Beyond The Barricade

On this episode I’m talking to the fabulous Michelle Dowdy who was last seen on the road as Madame Thenardier in the US Tour of Les Misérables. Right out of high school, Michelle booked the lead role of Tracy in Hairspray on Broadway, playing the role over 400 times over three years. She’s also been seen off Broadway in Night of the Living Dead! the Musical! and The Marvelous Wonderettes. She’s currently in Arizona riding out the pandemic with her partner Jordan Wolfe, making music together, and feeding horses.

My chat with Michelle was so much fun and we both totally geeked out over all things Les Mis. We discussed who the real villain of the show is, why Javert is so extra and so much more!

Find Michelle on all social media platforms at @howdymissdowdy. Especially Tik Tok. She likes Tik Tok.

Stream her album A Brass Acton Spotify!

Thanks for listening and be sure to follow me on Instagram @beyondthebarricadepodcast!

On this episode I’m talking to writer, director, and performer, Hugo Chiarella who is currently the Resident Director of the UK and Ireland Tour of Les Misérables.

Originally from Australia, he wrote the book and lyrics for the musicals DreamSong and Evie May. As a performer he has appeared as Mendel in Australasian tour of Fiddler on The Roof with Topol, as well as multiple productions of Les Misérables all around the world including the original staging in London's West End. He was also the host of the Australian children's television series Magical Tales: Surprises!. He previously held the position of development producer at Fuel theatre in London overseeing their new work development, and he also creates new work through the company Unlikely Productions who made the critically acclaimed production of The Apologists which played a sold out season in Sydney.

I had such a great chat with Hugo about the impact Les Mis has had on his life and career since he was a kid, what Grantaire’s character means to fans, what it’s going to be like for the show to come back after COVID, and so much more!

Watch the web seriesAs Actorson YouTube with Hugo and his Les Mis cast-mate, Tamlyn Henderson

Purchase the Live Australian Cast Recording of Evie May on iTunes

Thanks for listening and be sure to follow me on Instagram @beyondthebarricadepodcast!

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Not really, I'm Laura Talbot, Les Misérables super fan and host of the Beyond the Barricade podcast. (But if you immediately sang the title of this trailer in your head, then you're in the right place!)

Every episode I'll be joined by a special guest who will share their Les Mis story, their journey in the industry, and everything that goes on behind the scenes of the world's longest running musical.

Launching March 30th with new episodes every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any!

Want your favorite "Miz Memory" to be featured on the podcast? Use the review feature on your podcast app to tell me your favorite Les Mis story, whether it's a performance you saw, a stage door encounter, or even what you love most about the show. Every week I'll share one of those stories on the episode!

I always love connecting with my fellow theatre geeks so follow me on Instagram @beyondthebarricadepodcast!

...24601!!

Not really, I'm Laura Talbot, Les Misérables super fan and host of the Beyond the Barricade podcast. (But if you immediately sang the title of this trailer in your head, then you're in the right place!)

Every episode I'll be joined by a special guest who will share their Les Mis story, their journey in the industry, and everything that goes on behind the scenes of the world's longest running musical.

Launching March 30th with new episodes every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any!

Want your favorite "Miz Memory" to be featured on the podcast? Use the review feature on your podcast app to tell me your favorite Les Mis story, whether it's a performance you saw, a stage door encounter, or even what you love most about the show. Every week I'll share one of those stories on the episode!

I always love connecting with my fellow theatre geeks so follow me on Instagram @beyondthebarricadepodcast!