Breaking Broadway with Kerry Butler

by Broadway Podcast Network

Ever wonder how to break into the business of Broadway? From how to get an agent to how to navigate open calls, we cover it all. This podcast is an insider’s roadmap to making it on Broadway. Kerry Butler is a Tony nominated actress who made her Broadway debut in 1993 in Blood Brothers, before starring in shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Les Mis, Hairspray, Little Shop, Xanadu, Rock of Ages, Catch Me If You Can, Disaster!, and Mean Girls. She has numerous on screen credits such as 30 Rock, Cupid, The Mindy Project, Blue Bloods, and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. She was last seen as Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice on Broadway. Connect with Kerry via Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit kerrybutlercoach.com, email [email protected] or follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram. Produced by Alan Seales, Dori Berinstein and Kimberlee Garris. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Episodes

S2 Ep4 - I’m just a Broadway Baby! - Part 1, with Presley Ryan and her mom Kim

25m · Published 21 Feb 08:00

I ask my friend from Beetlejuice, Presley Ryan, and her mom Kim all about getting into the business as a kid and what it’s like being the youngest person in the room.This episode is for all the child and teen actors out there (and your parents!) As always, you can follow me on Instagram @kerrybutler1. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com or email me at [email protected]. Follow Presley @prezryan and learn more at prezryan.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep3 - A New Lens, with Schele Williams

52m · Published 14 Feb 08:00

In this episode we're joined by Schele Williams, director of the upcomingrevival of AIDA.We explore looking at the world and theater throughapost-COVIDlens, talk about her children’s book Your Legacy, in which she looks at slavery throughanewlens - and as alwayswe get some great audition advice. Follow me on Instagram @kerrybutler1. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at www.kerrybutlercoach.com or email me at [email protected]. Learn more about Schele Williams on Instagram: @schelewilliams @yourlegacybook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep2 - Learn Your Lessons Well - Part 2, with Kaitlin Hopkins

19m · Published 07 Feb 08:00

We continue our interview with Kaitlin Hopkins from Bat Boy fame and currently the head of the Musical Theatre program at Texas State University. In this episode she talks about the mental wellness program that she founded and shares with universities around the world. As always, you can follow me on Instagram @kerrybutler1. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at www.kerrybutlercoach.com or email me at [email protected]. Learn more about Kaitlin: IG: @Hopkinskaitlin kaitlinhopkins.net LivingMentalWellness.com FontusDryMouth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep1 - Learn Your Lessons Well - Part 1, with Kaitlin Hopkins

40m · Published 31 Jan 08:00

Ask and you shall receive! This episode is all about going to college for theater. Kaitlin Hopkins created the BFA Musical Theatre program at Texas State University, ranked in the top 10 musical theatre programs in the nation. She also starred as my mom in Bat Boy - “Shelly nooooo!” (Insider joke). Kaitlin shares great insight and information on the college admissions process and tells you everything you can get from a theater education. As always, you can follow me on Instagram @kerrybutler1. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at www.kerrybutlercoach.com or email me at [email protected]. Learn more about Kaitlin: IG: @Hopkinskaitlin kaitlinhopkins.net LivingMentalWellness.com FontusDryMouth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 Ep13 - Sing Sing Sing - Part 2, with Scott Coulter

25m · Published 24 Mar 04:00

Turn those no’s into yes’s and make your own work.Scott Coulter tells us how he started his own company spot-on entertainment, and nowproduces concerts around the country.He explains how you can use your voice and passion for performingin other ways outside of broadway.Learn how to take control of your career the way Scott did. Resources mentioned in this episode Spot-On Entertainment Feinstein's/54 Below Marcy Heisler & Zina Goldrich Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 Ep12 - Sing Sing Sing - Part 1, with Sierra Boggess (LIVE from BroadwayCon 2020)

33m · Published 17 Mar 04:00

Recorded LIVE at BroadwayCon 2020 Find singing jobs while you wait for your broadway break; or create your own door to broadway through cabaret and concert work.Sierra is such a positive force in this world!The topic is concert work, but we really discuss finding your purpose, and living the life you were meant to live.She speaks my language, I loved having her as a guest! Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 Ep12 - Sing Sing Sing - Part 1, with Sierra Boggess (LIVE from BroadwayCon 2020)

33m · Published 17 Mar 04:00

S1 Ep11 - I'm Crazy for You (Tube), with Todrick Hall

47m · Published 10 Mar 05:00

This is the episode I have been waiting for.If the doors to Broadway aren’t opening for you, find a window!YouTube sensationTodrick Hall is so inspiring.He talks about how he created his own opportunities using social media.Learn how to make social media open your window to Broadway!! Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 Ep11 - I'm Crazy for You (Tube), with Todrick Hall

47m · Published 10 Mar 05:00

S1 Ep10 - Reading is Fundamental, with Aron Accurso, Joey Mazzarino, Alan Lewis

50m · Published 03 Mar 05:00

How do you get in on the ground level of a new Broadway Show?Readings and workshops for no money of course!Think of it as an investment.We have Joey Mazzarino and Aron Arcurso on talking about the process of creating their new show Seeing Red, and how people can get cast in readings and workshops.Joey is an award winning writer, director and puppeteer.Worked on Sesame Street for twenty five years, and is currently writing on Kidding starring Jim Carrey.Spoiler alert- he is my husband and wrote this show for me.Aron is also an award winning writer snd composer.Hehas been the musical director, arranger,and conductor for many broadway shows- currently working onAladdin. Resources mentioned in this episode Broadway Inspirational Voices BMI workshop @iamallenlouis Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking Broadway with Kerry Butler has 62 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 35:49:53. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 29th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 28th, 2024 23:41.