E-Ticket to Broadway

Tony Award-nominee Jenn Colella (Come From Away, Chaplin, If/Then) joins her Broadway buddy David for this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway!" Listen as Jenn shares her love of Space Mountain & Pirates of the Caribbean, going to Walt Disney World as a kid, and how she was fortunate enough to sing a lyric about Disneyland on a Broadway stage eight times a week. In this episode Jenn performs her incredible impression of Jacques from "Cinderella," one of her favorite Disney movies, and discusses how much she has enjoyed playing the title role in Peter Pan across the country. Get ready to smile from ear-to-ear as Jenn plays everyone's favorite game "Jenn Colella or Mickey Mouse!" This episode also features a chat with Jeff DePaoli of "Dizney Coast to Coast"! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Jenn's Instagram: @jenncolella David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Dizney Coast to Coast Podcast: @dizneyctc Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the original casts of Rent, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Civil War, Gilles Chiasson joins the podcast to chat with his fellow Muskegonite David to chat all things Disney Parks. Gilles shares his early memories of going to Walt Disney World and singing in the queue of The Haunted Mansion, to then going to Disneyland for the first time by himself while on the national tour of Forever Plaid as a self-proclaimed cynic. He goes on to discuss how his love of Disneyland transformed even further after bringing his children to the park, including a magical moment during the Main Street Electrical Parade. Listen as Gilles shares some incredible stories from his time in Rent (including being the Secret Santa to Elsa herself, and how he was gifted a special item once belonging to Jonathan Larson), explains how much he loves "Toy Story 3," and plays everyone's favorite game: "Man With Squeegee Goes Disney." The episode also features a Patreon Spotlight on The Foy Family! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Gilles' Instagram: @gilleschiassson2.0 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

From Broadway's On the Town, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, & American Idiot; Alysha Umphress joins David on this episode to talk about her love of Space Mountain & The Enchanted Tiki Room. From growing up in California and going to Disneyland (and an incredible experience pulling the sword out of the stone), to visiting Walt Disney World to watch a filming of the Mickey Mouse Club, to having Dole Whips at her wedding, Alysha truly is a Disney kid at heart. Listen as this Broadway star discusses her love of the Parisian Big Thunder Mountain Railroad & Space Mountain, as well as Crush's Coaster; and play along with Alysha as she plays "I Can Cook Too: Disney Edition." On which Disney attraction did Alysha charge her cell phone? What Disney song would Alysha "option up?" Which Disney song would Alysha sing in a Disney Parks parade? Listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Alysha's Instagram: @alyshaumphress 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 November 18, 2020. He’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me, AND it’s his birthday! Join for a special “Extra Magic Hour” of “E-Ticket to Broadway” as part of the Broadway Podcast Network’s Special Live events to celebrate Mickey’s 92nd Birthday! Host David Alpert was joined by some very special E-Ticket guests: Eden Espinosa, Andrew Barth Feldman, Lesli Margherita, & Josh Strickland. The group chatted all things Disney, played games, learned to draw Mickey, and celebrated the Mouse that started it all. 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

In Part Two of this episode with Disney Legend & Tony Award-nominee Jodi Benson, David and Jodi play Fast Pass Answers and other fun E-Ticket games, and Jodi answers questions from her incredible fans. Listen as Jodi shares some of her favorite moments from The Little Mermaid, from her favorite lines and scenes; as well as her memories of working with Howard Ashman and what he taught her. On this episode, Jodi expertly plays "What's That Word Again? Disney Edition;" and discusses her deep love for churros (and chocolate sauce), Pirates of the Caribbean, and taking pictures in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World. Will she choose Prince Eric or Ken in "Whozits or Whatzits?" Listen to find out on this episode of E-Ticket to Broadway! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Jodi's Instagram: @jodibenson 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

Grab your dinglehoppers and your snarfblats, because on this episode of E-Ticket to Broadway, David is joined by the one and only Jodi Benson! Star of "The Little Mermaid," Crazy for You, and Smile, Jodi shares her world of Disney--from growing up loving Cinderella, to her experience with Ariel, to going to the Parks with her family. Listen as this Disney Legend reflects upon the lyrics of the incredible Broadway showtune "Disneyland," and how she become an honorary citizen of that magical place--Jodi is the ambassador of finding joy and laughter in every single day. This episode also includes conversations surrounding Jodi hearing and then recording "Part of Your World" for the first time (with the incredible guidance and care of Howard Ashman), what her own "I Want" song would be about, her time starring on Broadway in Crazy for You, and, of course, chatting with Ariel in the Disney Parks. This is Part 1 of a two-part-of-your-world-episode, so be sure to listen to Part 2! Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Jodi's Instagram: @jodibenson 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

Star of the hit show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," Gabrielle Ruiz joins David on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to chat all things Disney, and shares how she danced at the Enchanted Tiki Room at Walt Disney World as a kid in her matching 90's family outfits. She recalls her time on "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and on Broadway in In the Heights, Evita, and If/Then, as well as going to Disneyland for the first time as an adult & loving the simplicity of the OG. and the religious experience that is seeing Mickey Mouse at the Disney Parks. Listen as Gabrielle discusses watching all of the Disney movies growing up in South Texas, knowing all of "The Little Mermaid" by heart (and being forbidden to watch "Fantasia"), and loving the Incredicoaster and Disney+. She and David play "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Disney Edition," and Gabrielle shares a hot take that leaves David speechless. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Gabrielle's Instagram: @gabrielleruiz 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," David is joined by Tony Award-nominee Emily Skeggs (Fun Home) to discuss what it was like growing up loving Pocahontas and "Colors of the Wind," and then blasting "Colors of the Wind" backstage at Fun Home with Judy Kuhn. Emily shares her troubling experience going to Walt Disney World as a four year old, but also her "monumental experience" going on Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure, and later plays "Changing My Major to Throne." She and David enjoy chatting about Dopey, what Disney character Emily most relates to, queer representation in the Disney world, and how Emily is living her best Alice in Wonderland dreams in her backyard garden. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Emily's Instagram: @edskeggs 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

Broadway's original Dr. Pomatter, Drew Gehling (Waitress, Jersey Boys), joins the podcast to chat with his fellow former Disneyland Cast Member David and together they discuss Drew's incredible performance as The Prince (and The Huntsman at certain performances) in Snow White: An Enchanting New Musical. Drew opens up about his admiration for Sneezy (and David for Dopey), and Drew discusses the audition process and what it was like to star in a musical at Disneyland. As a Star Wars superfan, Drew shares his views of Galaxy's Edge, and his experience going there for the first time. Other topics of conversation include Fantasmic 1.0 vs. 2.0, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, and how awesome Space Mountain is. Play along with "The Princes of Disney Quiz," and hear the heartwarming stories of Drew taking his daughter to the Parks. "Yes, my Queen." Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Drew's Instagram: @drewgehling 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-nominee Julia Murney joins David to share her many wonderful stories of going to the Disney Theme Parks--from childhood trips and her memories of the Ticket Books, to celebrating her latest birthdays there. This star of "Wicked," "Lennon," and "The Wild Party" discusses her love of "Star Wars" and visiting Galaxy's Edge, listening to "Barbara Cook: The Disney Album," and an impromptu lunch at Disney California Adventure Park with Keala Settle. Highlights of this episode include learning about a young Julia rushing out of the Space Mountain queue to meet Snow White, and David & Julia discovering they share the same opinion of what the most famous aroma of the Disney Parks is. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Julia's Instagram: @pepamama 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