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I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing a North Carolina native who also happens to be a legendary costume designer for the Broadway stage, William Ivey Long. On April 13th, he was set to do a talk at the Paul Green Theatre, which is located on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. Though due to the coronavirus that's been going on all over the world recently, the talk has been cancelled. However, I definitely did not want my interview with him to go to waste, so the show must go on. What you’ll be listening to is an edited version of the interview that removes everything regarding his upcoming visit. But for those who would like to hear the version of the interview where he talks about what he had planned, you can find it on my Patreon page. For $3 minimum a month, you can get some exclusive content from me that you won't be able to find anywhere else. For those who are interested in becoming a patron, the link is included in the episode notes. William’s many Broadway credits include THE TAP DANCE KID, SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, GUYS & DOLLS, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, BIG, CHICAGO, CABARET, CONTACT, THE MUSIC MAN, SEUSSICAL, CURTAINS, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, 9 TO 5, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, BIG FISH, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, TOOTSIE, and BEETLEJUICE. He’s also won six Tony Awards for his work on the original Broadway productions of NINE, CRAZY FOR YOU, THE PRODUCERS, HAIRSPRAY, GREY GARDENS, and RODERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also please visit the newly launched Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/jeffreykare?fan_landing=true Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-reviews-podcast Pocket Casts: pca.st/47Vw RadioPublic: radiopublic.com/kare-reviews-podcast-6rMdXk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare/support
Taylor Iman Jones is about to drop into Emojiland, starring opposite Josh, this week before moving on to the upcoming original cast of The Devil Wears Prada! After being in New York for only two months, Taylor made her Broadway debut in Groundhog Day, which is where she and Josh became besties. Previously, she toured nationally with American Idiot and was seen regionally in Stage Kiss at the San Francisco Playhouse; Other credits include Smokey Joe's Cafe, Spring Awakening (Center Repertory Company); Mary Poppins (Berkeley Playhouse); Rent (CCMT) and The Unfortunates (American Conservatory Theatre). Produced by Alan Seales and Dori Berinstein. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.
SHOWS: Hello, Dolly, Guys and Dolls, The Music Man Today's podcast is a master class in the art of direction and your instructor is none other than 4 time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, whose onstage credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Once in a Lifetime, and Tintypes, and most importantly, directing credits that include: The House of Blue Leaves, Anything Goes, Six Degrees of Separation, Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Lend Me A Tenor, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Sister Act, Hello, Dolly, and the upcoming Mrs. Doubtfire and The Music Man. Jerry pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how a romantic date led to the wonderful world of musical theatre, what are his cardinal rules of directing, and why playing the positive is the greatest note a director can give. Also, Jerry shines the spotlight on Nathan Lane, Neil Simon, and Zero Mostel! ! Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4 To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com
S1 Ep30 2019-5-2 Thespis Interviews Music Director, LeRoy Kennedy Bruce and Melanie talk with Music Director, Performer, and Educator, LeRoy Kennedy about what's involved with directing the music on a show and Spartanburg Little Theatre's upcoming production of Smokey Joe's Cafe. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.spartanburglittletheatre.com https://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org
On our fifth episode, Kat Gold steps behind the curtain to talk about her experience with the Silver Palm and Carbonell Awards, Outre Theatre Company's upcoming production of 'Next Fall,' and how she got the chance to sing BJ's track in Smokey Joe's Cafe.
Fresh off of the heels of a critically acclaimed, Off Broadway revival of Smokey Joe's Cafe, Nicole Vanesa Ortiz, makes her Feinstein's 54 Below Debut with her one woman show, BECOMING HER: A DIVA'S TRIBUTE. She and I reunite to talk about her life, career, and her upcoming show, Please enjoy my conversation with this Fierce Diva!! All About Ms. Ortiz: https://www.nicolevanessaortiz.com/ BECOMING HER: https://54below.com/events/nicole-vanessa-ortiz/ More about the podcast: http://keithpricecurtaincall.com
Jessica and Jimmy laugh all the way through this episode with special guest, Antoinette Comer (Insta: netty3311) and chat about her experience with Smokey Joe's Cafe. They sniff and sip on Domaine Lou Frejau Chateauneuf du Pape which pairs perfectly with this meaty, warm, inviting musical. New Yorkers, you can grab it at Chamber Street Wines! Listen in for so many fun stories and learn a little something new! Don’t forget to join in our REVIEW CHALLENGE! For each review we’ll pair with a dollar towards fire relief in the Napa Wine area PLUS we’ll pair a wine with your username! So gets those reviews in on both Apple Podcasts and Stitcher!
After being the the king of Pride Rock as Simba in The Lion King on Broadway for three years, Jelani Remy is now singing a new tune in Smokey Joe's Cafe off-Broadway at Stage 42. Before making his Broadway debut in The Lion King in 2015, Remy was a part of the national tour of the hit Disney show and also traveled the country in High School Musical. Be sure to follow him on social media at @itsJelaniRemy.(Hosts: Beth Stevens, Andy Lefkowtiz, Caitlin Moynihan)
Upon returning from their out of town tryouts, the cast and creatives of the Off Broadway Revival of Smokey Joe's Cafe sit down with me to talk about their roles in the show, the importance of preserving and presenting this music to a new audience, and the fun that they are truly having performing together. Please enjoy the conversation and find out more about the 2018 Off Broadway Revival of Smokey Joe's Cafe here: http://smokeyjoescafemusical.com/ Support Keith Price's Curtain Call on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/keithpricecurtaincall Subscribe to Keith Price's Curtain Call on Itunes: www.keithpricecurtaincall.com Follow @keithpricecurtaincall on Instagram Follow @kpcurtaincall @comedydaddy Like me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Keith-Prices-Curtain-Call-1380539615593807/ Subscribe on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCduwJ3ytmAwdJMQtGllk1Ig
Native Angelino, H’Atina, Released her debut EP in 2002, and the single from the album, “Change” was an immediate hit. But her love of music and singing started years earlie at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where she studied performance, chorus, musical theatre, songwriting, and vocal jazz...and learned to develop herflexible voice to carry rhythm & blues, pop, funk, neo-soul, jazz, and musical theatre. In 2016 her single "Easy to Love You" was #1 for 16 weeks on radiomusic.com charts. She followed up with the Like A Butterfly EP and immediately caught the attention of smooth jazz and soul DJs in the U.S. and U.K. She has performed on BET Live! and in venues and festivals nationwide. She is a 2006 Southern California Music Awards Nominee for Best R&B, and was voted MVP for her role in the jazz musical, Smokey Joe's Cafe in 2008. Jail Guitar Doors is a California non-profit organization that provides musical instruments and opportunities to help rehabilitate prisoners. In 1977, punk rock pioneers, The Clash, recorded “Jail Guitar Doors,” a song detailing the imprisonment of their hero and fellow musician, the MC5’s Wayne Kramer. In 2009, musicians/activists Wayne Kramer and Billy Bragg joined forces to create Jail Guitar Doors USA, which works with social service groups to help people in prison reconnect with the outside world through music. ?Joining us will be Wayne Kramer and Ken Hartman, a convicted felon who earned to college degrees while in prison for 35 years is the author of Mother California. A memoir that chronicles his story from conviction to redemption. Hartman is the first Jail Guitar Doors disciple to be hired by the organization.
Brenda Braxton is a Broadway legend, Tony Award nominated actress, and entrepreneur. Ms. Braxton has starred on Broadway since 1976 performing in such notable shows as Chicago, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Guys and Dolls, and Jelly's Last Jam with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. After Broadway, Ms. Braxton launched a gentleman only parlor in Harlem, NY named "BBraxton - Exceptional Grooming for Exceptional Men". After having to close BBraxton; Ms. Braxton is now in the process of reinventing herself and her brand. Join us as Ms. Braxton shares her entrepreneurial journey and plans her big comeback.
Bob Wilcox and Gerry Kowarsky review(1) THE MOUSETRAP, by Agatha Christie, at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis; (2) MEDAL OF HONOR RAG, by Tom Cole, at West End Players Guild; (3) HANNAH SENESH, by David Schechter, at the New Jewish Theatre; (4) THE BUTTERFINGERS ANGEL, MARY & JOSEPH, HEROD THE NUT AND THE SLAUGHTER OF 12 HIT CAROLS IN A PEAR TREE, by William Gibson, at Stray Dog Theatre; (5) BLACK NATIVITY, by Ron Himes et al., at The Black Rep; (6) OH HELL!: BOBBY GOULD IN HELL, by David Mamet, and THE DEVIL AND BILLY MARKHAM, by Shel Silverstein, at R-S Theatrics; (7) KOSHER LUTHERANS, by William Missouri Downs, at HotCity Theatre; and (8) SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, by Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, at Webster Univ. Conservatory.
Candi and Randy welcome Billy Porter, Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical for Kinky Boots, to talk about his many careers - as actor, director, writer, recording artist - with the emphasis on artist. Billy stars in the hit Broadway show, Kinky Boots (music by Tony Award winner Cyndi Lauper, written by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, directed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell), and is working on his upcoming new CD, "The Standard." Early in his career, Billy appeared in several successful Broadway shows (MISS SAIGON, GREASE, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE and SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE) and wrote his own one-man shows GHETTO SUPERSTAR and AT THE CORNER OF BROADWAY AND SOUL. Other plays he has appeared: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and DREAMGIRLS, and the song cycles MYTHS AND HYMNS and SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD. His song, "Time" became an overnight hit after being featured on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance." Billy appeared as "Belize" in the Signature Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary off-Broadway production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA.
Candi and Randy welcome the fantasticly talented Billy Porter to talk about his many careers - as actor, director, writer, recording artist - with the emphasis on artist. Early in his career, Billy won the national talent show Star Search, appeared in several successful Broadway shows (MISS SAIGON, GREASE, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE and SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE) and wrote his own one-man shows GHETTO SUPERSTAR and AT THE CORNER OF BROADWAY AND SOUL. Other plays he has appeared: in TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at City Theatre, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and DREAMGIRLS at Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, and the song cycles MYTHS AND HYMNS and SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD. His song, "Time" became an overnight hit after being featured on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance." In September 2010, Billy appeared as "Belize" in the Signature Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary off-Broadway production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA. Billy will be starring in a new Broadway show this coming season, KINKY BOOTS (music by Cyndi Lauper, written by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, directed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell), and is working on his upcoming new CD, "The Standard."
UCF Conservatory Theatre presents Smokey Joe's Cafe, running through Feb. 1st. The musical review, directed by Brian Verson, features classic rock & pop songs by Lieber & Stoller. Shows often sell-out, so contact the Box Office at 407-823-1500.
Prolific producer Tom Viertel, who with his partners Richard Frankel, Steve Baruch and Marc Routh have been responsible for such shows as "The Producers", "Hairspray", and the John Doyle-directed "Company" and "Sweeney Todd", talks abut producing on Broadway and the pending closing of the long-running "Hairspray". He relates his own theatrical heritage -- his grandfather was a contractor who built the Mark Hellinger Theatre, among many others, and his father was a playwright -- and how he began his own theatrical career as a hobby while working at the family real estate concern. Among the shows he discusses are his first theatrical foray with two magicians he first saw in a 50 seat theatre in Los Angeles -- Penn and Teller; the extraordinary auditions of two now well-known actresses, Donna Murphy and Laura Benanti, for "Song of Singapore" and "The Sound of Music" respectively; the counterintuitive decisions that led him to produce Theatre de Complicite's "Mnemonic" as a commercial production and to revive "Gypsy" with Patti LuPone on Broadway only five years after the prior production; the travails of producing "Smokey Joe's Cafe"; and why in his spare time he's so committed to his volunteer role as chairman of Connecticut's Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Original air date - October 31, 2008.
Prolific producer Thomas Viertel (winner of a Tony Award for the 2001 revival of The Producers, among others), who with his partners Richard Frankel, Steve Baruch and Marc Routh have been responsible for such shows as The Producers, Hairspray, and the John Doyle-directed Company and Sweeney Todd, talks abut producing on Broadway and the pending closing of the long-running Hairspray. He relates his own theatrical heritage -- his grandfather was a contractor who built the Mark Hellinger Theatre, among many others, and his father was a playwright -- and how he began his own theatrical career as a hobby while working at the family real estate concern. Among the shows he discusses are his first theatrical foray with two magicians he first saw in a 50 seat theatre in Los Angeles -- Penn and Teller; the extraordinary auditions of two now well-known actresses, Donna Murphy and Laura Benanti, for Song of Singapore and The Sound of Music respectively; the counterintuitive decisions that led him to produce Theatre de Complicite's Mnemonic as a commercial production and to revive Gypsy with Patti LuPone on Broadway only five years after the prior production; the travails of producing Smokey Joe's Cafe; and why in his spare time he's so committed to his volunteer role as chairman of Connecticut's Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.
Prolific producer Tom Viertel, who with his partners Richard Frankel, Steve Baruch and Marc Routh have been responsible for such shows as "The Producers", "Hairspray", and the John Doyle-directed "Company" and "Sweeney Todd", talks abut producing on Broadway and the pending closing of the long-running "Hairspray". He relates his own theatrical heritage -- his grandfather was a contractor who built the Mark Hellinger Theatre, among many others, and his father was a playwright -- and how he began his own theatrical career as a hobby while working at the family real estate concern. Among the shows he discusses are his first theatrical foray with two magicians he first saw in a 50 seat theatre in Los Angeles -- Penn and Teller; the extraordinary auditions of two now well-known actresses, Donna Murphy and Laura Benanti, for "Song of Singapore" and "The Sound of Music" respectively; the counterintuitive decisions that led him to produce Theatre de Complicite's "Mnemonic" as a commercial production and to revive "Gypsy" with Patti LuPone on Broadway only five years after the prior production; the travails of producing "Smokey Joe's Cafe"; and why in his spare time he's so committed to his volunteer role as chairman of Connecticut's Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Original air date - October 31, 2008.