Podcasts about Water for Elephants

This week's episode is pure chaos in the best way: Toronto concerts, creepy drag queens, queer emo night, $27 Five Guys meals, and a funeral‑party bar rush all collide before we even get to the new‑job meltdown. Jeff battles chatty coworkers, Outlook disasters, and a hockey‑obsessed stranger, while Sam survives a disastrous date night, a 3 AM airport run, and the worst musical she's ever seen. Add in Finger Lakes drama‑free bliss, book rants, Bravo betrayals, and Real Housewives of Rhode Island insanity, and you've got a full‑throttle catch‑up you won't want to miss.Soft life dreams, hard life realities, and unhinged storytelling — welcome to Chit Chat 199.

Acrobatics, puppetry, folk-pop music... "Water for Elephants" has it all in a breathtaking musical production that is currently touring the United States. We speak with "Water for Elephants" star Helen Krushinski about learning all the skills for the show, keeping yourself healthy on the road, and staying present onstage during a long run. "Water for Elephants" is at Proctors in Schenectady until April 12th 2026.  This episode is sponsored by the Sand Lake Center for the Arts' production of "1776" running April 10 - 19, 2026. Tickets are available at www.slca-ctp.org.

In which the Musical Man collects silver stars for a wild, easy, funny angel who would rather take another train to anywhere than go home. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

Time for us to get serious about the Oscars, Britney has been arrested after DUI stop and Chase Stokes is acting wild. Rob and Maura from The Traitors were on What What Happens Live and she got that Bag! We are joined by Water for Elephants actors Javier Garcia and Tyler West. Details Here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Water for Elephants is the latest production to come to the stage at The Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. Sam Kellar-Long and Robert Tully are two actors in the play and talk about what visitors will see.

Water for Elephants is the latest production to come to the stage at The Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. Sam Kellar-Long and Robert Tully are two actors in the play and talk about what visitors will see.

We dive into the touring production of Water for Elephants: The Musical. From circus spectacle to emotional storytelling, they share their thoughts on how this stage adaptation brings the beloved novel to life. Expect honest reactions and favorite moments.

What did you think of this episode?Back in May, I chatted with Elena Ricardo about The Great Gatsby, Water For Elephants, Bounce by Elena and more! Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.

We kicked off this Fully-Booked Podcast episode by sticking with our June theme: banned books. And this time, we focused on one that left us scratching our heads: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.The 2006 novel was recently banned in Utah's public schools under House Bill 29, which allows parents to challenge books they consider “sensitive material.” If three school districts or charter schools agree, the book can be pulled statewide. That's how Water for Elephants landed on the list, although, to be honest, we still don't quite get why.We couldn't find a solid answer despite digging around. It's not overtly graphic, political, or controversial in any standout way, so its ban feels baffling. That confusion is what actually sparked our whole Banned Books Month in the first place. We figured, if this book can be banned, what else is on these lists?Water for Elephants StoryThe book was adapted into a movie in 2011, starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, and Christoph Waltz. It was set during the Great Depression and follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American veterinary student at Cornell. Just as he's about to graduate, tragedy strikes: both his parents die in a car accident. Jacob loses his home, his inheritance, and any hope of finishing his studies.With nowhere to go, Jacob hops on a passing train, which turns out to belong to a struggling traveling circus, the Benzini Brothers. From there, the story unfolds into a tale of hardship, romance, and survival under the big top. He meets Marlena, the circus's star performer, who's married to the charismatic yet increasingly violent ringmaster, August.What makes the movie unique is the addition of Rosie, a 53-year-old elephant brought in as the circus's new attraction. Rosie doesn't initially respond to commands, and August abuses her, thinking she's unintelligent. But Jacob discovers Rosie understands Polish, his native language, and with that breakthrough, he forms a bond with her.Behind the Scenes and Onscreen ChemistryWatching the film together, we had mixed feelings. The production value was solid; the costumes, set design, and overall look captured the Depression era beautifully. The acting was generally good, but we both agreed that the chemistry between Pattinson and Witherspoon felt flat. It wasn't bad, just kind of…there. You understood they were supposed to fall in love, but you didn't feel it.We even joked that this wasn't a steamy Notebook-level romance. There was one sex scene, and it happened while they were on the run for their lives, which felt oddly timed, to say the least. It didn't ruin the film, but it did make us question why that specific element might've been enough to get the book banned.Cultural ContextOne part of the discussion that hit close to home was about migration and cultural mindsets during the Depression. Jacob's story of traveling cross-country for work reflects a very American attitude of chasing opportunity. We compared that with how, in Canada, people generally don't move provinces nearly as much, partly because of climate and geography.The circus in Water for Elephants operates on razor-thin margins. It picks up and moves within a day or two, requiring hundreds of people to maintain operations. August's cutthroat management style is framed as necessary for survival in such tough times, but it quickly becomes clear he's also a violent narcissist who physically and emotionally abuses both Marlena and the animals.The final twist of the story involves Rosie killing August during a chaotic night that leads to the downfall of the Benzini Brothers Circus. Marlena and Jacob escape, start a new life with Rosie, join the Ringling Brothers, and eventually settle down in Albany. Jacob becomes a vet, and they raise a family with Rosie by their side for decades.The story is told in flashbacks by an elderly Jacob, now in a nursing home. He ends the story by joining a modern circus, wanting to return to a life that once gave him purpose.So, Why Was It Banned?We still don't have an answer. Animal cruelty is depicted, sure, but as part of the plot, not glamorized. There's a single implied steamy scene. Maybe it's the adultery subplot? Maybe the violence? But plenty of books in school libraries touch on all of those. We're left wondering if the ban is more about optics than content.Shirin suggested the book's banning was probably triggered by vague complaints, "inappropriate content" or "sensitive material", without clear definitions. Meaghan pointed out that Utah's law allows just three school districts to challenge and remove a book across the entire state. That's a low bar for sweeping censorship.We both acknowledged that this doesn't mean Water for Elephants is inaccessible to the general public in Utah. It's still available in libraries, bookstores, and of course, online. But within schools, it's off the table, and that's a concern.Wrapping Up With QuestionsWe closed the episode reflecting on how this experience made us rethink censorship and what gets flagged. If something like Water for Elephants can be banned, what else could be?We brought up A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas, which is a bit spicier but realistically would never be assigned in schools to begin with. We joked that if someone thinks ACOTAR is too much, they haven't seen the rest of the iceberg in the romance genre.We also laughed about the trend of big-name actors headlining these types of adaptations in the early 2010s. You had Reese, Robert, and Christoph, big names with big budgets. Today, the format has shifted. Book-to-film adaptations often hit streaming first, and casting doesn't always go for top-tier stars. It's a shift that's changed the dynamic of how we experience these stories.And finally, we turned the question back to you: why do you think Water for Elephants was banned? Because we've read the book, watched the movie, and talked about it for over an hour, and we're still stumped...

For Valentine's Day, we revisit the film that Titanic overshadowed—the beautifully shot, Great Depression-era circus romance Water for Elephants. The Film Buff breaks down what makes this film so expertly crafted while also rooting for an elephant to take down the villain.Those who brought us Water for Elephants.Main Cast:Reese Witherspoon – Marlena RosenbluthRobert Pattinson – Jacob JankowskiHal Holbrook – Older Jacob JankowskiChristoph Waltz – August RosenbluthTai – Rosie, the ElephantSupporting Cast:James Frain – Rosie's CaretakerPaul Schneider – Charlie O'BrienKen Foree – EarlTim Guinee – Joe "Diamond Joe"Mark Povinelli – Kinko / WalterScott MacDonald – BlackieJim Norton – CamelRichard Brake – GradySam Anderson – Mr. HydeJohn Aylward – Mr. ErvinBrad Greenquist – Mr. RobinsonUggie – Queenie, the TerrierCrew:Direction & Production:Director: Francis LawrenceProducers: Gil Netter, Erwin Stoff, Andrew TennenbaumWriting:Screenplay: Richard LaGraveneseBased on the novel by: Sara GruenCinematography & Editing:Cinematographer: Rodrigo PrietoEditor: Alan Edward BellMusic & Sound:Composer: James Newton HowardSound Designer: Addison TeagueProduction Design:Production Designer: Jack FiskArt Direction: David CrankSet Decoration: Jim EricksonCostume & Makeup:Costume Designer: Jacqueline WestMakeup Artist: Felicity BowringVisual & Special Effects:VFX Supervisor: Edson WilliamsSpecial Effects Coordinator: Matt Kutcher

For Valentine's Day, we revisit the film that Titanic overshadowed—the beautifully shot, Great Depression-era circus romance Water for Elephants. The Film Buff breaks down what makes this film so expertly crafted while also rooting for an elephant to take down the villain. Those who brought us Water for Elephants. Main Cast: Reese Witherspoon – Marlena Rosenbluth Robert Pattinson – Jacob Jankowski Hal Holbrook – Older Jacob Jankowski Christoph Waltz – August Rosenbluth Tai – Rosie, the Elephant Supporting Cast: James Frain – Rosie's Caretaker Paul Schneider – Charlie O'Brien Ken Foree – Earl Tim Guinee – Joe "Diamond Joe" Mark Povinelli – Kinko / Walter Scott MacDonald – Blackie Jim Norton – Camel Richard Brake – Grady Sam Anderson – Mr. Hyde John Aylward – Mr. Ervin Brad Greenquist – Mr. Robinson Uggie – Queenie, the Terrier Crew: Direction & Production: Director: Francis Lawrence Producers: Gil Netter, Erwin Stoff, Andrew Tennenbaum Writing: Screenplay: Richard LaGravenese Based on the novel by: Sara Gruen Cinematography & Editing: Cinematographer: Rodrigo Prieto Editor: Alan Edward Bell Music & Sound: Composer: James Newton Howard Sound Designer: Addison Teague Production Design: Production Designer: Jack Fisk Art Direction: David Crank Set Decoration: Jim Erickson Costume & Makeup: Costume Designer: Jacqueline West Makeup Artist: Felicity Bowring Visual & Special Effects: VFX Supervisor: Edson Williams Special Effects Coordinator: Matt Kutcher

It's beyond privilege to record an episode about a musical with the writers of said musical, and that is exactly what we have this week! To celebrate last season's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS debut in the licensing world, Tony-nominee Rick Elice (JERSEY BOYS, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, SMASH) as well as three members of innovative theatre team PigPen Theatre Co. (THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON) join us to spend a little more time "under the Big Top" of their epic show. Their decade's long journey of imagination and creativity (with plenty of Rick stories along the way) will leave you excited to mount a production of your own. To learn about licensing WATER FOR ELEPHANTS where you live, please visit https://broadwaylicensing.com/shows/broadway/water-for-elephants/ Follow PigPen Theatre Co. on Instagram @pigpentheatreco Have you heard it's only $1 a month to join the ever growing community on PATREON!? Still too much money? Give us a nice review during the month of January, send a screenshot to amusicalpodcast@gmail.com and receive a free year on us! We can't wait to show you what we've been working on! Don't forget to like and share our episodes on Instagram, TikTok, and X. We have great playlists on Spotify. And be sure to check out our TeePublic Store where our profits from the designs are donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Most importantly, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this podcast replay of the SDCF Panel: Art of Collaboration with Shana Carroll, Jesse Robb, and Jessica Stone that we hosted at the Museum of Broadway. They discuss the ins and outs of their creative processes as they collaborated on Water for Elephants, both the finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into a productive collaboration on a show. This was a moderated panel with dedicated time for a Q & A. We hosted this panel in August 2024. This video and audio was recorded by Michael Weir supported by the Maria Torres Emerging Artists Foundation. Transcript available upon request. Shana Carroll is Co-Founding Artistic Director of the Montreal based circus company The 7 Fingers. Since its founding in 2002, Carroll has written, directed and choreographed 12 of their touring and/or resident shows, 3 of which (Passengers, Duel Reality, Dear San Francisco) are currently running, and which also includes Sequence 8 at NY City Center and Traces off- Broadway run at Union Square Theatre. Carroll received a Drama Desk Nomination for Choreography and Best Theatrical Experience for their show Traces. Outside The 7 Fingers, Carroll directed Cirque du Soleil's first- ever ice show Crystal, in addition to their performance at the Academy Awards in 2012. Also, for Cirque du Soleil, Carroll was circus choreographer and designer for their shows Iris (Los Angeles) and Paramour (Broadway). Other credits include: Queen of the Night (Drama Desk Recipient); Soul of the Ocean (Moment Factory); Cité Mémoire (Lemieux-Pilon); and the Sochi Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies (medieval segment). Prior to directing and choreography, Carroll was herself a trapeze artist, performing for over 20 years in the air with circuses and dance companies around the world, most notably as the original solo trapeze artist for Cirque du Soleil's Saltimbanco. She also appeared in Cirque du Soleil produced television and film. Now based in Montreal, where she relocated in 1991 to attend l'École Nationale de Cirque, Carroll is originally from Berkeley, California. In 2023, Carroll was inducted into the Ordre of Arts and Letters of Quebec, a distinction honoring those who have contributed to artistic and cultural development in the province of Quebec. Most recently, Carroll was Circus Designer and Co-choreographer of the musical Water For Elephants, first at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and now in its Broadway run at the Imperial Theatre, for which she received a Suzi Bass Award and the Chita Rivera Award for Best Choreography, as well as Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics' Circle nominations in the same category. Jesse Robb's work spans Broadway, Cirque Du Soleil, Momix, Les Ballet Jazz de Montréal, Mirvish Productions, Disney, Cameron Mackintosh, Prime Video, Opera Philadelphia, and more. He is the co-choreographer (alongside Shana Carroll) for the Broadway production of Water For Elephants, which was nominated for seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. Jesse and Shana were nominated for Tony, Drama Desk, and OCC Awards and received the 2024 Chita Rivera award for Outstanding Choreography. Jesse is the Movement Director for the North American Touring, South Korean, and Japanese productions of the international hit Les Misérables. He was also the Associate Choreographer for the Broadway, North American Touring, and Austrian companies of the 2017 Revival of Miss Saigon. Regionally, Jesse has choreographed at The MUNY, The Alliance Theater (Suzi Bass Award for Outstanding Choreography), The Stratford Festival of Canada, Theatre Calgary, and Ogunquit Playhouse among others. Jessica Stone: Most recently, Stone was nominated for a Tony Award for directing the original Broadway musical Kimberly Akimbo, which won 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Stone worked as an actress on and off-Broadway, in television and in film for decades before transitioning to directing. Broadway credits included Anything Goes, Butley, The Odd Couple, The Smell of the Kill, Design for Living, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Grease. Her directing career began in earnest with her all-male 2010 production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum for the Williamstown Theatre Festival. She has since been directing all over the country at such theaters as The Old Globe, A.C.T, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Huntington Theatre Company,  Two River Theatre Company, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival among others. Productions include As You Like It, Kate Hamill's Vanity Fair, Barefoot in the Park, Dancing at Lughnasa, Bad Dates, Ken Ludwig's Robin Hood! (World premiere), Ripcord, Bad Jews, Arms and the Man, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Charlotte's Web, June Moon, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Absurd Person Singular, and Kimberly Akimbo (off-Broadway premiere at the Atlantic). She currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons.

In this clip, Mike Dobson breaks down what it's like to be part of the small, elite group of drummers and percussionists on Broadway—and how his work is even more specialized. He combines live music and Foley artistry, creating sound effects in real-time for the stage, something very few people know how to do.Mike shares his experience working in this super-niche field, reflecting on his nearly 20 years in New York, and talks about how Foley is typically taught in film and audio programs but rarely for live theater.

Happy Tuesday! Today, I'm so excited to be talking to one of my favorite nemeses, The Flash himself, Grant Gustin. I'm just joking, I love Grant. We did play foes on TV but we're good friends in real life. And how could we not be? He was Sebastian on Glee! Grant just finished his run of Water For Elephants on Broadway in September and he and his wife welcomed their second child shortly after our conversation. Naturally, we talk a lot about being a parent, working in theater, being on a long-running TV show, and the changes of perspective he's gone through in his career. Grant is super sweet and even showed me his purse. Stick around after our convo for the Hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I break down the interview, and he tries to get me to spill secrets about The Mandalorian. Enjoy! Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles

It has recently been announced that three separate Broadway musicals would all close within the next few months. These shows are SUFFS, BACK TO THE FUTURE the musical, and WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. In today's episode Mickey-Jo talks through the many reasons why each of these shows is ending their run as well as providing some commentary on the current Broadway landscape... • 00:00 | introduction 05:58 | Water for Elephants 12:10 | Suffs 20:05 | Back to the Future 27:41 | wider thoughts • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Your favorite married couple is back together with a jam packed NYC trip report. They talk about the classes they took at PSNY, the friends they saw, the places they went, a review of Water For Elephants and much more. It's a fun show so sit back and enjoy!

Shana is Co-Founding Artistic Director of the Montreal based circus company The 7 Fingers. Since its founding in 2002, Carroll has written, directed and choreographed 12 of their touring and/or resident shows, 3 of which (Passengers, Duel Reality, Dear San Francisco) are currently running, and which also includes Sequence 8 at NY City Center and Traces off- Broadway run at Union Square Theatre. Carroll received a Drama Desk Nomination for Choreography and Best Theatrical Experience for their show Traces. Outside The 7 Fingers, Carroll directed Cirque du Soleil's first- ever ice show Crystal, in addition to their performance at the Academy Awards in 2012. Also, for Cirque du Soleil, Carroll was circus choreographer and designer for their shows Iris (Los Angeles) and Paramour (Broadway). Other credits include: Queen of the Night (Drama Desk Recipient); Soul of the Ocean (Moment Factory); Cité Mémoire (Lemieux-Pilon); and the Sochi Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies (medieval segment). Prior to directing and choreography, Carroll was herself a trapeze artist, performing for over 20 years in the air with circuses and dance companies around the world, most notably as the original solo trapeze artist for Cirque du Soleil's Saltimbanco. She also appeared in Cirque du Soleil produced television and film. Now based in Montreal, where she relocated in 1991 to attend l'École Nationale de Cirque, Carroll is originally from Berkeley, California. In 2023, Carroll was inducted into the Ordre of Arts and Letters of Quebec, a distinction honoring those who have contributed to artistic and cultural development in the province of Quebec. Most recently, Carroll was Circus Designer and Co-choreographer of the musical Water For Elephants, first at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and now in its Broadway run at the Imperial Theatre, for which she received a Suzi Bass Award and the Chita Rivera Award for Best Choreography, as well as Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics' Circle nominations in the same category.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Shana is Co-Founding Artistic Director of the Montreal based circus company The 7 Fingers. Since its founding in 2002, Carroll has written, directed and choreographed 12 of their touring and/or resident shows, 3 of which (Passengers, Duel Reality, Dear San Francisco) are currently running, and which also includes Sequence 8 at NY City Center and Traces off- Broadway run at Union Square Theatre. Carroll received a Drama Desk Nomination for Choreography and Best Theatrical Experience for their show Traces. Outside The 7 Fingers, Carroll directed Cirque du Soleil's first- ever ice show Crystal, in addition to their performance at the Academy Awards in 2012. Also, for Cirque du Soleil, Carroll was circus choreographer and designer for their shows Iris (Los Angeles) and Paramour (Broadway). Other credits include: Queen of the Night (Drama Desk Recipient); Soul of the Ocean (Moment Factory); Cité Mémoire (Lemieux-Pilon); and the Sochi Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies (medieval segment). Prior to directing and choreography, Carroll was herself a trapeze artist, performing for over 20 years in the air with circuses and dance companies around the world, most notably as the original solo trapeze artist for Cirque du Soleil's Saltimbanco. She also appeared in Cirque du Soleil produced television and film. Now based in Montreal, where she relocated in 1991 to attend l'École Nationale de Cirque, Carroll is originally from Berkeley, California. In 2023, Carroll was inducted into the Ordre of Arts and Letters of Quebec, a distinction honoring those who have contributed to artistic and cultural development in the province of Quebec. Most recently, Carroll was Circus Designer and Co-choreographer of the musical Water For Elephants, first at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and now in its Broadway run at the Imperial Theatre, for which she received a Suzi Bass Award and the Chita Rivera Award for Best Choreography, as well as Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics' Circle nominations in the same category.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

WADE McCOLLUM (Actor) Broadway: Wicked (Witch's Father, Wizard/Dr. Dillamond cover) London's West End: World Premiere of It Happened in Key West (Carl) Broadway Tours: Lincoln Center Theatre's My Fair Lady (Karpathy/Higgins cover), Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (Tick/Mitzi), Jersey Boys (Norm). Off-Broadway: Make Me Gorgeous, (Kate/Kenneth Marlowe), Triassic Parq (Velociraptor of Faith), Secondary Dominance (The Muse), and McCollum's Lortel Nominated and Norton Award-winning performance as Ernest in Ernest Shackleton Loves Me. World Premieres: Water For Elephants, Alliance Theatre (Wade); Michael Weller's A Welcome Guest, CATF (Shimeus); Rob Askins' The Carpenter, Alley Theatre (Gene); Fly By Night, TheatreWorks Palo Alto (The Narrator). Select Theatre: I Am My Own Wife, PCS (Charlotte/Others); A Lie Of The Mind, PCPA (Jake); A Midsummer Night's Dream, Willamette Rep (Puck); Batboy the Musical, PCS (Batboy); The Rocky Horror Show, Triangle Productions (Frank-N-Furter); The Santaland Diaries, Syracuse Stage (Crumpet); Cabaret, Dallas Theatre Center (Emcee) – Dallas/Fort Worth Theatre Critics Award; Hedwig And The Angry Inch, Triangle Productions and L.A.'s Celebration Theatre (Hedwig) – Drammy, Ovation, Los Angeles Critics Circle, and Garland Awards. Select TV and film: “FBI: MW,” “Madame Secretary,” “The Knick,” “Nightcap,” “At Home with Amy Sedaris,” Options, “Prodigal Son,” Delicate Instruments, “Submissions Only,” and Ernest Shackleton Loves Me on broadwayhd.com. www.wadesong.com Rick Elice ( Book Writer) On Broadway: Jersey Boys (Best Musical, 2006 Tony Award, 2007 Grammy Award and 2009 Olivier Award); The Addams Family; Peter and the Starcatcher (winner of five 2012 Tony Awards);and The Cher Show (winner of two 2019 Tony Awards). In the pipeline: The Princess Bride and Smash, co-written with Bob Martin; Silver Linings Playbook, a musical adaptation of the popular film; The Marvels, a musical adaptation of the popular novel; and Treasure, an original musical written with 2021 Ed Kleban Award-winner Benjamin Scheuer. From 1982-1999, as creative director at Serino Coyne Inc, Rick created and produced ad campaigns for more than 300 Broadway shows, from A Chorus Line to The Lion King. From 1999-2009, he served as creative consultant for The Walt Disney Studio. Charter member, American Repertory Theatre. Trustee, The Actors' Fund. BA, Cornell University; MFA, Yale Drama School; Teaching Fellow, Harvard University. Heartfelt thanks to those he's been lucky enough to know, whose work makes him grateful for the day he was born: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Tune, Nunn, Timbers, McAnuff, Laurents, Lippa, Stone, Taymor, Papp, Schumacher, Schneider, Costello, Coyne, Brickman, and eternally, Roger Rees. Hey Rog, look who's running away with the circus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chema Verduzco nos acompaña en el estudio porque tiene una interesante historia que contar sobre cómo acabó integrándose al equipo de producción de Water For Elephants en Broadway, luego de dirigir The Prom en México. Y aprovechamos que ha estado en Nueva York para hablar de otros tantos: The Great Gatsby, Illonoise, Back To The Future, Suffs, Teeth, Desaparecidas y más.

This bonus episode details and deconstructs innovations in the Broadway show, Water for Elephants. The show is based on a movie which is based on a book. I never read the book or saw the movie because they depict cruelty to animals. I wasn't sure about seeing this show, but they worked the "animals" in perfectly. I hope you enjoy the episode, and if you see the show, let me know what you think. This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within.  Discover the secrets to unlock your inner leader! Download the free confidence-building tip sheet now! Grab a complimentary 15-minute consultation with me. Leave me a voice message.   ==   Connect with Izolda This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**    Support the show. Buy me a coffee. Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |  

Debbie Monterrey has a conversation with St. Louis broadway star Keaton Hentoff-Killian, discusses his role in "Water for Elephants" which has been nominated for 7 Tony Awards.

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Theatre Critic Rachel Wagner and Broadway By Ghostlight's Marc Bonanni break down the Tony Awards, including what they liked (The Outsiders, Water For Elephants, Chita Rivera) what they didn't like (ahem, Cabaret).Check out onstageblog.com for more content on the Tony Awards!Follow Marc on his youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlightCheck out Rachel's stage reviews at https://rachelsreviewstheatre.com/

Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"Greased Lightnin'" from Grease (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |  Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey |  Performed by John Travolta , Jeff Conaway

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) interview Projections and Video Designer David Bengali. Join David, Ellen, Steve, and Zak as they pontificate about: David's journey from Lighting Designer to Projections Designer; Should projections and video designers have their own Tony nominations category?; The baggage that comes along with compoetitive awards; The lighting and projections process for "Water For Elephants"; "Analogue imaginitive theatre"; Experimenting with LED's at PRG; Analyzing media as a storytelling experience; Software programs for media design; Thinking in Three Dimensional Space; The importance of understanding the math in artistic design; Researching projects; Analyzing what we see in the world around us; Dream projects; and Lessons learned from previous experiences. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

If there's one lesson to take away from Rick Elice's life story, it's to never say no to a free lunch. He shares anecdotes from his past, including childhood memories of seeing theatre productions that got him to pursue acting and getting fired for his first Broadway show as an actor. While he's always loved theatre, Rick also looks back on the beginning of his advertising career, which happened at a musical's opening night at the Public Theatre where he found himself standing next to Matthew Serino. With so many successful stints and an amazing career trajectory, he likens himself to a pinball, getting flipped from one project to the next. Having written the book for Broadway's “The Addams Family”, he recalls the show's timeline and why the national tour became a much more successful version of the story then they had originally written. He talks about his latest work, “Water for Elephants”, and the show's universal themes of belonging and loss. He reflects on his personal experiences, including grief over the loss of his partner that deeply influenced his approach to writing the musical – emphasizing the importance of storytelling as a way to connect with the audience and to provide comfort to those who feel marginalized or unheard. Ultimately, he talks about his motivations and inspirations in life, citing the beauty of the world and his sense of his own unimportance as the main ones. Rick Elice is a four time Tony Award nominated author, a playwright, an actor, a teacher, and an entrepreneur who has been involved in the Broadway scene in one form or another since 1979. In 1982, he became the creative director of Serino Coyne, Inc., one of the top theatrical marketing agencies in New York, and then became a creative consultant for the Walt Disney Studio from 1999 to 2008. His first Broadway credit as a book writer aka playwright was “Jersey Boys”, which opened in 2005, and led him to write the stories, the books for the Broadway shows of “The Addams Family”, “Peter and the Starcatcher”, “The Cher Show”, and now, “Water for Elephants”, which just nabbed him his fourth Tony nomination. Rick is also writing the books for “The Princess Bride” musical, and “Smash” musical, among others. Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Stone, Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla, Gregg Edelman & Paul Alexander Nolan visit Google to perform a song and discuss the Tony-nominated Broadway show “Water for Elephants”, which is based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel that comes to vivid life on Broadway in a spectacle-filled new musical. After losing what matters most, a young veterinary student jumps off a moving train, unsure of where the road will take him. He then finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life - and love - beyond his wildest dreams. Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.

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This week we cover The Idea of You, Elieen, Water for Elephants (the movie AND the musical), Malignant, Bottoms, Shiva Baby, and Good Omens. It's another week with just Lauren and Kevin and it's a packed one. They kick off the episode on a bit of an Anne Hathaway bender with The Idea of You and Elieen. These are two VERY different experiences, but decent on all counts, at the least. Next up, Lauren takes us from film to stage with Water for Elephants, first discussing the excellent original film and then the less excellent broadway musical.  Kevin then turns the page from love story to horror story with the 2021 film, Malignant. It's a body horror flick with some great moments but a not always stellar delivery. Lauren saves the day by going to back to back comedy films starring Rachel Sennott, Bottoms and Shiva Baby. She liked the latter more than the former but both are likely worth a watch. Kevin finished the episode talking about the excellent BBC/Amazon series Good Omens. It's a fantastic tale of an angel and a demon who become best friends over the years and centuries who become the only beings alive that both know the end of days is coming AND want to stop it! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

This week West End Frame Editor Andrew is in New York for the first of two Broadway episodes. Andrew is joined by theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review) to delve into five new musicals and one revival from the 2023-24 Broadway season. They discuss Suffs (Music Box Theatre), The Great Gatsby (Broadway Theatre), The Wiz (Marquis Theatre), Hell's Kitchen: A New Musical from Alicia Keys (Shubert Theatre), Water For Elephants (Imperial Theatre) and Lemkicka (Longacre Theatre). Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa is the Founding Editor of one of the UK's top theatre websites, Musical Theatre Review which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. Lisa is also Sub-Editor for Musicals Magazine.Come back next week for our second Broadway episode!Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Taylor Colleton, company member of “Water For Elephants” at the Imperial Theatre. The Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS – Photo by Matthew Murphy “Class Notes” actively covers New York's current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. Marissa Rosen, Gregg Edelman, Taylor Colleton, Sara read more The post Class Notes: Taylor Colleton “Water For Elephants” appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

A lot has changed since Izzy McCalla first appeared in episode 38 back in 2019 and she's more than happy to share the latest news in her journey – from her early roles to now playing Marlena in "Water for Elephants." She reflects on how each role built her confidence and prepared her for new challenges, her tendency to gravitate towards ensemble pieces, and her ability to go back and forth between the comedic and dramatic genres. Izzy opens up about the challenges of replacing actors in established shows, the pressure of delivering in front of audiences, and the process of finding inner peace and self-acceptance. She shares an important lesson on being funny on stage, and that nothing kills comedy faster than hesitation and anxiety. Currently playing as Marlena in “Water for Elephants,” she talks about the character's complexities, and her evolving perspective on love, relationships, and self-worth. She also discusses her Haitian heritage and its personal connection to her role, sharing her family's history and how they immigrated to Haiti with the Danish circus. Izzy gets real as she opens up about vulnerability, self-discovery, her tendency to fix others, and the importance of setting boundaries while maintaining empathy as she navigates emotional growth. Izzy McCalla first appeared in episode 38 back in 2019 and our special 150th Pride episode in June of 2021. Since then, she has added more credits, including the Paper Mill Playhouse production of “Clue” and “Hercules”, and “Footloose” at the Kennedy Center, and was part of the closing cast of "Shucked" earlier this year. She's currently part of the recently opened production of “Water for Elephants” as Marlena. Connect with Izzy: Instagram: @izzymccalla Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the new Broadway adaptation of the novel Water for Elephants, the actors and ensemble perform dizzying acrobatics and other tricks onstage to help bring the world of a Depression Era circus to life. Director Jessica Stone joins us to discuss translating this gorgeous love story to the stage, and Shana Carroll, co-choreographer and circus designer, joins to talk about adding acrobatics and circus performances to the show. "Water for Elephants"  is running now at the Imperial Theater.

We have a theme this month! Both of the musicals we're covering this April are powerful examples of "pastiche" in musical theatre. The way the composers of these shows reference styles and works of the past bring depth and context to their stories and characters. First up, the 2004 musical DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, a show as raucous as it is sophisticated! Here to describe it as, "one of the greatest times of her life," is one of the musical's original stars, Sara Gettelfinger (SEUSSICAL, NINE, and currently WATER FOR ELEPHANTS). Sara joins us from backstage at the Imperial Theatre (where she originated the role of oil money heiress, Jolene Oakes) to share her memories of cast bonding and the joys of "not giving a f**k" in comedy. You can currently see Sara at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Buy tickets by visiting https://waterforelephantsthemusical.com You can also jump on Instagram to see more about the show @w4emusical and Sara herself @saragettelfinger. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our episode on David Yazbek's Tony-winning musical, THE BAND VISIT. Broadway Podcast Network - THE BAND'S VISIT with Marc Ginsburg Want to support "A Musical Theatre Podcast?" Send a nice rating and review in our direction! You can also join PATREON! for only $1 a month to receive a bonus episode each month. Don't forget about our Instagram, X, and TikTok accounts where we regularly post more great content. And we still have our TeePublic Store, the profits from which we donate to Broadway Cares/Equity Fight AIDS. As always, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the new Broadway Musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch WATER FOR ELEPHANTS playing at the Imperial Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on THE NOTEBOOK on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we come to you to present a double feature in an attempt to get through as many of the new Broadway musicals this season as we can before the Tonys. So join us as we go "Back in Time" to a show that opened last summer and then take it "Easy" with a show that just opened last week! Note: spoilers present throughout for both shows, along with discussion and spoilers for corresponding movies (00:00) Introduction (02:19) Back to the Future (22:31) Water for Elephants -- Despite Back to the Future winning the Olivier Award for Best Musical when it was in the West End, it ended up receiving lukewarm notices on Broadway. While we weren't impressed by many of the songs, it was still interesting to read through the song-by-song breakdown of the cast album (particularly that nugget of information about Jamie Lloyd being the original director). Cindy's impressions of circus-related stories hasn't been great, starting with the song in Matilda the Musical and peaking with Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley. Some examples of the acrobatics in the show can be seen in the New York Times feature, as well as in their Good Morning America performance. If you ever wanted to know about running away to join the circus, Reddit has some answers for you. While this episode was recorded during late previews of Water for Elephants, reviews have since come out. Christine was shocked at Jesse Green's critic's pick and agreed much more with Sara Holdren's review on Vulture. While there's no cast album released yet, you can get a taste of more songs from the sitzprobe, part 1 and part 2. -- Music featured in this episode: Back to the Future: The Musical Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon Music Water for Elephants: Easy The Lion Has Got No Teeth Wild The Road Don't Make You Young — Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BottomlessBway, our blog at https://bottomlessbway.home.blog, or email us at bottomlessbway@gmail.com! You can also leave feedback in this 30-second survey.

Let's talk Broadway!! This week, Lindsey recaps seeing Teeth and Kimberly Akimbo, and WOW did both of those shows stick with her - and for very different reasons! In Broadway News, we chat about our Broadway Boyfriend, Andrew Rannells' return to Broadway in Tammy Faye. Next, it is announced that Merrily We Roll Along has officially recouped its Broadway investment. Lastly, to round out the news, Water For Elephants reviews have trickled in, so let's break them down! Leave and Rate a review! Share this episode with your Broadway Bestie! TikTok: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastInstagram: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastYoutube: @FromtheMezzanineBroadwayBroadway Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t55fULcCqN0NMmK4OnfOA?si=89c08b1a8bb34d95

The cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS – Photo by Matthew Murphy Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Water for Elephants, An Enemy of the People, Eddie Izzard in Hamlet, The Notebook, Back to the Future: The Musical, A Toast To Steve & Eydie, Metropolitan Opera Artifacts, and read more The post This Week on Broadway for March 24, 2024: Water for Elephants appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

The new musical adaptation of “Water for Elephants,” based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Sara Gruen, opens at Broadway's Imperial Theatre tomorrow night. Previews began in late February. The show is directed by Tony Award winner Jessica Stone and features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by our guests - PigPen Theatre Co.

Hi Broadway Besties, in this episode Bryn joins as we recap seeing Water for Elephants and need to tell you our MANY thoughts! The Notebook critic's reviews are in and they are less than positive. Sweeney Todd is officially closing on May 5 which makes my Aaron Tviet-stan heart weep. The Broadway tea is HOT this week!Leave a review and share with your Broadway Bestie! Jessie Green's ReviewFrank Rizzo's ReviewTikTok: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastInstagram: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastYoutube: @FromtheMezzanineBroadwayBroadway Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t55fULcCqN0NMmK4OnfOA?si=89c08b1a8bb34d95

   Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests Trouble Puppet & The VORTEX Undark: a radioactive puppet playCommunication by Captivation Glengary GlenrossWhat We Talked AboutWater For Elephants Off B'way – IASTE La LLamada – Repritorio Espanol Peter Pan – Larisa Fasthorse Earlier Start Times Streaming Rights Kenny Leon Picture of Dorian Gray Devil Wears Prada Jelly's Last Jam - Encores Sutton Foster Bye Bye Birdie Thank you toDean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)  

In this special 150th episode, we have a conversation with Paul Wontorek from Broadway.com about the upcoming Winter 2024 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Join us as we dive into what stands out in the upcoming shows, explore the intriguing world of stunt casting, discuss emerging trends, and even make some early Tony predictions. We cover a range of productions including "Prayer For The French Republic," "Day Of Wine And Roses," "Doubt," "The Notebook," "Water For Elephants," "An Enemy of The People," "My Son's A Queer," "The Who's Tommy," and "The Outsiders." Don't miss out on this exciting insider's look at the theatre scene. Support the show If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review. Share your thoughts with us on this episode below: On Instagram: @halfhourpodcast On TikTok: @halfhourpodcast On our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theatre Critic Rachel Wagner of Rachel's Reviews and OnStageblog.com founder Chris Peterson rate their excitement for every Broadway show opening in 2024 in the debut episode of "The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast". Shows discussed:The Days of Wines and Roses (12:46)Doubt: A Parable (15:44)The Notebook (17:55)Water For Elephants (21:47)My Son's a Queer (but What Can You Do?) (24:03)An Enemy Of The People (26:32)The Who's Tommy (28:19)The Outsiders (30:05)Lempicka (32:06)Hell's Kitchen (33:51)The Wiz (35:05)The Heart of Rock And Roll (36:39)Cabaret (38:45)Uncle Vanya (41:03)Mother Play (42:47)Mary Jane (45:34)Suffs (46:56)Home (49:03)

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests The Archive Theater Raven Wing HoursKOOP Fall Membership Drive What We Talked About Vincent Hooper - Simba Water For Elephants Infinite Life Days of Wine & Roses 18 Towns Lauren Boebert Kicked Out Mother Play 10 most represented Colleges on B'way Song Writing Challenge – NEA Unrestricted Grants for NYC small theatres – Howard Gilman Foundation Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Merrily – 3 Actors Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our 14th book is Water For Elephants, written by Sara Gruen, and next month we'll be chatting about Carolyn See's Making History. What's Water For Elephants about? "When Jacob Jankowski, recently orphaned and suddenly adrift, jumps onto a passing train, he enters a world of freaks, drifters, and misfits, a second-rate circus struggling to survive during the Great Depression, making one-night stands in town after endless town. A veterinary student who almost earned his degree, Jacob is put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It is there that he meets Marlena, the beautiful young star of the equestrian act, who is married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. He also meets Rosie, an elephant who seems untrainable until he discovers a way to reach her." Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com. RESOURCES/LINKS:  -Coach or Consultant Services: https://philsvitek.com/lets-work-together/   -Podcast Services: http://philsvitek.com/podcastservices  -Love Market Film: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Market-Amy-Cassandra-Martinez/dp/B09DFS3FTZ/ref=sr_1_14  -Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philsvitek   -Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/phil-svitek---360-creative-coach/   -Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek   -Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek  -Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek  -Financially Fit Foundation: http://financiallyfitfoundation.org  -Master Mental Fortitude Book: http://mastermentalfortitude.com  -Elan, Elan Book: http://philsvitek.com/elan-elan   -In Search of Sunrise Book: http://philsvitek.com/in-search-of-sunrise  -A Bogotá Trip Film: https://philsvitek.com/a-bogota-trip/ 

Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our 13th book is The World We Make, written by NK Jemisin, and next month we'll be chatting about Sara Gruen's Water For Elephants. What's The World We Make about? "Four-time Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N.K. Jemisin crafts a glorious tale of identity, resistance, magic and myth. All is not well in the city that never sleeps. Even though the avatars of New York City have temporarily managed to stop the Woman in White from invading—and destroying the entire universe in the process—the mysterious capital "E" Enemy has more subtle powers at her disposal. A new candidate for mayor wielding the populist rhetoric of gentrification, xenophobia, and "law and order" may have what it takes to change the very nature of New York itself and take it down from the inside. In order to defeat him, and the Enemy who holds his purse strings, the avatars will have to join together with the other Great Cities of the world in order to bring her down for good and protect their world from complete destruction. N.K. Jemisin's Great Cities Duology, which began with The City We Became and concludes with The World We Make, is a masterpiece of speculative fiction from one of the most important writers of her generation." Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com.

Diego & Brad chat with long time actor Sam Anderson!You may remember him from Forrest Gump, Water For Elephants, ER, A Million Little Things or perhaps from one of his other 170 acting credits!Mr. Anderson has been working non stop since the 70's and we are thrilled to sit down and chat with him about the changes in the industry over time, favorite roles so far, and who's a pain in the ass in Hollywood!The hour is definitely gonna be an epic one!Like our Podcast? Wanna Support with a Donation of any size?venmo - @BradAshtenWe thank you for your patronage & Keeping the arts alive!Audio Engineered by Britton SparkmanTheme Music by Evan Michael HartCover Art & Logos by Sam Weller

Adaptations of uberpopular novels are always ripe for awards prestige, but this week's episode is for a film that fizzled quickly. 2011′s Water for Elephants assembled an impressive crew for the circus-set period romantic drama along with a starry cast at tricky career moments: Robert Pattinson breaking from the Twilight franchise, Reese Witherspoon on a … Continue reading "187 – Water for Elephants"