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Creator's Cafe2. Nicholas James Connell: Exuding Pop Comedy PositivityHost Jessica Payne of Kika Labs breaks down the subtle and the sublime of the creative process with inspiring artists at the Creator's Cafe.In this episode, Nicholas James Connell breaks down his love of all things pop comedy along with navigating the wild success of his Off-Broadway hit Titanique, piano bars and viral YouTube creations.Follow Nicholas:IG | @nicholasconnellYouTube | @NicholasConnellSoundCloud | Nicholas ConnellTitanique | TitaniqueMusical.comWork with Jessica: On-Camera CoachingCreate on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica...2023-10-1352 min
Quiet Please (2020)Not Enough TimeTime travel can be tricky. If we go back in time, have we already affected the future? One man discovers an unforeseen peril of visiting the past when he meets a beautiful young woman.Written by: Wyllis CooperDirected & Produced by: Chuck & Megan MarraExecutive Producer & Sound Design: Todd GajdusekCo-Executive Producer & Sound Editing: Cat HammonsProduced by: Foley Marra Studios (thefoleymarrastudios.com)FeaturingAlex Mortensen - WalterMargaux Mireault - CarrieAndrew Heyl - StoutWendy Rosoff - Mrs. StoutQuiet Please Theme licensed...2022-12-0731 min
Quiet Please (2020)Don't Tell Me About HalloweenWhen a man marries a witch in Salem he gets to live forever. Unfortunately, he only sees his wife on Halloween. What does a man do with all that extra time... and what will a witch do when she finds out?Written by: Wyllis CooperDirected & Produced by: Chuck & Megan MarraExecutive Producer & Sound Design: Todd GajdusekCo-Executive Producer & Sound Editing: Cat HammonsProduced by: Foley Marra Studios (thefoleymarrastudios.com)FeaturingGalen Howard - Craig Wendy Rosoff - CandaceMargaux Mireault - AliciaAshleigh Morghan - Forest...2022-10-2625 min
STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.Wendy Rosoff: Saying Yes to the MessLet us know what you enjoy about the show!In this episode recorded just before the holidays in December 2020, Lisa speaks with actor, singer, dancer, director, writer, choreographer and educator Wendy Rosoff . Highlights include:"Messy is so exciting, it's so alive. It's so human!""At a certain point I realized, for me, that it wasn't about accolades or the gig or the recognition or any of the shiny stuff..."About the pandemic:"It was the first time I didn't want to dance in as long as...2021-01-1335 min
West of Broadway PodcastDiscussing PASSDOOR w/ Megan Sikora & James TabeekOn this episode of West of Broadway, Will & Wendy are shifting focus slightly away from celebrating Musical Theater in Los Angeles and on the West Coast to celebrating Musical Theater FROM Los Angeles. With the recent announcement that the Broadway Industry will be staying closed until 2021, it is now more important than ever that we support arts education. Will and Wendy sit down with Director of Sales and Partnerships for PASSDOOR and one of their Visiting Educators, James Tabeek do discuss how they are working to help change the face of tomorrow’s Broadway by educating the young artists of...2020-07-1944 min
West of Broadway PodcastAdam Epstein Discusses his Upcoming Pasadena Playhouse CourseWill & Wendy get a chance to talk to the captivating and brilliant Adam Epstein about his upcoming 11-week online course presented by the Pasadena Playhouse.11-week Webinar60-minute virtual lectures every Tuesday at 5:00PM PSTMay 12–Jul 21, 2020The Broadway Musical and America is intended to give students a broad overview of the American musical from Oklahoma to the present. The course situates the form as a distinctly American phenomenon and which both influenced and was influenced by the American political landscape since the end of World War II. The course, which wi...2020-05-0540 min
West of Broadway PodcastGetting to Know Laura Bell BundyOn this episode of West of Broadway Will Armstrong and Wendy Rosoff talk with Broadway star Laura Bell Bundy about absolutely everything! First, Laura Bell shares how her family are navigating the Covid-19 epidemic and her recent personal bout with the disease. Then they discuss Laura Bell's upcoming album and video series centered around women and the challenges facing them today. From an NYU student to young soap opera actress to originating a role in the hit musical Hairspray, Laura Bell shared her early career experiences and how her journey prepared her for her portrayal...2020-04-2248 min
West of Broadway PodcastThe Story Behind Rock of AgesOn this episode of West of Broadway, Will Armstrong and Wendy Rosoff connect via ZOOM with Producer and Creator of Rock of Ages Musical to find out how he and the cast are doing and to learn about how this unexpected musical hit found it's way all the way to Broadway and back home to Hollywood.Matt Weaver and a tenacious team of creatives took a terrific idea and made it one of Broadways most successful and longest running hits of all time. In this very cool episode, Matt Weaver explains how he staffed and cast the...2020-04-1448 min
West of Broadway PodcastSheltering in Place with Kathryn (KAT) BurnsOn our very first video version of West of Broadway, Will Armstrong and Wendy Rosoff catch up with 2 time Emmy Award-winning choreographer Kathryn (Kat) Burns while she is Sheltering in Place during the coronavirus pandemic. Kathryn discusses her career, shares insight for working performers and pays tribute to the recent loss of her friend and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend colleague, Adam Schlesinger.Links: https://www.instagram.com/katmburns/https://www.instagram.com/wendy_rosoff/https://www.instagram.com/willarmstrongpr/ Learn more about your...2020-04-0856 min
West of Broadway PodcastWest of Broadway goes Backstage with Liam Tobin of Book of MormonWith the COVID 19 Pandemic bringing shows and businesses to a stand still, there isn't much theater news to report but Will Armstrong and Wendy Rosoff wanted to share their conversation with Book of Mormon star Liam Tobin from their Los Angeles run at the Ahmanson Theater. Liam talks about his history with this musical juggernaut and what life is like on the road.After that, friend of the pod, Joseph Corella of 567Broadway shares some tips to inspire us on our fitness journeys.We hope that this episode made you smile. Special thanks to our...2020-03-1822 min
West of Broadway PodcastWill & Wendy Discuss the COVID 19 ShutdownOn this very special episode of West of Broadway, Will Armstrong and Wendy Rosoff are discussing the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic and what we might do during this time of widespread shutdowns, work stoppages, and self-isolations.The pair discuss theaters going dark from Broadway all the way west to California and how this is affecting members of the theatrical community.As a working actor and teaching artist, Wendy offers some productive suggestions for using possible downtime to get productive and prepared for when life gets back to normal.Here are some of...2020-03-1430 min
West of Broadway PodcastEast West Player's AssassinsOn this episode of West of Broadway Will Armstrong and Wendy Rosoff speak with Gedde Watanabe and George Xavier, two cast members of East West Players’ Spring 2020 production of the award-winning Broadway musical Assassins.Will and Wendy first speak with Gedde Watanabe – famous from appearing in John Hughes’ Sixteen Candles, and his stage appearances include the original Broadway production of Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures. Gedde discusses his process and character development as well as his experience working with the East West Players. George, A former student of Wendy's talks about his love for musical theater and his appreciatio...2020-03-0639 min
West of Broadway PodcastWill & Wendy sit down with Laura Watkins & Jessica Gardner to discuss their new musical Glass CeilingsWill Armstrong & Wendy Rosoff stopped into the rehearsal of Glass Ceilings, a new musical directed by Jessica Gardner and created by the musical writing team of Laura Watkins and Nicholas David Brandt (Comic-Con the Musical.)Glass Ceilings is a new musical about women throughout history whose stories you don’t know, but should.Jessica and Laura talk about the show and what it takes to mount and produce their own labor of love.Opening at The Rockwell on March 5th at 8pm and playing each weekend throughout March.www.glassceilingsmusical.com...2020-03-0221 min
West of Broadway PodcastTalking Found with Jonah Platt, Jordan Kai Burnett and Parvesh CheenaWill Armstrong and Wendy Rosoff met up Downtown LA to see the new musical Found Starring Jonah Platt and Jordan Kai Burnett. This IAMA Theater production is playing at the Los Angeles Theater Center until March 23! Listen in as Will and Wendy talk with cast members and discuss their experience before, during intermission, and after the show.Special thanks to Jonah Platt, Jordan Kai Burnett and Parvesh Cheena for taking the time to speak with us!About the show: Found isn’t just based on a true story — it’s based on hundreds of them! When lo...2020-02-2655 min
West of Broadway PodcastMeet Jimmy Buffet and more at the Dolby Theater Premier!Will and Wendy officially set their clocks to island time as the L.A. Premiere of Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE weighed anchor at the Dolby Theatre for a three week L.A. premiere!You guessed it! Jimmy Buffett himself was present on the red carpet – along with the ENTIRE cast of the show – accompanied by some of our Hollywood friends! Listen in as Will and Wendy hit the carpet and then check in during intermission and after the show!Now playing at the Dolby Theater part of the Pantages Theater's Broadway in Hollywood Series. Ticke...2020-02-2422 min
West of Broadway PodcastWill & Wendy Head to the Bourbon Room for Rock of Ages Hollywood!It’s curtains up on a very special episode of West of Broadway, a celebration of musical theatre on the West Coast! with theatre veteran Will Armstrong and introducing West of Broadway’s new co-host Broadway Veteran and all around wonderful human Wendy Rosoff.Wendy has been a guest several times on West of Broadway but now, she has officially joined the show and we are so grateful for her energy, insight and expertise and she couldn’t have come on board at a better time! We have officially joined the BroadwayPodcastNetwork and we can now be found o...2020-02-1635 min
West of Broadway PodcastFalsettosOn this episode of West of Broadway, Will and Lara are joined by friend of the pod Wendy Rosoff to talk about the National Tour Production of Falsettos currently playing at the Ahmanson Theater and then, Lara and Will talk to Ariana Stultz of the Verdi Chorus who is performing in their one night only production "Love is Timeless." on May 4th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-2528 min
West of Broadway PodcastCome From Away and More!It’s curtain up on another episode of West of Broadway, a celebration of musical theatre in Los Angeles with celebrity publicist and theatre veteran Will Armstrong https://www.instagram.com/willarmstrongpr/, along with radio host and theatre enthusiast Lara Scott https://www.instagram.com/larascottmedia/, On this episode we discuss the first national tour of the tony award-winning Broadway smash COME FROM AWAY which opened its los angeles engagement on November 28th at the Ahmanson theatre…and we were there!!! The story is centered around 9/11….and yet there are some very funny moments…it’s really beautifully done and not di...2018-12-0533 min
West of Broadway PodcastWill and Lara talk with actors Wendy Rosoff and Will Collyer about the Musical Theater Guild.On this episode of West of Broadway, Lara Scott and Will Armstrong are back from break and sitting down with Musical Theatre Guild members Will Collyer & Wendy Rosoff to discuss this remarkable organization and the work that goes behind producing their one night only musicals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-08-1229 min