The Fabulous Invalid

Bonus Episode: Top Ten of 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:10:00 -0000

On this series bonus episode, Jamie and Rob reflect on 2023 and share their personal top ten favorite theatrical experiences of the year. There may even be a surprise number one that shocks Rob! Tune in to find out, and share your favorites with Jamie and Rob on social media @fabulousinvalid

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DANCIN' Man Episode 24: Dylis Croman

Mon, 22 May 2023 14:10:00 -0000

On this final episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Dylis Croman. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Dylis met Ann Reinking when she was just 14 years old, and became her mentee. Dylis went on to appear on Broadway in “Fosse”, “Sweet Charity”, “Chicago”, and “A Chorus Line”, among other shows. On this episode, she talks about learning the Fosse style directly from Ann Reinking and Gwen Verdon, performing the “Trumpet Solo” in “Fosse”, the experience of returning to the world of Fosse for DANCIN’, and reflections on her own career in dance. For more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 23: Kolton Krouse

Thu, 18 May 2023 15:44:00 -0000

On this penultimate episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Kolton Krouse. Born and raised in Arizona, Kolton studied at Juilliard and is the only person ever to win all four national titles at New York City Dance Alliance. Kolton made their Broadway debut in “Cats”, and appeared in the film version of “Cats” and the TV series “Fosse/Verdon”. On this episode, they talk about dancing the famous “trumpet solo” and navigating the theatre industry as a non-binary person, and share some parting words for their beloved castmates. For more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 22: Ioana Alfonso

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Ioana Alfonso. Born in New York and raised in Puerto Rico and Miami, Io made her Broadway debut in “Wicked” 20 years ago, and has done just about everything in the dance world: from Broadway shows to movies, TV specials, and concert dance. On this episode, she reflects on DANCIN’ closing on Broadway, the question of “what’s next”, and the life-changing opportunity to enter the world of Bob Fosse. For more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 21: Jōvan Dansberry

Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Jōvan Dansberry. Back on Broadway following his role as a cast member and puppeteer in “King Kong”, Jōvan has also performed with the Metropolitan Opera, and has been dancing since he can remember. On this episode, he talks about his routine for getting through this marathon of a show (lots of stretching and breathing!), his favorite songs and moments, and the remarkable legacy and impact of Bob Fosse’s work. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 20: Pedro Garza

Wed, 10 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Pedro Garza. DANCIN’ marks Pedro’s Broadway debut, alongside his partner, Tony d’Alelio. He has performed in tours of “Anastasia” and “Hamilton”, and is now an Understudy Principal Dancer in DANCIN’. On this episode, Pedro talks about his journey to dance, the challenges of being an understudy, and what it’s like to share this experience with his partner. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 19: Yeman Brown

Fri, 05 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Yeman Brown. Hailing from Tallahassee, Florida, Yeman’s been dancing since he can remember. With an extensive background in concert dance and a handful of music videos under his belt, Yeman made his Broadway debut in “Jagged Little Pill”. On this episode, Yeman talks about his influences and inspiration, the challenges of a dance career, the importance of kindness and compassion, and the privilege of performing Bob Fosse’s iconic choreography. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 18: Neka Zang

Tue, 02 May 2023 12:36:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Neka Zang. DANCIN’ marks Neka’s third Broadway show, following “Rock of Ages” and “American Psycho”. She’s performed in tours of “Wicked” and “Mary Poppins”, and is now an Understudy Principal Dancer in DANCIN’. On this episode, Neka talks about returning to dance for this show, the challenges of being an understudy, her mental health routine, and what Bob Fosse means to her as a dancer. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 17: Corinne McFadden Herrera

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this special episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with associate director and musical stager Corinne McFadden Herrera, who also did additional choreographic reconstruction for the show. A veteran dancer with three Broadway shows under her belt, Corinne is a long-time associate and collaborator with director Wayne Cilento, having worked together on “Aida”, “Wicked”, and “Sweet Charity”. On this episode, Corinne talks about the process of reconstructing and reimagining DANCIN’ for the 21st century, casting the show, and crafting the show from San Diego to Broadway. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 16: Peter John Chursin

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Peter John Chursin. Originally hailing from the Bay Area of San Francisco, Peter has been dancing since age 5, and made his professional debut in the first National Tour of “Wicked”. DANCIN’ marks his fifth Broadway show, and he’s featured at the center of the “Big City Mime” ballet in Act I. On this episode, Peter talks about his training and background, his experience dancing both Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse choreography, his audition for DANCIN’, his mental and physical routine, and what it means to be in this show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 15: Ida Saki

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with cast member Ida Saki. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Ida came up in the world of competitive dance, danced with the Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, performed in off-Broadway shows, and appeared in the films of “In the Heights” and “Cats”. On this episode, Ida talks about making her Broadway debut in DANCIN’, her audition process, her pre-show rituals, and what it means to step into the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 14: Joey Parnes

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this very special episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with lead producer Joey Parnes. Now in his fifth decade working on Broadway, Joey is an eight time Tony Award winning producer and general manager who runs Joey Parnes Productions. On this episode, Joey talks about the journey DANCIN’ took to Broadway, the roles of a producer and a general manager along the way, and his hopes and dreams for this production. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 13: Karli Dinardo

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with cast member Karli Dinardo. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Karli has been dancing since she was three-years old and has built a career that spans across the globe. She made her Broadway debut in the original company of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical!”, where she also served as dance captain and later assistant choreographer for the tour. On this episode, she explains those roles, her audition process for DANCIN’, and her show-stopping rendition of Melissa Manchester’s “If It Feels Good (Let It Ride)”. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 12: Ron Todorowski

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Ron Todorowski. Hailing from the small town of McDonald, Pennsylvania, Ron has built a remarkable career in the dance world, from competitions to acclaimed companies and now 10 Broadway shows – from “Footloose” to DANCIN’. On this episode, Ron talks about his training and background, injuries, meditation, age, dancing “Percussion 4”, and what it means to be in this iconic show at this moment in his career. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 11: Wayne Cilento

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this very special episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with Broadway legend Wayne Cilento, the director and musical stager of DANCIN’. 2023 marks Wayne’s 50th anniversary of working on Broadway, first as a performer in the original companies of shows like “Seesaw” and “A Chorus Line”, and later as a choreographer and director on such hits as “Wicked”, “Aida”, and “The Who’s Tommy”. Wayne talks about his experience working with Bob Fosse on the original production of DANCIN’ in 1978 and Fosse’s final show, the 1986 production of “Big Deal”. He also chats about his varied career as a choreographer and director, and his vision and process for putting DANCIN’ back on stage in 2023. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 10: Nando Morland

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:36:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Nando Morland. Born in Colombia and raised in Denver, Colorado, Nando has been dancing since he can remember, and made his Broadway debut in the 2020 revival of “West Side Story”. On this episode, he talks about his training and style, what it’s been like stepping into the world of Bob Fosse, his pandemic experience as a middle school teacher, and how he gets through the rigor of eight shows a week. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 9: Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with costume designers Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung. Reid and Harriet met while studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and launched their eponymously named costume design studio after they began collaborating together in 2011. In-demand designers in the dance world, DANCIN’ marks their first Broadway outing. On this episode they talk about their process and experience working on the show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 8: Yani Marin

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Yani Marin. Originally from New Jersey, Yani has been dancing professionally since age 9. She’s danced with the New York City Ballet, toured the world with Beyoncé, and worked extensively in television. DANCIN’ marks her fourth Broadway show. On this episode, Yani talks about her varied career as a dancer, returning to Broadway with DANCIN’, and what it feels like to step into the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 7: David Dabbon

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with dance arranger David Dabbon. A former dancer himself, David collaborated with the team of DANCIN’ to arrange existing music and compose new music for the show, including several key compositions featured in the “Big City Mime” and “Joint Endeavors” sequences. A musical and dance prodigy, David has worked on shows like “Beetlejuice” and “Funny Girl”, and on this episode, takes us into the process behind his work on DANCIN’. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 6: Khori Michelle Petinaud

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:47:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Khori Michelle Petinaud. Raised outside of Washington, D.C., Khori was inspired to study dance after seeing Dance Theatre of Harlem perform. A true triple threat, she’s appeared in the original companies of “Aladdin” and “Moulin Rouge!” on Broadway, and in national tours of “The Color Purple” and “Roman Holiday”. On this episode, Khori chats about balancing motherhood with performing on Broadway, her journey with DANCIN’, and what it means to dance the Fosse style. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 5: Mattie Love

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:57:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member and onstage dance captain Mattie Love. Originally from Layton, Utah, Mattie was inspired to pursue a career in the theatre after seeing “Wicked” on Broadway at age 10 – years later she made her Broadway debut in “Wicked”! On this episode, Mattie talks about the road to “DANCIN’”, the role of dance captain, and what it means to be “seen” and valued as a dancer and performer. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 4: Tony d’Alelio

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:46:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Tony d’Alelio. Hailing from Roanoke, Virginia, Tony is a veteran of five national tours (most recently “Hamilton”) who makes his Broadway debut with “DANCIN’’. On this episode, Tony chats about his life and career, a recent health scare, lessons learned from “Cats”, and what it means to make his Broadway debut in a Bob Fosse show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 3: Afra Hines

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with Understudy Dancer Afra Hines. Hailing from Miami, Florida, Afra marks a milestone with “Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’” becoming her tenth Broadway show! From her first professional gig with the Radio City Rockettes to her last role in “Funny Girl”, Afra chats about her remarkable career and the unique challenge and opportunity of covering five tracks in an all-dance show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 2: Manuel Herrera

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:36:00 -0000

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with their first cast member: Manuel Herrera. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Manny trained at The School of American Ballet in New York before making his Broadway debut at age 17. “Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’” marks his sixth Broadway show, and his fourth collaboration with director Wayne Cilento. On this episode, Manny chats about his life and career, and the experience of working with Wayne. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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DANCIN' Man Episode 1: Nicole Fosse

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

On this premiere episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with Nicole Fosse – daughter of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, and Founder and Artistic Director of the Verdon Fosse Legacy – about the creation and return of “Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’” on Broadway. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Bonus Episode: Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021)

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:11:00 -0000

For their first series bonus episode, Jamie and Rob return to the mic to celebrate the life of the singular, legendary musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021). Together, they share their personal reflections on Sondheim’s remarkable body of work, offer some favorites, and consider the legacy he leaves behind. As Sondheim wrote: “we die, but we don’t”. Tune into this special memorial.

This week’s music: “Prologos: Invocation and Instructions to the Audience” from “The Frogs/Evening Primrose Studio Cast Recording”, “Comedy Tonight” from “Side by Side by Sondheim” “Trio”, from “Passion: A New Musical, Original Broadway Cast”, “Someone in a Tree” from “Pacific Overtures” “No One is Alone”, from “Into the Woods (Original Broadway Cast”, “Overture” from “A Little Night Music”, “Loveland” from “Follies in Concert”, “Company” from “Company, Original Cast”, “No Place Like London”, “Johanna”, and “A Little Priest” from “The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”, “The Sun Won’t Set” from “A Little Night Music”, “Take Me to the World” from “Sondheim Goes to the Movies”, “No More” from “Melissa Errico: Sondheim Sublime”, “Pretty Lady” from “Pacific Overtures”, and “Sunday” from “Sunday in the Park with George, Original Broadway Cast”.

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Episode 100: Hard to Say Goodbye: Celebrating Our Favorite Performances

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:09:00 -0000

On this week’s 100th and final regular episode of the series, Jamie and Rob cap off their season-long theme of “our favorite things” by recounting and celebrating some of the great performances by great performers that they’ve been fortunate enough to see over a lifetime of theatergoing. Joining them in sharing their personal remembrances for this special milestone episode is a roster of former guests including Joel Grey, Donna Murphy, Betty Buckley, and more! Tune in for one final episode as live theatre begins again in New York and we celebrate theatre itself: the fabulous invalid.

This week’s music: “Dream Ballet”, from “Oklahoma! 2019 Broadway Cast Recording”, “Today”, and “Writing A Gospel Play”, from “A Strange Loop”. “Star and Slave”, from “Here Lies Love: Original Cast Recording”, “Audition”, from “42nd Street: 2001 Broadway Cast". “Too Much Exposition”, and “I See A River”, both from “Urinetown”, “Back to Before”, from “Ragtime, Original Broadway Cast”, “Party, Party”, from “Dreamgirls: In Concert”, “I Do Miracles”, from “Kiss of the Spiderwoman 1994 Cast Recording,”. “Parade In Town”, from “Anyone Can Whistle”, “Rose’s Turn”, from “Betty Buckley An Evening At Carnegie Hall”, “Rose’s Turn” from “Gypsy, 2008 Broadway Cast Recording”, “Betrayed”, from “The Producers”, “Together”, from “Gypsy, Broadway Cast Recording" (Tyne Daly), “Lot’s Wife” from “Caroline or Change”, “Hard to Say Goodbye”, from “Dreamgirls Original Cast Recording”.

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Episode 99: Sheryl Lee Ralph: Home Is Center Stage

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:00:00 -0000

On this week’s penultimate episode, Jamie and Rob are joined by stage and screen legend Sheryl Lee Ralph for their final regular interview of the series. Together, they talk about Sheryl’s remarkable career, from star turns on Broadway in “Dreamgirls”, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, and “Wicked”; to her advocacy efforts combatting HIV/AIDS stigma; and her latest gig as a producer of “Thoughts of a Colored Man”, a new play coming to Broadway this fall. Tune in to hear all about the creation of “Dreamgirls” from the original Deena Jones!

This week’s music: “Move”, “When I First Saw You”, “Fake Your Way To The Top”, “I Am Changing”, “The Firing of Jimmy”, “Dreamgirls”, “Listen”, “One Night Only”, “Dreamgirls (Finale)”, all from “Dreamgirls”. “Applause”, from “Applause”, and “Killing Me Softly with His Song" by The Fugees

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Episode 98: Jennifer Simard: More

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:49:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob sit down with their season one and two co-host Jennifer Simard for a reunion conversation. Together, they talk about Jennifer’s pandemic experience as a working actor, her remarkable career on stage, her mentors, and her excitement about getting back on Broadway in “Company” this fall. At the top, Jamie and Rob announce that the upcoming 100th episode of The Fabulous Invalid Podcast will also be the final regular episode of the series.

This week’s music: “Never” from “On The Twentieth Century”, “I Will Loved Tonight”, from “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”, “Put On Your Sunday Clothes”, “Hello, Dolly! The New Cast Recording”, “More”, from “Stephen Sondheim at the Movies”, “ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, from “ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, “Never Can Say Goodbye /Torn Between Two Lovers”, “Disaster!”, “Stars” from “Mean Girls”.

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Bonus Episode: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Company

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:14:28 -0000

On this special bonus episode, Jamie and Rob return to the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival in Garrison, New York to check back in with Artistic Director Davis McCallum. Together, they discuss what it has been like producing theatre during a global pandemic, the shows they have playing this summer, and some exciting future plans for the company. Following this short new interview, you can listen to the episode-length feature on the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival from summer 2019.

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Episode 97: Working: The Industry Standard Group: Rob Laqui and Sammy Lopez

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:38:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob chat with Rob Laqui and Sammy Lopez, two founding members of The Industry Standard Group (TISG), a new multicultural commercial investment and producing organization aiming to make theatre accessible, inclusive, and more equitable. With a unique focus on addressing current disparities in the commercial producing sector, TISG is focused on promoting work reflecting diversity, increasing the presence of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) investors and producers in the commercial producing field, and expanding the access and opportunities granted to BIPOC communities within the industry. Tune in to learn more!

This week’s music: “Something To Point To" from "Working"

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Episode 96: Daryl Roth: Every Project is a New Beginning

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:48:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob chat with 12-time Tony Award-winning producer and theatre owner Daryl Roth, who holds the singular distinction of producing 7 Pulitzer Prize winning plays. Together, they discuss Daryl’s latest project, the socially distanced light and sound experience “Blindness”—which is currently running at her theatre on Union Square—along with her remarkable career, including the genesis of “Kinky Boots”, and her approach to producing.

This week’s music: “Way Down Hadestown” from “Hadestown Original Broadway Cast Recording”, “Raise You Up/Just Be” from “Kinky Boots Broadway Cast Recording”.

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Episode 95: Raymond J. Lee: Good Will Win

Wed, 05 May 2021 19:06:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob chat with Broadway actor and activist Raymond J. Lee. Together, they discuss Ray’s career, his deep love for Disney, the challenges of being a parent during a pandemic, and the importance of representation on stage. From “Mamma Mia!” to “Aladdin”, “Groundhog Day”, “Soft Power”, and Britney Spears ... Ray’s got the range, and he’s optimistic about Broadway’s future.

This week’s music: “Part Of The World”, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Motion Picture Soundtrack”, “Anything Goes” from “Anything Goes, New Broadway Cast Recording”. “I’m with Her”, “from “Soft Power”. “Hawaii/Waiting for You”, from “Honeymoon in Vegas, Original Broadway Cast Recording”. “Nobody Cares”, and “Day One”, from “Groundhog Day”, “Old Fashioned Lesbian Love Story” from “The Wild Party” (Encores). “Good Guy With A Gun”, “Democracy, reprise”, both from “Soft Power”. “Volez Vous” from “Mamma Mia, Original Cast Recording”.

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Episode 94: Jessica Paz: The Sweetest Sounds

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:25:00 -0000

This week, Jamie and Rob continue exploring the mission of the podcast by speaking with sound designer Jessica Paz. Together, they discuss this newest, most mysterious, and oft-overlooked and under-appreciated field of stagecraft, diving into the challenges and secrets of Jessica’s Tony Award-winning work on “Hadestown”. What do Scuba diving, raccoons, magical iPads, and pizza have to do with sound design? Tune in to find out!

This week’s music: “Hittin’” from “Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk”, “Any Way the Wind Blows” and “Livin’ it Up On Top” from “Hadestown, Original Broadway Cast” and “The Sweetest Sounds/I Can Feel It” from “Sibling Revery”.

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Episode 93: Charlie Rosen: One Man, 70 Instruments

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Jamie and Rob round out the mission of the podcast by speaking with Broadway musician, music director, music supervisor, conductor, composer, and orchestrator Charlie Rosen. Together, they chat about Charlie’s life and career in the music world, from his Broadway debut at age 18 to his Tony Award-nominated orchestrations for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”, and his work beyond the stage in film, TV, podcasts, and video games. Tune in to find out about the strangest instrument Charlie has orchestrated into a musical score!

This week’s music: “Entr’Acte” from “Honeymoon In Vegas: The Musical, Original Broadway Cast Recording”. “Backstage Romance” from “Moulin Rouge, Original Broadway Cast Recording”. “Sunday” from “Sunday In The Park With George”. “Populism Yea Yea” from “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson”. “Here I Come”, from “13, Original Broadway Cast Recording”, “Squib Stalks” from “Be More Chill, Original Broadway Cast Recording”. “Overture” from “Honeymoon In Vegas: The Musical, Original Broadway Cast Recording”.

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Episode 92: We Got Annie: Ann Reinking (1949-2020)

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:48:53 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob continue their season-long theme of their “favorite things” by paying tribute to the singular life and work of Broadway dancer, actor, choreographer, director, and Fosse muse Ann Reinking, who passed away in December 2020. In addition to sharing their own reflections on Ann’s remarkable career, Jamie and Rob are joined by Candy Brown (“Pippin”), Marilu Henner (“Over Here!”, “Chicago”), Bebe Neuwirth (“Sweet Charity”, “Chicago”), and Michael Berresse (“Chicago”) who share their own intimate remembrances of their dear friend and colleague. “We Got Annie” is a celebration of one of Broadway’s greatest legends, the unique gifts of her talent, and the indelible impact she made upon theatre history.

This week’s music: “Magic To Do”, and “War Is A Science” from “Pippin”, “Long Ago and Far Away” by James Taylor. “Charlie’s Place” from “Over Here! Original Broadway Cast”. “Voices and Visions” from “Goodtime Charley, Original Cast Recording”. “Hot Honey Rag”, “Me and My Baby” from “Chicago, New Broadway Cast Recording”. “Sing Sing Sing” from “Fosse”, “They’ll Be Some Changes Made” from “All That Jazz, Original Soundtrack Collection”, “We Got Annie” from “Annie Motion Picture Soundtrack”. “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This” from “Sweet Charity, 1986 Broadway Cast”. “Entr’acte”, “All That Jazz”, “Roxie”, “I Am My Own Best Friend”, and “Nowadays” from “Chicago, New Broadway Cast Recording”. “Everything Old Is New Again” from “All That Jazz, Original Soundtrack Collection”.

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Episode 91: Selling the Show: Broadway Marketing, from Triton Gallery to SpotCo

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:10:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob decide to examine their shared love for Broadway posters by taking a closer look at the world of Broadway marketing. First up, they chat with Drew Hodges, founder of SpotCo (a marquee Broadway marketing, advertising, and branding firm) about his iconic ad campaigns for shows like “Rent” and “Chicago”. Then, they chat with Roger Puckett, founder of Triton Gallery, the world’s only art gallery devoted exclusively to preserving and promoting the Broadway show poster as an art form. Tune in to discover the secret of what makes a good show poster, and to learn more about the fascinating history behind these beloved pieces of memorabilia.

This week’s music: “Razzle Dazzle” from “Chicago: The Musical, New Broadway Cast Recording, 1997”, “Rent” from “Rent”, “Entr’acte” from “Chicago: The Musical, New Broadway Cast Recording, 1997”, “Prologue” from “Follies, Original Broadway Cast”, “Anyone Can Whistle”, from “Anyone Can Whistle”, “Beautiful Girls” from “Follies, Original Broadway Cast”, “ Overture” from “ Cats, Broadway Cast Recording”, “Finale” from “Chicago: The Musical, New Broadway Cast Recording, 1997”.

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Episode 90: Stopping the Show: Jamie’s Top Ten Showstoppers

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:20:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob talk through Jamie’s personal top ten list of showstopping production numbers, celebrating some of the greatest moments in Broadway musical theatre history. They take a look at the extraordinary work of choreographers like Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Tommy Tune, Onna White, Jerome Robbins, Gower Champion, and Agnes DeMille, and dig into some of the more unheralded contributions from composer/lyricists, orchestrators, dance arrangers, and designers that combined with top-notch performers to make the best showstoppers. What’s number one? Tune in to find out.

This week’s music: “Glory” from “Pippin”, “Overture”, and “Mame” from “Mame”. “42nd Street” from “42nd Street (Original Recording)”, “Wedding Dance” from “Fiddler on the Roof (New Broadway Cast Recording)”. “Steam Heat” from “The Pajama Game”, “Dance at the Gym: Bass, and Jump” from “Bernstein: West Side Story”, “Ballet” from “Oklahoma! (1998 Royal National Theatre Cast Recording)”, “Turkey Lurkey Time” from “Promise, Promises”. “The Rich Man’s Frug” from “Sweet Charity (Original Cast Recording)”, “H-A-P-P-Y / We’ll Take A Glass” from “Grand Hotel” and “The Music and the Mirror” from “A Chorus Line”.

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Episode 89: Jerry Herman: Poet of the Showtune, Part Two

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:35:08 -0000

For a special, two-part show, Jamie and Rob take an in-depth look at the life, work, and legacy of Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman—“the poet of the showtune”. They chat with performers Joel Grey, Florence Lacey, Lee Roy Reams, and Alix Korey, music director Andy Einhorn, producer Barry Brown, and actress and cabaret star Molly Pope. Part two focuses on his lesser known shows, “Milk and Honey”, “Dear World”, and “Mack and Mabel”, and his ultimate comeback hit: “La Cage aux Folles”. Tune in to discover why there really is no tune like a showtune!

This week’s music: “Overture”, “Milk & Honey”, Shalom”, “Let’s Not Waste A Moment”, all from “Milk & Honey, Original Cast Recording”. “Overture”, “Each Tomorrow Morning”, “I Don’t Want to Know”, “Dear World”, all from “Dear World, Original Cast Recording”. “I Promise You A Happy Ending” from “Gifts of Love”. “Look What Happened to Mabel” from “Mack & Mabel, 1995 London Cast Recording”. “Just Go to the Movies” from “A Day In Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Original Cast”. “Two A Day”, and “Kiss Her Now”, and “Jerry’s Girls” from “Jerry’s Girls”. “It’s Today” from “An Evening with Jerry Herman”. “Finale”, “Prelude”, “A Little More Mascara”, “The Finale”, all from “La Cage aux Folles, Original Broadway Cast”. “The Best of Times” courtesy of Molly Pope. “I Am What I Am” and “Look Over There”, from “La Cage aux Folles, Original Broadway Cast”. “Miss What's Her Name”, from “Miss Spectacular”. “I’ll Be Here Tomorrow” sung by Jerry Herman.

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Episode 88: Jerry Herman: Poet of the Showtune, Part One

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:28:00 -0000

For a special, two-part show, Jamie and Rob take an in-depth look at the life, work, and legacy of Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman—“the poet of the showtune”. They chat with performers Joel Grey, Florence Lacey, Lee Roy Reams, and Alix Korey, music director Andy Einhorn, producer Barry Brown, and actress and cabaret star Molly Pope. Part one focuses on “Hello, Dolly!” and “Mame”, two of Jerry’s biggest hits, and “The Grand Tour”, one of his biggest flops. Tune in to discover why there really is no tune like a showtune!

This week’s music: “Overture”, “Mame, Original Cast Recording”. “I Wanna Make the World Laugh”, “Mack & Mabel, Original Cast Recording”, “Dancing”, and “Put on Your Sunday Clothes”, from “Hello, Dolly! New Broadway Cast (2017)”, “Mame”, “Mame, Original Cast Recording”. “It’s Today” from “An Evening with Jerry Herman”, and “It’s Today”, from “Mame, Original Cast Recording”. “Showtune”, from “Parade”. “We Need A Little Christmas”, from “Mame, Original Cast Recording”. “Just Leave Everything to Me” and “Before the Parade Passes By”, from “Hello, Dolly! Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”. “If He Walked Into My Life” from “The Best of Eydie Gormé”. “Hello, Dolly! from “Hello, Dolly! New Broadway Cast (2017)”. “I’ll Be Here Tomorrow”, “Mrs. S L Jacobowsky”, “I Belong Here”, and “Marianne”, all from “The Grand Tour Original Broadway Cast”.

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Episode 87: A Christmas Carol: Past, Present, and Future

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0000

This week, Jamie and Rob put together their first ever holiday episode, taking a look at the perennial classic “A Christmas Carol”. First, they explore the history behind the Charles Dickens novella and its leap to the stage. Then, they chat with director Michael Arden and actor Jefferson Mays about their new production of “A Christmas Carol”, which premiered at the Geffen Playhouse in 2018 and is now a special film event available to stream for the holiday season. To close out the episode, Jamie and Rob talk about the many film, stage, and television adaptations of “A Christmas Carol” over the years, including their favorites. Bah Humbug or Merry Christmas!

This week's music: "The Winter Solstice", "Coventry Carol", and "Star of Wonder" by Sufjan Steven. "Scrooge" from "A Muppet's Christmas Carol". "Abundance & Charity" and "A Place Called Home," from "A Christmas Carol: The Musical".

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Episode 86: West Side Story

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob take a deep dive into one of their favorite musicals: “West Side Story”. After exploring the fascinating story behind the creation of this landmark classic musical, they chat with Belgian director Ivo van Hove about his re-imagined 2020 Broadway production. Then, they moderate an exclusive discussion with Broadway legend Carol Lawrence and Broadway’s latest sensation Shereen Pimentel—the original and current Maria in conversation across 63 years!

How do they really feel about “I Feel Pretty”? Tune in to find out.

This week's music: "Prologue", "West Side Story, Original Broadway Cast". "Prologue", "Bernstein: West Side Story, San Francisco Symphony". "Something's Coming", "West Side Story 2020 Revival". "Cool", "I Have A Love", from "West Side Story, Original Broadway Cast". "Tonight (Quintet)" "West Side Story, New Broadway Cast Recording, 2009". "Mambo", "Bernstein: West Side Story, San Francisco Symphony". "Rumble", "Tonight", "America", and "Krupke", from the "West Side Story 2020 Revival". "Overture", "Dance at the Gym" and "Prologue" from "West Side Story; Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". "I Feel Pretty" "I Have A Love", and "Tonight", from "West Side Story, Original Broadway Cast".

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Episode 85: Vanessa Williams: Where You Are

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Jamie and Rob kick off season three with 11-time Grammy Award nominated recording artist and Tony Award nominated star of stage and screen Vanessa Williams, one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry. Together, they discuss Vanessa’s work as a founder of Black Theatre United, her 1994 Broadway debut in “Kiss of the Spiderwoman”, her West End debut in “City of Angels”, the current shut down, her reflections on the work of Stephen Sondheim, and what she hopes to see when live performance returns.

This week’s music: “Save the Best for Last”, “And the Moon Grows Dimmer”, “I Do Miracles”, “Where You Are”, “Gimmie Love”, “Kiss of the Spiderwoman” all from the 1994 cast recording of “Kiss of the Spiderwoman”. “Losing My Mind/Not A Day Goes By”, and “Good Thing Going”, from “Sondheim on Sondheim”. "Stay with Me", and “Children Will Listen” from “Into the Woods”. “Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home”, from “St. Louis Woman” and “Happy Days Are Here Again.”

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Episode 84: It’s A Hit! Part Three

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:18:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob close season two with the final installation of their special three part mini-series looking at some of the biggest Broadway musical hits of all time. In part three, the British Invasion lands on our shores, and a Windy City murderess, an iconic mask, a helicopter, and La Vie Bohème visit Broadway! At the top of the episode, the always fabulous Jennifer Simard stops by to check in and say farewell for the summer.

This week’s music: “Overture”, “McCavity”, “Memory”, and “Skimbelshanks" from “Cats”, “La Journée”, “I Dreamed A Dream”, “Turning” from “Les Miserables”, “Overture”, and “Wishing You Were Here” from “The Phantom of the Opera”. “Movie In My Mind”, “I’d Give My Life For You” and “American Dream” from “Miss Saigon”, Willamania” from “The Will Rogers Follies”, “Rent”, “I’ll Cover You”, “Seasons Of Love” and “Take Me For What I Am” all from “Rent”. “Overture”, “I Can’t Do It Alone”, “All That Jazz” from Chicago” “He Lives In You”, from “The Lion King”, “Overture” and “The Face” from “The Producers”. “Mamma Mia” and “The Winner Takes All”, from “Mamma Mia”, “Popular”, “For Good” from “Wicked” and “I Believe” from “The Book of Mormon”.

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Episode 83: It’s A Hit! Part Two

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:35:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob dive back into their special three part mini-series looking at some of the biggest Broadway musical hits of all time. In part two, they visit Rydell High, a little orphan named Annie, and perhaps two of the greatest musicals ever.

This week’s music: “Greased Lightning” and “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” from “Grease” and “Grease” from “Grease: New Broadway Cast, 2007”, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile”, “Little Girls”, and “Tomorrow (reprise)” “Apples”, from “Annie”. “Montage, Pt 1”, “The Music and the Mirror”, “One” from “A Chorus Line”, “Oh, Calcutta” from “Oh, Calcutta”. “Poison Ivy”, “On Broadway”, “Yakety Yack”, “I’m A Woman” from “Smokey Joe’s Cafe”, “We’re In The Money”, “Overture / Audition”, “42nd Street” “Finale” from “42nd Street, Original Broadway Cast” and “Overture / Audition” from “42nd Street, London Cast”.

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Episode 82: It’s A Hit! Part One

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:45:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob launch a special three part mini-series looking at some of the biggest Broadway musical hits of all time, beginning with 1943’s landmark “Oklahoma!” and continuing through today’s juggernaut “Hamilton”. Part One focuses on the biggest hits of Broadway’s golden age.

This week’s music: “Guns & Ships”, “Yorktown”, “It’s Quiet Uptown”, from “Hamilton”, “Kansas City”, from Royal National Theatre’s “Oklahoma!”, and “Out Of My Dreams” from “Oklahoma”, “Overture” and “I Could Have Danced All Night” from “My Fair Lady”, “Put On Your Sunday Clothes”, “Before The Parade Passes By” from “Hello, Dolly!” (Channing), “Hello, Dolly!” by Louis Armstrong, “Before The Parade Passes By” from “Hello, Dolly!” (Martin), “Before The Parade Passes By” from “Hello, Dolly!” (Midler), “Tradition”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, “Traditsye”, from “Fiddler on the Roof - 2018 Cast, in Yiddish”, “The Man of La Mancha” by Linda Eder, “Dulcinea” and “The Impossible Dream” from “The Man of La Mancha: New Cast Recording, 2002”, “Helpless” from “Hamilton”.

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Episode 81: Famous Flops: Part Two

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:32:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob return to the world of famous (and infamous!) Broadway flop musicals with part two of our look at these flawed and fabulous gems. We investigate Dude(s), space travel, sequels, VAMPIRES and much, much more. And, we finish out the show with a bit more about “Carrie” from the legendary Betty Buckley.

This week’s music: “So Long Dude” and “Pears and Apples”, from “Dude”, “In A Little Town”, from “The Human Comedy”, “Movin’ Out” and “Well, I’m Not” from “Bring Back Birdie”, “But You Go On”, from “Annie 2: Miss Hannigan’s Revenge”, ”I’m Leaving Texas” from “The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public”, “Overture”, and “Garlic” from “Dance of the Vampires”, “Who Will Love Me As I Am?” from “Side Show”,“Tell My Father” from “The Civil War”, “Everything Taboo”, and “Stranger In This World”, from “Taboo”, and “Eve Was Weak” from “Carrie”.

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Episode 80: Famous Flops: Part One

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:01:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob dive into the world of famous (and infamous!) Broadway flop musicals with a special two-part show focusing on these flawed and fabulous gems. They kick it all off with a look back at “Carrie” (1988) with word from its original star, the incredible Betty Buckley, who provides a rare peak into that experience. Then, Rob and Jamie move on to discuss such musicals as “Kelly” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, and some less “successful” works by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim. Part two follows next week.

This week’s music: “Overture”, “Eve Was Weak”, “Carrie”, and “Out For Blood”, from “Carrie”. “Opening: Joseph Taylor, Jr.” and “The Gentlemen Is A Dope”, from “Allegro”, “Sweet Thursday”, “Overture”, from “Pipe Dream”, “Me And My Town” from “Anyone Can Whistle”, “Overture”, “Like It Was”, from “Merrily We Roll Along”, and “Who Needs Her” from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”.

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Episode 79: Jason Robert Brown: Do The Work

Wed, 27 May 2020 20:09:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Rob and Jamie are joined by three-time Tony Award winning composer, lyricist, conductor, arranger, orchestrator, director, and performer Jason Robert Brown, best known for his shows “Songs for a New World”, “Parade”, “The Last Five Years”, “13”, “The Bridges of Madison County”, and “Honeymoon in Vegas”. Together, they discuss his musical theatre work, solo albums, concerts, monthly residency at SubCulture, Eydie Gormé, the Muppets, and what it’s like making music in quarantine.

This week’s music: “Opening: The New World” from “Songs for a New World”, “I’m Still Hurting” from “The Last Five Years / SubCulture Concert 58”, “A Little Brains, A Little Talent” from Andrea Burns “A Deeper Shade of Red”, “Melinda”, from “How We React and How We Recover”, “I Love Betsy’, from “Honeymoon In Vegas”, “The Old Red Hills of Home” from “Parade”, “Hope”, from “How We React and How We Recover”, “Friki-Friki”, from “Honeymoon In Vegas”, “One Second and a Millions Miles”, from “The Bridges of Madison County”, “Moving Too Fast” from “The Last Five Years”, “Sanctuary”, from "SubCulture Concert 58”, “Do the Work”, from “Prince of Broadway”, “Wait ’Til You See What’s Next”, from “How We React and How We Recover”.

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Episode 78: John Benjamin Hickey: Moving Target

Wed, 20 May 2020 19:48:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie, Jennifer, and Rob are joined by actor and director John Benjamin Hickey. Everyone checks in on how they’re dealing with the shut down and trying to stay sane, then John discusses his most recent projects: starring in last season’s “The Inheritance” and his Broadway directorial debut with Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite”, and the group chats about John’s remarkable roles in “Love! Valour! Compassion!”, “Cabaret", and his Tony Award-winning portrayal of Felix Turner in the 2011 revival of “The Normal Heart”. Jamie can’t turn down the opportunity to gush about Laura Linney, then Rob gives us a look at the incredible career of playwright Neil Simon.

This week’s music: “Time After Time” from Glee, “Don’t Tell Mama”, “Tomorrow Belongs To Me,” and “Entr’Acte” from “Cabaret: New Broadway Cast Recording”, and “Young Men” from “The Inheritance”.

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Episode 77: Bernard Gersten: A Life In The Theatre (1923-2020)

Wed, 13 May 2020 20:34:00 -0000

This week’s show is a special tribute to the life and legacy of Bernard Gersten (1923-2020), a trailblazing producer and non-profit administrator responsible for the success of the Public Theater and Lincoln Center Theater (LCT). Jamie and Rob sat down with Bernard last summer for what would be his final interview. You’ll hear excerpts from that conversation along with remembrances and reflections from the Public Theater’s artistic director Oskar Eustis, LCT’s founding artistic director Gregory Mosher, LCT’s current producing artistic director André Bishop, and celebrated director Jerry Zaks. Tune in to hear the amazing, one-of-a-kind story of how Bernard Gersten shaped and changed the American theatre.

This week’s music: “Prelude”, “You’re the Top”, from “Anything Goes”, “Aquarius”, “Good Morning Starshine" and “Hair” from “Hair”, “Summer, Summer” and “Where’s North” from “Two Gentlemen of Verona”, “I Hope I Get It”, “At the Ballet”, “One” and “What I Did For Love” from “A Chorus Line”

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Episode 76: Matthew Lopez: Theatre Is About Limitations

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:32:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob share their interview with Matthew Lopez, playwright of “The Inheritance”, which played on Broadway this season. Together, they talk about Matthew’s inspiration for writing the play, the importance of sharing history and experiences across generations—particularly within the queer community—Matthew’s reaction to the critical response to the play, and his collaboration with director Stephen Daldry in staging this epic, two part, six act piece. Why were the actors barefoot? Tune in to find out!

This week’s music: “The Inheritance”, “The House”, “Henry Sells the House” and “Young Men” all from “The Inheritance” and “Never Never Land” from “Peter Pan"

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Episode 75: Jenna Ushkowitz: Choosing Glee

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:30:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Rob and Jamie chat with Rob’s high school friend, actor, author, activist, podcaster, and producer Jenna Ushkowitz. Together, they talk about Jenna’s diverse career, from making her Broadway debut at age nine in “The King and I” to her recent Tony Award-winning foray into producing, including her star turn on the hit TV series “glee”. Jenna participates in another round of “quarantine edition” quick questions with Rob and Jamie, and, of course, the three share their love for all things Donna Murphy.

This week’s music: “Everything Taboo” from “Taboo: Original Broadway Cast”, “ABC” from “Glee: The Music, Volume 7”, “March of the Siamese Children” and “Getting To Know You”, from “The King and I (New Broadway Cast Recording)”, “There’s A Fine, Fine Line” from “Avenue Q”, “True Colors” from “Glee: The Music Volume 2”, “Waiting For Life” from “Once On This Island: New Broadway Cast”, “Micheal in the Bathroom” from “Be More Chill: Original Broadway Cast”, and “Hung Up” from “Glee: The Music, The Complete Season Four"

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Episode 74: Jeanine Tesori: End With Hope, "Soft Power": Track by Track

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:01:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob celebrate the recent release of the “Soft Power” cast album with the musical within a play’s Tony Award winning composer Jeanine Tesori, best known for writing the scores to “Fun Home”, “Caroline, or Change”, and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, among others. Together, they talk about the unique inception and development of “Soft Power”. Then, Jeanine offers a master class in musical theatre composition as they dive deep into the album with a discussion and analysis of the intention and craft behind each song—from overture to finale!

This week’s music: “Soft Power: Original Cast Recording"

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Episode 73: Emily Hampshire: Humpday With Hampshire

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:04:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer chat with “Schitt’s Creek” star Emily Hampshire about her new online talk show “Humpday With Hampshire” that benefits the Actor’s Fund. Together, they discuss Michelle Obama and Dolly Parton, Emily’s love of bitmojis, and what it was like saying goodbye to “Schitt’s Creek” before throwing some Broadway trivia Emily’s way. At the top of the episode, Jamie, Jen, and Rob discuss their “quaRoutines” (spoiler alert: they involve sweatpants, yoga and M&M’s).

This week’s music: “Humpday with Hampshire Theme Song”, “Here You Come Again”, by Dolly Parton, “Maybe This Time” sung by Emily Hampshire, “Welcome To The Rock” from “Come From Away” and “On My Own” sung by Lea Solonga.

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Episode 72: Broadway Check-In: What’s Happening And What’s Ahead

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 19:40:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob talk about the current state of Broadway amid the Covid-19 pandemic, what’s ahead, and what the road back to “normal” looks like with Dori Berinstein, a four-time Tony Award winning Broadway producer and founder of the Broadway Podcast Network, and Lee Seymour, a Senior Contributor on Arts and Hollywood at Forbes Magazine. At the top of the show, Jamie and Rob get an exclusive look into what the American Theatre Wing has planned with its President and CEO, Heather Hitchens.

This week’s music: “Changing Lives” and “The Lady’s Improving” both from “The Prom”.

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Episode 71: Camille A. Brown: Don’t Let Anyone Take Away Your Stuff

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:03:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob bring you an interview with the extraordinary choreographer Camille A. Brown, who in the last year alone worked on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Porgy and Bess”, The Public Theater’s “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When The Rainbow Is Enuf”, and “Toni Stone” for Roundabout, and earned a Tony Award nomination for her work on Manhattan Theatre Club’s “Choir Boy”. Camille speaks candidly about her career, what inspires her, and why representation matters. To close, Rob takes a look at other trailblazing black female choreographers who have worked on Broadway (sadly, the list is short).

The Week’s Music: The "Theme from Fame”, “Mama Will Provide” from “Once on This Island: New Broadway Cast”, “Forget About the Boy” from “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, “I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling” from “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, “I’ll Never Say No” from “The Unsinkable Molly Brown: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”, and “If You Believe”, from “The Wiz”.

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Episode 70: The Actors Fund

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:10:00 -0000

On a special episode, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer salute the Actors Fund with Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, whose “Stars in the House” has taken the internet by storm; Erich Bergen the brainchild behind the one night reboot of “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”; and the one and only Brian Stokes Mitchell, Chairman of the Actors Fund. In this time of crisis, the Actors Fund is there for *everyone* in the entertainment industry.

This week’s music: “It’s Today” from “Mame”, “I Wouldn’t Go Back” from “Closer Than Ever”, “The Rosie O’Donnell Theme Show”, and Brian Stokes Mitchell singing “Make Them Hear You” from “Ragtime” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “What A Wonderful World” from his album “Brian Stokes Mitchell: Plays with Music”

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Episode 69: Rachel Chavkin: The Next Orpheus Is Gonna Make It

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0000

For their first “quarantine edition” episode, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer chat remotely with Tony Award-winning director Rachel Chavkin. As we navigate through this difficult moment, Rachel reflects on what artists can do to help, talks about her latest work, and shares information on some organizations that are doing great things to support artists, theater-makers, and just about everyone else. To close, Rob talks about what you can do to support your favorite non-profit theatre company.

This week’s music: “Doubt Comes In” and “We Raise Our Cups” both from “Hadestown”, and “Megamix: Take Me To The World”, from “Losing My Mind: A Sondheim Disco Fever Dream”.

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Episode 68: Ilana Levine: Happiness

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:20:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Rob and Jamie are joined at Orso Restaurant by actor, fellow podcaster, and all around fabulous human Ilana Levine. Together, they talk about Ilana’s performance in Richard Greenberg’s “The Perplexed” at Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), her experience doing the 1999 revival of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”, and her extraordinary podcast, “Little Known Facts”. Later on, Rob talks about the history of MTC.

This week’s music: “Chrysanthemum Tea” from “Pacific Overtures”, “Life Support” from “Rent”, and “Little Known Facts”, “My New Philosophy” “Happiness”, “Bows” all from “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown: New Broadway Cast, 1999”.

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Episode 67: Carolee Carmello: A Class Act

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 13:41:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Rob and Jamie venture to the “City of Brotherly Love” to catch up with the fabulous Carolee Carmello. As she winds down the national tour of “Hello, Dolly!”, they sit down to discuss her remarkable career, her incredible voice, and what playing Dolly Levi has meant to her at this time in history. Before that, Rob and Jamie geek out about their Carolee Carmello fandom and, a bit later, Rob gives a look into Philadelphia’s historic Academy of Music.

This week’s music: “Under Separate Cover”, from “A Class Act”, “The Winner Takes It All”, from “Mamma Mia”, “Prologue”, from “City of Angels”, “Rose’s Turn” from “Gypsy”, and “You Don’t Know This Man” and “All The Wasted Time” from “Parade”.

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Episode 66: Spring Forward

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:06:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, while Jennifer begins previews with the revival of “Company”, Jamie and Rob settle in to discuss that show and the twenty other shows opening up on Broadway this spring season. Plus we learn that Jamie’s listening skills aren’t great.

This week’s music: “Shy” from “Once Upon A Mattress”, “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Exit Music” from “Company the 2018 London Revival”, “Lot’s Wife”, from “Caroline or Change”, from the Olivier Awards, “Drive It Like You Stole It”, from “Sing Street”, “Dance at the Gym”, from the 2020 revival of “West Side Story”, “Six” from “Six”, and “Flying Over Sunset” from “Flying Over Sunset”.

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Episode 65: Priscilla Lopez: What I Did For Love

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:37:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob are joined at Orso Restaurant by “one singular sensation”: Priscilla Lopez! Currently starring in “Grand Horizons” on Broadway, Priscilla talks about her storied career, from her Broadway debut that wasn’t—the two performance flop “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”—to replacement gigs in “Company” and “Pippin”, and her landmark creation of Diana Morales in “A Chorus Line”. She talks candidly about working with Michael Bennett, Bob Fosse, and Tommy Tune, and reflects back on a long and fabulous career in the theatre through 50 years and 15 Broadway shows. Afterward, Rob gives a closer look at “A Day In Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine”, the 1980 musical for which Priscilla won a Tony Award.

This week’s music: “Nothing”, “What I Did For Love” from “A Chorus Line” and “Tick Tock” from “Company”.

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Episode 64: Mack & Mabel: City Center Encores!

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Rob and Jamie go in deep with all things “Mack & Mabel”, discussing Jerry Herman’s legendary flop as it returns to New York for the first time in 46 years with a new production at New York City Center’s Encores! They speak with Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of Encores!; book reviser Francine Pascal, sister of the late bookwriter Michael Stewart; Rob Berman, long time musical director at Encores!; Josh Rhodes, director and choreographer of this new production; and actors Douglas Sills, Alexandra Socha, and Lilli Cooper. Time heals everything ... but loving “Mack & Mabel”!

This week’s music: “Overture”,“When Mabel Comes in the Room", ”Time Heals Everything”, “I Won’t Send Roses”, “Movies Were Movies”, “I Want to Make the World Laugh”, “Tap Your Troubles Away”, “Look What Happened To Mabel”, from the Original Cast Recording, Alexandra Socha singing, “I Won’t Send Roses, reprise”, and “Hit ‘Em on the Head”, from the 1995 London Cast Recording.

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Episode 63: Ben Brantley: Tell Me A Story

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:11:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob are joined by Ben Brantley, co-chief theater critic for The New York Times. A consummate journalist and celebrated writer, Ben talks about how he came to the Times, his tenure there since 1993, his writing process, what theater criticism means to him, and why he loves the theater. A bit later in the show, Rob gives a look into the career of experimental playwright and director Richard Maxwell through the lens of a Ben Brantley review.

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Episode 62: Hadestown: Live From BroadwayCon

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0000

This week’s episode is a special live taping from the mainstage at BroadwayCon! Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer are joined by stars of the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning best musical “Hadestown”: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Jewelle Blackman, Yvette Gonzalaz - Nacer, and Kay Trinidad. Together, they talk all things “Hadestown” and take questions from Twitter and Instagram, including how the show came together, stage mishaps, and what it’s like settling into a hit run. A bit later, Rob gives us a deeper look into BroadwayCon itself, and at the top of the episode, Jennifer shares an update on rehearsals for “Company”.

This week’s music: “Road to Hell”, “When the Chips are Down”, “Come Home with Me”, “Hey Little Songbird”, “Wait for Me” all from “Hadestown, Original Broadway Cast Recording”.

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Episode 61: Peter Lawrence: Production Stage Manager

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:10:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob speak with Peter Lawrence, the man who literally wrote the book on stage management. With a career spanning four decades, Peter has worked as a production stage manager on over thirty Broadway shows, including “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, “Sunset Boulevard”, and “Spamalot”— often collaborating with legendary greats like Mike Nichols, Neil Simon, Gene Saks, and Manny Azenburg. Before we get to the interview, though, Rob shares something he needs to get off his chest.

This week’s music: “Just Go To The Movies", from “Jerry’s Girls”, “In the Beginning, Woman” from “Timbuktu” and “Borderline” from “Madonna”.

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Episode 60: Everyone Is A Critic

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:45:00 -0000

On this week’s special in-depth package show, Rob and Jamie sit down with a cross section of theatre critics to talk about who they are, what they do, why they do it, and how they do it, in addition to their thoughts on the state of theatre criticism and the future of the form. You’ll hear from Ben Brantley, Helen Shaw, Jose Solís, Nicole Serratore, and Christian Lewis. Tune in and find out why “everyone is a critic”.

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Episode 59: Tom Schumacher: How Does The Show Go On?

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:14:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob are back at Orso where they are joined by Tom Schumacher, President of the Disney Theatrical Group and Chairman of the Board of the Broadway League. Over the past twenty years, Tom has created and overseen the Broadway productions of “The Lion King”, “Mary Poppins”, “Peter and the Starcatcher”, “Newsies”, and “Aladdin”, to name only a few. Together, they discuss his incredible career, the impact of Disney on Broadway, and Tom’s spectacular book, “How Does The Show Go On”, now in its third edition. A bit later, Rob gives us a look into The Center Theatre Group, the storied Los Angeles nonprofit theatre where Tom got his start, and before all that, Rob and Jamie address a little show called “Hamilton”..

This Week’s Music: “Helpless” from “Hamilton”, “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” from “The Lion King”, “Arabian Nights” and “High Adventure” from “Aladdin”, “For The First Time” from “Frozen” and “She’s In Love” from “The Little Mermaid”.

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Episode 58: Barbara Barrie: It’s A Long Book

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 21:17:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer are joined by Tony and Academy Award nominated star of stage and screen, Barbara Barrie, who originated the role of Sarah in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s landmark musical “Company” in 1970. We discuss that iconic show, including her experience working with Harold Prince and Elaine Stritch, and the legendary eighteen hour recording session of the original cast album. Later on, Rob gives more background on the famous documentary about that recording session.

This week’s music: “The Little Things You Do Together”, “Barcelona”, “Getting Married Today”, “Poor Baby”, “Company”, “Side By Side”, “Finale”, all from “Company”.

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Episode 57: The Best of the Decade

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:32:00 -0000

Happy New Year & Happy New Decade! On this week’s show, Rob and Jamie discuss their top ten favorite plays and musicals from the past decade, tweet us yours @fabulousInvalid!

This week’s music: “It Means Beautiful”, from “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”, “Nothin'”, from “The Scottsboro Boys”, “Hey, Boys”, from “Love’s Labour’s Lost”, “Here Lies Love”, from “Here Lies Love”, “Hello, Dolly!” from “Hello, Dolly! The 2017 Broadway Cast”, and “Out of the Darkness”, from “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”.

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Episode 56: Sammi Cannold: The Art of the Possible

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:00:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Rob, Jamie, and Jennifer are back at their usual table for the final Orso Restaurant episode of the decade! They’re joined by director Sammi Cannold, who just directed a stunning new production of “Evita” at New York City Center and will present Celine Song's “Endlings” at New York Theatre Workshop Off-Broadway this winter. Together, they discuss Sammi’s impressive career to-date, what’s next, and the importance of female mentorship in the theatre.

This week’s music: “Another Suitcase In Another Hall” and “Art Of The Possible” from the "Evita” Original Cast Album, “Prologue” from “Ragtime” and “Magic To Do” from “Pippin; New Cast Recording”.

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Episode 55: Rob’s Top Ten of 2019

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:43:00 -0000

We love a list! On this week’s show, Rob and Jamie discuss Rob’s top ten favorite shows from 2019 (plus a few of his honorable mentions) as reviewed on Stage Left. Tweet us your top ten @fabulousInvalid!

This week’s music: “Burning Down The House”, “American Utopia”, “Election Night”, from “Soft Power”, “Prologue”, and “Who’s That Woman” from “Follies: 2018 National Theater Recording”, “Road to Hell” and “Road To Hell reprise”, from “Hadestown”and “Today” from “A Strange Loop”.

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Episode 54 Michael R. Jackson: A Strange Loop

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:38:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Rob and Jamie are back at Orso Restaurant. They sit down with composer, lyricist, and playwright Michael R. Jackson, creator of "A Strange Loop”, a fantastic new musical that played Off-Broadway last summer. “A Strange Loop” is a “self-referential” musical by and about “a black, queer man writing a musical about a black, queer man who’s writing a musical about a black queer man”. Together, they talk about the fascinating development and construction of the show. A bit later, Rob gives a closer look at other landmark black theatre artists whose work has shaped and expanded the American theatre.

This week’s music: “Intermission Song”, “Inner White Girl”, “We Wanna Know”, “Memory Song”, “Writing A Gospel Play”, “Periodically,” and “A Strange Loop”, all from “A Strange Loop”. “One Life To Live Theme”, by Peabo Bryson.

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Episode 53: Kate Reinders: Thank Goodness

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 21:22:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer are joined by the delightful Kate Reinders. Kate has starred on Broadway in the 2003 revival of “Gypsy”, “Something Rotten”, “Beautiful”, and as Glinda in "Wicked”. She can currently be seen on the new Disney+ show, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”. Before Kate joins the group, they talk about theatre etiquette; following the interview, Rob counts down the top 10 most produced high school musicals.

This week’s music: “Anything You Can Do”, “Annie Get Your Gun”, “If Momma Was Married”, “Broadway” from “Gypsy, The 2003 Cast Recording Starring Bernadette Peters”, and the “Golden Girls Theme”.

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Episode 52: Len Cariou: Now, Later, Soon

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:02:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob are back at Orso Restaurant with legendary actor Len Cariou. With a career spanning over five decades, Len created roles in “Applause” and “A Little Night Music” before his Tony and Drama Desk Award winning turn as the title character in “Sweeney Todd”. Len is currently starring Off-Broadway in “Harry Townsend’s Last Stand”, and can also be seen on CBS’s hit drama, “Bluebloods”. Following the interview, Rob gives us a bit more information on the legend of “Sweeney Todd”, and before we sit with Len, Jamie and Rob talk about winter, sweaters, and Rob’s swan-like neck.

This week’s music: “But Alive”, and “Think How It’s Gonna Be”, from “Applause”, “Now, Later, Soon” and “A Weekend In The Country” from “A Little Night Music”, and “Act 1 Prologue”, “Prelude”, “The Barber And His Wife”, “Pretty Women”, “Johanna”, and “Epilogue: The Ballad Of Sweeney Todd”, from “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street”.

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Episode 51: Theresa Rebeck: Let The Writing Teach You

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 20:45:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer chat with playwright Theresa Rebeck about her smashing new play, “Seared” at MCC Theater. Theresa was also the creator of the television show “Smash”, and is the award winning playwright of “Mauritius”, “Bernhardt / Hamlet”, “Seminar”, and “Dead Accounts” on Broadway, and “Omnium Gatherum”, “A View of the Dome” Off-Broadway. We discuss all things food, the challenges of cooking on stage, the secrets of mac & cheese and butter, and get some insight into her writing process. A bit later, Rob gives a look into other shows that feature cooking on stage.

This week’s music: “Overture” from “Company, 2018 London Cast Recording”, and “Food Glorious Food”, from “Oliver!, 1994 London Palladium Cast Recording”.

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Episode 50: Soft Power: Democracy Will Break Your Heart

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:29:00 -0000

On this week’s show, Rob and Jamie spotlight “Soft Power”, the innovative new “musical-within-a-play” currently playing at the Public Theater. They are joined by playwright and lyricist David Henry Hwang, director Leigh Silverman, and two of the show’s stars: Francis Jue and Alyse Alan Louis. Together, they discuss the unique structure of the piece, its inception and content, changes made from California to New York, what it’s like playing living figures as characters on stage, and the current state of American democracy. Rob closes with some reflections on seeing his boss, Secretary Clinton, reflected back on stage.

This week’s music: selections from “Soft Power” and “The March of the Siamese Children” from “The King And I, 2015 Broadway Cast”.

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Episode: 49: Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon: All Their Jazz

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:11:00 -0000

Part two of a special, two-part episode of “The Fabulous Invalid”, Jamie and Rob take an in depth look at the life, work, and legacies of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon by talking with actors and dancers who knew and worked with them.

From their first auditions to memorable experiences in the rehearsal room and in performance, Mimi Quillin, Jane Lanier, Chet Walker, and John Rubenstein—along with Betty Buckley and Donna McKechnie—pull back the curtain to reveal the Bob and Gwen they knew. This podcast offers a unique look at one of the most famous, successful, and fascinating show-business duos in history.

This Week’s Music: “Overture” from “Chicago”, “A Little Brains, A Little Talent”, from “Damn Yankees”, “Who’s Got The Pain”, from “Damn Yankees”, “Bye, Bye Love”, from “All That Jazz”, “Steam Heat”, from “Fosse”, “Life’s A Bowl Of Cherries” from “Fosse”, “I’m A Brass Band”, from “Sweet Charity”, “Hot Honey Rag” from “ Chicago”, “South Mount Sinai Parade”, from “All That Jazz”.

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Episode: 48: Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon: All Their Jazz

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:29:00 -0000

For a special, two-part episode of “The Fabulous Invalid”, Jamie and Rob take an in depth look at the life, work, and legacies of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon by talking with actors and dancers who knew and worked with them.

This Week’s Music: “Main Title” from “All That Jazz”, “Corner Of The Sky”, from “Pippin”, “On Broadway”, from “All That Jazz”, “Rich Man’s Frug”, from “Sweet Charity”, “On the Right Track” from “Pippin”, “If They Could See Me Now”, from “Sweet Charity”, “Take Off With Us” from “All That Jazz”, “I Gotcha”, from “Liza With A Z”, “Big Spender”, from “Sweet Charity”.

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Episode 47: Donna McKechnie: If You’re Allowed To Make Mistakes, You Can Learn

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:58:00 -0000

On this week’s show Jennifer, Jamie and Rob sit down with legendary dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and all around show stopper, Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie. The group discusses Donna’s amazing career, from “How to Succeed” to Paper Mill’s “Follies”, including the creation of her signature numbers: “Turkey Lurkey Time”, “Tick Tock”, and “The Music and the Mirror”. Finally, Rob gives us a bit more background on the television variety show “Hullabaloo”, where Donna first met Michael Bennett.

This week’s music: “I Want It All”, from “Baby”, “Turkey Lurkey Time”, from "Promises, Promises”, “Montage, Part 1 - Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love”, “The Music and the Mirror”, “One”, and “One, reprise” all from “A Chorus Line”. And “Losing My Mind” from “Follies”.

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Episode 46: Pasadena Playhouse: Looking Back to Look Forward

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:47:00 -0000

This week, Jamie and Rob travel to California to visit Pasadena Playhouse and chat with Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director. Together, they discuss Danny’s time with the Playhouse and their current production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” A bit later, cast member George Salazar chats about his take on playing Seymour in “Little Shop”, working at the Playhouse, and what life is like post-“Be More Chill”. And, finally, Rob gives us a look into the rich one-hundred-plus-year history of the Pasadena Playhouse, one of America’s earliest and greatest regional theatre's.

This week’s music: Jan & Dean’s, “The Little Old Lady From Pasadena”, “I Am What I Am”, “The Juan Mix”, “The Light Of The World”, “Godspell: New Broadway Cast Recording”, “Suddenly, Seymour” and “Little Shop Of Horrors,” from “Little Shop Of Horrors”.

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Episode 45: Norm Lewis: Put Me In The Room

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 20:15:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jennifer, Jamie, and Rob sit down with one of the American theatre’s greatest leading men: Norm Lewis. A veteran of twelve Broadway shows, Norm talks about his versatile career, the controversy around “Porgy and Bess”, making history in “The Phantom of the Opera”, and his latest concert with The New York Pops. Before Norm joins the group, they discuss BCEFA’s annual Flea Market and, at the end of the episode, Rob gives more background on the history of color-conscious casting in “The Phantom of the Opera”.

This Week’s Music: Chita Rivera singing, “I’ve Got Plenty of Nothing”, Norm Lewis singing, “I’ve Got Plenty of Nothing”, “The Music of the Night”, and “Bring Him Home”.

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Episode 44: William Ivey Long: The Master

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:01:00 -0000

Jamie and Rob are back at Orso Restaurant with six-time Tony Award-winning costume designer William Ivey Long. Together, they discuss William’s long and illustrious career on Broadway, with over seventy-five shows to his credit including: “Nine”, “Chicago”, “Hairspray”, and last season’s “Beetlejuice” and “Tootsie”. William shares his inspiration and process, and the secrets of a good fitting!

This week’s music: Anita Morris singing, “A Call From The Vatican” from “Nine”, “Roxie”, “When Velma Takes The Stand”, “Mr. Cellophane”, from the 1996 revival of “Chicago”.

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Episode 43: Fall Preview

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:20:00 -0000

On a special bonus episode, Jamie and Rob discuss the fall season on Broadway, including all of the new plays, play revivals, musicals, magic, and special events opening on the Great White Way over the next several months.

This week’s music: “Welcome To The Moulin Rouge” from “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”, “The Wrong Man”, Ross Golan, “(Simply) The Best” from “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Original Broadway Cast”, and Alanis Morissette’s, “You Oughta Know.”

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Episode 42: Betty Buckley: Singer, Actor, Storyteller

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:21:00 -0000

Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer kick off season two of The Fabulous Invalid by traveling up to Boston to sit down with star of stage and screen Betty Buckley during the final stop of her run as Dolly Levi in the national tour of “Hello, Dolly!”. Together, they discuss Betty’s illustrious career, what it’s like going on the road at age seventy, and learning new skill sets. We discover the secrets behind Betty’s Tony Award winning turn in “Cats”, and Rob offers a comparison of Thorton Wilder’s play “The Matchmaker” and its musical version, “Hello, Dolly!”.

This week’s music: “Push Da Button” from “The Color Purple”, and Betty Buckley singing, “Knowing When To Leave” from “Promises, Promises”, “Rose’s Turn”, from “Gypsy”, “With One Look”, from “Sunset Blvd.”, “Memory”, from “Cats”, “Hello, Dolly!” from “Hello, Dolly!’, “Old Friend” from “I’m Getting My Act Together”, and “Children Will Listen”, from “Into The Woods”.

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Episode 41: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:33:00 -0000

On a special summer bonus episode, Jamie and Rob travel up to Garrison, New York to experience the magic of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. After a picnic on the great lawn at Boscobel House and Gardens, and a performance of “Much Ado About Nothing”, they speak with conservatory company member Kayla Coleman, Director of Education and company member Sean McNall, and Artistic Director Davis McCallum, then catch the company’s first-ever musical, “Into the Woods”. Rob also offers a brief history of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival.

This week’s music: From “Into the Woods”, “I Know Things Now”, “Maybe They’re Really Magic”, “Ever After”.

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Episode 40: Hillary Rodham Clinton: The Arts - Not A Luxury, A Necessity.

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 11:45:00 -0000

For the season one finale, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer sit down for an exclusive interview with former First Lady, Senator, Secretary of State, presidential candidate, and Broadway’s biggest fan Hillary Rodham Clinton. They discuss theater and politics (what’s the difference?) and dive deep into Secretary Clinton’s lifelong love of the arts. Then, Jamie gives us a little background on Rob. And that’s a wrap for season one!

This week’s music: From “Hair, the New Broadway Cast Recording”, “Hair” and “Good Morning, Star Shine,” “Camelot” from the original cast recording of Camelot,, “Overture” from The Band’s Visit, “The Room Where It Happens” from Hamilton, and “Why We Build The Wall” from Hadestown.

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Episode 39: Live From The Carlyle

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:22:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Rob, Jamie, and Leslie—and a couple of special guests—recap the 2019 Tony Awards live from the O&M “After After Party” at The Carlyle Hotel.

This Week’s Music: “Well Did You Evah” from the film “High Society,” ”Livin’ It Up On Top” and “Wait For Me” from Hadestown, Leslie Kritzer singing “Day-O” and “No Reason” from Beetlejuice, “Just My Imagination” from Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, and “We’ll Take A Glass” from the Tony broadcast.

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Episode 38: Tom Hulce: Actor, Producer, Problem Solver

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:40:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Rob and Jamie are back at Orso for one final time this season. They are joined by actor and producer Tom Hulce who was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the film “Amadeus,” and is the producer of the Broadway hits Spring Awakening, American Idiot, and this season’s 12-time Tony Award-nominated sensation Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations.

This week’s music: “It’s Not About Me” and “Unruly Heart” from The Prom. “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me,” and “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone” all from Ain’t Too Proud: The Life And TImes of the Temptations., “Mamma Who Bore Me” and “The Bitch Of Living” from Spring Awakening, and “Poor Little Person” from Henry, Sweet Henry.

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Episode 37: Tony Predictions

Wed, 29 May 2019 17:48:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Rob and Jamie go over Rob’s “Stage Left” 2019 Tony Award predictions of who “should win” vs. who “will win” in each of the 26 Tony Award categories. Agree? Disagree? Let us know on social media!

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Episode 36: André De Shields: Lessons From A Master

Wed, 22 May 2019 18:52:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Mr. Wiz himself, André De Shields, joins Jamie and Rob for dinner at Orso Restaurant to discuss his 50 year career as a performing artist during which he has played such seminal roles as The Wiz in “The Wiz,” The Viper in Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Jester in Play On!, Horse in “The Full Monty”, and his current Tony-nominated role as Hermes in Hadestown on Broadway. Take a seat, and learn some lessons from a theatrical legend and master. This week’s music: André De Shields performing “The Viper’s Drag” from Ain’t Misbehavin’, “Way Down Hadestown” from Hadestown., Stephanie Mills singing “Home” from The Wiz, and André singing “So You Wanted To See The Wizard” from “The Wiz” and “I’m Just A Lucky So And So” from Play On!

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Episode 35: The Shuberts: The Heart of Broadway

Wed, 15 May 2019 17:09:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Rob, and Jamie sit down with Mark Swartz, the Archive Director of The Shubert Archive. Since the mid-'70s, The Shubert Archive has processed and cataloged over one hundred years of theater history, including costume and set designs, scripts, music, publicity materials, photographs, correspondence, business records, and architectural plans. Mark discusses the history of the archive, how things get processed, some of his favorite items, and why the Shubert Organization is truly the heart of Broadway. And, finally, Rob gives us more information on the Shubert brothers and the legendary Shubert Theatre.

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Episode 34: Dear Evan Hansen: Does Anybody Have A Map?

Thu, 09 May 2019 02:10:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Rob, Jennifer, Jamie, and guest co-host Jo Ann Venezano sit down with Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park, stars of Dear Evan Hansen. Jo Ann, who won an Audience Rewards contest to come on our show, is a “Super Fan” or “Extreme Theatergoer” as The New Yorker characterized her; she has seen Dear Evan Hansen 45 times and Spring Awakening over 500 hundred times. Michael Park (who joins us for our topics section), Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer talk with Jo Ann about her theatergoing habits. A bit later, we chat with Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park about being with Dear Evan Hansen from the beginning, and what it’s like today in the Murphy household. And, finally, Rob gives us more information on the Audience Rewards program. This week’s music: “The Heat Is On” from “Miss Saigon: The Definitive Recording”, and from the Original Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen: “Waving Through A Window”, “Anybody Have A Map”, "Requiem”, “To Break In A Glove”, and “Finale”.

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Episode 33: Tara Rubin: Putting It Together

Wed, 01 May 2019 20:30:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Rob, Jennifer, and Jamie talk to Broadway casting director, Tara Rubin. For over thirty years, Tara has been casting Broadway shows like The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jersey Boys, Dear Evan Hansen, and this season’s hit Ain’t To Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. We talk to Tara about how she got her start, what it’s like working on The Phantom of the Opera for so many years, and what makes a good audition. A little bit later, Rob gives us a closer look into the Casting Society of America (the “C.S.A.” you often see after a casting director’s name). This week’s music: “Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George, “Opening, I Hope I Get It” from A Chorus Line, “Think of Me” from The Phantom of the Opera, “The Theme from Another World” by Crystal Gayle and Garry Morris and “A Beat Behind” from The Goodbye Girl.

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Episode 32: Des McAnuff: There Is No Recipe

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:10:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Rob and Jamie talk to director extraordinaire, Des McAnuff. Over nearly four decades, Des has directed such smash hits as Big River, The Who’s Tommy, Jersey Boys, and this season’s hit Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. We talk to Des about directing, running a regional theater, and how you don’t say “no” when Otis Williams asks you to direct a show about his life. Later, Rob gives a closer look into the legendary La Jolla Playhouse. This week’s music: “Brotherhood of Man, “ “A Secretary Is Not A Toy” from How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying The New Broadway Cast Recording (1995), “The Royal Nonesuch” from Big River, and “Ain’t Too Proud” from Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations.

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Episode 31: Warren Carlyle: Say, Yes.

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 20:02:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie, Jennifer, and Rob sit down with Tony Award-winning choreographer, Warren Carlyle. Warren talks about his incredible career including his current show Kiss Me, Kate. Before that, we chat about MCC’s Miscast, drawing boundaries, and What the Constitution Means to Me. And a bit later, Rob gives some history on your favorite choreographers. This week’s music: Eva Noblezada sings “Go The Distance” from “Hercules,” “Yes” from Liza with a Z, Kelli O’Hara singing “So In Love” from Kiss Me Kate, the “Overture” from On The Twentieth Century (New Cast Recording), and Fred Astaire singing “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails,” from the film Top Hat.

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Episode 30: Joe Robertson: The Jungle

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:02:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob come to you from the Curran Theatre in San Francisco where they caught a production of The Jungle and sat down with playwright Joe Robertson, founding co-artistic director of Good Chance Theatre, which connects people, stories, and cultures with a focus on refugee populations. The Jungle grew out of the seven months Joe Robertson and Joe Murphy spent running a theater in the makeshift refugee and migrant camp in Calais, France. Before they talk to Joe, Jamie and Rob talk about the history of the legendary Curran Theatre, and to close, Rob digs deeper into the history of The Jungle, including a few ways you can help with the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe.

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Episode 29: Ted Sperling and John Miller: NYU Broadway Orchestra

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:41:00 -0000

This week, Jamie and Rob are joined by Ted Sperling and John Miller, the music director and artistic advisor, respectively, of the new NYU Broadway Orchestra, a program to train the next generation of pit musicians. Ted is a musical director, supervisor, conductor, arranger, composer, and orchestrator extraordinaire with 15 Broadway credits under his belt, including the current revival of My Fair Lady. John is a legendary bass player, music coordinator, and occasional actor and vocalist who has worked on more than 130 Broadway shows! Before the interview, Jamie and Rob argue about 1776 the musical and a bit later, Rob gives us a little more information about the size and locations of Broadway pit orchestras. This week’s music: “Opening Doors” from Merrily We Roll Along, the Overture to Gypsy, “Come Follow the Band” from Barnum, and the NYU Broadway Orchestra’s Anything Goes Overture.

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Episode 28: Beth Leavel: The Lady’s Improving

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 21:03:00 -0000

This week, Jamie and Rob sit down with Broadway legend Beth Leavel. We discuss her incredible career, including 13 Broadway roles, and her current star turn in The Prom. Beth talks about her first Broadway audition (for Cats), creating new roles, including two written specifically for her, playing “divas,” and what makes Dee Dee Allen tick. Before we chat with Beth, Rob and Jamie talk about a recent trip to Long Island, missed trains, and Into The Woods. And to close, Rob gives an overview of original musicals, like The Prom, that are based on actual events. This week’s music: Melissa Errico singing “No More” and “Overture/Audition” from the Original Cast of 42nd Street, Pearl Bailey singing “Before the Parade Passes By” from Hello Dolly, “Tonight Belongs to You” from The Prom, and Beth Leavel singing “It’s Not About Me” from The Prom and “As We Stumble Along” from The Drowsy Chaperone.

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Episode 27: Ted Chapin: In the Room Where It Happens

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 02:02:00 -0000

This week, Jamie and Rob sit down with self-proclaimed “theater nerd” Ted Chapin, whose knowledge and love of the theater extends well beyond his over 30 year career at The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, the licensing agency, rental library, and music publishing company that oversees the R&H catalogue, and countless others, including Irving Berlin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more. We talk about Ted’s career at R&H, his favorite of their shows, and, of course, his incredible book, “Everything Was Possible”, an account of his time working on the original production of Follies.

This week’s music: The King and I ‘s“Finale to Act 1,” Lincoln Center Theater’s South Pacific, City Center Encore’s production of Pipe Dream “Overture” and “Sweet Thursday,” Liz Callaway singing “The Gentlemen Is A Dope” from Allegro and Alexis Smith singing “Could I Leave You” from Follies.

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Episode 26: Jose Llana: Be The King

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:36:00 -0000

This week, Jennifer, Jamie, and Rob sit down with Broadway veteran Jose Llana at Orso Restaurant. We discuss Jose’s life and 24-year career in the theater, including his marriage, the 2016 election, his roles in The King and I, Flower Drum Song, and On The Town. We also chat about representation on Broadway, having to tell his Filipina mother he was playing dictator Ferdinand Marcos in Here Lies Love, and the incontrovertible coolness of David Byrne. Before Jose joins us, we discuss our love for Orso, The Big Apple, and how to relax and survive living in the city. Finally, Rob gives us a bit of insight into the wonderful wealth of Filipino performers working on Broadway.

This week’s music: Jose singing “I Have Dreamed” from The King and I, Jose and Lea Salonga singing “You Are Beautiful” from Flower Drum Song, “Stay Up Late” by “The Talking Heads,” Jose Singing “A Perfect Hand” from Here Lies Love, and Ruthie Ann Miles singing “Why Don’t You Love Me” and “Here Lies Love,” from Here Lies Love.

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Episode 25: Spring Forward

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:34:00 -0000

This week, while the ladies are away, Jamie and Rob offer a special “Spring Preview” episode to discuss the upcoming new shows on Broadway, what’s going on in London, Glenn Close, and Jamie’s age. This week’s music: Tracie Bennett singing “I'm Still Here,” Dorothy Collins and John McMartin sing “Don’t Look At Me,” “Tom, Dick or Harry” from Kiss Me, Kate, “Michael in the Bathroom” from Be More Chill , and “Tradition” from Fiddler on the Roof.

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Episode 24: Mary Testa & Ali Stroker: Not Your Momma’s Oklahoma!

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:32:00 -0000

On this week’s show, we sit down with Mary Testa and Ali Stroker, two of the stars of the upcoming Broadway revival of Oklahoma! We discuss what makes this production of Oklahoma! so unique and the enduring legacy of this magnificent show.

This week’s music: Damon Daunno singing “The Surrey With The Fringe On Top,” Nancy Walker singing “I Can Cook Too,” the Annie “Overture,” music from the “Ballet” and the “Final Outro” from the 1999 Royal National Theatre recording of Oklahoma!

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Episode 23: The American Theatre Wing: The Artist Will Lead Us

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:02:00 -0000

This week’s show features our sit down with Heather Hitchens, President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing, and Patrick Pacheco, a journalist and award-winning commentator who served as editor of American Theatre Wing, an Oral History, a beautiful book published last year to celebrate 100 years of The Wing—an organization dedicated to supporting excellence and education in theater. We discuss the mission of the Wing over the last one hundred years, diversity, inclusion, education, and what the future looks like. But before that, Jennifer, Jamie, and Rob each share the show that “did it” for them.

This week’s music: Irene Ryan singing “No Time At All” from “Pippin”, “Charming” from “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”, and “Far From the Home I Love” from the Original Cast Recording of “Fiddler on the Roof.”

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Episode 22: Jacob Dickey: I Can Sell It

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:03:00 -0000

On this week’s show, we speak with Jacob Dickey, who is currently in the ensemble of Disney’s “Aladdin” on Broadway where he also covers the roles of Aladdin and Kassim. We talk with Jacob about what it is like working on his first Broadway show, covering multiple roles, being in a long run of a show, “Aladdin Camp,” and his love for biscuits. Before that, Rob and Jamie welcome back Leslie Kritzer. And later in the show, Rob takes us through a little history of Disney Theatrical Productions and the New Amsterdam Theatre This week’s music: Coronet Man from “Funny Girl,” All That’s Known from “Spring Awakening," When You Believe from "Prince of Egypt" (featuring Jacob Dickey), Arabian Night’s, Proud of Your Boy (featuring Jacob Dickey) and Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim all from Disney’s “Aladdin."

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Episode 21: King Kong Voodoo Team: How It Works

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:24:00 -0000

On this week’s show, we speak with Jon Hoche, Danny Miller, and Jacob Williams who are “The Voodoo Team” from King Kong on Broadway. Jon is the voice of Kong, Danny is responsible for Kong’s jaw movement and facial expressions, and Jacob calls the cues and operates Kong’s shoulders, arms, and wrists. Together, they help bring Kong to life on stage eight times a week. They share with us some secrets about the creature and talk about the magic of the show and their life-long work in puppetry. But, before that, Rob and Jamie talk about a lucky stash of vintage Playbills.

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Episode 20: Christine Andreas: Listen: The Answer Is In You

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:02:00 -0000

On this week’s show, we speak with Broadway star and cabaret legend, Christine Andreas. We discuss Christine’s brilliant fourth solo album, “Piaf: No Regrets,” being haunted by Edith Piaf, and her star turn in My Fair Lady and Oklahoma! to name a few. Jennifer, Rob, and Jamie discuss Skittles™: The Musical and Rob gives us a closer look at Edith Piaf. This week’s music: Christine Andreas singing “Hymne À L’Amour,” “La Vie En Rose,” “I Could Have Danced All Night’, “Out Of My Dreams,” "Non, Je Regrette Rien,” and “Many A New Day."

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Episode 19: Noah Galvin: I Can Cook Too

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:47:00 -0000

On this week’s, show we speak with “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Real O’Neals” star Noah Galvin who is about to appear in MCC’s “Alice by Heart,” a new musical. Noah discusses beginning his career at the age of ten, working in almost every off-Broadway house in New York City, the differences between TV and theater, his newfound love of baking, and the cuisine of Yotam Ottolenghi. Before all of that, Rob and Jamie discuss the recent passing of Broadway legend Carol Channing. This week’s music: Carol Channing singing,“Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “So Long Dearie.” From “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” 1999 Revival, “The Kite” and “Bows: Happiness."

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Episode 18: Rick Elice, Part 2 : Who Cares What The Frame Is, What’s Inside Is What Counts

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:24:00 -0000

This week’s show we continue our conversation with "Jersey Boys” and "The Cher Show" book writer Rick Elice. This time we dip back to the late 70’s and early 80’s to discuss New York theater at that time and what it was like being at the start of what became one of the most powerful advertising agencies on Broadway. This week’s music: “A Little Priest” from “Sweeney Todd,” “I Hope I Get It,” “I Can Do That,” “The Music and the Mirror” from “A Chorus Line,” “Broadway Baby” from “Follies,” Carol Burnett singing, “Let Me Entertain You” and Lauren Bacall singing “Welcome to the Theater,” from “Applause."

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Episode 17: Rick Elice, Part 1: The Usual Rules Do Not Apply

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 18:43:00 -0000

This week’s show is part one of our conversation with "Jersey Boys” and "The Cher Show" book writer Rick Elice. Taped at Orso Restaurant in December, on this episode we dive into Rick’s process for writing “The Cher Show” and his experience working with the one and only Cher. But, before all that, Jamie and Rob discuss the January closings on Broadway and later, with “You May Be Wondering,” Rob offers a little more history on the phenomenon of jukebox musicals. This week’s music: The Four Lads singing, “Another Op’nin’, Another Show, Sonny & Cher singing, “The Beat Goes On” and Cher singing, “Strong Enough” and “Dark Lady."

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Episode 16: Bonnie Milligan: Beautiful

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 22:03:00 -0000

This week we chat with Broadway showstopper Bonnie Milligan. We talk to Bonnie about face masks, accents, Netflix, and our shared love of Rachel York. Bonnie tells us about her opening night on Broadway, what she admires about her character, Pamela, in “Head Over Heels”, The Go Go’s, and her journey from cabaret sensation to Broadway. Jamie and Bonnie also geek out over Doris Day. This week’s music: Bonnie singing “Beautiful” and “Automatic Rainy Day” from “Head Over Heels.” Doris Day’s “Everybody Loves A Lover."

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Episode 15: Rob’s Top Ten Favorites of 2018

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 20:59:00 -0000

‘Tis the season for year-end top ten lists. On this week’s show, Rob and Jamie discuss Rob’s top ten favorite shows from 2018 (plus a few of his honorable mentions) as reviewed on Stage Left. Tweet us your top ten @FabulousInvalid!

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Episode 14: Ashley Park: I Can Do That

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:18:00 -0000

On this episode, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer chat with “Mean Girls” very own Gretchen Wieners, Ashley Park. We talk inclusion, diversity, angel cards, Jennifer and Ashely discuss both playing Tuptim (at different times), how mean the “Mean Girls” really are, and Jamie geeks out on "Tales of the City.” Rob schools Jamie on “The Jimmy Awards and gives us a bit more information on what the top arts colleges are today. This week’s music: Ashley Park singing “My Lord And Master” from “The King And I,” “Gossip” from “Sunday in the Park with George,” “What’s Wrong with Mean?” and “Meet the Plastics” both from “Mean Girls.”

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Episode 13: Eric Ulloa: Humanity Is Always The Answer

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:50:00 -0000

On this episode, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer chat with actor, author, and activist Eric Ulloa about Muppets and mass gun violence. As we mark the sixth anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting, we discuss “26 Pebbles”, a documentary play Eric created from the voices of the residents of Newton, Connecticut in the aftermath of that tragedy, and the ways in which theatre can inspire activism, breed empathy, and remind us of our common humanity. Later, Rob discusses some things you can do to help. This week’s music: "The Muppet Show Theme," Philip Glass, “Blood Oath,” Jason Robert Brown singing, “A Song About Your Gun,” “The Gun Song” from “Assassins,” “21 Guns” from “American Idiot.” Carole King’s “Smackwater Jack,” “Fame” from the film “Fame” and “The Country’s In The Very Best Of Hands” from Lil’ Abner."

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Episode 12: David Henry Hwang: A Theater That Looks Like America

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:46:00 -0000

On this episode, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer chat with Tony Award-winning playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and activist David Henry Hwang. We discuss David’s very early start as a playwright, his complicated relationship with “The King And I” and how the 2016 election changed the course of his newest work, “Soft Power.” David also discusses his role as Chair of the American Theater Wing, his lifelong activism, including his views on color conscious casting, and his brief stint in a punk band. This week’s music: We hear a brief clip from David’s punk band days with John Vomit and the Leather Scabs, “I Suck,” a small sample of the score from “Soft Power” and “One Hundred Million Miracles” from the 2001 Revival of “Flower Drum Song."

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Episode 11: Arian Moayed: Think Like An Immigrant

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:47:00 -0000

On this episode, Jamie, Rob and Jennifer chat with actor, writer, director and “theater maker” Arian Moayed. We discuss his short form thriller, “The Accidental Wolf,” playing a wonderful yet terrible character on HBO’s “Succession,” the obstacles we all face day to day, making a nonprofit from scratch, and the incredible work his company, Waterwell, is doing every day. Jennifer, Jamie, and Rob have a big “Take Two” to discuss, and Rob walks us through the Vomitorium (which probably isn’t what you think it is). This week’s music: Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke,” “Big Easy” from “The Accidental Wolf,” Liz Callaway’s rendition of Frank Losser’s “My Heart Is So Full Of You,” and “Kindness” from “Bright Lights Big City."

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Episode 10: Live from Orso, David Rockwell: There Is No Right Answer

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:04:00 -0000

This week, we’re coming to you from Orso Restaurant! Rob and Jamie (Jennifer is busy on stage) discuss London theater and sit down with Tony Award-winning designer and architect David Rockwell. David discusses getting his start and how he prepares for designing his shows, which include “Hairspray,” “She Loves Me,” “Tootsie,” “Kiss Me Kate” and “The Rocky Horror Show.” Rob digs a little deeper into The Rockwell Group’s latest project, The Shed, which will be a new arts complex opening in 2019. And, as always, “Fiddler On The Roof” comes up. This week’s music: “Road To Hell (Live)” from, “Hadestown, The Myth, The Musical.” “Family” from “Dreamgirls,” “Company” from “Company” and “Floor Show” from “The Rocky Horror Show."

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Episode 9: Jackie Hoffman: I Regret Everything

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:42:00 -0000

On this episode, Jamie, Rob and Jennifer chat with Jackie Hoffman about offending everyone, neurosis, Ambien vs. Unisom, Fiddler on the Roof, and that Jessica Lange is a very nice lady. Rob gives a look into the wonderful character actress, Molly Picon. This week’s music: Molly Picon singing, “Do You Love Me” from a London studio cast recording of Fiddler On The Roof where she plays Golde. Two excerpts from “Jackie Hoffman: Live at Joe’s Pub” and Jackie and Mary Testa singing, “Evil Woman” from Xanadu.

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Episode 8: Natasha Katz: You’ve Got To Show Up

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:29:00 -0000

On this episode Rob and Jamie chat with legendary theatre, dance, and opera lighting designer Natasha Katz, whose roster of over 60 Broadway credits include Tony Award-winning designs for “Aida”, “The Coast of Utopia”, “Once”, “The Glass Menagerie”, “An American in Paris”, and “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”. A New York native and American Theatre Wing Trustee, Natasha is joining us on her dinner break from the Longacre Theatre where her latest project, the new musical “The Prom.” This week’s music: “Expressing Yourself” from “Billy Elliot,” “Land of Hopes and Dreams,” from “Bruce Springsteen on Broadway,” “You Happened,” from “The Prom” and Ethel Merman’s notorious disco version of “There’s No Business Like Show Business."

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Episode 7: Tracie Bennett: Leave It At The Stage Door

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:28:00 -0000

On this week’s show, we talk with two time Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Tracie Bennett. Tracie is best known for her roles in the West End stage at Velma Von Tussle in “Hairspray,” Laura Henderson in “Mrs. Henderson Presents,” and Carlotta Campion in “Follies.” Tracie discusses playing Judy Garland, working with Stephen Sondheim, training to be a stunt woman, getting her start on the popular British Soap Opera, “Coronation Street,” and why the show must always go on. Rob, Jamie and Jennifer discuss what you can do to help in the Midterm Elections (VOTE) and what Halloween looks like backstage on Broadway.

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Episode 6: Jocelyn Bioh: Truth Is In The Humor

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:55:00 -0000

On this episode, we chat with actress and playwright Jocelyn Bioh, whose play, “School Girls, Or the African Mean Girls Play”, is currently running off-Broadway. We discuss her brilliant play, colorism, taking chances, working the “Shrek” lottery, and reality television. Rob, Jamie and Jennifer discuss hugs (not Jamie’s favorite thing), making art, revivals and death (a podcast favorite). Rob gives us a look inside New York’s incredible MCC Theater, where “School Girls” is currently playing.

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Episode 5: Joan Marcus: Truth But Not The Total Truth

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:38:00 -0000

On this week’s show we talk to legendary theater photographer Joan Marcus about what production photography means today, her favorite photos and just how tough it is to get those iconic shots. Jamie, Rob and Jennifer also discuss "My Favorite Murder," twice, the lack of musical revivals this season, confess a few sins, and give a special shout-out to our very own Leslie Kritzer.

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Episode 4: Marsha Mason: Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forever

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:42:00 -0000

Coming to you live from Orso restaurant, we talk to the incredible Marsha Mason about Neil Simon, organic farming, race car driving, dancing with Clint Eastwood and how she saved A Chorus Line (seriously). Join us while we eat some great food, chat with Marsha, learn about Joe Allen, bitch about the Kavanaugh confirmation and Jamie confesses his creepy obsession with Upper West Side filming locations.

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Episode 3: Signature Theatre: It Takes A Village

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:40:00 -0000

Rob & Jamie hop down to Arlington, Virginia to talk to Eric Schaeffer and Maggie Boland about running a theater, career choices and Audra McDonald.

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Episode 2: Donna Murphy: Getting To Know You

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:46:00 -0000

This week we talk to Donna Murphy about friendship, love, loss, and Star Trek.

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Episode 1: Joel Grey: Willkommen

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:47:00 -0000

In our first episode we interview Broadway legend, Joel Grey

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