Shows
Call To Stage with Amber DaviesRuthie Henshall on Chicago, Miss Saigon, Auditions & BroadwayWe are joined by an absolute legend on this episode of Call To Stage!
Ruthie Henshall is a five-time Olivier Award nominee who has played some of the West End’s biggest roles. She’s been Fantine in Les Misérables, Nancy in Oliver!, Roxie Hart (and Mama Morton) in Chicago in the West End and was in the Original West End casts of Miss Saigon, Children of Eden, Crazy For You and Peggy Sue Got Married.
On Broadway, Ruthie was Roxie Hart in the Chicago revival and Ellen in Miss Saigon alongside numerous other credi...2025-06-1840 min
The 80’s MontageEpisode 278: Musicals!Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced & edited by Matty Ray. See Facebook for links to videos & songs mentioned in this episode! Email: Samantha@planet80s.com.auFacebook: the80smontagepodcast twitter: @the80smontage instagram: the80smontageRewind 80's B...2025-05-301h 26
Off Script With Lucie JonesRuthie HenshallLucie sits down in front of a live audience with MASSIVE West End legend Ruthie Henshall. A five-time Olivier Award nominee ,she won the 1995 Best Actress Award for her role as Amalia Balash in the London revival of She Loves Me. Ruthie chats to Lucie about her incredible career in the West End, the exact moment she knew her life had changed, and the roles that had the biggest impact on her career. (And how even now she suffers with imposter syndrome.)Award winning musical theatre star Lucie Jones is no stranger to being front and cent...2025-04-2942 min
How To Be 60 with Kaye AdamsRuthie Henshall: Grief, Grit and Finding Your Voice AgainOn this week’s episode, we’re joined by West End icon and Olivier Award-winner Ruthie Henshall, who opens up about the invisible weight of grief, the unpredictability of ageing, and why being “the nice judge” isn’t always easy.From losing her sister to suicide, to rediscovering her voice after a decade-long struggle, Ruthie speaks with striking honesty about loneliness, single parenting, and feeling invisible at 58. But this isn’t a sob story — it’s a deeply human one. There’s also lipstick drama, ghosting on dating apps, and a warning about Berlin art galleries (don’t say we didn’t tell...2025-04-0440 min
My Time CapsuleEp. 438 - Griff Rhys Jones (Re-edit)We revisit our episode with Griff Rhys Jones with a re-edit! Resulting in a much more relaxed chat and plenty of unheard material. Griff Rhys Jones is probably best known for his sketch comedy work, most notably in the groundbreaking Not The Nine O’Clock News and for over a decade in Smith & Jones, alongside the late Mel Smith. More recently Griff appeared as one of the Three Men In A Boat for multiple series on BBC1, was the host of BBC4’s Quizeum, written many books and has fronted a number of acclaimed documentaries for ITV .Gri...2024-10-251h 08
STAGES with Peter Eyers‘It’s Not Where You Start But Where You Finish’ - Highlights from 500 Episodes of The STAGES PodcastTo celebrate the 500 milestone we give you a highlights package - just a few of the stand-out moments from 7 years of the STAGES podcast.It is by no means ALL of the wonderful moments, but just a few that stand out for me - joyous moments along the way.The podcast has featured on-stage and off-stage roles from a variety of genres - Musical theatre, Theatre, Dance, Opera, Vaudeville, Drag, Television, Film, Variety and Arts Education have all been explored.We’ve celebrated shows - such as the 40th Anniversary of the Australian production of CHICAGO (w...2024-07-1951 min
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookSave Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit Audiobook by Jessica HepburnListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 730860
Title: Save Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit
Author: Jessica Hepburn
Narrator: Jessica Hepburn
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8:25:51
Language: English
Release date: 03-07-24
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment, General
Summary:
Includes BBC RADIO 4 DESERT ISLAND DISCS clips by Maya Angelou, Emma Thompson, Edmund Hillary and many more
'A breathtaking adventure of a truly inspirational woman' – Maxine Peake
An adventure story – with a difference. From sea to summit. Fully soundtracked.
Jessica Hepburn is an unlikely athlete – she was labelled the ‘arty’ no...2024-03-078h 25
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentSave Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit by Jessica HepburnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730860 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Save Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit Author: Jessica Hepburn Narrator: Jessica Hepburn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 25 minutes Release date: March 7, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Includes BBC RADIO 4 DESERT ISLAND DISCS clips by Maya Angelou, Emma Thompson, Edmund Hillary and many more 'A breathtaking adventure of a truly inspirational woman' – Maxine Peake An adventure story – with a difference. From sea to summit. Fully soundtracked. Jessica Hepburn is an unlikely athlete – she was labelled the ‘arty’ not the ‘sporty’ one in school. She hates exercise...2024-03-0703 min
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Biography & MemoirSave Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit by Jessica HepburnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730860 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Save Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit Author: Jessica Hepburn Narrator: Jessica Hepburn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 25 minutes Release date: March 7, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Includes BBC RADIO 4 DESERT ISLAND DISCS clips by Maya Angelou, Emma Thompson, Edmund Hillary and many more 'A breathtaking adventure of a truly inspirational woman' – Maxine Peake An adventure story – with a difference. From sea to summit. Fully soundtracked. Jessica Hepburn is an unlikely athlete – she was labelled the ‘arty’ not the ‘sporty’ one in school. She hates exercise and b...2024-03-0703 min
MickeyJoTheatre42nd Street (Sadler's Wells, London & UK Tour) - ★★★★ REVIEWLast week Mickey-Jo was delighted to be at the opening night of 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells.This new revival of the show stars Adam Garcia, Ruthie Henshall, Nicole-Lily Baisden, and more!Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this revival...•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscr...2023-06-2619 min
Curve in ConversationBehind the scenes with the cast and creatives of 42nd StreetIn this episode, join host Martin Ballard as he chats to the cast and creatives of our new Made at Curve co-production of 42nd Street, including director Jonathan Church, chorographer Bill Deamer and cast members Ruthie Henshall, Les Dennis, Adam Garcia and Nicole-Lily Baisden.2023-05-2528 min
WeekendFatima Whitbread, Marina Hyde on the coronation ‘moment’, and Ruthie Henshall turns campaignerChampion javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread reveals how competitive sport saved her (1m34s); Marina Hyde asks why the coronation is being overshadowed by Meghan, Harry and a quiche (17m32s); and from the West End stage to care homes campaigner, Ruthie Henshall talks to Sam Wollaston (25m04s)2023-04-2240 min
Up Close with Carlos TsengRob Houchen: Prince of the West EndSend us a textFor many musical theatre fans, Rob Houchen represents a pinnacle in musical theatre talent. Since he made his debut as Marius in Les Miserables, Rob has established an enviable career as one of the West End's finest leading men taking on roles like Fabrizio in The Light in the Piazza and Joe Cable in South Pacific. As well as being highly sought after actor though, Rob Houchen is also one of the most exciting young producers after establishing West End Does / Chorus Presents, staging sell-out concerts at venues like Cadogan Hall featuring some of...2023-04-0724 minMickeyJoTheatreSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs (New Wimbledon Theatre, London) - REVIEWLast week Mickey-Jo was invited to see another Pantomime performance - this time at the New Wimbledon Theatre for their new production of SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS.The panto stars Hannah Lowther (Heathers, Millennials), Ruthie Henshall (Chicago, Passion), Lee Mead (Joseph, Wicked) and Brenda Edwards (Chicago) as well as Matthew Kelly, John Archer and TV's Dick and Dom.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts of this pantomime and find out why he wasn't convinced that it was the fairest panto in all the land...•About Mickey-Jo:As...2022-12-1421 min
Oti Mabuse's Dancing LegendsBob FosseProfessional dancer Oti Mabuse returns for a second series of Oti Mabuse’s Dancing Legends and looks at the performers and choreographers who have made a huge impact on the world of dance. In this episode, actress and entertainer Ruthie Henshall joins Oti to talk about her own career and to nominate her dancing legend. Ruthie is an Olivier award winner whose long and varied career has included stage roles in Chicago, Miss Saigon and Cats. And the person she champions as her inspiration is the director and choreographer, Bob Fosse. Fosse, who wo...2022-12-0728 min
Pro Series with Mark PawseyPro Series - Mark Pawsey in conversation with Annalene Beechey - Becoming a West End Musical Theater ActressAnnalene Beechey Interview for Performers Stuff Pro Series: Becoming a West End Musical Theater Actress
Performer Stuff Pro Series host, Mark Pawsey catches up with West End star and musical theater leading lady, Annalene Beechey, who met Mark while they were both working on the London production of the Phantom of the Opera. Annalene shares her passion and dreams for musical theatre and what it means to be a West End musical theatre actress.
Meet one of the UK’s Premiere West End Musical Theater Actresses Annalene Beechey
ANNALENE BEECHEY
Annalene is...2022-11-3045 min
Brewing Actors PodcastRuthie Henshall: "The name on everybody's lips is gonna be..."Send us a textMy guest today is actress Ruthie Henshall. Ruthie’s multi-award winning career has seen her star in the most popular musicals of the past thirty years including Cats, Miss Saigon, Crazy For You, She Loves Me, Oliver!, A Chorus Line, Les Misérables, Billy Elliot and Chicago. She has also enjoyed tremendous success in plays, in concert and on television. Ruthie recently returned to Chicago play Mama Morton in the West End, making her the only British actress to have played all three leading female roles in the show. Ruthie’s appearance in Crazy...2022-07-081h 02
Stu's InspawrationsTootsie, Winnie and the cost of a good cleaner with Ruthie Henshall.Stu chats all things fabulous with Theatre Icon Ruthie Henshall. Ruthie is a massive dog lover and talks about how she copes raising her family and dealing with the dog when treading the boards. Stu did a Stephen Sondheim musical called Passion with Ruthie which she produced and Starred in. She is one of the worlds really genuinely lovely people who doesn't take herself or her life too seriously. Just an absolute pleasure to be around. So refreshing! Enjoy (oh and sorry about the swear words)2022-06-211h 08
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES SPOTLIGHT - Conversations Revisited; Broadway and West End Star, Ruthie Henshall - from June, 2019With episodes nearing 300 in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in our previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you missed them the first time 'round - or so you can simply savour, a second listen. Either way, you'll accessing precious oral histories from the people who were there, on and around our stages.
West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall was STAGES guest in 2019 during the podcast's second season.
Ruthie Henshall made her West End debut in 1987 in Cats, navigating several of the feline family before assuming the pivotal role of Grizabella. The supremely gifted 19...2022-06-0955 min
Your ManchesterRuthie Henshall, Jinx Monsoon, Robin Hawkes and so much more!!!Another Fun filled entertainment spectacular hosted by Belinda Scandal, and Hayley Cartwright. This week our dou speak with Theatre legend Ruthie Henshall ahead of her arrival in Hope Mill production Passion, We speak with Major Scales and Jinx Monsoon .Plus Robin Hawkes talks all things theatre at the Opera House and Palace Theatre#theatre #talkshow #talktalk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-04-1837 minYour Manchester ExtraRuthie Henshall, Jinx Monsoon, Robin Hawkes and so much more!!!Another Fun filled entertainment spectacular hosted by Belinda Scandal, and Hayley Cartwright. This week our dou speak with Theatre legend Ruthie Henshall ahead of her arrival in Hope Mill production Passion, We speak with Major Scales and Jinx Monsoon .Plus Robin Hawkes talks all things theatre at the Opera House and Palace Theatre#theatre #talkshow #talktalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-1837 min
Monsters, Madness and MagicEP#125: On the Order of the Gash - An Interview with Simon BamfordJoin Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor Simon Bamford about Clive Barker, Hellraiser, Nightbreed, theater, Peter Vincent, and more!Simon Bamford bio:"Simon Bamford is an English film, television and stage actor. He is well known for playing the Butterball Cenobite in Hellraiser in 1987 and its sequel Hellbound: Hellraiser II in 1988.Simon graduated from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in 1981. At the Young Vic in London, he played Ernst Robel in Spring Awakening, At the Chichester Festival Theatre he played opposite Nicholas Parsons and Ruthie Henshall as 'Gabby' in Follow the...2022-03-1454 min
The Gospel of Musical Theatre3.2 Gypsy!We're back! We're starting 2022 right and continuing our discussion of the musicals of the great Stephen Sondheim - and today, we're talking about the iconic Gypsy (1959), Sondheim’s early collaboration with Jule Styne.
*We apologize for the audio quality in today's episode - we had some technical difficulties with Nathan's mic!
We talk about:
The diva phenomenon, domineering mothers, and queer men’s mommy issues.
Cultural & religious shifts in sexual norms in the 20th century.
The agency of women, the use of women’s bodies for entertainment, and questions of morality...2022-01-141h 04
You Might Know Her FromElisa DonovanWe are joined this week by actress and author Elisa Donovan. You Might Know Her From Clueless, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, A Night at the Roxbury, The Dog Who Saved Christmas films, and her memoir, Wake Me When You Leave: Love and Encouragement via Dreams from the Other Side. We had a total ball with Elisa chatting about her beginnings on the sets of both the Clueless film and TV show, joining Sabrina right as they approached 100 episodes, and trying not to break while dancing alongside Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan. We also got to discuss her new book...2021-12-021h 10
Putting It TogetherLovely – Sondheim Redux (with Zina Lee)It's time to put on a toga again. Zina Lee returns to break down the two times Lovely shows up in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. They also try to figure out if there's a way to modernize the show. You can follow Zina on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/zinajlee/You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the...2021-10-1350 min
Teaching Notes - MTA PodcastTeaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.33 - Ruthie Henshall, Sarah Dacey, Aaron Holloway-Nahum, Chris FowerSend us a textChris Fower from Warwick Music talks about their range of P-instruments, and a new way of teaching brass instruments, using informal learning: Brass Tabs;Olivier Award-winning Musical Theatre star Ruthie Henshall talks about ways into Musical Theatre, looking after your voice, and the value of the long game;And composers/performers Sarah Dacey and Dr Aaron Holloway-Nahum from contemporary music group the Riot Ensemble discuss new music, graphic scores, and ways into this music.#CanDoMusic© M...2021-04-1634 min
In the 'House Seats'Ep 45: Alex Bourne, West End lead and Olivier nominee.Send us a textAlex made his West End debut in the RSC/Opera North production of Showboat at The London Palladium in 1991. Shortly after this he joined the London production of Buddy at The Victoria Palace Theatre. In 1992 Alex joined the American touring company of Buddy and performed at The White House in the presence of President & Mrs George Bush.On his return Alex took over the role of Buddy Holly (his idol!) in the London production for two years. He went on to Only The Lonely at The Whitehall theatre, London and then...2021-03-2147 minIn the 'House Seats'Ep 36: Michael England, conductor, composer, musical directorSend us a textMichael England was born in Colchester and went on to study at Huddersfield University. Since then he has embarked on a highly successful career as conductor, composer and musical director.In London’s West End, Michael has been Musical Director for Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Spamalot, The Producers, Jerry Springer – The Opera (also BBC TV) and Doctor Dolittle. On tour he has been Musical Director for The Sound of Music, Evita, Les Misérables, Aspects of Love and Grease. He has also been Assistant MD on Cats, Miss S...2021-01-1739 min
That Stagey BlogMeets Duncan James#DuncanJames #Blue #Hollyoaks
We chat about
Blue
Proud Embankment
Alex Proud
Denise Van Outen
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rachel Stevens
Kerry Ellis
Lee Ryan
Innocent
Andrew Lincoln
Old Vic Theatre
First Dates
Tianie-Finn Granger
Legally Blond
Chicago
Lee Freeman
Tim McArthur
Solomon Adlam
Luke Adlam
Louie Westwood
Kitty Scott Claus
Cheryl Hole
Gals Aloud
I’m A Celebrity
Ruthie Henshall
Dancing On Ice
Above The Stag
Freedom Bar Soho
Kinky Kabaret
Nathan Hunter Pope
Heat Magazine
Cauda Equina
Hollyoaks
To see Duncan at Proud Cabaret during December and January, visit www.proudcabaret.com
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter
@philipdehany @th...2020-11-2700 min
The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & ChatS4 Ep3 (ft. Emma Hatton): Anything Goes, Marry Me A Little, Wicked, Tina, Death of England: Delroy + more!West End leading lady, Emma Hatton (Wicked/Evita) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!In this episode, Andrew & Emma discuss Marry Me A Little (Barn Theatre) as well as the latest news about Anything Goes, Flowers for Mrs Harris, Death of England: Delroy, The Phantom of the Opera & more!Emma also reveals whether she would return to Wicked, reflects on the most important thing about playing Eva Perón and confesses why she needs to listen to more Sondheim! She also gives us all the gossip about her latest projects, including standing in for Ruthie Henshall o...2020-11-2450 min
Easy English Texts#55- Les Misérables, Victor Hugo part 1Les Misérables, is an epic and historical fiction novel by Victor Hugo, published in French in 1862.Les Misérables is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. In 5 volume Victor Hugo tells a history of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption. it takes place in France in 1815, (more than two decades after the start of the French Revolution).The Miserable Ones, The Poor Ones, The Victims and The Dispossessed, the novel follows the lives and interactions of several characters, particularly the struggles of an ex-convict Jean Valjean....2020-11-0210 minIn the 'House Seats'Ep26: Keith Jack, West End lead, singer, recording artist and runner-up on the BBC reality talent show 'Any Dream Will Do'.Send us a textKeith Jack is best known for his appearance in the BBC1 Show ‘Any Dream will Do’, coming in second.Shortly after the program Keith joined the UK Tour of Bill Kenwright’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in which he played The Narrator. He then created the lead role of Charlie in the new musical Only the Brave, which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, following this he was asked back to take over the lead part of Joseph, which he played for three years. He has also played the role of...2020-11-0138 min
Loose EndsRuthie Henshall, Harry Hill, Tom Ellis, Katie Melua, The Golden Dregs, Sara Cox, Clive AndersonClive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Ruthie Henshall, Harry Hill, Tom Ellis for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Katie Melua and The Golden Dregs.2020-08-2236 min
British Theatre Guide podcastGodspell 50th anniversary concert streaming worldwideStephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak’s musical Godspell, based on the Gospel of St Matthew, is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary. To commemorate this, Thomas Hopkins & Michael Quinn for Ginger Quiff Media in association with Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre are to stream an online concert version of the musical in August 2020 with a cast headed by West End stars Ruthie Henshall, Darren Day, Sam Tutty, Ria Jones and Jenna Russell. Also starring is Jodie Steele, who was touring as Katherine Howard in the hit musical Six until the coronavirus pandemic caused the theatres to c...2020-07-2927 min
Cast Offs with Ben and DanielEpisode 34: Richard Jay-Alexander (Hey, Mr Producer!)In this very special QuaranStreams, Ben and Daniel talk to Broadway producer and director Richard Jay-Alexander about "Hey, Mr. Producer!" the 1998 concert honoring Cameron Mackintosh. The concert featured performances by Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Elaine Paige, Colm Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Jonathan Pryce, Ruthie Henshall, Ellen Greene, Michael Ball, Tom Lehrer and many more, including Julie Andrews as host.Richard Jay-Alexander served as Executive Director for the NYC office of producer Cameron Mackintosh and ran the North American operation for over a decade. Richard's recent directorial credits include Les Misérables and Guys and Dolls, both at the Hollywood...2020-05-112h 03
Musicals Taught Me Everything I KnowREPRISE: She Loves Me with Josh Thia (Copy)This week Julie, Miranda, and Zane will chat with Josh Thia about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the ice-cream loving musical She Loves Me!- FURTHER READING -WikiIMDbiTunesSpotify- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -Barbara Cook, Daniel Massey, Barbara Baxley, Jack Cassidy, Ludwig Donath, Rita Moreno, Madeline Kahn, Kelli O'Hara, Josh Radnor, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Victor Garber, Rory O'Malley, Peter Bartlett, Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Michael McGrath, Ruthie Henshall, John Gordon SinclairLike us on Facebook! Follow...2020-05-0400 min
elevenRuthie HenshallThe Olivier winner and five-time nominee on playing some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre, reveals if the new production of Les Misérables gets her vote, and the time she broke out of character on stage to save the life of an audience member.Host: William J ConnollyTechnical: Jordan PriestleyProduced by: William J Connolly + Darren BellFollow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...2020-03-1948 min
STAGES with Peter EyersTheatrical and Concert Producer - Enda MarkeyEnda Markey was born in Dublin, Ireland. He trained on a scholarship to Laine Theatre Arts in London, studying musical theatre.
Upon graduation he worked as a singer and actor in Ireland and the U.K. He appeared in the Irish premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Follies alongside Lorna Luft, Mary Millar, Dave Willetts and Millicent Martin. Subsequent work included the role of Rick in the cult musical A Slice of Saturday Night in London and Dublin.
In 2002, Enda moved to Australia and worked extensively around the country in theatre, television, concerts and cabaret.
His first foray into theatre producing arrived...2019-12-0447 min
StageDoorCastEpisode 15 Taps, Claps and "You can't see the join!"Just one week later another action packed show full of Theatrical goodness! Cliff has an effusive review already trailed for Green Room's "42nd Street". Richard tells of his love for "I Do I Do" upstairs at The Gatehouse which you can still catch this week, and "The Addams Family" and that's only to start. We discuss dodgy ceilings, new casting news and a lot of new shows that are around and about. A Charity Gala Performance at the Coliseum might take your fancy and we hear about a new Musical for next Autumn starring Beverly Kni...2019-11-1446 min
Jim and Tomic's Musical Theatre Happy HourHappy Hour #75: Everybody Says Podcast - ‘Anyone Can Whistle’Discuss on Reddit ➤Support the Show ➤This time around we are diving head-first into the magical waters of Cora Hoover Hooper’s town and breaking open the Cookie Jar as we explore Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Anyone Can Whistle.’ Often penned as his biggest flop, ‘Anyone Can Whistle’ has opened the doors for a ton of discussion and Jimi and Tommy never shy away from that. Here they discuss what caused it to flop and why sometimes that can be a good thing, some of the genius music Sondheim wrote for the show and start the revolution - #Mu...2019-10-171h 56Putting It TogetherThe Cookie Chase / There's Always a Woman – Anyone Can Whistle (with Tim Kov & Anna Hulkower of My Little Tonys)An extended ballet sequence that leads directly into a song that was eventually cut. Tim Kov and Anna Hulkower, from My Little Tonys, join the discussion and reveal secret Sondheim facts while deciding on whether the cut song should have stayed and whether the dance should have left. My Little Tonys website: https://www.mylittletonyspodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylittletonys/Ruthie Henshall and Carol Burnett performing There's Always a Woman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJhrq0semTcThe music video for This Charming Man by The Smiths: https://www...2019-10-021h 29
STAGES with Peter EyersMusical Theatre Star - Ruthie HenshallThe BBC described Ruthie Henshall as a mega-watt talent shining in all its dazzling brilliance. Scottish print media, The Scotsman commented, she has the kind of brilliant, high-voltage stage personality that can light up whole cities. Fair to say, Miss Henshall is the definition of a Star.
Ruthie Henshall made her West End debut in 1987 in Cats, navigating several of the feline family before assuming the pivotal role of Grizabella. This supremely gifted 19 year old would go on to become a five time Olivier Award nominee for a succession of roles in Crazy For You, Chicago, Peggy Sue Got Married...2019-06-1554 min
The Musicals & Theatre Podcast11x3 Backstage at the Magic At The Musicals Part 1Magic at the Musicals took place last Friday and Alice was in the artist bar backstage waiting to interview the performers. As there were so many we have split this week's podcast in two. In Part 1 Alice is chatting to.... Mellow Magic's very own Ruthie Henshall, Layton Williams ,currently playing Jamie in Everybody's Talking About Jamie and Sabrina Sandhu who is his best friend Pritti Pasha, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe who is playing Tina in Tina the Tina Turner, John Owen Jones, Lucie Jones and Janique Charles who is playing Nala in The Lion King.2019-05-1745 minPutting It TogetherLovely – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Gus Gowland)The song Lovely appears twice in the show. The first is between two lovers, and the second is between two liars. Gus Gowland, UK-based musical theatre composer, joins the show to discuss which works better. Gus and Kyle try their best to be winsome while also making reference to the 1980s sitcom Perfect Strangers. Gus Gowland's website: https://www.gusgowland.comHis Twitter: https://twitter.com/GusGowlandHis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gustopherjones/Theme to Perfect Strangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vbnLYROCj8Lovely featuring Ruthie Henshall and Carol...2019-05-011h 12The Musicals & Theatre Podcast10x09 SixThis week Alice is on holiday and has left her podcast in the capable hands of Ruthie Henshall who decided to interview not one person, not two people, but 6 queens!
Yes this week Ruthie Henshall is chatting to Jarneia Richard-Noel, Millie O'Connell, Natalie Paris, Maiya Quansah-Breed, Grace Mouat & Vicki Manser who are the Six wives of Henry VIII in the Olivier nominated musical Six.2019-03-3025 minThe Musicals & Theatre Podcast10x06 Ruthie HenshallRuthie Henshall has been on a trip to New York ,and she took a look at what's happening on Broadway! The first thing she did when she got back was run into Alice's studio to tell her all about it.
On this week's podcast they chat about shows she saw in New York including the Tony winning sensation 'The Band's Visit' and they also chat about the what they have seen recently on the West End in particular the Tony Winning and now Olivier nominated 'Come From Away'.2019-03-0919 min
Sam WaldronEpisode 42, “The Best of 45RPM”Show 42, “The Best of 45RPM” presents 16 of Sam Waldron’s personal favorite recordings from Episodes 21 through 40, plus two recordings from upcoming shows in the works. Performers include Julie Andrews, Ricky Nelson, The Fleetwoods, The Andrews Sisters, Hank Snow, Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians, Georgia Gibbs – and more! PlaylistShow 42The Best of 45 RPM Playlist 1Ma He’s Making Eyes at MeKay Kyser 2SkylinerLes and Larry Elgart 3Alexander’s Ragtime BandAlice Faye 4How Deep is the OceanJulie Andrews 5When You Leave Don’t Slam the DoorTex Ritter 6Jingle Jangle JingleLouis Nunley and The Dreamers 7Beale Street BluesGuy Lombardo and his Royal Can...2018-11-0457 min
Musicals Taught Me Everything I KnowChicago with Aerlyn JamesThis week our hosts will chat with Aerlyn James about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the Broadway classic, Chicago!BOOK TICKETS TO SEE SAVOYARD’S CHICAGOBen Brantley, in his review for The New York Times, wrote "'Make love to the audience' was another Fosse dictum. That's exactly what Ms. Reinking and her ensemble do. Chicago can still seem glibly cynical and artificially cold, especially in its weaker second act. But these performers know just how to take off the chill."- FURTHER READING -...2018-09-2700 minSam WaldronEpisode 35 New Life Old MusicShow 35, “New Life for Old Music,” presents eight popular songs from the 1940s and ‘50s, contrasting each with a more modern version recorded later. Songs include Moonlight Cocktail, Some Enchanted Evening, Poor Little Fool, Don’t Fence Me In, and Tangerine.
45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s
Show 35
New Life for Old Music
Playlist
1
Little White Lies
Dick Haymes
2
Little White Lies
Pat Boone
3
Don’t Fence Me In
Kate Smith
4
Don’t Fence Me In
Clint Eastwood
5
Tangerine
Jimmy Dorsey
6
Tangerine
Stacey Kent
7
Some Enchanted Evening
Perry Como
8
Some Enchanted Evening
Jay and the Americans
9
Somebody Loves Me
Bing...2018-09-0257 min
Musicals Taught Me Everything I KnowShe Loves Me with Josh ThiaThis week Julie, Miranda, and Zane will chat with Josh Thia about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the ice-cream loving musical She Loves Me!- FURTHER READING -WikiIMDbiTunesSpotify- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -Barbara Cook, Daniel Massey, Barbara Baxley, Jack Cassidy, Ludwig Donath, Rita Moreno, Madeline Kahn, Kelli O'Hara, Josh Radnor, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Victor Garber, Rory O'Malley, Peter Bartlett, Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Michael McGrath, Ruthie Henshall, John Gordon SinclairLike us on Facebook! Follow...2018-08-3000 min