Something New - a musical theatre podcast

JBN had the chance to chat with two very cool dudes recently. Why not combine them into one super special episode? Michael Gilboe is the creator, producer, and host of Broadway Bullet, your theatre podcast ticket to Broadway, Off-Broadway, and beyond! (http://www.broadwaybullet.com) James Ludwig is a Broadway vet (SPAMALOT) and creator, producer, and host of The Happy Hour Guys. (http://www.thehappyhourguys.com). JBN plugs Becca Ayers' newest collaborative album SPAZCANDY (soooo good). And we end the episode with James Ludwig's performance of "Cabot Cove," the title song from Joel's upcoming EP. (www.joelbnew.com) Thanks for dropping by for Something New!

Season 4 Premiere! Michael Arden is a performer and director. He recently directed Deaf West’s production of SPRING AWAKENING at both the Wallis and Inner-City Arts in Los Angeles, which has subsequently become that musical’s first Broadway revival, now playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre thru January 24th. Other directing credits include L.A. RONDE and FOR THE RECORD: JOHN HUGHES. As an actor, he has appeared in Deaf West’s BIG RIVER and PIPPIN, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’, BARE, and ASPECTS OF LOVE. His film and TV credits include SOURCE CODE, BRIDE WARS, THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN and ANGER MANAGEMENT on FX. He is a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and is artistic director of the LA-based, site-specific theatre company, The Forest of Arden.Song Premiere - "The Corpse Danced at Midnight" from JBN's upcoming Cabot Cove EP. Performed by Gabe Violett (Spring Awakening). To watch this performance on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoSBvV-HXFMMore original songs at www.joelbnew.com.This interview was recorded at the Music Hall, furnished by the Dramatists Guild Fund (dgfund.org, twitter.com/dgfund).Follow us!Michael Arden - twitter.com/michaelardenJoel B. New - twitter.com/joelbnewGabe Violett - twitter.com/vampirepopeTickets to SPRING AWAKENING (now thru 1/24 on Broadway) - http://www.ticketmaster.com/Spring-Awakening-NY-tickets/artist/2139383?tm_link=edp_Artist_NameList of Equity Theatres - https://www.actorsequity.org/docs/emc/emc_theatres.pdfDeaf West Theatre - www.deafwest.org

Season Three of Joel B. New's "Something New" podcast concludes in concert form as part of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series on July 20th, 2015. New's set list is highlights from MACKENZIE AND THE MISSING BOY, an original musical that has been developed on "Something New" throughout Season Three. The songs feature performances by artists who have previously appeared on the podcast, including Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Ep 208),Tiffan Borelli (Ep 215), Joshua Hinck (Ep 313), Caroline Selia (Ep 307), and Chris York (Ep 114), as well as Kendal Hartse (Cinderella), Gregory Haney (Bring It On), Will Mann (Memphis), James Burgin, and Ethan Riordan. Musical direction by Gillian Berkowitz. With Greg Germann on drums, Lloyd Kikoler on upright bass, and Berkowitz on piano. Directed by Laura Brandel."Set in the post-Jazz Age of 1930's New York, MACKENZIE AND THE MISSING BOY is a noir musical melodrama about an impoverished flapper with a knack for spinning elaborate lies. Mackenzie wants nothing more than to reunite with her orphaned son, but in order for them to live happily ever after, she has one more tall tale to tell." For more info, visit www.joelbnew.com.

Season Three of Joel B. New's "Something New" podcast concludes in concert form as part of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series on July 20th, 2015. New's set list is highlights from MACKENZIE AND THE MISSING BOY, an original musical that has been developed on "Something New" throughout Season Three. The songs feature performances by artists who have previously appeared on the podcast, including Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Ep 208),Tiffan Borelli (Ep 215), Joshua Hinck (Ep 313), Caroline Selia (Ep 307), and Chris York (Ep 114), as well as Kendal Hartse (Cinderella), Gregory Haney (Bring It On), Will Mann (Memphis), James Burgin, and Ethan Riordan. Musical direction by Gillian Berkowitz. With Greg Germann on drums, Lloyd Kikoler on upright bass, and Berkowitz on piano. Directed by Laura Brandel."Set in the post-Jazz Age of 1930's New York, MACKENZIE AND THE MISSING BOY is a noir musical melodrama about an impoverished flapper with a knack for spinning elaborate lies. Mackenzie wants nothing more than to reunite with her orphaned son, but in order for them to live happily ever after, she has one more tall tale to tell." For more info, visit www.joelbnew.com.

JBN talks to you about his upcoming NY Theatre Barn concert while he walks his dog, he has a loopy catchup session with his star Nikka Graff Lanzarone, he chats with "Mackenzie" director Laura Brandel and music director Gillian Berkowitz as they walk through Times Square, he treats his cast to a Buzzfeed Quiz on the subway, and he stands in for a singer at the sitzprobe. Enjoy and come to the concert tonight! Monday, July 20th @ 7:30PM @ the D Lounge, produced by New York Theatre Barn. Visit nytheatrebarn.org for tix and more info.

JBN talks to you about his upcoming NY Theatre Barn concert while he walks his dog, he has a loopy catchup session with his star Nikka Graff Lanzarone, he chats with "Mackenzie" director Laura Brandel and music director Gillian Berkowitz as they walk through Times Square, he treats his cast to a Buzzfeed Quiz on the subway, and he stands in for a singer at the sitzprobe. Enjoy and come to the concert tonight! Monday, July 20th @ 7:30PM @ the D Lounge, produced by New York Theatre Barn. Visit nytheatrebarn.org for tix and more info.

Shakina Nayfack is the Founding Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory and the first transwoman to be honored with a Lilly Award recognizing the remarkable contributions to the American Theatre made by women. Her autobiographical ONE WOMAN SHOW has played Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, Sophie’s, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Barrington Stage Company, and was the flagship project of her groundbreaking KickStartHer campaign to crowdsource funds for her gender confirmation. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Community Studies, a Minor and a Graduate Certificate in Theatre Arts from the University of California Santa Cruz, as well as an MFA in Experimental Choreography and a PhD in Critical Dance Studies from UC Riverside. Shakina is a proud alumna of the Drama League Directors Project and a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers union. Her writings on theatre and dance have been published in The Drama Review and the anthology Dancing Across Borders. Her first book Butoh Ritual Mexicano - Alchemy is Dancing is really good but no one buys it because it was published by an obscure academic press in Germany and it's really expensive, so if you want to read it email her and she'll send you a PDF. Song Presentation: "Your Baby Better Covers His Tracks" from Joel B. New's MACKENZIE & THE MISSING BOY. Recorded live at Musical Theatre Factory (mtf.nyc).

Shakina Nayfack is the Founding Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory and the first transwoman to be honored with a Lilly Award recognizing the remarkable contributions to the American Theatre made by women. Her autobiographical ONE WOMAN SHOW has played Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, Sophie’s, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Barrington Stage Company, and was the flagship project of her groundbreaking KickStartHer campaign to crowdsource funds for her gender confirmation. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Community Studies, a Minor and a Graduate Certificate in Theatre Arts from the University of California Santa Cruz, as well as an MFA in Experimental Choreography and a PhD in Critical Dance Studies from UC Riverside. Shakina is a proud alumna of the Drama League Directors Project and a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers union. Her writings on theatre and dance have been published in The Drama Review and the anthology Dancing Across Borders. Her first book Butoh Ritual Mexicano - Alchemy is Dancing is really good but no one buys it because it was published by an obscure academic press in Germany and it's really expensive, so if you want to read it email her and she'll send you a PDF. Song Presentation: "Your Baby Better Covers His Tracks" from Joel B. New's MACKENZIE & THE MISSING BOY. Recorded live at Musical Theatre Factory (mtf.nyc).

JBN plays eight selections from his album musical TO HELL AND BACK that were performed over the past three seasons of the "Something New" podcast. Featuring the vocal stylings of Joel B. New, Jennifer Sanchez, Nathan Siler, Ben Cameron, Stephanie Joiner, Drew Gasparini, Matthew-Lee Erlbach, Matt Wilson, and many more. TO HELL AND BACK is being performed in concert for one night only on Tuesday, July 7th at 6PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York as an official selection of the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival. To purchase tickets, go to nymf.org/tohellandback.

JBN plays eight selections from his album musical TO HELL AND BACK that were performed over the past three seasons of the "Something New" podcast. Featuring the vocal stylings of Joel B. New, Jennifer Sanchez, Nathan Siler, Ben Cameron, Stephanie Joiner, Drew Gasparini, Matthew-Lee Erlbach, Matt Wilson, and many more. TO HELL AND BACK is being performed in concert for one night only on Tuesday, July 7th at 6PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York as an official selection of the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival. To purchase tickets, go to nymf.org/tohellandback.