In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

This week we're off to LA to speak to Jye Frasca!

After growing up in Australia, Jye trained in London and had an incredible West End career. He appeared in West Side Story, Mamma Mia, Cats, Anything Goes, Love’s Labour Lost, We Will Rock You, Thrill Me and Mary Poppins. He was also part of the original West End casts of Wicked and Jersey Boys.

After moving to America, Jye took over as Frankie Valli in the Las Vegas production of Jersey Boys before making his Broadway debut as Boq in Wicked for the musical's 15th anniversary!

In this episode, Jye discusses his career from making his West End debut as a swing in West Side Story to being a principal on Broadway. He discusses how Idina Menzel's advice helped him conquer his performance as Frankie Valli, what it was like to start afresh when he moved to America and why he hopes to one day return to the London stage.

Visit Jye's website, www.jyefrasca.com.

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
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This week we're off to LA to speak to Jye Frasca!

After growing up in Australia, Jye trained in London and had an incredible West End career. He appeared in West Side Story, Mamma Mia, Cats, Anything Goes, Love’s Labour Lost, We Will Rock You, Thrill Me and Mary Poppins. He was also part of the original West End casts of Wicked and Jersey Boys.

After moving to America, Jye took over as Frankie Valli in the Las Vegas production of Jersey Boys before making his Broadway debut as Boq in Wicked for the musical's 15th anniversary!

In this episode, Jye discusses his career from making his West End debut as a swing in West Side Story to being a principal on Broadway. He discusses how Idina Menzel's advice helped him conquer his performance as Frankie Valli, what it was like to start afresh when he moved to America and why he hopes to one day return to the London stage.

Visit Jye's website, www.jyefrasca.com.

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@Andrew_Tomlins

Thanks for listening!

Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.

It's good to see her, isn't it! This week we're joined by Helen Woolf who has been part of Wicked for the past seven years.

Helen originally understudied Glinda in Wicked's first UK & Ireland tour, before transferring to the London production where she also understudied Nessarose. In 2017 Helen stepped up to play Glinda in the UK & Ireland tour and then returned to the West End production in 2019, taking over from Sophie Evans as Glinda.

In this episode, Helen discusses her unique path into the industry, her Wicked journey and life as a West End leading lady.

Follow Helen on Instagram at @helenwoolf1.

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@Andrew_Tomlins

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It's good to see her, isn't it! This week we're joined by Helen Woolf who has been part of Wicked for the past seven years.

Helen originally understudied Glinda in Wicked's first UK & Ireland tour, before transferring to the London production where she also understudied Nessarose. In 2017 Helen stepped up to play Glinda in the UK & Ireland tour and then returned to the West End production in 2019, taking over from Sophie Evans as Glinda.

In this episode, Helen discusses her unique path into the industry, her Wicked journey and life as a West End leading lady.

Follow Helen on Instagram at @helenwoolf1.

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@Andrew_Tomlins

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Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.

Having recently completed her run as the alternate Tina in Tina The Musical, Jenny Fitzpatrick is currently starring in The World Goes ‘Round at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester. She can also be seen in the upcoming online revival of Godspell for the Hope Mill Theatre.

Jenny made her professional debut in Henry IV Part I, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Camelot at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Her credits also include Nala in Legend Of The Lion King (Disneyland Paris), Ronnette in Little Shop of Horros (Menier Chocolate Factory/West End), Billie in Our House (UK Tour), Rose Seller in Oliver! (West End), Louise & understudy Oda Mae Brown in Ghost The Musical (Manchester/West End), Delores in Sister Act (Aberystwyth), A Pacificst's Guide To The War On Cancer (National Theatre), Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (UK Tour) and Lucius/Centurion in Boudica (Globe).

Having played Tina Turner in the 2013 UK tour of Soul Sister, Jenny was the alternate Tina Turner in the original West End cast of Tina The Musical. On screen, Jenny has been seen in The Alienist, Mi High V 'Patient' and EastEnders.

The World Goes ‘Round runs at the Barn Theatre from 24th August until 5th September 2020. Visit www.barntheatre.org.uk for tickets.

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Having recently completed her run as the alternate Tina in Tina The Musical, Jenny Fitzpatrick is currently starring in The World Goes ‘Round at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester. She can also be seen in the upcoming online revival of Godspell for the Hope Mill Theatre.

Jenny made her professional debut in Henry IV Part I, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Camelot at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Her credits also include Nala in Legend Of The Lion King (Disneyland Paris), Ronnette in Little Shop of Horros (Menier Chocolate Factory/West End), Billie in Our House (UK Tour), Rose Seller in Oliver! (West End), Louise & understudy Oda Mae Brown in Ghost The Musical (Manchester/West End), Delores in Sister Act (Aberystwyth), A Pacificst's Guide To The War On Cancer (National Theatre), Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (UK Tour) and Lucius/Centurion in Boudica (Globe).

Having played Tina Turner in the 2013 UK tour of Soul Sister, Jenny was the alternate Tina Turner in the original West End cast of Tina The Musical. On screen, Jenny has been seen in The Alienist, Mi High V 'Patient' and EastEnders.

The World Goes ‘Round runs at the Barn Theatre from 24th August until 5th September 2020. Visit www.barntheatre.org.uk for tickets.

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@Andrew_Tomlins

Thanks for listening!

Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.

This week we're crossing the pond to speak to Broadway's Josh Lamon!

Most recently Josh played Sheldon and understudied Barry in The Prom on Broadway. He is also the host of Josh Swallows Broadway for the Broadway Podcast Network.

Josh's Broadway credits also include: Groundhog Day, Finding Neverland, Elf The Musical, Into The Woods and Hair. He played Boq in the US tour of Wicked and, prior to lockdown, was appearing in Emojiland off-Broadway.

Josh is the co-writer of Bloody Bloody Jessica Fletcher: A musical parody of Murder She Wrote which premiered in London last year at the Other Palace as part of MT Fest.

In this episode, Josh discusses stories from his career, including why Hair and The Prom were such special jobs, his journey to the Great White Way, what went wrong when Into The Woods opened in New York and the times he has used diva dollars over the years...

Visit Josh's website, www.joshlamon.com

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@Andrew_Tomlins

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Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.

This week we're crossing the pond to speak to Broadway's Josh Lamon!

Most recently Josh played Sheldon and understudied Barry in The Prom on Broadway. He is also the host of Josh Swallows Broadway for the Broadway Podcast Network.

Josh's Broadway credits also include: Groundhog Day, Finding Neverland, Elf The Musical, Into The Woods and Hair. He played Boq in the US tour of Wicked and, prior to lockdown, was appearing in Emojiland off-Broadway.

Josh is the co-writer of Bloody Bloody Jessica Fletcher: A musical parody of Murder She Wrote which premiered in London last year at the Other Palace as part of MT Fest.

In this episode, Josh discusses stories from his career, including why Hair and The Prom were such special jobs, his journey to the Great White Way, what went wrong when Into The Woods opened in New York and the times he has used diva dollars over the years...

Visit Josh's website, www.joshlamon.com

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@Andrew_Tomlins

Thanks for listening!

Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.

Janie Dee is a theatrical icon, having worked extensively in both the UK and New York throughout her career.

Just a few recent highlights from Janie's career include playing Phyllis Rogers Stone in Follies (National Theatre), title role in Linda (Talent Works NY), Margery in Hand To God (West End), Arkadina in The Seagull (Regent's Park), Essie in Ah Wilderness (Young Vic), Ruth in Blithe Spirit (West End, alongside Angela Lansbury), Putting It Together (St James), title role in Hello Dolly as well as Anna in The King & I (both Leicester Curve) and Belinda Blair in Noises Off (Old Vic).

Janie won an Olivier Award for her performance as Carrie Pipperidge in the National Theatre's 1992 production of Carousel.

Janie is currently preparing to reprise her acclaimed performance as Desiree in A Little Night Music for a socially distanced, one-night concert staging at Holland Park. The show sold out in just six minutes.

She will then take to the stage at Crazy Coqs to perform her new one-woman cabaret, Janie Dee: New Life. Prior to lockdown, Janie was producing the London Climate Change Festival at the Charing Cross Theatre which has been postponed until theatres reopen.

In this episode, Janie candidly discusses returning to A Little Night Music as well as preparations for her new cabaret, work/life balance, how it felt to return to the National Theatre for Follies and why she was slightly relieved that her Climate Change Festival was postponed.

Visit Janie's website, www.janiedee.com
For tickets to her cabaret, visit www.bit.ly/3fBEzjI

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@Andrew_Tomlins

Thanks for listening!

Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.

Janie Dee is a theatrical icon, having worked extensively in both the UK and New York throughout her career.

Just a few recent highlights from Janie's career include playing Phyllis Rogers Stone in Follies (National Theatre), title role in Linda (Talent Works NY), Margery in Hand To God (West End), Arkadina in The Seagull (Regent's Park), Essie in Ah Wilderness (Young Vic), Ruth in Blithe Spirit (West End, alongside Angela Lansbury), Putting It Together (St James), title role in Hello Dolly as well as Anna in The King & I (both Leicester Curve) and Belinda Blair in Noises Off (Old Vic).

Janie won an Olivier Award for her performance as Carrie Pipperidge in the National Theatre's 1992 production of Carousel.

Janie is currently preparing to reprise her acclaimed performance as Desiree in A Little Night Music for a socially distanced, one-night concert staging at Holland Park. The show sold out in just six minutes.

She will then take to the stage at Crazy Coqs to perform her new one-woman cabaret, Janie Dee: New Life. Prior to lockdown, Janie was producing the London Climate Change Festival at the Charing Cross Theatre which has been postponed until theatres reopen.

In this episode, Janie candidly discusses returning to A Little Night Music as well as preparations for her new cabaret, work/life balance, how it felt to return to the National Theatre for Follies and why she was slightly relieved that her Climate Change Festival was postponed.

Visit Janie's website, www.janiedee.com
For tickets to her cabaret, visit www.bit.ly/3fBEzjI

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@Andrew_Tomlins

Thanks for listening!

Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.