinner theater that has a rich history (did you know the popular long-running show "Shear Madness" got its start at the Lake George Dinner Theater?!)

Justin has maintained a diverse career working in the theatre industry for over three decades. He served as Executive Producer to The Group Theatre Too, a theatre collective in NYC, for 15 years producing the award-winning musical, Count To Ten at The New York Musical Festival, the revival of Michael Bennett's Seesaw, and the Pulitzer-Prize nominated play, Album by David Rimmer. Other credits include: The Choreographer's Canvas at the 92nd Street Y, The World Goes Round at Circle in the Square, and Song and Dance Men at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Justin is an award-winning director and choreographer with credits including Crazy For You (Berkshire Theatre Award), Hairspray (Lincoln Center Award), Errol and Fidel (NYMF Award), Gypsy of the Year, and the Off-Broadway musical One Night With Fanny Brice. In 2019 he was the program advisor for Peridance's Commercial Dance Program, and currently is co-director of the non-profit youth organization, New Generation Theatre, in Rockland County. Justin appeared on MTV's "Made" as a coach for aspiring performers and continues teaching as an adjunct professor at Marymount Manhattan College and Broadway Dance Center. He is also Artistic Director of Common Ground, a project bringing tap dancing and its history to people all around the world. He's worked with such talented artists as Lady Gaga, Phillip Boykin, Nicole Fosse, Richard Kline, Chita Rivera, and many more. Justin is a member of Actors Equity and the Society of Directors and Choreographers. www.justinboccitto.comMichael Kevin Baldwin, Associate Artistic Director/Director of Education Michael has performed in dozens of productions on the Playhouse stage, most recently as Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast. Other favorite acting credits include playing Tony Whitcomb in Shear Madness at The Kennedy Center and The Notary in The Barber of Seville at The Metropolitan Opera. Michael has taught at The Brearley School, Hunter College High School, Skidmore College, Ghost Light Theater Camp, TADA NYC, SOAR, and The Falls Village Children's Theater. Michael co-created and directed the play #BraveSpace, which premiered at New York University's Forum on Ethnodrama. #BraveSpace explores the impact that theater has on the development of youth identity. Michael has conducted masterclasses and delivered speeches all over the country, most notably serving as a keynote speaker for The Educational Theatre Association's "Theater in our Schools" initiative. Michael received a Bachelor's Degree in Theater and Sociology from Skidmore College and a Master's Degree in Education from The City College of New York. 2022 SEASON CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A SEASON SUBSCRIPTION FOR ALL OUR SHOWS Please review our Covid Protocols Page before purchasing. CLICK HERE A One-Woman Musical Starring KIMBERLY FAYE GREENBERG Directed by BRIAN CHILDERS Choreographed by JUSTIN BOCCITTO SATURDAY, JULY 2ND - 8PM IN THE BOBBIE OLSEN THEATER If you're looking for laughs and Broadway style theatrical entertainment, Fanny Brice is the one to deliver ‘em to ya — well, Fanny Brice via Kimberly Faye Greenberg. The legendary comedian's life was first dramatized by Barbra Streisand in the hit Broadway musical and film Funny Girl, and now you can see Greenberg capture her hilarious spirit all over again in this original critically acclaimed and fabulous one-woman solo show. Enjoy classic show tunes, good old-fashioned fun and hilarity, as we travel through time with Fanny Brice, the legendary Jewish comedienne, Ziegfeld Follies/Broadway star, recording artist, and film actress extraordinaire. One of the most popular radio stars of all time, Fanny was the voice of “Baby Snooks” on air for 25 years and even better known as the inspiration for the musical & movie Funny Girl. “Fabulous Fanny Brice brings Fanny Brice to fabulous life!” - The Huffington PostTICKETS ON SALE HERE! A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER Book by JO SWERLING & ABE BURROWS Directed & Choreographed by JUSTIN BOCCITTO Associate Choreography by DANI CHAMPAGNE Musical Direction by JACOB CARLL JULY 29TH - AUGUST 14TH IN THE BOBBIE OLSEN THEATER Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.TICKETS ON SALE HERE! Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. By PAUL PORTNER Directed by BRUCE JORDAN “The audience was helpless with laughter!” - The New York Times “Shrieks of laughter night after night!” - The Washington Post Presented by special arrangement with Cranberry Productions, Inc. AUGUST 27TH - SEPTEMBER 11TH IN THE BOBBIE OLSEN THEATER This unique comedy-whodunit takes place today in the Shear Madness hairstyling salon and is chock full of up-to-the-minute spontaneous humor. During the course of the action, a murder is committed and the audience gets to spot the clues, question the suspects, and solve the funniest mystery in the annals of crime. The outcome is never the same, which is why many audience members return again and again to the scene of the mayhem. Voted "Best Comedy of the Year" seven times by the Boston Globe and recipient of the title "Best Play of the Year" by both the Chicago Sun-Times and the Philadelphia Enquirer, Shear Madness has also received the Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America and has been inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame, the first play ever to receive that accolade.TICKETS ON SALE HERE! By LORRAINE HANSBERRY "A pivotal play in the history of the American Black theatre." - Newsweek OCTOBER 7TH - OCTOBER 16TH IN THE BOK Set on Chicago's South Side, the plot revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband's insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. The Younger family's heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.TICKETS ON SALE HERE! Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Jessica visits Texas for her cousin Ann's wedding.  But when a murder is committed shortly after the release of Ann's brother George, Jessica must prove his innocence.This episode can be streamed on Peacock.Guest Stars include:1. Shirley Jones (The Music Man) as Ann Owens Arden2. Doris Roberts (Everybody Loves Raymond) a Helen Owens3. Robert Walker Jr. (Easy Rider) as George Owens4. Sandy McPeak (Hill Street Blues) as Bill Spenser5. Barbara Babcock (Far and Away) as Rosemary Taylor6. Linda Grovenor (Die Laughing) as Meg Taylor7. Dennis Christopher (Deadwood) as Dr. Henry Carlson8. William Lucking (Sons of Anarchy) as Sheriff BarnesThe IMDb page can be found here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0653609/

This week, Actor and Director B.J. Cleveland joins the show to share the “green room” objectives and confessions throughout his 50+ years as a leader in the theatre. This episode will share key decision-making methods to make your vision come to fruition, to help those you're leading join you in that vision, and how to meet the visions of others right where they are. What steps can you take today to bring your innovations and inspirations to life? ABOUT B.J. CLEVELANDInstagram: @bjactsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=528094275B.J. has a 5-decade career in the theater having grown up on North Texas professional stages and has continued to work as an actor, director, choreographer, designer, and teacher on over 500 productions including regional, national, and international tours. He was the top- rated host of the Disney Afternoon on television for over a decade and also hosted the series “Route 66” on the Discovery Channel. As an Award -winning actor- he has starred in productions of The Music Man, Amadeus, Big, How To Succeed in Business..., Little Shop of Horrors, A one Man Christmas Carol, Shear Madness, and the regional premieres of The Producers, The Nance, And the penultimate role of GOD in AN ACT OF GOD at Stage West. He has received the Lifetime Achievement awards from the Live Theatre League, SPJST,Arlington Historical Society And the DFW theatre Critics Circle. He is resident director for Uptown Players at the Historic Frank Lloyd Wright Theatre in Dallas, and served as Artistic Director of Theatre Arlington, Director of Theatre For Youth at Casa Manana, and adjunct Theatre Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington.CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @decidedlypodcastFacebook: @decidedlypodcast or https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @ampadvisorSanger's Instagram: @sangersmithMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBo Eason's Storytelling Strategies: https://boeason.com/Think Again by Adam Grant: https://amzn.to/3ovjakr(We receive a small kickback from these links, at no extra charge to you. Thank you for supporting Decidedly!)Join us every Wednesday for a new episode as we DEFEAT bad decision-making– one episode at a time!

Teen Astronaut, Impossible Nuggets, Space Jam Soars, Skateboarding Phenom, Top Pizza Town and Shear Madness!

Our guest on Episode 2 is Judith Cullen, Executive Director of the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation. Originally from St. Charles, MO, she began her career as a dancer and performed at Powell Hall, the MUNY, Keil Opera House, JCA, Edison Theatre, STL Civic Ballet, St. Charles Civic Ballet, and on Corky the Clown’s Show before she was 10. She then turned to choreography and eventually full-time stage managing. She went on to study at Lindenwood University and worked on staff for 5 years at the star led Westport Playhouse, Theatre Project Company, MUNY Student Theatre Project Company, Judith worked on the National Tour of CATS, Miss Saigon, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Odd Couple with George Gobel, Twigs with Cloris Leachman, and Shear Madness at the Kennedy Center in D.C, Then she spent 5 more full-time years at Stages St. Louis. She returned to college to earn a BA in Legal Studies and a Master’s Certificate in Mediation from Dominican University in Illinois. In 2019, she accepted the Executive Director position at the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation.

Enoch Augustus Scott is an actor, singer, dancer, and comedian who has been working in Las Vegas for almost two decade. He graduated from Duke University with a degree in Theatre and Women’s Studies and since then has had a wide and varied career. He starred in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions of Tony N Tina’s wedding, created the role of Tony Whitcomb in the original Las Vegas cast of Shear Madness, and redefined the role of Swan in the now infamous final cast of Cannibal: the Musical. Most recently, he created the starring role of Zenoch in the Las Vegas cult classic, Zombie Burlesque, which he starred in for 6 and a half years. He has been both Dr. Frank n Furter in the Rocky Horror Live! and Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. He is the author of several plays and one man shows... as well as the producer, editor and star of PGW, Pro Gay Wrestling, Season 1 of which can be seen on Amazon TV. He is the co-creator and star of the musical Baritones of Love. He is a practicing Buddhist and loves his cats, Ahab and Kiara. IG: @therobotbuddhaTwitter: @theRobotBuddhaYouTube  SFX by Zapsplat

Frank and David discuss Daniel Feller's controversial SHEAR (Society for Historians of the Early American Republic) plenary session on the parallels between Donald Trump and Andrew Jackson. They examine the content of Feller's printed and spoken paper, the composition of the panel, the problems with the Q&A, and what this says about the future of SHEAR and scholarly societies more broadly.   The text of Feller's paper (password: Jackson2020) The video of the panel SHEAR President Doug Egerton's statement Advisory Council statement   Last Drops David: NPR story on Lincoln's hat Frank: Age of Jackson podcast

“The American theatre is one community.” –Scott RC LevyScott RC Levy is an award-winning and acclaimed artistic director, producer, director, actor and educator of Theatre. He has been the Director of Performing Arts & Producing Artistic Director of the Fine Arts Center Theatre Company in Colorado Springs since 2011. Under his leadership, the FAC Theatre Company has become the largest and most acclaimed professional theatre in Southern Colorado. At the FAC his productions have won numerous Henry (including outstanding season by a Theatre Company in the state of Colorado) & Pikes Peak Arts Council Awards, and is consistently named the best Theatre Company in the Springs in both the Colorado Springs Independent and the Gazette newspapers. For the FAC, his directing credits include: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Barnum, Shakespeare in Love, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (PPAC Winner), Intimate Apparel (PPAC Winner), Annie, Man of La Mancha (Henry Award & PPAC Winner), Shear Madness, Driving Miss Daisy, Wait Until Dark, Guys & Dolls (PPAC Winner), 4000 Miles (PPAC Winner), Mary Poppins (PPAC Winner), and Other Desert Cities amongst others. As a performer, he has appeared on the FAC stage in A New Brain, Matilda (Henry Award Nomination), Bye Bye Birdie, Putting It Together, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz, and The Drowsy Chaperone (PPAC Award), and the upcoming 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Levy was the Producing Artistic Director of the Penobscot Theatre in Maine from 2005-2011. He has produced, directed and/or performed on, off and off-off Broadway, for the New York International Fringe Festival, at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, and in over 60 cities across North America. He has taught for several institutions including: University of Colorado, New York University, the Playwrights Horizons Theater School, the Guggenheim Museum and the University of Maine. Levy is the recipient of numerous grants, fellowships and other recognitions including a 2018 True West Award (with his wife). Additionally, Levy serves on national grant and adjudication panels, presents regularly at conferences, and has been profiled in such publications as 5280 and The Denver Post. Levy holds a BFA in Acting and a Master’s in Educational Theatre, both from New York University. He is a member of Actor’s Equity Association.Hear from Scott RC Levy about:· Embracing the digital world for theatre and the wider arts world· The life of a director of a performing arts center· What people can take from his career as a regional theatre artistic director· What he valued when making theater in New York City· The ways his company is producing opportunities for patrons and artists· How he views American theatre· And so much moreFollow Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College on Facebook. Find them on Twitter and Instagram with @fineartscenter. Learn more at https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/theatre/Your host Steph Newman is a theatre pro who helps people. Contact herSpecial shout out to longtime listener Jonathan Pardon: Happy Birthday!This is a labor of love. Your contributions lead to better equipment and interviews. Contribute at www.stephnewman.com/podcast Support the show (http://www.stephnewman.com/podcast)

Get set to meet Marilyn Abrams, co-creator of one of the most prolific and hilarious theatrical experiences in modern history. “Shear Madness” is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary as one of the longest running shows ever.  Seen by over 12 million people, the show is as witty, creative, fun and surprising as ever. Jordan Rich is Boston's busiest podcaster, appearing on over 400 podcast episodes and currently hosting 14 shows. To connect with him, visit www.chartproductions.com.

This week, Paul goes behind the curtain with the cast and director of “Shear Madness,” Chicago’s hilarious “WhoDunIt” now playing at the Mercury Theater Chicago on Southport. Cast members Joe Popp (plays Detective Nick Rossetti), ,”MR” Roth (plays Mrs. Schubert) and director Warner Crocker talk about the show that is as fresh and fun as […]

Nobody in the dressing room at Shear Madness knew that I was the co-producer. I just wanted to be a part of the cast and the camaraderie! -Marilyn Abrams This is the story of a woman who has not only used her creative talents as a singer and an actress, but has gone outside her skillset and comfort zone to produce and market a theatre production. Meet Marilyn Abrams, the co-creator and co-producer of Shear Madness, the hilarious and endearing whodunit launched in Boston at the Charles Theatre way back in 1980. Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of theatre in the United States, the play has launched 50 production companies, been translated into 27 languages and seen by 12.5 million people around the world. Not bad for a play that was originally 4 pages long! Raised in the Bronx, New York, Marilyn always loved to act and sing. A student at the Bronx School of Science, she held her own, but never excelled in math or chemistry. One day at an assembly, Marilyn's teachers discovered her love of the stage and created moments for her to shine. They also wrote glowing recommendations for Marilyn to attend Cornell where she continued to thrive. Marilyn met fellow actor Bruce Jordan playing summer stock in Lake George, New York and the two actors would go on to co-create and co-produce Shear Madness. This effort took time and patience, and originally, Marilyn was committed only to an 8 week run playing the role of Barbara deMarco. She soon realized that someone had to figure out how to sell tickets and market the play in order for it to succeed. Marilyn figured out early on that word of mouth, and relationships within the Boston area would eventually grow the production, and she was right. “We were told to give up, that nothing plays in Boston in the summertime. A little light bulb went off and we said: great, we'll be the only show in town.” At one point, Marilyn got on a bike and dropped off playbills herself to every hotel in the city. As Shear Madness celebrates 40 years on stages worldwide, we celebrate the accomplishments of Marilyn Abrams: wife, mother, singer, actress, producer and force of nature! #storybehindhersuccess  #shearmadness40  #whodunit  #womenintheatre    

The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan-Young and Francine Carrel, recap and discuss every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week - a special bonus Hogswatch special! We discuss the 2008 TV adaptations of “The Colour of Magic” & “The Light Fantastic”.A Surprise Festive Guest! Mulled things aplenty! A sword! The pGloybe! An attempt at positivity! Incredible CGI! Some rants! F: It’s Christmas, and I can’t be bothered to edit this down to its usual length. So, please enjoy this BUMPER BONUS FESTIVE FEATURE LENGTH EXTRAVAGANZA. Things we blathered on about: The Watch Adaptation details (Radio Times)The GlobeThe DyskAo3 (archiveofourown.org)Effulgent - “Shining brightly; radiant.” (Lexico)The Colour of Magic (IMDb)Noma Dumezweni Rosie & JimThe Jim Henson Company Figwit (Fanlore.org)F: I got my plays muddled. The Mousetrap is the longest-running West End show. People are asked not to spoil the ending, but it’s the same. Shear Madness, a Broadway show, is another long-running production that does have different endings. What About Dick? (IMDb)Music: Chris Collins, indiemusicbox.com

Alright, kiddos. Put on your learnin' caps, because this one is full of some seriously fascinating deets. Jake and Trisha take a look at the oft-forgotten horror classic Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer with the help of their friend Chad Fjerstad. Unlike our previous guests, Chad decided to do EXTREMELY thorough research on his own, so...we got facts for ya. Some facts about Chad? He's a musician and writer responsible for such work as the psychological "porno horror" novel, Warship Satan, and the score to the 2017 horror short, Shear Madness, amongst much more. Follow him on Instagram: @fiercedad So, let's get down to it. How accurately does this movie portray the life of Henry Lee Lucas? Listen and find out. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Sean talks with the cast of Circa 21’s hit show, “Shear Madness,” first in character, and then to the actors themselves, about the show, their careers and more! #Circa 21, #Shear Madness Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul Ferguson talks about his latest novel, "The […]

00:58 - The US has announced new sanctions on PDVSA, the Venezuelan national oil company, in an attempt to help transfer control from Maduro to Guaido. Kudlow says the China slowdown may have effects on our economy, but overall we're still going in the right direction. 09:09 - The Numbers are down overall, but Gregory's concern for Caterpiller's big drop is how the global slowdown could cause a our economy to slow as well. 13:35 - A report says Harley-Davidson's brand is still strong with Boomers, but Millenials aren't buying in. 25:32 - Gregory is boycotting the Super Bowl, and our friends at the Jefferson Performing Arts Society are offering a deal on behalf of the show: mention Winning at Life or Gregory Ricks and get tickets to see Shear Madness buy one get one free! 29:19 - Earl in Covington asks: How do the rules work with Social Security benefits when it comes to spousal benefits, and how do the options change with a divorce? 39:13 - Brad in Alabama asks Gregory how he should invest the money in his 401k. 42:01 - Antoine in Houma asks if his wife will be able to access his checking account if he dies without a will. Gregory shares some options. Some banks can have an account be Payable On Death to your wife, you could give her signing privledges, make a joint account, or it will transfer to her through succession. http://www.WinningAtLife.com

Home Improvement's Richard Karn is my special guest on the Mike Wagner Show! Richard played Tim Allen's sidekick as Al Borland in the top-rated show from 1991-1999 and was also the host of the classic game show Family Feud and Bingo America. He also appeared in many movies (Air Bud, MVP and more), TV shows, commercials, currently on the road in Shear Madness and supports numerous charities along with participating in golf! Don't miss this great interview on the Mike Wagner Show!

Movies discussed: The ‘Burbs, Parents, Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Next Generation, Shear Madness (short) Gotta love an episode where we analyze Tom Hanks’ career trajectory, talk about gender roles, and debate the merits of shaving one’s armpits. Next weeks assignments: The Birds A Quiet Place Goal of the Dead Mr. Thump (short) Watch along with us if you like and we’ll see you next week! The post Episode 285 – This Werewolf Angle appeared first on Horror Show Hot Dog.

I had the pleasure of talking to editor, director, get-it-doner Ian Withey. We discuss his short film Shear Madness, wrestling and the AWF, writing scripts, being on set, future film ideas, and more! CHEERS n' ENJOY!

In this episode: Lynne Wintersteller stops by to talk about he sustained career acting on stage. She talks about everything from her latest show, Shear Madness, to her work in Closer Than Ever. Along the way she talks about sustaining a career and offers great advice for aspiring actors. Brian Lowdermilk (of the songwriting duo, Kerrigan and Lowdermilk) discusses his career and process with songwriting, how he created the New Musical Theatre website, and what makes for a good audition song for actors. Joel B New comes in to talk about the unique angle of his podcast, Something New, and to discuss pursuing a songwriting career in NYC. Robin Goldfin and David Carson discuss adapting the tales of Etgar Keret for the stage, and the process of raising funds to get a production up in NYC!

Nick Kroll & John Mulaney bring their 70-something alter egos, Gil Faizon & George St. Geegland, to Broadway in "Oh, Hello." "Shear Madness" creators Marilyn Abrams & Bruce Jordan, and actor Jordan Ahnquist, talk about their long-running whodunit.

The interactive, comedy, murder mystery, SHEAR MADNESS, is the brainchild of Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan. They both sit down with me to chat about how an 8 week run of a small show turned into a worldwide theatrical phenomenon that has kept them both busy in the industry that they love. Recorded at Hangar Studios 9/29/16 SHEAR MADNESS: http://nyc.shearmadness.com/ Keith Price's Curtain Call: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall.com Follow @keithpricecurtaincall on Instagram @kpcurtaincall on Twitter Like Keith Price's Curtain Call on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Keith-Prices-Curtain-Call-1380539615593807/

You guys, I’m gonna use a word that I don’t think I’ve ever used before to describe a guest. Are you ready? Debonair. That’s right, today’s guest, Jeremy Kushnier, is best described as… debonair.....He’s handsome and charming and has one of those, like, gorgeous deep voices. And he’s funny and humble and is just one of those guys who has great insightful stories and ideas who you could just talk to for hours.Anyway, Jeremy made his Broadway debut in the starring role of Ren McCormick in the 1998 production of "Footloose"—the story, by the way, of how he got that job will knock your socks off. He went on to star in "Rent", "Jersey Boys", and the stunning 2012 revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in which he understudied both Jesus and Judas and yes, we do talk about how on Earth he was able to pull that off. He was recently in the original New York company of "Shear Madness", a show that I’m sort of obsessed with from Boston. It’s that’s a hilarious, improvey who-done-it, and we talk all about it. Jeremy can currently be seen starring in Cirque Du Soleil’s first ever Broadway show—"Paramour"—which is playing at the Lyric Theater. I loved talking to this guy. Enjoy!

Tony Award winning actress and dancer, Cady Huffman, takes time out of her busy schedule of appearing Off Broadway in Shear Madness and preparing for her one woman show, TOMBOY SHOWGIRL, at Feinstein's 54 Below, to talk to me about her career, her life, the things that she has seen, and the impact and influences of some of the great brains of modern theater to her artistry. Subscribe to Keith Price's Curtain Call: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall.com For all things Cady Huffman: http://www.cadyhuffman.com About Shear Madness NYC: http://nyc.shearmadness.com Cady at Feinstein's 54 Below: https://54below.com/events/cady-huffman/ Follow Me on Instagram: @keithpricecurtaincall Follow Me on Twitter: @kpcurtaincall @comedydaddy Like me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Keith-Prices-Curtain-Call-1380539615593807/

Kate Shindle gives a very candid talk into her new position as President of Actor's Equity, and what changes might be needed down the line. Patrick Noonan discusses his career and long relationship (300+ performances) with the comedy Shear Madness, now Off-Broadway in NYC. Matt Okin discusses the challenges of acquiring a brand new space for Black Box Studios in Teaneck, NJ. We also hear two songs from the team Kooman and Dimond from their CD, "Out of My Head".

Gary and Roscoe welcome Chicago Shakepeare Theatre's Creative Producer Rick Boynton to the show! First a recap of those Republican candidates who have dropped from the race in the wake of the Iowa caucuses - Huckabee, Santorum and Paul. Gary's "girlfriend" Carly Fiorina has nary a pulse and the smart money is on her taking a dive after New Hampshire. We'll know by the time this episode airs. Rick Boynton read full bio is currently Creative Producer at the world-famous Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier in Chicago Learn More. Which means he oversees all the amazing art that appears on stage there. Rick began his career as a performer after graduating from Northwestern University. He has also worked as an agent, a casting director (at Jane Alderman  & Chicago Shakes) and as the Artistic Director at Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre. Rick talks about his years as an actor in such shows as 1776 and Shear Madness. And about his time at Marriott Lincolnshire and the incredible creative minds and spirits he encountered during those years, including a vivid and thrilling description of their production of Miss Saigon on a budget. As well as their staging of new musicals, including Honk! We discuss at length the original musical Sense and Sensibility by Paul Gordon read about the show, which CST mounted on their main stage, and how that project first got started and then came to fruition in a gorgeously produced production. It's a unique inside look at how a theatrical idea is born, nurtured and finally blossoms into a full blown work of art. Another CST project is the recently lauded production of Ride the Cyclone read more, an off-beat, quirky and altogether insightful musical about a group of young choir singers who meet an untimely demise when a roller coaster jumps the track. The kids are left in a kind of purgatory, where a mysterious mechanical wizard promises one of them the opportunity to return to life by telling their story - but they all get to vote. This musical should see plenty of afterlife in New York and regionally. Rick gives us a glimpse into what's in store in terms of new works at CST for the coming season.  Gravedigger's Hamlet read about the show by Michael Mahler, Alan Schmuckler and Laura Schellhardt is scheduled for the fall of 2016 in conjunction with the Shakespeare 400 Chicago Festival about the festival. Shakespeare 400 Chicago is a yearlong international arts festival in 2016 celebrating the vibrancy, relevance and reach of Shakespeare. It involves theatres, museums, music, dance, opera, exhibits, lectures, film, and radio. They'll even be restaurant chefs, creating menus reflective of the themes of a Shakespeare play or sonnet, curated by Rick working with friend of Booth One Alpana Singh read bio. Don't miss some of these amazing events happening around the city all year long! Roscoe and Rick discuss the brilliant production of Follies which played at CST in 2011, and Rick relates a moving anecdote of Stephen Sondheim's visit to see the show. Truly a Booth One Experience! Gary asks Rick about his favorite places in all the world as he travels the globe in search of new and exciting theatrical works. His answers may surprise you. Rick gamely plays a little Chat Pack with Gary and Roscoe, and the conversation quickly leads to their mutual excitement over the news that Bette Midler will star in a 2017 production of Hello, Dolly! on Broadway see more at Playbill.com. Gary's never seen Roscoe so excited! Kiss of Death Lois Weisberg was an influential and energetic champion of the Chicago arts/cultural/entertainment scene. As head of the Department of Cultural Affairs, for the City, Lois was responsible for creating some of the most well-known and long-lasting events in Chicago. A few of her accomplishments: championing the World Music Festival and SummerDance programs; starting Chicago Blues Festival, the largest blues festival in the world; pushing forward C...

Bobby Steggart discusses his new play, Boy, as well as shares some of his unorthodox and refreshing views on a career in acting. Director/Creator Bruce Jordan discusses his uber-long running show, Shear Madness, and why it has finally arrived in NYC. We hear some new music from composer/lyricist Zoe Sarnak and Director/Choreographer/Creator James Walski talks about the long journey to NYC for the 60's Dance Musical, Trip of Love.

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