Breaking Broadway with Kerry Butler

We are going live from the Broadway Cruise!Our first of three guests is Reeve Carney. He tells us about the highs and lows in his career, and how he takes control and creates his own work. Reeve Carney an American actor and singer/songwriter known for originating the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway and playing Orpheus in the original Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown. Follow Reeve on Instagram: @reevecarney You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you create your own work? Sandy Rustin started out as a performer and transitioned into writing. The Cottage, written by Rustin, recently played on Broadway and her play Clue is on tour.Today we will hear about her transition into writingand what she learned about auditioning from being behind the table. Sandy Rustin is a Broadway playwright and actress. One of the most produced playwrights in America, Sandy penned the adaptation of the cult-hit film, CLUE which has enjoyed over 3,500 productions worldwide. The NY TIMES called CLUE “a welcome throwback to an era of physical comedy!” CLUE will launch a national tour in February 2024 and is available for licensing via Broadway Licensing.Sandy’s original comedy, THE COTTAGE, (“Laugh Out Loud!” – The NY Times), directed by Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) ran at The Hayes Theatre for a limited-engagement on Broadway, starring Eric McCormick and Laura Bell Bundy, and is available for licensing via Broadway Licensing’s Dramatists Play Service. Follow Sandy on Instagram: @sandyrustin_ You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a crossover with Jayke Workman's podcast, Oh My Pod U Guys. Oh My Pod U Guys Episode Description: FromHairspraytoBeetlejuice, to a Tony Nominated performance as Kira inXanadu, Kerry Butler has one of the most extensive careers on Broadway. I am joined by Bway icon, Kerry Butler, to chat all about her incredible career on Broadway and beyond! Kerry talks about her background as an artist, and how she ended up in the world of art. She touches on her experience originating roles on Bway, as well as all the roles she had a hand in creating but never got to play. We dive into the extracurriculars, and how important it is for an artist to have interests and joys outside of the theater bubble. Kerry also shares about her incredible podcast, Breaking Broadway, and how much she enjoys instilling wisdom about the industry for the next generation. U guys, Kerry is amazing, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Oh My Pod U Guys: Instagram: @ohmypodugys bpn.fm/ohmypod You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have casting director, Jason Styres, back for part two- giving insight into the casting process.Jason discusses casting from open calls- What makes someone stand out in auditions?How to work on the material for auditions.Then we have Margot Plum on to chat about side hustles. Jason is an award-winning casting director whose work is currently globally represented, covering every facet of the industry: theatre, film, television, commercials, live events, dance, company consultation, and more.He is the founder and creative director of the Casting Collaborative, as well as the founder of the Caucus for Independent Casting. He has cast projects such as the Tony Award Winning Best Musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder(Broadway, 1st National Tour, and 2nd National Tour), the hit Off-Broadway comedy Puffs, The Lion King (Broadway & National Tour), and over 15 different productions for the prestigious New York City Center Encores! series., from Merrily We Roll Along(starring Lin Manuel Miranda, 2012) to Cabin in the Sky (his first foray into stage collaboration with Camille A. Brown, 2016). You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. Follow Jason Styres: Instagram: @castingbyjasonstyres and @thecastingcollab www.thecastingcollab.com Follow Margot Plum: Instagram: @margyplum and @plumtreeprojects Follow The Hustle: Instagram: @thehustle_nyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have casting director, Jason Styres, on this episode giving insight into the casting process.Jason discusses casting from open calls - What makes someone stand out in auditions?How to work on the material for auditions.Then Margot Plum joins to give the logistics on finding open calls. Jason is an award-winning casting director whose work is currently globally represented, covering every facet of the industry: theatre, film, television, commercials, live events, dance, company consultation, and more.He is the founder and creative director of the Casting Collaborative, as well as the founder of the Caucus for Independent Casting. He has cast projects such as the Tony Award Winning Best Musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder(Broadway, 1st National Tour, and 2nd National Tour), the hit Off-Broadway comedy Puffs, The Lion King (Broadway & National Tour), and over 15 different productions for the prestigious New York City Center Encores! series., from Merrily We Roll Along(starring Lin Manuel Miranda, 2012) to Cabin in the Sky (his first foray into stage collaboration with Camille A. Brown, 2016). You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. Follow Jason Styres: Instagram: @castingbyjasonstyres and @thecastingcollab www.thecastingcollab.com Follow Margot Plum: Instagram: @margyplum and @plumtreeprojects Follow The Hustle: Instagram: @thehustle_nyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back for Part 2! We have TikTok star and Wicked National Tour standby for Elphaba,Emily Kristen Morris.In addition to being a working actress and social media influencer, Emily is a certified vocal coach.Because she has so much to share, Emily is my guest for the next two episodes. She will share stories about her career and offer her favorite vocal tips. We will also learn all about her digital course and take a deep dive into using social media to help your acting career. You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. Follow Emily Kristen Morris: Instagram: @emilykristenmorris and@EKMvocalstudio TikTok: @emilykristenmorris Youtube: @emilushkaa www.emilykristenmorris.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have TikTok star and Wicked National Tour standby for Elphaba,Emily Kristen Morris.In addition to being a working actress and social media influencer, Emily is a certified vocal coach.Because she has so much to share, Emily is my guest for the next two episodes. She will share stories about her career and offer her favorite vocal tips. We will also learn all about her digital course and take a deep dive into using social media to help your acting career. You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. Hey Listeners! Here is a special deal just for you to take my online courses coming up January 30th. CLICK HERE to sign up for the "Doing the Work" course for $150 CLICK HERE to sign up for the "Breaking Into Broadway" course for $397 Follow Emily Kristen Morris: Instagram: @emilykristenmorris and@EKMvocalstudio TikTok: @emilykristenmorris Youtube: @emilushkaa www.emilykristenmorris.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s college audition time!I did a joint podcast with "Mapping the College Audition" and talked about MY college experience and how that is different from today. (Loved Ithaca College!)They don’t cut people anymore?!!! Hope this helps you trust the process!And trust you will get in where you are meant to be. Follow Mapping the College Audition! Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions) TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions Charlie Murphy:@charmur7 Meghan Cordier:@meghanmarie2014 You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your show is moving to Broadway!Actually, not happening.Your show may move to Broadway!Not yet...How do you handle the hope/stress and live your life while you are involved with a show that MAY go to Broadway?After years and years, Jose Llana is finally back on Broadway with the hit show Here Lies Love.Listen to his journey getting there! Follow Jose Llana on Instagram @thejosellana and check out Here Lies Love @herelieslovebway. You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Douglas J. Cohen recently wrote a a book, How to Survive a Killer Musical, Agony and Ecstasy on the Road to Broadway, giving great insight into creating a new musical.Great insight for anyone who wants to get in on the ground level of creating a new show!Part two of two. Douglas J Cohen's composing credits: Music & Lyrics for No Way to Treat A Lady, The Gig, The Big Time, and The Opposite of Sex (Kerry and Doug worked together on this show). Follow Douglas J. Cohen on Instagram @douglasjcohen and get more info at douglasjcohen.com. You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices