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Four Finger Discount (Simpsons Podcast)
Treehouse Of Horror XX (S21E04)

Four Finger Discount (Simpsons Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 72:05 Transcription Available


It's the spooky season ocne again and conveniently it's time to revisit Treehouse Of Horror XX, which gives us a fun Hitchcock homage with "Dial 'M' for Murder or Press "#" to Return to Main Menu", a classiz zombie tale with "Don't Have A Cow, Mankind", and Sweeney Todd parody with "There's No Business Like Moe Business."We also discuss the dangers of playground round-a-bouts, why the Universal Monsters aren't popular anymore, the thrills of "knick-knocking" and more. Happy Halloween!If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

Back in the Day with John and Jay
Episode 195: Neighbors, Please Don't Puke In My Yard!!

Back in the Day with John and Jay

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 67:35 Transcription Available


A quiet Sunday turned into something else entirely. We kick things off with the Big Ten pulse check—Ohio State's defense looks nasty, disciplined, and deceptively complex, while Michigan's power run game still feels one note against an elite unit. Indiana's surprising charge raises a real question: are we watching a true new contender or a hot streak built on timing and grit? We dig into coaching impact, road-game confidence, and the thin margin between swagger and a trap.Then the night flips. A college party swells behind the house, cars creep onto the lawn, and a sick-to-your-stomach moment breaks out as the crowd surges into the yard. What follows is a case study in boundaries and tone: we ask, we wait, we de-escalate, and when it spikes again, we make the call. No theatrics, no heroics—just calm language, cool officers, and the party dissolving back to its side of the alley. It's part funny, part frustrating, and fully real life.We also take you on the road to a Dayton-area wedding where the dance floor never cools, late-night tracks get spicy, and the bride's joy becomes the best kind of chaos. In the quieter moments, we play with AI that turns our photos into Simpsons and Family Guy art—nostalgia in a click, proof that small creative toys can brighten a long day. And because comfort culture never sleeps, we drift into movies (Torque's underrated soundtrack and stunts, Depp's moody Sweeney Todd and Dark Shadows) and the most passionate debate of all: cereals. From Cinnamon Toast Crunch to the off-brand boxes you swear existed, we chase memories down every aisle.There's a final nudge on health and habits—less salt, more water, and a reminder that a second chance deserves a better routine. If you're here for sports, stories, tech toys, or just a laugh at midnight mayhem, you'll feel at home. If this ride hits, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop us your wildest neighbor story or your Big Ten power ranking in the comments. We're listening.Send us a text message and let us know how awesome we are! (Click the link)!Support the show'Beavis and Butt-head' Cover art created by Joe Crawford

W2M Network
Triple Feature: Les Misérables/The Phantom of the Opera/Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Fleet Street

W2M Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 65:24 Transcription Available


Tonight's triple feature charts the modern musical's evolution from stage grandeur to cinematic intimacy. Les Misérables (2012), long trapped in development, found redemption under Tom Hooper's live-sung realism, winning three Oscars and redefining the genre's emotional rawness. The Phantom of the Opera (2004), Andrew Lloyd Webber's own adaptation directed by Joel Schumacher, preserved the opulent theatricality of its 1986 hit, trading subtlety for spectacle and box office success. Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd (2007) stripped Sondheim's operatic dread to its bones—industrial London rendered in blood and ash, with Johnny Depp's haunted performance earning two Oscars. Together they form a triptych of obsession and redemption—three wounded men seeking salvation through music, their worlds collapsing between faith, art, and violence. From the barricades to the opera house to Fleet Street, these films trace the death of theatrical innocence and the last roar of the sung confession.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio
Polyphony, Dia de Muertos, Carson 100 and more...

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 61:40


This week on the Oct. 24 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Johnny Carson's 100th birthday exhibition at the Elkhorn Valley Museum (2:00); Beatrice Community Players' production of "Sweeney Todd (8:11);" El Museo Latino's "Day of the Dead" exhibition and more (30:18); and Polyphony's concert in Lincoln (39:05). Also, more poetry from David Moscovich (18:28), Go Big Red at the Sheldon Museum of Art (24:48), a look at Camille Thurman's concert in Omaha (55:24) and a sample of a new song from Ingrid Griffin (59:10).

Friday Live | NET Radio
Polyphony, Dia de Muertos, Carson 100 and more...

Friday Live | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 61:40


This week on the Oct. 24 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Johnny Carson's 100th birthday exhibition at the Elkhorn Valley Museum (2:00); Beatrice Community Players' production of "Sweeney Todd (8:11);" El Museo Latino's "Day of the Dead" exhibition and more (30:18); and Polyphony's concert in Lincoln (39:05). Also, more poetry from David Moscovich (18:28), Go Big Red at the Sheldon Museum of Art (24:48), a look at Camille Thurman's concert in Omaha (55:24) and a sample of a new song from Ingrid Griffin (59:10).

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame
S10 Ep54: Anna-Jane Casey, Miss Bonnie in Acorn Antiques & Aurora in Kiss of the Spider Woman

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 30:23


Anna-Jane Casey is back In The Frame!Anna-Jane is currently rehearsing Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques The Musical, which is playing two performances at the Manchester Opera House and one performance in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Anna-Jane is playing Miss Bonnie alongside an all-star cast including Katherine Kingsley, Gina Beck, Ria Jones, Rob Madge, George Crawford and many more. The show is produced by the Hope Mill Theatre.Next year she's set to star in the UK revival of Kiss Of The Spiderwoman, which plays Curve Leicester's Studio before visiting Bristol and Southampton. Earlier this year she played Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd in Dublin and she continues to maintain a very busy concert career.Anna-Jane is beloved for being in so many shows – and lots of original casts including Children Of Eden, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Out Of The Blue and Grease. She played Rumpleteazer in Cats; Buffy, Dinah and Pearl in Starlight Express; Anita in West Side Story; Velma Kelly in Chicago; and the title role in Sweet Charity.A few recent roles Anna-Jane has played include Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliot, Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, Annie Clarke in Calendar Girls, Mrs Burke in Girl From The North Country and Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers – as well as Cilla Quack, alongside Sir Ian McKellen, in Mother Goose.Anna-Jane was last In The Frame four years ago whilst starring in the West End revival of Cabaret as Fraulein Kost and Fritzie.Recorded during a break from rehearsals, in this episode Anna-Jane shares all the gossip about Acorn Antiques, including her connection to Victoria Wood. She also discusses why she's loving this busy chapter and how she's learned to navigate all the different sides of this crazy industry.Acorn Antiques The Musical plays the Manchester Opera House on 2nd and 16th November (www.atgtickets.com) and the Shaftesbury Theatre on 9th November 2025 (www.shaftesburytheatre.com).Kiss Of The Spiderwoman opens at the Leicester Curve on 3rd April 2026. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDOSERIE. Il podcast
Gli orrori di Dolores Roach: Sweeney Todd in salsa guacamole | 5 minuti 1 serie

MONDOSERIE. Il podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 8:43


Puntata a cura di Untimoteo. Se non vi fate suggestionare da argomenti disgustosi, o se siete ormai desensibilizzati rispetto al sangue e alla carne umana, allora Gli orrori di Dolores Roach (8 puntate, Prime Video, 2023) è una serie che potrete affrontare a cuor leggero. Gustandone, verbo quanto mai appropriato, gli ottimi attori e la divertente opera di satira. Nonostante un finale un po' fiacco.Nella trama ricorda alla larga la storia di Sweeney Todd, già portato alla ribalta da un film di Tim Burton qualche anno fa. Ma invece di un diabolico barbiere della grigia Londra vittoriana quest'opera ha per protagonista una donna ispanica nella New York contemporanea."5 minuti 1 serie" è il format del podcast di Mondoserie che racconta appunto una serie in poco più di cinque minuti (o meno di dieci!). Senza fronzoli, dritti al punto.Parte del progetto: https://www.mondoserie.it/  Iscriviti al podcast sulla tua piattaforma preferita o su: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mondoserie-podcast  Collegati a MONDOSERIE sui social:https://www.facebook.com/mondoserie https://www.instagram.com/mondoserie.it/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXpMjWOcPbFwdit0QJNnXQ  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mondoserie/ 

Broadway to Main Street
Psycho Broadway

Broadway to Main Street

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 54:01


Good eeeevening....! Our annual Halloween broadcast hosted by Count Larry Maslon, offers a slice of the homicidal maniacs who roam the Broadway musical like crazy: Sweeney Todd, the Phantom, Anthony Perkins and much more.

featured Wiki of the Day
Angela Lansbury

featured Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 3:55


fWotD Episode 3086: Angela Lansbury Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 16 October 2025, is Angela Lansbury.Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury (October 16, 1925 – October 11, 2022) was a British-American-Irish actress, producer, and comedian. In a career spanning 80 years, she played various roles across film, stage, and television. Although based for much of her life in the United States, her work attracted international attention.Lansbury was born into an upper-middle-class family in central London, the daughter of Irish actress Moyna Macgill and English politician Edgar Lansbury. To escape the Blitz, she moved to the United States in 1940, studying acting in New York City. Proceeding to Hollywood in 1942, she signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and obtained her first film roles, in Gaslight (1944), National Velvet (1944), and The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945). She appeared in 11 further MGM films, mostly in minor roles, and after her contract ended in 1952, she began to supplement her cinematic work with theatrical appearances. Lansbury was largely seen as a B-list star during this period, but her role in The Manchurian Candidate (1962) received widespread acclaim and is frequently ranked as one of her best performances. Moving into musical theatre, Lansbury gained stardom for playing the leading role in the Broadway musical Mame (1966), winning her first Tony Award and becoming a gay icon.Amid difficulties in her personal life, Lansbury moved from California to Ireland's County Cork in 1970. She continued to make theatrical and cinematic appearances throughout that decade, including leading roles in the stage musicals Dear World, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd, as well as in the Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). Moving into television in 1984, she achieved worldwide fame as the sleuth Jessica Fletcher in the American whodunit series Murder, She Wrote, which ran for twelve seasons until 1996, becoming one of the longest-running and most popular detective drama series in television history. Through Corymore Productions, a company that she co-owned with her husband Peter Shaw, Lansbury assumed ownership of the series and was its executive producer during its final four seasons. She also moved into voice work, contributing to animated films like Beauty and the Beast (1991) and Anastasia (1997). In the 21st century, she toured in several theatrical productions and appeared in family films such as Nanny McPhee (2005) and Mary Poppins Returns (2018).Among Lansbury's numerous accolades were six Tony Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), six Golden Globe Awards, two honorary BAFTA Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, an honorary SAG Award, and the Academy Honorary Award; in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, eighteen Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:24 UTC on Thursday, 16 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Angela Lansbury on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Joanna.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with The Village Players

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 44:04


A delightful Thursday morning spent with members of the cast and crew of the upcoming presentation of the incredible Steven Sondheim musical “Sweeney Todd” at the Village Players Theater in Wolfeboro, NH premiering on October, 31. Joining us on the program were Director Paul Stewart, Olivia Lee who plays Sweeney's daughter Johanna, Louis Laurendeau in the role of Anthony Hope, Anna Loos from the ensemble and our own Andrew Gibson who will be playing the role of “The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”, Sweeney Todd. For more information it's; www.village-players.com

Reality Escape Pod
S10E2 - Exploring Stephen Sondheim's Deep Relationship with Puzzles (ft. Barry Joseph)

Reality Escape Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 67:29


"The Shakespeare of our time." Stephen Sondheim practically reinvented musicals with his flair for theatrical storytelling through his lyrics and music. A lesser known fact is that Sondheim also played a huge role in the puzzling world. Before he was famous for musicals like West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, and Sundays in the Park with George, Sondheim was the first puzzle editor for New York Magazine in the 1960s. Sondheim's obsession with puzzles and games lasted his whole life. He discovered escape rooms while in his 80s, and played many of them! Sondheim famously said "art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos," and the same could very much be said for puzzles. Barry Joseph joins us on REPOD to talk about his new book, Matching Minds with Sondheim, which dives into Sondheim's love of puzzles and games. The types of puzzles spanned everything from crosswords, to treasure hunts, jigsaw puzzles, and parlour games. Little known fact—Stephen Sondheim is credited with bringing British style cryptic crosswords to the USA! He also commissioned custom jigsaw puzzles as opening night gifts for the cast and crew of his Broadway shows. As prolific as Sondheim was with his musicals, he was equally invested in his puzzles and games. Guest Barry Joseph digs deep into all the different ways Sondheim incorporated puzzles into his creative work and daily life. If you found this topic interesting, be sure to get his book, Matching Minds with Sondheim and check out his podcast of the same name. I'd recommend starting with the two podcast episodes that featured our very own David and Lisa Spira: Escape Room Episode (ft. Lisa & David), Jigsaw Puzzles Episode (ft. David).   Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and COGS. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht  

Conversations@KAFM
The Theater Project: Sweeney Todd

Conversations@KAFM

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 11:19


Host: Coach Guest: Michaela Kelly Air date: Oct 13, 2025

CineMortuary Podcast
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

CineMortuary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 77:27


Join Rob, Dave, Willy, and Neymar Jr Yu-Gi-Oh card on a trip down ol' London Town as Goth Johnny Depp and Goth Helena Bonham Carter do goth pie things (not a euphemism). PLUS, the 8th annual TURDIES awards are upon us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Hampshire Unscripted talks with the performance arts movers and shakers

One of the most popular Stephen Sondheim musicals, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street", will be hitting the stage of The Village Players of Wolfeboro for two weekends beginning (quite appropriately) October 31st. And we at WKXL's NH Unscripted just happen to get the director Paul Stewart (yes I get his name wrong during our interview! Sue me.) and several of the cast members to break down the progress of this tremendous show. Andrew Gibson (Sweeney himself), Erin Balestrieri (Mrs. Lovett), Louis Laurendeau (Anthony Hope) and Janice Knepp (Ensemble member) give us all the details. Synopsis for those who aren't familiar with it: “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is a dark musical about a barber named Sweeney Todd who returns to London after being wrongfully imprisoned. He seeks revenge on the corrupt Judge Turpin, who framed him, and teams up with Mrs. Lovett, who runs a failing pie shop, leading to a series of gruesome events as Todd's thirst for vengeance escalates.”

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
NH Unscripted with The Village Players

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 44:32


One of the most popular Stephen Sondheim musicals, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, will be hitting the stage of The Village Players of Wolfeboro for two weekends beginning (quite appropriately) October 31st. And we just happen to get the director Paul Stewart (yes I get his name wrong during our interview! Sue me.) and several of the cast members to break down the progress of this tremendous show. Andrew Gibson (Sweeney himself), Erin Balestrieri (Mrs. Lovett), Louis Laurendeau (Anthony Hope) and Janice Knepp (Ensemble member) give us all the details. Synopsis for those who aren't familiar with it: "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is a dark musical about a barber named Sweeney Todd who returns to London after being wrongfully imprisoned. He seeks revenge on the corrupt Judge Turpin, who framed him, and teams up with Mrs. Lovett, who runs a failing pie shop, leading to a series of gruesome events as Todd's thirst for vengeance escalates.”

Putting It Together
Sweeney Todd: Behind the Bloody Musical Masterpiece with Rick Pender

Putting It Together

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 37:46


Rick Pender returns to discuss his latest book Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: Behind the Bloody Musical Masterpiece.Purchase the book by clicking here.Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Art Hounds
Art Hounds: Meandering studios, quiet paintings and spooky musicals

Art Hounds

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 3:45


From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Meander through artists' studios along the upper Minnesota River ValleyMusician Clark Machtemes of Waconia recommends the Meander Art Crawl, a three-day, self-guided tour of artists' studios across western Minnesota. This year's event features 42 artists in towns including Ortonville, Appleton, Madison, Milan, Dawson, Montevideo, Granite Falls and Canby.The Meander runs:Friday: 12 – 6 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Machtemes notes that several towns will also host evening musical performances. (Find a map here.)The quiet beauty of the everydayMinneapolis painter Ken Johnson recommends Justin Terlecki's solo show, “Hidden Place,” on view at Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis through Oct. 11.Ken says: It's a series of nine paintings in oil. They're scenes reproduced from photographs and from his remembered events of places and friends: sleeping, exploring the outdoors, eating — all relatable. He's creating a living history through these subtle artworks. His oils are in muted blues and greens. It's best seen in person because he uses these small brushes, and you can actually see these little brush strokes.— Ken JohnsonKick-start spooky season with Theatre 55's production of ‘Sweeney Todd'St. Paul's Heather Foxx says she first discovered Theatre 55 — a Twin Cities theater company featuring actors aged 55 and older — through Art Hounds. After appearing in some of their past productions, she plans to be in the audience for their fall show, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”Heather says: This fall, they're kicking off the spooky Halloween season with “Sweeney Todd,” filled with beautiful, eerie, haunting melodies, with actors and actresses of 55 and older.— Heather Foxx

The Reel Rejects
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (2007) IS DELICIOUSLY TWISTED!! MOVIE REVIEW!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 42:10


HAVE A LITTLE PRIEST!! Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Full Movie Reaction Watch Along   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With spooky season coming, Tara, Aaron, & Andrew take a trip to Ye Olde England to give their Sweeney Todd Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, Ending Explained, Theories, & Spoiler Review! Tim Burton's gothic musical masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) brings Stephen Sondheim's Broadway classic to the big screen with haunting style and unforgettable performances. The film stars Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward Scissorhands) as Benjamin Barker / Sweeney Todd, a vengeful barber who returns to London to exact revenge after years of wrongful imprisonment. Helena Bonham Carter (Harry Potter, Fight Club) co-stars as Mrs. Lovett, his scheming accomplice who turns victims into her infamous meat pies. Alan Rickman (Die Hard, Harry Potter) delivers chilling authority as Judge Turpin, with Timothy Spall (Harry Potter, Secrets & Lies) as the slimy Beadle Bamford, Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat, Les Misérables) as flamboyant rival barber Pirelli, and Jayne Wisener as Johanna, Todd's daughter. With Tim Burton's signature gothic visuals, Danny Elfman's atmospheric score, and Sondheim's legendary songs like “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd,” “A Little Priest,” and “Johanna”, the film has become a cult classic. Key moments such as Sweeney's first chair-side kill, the shocking reveal of Lucy's fate, and the grisly finale with Mrs. Lovett cement the film as one of Burton's darkest and most operatic achievements. Hosts Tara Erickson, Aaron Alexander, and Andrew Gordon dive into the film's chilling themes of vengeance, love, and tragedy while breaking down its iconic performances, songs, and unforgettable gothic imagery. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backstage Babble
Carmen Cusack

Backstage Babble

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 62:04


Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with two-time Tony nominee Carmen Cusack. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including collaborating with Steve Martin on BRIGHT STAR, taking LSD to prepare for FLYING OVER SUNSET, her upcoming role in BULL DURHAM, why the revival of CARRIE didn't work, why the story of WICKED resonated with her, her abbreviated process with CALL ME MADAM, finding her take on the lead role in SOUTH PACIFIC, performing THE SECRET GARDEN for Prince Charles, how she earned an honorary degree, why she was hesitant to accept her role in LEMPICKA, co-starring with Faith Prince and Marin Mazzie, the difficulties of starring in SWEENEY TODD at the MUNY, how she almost became a jazz singer, her journey with THREE SUMMERS OF LINCOLN, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of Broadway's brightest stars.

MediaDrome
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

MediaDrome

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 103:20


Don't you hate it when a movie trailer lies to you? In this series we explore three movies with trailers that completely misrepresented the films they were advertising, starting with the bloody musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street! Join Richard, Jason, Allie, and Hector as they reminisce over their first concerts, the highs and lows of this adaptation, and so much more!Support the show

I Finally Watched...
Ep. 303 | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

I Finally Watched...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 42:09


Upon special request, we couldn't think of a better soft start into the spooky season than with a spooky musical! Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is not everyone's favorite musical, nor is it everyone's favorite horror, but someone out there likes it and honestly, we should've watched it a long time ago! From thew mind of Tim Burton in collaboration with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter brings you a gory musical treat!     Music: https://jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com/album/want Coffee Affiliate Link: https://www.bonescoffee.com/ifinallywatched CODE: IFINALLYWATCHED Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

A Cut Above: Horror Review
E216: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

A Cut Above: Horror Review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 103:50 Transcription Available


Episode 216: This week we get a close shave in 2007's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Make sure to collect yourselves next week as we cover 2009's The Collector.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

DESIGNERS ON FILM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with Sam Beddoes

DESIGNERS ON FILM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 56:36


Sam Beddoes of FreakZone Games talks about The Rocky Horror Show (1974), the original stage musical that became the movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). Going in depth, explaining the differences between each production, he also talks about how he made The Rocky Horror Show Video Game. We also discuss Brian De Palma, The Office, Dead Poets Society, Labyrinth, Sweeney Todd, Jennifer's Body, Robin Hood, Dracula, and The Naked Gun, although not in that exact order!-Sam Beddoes, FreakZone Gameshttps://www.instagram.com/freakzonegames/https://open.spotify.com/artist/38YIihgxT5IOeOmQlLFHuXhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manos:_The_Hands_of_Fate_%28video_game%29https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7252239/-The Rocky Horror Show (1974)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rocky_Horror_Show-The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/-The Rocky Horror Show Video Gamehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4ORgvYXHxM-Other movies and shows discussed, alphabetical listCarrie (1976, 2002, 2013, 2026)Dead Poets Society (1989)Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)Jennifer's Body (2009)Labyrinth (1986)The Naked Gun (1988, 2025)The Office (UK 2001-2003, USA 2005-2013)Phantom of the Paradise (1974)Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)Sweeney Todd (1928, 1997, 2006, 2007)

The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast
#479: Jeffrey Seller // Broadway Producer

The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 62:32


Award-winning and prolific Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller has finally made it to the podcast! Jeffery has produced Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights, Hamilton, The Cher Show, and revivals of West Side Story and Sweeney Todd, just to name a few. Altogether his shows (currently) have 22 Tony Awards, and he's the only Broadway producer to have put up two Pulitzer Prize winning musicals: Hamilton and Rent. Jeffrey is the author of Theater Kid: A Broadway Memoir, which the New York Times describes as “a combination coming-of-age and rags-to-riches story that is unsparing in its description of his colorfully challenged-and-challenging father, unabashed in its description of his sexual awakening, and packed with behind-the-scenes detail, especially about the birth of Rent.” Not to mention the audiobook is voiced by a stellar cast of Broadway voices, and talking about them gives Jeffrey an idea *in real time *during our recording.  In our hour-long conversation, Jeffrey expands on his experience producing Rent with Jonathan Larson, including an emotional retelling of what it was like working on the show after Jonathan's tragic and unexpected death. He also discusses working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on In the Heights and Hamilton, expounds on Hamilton's social and political responsibilities (rejecting the current administration's hostile takeover of The Kennedy Center, for example), discusses ways around Broadway's current ticket prices, and candidly opens up about Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party and The Last Ship with Sting in never-before-heard specificity.  Plus, Baz Luhrmann's La Boheme, the power of writing a letter to get what you want, and how when it  comes down to it... it's all about making shows with your friends.  Jeffrey Seller on Instagram JeffreySeller.com /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

The Reel Rejects
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (1990) IS A GOTHIC FABLE MASTERPIECE!! MOVIE REVIEW!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 58:05


TIM BURTON'S BELOVED '90s CLASSIC!! Edward Scissorhands Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ As we gear up for Tim Burton's return & Wednesday Season 2 on Netflix, Aaron & Johnald Give their Fresh-Eyed Edward Scissorhands Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Full Movie Spoiler Review!! Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey bring their hearts and scissors to the screen in this Reaction & Review of Tim Burton's 1990 gothic fairytale classic Edward Scissorhands. Starring Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean, Sweeney Todd) in one of his most iconic roles, the film follows Edward, an unfinished artificial man with scissors for hands, as he's discovered living alone in a dark mansion and brought into the pastel-colored suburbs by the kind-hearted Peg Boggs, played by Diane Wiest (Parenthood, The Birdcage). As Edward struggles to fit into the conformist community, he forms a tender connection with Peg's daughter Kim, portrayed by Winona Ryder (Stranger Things, Heathers), setting the stage for a moving and tragic romance. The film also stars Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine, Argo) as Peg's husband Bill, Anthony Michael Hall (The Breakfast Club, Weird Science) as the antagonistic Jim, Kathy Baker (Picket Fences, The Age of Adaline) as nosy neighbor Joyce, and horror legend Vincent Price (House of Wax, The Fly) in a poignant final role as Edward's inventor. With its unforgettable visual style, Danny Elfman's haunting score, and deeply emotional themes of loneliness, creativity, and acceptance, Edward Scissorhands is one of Burton's most beloved films. Key scenes like Edward trimming hedges and dog hair, the snowy dance moment with Kim, and the heartbreaking ending in the attic have become iconic in pop culture history. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast
#478: Nevin Steinberg // Hamilton Broadway's Sound Designer // Part Two

The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 57:28


In Nevin Steinberg's second episode, the award winning Broadway sound designer gives even more insight to some of your favorite Hamilton moments including The Yorktown dance break and the stuttering gunshots heard throughout the show. And get ready to have your mind blown as Nevin shares the evolution of the Satisfied rewind, from Lin-Manuel Miranda's very first demo to the layered masterpiece we all know and love today anddddddd he shares a secret (and creepy! and awesome!) Easter egg that I promise you don't know about. While taking questions from the Patreon Peeps, Nevin talks a lot about how each sound is specifically chosen to tell a story, and even accents like cannon explosions and snare drums each have "their own personality."   Plus, Nevin talks about the steam whistle in 2023's Sweeney Todd revival, shares his thoughts on new cinema sound, explains his fascination with what it takes to be a great leader, and why when it comes down to it Nevin is only in it for the banter. Lin-Manuel Miranda on Soundcloud The Town Hall in New York City /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

The Reel Rejects
ALICE IN WONDERLAND (2010) IS A WILD GOTHIC REIMAGINING!! MOVIE REVIEW!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 55:57


TIM BURTON'S DARK REIMAGINING!! Alice in Wonderland Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Alice in Wonderland (1951) Movie Reaction:    • ALICE IN WONDERLAND (1951) IS A DAZZLING V...   With With Season 2 of Netflix's hit Addams Family Spinoff Series "Wednesday" premiering in a couple short weeks, John & Aaron RETURN to Wonderland for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Full Movie Spoiler Review!! Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey journey through the looking glass in this Reaction & Review of Alice in Wonderland (2010), Tim Burton's visually stunning reimagining of the classic Lewis Carroll tale. In this fantastical adventure, Mia Wasikowska (Crimson Peak, Jane Eyre) stars as 19-year-old Alice Kingsleigh, who returns to the whimsical world of Underland to fulfill her destiny and defeat the tyrannical Red Queen. Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean, Sweeney Todd) brings eccentric energy to the Mad Hatter, while Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown, Fight Club) steals scenes as the hilariously unhinged Red Queen with her signature “Off with their heads!” cry. Anne Hathaway (Les Misérables, The Devil Wears Prada) floats ethereally through the film as the White Queen, and Crispin Glover (Back to the Future, Willard) plays the menacing Knave of Hearts. The voice cast includes Alan Rickman (Harry Potter, Die Hard) as the philosophical Blue Caterpillar, Stephen Fry (V for Vendetta) as the grinning Cheshire Cat, and Michael Sheen (The Twilight Saga) as the White Rabbit. Notable moments include Alice's epic battle with the Jabberwocky, her showdown against the Red Queen, and her iconic armor-clad transformation into a hero. With Danny Elfman's haunting score and Burton's signature gothic flair, Alice in Wonderland became a box office sensation and a landmark in Disney's live-action fantasy catalog. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Creative Soul Podcast
Ep 156: Trusting Your Creative Vision with Theater Director, Dalia Ashurina

The Creative Soul Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 66:13


Dalia is an Assyrian-American director and writer focusing on explosive theatricality and subverting existing narratives. She was listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Hollywood and Entertainment 2025. Her Broadway credits include serving as Associate Director of Sweeney Todd and as the Resident Director at Phantom of the Opera.In this episode, we talk about:What it really means to be a directorLearning to trust your creative visionMaking mistakes in the rehearsal processHow overstimulation kills creativityWhy collaboration is a mirror for self-growthTelling ancestral storiesFinding the stories that matter to usCreative Resources Mentioned:Everything is Waiting for You by David WhyteSteal Like an Artist by Austin KleonConnect with Dalia:@your_gal_dalwww.daliaashurina.com

Cheers Big Ears
SUPERMAN Review (Did Chad Cry?) | Cheers Big Ears Ep.115

Cheers Big Ears

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 70:06


Is it a bird? Is it a Plane? No, it's a week late SUPERMAN review!After a few weeks of guests, Bobz is back, baby! She joins Chad to talk about...the local production of Sweeney Todd they saw, the Triple J Hottest 100 Australian Songs, Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer and finish things off with their SUPERMAN review. And the question is... Did Chad cry?Also on this episode, we shout out the podcast Mainly Murder with Meg & Mum an entertaining True Crime podcast from Australia. Give these lovely ladies a listen!LINKTREEThis week's episode is NOT brought to you by MEOW TALK 2.0 & POCKETDJ™

Zao MKE Church
The Devil's Foothold

Zao MKE Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 36:59


Rage can be righteous, but if we don't process and transform it, it will consume us. This week, Sweeney Todd offers a portrait of a man on the wrong path. How can we do better?

The Reel Rejects
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST (2006) IS A SWASHBUCKLING EPIC!! MOVIE REVIEW!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 44:15


DAVY JONES RELEASES THE KRAKEN!!! Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Tara & Aaron return to the high seas to give their PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Spoiler Review!! Tara Erickson and Aaron Alexander set sail for a swashbuckling adventure in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, the blockbuster sequel to Disney's Curse of the Black Pearl, directed by Gore Verbinski. Johnny Depp (Edward Scissorhands, Sweeney Todd) returns in his iconic, Oscar-nominated role as Captain Jack Sparrow, who finds himself indebted to the dreaded Davy Jones—captain of the ghostly Flying Dutchman—and must retrieve the legendary Dead Man's Chest to save his soul. Orlando Bloom (The Lord of the Rings, Kingdom of Heaven) reprises his role as Will Turner, who joins Jack on his quest while dealing with family revelations, including the fate of his father Bootstrap Bill, played by Stellan Skarsgård (Chernobyl, Dune). Keira Knightley (Pride & Prejudice, Atonement) returns as Elizabeth Swann, now entangled in political intrigue and pirate peril. Bill Nighy (Love Actually, Underworld) delivers a chilling performance as Davy Jones, brought to life through groundbreaking motion-capture and visual effects. Naomie Harris (Moonlight, No Time to Die) appears as Tia Dalma, the mysterious sea witch with a deep connection to Jones. From the thrilling Kraken attacks and Jack's iconic escape from the cannibal tribe, to the three-way sword fight on the giant spinning waterwheel, this film is packed with some of the franchise's most famous and highly searched action sequences. The visual effects and Hans Zimmer's sweeping score helped Dead Man's Chest become one of the highest-grossing films of all time and a fan favorite within the series. Tara and Aaron dive into the film's most epic moments, character arcs, and legacy, while reflecting on how it holds up nearly two decades later! Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backstage Babble
Frank "Fraver" Verlizzo

Backstage Babble

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 57:09


Today, I'm thrilled to announce my episode with Broadway poster artist Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo, whose new murder mystery Scenery of the Crime is available anywhere books are sold. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including how the movie of THE LION KING inspired his logo design, showing Angela Lansbury the SWEENEY TODD logo, his career renaissance as a mystery writer, his early work on OVER HERE and GYPSY, designing two logos for WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY?, Stephen Sondheim's note on his logo for GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER, why he focuses on the font of the title of a show, his favorite poster that never made it, presenting his A DOLL'S LIFE designs to Hal Prince, the two Susan Schulman's who brought his book to fruition, paying tribute to Saul Bass with his PRYMATE design, coming up with different takes on MORNING'S AT SEVEN, venturing into advertising with IMAGINARY FRIENDS, his thoughts on AI art, and so much more. Don't miss this candid conversation with a true visionary.

Castle of Horror Podcast
TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA - Podcast/ Discussion with Special Guest John Logan (Penny Dreadful, Skyfall, Gladiator)

Castle of Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 80:01


This week we have a look at the 1970 Hammer Dracula film TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA.  This is Episode #463! Taste the Blood of Dracula is a 1970 British supernatural horror film produced by Hammer Film Productions. Directed by Peter Sasdy from a script by Anthony Hinds, it is the fifth installment in Hammer's Dracula series, and the fourth to star Christopher Lee as Count Dracula, the titular vampire. The film also features Geoffrey Keen and Gwen Watford.Taste the Blood of Dracula was followed by Scars of Dracula, also released in 1970.Once more we are joined by a very special guest. This writer received the Tony award for his play Red and wrote the book for the Tony award-winning Moulin Rouge. As a screenwriter, he has been nominated for the Oscar three times and has received Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA and Edgar awards. His film work includes Skyfall, Gladiator, The Aviator, Hugo, Rango, Sweeney Todd, They/Them, The Last Samurai, and Any Given Sunday. He also created the television series Penny Dreadful for Showtime.  next year will see the release of his movie Michael, about Michael Jackson. We are joined tonight by JOHN LOGAN.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.

Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin
Victor Garber on Stage and Screen

Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 34:58 Transcription Available


Victor Garber is a prolific actor and singer who seamlessly traverses theater, film, and television. He originated roles in iconic musicals such as “Sweeney Todd”, “Godspell”, “Noises Off”, and “Assassins”. Garber also appeared in Oscar award-winning films such as “Titanic”, “Argo”, and “Milk”. You may also recognize him as Jack Bristow from the long-standing ABC series “Alias”. A six-time Emmy award nominee and recent recipient of the Forest City Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award, Victor Garber has done everything from perform on the Ed Sullivan Show with his 1960’s band “The Sugar Shoppe” to defend a murder trial in “Legally Blonde”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42e Rue
De "Gypsy" aux "Misérables", une saison de "Cabaret 42e rue"

42e Rue

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 88:32


durée : 01:28:32 - Une saison exceptionnelle de Cabarets 42e rue - par : Laurent Valière - Company, Les Misérables, Starmania, Gypsy ou Sweeney Todd : retour sur une saison exceptionnelle de Cabarets 42e rue au Carreau du Temple cette saison. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

That Record Got Me High Podcast
S8E411 - Sweeney Todd S/T Debut with Robert Dayton

That Record Got Me High Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 71:37


Break out your glitter and stick some stars on your face, we're going full-on glam this week as author, artist and performer Robert Dayton (Cold Glitter: The Untold Story Of Canadian Glam) brings us Vancouver, Canada's Sweeney Todd and their 1975 self-titled debut. The band had a revolving door of members throughout the years - including a 16 year old Bryan Adams at one point - but this version with singer Nick Gilder and guitarist Jim McCulloch is the one that started it all... Songs discussed in this episode: Roxy Roller - Nick Gilder; Free Love - Bobby Conn; Which Way You Goin' Billy - The Poppy Family; Julia Get Up - The Stampeders; Hey You Woman, Sexe Fiction - Aut'Chose; Roxy Roller (w/Bryan Adams), Roxy Roller - Sweeney Todd; Telegram Sam - T.Rex; Amateur Hour - Sparks; Hot Child In The City - Nick Gilder; Broadway Bougie - Sweeney Todd; All The Way - Kiss; Juicy Loose - Sweeney Todd; Juicy, Juicy, Juice - Royal Trux; Tantalize, Short Distance Long Journey, The Kilt - Sweeney Todd; Breakdown - The Sweet; Rock 'N' Roll Story - Sweeney Todd; Ballroom Blitz - The Sweet; Sweeney Todd Folder - Sweeney Todd; C'mon C'mon - Fludd; See What We're Doing Now, Daydreams, Going For A Star, Rue De Chance, Let's Do It All Again - Sweeney Todd; Roxy Roller - Cherie Currie

Backstage Babble
Jeffrey Seller

Backstage Babble

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 64:49


Today, I'm thrilled to announce my episode with Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller, whose new memoir Theater Kid is available anywhere books are sold. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including celebrating HAMILTON's tenth anniversary, making RENT accessible to younger audiences, launching a Tony campaign for AVENUE Q, presenting DERREN BROWN: SECRET on Broadway, how the revivals of SWEENEY TODD and WEST SIDE STORY came about, his 50,000-ticket litmus test, directing FLY out of town, Broadway's recovery from the pandemic, working with Hal Prince on PRINCE OF BROADWAY, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of Broadway's brightest creative minds.

New York City Bar Association Podcasts -NYC Bar
Mindful Lawyering Episode 8: Mindfulness and Music — The Harmonious Side of Lawyers

New York City Bar Association Podcasts -NYC Bar

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 50:13


The Mindfulness and Wellbeing in the Law Committee returns to the airwaves to give you the lawyer's perspective on the healing power of music. Scott Mason, Nancy Batterman and Kathryn Schneider explore the mindfulness practices inherent to musical artistry, and the way that those practices can inform a life in the law. Nancy and Kathy share their personal journeys in the City Bar Chorus and the strong sense of community they have built there. The episode gives a new framing for some of the challenging aspects of the legal profession, like performing under pressure and navigating a proclivity for perfectionism. We close with a guided meditation and a poem by Rumi, emphasizing the spiritual and emotional dimensions of engaging with music. Kathryn Schneider is the Musical Director of the New York City Bar Chorus, which is giving two public concerts (with identical setlists) in June 2025 at the House of the Association showcasing musical theater and film selections, including from Sweeney Todd, Encanto, Kinky Boots, The Greatest Showman and Wicked, as well as inventive arrangements of songs by artists ranging from Billy Joel to Bruno Mars, Billie Eilish to Beyoncé, and more. Donations at the door will benefit the City Bar Fund and the Chorus. RSVP for the concerts at: June 26, 2025: https://services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?EventKey=CHOR062625 June 27, 2025: https://services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?EventKey=CHOR062725 02:29 Mindfulness and Music: The Connection 04:03 The Impact of Singing and Music on Wellbeing 08:13 The Role of Community in Music and Law 13:57 The New York City Bar Chorus: History and Personal Journeys 19:26 The Healing Power of Music and Performance 35:08 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts 38:36 Guided Meditation for Performance Preparation

42e Rue
"Sweeney Todd", le film de Tim Burton avec Johnny Depp

42e Rue

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 23:31


durée : 00:23:31 - "Sweeney Todd", le film de Tim Burton avec Johnny Depp - Après 15 ans de prison, Benjamin Barker revient à Londres sous le nom de Sweeney Todd pour se venger du juge Turpin, qui l'a fait condamner afin de lui voler sa femme, Lucy, et leur fille. Installé chez Mme Lovett, il apprend que Lucy s'est suicidée après avoir été violée.

42e Rue
Cabaret 42e rue : Sweeney Todd / Rebecca / Stephen Sondheim. À l'ombre de Broadway /Tout le monde il est...Jean Yanne

42e Rue

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 88:43


durée : 01:28:43 - Cabaret 42e rue : Sweeney Todd / Rebecca / Stephen Sondheim. À l'ombre de Broadway /Tout le monde il est...Jean Yanne - par : Laurent Valière - En direct du Carreau du Temple, avec les troupes de "Sweeney Todd" à l'Opéra National du Rhin, "Rebecca" au festival Bruxellons !, "Stephen Sondheim. À l'ombre de Broadway" par Sarah Lazerge  et Vincent Vittoz et "Tout le monde il est ... Jean Yanne" programmés à Avignon cet été. - réalisé par : Olivier Guérin

Backstage Babble
Jenny Gersten

Backstage Babble

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 67:38


Today, I'm thrilled to announce my episode with producer Jenny Gersten, who was recently named the new VP and Artistic Director of Musical Theater at City Center. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including how Anne Kauffman and Lear DeBessonet brought her on board at City Center, the true mission of the Encores! series, what she looks for in a potential revival, the challenges of massively reworking a show, her experience running the Williamstown Theater Festival after the pandemic, how changing venues affected the experience of the Festival, how she ended up having the same job as her father at the Public Theater, how transferring a show to Broadway has changed since A CHORUS LINE, how the revival of HAIR transferred to Broadway, developing the marketing strategy for BEETLEJUICE, how they made the off-Broadway revival of SWEENEY TODD financially viable, finding the audience for JUST FOR US using digital marketing, designing the Perelman Arts Center, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of Broadway's most important creative minds.

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell
“The First Spoiler” with Brent Comer

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 56:04


Connor and Dylan are joined by Grammy Award nominee Brent Comer (The Outsiders, Les Misérables). Celebrating over a year playing Darrel Curtis in the Tony-winning Best Musical, Brent opens up about how his experience with the show has changed over time, ways he's keeping it fresh, and gives insight into his relationship with co-star (and friend of the pod) Jason Schmidt. We get into Outsiders lore, including Patrick Swayze's OG impact as Darrel, Tulsa, and the language of violence in the musical. Brent also reveals his favorite part of every single performance of The Outsiders. Star Wars, The White Lotus, and The Last of Us are discussed at length, as well as Brent's love of documentaries. Respect is put to Miley's “More to Lose” (the LIVE version, mama!), and Ransom Canyon on Netflix is teased. You've been warned. Are you curious about tattoos, Angelina Jolie, and the Broadway season at LARGE? Brent as Stanley Kowalski, George Seurat, or Sweeney Todd??? Stay until the end, y'all. Brent is a meme king, fitness legend, and Broadway star. DO NOT miss him in The Outsiders on Broadway.Follow Brent on Instagram & TiktokFollow 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!

The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
Ep388 - Norm Lewis: Fame, Failure, and the Phantom Mask

The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 61:19


From church choir in Eatonville, Florida, to becoming the first Black Phantom on Broadway, Norm Lewis opens up about his unique path to the stage. He shares how early dreams of a tennis career turned into a life in music and theatre, and the surprising way a cruise ship job launched it all. In this candid conversation, Norm reflects on near-misses, bold moves, and the audition advice that changed his life. We also discuss his current role in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, a rarely produced Off-Broadway play making a powerful return. Norm dives into the emotional depth of playing a character reckoning with failure and legacy, and how the story echoes his own questions about longevity, identity, and purpose in the industry. Plus, we talk about the importance of representation, founding Black Theatre United, and why mentorship is such a vital part of his mission today. Norm Lewis is a Tony, Emmy, and SAG Award-nominated performer known for his Broadway roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Porgy and Bess, Sweeney Todd, Les Misérables, Once on This Island, and Chicken and Biscuits. His screen credits include Da 5 Bloods, The Good Fight, Pose, and NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live. He is a founding member of Black Theatre United and currently stars Off-Broadway in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Norm: @normlewis777 on Instagram Black Theatre United: blacktheatreunited.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠ Twitter & Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@theatre_podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TheTheatrePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Alan's personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@alanseales⁠⁠⁠ Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S.H.U.D.cast
mother!

S.H.U.D.cast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 115:12


We say goodbye to the land of cults with maybe the most dangerous cult of all – biblical allegory! That's right, we're tackling Darren Aronofsky's divisive and provoking mother!. Does the film stand on its own or is it simply an exercise? Is it about Aronofsky? Who got the bigger end of the wishbone baby? All of that and more within the episode. Along that path Curtis discusses way too many movies, including a couple of new releases! Then stick around to hear Cody's selection for the next theme and first film within that theme!   Go to patreon.com/SHUDcast where you can sign up for all kinds of extra goodies!   00:00 - 10:00ish - Intros - Parody law and tariffs (because we're experts), Lucas is licensed to be married   10:00ish - 1:13:00ish - The other stuff we watched this time:   Curtis - Perfect Days, Shadow, Hero, My Heart is That Eternal Rose, The Grandmaster, The Seventh Curse, The Witch From Nepal, The Roundup: Punishment, The Mask of Satan, Rats: Night of Terror, Hell of the Living Dead, Climax, Ash, Friday, Monster Hunter, Hackers, Villains, Mulholland Drive, Final Destination 2, Eraserhead, His Girl Friday, The Player, Night of the Living Dead (1990), Hell of a Summer, Death of a Unicorn   Austin - Death of a Unicorn, Smile 2, MaXXXine, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Y2K,    Cody - Black Bag, Labyrinth, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Alice in Wonderland (1951), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Alice Through the Looking Glass, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny   Lucas - Ash, Death of a Unicorn, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Predestination, A Working Man, Rush, Sweeney Todd, Feed (kinda), Novocaine   1:13:00ish - 1:48:00ish - mother! - SHUDdown and discussion!   1:48:00ish - 1:53:00ish - “Purple Flavored Kool-Aid” Awards!   1:53:00ish - End - Our next theme! Brought to you by Cody!  

The Avid Indoorsmen
A.I. EP. 294: Movie Game Night - UMD Alumni

The Avid Indoorsmen

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 61:53


It's time for another movie game night and we thought we'd bring in some folks we've never had on the pod before, some UMD Alumns who were part of the theater department. Rob was in productions of Sweeney Todd and Guys & Dolls with them and partook in many many fun nights playing poker and making good decisions as college kids. We've had Dave Hauer on the pod before but never for a movie game night, and making their Avid Indoorsmen debuts are Matt Salmela and Dan Bigwood. We had a lot of fun. Enjoy!

Putting It Together
Sondheim in Portuguese with Gustavo Brunetti – Sondheim Adjacent

Putting It Together

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 46:15


What's it like to watch Sweeney Todd in Portuguese? Gustavo Brunetti joins Kyle to discuss his experience seeing two different productions, and what the future of Sondheim looks like in Brazil. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul
Tony-Nominee Norm Lewis: Let's Make Kindness the 'Norm'

The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 51:42


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

Middle Class Rock Star
135. Zachary Stevenson (The Oh Boys, Tribute to Buddy Holly)

Middle Class Rock Star

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 75:51


"Raised on Vancouver Island, Canada, Zachary is an internationally recognized award-winning actor, musician and writer. Best known for his performances as Buddy Holly, Zach was coined a “dead ringer for dead singers” by the Victoria Times Colonist for his portrayal of the legendary rock 'n' roller as well as Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Phil Ochs. In 2018, Zachary won the prestigious "Jeff" Award in Chicago for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical) for the Buddy Holly Story, a role he's honed in more than a dozen productions of across Canada and the United States. Other acting highlights include Million Dollar Quartet, Hair, Fire, Urinetown, Assassins, Sweeney Todd, Company and Ring of Fire. Zachary is also an accomplished songwriter and active frontman for several bands including his original trio: the Oh Boys, a Tribute to Buddy Holly, and The Fortunate Sons. He's been featured as an original artist at countless festivals including the Ottawa Folk Fest, Blue Skies Festival, Summerfolk, Winterfolk (Toronto), Folk Alliance (Memphis, Ottawa and Kansas City), and the Ottawa Blues Festival" (zacharystevenson.com). If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow Guest Links: https://zacharystevenson.com Episode Music: Original music by Andy Sydow Contact me: middleclassrockstar@gmail.com (or) andysydowmusic@gmail.com

BROADWAY NATION
Color and Light — A Brief History of Broadway Lighting Design with Tony Winner Ken Billington

BROADWAY NATION

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 43:13


This is a special encore episode of my 2022 interview with Tony-award-winning lighting designer Ken Billington. This past week, Ken received rave reviews for his lighting design of the new Broadway musical SMASH, which amazingly is his 108th Broadway production. So, I thought it was an ideal time to revisit this fascinating conversation about the history of lighting design on Broadway and Ken's own tremendous contribution to it. This is a two-part conversation and I will be rereleasing both parts this week. Original Description: My guest on this episode is Tony Award winning lighting designer Ken Billington who created the lighting for an incredible 105 Broadway plays and musicals, including 21 productions that were directed by Harold Prince.  Ken's career spans from his very first Broadway show in 1967 when he was the assistant to legendary lighting designer Tharon Musser, to his most recent Broadway show, the hit musical, Waitress.  Along the way, he designed the original productions of Sweeney Todd, On The 20th Century, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Scottsboro Boys, The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In the Universe starring Lily Tomlin, three revivals of Fiddler On The Roof, two revivals of Sunday In The Park with George, and the still running 1996 revival of Chicago for which he received the Tony Award. I have had the great pleasure of knowing and working with Ken for more than 40 years, and it is always fascinating and always a delight to speak with him. Theatrical lighting design is a very young art form. Its history begins primarily in the early 20th Century -- just as the Broadway musical was being invented. Lighting design's earliest innovators include the American actress Maude Adams – most famous today for her performance as Peter Pan – and producer, director, playwright, and theater owner David Belasco.  One of the recurring themes of this podcast, and one of my obsessions, is how the art and craft of the Broadway Musical have been handed down directly – firsthand – from artists to artists, from craftsperson to craftsperson.  Ken Billington's long career and especially his early experiences as the assistant to the pioneering designers Peggy Clark, Pat Collins, Tom Skelton, William Rittman, and Tharon Musser make him the ideal guest for this episode. And of course, after Ken stopped being an assistant, he eventually became one of Broadway's most acclaimed and most prolific lighting designers. And we'll hear the story of how that came about on the next episode of Broadway Nation! You can learn more about Jean Rosenthal, Tharon Musser and other great women lighting designers on Episode 8 of Broadway Nation, which is titled, “Agnes DeMille & The Women That Invented Broadway”. It's a fascinating episode and I encourage you to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christi's Couch
Jack the Ripper or Sweeney Todd?

Christi's Couch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 37:54


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