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Bourbon PursuitBeyond the Bottle: The Data Driving Modern Bourbon Sales with Bruce and Ari of Mash NetworksWe are diving back into the fascinating and often frustrating world of direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales. We're thrilled to reconnect with Ari Sussman and welcome Bruce Fougere, co-founder of MASH Networks, a data-driven software company that's truly shaking things up. Ari wastes no time stressing why DTC isn't just an option for distilleries anymore—it's essential. MASH Networks is arming brands with the crucial tools they need to cut through the noise and break those geographic barriers. Bruce then pulls back the curtain on how their tech leverages data and powerful storytelling to turn casual buyers into lifelong fans. We also ta...
2025-08-071h 13
Things We Said Today Beatles Radio ShowThings We Said Today #438 – “Help!” at 60: a chat with Bruce Spizer & Al Sussman In Episode 438 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo are joined by Bruce Spizer and Al Sussman to talk about the Beatles’ second film, “Help!” (or more specifically, the two related albums) in anticipation of its 60th anniversary, and about Bruce’s new book (to which Al contributed), “‘Beatles for Sale’ to ‘Help!’” – the ninth and last in his series devoted to the making and marketing of the Beatles’ albums in the UK and the US. (The discussion begins after the news segment, 24 minutes in.)
In his news segment, Ken mentioned the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame Documentary Fil...
2025-07-171h 45
TeaFlix with The McCartney LadiesTeaFlix Interview with Al SussmanSend a textTeaFlix Interview with Al SussmanHosted by Dr. Angie McCartney & Ruth McCartney A member of the generation transformed by the ‘60s Big Bang of The Beatles’ appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, Al Sussman has been writing about The Beatles, music and pop culture since the fall of 1968, first as a town newspaper columnist and then via a “Collectors’ Q&A” column in Sounds Fine in the mid-‘70s. In 1979, he became a contributor to the fledgling Beatlefan Magazine, first as New York correspondent and as Executive Editor since the early ‘80s. Sort of a jack...
2025-02-2651 min
Why The Beatles Matter#WhyTheBeatlesMatter: Beatle Datelines with Al Sussman🎧 Latest Episode of #WhyTheBeatlesMatter: A Conversation with Al Sussman 🎶
Join us for an unforgettable journey into Beatlemania and beyond with the one and only Al Sussman, Executive Editor of Beatlefan Magazine. With decades of expertise, Al has become a cornerstone in the world of Beatles scholarship, offering unparalleled insights into the Fab Four's timeless legacy.
Al is not only a legendary voice in the Beatles community but also the author of Changin' Times: 101 Days That Shaped a Generation, an essential read for anyone exploring the cultural shifts of the 1960s. He’s a frequent contributor to Bruce...
2024-12-301h 00
Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcastFish Unfiltered | Questioning Bruce Sherman and Meeting Clayton McCulloughThe Miami Marlins are entering the first year of Clayton McCullough's managerial tenure and the eighth year of Bruce Sherman's ownership tenure. Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman summarize what both men said on Monday, then analyze the club's decision to select prospects Deyvison De Los Santos, Jared Serna and Dax Fulton to the 40-man roster.Follow Kevin ( @kevin_barral), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
2024-11-2043 min
Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcastFish Unfiltered | Questioning Bruce Sherman and Meeting Clayton McCulloughThe Miami Marlins are entering the first year of Clayton McCullough's managerial tenure and the eighth year of Bruce Sherman's ownership tenure. Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman summarize what both men said on Monday, then analyze the club's decision to select prospects Deyvison De Los Santos, Jared Serna and Dax Fulton to the 40-man roster.Follow Kevin ( @kevin_barral), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
2024-11-2048 min
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyCreating "Harmony" from History, Part 2“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Songs In This Episode (from Harmony):
"Overture"
“Stars In The Night”
Guests In This Episode (in order of appearance):
Warren Carlyle
Beowulf Boritt
Peggy Eisenhauer
Dan Moses Schier
Linda Cho
Ricky Lurie
Mentioned In This Episode:
Watch Broadway's Harmony perform "Rhapsody #20"
Watch the entire titular song "Harmony"
Watch the Comedian Harmonists perform together
Learn More About The Comedian Harmonists: www.thecomedianharmonists.com
Learn More About Harmony A New Musical: www.harmonyanewmusical.com
In 1...
2024-04-2421 min
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyCreating "Harmony" from History, Part 1“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Songs In This Episode (from Harmony):
"Overture"
“Stars In The Night”
"Threnody"
"Harmony"
Guests In This Episode (in order of appearance):
Bruce Sussman
Jan Grübler
Eric Peters
Chip Zien
Danny Kornfeld
Sean Bell
Mentioned In This Episode:
Watch Chip Zien perform "Threnody" in Harmony
Watch the opening scene in Harmony as described in this episode
Watch Broadway's Harmony perform "Rhapsody #20"
Watch the real Josef Roman Cycowski in an interview
Wa...
2024-04-2438 min
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyThe Celebrities In Their Circle“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Songs In This Episode (from Harmony):
“Stars In The Night”
"We're Goin' Loco"
Guests In This Episode (in order of appearance):
Jan Grübler
Chip Zien (Voice of "Albert Einstein")
Allison Semmes, "Josephine Baker"
Mentioned In This Episode:
Listen to "Sous le ciel d'Afrique"
Listen to “Espabilate”
Watch the Comedian Harmonists perform together
Learn More About The Comedian Harmonists: www.thecomedianharmonists.com
Learn More About Harmony A New Musical: www.harmonyanewmusical.com...
2024-04-1712 min
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyThe Women Beside The Men“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Table of Contents:
2:16 - Erna/Marion Kiss
8:59 - Olga Bertha Wolff
14:45 - Fernande, Suzanne, and Anna Marie Collin
37:50 - Mary Magedalena Panzram
48:15 - Hilde Longino
48:50 - Ella
49:22 - Delphine David
51:08 - Saschka Andrejeva Siderova
52:00 - Ursula Elkan
1:01:42 - Ruth Sametzki
1:02:19 - Helga Gade
1:03:43 - "Ruth" in Harmony
Songs In This Episode (from Harmony):
“Stars In The Night”
"Overture"
"And What Do You See"
"Every Single Day"
"Where You Go"
Guests In...
2024-04-101h 14
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyErwin Bootz, the virtuoso“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Songs In This Episode:
“Stars In The Night” from Harmony: A New Musical
"In This World" from Harmony: A New Musical
Guests In This Episode (in order of appearance):
Blake Roman, "Chopin" in Harmony
Jan Grübler, Historian
Bruce Sussman, Co-Writer of Harmony
Beryn Hammil, Ursula's daughter from second marriage
Mentioned In This Episode:
"Ich hab' für dich 'nen Blumentopf bestellt"
"My Little Green Cactus"
Watch the Comedian Harmo...
2024-04-0346 min
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyAri Leschnikoff, the nightingale“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Songs In This Episode:
“Stars In The Night” from Harmony: A New Musical
"How Can I Serve You, Madam?" from Harmony: A New Musical
Guests In This Episode (in order of appearance):
Steven Telsey, "Lesh" in Harmony
Jan Grübler, Historian
Bruce Sussman, Co-Writer of Harmony
Mentioned In This Episode:
Watch Ari Leschnikoff sing "Ich liebe die frauen"
Listen to Ari Leschnikoff sing "O Sole Mio"
Watch the Comedian Ha...
2024-03-2733 min
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyRobert Biberti, the manager“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Songs In This Episode:
“Stars In The Night” from Harmony: A New Musical
"Hungarian Rhapsody #20" from Harmony: A New Musical
"Home" from Harmony: A New Musical
Guests In This Episode (in order of appearance):
Bruce Sussman, Harmony co-writer
Jan Grübler, Historian
Sean Bell, "Bobby" in Harmony
Learn More About The Comedian Harmonists: www.thecomedianharmonists.com
Learn More About Harmony A New Musical: www.harmonyanewmusical.com
In 1927, a young man in Germany pla...
2024-03-2047 min
Scaling Up ServicesStacie Sussman, CRO, RevUp AdvisoryStacie Sussman, CRO, RevUp AdvisoryAs a Chief Revenue Officer, Stacie Sussman serves as the linchpin for over a hundred Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy, Sales, Revenue Management, and Operations engagements. When companies encounter growth plateaus, they turn to her team for guidance. Their advisory approach consistently transforms stagnation into sustainable growth, as evidenced by companies they've guided from $5M to $20M. While achieving results is paramount, the relationships Stacie and her team cultivate along the way are invaluable. Their expertise resides in the intersection of vision and execution. Stacie has constructed her career around identifying gaps, uncovering blind...
2024-03-1932 min
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyJosef Roman Cycowski, the peacemaker“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Songs In This Episode:
“Stars In The Night” from Harmony: A New Musical
"The Wedding" from Harmony: A New Musical
"Where You Go" from Harmony: A New Musical
"Every Single Day" from Harmony: A New Musical
Guests In This Episode (in order of appearance):
Danny Kornfeld, “Young Rabbi” in Harmony
Jan Grübler, Historian
Chip Zien, "Rabbi" in Harmony
Bruce Sussman, Harmony co-writer
Learn More About The Comedian Harmonists: www.thecomedianharmo...
2024-03-1335 min
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyErich Collin, the intellectualA previous version of this episode misstated the parentage of Erich's wife, Fernande Holzamer. Fernande's father was a German tailor, her mother was a French homemaker. This has been corrected in the episode, as well.
“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Songs In This Episode:
“Stars In The Night” from Harmony: A New Musical
“Harmony” from Harmony: A New Musical
"Your Son Is Becoming a Singer"
from Harmony: A New Musical
Guests In This Episode (in order of ap...
2024-03-0635 min
Things We Said Today Beatles Radio ShowThings We Said Today #405 – The 60th Anniversary of the First US Visit, with Bruce Spizer & Al Sussman In Episode 405, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo welcome author Bruce Spizer and Beatlefan Executive Editor Al Sussman for a discussion of our time at the recent Fest for Beatles Fans at the TWA Hotel at Kennedy Airport [11:00 to 49:50] and our memories of the start of Beatlemania in the United States, 60 years ago this month [starting at 49:50]. Along the way, we challenge a few of the standard myths about the time and the Beatles’ visit. For fans of the news segment, we’ll catch up with the last couple of months of Beatles news in a second episode later in the we...
2024-02-282h 48
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyHarry Frommermann, the founder“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Songs In This Episode:
"Stars In The Night" from Harmony: A New Musical
"How Can I Serve You Madame " from Harmony: A New Musical
Guests In This Episode (in order of appearance):
Zal Owen, "Harry" in Harmony
Jan Grübler, Historian
Bruce Sussman, Harmony Book/Lyrics
Michael Salzbank, living relative of Harry Frommermann
Check out these books:
Kantoren, Künstler, Kontinente - Jüdisc...
2024-02-2839 min
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyThe Comedian Harmonists“Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony” is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Songs In This Episode:
"Stars In The Night" from Harmony: A New Musical
"Hungarian Rhapsody #20" from Harmony: A New Musical
Guests In This Episode (in order of appearance):
Zal Owen, "Harry" in Harmony
Danny Kornfeld, "Young Rabbi" in Harmony
Sean Bell, "Bobby" in Harmony
Eric Peters, "Erich" in Harmony
Black Roman, "Chopin" in Harmony
Bruce Sussman, Harmony Writer
Jan Grübler, Historian
Learn More About The Comedian Harmonists: www.thecomed...
2024-02-2148 min
MickeyJoTheatreHarmony (Barrymore Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★ REVIEWWhile Mickey-Jo was in New York, he was lucky enough to catch a performance of HARMONY, the musical by Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow which sadly closed last weekend at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway.The show, which followed the historic career of 1920s vocal group The Comedian Harmonists, was first seen by audiences in the late 1990s but has taken more than two decades to make it to Broadway.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's brief thoughts on why the show was ultimately short-lived, who gave standout performances and whether or not he enjoyed it...
2024-02-0727 min
Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's HarmonyWelcome to "Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's Harmony""Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's Harmony" is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News.
Learn More About The Comedian Harmonists: www.thecomedianharmonists.com
Learn More About Harmony A New Musical: www.harmonyanewmusical.com
In 1927, a young man in Germany placed an ad in the local paper:
“Attention. Rare opportunity. Tenor, Bass (professional singer not over 25), musically talented, nice-sounding voices, for unique ensemble. Kindly give days and times when available [for rehearsals, etc.]”
Out of that...
2024-02-0504 min
Places, EveryoneBarry Manilow, Bruce Sussman, and the Cast of Harmony, Live at The Streicker CenterThis episode was recorded live at the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center on January 8, 2024. It is an interview with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman whose 50+ year collaboration has produced hit songs as well as the Broadway musical, Harmony. This episode also includes an expanded conversation with nine members of the Harmony cast: Chip Zien, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, Sean Bell, Eric Peters, Steven Telsey, Bruce Landry, Julie Benko, and Kayleen Seidl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2532 min
The Drew Barrymore ShowBarry Manilow on His Relationships with Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, and Suzanne Somers
Drew is on site at the Barrymore theater with the iconic Barry Manilow to talk about his Broadway show “Harmony.” They’re also joined by his collaborator on the show Bruce Sussman.
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2024-01-2423 min
The Motivation ShowBarry Manilow's music partner BRUCE SUSSMANBRUCE SUSSMAN received the 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical for the Broadway show Harmony.With Jack Feldman, he co-authored the scores for Ted Tally’s Coming Attractions (Outer Critics Circle Award) and Wendy Wasserstein’s first musical, Miami, both produced by André Bishop at Playwrights Horizons. He also co-authored the score and book for Copacabana: The Musical, (Olivier Award nominee). His half century-long collaboration with Barry Manilow has produced over 200 songs that have been featured in numerous films & have been recorded by an array of artists, earning Grammy Awards & multiple Gold & Platinu...
2024-01-2025 min
Core Issues with Corey AndrewHarmony: A Musical Masterpiece by Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow Takes Broadway by StormAs a longtime collaborator with the legendary Barry Manilow, Sussman's success as a songwriter includes not only pop music juggernauts but also a litany of major animated film theme songs, musical books, and his most recent passion project and Broadway success, Harmony, A New Musical.Harmony is a compelling collaboration between the renowned Sussman and Manilow. It’s been captivating audiences with a true story and real-life characters most of us know nothing about. The celebrated song-writing duo hopes to change that with an emotional stage experience that will finally grant the show's protagonists their rightful place in...
2024-01-1923 min
Thank You Half Hour! w/ Thom Christopher WarrenEpisode #6 - Kate Baldwin“I was obsessed at 7 years old...I saw Cats at the Shubert Theatre in Chicago and .there wereadults dressed as cats, jumping and singing and dancing around life-sized trash and it lookedlike fun and I thought ‘that’s a job!?’ I wanna do that!” - Kate BaldwinPals for over a decade and a half, it was nothing but a joy to catch up with Broadway’s KateBaldwin. Audiences will know her from starring roles on Broadway in Hello, Dolly!, Finian’sRainbow (TONY nominated for both), and Big Fish...Off-Broadway in John and Je...
2024-01-1546 min
Inside BroadwayChip Zien: HARMONY Touches on Themes Relevant for TodayMichael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Broadway veteran Chip Zien about his role as the "Rabbi" in the Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman musical HARMONY. He explains how the show touches on current themes. He also reminisces about working with Stephen Sondheim. HARMONY opened Monday, November 13, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
2024-01-0821 min
Tablet StudiosHeading NorthThis week on Unorthodox, it’s our final episode of 2023.We bring you the latest installment of The Archive, our series exploring the collection of the National Library of Israel. This one is all about Franz Kafka: his feelings on Zionism, his attempts to learn Hebrew, and the tangled web in which his manuscripts were trapped.Then, we hear from Israeli historian and political commentator Gadi Taub about his new video podcast, Israel Update, which he hosts alongside the Hudson Institute’s Michael Doran. You can follow along on Tabl...
2023-12-281h 00
Tablet StudiosUnorthodox in Israel: What’s the BuzzThis week, Unorthodox is publishing daily dispatches from Israel. On Thursday, we meet some of the non-Jews who make up the Jewish state. We visit El Masar Elementary School in Daliyat El Carmel and speak with Druze students, parents, and teachers affected by the war. We also meet Tareq Nassar and Mona Suliman of the Sinsila Center Beekeeping Project in East Jerusalem, which encourages Muslim women to cultivate profitable and climate-friendly beehives on their rooftops. Plus, a special visit to a 700-year-old Coptic Christian tattoo shop in Jerusalem’s Christian quarter, where one of our producers gets som...
2023-12-2144 min
Destination Freedom Black Radio DaysThe Eclectic - Conversation with artist Allison Semmes - singer, actor, writerOur guest is artist Allison Semmes. One of Allison's latest achievements is that she is part of the Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman musical Harmony. She portrays the artist and activist icon Josephine Baker.Allison Semmes is a multi-genre singer/songwriter and Broadway actress. She studied vocal performance as a coloratura soprano at the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana, then musical theater at New York University where she received her Master's in Music.Broadway & National Tour credits include Motown the Musical (Diana Ross U/S), Book of Mormon (Swing, Nabulungi U/S) & Motown the Musical (Diana Ross...
2023-12-2022 min
Little Known Facts with Ilana LevineEpisode 381 - Julie BenkoJULIE BENKO is an actor, singer, and writer based in New York City. She recently marched her band out on Broadway as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, joining the annals of theatrical lore for her sensational understudy-to-star trajectory in the show. Between her tenure as the standby, alternate, and full-time Fanny, she played the role over 180 times and received numerous accolades for her interpretation, including Theatre World’s Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theatre She was also called the 2022 “Breakout Star for Theater” in The New York Times, named among “10 Broadway Stars to Watch for 2023” by Variety, honored as...
2023-12-1842 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulHarmony's Broadway Opening: Skylar Astin, Tovah Feldshuh & More Share Kindness Tips & Corny JokesJoin The Art of Kindness podcast LIVE from Harmony's opening night on Broadway as Robert Peterpaul shares positive chats with guests on the show, cheesy jokes and, of course, kindness.Tune in for interviews with star guests Skyla Astin (Pitch Perfect), Tovah Feldshuh (Funny Girl), and Montego Glover (Into the Woods), as well as the stars of Harmony on Broadway: Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, Sean Bell, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Blake Roman, Steven Telsey, Allison Semmes, Andrew O’Shanick, Zak Edwards, Dan Hoy, Bruce Landry, RhonniRose Mantilla, Daniel Z. Miller, Benjamin H. Moore, Ma...
2023-12-1449 min
Tablet StudiosMidnight OilThis week on Unorthodox, we’re sharing nine stories of Jewish light during a time when it’s never felt more necessary. Liel brings us a reminder of the true spirit of Hanukkah. We share reflections from attendees and vendors at Tablet’s first Hanukkah Bazaar on how this year’s Hanukkah feels more important than ever. Producer Elie Bleier brings us a story from a makeshift army base near the Gaza Border, where Israeli civilians from across the country traveled to make IDF soldiers a surprising pick-me-up. Sunflowers founder Hadar Kess tells us about her...
2023-12-1457 min
Tablet StudiosShine BrightThis week on Unorthodox, we’re coming to you live from Baltimore, where we appeared at the 2023 Conservative/Masorti Shabbaton & Convening. We’re also sharing a new Beautifully Jewish segment for Hanukkah, featuring designer Jonathan Adler, Gabriel Goldstein of the Yeshiva University Museum, and a trip to visit Ahuva Gottdeiner, aka Homegrown Kosher, in Monsey, NY. For more Beautifully Jewish, join our new Facebook group. Listen to the Testimonies Archive for more eyewitness audio accounts from Israel, and read Tablet’s coverage here. Write to us at...
2023-12-071h 14
ON BROADWAYInterview with Danny KornfeldI chat with Danny Kornfeld, one of the stars of the new Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman musical Harmony. We talk about the show and his life in the theater.
2023-12-0133 min
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)HARMONY - A Post Show AnalysisIn this episode, we discuss the new musical HARMONY, delving into its overall concept, standout actors' performances, Warren Carlyle's direction, and the music and lyrics by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman. We share our thoughts on what we liked about the show and explore potential changes that could enhance the experience. Additionally, we take a closer look at the marketing of the production and wrap up with our final reflections. Join us as we break down HARMONY and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for all things theatre.Support the showIf you liked...
2023-11-2234 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulSierra Boggess, Julie Benko & Allison Semmes: Harmony on Broadway's Leading Ladies (Opening Night)Join The Art of Kindness live from opening night of Harmony on Broadway as Robert Peterpaul chats with the show's trio of leading ladies: Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid), Julie Benko (Funny Girl) and Allison Semmes (Motown the Musical).Harmony is an original musical, from Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, based on the true story of the musical group, The Comedian Harmonists. The six-membered German vocal group rose to popularity in the late 1920s only to be completely erased from history because it featured Jewish members.More on Harmony:harmonyanewmusical...
2023-11-1611 min
The Roundtable with Robert BannonOpening Night Of "Harmony" On Broadway! Manilow, The Creators, & Stars Are Here!If you know anything about me, you know I am a FANILOW! Well Barry stopped by on the red carpet of Harmony's Opening Night on Broadway! We are joined by his writing partner Bruce Sussman, and the stars like Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, and more! We chat with the whole cast and talk all things Harmony!Then the stars are out! We have Skylar Astin, Michael Feinstein, Dana Bash, Montego Glover, & Many More of TV, Movie, Theatre, and Music All-Stars step out to usher this show in!Check out Harmony at the Barrymore...
2023-11-1453 minInside BroadwayWarren Carlyle: Path from Dancer to DirectorMichael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with choreographer and director Warren Carlyle about working with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman on HARMONY. He explains his "accidental journey" to becoming a director and how he was always a storyteller. HARMONY opens Monday, November 13, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
2023-11-1313 minPlaces, EveryoneThe Broadway Musical "Harmony" - A Live Interview at JCC ManhattanThis episode was recorded live at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on October 9, 2023. It is a conversation with creative and cast members of the Broadway musical, Harmony. They include book writer and lyricist Bruce Sussman, and performers Chip Zien, Julie Benko, Sierra Boggess, and Danny Kornfeld. The narrative of Harmony is set in the 1920s and 30s in Germany, a deeply unsettling time in history, and still the central characters found harmony, not only in the melodic sense but also as a diverse group coming together in partnership. It's an inspiring idea for us all to seek ways to live...
2023-10-3136 min
The Paul Leslie Hour#829 - Jack Feldman#829 - Jack Feldman
The Jack Feldman Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.
Are you here? Life is but a dream, if only were here. Okay, I’m pretty sure that this is real life and not a fantasy, but I can tell you what I know for sure. I know that this is The Paul Leslie Hour and that you are welcome to it.
I know this much too. We’ve got an interview from the archives with songwriter Jack Feldman. This is from quite a few years back, before Paul had...
2023-01-2338 min
She Said She SaidRubber Soul to Revolver with Bruce Spizer and SheSaidSheSaidJude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series and Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series sit down with noted Beatles music expert and author Bruce Spizer as he discusses the latest book in his Beatles album series, From Rubber Soul to Revolver. Spizer explores the important events of 1965 and 1966 that inspired these two pivotal LPs. He looks at the transition of The Beatles from a stage band to an innovative studio band, and he examines the impact of world music, orchestral compositions, drugs, and the changing role of women in The Beatles' lyrics. Spizer discusses the work that...
2022-08-051h 12
Clayton Howe’s EntertainmentxJoAnn M.Hunter Part 2 ”Suck It”JOANN M. HUNTER (IG:@joann_m_hunter)(LI:@joann-m-hunter)has 20 Broadway shows to her credit as a Choreographer, Assoc Choreographer and Performer. Choreography includes: Broadway – SCHOOL OF ROCK (Bdway and West End), DISASTER, ON A CLEAR DAY…, BROADWAY BOUND. Off Broadway – ROCK AND ROLL REFUGEE, DEDALUS LOUNGE, THE TWELVE (workshop). National Tour/Regional: A SIGN OF THE TIMES (Goodspeed) by Bruce Vilanch, HARMONY (Ahmanson Theatre) by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, World premier of Marvin Hamlisch and Rupert Holmes’ THE NUTTY PROFESSOR directed by Jerry Lewis. Nat’l tour of CHTTY CHITTY BANG BANG. PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES, GREASE, OLIVER and CURTA...
2022-06-3014 min
Clayton Howe’s EntertainmentxJoAnn M. Hunter Part 1 ”Suck It”JOANN M. HUNTER (IG:@joann_m_hunter)(LI:@joann-m-hunter)has 20 Broadway shows to her credit as a Choreographer, Assoc Choreographer and Performer. Choreography includes: Broadway – SCHOOL OF ROCK (Bdway and West End), DISASTER, ON A CLEAR DAY…, BROADWAY BOUND. Off Broadway – ROCK AND ROLL REFUGEE, DEDALUS LOUNGE, THE TWELVE (workshop). National Tour/Regional: A SIGN OF THE TIMES (Goodspeed) by Bruce Vilanch, HARMONY (Ahmanson Theatre) by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, World premier of Marvin Hamlisch and Rupert Holmes’ THE NUTTY PROFESSOR directed by Jerry Lewis. Nat’l tour of CHTTY CHITTY BANG BANG. PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES, GREASE, OLIVER and CURTA...
2022-06-2717 min
The Weekly Wrap w/ Bruce WolfThe Weekly Wrap w/ Bruce Wolf EP2203Bruce and Tim didnt watch the IL GOP debate, but comment anyway ..Norm MacDonald's new special, Stranger Things is confusing, Sussman innocent?Depp/Heard, Mona Lisa creamed and Winnie the Pooh porn! This is the podcast version of the VPOD-TV Network show that airs Fridays at 7:30pm over the air in Chicago and Peoria and globally via Roku and airs at 2pm on WJOB 1230AM and 104.7FM as well as JEDTV
2022-06-031h 00
Tablet StudiosRootless CosmopolitansThis week, we’re grabbing our passports. First we talk to Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman about their off-Broadway musical Harmony, which tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a trailblazing troupe of Jewish-and-gentile entertainers in 1920s Germany. Professor Andy Markovits joins us to discuss his new memoir, The Passport as Home: Comfort in Rootlessness, about what he learned growing up as a Jew in Romania and Vienna before emigrating to the United States, and why he’s chosen to embrace the idea of the rootless cosmopolitan, despite (or perha...
2022-04-2151 min
Welcome to Dave's Music RoomPalimpsestEpisode #58: Palimpsest
Uploaded: April 2, 2022
Alessandro Melani: Cantata, “All’armi, pensieri”
Judith Nelson, soprano
Dennis Ferry, trumpet
Chiara Banchini, violin
Enrico Gatti, violin
Käthi Gohl, ‘cello
Cléna Stein, bass
Jonathan Rubin, lute, theorbo
Gordon Murray, harpsichord, organ
HARMONIA MUNDI FRANCE MUSIQUE D’ABORD HMA 1905137
Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15
I. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen
II. Kuriose Geschichte
III. Hasche-Mann
IV. Bittendes Kind
V. Glückes genug
...
2022-04-012h 29
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportPlaces, Please Series: Part 6 with Ken DavenportOne of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! B...
2021-11-041h 17
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportPlaces, Please Series: Part 5 with Ryan Scott Oliver and Tony HowellOne of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! B...
2021-11-0238 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportPlaces, Please Series: Part 4 with Alicia Albright and Rodrick CovingtonOne of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! B...
2021-10-2839 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportPlaces, Please Series: Part 3 with Stephanie Klemons and Amber ImanOne of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! B...
2021-10-2634 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportPlaces, Please Series: Part 2 with T. Oliver Reid and Bret ShufordOne of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! B...
2021-10-2120 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportPlaces, Please Series: Part 1One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! B...
2021-10-1939 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportAn Important AnnouncementThank you for listening to these conversations over the 6.5 years I've been hosting this podcast.We're not saying Goodbye . . . just see ya later!Referenced in this episode:
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on...
2021-09-1306 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportAnswering 10 FAQs on Broadway InvestingAbout this episode:Before I crowdfunded Godspell, I had a thesis.“There are thousands of people out there who would love to invest in Broadway shows . . . they just don’t know how to do it, or who to talk to.”Sure enough, when we announced our plans for Godspell, thousands of leads poured in. In between placing all those return calls I remember thinking, “Huh, will you look at that . . . I got this one right.”Of course, not all those people invested (in the end we had about 750 investors), but thousands expressed int...
2021-09-0624 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportBroadway's Advantage To Its ComebackAbout this episode:This shutdown has lasted longer than we thought possible.And while we're (slowly) reopening now, a year and a half later, there are real reasons why our leadership waited. Listen to this 8-minute episode to find out what our advantage is to reopening.Referenced in this episode:
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one...
2021-08-3010 min
PDX Media Good Old DaysBruce SussmanI could talk to Bruce Sussman forever. He’s full of positivity, energy and enthusiasm—all the time, and never in an annoying way. You just can’t have a bad day if part of it includes “The Sussdog.” For many years he was the weekend weather presence for KGW—filing in for Zaffino and Salesky on the evenings and mornings. There’s a section in this conversation where Bruce and I explore his assignment of hosting KGW’s local ripoff of “American idol.” He was great in that role but not without an image change and the challenges of hosting a TV thre...
2021-08-2757 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportMy Revised Look At What Broadway’s Recovery Will Look LikeThings have changed since May of 2020.Shoot, things have changed since yesterday!But since May of 2020, when I first posted my “What The Broadway Recovery Will Look Like” series? Well, dang it, can any of you have imagined that we’d only have one Broadway show running a year later?Not me. Not me.Now that we’ve been through the great theatrical drought of 2020 (thanks, Covid!), I thought it was time to revise my prediction.Because, in case I didn’t mention it. Things have ch-ch-ch-changed.Re...
2021-08-2311 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportAn Off Broadway Model On BroadwayI arrived in New York City during the Golden Age of Off-Broadway. Forever Plaid, Nunsense, And The World Goes Round, Cryptogram, Family Secrets, and more, were a few of the shows running in theaters under 499 seats . . . in commercial productions! And many actually recouped! Referenced in this episode:
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me...
2021-08-1611 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportThe Best Advice I Received At The Start of the Broadway ShutdownAt the beginning of the pandemic, I called everyone I knew for advice. I’m talking big time theater people, as well as big time business people.I got amazing advice. And it reminded me how important it was to ask for advice from others who are at places in their lives where you want to be. (And not just from a business “producer’s perspective” . . . but from a family perspective, a health perspective, a spiritual perspective, and more.)One of the best pieces of advice I got was . . . “Ken, the people and companies who are going...
2021-08-0907 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportWhat TheatreMakers Can Learn From Simone BilesIf you've been following The Olympics this year, or if you're on the internet, you probably heard Simone Biles withdrew from an individual all-around gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics in an effort to focus on her mental health and well-being, a decision which came one day after she removed herself from the team final.Tune into my personal reaction of this news and then how I believe we can apply this lesson to all of our lives as we look to reopen the live theater industry.Referenced in this episode:
The TheaterMakers Facebook...
2021-08-0212 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport"As Seen On TV" CommercialsRemember infomercials? Late night shopping, 'as seen on TV' commercials? I discovered what worked with those commercials and how the most successful plays/musicals used a very similar technique.Referenced in this episode:
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback...
2021-07-2608 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportWhat Movie Companies Did That Streaming Companies Should DoIn the early 2000s, I met with one of the most powerful people in Hollywood. We discussed the differences between the business models of theater and film. How Hollywood owned scripts instead of licensed them. How producers in Hollywood became hired guns after they proved themselves. Referenced in this episode:
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it...
2021-07-1911 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportThe Hardest Part of Creating a New ShowI'm sharing what I believe to be the hardest part of creating a new musical or play . . . and how I've overcome that. And how you can apply this to YOUR process.Referenced in this episode:
30 Day Play Challenge: www.30DayPlayChallenge.com
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm...
2021-07-1211 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportHow NOT to Fundraise For Your ProjectAfter watching one of the most recent NYC Mayoral debates this year, I realized one profession who has to raise more money than a Broadway Producer is a Politician.And after reading through many MANY emails from Politicians asking for donations, I studied their techniques and marketing strategies . . . they're doing something wrong.Referenced in this episode:
How To Raise Money For the Arts...Or For Anything: Amazon.com
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
2021-07-0514 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport"What do I do now as a theater graduate?"Thousands of theater students have graduated this year. I can’t imagine being a student right now, nevermind a theater student.I recently had one of those students Facebook me asking “what the @#$% do I do now?”And in this podcast episode, I answer that question.Referenced in this episode:
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcast...
2021-06-2811 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportWhat About Broadway?In my 30 years (!) living in New York City, I’ve never watched a Mayoral debate.But with all that’s riding on the next Mayor of NYC, you can bet your A-train that I tuned into the debate between the leading candidates.Tune into this week's episode where I comment on the one thing that disappointed meReferenced in this episode:
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podc...
2021-06-2109 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportNew Destination Only For TheaterMakersWhen I was in college at Tisch, I, like every other student at NYU, tried to get into nightclubs on the weekend.And for some reason, the fancy door people, with their super chic outfits, always turned me away. In hindsight, it might have something to do with my khaki pants from The Gap, white shirt from The Gap and blue blazer . . . from JC Penney.I did get into one. Once. One of the ladies from my acting class at Strasberg took pity on me, and escorted me past the velvet rope on her arm...
2021-06-1408 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport10 Audition Tips For ActorsSitting on the other side of the table is something that every actor should do. It’s incredibly educational and inspirational because frankly, you realize that while there are lots and lots of people who call themselves actors, there's a much smaller group of actors (and talent is only a small part of that definition, by the by).Since so few actors get a chance to sit where producers and directors sit, here are my 10 tips on how to have a better audition experience.Referenced in this episode:
Lea...
2021-06-0715 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportThe Answer I Hope To Hear From TicketbuyersAs the theater comes back to life, marketing is going to be more important than ever before. But before we start advertising, there are things we need to do first: ask our audience how they're feeling about returning, what's on their minds about the return of theater, what type of theater they are in the mood to see, etc.Referenced in this episode:
Learn More about TheaterMakers Studio: www.thetheatermakersstudio.com
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
2021-05-2411 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportEight Shows a Week on BroadwayToday, I explore what it would mean if Broadway was allowed to run less than 8 shows a week.Referenced in this episode:
"8 Shows a What?": https://www.theproducersperspective.com/my_weblog/2007/11/8-shows-a-what.html
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback...
2021-05-1710 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportBroadway vs. Hollywood: Pitching Your ShowI'm talking about the biggest difference between Hollywood and Broadway: how they option your shows.If you want to read more of my thoughts on this topic, go to my blog.Referenced in this episode:
The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on...
2021-05-1010 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportTwo Things You Can Do To Get Theater Back FasterHere are two things you can do to help theater get back FASTER.If you want to read more of my thoughts on this topic, go to my blog.Referenced in this episode:
My "Get Vaxxed" post: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway.
2021-05-0314 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport"Why We Should Not Use The Term 'Jukebox Musicals' Anymore"I think we should retire the term "Jukebox Muscals". Why? Because I believe there are better terms we can use to describe this genre of musicals.If you want to read more of my thoughts on this topic, go to my blog.Referenced in this episode:
Rock of Ages
Mammia Mia
Jersey Boys
All Shook Up
A Beautiful Noise: www.abeautifulnoisethemusical.com
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no...
2021-04-2611 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport"Revivals: An Endangered Species?"Are revivals an endangered species? What do we do with the beloved classics? What replaces revivals if they go away? Are new musicals the most reliable way to recoup (the measurement of how successful a show is)? I unpack all of this and more in this episode.If you want to read more of my thoughts on this topic, go to my blog.Referenced in this episode:
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one...
2021-04-1916 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport"How Bumble Helps Me Make Theater"In February, Whitney Wolfe Herd became the youngest female billionaire on the planet. And she did it by breaking into one of the most competitive markets around . . . online dating.Whenever anyone breaks through ceilings like Whitney, the first thing I do is jump up and down for them and tell as many people as I can. Then I try to learn from them, and how they bust through the barrier. . . and then tell as many people about that so they can learn from it too.If you want to read more of my thoughts on th...
2021-04-1209 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport"5 Things I Learned About Social"My team and I tested social media trends and found what is working and what's not working. And today, I'm sharing 5 of our findings with YOU.If you want to read more of my thoughts on this topic, go to my blog.Referenced in this episode:
Rachel Hollis: www.thehollisco.com
Brock Johnson: www.instagram.com/brock11johnson
The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm...
2021-04-0521 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport3 Reasons Social Distancing Doesn't Work For TheaterI am sharing my perspective on why social distancing doesn't work for the theater.If you want to read more of my thoughts on this topic, go to my blog.About the podcast:After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway.About me:Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer...
2021-03-2914 min
The Actor's Vow043- How To Succeed In The Arts...Or in Anything with Ken DavenportKen Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and...
2021-03-2442 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportNew Actors Equity Association ProtocolsI am responding to the NEW protocols released by Actors Equity Association for the return of live theater.As reported by Phillip Boroff (formerly of Bloomberg News and now of his own Broadway Journal), those protocols include things like:
Mass transport cannot be used. A private car and driver must be provided for every AEA member reporting to/from rehearsal (Uber and Lyft services do not qualify).
Members must be put up in hotels if they don’t live alone.
3 required tests before rehearsals begin, each of which must be paid for by the Producer and can...
2021-03-2215 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport"5 Phases of Broadway's Return"Today, I am sharing the 5 phases I believe we will see as Broadway makes its big comeback!After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway.Did you catch the livestream series I did on Facebook & Youtube last year? We did over 70 episodes between March and November and we used Streamyard to host them all. Have you heard of this platform before?About me:
2021-03-1519 min
The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the BluthEpisode 11: The Pebble and the PenguinGoodness glaciers! It may be seventy degrees in LA, but on this episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we're getting chilly with The Pebble and the Penguin. We've been thinking about this episode since the beginning, and it's finally time to answer the burning question: is Pebble a disappointment, a cult classic, or something else entirely? Grab your mate or your best bud and listen!Links:Stream The Pebble and the Penguin on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/2Rm1B3SBuy The Pebble and the Penguin...
2020-01-161h 51
The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the BluthEpisode 9: A Troll in Central ParkIt's another episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, and this time we think we may have watched A Troll in Central Park. It's all sort of a blur. What did we talk about? Who can say? Probably a little about Dom DeLuise, a little about magic shape-shifting dream boats, and there may have been a witch involved. Talking flowers? You'll just have to listen and find out!
Links:
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2019-11-171h 38
The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the BluthEpisode 8: ThumbelinaIt's our tiniest episode yet! On this week's episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we discuss the musical fairy tale Thumbelina. Did you know about all the Disney connections? Or that this film is an award-winner? Or maybe you're just curious about our thoughts on those frogs. Take a listen! We're sure you'll fall in love with this episode faster than Thumbelina falls in love with Prince Cornelius.
Links:
Buy Thumbelina on Bluth-Ray
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Stream Thumbelina
https://amzn.to/2OkUDME
...
2019-10-051h 48
The SecureWorld SessionsWhy SecureWorld is Starting a Cybersecurity PodcastThe SecureWorld Sessions is a new podcast. In this episode, show host Bruce Sussman interviews SecureWorld Vice President Brad Graver on why the company created the podcast and how it will benefit professionals working in the InfoSec industry. Links related to the episode: SecureWorld conference map & calendar: https://www.secureworldexpo.com/events Complimentary cybersecurity learning: https://www.secureworldexpo.com/resources?cat=web-conferences Cybersecurity insights from our news site: https://www.secureworldexpo.com/industry-news
2019-09-1204 min
Paul's Security WeeklyTea & Crumpets - Business Security Weekly #119This week, we interview DJ Sampath, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Armorblox! DJ comes on the show to discuss "Securing the Human Layer"! In our second interview, we welcome Bruce Sussman, the Media-Development Director at SecureWorld! Bruce will give us a preview of SecureWorld Boston 2019 and the upcoming events! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode119 Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! SecureWorld Boston is hosting their 15th annual conference March 27-28 @ the Hynes Convention Center. Security Weekly Listeners save $100 off a full conference pass by visiting https://secureworldexpo.com and using the c...
2019-02-2658 min
Business Security Weekly (Audio)Tea & Crumpets - Business Security Weekly #119This week, we interview DJ Sampath, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Armorblox! DJ comes on the show to discuss "Securing the Human Layer"! In our second interview, we welcome Bruce Sussman, the Media-Development Director at SecureWorld! Bruce will give us a preview of SecureWorld Boston 2019 and the upcoming events! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode119 Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! SecureWorld Boston is hosting their 15th annual conference March 27-28 @ the Hynes Convention Center. Security Weekly Listeners save $100 off a full conference p...
2019-02-2658 min
Business Security Weekly (Video)Bruce Sussman, SecureWorld - Business Security Weekly #119Bruce Sussman is the Media-Development Director at SecureWorld. Bruce will give us a preview of SecureWorld Boston 2019 and the upcoming events. Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode119
2019-02-2627 min
Paul's Security Weekly (Video)Bruce Sussman, SecureWorld Boston - Paul's Security Weekly #549Bruce Sussman spent more than 20 years on TV screens in Portland, Oregon. He joins Paul and crew this week for an interview! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/Episode549 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/securityweekly Visit our website: http://securityweekly.com Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.comsecurityweekly
2018-03-0437 min
Paul's Security WeeklyIt's All Uphill From Here - Paul's Security Weekly #549This week, Mary Beth Borgwing of Mach37, joins us for an interview! In our second feature interview, Paul speaks with Cybersecurity Journalist Bruce Sussman of SecureWorld! In the news, we have updates from Quickjack, GitHub, the 2018 Olympics, and more on this episode of Paul's Security Weekly! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/Episode549 Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes!
2018-03-032h 14
The Rocketeer Minute PodcastMinute 028: Folded Like a Kite
Guest Host: Royana Black
Royana Black started acting at 11 years old in the Broadway production of Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs”, which she did for over a year, never letting her understudy go on. Since then, she has continued to do off-Broadway and regional theatre, both in New York and Los Angeles. One of her fondest memories was developing and performing in the late Wendy Wasserstein’s semi-autobiographical musical “Miami” (alongside Jane Krakowski and Fisher Stevens, in which she played the playwright as an adolescent. The music was written by the famed Bruce Sussman and Jack Fel...
2017-05-3125 minThe Rocketeer Minute PodcastMinute 027: Liquor Stores at the Front
Guest Host: Royana Black
Royana Black started acting at 11 years old in the Broadway production of Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs”, which she did for over a year, never letting her understudy go on. Since then, she has continued to do off-Broadway and regional theatre, both in New York and Los Angeles. One of her fondest memories was developing and performing in the late Wendy Wasserstein’s semi-autobiographical musical “Miami” (alongside Jane Krakowski and Fisher Stevens, in which she played the playwright as an adolescent. The music was written by the famed Bruce Sussman and Jack Fel...
2017-05-3034 minThings We Said Today Beatles Radio ShowThings We Said Today #229 - Bruce Spizer on Beatles' Sgt. Pepper and his new book of fan memories of the albumAl, Ken, Allan and Steve welcome Beatles author Bruce Spizer, who talks about his new book about the Beatles "Sgt Pepper" album that chronicles what the album meant to fans. Also, we have a preview of the upcoming Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper" box set and talk about what's in it and what was left off. We also say goodbye to Al Sussman, who is making his last regular appearance on the show. Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode and any other. You can send your comments to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "...
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State of the ArtsKim Flagg, Steve CisnerosProminent Television Producer/Theatre Writer Kim Flagg discusses the success of I Love Lucy
Live currently on its U.S. National Tour pulling into the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA.
The Live Arts Calendar features All the Great Books Abridged at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna, CA. Sterling
reviews Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s Harmony at the Ahmanson Theatre downtown Los Angeles at the Los
Angeles Music Center. Steve Cisneros, Founder and Artistic Director of the Phantom Projects Theatre Group in
Los Angeles, discusses the organization’s history and its dedication to children and young adul...
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