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If you've ever wanted to hear "Home" from Beauty and the Beast sung in German, this is the episode for you! Broadway veteran Ann Sanders ("Dear Evan Hansen," "Avenue Q," "Frozen," "Beauty and the Beast," "If/Then") joins her pal David to talk all things Disney. She recalls her childhood days in Chicago watching Disney movies on VHS, and how she always heard of these magical theme parks--but never went until she was working in San Diego on Allegiance when her cast mates took her to Disneyland (and where she was immediately recognized by a fan). Ann recalls that magical first trip to Disneyland, and how she has learned how Disney"always offers the expected and the unexpected." Listen as Ann discusses how she loved Belle as a kid, how Beauty and the Beast was the first show she saw on Broadway, and how "Beauty and the Beast" was the show in which she made her Broadway debut (after performing the role in Germany). From her appearance on the final episode of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," receiving a sweet Opening Night card from co-star Nick Jonas, to the importance of diversity in the arts, Ann's experience as Belle was truly remarkable. She and David also chat about her time in "Frozen" originating the role of Queen Iduna (and the Hidden Mickeys on the Broadway set), her love of Baby Yoda, her interesting idea for a Disney Parks Parade, and then plays "Sorry I Missed the Party: Disney Edition." The episode also features a special Patreon Interview with Josh! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Ann's Instagram: @annsandersnyc David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The star of Broadway's "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and "Les Miserables," Adam Jacobs joins David for this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to discuss his love of the Disney Parks and the entire Disney catalogue. From his earliest days going to the Parks (and loving the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and freaking out on Space Mountain), to feeling himself represented on the big screen when he saw "The Jungle Book" and "Aladdin," Adam is a true Disney "young at heart." Listen as Adam shares how he sang "Part of Your World" and "One Jump Ahead" as a kid, and what it was like reuniting with the Disney characters on the Disney Cruise Line. Adam performed at EPCOT's "Festival of the Arts" at Walt Disney World, and discusses how that experience has affected his kids' expectations of the Disney Theme Parks. David asks what makes Adam Jacobs so right for portraying Disney Princes (both Aladdin and Simba), and together they play "A Whole New World," a game about lands and worlds added to the Parks over the years. Be sure to tune in to hear Adam's love of Ursula, his ideas for an "Aladdin" dark ride, and what his three wishes would be for a perfect day at a Disney Theme Park. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Adam's Instagram: @adamjacobsnyc David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I'm so glad Disney exists, because I don't know what I'd do without it in my life." Heidi Blickenstaff (Something Rotten, [title of show], The Little Mermaid, "Freaky Friday") joins the podcast to share her true love of this magical world. From going to the Parks as a child (and being scared to ride the "scary rides," like Dumbo the Flying Elephant) and being obsessed with Sleeping Beauty (and Malificent's language), Heidi shares how she's "always been a Disney girl through and through" and how she always finds Chip and Dale to take pictures, while pursuing her "courage goals" at Disneyland. From an interesting encounter with Snow White on the Disney Cruise Line, to sharing a stage with Gavin Lee at Festival of Arts at Walt Disney World, to then riding down Main Street USA with Donald Duck--this Broadway star has been living the Disney dream. Heidi discusses her love for Disney sidekicks, dancing as a lionhead fish (and later performing as Ursula) on Broadway in The Little Mermaid, and having the time of her life at Galaxy's Edge and meeting the characters in the Parks. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Heidi's Instagram: @heidiblick David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kicking off Season 3 of "E-Ticket to Broadway" is the Tony Award-nominated Disney Legend that is Jonathan Freeman. Listen as Jonathan shares his memories of going to Disneyland and Walt Disney World as a kid and being "over-stimulated," and his absolute love of the Disney Villains (Captain Hook being his fantasy boyfriend, Malificent, his fantasy girlfriend, naturally). In fact, Jonathan shares on the episodes how he always dreamt of giving voice to a Disney Villain, and how he made connections as a kid when he heard Disney voice actors. He and David discuss some of his incredible memories from his days recording the voice of the Grand Vizier--from hearing the work of Howard Ashman & Alan Menken for the first time, to working with his fellow cast members including Robin Williams, to seeing how Jafar has become so iconic over the last 30 years. In addition to his work as a voice-actor, Jonathan has appeared in four Disney on Broadway productions including "Beauty and the Beast," "Mary Poppins," "The Little Mermaid," and, of course, "Aladdin" and discusses his experiences performing Disney characters on Broadway. As a special treat to the listeners, listen to a fun story about Disney on Ice, and delight in some iconic Disney speeches...as voiced by Jafar. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Jonathan's Instagram: @thejonathanfreeman David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded LIVE on January 21, 2021. "And tonight they are...LIVE! Join for a special "Queens of the Kingdom" edition of this Extra Magic Hour of “E-Ticket to Broadway” as part of the Broadway Podcast Network’s Special Live events on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 8:00pm EST. Hosted by David Alpert, original Broadway Cast Members of SIX Adrianna Hicks, Abby Mueller, Brittney Mack, & Samantha Pauly join this live event, and will chat Disney Parks, share memories, and play games." The event also served as a fundraiser for Gilana’s Fund. The full video is available on the "E-Ticket to Broadway" website. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," the incredible star of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and "It Shoulda Been You," Lisa Howard, joins David to share her love of the Disney Theme Parks! Listen as Lisa recalls her first trip to Walt Disney World when she was nine years old and scared of The Haunted Mansion, making her Dad join her in her car when she rode the Tomorrowland Speedway, and loving her tour of EPCOT. This Drama Desk Award-nominee discusses her love of Splash Mountain, Galaxy's Edge, & Tower of Terror, the magic of the Disney Cast Members, the wonder of foods shaped like Mickey Mouse, and what a perfect day at Walt Disney World looks like. This episode also features Lisa participating in the "First Annual Disneyland County Spelling Bee," and David works to convince Lisa to record an album of all Disney songs. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Lisa's Instagram: @lisahowardnyc David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drama Desk Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Gavin Lee joins David on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share his memories of going to Walt Disney World and what it was like creating the role of Bert in the stage production of Mary Poppins! This Broadway star of Les Miserables and Spongebob Squarepants fondly recalls performing "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" on Main Street USA at WDW on Christmas Day, and the joy he has performing at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts. Listen as this boy from England who grew up knowing "there was a place called Disneyland," tells the story of taking a Greyhound Bus to the Park in 1990 after a job on a cruise ship, to later having lunch with Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke. Gavin also shares some fun backstage stories, including how to troubleshoot an upside down tap dance when things go wrong, and what it was like to play Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. Play along with Gavin and David as they tackle "The British Invasion: Disney Edition," and listen as Gavin discusses which is more challenging--tap dancing around a proscenium of a theater, or tap dancing with eight legs as Squidward Q. Tentacles. This episode also features a chat with Derek & Jeremy of the Mad Chatters Podcast! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Gavin's Instagram: @gavinleeoffiical David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert The Mad Chatters' Instagram: @madchatters Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Styles (Broadway's Kiss Me, Kate; TV's "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, the National Tour of Newsies) is a bona fide Disney fan. On this episode, listen as her enthusiasm of the Disney magic radiates through every thing she shares--from her early trips to Walt Disney World, to Disneyland becoming her home-park, to her love of corn dogs. Stephanie shares her excitement of "Radiator Springs Racers" & "Peter Pan's Flight," as well as how much she adores Belle & Pascal. If you're a fan of Newsies, prepare to learn more about Stephanie's experience with the show as well as some fan-fiction about Jack & Katherine's trips to Disneyland; and if you've ever gone on "It's a Small World," listen as Stephanie shares some behind-the-scenes secrets of the ride (and fangirls over her favorite doll). Since Stephanie and David both love the Parks so much, on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," they pose trivia questions to one another, and connect as true Disney "young at hearts." Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Stephanie's Instagram: @bystles David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a "tale as old as time," as Broadway stars Paige Davis (Chicago, "Trading Spaces") & Tony Award-nominee Patrick Page (Hadestown, The Lion King, Spiderman: Turn off the Dark) join David to share their love of the Disney magic and discuss what exactly a Dole Whip is. Listen as this incredible married couple share the story of how they met during the national tour of Beauty & the Beast, and Patrick tells incredible stories from his time playing Disney characters over the years. In addition to their strong opinions on thrill rides and "It's a Small World," Patrick shares an incredible story of his first trip to Disneyland which he describes as a "breakthrough moment," and how a garage sale led to him memorizing the sounds of the Park, as well as having a map of Disneyland in his college dorm room; and Paige giggles about her first trip to Walt Disney World staying at the Grand Floridian and "never leaving the magic" despite a very traumatic experience waiting to go on an attraction. If you've ever wanted to hear one of Broadway's deepest voices deliver a speech from "The Haunted Mansion"...this is the episode for you. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Paige's Instagram: @realpaigedavis Patrick's Instagram: @pagepatrick David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway", Tony Award-winner Annaleigh Ashford joins to share her deep love of the Disney Parks! This lovable star of Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, and Sunday in the Park with George discusses her childhood dreams of going to Disney (including her first trip to Anaheim that involves a dance competition & Susan Egan), and going to Walt Disney World while on tour with Wicked--both times leaving the Parks with tears of joy. Annaleigh shares her experience giving voice to one of the Trolls in "Frozen" and her pitch to be including in "Frozen 3"; going to Walt Disney World a few days after leaving Kinky Boots (and having her wisdom teeth removed); her admiration for "Sleeping Beauty" & "Toy Story 3"; and bringing her son to the Parks for the first time. This episode also features Travel Agent Ashford sharing invaluable advice on visiting the Disney Theme Parks, and a rousing game of "The History of Wrong Guys: Disney Edition." Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Annaleigh's Instagram: @annaleighashford David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices