The 54 Below Podcast https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-54-below-podcast en Broadway Podcast Network The 54 Below Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the world-famous Broadway supper club. Known as “Broadway’s Living Room,” the club is a destination for acclaimed stars of the stage and music world and their fans. Join us as we sit down and chat with the performers who grace our stage as they inspire us with stories about their journey to Broadway, share news about their upcoming shows and projects, and make us laugh with some backstage tales that you may not have heard before!   Hosted and produced by 54 Below Senior Creative Marketing Manager Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Assistant Programming Director Macon Prickett with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/31dab014-207d-11ea-b3e3-8fc58597fedf/image/Podcast_Logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The 54 Below Podcast https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-54-below-podcast no episodic The 54 Below Podcast takes you behind the scenes at the world-famous Broadway supper club. Broadway Podcast Network The 54 Below Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the world-famous Broadway supper club. Known as “Broadway’s Living Room,” the club is a destination for acclaimed stars of the stage and music world and their fans. Join us as we sit down and chat with the performers who grace our stage as they inspire us with stories about their journey to Broadway, share news about their upcoming shows and projects, and make us laugh with some backstage tales that you may not have heard before!   Hosted and produced by 54 Below Senior Creative Marketing Manager Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Assistant Programming Director Macon Prickett with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. The 54 Below Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the world-famous Broadway supper club. Known as “Broadway’s Living Room,” the club is a destination for acclaimed stars of the stage and music world and their fans. Join us as we sit down and chat with the performers who grace our stage as they inspire us with stories about their journey to Broadway, share news about their upcoming shows and projects, and make us laugh with some backstage tales that you may not have heard before!

 

Hosted and produced by 54 Below Senior Creative Marketing Manager Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Assistant Programming Director Macon Prickett with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.

]]> 54 Below and Broadway Podcast Network podcastadmin@broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Episode 79: STORM LARGE Rockstar and 54 Below staple Storm Large sits down with us to talk about Cabaret, finding happiness, and Billie Eilish. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains adult content and explicit language. For tickets and more information about Storm's upcoming show, visit http://54below.org/StormLarge The 54 Below Podcast is hosted and produced by Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow us on Instagram: 54 Below @54below Storm Large @stormof69 Sir Michael Allan Galvez @sirmichaelallangalvez Macon Pricket @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:33:00 -0000 Storm Large full 2 79 Broadway Podcast Network Rockstar and 54 Below staple Storm Large sits down with us to talk about Cabaret, finding happiness, and Billie Eilish. Rockstar and 54 Below staple Storm Large sits down with us to talk about Cabaret, finding happiness, and Billie Eilish. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains adult content and explicit language. For tickets and more information about Storm's upcoming show, visit http://54below.org/StormLarge The 54 Below Podcast is hosted and produced by Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow us on Instagram: 54 Below @54below Storm Large @stormof69 Sir Michael Allan Galvez @sirmichaelallangalvez Macon Pricket @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rockstar and 54 Below staple Storm Large sits down with us to talk about Cabaret, finding happiness, and Billie Eilish.


CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains adult content and explicit language.


For tickets and more information about Storm's upcoming show, visit http://54below.org/StormLarge


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted and produced by Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


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]]> 2215 yes Episode 78: SENZEL AHMADY The former Jasmine of Disney's Aladdin US Tour, Senzel Ahmady, sits down with us to talk about her life as a dropout princess, her Filipino-Afghan roots, and making her 54 Below solo debut! Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett co-host. For tickets and more information about Senzel's upcoming show, visit https://54below.org/senzelahmady Watch Senzel sing "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles on https://youtu.be/0l-sHosUfCM?si=tPvuJx3HsJX0lodZ The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett, and produced by Sir Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow us on Instagram: 54 Below @54below Senzel Ahmady @senzelahmady Sir Michael Allan Galvez @sirmichaelallangalvez Macon Pricket @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000 Senzel Ahmady full 1 78 Broadway Podcast Network The former Jasmine of Disney's Aladdin US Tour, Senzel Ahmady, sits down with us to talk about her life as a dropout princess, her Filipino-Afghan roots, and making her 54 Below solo debut! The former Jasmine of Disney's Aladdin US Tour, Senzel Ahmady, sits down with us to talk about her life as a dropout princess, her Filipino-Afghan roots, and making her 54 Below solo debut! Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett co-host. For tickets and more information about Senzel's upcoming show, visit https://54below.org/senzelahmady Watch Senzel sing "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles on https://youtu.be/0l-sHosUfCM?si=tPvuJx3HsJX0lodZ The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett, and produced by Sir Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow us on Instagram: 54 Below @54below Senzel Ahmady @senzelahmady Sir Michael Allan Galvez @sirmichaelallangalvez Macon Pricket @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The former Jasmine of Disney's Aladdin US Tour, Senzel Ahmady, sits down with us to talk about her life as a dropout princess, her Filipino-Afghan roots, and making her 54 Below solo debut! Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett co-host.


For tickets and more information about Senzel's upcoming show, visit https://54below.org/senzelahmady


Watch Senzel sing "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles on https://youtu.be/0l-sHosUfCM?si=tPvuJx3HsJX0lodZ


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett, and produced by Sir Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow us on Instagram:

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Senzel Ahmady @senzelahmady

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]]> 1607 Episode 77: NINA WEST RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West talks to us about her life in drag, growing up in Ohio, and all things Drag Race! Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Nina's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/NinaWest The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:51:28 -0000 Nina West full 1 77 Broadway Podcast Network RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West talks to us about music, growing up in Ohio, and all things Drag Race! RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West talks to us about her life in drag, growing up in Ohio, and all things Drag Race! Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Nina's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/NinaWest The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West talks to us about her life in drag, growing up in Ohio, and all things Drag Race! Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.


For more info about Nina's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/NinaWest


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett

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]]> 3231 Episode 76: CHRISTINE PEDI Drama Desk Award nominee Christine Pedi talks about her career journey, "Forbidden Broadway" and "Chicago," and the life of comediennes as she knows it. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Christine's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/WickedStage The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:52:00 -0000 Christine Pedi full 1 76 Broadway Podcast Network Drama Desk Award nominee Christine Pedi talks about her career journey, "Forbidden Broadway" and "Chicago," and the life of comediennes as she knows it. Drama Desk Award nominee Christine Pedi talks about her career journey, "Forbidden Broadway" and "Chicago," and the life of comediennes as she knows it. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Christine's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/WickedStage The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Drama Desk Award nominee Christine Pedi talks about her career journey, "Forbidden Broadway" and "Chicago," and the life of comediennes as she knows it. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.


For more info about Christine's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/WickedStage


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett

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]]> 3589 Episode 75: NITA WHITAKER Multi-hyphenate award-winning actress Nita Whitaker talks about her passion for music and healing, entering pageants to pay for nursing school, and working with icons like David Foster and Alan Thicke. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For tickets and more information about Nita's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/NitaWhitaker Watch a sneak peek of Nita Whitaker in Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole here: https://youtu.be/ivkw_tOhsvo The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:01:39 -0000 Nita Whitaker full 1 75 Broadway Podcast Network Multi-hyphenate award-winning actress Nita Whitaker talks about her passion for music and healing, entering pageants to pay for nursing school, and working with David Foster and Alan Thicke. Multi-hyphenate award-winning actress Nita Whitaker talks about her passion for music and healing, entering pageants to pay for nursing school, and working with icons like David Foster and Alan Thicke. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For tickets and more information about Nita's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/NitaWhitaker Watch a sneak peek of Nita Whitaker in Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole here: https://youtu.be/ivkw_tOhsvo The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Multi-hyphenate award-winning actress Nita Whitaker talks about her passion for music and healing, entering pageants to pay for nursing school, and working with icons like David Foster and Alan Thicke. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


For tickets and more information about Nita's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/NitaWhitaker


Watch a sneak peek of Nita Whitaker in Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole here: https://youtu.be/ivkw_tOhsvo


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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]]> 3064 Episode 74: HUGH PANARO One of the few actors ever to play both male lead roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Hugh Panaro tells the story of how he convinced Hal Prince to give him the titular role, his show mementos, and the release of his first album! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Watch Hugh perform "Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera here: https://youtu.be/6BKh9HZ6WXk For more information about Hugh's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54below.org/HughPanaro The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Mar 2024 20:24:00 -0000 Hugh Panaro full 1 74 Broadway Podcast Network One of the few actors ever to play both male lead roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Hugh Panaro tells the story of how he convinced Hal Prince to give him the titular role, his show mementos, and the release of his first album! One of the few actors ever to play both male lead roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Hugh Panaro tells the story of how he convinced Hal Prince to give him the titular role, his show mementos, and the release of his first album! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Watch Hugh perform "Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera here: https://youtu.be/6BKh9HZ6WXk For more information about Hugh's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54below.org/HughPanaro The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices One of the few actors ever to play both male lead roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Hugh Panaro tells the story of how he convinced Hal Prince to give him the titular role, his show mementos, and the release of his first album! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


Watch Hugh perform "Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera here: https://youtu.be/6BKh9HZ6WXk


For more information about Hugh's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54below.org/HughPanaro


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 2771 Episode 73: ROBERT W. SCHNEIDER Award-winning multi-hypenate Robert Schneider talks about his career as a producer and educator, his love for bringing obscure musicals back on stage, as well as a serendipitous occasion at 54 Below which launched a big project. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Robert's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/artists/robert-schneider/ The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:36:00 -0000 Robert W. Schneider full 1 73 Broadway Podcast Network Award-winning multi-hypenate Robert Schneider talks about his career as a producer and educator, his love for bringing obscure musicals back on stage, as well as a serendipitous occasion at 54 Below which launched a big project. Award-winning multi-hypenate Robert Schneider talks about his career as a producer and educator, his love for bringing obscure musicals back on stage, as well as a serendipitous occasion at 54 Below which launched a big project. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Robert's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/artists/robert-schneider/ The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Award-winning multi-hypenate Robert Schneider talks about his career as a producer and educator, his love for bringing obscure musicals back on stage, as well as a serendipitous occasion at 54 Below which launched a big project. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


For more info about Robert's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/artists/robert-schneider/


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 2584 Episode 72: THE BARRICADE BOYS Scott Garnham and Simon Schofield of UK’s No. 1 West End musical theater supergroup, The Barricade Boys, talk about the group's origins and concerts around the globe, "Les Mis," and their favorite roles. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Watch a preview of The Barricade Boys performing a number of their favorite songs at https://youtu.be/6V57pjM0E94 For more information about the upcoming The Barricade Boys performances at 54 Below, visit 54below.org/BarricadeBoys Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 Jan 2024 23:21:00 -0000 The Barricade Boys full 1 72 Broadway Podcast Network Scott Garnham and Simon Schofield of UK’s No. 1 West End musical theater supergroup, The Barricade Boys, talk about the group's origins and concerts around the globe, "Les Mis," and their favorite roles. Scott Garnham and Simon Schofield of UK’s No. 1 West End musical theater supergroup, The Barricade Boys, talk about the group's origins and concerts around the globe, "Les Mis," and their favorite roles. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Watch a preview of The Barricade Boys performing a number of their favorite songs at https://youtu.be/6V57pjM0E94 For more information about the upcoming The Barricade Boys performances at 54 Below, visit 54below.org/BarricadeBoys Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Scott Garnham and Simon Schofield of UK’s No. 1 West End musical theater supergroup, The Barricade Boys, talk about the group's origins and concerts around the globe, "Les Mis," and their favorite roles. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


Watch a preview of The Barricade Boys performing a number of their favorite songs at https://youtu.be/6V57pjM0E94


For more information about the upcoming The Barricade Boys performances at 54 Below, visit 54below.org/BarricadeBoys


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 1894 Episode 71: TAMMY FAYMOUS New York’s riotous and raucous hairy Drag Queen Tammy Faymous (Alexander Kacala) talks about drag as an artform, "Die Hard" as a Christmas film, and complicated family relationships in between sips of spiced (spiked?) eggnog. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Tammy's upcoming show, go to 54Below.org/TammyFaymous Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:07:59 -0000 Tammy Faymous full 1 71 Broadway Podcast Network New York’s riotous and raucous hairy Drag Queen Tammy Faymous (Alexander Kacala) talks about drag as an artform, "Die Hard" as a Christmas film, and complicated family relationships. New York’s riotous and raucous hairy Drag Queen Tammy Faymous (Alexander Kacala) talks about drag as an artform, "Die Hard" as a Christmas film, and complicated family relationships in between sips of spiced (spiked?) eggnog. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Tammy's upcoming show, go to 54Below.org/TammyFaymous Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New York’s riotous and raucous hairy Drag Queen Tammy Faymous (Alexander Kacala) talks about drag as an artform, "Die Hard" as a Christmas film, and complicated family relationships in between sips of spiced (spiked?) eggnog. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.


For more information about Tammy's upcoming show, go to 54Below.org/TammyFaymous


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett

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]]> 3148 Episode 70: LISA HOWARD Broadway leading lady Lisa Howard stops by the podcast with some hot cocoa to chat about Hallmark movies and #CountdownToChristmas, as well as her star turns on stage and in the film "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2." Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information on Lisa's upcoming show, go to 54Below.org/LisaHoward Watch a sneak peek of the upcoming "Lisa Howard's Holiday Special" at https://youtu.be/9k43yLWue10 The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:46:24 -0000 Lisa Howard full 1 70 Broadway Podcast Network Broadway leading lady Lisa Howard stops by the podcast with some hot cocoa to chat about Hallmark movies and #CountdownToChristmas, as well as her star turns in the Twilight series and on stage! Broadway leading lady Lisa Howard stops by the podcast with some hot cocoa to chat about Hallmark movies and #CountdownToChristmas, as well as her star turns on stage and in the film "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2." Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information on Lisa's upcoming show, go to 54Below.org/LisaHoward Watch a sneak peek of the upcoming "Lisa Howard's Holiday Special" at https://youtu.be/9k43yLWue10 The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Broadway leading lady Lisa Howard stops by the podcast with some hot cocoa to chat about Hallmark movies and #CountdownToChristmas, as well as her star turns on stage and in the film "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2." Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


For more information on Lisa's upcoming show, go to 54Below.org/LisaHoward


Watch a sneak peek of the upcoming "Lisa Howard's Holiday Special" at https://youtu.be/9k43yLWue10


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 2278 Episode 69: BRANDON VICTOR DIXON Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon talks about his iconic roles in shows like "Hamilton" and "Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE", what's on his Spotify playlist, and his advocacy work with the WeAre Foundation. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Brandon Victor Dixon's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/BrandonVictorDixon The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:10:55 -0000 Brandon Victor Dixon full 1 69 Broadway Podcast Network Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon talks about his iconic roles, what's on his Spotify playlist, and his advocacy work with the WeAre Foundation. Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon talks about his iconic roles in shows like "Hamilton" and "Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE", what's on his Spotify playlist, and his advocacy work with the WeAre Foundation. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Brandon Victor Dixon's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/BrandonVictorDixon The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon talks about his iconic roles in shows like "Hamilton" and "Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE", what's on his Spotify playlist, and his advocacy work with the WeAre Foundation. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


For more info about Brandon Victor Dixon's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/BrandonVictorDixon


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 2176 Episode 68: ELLIE NUNN West End actress Ellie Nunn phones in from across the pond to talk about the essence of Stephen Sondheim's genius, the art of cabaret, and designer hand puppets (as well as a wonderful night out with Helena Bonham Carter). Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. See Ellie perform "Losing My Mind" by Stephen Sondheim here: https://youtu.be/otwoULzlBGw For more info on Ellie's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/EllieNunn Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:37:15 -0000 Ellie Nunn full 1 68 Broadway Podcast Network West End actress Ellie Nunn talks about Stephen Sondheim, the art of cabaret, and designer hand puppets. West End actress Ellie Nunn phones in from across the pond to talk about the essence of Stephen Sondheim's genius, the art of cabaret, and designer hand puppets (as well as a wonderful night out with Helena Bonham Carter). Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. See Ellie perform "Losing My Mind" by Stephen Sondheim here: https://youtu.be/otwoULzlBGw For more info on Ellie's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/EllieNunn Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices West End actress Ellie Nunn phones in from across the pond to talk about the essence of Stephen Sondheim's genius, the art of cabaret, and designer hand puppets (as well as a wonderful night out with Helena Bonham Carter). Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.


See Ellie perform "Losing My Mind" by Stephen Sondheim here: https://youtu.be/otwoULzlBGw


For more info on Ellie's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/EllieNunn


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett

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]]> 3029 Episode 67: JASMINE FORSBERG Here Lies Love star and incoming SIX Broadway queen Jasmine Forsberg talks about connecting with her Filipino roots on and off stage, creating community both on tour and in her Broadway debut, and her dreams for the future. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Jasmine's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/JasmineForsberg. The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:01:16 -0000 Jasmine Forsberg full 1 67 Broadway Podcast Network "Here Lies Love" star and incoming "SIX" Broadway queen Jasmine Forsberg talks about connecting with her Filipino roots, her Broadway and 54 Below debuts, and her dreams for the future. Here Lies Love star and incoming SIX Broadway queen Jasmine Forsberg talks about connecting with her Filipino roots on and off stage, creating community both on tour and in her Broadway debut, and her dreams for the future. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Jasmine's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/JasmineForsberg. The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Here Lies Love star and incoming SIX Broadway queen Jasmine Forsberg talks about connecting with her Filipino roots on and off stage, creating community both on tour and in her Broadway debut, and her dreams for the future. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


For more info about Jasmine's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/JasmineForsberg.


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 2833 Episode 66: FRANCES RUFFELLE & NORMAN BOWMAN Tony® winner Frances Ruffelle and leading West End star Norman Bowman talk about their first meeting in Les Mis, the origins of "Frankie and Beausy," and the secret ingredient to their enduring friendship. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Frances and Norman's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/FrankieBeausy The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon on Instagram at mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:01:38 -0000 Frances Ruffelle & Norman Bowman full 1 66 Broadway Podcast Network Tony® winner Frances Ruffelle and West End leading man Norman Bowman talk about their first meeting in Les Mis, the origins of "Frankie and Beausy," and the secret ingredient to their enduring friendship. Tony® winner Frances Ruffelle and leading West End star Norman Bowman talk about their first meeting in Les Mis, the origins of "Frankie and Beausy," and the secret ingredient to their enduring friendship. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Frances and Norman's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/FrankieBeausy The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon on Instagram at mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tony® winner Frances Ruffelle and leading West End star Norman Bowman talk about their first meeting in Les Mis, the origins of "Frankie and Beausy," and the secret ingredient to their enduring friendship. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.


For more information about Frances and Norman's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/FrankieBeausy


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Macon on Instagram at mrmaconprickett

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]]> 2794 Episode 65: JAI RODRIGUEZ RENT star and "Queer Eye" alum Jai Rodriguez talks about how being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States shaped his career choices on stage and screen. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about Jai's upcoming show, visit 54below.org/JaiRodriguez. The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:33:00 -0000 Jai Rodriguez full 1 65 Broadway Podcast Network "RENT" star and "Queer Eye" alum Jai Rodriguez talks about how being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States shaped his career choices on stage and screen. RENT star and "Queer Eye" alum Jai Rodriguez talks about how being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States shaped his career choices on stage and screen. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about Jai's upcoming show, visit 54below.org/JaiRodriguez. The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices RENT star and "Queer Eye" alum Jai Rodriguez talks about how being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States shaped his career choices on stage and screen. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


For more information about Jai's upcoming show, visit 54below.org/JaiRodriguez.


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 3566 Episode 64: KYLIE MCNEILL Rising star Kylie McNeill talks about being the acclaimed voice behind the titular character of Mamoru Hosoda's BELLE, her songwriting inspirations, and dream roles. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. To see Kylie sing "U" from BELLE, go to https://youtu.be/OLsCkEO1xJ4?si=6DHMAh8QjezJhopi For more info about Kylie's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/KylieMcNeill The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:41:07 -0000 Kylie McNeill full 1 64 Broadway Podcast Network Rising star Kylie McNeill talks about being the acclaimed voice behind the titular character of Mamoru Hosoda's "BELLE," her songwriting inspirations, and dream roles. Rising star Kylie McNeill talks about being the acclaimed voice behind the titular character of Mamoru Hosoda's BELLE, her songwriting inspirations, and dream roles. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. To see Kylie sing "U" from BELLE, go to https://youtu.be/OLsCkEO1xJ4?si=6DHMAh8QjezJhopi For more info about Kylie's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/KylieMcNeill The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rising star Kylie McNeill talks about being the acclaimed voice behind the titular character of Mamoru Hosoda's BELLE, her songwriting inspirations, and dream roles. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.


To see Kylie sing "U" from BELLE, go to https://youtu.be/OLsCkEO1xJ4?si=6DHMAh8QjezJhopi


For more info about Kylie's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/KylieMcNeill


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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]]> 2279 Episode 63: JADE JONES "The Disney Princess who raps" (District Fray Magazine) Jade Jones talks about her musical inspirations from 70's music to Drake, and how she became Olney Theatre's "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Jade's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/JadeJones The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:26:13 -0000 Jade Jones full 1 63 Broadway Podcast Network "The Disney Princess who raps" (District Fray Magazine) Jade Jones talks about her Belle from Olney Theatre's "Disney's Beauty and the Beast," and her musical inspirations from 70's disco to Drake. "The Disney Princess who raps" (District Fray Magazine) Jade Jones talks about her musical inspirations from 70's music to Drake, and how she became Olney Theatre's "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Jade's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/JadeJones The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "The Disney Princess who raps" (District Fray Magazine) Jade Jones talks about her musical inspirations from 70's music to Drake, and how she became Olney Theatre's "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.


For more info about Jade's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/JadeJones


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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]]> 3377 Episode 62: SANTINO FONTANA Tony®️ winner Santino Fontana traces the path his career has taken so far, recounts the oddity of shooting Disney's "Frozen," and tells us how his child's friends don't believe he's the real Prince Hans. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about Santino's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/Santino Watch Santino Fontana sing "Let It Go" at https://youtu.be/3I-gN4n0GSM?si=35xGSUoTf33sMeSE The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:48:00 -0000 Santino Fontana full 1 62 Broadway Podcast Network Tony®️ winner Santino Fontana traces the path his career has taken so far, and tells us how his child's friends don't believe he's the real Prince Hans of Disney's "Frozen." Tony®️ winner Santino Fontana traces the path his career has taken so far, recounts the oddity of shooting Disney's "Frozen," and tells us how his child's friends don't believe he's the real Prince Hans. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about Santino's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/Santino Watch Santino Fontana sing "Let It Go" at https://youtu.be/3I-gN4n0GSM?si=35xGSUoTf33sMeSE The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tony®️ winner Santino Fontana traces the path his career has taken so far, recounts the oddity of shooting Disney's "Frozen," and tells us how his child's friends don't believe he's the real Prince Hans. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


For more information about Santino's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/Santino


Watch Santino Fontana sing "Let It Go" at https://youtu.be/3I-gN4n0GSM?si=35xGSUoTf33sMeSE


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 2701 Episode 61: CHARLES KIRSCH Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch joins us to talk about the Golden Age of theatre and how a pandemic hobby became the smash hit podcast and cabaret show we know and love. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Charles's upcoming show, "Backstage Babble Celebrates Tony Awards History," visit 54Below.org//BackstageBabbleTonys The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:20:00 -0000 Charles Kirsch full 1 61 Broadway Podcast Network Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch joins us to talk about the Golden Age of theatre and how a pandemic hobby became the smash hit podcast and cabaret show we know and love. Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch joins us to talk about the Golden Age of theatre and how a pandemic hobby became the smash hit podcast and cabaret show we know and love. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Charles's upcoming show, "Backstage Babble Celebrates Tony Awards History," visit 54Below.org//BackstageBabbleTonys The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch joins us to talk about the Golden Age of theatre and how a pandemic hobby became the smash hit podcast and cabaret show we know and love. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.


For more information about Charles's upcoming show, "Backstage Babble Celebrates Tony Awards History," visit 54Below.org//BackstageBabbleTonys


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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]]> 2716 Episode 60: KATIE ROYSE GINTHER & IZY TAYLOR Producers of the upcoming "54 Sings Diana The Musical" chats with us about how they became DiFanas, what critics didn't understand, and their lives as young producers. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Katie and Izy's upcoming show, "54 Sings Diana The Musical," visit 54Below.org/54SingsDianaMusical The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Aug 2023 21:38:00 -0000 Katie Royse Ginther & Izy Taylor full 1 60 Broadway Podcast Network Producers of the upcoming "54 Sings Diana The Musical" chats with us about how they became DiFanas, how they found theatre, and their lives as young producers. Producers of the upcoming "54 Sings Diana The Musical" chats with us about how they became DiFanas, what critics didn't understand, and their lives as young producers. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Katie and Izy's upcoming show, "54 Sings Diana The Musical," visit 54Below.org/54SingsDianaMusical The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Producers of the upcoming "54 Sings Diana The Musical" chats with us about how they became DiFanas, what critics didn't understand, and their lives as young producers. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.


For more information about Katie and Izy's upcoming show, "54 Sings Diana The Musical," visit 54Below.org/54SingsDianaMusical


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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]]> 3121 Episode 59: JONATHAN HOOVER "American Horror Story" alum Jonathan Hoover talks about starring alongside Patti LuPone, Ryan Murphy sliding into his DMs (professionally), and what it means to be a "Second-Rate Somebody." Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Jonathan's upcoming show, "Second-Rate Somebody," visit 54Below.org The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:47:00 -0000 Jonathan Hoover full 1 59 Broadway Podcast Network "American Horror Story" alum Jonathan Hoover talks about starring alongside Patti LuPone, Ryan Murphy sliding into his DMs (professionally), and what it means to be a "Second-Rate Somebody." "American Horror Story" alum Jonathan Hoover talks about starring alongside Patti LuPone, Ryan Murphy sliding into his DMs (professionally), and what it means to be a "Second-Rate Somebody." Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Jonathan's upcoming show, "Second-Rate Somebody," visit 54Below.org The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "American Horror Story" alum Jonathan Hoover talks about starring alongside Patti LuPone, Ryan Murphy sliding into his DMs (professionally), and what it means to be a "Second-Rate Somebody." Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.


For more information about Jonathan's upcoming show, "Second-Rate Somebody," visit 54Below.org


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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]]> 2516 Episode 58: BAILEY RYON & MILLY SHAPIRO Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, two of Broadway's original four Matildas talk about growing up, creating cast traditions, and their favorite Matilda memories ahead of this year's Matildapalooza at 54 Below where several young actors who have taken on the role will come together in celebration of Matilda's 10th anniversary! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about the upcoming Matildapalooza 2023, visit 54Below.org The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jul 2023 01:36:00 -0000 Bailey Ryon & Milly Shapiro full 1 58 Broadway Podcast Network 2 of Broadway's Original Matildas talk about growing up, creating cast traditions, and their favorite Matilda memories. Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, two of Broadway's original four Matildas talk about growing up, creating cast traditions, and their favorite Matilda memories ahead of this year's Matildapalooza at 54 Below where several young actors who have taken on the role will come together in celebration of Matilda's 10th anniversary! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about the upcoming Matildapalooza 2023, visit 54Below.org The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, two of Broadway's original four Matildas talk about growing up, creating cast traditions, and their favorite Matilda memories ahead of this year's Matildapalooza at 54 Below where several young actors who have taken on the role will come together in celebration of Matilda's 10th anniversary! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


For more information about the upcoming Matildapalooza 2023, visit 54Below.org


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 2984 Episode 57: TAYLOR IMAN JONES "SIX" queen Taylor Iman Jones talks to us about "Devil Wears Prada" the musical, "Head Over Heels," and the two tap combinations she'll never forget. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Taylor Iman Jones is so excited to be making her New York solo debut at 54 Below! She’s even more excited that it’s on her birthday! And you’re invited! Come help her ring in her new year, while she reflects on her career, love, heartbreak, and life. Along with singing some of her favorite Broadway tunes, she will be sharing new arrangements of her original songs for the first time live on stage. For more info about Taylor's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/TaylorImanJones Watch Taylor sing "My Own Morning" from the musical "Hallelujah, Baby" at https://youtu.be/NajwLSuvJEA The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:28:00 -0000 Taylor Iman Jones full 1 57 Broadway Podcast Network "SIX" queen Taylor Iman Jones talks to us about "Devil Wears Prada" the musical, "Head Over Heels," and the two tap combinations she'll never forget. "SIX" queen Taylor Iman Jones talks to us about "Devil Wears Prada" the musical, "Head Over Heels," and the two tap combinations she'll never forget. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Taylor Iman Jones is so excited to be making her New York solo debut at 54 Below! She’s even more excited that it’s on her birthday! And you’re invited! Come help her ring in her new year, while she reflects on her career, love, heartbreak, and life. Along with singing some of her favorite Broadway tunes, she will be sharing new arrangements of her original songs for the first time live on stage. For more info about Taylor's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/TaylorImanJones Watch Taylor sing "My Own Morning" from the musical "Hallelujah, Baby" at https://youtu.be/NajwLSuvJEA The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "SIX" queen Taylor Iman Jones talks to us about "Devil Wears Prada" the musical, "Head Over Heels," and the two tap combinations she'll never forget. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


Taylor Iman Jones is so excited to be making her New York solo debut at 54 Below! She’s even more excited that it’s on her birthday! And you’re invited! Come help her ring in her new year, while she reflects on her career, love, heartbreak, and life. Along with singing some of her favorite Broadway tunes, she will be sharing new arrangements of her original songs for the first time live on stage.


For more info about Taylor's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/TaylorImanJones


Watch Taylor sing "My Own Morning" from the musical "Hallelujah, Baby" at https://youtu.be/NajwLSuvJEA


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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]]> 2665 Episode 56: JORIAH KWAMÉ Award-winning musical theater composer Joriah Kwamé talks about his recent work in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, his viral hit "Little Miss Perfect," and the music that brings him and others joy. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Since he was a child, Joriah has struggled with his voice. Is it too high? Does it say the right things? Is it too loud? Before writing the now-viral MT stand-alone, “Little Miss Perfect,” (which won the inaugural 2019 Write Out Loud Contest), Joriah had to find his voice through the many worlds he created to escape his stark reality as a neurodivergent black man in the midwest. After a sold-out 54 Below debut last summer and fresh off the Sony Pictures film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, Joriah takes the stage once again to bring you his original music, with stripped-back arrangements, soaring vocals and some of Broadway’s most exciting names. Join him as he makes a [Black Boy Joy]ful Noise. For more info about Joriah's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/JoriahKwame. Watch Joriah sing "Sitting With Sondheim" at https://youtu.be/Jg2XGFN8WyM The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:08:00 -0000 Joriah Kwamé full 1 56 Broadway Podcast Network Award-winning composer Joriah Kwamé talks about his recent work in "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile," his viral hit "Little Miss Perfect," and the music that brings him and others joy. Award-winning musical theater composer Joriah Kwamé talks about his recent work in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, his viral hit "Little Miss Perfect," and the music that brings him and others joy. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Since he was a child, Joriah has struggled with his voice. Is it too high? Does it say the right things? Is it too loud? Before writing the now-viral MT stand-alone, “Little Miss Perfect,” (which won the inaugural 2019 Write Out Loud Contest), Joriah had to find his voice through the many worlds he created to escape his stark reality as a neurodivergent black man in the midwest. After a sold-out 54 Below debut last summer and fresh off the Sony Pictures film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, Joriah takes the stage once again to bring you his original music, with stripped-back arrangements, soaring vocals and some of Broadway’s most exciting names. Join him as he makes a [Black Boy Joy]ful Noise. For more info about Joriah's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/JoriahKwame. Watch Joriah sing "Sitting With Sondheim" at https://youtu.be/Jg2XGFN8WyM The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Award-winning musical theater composer Joriah Kwamé talks about his recent work in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, his viral hit "Little Miss Perfect," and the music that brings him and others joy. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


Since he was a child, Joriah has struggled with his voice. Is it too high? Does it say the right things? Is it too loud? Before writing the now-viral MT stand-alone, “Little Miss Perfect,” (which won the inaugural 2019 Write Out Loud Contest), Joriah had to find his voice through the many worlds he created to escape his stark reality as a neurodivergent black man in the midwest. After a sold-out 54 Below debut last summer and fresh off the Sony Pictures film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, Joriah takes the stage once again to bring you his original music, with stripped-back arrangements, soaring vocals and some of Broadway’s most exciting names. Join him as he makes a [Black Boy Joy]ful Noise.


For more info about Joriah's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/JoriahKwame.


Watch Joriah sing "Sitting With Sondheim" at https://youtu.be/Jg2XGFN8WyM


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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]]> 2492 Episode 55: WALTER WILLISON Tony Award® nominee Walter Willison talks about Danny Kaye and Two by Two, his Pippin debut as the titular role, and the upcoming Pippin 50th Anniversary reunion. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about Walter's upcoming Pippin 50th reunion show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/Pippin The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:41:00 -0000 Walter Willison full 1 55 Broadway Podcast Network Tony Award® nominee Walter Willison talks about Danny Kaye and "Two by Two," his "Pippin" takeover debut, and the upcoming "Pippin" reunion. Tony Award® nominee Walter Willison talks about Danny Kaye and Two by Two, his Pippin debut as the titular role, and the upcoming Pippin 50th Anniversary reunion. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about Walter's upcoming Pippin 50th reunion show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/Pippin The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tony Award® nominee Walter Willison talks about Danny Kaye and Two by Two, his Pippin debut as the titular role, and the upcoming Pippin 50th Anniversary reunion. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


For more information about Walter's upcoming Pippin 50th reunion show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/Pippin


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


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]]> 3508 Episode 54: MATT SALDIVAR Singer-songwriter and Broadway star Matt Saldivar talks about his music, The Petersons, and versatility as an artist. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Matt Saldivar is a New York City-based performer who has originated numerous principal roles in Broadway productions, including The Wedding Singer, Grease (2007 revival), and Honeymoon in Vegas. He is a long time member of the band The Petersons, who performed all over New York over the course of almost 20 years, including multiple appearances at 54 Below. He has written and performed his own compositions with The Petersons but also has a deep catalogue of music that has only rarely been performed live. To learn more about Matt's upcoming performance at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/MattSaldivar The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:28:00 -0000 Matt Saldivar full 1 54 Broadway Podcast Network Singer-songwriter and Broadway star Matt Saldivar talks about his music, The Petersons, and versatility as an artist. Singer-songwriter and Broadway star Matt Saldivar talks about his music, The Petersons, and versatility as an artist. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Matt Saldivar is a New York City-based performer who has originated numerous principal roles in Broadway productions, including The Wedding Singer, Grease (2007 revival), and Honeymoon in Vegas. He is a long time member of the band The Petersons, who performed all over New York over the course of almost 20 years, including multiple appearances at 54 Below. He has written and performed his own compositions with The Petersons but also has a deep catalogue of music that has only rarely been performed live. To learn more about Matt's upcoming performance at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/MattSaldivar The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Singer-songwriter and Broadway star Matt Saldivar talks about his music, The Petersons, and versatility as an artist. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


Matt Saldivar is a New York City-based performer who has originated numerous principal roles in Broadway productions, including The Wedding Singer, Grease (2007 revival), and Honeymoon in Vegas. He is a long time member of the band The Petersons, who performed all over New York over the course of almost 20 years, including multiple appearances at 54 Below. He has written and performed his own compositions with The Petersons but also has a deep catalogue of music that has only rarely been performed live.


To learn more about Matt's upcoming performance at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/MattSaldivar


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 1873 Episode 53: JENNIFER SIMARD Jennifer Simard, one of Broadway's funniest ladies, stops by the podcast to talk about Company, comedy, and Disaster! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Jennifer Simard is a two-time Tony Award®, four-time Drama Desk Award, two-time Drama League Award, and Lucille Lortel Award nominee, who most recently played the role of Sarah in the Tony Award® winning Broadway revival of Company. She is also a co-host of the Broadway Podcast Network’s “The Fabulous Invalid.” Broadway credits include: Mean Girls (Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George), Disaster! (Sister Mary Downey, Tony® nomination); Hello, Dolly! (Ernestina); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (opposite Mo Rocca); and the companies of Sister Act and Shrek the Musical. For more information about Jennifer's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/JenniferSimard. The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:29:00 -0000 Jennifer Simard full 1 53 Broadway Podcast Network Jennifer Simard, one of Broadway's funniest ladies, stops by the podcast to talk about COMPANY, comedy, and DISASTER! Jennifer Simard, one of Broadway's funniest ladies, stops by the podcast to talk about Company, comedy, and Disaster! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Jennifer Simard is a two-time Tony Award®, four-time Drama Desk Award, two-time Drama League Award, and Lucille Lortel Award nominee, who most recently played the role of Sarah in the Tony Award® winning Broadway revival of Company. She is also a co-host of the Broadway Podcast Network’s “The Fabulous Invalid.” Broadway credits include: Mean Girls (Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George), Disaster! (Sister Mary Downey, Tony® nomination); Hello, Dolly! (Ernestina); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (opposite Mo Rocca); and the companies of Sister Act and Shrek the Musical. For more information about Jennifer's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/JenniferSimard. The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jennifer Simard, one of Broadway's funniest ladies, stops by the podcast to talk about Company, comedy, and Disaster! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


Jennifer Simard is a two-time Tony Award®, four-time Drama Desk Award, two-time Drama League Award, and Lucille Lortel Award nominee, who most recently played the role of Sarah in the Tony Award® winning Broadway revival of Company. She is also a co-host of the Broadway Podcast Network’s “The Fabulous Invalid.” Broadway credits include: Mean Girls (Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George), Disaster! (Sister Mary Downey, Tony® nomination); Hello, Dolly! (Ernestina); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (opposite Mo Rocca); and the companies of Sister Act and Shrek the Musical.


For more information about Jennifer's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/JenniferSimard.


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 1964 Episode 52: TIN CAN BROTHERS The sensational Tin Can Brothers give us an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview about their new musical, Spies Are Forever, and talk about their careers starting from becoming members of Team StarKid. Associate Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. The Tin Can Brothers (Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter, and Brian Rosenthal) are a trio of Los Angeles based entertainers. As writers, directors, producers, and actors, they have created over 200 YouTube videos, seven live stage shows, and raised over $335,000 for projects on Kickstarter. Their body of work showcases a unique combination of short films, mini-series, narrative podcasts, and live stage shows. The three have worked closely on Team StarKid parody musicals (including A Very Potter Musical and Holy Musical Batman!) as well as two national concert tours.  Their new musical Spies Are Forever is the story of a secret agent as he struggles to cope with his traumatic past and prove to himself that he still has what it takes to be the super spy he once was. Throughout the evening we’ll travel the world of 1961 to black market arms deals, state galas, high stakes poker games, and, of course, a sophisticated club just like 54 Below. For more information about the Tin Can Brothers' upcoming show, Spies Are Forever: In Concert, at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/Spies The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Tin Can Brothers full 1 52 Broadway Podcast Network The sensational Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter, and Brian Rosenthal give us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their new musical, Spies Are Forever, and talk about their careers starting from becoming members of Team StarKid. The sensational Tin Can Brothers give us an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview about their new musical, Spies Are Forever, and talk about their careers starting from becoming members of Team StarKid. Associate Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. The Tin Can Brothers (Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter, and Brian Rosenthal) are a trio of Los Angeles based entertainers. As writers, directors, producers, and actors, they have created over 200 YouTube videos, seven live stage shows, and raised over $335,000 for projects on Kickstarter. Their body of work showcases a unique combination of short films, mini-series, narrative podcasts, and live stage shows. The three have worked closely on Team StarKid parody musicals (including A Very Potter Musical and Holy Musical Batman!) as well as two national concert tours.  Their new musical Spies Are Forever is the story of a secret agent as he struggles to cope with his traumatic past and prove to himself that he still has what it takes to be the super spy he once was. Throughout the evening we’ll travel the world of 1961 to black market arms deals, state galas, high stakes poker games, and, of course, a sophisticated club just like 54 Below. For more information about the Tin Can Brothers' upcoming show, Spies Are Forever: In Concert, at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/Spies The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The sensational Tin Can Brothers give us an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview about their new musical, Spies Are Forever, and talk about their careers starting from becoming members of Team StarKid. Associate Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


The Tin Can Brothers (Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter, and Brian Rosenthal) are a trio of Los Angeles based entertainers. As writers, directors, producers, and actors, they have created over 200 YouTube videos, seven live stage shows, and raised over $335,000 for projects on Kickstarter. Their body of work showcases a unique combination of short films, mini-series, narrative podcasts, and live stage shows. The three have worked closely on Team StarKid parody musicals (including A Very Potter Musical and Holy Musical Batman!) as well as two national concert tours. 


Their new musical Spies Are Forever is the story of a secret agent as he struggles to cope with his traumatic past and prove to himself that he still has what it takes to be the super spy he once was. Throughout the evening we’ll travel the world of 1961 to black market arms deals, state galas, high stakes poker games, and, of course, a sophisticated club just like 54 Below.


For more information about the Tin Can Brothers' upcoming show, Spies Are Forever: In Concert, at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/Spies


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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]]> 2660 Episode 51: AMANDA GREEN Two-time Tony Award® nominee Amanda Green talks about her recent work in Mr. Saturday Night, becoming the first woman president of The Dramatists Guild, and a sneak peek into what's coming up in 2023. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Amanda received nominations for the 2022 Tony Award® and Drama Desk Award for her lyrics for Mr. Saturday Night, starring the legendary Billy Crystal. She received a Tony Award® nomination and two Drama Desk nominations for her music & lyrics for Hands On A Hardbody; in the same Broadway season she co-wrote lyrics for Bring It On with Lin Manuel Miranda (Tony Award® nominated for Best Musical, Drama Desk nom for Lyrics). Also Broadway: High Fidelity (lyrics); additional book & lyrics for revival of Kiss Me, Kate (2019); additional lyrics for On the Twentieth Century starring Kristin Chenoweth (2014). TV: Peter Pan Live (additional lyrics). As a musical comedy performer she has received two MAC Awards and a BISTRO Award. Amanda currently serves as the first woman to hold the office of President of The Dramatists Guild of America. For more information about Amanda's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/AmandaGreen The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:18:00 -0000 Amanda Green full 1 51 Broadway Podcast Network Two-time Tony Award® nominee Amanda Green talks about her recent work in Mr. Saturday Night, becoming the first woman president of The Dramatists Guild, and a sneak peek into what's coming up in 2023. Two-time Tony Award® nominee Amanda Green talks about her recent work in Mr. Saturday Night, becoming the first woman president of The Dramatists Guild, and a sneak peek into what's coming up in 2023. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Amanda received nominations for the 2022 Tony Award® and Drama Desk Award for her lyrics for Mr. Saturday Night, starring the legendary Billy Crystal. She received a Tony Award® nomination and two Drama Desk nominations for her music & lyrics for Hands On A Hardbody; in the same Broadway season she co-wrote lyrics for Bring It On with Lin Manuel Miranda (Tony Award® nominated for Best Musical, Drama Desk nom for Lyrics). Also Broadway: High Fidelity (lyrics); additional book & lyrics for revival of Kiss Me, Kate (2019); additional lyrics for On the Twentieth Century starring Kristin Chenoweth (2014). TV: Peter Pan Live (additional lyrics). As a musical comedy performer she has received two MAC Awards and a BISTRO Award. Amanda currently serves as the first woman to hold the office of President of The Dramatists Guild of America. For more information about Amanda's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/AmandaGreen The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Two-time Tony Award® nominee Amanda Green talks about her recent work in Mr. Saturday Night, becoming the first woman president of The Dramatists Guild, and a sneak peek into what's coming up in 2023. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


Amanda received nominations for the 2022 Tony Award® and Drama Desk Award for her lyrics for Mr. Saturday Night, starring the legendary Billy Crystal. She received a Tony Award® nomination and two Drama Desk nominations for her music & lyrics for Hands On A Hardbody; in the same Broadway season she co-wrote lyrics for Bring It On with Lin Manuel Miranda (Tony Award® nominated for Best Musical, Drama Desk nom for Lyrics). Also Broadway: High Fidelity (lyrics); additional book & lyrics for revival of Kiss Me, Kate (2019); additional lyrics for On the Twentieth Century starring Kristin Chenoweth (2014). TV: Peter Pan Live (additional lyrics). As a musical comedy performer she has received two MAC Awards and a BISTRO Award. Amanda currently serves as the first woman to hold the office of President of The Dramatists Guild of America.


For more information about Amanda's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/AmandaGreen


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 2396 Episode 50: JEANNA DE WAAL Broadway's Princess Diana Jeanna de Waal talks about Diana The Musical, Broadway Weekends, and everything in between. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Jeanna was most recently nominated for a Drama Desk award for her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales in Diana The Musical on Broadway and Netflix. Jeanna starred as Lauren in Kinky Boots and as Heather in American Idiot on Broadway. Jeanna originated the role of Dawn in the A.R.T. production of Waitress by Sara Bareilles and the role of Mary Barrie in the A.R.T. production of Finding Neverland, both directed by Diane Paulus. Other notable credits include Glinda in the National Tour of Wicked and Janet in The Rocky Horror Show at The Old Globe. For more information about Jeanna's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/Jeanna The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:11:00 -0000 Jeanna de Waal full 1 50 Broadway Podcast Network Broadway's Princess Diana Jeanna de Waal talks about Diana The Musical, Broadway Weekends, and everything in between Broadway's Princess Diana Jeanna de Waal talks about Diana The Musical, Broadway Weekends, and everything in between. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Jeanna was most recently nominated for a Drama Desk award for her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales in Diana The Musical on Broadway and Netflix. Jeanna starred as Lauren in Kinky Boots and as Heather in American Idiot on Broadway. Jeanna originated the role of Dawn in the A.R.T. production of Waitress by Sara Bareilles and the role of Mary Barrie in the A.R.T. production of Finding Neverland, both directed by Diane Paulus. Other notable credits include Glinda in the National Tour of Wicked and Janet in The Rocky Horror Show at The Old Globe. For more information about Jeanna's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/Jeanna The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Broadway's Princess Diana Jeanna de Waal talks about Diana The Musical, Broadway Weekends, and everything in between. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


Jeanna was most recently nominated for a Drama Desk award for her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales in Diana The Musical on Broadway and Netflix. Jeanna starred as Lauren in Kinky Boots and as Heather in American Idiot on Broadway. Jeanna originated the role of Dawn in the A.R.T. production of Waitress by Sara Bareilles and the role of Mary Barrie in the A.R.T. production of Finding Neverland, both directed by Diane Paulus. Other notable credits include Glinda in the National Tour of Wicked and Janet in The Rocky Horror Show at The Old Globe.


For more information about Jeanna's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.com/Jeanna


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 2153 Episode 49: NIK WALKER Hamilton's Aaron Burr (Sir), Nik Walker, talks about being Broadway's little brother, how his ADHD got him into theatre, and some behind the scenes stories about Hamilton and Ain't Too Proud. Nik Walker is an actor, writer, cinephile and theme park nerd, who’s been doing the Broadway thing for a decade and counting. Currently on Broadway as A. Burr in that Hamilton skit, he’s also the co-host of the arts/activism show “The Chaos Twins,” and his movie podcast, “Little Justice,” is streaming wherever podcasts are imbibed. In the free time between all of this, Nik is a highly unqualified adjunct professor at NYU. For more info about Nik's upcoming show, please visit 54below.com/NikWalker The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Follow Nik Walker at @nikkywalks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:44:00 -0000 Nik Walker full 1 49 Broadway Podcast Network Hamilton's Aaron Burr (Sir), Nik Walker, talks about being Broadway's little brother, how his ADHD got him into theatre, some behind the scenes stories about Hamilton and Ain't Too Proud. Hamilton's Aaron Burr (Sir), Nik Walker, talks about being Broadway's little brother, how his ADHD got him into theatre, and some behind the scenes stories about Hamilton and Ain't Too Proud. Nik Walker is an actor, writer, cinephile and theme park nerd, who’s been doing the Broadway thing for a decade and counting. Currently on Broadway as A. Burr in that Hamilton skit, he’s also the co-host of the arts/activism show “The Chaos Twins,” and his movie podcast, “Little Justice,” is streaming wherever podcasts are imbibed. In the free time between all of this, Nik is a highly unqualified adjunct professor at NYU. For more info about Nik's upcoming show, please visit 54below.com/NikWalker The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Follow Nik Walker at @nikkywalks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hamilton's Aaron Burr (Sir), Nik Walker, talks about being Broadway's little brother, how his ADHD got him into theatre, and some behind the scenes stories about Hamilton and Ain't Too Proud.


Nik Walker is an actor, writer, cinephile and theme park nerd, who’s been doing the Broadway thing for a decade and counting. Currently on Broadway as A. Burr in that Hamilton skit, he’s also the co-host of the arts/activism show “The Chaos Twins,” and his movie podcast, “Little Justice,” is streaming wherever podcasts are imbibed. In the free time between all of this, Nik is a highly unqualified adjunct professor at NYU.


For more info about Nik's upcoming show, please visit 54below.com/NikWalker


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes


Follow Nik Walker at @nikkywalks

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]]> 2363 Episode 48: ROE HARTRAMPF Diana The Musical's Prince Charles, Roe Hartrampf, shares behind-the-scenes stories about the development of Diana, filming with Netflix during lockdown, and his TV work. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Fresh off of his Broadway debut in Diana The Musical, Roe Hartrampf brings his very first solo show to 54 Below, featuring his Diana, Jeanna de Waal, and his Camilla, Erin Davie! For more info about Roe's upcoming show, visit 54below.com/RoeHartrampf The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:29:00 -0000 Roe Hartrampf full 1 48 Broadway Podcast Network Diana The Musical's Prince Charles, Roe Hartrampf, shares behind-the-scenes stories about the development of Diana, filming with Netflix during lockdown, and his TV work. Diana The Musical's Prince Charles, Roe Hartrampf, shares behind-the-scenes stories about the development of Diana, filming with Netflix during lockdown, and his TV work. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Fresh off of his Broadway debut in Diana The Musical, Roe Hartrampf brings his very first solo show to 54 Below, featuring his Diana, Jeanna de Waal, and his Camilla, Erin Davie! For more info about Roe's upcoming show, visit 54below.com/RoeHartrampf The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Diana The Musical's Prince Charles, Roe Hartrampf, shares behind-the-scenes stories about the development of Diana, filming with Netflix during lockdown, and his TV work. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


Fresh off of his Broadway debut in Diana The Musical, Roe Hartrampf brings his very first solo show to 54 Below, featuring his Diana, Jeanna de Waal, and his Camilla, Erin Davie!


For more info about Roe's upcoming show, visit 54below.com/RoeHartrampf


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_  

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]]> 2444 Episode 47: ALEXANDRA SILBER Grammy nominated artist and storyteller Alexandra Silber talks about her journey through adversaries, her career, and a glimpse into her upcoming show at 54 Below. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Alexandra Silber (Fiddler on the Roof, Master Class, Carousel, The Woman in White) returns to 54 Below to host I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been, where Al and an all star cast live out those dream roles on the stage, and perform in ways you'd never imagine. For more info about Alexandra's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/IWish The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:53:00 -0000 Alexandra Silber full 1 47 Broadway Podcast Network Grammy-nominated artist and storyteller Alexandra Silber talks about her journey through adversaries, her career, and a glimpse into her upcoming show at 54 Below. Grammy nominated artist and storyteller Alexandra Silber talks about her journey through adversaries, her career, and a glimpse into her upcoming show at 54 Below. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Alexandra Silber (Fiddler on the Roof, Master Class, Carousel, The Woman in White) returns to 54 Below to host I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been, where Al and an all star cast live out those dream roles on the stage, and perform in ways you'd never imagine. For more info about Alexandra's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/IWish The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Grammy nominated artist and storyteller Alexandra Silber talks about her journey through adversaries, her career, and a glimpse into her upcoming show at 54 Below. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


Alexandra Silber (Fiddler on the Roof, Master Class, Carousel, The Woman in White) returns to 54 Below to host I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been, where Al and an all star cast live out those dream roles on the stage, and perform in ways you'd never imagine.


For more info about Alexandra's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/IWish


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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]]> 2884 Episode 46: KATE BALDWIN & AARON LAZAR Tony Award® winner Kate Baldwin and Broadway and TV star Aaron Lazar talk about dream roles, their careers, and how their showstopping duo came to be. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Fresh from their critically acclaimed run in The Bridges of Madison County, two time Tony Award® nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Big Fish, Finian’s Rainbow) and Broadway and television star Aaron Lazar (The Light in the Piazza, Fox’s “Filthy Rich,” The Last Ship) bring their “glorious soprano” and “soaring tenor” voices together with ground-breaking maestro Luke Frazier and 8 members of The American Pops Orchestra, rivaling the biggest ensembles to ever grace the 54 Below stage.  For more info about Kate & Aaron's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/KateAndAaron The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:12:00 -0000 Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar full 1 46 Broadway Podcast Network Tony Award® winner Kate Baldwin and Broadway and TV star Aaron Lazar talk about dream roles, their careers, and how their showstopping duo came to be. Tony Award® winner Kate Baldwin and Broadway and TV star Aaron Lazar talk about dream roles, their careers, and how their showstopping duo came to be. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Fresh from their critically acclaimed run in The Bridges of Madison County, two time Tony Award® nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Big Fish, Finian’s Rainbow) and Broadway and television star Aaron Lazar (The Light in the Piazza, Fox’s “Filthy Rich,” The Last Ship) bring their “glorious soprano” and “soaring tenor” voices together with ground-breaking maestro Luke Frazier and 8 members of The American Pops Orchestra, rivaling the biggest ensembles to ever grace the 54 Below stage.  For more info about Kate & Aaron's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/KateAndAaron The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tony Award® winner Kate Baldwin and Broadway and TV star Aaron Lazar talk about dream roles, their careers, and how their showstopping duo came to be. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


Fresh from their critically acclaimed run in The Bridges of Madison County, two time Tony Award® nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Big Fish, Finian’s Rainbow) and Broadway and television star Aaron Lazar (The Light in the Piazza, Fox’s “Filthy Rich,” The Last Ship) bring their “glorious soprano” and “soaring tenor” voices together with ground-breaking maestro Luke Frazier and 8 members of The American Pops Orchestra, rivaling the biggest ensembles to ever grace the 54 Below stage. 


For more info about Kate & Aaron's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/KateAndAaron


The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


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]]> 1561 Episode 45: T. OLIVER REID Hadestown's new Hermes, T. Oliver Reid, drops by the podcast to talk about representation on Broadway, co-founding the Black Theatre Coalition, and teaching the next generation of artists. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. T. Oliver Reid has spent the past 20 years working on Broadway shows, (Hadestown, Once On This Island, Sunset Boulevard, After Midnight, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Chicago, La Cage Aux Folles, Never Gonna Dance, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Follies, Kiss Me, Kate), which have amassed more than 20 Tony Awards from the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards. He is also an accomplished cabaret artist and multiple award winner for his solo show, “Drop Me Off In Harlem” which he directed, wrote, and starred in. He has produced and directed concerts for Feinstein’s 54 Below and continues to work in film and television (“Inventing Anna,” “GIRLS,” “Ray Donovan,” “The Blacklist”). He has been an adjunct professor at NYU-Tisch’s Grad Acting Program and Columbia University School of the Arts Grad Acting program. He sits on the Board of Visitors for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He is also co-founder of Black Theatre Coalition (www.blacktheatrecoalition.org). He’s currently in the critically acclaimed, Hadestown on Broadway. For more info about T. Oliver Reid's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/TOliverReid The 54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:38:00 -0000 T. Oliver Reid full 1 45 Broadway Podcast Network Hadestown's new Hermes, T. Oliver Reid, drops by the podcast to talk about representation on Broadway, co-founding the Black Theatre Coalition, and teaching the next generation of artists. Hadestown's new Hermes, T. Oliver Reid, drops by the podcast to talk about representation on Broadway, co-founding the Black Theatre Coalition, and teaching the next generation of artists. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. T. Oliver Reid has spent the past 20 years working on Broadway shows, (Hadestown, Once On This Island, Sunset Boulevard, After Midnight, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Chicago, La Cage Aux Folles, Never Gonna Dance, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Follies, Kiss Me, Kate), which have amassed more than 20 Tony Awards from the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards. He is also an accomplished cabaret artist and multiple award winner for his solo show, “Drop Me Off In Harlem” which he directed, wrote, and starred in. He has produced and directed concerts for Feinstein’s 54 Below and continues to work in film and television (“Inventing Anna,” “GIRLS,” “Ray Donovan,” “The Blacklist”). He has been an adjunct professor at NYU-Tisch’s Grad Acting Program and Columbia University School of the Arts Grad Acting program. He sits on the Board of Visitors for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He is also co-founder of Black Theatre Coalition (www.blacktheatrecoalition.org). He’s currently in the critically acclaimed, Hadestown on Broadway. For more info about T. Oliver Reid's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/TOliverReid The 54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hadestown's new Hermes, T. Oliver Reid, drops by the podcast to talk about representation on Broadway, co-founding the Black Theatre Coalition, and teaching the next generation of artists. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


T. Oliver Reid has spent the past 20 years working on Broadway shows, (Hadestown, Once On This Island, Sunset Boulevard, After Midnight, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Chicago, La Cage Aux Folles, Never Gonna Dance, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Follies, Kiss Me, Kate), which have amassed more than 20 Tony Awards from the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards. He is also an accomplished cabaret artist and multiple award winner for his solo show, “Drop Me Off In Harlem” which he directed, wrote, and starred in. He has produced and directed concerts for Feinstein’s 54 Below and continues to work in film and television (“Inventing Anna,” “GIRLS,” “Ray Donovan,” “The Blacklist”). He has been an adjunct professor at NYU-Tisch’s Grad Acting Program and Columbia University School of the Arts Grad Acting program. He sits on the Board of Visitors for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He is also co-founder of Black Theatre Coalition (www.blacktheatrecoalition.org). He’s currently in the critically acclaimed, Hadestown on Broadway.


For more info about T. Oliver Reid's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/TOliverReid


The 54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2717 Episode 44: EMILY SKINNER Tony Award® nominee Emily Skinner talks about The Cher Show, the importance of meditation and the arts, and a secret Broadway project. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Emily Skinner (The Cher Show, Prince of Broadway, Side Show, The Full Monty) returns by popular demand in her critically acclaimed musical carnival ride of a show. Hilarious and surprising, embracing everything from bacon to Mae West to poignant ballads, this award-winning theater star celebrates her abandonment of self-edit and her quest to emerge from pandemic lockdown as her most authentic self. For more information about Emily's upcoming show, visit: 54Below.com/EmilySkinner The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:53:00 -0000 Emily Skinner full 1 44 Broadway Podcast Network Tony Award® nominee Emily Skinner talks about The Cher Show, the importance of meditation and the arts, and a secret Broadway project Tony Award® nominee Emily Skinner talks about The Cher Show, the importance of meditation and the arts, and a secret Broadway project. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Emily Skinner (The Cher Show, Prince of Broadway, Side Show, The Full Monty) returns by popular demand in her critically acclaimed musical carnival ride of a show. Hilarious and surprising, embracing everything from bacon to Mae West to poignant ballads, this award-winning theater star celebrates her abandonment of self-edit and her quest to emerge from pandemic lockdown as her most authentic self. For more information about Emily's upcoming show, visit: 54Below.com/EmilySkinner The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tony Award® nominee Emily Skinner talks about The Cher Show, the importance of meditation and the arts, and a secret Broadway project. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


Emily Skinner (The Cher Show, Prince of Broadway, Side Show, The Full Monty) returns by popular demand in her critically acclaimed musical carnival ride of a show. Hilarious and surprising, embracing everything from bacon to Mae West to poignant ballads, this award-winning theater star celebrates her abandonment of self-edit and her quest to emerge from pandemic lockdown as her most authentic self.


For more information about Emily's upcoming show, visit: 54Below.com/EmilySkinner


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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]]> 1760 Episode 43: ANN MORRISON Drama Desk nominee and entertainment dynamo Ann Morrison talks about Merrily We Roll Along, Sondheim, and her multi-hyphenate work as an artist. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. “From the first moment, she proved to be an entertainment dynamo.” -Steven Suskin, Playbill Ann Morrison is back in town with her new cabaret, including insights and never before heard tales of Merrily We Roll Along from the perspective of her award-winning character Mary Flynn. Forty years later and a few years wiser, in her signature playful and heartfelt style, Annie reprises the Stephen Sondheim songs she had the honor of introducing to the world. For more information about Annie's upcoming in-person and livestreamed shows, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 May 2022 23:00:00 -0000 Ann Morrison full 1 43 Broadway Podcast Network Drama Desk nominee Ann Morrison talks about Merrily We Roll Along, Sondheim, and her multi-hyphenate work as an artist Drama Desk nominee and entertainment dynamo Ann Morrison talks about Merrily We Roll Along, Sondheim, and her multi-hyphenate work as an artist. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. “From the first moment, she proved to be an entertainment dynamo.” -Steven Suskin, Playbill Ann Morrison is back in town with her new cabaret, including insights and never before heard tales of Merrily We Roll Along from the perspective of her award-winning character Mary Flynn. Forty years later and a few years wiser, in her signature playful and heartfelt style, Annie reprises the Stephen Sondheim songs she had the honor of introducing to the world. For more information about Annie's upcoming in-person and livestreamed shows, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Drama Desk nominee and entertainment dynamo Ann Morrison talks about Merrily We Roll Along, Sondheim, and her multi-hyphenate work as an artist. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


“From the first moment, she proved to be an entertainment dynamo.” -Steven Suskin, Playbill


Ann Morrison is back in town with her new cabaret, including insights and never before heard tales of Merrily We Roll Along from the perspective of her award-winning character Mary Flynn. Forty years later and a few years wiser, in her signature playful and heartfelt style, Annie reprises the Stephen Sondheim songs she had the honor of introducing to the world.


For more information about Annie's upcoming in-person and livestreamed shows, visit 54below.com


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2654 Episode 42: TOM KITT Tony®, Grammy, Emmy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt talks about Next to Normal, his writing process, and new songs debuting at his upcoming show at Feinstein's/54 Below. Tom Kitt is thrilled to return to Feinstein’s/54 Below with his new solo concert, where he’ll be at the piano performing original songs from his musicals including Next to Normal, If/Then and Superhero, along with songs from his new album Reflect. The audience will also get to hear brand new material, including songs from his upcoming musical Almost Famous and some special surprises. For more info about Tom's upcoming show, visit 54below.com/TomKitt The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:56:00 -0000 Tom Kitt full 1 42 Broadway Podcast Network Tony Award®- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt talks about Next to Normal, his writing process, and new songs debuting at his upcoming show at Feinstein's/54 Below Tony®, Grammy, Emmy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt talks about Next to Normal, his writing process, and new songs debuting at his upcoming show at Feinstein's/54 Below. Tom Kitt is thrilled to return to Feinstein’s/54 Below with his new solo concert, where he’ll be at the piano performing original songs from his musicals including Next to Normal, If/Then and Superhero, along with songs from his new album Reflect. The audience will also get to hear brand new material, including songs from his upcoming musical Almost Famous and some special surprises. For more info about Tom's upcoming show, visit 54below.com/TomKitt The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tony®, Grammy, Emmy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt talks about Next to Normal, his writing process, and new songs debuting at his upcoming show at Feinstein's/54 Below.


Tom Kitt is thrilled to return to Feinstein’s/54 Below with his new solo concert, where he’ll be at the piano performing original songs from his musicals including Next to Normal, If/Then and Superhero, along with songs from his new album Reflect. The audience will also get to hear brand new material, including songs from his upcoming musical Almost Famous and some special surprises. For more info about Tom's upcoming show, visit 54below.com/TomKitt


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 2070 Episode 41: JOEY CONTRERAS Broadway-Pop crossover extraordinaire Joey Contreras drops by to talk about songwriting, queer storytelling, and his Broadway icons and influences. Joey Contreras has some stuff in the works and he’s ready to share it all on the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage. Joined by an incredible lineup of friends and special guests, come be introduced to the latest musical worlds created by this award-winning songwriter. For more info about Joey's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:39:00 -0000 Joey Contreras full 1 41 Broadway Podcast Network Broadway-Pop crossover extraordinaire Joey Contreras drops by to talk about songwriting, queer storytelling, and Broadway icons and influences Broadway-Pop crossover extraordinaire Joey Contreras drops by to talk about songwriting, queer storytelling, and his Broadway icons and influences. Joey Contreras has some stuff in the works and he’s ready to share it all on the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage. Joined by an incredible lineup of friends and special guests, come be introduced to the latest musical worlds created by this award-winning songwriter. For more info about Joey's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Broadway-Pop crossover extraordinaire Joey Contreras drops by to talk about songwriting, queer storytelling, and his Broadway icons and influences.


Joey Contreras has some stuff in the works and he’s ready to share it all on the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage. Joined by an incredible lineup of friends and special guests, come be introduced to the latest musical worlds created by this award-winning songwriter. For more info about Joey's upcoming show, visit 54below.com


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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]]> 2015 Episode 40: TINA SCARIANO Multi-hyphenate Tina Scariano talks to us about rock queens, the versatility of artists, and following your dreams. Tina Scariano, Musician, Actor, Makeup Artist and Podcast Host, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below debut in Feels Like Home – A ’70s folk rock show celebrating the queens of rock – Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and more! For more information about Tina's upcoming show, visit 54below.com. The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:37:00 -0000 Tina Scariano full 1 40 Broadway Podcast Network Multi-hyphenate Tina Scariano talks to us about rock queens, the versatility of artists, and following your dreams. Multi-hyphenate Tina Scariano talks to us about rock queens, the versatility of artists, and following your dreams. Tina Scariano, Musician, Actor, Makeup Artist and Podcast Host, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below debut in Feels Like Home – A ’70s folk rock show celebrating the queens of rock – Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and more! For more information about Tina's upcoming show, visit 54below.com. The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Multi-hyphenate Tina Scariano talks to us about rock queens, the versatility of artists, and following your dreams.


Tina Scariano, Musician, Actor, Makeup Artist and Podcast Host, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below debut in Feels Like Home – A ’70s folk rock show celebrating the queens of rock – Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and more! For more information about Tina's upcoming show, visit 54below.com.


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2231 Episode 39: KATIE HARMAN Former Miss America Katie Harman chats with Director of Marketing Nella Vera about serving as "America's Ideal" in the wake of 9/11, her passion for performance and her involvement with Pink Martini, and the impact of pageantry on the empowerment of women. Katie Harman, Miss America 2002 with a prominent career in opera, musical theater and television, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below and New York City solo concert debut in Bring My Crown!: Miss America Sings Broadway. A nostalgic nod to crown jewels of the Broadway cannon interwoven with rarely-shared insight about her fascinating year as Miss America and life beyond the crown. For more information of Katie's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:05:00 -0000 Katie Harman full 1 39 Broadway Podcast Network Former Miss America Katie Harman chats about the impact of pageantry, her passion for performance, and the empowerment of women. Former Miss America Katie Harman chats with Director of Marketing Nella Vera about serving as "America's Ideal" in the wake of 9/11, her passion for performance and her involvement with Pink Martini, and the impact of pageantry on the empowerment of women. Katie Harman, Miss America 2002 with a prominent career in opera, musical theater and television, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below and New York City solo concert debut in Bring My Crown!: Miss America Sings Broadway. A nostalgic nod to crown jewels of the Broadway cannon interwoven with rarely-shared insight about her fascinating year as Miss America and life beyond the crown. For more information of Katie's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Miss America Katie Harman chats with Director of Marketing Nella Vera about serving as "America's Ideal" in the wake of 9/11, her passion for performance and her involvement with Pink Martini, and the impact of pageantry on the empowerment of women.


Katie Harman, Miss America 2002 with a prominent career in opera, musical theater and television, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below and New York City solo concert debut in Bring My Crown!: Miss America Sings Broadway. A nostalgic nod to crown jewels of the Broadway cannon interwoven with rarely-shared insight about her fascinating year as Miss America and life beyond the crown.


For more information of Katie's upcoming show, visit 54below.com


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2790 Episode 38: ARI SHAPIRO NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses with Marketing Director Nella Vera how his journalistic endeavors paved the way for performance, sometimes with his favorite band, Pink Martini, and sometimes with his cabaret partner Alan Cumming. When Ari is not in front of a microphone on a stage, he sits in front of a microphone as host of the most listened-to radio program in America, NPR's All Things Considered. He has reported from above the Arctic Circle and aboard Air Force One. He’s covered wars in Iraq, Ukraine, and Israel, and has filed stories from five continents and most of the 50 states. He is also a frequent guest performer with the “little orchestra” Pink Martini and appears on four of the band’s albums. Since making his debut with them at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009, he has toured the world and performed with them in venues such as The Royal Albert Hall in London, L’Olympia in Paris, and Mount Lycabettus in Athens. For more information about Ari's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:15:00 -0000 Ari Shapiro full 1 38 Broadway Podcast Network NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses how his journalistic endeavors paved the way for performance NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses with Marketing Director Nella Vera how his journalistic endeavors paved the way for performance, sometimes with his favorite band, Pink Martini, and sometimes with his cabaret partner Alan Cumming. When Ari is not in front of a microphone on a stage, he sits in front of a microphone as host of the most listened-to radio program in America, NPR's All Things Considered. He has reported from above the Arctic Circle and aboard Air Force One. He’s covered wars in Iraq, Ukraine, and Israel, and has filed stories from five continents and most of the 50 states. He is also a frequent guest performer with the “little orchestra” Pink Martini and appears on four of the band’s albums. Since making his debut with them at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009, he has toured the world and performed with them in venues such as The Royal Albert Hall in London, L’Olympia in Paris, and Mount Lycabettus in Athens. For more information about Ari's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses with Marketing Director Nella Vera how his journalistic endeavors paved the way for performance, sometimes with his favorite band, Pink Martini, and sometimes with his cabaret partner Alan Cumming.


When Ari is not in front of a microphone on a stage, he sits in front of a microphone as host of the most listened-to radio program in America, NPR's All Things Considered. He has reported from above the Arctic Circle and aboard Air Force One. He’s covered wars in Iraq, Ukraine, and Israel, and has filed stories from five continents and most of the 50 states. He is also a frequent guest performer with the “little orchestra” Pink Martini and appears on four of the band’s albums. Since making his debut with them at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009, he has toured the world and performed with them in venues such as The Royal Albert Hall in London, L’Olympia in Paris, and Mount Lycabettus in Athens.


For more information about Ari's upcoming show, visit 54below.com


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2047 Episode 37: MAURICIO MARTÍNEZ International Emmy Award winner Mauricio Martínez talks to Marketing Director Nella Vera about On Your Feet!, how being an immigrant affects his performance, and his upcoming album. The star of Broadway’s On Your Feet!, Mauricio Martínez was most recently seen in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Mauricio has been a household name in Latin America before crossing over to the United States. He’s been the leading man in numerous productions here and abroad, including the Mexico productions of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, Saturday Night Fever, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Drowsy Chaperone, Sweet Charity, The Last 5 Years, and A View From The Bridge. For information about Mauricio's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:34:00 -0000 Mauricio Martínez full 1 37 Broadway Podcast Network International Emmy Award winner Mauricio Martínez talks about On Your Feet! The Musical, being an immigrant performer, and his upcoming album International Emmy Award winner Mauricio Martínez talks to Marketing Director Nella Vera about On Your Feet!, how being an immigrant affects his performance, and his upcoming album. The star of Broadway’s On Your Feet!, Mauricio Martínez was most recently seen in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Mauricio has been a household name in Latin America before crossing over to the United States. He’s been the leading man in numerous productions here and abroad, including the Mexico productions of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, Saturday Night Fever, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Drowsy Chaperone, Sweet Charity, The Last 5 Years, and A View From The Bridge. For information about Mauricio's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices International Emmy Award winner Mauricio Martínez talks to Marketing Director Nella Vera about On Your Feet!, how being an immigrant affects his performance, and his upcoming album.


The star of Broadway’s On Your Feet!, Mauricio Martínez was most recently seen in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Mauricio has been a household name in Latin America before crossing over to the United States. He’s been the leading man in numerous productions here and abroad, including the Mexico productions of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, Saturday Night Fever, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Drowsy Chaperone, Sweet Charity, The Last 5 Years, and A View From The Bridge.


For information about Mauricio's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2757 Episode 36: JULIA MURNEY Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney drops by the podcast and talks to Director of Marketing Nella Vera about Zoom concerts, Wicked and The Wild Party, and traveling across the globe. For information about Julia's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com Watch Julia Murney sing “But The World Goes Round" at https://youtu.be/vI_2BkC1URo The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:37:00 -0000 Julia Murney full 1 36 Broadway Podcast Network Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney drops by the podcast and talks about Zoom concerts, Wicked and The Wild Party, and traveling across the globe. Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney drops by the podcast and talks to Director of Marketing Nella Vera about Zoom concerts, Wicked and The Wild Party, and traveling across the globe. For information about Julia's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com Watch Julia Murney sing “But The World Goes Round" at https://youtu.be/vI_2BkC1URo The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney drops by the podcast and talks to Director of Marketing Nella Vera about Zoom concerts, Wicked and The Wild Party, and traveling across the globe.


For information about Julia's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com


Watch Julia Murney sing “But The World Goes Round" at https://youtu.be/vI_2BkC1URo


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 2886 Episode 35: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG John Lloyd Young, Broadway's Jersey Boy and concert artist, joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a heartfelt conversation on the future of streaming and theatre, stereotypes, and his part in the Presidential Committees on the Arts and Humanities. Film, stage and concert artist, John Lloyd Young, is a Tony® and Grammy winner, multi-Platinum recording artist and Presidential Appointee. As the original “Frankie Valli” in Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys, Young garnered unprecedented accolades from the New York and national media, going on to become the only American actor to date to win all four major Broadway Leading Actor in a Musical honors for a Broadway debut: the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Award. Young starred in Jersey Boys on London’s West End and was hand-picked by director Clint Eastwood to reprise his role in the Warner Bros. film adaptation, becoming one of only a select-few actors in entertainment history to take his Tony®-winning role to the big screen. He has performed at venues like The White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Radio City Music Hall. Keep up with John at johnlloydyoung.com. For information about John's upcoming show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit: https://54below.com/events/john-lloyd-young-broadways-jersey-boy/ ---- The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Grace Flavien, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:14:00 -0000 John Lloyd Young full 1 35 Broadway Podcast Network Broadway's Jersey Boy and concert artist drops by the podcast John Lloyd Young, Broadway's Jersey Boy and concert artist, joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a heartfelt conversation on the future of streaming and theatre, stereotypes, and his part in the Presidential Committees on the Arts and Humanities. Film, stage and concert artist, John Lloyd Young, is a Tony® and Grammy winner, multi-Platinum recording artist and Presidential Appointee. As the original “Frankie Valli” in Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys, Young garnered unprecedented accolades from the New York and national media, going on to become the only American actor to date to win all four major Broadway Leading Actor in a Musical honors for a Broadway debut: the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Award. Young starred in Jersey Boys on London’s West End and was hand-picked by director Clint Eastwood to reprise his role in the Warner Bros. film adaptation, becoming one of only a select-few actors in entertainment history to take his Tony®-winning role to the big screen. He has performed at venues like The White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Radio City Music Hall. Keep up with John at johnlloydyoung.com. For information about John's upcoming show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit: https://54below.com/events/john-lloyd-young-broadways-jersey-boy/ ---- The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Grace Flavien, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John Lloyd Young, Broadway's Jersey Boy and concert artist, joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a heartfelt conversation on the future of streaming and theatre, stereotypes, and his part in the Presidential Committees on the Arts and Humanities.

Film, stage and concert artist, John Lloyd Young, is a Tony® and Grammy winner, multi-Platinum recording artist and Presidential Appointee. As the original “Frankie Valli” in Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys, Young garnered unprecedented accolades from the New York and national media, going on to become the only American actor to date to win all four major Broadway Leading Actor in a Musical honors for a Broadway debut: the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Award. Young starred in Jersey Boys on London’s West End and was hand-picked by director Clint Eastwood to reprise his role in the Warner Bros. film adaptation, becoming one of only a select-few actors in entertainment history to take his Tony®-winning role to the big screen. He has performed at venues like The White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Radio City Music Hall.

Keep up with John at johnlloydyoung.com.

For information about John's upcoming show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit: https://54below.com/events/john-lloyd-young-broadways-jersey-boy/

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The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Grace Flavien, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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]]> 2400 Episode 34: CHARLES BUSCH https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Charles Busch, the legendary actor, playwright, cabaret entertainer, and screenwriter, joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a lively chat ahead of his New Year Eve’s concert. Charles Busch is the author and star of such plays as The Confession of Lily Dare, The Divine Sister, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, The Tribute Artist, and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, which ran for nearly two years on Broadway and received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Play. He wrote and starred in the film versions of his plays, Psycho Beach Party and Die Mommie Die, the latter of which won him the Best Performance Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Mr. Busch is the recipient of a special Drama Desk Award for career achievement as both performer and playwright. He is a two-time Manhattan Cabaret Award winner, a Bistro Award honoree and has performed his cabaret act in many cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, Philadelphia, London, Paris, and New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series. Keep up with Charles at charlesbusch.com. For information about Charles' New Year's Eve show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit: https://54below.com/events/new-years-eve-with-charles-busch-friends-2/, ---- The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Grace Flavien, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 CHARLES BUSCH full 1 34 Broadway Podcast Network The legendary drag artist, performer, and playwright joins us Charles Busch, the legendary actor, playwright, cabaret entertainer, and screenwriter, joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a lively chat ahead of his New Year Eve’s concert. Charles Busch is the author and star of such plays as The Confession of Lily Dare, The Divine Sister, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, The Tribute Artist, and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, which ran for nearly two years on Broadway and received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Play. He wrote and starred in the film versions of his plays, Psycho Beach Party and Die Mommie Die, the latter of which won him the Best Performance Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Mr. Busch is the recipient of a special Drama Desk Award for career achievement as both performer and playwright. He is a two-time Manhattan Cabaret Award winner, a Bistro Award honoree and has performed his cabaret act in many cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, Philadelphia, London, Paris, and New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series. Keep up with Charles at charlesbusch.com. For information about Charles' New Year's Eve show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit: https://54below.com/events/new-years-eve-with-charles-busch-friends-2/, ---- The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Grace Flavien, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Charles Busch, the legendary actor, playwright, cabaret entertainer, and screenwriter, joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a lively chat ahead of his New Year Eve’s concert.

Charles Busch is the author and star of such plays as The Confession of Lily Dare, The Divine Sister, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, The Tribute Artist, and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, which ran for nearly two years on Broadway and received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Play. He wrote and starred in the film versions of his plays, Psycho Beach Party and Die Mommie Die, the latter of which won him the Best Performance Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Mr. Busch is the recipient of a special Drama Desk Award for career achievement as both performer and playwright. He is a two-time Manhattan Cabaret Award winner, a Bistro Award honoree and has performed his cabaret act in many cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, Philadelphia, London, Paris, and New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series.

Keep up with Charles at charlesbusch.com.

For information about Charles' New Year's Eve show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit: https://54below.com/events/new-years-eve-with-charles-busch-friends-2/,

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The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Grace Flavien, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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]]> 2562 Episode 33: BRENDA BRAXTON Tony Award® nominee Brenda Braxton talks to Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Dreamgirls," living through cultural phenomena, and making an impact on and off the stage. To learn more about Brenda's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Dec 2021 03:47:00 -0000 Brenda Braxton full 1 33 Broadway Podcast Network Tony Award® nominee Brenda Braxton talks about "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Dreamgirls," and making an impact on and off the stage. Tony Award® nominee Brenda Braxton talks to Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Dreamgirls," living through cultural phenomena, and making an impact on and off the stage. To learn more about Brenda's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tony Award® nominee Brenda Braxton talks to Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Dreamgirls," living through cultural phenomena, and making an impact on and off the stage.


To learn more about Brenda's upcoming show, visit 54below.com


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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]]> 2838 Episode 32: PAULO SZOT Tony Award® winner Paulo Szot joins Director of Marketing Nella Vera in conversation about returning as Billy Flynn in Chicago, his award-winning run in South Pacific with Kelli O'Hara, his home country of Brazil, and his career in opera. For information about Paulo's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com Watch Paulo Szot sing “This Nearly Was Mine” from South Pacific at https://youtu.be/XGtuMJkcUTw The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:41:00 -0000 Paulo Szot full 1 32 Broadway Podcast Network Tony Award® winner Paulo Szot joins us in conversation about his roles in Chicago and South Pacific, his home country of Brazil, and his career in opera. Tony Award® winner Paulo Szot joins Director of Marketing Nella Vera in conversation about returning as Billy Flynn in Chicago, his award-winning run in South Pacific with Kelli O'Hara, his home country of Brazil, and his career in opera. For information about Paulo's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com Watch Paulo Szot sing “This Nearly Was Mine” from South Pacific at https://youtu.be/XGtuMJkcUTw The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tony Award® winner Paulo Szot joins Director of Marketing Nella Vera in conversation about returning as Billy Flynn in Chicago, his award-winning run in South Pacific with Kelli O'Hara, his home country of Brazil, and his career in opera.


For information about Paulo's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com


Watch Paulo Szot sing “This Nearly Was Mine” from South Pacific at https://youtu.be/XGtuMJkcUTw


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 1960 Episode 31: DAVID SABELLA Broadway actor and internationally recognized classical singer David Sabella sits down with Director of Marketing Nella Vera to talk about originating Mary Sunshine in Chicago, his operatic background, voiceover work for Fox and Disney, and his love of teaching.  For information about David's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com. The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 Nov 2021 23:24:00 -0000 David Sabella full 1 31 Broadway Podcast Network Broadway actor and internationally recognized classical singer David Sabella sits down to talk about Chicago The Musical, voiceover work for Fox and Disney, and his love of teaching. Broadway actor and internationally recognized classical singer David Sabella sits down with Director of Marketing Nella Vera to talk about originating Mary Sunshine in Chicago, his operatic background, voiceover work for Fox and Disney, and his love of teaching.  For information about David's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com. The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Broadway actor and internationally recognized classical singer David Sabella sits down with Director of Marketing Nella Vera to talk about originating Mary Sunshine in Chicago, his operatic background, voiceover work for Fox and Disney, and his love of teaching. 


For information about David's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com.


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 2570 Episode 30: MYKAL KILGORE Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore chats with Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson about Billy Porter's mentorship, his performance at the Met Gala, and using his platform to serve as a change agent for civil rights and LGBTQ+ issues. For more information about Mykal's upcoming show, visit 54below.com Watch Mykal's music video for his new single "The Man in the Barbershop" out now in streaming platforms: https://youtu.be/wK0uEzKK4OI The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 Nov 2021 13:46:00 -0000 Mykal Kilgore full 1 30 Broadway Podcast Network Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore chats about Billy Porter's mentorship, his performance at the Met Gala, and using his platform to serve civil rights and LGBTQIA+ issues. Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore chats with Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson about Billy Porter's mentorship, his performance at the Met Gala, and using his platform to serve as a change agent for civil rights and LGBTQ+ issues. For more information about Mykal's upcoming show, visit 54below.com Watch Mykal's music video for his new single "The Man in the Barbershop" out now in streaming platforms: https://youtu.be/wK0uEzKK4OI The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore chats with Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson about Billy Porter's mentorship, his performance at the Met Gala, and using his platform to serve as a change agent for civil rights and LGBTQ+ issues.


For more information about Mykal's upcoming show, visit 54below.com


Watch Mykal's music video for his new single "The Man in the Barbershop" out now in streaming platforms: https://youtu.be/wK0uEzKK4OI


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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]]> 2729 Episode 29: MEGAN HILTY Broadway and "Smash" triple threat Megan Hilty joins us and guest host Alan Seales in this special crossover episode with The Theatre Podcast for a heart to heart about her career and Bernadette Peters, the objectification of performers, and her upcoming solo debut at Feinstein's/54 Below's Diamond Series! Already a fan favorite for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked and Doralee Rhodes in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical, Tony® nominee Megan Hilty became known to theatre fans worldwide as triple threat Ivy Lynn in NBC’s musical drama “Smash.” For more information about Megan's upcoming Diamond Series show, please visit 54below.com Watch Megan Hilty sing “I Could Have Danced All Night” at https://youtu.be/UoLUQ4gAkac The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:17:00 -0000 Megan Hilty full 1 29 Broadway Podcast Network Broadway and "Smash" triple threat Megan Hilty joins us and guest host Alan Seales for a heart to heart about her career and Bernadette Peters, the objectification of performers, and her solo debut at Broadway's Supper Club's Diamond Series! Broadway and "Smash" triple threat Megan Hilty joins us and guest host Alan Seales in this special crossover episode with The Theatre Podcast for a heart to heart about her career and Bernadette Peters, the objectification of performers, and her upcoming solo debut at Feinstein's/54 Below's Diamond Series! Already a fan favorite for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked and Doralee Rhodes in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical, Tony® nominee Megan Hilty became known to theatre fans worldwide as triple threat Ivy Lynn in NBC’s musical drama “Smash.” For more information about Megan's upcoming Diamond Series show, please visit 54below.com Watch Megan Hilty sing “I Could Have Danced All Night” at https://youtu.be/UoLUQ4gAkac The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Broadway and "Smash" triple threat Megan Hilty joins us and guest host Alan Seales in this special crossover episode with The Theatre Podcast for a heart to heart about her career and Bernadette Peters, the objectification of performers, and her upcoming solo debut at Feinstein's/54 Below's Diamond Series!


Already a fan favorite for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked and Doralee Rhodes in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical, Tony® nominee Megan Hilty became known to theatre fans worldwide as triple threat Ivy Lynn in NBC’s musical drama “Smash.”


For more information about Megan's upcoming Diamond Series show, please visit 54below.com


Watch Megan Hilty sing “I Could Have Danced All Night” at https://youtu.be/UoLUQ4gAkac


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 3270 Episode 28: LORNA LUFT Hollywood royalty Lorna Luft sits down for a fun and intimate chat with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about growing up in Hollywood, having Judy Garland as a mother, and being considered a gay icon. For more information about Lorna's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0000 Lorna Luft full 1 28 Broadway Podcast Network Hollywood royalty Lorna Luft sits down for a fun and intimate chat with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about growing up in Hollywood, having Judy Garland as a mother, and being considered a gay icon. Hollywood royalty Lorna Luft sits down for a fun and intimate chat with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about growing up in Hollywood, having Judy Garland as a mother, and being considered a gay icon. For more information about Lorna's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollywood royalty Lorna Luft sits down for a fun and intimate chat with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about growing up in Hollywood, having Judy Garland as a mother, and being considered a gay icon.


For more information about Lorna's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com


The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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]]> 3561 Episode 27: KELLI BARRETT & JARROD SPECTOR Broadway's power couple Kelli Barrett & Jarrod Spector dropped by to chat with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about kings and queens of music, FX channel's Fosse/Verdon, and becoming characters based on real life people. For information about Kelli & Jarrod's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:56:00 -0000 Kelli Barrett & Jarrod Spector full 1 27 Broadway Podcast Network Broadway's power couple Kelli Barrett & Jarrod Spector chats about kings and queens of music, Fosse/Verdon, and how they approach roles based on real life people Broadway's power couple Kelli Barrett & Jarrod Spector dropped by to chat with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about kings and queens of music, FX channel's Fosse/Verdon, and becoming characters based on real life people. For information about Kelli & Jarrod's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Broadway's power couple Kelli Barrett & Jarrod Spector dropped by to chat with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about kings and queens of music, FX channel's Fosse/Verdon, and becoming characters based on real life people.

For information about Kelli & Jarrod's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com

The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_


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]]> 2559 Episode 26: JAIME LOZANO Mexican-born musical multi-hyphenate Jaime Lozano sat down for a heart to heart with Feinstein’s/54 Below’s Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, ahead of his upcoming concert. The two discussed Jaime’s incredible journey to NYC, how he found a chosen “familia” in the theater, and how Hamilton’s Alex Lacaimore changed his life one afternoon at a performance of In The Heights. Jaime Lozano is considered by Lin-Manuel Miranda as the “next big thing” on Broadway. His recent productions include The Yellow Brick Road (for with he wrote music and lyrics with Tommy Newman, book by Mando Alvarado), which premiered Off-Broadway in 2011 and was followed by a successful national tour and also Children of Salt; A New Latin Musical (book and lyrics by Lauren Epsenhart) which made its New York City debut in 2016 as part of the New York Musical Festival and won the "Best of Fest" Production Award. Recently, Jaime’s song cycle, A Never-Ending Line, a collaboration with 9 female lyricists, had its World Premiere in Paris, France as part of the concert series “Broadway au Carré” at the Comédie Nation Theatre. It had its Spanish language World Premiere in Mexico followed by an Off-Broadway run at The Players Theatre here in NYC. His others works include Con Amor…Isa Colibrí, Estocolmo, Savage, Present Perfect - A musical in broken English, among many other works.In 2015, Jaime and his wife, Mexican actress and singer Florencia Cuenca, created a jazz project called "The New Standards,” an album of contemporary musical theatre songs accompanied by jazz arrangements. Written by Jaime and Jesús Altamira, it has performed at prominent venues in New York City, Mexico, and across Latin America. He is making his Feinstein’s/54 Below debut with a concert full of immigrant stories and songs written in collaboration with some of the most exciting Latinx musical theatre writers celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month. For information about Jaime’s upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/JaimeLozano The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:30:00 -0000 Jaime Lozano full 1 26 Broadway Podcast Network Mexican-born musical multi-hyphenate Jaime Lozano discusses his journey to NYC, his theatre “familia," and how Alex Lacaimore changed his life one afternoon. Mexican-born musical multi-hyphenate Jaime Lozano sat down for a heart to heart with Feinstein’s/54 Below’s Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, ahead of his upcoming concert. The two discussed Jaime’s incredible journey to NYC, how he found a chosen “familia” in the theater, and how Hamilton’s Alex Lacaimore changed his life one afternoon at a performance of In The Heights. Jaime Lozano is considered by Lin-Manuel Miranda as the “next big thing” on Broadway. His recent productions include The Yellow Brick Road (for with he wrote music and lyrics with Tommy Newman, book by Mando Alvarado), which premiered Off-Broadway in 2011 and was followed by a successful national tour and also Children of Salt; A New Latin Musical (book and lyrics by Lauren Epsenhart) which made its New York City debut in 2016 as part of the New York Musical Festival and won the "Best of Fest" Production Award. Recently, Jaime’s song cycle, A Never-Ending Line, a collaboration with 9 female lyricists, had its World Premiere in Paris, France as part of the concert series “Broadway au Carré” at the Comédie Nation Theatre. It had its Spanish language World Premiere in Mexico followed by an Off-Broadway run at The Players Theatre here in NYC. His others works include Con Amor…Isa Colibrí, Estocolmo, Savage, Present Perfect - A musical in broken English, among many other works.In 2015, Jaime and his wife, Mexican actress and singer Florencia Cuenca, created a jazz project called "The New Standards,” an album of contemporary musical theatre songs accompanied by jazz arrangements. Written by Jaime and Jesús Altamira, it has performed at prominent venues in New York City, Mexico, and across Latin America. He is making his Feinstein’s/54 Below debut with a concert full of immigrant stories and songs written in collaboration with some of the most exciting Latinx musical theatre writers celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month. For information about Jaime’s upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/JaimeLozano The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mexican-born musical multi-hyphenate Jaime Lozano sat down for a heart to heart with Feinstein’s/54 Below’s Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, ahead of his upcoming concert. The two discussed Jaime’s incredible journey to NYC, how he found a chosen “familia” in the theater, and how Hamilton’s Alex Lacaimore changed his life one afternoon at a performance of In The Heights.

Jaime Lozano is considered by Lin-Manuel Miranda as the “next big thing” on Broadway. His recent productions include The Yellow Brick Road (for with he wrote music and lyrics with Tommy Newman, book by Mando Alvarado), which premiered Off-Broadway in 2011 and was followed by a successful national tour and also Children of Salt; A New Latin Musical (book and lyrics by Lauren Epsenhart) which made its New York City debut in 2016 as part of the New York Musical Festival and won the "Best of Fest" Production Award. Recently, Jaime’s song cycle, A Never-Ending Line, a collaboration with 9 female lyricists, had its World Premiere in Paris, France as part of the concert series “Broadway au Carré” at the Comédie Nation Theatre. It had its Spanish language World Premiere in Mexico followed by an Off-Broadway run at The Players Theatre here in NYC. His others works include Con Amor…Isa Colibrí, Estocolmo, Savage, Present Perfect - A musical in broken English, among many other works.In 2015, Jaime and his wife, Mexican actress and singer Florencia Cuenca, created a jazz project called "The New Standards,” an album of contemporary musical theatre songs accompanied by jazz arrangements. Written by Jaime and Jesús Altamira, it has performed at prominent venues in New York City, Mexico, and across Latin America.

He is making his Feinstein’s/54 Below debut with a concert full of immigrant stories and songs written in collaboration with some of the most exciting Latinx musical theatre writers celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month.

For information about Jaime’s upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/JaimeLozano

The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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]]> 2325 Episode 25: TONY YAZBECK Triple threat Tony Award® nominee Tony Yazbeck joins the club’s Assistant Programming Director, Kevin Ferguson, for a chat about his upcoming Feinstein’s/54 Below show. Tony and Kevin talk about dancing with prima ballerina Megan Fairchild, life on and the future of Broadway, and why Tony’s solo show at 54 Below will make you smile. Tony Award® nominee Tony Yazbeck has starred in ten Broadway shows, including On The Town, Gypsy, and Prince of Broadway, among may others. Next up, Tony stars as Cary Grant in the highly anticipated new Broadway musical from James Lapine and Tom Kitt, Flying Over Sunset, opening this fall at Lincoln Center Theatre’s Vivian Beaumont Theatre. For tickets to Tony’s show at Feinstein’s/54 Below, visit https://54below.com/events/tony-yazbeck-3/ Watch Tony’s sensational performance from On The Town to open the 2015 Tony Awards: https://youtu.be/ljo9h5f5Bl8 The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:52:00 -0000 Tony Yazbeck full 1 25 Broadway Podcast Network Tony Award® nominee Tony Yazbeck chats about dancing, life on and the future of Broadway, and why his solo show at 54 Below will make you smile. Triple threat Tony Award® nominee Tony Yazbeck joins the club’s Assistant Programming Director, Kevin Ferguson, for a chat about his upcoming Feinstein’s/54 Below show. Tony and Kevin talk about dancing with prima ballerina Megan Fairchild, life on and the future of Broadway, and why Tony’s solo show at 54 Below will make you smile. Tony Award® nominee Tony Yazbeck has starred in ten Broadway shows, including On The Town, Gypsy, and Prince of Broadway, among may others. Next up, Tony stars as Cary Grant in the highly anticipated new Broadway musical from James Lapine and Tom Kitt, Flying Over Sunset, opening this fall at Lincoln Center Theatre’s Vivian Beaumont Theatre. For tickets to Tony’s show at Feinstein’s/54 Below, visit https://54below.com/events/tony-yazbeck-3/ Watch Tony’s sensational performance from On The Town to open the 2015 Tony Awards: https://youtu.be/ljo9h5f5Bl8 The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Triple threat Tony Award® nominee Tony Yazbeck joins the club’s Assistant Programming Director, Kevin Ferguson, for a chat about his upcoming Feinstein’s/54 Below show. Tony and Kevin talk about dancing with prima ballerina Megan Fairchild, life on and the future of Broadway, and why Tony’s solo show at 54 Below will make you smile.

Tony Award® nominee Tony Yazbeck has starred in ten Broadway shows, including On The Town, Gypsy, and Prince of Broadway, among may others. Next up, Tony stars as Cary Grant in the highly anticipated new Broadway musical from James Lapine and Tom Kitt, Flying Over Sunset, opening this fall at Lincoln Center Theatre’s Vivian Beaumont Theatre.

For tickets to Tony’s show at Feinstein’s/54 Below, visit https://54below.com/events/tony-yazbeck-3/

Watch Tony’s sensational performance from On The Town to open the 2015 Tony Awards: https://youtu.be/ljo9h5f5Bl8

The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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]]> 2595 Episode 24: AMY SPANGER Drama Desk nominee Amy Spanger talks about the musical Chicago, her amazing career as Broadway's leading lady, and binging during lockdown. For information about Amy's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:20:00 -0000 Amy Spanger full 1 24 Broadway Podcast Network Drama Desk nominee Amy Spanger talks Chicago the Musical, her career as Broadway's leading lady, and binging during lockdown. Drama Desk nominee Amy Spanger talks about the musical Chicago, her amazing career as Broadway's leading lady, and binging during lockdown. For information about Amy's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Drama Desk nominee Amy Spanger talks about the musical Chicago, her amazing career as Broadway's leading lady, and binging during lockdown.

For information about Amy's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com

The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


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]]> 2028 Episode 23: KRISTOLYN LLOYD Dear Evan Hansen's Kristolyn Lloyd dropped by the podcast to talk with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about turning journal entries into songs, her contemporary Christian influences, and her solo debut at Broadway's Supper Club! For information about Kristolyn’s upcoming show, visit 54Below.com Watch Kristolyn Lloyd sing "Only Girl In The World" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPmdSr_JI2E The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000 Kristolyn Lloyd full 1 23 Broadway Podcast Network Broadway star and budding songwriter Kristolyn Lloyd talks about her writing process and personal influences! Dear Evan Hansen's Kristolyn Lloyd dropped by the podcast to talk with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about turning journal entries into songs, her contemporary Christian influences, and her solo debut at Broadway's Supper Club! For information about Kristolyn’s upcoming show, visit 54Below.com Watch Kristolyn Lloyd sing "Only Girl In The World" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPmdSr_JI2E The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dear Evan Hansen's Kristolyn Lloyd dropped by the podcast to talk with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about turning journal entries into songs, her contemporary Christian influences, and her solo debut at Broadway's Supper Club!

For information about Kristolyn’s upcoming show, visit 54Below.com

Watch Kristolyn Lloyd sing "Only Girl In The World" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPmdSr_JI2E

The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 2107 Episode 22: ADAM GWON Award-winning composer Adam Gwon chats with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson to discuss his high school origin story, the importance of mentorship in musical theatre, and the thrills of returning to the live stage. For information about Adam's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com To see Santino and Jessica Fontana's iconic performance of “Fine,” visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO4lKYgzoyk The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000 Adam Gwon full 1 22 Broadway Podcast Network Promising young composer Adam Gwon drops by the podcast! Award-winning composer Adam Gwon chats with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson to discuss his high school origin story, the importance of mentorship in musical theatre, and the thrills of returning to the live stage. For information about Adam's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com To see Santino and Jessica Fontana's iconic performance of “Fine,” visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO4lKYgzoyk The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Award-winning composer Adam Gwon chats with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson to discuss his high school origin story, the importance of mentorship in musical theatre, and the thrills of returning to the live stage.

For information about Adam's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com

To see Santino and Jessica Fontana's iconic performance of “Fine,” visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO4lKYgzoyk

The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 2486 Episode 21: ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Theater legend André De Shields dropped into our podcast ahead of his Feinstein’s/54 Below show for a conversation about coming of age during the age of Aquarius, why he took on the monumental role of King Lear for the second time, and how destiny led him to his Tony-winning role in Hadestown.  A showstopper at the age of 75, De Shields was the triple-crown winner of the 2019 award season, garnering Tony, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Awards for his universally praised role as the messenger to the gods, Hermes, in Hadestown. In an illustrious career that has spanned more than half a century, he has distinguished himself as an actor, director, and educator. His notable theatrical appearances include roles in the original Broadway productions of The Full Monty (Tony Award® nomination), Play On! (Tony Award® nomination), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Emmy Award) and the title role in The Wiz. In 2020, he received the 2020 Grammy Award for Musical Theater Album for Hadestown, an Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, the 2020 AUDELCO for Lifetime Achievement and the 2020 Red Bull Theater Matador Award for Excellence in Classical Theater. 2019 honors include The Actors’ Equity Foundation Richard Seff Award, which honors veteran stage actors’ best supporting performances of the year, the Project1Voice Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2019 SAGE Joyce Warshow Lifetime Achievement Award, and The York Theatre Company’s 2019 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre, among others. He was also inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. Among his other accolades are the 2009 National Black Theatre Festival’s Living Legend Award and the 2007 Village Voice Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. For tickets to André's show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit: https://54below.com/events/andre-de-shields/. Photo of Mr. De Shields by Lia Chang. Credits The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:20:00 -0000 André De Shields full 1 68 Broadway Podcast Network The Tony winning legend joins us for an insightful conversation Theater legend André De Shields dropped into our podcast ahead of his Feinstein’s/54 Below show for a conversation about coming of age during the age of Aquarius, why he took on the monumental role of King Lear for the second time, and how destiny led him to his Tony-winning role in Hadestown.  A showstopper at the age of 75, De Shields was the triple-crown winner of the 2019 award season, garnering Tony, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Awards for his universally praised role as the messenger to the gods, Hermes, in Hadestown. In an illustrious career that has spanned more than half a century, he has distinguished himself as an actor, director, and educator. His notable theatrical appearances include roles in the original Broadway productions of The Full Monty (Tony Award® nomination), Play On! (Tony Award® nomination), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Emmy Award) and the title role in The Wiz. In 2020, he received the 2020 Grammy Award for Musical Theater Album for Hadestown, an Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, the 2020 AUDELCO for Lifetime Achievement and the 2020 Red Bull Theater Matador Award for Excellence in Classical Theater. 2019 honors include The Actors’ Equity Foundation Richard Seff Award, which honors veteran stage actors’ best supporting performances of the year, the Project1Voice Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2019 SAGE Joyce Warshow Lifetime Achievement Award, and The York Theatre Company’s 2019 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre, among others. He was also inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. Among his other accolades are the 2009 National Black Theatre Festival’s Living Legend Award and the 2007 Village Voice Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. For tickets to André's show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit: https://54below.com/events/andre-de-shields/. Photo of Mr. De Shields by Lia Chang. Credits The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Theater legend André De Shields dropped into our podcast ahead of his Feinstein’s/54 Below show for a conversation about coming of age during the age of Aquarius, why he took on the monumental role of King Lear for the second time, and how destiny led him to his Tony-winning role in Hadestown. 

A showstopper at the age of 75, De Shields was the triple-crown winner of the 2019 award season, garnering Tony, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Awards for his universally praised role as the messenger to the gods, Hermes, in Hadestown. In an illustrious career that has spanned more than half a century, he has distinguished himself as an actor, director, and educator. His notable theatrical appearances include roles in the original Broadway productions of The Full Monty (Tony Award® nomination), Play On! (Tony Award® nomination), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Emmy Award) and the title role in The Wiz.

In 2020, he received the 2020 Grammy Award for Musical Theater Album for Hadestown, an Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, the 2020 AUDELCO for Lifetime Achievement and the 2020 Red Bull Theater Matador Award for Excellence in Classical Theater. 2019 honors include The Actors’ Equity Foundation Richard Seff Award, which honors veteran stage actors’ best supporting performances of the year, the Project1Voice Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2019 SAGE Joyce Warshow Lifetime Achievement Award, and The York Theatre Company’s 2019 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre, among others. He was also inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. Among his other accolades are the 2009 National Black Theatre Festival’s Living Legend Award and the 2007 Village Voice Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance.

For tickets to André's show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit: https://54below.com/events/andre-de-shields/.

Photo of Mr. De Shields by Lia Chang.


Credits

The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 2643 no Episode 20: BREE LOWDERMILK Beloved musical theatre writer Bree Lowdermilk joins the podcast to discuss her star-studded new show at Feinstein's/54 Below. Bree sat down with our Senior Digital & Graphics Associate, Grace Benigni, to talk about the magic of performing to live audiences, her identity journey, and the importance of uplifting trans and non-binary artists and stories. For information about Bree's upcoming shows, visit 54Below.com To see Aaron Tveit's viral performance of "Run Away With Me," visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61EL69OZSlY The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0000 Bree Lowdermilk full 1 20 Broadway Podcast Network Award-winning songwriter Bree Lowdermilk discusses her illustrious career Beloved musical theatre writer Bree Lowdermilk joins the podcast to discuss her star-studded new show at Feinstein's/54 Below. Bree sat down with our Senior Digital & Graphics Associate, Grace Benigni, to talk about the magic of performing to live audiences, her identity journey, and the importance of uplifting trans and non-binary artists and stories. For information about Bree's upcoming shows, visit 54Below.com To see Aaron Tveit's viral performance of "Run Away With Me," visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61EL69OZSlY The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Beloved musical theatre writer Bree Lowdermilk joins the podcast to discuss her star-studded new show at Feinstein's/54 Below. Bree sat down with our Senior Digital & Graphics Associate, Grace Benigni, to talk about the magic of performing to live audiences, her identity journey, and the importance of uplifting trans and non-binary artists and stories.

For information about Bree's upcoming shows, visit 54Below.com

To see Aaron Tveit's viral performance of "Run Away With Me," visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61EL69OZSlY

The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2639 Episode 19: MARIA-CHRISTINA OLIVERAS https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Maria-Christina Oliveras caught the attention of NYC theater fans with an explosive, show-stopping turn in David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s multiple award-winning musical Here Lies Love. On August 6, she brings her gift of storytelling and unique style to Feinstein’s/54 Below in an electrifying night of music and surprises. In this episode, she joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a chat about her career, her collaborations with renowned artists, including Tony nominee Alex Timbers, and why she’s chosen this particular time to do her first solo cabaret show. Maria-Christina has performed extensively on and off-Broadway, regionally, internationally, and in film and television. Her career is distinguished by her transformational character work in a number of world premieres, including roles in Kiss My Aztec (by John Leguizamo, Tony Taccone, David Kamp, Benjamin Velez, directed by Tony Taccone), Amélie (by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messe and Nathan Tysen, directed by Pam MacKinnon), Soft Power (by David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, directed by Leigh Silverman), El Huracán (by Charise Castro Smith, directed by Laurie Woolery), and Pretty Filthy (by Bess Wohl and Michael Friedman, directed by Steve Cosson). She has appeared on Broadway in Amélie, Machinal, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. For information about Maria's show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit https://54below.com/events/maria-christina-oliveras/ Learn more about Maria on her website: www.mariachristinaoliveras.com Follow Maria on Instagram: @mcoliveras Credits The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Aug 2021 02:15:00 -0000 Maria-Christina Oliveras full 1 19 Broadway Podcast Network The acclaimed performer and educator joins us ahead of her cabaret show Maria-Christina Oliveras caught the attention of NYC theater fans with an explosive, show-stopping turn in David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s multiple award-winning musical Here Lies Love. On August 6, she brings her gift of storytelling and unique style to Feinstein’s/54 Below in an electrifying night of music and surprises. In this episode, she joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a chat about her career, her collaborations with renowned artists, including Tony nominee Alex Timbers, and why she’s chosen this particular time to do her first solo cabaret show. Maria-Christina has performed extensively on and off-Broadway, regionally, internationally, and in film and television. Her career is distinguished by her transformational character work in a number of world premieres, including roles in Kiss My Aztec (by John Leguizamo, Tony Taccone, David Kamp, Benjamin Velez, directed by Tony Taccone), Amélie (by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messe and Nathan Tysen, directed by Pam MacKinnon), Soft Power (by David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, directed by Leigh Silverman), El Huracán (by Charise Castro Smith, directed by Laurie Woolery), and Pretty Filthy (by Bess Wohl and Michael Friedman, directed by Steve Cosson). She has appeared on Broadway in Amélie, Machinal, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. For information about Maria's show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit https://54below.com/events/maria-christina-oliveras/ Learn more about Maria on her website: www.mariachristinaoliveras.com Follow Maria on Instagram: @mcoliveras Credits The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Maria-Christina Oliveras caught the attention of NYC theater fans with an explosive, show-stopping turn in David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s multiple award-winning musical Here Lies Love. On August 6, she brings her gift of storytelling and unique style to Feinstein’s/54 Below in an electrifying night of music and surprises. In this episode, she joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a chat about her career, her collaborations with renowned artists, including Tony nominee Alex Timbers, and why she’s chosen this particular time to do her first solo cabaret show.

Maria-Christina has performed extensively on and off-Broadway, regionally, internationally, and in film and television. Her career is distinguished by her transformational character work in a number of world premieres, including roles in Kiss My Aztec (by John Leguizamo, Tony Taccone, David Kamp, Benjamin Velez, directed by Tony Taccone), Amélie (by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messe and Nathan Tysen, directed by Pam MacKinnon), Soft Power (by David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, directed by Leigh Silverman), El Huracán (by Charise Castro Smith, directed by Laurie Woolery), and Pretty Filthy (by Bess Wohl and Michael Friedman, directed by Steve Cosson). She has appeared on Broadway in Amélie, Machinal, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

For information about Maria's show at Feinstein's/54 Below, visit https://54below.com/events/maria-christina-oliveras/

Learn more about Maria on her website: www.mariachristinaoliveras.com

Follow Maria on Instagram: @mcoliveras


Credits

The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2342 no Episode 18: ADAM PASCAL https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Tony Award® nominee Adam Pascal joins us as we celebrate his return to Feinstein’s/54 Below. The star of RENT, Aida, Something Rotten!, Cabaret, and Pretty Woman, among others, chats with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, about life during the pandemic, recalls highlights from his career, and tells us what audiences can expect from his solo show. For information about Adam's upcoming shows, visit 54Below.com To view a video of Adam singing "One Song Glory.," visit https://youtu.be/hloIgAU6I0o. Credits The Feinstein's/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein's/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:12:00 -0000 Adam Pascal full 1 18 Broadway Podcast Network The Tony nominee and RENT star joins us with stories about his life and career. Tony Award® nominee Adam Pascal joins us as we celebrate his return to Feinstein’s/54 Below. The star of RENT, Aida, Something Rotten!, Cabaret, and Pretty Woman, among others, chats with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, about life during the pandemic, recalls highlights from his career, and tells us what audiences can expect from his solo show. For information about Adam's upcoming shows, visit 54Below.com To view a video of Adam singing "One Song Glory.," visit https://youtu.be/hloIgAU6I0o. Credits The Feinstein's/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein's/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tony Award® nominee Adam Pascal joins us as we celebrate his return to Feinstein’s/54 Below. The star of RENT, Aida, Something Rotten!, Cabaret, and Pretty Woman, among others, chats with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, about life during the pandemic, recalls highlights from his career, and tells us what audiences can expect from his solo show.


For information about Adam's upcoming shows, visit 54Below.com

To view a video of Adam singing "One Song Glory.," visit https://youtu.be/hloIgAU6I0o.


Credits

The Feinstein's/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Galvez, with support from the Feinstein's/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

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]]> 2168 Episode 17: DERRICK BASKIN https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Derrick Baskin is a Grammy and Tony-nominated artist for his astounding performance in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. Other noteworthy Broadway credits include Memphis The Musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Film/TV credits include The Good Lord Bird starring alongside Ethan Hawke, Marshall with the late Chadwick Boseman, and three seasons on Hulu’s critically acclaimed sitcom Difficult People. Derrick joins Nella Vera, Director of Marketing at Feinstein's/54 Below, to chat about his upcoming cabaret show, meeting the real Otis Williams, and how his earlier life abroad shaped his worldview. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/derrick-baskin/ Watch a clip of Derrick performing: https://youtu.be/OykdNdEwDZU ***** Credits The Feinstein's/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:58:00 -0000 Derrick Baskin full 1 17 Broadway Podcast Network "Ain't Too Proud" Tony nominee joins us Derrick Baskin is a Grammy and Tony-nominated artist for his astounding performance in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. Other noteworthy Broadway credits include Memphis The Musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Film/TV credits include The Good Lord Bird starring alongside Ethan Hawke, Marshall with the late Chadwick Boseman, and three seasons on Hulu’s critically acclaimed sitcom Difficult People. Derrick joins Nella Vera, Director of Marketing at Feinstein's/54 Below, to chat about his upcoming cabaret show, meeting the real Otis Williams, and how his earlier life abroad shaped his worldview. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/derrick-baskin/ Watch a clip of Derrick performing: https://youtu.be/OykdNdEwDZU ***** Credits The Feinstein's/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Derrick Baskin is a Grammy and Tony-nominated artist for his astounding performance in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. Other noteworthy Broadway credits include Memphis The Musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Film/TV credits include The Good Lord Bird starring alongside Ethan Hawke, Marshall with the late Chadwick Boseman, and three seasons on Hulu’s critically acclaimed sitcom Difficult People.

Derrick joins Nella Vera, Director of Marketing at Feinstein's/54 Below, to chat about his upcoming cabaret show, meeting the real Otis Williams, and how his earlier life abroad shaped his worldview.

For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/derrick-baskin/

Watch a clip of Derrick performing: https://youtu.be/OykdNdEwDZU


*****

Credits

The Feinstein's/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2890 no Episode 16: PHIL GEOFFREY BOND & LUCIA SPINA from "Sondheim Unplugged" https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below An episode for Sondheim fans! This week, we turn our focus to Sondheim Unplugged, one of the most popular and long-running series presented at Feinstein’s/54 Below. A celebrated New York event since 2010 (It’s a Hit!), the show features some of Broadway and cabaret’s most dynamic voices, accompanied by piano only, delving into the musical world of Broadway’s master composer. In December 2020, Sondheim Unplugged was recorded and streamed as part of 54 Below Premieres, the club’s new streaming series. God, That's Good! We are joined by creator and host Phil Geoffrey Bond and performer Lucia Spina.   Phil Geoffrey Bond created Sondheim Unplugged, the long-running, award-winning monthly series, in 2010 and has served as its producer and host ever since. His novel, The Last Year at Low Tide, is currently available on Amazon from Chess Books as are his other titles — My Queer Youth, Small Town Confessions, The Fall of Mrs. Parsons, The Disney Diaries, and All the Sad Young Men. Phil has served as Director of Programming for The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, The Laurie Beechman Theatre as well as Feinstein’s/54 Below, where he later became Director of Original Programming. He is the recipient of seven Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets (MAC) Awards, two Backstage Bistro Awards, a Broadway World Award, and a Nightlife Award. Lucia Spina made her Broadway debut with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa Peretti) in 2006. Her Broadway credits include Kinky Boots (original cast), South Pacific, Legally Blonde (Enid), and Les Miserables. Off-Broadway, she originated roles in Silence! The Musical (Catherine/Senator Martin) and Fugitive Songs. She toured the country with Legally Blonde, and her regional work includes credits at Goodspeed Opera House, Long Wharf Theater, Baltimore Center Stage, Barrington Stage, Milwaukee Rep, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and The Hangar Theater, as well as Sunday in the Park With George (Nurse/Mrs./Harriett) and Anyone Can Whistle (Osgood) at the Ravinia Festival (Lonny Price, director; Paul Gemignani, musical director). She has sung with the acclaimed American Pops Orchestra and has graced cabaret stages all over New York City garnering her Best Female Vocalist for BroadwayWorld’s 2015 Cabaret Awards. www.luciaspina.com Sondheim Unplugged premiered online Saturday, December 26, 2020, and is available on-demand through January 23, 2021. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.54below.com/Sondheim.  View clips from the show: Natalie Douglas sings “Losing My Mind” https://youtu.be/j9FLx8Z4Qfg Telly Leung sings “Being Alive” https://youtu.be/viXRnxui0Uc All music clips in this episode are from Sondheim Unplugged at Feinstein’s/54 Below, filmed on December 5, 2020: “Being Alive” from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, featuring Joe Goodrich on piano “The Ladies Who Lunch” from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Lucia Spina “Marry Me a Little” cut from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Nicholas Rodriguez  “Move On” from Sunday in the Park with George, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Lucia Spina & Nicholas Rodriguez  “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Darius de Haas  “Losing My Mind” from Follies, music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Natalie Douglas  “Being Alive” from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Telly Leung  “Anyone Can Whistle” from Anyone Can Whistle, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by T. Oliver Reid Instrumental from “Beautiful Girls” from Follies, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, featuring Joe Goodrich on piano   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Phil Geoffrey Bond & Lucia Spina from "Sondheim Unplugged" full 1 16 Broadway Podcast Network Artists from Feinstein's/54 Below most popular series talk all things Sondheim An episode for Sondheim fans! This week, we turn our focus to Sondheim Unplugged, one of the most popular and long-running series presented at Feinstein’s/54 Below. A celebrated New York event since 2010 (It’s a Hit!), the show features some of Broadway and cabaret’s most dynamic voices, accompanied by piano only, delving into the musical world of Broadway’s master composer. In December 2020, Sondheim Unplugged was recorded and streamed as part of 54 Below Premieres, the club’s new streaming series. God, That's Good! We are joined by creator and host Phil Geoffrey Bond and performer Lucia Spina.   Phil Geoffrey Bond created Sondheim Unplugged, the long-running, award-winning monthly series, in 2010 and has served as its producer and host ever since. His novel, The Last Year at Low Tide, is currently available on Amazon from Chess Books as are his other titles — My Queer Youth, Small Town Confessions, The Fall of Mrs. Parsons, The Disney Diaries, and All the Sad Young Men. Phil has served as Director of Programming for The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, The Laurie Beechman Theatre as well as Feinstein’s/54 Below, where he later became Director of Original Programming. He is the recipient of seven Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets (MAC) Awards, two Backstage Bistro Awards, a Broadway World Award, and a Nightlife Award. Lucia Spina made her Broadway debut with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa Peretti) in 2006. Her Broadway credits include Kinky Boots (original cast), South Pacific, Legally Blonde (Enid), and Les Miserables. Off-Broadway, she originated roles in Silence! The Musical (Catherine/Senator Martin) and Fugitive Songs. She toured the country with Legally Blonde, and her regional work includes credits at Goodspeed Opera House, Long Wharf Theater, Baltimore Center Stage, Barrington Stage, Milwaukee Rep, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and The Hangar Theater, as well as Sunday in the Park With George (Nurse/Mrs./Harriett) and Anyone Can Whistle (Osgood) at the Ravinia Festival (Lonny Price, director; Paul Gemignani, musical director). She has sung with the acclaimed American Pops Orchestra and has graced cabaret stages all over New York City garnering her Best Female Vocalist for BroadwayWorld’s 2015 Cabaret Awards. www.luciaspina.com Sondheim Unplugged premiered online Saturday, December 26, 2020, and is available on-demand through January 23, 2021. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.54below.com/Sondheim.  View clips from the show: Natalie Douglas sings “Losing My Mind” https://youtu.be/j9FLx8Z4Qfg Telly Leung sings “Being Alive” https://youtu.be/viXRnxui0Uc All music clips in this episode are from Sondheim Unplugged at Feinstein’s/54 Below, filmed on December 5, 2020: “Being Alive” from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, featuring Joe Goodrich on piano “The Ladies Who Lunch” from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Lucia Spina “Marry Me a Little” cut from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Nicholas Rodriguez  “Move On” from Sunday in the Park with George, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Lucia Spina & Nicholas Rodriguez  “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Darius de Haas  “Losing My Mind” from Follies, music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Natalie Douglas  “Being Alive” from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Telly Leung  “Anyone Can Whistle” from Anyone Can Whistle, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by T. Oliver Reid Instrumental from “Beautiful Girls” from Follies, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, featuring Joe Goodrich on piano   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An episode for Sondheim fans!

This week, we turn our focus to Sondheim Unplugged, one of the most popular and long-running series presented at Feinstein’s/54 Below. A celebrated New York event since 2010 (It’s a Hit!), the show features some of Broadway and cabaret’s most dynamic voices, accompanied by piano only, delving into the musical world of Broadway’s master composer. In December 2020, Sondheim Unplugged was recorded and streamed as part of 54 Below Premieres, the club’s new streaming series. God, That's Good!

We are joined by creator and host Phil Geoffrey Bond and performer Lucia Spina.  

Phil Geoffrey Bond created Sondheim Unplugged, the long-running, award-winning monthly series, in 2010 and has served as its producer and host ever since. His novel, The Last Year at Low Tide, is currently available on Amazon from Chess Books as are his other titles — My Queer Youth, Small Town Confessions, The Fall of Mrs. Parsons, The Disney Diaries, and All the Sad Young Men. Phil has served as Director of Programming for The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, The Laurie Beechman Theatre as well as Feinstein’s/54 Below, where he later became Director of Original Programming. He is the recipient of seven Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets (MAC) Awards, two Backstage Bistro Awards, a Broadway World Award, and a Nightlife Award.

Lucia Spina made her Broadway debut with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa Peretti) in 2006. Her Broadway credits include Kinky Boots (original cast), South Pacific, Legally Blonde (Enid), and Les Miserables. Off-Broadway, she originated roles in Silence! The Musical (Catherine/Senator Martin) and Fugitive Songs. She toured the country with Legally Blonde, and her regional work includes credits at Goodspeed Opera House, Long Wharf Theater, Baltimore Center Stage, Barrington Stage, Milwaukee Rep, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and The Hangar Theater, as well as Sunday in the Park With George (Nurse/Mrs./Harriett) and Anyone Can Whistle (Osgood) at the Ravinia Festival (Lonny Price, director; Paul Gemignani, musical director). She has sung with the acclaimed American Pops Orchestra and has graced cabaret stages all over New York City garnering her Best Female Vocalist for BroadwayWorld’s 2015 Cabaret Awards. www.luciaspina.com

Sondheim Unplugged premiered online Saturday, December 26, 2020, and is available on-demand through January 23, 2021. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.54below.com/Sondheim. 

View clips from the show:

Natalie Douglas sings “Losing My Mind” https://youtu.be/j9FLx8Z4Qfg

Telly Leung sings “Being Alive” https://youtu.be/viXRnxui0Uc


All music clips in this episode are from Sondheim Unplugged at Feinstein’s/54 Below, filmed on December 5, 2020:

“Being Alive” from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, featuring Joe Goodrich on piano

“The Ladies Who Lunch” from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Lucia Spina

“Marry Me a Little” cut from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Nicholas Rodriguez 

“Move On” from Sunday in the Park with George, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Lucia Spina & Nicholas Rodriguez 

“Something’s Coming” from West Side Story, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Darius de Haas 

“Losing My Mind” from Follies, music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Natalie Douglas 

“Being Alive” from Company, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Telly Leung 

“Anyone Can Whistle” from Anyone Can Whistle, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by T. Oliver Reid

Instrumental from “Beautiful Girls” from Follies, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, featuring Joe Goodrich on piano

 

Credits

This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2807 Episode 15: BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY It’s our biggest and most enchanting episode ever! To celebrate the streaming debut of Broadway Princess Holiday Party, we chatted with the delightful cast, Broadway’s original princesses: Laura Osnes (Cinderella), Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast), and Courtney Reed (Aladdin). They are joined by special guest prince Adam J. Levy (Waitress) and musical director and Fairy Godfairy Benjamin Rauhala (Fiddler on the Roof).   They reveal the key to playing some of the most beloved and iconic characters on Broadway, talk all things Princess, and reminisce about some memorable moments on stage.   The Broadway Princess Holiday Party is available to on demand through December 26 at www.54Below.com/Princess.   See a clip of the show:  https://youtu.be/q1o2dtrYv9s   For news about the Broadway Princess Party and upcoming tour dates, visit: www.BroadwayPrincessParty.com     Credits   This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.   Original artwork by Philip Romano.   Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Broadway Princess Party full Broadway Podcast Network The cast of Broadway Princess Party chat about all things royal in this magical holiday episode! It’s our biggest and most enchanting episode ever! To celebrate the streaming debut of Broadway Princess Holiday Party, we chatted with the delightful cast, Broadway’s original princesses: Laura Osnes (Cinderella), Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast), and Courtney Reed (Aladdin). They are joined by special guest prince Adam J. Levy (Waitress) and musical director and Fairy Godfairy Benjamin Rauhala (Fiddler on the Roof).   They reveal the key to playing some of the most beloved and iconic characters on Broadway, talk all things Princess, and reminisce about some memorable moments on stage.   The Broadway Princess Holiday Party is available to on demand through December 26 at www.54Below.com/Princess.   See a clip of the show:  https://youtu.be/q1o2dtrYv9s   For news about the Broadway Princess Party and upcoming tour dates, visit: www.BroadwayPrincessParty.com     Credits   This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.   Original artwork by Philip Romano.   Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s our biggest and most enchanting episode ever! To celebrate the streaming debut of Broadway Princess Holiday Party, we chatted with the delightful cast, Broadway’s original princesses: Laura Osnes (Cinderella), Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast), and Courtney Reed (Aladdin). They are joined by special guest prince Adam J. Levy (Waitress) and musical director and Fairy Godfairy Benjamin Rauhala (Fiddler on the Roof).

 

They reveal the key to playing some of the most beloved and iconic characters on Broadway, talk all things Princess, and reminisce about some memorable moments on stage.

 

The Broadway Princess Holiday Party is available to on demand through December 26 at www.54Below.com/Princess.

 

See a clip of the show:  https://youtu.be/q1o2dtrYv9s

 

For news about the Broadway Princess Party and upcoming tour dates, visit: www.BroadwayPrincessParty.com

 

 

Credits

 

This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

 

Original artwork by Philip Romano.

 

Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2409 Episode 14: MARILU HENNER https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Marilu Henner is a star of television, film, and the Great White Way.  On Broadway, she has appeared in Over Here!, Pal Joey, Social Security, Chicago, and most recently, Gettin’ the Band Back Together. She was also part of the National Tour casts of Grease and Annie Get Your Gun. She began her film career in 1977 with “Between the Lines,” and has since appeared in "Cannonball Run II," "Johnny Dangerously," "L.A. Story," and "Noises Off” among many others. She has also appeared in TV shows such as “Evening Shade,” “Batman: The Animated Series,” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Most notably she starred in the classic 80’s tv series “Taxi.” Marilu sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to talk about her multi-platform career, taking on strong female roles, and her superior memory skills. *Since this recording, Marilu has added a performance on Jun 1 at 7:00pm. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/marilu-henner/ Watch Marilu sing “Roxy” from Chicago:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wE3bLUtZrc Watch Marilu perform on “Dancing With The Stars:”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYI17r1we3c Watch Marilu discuss her Hyperthymesia on “60 Minutes Australia:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpTCZ-hO6iI Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Marilu Henner full 1 14 Broadway Podcast Network Taxi star Marilu Henner brings vivid memories from an abundant career to our Supper Club Marilu Henner is a star of television, film, and the Great White Way.  On Broadway, she has appeared in Over Here!, Pal Joey, Social Security, Chicago, and most recently, Gettin’ the Band Back Together. She was also part of the National Tour casts of Grease and Annie Get Your Gun. She began her film career in 1977 with “Between the Lines,” and has since appeared in "Cannonball Run II," "Johnny Dangerously," "L.A. Story," and "Noises Off” among many others. She has also appeared in TV shows such as “Evening Shade,” “Batman: The Animated Series,” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Most notably she starred in the classic 80’s tv series “Taxi.” Marilu sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to talk about her multi-platform career, taking on strong female roles, and her superior memory skills. *Since this recording, Marilu has added a performance on Jun 1 at 7:00pm. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/marilu-henner/ Watch Marilu sing “Roxy” from Chicago:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wE3bLUtZrc Watch Marilu perform on “Dancing With The Stars:”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYI17r1we3c Watch Marilu discuss her Hyperthymesia on “60 Minutes Australia:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpTCZ-hO6iI Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marilu Henner is a star of television, film, and the Great White Way. 


On Broadway, she has appeared in Over Here!, Pal Joey, Social Security, Chicago, and most recently, Gettin’ the Band Back Together. She was also part of the National Tour casts of Grease and Annie Get Your Gun.


She began her film career in 1977 with “Between the Lines,” and has since appeared in "Cannonball Run II," "Johnny Dangerously," "L.A. Story," and "Noises Off” among many others.


She has also appeared in TV shows such as “Evening Shade,” “Batman: The Animated Series,” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Most notably she starred in the classic 80’s tv series “Taxi.”


Marilu sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to talk about her multi-platform career, taking on strong female roles, and her superior memory skills.


*Since this recording, Marilu has added a performance on Jun 1 at 7:00pm.



For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/marilu-henner/



Watch Marilu sing “Roxy” from Chicago: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wE3bLUtZrc


Watch Marilu perform on “Dancing With The Stars:” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYI17r1we3c


Watch Marilu discuss her Hyperthymesia on “60 Minutes Australia:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpTCZ-hO6iI



Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2435 Episode 13: NICOLE HENRY https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Our guest today is Nicole Henry, Soul Train Award winner who has been described as “….a paragon of perfection… the vocal love child of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughan." She has performed in more than 30 music festivals worldwide and in some of the world’s most famous venues. She will be playing her show, Nicole Henry Sings Whitney Houston on March 3 and 17 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.  Nicole sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss her major inspirations, performing in venues across the world, and Whitney Houston’s lasting influence on audiences. See Nicole sing “I Am Changing” from Dreamgirls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaVfa7H434s See Nicole perform “One Moment In Time:”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3-kblapiI Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Nicole Henry full 1 13 Broadway Podcast Network Nicole Henry brings a dash of Whitney Houston to Broadway's Living Room Our guest today is Nicole Henry, Soul Train Award winner who has been described as “….a paragon of perfection… the vocal love child of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughan." She has performed in more than 30 music festivals worldwide and in some of the world’s most famous venues. She will be playing her show, Nicole Henry Sings Whitney Houston on March 3 and 17 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.  Nicole sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss her major inspirations, performing in venues across the world, and Whitney Houston’s lasting influence on audiences. See Nicole sing “I Am Changing” from Dreamgirls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaVfa7H434s See Nicole perform “One Moment In Time:”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3-kblapiI Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our guest today is Nicole Henry, Soul Train Award winner who has been described as “….a paragon of perfection… the vocal love child of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughan." She has performed in more than 30 music festivals worldwide and in some of the world’s most famous venues.


She will be playing her show, Nicole Henry Sings Whitney Houston on March 3 and 17 at Feinstein’s/54 Below. 


Nicole sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss her major inspirations, performing in venues across the world, and Whitney Houston’s lasting influence on audiences.


See Nicole sing “I Am Changing” from Dreamgirls:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaVfa7H434s


See Nicole perform “One Moment In Time:” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3-kblapiI



Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1778 Episode 12: MATT DAHAN & KELLY LYNNE D'ANGELO https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Joining us today are Matt Dahan & Kelly Lynne D’Angelo, writers of the emotional and explosive pop-rock musical Starry, about brothers Vincent and Theo van Gogh.  Matt and Kelly have written two full-length musicals together including The Count of Monte Cristo and Starry. Matt is also the Music Director for Starkid, the internet sensation behind A Very Potter Musical that helped launched Darren Criss to fame. Kelly is also a professional Dungeon Master at Wizards of the Coast and freelance television writer. Following a sold-out engagement with us in 2019 and coming off their Edinburgh Fringe Festival concert series, Matt and Kelly return to the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage with a song-cycle presentation of Starry.  Matt & Kelly sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss what draws them to stories from the 19th century, the importance of Theo van Gogh to his brother’s story, and how they found Starry’s sound.   See the cast of Starry sing “On The Threshold of Eternity:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUT7r-0xHc4 See the cast of Starry sing “The Road:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_aR5kYvlPg See Mariah Rose Faith sing “Enlightenment:”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JatNSMT8n4M Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Matt Dahan and Kelly Lynne D'Angelo full 1 12 Broadway Podcast Network The composers of Starry make Vincent van Gogh's story shine Joining us today are Matt Dahan & Kelly Lynne D’Angelo, writers of the emotional and explosive pop-rock musical Starry, about brothers Vincent and Theo van Gogh.  Matt and Kelly have written two full-length musicals together including The Count of Monte Cristo and Starry. Matt is also the Music Director for Starkid, the internet sensation behind A Very Potter Musical that helped launched Darren Criss to fame. Kelly is also a professional Dungeon Master at Wizards of the Coast and freelance television writer. Following a sold-out engagement with us in 2019 and coming off their Edinburgh Fringe Festival concert series, Matt and Kelly return to the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage with a song-cycle presentation of Starry.  Matt & Kelly sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss what draws them to stories from the 19th century, the importance of Theo van Gogh to his brother’s story, and how they found Starry’s sound.   See the cast of Starry sing “On The Threshold of Eternity:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUT7r-0xHc4 See the cast of Starry sing “The Road:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_aR5kYvlPg See Mariah Rose Faith sing “Enlightenment:”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JatNSMT8n4M Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Joining us today are Matt Dahan & Kelly Lynne D’Angelo, writers of the emotional and explosive pop-rock musical Starry, about brothers Vincent and Theo van Gogh. 


Matt and Kelly have written two full-length musicals together including The Count of Monte Cristo and Starry. Matt is also the Music Director for Starkid, the internet sensation behind A Very Potter Musical that helped launched Darren Criss to fame. Kelly is also a professional Dungeon Master at Wizards of the Coast and freelance television writer.


Following a sold-out engagement with us in 2019 and coming off their Edinburgh Fringe Festival concert series, Matt and Kelly return to the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage with a song-cycle presentation of Starry. 


Matt & Kelly sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss what draws them to stories from the 19th century, the importance of Theo van Gogh to his brother’s story, and how they found Starry’s sound.  



See the cast of Starry sing “On The Threshold of Eternity:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUT7r-0xHc4


See the cast of Starry sing “The Road:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_aR5kYvlPg


See Mariah Rose Faith sing “Enlightenment:” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JatNSMT8n4M



Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2208 Episode 11: ALICE RIPLEY https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Today’s guests are longtime friend of the club Alice Ripley and her frequent collaborator Christopher Schelling. Alice, who has been hailed by The New York Times as “simply astonishing,” is a consummate Broadway star, a versatile film and TV actor, and a distinguished singer-songwriter. She earned her first Tony Award nomination in 1997 with her brilliant work in the legendary Side Show, before winning the 2009 Tony Award for “Best Actress in a Musical '' for her performance as Diana Goodman in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Next to Normal. She has also originated roles in such Broadway productions as The Who’s Tommy, Sunset Boulevard, and, most recently, American Psycho. Alice is joined today by her collaborator of nearly 40 years, Christopher Schelling, who is also a founding member of Ripley, the band formed by Alice in 2001. Christopher has served as musical director and manager for a number of other pop rock/cabaret performers. Additionally, his literary agency represents such bestselling authors as Augusten Burroughs, Rainbow Rowell and Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's. Alice and Christopher sat down with our Marketing Associate, Adrian Karnani, to discuss memories from these iconic original casts, revisiting Sunset Boulevard, and creating original music for the last decade. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/alice-ripley-crossovers/ See Alice sing “As If We Never Said Goodbye:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7nUF5yeU3A See Alice sing “I’m Alive:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJEX5t0l1Hs See Alice sing “I Dreamed A Dream:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWHpILm5PCI Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Alice Ripley full 1 11 Broadway Podcast Network The incomparable Alice Ripley discusses her iconic, original roles Today’s guests are longtime friend of the club Alice Ripley and her frequent collaborator Christopher Schelling. Alice, who has been hailed by The New York Times as “simply astonishing,” is a consummate Broadway star, a versatile film and TV actor, and a distinguished singer-songwriter. She earned her first Tony Award nomination in 1997 with her brilliant work in the legendary Side Show, before winning the 2009 Tony Award for “Best Actress in a Musical '' for her performance as Diana Goodman in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Next to Normal. She has also originated roles in such Broadway productions as The Who’s Tommy, Sunset Boulevard, and, most recently, American Psycho. Alice is joined today by her collaborator of nearly 40 years, Christopher Schelling, who is also a founding member of Ripley, the band formed by Alice in 2001. Christopher has served as musical director and manager for a number of other pop rock/cabaret performers. Additionally, his literary agency represents such bestselling authors as Augusten Burroughs, Rainbow Rowell and Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's. Alice and Christopher sat down with our Marketing Associate, Adrian Karnani, to discuss memories from these iconic original casts, revisiting Sunset Boulevard, and creating original music for the last decade. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/alice-ripley-crossovers/ See Alice sing “As If We Never Said Goodbye:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7nUF5yeU3A See Alice sing “I’m Alive:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJEX5t0l1Hs See Alice sing “I Dreamed A Dream:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWHpILm5PCI Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today’s guests are longtime friend of the club Alice Ripley and her frequent collaborator Christopher Schelling.


Alice, who has been hailed by The New York Times as “simply astonishing,” is a consummate Broadway star, a versatile film and TV actor, and a distinguished singer-songwriter. She earned her first Tony Award nomination in 1997 with her brilliant work in the legendary Side Show, before winning the 2009 Tony Award for “Best Actress in a Musical '' for her performance as Diana Goodman in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Next to Normal. She has also originated roles in such Broadway productions as The Who’s Tommy, Sunset Boulevard, and, most recently, American Psycho.


Alice is joined today by her collaborator of nearly 40 years, Christopher Schelling, who is also a founding member of Ripley, the band formed by Alice in 2001. Christopher has served as musical director and manager for a number of other pop rock/cabaret performers. Additionally, his literary agency represents such bestselling authors as Augusten Burroughs, Rainbow Rowell and Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's.


Alice and Christopher sat down with our Marketing Associate, Adrian Karnani, to discuss memories from these iconic original casts, revisiting Sunset Boulevard, and creating original music for the last decade.



For tickets and information visit:

https://54below.com/events/alice-ripley-crossovers/


See Alice sing “As If We Never Said Goodbye:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7nUF5yeU3A


See Alice sing “I’m Alive:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJEX5t0l1Hs


See Alice sing “I Dreamed A Dream:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWHpILm5PCI



Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1685 Episode 10: ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Our guest today made his Broadway debut at the age of 16 in the title role in Dear Evan Hansen. He was the winner of the Best Actor Award at the 2018 National High School Musical Theatre Awards (known more commonly as the Jimmy Awards).  Andrew joined our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss how he related to the role of Evan, his theatre company Zneefrock Productions, and heading off to Harvard this Fall. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/a-newsical-hope/ See Andrew sing “Only Us:”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l97Nza8mtc   See Andrew’s Jimmy Awards performance of “I Love Betsy:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4HGSE2dd9Y Watch the original (8th grade) cast of Star Wars: A New(sical) Hope:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ySOIYKMyXc Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Andrew Barth Feldman full 1 10 Broadway Podcast Network Andrew Barth Feldman trades Evan's cast for the Millennium Falcon Our guest today made his Broadway debut at the age of 16 in the title role in Dear Evan Hansen. He was the winner of the Best Actor Award at the 2018 National High School Musical Theatre Awards (known more commonly as the Jimmy Awards).  Andrew joined our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss how he related to the role of Evan, his theatre company Zneefrock Productions, and heading off to Harvard this Fall. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/a-newsical-hope/ See Andrew sing “Only Us:”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l97Nza8mtc   See Andrew’s Jimmy Awards performance of “I Love Betsy:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4HGSE2dd9Y Watch the original (8th grade) cast of Star Wars: A New(sical) Hope:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ySOIYKMyXc Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our guest today made his Broadway debut at the age of 16 in the title role in Dear Evan Hansen. He was the winner of the Best Actor Award at the 2018 National High School Musical Theatre Awards (known more commonly as the Jimmy Awards). 


Andrew joined our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss how he related to the role of Evan, his theatre company Zneefrock Productions, and heading off to Harvard this Fall.



For tickets and information visit:

https://54below.com/events/a-newsical-hope/


See Andrew sing “Only Us:” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l97Nza8mtc


 

See Andrew’s Jimmy Awards performance of “I Love Betsy:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4HGSE2dd9Y


Watch the original (8th grade) cast of Star Wars: A New(sical) Hope: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ySOIYKMyXc



Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2373 Episode 9: JELANI REMY & AMANDA JANE COOPER https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below For this special live taping of the Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast at BroadwayCon 2020, we were joined by Broadway favorites Jelani Remy and Amanda Jane Cooper. Jelani Remy is currently starring as Eddie Kendricks in Ain't Too Proud! The Life and Times of The Temptations. He was last seen in the recent off Broadway revival of Smokey Joe’s Cafe  after playing Simba in Disney's The Lion King!  Amanda Jane Cooper is known to national audiences for having played Glinda on the tour of Wicked and in 2017 she made her Broadway debut as where she starred as the show’s 15th Anniversary Glinda and also opened NBC's A Very Wicked Halloween with "One Short Day" and closed the special with "For Good" alongside Kristin Chenoweth. She took her final bow at the Gershwin on December 9th, 2018 and is now one of Wicked's longest running Glinda's.  These stars joined our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to talk touring, leading blockbuster musicals, and working with Broadway legends. For tickets and information about I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been: https://54below.com/events/i-wish-4/ Follow Jelani Remy on Instagram at @itsjelaniremy. Follow Amanda Jane Cooper on Instagram at @amandajanecoop and on Twitter at @amandajanecoop. Watch Jelani Remy perform “Somewhere That’s Green” in I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcQ7glU_uHQ   Watch Amanda Jane Cooper perform “Notice Me Horton” in I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDcvZO94sFE Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Jelani Remy and Amanda Jane Cooper full 1 9 Broadway Podcast Network Fan favorites Jelani Remy & Amanda Jane Cooper join us live at BroadwayCon 2020 For this special live taping of the Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast at BroadwayCon 2020, we were joined by Broadway favorites Jelani Remy and Amanda Jane Cooper. Jelani Remy is currently starring as Eddie Kendricks in Ain't Too Proud! The Life and Times of The Temptations. He was last seen in the recent off Broadway revival of Smokey Joe’s Cafe  after playing Simba in Disney's The Lion King!  Amanda Jane Cooper is known to national audiences for having played Glinda on the tour of Wicked and in 2017 she made her Broadway debut as where she starred as the show’s 15th Anniversary Glinda and also opened NBC's A Very Wicked Halloween with "One Short Day" and closed the special with "For Good" alongside Kristin Chenoweth. She took her final bow at the Gershwin on December 9th, 2018 and is now one of Wicked's longest running Glinda's.  These stars joined our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to talk touring, leading blockbuster musicals, and working with Broadway legends. For tickets and information about I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been: https://54below.com/events/i-wish-4/ Follow Jelani Remy on Instagram at @itsjelaniremy. Follow Amanda Jane Cooper on Instagram at @amandajanecoop and on Twitter at @amandajanecoop. Watch Jelani Remy perform “Somewhere That’s Green” in I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcQ7glU_uHQ   Watch Amanda Jane Cooper perform “Notice Me Horton” in I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDcvZO94sFE Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For this special live taping of the Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast at BroadwayCon 2020, we were joined by Broadway favorites Jelani Remy and Amanda Jane Cooper.


Jelani Remy is currently starring as Eddie Kendricks in Ain't Too Proud! The Life and Times of The Temptations. He was last seen in the recent off Broadway revival of Smokey Joe’s Cafe  after playing Simba in Disney's The Lion King! 


Amanda Jane Cooper is known to national audiences for having played Glinda on the tour of Wicked and in 2017 she made her Broadway debut as where she starred as the show’s 15th Anniversary Glinda and also opened NBC's A Very Wicked Halloween with "One Short Day" and closed the special with "For Good" alongside Kristin Chenoweth. She took her final bow at the Gershwin on December 9th, 2018 and is now one of Wicked's longest running Glinda's. 


These stars joined our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to talk touring, leading blockbuster musicals, and working with Broadway legends.



For tickets and information about I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been:

https://54below.com/events/i-wish-4/


Follow Jelani Remy on Instagram at @itsjelaniremy.


Follow Amanda Jane Cooper on Instagram at @amandajanecoop and on Twitter at @amandajanecoop.


Watch Jelani Remy perform “Somewhere That’s Green” in I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcQ7glU_uHQ

 

Watch Amanda Jane Cooper perform “Notice Me Horton” in I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDcvZO94sFE



Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1625 Episode 8: JOHN HILL https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below John Hill is an actor, producer, TV and radio personality.  John starred as Jason McConnell in the off Broadway cult favorite, BARE: A pop opera and also performed in the original Broadway productions of Hairspray, The Boy From Oz and the National Tour of Miss Saigon. Currently, he is a producer of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” and co-host of “Andy Cohen: Live” on Sirius XM. He also hosts his own show radio show, “The Feels” on SiriusXM.  On March 11, he brings his signature brand of performance to the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage for the East Coast premiere of The Feels: Live, where he will mix the high energy of his live radio show, his insider Bravo gossip, and his cabaret/musical theatre chops for a very special evening.  John sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss his journey from Broadway to Bravo! For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/john-hill-with-special-guests-andy-cohen-and-michelle-collins/   Follow John on Instagram at @johnarthurhill Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000 John Hill full 1 8 Broadway Podcast Network John Hill brings a dash of Bravo magic to Feinstein's/54 Below John Hill is an actor, producer, TV and radio personality.  John starred as Jason McConnell in the off Broadway cult favorite, BARE: A pop opera and also performed in the original Broadway productions of Hairspray, The Boy From Oz and the National Tour of Miss Saigon. Currently, he is a producer of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” and co-host of “Andy Cohen: Live” on Sirius XM. He also hosts his own show radio show, “The Feels” on SiriusXM.  On March 11, he brings his signature brand of performance to the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage for the East Coast premiere of The Feels: Live, where he will mix the high energy of his live radio show, his insider Bravo gossip, and his cabaret/musical theatre chops for a very special evening.  John sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss his journey from Broadway to Bravo! For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/john-hill-with-special-guests-andy-cohen-and-michelle-collins/   Follow John on Instagram at @johnarthurhill Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John Hill is an actor, producer, TV and radio personality. 


John starred as Jason McConnell in the off Broadway cult favorite, BARE: A pop opera and also performed in the original Broadway productions of Hairspray, The Boy From Oz and the National Tour of Miss Saigon. Currently, he is a producer of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” and co-host of “Andy Cohen: Live” on Sirius XM. He also hosts his own show radio show, “The Feels” on SiriusXM. 


On March 11, he brings his signature brand of performance to the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage for the East Coast premiere of The Feels: Live, where he will mix the high energy of his live radio show, his insider Bravo gossip, and his cabaret/musical theatre chops for a very special evening. 


John sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss his journey from Broadway to Bravo!



For tickets and information visit:

https://54below.com/events/john-hill-with-special-guests-andy-cohen-and-michelle-collins/

 

Follow John on Instagram at @johnarthurhill



Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2464 Episode 7: ANTHONY NUNZIATA https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below This week we are joined by internationally-acclaimed singer, songwriter and recording artist Anthony Nunziata. Anthony has performed hundreds of concerts over the past few years headlining major performing arts centers, theaters, symphony concert halls and private events across the country and around the world. He recently appeared in the Netflix film "The Last Laugh" opposite Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss. This Brooklyn-born, classically trained singer is hailed by Broadwayworld as “an explosion of love and entertainment” and recently co-headlined Carnegie Hall for two sold-out concerts with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra. ​ ​This February, he brings his soulful and lyrical tenor voice to Feinstein’s/54 Below for a show called Amore: The greatest love songs. He and his world-class band will re-imagine classics such as “Unchained Melody,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You,” “The Prayer,” “O Sole Mio,” “Somewhere,” and many more. Anthony sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss putting his spin on classic love songs with his twin brother, writing original compositions, and previews his special Valentine’s Day show. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/anthony-nunziata-2/ See Anthony sing “O Sole Mio:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4H2xuBrIaM&feature=youtu.be See Anthony sing “Will You Be My Everyday?:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sunNCom1EZA&feature=youtu.be   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Music Credits “Will You Be My Everyday?” Music & Lyrics by Anthony Nunziata, Jeff Franzel, Tom Kimmel Piano: Eugene Gwozdz Saxophone: Daniel Dickinson Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Anthony Nunziata full 1 7 Broadway Podcast Network Songwriter Anthony Nunziata brings the greatest love songs to Broadway's Supper Club This week we are joined by internationally-acclaimed singer, songwriter and recording artist Anthony Nunziata. Anthony has performed hundreds of concerts over the past few years headlining major performing arts centers, theaters, symphony concert halls and private events across the country and around the world. He recently appeared in the Netflix film "The Last Laugh" opposite Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss. This Brooklyn-born, classically trained singer is hailed by Broadwayworld as “an explosion of love and entertainment” and recently co-headlined Carnegie Hall for two sold-out concerts with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra. ​ ​This February, he brings his soulful and lyrical tenor voice to Feinstein’s/54 Below for a show called Amore: The greatest love songs. He and his world-class band will re-imagine classics such as “Unchained Melody,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You,” “The Prayer,” “O Sole Mio,” “Somewhere,” and many more. Anthony sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss putting his spin on classic love songs with his twin brother, writing original compositions, and previews his special Valentine’s Day show. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/anthony-nunziata-2/ See Anthony sing “O Sole Mio:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4H2xuBrIaM&feature=youtu.be See Anthony sing “Will You Be My Everyday?:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sunNCom1EZA&feature=youtu.be   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Music Credits “Will You Be My Everyday?” Music & Lyrics by Anthony Nunziata, Jeff Franzel, Tom Kimmel Piano: Eugene Gwozdz Saxophone: Daniel Dickinson Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by internationally-acclaimed singer, songwriter and recording artist Anthony Nunziata.


Anthony has performed hundreds of concerts over the past few years headlining major performing arts centers, theaters, symphony concert halls and private events across the country and around the world. He recently appeared in the Netflix film "The Last Laugh" opposite Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss. This Brooklyn-born, classically trained singer is hailed by Broadwayworld as “an explosion of love and entertainment” and recently co-headlined Carnegie Hall for two sold-out concerts with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra.

​

​This February, he brings his soulful and lyrical tenor voice to Feinstein’s/54 Below for a show called Amore: The greatest love songs. He and his world-class band will re-imagine classics such as “Unchained Melody,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You,” “The Prayer,” “O Sole Mio,” “Somewhere,” and many more.


Anthony sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss putting his spin on classic love songs with his twin brother, writing original compositions, and previews his special Valentine’s Day show.



For tickets and information visit:

https://54below.com/events/anthony-nunziata-2/


See Anthony sing “O Sole Mio:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4H2xuBrIaM&feature=youtu.be


See Anthony sing “Will You Be My Everyday?:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sunNCom1EZA&feature=youtu.be

 

Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Music Credits

“Will You Be My Everyday?”

Music & Lyrics by Anthony Nunziata, Jeff Franzel, Tom Kimmel

Piano: Eugene Gwozdz

Saxophone: Daniel Dickinson


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

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]]> 1761 Episode 6: CHRISTINE ANDREAS https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54below/ This week we are joined by two-time Tony Award® nominee Christine Andreas. Our guest today is Christine Andreas, a multiple-award-winning singer, actress, and two-time Tony nominee. She most recently appeared on Broadway as Jacqueline in the recent revival of La Cage aux Folles with Kelsey Grammer, and also created the role of Marguerite in The Scarlet Pimpernel. She captured theatergoers’ hearts as Eliza Doolittle in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady, as Laurey in Oklahoma! as well as her performance in On Your Toes (Tony® Nomination). Audiences across the country remember her portrayal of Margaret Johnson in the much-acclaimed national tour of The Light in the Piazza. Her concerts include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Café Carlyle & Feinstein’s/54 Below. Christine’s most recent show, PIAF-No Regrets, was recorded in London with a 36-piece orchestra and is now available both on CD and in a limited edition collectors vinyl release.   Christine sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss how Broadway has changed with modern sound systems, the process of originating a role, and how life imitated art during her time in The Light In The Piazza. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/christine-andreas-3/ See Christine rehearsing for her Bemused show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_Bg1ftap5Y Listen to Christine sing “Fly Me To The Moon”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI0FPxCHtEc&list=OLAK5uy_lnTB-MAz4W_S3kIOKaC7KyWTPLfjZxn30   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Christine Andreas full 1 6 Broadway Podcast Network Tony Award® nominee Christine Andreas sits down in Broadway's Living Room This week we are joined by two-time Tony Award® nominee Christine Andreas. Our guest today is Christine Andreas, a multiple-award-winning singer, actress, and two-time Tony nominee. She most recently appeared on Broadway as Jacqueline in the recent revival of La Cage aux Folles with Kelsey Grammer, and also created the role of Marguerite in The Scarlet Pimpernel. She captured theatergoers’ hearts as Eliza Doolittle in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady, as Laurey in Oklahoma! as well as her performance in On Your Toes (Tony® Nomination). Audiences across the country remember her portrayal of Margaret Johnson in the much-acclaimed national tour of The Light in the Piazza. Her concerts include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Café Carlyle & Feinstein’s/54 Below. Christine’s most recent show, PIAF-No Regrets, was recorded in London with a 36-piece orchestra and is now available both on CD and in a limited edition collectors vinyl release.   Christine sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss how Broadway has changed with modern sound systems, the process of originating a role, and how life imitated art during her time in The Light In The Piazza. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/christine-andreas-3/ See Christine rehearsing for her Bemused show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_Bg1ftap5Y Listen to Christine sing “Fly Me To The Moon”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI0FPxCHtEc&list=OLAK5uy_lnTB-MAz4W_S3kIOKaC7KyWTPLfjZxn30   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by two-time Tony Award® nominee Christine Andreas.


Our guest today is Christine Andreas, a multiple-award-winning singer, actress, and two-time Tony nominee. She most recently appeared on Broadway as Jacqueline in the recent revival of La Cage aux Folles with Kelsey Grammer, and also created the role of Marguerite in The Scarlet Pimpernel. She captured theatergoers’ hearts as Eliza Doolittle in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady, as Laurey in Oklahoma! as well as her performance in On Your Toes (Tony® Nomination). Audiences across the country remember her portrayal of Margaret Johnson in the much-acclaimed national tour of The Light in the Piazza.


Her concerts include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Café Carlyle & Feinstein’s/54 Below.


Christine’s most recent show, PIAF-No Regrets, was recorded in London with a 36-piece orchestra and is now available both on CD and in a limited edition collectors vinyl release.  


Christine sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss how Broadway has changed with modern sound systems, the process of originating a role, and how life imitated art during her time in The Light In The Piazza.



For tickets and information visit:

https://54below.com/events/christine-andreas-3/


See Christine rehearsing for her Bemused show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_Bg1ftap5Y


Listen to Christine sing “Fly Me To The Moon”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI0FPxCHtEc&list=OLAK5uy_lnTB-MAz4W_S3kIOKaC7KyWTPLfjZxn30


 

Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

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]]> 1953 Episode 5: HELEN PARK https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below This week we are joined by our final composer from the New Writers at 54! Series, Helen Park. Helen's recent work includes KPOP, her Off-Broadway musical debut for which she co-wrote music and lyrics. Produced by Ars Nova, Ma-Yi Theatre Company and Woodshed Collective, the critically acclaimed show received a sold-out, extended run in NYC and was awarded the 2018 Richard Rodgers Award and the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical. Helen also composed music for Baked Goods for which she won the 2018 Samuel French Short Playwriting Contest. She is currently writing songs for a new Animated Feature musical film called Over the Moon, directed by Academy Award winner Glen Keane and produced by Pearl Studios and Netflix. The film is slated for a 2020 global release. She is the first Asian composer or lyricist to win a Lucille Lortel Award and is a three-time Drama Desk Award Nominee. Helen sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss the evolution of KPOP, her new endeavors composing for film, and her special guests for Jan 29! For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/new-writers-at-54-helen-park/ Follow Helen on Instagram at @mshelenpark and on Twitter at @HelenHjPark Watch the trailer for KPOP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WMQ1o5unhU    Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Helen Park full 1 5 Broadway Podcast Network KPOP composer Helen Park talks inspiration and the evolution of her writing This week we are joined by our final composer from the New Writers at 54! Series, Helen Park. Helen's recent work includes KPOP, her Off-Broadway musical debut for which she co-wrote music and lyrics. Produced by Ars Nova, Ma-Yi Theatre Company and Woodshed Collective, the critically acclaimed show received a sold-out, extended run in NYC and was awarded the 2018 Richard Rodgers Award and the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical. Helen also composed music for Baked Goods for which she won the 2018 Samuel French Short Playwriting Contest. She is currently writing songs for a new Animated Feature musical film called Over the Moon, directed by Academy Award winner Glen Keane and produced by Pearl Studios and Netflix. The film is slated for a 2020 global release. She is the first Asian composer or lyricist to win a Lucille Lortel Award and is a three-time Drama Desk Award Nominee. Helen sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss the evolution of KPOP, her new endeavors composing for film, and her special guests for Jan 29! For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/new-writers-at-54-helen-park/ Follow Helen on Instagram at @mshelenpark and on Twitter at @HelenHjPark Watch the trailer for KPOP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WMQ1o5unhU    Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by our final composer from the New Writers at 54! Series, Helen Park.


Helen's recent work includes KPOP, her Off-Broadway musical debut for which she co-wrote music and lyrics. Produced by Ars Nova, Ma-Yi Theatre Company and Woodshed Collective, the critically acclaimed show received a sold-out, extended run in NYC and was awarded the 2018 Richard Rodgers Award and the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical.


Helen also composed music for Baked Goods for which she won the 2018 Samuel French Short Playwriting Contest. She is currently writing songs for a new Animated Feature musical film called Over the Moon, directed by Academy Award winner Glen Keane and produced by Pearl Studios and Netflix. The film is slated for a 2020 global release.


She is the first Asian composer or lyricist to win a Lucille Lortel Award and is a three-time Drama Desk Award Nominee.


Helen sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss the evolution of KPOP, her new endeavors composing for film, and her special guests for Jan 29!



For tickets and information visit:

https://54below.com/events/new-writers-at-54-helen-park/


Follow Helen on Instagram at @mshelenpark and on Twitter at @HelenHjPark



Watch the trailer for KPOP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WMQ1o5unhU 


 

Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1722 Episode 4: ANDREW R. BUTLER & MARK SONNENBLICK https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below This week we are joined by two more of the artists from our New Writers at 54! Series, Andrew R. Butler and Mark Sonnenblick. Andrew R. Butler is a Jonathon Larson Grant winning-composer, writer and performer. His composition credits include the Lucille Lortel Award winner for Outstanding Musical Rags Parkland Sings The Songs Of The Future, and four musicals co-written with playwright Andrew Farmer. As an actor, he has performed in productions from theaters such as Ars Nova, SoHo Rep, and Theater For A New Audience. He also writes and performs with the longstanding musical comedy group Political Subversities.  Mark Sonnenblick is a composer, lyricist and scriptwriter whose credits include Midnight at The Never Get, which was nominated for a bunch of off-Broadway awards last season, as well as Independents, Ship Show, Stompcat in Lawndale, and Dragons Love Tacos with TheatreworksUSA. He has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and received a Jonathan Larson Grant and the Harold Adamson Lyric Award. Andrew and Mark sat down with our Marketing Associate Adrian Karnani to discuss their path into musical theatre, the evolution of new works, and their upcoming solo shows. For tickets and information visit: Andrew R. Butler: https://54below.com/events/the-songs-of-andrew-r-butler/ Mark Sonnenblick: https://54below.com/events/new-writers-at-54-mark-sonnenblick/ Connect with Andrew on Twitter at @ANDREWrBUTLER and on Instagram at @andrewrbutler Keep up with Mark at http://www.marksonnenblick.com/  See Andrew R. Butler sing “100 Years of Subterranean Blues : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpzcoBVdkyQ See Mark Sonnenblick’s sing “Moving”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdFYqQ0hb3w Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Andrew R. Butler and Mark Sonnenblick full 1 4 Broadway Podcast Network Andrew R. Butler and Mark Sonnenblick bring new compositions to our cabaret This week we are joined by two more of the artists from our New Writers at 54! Series, Andrew R. Butler and Mark Sonnenblick. Andrew R. Butler is a Jonathon Larson Grant winning-composer, writer and performer. His composition credits include the Lucille Lortel Award winner for Outstanding Musical Rags Parkland Sings The Songs Of The Future, and four musicals co-written with playwright Andrew Farmer. As an actor, he has performed in productions from theaters such as Ars Nova, SoHo Rep, and Theater For A New Audience. He also writes and performs with the longstanding musical comedy group Political Subversities.  Mark Sonnenblick is a composer, lyricist and scriptwriter whose credits include Midnight at The Never Get, which was nominated for a bunch of off-Broadway awards last season, as well as Independents, Ship Show, Stompcat in Lawndale, and Dragons Love Tacos with TheatreworksUSA. He has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and received a Jonathan Larson Grant and the Harold Adamson Lyric Award. Andrew and Mark sat down with our Marketing Associate Adrian Karnani to discuss their path into musical theatre, the evolution of new works, and their upcoming solo shows. For tickets and information visit: Andrew R. Butler: https://54below.com/events/the-songs-of-andrew-r-butler/ Mark Sonnenblick: https://54below.com/events/new-writers-at-54-mark-sonnenblick/ Connect with Andrew on Twitter at @ANDREWrBUTLER and on Instagram at @andrewrbutler Keep up with Mark at http://www.marksonnenblick.com/  See Andrew R. Butler sing “100 Years of Subterranean Blues : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpzcoBVdkyQ See Mark Sonnenblick’s sing “Moving”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdFYqQ0hb3w Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by two more of the artists from our New Writers at 54! Series, Andrew R. Butler and Mark Sonnenblick.


Andrew R. Butler is a Jonathon Larson Grant winning-composer, writer and performer. His composition credits include the Lucille Lortel Award winner for Outstanding Musical Rags Parkland Sings The Songs Of The Future, and four musicals co-written with playwright Andrew Farmer. As an actor, he has performed in productions from theaters such as Ars Nova, SoHo Rep, and Theater For A New Audience. He also writes and performs with the longstanding musical comedy group Political Subversities. 


Mark Sonnenblick is a composer, lyricist and scriptwriter whose credits include Midnight at The Never Get, which was nominated for a bunch of off-Broadway awards last season, as well as Independents, Ship Show, Stompcat in Lawndale, and Dragons Love Tacos with TheatreworksUSA. He has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and received a Jonathan Larson Grant and the Harold Adamson Lyric Award.


Andrew and Mark sat down with our Marketing Associate Adrian Karnani to discuss their path into musical theatre, the evolution of new works, and their upcoming solo shows.



For tickets and information visit:

Andrew R. Butler: https://54below.com/events/the-songs-of-andrew-r-butler/

Mark Sonnenblick: https://54below.com/events/new-writers-at-54-mark-sonnenblick/



Connect with Andrew on Twitter at @ANDREWrBUTLER and on Instagram at @andrewrbutler

Keep up with Mark at http://www.marksonnenblick.com/ 



See Andrew R. Butler sing “100 Years of Subterranean Blues : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpzcoBVdkyQ

See Mark Sonnenblick’s sing “Moving”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdFYqQ0hb3w


Credits


This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


Artwork by Philip Romano.


Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1915 Episode 3: RONA SIDDIQUI & BILLY RECCE https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Two composers from our New Writers at 54! series join us for this week’s episode.  Rona Siddiqui is the award-winning composer and lyricist behind the autobiographical comedy Salaam Medina: Tales of a Halfghan, which completed a workshop at Playwrights Horizons in November 2019. She has also created standalone pieces for The NYC Gay Men’s Chorus, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and Wicked’s 16th Anniversary Commemoration and music directed the Michael R Jackson’s A Strange Loop.  Billy Recce is a MAC award-winner, and a recipient of the York Theatre Company’s NEO Award. He is a writer, composer, performer, and is the youngest writer ever selected for the New York Musical Festival for his show, Balloon Boy: The Musical. He released his debut album “The Perks of Being A Snowflake” in 2018 and his show A Musical About Star Wars is currently running off-Broadway at the St. Luke’s Theatre. Rona and Billy sat down with our Marketing Associate Dylan MacDowell to discuss the new series, their individual journey as writers, and what sparks inspiration. For tickets and information visit: Rona Siddiqui: https://54below.com/events/new-writers-at-54-rona-siddiqui/ Billy Recce: https://54below.com/events/snowflake-songs-the-music-of-billy-recce/  Connect with Rona on Twitter at @RonaSiddiqui  Connect with Rona on Instagram at @CrazyFingers10 Connect with Billy on Twitter at @BillyRecce Connect with Billy on Instagram at @TheBillyRecce   See Billy Recce sing “Unironic Love Song”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVtTpnfrh6M  See Rona Riddiqui's song “Change the World”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JaRPU-FXeY   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0000 Rona Siddiqui & Billy Recce full 1 3 Broadway Podcast Network Up-and-coming composers Rona Siddiqui and Billy Reece sit down in Broadway's Living Room Two composers from our New Writers at 54! series join us for this week’s episode.  Rona Siddiqui is the award-winning composer and lyricist behind the autobiographical comedy Salaam Medina: Tales of a Halfghan, which completed a workshop at Playwrights Horizons in November 2019. She has also created standalone pieces for The NYC Gay Men’s Chorus, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and Wicked’s 16th Anniversary Commemoration and music directed the Michael R Jackson’s A Strange Loop.  Billy Recce is a MAC award-winner, and a recipient of the York Theatre Company’s NEO Award. He is a writer, composer, performer, and is the youngest writer ever selected for the New York Musical Festival for his show, Balloon Boy: The Musical. He released his debut album “The Perks of Being A Snowflake” in 2018 and his show A Musical About Star Wars is currently running off-Broadway at the St. Luke’s Theatre. Rona and Billy sat down with our Marketing Associate Dylan MacDowell to discuss the new series, their individual journey as writers, and what sparks inspiration. For tickets and information visit: Rona Siddiqui: https://54below.com/events/new-writers-at-54-rona-siddiqui/ Billy Recce: https://54below.com/events/snowflake-songs-the-music-of-billy-recce/  Connect with Rona on Twitter at @RonaSiddiqui  Connect with Rona on Instagram at @CrazyFingers10 Connect with Billy on Twitter at @BillyRecce Connect with Billy on Instagram at @TheBillyRecce   See Billy Recce sing “Unironic Love Song”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVtTpnfrh6M  See Rona Riddiqui's song “Change the World”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JaRPU-FXeY   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Two composers from our New Writers at 54! series join us for this week’s episode. 


Rona Siddiqui is the award-winning composer and lyricist behind the autobiographical comedy Salaam Medina: Tales of a Halfghan, which completed a workshop at Playwrights Horizons in November 2019. She has also created standalone pieces for The NYC Gay Men’s Chorus, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and Wicked’s 16th Anniversary Commemoration and music directed the Michael R Jackson’s A Strange Loop. 


Billy Recce is a MAC award-winner, and a recipient of the York Theatre Company’s NEO Award. He is a writer, composer, performer, and is the youngest writer ever selected for the New York Musical Festival for his show, Balloon Boy: The Musical. He released his debut album “The Perks of Being A Snowflake” in 2018 and his show A Musical About Star Wars is currently running off-Broadway at the St. Luke’s Theatre.


Rona and Billy sat down with our Marketing Associate Dylan MacDowell to discuss the new series, their individual journey as writers, and what sparks inspiration.


For tickets and information visit:

Rona Siddiqui: https://54below.com/events/new-writers-at-54-rona-siddiqui/

Billy Recce: https://54below.com/events/snowflake-songs-the-music-of-billy-recce/ 


Connect with Rona on Twitter at @RonaSiddiqui 

Connect with Rona on Instagram at @CrazyFingers10


Connect with Billy on Twitter at @BillyRecce

Connect with Billy on Instagram at @TheBillyRecce

 

See Billy Recce sing “Unironic Love Song”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVtTpnfrh6M 

See Rona Riddiqui's song “Change the World”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JaRPU-FXeY

 

Credits

This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Artwork by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1989 Episode 2: SETH SIKES https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below Acclaimed performer Seth Sikes joins us for the second episode of the Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast. A cabaret singer whose award-winning show Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland has been performed across the country, Seth has been called “the best male singer of his generation on the cabaret scene” by Theatre Scene and “one of the saviors of the Great American Songbook as we continue into the 21st century” by NY Arts Review. In addition to his Garland tribute shows, his repertoire also includes homages to other great ladies of song and theater, such as Liza Minelli, Bernadette Peters, and others. Off-stage, Seth is a director whose credits include assistant director on shows such as Tribes and The Nance. Most recently, he served as the associate director for the Tony winning musical The Band’s Visit directed by his long time collaborator David Cromer. This New Year’s Eve, Seth and his seven-piece band will usher in a new decade with a roaring 20s show at Feinstein’s/54 Below! Seth sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera to chat about his upcoming show, his obsession with Judy Garland, and about his journey from Paris, Texas to NYC.   For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/seth-sikes-new-years-eve/   Connect with Seth on Twitter and Instagram: @sethsikes   See Seth sing “Get Happy”: https://youtu.be/CY7jgP-MHfI   See Seth sing “Zing Went the Strings of My Heart”: https://youtu.be/BRcrFMvbk1c   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0000 Seth Sikes full 1 2 Broadway Podcast Network Acclaimed performer Seth Sikes comes to the cabaret Acclaimed performer Seth Sikes joins us for the second episode of the Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast. A cabaret singer whose award-winning show Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland has been performed across the country, Seth has been called “the best male singer of his generation on the cabaret scene” by Theatre Scene and “one of the saviors of the Great American Songbook as we continue into the 21st century” by NY Arts Review. In addition to his Garland tribute shows, his repertoire also includes homages to other great ladies of song and theater, such as Liza Minelli, Bernadette Peters, and others. Off-stage, Seth is a director whose credits include assistant director on shows such as Tribes and The Nance. Most recently, he served as the associate director for the Tony winning musical The Band’s Visit directed by his long time collaborator David Cromer. This New Year’s Eve, Seth and his seven-piece band will usher in a new decade with a roaring 20s show at Feinstein’s/54 Below! Seth sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera to chat about his upcoming show, his obsession with Judy Garland, and about his journey from Paris, Texas to NYC.   For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/seth-sikes-new-years-eve/   Connect with Seth on Twitter and Instagram: @sethsikes   See Seth sing “Get Happy”: https://youtu.be/CY7jgP-MHfI   See Seth sing “Zing Went the Strings of My Heart”: https://youtu.be/BRcrFMvbk1c   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Acclaimed performer Seth Sikes joins us for the second episode of the Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast. A cabaret singer whose award-winning show Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland has been performed across the country, Seth has been called “the best male singer of his generation on the cabaret scene” by Theatre Scene and “one of the saviors of the Great American Songbook as we continue into the 21st century” by NY Arts Review. In addition to his Garland tribute shows, his repertoire also includes homages to other great ladies of song and theater, such as Liza Minelli, Bernadette Peters, and others. Off-stage, Seth is a director whose credits include assistant director on shows such as Tribes and The Nance. Most recently, he served as the associate director for the Tony winning musical The Band’s Visit directed by his long time collaborator David Cromer.

This New Year’s Eve, Seth and his seven-piece band will usher in a new decade with a roaring 20s show at Feinstein’s/54 Below!

Seth sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera to chat about his upcoming show, his obsession with Judy Garland, and about his journey from Paris, Texas to NYC.

 

For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/seth-sikes-new-years-eve/

 

Connect with Seth on Twitter and Instagram: @sethsikes

 

See Seth sing “Get Happy”: https://youtu.be/CY7jgP-MHfI

 

See Seth sing “Zing Went the Strings of My Heart”: https://youtu.be/BRcrFMvbk1c

 

Credits

This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Artwork by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

 

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]]> 2292 Episode 1: NORM LEWIS https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/54Below A Tony and Grammy Award nominee, Broadway leading man Norm Lewis joins us for the inaugural episode of The Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast. Norm talks to the club’s Marketing Director, Nella Vera, about his holiday show, dream roles and upcoming projects.  Throughout his distinguished career, Norm has taken on some of the most iconic roles in theater. He is known for playing Javert in the 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misérables, as well as for his leading roles in The Little Mermaid, Sweeney Todd, and the 2018 Tony Award-winning revival of Once on This Island. He received a Tony Award® nomination for his portrayal of Porgy in The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess opposite Audra McDonald. In 2014, he made history as the first African American to play the title role in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, performing alongside his The Little Mermaid co-star Sierra Boggess. Norm has also been seen in TV shows such as “Scandal,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” and “Blue Bloods.” In 2018, he appeared in the NBC television event “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.” Since 2015, Norm’s annual appearances at Feinstein’s/54 Below have become a holiday tradition. This year, Norm brings us his show Naughty & Nice, featuring songs he’s performed over the last five years and, plenty of show tunes, and favorites from the 2018 release of The NORM LEWIS Christmas Album. View Norm singing at Feinstein’s/54 Below: https://youtu.be/j0UbFUtrjLU View Norm and Sierra Boggess in The Phantom of the Opera: https://youtu.be/lCAdkACAH78 Follow Norm Lewis on Twitter: @normlewis777 and on Instagram: @thenormlewis Credits: This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0000 Norm Lewis full 1 1 Broadway Podcast Network Broadway leading man Norm Lewis A Tony and Grammy Award nominee, Broadway leading man Norm Lewis joins us for the inaugural episode of The Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast. Norm talks to the club’s Marketing Director, Nella Vera, about his holiday show, dream roles and upcoming projects.  Throughout his distinguished career, Norm has taken on some of the most iconic roles in theater. He is known for playing Javert in the 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misérables, as well as for his leading roles in The Little Mermaid, Sweeney Todd, and the 2018 Tony Award-winning revival of Once on This Island. He received a Tony Award® nomination for his portrayal of Porgy in The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess opposite Audra McDonald. In 2014, he made history as the first African American to play the title role in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, performing alongside his The Little Mermaid co-star Sierra Boggess. Norm has also been seen in TV shows such as “Scandal,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” and “Blue Bloods.” In 2018, he appeared in the NBC television event “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.” Since 2015, Norm’s annual appearances at Feinstein’s/54 Below have become a holiday tradition. This year, Norm brings us his show Naughty & Nice, featuring songs he’s performed over the last five years and, plenty of show tunes, and favorites from the 2018 release of The NORM LEWIS Christmas Album. View Norm singing at Feinstein’s/54 Below: https://youtu.be/j0UbFUtrjLU View Norm and Sierra Boggess in The Phantom of the Opera: https://youtu.be/lCAdkACAH78 Follow Norm Lewis on Twitter: @normlewis777 and on Instagram: @thenormlewis Credits: This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A Tony and Grammy Award nominee, Broadway leading man Norm Lewis joins us for the inaugural episode of The Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast. Norm talks to the club’s Marketing Director, Nella Vera, about his holiday show, dream roles and upcoming projects. 

Throughout his distinguished career, Norm has taken on some of the most iconic roles in theater. He is known for playing Javert in the 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misérables, as well as for his leading roles in The Little Mermaid, Sweeney Todd, and the 2018 Tony Award-winning revival of Once on This Island. He received a Tony Award® nomination for his portrayal of Porgy in The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess opposite Audra McDonald. In 2014, he made history as the first African American to play the title role in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, performing alongside his The Little Mermaid co-star Sierra Boggess.

Norm has also been seen in TV shows such as “Scandal,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” and “Blue Bloods.” In 2018, he appeared in the NBC television event “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.” Since 2015, Norm’s annual appearances at Feinstein’s/54 Below have become a holiday tradition. This year, Norm brings us his show Naughty & Nice, featuring songs he’s performed over the last five years and, plenty of show tunes, and favorites from the 2018 release of The NORM LEWIS Christmas Album.


View Norm singing at Feinstein’s/54 Below: https://youtu.be/j0UbFUtrjLU

View Norm and Sierra Boggess in The Phantom of the Opera: https://youtu.be/lCAdkACAH78

Follow Norm Lewis on Twitter: @normlewis777 and on Instagram: @thenormlewis


Credits:

This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Artwork by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani.

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]]> 1794 Podcast Trailer The Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast will take you behind the scenes at the world-famous Broadway supper club.   Known as “Broadway’s Living Room,” the club is a destination for acclaimed stars of the stage and music world and their fans. We invite you to join us for as we sit down and chat with the performers who grace our stage – they will inspire us with stories about their journey to Broadway, share news about their upcoming shows and projects---and make us laugh with some backstage stories that you may not have heard before! Hosted by Feinstein’s/54 Below Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, and Marketing Associate, Adrian Karnani, and produced by Grace Benigni, with interviews by the Feinstein’s/54 Below staff. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0000 Podcast Trailer trailer Broadway Podcast Network The Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast will take you behind the scenes at the world-famous Broadway supper club. The Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast will take you behind the scenes at the world-famous Broadway supper club.   Known as “Broadway’s Living Room,” the club is a destination for acclaimed stars of the stage and music world and their fans. We invite you to join us for as we sit down and chat with the performers who grace our stage – they will inspire us with stories about their journey to Broadway, share news about their upcoming shows and projects---and make us laugh with some backstage stories that you may not have heard before! Hosted by Feinstein’s/54 Below Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, and Marketing Associate, Adrian Karnani, and produced by Grace Benigni, with interviews by the Feinstein’s/54 Below staff. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Feinstein’s/54 Below Podcast will take you behind the scenes at the world-famous Broadway supper club.  


Known as “Broadway’s Living Room,” the club is a destination for acclaimed stars of the stage and music world and their fans. We invite you to join us for as we sit down and chat with the performers who grace our stage – they will inspire us with stories about their journey to Broadway, share news about their upcoming shows and projects---and make us laugh with some backstage stories that you may not have heard before!


Hosted by Feinstein’s/54 Below Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, and Marketing Associate, Adrian Karnani, and produced by Grace Benigni, with interviews by the Feinstein’s/54 Below staff.


Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.

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