Podcast appearances and mentions of Velma Kelly

Happy centenary, Living Legends! We're celebrating with a Chicago-themed case, looking at the real-life women who inspired the characters of Roxie Hart & Velma Kelly.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk

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.

Spooky October is in full swing, and That Aged Well is moving from witches to aliens! Paul and Erika watched The Faculty and are in awe of the level of talent in the cast, the level of caffeine pills in the plotting, and the level of stupid in the haircuts. Come join them as they take a romp through the first film they've ever done that features Bebe Neuwirth!You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Threads (@ThatAgedWell)!SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT!VISIT OUR DASHERY STORE FOR THAT AGED WELL MERCH!Wanna rate and review? HERE YOU GO!Hosts: Paul Caiola & Erika VillalbaProducer & Editor: Paul Caiola

Join our Patreon to unlock 25+ full-length bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of our original songs, exclusive Discord access, and more! You can also support the show by gearing up for Halloween at bit.ly/lezmerch & picking up Lez-ssentials songs on Bandcamp. Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that would rather go to literal prison than marry a man. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) enter their showgirl era with the ultimate lesbian cowgirl diva, Brooke Eden (@brookeedenmusic), and talk about why the 2002 Oscar-winning movie-musical, Chicago, Should've Been Gay. Chicago is a millennial casting wet-dream with Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Queen Latifah, Mýa and a tragically underutilized Lucy Liu. If you haven't seen the movie (or the 1975 stage show it's based on– hot take but the movie is better), it's essentially Orange is the New Black: The Musical. Although Chicago puts our stars Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly into the overtly heteronormative world of the 1920s, there is little to no hetero explanation for 99% of the plot. The story is set in a time period when people could end up in jail just for being gay, so it honestly does not surprise us that Queen Latifah is essentially running a lesbian harem on Murderesses Row. Sure, these specific women are in jail because they killed their husbands (and side-pieces), but is that not the gayest reason to be in jail? In fact, we reckon Murderesses Row functions like a 1920s HER. If we had a choice between marrying a man or killing said man, going to jail and getting to hook up with Velma freaking Kelly, call us Piper Chapman because we're skipping GO and doing the Cell Block Tango. We know one thing for sure, Chicago Should've Been Gay (and all that jazz). Give us your own answers to our Q & Gay on Instagram and follow along on Facebook, TikTok, and BlueSky @lezhangoutpod. Email us @lezhangoutpod@gmail.com. Connect with us individually: Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you LOVE the musical Chicago, you'll love this episode. This week, Madigan takes a look at 1920s America through the lens of the murderesses in Cook County Jail who inspired Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart in the show Chicago. How did their femininity and the changing views of women in this time affect the outcome of their trials? You'll have to listen to find out! Do you have a topic that you want the show to take on?    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠neighborhoodfeminist@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social media:     Instagram: @angryneighborhoodfeminist Get YANF Merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yanfpodcast.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ JOIN ME ON PATREON!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/angryneighborhoodfeminist⁠⁠⁠ Sources: https://northumberlandplayers.ca/the-women-who-inspired-chicago/ https://chicagology.com/notorious-chicago/beaulahandbelva/ https://www.racked.com/2018/1/26/16927682/makeover-death-penalty-sabella-nitti https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-real-story-behind-chicagos-merry-murderesses-roxie-hart-and-velma-kelly https://chicagology.com/notorious-chicago/beaulahandbelva/ https://scandalsandsweets.com/beulah-annan-the-real-roxie-hart/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pippa speaks to the cast of Chicago which returned to Cape Town this week. Samantha Peo is reprising her role as Velma Kelly and Kiruna-Lind Devar is playing Roxie Hart, while Darren Greeff is the resident Director and Choreographer. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U Guys, star of the screen and the stage, Vicki Lewis is here! First, I give you all the latest Bway tea in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap. Then I am joined by a true legend of the stage and screen, Vicki Lewis! Most recently seen in A Wrinkle In Time at Arena Stage in Washington, DC, Vicki Lewis has an incredible and extensive resume of projects, spanning from originating the role of Gloria in the Broadway revival of Damn Yankees, to voicing the roles of Deb and Flo in the Disney/Pixar smash hit movie Finding Nemo. Vicki shares about navigating the world of tv and film in Los Angeles, having played roles on countless tv shows, including a five-season run on the NBC sit-com NewsRadio. We touch on the realities of being a working actor, and how her singular voice has led to a huge list of voice-over credits. From Broadway's Anastasia, to playing Velma Kelly in Chicago, Vicki's stage credits are just as vibrant and vast as her work in tv and film. On top of it all, Vicki is just the loveliest. U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Vicki on Instagram: @vickilewis1 Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terra is a New York-based artist and educator who plays the role of Velma Kelly in the successful Broadway musical ′′ CHICAGO ′′. Ken spoke to Terra on the CJAD 800 Morning Show. “Chicago The Musical” is currently playing at Theatre St. Denis!

Connor and Dylan are joined by the one, the only, THE bombshell: Robyn Hurder (Smash, Moulin Rouge! The Musical). The first ever 3x guest on the pod, y'all! With only one week left in SMASH on Broadway's too-short run, Robyn joins the twins to mention it ALL. We talk playing the stage version of Ivy Lynn, how Robyn stays healthy and positive as one of Broadway's triple threat leading ladies, and what her favorite onstage moments and songs are. Take notes as this Tony nominee spills wisdom on workplace mentality, developing new musicals, and why her social media presence has changed… and will change again. By the way, Susan Stroman is the GOAT. Robyn also catches the twins up on life after A Beautiful Noise, which included finally leading Chicago on Broadway as Velma Kelly. Iconic co-stars included Ariana Madix, Max Von Essen, Orfeh, and Max Clayton. HELLO. Oh, and Robyn also teases a little nugget about what's coming after SMASH. The children are going to GAG. Jamie Lloyd's Evita boxer shorts, The Traitors, and gay pride top off this amazing reunion chat. There's a reason this queen has been back to the podcast three times. You're going to fall even more in love with her today. See SMASH on Broadway before it's too late! Fade in on a pod…Follow Robyn on InstagramFollow 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!

Last night the winners of this year's Women's Prize were announced. The winner for fiction is Yael van der Wouden for her novel The Safekeep and the non-fiction prize by Rachel Clarke for her book The Story of a Heart, which tracks the lifesaving gift of a transplant. Anita Rani discusses the winning books with the Chair of Judges for the Fiction Prize, author Kit de Waal, and Chair of Judges for the Non-Fiction Prize, journalist and author Kavita Puri.Race Across The World reached its finale on BBC One this week, after a nearly 9,000-mile dash across Asia, from the Great Wall in north eastern China to the southernmost tip of India, via the Himalayan peaks of Nepal. This year's winner were mother and son team Caroline Bridge and her 21-year-old son Tom. Caroline talks to Anita about the experience.An entrepreneur and mother was refused entry to a tech event in London because she had brought her eight-month-old baby with her. Anita speaks to the woman in question, Davina Schonle, and the director and producer Jude Kelly about the issue of banning babies from events of this nature.It's festival season, with Glastonbury starting at the end of June. However it's not just the music and the atmosphere that festival goers need to be thinking about. The UK Health Security Agency has warned that measles is circulating across the country, with high numbers in the South West and London. Anita is joined by the UK Health Security Agency Deputy Director of Vaccination Programmes, Dr Julie Yates - who is the former public health lead in South West on Glastonbury.Grammy-nominated Ute Lemper has had a career spanning stage, film and music. She is renowned for her interpretations of Kurt Weill, Brecht and chanson legends like Marlene Dietrich. Ute won the American Theatre World Award and the Laurence Olivier Award for her performance as Chicago's Velma Kelly both on Broadway and in London's West End, and the Molière Award for her performance as Sally Bowles in Cabaret in Paris. Utel Lemper now has a new album, Pirate Jenny, celebrating the music of legendary composer Kurt Weill. She joins Anita to talk about her passion for his work.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

Ute Lemper is an internationally celebrated German singer and actress. She first gained international acclaim playing Sally Bowles in Cabaret in Paris, a performance that earned her the Molière Award for Best Newcomer. She went on to star as Velma Kelly in Chicago in both the West End and on Broadway, winning the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical and a Theatre World Award. Her early career also included key roles in Cats in Vienna and Peter Pan and The Blue Angel in Berlin. Ute has become an international cabaret icon, renowned for her interpretations of Kurt Weill, Marlene Dietrich, Édith Piaf, and Astor Piazzolla. She has performed at prestigious venues such as La Scala, Lincoln Center, and the Sydney Opera House. Her recording career includes over 30 albums, with standout projects like Ute Lemper Sings Kurt Weill, Illusions, and Punishing Kiss, featuring songs by Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and Nick Cave. She was named Billboard's Crossover Artist of the Year in 1993/94. Her film work includes notable roles in L'Autrichienne as Marie Antoinette, Peter Greenaway's Prospero's Books, and Prêt-à-Porter. She also provided the German voice for Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid and Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. With multiple Grammy nominations and a ballet created for her by Maurice Béjart, Ute Lemper remains one of the most dynamic and influential performers of her generation .Ute Lemper is our guest in episode 499 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For Ute Lemper's concert dates and tickets, music and videos, visit - https://www.utelemper.comFollow Ute Lemper on Instagram: @utelemperFollow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ute Lemper's decades-long career spans stage, film, and music, with over 30 recordings. Renowned for her interpretations of Berlin Cabaret, Kurt Weill, Brecht, and chanson legends like Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf, she has also starred in major musicals across Broadway, the West End, Paris, and Berlin. She won the American Theater World Award and the Laurence Olivier Award for her performance as Chicago's Velma Kelly in the West End and on Broadway, the Molière Award for her performance as Cabaret's Sally Bowles in Paris, among others, and earned Grammy nominations.Her global tours feature diverse projects, including Rendezvous with Marlene, Songs for Eternity, and tributes to Piazzolla and Brecht. She has composed music inspired by Bukowski, Neruda, and Coelho and released a bestselling autobiography in 2023. She released her self-penned and contemporary album Time Traveler just last year. Singing in five languages, she continues to perform worldwide. A longtime New York resident, she lives there with her family and four children.We talk about her newest album Pirate Jenny and her upcoming concert at Cadogan Hall on June 13th, 2025.

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have the multi-award winning musical ‘Chicago' as the current UK tour visited the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham with description by Professional Audio Describer Anne Hornsby. About ‘Chicago' ‘CHICAGO', the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is currently on it's UK tour starring Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancer and TV Star Janette Manrara (It Takes Two, Burn The Floor, Glee) as Roxie Hart, West End and TV star Brenda Edwards (Loose Women, Chicago, The X Factor) as Matron ‘Mama' Morton and West End leading man Dan Burton (Gypsy, The Mousetrap, White Christmas) as Billy Flynn. With 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations, ‘CHICAGO' truly is “SUPERB” (Daily Telegraph). Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, ‘it's sexy, sassy score with one show-stopping song after another includes “Razzle Dazzle”, “Cell Block Tango”, and “All That Jazz”. With 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations, ‘CHICAGO' truly is “SUPERB” (Daily Telegraph). For more about the UK tour of ‘Chicago' along with dates and times of performances near you do visit - https://chicagothemusical.com/uk-tour/ (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

U Guys, this week's episode has all the latest Bway updates in my BroadwayWorld Recap! Then I am joined by the delightful Mikayla Renfrow to chat all about her amazing career. Fresh off of graduating with a BFA from CCM, Mikayla joined the Broadway company of Wicked in the role of Nessarose. Since then, she has gone on to cover the roles of Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin, and Velma Kelly in Chicago The Musical. In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of navigating a blossoming career on Broadway, and what it means to use your individual voice and put your own stamp on things. Mikayla also shares some amazing stories about preparedness for last minute swing-ons, and how she stays grounded in the chaos. Mik is truly such a doll, U don't wanna miss this episode!   Follow Mikayla on Instagram: @mikayla.renf Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textKatie and Bridget tap dance in the middle of a trial as they re-watch the jazzy Oscar winning movie: Chicago! A 5-6-7-8! It's a movie all about how it was a murder but not a crime, but also how everyone in the city of Chicago is a talented singer and dancer. Come along we meet Roxie Hart, a murderess who gets thrown into the jazziest of jails after she shoots Fred Casely (*Her ex-boyfriend!*). Inside she comes across other women who also murdered men for being lame, such as Velma Kelly, who all worked really hard on their jail talent show number! With the help of Mama, Billy Flynn, her actual husband Amos, and the stupidity of America, Roxie works to charm the city and earn her fame - yes, yes, if it sounds too topical... THAT'S BECAUSE IT IS! We've got songs, dancing, and a possible Sisters Who Scene It inspired field trip all rolled into one for this Spotify playlist worthy film! Released in 2002, it stars Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, John C. Reilly, Taye Diggs, Queen Latifah, and Christine Baranski.

Chicago, the Musical National Tour: So proud to celebrate Christina Youngblood, a true local talent, who's taking the stage as part of the cast of Chicago, the Musical National Tour! From her roots at Anthony Wayne High School and training with Dance Expressions and The Ballet Theatre of Toledo, to gracing the stage at local theaters like 3B Productions, Waterville Playhouse, and The Croswell Opera House — Christina's journey has been nothing short of inspiring Listen Now! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 1:00 & 6:30 p.m. TICKETING INFORMATION: BroadwayinToledo.com, StranahanTheater.com Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids. PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook: Broadway in Toledo Instagram: @BwayToledo X (formerly Twitter): @bwaytoledo

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS!! Chicago Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order! Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ With the Wicked Movie releasing, we now give our Chicago Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Chicago (2002) is a dazzling musical film that brings the roaring 1920s to life with its captivating performances and unforgettable songs. The film features an incredible cast, including Renée Zellweger as Roxie Hart, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly, Richard Gere as Billy Flynn, Queen Latifah as Matron "Mama" Morton, John C. Reilly as Amos Hart, and Christine Baranski as Mary Sunshine. Join Greg and Andrew Gordon (Cinepals) as they watch and react to the best musical numbers in the movie, including “Overture / And All That Jazz” performed by Velma and Company, “Funny Honey” by Roxie and Amos, “When You're Good to Mama” by Mama, “Cell Block Tango” by Velma and the Cell Block Girls, “All I Care About” by Billy and the Chorus Girls, “We Both Reached for the Gun” by Billy, Roxie, Mary, and Reporters, “Roxie” by Roxie and the Chorus Boys, “I Can't Do It Alone” by Velma, “Mister Cellophane” by Amos, “Razzle Dazzle” by Billy and Company, “Class” by Velma and Mama (deleted scene), “Nowadays” by Roxie, “Nowadays / Hot Honey Rag” by Roxie and Velma, and “I Move On” by Roxie and Velma (end credits). Experience the glitz, glamour, and intrigue of Chicago as they dive into each iconic performance! Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 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

5,6,7,8! TVPL heads to The Great White Way with a look back on NBC's musical theatre drama, “Smash.” To quote Velma Kelly, I can't do it alone, so we recruited the hottest duo on Broadway, Connor and Dylan MacDowell (DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell) to join us this week! Our ensemble talks about the soon to be Broadway production of Smash, pledges our allegiances to either Team Karen or Team Ivy and makes exactly ONE football reference for good measure. Hosts Geoff Keribs Max Singer Rich Inmandescription --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotslicense/support

To celebrate our 100th case, we discuss the women who inspired Maureen Dallas Watkins' play and longest running musical, Chicago. During the height of prohibition the beautiful and classy pair ended up in Cook County's murderess row after being charged with the murders of their lovers. Belva Gaertner, the real life counterpart to Velma Kelly, was accused of shooting her lover after a drunken fight in her own car. After weeks of dominating the newspaper headlines, she had competition when Beulah Annan, counterpart to Roxie Hart, joined the cell block after shooting her lover while her husband was at work. Join in as Savannah and Elysia put on their 100 year old personas and dance to Hula Lou, Beulah's favorite song. We discuss the crimes, trials, and how it was that they were acquitted. Don't forget to let us know if you've seen Chicago for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook! Sources: "The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers Who Inspired Chicago" by Douglas Perry https://www.chicagohistory.org/true-crime-beulah-annan/ https://chicagology.com/notorious-chicago/beaulahandbelva/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/03/09/photos-chicagos-murderess-row-in-1924-and-all-that-jazz/ https://blog.history.in.gov/maurine-dallas-watkins-sob-sisters-pretty-demons-and-all-that-jazz/ Graphic Art By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylor Poe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music By: https://archive.org/details/78_hula-lou_california-ramblers-milton-charles-and-wayne-king_gbia0430195a

The Daily Quiz - Entertainment, Society and Culture Today's Questions: Question 1: Along with English, which other language is an official language of India? Question 2: Who won the 2002 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing the role of Velma Kelly in Chicago? Question 3: Which philosopher famously said 'It is wrong always, everywhere and for everyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence'? Question 4: In 1984, Steve McCurry took a photo of an Afghan girl for which venerated magazine? Question 5: Which photography brand is associated with the marketing slogan 'At the heart of the image'? Question 6: Which actor has featured in films including 300 and Watchmen? Question 7: Name the movie that matches the following plot summary: 'A lawyer in Depression-era Alabama defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge.' Question 8: Which actor has been in films including The Departed and The Fighter? Question 9: What Toy Still Hugely Popular Today First Went On Sale In 1959 Costing Just $3 This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap is overflowing with Bway news; we're talking AUDRA. This week I am joined by Broadway performer and activist Kimberly Marable to talk all about her work in the theater and beyond. A co-founder of Broadway Serves, Kimberly has bridged the worlds of performing arts and community service in such beautiful ways. She has been seen on Broadway in iconic roles and productions, including Velma Kelly in Chicago, and as an original company member of Hadestown. She shares about the work/life balance a performer in New York must find, and overcoming injury in the midst of performing on Broadway. Kimberly also shares her experience performing in The Lion King, and making her Bway debut as a replacement in the original Broadway run of Sister Act. Kimberly is such a joy, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Kimberly on Instagram: @misskimizzo Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss their transformative Some Like It Hot journey, taking intentional time to rest and more. J. HARRISON GHEE won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, making history as the first non-binary actor to be nominated and win in this category for their role as “Daphne/Jerry” in SOME LIKE IT HOT, a role which also garnered them Grammy, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Drama League and Chita Rivera Award nominations. Ghee was selected by Billy Porter to star as “Robyn/Kevin” on the hit FOX series ACCUSED, and previously played the series regular of “Kwame” on Netflix's RAISING DION. On Broadway, they starred as “Lola” in KINKY BOOTS, created the role of “Andre Mayhem” in MRS. DOUBTFIRE, and have dazzled audiences in roles such as “Velma Kelly” in CHICAGO and “Johnny Hooker” in THE STING, opposite Harry Connick, Jr.  To learn more about Maestra Music and get tickets to their Amplify 2024 event, please visit: maestramusic.org/amplify/ Follow J: @jharrisonghee Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast 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

In this episode, your theatre-obsessed besties, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Cameron ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Judson Berry⁠⁠⁠⁠, continue counting down each of their top 10 characters from Broadway musicals, from 5 down to 1, and share a story about why they picked each show. Plus, the fellas are joined by America's Got Talent semi-finalist and social media fave, Tory Vagasy! Tory chats about her love for theatre, and then shares HER top 5 musical theatre characters of all time. Which characters will crack their top 5? Elphaba, Velma Kelly, Reno Sweeney, Frank-N-Furter, Hamilton, The Phantom, Grizabella? You gotta listen to find out! Do you want to have access to even more razzly-dazzly ⁠⁠⁠⁠exclusive bonus episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠, be a part of a private group of theatre obsessed peeps just like you, and chat directly with Ben and Michael? It's super simple! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join our Patreon Family! Follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theatrecountdown

In this episode, your theatre-obsessed besties, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Cameron ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Michael Judson Berry⁠⁠⁠, begin counting down each of their top 10 characters from Broadway musicals, from 10 down to 6, and share a story about why they picked each show. Which characters will crack their top 10? Elphaba, Velma Kelly, Reno Sweeney, Frank-N-Furter, Hamilton, The Phantom, Grizabella? You gotta listen to find out! Plus, the fellas chat about the latest theatre news, recent shows they have seen, and more. Do you want to have access to even more razzly-dazzly ⁠⁠⁠exclusive bonus episodes⁠⁠⁠, be a part of a private group of theatre obsessed peeps just like you, and chat directly with Ben and Michael? It's super simple! ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join our Patreon Family! Follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠@theatrecountdown

This week on Tuesday January 30th the theatre community lost two very important and influential members Chita Rivera & Hinton Battle. Today we turn our focus to Ms. Rivera who was not only a multi awarding artists (including two Tony Awards for Best Lead Actress in a Musical, the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Tony Award, two Drama Desk Awards, a Drama League Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom) but also a performer who was the consummate professional who worked tirelessly at her craft and lit up the stage with her dazzling charisma and incredible dancing. She was a true trailblazer whether it was through her origination of many iconic stage roles like Anita in West Story, Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie, Velma Kelly in Chicago, Anna in The Rink or Aurora in Kiss of the Spiderwoman or through her accolades including being the first Latina and the first Latino American to receive a Kennedy Center Honor in 2002. She was someone who continually inspired and mentored so many artists and had one of the most infectious laughs that could fill up any room she was in or an stage she was on. Chita Rivera was a true old school Broadway artist who kept their head down and focused on their work and we will certainly not see the likes of her again any time soon. So in honour of her passing we are revisiting our episode on Bye Bye Birdie which is the musical she earned her first Tony nomination for. We will also dive deeper into her work this season when we tackle Kiss of the Spiderwoman in a few weeks. But for now listen and enjoy this special tribute to a one of a kind artist. Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

pWotD Episode 2465: Chita Rivera Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a popular Wikipedia page every day.With 185,019 views on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 our article of the day is Chita Rivera.Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson (January 23, 1933 – January 30, 2024), known professionally as Chita Rivera, was an American actress, singer, and dancer. Rivera received numerous accolades including two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, and a Drama League Award. She was the first Latina and the first Latino American to receive a Kennedy Center Honor in 2002, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009. She won the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2018.After making her Broadway debut as a dancer in Guys and Dolls (1950), she went on to originate roles in Broadway musicals such as Anita in West Side Story (1957), Velma Kelly in Chicago (1975), and the title role in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993). She was a ten-time Tony Award nominee, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical twice for her roles in The Rink (1984) and Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993). She was Tony-nominated for her roles in Bye Bye Birdie (1961), Chicago (1975), Bring Back Birdie (1981), Merlin (1983), Jerry's Girls (1986), Nine (2003), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (2005), and The Visit (2015).Rivera acted in the film Sweet Charity (1969) and appeared in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), and Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021). She played Connie Richardson in the CBS sitcom The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1973–1974). She also appeared on television in The Judy Garland Show (1963), The Carol Burnett Show (1971), and Will & Grace (2005). Her autobiography, Chita: A Memoir, was published in 2023.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:08 UTC on Thursday, 1 February 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Chita Rivera 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 Arthur Neural.

An alarming new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a shift toward shorter pregnancies and earlier births. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for Public Health at KFF, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the report, early-birth risk factors and what expecting mothers can look out for.The Federal Reserve is expected to wrap up its first rate meeting of 2024 on Wednesday. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to expect and how the Fed's interest rate decisions affect your finances.The CEOs of Snap, TikTok, X, Meta and Discord are expected to testify at a Senate hearing Wednesday to discuss steps their companies are taking to protect children on their platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down for an exclusive interview with two senators spearheading the effort to hold tech companies accountable for endangering kids.Tributes are continuing to pour in for Broadway legend Chita Rivera, known for bringing to life some of theater's most classic roles like Anita in "West Side Story” and Velma Kelly in "Chicago." Rivera died Tuesday at age 91. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reflects on her decades-long career.January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and health officials are urging adults – especially those who are age 40 and up – to get routine eye exams. Dr. Christopher Starr, an ophthalmologist and associate professor of ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins us to discuss the importance of eye health.Trevor Noah is returning to host the Grammy Awards for the fourth year in a row on Sunday, Feb. 4. The comedian and former "The Daily Show" host speaks with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about his favorite part of hosting the Grammys, how he overcomes nerves on stage, the surreal experience of being nominated for Best Comedy Album and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Real ‘Chicago' MurdersEpisode 352 explores the two murders that inspired the hit musical “Chicago,” which was based on a play by Maurine Watkins, who did some reporting on both cases as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. I'll be joined by my colleague Susan Ferman, whose own podcast Catastrophic Calamities, will premiere next week on the Pulpular Media network. Susan will read about the case of Beulah Annan, who became Roxy Hart on stage. I will read the case of Belva Gaertner, who became Velma Kelly.Culled from the historic pages of the Chicago Tribune, the New York Daily News, and other newspapers of the era.This episode includes a reference to a fellow murderess Sabela Nitti, whose story you can hear about in True Crime Historian 230, The Ugly Duckling Murderess.

Broadway's Mary Claire King puts her right shoe on first. Always. U guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has some incredible casting announcements! Then I am joined by Broadway beauty and my dear friend, Mary Claire King! Mary Claire has been onstage in Chicago on Broadway since 2019, playing both the role of Liz in the ensemble, as well as covering the iconic role of Velma Kelly. She shares her experience maintaining her stamina in the longest running musical currently playing on Broadway, and the weight of the show's legacy. From performing opposite Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole in War Paint, to kicking her face in the ensemble of the Broadway revival of My Fair Lady, MCK can truly do it all. She shares about her endeavors outside the realm of musical theater, and how she continues to hone her craft through dance class and vocal training. I adore Mary Claire, U don't want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe Ventoura is one of Australia's most loved actors, best known for her role as Melissa in Packed To The Rafters, a character whose shock death left Australian audiences heartbroken.  In her very first podcast appearance, Zoe explains why she's never been comfortable talking about herself when she's not performing, and how she manages to stay strong and not give up when facing rejection as an actor here and in Hollywood. Jess and Zoe also dig deep on the courage it took to step back from one of Australia's most adored TV characters, and the surprising reason she embarked on a double degree in Psychology and counseling. Zoe is now returning to her first love - the musical theatre stage to star in the sensational musical Chicago in her dream role as the iconic Velma Kelly, if youre like us and cant wait to see her sizzle in this role, show and ticketing info is here Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? We'd love you to share your guest ideas hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Floyd is an actor who has been able to take part in memorable musical theatre shows. In their early days, they got the part take in productions of Legally Blonde, Cats, and Into the Woods. Pre and post pandemic they have been traveling the country on the national tour of the hit musical, Chicago as Velma Kelly. Floyd finds inspiration for their version of this iconic character from musical theatre icon, Bebe Neuworth in fact, they have named their Velma wig "Bebe" to pay homage to her. In addition to being taking the show all around the United States, Floyd and a majority of her current fellow cast members (Jess DiForte and Evy Vaughn just to name some) are bringing the show to South Korea for summer 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jayme-starr/support

CHICAGO  Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse | Music by John Kander | Lyrics by Fred Ebb |  Based on the play by Maurine Dallas WatkinsWorks Consulted & Reference :Chicago (Original Libretto) by  Fred Ebb & Bob FosseFosse by Sam WassonColored Lights: Forty Years of Words and Music, Show Biz, Collaboration, and All That Jazz by John Kander, Fred Ebb, as told to Greg LawrenceMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie  (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording  (Original Cast Recording  / Deluxe)  | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.  | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"Nobody" from Absysinia  | Music by Bert Williams, Lyrics by Alex Rogers | Recorded for the Victor label"Mister Cellophane” from  Chicago (New Broadway Cast Recording 1997) | Music by John Kander | Lyrics by Fred Ebb |  Performed by Joel Grey"Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording)  | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff

Jess DiForte is an actress from Staten Island, New York. She grew up with lots of love and appreciation for both dance and musical theatre. DiForte has performed in productions of iconic shows such as West Side Story and A Chorus Line where she danced her heart out on stage. One of her major career accomplishments was doing a production of Cats on The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line where she got to dance around the stage and forget the fact that she was a human. Now, DiForte is touring the country for the first time on the national tour of the hit Broadway Musical, Chicago. In this show, she plays June and dances in the ensemble. Additionally, she understudies the role of Velma Kelly, and she has gone on multiple times playing this part. DiForte will continue with the tour as it will travel to South Korea for the summer of 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jayme-starr/support

In this podcast, Paul goes Behind the Curtain with the stars of “Chicago the Musical.” Katie Frieden, who plays Roxie Hart, and Logan Floyd, who plays Velma Kelly, talk about the wonderful production of this 25th Anniversary Tour. With classic Kander and Ebb songs including “All that Jazz,” “Razzle Dazzle,” and “Mr. Cellophane,” and Ann Reinking […]

Madeleine Corliss is a true triple threat. She is an actress, singer, and dancer who has been able to performed in some of the most beloved shows. Some of the shows she has been able to take part in are Urinetown, Spamalot, and Chicago. In fact, Corliss has been able to play both female leading roles of both Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart in the different variations of the show that she has done. Corliss is a graduate of Syracuse University where she got to be in the same space academically with Mary Kate Morissey (Season 1), Jonalyn Saxer (Season 1), and Hannah Corneau (Holiday Special). When Broadway.com was searching for a new Roxie Hart to bring to the Broadway stage, Corliss auditioned and made it to the semi finals. Although she didn't make it to the finals and become the name on everybody's lips in NYC, it was still an honor for her to take part in a competition like this. Outside of musical theatre, Corliss runs an energy healing/coaching business called The Energy Studio, and has a podcast of her own along with this side project. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayme-starr/support

Vicki Lewis (vickilewis.com)(IG:@vickilewis1)is perhaps best known for her role as Beth the secretary on the hit NBC series “Newsradio”.  She also starred in the NBC series“Three Sisters” with Diane Cannon. She has had recurring and guest starring roles on “Doll & Em” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”  “The Middle” “Bones” “Dirt” “Grey's Anatomy” “'Til Death” “Surviving Suburbia” ”Sonny With A Chance” “Melissa and Joey” “Caroline In The City” “Norm” “The Five Mrs. Buchanans” “Phenom” “Murphy Brown” “Grace Under Fire” “Seinfeld” and “Home Improvement”.   Her Films include: “The Ugly Truth” ”Den Brother” “The Last Day Of Summer” “California Dreamin”  (Dave Foley and Lea Thompson) “Godzilla” (1998) “Mousehunt” (Nathan Lane, Lee Evans and Christoper Walken) “Pushing Tin” (John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett )“I'll Do Anything” (Nick Nolte, Albert Brooks) “The Huntress” “Bye Bye Birdie” (Tyne Daly, Jason Alexander) and “Breakfast Of Champions”. (Bruce Willis, Nick Nolte) Her voice can be heard in Pixar's animated blockbuster “Finding Nemo”  as well as “Alpha and Omega” “Wonder Woman”  “Justice League – The New Froniter” “Doctor Doolittle: Million Dollar Mutts” ”Scooby Doo” ”Ben 10: Alien Force” “Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures” “King Of The Hill” “Rugrats” “An Extremely Goofy Movie”  “Phineas And Ferb” and she voices Wonder Woman in “Batman – The Brave And The Bold” for Warner Brothers. She starred as Velma Kelly in the Broadway and Las Vegas productions of “Chicago”. She played Gloria Thorpe in the Tony nominated “Damn Yankees” she performed as a soloist in “An Evening With the Pops” at Carnegie Hall (with the late great Skitch Henderson) and in “Pal Joey” (opposite Patti Lupone and Peter Gallagher) for “Encores”.  She received the Ovation Award for her performance in the world premiere of Michael John Lachuisa's “Hotel C'est L'amoure” at The Blank Theatre in Los Angeles, and was nominated for an Ovation award for her performance in ”How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” (directed by Marcia Milgrim Dodge) for the Reprise Theatre Company. Also for Reprise – “I Love My Wife” “My One and Only”  “City of Angels” and “Carol Burnett In Conversation”. Vicki starred in “Funny Girl” “ Into The Woods”  “Gypsy” “Anything Goes” and “The Little Mermaid” for CaliforniaMusic Circus. “East of Midnight,” her debut album, which she wrote and produced with Junior Burke, and which was orchestrated by Stephen Taylor, is available on iTunes, along with her hit EP of Christmas songs “Santa's Little Helper”.

Vicki Lewis (vickilewis.com)(IG:@vickilewis1)is perhaps best known for her role as Beth the secretary on the hit NBC series “Newsradio”.  She also starred in the NBC series“Three Sisters” with Diane Cannon. She has had recurring and guest starring roles on “Doll & Em” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”  “The Middle” “Bones” “Dirt” “Grey's Anatomy” “'Til Death” “Surviving Suburbia” ”Sonny With A Chance” “Melissa and Joey” “Caroline In The City” “Norm” “The Five Mrs. Buchanans” “Phenom” “Murphy Brown” “Grace Under Fire” “Seinfeld” and “Home Improvement”.   Her Films include: “The Ugly Truth” ”Den Brother” “The Last Day Of Summer” “California Dreamin”  (Dave Foley and Lea Thompson) “Godzilla” (1998) “Mousehunt” (Nathan Lane, Lee Evans and Christoper Walken) “Pushing Tin” (John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett )“I'll Do Anything” (Nick Nolte, Albert Brooks) “The Huntress” “Bye Bye Birdie” (Tyne Daly, Jason Alexander) and “Breakfast Of Champions”. (Bruce Willis, Nick Nolte) Her voice can be heard in Pixar's animated blockbuster “Finding Nemo”  as well as “Alpha and Omega” “Wonder Woman”  “Justice League – The New Froniter” “Doctor Doolittle: Million Dollar Mutts” ”Scooby Doo” ”Ben 10: Alien Force” “Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures” “King Of The Hill” “Rugrats” “An Extremely Goofy Movie”  “Phineas And Ferb” and she voices Wonder Woman in “Batman – The Brave And The Bold” for Warner Brothers. She starred as Velma Kelly in the Broadway and Las Vegas productions of “Chicago”. She played Gloria Thorpe in the Tony nominated “Damn Yankees” she performed as a soloist in “An Evening With the Pops” at Carnegie Hall (with the late great Skitch Henderson) and in “Pal Joey” (opposite Patti Lupone and Peter Gallagher) for “Encores”.  She received the Ovation Award for her performance in the world premiere of Michael John Lachuisa's “Hotel C'est L'amoure” at The Blank Theatre in Los Angeles, and was nominated for an Ovation award for her performance in ”How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” (directed by Marcia Milgrim Dodge) for the Reprise Theatre Company. Also for Reprise – “I Love My Wife” “My One and Only”  “City of Angels” and “Carol Burnett In Conversation”. Vicki starred in “Funny Girl” “ Into The Woods”  “Gypsy” “Anything Goes” and “The Little Mermaid” for CaliforniaMusic Circus. “East of Midnight,” her debut album, which she wrote and produced with Junior Burke, and which was orchestrated by Stephen Taylor, is available on iTunes, along with her hit EP of Christmas songs “Santa's Little Helper”.

"I don't believe in the glorification of murder. I do believe in the empowerment of women."- Lady Gaga Welcome to Chicago. Where the music is as hot as the crime and the crime can make you famous. Enter Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly. Both are accused of a crime they absolutely did commit, both are desperate to keep their names in the newspapers, and both think that they don't need the other. Beautiful musical numbers that showcase the talented cast shine here, but the star of the show is "The Cellblock Tango." Laura Marie wishes she could sing and Jessica Marie wishes she could dance alongside the ladies of Murderess Row as they deliver the most memorable number of the movie. Pop. Six. Squish. Uh Uh. Cicero. Lipschitz. They had it coming. TW / CW: EDs and sexual assault For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: no spoilers to our knowledge Mentions: Moulin Rouge, Hamilton, Burlesque, The Vampire Diaries, Suckerpunch, Empire Records, Ozark, The Devil Wears Prada *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?)

CW: Adult themes/descriptions of violence LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED Gangsters, speakeasies, jazz, bootleg liquor, and “girl-bandit” murders…   Chicago of the 1920s was the backdrop for the incredibly successful play Chicago, as well as the movies that followed. But did you know that the violent slayings committed by the sexy residents of ‘Murderess' Row,' Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, were based on actual murders? Listen to this intriguing Chicago Part 1 episode to hear the true crime behind two of the most well-known killings in film and stage history. If you thought the murders committed by Roxie and Velma were unbelievable, hold onto your fedora…

J. Harrison Ghee made their Broadway debut as Lola in the Tony-winning musical “Kinky Boots” where they received recognition for their performance. J. briefly talks about their humble beginnings, from coming out to their parents and leaving their hometown in North Carolina to pursuing their dreams and sharing their talent with the world. They share some of their stage credits, including their role as Velma Kelly in The Muny's “Chicago”, which was played by Catherine Zeta-Jones in the movie. They have been breaking gender barriers when it comes to casting and how we imagine traditional roles. J. also talks about drag as one of their passions, the importance of thinking outside of the box as an artist, and why “you have to free yourself to see yourself”. J. Harrison Ghee is a Broadway actor and drag artist born and raised in North Carolina and is currently based in New York City. They have performed all over the world, and made their Broadway debut as Lola in “Kinky Boots” the musical and has received recognition for their performance. They originated the role of Andre Mayem in “Mrs. Doubtfire”, and will appear as Jerry/Daphne in the 2022 stage musical “Some Like It Hot”. Their TV credits include HBO's "High Maintenance" and the Netflix series, "Raising Dion". In this episode, we talk about: How J. got the role of Velma in "Chicago". Gender pronouns and gender fluidity Growing up in North Carolina Doing drag and entertaining as part of J.'s ministry  Connect with J.: Twitter: @jharrisonghee Instagram: @jharrisonghee 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 my guest is singer, and songwriter, Alexandra Cabanilla now known as CABA.She tells us of her journey and how music has taken her all over the world.https://cabamusica.com/Singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and vocal coach. She has become one of the most talented exponents of Ecuadorian vocal music, being part of important jazz and contemporary music projects in Ecuador. She opened for renowned musicians such as Jorge Drexler and Marco Antonio Solis.In the academic field, she was a student of the FOSJE (Youth Orchestra Foundation of Ecuador), and a student of the National Conservatory. She has a degree in Contemporary Music from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito joint with Berklee College of Music. Certified teacher in "Music Together" early musical stimulation.Winner of the "Emisarios Del Jazz 2008" contest organized by the Embassy of the United States, performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC followed by a national tour in Ecuador with this format.She ventured into the world of musicals with leading roles: Old-fashioned lover ,   Enriqueta and the ever-late story, Enredos entre dos y Les Miserables as Fantine, Yerma in Canto Yermo , an adaptation of the original script by García Lorca, Chicago as Velma Kelly.General producer of the Opera Madame Butterfly 2018 and Producer of Chicago el musical 2019.In 2012, she was invited to perform the soundtrack of the renowned Mexican documentary ABC Nunca Más by famous director Pedro Ultreras.This is how he brings original compositions of Ecuadorian music to movie theaters in Mexican and North American lands with great reception.In 2014, she became the first Ecuadorian to be hired as a solo singer by the prestigious Cirque du Soleil , in the OVO show.2015 tour in Japan. Obtaining a Pedro Pablo Traversari award for personalities from the world of the arts 2015.After his two record productions (Pasional and Sweet Christmas), he is now working on his third record album, hoping to be on digital platforms.This podcast is sponsored byMichigan ArtShareColdPlunge RecordsTo become a sponsor for this podcast, go to the Patreon link below.https://www.patreon.com/TiaTime1Produced by Green Bow Music https://www.canr.msu.edu/michigan_artshare/https://www.coldplungerecords.com/

What does mental health look like in one of the most cutthroat industries in the world?  Can a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis ever be a good thing? And must the show always go on?  In this week's episode, actress Nikka Graff Lanzarone talks mental stamina, why certain mental health conditions go underdiagnosed in women and the “epiphany” of being diagnosed with ADHD at 37. “There's also like a certain amount of grieving that comes with [being diagnosed], that you're like, ‘Oh, so it didn't have to be like this my whole life. Cool.'” Nikka also explores how her battle with depression and anxiety shaped her as a performer, and the natural therapy of dance. “When you're dancing, you don't have to deal with any of that. All you have to do is say whatever it is you're trying to say and you don't have to talk. … I get a break from having to be myself and dealing with my s*** for two and a half hours. I get a break from me.” For Nikka, an important facet of her acting career is something that goes hand in hand with mental health – the work she does as a labor advocate.  “We are desperately trying to change that [‘show must go on'] culture. I'm an elected official in my union also and part of like a grassroots progressive organization that [asks], but why  … why? It doesn't have to be this way. Who said it had to be this way?” In This Episode Nikka's showbiz family and how she got her start (02:31) The journey to Nikka's recent ADHD diagnosis “epiphany” (10:10) How ADHD affects men and women differently, and why it goes undiagnosed in many women (12:29) Connecting with family members who don't have mental health conditions, and the “relief” of starting medication (14:35) The role of mental stamina in an emotionally and physically taxing industry (20:45) Nikka's labor advocacy and the myth of “the show must go on” (28:57) Performance as therapy (33:11) The impact of COVID-19 on Broadway and Nikka's mental health (36:03) Dealing with anxiety as a performer (43:39)   Our Guest Actress Nikka Graff Lanzarone is a showbiz veteran with credits ranging from Velma Kelly in Broadway's “Chicago” to hit TV shows like “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Inventing Anna.”  As a labor advocate, Nikka serves as a councilor of Actors' Equity Association and is a delegate to the New York City Central Labor Council. She is also on the board of the Actors' Equity Foundation and is a core member of #FairWageOnstage.   Resources & Links Off The Cuff On YouTube On Apple Podcasts On Spotify On Instagram Danny LoPriore on Instagram   Nikka Graff Lanzarone On Twitter On Instagram On IMDb #FairWageOnstage   More On Mental Health National Suicide Prevention Lifeline National Helpline Database Why ADHD in Women is Routinely Dismissed

Emanuelle araújo, cantora e atriz. Já fez parte da Banda Eva, e atualmente está em cartaz com "Chicago - O Musical", dando vida a Velma Kelly

Listen to Autumn tell you about a swatting case that led to the murder of Andrew Finch and Erin does part two of her Chicago tribute Belva Gaertner aka the real Velma Kelly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Book Vs. Movie “Musicals in March” The 1926 Play Chicago Vs the 2000 Filmed AdaptationOur second pick this month for “Musicals in March” is Chicago which has a rich history in two important cities--Chicago and New York City. The original play was based on the true-crime work of Maurine Dallas Watkins--a journalist and playwright who had a flair for juicy dialogue. Born in Louisville, Kentucky sometime around 1896 (the state has no record of her birth) Watkins was ambitious enough to try her hand at playwriting when most women were not taken seriously as writers. On the advice of one of her instructors, Watkins moved to Chicago to work as a newspaper reporter. Her time at the Chicago Tribune only lasted eight months, but her coverage of accused murderers Belva Gaertner and Beulah Sheriff Annan caused a sensation with the “jazz babies” entering the imaginations of millions of readers. (She later felt guilty about making them sound more charming than they deserved.) After joining the Yale School of Drama, she wrote the play “The Brave Little Woman” with characters “Roxie Hart” and “Velma” which later became Chicago. After a respectable run on Broadway (the touring company included a then-unknown Clark Gable), she went on to write 20 more plays and became a Hollywood screenwriter. By saving and investing her money, she made a fortune and retired to Florida when not traveling the world. She was never married or had children and died quietly in 1969. After her death, stars Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse bought the rights to Chicago and partnered with John Kander and Fred Ebb to work on the music & score after their combined success with Cabaret. The 1975 production was a slow burn due to the illness of Verdon until Liza Minelli subbed for her. The musical would lose most major TONY Awards to A Chorus Line but it went on to become a $2 billion franchise and the second longest-running show on Broadway since the revival in 1996. The basic story of Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, Billy Flynn, and “Mama Morton” is one of the old adages “if it bleeds, it leads” with the media portraying the boozy dames as 1920s nouveau heroes. The songs are some of the catchiest you will ever hear in one show including “All That Jazz,” When You're Good to Mama,” Roxie,” “I Can't Do it Alone,” and “Nowadays.” Rob Marshall directed the 2002 film that stars Renee Zellweger (Roxie,) Catherine Zeta-Jones (Velma,) Richard Gere (Billy Flynn,) Queen Latifah (“Mama” Morton,) John C. Reilly (Amos Hart,) Christine Baranski (Mary Sunshine,) and Taye Diggs as the Bandleader.So, between the original play and the musical adaptation--which did we prefer? In this ep the Margos discuss:The origin story is based on real-life criminals in the 1920sHow the musical originally came togetherThe differences between the film and stageThe musical is a cash cow for theater. Clips used:TV ad 1977Chicago original trailerJerry Orbach TONY Awards 1976Gwen Verdon & Chita Rivera 1977 Mike Douglas ShowRichard Gere as Billy FlynnQueen Latifah as “Mama” MortonThe Cell Block TangoMusic by John Kander & Lyrics by Fed EbbBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Book Vs. Movie “Musicals in March” The 1926 Play Chicago Vs the 2000 Filmed AdaptationOur second pick this month for “Musicals in March” is Chicago which has a rich history in two important cities--Chicago and New York City. The original play was based on the true-crime work of Maurine Dallas Watkins--a journalist and playwright who had a flair for juicy dialogue. Born in Louisville, Kentucky sometime around 1896 (the state has no record of her birth) Watkins was ambitious enough to try her hand at playwriting when most women were not taken seriously as writers. On the advice of one of her instructors, Watkins moved to Chicago to work as a newspaper reporter. Her time at the Chicago Tribune only lasted eight months, but her coverage of accused murderers Belva Gaertner and Beulah Sheriff Annan caused a sensation with the “jazz babies” entering the imaginations of millions of readers. (She later felt guilty about making them sound more charming than they deserved.) After joining the Yale School of Drama, she wrote the play “The Brave Little Woman” with characters “Roxie Hart” and “Velma” which later became Chicago. After a respectable run on Broadway (the touring company included a then-unknown Clark Gable), she went on to write 20 more plays and became a Hollywood screenwriter. By saving and investing her money, she made a fortune and retired to Florida when not traveling the world. She was never married or had children and died quietly in 1969. After her death, stars Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse bought the rights to Chicago and partnered with John Kander and Fred Ebb to work on the music & score after their combined success with Cabaret. The 1975 production was a slow burn due to the illness of Verdon until Liza Minelli subbed for her. The musical would lose most major TONY Awards to A Chorus Line but it went on to become a $2 billion franchise and the second longest-running show on Broadway since the revival in 1996. The basic story of Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, Billy Flynn, and “Mama Morton” is one of the old adages “if it bleeds, it leads” with the media portraying the boozy dames as 1920s nouveau heroes. The songs are some of the catchiest you will ever hear in one show including “All That Jazz,” When You're Good to Mama,” Roxie,” “I Can't Do it Alone,” and “Nowadays.” Rob Marshall directed the 2002 film that stars Renee Zellweger (Roxie,) Catherine Zeta-Jones (Velma,) Richard Gere (Billy Flynn,) Queen Latifah (“Mama” Morton,) John C. Reilly (Amos Hart,) Christine Baranski (Mary Sunshine,) and Taye Diggs as the Bandleader.So, between the original play and the musical adaptation--which did we prefer? In this ep the Margos discuss:The origin story is based on real-life criminals in the 1920sHow the musical originally came togetherThe differences between the film and stageThe musical is a cash cow for theater. Clips used:TV ad 1977Chicago original trailerJerry Orbach TONY Awards 1976Gwen Verdon & Chita Rivera 1977 Mike Douglas ShowRichard Gere as Billy FlynnQueen Latifah as “Mama” MortonThe Cell Block TangoMusic by John Kander & Lyrics by Fed EbbBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Nikka Graff Lanzrone is a musical theater performer who has starred in all different types of shows in the Big Apple. Her Broadway debut was in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. In this show, she starred alongside icons in the community such as Brian Stokes Mitchell, Patti LuPone, and Laura Benati. Her most recent show that Nikka did on Broadway was the current revival of the hit Broadway musical, Chicago where she played the rebellious Velma Kelly. (The role played by Catherine Zeta-Jones in the film) Getting to perform songs like All that Jazz and Cell Block Tango while doing Fossee choreography on a Broadway stage was a huge dream of hers and is something that she'll never forget.  Fun Fact: Nikka's parents are also Broadway performers. They met originally doing Grease together (in the original company) and her mom, Ilene Graff was the first Sandy replacement.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayme-starr/support

Not everything you do has to be perfect.Logan Floyd and I met at an improv class through The Squirrel Comedy Theater in New York City (@TheSquirrelNYC). Logan most recently performed the lead role of Velma Kelly in the national tour of Chicago: The Musical (@ChicagoMusical).In this conversation, Logan and I talk:-How Logan's favorite band senior year of high school was Paramore (“High school was a lot of good material for an A24 film.”):-Studying Musical Theater with Kaitlin Hopkins at Texas State University and Kaitlin's note to slow down and enjoy the process.-The beauty of imperfection in improv.-Logan's key to understanding Velma Kelly was the insight, “She is scared to death.”-“I inhabit a character most when I can find their spirit of playfulness and that spirit of playfulness connects to my younger self.”-“In improv the first thing I think is, ‘How can I be helpful?'”-I reference the incredible musical improv of Improguise, based in Cape Town, South Africa (@ImproGuiseSA).-Logan and I improv two scenes from the suggestion “old soul.”

Welcome back to Season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast. Host Jamie Body is joined on this episode by J Harrison Ghee. They discuss performing on Broadway, the life-changing experience J had while performing as Lola in Kinky Boots, and playing Velma Kelly in Chicago. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jharrisonghee (https://twitter.com/jharrisonghee) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jharrisonghee/ (https://www.instagram.com/jharrisonghee/)

The AMPire Diaries Episode 26: “Ghost World” | “Ordinary People” AMPies, assuming you even read these show notes (and you should, as they are great), I (hi, it's LaToya) need to let you know that I am so exhausted—as you can probably tell from the fact that I am dropping this episode at 3 a.m. on a Friday night/Saturday morning. So I'm just gonna get right to it. This week's episode is all about “Ghost World” (Season 3, Episode 7) and “Ordinary People” (Season 3, Episode 8) , and here is what we're talking: - Jeremy's body. - Damon saying "spitroasted.” - Righteous piss baby Alaric Saltzman. - Caroline doing God's work (dunking on Jeremy). - These rude ass characters talking while Bonnie does a spell. - Jill's ghost trust issues. - The mythology of the Originals. - The AMPire Diaries Episode 5. - CAVE BOYS. - Fred Dick's revenge. - Slimer. - The Michael J. Fox series Spin City. - Good boy Mason Lockwood's favorite show, The Vampire Diaries. - The Roxie Hart to Katherine's Velma Kelly. - Jill finally gets one of Morgan and LaToya's TV references. - Klaus Mikaelson and his ChalkZone. - Elena leaving Rebekah to sob openly in the Salvatore living room (lol). - This possibly being our final episode of the podcast. And yes, before you tweet or email us, I know I forgot one Jeremy/Caroline interaction. Back in Season One, before Duke's party. (A reminder: Read these show notes so you can know if we address something we forgot to address on the pod proper. Because we do that often!) “SPIRITS AT THE NIGHT OF ILLUMINATION” (“Ghost World”) “ORIGINAL PEOPLE ORIGINAL FAMILY” (“Ordinary People”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Well, “Ghost World” is definitely the dorkier one, because it mentions the Night of Illumination, which is a pretty dorky town event. Looks like “Ordinary People” wins by default. Whether you're a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Ghost World”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7ZxGJKcWUY The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Ghost World”: The Night of Illumination (aka Illumination Night). The Official CW Promo for “Ordinary People”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHVZ07m9lic The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Ordinary People”: VIking times. The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya's TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don't forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don't forget to get AMPED.