Broadway Bullet: Theatre from Broadway, Off-Broadway and beyond.

904 - ShoSial Networking - Sept. 13, 2018

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:15:00 +0000

We're meeting people all over the theatre scene in this episode. A Letter to Harvey Milk recently concluded it's Off-Broadway run, and I am sure it will become a regional staple. Adam Heller & Julie Knightel, the utterly astounding leads of the show are here to talk about the show and their careers.

Next, Raquel Suarez Groen recently made her Broadway debut as Carlotta in Phantom of the Opera. She discusses her debut and some of the differences between Broadway and Opera, her traditional stomping ground.

Finally, we talk to the founder of the incredibly popular and influential website, Broadway World. It may be unfathomable. But there was a time where people didn't take web sites all that seriously. Robert Diamond discusses the sites ignominious beginnings to the powerhouse it is now.

We are also going to hear two songs from Where the Sky Begins, songwriter Michael Mott's Broadway-star studded album.

All this inside, so buckle your seatbelts!

904 - ShoSial Networking - Sept. 13, 2018

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:15:00 +0000

We are also going to hear two songs from Where the Sky Begins, songwriter Michael Mott's Broadway-star studded album.

All this inside, so buckle your seatbelts!

904 - ShoSial Networking - Sept. 13, 2018

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:15:00 +0000

We are also going to hear two songs from Where the Sky Begins, songwriter Michael Mott's Broadway-star studded album.

All this inside, so buckle your seatbelts!

904 - ShoSial Networking - Sept. 13, 2018

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:15:00 +0000

We are also going to hear two songs from Where the Sky Begins, songwriter Michael Mott's Broadway-star studded album.

All this inside, so buckle your seatbelts!

Adam Heller & Julia Knightel (A Letter to Harvey Milk) Unedited (904)

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:10:00 +0000

A Letter to Harvey Milk recently concluded it's Off-Broadway run, and I am sure it will become a regional staple. Adam Heller & Julie Knightel, the utterly astounding leads of the show are here to talk about the show and their careers.

Raquel Suarez Green (Phantom of the Opera) Unedited (904)

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:05:00 +0000

Raquel Suarez Groen recently made her Broadway debut as Carlotta in Phantom of the Opera. She discusses her debut and some of the differences between Broadway and Opera, her traditional stomping ground.

Robert Diamond (Broadway World) Unedited (904)

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000

We talk to the founder of the incredibly popular and influential website, Broadway World. It may be unfathomable. But there was a time where people didn't take web sites all that seriously. Robert Diamond discusses the sites ignominious beginnings to the powerhouse it is now.

903 - Past Meets Present (Aug. 29, 2018)

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:20:00 +0000

The past and the present constantly collide in the theatre. Old stories become new, and new trends influence how we see shows of the past.

First up, Tina Marie Casamento shares with us her highs and lows of bringing the story of a young Judy Garland to Broadway; with her development as writer and producer of Chasing Rainbows.

Then, Michael Lee Brown has been alternate for Dear Evan Hansen since the beginning. A show that will be influencing how future shows tell their stories, Michael discusses what so attracted him to the material.

Next, The new adaptation of the old Frankenstein continues to run strong at St. Lukes. Actors Adam Kee and Gabriella Marzetta discuss working on this show in a very new "rep-in-theatre" tradition that is helping shows find their feet.

Finally, one of the oldest institutions of our songwriting heritage... Tin Pan Alley May face being erased in the name of progress in lower Manhattan. George Calderaro stops by to discuss its historic and entertainment importance, and how you can help at SaveTinPanAlley.com

All of that, inside!

Tina Marie Casamento - Chasing Rainbows (Unedited) [903]

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:15:00 +0000

Tina Marie Casamento shares with us her highs and lows of bringing the story of a young Judy Garland to Broadway; with her development as writer and producer of Chasing Rainbows.

Michael Lee Brown - Dear Evan Hansen (Unedited) [903]

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:10:00 +0000

Michael Lee Brown has been alternate for Dear Evan Hansen since the beginning. A show that will be influencing how future shows tell their stories, Michael discusses what so attracted him to the material.

Adam Key & Gabriella Marzetta - Frankenstein (Unedited) [903]

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:05:00 +0000

The new adaptation of the old Frankenstein continues to run strong at St. Lukes. Actors Adam Kee and Gabriella Marzetta discuss working on this show in a very new "rep-in-theatre" tradition that is helping shows find their feet.

Save Tin Pan Alley - George Calderero (Unedited) [903]

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000

One of the oldest institutions of our songwriting heritage... Tin Pan Alley May face being erased in the name of progress in lower Manhattan. George Calderaro stops by to discuss its historic and entertainment importance, and how you can help at SaveTinPanAlley.com

902 - A Little Mentoring (Aug. 14, 2018)

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:15:00 +0000

In this episode we speak with three people with a lot of great advice to offer theatre artists. First, Angelina Fiordelissi talks about her work as founder and artistic director of the Cherry Lane Theatre, and especially about their mentor project to encourage new artists.

Next, Raissa Katona Bennet talks about her career as a theatre actress and cabaret artist, with tons of great advice for those starting out. We might even listen to a couple songs from one of her many albums.

Finally, Philip Galinsky and Jeff Cherzczon talk about their project, The National Monologue Slam. They are dedicated to bringing training and opportunities to underserved areas of the United States, and have no shortage of advice for actors.

All this, inside.

Raissa Katona Bennet - Cabaret Artist (Unedited) 902

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:05:00 +0000

Raissa Katona Bennet talks about her career as a theatre actress and cabaret artist, with tons of great advice for those starting out. We might even listen to a couple songs from one of her many albums.

901 - Exploring the One-Man-Show

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 16:15:00 +0000

We're back with a brand new season, and to kick it off, we're going to be exploring the one-man show. What goes into them, why to do them.

First, Baba Brinkman has been making his name doing one man rap shows about scientific concepts he describes as "part rap concert, part TED talk and part stand-up." He discusses his process of researching and writing these shows while talking about his latest, "Rap Guide to Consciousness".

Next, Moises Belizario and Steven Prescod talk about putting together the one man show, A Brooklyn Boy, featuring Prescod playing over 25 roles. Both have served time in prison, and have used theatre as a way to escape their pasts, but use this show to illustrate it to help others avoid their mistakes.

Robert Galinsky spends most of his time working with prison inmates and pre-release candidates. His dedication to using the arts to help others led to his creation of "The Bench" a show following the lives of several people before and after their troubles began.

So sit back, and enjoy today's trip!

817 - Broadway Masterclass (April 25, 2018)

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:47:14 +0000

Frozen recently opened on Broadway, and we got a chance to talk with Jeremy Chernick, the effects designer for this tech heavy production. He talks about his job and work on this show, Alladin and others, as well as offering techniques to achieve FX gold on a dime budget. Following this, we have two excerpts from what might as well be called Broadway Master Classes. Broadway Lyricist Glenn Slater has been writing with arguably two of the most influential composers of the past 40 years, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alan Menken. He has two shows currently running on Broadway, wrote lyrics for Galavant on television, and has a career, it is safe to assume, that any lyricist would sell their soul for. He didn't sell his soul, however, but spent years honing his craft. Here, he shares some of what he has learned. Book writer Rick Elice, came into the theatre by an unusual route, and became a book writer later than some others, but he has made a huge impact since his debut with Jersey Boys. Taking in a Tony nomination for that show and a second for Peter and the Starcatcher. With more shows in the works, this new titan discusses his various theories about what different techniques make a book work, using examples from his past and upcoming shows. The full versions of all these interviews are available in their complete, unedited form at broadwaybullet.com, so be sure to check those out. Now, let's discover how the masters of Broadway do their thing!

817 - Rick Elice (Bookwriting Masterclass) Unedited (817)

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:31:37 +0000

Book writer Rick Elice, came into the theatre by an unusual route, and became a book writer later than some others, but he has made a huge impact since his debut with Jersey Boys. Taking in a Tony nomination for that show and a second for Peter and the Starcatcher. With more shows in the works, this new titan discusses his various theories about what different techniques make a book work, using examples from his past and upcoming shows.

817 - Jeremy Chernik (Frozen Special Effects) Unedited (817)

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:31:30 +0000

816 - The DGF Fellows (April 12, 2018)

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:00:13 +0000

In this episode, we talk with four people in the Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellowship program. DGF Fellows is a year-long development intensive led by esteemed writers. Participants spend a year honing their craft while developing full-length pieces, culminating in an industry presentation at an Off-Broadway theater. The program is highly sought after for its successful format of bringing playwrights and musical theater writers together in the learning process. Keelay Gipson is a multi-disciplinary artist including work as an activist, teaching artist, and award-winning playwright. He is the recipient of the Van Lier Fellowship (2016-2018) at New Dramatists and recently finished work as a Public Artist in Residence for the City of New York's Department of Cultural Affairs and Administration of Children's Services working with LGBTQ foster youth. Janine McGuire and Arri Lawton Simon are musical theatre fellows as well as members of the BMI Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop. They have collectively written and produced concerts, stage musicals, plays, film scores, orchestral pieces, choral works, and custom songs in addition to teaching musical theatre and performing arts outreach in the community. Riti Sachdeva is an alum of the The Public's Emerging Writers Group and the Women's Project. A theater maker and cultural worker, Riti has been creating art in some form for over 25 years. Incorporating text, installation, and dance into her writing and performance, she straddles the conventions of U.S. theater, performance art, and international approaches to theater. All this, inside!

815 - Gone But Not Forgotten (April 4, 2018)

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:33:05 +0000

In this episode,we have two shows that have passed, but we expect to hear more from their creators soon! Immersive theatre has exploded, and we talked with creators of Curiosities, Anthony Logan Cole and Bryan Knowlton. Both are veterans in the new trend of all things immersive. They discussed not only what they needed to keep in mind creating their piece, but perhaps what you should keep in mind creating yours. Next up, earlier in the Season we talked to the composer of Whiskey Pants, Christian DeGre, who, since I posted the interview, has gone on to be Director for Opera America. In this episode, we talk to book writer Serrana Gay and lyricist Joseph Reese, both of whom I certainly expect to hear from more. Finally, I talk to an old friend, Bret Tuomi who has been making his living for several years both on the road touring with Rock of Ages (a show he made his Broadway debut with) but also treading the boards on many legitimate stages in Chicago. He talks about life as an actor on the road, and in the Windy City. All of this, inside!

814 - Wanna Produce? - February 28, 2018

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 05:59:41 +0000

Are you wondering what a producer has to do or curious about producing yourself? We've got an episode chock full of interviews of interest to you. Cara Reichel and Peter Mills talk about their production company, Prospect Theatre company, their fantastic growth, and areas you need to look out for when creating a company. Seth Sklar-Hein discusses his job producing and associate directing for Cameron Mackintosh North America as well as his working relationship with arguably the most successful producer of the modern theatre. Ralph Lewis of Peculiar Works talks about dusting off the forgotten American classic, Androbourous and the challenges and joys of producing site-specific theatre. Peter Bogyo, General Manager for too many Broadway Shows to mention, talks about his numerous duties and his new book, aptly titled, "Broadway General Manager". Finally, Eleanor Speert, buyer for the Drama Book shop comes in to talk about the resources they provide everyone in celebration of 100 years of doing business. She also talks about writing your book... because face it, you know you want to write one. All of this, after this.

Cara Reichel & Peter Mills (Prospect Theatre) Unedited (814)

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 05:55:27 +0000

Cara Reichel and Peter Mills talk about their production company, Prospect Theatre company, their fantastic growth, and areas you need to look out for when creating a company.

Ralph Lewis (Peculiar Works: Androbourous) Unedited (814)

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 05:53:29 +0000

Ralph Lewis of Peculiar Works talks about dusting off the forgotten American classic, Androbourous and the challenges and joys of producing site-specific theatre.

813 - The Music Episode (Feb. 21, 2018)

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:02:54 +0000

Are you into all things musical theatre and cabaret? We've got a music issue for you, chock full of everything from Classics to Americana Romano DiNillo and Chris Ranney play in the "pit" for the Broadway Smash, "Come From Away", only in this show, the pit is right where all the action is. They talk about the musicians role in this unique show. Deborah Grace Winer has dedicated her career to "curating the American Songbook". After working for years as the head of Lyrics and Lyricists, she has struck out on her own to continue bringing recognition and rememberence to Musical Theatre's finest writers. Bill Solly may be the most prolific "undervalued gem" of a writer in Manhattan. A listener suggested I talk to this man, who pioneered writing gay-themed theatre before it was mainstream and popular. We talk about his ground-breaking shows like "The Great American Backstage Musical" and "Boy Meets Boy" and hopes of a major revival. Finally, Isaac Sutton is a tireless cabaret artist playing the likes of Las Vegas, New York and Israel. He talks about bringing his art craft all over the world, and the logistics of making it all happen. That's what we have set for Vol. 813, February 21st, 2018. All that, inside!

812 - Opera Or Musical Theatre - Jan. 23, 2018

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 20:27:13 +0000

There are many blurred lines between Opera and Musical Theatre, and in this episode we have artists working on shows that demonstrate this. Rodney Ingram is making his Broadway Debut in a feature role as Raul in Phantom of the Opera after understudying Aladdin last year. He discusses his exciting move, and how her got there. Christian DeGre is a composer whose work is often sung through and unabashedly Opera. With a successful run of his show, "Whiskey Pants" in the bag, he talks about promoting Opera to Musical Theatre fans. Seth Sklar-Hein is no stranger to Opera, as he heads up Cameron McIntosh North America, the company arguable responsible for rebranding Opera for the modern age. With a redesigned tour or Phantom of the Opera on the road, he discussed the new production and the show's remarkable legacy. Finally, Lisa Moira, recently wrapped up directing the four-character chamber Opera, Lady of the castle. She talks about the unique challenges of directing an opera and finding and working in alternative venues to advance the art form. This show isn't Puccini, so buckle up!

811 - Go See A Show (Come From Away, Jersey Boys & Frankenstein) - Jan. 9, 2018

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 03:35:27 +0000

We've got a sampling for you this episode, a show on Broadway, Off-Broadway and Independent Theatre. First, Q. Smith and Geno Carr are giving their all eight times a week in Come From Away, and have been at it through the musical's development. They walk us through the excitement of this exhilarating show. Then, Jersey Boys is returning to New World Stages, and book writer Rick Elice stops by to let us know about that and walk us through his early history in NYC up to the fateful call to write one of the most popular musicals of this century. Finally, Frankenstein comes alive every Monday night in New York, and this time the mad creator is Eric Sirota, writing book, music and lyrics. He tells us about the show, and the unique challenges of doing a long run essentially in a festival format.

810 - Another Go Round - Dec. 18, 2017

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 04:32:39 +0000

With two shows running on Broadway, Glenn Slater is excited that the sequel to Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies is finally hitting America on a national tour. The current go-to lyricist for two heavy-hitting composers stops by to tell us all about it. Aedin Moloney is in The Irish Rep's production of James Joyce's The Dead 1904. She stops by to talk about the show, her company Fallen Angel, and why Irish playwrights are so popular. This One's for the Girls, a reworking of Respect, is a hit running off-Broadway. Creater and bookwriter Dr. Dorothy Marcic talks about how this musical emerged from a sociology project about how women have been represented in popular music.

809 - New In NY - Dec. 5, 2017

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 04:56:04 +0000

The Mad Ones, by our friends, Kerrigan and Lowdermilk is gaining heat with the Prospect production at 59E59 and actress Leah Hocking is here to discuss the show and reigniting her own career after a hiatus. Today is My Birthday is a play with an unusual and exciting dependence on sound design. Playwright Susan Soon He Stanton and sound designer Palmer Hefferan discuss developing the show together, from Sundance Lab to Off-Broadway. The classic songs of the Grateful Dead come to life on the stage in Red Roses, Green Gold. Natalie Storrs discusses the excitement of originating a role while being an actress and a musician.

808 - Cabaret And LPTW - Nov. 28, 2017

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 05:55:08 +0000

Broadway titan and Cabaret performer Karen Mason stops by with her husband, songwriter extraordinaire, Paul Rolnick. Each have a new album and tons of wisdom to share. Ira Lee Collings, 81 year old MAC Hanson Award winner for 2017 is here to explain his "Gay Geezer Power", and Kelli Lynn Harrison & Kimberly Loren Eaton discuss their involvement with the League of ProfessionalWomen's Professional Theatre League as well as their own careers and "origin stories."

807 - Balancing The Load - Oct. 12, 2017

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:39:12 +0000

Ben Heller from Aurora Productions stops by to explain the detailed, often byzantine process of the Broadway Load-In. Why does it cost sop much? You'll find out! Also, Dutch actress Babette Godefroy discusses the process of getting and maintaining a performance visa in the United States, while Katie Kozlowski discusses her new venture, Loving to Be Me, where her goal is to help artists love themselves through a process that involves constant rejection. In addition, we'll hear music from Karen Mason and Paul Rolnick.

806 - Breaking The Rules

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 05:07:59 +0000

Max Vernon loves to mess with audience expectations, and he certainly succeeds with The View Upstairs. The cast album just came out and the show has opened in LA. He tells us all about it. J. Harrison Ghee has taken an unusual road to his Broadway debut, taking over as Lola in Kinky Boots. He talks about the art of drag and the long run. And Gabrielle Stravelli has released her new cabaret CD. She talks about her career and lets us hear a couple songs from her new release.

805 - Build It And They Will Come - Sept. 12, 2017

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 22:50:26 +0000

In this episode, James Barbour talks about the demands of his long stint as the 15th Phantom in Phantom of the Opera and the importance of actors to develop their business acumen. The Ensemble Studio Theatre discusses their long-running and extremely popular Marathon of One-Act Plays. The Lazour Brothers discuss the excitement and perils of musical theatre development while discussing their show-in-progress, "We Live in Cairo" and let us hear some songs from their demo recording.

804 - Pushing Forward - Aug. 29, 2017

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:43:27 +0000

The Lincoln Center hit another one out of the park this past season with Oslo, and Daniel Jenkins stops by to tell us all about it. Danielle Trzcinski is a part of the creative team that wants women all over the US to put on their little black dress and come see Little Black Dress. Ken Davenport updates us on his current projects, including the upcoming revival of Once on This Island and we hear two songs from composer Bobby Cronin.

803 - Bringing It Together - Aug. 15, 2017

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 03:44:48 +0000

In this episode, all four members of the Junkyard Dog production team, Sue Frost, Randy Adams, Marleen Magnoni Alhadeff and Kenny Alhadeff gather to discuss how Come from Away came together in time to grab 7 Tony nominations this past season, including Best New Musical. Puff's General Manager, Daniel Kuney and Producer, David Carpenter talk about all different hoops they had to jump through to make Puffs the Off-Broadway success it has become. Actress Liz Stanton and Director Jeremy Williams talk about what needed to happen for the one-woman show, The Woman Who Was Me to make it to the stage. We also listen two songs from the composing team Carner and Gregor; we're sure you'll be hearing more about them in the future.

802 - Groundhog Day, Puffs & Lighting at the Public Theatre - July 25, 2017

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 03:42:52 +0000

In Volume 802, John Sanders stops by to talk about his role as Ned in Groundhog Day, a 2017 nominee for Best Musical currently playing on Broadway. He delves into technique, his career and working with five turntables. Langston Belton discusses Puffs a play dealing with things Potter, and sometimes about things Harry, currently playing Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Zach Murphy, Lighting Supervisor for the Public Theatre talks about his job and lighting technology in these quick changing times... in terms other theatre folks can understand. Also, we hear a song and short interview from UGF graduate, Matthew Bartolotta about his experience helping during the interview sessions for season 8.

801 - NYMF 2017 - July 11, 2017

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:48:21 +0000

Show notes are available at: http://www.broadwaybullet.com/?p=1795

801b - Anne Frank in the Gaza Strip - July 11, 2017

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:46:44 +0000

Show notes are available at: http://www.broadwaybullet.com/?p=1795

708 - Get Off the Ground - Feb. 27, 2017

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 04:00:55 +0000

In this episode: Lynne Wintersteller stops by to talk about he sustained career acting on stage. She talks about everything from her latest show, Shear Madness, to her work in Closer Than Ever. Along the way she talks about sustaining a career and offers great advice for aspiring actors. Brian Lowdermilk (of the songwriting duo, Kerrigan and Lowdermilk) discusses his career and process with songwriting, how he created the New Musical Theatre website, and what makes for a good audition song for actors. Joel B New comes in to talk about the unique angle of his podcast, Something New, and to discuss pursuing a songwriting career in NYC. Robin Goldfin and David Carson discuss adapting the tales of Etgar Keret for the stage, and the process of raising funds to get a production up in NYC!

707 - VIP Backstage Pass - Jan. 10, 2017

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome back for another episode! In this episode we talk with Jason Bassett about Stage Managing the Hamilton monster. We get a deep look at what a General Manager does with Roy Gabay & Daniel Kuney from Jumpstart Entertainment. Dev Bondarin and Jessica Bathurst stop by to tell us about new things happening with the Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) in Queens and we get to hear two songs from from hot, up-and-coming composer, Michael Mott.

Vol 706 - The Way Things Work - Apr. 5, 2016

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 05:55:27 +0000

Andrew Lippa discusses his career as a composer/lyricist for the Broadway stage. Adam Feldman, theatre critic for Time Out NY, discusses theatre and the the changing face of theatre criticism and reviews. Gaby Alter and Tommy Newman share two songs from their musical, Band Geeks; and Nick Kohn talks about his unconventional acting career and time with the long-running Avenue Q Musical.

705 - Time To Move - Mar. 15, 2016

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:02:42 +0000

Kate Shindle gives a very candid talk into her new position as President of Actor's Equity, and what changes might be needed down the line. Patrick Noonan discusses his career and long relationship (300+ performances) with the comedy Shear Madness, now Off-Broadway in NYC. Matt Okin discusses the challenges of acquiring a brand new space for Black Box Studios in Teaneck, NJ. We also hear two songs from the team Kooman and Dimond from their CD, "Out of My Head".

704 - The First Break - Mar. 1, 2016

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 01:12:16 +0000

Stephanie Klemons (Dance Captain) and Andrew Chapelle each swing nightly for the mega-hit, Hamilton. They talk about the whole process and their acting breaks before Hamilton. We hear two new songs from STRING, the new musical Adam Gwon is writing "Uncharted Territory" performed by Heidi Blickenstaff with Carey Anderson, Geoff Packard, Zachary Prince, and Katie Thompson "Just Curious" performed by Geoff Packard and Heidi Blickenstaff James Tyler is a current DGFund fellow, and is breaking in a big way with three simultaneus fellowships. But it wasn't always that way. He tells us about it. It takes a lot of moxie to get noticed, even in Children's Theatre. But Jonathan Rockefeller tells us how he used it to become Baz Luhrman's assistant and protege and then develop the play and obtain the rights to the monstrous children's book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".

703 - Ways To Work - Feb 16, 2016

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 02:55:34 +0000

Megan McInnis discusses her long history and path to NYC with the musical, Daddy Long Legs; Andrew Lippa and Rachel Routh talk about the Dramatists Guild Fund and the many ways they help artists. Composer/Lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver shares two tracks from We Foxes, a musical in progress, and Danny Ashkenasi discusses his new musical, Speakeasy, running at Theatre for the New City Feb. 18-Mar. 13.

702 - The Road Less Traveled - Feb 2, 2016

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:46:41 +0000

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.

701 - It's A Sensation! - Jan. 18, 2016

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 04:29:21 +0000

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".

609 - Make Way For More Women - Dec. 8, 2015

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 01:12:17 +0000

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.

608 - Lets Experiment - Nov. 18, 2015

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 05:50:53 +0000

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.

607 - Literature On And Off Stage - David Stallings, Joe Cosentino & Susan Schulman

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:26:46 +0000

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.

606 - Something Borrowed, Something Blue - Oct. 20, 2015

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 03:24:00 +0000

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.

605 - And What Else Do You Do? - Reggie Watts, Joan Kane, Joe McGinty & Dara Rosenberg

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 03:04:20 +0000

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.

604 - Is It A Musical? - Sept. 15, 2015

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 03:50:09 +0000

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.

603 - Tried And True But All New - Sept. 1, 2015

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:53:51 +0000

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.

602 - Steps To Success - 39 Steps, Happy 50ish & Cymbaline - Aug. 18, 2015

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

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

601 - Public Fever - Joel Perez, Fun Home, The Public & More - Aug. 04, 2015

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 22:08:24 +0000

Aug. 4, 2015 - The Public Theatre is on fire! Fun Home just won Musical, Shakespere in the Park is Thriving and Hamiton is set to break Tony Award Records next year... We have Joel Perez who is making his Broadway Debut in Fun Home, and has been involved throughout the development process talk about the show and his life as an actor. Jay Duckworth, the Prop Master at The Public talks props, shop and a bit of Hamilton. Jonathan G Galvez is entering his fourth show in the NYC Fringe Fest this year, so he stops by to tell everyone the real deal about putting on a show in the Fringe. We also have "Anonymous Sex" by Kerrigan-Lowdermilk performed by Skylar Astin $ Phoebe Strole, and "Two of a Kind" by Kevin Purcell performed by Joel Perez and Maddie Featherby

2015 - Broadway Bullet Returns - Exclusive Song from Kelli O'Hara

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Broadway Bullet is returning in August, 2015! Host Michael Gilboe announces details about the return, and gives listeners a taste of an unreleased Kelli O'Hara song to celebrate her much deserved Tony win!

Vol 323 - Oct 22, 2009 - Toxic Avenger, Diana DeGarmo & more

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Diana DeGarmo (American Idol) stops by to talk about her new show, THE TOXIC AVENGER, as well as her experience during and after American Idol. We also play a song from the Original Cast Recording of the show. Gallery Players have won best production of a musical at the NY IT awards for 3 years in a row now, and they are gunning to extend their run with their new production of TOP OF THE HEAP. Director Neal Freeman stops by with Composer Jeffrey Lodin and Book/Lyric Writer, William Squier to talk about the show. Actors Kenny Wade Marshall, David Perlman and Hollis Scarborough also came by to sing two songs from the show live in our Times Square Studio. Music from the recession era gets another spin in New York as the musical revue, BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE A DIME? sets up for a run at the Triad Theatre. Director/Writer/Conceiver Bill Daugherty and Producer Max Weintraub give us the low-down on the 1920's low-down, and discuss how they brought the show to life. Steve Hayes has been a staple on the New York Cabaret scene for over twenty years, and explores his passion for the comedy teams of the 60's in his new two-man show, STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES. He explains his new take on the Gay Man/Straight Man schtick, and also discusses the gentrification of the Cabaret scene in New York over the past twenty years, and tells us where to find it's gritty roots being reinvigorated. He also talks about his new YOUTUBE series.

Vol 20, Dec 28, 2006 - Angry Young Women, Spring Awakening & more

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:48:54 +0000

The comedy, "Angry Young Women", Close out our Going Geeky on "Spring Awakening" series, hear from Jazz singer, Marcus Goldhaber and play part 1 of our director's panel. Sh-K-Boom's holiday sale and song from "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". Also, Marty Cooper suggests some New Year's Resolutions for our critics in "On the Positive Side".

Vol.19 - Dec 21, 2006 - Lea Michele, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:41:59 +0000

Up Close with Daphne Rubin-Vega and we play 2 songs from her new CD. Young Cabaret performer, Judy Butterfield. Lea Michele and John Gallager Jr from "Spring Awakening", Sh-K-Boom's holiday sale and song from "The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Also, Marty Cooper reviews "Dreamgirls" in "On the Positive Side".

Vol. 07 - Sept. 27, 2006 - NYMF pt. 7

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

NYMF 2006, pt. 7 The musicals, "Three Sides", "J.O.B. the Hip Hopera", "Desperate Measures" and "The Screams of Kitty Genovese". Also interviews with the 3 Broadway Idol Finalists and Marty Cooper gives his West End Report in "On the Positive Side".

Vo. 416 - Dec. 2, 2010 - Broadway Bullet Podcast

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

New episodes coming in August, 2015! In this episode: A preview of Broadway Bullet Host, Michael Gilboe's, upcoming CD, "Beginning at the End". Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp spent time in their swanky Regis hotel room to talk to us about their upcoming NYC Concert dates beginning Jan. 10th (And likely tour!). They also talk about Rent and each of their current passion projects. Three time Tony winning producer, Dori Berinstein has created the ultimate Broadway Trivia game for iPad, iPhone, iPod users, the Broadway Challenge ap. Aiming to take the stage at concert halls around the country next year, Composer Bob Christianson and Lyricist Alisa Hauser have released a CD recording of A Christmas Carol – The Concert.

Vol 414 - Oct. 7, 2010 - Golden Boy of the Blue Ridge & more

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: The Amoralists are presenting Adam Rapp's first play, GHOSTS IN THE COTTONWOOD, in a re-written version. Actors Matt Pilieci and Nick Lawson discuss the play, their company, and why gambling in Vegas isn't the best way to fund a theatre. The York Shakespeare Company is one of New Yorks most active presenters of the Bard's work. Director Seth Duerr and Actress Jenn Remke stopped by to discuss their current rep presentations of MACBETH and RICHARD II as well as a great discussion on philosophies of approaching the classics and their ideas of some of the best training spots for young actors interested in a classical foundation. OPA! THE MUSICAL has had two production runs since their last appearance on Broadway Bullet and their award winning run at the 2008 MITF. Creater and writer Mari Carras and co-composer/lyricist Elise Morris came by to talk about their newest run in the heart of the Greek Community, Astoria, and Actors Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld and Andrew Lidestri came by to perform a couple songs from the show live in our studio.

Vol 413 - NYIT 2010 Special

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The 6th annual NY IT awards for excellence in Independent Theatre was hel on Monday, September 20th, and for the third year in a row, I was backstage to interviews the winners and presenters as the came offstage. We've got a lot of great interviews, including the legendary Debra Monk as two-time Tony award winning costume designer, Martin Pakledinaz

Vol 412 - NYMF 2010 pt 2

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Executive/Artistic Producer of NYMF, Isaac Hurwitz stops by to talk about the happenings with this year's festival. Written by Tony Winning Book Writer William Hauptman (Big River) and Broadway Composer Jim Wann (Pump Boys and Dinettes), THE GREAT UNKNOWN is one of the more high-profile offerings at the festival. Broadway veterans Tom Hewitt (Rocky Horror, Dracula) and Don Stephenson (The Producers, Dracula) stop by the studio to discuss the show. Two friends childhood pact to hike the Appalachian Trail sets the stage for the musical TRAILS, and lyricist Jordan Mann and Book-Writer Christy Hall stip by to discuss the show. Composer Jay Alan Zimmerman started slowly going Deaf in his early twenties, and has put his story on stage in the new musical, THE INCREDIBLY DEAF MUSICAL. Actress Casey Erin Clark dropped by to discuss the show and talk about the unique story behind it. Karen Bishko's pop songs formed the foundation of the show, THERAPY ROCKS. She stops by the studio with Musical Director Boko Suzuki to discuss the process transforming stand-alone pop songs into a fully realized book musical.

Vol 411 - NYMF 2010 pt. 1

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Gary Holmes discusses his journey bringing 30's Harlem Composer J.C. Johnson's music to life in a book musical, TRAV'LIN. A mentor to Gary as a young boy, J.C. wish was to have an honest book musical, now brought to life at NYMF. Book writer, Chip Zien and Director Nick Corley discuss their (tongue firmly in cheek) desire to have the "most pretentious musical" at NYMF this year. A unique a surreal journey of a 12 year old boy with no regards to the boundaries of time, THE HISTORY OF WAR illuminates the human capacity for violence. Ned Massey was prepped by labels to be the "Next Bob Dylan" only to find himself scrapped by the label before his debut album was released. Years later, he turns his story into a fresh contemporary musical, BLOOD TIES. He discusses the show with director Scott C. Embler. The downturn in the economy led to Keith Varney getting fired from his office job, which quickly led to the writing of I GOT FIRED: A SEMI-AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL SORT-OF-TRUE REVENGE MUSICAL. He discusses the creation of the show and the challenges of writing and acting at the same time.

Vol 410 - Jun 10, 2010 - Austin Pendleton, With Glee & more

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Justin Sayre brings his variety show, THE MEETING, satirizing the gay agenda to raise money and awareness for the Ali Forney Center, and organization dedicated to helping Homeless LBGT Youth. He came into the studio to discuss the organization and show. The Prospect Theatre Company brings the musical (and 2007 NYMF favorite) WITH GLEE to Theatre Row in July. Director, Igor Goldin and actor Dan Lawler talk about the show and share some recordings of the music. The Oberon Theatre Ensemble is bringing two plays to Theatre Row this summer; OTHELLO and new play, ORDER. Artistic Director Brad Fryman and (Former Tony Nominee) Austin Pendleton who is directing ORDER talk about the two play's connections. We've got more from the Planet Connections Festivity. Peter Dagger (Writer/Producer) and Matt Britten (Director/Producer) talk about their musical, BJ: A MUSICAL ROMP, and share a recording of one of the songs from the show! Marty Cooper shares his predictions for the Tony Awards this Sunday in ON THE POSITIVE SIDE. ...and one more Planet Connections show... Director Leah Bonvissuto and playwright, Felipe Ossa discuss the play CAKE. Both were involved with the favorite of last year's festival, Monetizing Emma, and aim for lighting to strike twice.

Vol 409 - May 27, 2010 - Independent Theatre

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Taren Sterry has been performing her one woman show, 180 DAYS, as a tool to help raise awareness and volunteers for the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. Here she tells us how that all came to be! In the wake of air travel's recent headaches, Alex Lyras' show, THE COMMON AIR, certainly feels timely. Alex and director Robert McCaskill stop by to discuss the show. Actors Alysia Reiner and Jack Gwaltney tell us about MODOTTI, and discuss the period and history that inspired the show. Clubbed Thumb launches it's three-show summer "festival" with DOT, and Playwright Kate E. Ryan and composer Mike Iveson tell us about the show and the producing organization. More from Planet Connections Festivity, this time, with the "sequel" to a Midsummer Night's Dream, THE THYME OF THE SEASON, and playwright Duncan Pflaster and co-conceiver/actor Clara Barton Green tell us about it. UNCLE SHELBY'S WUNDERPANTRY OF POSSIBILITIES will also grace the stages at Planet Connections Festivity, and writers Dan Moyer, Ben Forster and Producer Nathaniel Kent discuss their hunt for a vanished theme park.

Vol 408 - May 12, 2010 - Panet Connections Festivity Special

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

connectionsfestivity.com and hear about some of the shows in our dedicated episode! In this episode: Festivity organizers, Glory Bowen and Carly Robbins talk about this year's events. Actors Fred Rueck and Margie Ferris discuss FOX TALES Playwright Carol Carpenter and Director Dianna Martin discuss MTWorks production of GOOD LONELY PEOPLE Writer/Producer Jason Grossman discusses LOVE ME Producer/Co-Writer Mehr Mansouri talkes about the musical, GIVE TIL IT HURTS Director Melissa Moschitto and actor Karim Muasher discusses The Anthropoligist production of ANOTHER PLACE Director Nicole Potter discusses SUNRISE/SUNSET OR BREAKFAST WITH JULIA Newground Theater Collective founding members Rosebud Parker and Mariel Matero discuss their production, CLANDESTINE Co-Producers Kim M. Jones and Andrew Rothkin (also writer/director) discuss the play, DANNY Emma Koenig (Playwright/Director/Actor/Producer) and Peter Rothbreed (Actor) discuaa I DON"T WANT TO HURT YOUR FEELINGS Playwright John Kearns discusses his play, IN THE WILDERNESS Director/Designer Oscar A. Mendoza and actress Barbara Mundy discuss MANHATTAN PROJECT Calla Videt (Director/Writer) and Kevin Davies (Producer/Writer) discuss Wind-Up Lab's THE UNTITLED PROJECT Playwright Sergei Burbank discusses Conflict Of Interest Theater Company's WAR CRIMES.

Vol 407 - 2010 Meet the Tony Nominees Press ClusterF%&K

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Dick Scanlan - Nominated for Best Book of a Musical for EVERYDAY RAPTURE John Logan - Playwright of Best Play nominee, RED Rob Ashford - 5 time Tony Nominee, this year Best Choreography for PROMISES, PROMISES Sue Frost and Randy Adams of Junkyard Dog Productions nominated for Best Musical; MEMPHIS Donald Margulies - Playwright of Best Play nominee, TIME STANDS STILL Joe D. Pietro (Best Book and Best Score) & David Bryon (Best Score) for MEMPHIS Karina Plantadit up for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for COME FLY AWAY Stephen Kunken - Featured Actor in a Play for ENRON Chad Kimball - Leading Actor in a Musical - MEMPHIS Sherie Rene Scott - Leading Actress in a Musical and Best Original Book for EVERYDAY RAPTURE Montego Glover - Leading Actress in a Musical for MEMPHIS Jude Law - Best Actor in a Play for HAMLET Valarie Harper - Best Actress in a Play for LOOPED Maria Dizzia - Best Featured Actress in a Play for IN THE NEXT ROOM (THE VIBRATOR PLAY)

Vol 406 - Apr 15, 2010 - Barrier Island, Love List & more

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: MTWorks is presenting Barrier Island from April 30-May 22, and Playwright David Stallings and Actress Jennifer Laine-Williams stop by to discuss the play which is set in Galveston Texas as the city awaits a Hurricane in 2008. Congratulations to NEXT TO NORMAL and writers Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey for being only the 8th musical ever (and the first in 15 years) to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama. To celebrate, we're playing the closing song from the Cast Recording, "Light". Pick up the album at iTunes or Amazon! Norm Foster is Canada's most prolific playwright, but his plays are rarely seen in New York. Boo-Arts is bringing his comedy, THE LOVE LIST to New York for a run April 28-May 15, and Director Jessica McVea and Actor Jarel Davidow drop by the studio to talk about the production. PS Classics has just released the new cast recording for the hit revival, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. You get to hear "The Miller's Song", performed by Leighann Larkin. Pick up the cast album at iTunes or Amazon! Marty Cooper is back with On the Positive Side as he discusses the legendary Stephen Sondheim's career and City Center's recent presentation of ANYONE CAN WHISTLE.

Vol 405 - Apr 1, 2010 - Dan Butler, The Irish Curse & more

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Dan Butler ("Bulldog" from Frasier) talks about his new Off-Broadway Show, THE IRISH CURSE (now running at the SoHo Playhouse), as well as his career and position as a gay rights activist in this in-depth interview. Will and Anthony Nunziata are bringing their cabaret act to Feinsteins with FROM PELLHAM TO PARK AVENUE and they stop by to discuss the show as well as perform two songs live in our studio! THE REALM from Down Payment Productions is receiving it's New York Premiere at the Wild Project, and Director Jessica Fisch and Actor Aaron Simon Gross (Broadway's "13") are on hand to discuss this show's distopian view of the future. The Curious Frog Theatre Company is bringing the 1947 French Play, THE MAIDS to the stage for New York Audiences. Director Tracy Cameron Francis and Actor William Alex Runnels discuss the show and the theatre company's penchant for casting beyond traditional norms.

Vol 404 - Mar 18, 2010 - Enjoy & more

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: ENJOY has been translated from Japanese to English, and The Play Company is bringing it to New York Audiences. Director Dan Rothenberg (Philly's Pig Iron Theatre Company) came by to discuss the show and its translation challenges, and he also talks about the thriving theatre scene in Philadelphia. P.S. Classics has released the new cast recording for the Broadway Revival of Finian's Rainbow. We play "Old Devil Moon", sung by Cheyenne Jackson and Kate Burton. Pick up the cast recording at iTunes or Amazon. G.B.S. is a new play that deals with a families communication breakdown in the face of a relative's disease. The Clockwork Theatre's Artistic Director, Jay Rohloff, and Executive Director, Harrison Harvey, stop by to discuss the show as well as their theatre company's 5th anniversary. CORALINE's Off-Broadway Cast album has been released by Ghostlight/Sh-K-Boom, and we listen to "When We Were Young and Trod the Boards" sung by Francis Jue and January LaVoy. Pick up the recording at Amazon or iTunes. Nicu's Spoon Theatre company is back with their presentation of the Pulitzer Prize Winning WIT. Director Alvaro Sena and Actress Anouk DuTruit came by to discuss the show and theatre company.

Vol 403 - Clare Burt, Patricia Noonan

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: We let you hear James Barbour's new single, WALK WITH ME. He recorded the single for Haiti Relief, and it was produced by your host, Michael Gilboe and written by Gary Burton. Make sure you pick up the single at iTunes or Amazon to support a good cause! Clare Burt has been a big star on the West End for over a decade, and she is making her New York debut with her cabaret show, NOW YOU KNOW March 9-13. She stopped by the studio to discuss her show, her upcoming CD release and her career on the West End! +30 NYC is a collection of shows envisioning New York City in the future. Staged as a benefit for Materials for the Arts, Artistic Director Melanie Moyer Williams and show curator Dominic D'Andrea pop in to tell us about the show and how they pulled it all together. Set against the backdrop of WWII, SIGNS OF LIFE is a new musical from AMAS telling the story of nine Jews in a "model" concentration camp. The show has been receiving great notices for how it handles it's dark subject, and one of the lead actresses, Patricia Noonan, came by to tell us more about the show and the real life inspiration. A surreal coming of age story for a young London girl, HANGMAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS tells a universal story in a fresh manner. Writer/Actor Lucy Gillespie and Director Leta Tremblay were here to talk about the show and it's staging challenges. Also check out the production blog! Monologist Frank Blocker is back with his new show, FEARLESS MORAL INVENTORY. He came by to talk about his one man-70 character play, as well as to discuss the CD release of his last show, SOUTHERN GOTHIC NOVEL, available on Amazon. in ON THE POSITIVE SIDE, Marty Cooper talks about the cavalcade of stars on the Great White Way this season lining up for (hopeful) Tony nominations.

Vol 401 - Feb 4, 2010 - Vanities & more

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Jamie Fox stops by to talk about her show, MAZELTOV COCKTAIL, playing from Jan. 26th-Feb 20th and also discusses some of the aspects of her day job as a personal assistant to many celebrities. The Original Cast Recording of VANITIES just came out on Sh-k-Boom/Ghostlight, and composer/lyricist David Kirshenbaum stops by to talk about the show and let us hear two songs from the CD! 3 Graces Theatre Company is presenting POWER OF BIRDS from Feb. 19th-Mar. 13th, and co-artistic directors Annie McGovern (also acting in the show) and Elizabeth Bunnell (director) stop by the studio to discuss the show, their company, and also offer tips from their day jobs respectively as an Industrials Producer and Commercial/VO Casting agent! James Barbour's One to Watch: James launches a new regular segment with a song from the young singer, Daniel Zorovich

Vol 326 - Dec 17, 2009 - Memphis, Glory Days & more

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

J. Bernard Calloway and James Monroe Iglehart have both traveled a long journey with MEMPHIS, the new Broadway hit. They stop by to tell us about the journey, their Broadway debuts, and to share a couple songs from the just-released cast album with us! GLORY DAYS may have only lasted one day on Broadway, but how many Broadway shows are on *your* resume? The cast album was just released, and composer/lyricist Nick Blaemire is here to tell us about the release, and the show's history and journey to it's Glory Day. Michael Tester wanted you to know how teens really talk and feel, and his exploration led to the new musical, MOST LIKELY TO: THE SENIOR SUPERLATIVE MUSICAL. He stops by to talk about the show opening in January, and brings by three members of the cast; Melissa Rapelje, Katie Hoffman and Alexander Greif, to perform a number from the show, live in our studio! GREAT MUSIC! - You'll hear a new song, "My Sky" sung by Stephanie Block which is from the upcoming CD NO MORE REVIVALS, VOL. 1, "I've Got the World on a String" from Ashley Brown's new solo CD, SPEAK LOW, and Sierra Boggess singing "I've Got the World on a String" from the new NEW YORK CITY CHRISTMAS CD.

Vol 325 - Nov 26, 2009 - Klea Blackhurst, Fight Fest & more

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Find out more about Ethel Merman in story and song! Klea Blackhurst is presenting her one woman show, EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW at the Snapple Theatre celebrating the life and music of one of Broadway's most enduring Divas. She shares two songs with us as well during her interview. The Brick Theater is presenting FIGHT FEST from Dec. 1-20. 8 Shows featuring all types of stage combat are featured for the action lovers. 4 of the participants, Alyssa Simon, Jeff Lewonczyb, Kate Wilkerson and Jacob Grigolia-Rosenbaum, stop by to discuss the festival and their shows. SHE LIKE GIRLS has been building buzz through readings and presentations for three years, and it is finally getting a full production from Dec. 3-29th. Director Jared Culverhouse and lead actress Karen Eilbacher stop by to discuss the history of the show, and the disturbing true-life event the show is based on. The Baroque Dance-Theatre Ensemble, Company XIV, is presenting two past audience favorites as well as a new production in Rep, THE APPLE TRILOGY. Performers Gioia Marchese and Lauren Careless stop by to discuss the productions and the company's unique mission and approach to dance-theatre. In this episode's segment of LUSH AND LIVELY, Dan Fortune shares with us a rare, Bossa-Nova recording of "Feelin' Good".

Vol 324 - Nov 12, 2009 - Love Child, Broadway Abridged & more

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Daniel Jenkins and Robert Stanton stop by to talk about their backstage, two man tour-de-force, LOVE CHILD, currently playing at New World Stages. Andrew Goffman's childhood serves as the inspiration for his one-man show, THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT, a ribald coming of age story. He dropped in with director Charles Messina to discuss the show, opening Dec. 4th. Dan Fortune is back with Lush and Lively, this episode sharing a unique, disco-recording of a song from HAIR. Don't mis his monthly DJ sessions. More information at his website. In PANANG, we get a fresh look at the Vietnam war from the perspective of writer/veteran James Larocca. He talks about the show with Actor Peter Sabri. Broadway Abridged Live! is back: this time skewering WEST SIDE STORY.

Vol 319 - NYMF 2009 pt. 2

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Tod Kimbro (Book/Music/Lyrics) and Julia Granacki discuss a distopian future filled with Rock and Roll in MY ILLUSTRIOUS WASTELAND Mark Robertson (Book/Music/Lyrics) and Jim Newman (Actor) discuss musicalizing an old Irish folk tale into the new musical, MARRING MEG Will Reynolds (Composer/Conceptualizer) discusses cut and pasting the Bard into a new musical, THE GREENWOOD TREE, which is playing as a concert reading. Ryan J. Davis (Director/Co-Producer) and Joe Drymala (Author/Composer) take "Save the Music" to the stage with STREET LIGHTS, focusing on High School Students studying the arts. Elizabeth Lucas (Director) and Mark Wiser (Writer) discuss bringing their modern vampire musical, THE CURE, from Stage to Film and back again.

Vol 322 - NYMF 2009 pt. 4 - Tituss Burgess & more

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Original Jersey Boys, Daniel Reichard and Tituss Burgess stop by with THE HAPPY EMBALMER's writer, Mark Noonan to discuss this new musical. (As well as discuss what Jersey Boys did for their careers!) ONE NIGHT STAND is a new, improvised musical every night, and they are coming to New York for NYMF. Company members Kobi Libii and Samantha Martin stop by with pianist, Andrew Resnick to discuss how they make up their shows on the spot, and then perform a two-song, improvised musical right in our recording studio! ANJOU: A TALE OF HORROR is coming in from Mexico City. Director Edgardo Lar stops by to talk about the show and everything involved with bringing up a 45 member cast/crew. Also, some member of their young cast (Liesl Lar, Daniel Tejada, Mayte De Samaniego & Gym Carlo Heneidi) take time to perform two songs from the show live in our studio! Faust meets Dead Poet's Society in the new musical, ACADEMY. Actors Antonio Addeo and Wilson Bridges discuss the show and forging careers as young actors in New York. Even slackers need superheroes of their own, and in WHATEVER MAN, they finally do. Actors Kristin Maloney and Colin Hanlon discuss their roles in this new musical comedy.

Vol 321- NYMF 2009 pt. 3

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Katie Thompson intends to save redheads from extinction in her show, R.R.R.E.D.: A SECRET MUSICAL. She performs two song from the show live in our studio and is joined by Director, Andy Sandberg and Producer, Shea Sullivan. A rock band is the subject of RAINBOW AROUND THE SUNÂ and Composer/Actor Matthew Alvin Brown and Music Director, Nathan Siler stop by to discuss the show and play a song live in our studio. The Korean version of NYMF is represented by MY SCARY GIRL which is coming to NYMF after a successful run in Korea. Composer, Will Aronsen, and Book/Lyric Writer Kyoungae Kang hang in the studio to let you know about this unique romantic comedy/horror musical. Tony Nominated Bookwriter/Lyricist Barry Harmon (Romance/Romance) stops by with composer Grant Sturiale and actor James DePaiva to talk about their musical, UNDER FIRE, based on the 1984 movie of the same name. Monica Bauer has transformed her show, The Diet Monologues into the full-length Book musical, LIGHTER. She stops by with America's original Chris, Willy Falk (Miss Saigon) to talk about how American's obsession with being thin inspired her show. A composer's autistic son inspired the experimental, soundscape musical, MAX UNDERSTOOD. Nancy Carlyn (Book/Co-Lyrics) and Michael Winter (Actor) stop by to tell us about how this musical will take the audience inside an autistic child's head.

Vol 320 - NY IT Awards 2009 Special

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Tons of interviews from the 2009 NY IT awards captured backstage as the awards were going on.

Vol 318 - NYMF 2009 pt. 1

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

NYMF Executive Director, Isaac Hurwitz discusses this year's festival, as well as past seasons. David Eric Davis (Music, Lyrics, Co-Book) and Noah Weisberg (Actor) tell us how they're F#@KING UP EVERYTHING with their new rock musical. David Ingber (Author/Composer), Alvin Hough, Jr (Arranger) and Patrick J. Benedict (Actor) fill us in on the history of FANTASY FOOTBALL: THE MUSICAL? and perform two numbers from the show live in our studio! Bryan Putnam (Book, Music & Lyrics), Kenneth W. Gartman (Music Director) and Rosena M. Hill (Actor) tell us why THE TOYMAKER isn't for kids. Stephen Nachamie (Director), Adrienne Maitland (Choreographer) and Billy Butler (Co-Book/Composer/Lyricist) remind us that there is another meaning to the word "gay" as they fill us in on GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Daniel Gwirtzman (Dancer/Producer) and Madeline Hoak (dancer) talk about their all-dance take on classic Jazz-Swing songs in ENCORE and "perform" a unique "audio-dance" segment.

Vol 317 - Jul 9, 2009 - Insecurity, Lush & Lively & more

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Writer/Composer Mickey Zetts and performers Paula Galloway & Carlos R. Fernandez (also known as The Icky House Club) talk about their new musical, INSECURITY! THE RECESSION PROOF MUSICAL (Produced by Oberon Theatre Ensemble) and perform two numbers for the show. Susan Rankus stops by to talk about the Midtown International Theatre Festival's 10th Anniversary this year! (July 14-Aug 2). She discusses several of the shows involved in the festival, so get ready for a lot of shows! Dan Fortune introduces a new regular segment for Broadway Bullet... LUSH & LIVELY! Every episode he'll bring you surprising covers and takes on theatre tunes. This week, an unexpected MY FAIR LADY Double-Play. Dan Fortune also hosts a live Lush & Lively event he DJs the last Friday of every month at New World Stages. Find out more at www.lushandlively.net The KNF Co is a new company dedicated to finding a new way to produce commercial theatre Off-Off-Broadway. Producers Katherine Heberling, Kelly Haydon and Tzipora Kaplan stop by to talk about this and their new production, BIRD HOUSE playing from July 10-26. Marty Cooper is back ON THE POSITIVE SIDE as he discusses some big upcoming productions for next year's Broadway Season! Tenement Street Workshop is throwing a benefit on July 11th. Artistic Directors John MacDonald (jjmacdonald1@yahoo.com) and Nicholas Bonnar (nickbonnar@hotmail.com) stop by to discuss the goals of their young company. If you would like to get involved, you can email one of them. Tickets for the benefit are available at www.smartix.com We play a song from the newly released cast Album for PINKALICIOUS out on Sh-k-boom.

Vol 316 - Jun 17, 2009 - Vanities, Jenna Esposito & more

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: VANITIES is set to open in previews at Second Stage on July 2nd. Producers Randy Adams and Sue Frost of Junkyard Dog Productions stop by the studio to talk about the shows twisty history to the New York stage and share two of David Kirshenbaum's songs from the show. Broadway Abridged Live! is back on Broadway Bullet, this time skewering LITTLE MERMAID. Writer Gil Varod tackles getting those long Broadway Shows down to a digestible length on his website, Broadway Abridged, and every once and a while we bring a script to life in our studio. Featuring the voice talents of Rachel Pincus, Randall Meehl, Stephen Olander and Jaclyn Huberman. Also, for those of you who missed his hysterical take on the 2009 Tony Awards, you can still catch it HERE. Jenna Esposito is coming up in the New York Cabaret Scene. She opens her new cabaret show, JENNA ESPOSITO SINGS CONNIE FRANCIS on June 26th, and recently released her debut CD, 13 MEN...AND ME. SHe stops by the studio to discuss these projects, and sing two songs from her CD live in our studio. Discover more at her website, www.jennaesposito.com On July 8th EBE Ensemble is launching their new show, PRE-DISPOSAL, savage comedy about race, terror in all its forms, and the role of art in a world that has all but usurped dissent. Director Joshua Luria and Actor/co-managing director Joe Mullen stop by to discuss the project and theatre company.

Vol 315 - Jun 11, 2009 - Planet Connections Festivity Special

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In this Episode we talk with seven of the shows involved with the Planet Connections Festivity running from June 9th - June 28th. Find out more information on their website at www.planetconnectionsfestivity.com Interviews in this episode are: We talk with Tony Asaro (Composer/Lyricist) and Justin Utley (Lead Actor) from the new country-themed musical, OUR COUNTRY, where a country superstar is outed and rises from the ashes with an all gay band. We also play two songs from the show's demo. We talk with playwright John Kearns and lead actresses Amy Chang and Joy Lanceta about the show, RESIGNATIONS, which discusses satisfactiction in the workplace. We get sidelined a little bit by discussing the growth of roles for Asian-American actors. HOUND is a rethinking of the Sherlock Holmes cannon from the point of view of Watson. The show has been imported from Louisiana, and we talk with playwright, John Patrick Bray and actor Blain Peltier about the show and the trials of a temporary move to New York City. CLEOPATRA: A LIFE UNPARALLELED is a new rock musical. Rich Labbadia (Producer) and Melissa Labbadia (Cleopatra) talk about the development of the show and the trials of working with family. Also, Melissa Labbadia, Jessica Labbadia and Joshua Woodie sing three songs from the show live in our studio! Dorothy Parker's story has been told many times, but not so much her stories. Playwright Maureen VanTrease and Third Eye Theatre Artistic Director, Michael Levesque attempt to remedy that situation with THOSE WHISTLING LADS, a show that puts five of Dorothy Parker's Stories/Poems on stage. WAIT OF THE WORLD is a unique multi-media presentation/play that discusses many of our fears of the future and pulls from the past. writer Peter Dagger and Director Jeremy Bloom stop by to discuss what makes their show tick. There is no question that Americans have become more and more dependent on prescription medication this past two decades. NY IT Award winning playwright Aliza Shane addresses this in humorous was in a modern adaptation of Moliere, THE IMAGINARY INVALID: BY PRESCRIPTION ONLY, which she also produces and directs.

Vol 314 - Jun 3, 2009 - Hair, Danny Kaye Musical & more

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Saul Ilson (Writer Director) and Marcia Rodd (Actress) from the new Off-Broadway Hit Musical, DON'T LEAVE IT ALL TO YOUR CHILDREN We talk about why the older generation deserves to command the stage every once and a while, and how the field has changed from then to now. We also hear two songs from the show! Special Offer: Mention Broadway Bullet at the Box Office at get tickets for $40! (Regularly $56) First Time TONY Nominee, Michael McDonald (Costume Design, HAIR) discusses his career and advice for designers. Topics include how to build your career and survive being an assistant. DANNY AND SYLVIA: THE DANNY KAYE MUSICAL Recently opened Off-Broadway, and we have the stars, Brian Childers and Kimberly Faye Greenberg with us to discuss the show and Danny Kaye's life. We also hear two songs from the show! We also hear songs from the newly released cast recordings of HAIR, ROCK OF AGES, and WEST SIDE STORY, and Marty Cooper and Michael Gilboe discuss their predictions for the Tony Awards in ON THE POSITIVE SIDE.

Vol 313 - May 21, 2009 - Rooms, Planet Connections and more

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

We talk to the producers of Planet Connections Festivity, The Authors of (the recently closed) two-hander musical, ROOMS, Tony Nominee (Sound Design: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE) Leon Rothenberg and hear music from Stephanie Block's solo CD, THIS PLACE I KNOW and the newly released cast recording of THE STORY OF MY LIFE. Also Ken Davenport is on hand to talk about the four rules of internet marketing in The Producer's Perspective.

Vol 312 - Vol 311 - 2009 Tony Press Clusterf%&k Episode

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

1. Oskar Eustis - Hair 2. John Clancy - Shrek 3. Christoper Sieber - Shrek 4. Karen Olivo - West Side Story 5. Howard Panter - Guys and Dolls 6. Geoffrey Rush - Exit the King 7. David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori - Shrek 8. Brian d'Arcy James - Shrek 9. - Stephen Daldrey - Billy Elliot 10. Haydn Gwynne - Billy Elliot 11. Constantine Maroulis - Rock of Ages 12. Gregory Jbara - Billy Elliot 13. Marc Kudisch - 9 to 5 14. Thomas Sadoski - Reasons to Be Pretty 15. Hunter Bell - Title of Show 16. Martha Plimpton - Pal Joey 17. Michael Greif - Next to Normal 18. Hope Davis - God of Carnage 19. Jeff Daniels - God of Carnage 20. Will Swenson - Hair 21. Hallie Foote - Dividing the Estate 22. Gavin Creel - Hair

Vol 311 - Apr 23, 2009 - Indie Theatre and Groovelily

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

We talk to people involved in Babel Theatre Project's CHRISTMAS IS MILES AWAY, MTWorks premiere production of THE OATH and The Flux Theatre Ensemble's staging of PRETTY THEFT. We also hear a song from Groovelily's new musical, SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES and Marty Cooper discusses 9 to 5 in On the Positive Side.

Vol 310 - Apr 9, 2009 - Blithe Spirit, Shrek & More

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

We talk with Susan Louise O'Connor, making her Broadway Debut in BLiTHE SPIRIT. We also hear songs from the newly released cast albums for SHREK and NEXT TO NORMAL. We hear from people involved with the plays, CAITLYN AND THE SWAN and TIBET DOES NOT EXIST, and Ken Davenport talks about what's going down with all the critics!

Vol 309 - Mar. 25, 2009 - Golden Boy of the Blue Ridge and More

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

We talk with people involved with the musicals, GOLDEN BOY OF THE BLUE RIDGE and SOME THINGS GET BETTER WITH AGE and hear two songs from each show! We also talk with people involved with the plays, MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION and LOVE.

Vol 308 - Mar 12, 2009 - Scott Alan, Beowolf & More

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Composer Scott Alan has followed up his extremely successful debut CD with his Sophomore effort, KEYS. We talk with Scott about the process and hear two songs from the CD. Banana Bag & Bodice bring the award winning San Francisco production of BEOWULF - A THOUSAND YEARS OF BAGGAGE to New York, and the creators stop by to discuss the show and share two of the songs from this SongPlay.

Vol 307 - Mar 5, 2009 - Indie Theatre features

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Rooftops from Wreckio Ensemble, Shortened Attention Span Musical Festival, Red Haired Thomas from SoHo Thinktank, The Man in the Newspaper Hat from ManyTracks, Tartuffe from Dog Run Rep and Crazy Head Space from Abraxas Stage Company.

Vol 306 - Feb 26, 2009 - Kevin Dozier, Grease & more

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This episode we talk with the creators of THE LOVE OF BROTHERS playing at Theater For The New City, part of the team from the new Off-Broadway play, RUMSPRINGA while Kevin Dozier stops by to share a few songs from his new CD, LOVE-WISE. And to top it all off, we have part 2 of our interview with Louis St. Louis as he discusses his history and dishes dirt on GREASE!

Vol 305 - Feb 19, 2009 - Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel & more

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This episode we talk with Louis St. Louis about his reworking of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR into a gospel piece, and we hear two NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD songs from his original demo! We also hear from Frank Blocker about SOUTHERN GOTHIC NOVEL, Bobby Funaro (Sopranos) in FRESH KILLS and Director Katherine Krause on The Bull's new take on FOOL FOR LOVE.

Vol 402 - Feb 18, 2010 - The Neo-Futurists & More

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode: The Neo-Futurists are back with a new performance piece. THE SOUP SHOW celebrates the 30th anniversary of Women's History Month, and the three writer/performers, Desiree Burch, Cara Francis and Erika Livingston stop by to talk about their racy and provocative production. The Prospect Theatre Company's new musical, THE HIDDEN SKY is underway, and we talk with Composer/Lyricist Peter Foley and Book Writer Kate Chisholm about their futuristic musical based on a short story by Ursula LeGuin as well as hear a couple of songs from the show. The Queen's Company is known for their all-female productions of classical plays, and they are back with THE WONDER. Director Rebecca Patterson and actors Virginia Baeta and Abbi Hawk stop by to chat about their production, what it means to be in an all-female cast, and stigmas still facing women playwrights. Marty Cooper is back with ON THE POSITIVE SIDE Diagnosed with HIV about three years ago, Dan Horrigan has turned his experiences into a one-person show, MY AiDS, as a fundraiser for various LGBT groups in the NY Metro area. He discusses his journey as well as his group, At Hands Theatre Company. STUCK, (presented by Bulldog Theatrical) a play about people stuck in a dead-end job in the middle of nowhere, is currently running through this weekend. Director Marshall Pailet and Actors Kate MacCluggage and Athena Masci discuss the show and their own experiences (or lack thereof) of their own similar situations.

Vol 304 - Feb 11, 2009 - Natalie Toro, Frigid Fest & more

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This episode we talk with Natalie Toro (Tale of Two Cities, Les Miz) about her new solo CD and her upcoming gig at the Metropolitan Room. We also talk with the producers of the FRIGID New York Festival. And of course we have a couple great performances from our most recent showcase!

Vol 303 - Feb 5, 2009 - Sunday Spotlight, Figaro/Figaro & more

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This episode we talk with (Re)Directions about their upcoming production of FIGARO/FIGARO, LaMama about THE BOOK OF LAMBERT and we also hear some more great performances from the first Sunday Spotlight.

Vol 302 - Jan 29, 2009 - Tony Desare, One Man Shows & more

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

We've got a jam packed episode for you this week! New Cabaret sensation, Tony DeSare stops by to talk about his new CD, his show at the Oak room, and plays two songs live in our studio! We've also got two one-man shows playing in rep at the SoHo, Michael Laurence in "Krapp 39" and Mark Sam Rosenthal in (deep breath) "Blanche Survives Katrina in a FEMA Trailer Named Desire" We've also got some live recordings from our first Live Event (Don't miss our next one, Feb. 8th!) James Barbour showed up by Surprise to sing, and we've got him singing a never recorded song by Frank Wildhorn, as well as selections from APAC's production of "Ragtime", Prospect Theatre Company's new show, "The Dome" and a few selections from some of our fantastic open-mic performers!

Vol 301 - Jan 21, 2009 - Whisper House, The Wendigo & more

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This week we get a special sneak preview from Duncan Sheik's new concept CD, "Whisper House". We also talk with the talent involved with the Oberon Theatre Ensemble and the play, "The Wendigo" produced by the Vagabond Theatre Ensemble. We also have Marty Cooper "On the Positive Side" and Ken Davenport with the Producer's Perspective. So buckle up and hop on board the Broadway Bullet!

Vol 224 - Dec 11, 2008 - Billy Elliot's Gregory Jbara & more

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

WELCOME BACK FROM Thanksgiving break. Hope all of your holidays were wonderful. We've got a big ole show for you this week. We have a holiday gift giving guide for theatre lovers. We also sit down with the multi-talented Gregory Jbara to talk about his newest role as the dad in Billy Elliot. We also get to talk to Legally Blonde's Autumn Hulbert - the search for the next Elle Woods runner-up - about her starring role in Glimpses of the Moon. We talk to James Barbour as he gets ready for his new Holiday Concert. Also, in the studio we have the Artistic Director of the Resonance Theatre Ensemble to talk about two productions: 23 Knives and Ceasar and Cleopatra.