1h 2m ·
Published
02 Feb 06:46
Bobby Steggart discusses his new play, Boy, as well as shares some of his unorthodox and refreshing views on a career in acting. Director/Creator Bruce Jordan discusses his uber-long running show, Shear Madness, and why it has finally arrived in NYC. We hear some new music from composer/lyricist Zoe Sarnak and Director/Choreographer/Creator James Walski talks about the long journey to NYC for the 60's Dance Musical, Trip of Love.
1h 8m ·
Published
19 Jan 04:29
Tony award winning orchestrator, Alex Lacamoire talks about his work on the current smash musical, Hamilton. We hear an original podcast musical, "As You Were" written by Kerrigan and Lowdermilk, and Andrea McArdle talks about her new two-hander, 2 Across, as well as her 45 year career in entertainment, including "Annie".
1h 39m ·
Published
08 Dec 01:12
Catherine Walker talks about Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, her history with the show, and her eventual takeover of the role of Phoebe, also the touching story of her first big break in Mary Poppins. Lisa Dozier talks about the ups and downs and ins and outs of General Management. We have a panel from the League of Professional Theatre Women to discuss the issue of availability of women's roles.
1h 6m ·
Published
19 Nov 05:50
Ellie Covan talks about Dixon Place, a home for new and emerging Theatre Artists of all kinds. Joshua Brody of San Diego's The Trip talks about doing theatre on location and the trials and tribulations of bringing a show to NYC. We feature a song by Kerrigan-Lowdermilk, sung by Katie Thompson. Jim Shankman talks about the perils and thrills of writing a show for yourself.
54m ·
Published
03 Nov 17:26
David Stallings discusses his latest work in Macbeth of the Oppressed as well as challenges facing all minorities in getting represented on stage. Joe Cosentino discusses his career as an actor, writer and educator and talks about his new book, A Murder Mystery set backstage at a college theatre dept., Drama Queen. Susan Schulman discusses her career as a Broadway Press Agent, talks about her book, Backstage Pass to Broadway and offers advice for theatre people dealing with a Press Agent.
1h 2m ·
Published
20 Oct 03:24
We talk with Kathleen Butler, veteran of three shows with Edward Albee, founded Triumvirate Artists to provide opportunities for theatre artists over 55 years old. Riley Thomas just finished his third show, Wearing Black, for the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and he shares the skinny on all the details of participating and getting your show up. Jason Marin, lighting designer and head of Casting Light Podcast, discusses lighting, tech and his career.
1h 3m ·
Published
06 Oct 03:04
We have a lot going on! We have interviews with comedian/musician/improv artist/Late-Late Show co-host, Reggie Watts; Joan Kane, director with Ego Actus production company; Joe McGinty, musical director and founder of Loser's Lounge as well as resident accompanist with Sid Gold's Request Room. We also talk with audiobook narrator, Dara Rosenberg and hear a song demo from composer/actress, Amanda Higgins.
1h 8m ·
Published
15 Sep 03:50
In this episode, we talk with Paul Gordon, composer and lyricist for the new Off-Broadway Musical, Daddy Long Legs. We also talk to the members of Cabaret duo, TastiSkank Kate Reinders (Something Rotten, Wicked) and Sarah Litzsinger (Beauty and the Beast). We close with an enlightening discussion with Branden Huldeen and Peter Rothstein of NAMT discussing the NAMT Festival.
59m ·
Published
01 Sep 17:53
Up Close - Ken Davenport, Broadway producer and writer for The Producer's Perspective, talks about Deaf West's production of "Spring Awakening" coming to Broadway, and a little about the musical two-hander, "Daddy Long Legs" The Best of Company - Hip to Hip - This Queens-Based Shakespeare company brings the bard to parks all over the city. They discuss the technical and logistical challenges of the operation, and discuss achieving gender parity in casting. We speak with Jason Marr and David Mold. Listening Room - Cabaret performer, and Broadway Bullet fave, Jenna Esposito, has released a new album of Italian pop songs, That's Amore: Songs from the Great Italian-American Songbook. We feature two original songs on the album by Ernie Rossi, a shop owner in Little Italy. On the Boards - Everett Quinton in Drop Dead Perfect DROP DEAD PERFECT is the ideal vehicle to showcase the talents of the Everett Quinton. The show’s Off-Broadway run coincides with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Theatre of the Ridiculous, the wildly creative theatrical genre that led to the establishment of The Ridiculous Theatrical Company. Everett discuss the show, his career performing drag roles, and it's place in the LGBT movement.
1h 0m ·
Published
14 Aug 00:00
We talk with Robert Petkoff and Arnie Burton from the new, Off-Broadway production of 39 Steps. We talk with Lynn Shore: Actor, Writer and Creater of the new musical, Happy 50-ish. We also feature two songs from the writing duo, Lyons & Pakchar from their album #LOVE Live. "CRUSH" sung by Mykal Kilgore & "Inside" sung by Ben Roseberry. We go backstage at The Public Theatre, Shakespeare in the Park Getting ready for Cymbaline. A full interview with set designer, Riccardo Hernandez and short interviews with many of the backstage technicians. We also talk to: Meb Griffin - Assistant Scenery Supervisor; Rebecca K. David - Prop Shop Foreman; Ashton Gottschalk & Henry Blazer - Prop Interns; Ally Combs - Assistant Prop Master; Corrinne Kilgursky - Prop Intern; Luis Torres - Carpenter/Stagehand; Zach Murphy - Lighting Supervisor Riccardo Hernandez - Set Designer