Podcast appearances and mentions of tony nominee

Chad Beguelin sits down with Debbie Monterrey to talk about his career as a Broadway theater writer.

Tony Nominee, Robyn Hurder joins us to Take A Bow ahead of a MAJOR announcement and the annual Broadway spooky season celebration I Put A Spell On You! In this episode, hear all about: Moulin Rouge The fandom Chicago A Beautiful Noise The Broadway Community Gavin Creel Dancing How she learned to sing Being A Mom Showgirl to leading lady and feeling like she was starting over Getting replaced in a show + So much more! Curtain up, Robyn Hurder Connect with Robyn Hurder on Instagram: @robynhurder Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host, Eli Tokash, reveals Take A Bow is back and is excited for the next "season" of Take A Bow, beginning tomorrow with Tony Nominee, Robyn Hurder! Hear about his current favorite show recommendation, Safety Not Guaranteed, why the hiatus, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Nominee, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Julia Lester comes to Take A Bow where she shares how her built in love for Musical Theater changed her life. In this episode, hear all about: Into The Woods I Can Get It To You Wholesale HSMTMTS Fan-girling over cast mates Sara Bareilles Joe Serafini, Joshua Bassett, and Olivia Rodrigo turning to music Getting Stephen Sondheim's stamp of approval How EVERYTHING is connected Biggest learning moments How Ashlyn has grown in the High School Musical franchise "My Days" Joy Woods Coming from a musical family + So much more! Curtain up, Julia Lester Connect with Julia Lester on Instagram: @juilalester Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy winner and Tony-nominee Kevin Del Aguila joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss joining the cast of Little Shop of Horrors, backstage antics, writing children's television with kindness, his viral Some Like It Hot moment and more. Kevin Del Aguila currently plays Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors. He received a Tony nomination and a Drama Desk Award for his performance as Osgood in Some Like It Hot on Broadway. Other Broadway credits: Frozen (Oaken), Peter and the Starcatcher (Smee), Rocky (everybody in Philadelphia). Off-Broadway: Love's Labour's Lost (Shakespeare in the Park), Jacques Brel, God Bless You Mr. Rosewater (Encores!). Film/TV: “Peg+Cat,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Deadbeat” and Disney's Frozen. In his spare time, Kevin is an Emmy-winning TV writer, lyricist for the stage and screen, and book-writer of the musicals Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, Madagascar and Altar Boyz. Follow Kevin: @kevinoftheeagle Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Got kindness tips or stories? 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

THEATER PEOPLE!! I'm so excited to tell you that I've teamed up with BROADWAY ICON Jennifer Simard--the two time Tony Nominee and star of the upcoming Death Becomes Her for a brand new podcast called The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast! AND WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SHARE EPISODE 1 WITH YOU RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW! Each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls with laughter and sass and then at the end of each episode we bring you a fully researched deep dive on something from The Golden Girls Universe--like, what ever happened to Coco the gay chef from the pilot episode? Or what's the deal with this rumored on-set feud between Bea Arthur and Betty White? You know you're gonna love it! So listen to episode 1 here and then go follow us wherever you listen and check out episode 2 which is out now! 

[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 8, 2024] The new play "Stereophonic" recently became the most Tony Award-nominated play ever, receiving 13 nominations. It follows the story of a band recording a new album as their relationships with one another begin to fracture. We're joined by playwright David Adjmi, director Daniel Aukin, and composer Will Butler to discuss the show, running through August 18 at the Golden Theatre.

[REBROADCAST FROM DEC. 15, 2022] Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's now-beloved musical "Merrily We Roll Along" was a massive flop when it premiered in 1981, lasting on Broadway for only two weeks. But a new production at New York Theater Workshop has opened to rave reviews, signaling the show might have found a new life. Stars Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez join us to discuss the production, and why it's working this time.  

[REBROADCAST FROM OCT. 27, 2023] Ossie Davis's daring farce, "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch," has been revived on Broadway for the very first time. Tony-winning actor Leslie Odom, Jr. plays Purlie Victorious Judson, a Black man determined to win back the money for his community church from Ol' Cap'n Cotchipee. Tony nominee Kara Young stars as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, a woman who gets caught up in Purlie's scheme. The production is directed by Tony-winner Kenny Leon, who joins us alongside Young and Odom Jr.

[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 16, 2024] The classic musical "Cabaret" is back on Broadway, this time transforming a theater into an immersive Kit Kat Klub experience. Tony nominated stars Eddie Redmayne (the emcee) and Gayle Rankin (Sally Bowles) join us alongside director Rebecca Frecknall to discuss the production, which has been nominated for Best Musical Revival.

[REBROADCAST FROM NOV. 16, 2023] In the 1980s and '90s, Alicia Keys was a girl living with her mother in a small apartment off Times Square, with a dream of being a professional musician. Of course, we know how her life turned out. Keys is one of the creators of a new musical inspired by her early life in Manhattan, featuring original music and lyrics. "Hell's Kitchen" tells the story of Ali (Maleah Joi Moon), a 17-year-old who wants to make it big. To discuss the show, we're joined by director Michael Greif, book writer Kristoffer Diaz, and music supervisor Adam Blackstone.

[REBROADCAST FROM JAN. 9, 2024] In the Broadway staging of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Obie-winning play "Appropriate," Sarah Paulson stars as Toni, a woman dealing with the fallout from a gruesome discovery among her late father's things. Toni and her brothers, who are cleaning out the old family plantation home, must decide what to do with this explosive artifact. Jacobs-Jenkins, Paulson, and director Lila Neugebauer join us to discuss the show.

Get ready for an electrifying new episode of the podcast “Survival Jobs”, where hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , sit down with the charming and multi-talented Avery Wilson. Making his Broadway debut as the ‘Scarecrow' in the hit musical The Wiz, Avery shares his journey to the Great White Way and offers an inside look at his unique portrayal of the iconic character. Avery also reveals why audiences are flocking to see The Wiz and discusses how his interpretation of the ‘Scarecrow' stands apart from previous renditions. He also delves into the thrill of working alongside Broadway icons Wayne Brady and Deborah Cox, among other remarkable cast members. To top it off, Avery engages in a delightful game of Fill-In-the-Lyric, showcasing his quick wit and musical prowess! Fans will also learn how 2024 Tony Nominee, Shoshana Bean, supported Avery on his journey to booking his first theater job ever! Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into Avery and his co-star's stunning appearance at the Met Gala, where they dazzled on the red carpet.  This exciting episode kicks off with Samantha and Jason's last-minute predictions for the upcoming 2024 Tony Awards, happening this Sunday. Tickets for The Wiz are available at the Marquee Theater or online here. Lastly, the exclusive video interview can be found here on Broadway World, while the audio-only version of the episode is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and entertainment! Info on Your Hosts:  Broadway World Article on our Season 3 Launch Party Follow Samantha: Instagram  |  Samantha's Official Website here Follow Jason on Instagram  | Twitter. Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Info on Guests:  Follow Jakeim on Instagram  Tickets to 'The Wiz' on Broadway Avery Wilson on The Voice Avery and Shoshana Bean cover "Saving All My Love For You" Mic Check Links: Info on the Bridgeport Film Fest [save 30% by using the code: BFFSURVIVALJOBS2024] 2024 Tony Award Nominations Important Links: Support the citizens of Gaza CAIR Shares Resources to Support Students Protesting the War and Genocide in Gaza Native Land Map US Interior Indian Affairs NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article How to Help the People of Florida Article Abortion Funds Website Plan C Pills Website National Write Your Congressman Link How to help Uvalde families NPR Article Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now Support Us... Please!  If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE! Please don't become complacent: Support the Black Mamas Matter Alliance Support Families Detained and Separated at the Border.  Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund. Support Black Trans Folx here Donate to the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico's Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brittany Luse sits down with playwright Jocelyn Bioh, whose new play, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, is up for five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play. The two discuss Bioh's unique approach to comedy, what it took to bring a hair affair to Broadway, and how to find humor in dark situations.Want to be featured on the show? Record your response to Brittany's question at the end of 'Hey Brittany' via voice memo and send it to ibam@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Denise speaks with actor, musician, and playwright Jeff Daniels to discuss his long and thriving film career and upcoming projects. Careers in showbusiness rarely last, but Daniels, a native Michigander, who chose to live in Chelsea, MI rather than Hollywood, has enjoyed incredible longevity in his career. The key was creating a wide range in his acting, spanning from Dumb & Dumber to Ghettysberg, and “not settling for good...it's a close cousin to good enough”. They touch on his philosophy and sense of humor. He reminds us that it feels good to laugh, so forget about being important and self righteous - laughter is one thing that unites us in our polarized world. Listen for valuable advice on dealing with rejection, outworking the competition, and just believing in yourself. Jeff Daniels is an actor, playwright, musician and songwriter. Alongside his extensive screen work, Jeff has many stage credits to his name, including starring as Atticus Finch on Broadway. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Purple Rose Theater Company in Chelsea, Michigan. He is an Emmy winner for Newsroom and Godlless, and a Three-time Tony Nominee. Currently, he has two tv series coming out, American Rust on Prime Video and A Man In Full, which airs on Netflix on May 2nd. Denise Ilitch, an owner of Ilitch Family Companies and President of Ilitch Enterprises, has been a part of Detroit's business and philanthropic community for over 40 years. As a mother, lawyer, entrepreneur, devoted community servant and tireless advocate for women and children, she learned early, from her father, that everyone is worthy of contributing to the world. Her passion for affordable, accessible, quality education stems from her own experience as a first-generation student, earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she currently serves on the Board of Regents, and a law degree from the University of Detroit Law School. FOLLOW DENISE @thedeniseilitchshow

In this week's episode, Joel Crump is celebrating Wicked's 20th Anniversary on Broadway! He chats with Tony and Emmy Award Winner and Original Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth, former Glinda, Alli Mauzey, Tony Nominee and Original Boq, Christopher Fitzgerald, and one of the longest-running Wicked cast members and original Broadway cast members, Ioana Alfonso! Joel also discusses what's happening this week on Broadway (Oct. 23-27) and shares his experiences of seeing Wicked. Indulge in Broadway buzz like never before with "The Weekly Dose of Joel: Everything Broadway and More." This podcast, brought to you by the Broadway Podcast Network and Broadway Time, delivers the latest news, theater history, and exclusive interviews with Broadway stars, all in one podcast! Don't miss out on your front-row seat to the magic of Broadway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Nominee, Justin Cooley stops by Take A Bow talking all things Kimberly Akimbo. Cooley's journey is so unique, as the universe pulled him into this musical theatre world from being discovered at the Jimmy's, to being begged to audition for Kimberly Akimbo not once... Not twice... but THREE times, to a Tony Nomination for his astonishing work in his BROADWAY DEBUT! We dissect all the things on Take A Bow from creating a character for the first time all the way to kissing Victoria Clark. This episode is just another reminder to remember the name Justin Cooley as we will be seeing him around the block for a long time to come. Curtain up, Justin Cooley Connect with Justin Cooley on Instagram: @justin.cooley Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Award Nominee L Morgan Lee (A Strange Loop), Broadway's Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), Director Taylor Haven Holt (Back to the Future Musical) join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from BroadwayCon 2023! Listen in as they discuss how to make the rehearsal process a more positive, safe and successful place for artists to thrive. This special live podcast is presented by the Broadway Podcast Network. Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we're talking to Tony-nominated actor and “Dune” star Stephen McKinley Henderson (MA theatre '77).  You may know Stephen from box-office hits and award-winning films like “Dune,” “Fences” and “Lincoln.” But did you know that he spent some of his formative years at Purdue?   Listen as Stephen discusses what led him to Purdue – and how his time on campus propelled him to an esteemed career both on Broadway and in film. Stephen shares the story of how he met his wife at Purdue and how theatre faculty members Jim O'Connor and Joe Stockdale, along with Tony Zamora, director of the Black Cultural Center, served as key mentors and shaped his acting career path.  You'll hear more about what Purdue's College of Liberal Arts means to Stephen, some of his favorite roles throughout the years and the unique challenges of performing in front of a camera instead of a live audience.   Plus, Stephen shares what it's like working with renowned Oscar-nominated actors Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler, and you'll get a sneak peek of what's in store for “Dune” fans in the upcoming “Dune: Part Two” blockbuster sci-fi movie.   *Note: This interview with Stephen was recorded before the SAG-AGTRA Strike.*

Hear what COST OF LIVING's Tony Nominated Actress Katy Sullivan has to say about disability representation on and off stage, presenting the keynote speech at the National Women's Theatre Festival, and what's next.For more information about the National Women's Theatre Festival, visit https://womenstheatrefestival.com/. Let's Get SocialFacebook/Instagram/TikTok @beltlinetobroadwayWeb www.beltlinetobroadway.org

Broadway Brilliance: A Candid Conversation with Tony-Nominee Natasha Yvette WilliamsIn this captivating interview, we sit down with the remarkable Natasha Yvette Williams, a rising star whose talent has been shining on Broadway for the past few years. She recently took the stage by storm in the hit musical "Some Like It Hot," wowing audiences with her show-stopping performance of "What Are You Thirsty For?" Not only did she shine during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but she also made her mark on the Original Broadway Cast Album, leaving listeners eager for more.Natasha's journey to success has been steady and impressive. From her standout roles as replacements in iconic productions like "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical," "Waitress," and "A Night with Janis Joplin," to her unforgettable performances in "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" revival and "Chicago," she has proven herself as a force to be reckoned with. Her portrayal of Mama Morton and the creation of the character Brianna in "Chicken & Biscuits" have further solidified her reputation as a versatile and talented performer.Now, in her breakout role in "Some Like it Hot," Natasha is garnering rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The New York Times describes her as a powerhouse, delivering unforgettable jazz numbers that leave a lasting impression. Variety praises her vocals and comedic timing, while Entertainment Weekly acknowledges her ability to steal the show with her portrayal of the acerbic Sweet Sue.Natasha is a passionate advocate for working mothers and body positivity. As a mother of twins, she understands the importance of representation and inclusion in the entertainment industry. As a founding member and working with Black Theatre United, Natasha aims to mentor and uplift aspiring artists while advocating for justice and equality on and behind the stages of Broadway.Support the showCheck out our new website and shop: www.blackwomenamplified.com Visit our L.I.F.E LEARNING LAB and discover our life personal development digital download journals and masterclasses. visit: www.blackwomenamplified.com/lifePlease support our Power Partners:Buddha Tea: Rich delicious tea with soothing properties perfect for your self-care experience.www.BuddhaTeas.comVital Body is a nutrient company that I have used for over 15 years. They have an incredible product called Vital Fruits and Vegetables that contains amazing ingredients, enzymes, probiotics, and greens with no added sugar. My clients love it as well. www.vitalbody.comThey are offering our tribe 20% off when you use the code: OY2N2GLV5AThank you for supporting our power partners. They help keep the show going. I appreciate it. Monica Wisdom

Martyna Majok was recently nominated for a Tony award for her riveting, profound and funny play "Cost of Living." The play delves into the lengths we go to care for others and what it means to fight for ourselves. Presented by Manhattan Theatre Club, "Cost of Living" was nominated for five Tony Awards and has already won a 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Martyna's work, which also includes the plays "Sanctuary City," "Queens" and "Ironbound," has been performed in theaters around the world. Martyna is currently writing a musical adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," with music by Florence Welch and Thomas Bartlett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“George & Tammy” star Jessica Chastain tells Stephen she's been a Broadway fan since childhood so she's thrilled to be performing at the Hudson Theater in her new play, “A Doll's House." Originally Aired January 31st, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonnie and Ali break down their favorite looks from the Met Gala, and discuss Kim Karadashian and Pete Davidson's run-in, as well as Kendall Jenner & Bad Bunny's romance! Then, Kevin Cahoon joins the show to talk about 'Shucked' - a new Broadway musical. #MetGala #MetGala2023 #Shucked #Broadway #KevinCahoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an episode! We're honored to share this conversation. Clifton Davis a Tony nominated actor, prolific singer, composer, producer and minister. He wrote the famous song “Never Can Say Goodbye” sung by the Jackson 5 which was No. 2 on the charts. He also wrote songs for The Supremes and Donna Summer. Davis is also best known for his 5-year run as Reverend Rueben Gregory on the popular NBC television series “Amen”, which continues in reruns on cable TV. His earlier series "That's My Mama", served to established him as a widely known actor and television star. Raised on Long Island, he began his career in New York City in the Broadway show HELLO DOLLY. Six years and five Broadway shows later (and 9 so far!), Davis headed to Hollywood and the rest is history.  Most recently, Davis appeared in the recurring role of “Ephraim Ware”, Director of National Intelligence on the CBS hit show "Madam Secretary". Davis recently completed a 4-year run on Broadway having originated the role of Sultan, in the hit Disney musical, ALADDIN and starring as Dr. Dillamond in WICKED on both Broadway and the National Tour.​Davis holds a BA in Theology from Oakwood University and a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University.  Mr. Davis is also the recipient of honorary Doctor of Letters degrees from Lincoln University, Paine College and Edward Waters College, a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity International University and just received a Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Hartford. He is the recipient of numerous awards and citations for his social, civic and spiritual service. Davis is a Christian minister licensed by St. Luke Baptist Church, New York, NY.  His interdenominational ministry spans more than 35 years during which he has evangelized throughout the nation, leading thousands to the love of God through Christ Jesus.  For 20 years he has appeared on Christian television as a perennial host of “Praise the Lord" on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.  He has also hosted such notable gospel music specials as “Gospel Superfest”, “Take It to the Bridge”, “The Stellar Awards” and “The Black Achievement Awards”.  www.CliftonDavis.com New Album: “Never Can Say Goodbye” www.CliftonDavis.com/store Produced by On Air with Q

Our guest in this episode is a true activist. Laura Bell Bundy is also an actress, a recording artist, a singer/songwriter, a director, a producer, and a podcaster. Broadway fans will know her as Tina in Ruthless, Amber in Hairspray, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, where she was nominated for a Tony Award, and she played Glinda in Wicked. She started her own foundation called Women of Tomorrow, which works to raise the social consciousness by bringing awareness to women's issues through art, education and community.  As part of the Broadway Gives Back podcast's Earth Month series, “United Nations Global Goals” we are talking about tackling the world's “to do” list to make our planet a better place. I'm joined by my Earth Month co-host Tony Nominee, Anika Larsen. We decided to work together on this series and bring in guests to talk about the ways in which we all can make small changes for the greater good. Join us as Laura talks about Global Goal #5, Gender Equality. Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episode and how you can donate and/or help: WomxnOfTomorrow.org/ GlobalGoals.org BroadwayGreen.com/ BPN.fm/SaveThePlanet Connect with Laura Bell Bundy: Website: laurabellbundy.com Instagram: @laurabellbundy Facebook: @laurabellbundy Twitter: @laurabellbundy Connect with The Broadway Gives Back Podcast: Facebook: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Instagram: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Twitter: @broadwaygives Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obba Babatundé is an Emmy Winner, a Tony Nominee and a four-time Lifetime Achievement Award winner. And you've seen him in the movies like Life, How High, That Thing You Do!, Trigger, and with Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies, and currently as "Dean Fairbanks" in Netflix Dear White People, Amazon's Goliath, with Billy Bob Thornton and J. K. Simmons, and as Shemar Moore's dad "Pops" on the CBS hit action drama series S.W.A.T.. A longtime featured participant in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, also known as "The Horse Whisperer," he was recently inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is also featured in Keith Ryan Cartwright's book Black Cowboys of Rodeo: Unsung Heroes from Harlem to Hollywood and the American West. Contact Counterparts at www.counterpartsshow.com

Obba Babatundé is an Emmy Winner, a Tony Nominee and a four-time Lifetime Achievement Award winner. And you've seen him in the movies like Life, How High, That Thing You Do!, Trigger, and with Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies, and currently as "Dean Fairbanks" in Netflix Dear White People, Amazon's Goliath, with Billy Bob Thornton and J. K. Simmons, and as Shemar Moore's dad "Pops" on the CBS hit action drama series S.W.A.T.. A longtime featured participant in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, also known as "The Horse Whisperer," he was recently inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is also featured in Keith Ryan Cartwright's book Black Cowboys of Rodeo: Unsung Heroes from Harlem to Hollywood and the American West. Contact Counterparts at www.counterpartsshow.com

Obba Babatundé is an Emmy Winner, a Tony Nominee and a four-time Lifetime Achievement Award winner. And you've seen him in the movies like Life, How High, That Thing You Do!, Trigger, and with Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies, and currently as "Dean Fairbanks" in Netflix Dear White People, Amazon's Goliath, with Billy Bob Thornton and J. K. Simmons, and as Shemar Moore's dad "Pops" on the CBS hit action drama series S.W.A.T.. A longtime featured participant in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, also known as "The Horse Whisperer," he was recently inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is also featured in Keith Ryan Cartwright's book Black Cowboys of Rodeo: Unsung Heroes from Harlem to Hollywood and the American West. Contact Counterparts at www.counterpartsshow.com

Tony Nominee & Emmy Winner Martha Plimpton, who has been dedicated to reproductive rights since she was 16 years old, shares her expertise and experience around the subject of abortion. Her organization "A Is For" (https://www.aisfor.org/) provides necessary information and support for both those seeking an Abortion but for the services providers as well. A Is For is having their annual benefit concert Sunday Oct 2nd at 54 Below with guests Patti Lupone, Lea Delaria and more! Connect with us: Listen to Women of Tomorrow Insta: @womxnoftomorrow TikTok: @womxnoftomorrow Insta : @laurabellbundy insta : @sheasheacarter Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony-nominee Jared Grimes joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss Funny Girl on Broadway, acts of kindness from Beanie Feldstein, why he loves auditioning and more. Jared Grimes is a quadruple threat, making his mark on the entertainment world with singing, dancing, acting and choreographing. Though he is now a bonafide Broadway star, Grimes started out tap dancing on the New York City subways at the age of 16. As fate would have it, years later he wound up getting paid for that passion, choreographing at theaters around the nation and notably being cast as a dancer for icons like Mariah Carey, Salt-n-Pepa and even at Barack Obama's illustrious Kennedy Center Honors. Jared's got to flex his acting chops over the years as well, getting recognized on a wider scale for his television roles on Netflix's hit series Manifest and HBO's Boardwalk Empire and in films like Paramount's The Marc Pease Experience starring Ben Stiller. Of course, he never strays too far from the lights of Broadway. Jared's glowing stage career includes After Midnight which is performed and choreographed in, A Soldier's Play and, most recently, Funny Girl where he plays Fanny Brice's upbeat dancer friend Eddie Ryan.  Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Follow Jared @grimeystepz Follow us @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Award and two-time Golden Globe Award Winner, Linda Lavin, will perform at the Southern Vermont Arts Center's Arkell Pavilion on Thursday, August 18th at 8PM as part of the Broadway in Vermont Concert Series presented by Berkshire Bank.Linda Lavin, Love Notes is a CD release party with the great Billy Stritch at the piano and on vocals. A romantic and swinging collection of the Great American Song Book with some Brazilian and Steely Dan thrown in for dazzle!Broadway, TV, and film star Linda Lavin has received numerous awards: a Tony, a Drama Desk, an Outer Critics, a Helen Hayes, and in 2011, she was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. She is also a 6-time Tony Nominee. Linda is widely known for playing the title character in the TV sitcom Alice for 9 years, for which she is a two-time Golden Globe Award Winner.

With credits in singing, dancing, acting and choreographing, and now a 2022 Tony Nominee for his role in Broadway's first-ever revival of Funny Girl, Jared Grimes deserves the title “quadruple threat”. The Broadway Star recalls his early days when he would tap dance and perform in the New York City subway and other spots in the city. Jared shares the story of how he landed a gig as Mariah Carey's backup dancer, and how he pulled off filming Manifest and rehearsing for Funny Girl at the same time. He talks about his inspiring outlook regarding rejection and why he considers it as "just a different path to another opportunity", resilience as one of his superpowers, and the importance of finding your purpose. Jared is a dancer, singer, actor, and choreographer whose long list of credits includes touring with iconic singer, Mariah Carey, and dancing for popular artists like Salt-n-Pepa and Busta Rhymes. His theatre performance credits include "A Soldiers Play on Broadway", "The Radio City Spring Spectacular", "After Midnight on Broadway", "Twist", "Babes in Arms", and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". His TV credits include NBC's Manifest, Fox's "Fringe" and HBO's "Boardwalk Empire". His choreography credits include “Banana Shpeel” off-broadway, “After Midnight” on Broadway, and “Holler If You Hear Me”, “Jelly's Last Jam”, “The Scottsboro Boys”, "Ain't Misbehaving", “42nd Street” where he won a Jeff Award for Best Choreography and “Lights Out: Nat King Cole” where he won a Barrymore Award for Best Choreography. Jared has also choreographed his first film, "Breaking Brooklyn". His film credits include "The Marc Pease Experience", "Little Manhattan" and "First Born. In this episode, we talk about: The history of tap dancing Dancing for Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Salt-n-Pepa, and more Bailing school to audition as one of Mariah Carey's backup dancers Trying out for his middle school basketball team and getting cut twice Getting the role of Eddie Ryan in Funny Girl Connect with Jared: Twitter: @JaredMGrimes Instagram: @grimeystepz Website: jaredmgrimes.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast 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

The star of the Broadway musical Girl from the North Country says this Tony nomination is very special to her

The star of the Broadway musical Girl from the North Country says this Tony nomination is very special to her

2022 Tony Nominee(!!) David Morse is reprising his role for Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning play How I Learned to Drive, making it's Broadway debut! David recalls his journey from loving theatre in high school to joining the Boston Repertory Company and eventually moving to New York to join the Circle Repertory Company. He also shares what made him change his mind from vowing to never do TV early in his career to becoming an established actor with a long list of TV and film credits. He opens up about how acting and playing different characters helped him get through tough times when he was younger, giving up theatre when he was struggling financially, finding the silver linings and being grateful for the way things turned out despite any shortcomings.  David has become an established actor with an incredible TV, film, stage, and acting career, boasting a long list of credits like “The Green Mile” and the Off-Broadway production of Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “How I Learned to Drive” where he won numerous awards, including an Obie Award and a Drama League Award. He appeared in over 30 productions with the Boston Repertory Company and further his stage career with the Circle Repertory Company in New York before giving TV and film a chance. Some of his other notable credits include movies like “St. Elsewhere”, “12 Monkeys”, “Contact”, “The Hurt Locker”, “Proof of Life”, “Double Vision”, and a number of TV series like “Hack”, “The Chair”, and “House”.In this episode, we talk about: In this episode, we talk about: Auditioning for the Boston Repertory Company Joining Neighborhood Playhouse to study for two years Facing bankruptcy Waking up Richard Donner in his hotel room to get a script from him Doing a one-person play Getting offered a film from Sean Penn Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast 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

This week on The Bizzimumzi Podcast Ashley is joined in conversation by Robyn Hurder. Robyn is an American musical theatre actress. She is best known for originating the role of Nini in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge!, a performance for which she was nominated for the 2020 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She has performed in the Broadway shows Nice Work If You Can Get It (2012–2013), Grease (2007–2008), The Wedding Singer (2006), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2005). She has taken part in a number of regional productions and Encores stagings, and the national tours of A Chorus Line (2010), Spamalot (2006), and Starlight Express (2003–2004).  Click the link to get our exclusive listener offer from my friends at Fabletics In this episode, you will hear about Robyn's pregnancy and career. She talks about her son Hudson and how he means all the world to her. Robyn talks about her miscarriage and how she felt so alone and how her circle had helped and encouraged her to keep on going. You will also hear how Robyn handled postpartum. Keep listening till the end as Robyn shares mommy advice to expecting moms and to those who've been through a miscarriage. In this show you will hear:  How Robyn's pregnancy affected her career. She talks about loving being pregnant despite having to sacrifice everything during that time. Robyn gives pointers to new mothers and stresses why having a circle of friends and loved ones is so important. How Robyn coped with the hardest year of her life — the first year after having her son— and how it impacted her career as a dancer. Robyn's miscarriage, how it affected her personal and professional life, and why she is thankful for her circle of loved ones who were there for her in that time. Robyn's postpartum experience, including how she coped and the impact it had in her life. This show is lovingly supported by the fabulous Fabletics. Not only are they supporting the podcast but to support you, our Bizzimumzi's, they've also created a special 'listener only deal' which is 2 Pairs of beautiful leggings for just £24. Trust us, your legs will thank you for this one Bizzimumzi's! For more info and to grab this exclusive offer from my friends at Fabletics head to Fabletics The Bizzimumzi Podcast is brought to you by coffee-infused host Ashley Verma. This show is created to share all the ups, downs and all arounds of being a mom, owning a successful business and truly managing being an un-single single mom, attempting to balance all aspects of family life!  Each week Ashley will be joined by a fellow inspiring, thriving and surviving Bizzimumzi - who will share their own journey. This podcast is your weekly opportunity to take a deep breath as we try to navigate the wild world of parenting; think of this podcast as the safe space where we are not too hard on ourselves, we share our humility and relish in overcoming the inevitable failures that simply happen. This is a show for those Mom's that are not trying to be shiny and filtered. This is a podcast for those who are unapologetically, at their best and worst, Bizzimumzi's!  Key Takeaway: Robyn's pregnancy, miscarriage, up until the first year after having her son was very demanding on her body and mind. Resources Robyn Hurder Instagram | Twitter Ashley Verma Instagram | Twitter | Facebook 

Purple Roads welcomes Tony Nominee for Avenue Q Stephanie D'Abruzzo to the show. Great conversation when Stephanie joins Carey for a chat about her amazing career and the world of children's entertainment.

Tony Nominee, Will Swenson discusses the recently announced "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" and the drop of the 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording of Assassins! A veteran of (almost) NINE Broadway shows, Will takes audiences through his career and favorite memories from the incredible productions he has been apart of. Will Swenson, Curtain Up! Will and Eli talk about: Assassins Waitress Hair Tony Award Nomination Javert in Les Miz Priscilla Queen of the Desert Brooklyn Approaching a Character Working with Sara Bareilles Diane Paulus, Josh Lamon, Matthew Morrison + a ton more Connect with Will Swenson on Twitter: @thewillswenson Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Louderman is no stranger to theatre, film, and television. Currently starring on The Kenan Show and a 2018 Tony Nominee for Best Actress in a Musical, she will be one of the judges for the https://www.foxpacf.org/programs/teen-talent-competition/ (12th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition.) Taylor offers sound advice for those who are getting into the industry and discusses her current projects to keep the arts thriving. [00:32] Introduction [02:00] First Role [04:46] The Triple Threat [05:24] As a judge what do you look for in a contestant [06:09] Live vs no audience [08:12] What about comedy? [09:30] Clip from Cosmopolitan interview [13:57] Fueling your soul [17:32] Philanthropy https://www.taylizlou.com/pitchin (Pitch In (The Musical)) https://writeoutloudcontest.com/ (Write Out Loud) This is Season 5! For more episodes, go to https://stlintune.com/ (stlintune.com) #taylorlouderman #teentalentcompetition #slttc2022 #teentalent #finals #foxpacf #broadway #kenan #theatre #sullivanschools

A seven-time Tony Award nominee, actress and singer Kelli O'Hara won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of The King and I. She has also received Tony nominations for her performances in The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game, South Pacific, Nice Work If You Can Get It, The Bridges of Madison County, and Kiss Me, Kate. Kelli made her opera debut at The Metropolitan Opera in Franz Lehár's The Merry Widow in 2014. She also has many TV and film credits including Masters of Sex, 13 Reasons Why, Blue Bloods, and All My Children, and can currently be seen on TV in The Accidental Wolf and the new HBO series The Gilded Age.  Kelli may have studied opera at Oklahoma City University, but she opens up about why her true love is and always was Broadway, and how she often set herself into an “unusual size box” on Broadway in order to sing the way she felt most comfortable. She notes how performers are starting to take better care of themselves through both action and words, and shares why the shift to sharing roles more often with understudies, swings, covers, and standby's sounds “delicious”. Kelli also chats about all things The Gilded Age, from lessons in using cutlery appropriately for the period, to where they filmed, to why she feels the shooting schedule is supportive of a family.  In this episode, we talk about: Differences between Broadway and Opera performance schedules   Having two babies while starring on Broadway  Working on The Gilded Age with other seasoned Broadway performers  Her children's artistic talents and interests Connect with Kelli Twitter: @kelliohara IG: @kelliohara Watch The Gilded Age on HBO Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/uwdYHy9AcqQ As a student at Richland High School, now Pine-Richland High School (Gibsonia, PA; North of Pittsburgh), Calhoun was interested in both athletics and performance, playing football and studying tap dance. He danced in the ensemble at The Kenley Players in Ohio in the late 1970s where he met Tommy Tune. Tune later hired Calhoun to perform in the First National Tour of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Calhoun made his Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982). Calhoun's collaboration with Tommy Tune resulted in the 1991 Tony Award for Best Choreography for The Will Rogers Follies. His Broadway directing debut was Tommy Tune Tonight! (1992). Calhoun began his association with Deaf West Theatre in 2000 when he directed and choreographed a world premiere adaptation of Oliver! Calhoun directed the Disney musical Newsies. After a critically acclaimed run at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey in Fall 2011, Disney Theatrical Productions announced that the show would transfer to Broadway for a strictly limited engagement. The new musical boasts Best Musical and Best Director of a Musical for Calhoun. Theatre includes: Broadway: Jekyll and Hyde (Marquis Theatre, Broadway); Newsies: The Musical (Nederlander Theatre, Broadway), Bonnie and Clyde (Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Broadway) Grey Gardens (Walter Kerr Theatre, Broadway); Brooklyn: The Musical (Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Broadway), Big River (American Airlines Theatre, Broadway), Bells Are Ringing (Plymouth Theatre, Broadway), Annie Get Your Gun (Marquis Theatre, Broadway), Grease (Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Broadway), The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Broadway). West End: 9 to 5 (Savoy Theatre). National Tours: Jekyll and Hyde (US Tour), Newsies: The Musical (US Tour)

Episode 574 of On Screen & Beyond has Emmy and Tony nominated actress Lainie Kazan joining us. Lainie shares memories of The Rat Pack, her past movies including "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", working with Adam Sandler and more! She also talks about her new movie out now called "Tango Shalom". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-screen-and-beyond/message

Episode 43! Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer is back with his partner and fellow JERSEY BOYS alum Miles Aubrey to talk about their upcoming show “7,000 Miles to Broadway!” J. Robert Spencer created the role of Nick Massi in La Jolla and on Broadway. Miles Aubrey originated the role of Norm Waxman on the first national tour where he also covered Bob Gaudio, and then went on to play Norm Waxman and covered Gyp DeCarlo and Nick Massi on Broadway. Learn about how they worked together on Jersey Boys and how Bobby created his autobiographical show. 2 guys. No egos. Just music. 7000 Miles to Broadway -Nov. 16th. Rudder Theatre in College Station, TX. 7:30pm. Buy tickets here: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/7886/d/j-robert-spencer?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=7000MilestoBroadwayonsale&utm_content=version_A -Nov. 18th. Hill Performance Hall @ Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX. 7:30pm. Buy tickets here: https://boxoffice.tamu.edu/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=8C3D300E-E6B8-4952-9B39-27A91F9CCDC1&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=3FD267C8-AC08-4E89-96FF-3086F023915D This episode was recorded on November 4, 2021. A' Salud

In this episode I chat with former Tony Nominated actor turned psychotherapist Bobby Steggert about our changing identity as artists and social anxiety in the rehearsal room.

Happy Holidays! This week Brandi is visited by Tony Nominee, Ameican Idol competitor and star or Broadways Rock of Ages, Constantine Maroulis. Turns out he has had flings and relationships with MULTIPLE Real Housewives of New York and Brandi is going to get to the bottom of it! This episode is brought to you by: FightCamp Headspace Philo Book a live hangout with Brandi on Celeb Chat Get the Drinking and Tweeting Audiobook NOW!!!! www.brandiglanville.com From Straw Hut Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays! This week Brandi is visited by Tony Nominee, Ameican Idol competitor and star or Broadways Rock of Ages, Constantine Maroulis. Turns out he has had flings and relationships with MULTIPLE Real Housewives of New York and Brandi is going to get to the bottom of it!This episode is brought to you by:FightCampHeadspacePhiloBook a live hangout with Brandi on Celeb ChatGet the Drinking and Tweeting Audiobook NOW!!!!www.brandiglanville.comFrom Straw Hut MediaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things went very well with our first reading, so welcome to the "Much Ado About Something" series, as we all do our part to fight this pandemic and stay entertained at the same time. Next up is our online reading of William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor with an all-star cast of past guests from this podcast. This is a wonderfully underrated comedy, with lots of great characters! The broadcast will be May 14th at 3 pm Pacific / 6 pm Eastern, and yes, you can WATCH all of this too. Head over here to get all the details and to set a reminder for when we go live! Now once again, we have an incredible cast, all with very deep theatre backgrounds, including 3x Tony Nominee and 3x Ovation winner Harry Groener as Master Ford, Dawn Didawick (Harry's real-life wife) as Mistress Ford, Peter Van Norden as Sir John Falstaff, Tony Amendola as Master Page, and Anne Gee Byrd as Mistress Page, with Geoffrey Wade, Alan Mandell, and Robert Pine returning, and we have new additions to the show with Amelia White and Marcelo Tubert, plus a number of other great actors! More info: https://workingactorsjourney.com/merrywives/   Get your copy of "10 Ways to Stop Worrying and Start Working!" See additional content on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Harry Groener has three Tony Award nominations (Oklahoma, Cats, Crazy For You), and has also been a series regular on Dear John, and played Mayor Wilkins on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Born in Germany and growing up in San Francisco, he got started with ballet, and then worked with PCPA and studied at the University of Washington. He has acted around the country in regional theatre and has over 80 credits on IMDb. This episode is brought to you by the FreeMeditationCourse.com - start your journey today!

We are rounding out 2017 with episode #76 and a fantastic chat with two-time Tony Nominee, Jane Cox! Jane has exploded a lot in the past couple years with her lighting designs for such diverse shows as 'The Color Purple', 'Jitney', 'Amélie', and 'Machinal' and she's chatting about all of them. She tells us about her long-standing relationship with John Doyle and their collaboration on shows like 'Color Purple', 'Road Show', and 'Allegro' as well as her projects with Sam Gold like 'The Flick' and the recent 'Othello', which saw her trying to light an enclosed army bunker with zero conventional theatre lights. Cory and Jane also chat about her new role as the head of the Princeton theatre department, how she's using that position to help create more diverse creative teams, and her path from Dublin to New York. And stick around till the end to hear how she ended up touring with Bob Dylan!