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PlottwistPlottwist Podcast | Thunderbolts, The Stolen Girl & The StudioAn dëser Episod schwätze mir iwwert de neie Marvel-Film Thunderbolts, dee mat engem düsteren Toun, staarker Florence Pugh-Performance a laang erwaarte serieuxe Sujeten iwwerzeegt – ouni Marvel-typesch Witzer ze iwwerdribben. D’Diskussioun dréit sech och ëm de Marvel-Multiverse, d’Problemer vum Franchise a wéi Thunderbolts erëm nei Hoffnung bréngt.🎥 Weider geet et mat der thrilling Miniserie The Stolen Girl op Disney+, déi e grujeleg realistesch Entféierungsszenario behandelt an d’Zuschauer mat dramateschen Plottwists a stäerken Schauspillerleeschtungen fesselt. 🎭🎬 Zousätzlech entdeckt Dir The Studio op Apple TV+ – eng Serienperle mat Seth Rogen...2025-05-111h 10
Closing NightThe Little Prince and the Aviator (1982)In the early 1980s, producer Joseph Tandet put the failure of the 1974 movie musical of The Little Prince behind him and set his sights on Broadway. He secured the rights and assembled an award-winning creative team—including Academy Award-winning composer John Barry and his lyricist Don Black as well as three-time Tony winner Hugh Wheeler. But what unfolded behind the scenes was anything but magical.
From rewrites and cast changes to last-minute creative disagreements, The Little Prince and the Aviator was plagued by setbacks from the very beginning. The show never officially opened on Broadway, but it ma...2025-04-3039 minPlottwistKammerspiller, Kreesleef a Kinomagie – Plottwist iwwer Sinners, The Woman in the Yard, Until Dawn & Co🎬 An dëser Plottwist-Episod geet et rëm richteg zur Saach:Mir huelen Sinners, The Woman in the Yard, Until Dawn a Locked ënnert d’Lupp! 🎥Wat huet eis begeeschtert, wat huet eis enttäuscht? A firwat sinn Kammerspiller a mysteriéis Kreesleef am Kino esou faszinéierend?🎮 Dann schwätzen mir iwwer The Last of Us Season 2 an dem Ari Aster säin neien Teaser zu Eddington.Vill spannend Diskussiounen, vill Häerzblutt fir Film a Serien – dat dierft der net verpassen!🎧 Lauschtert eran, diskutéiert mat eis an deelt äert Feedback!➡️ Elo op Spotify, Apple Podcasts an all gängege Plattfo2025-04-271h 04
Closing NightThe Little Prince (1974)The Little Prince has been enchanting readers of all ages since 1943, when French aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry first introduced the boy from a distant planet. Inspired by his own life and a desert crash landing, this poetic tale has become one of the most translated and best-selling books in the world.In this episode, we begin a two-part look at The Little Prince on stage and screen—both versions produced by Joseph Tandet. There’s the ambitious 1982 Broadway-bound musical starring Michael York and a young Anthony Rapp, which never made it past previews. And before that, the 1974...2025-04-1544 minPlottwistKloer Meenung zu Minecraft, The Amateur a méiAn dëser neier Episod vu Plottwist gëtt et erëm vun allem e bëssen:🕵️♂️ The Amateur – e Spionagefilm, deen éischter mam Doud vu sengem eegene Rhythmus kämpft.🧱 Minecraft: De Film – méi Chaos wéi Plott? Oder genau dat, wat Fans wollten?🪦 Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan– en emotionalen, franséische Film iwwer Trauer, Glawe & Mutterroll.🦄 Death of a Unicorne – A24 geet all-in op Symbolik, mam Paul Rudd a Jenna Ortega an enger bizarer Business-Satir.➡ Loosst iech dat net entgoen!🔗 Lauschtert elo op Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Co!...2025-04-1355 minPlottwistWann Kino einfach näischt mat engem mécht🎧 Nei Episod: Snow White & A Working Man – Kino ouni Séil?An dëser Plottwist-Episod schwätze mir iwwer zwou nei Kino-Releases, déi eis leider béid enttäuscht hunn: Disney säi Snow White-Remake an den Actionfilm A Working Man mat Jason Statham.🎬 Firwat feelt et dem neie Snow White un Zauber – trotz groussem Budget a groussem Numm?🥊 A wisou ass A Working Man net méi wéi eng langweileg John-Wick-Kopie?Mir diskutéieren, analyséieren a loossen eis Frustratiounen eraus – natierlech mat engem Twist 😉2025-03-301h 00PlottwistSci-Fi, Drama & Lëtzebuerger Kino – LuxFilmfest Editioun"An dëser Episod vu Plottwist schwätze mir iwwer d'Highlights vum LuxFilmfest, dorënner den neie Film Poisen vun der Desirée Nosbusch. Mir kucken och op d’Hollywood-Blockbuster Mickey 17 an The Monkey, a mir diskutéieren, op The Last Showgirl en ultimativen Abschid op der grouss Leinwand ass. Lauschtert eran a entdeckt mat eis déi spannendst Filmnews!Wann s du nach e spezifeschen Touch wëlls oder e méi humorvollen Ton, kann ech nach e bëssen dru feilen! 😊🎬2025-03-161h 05Plottwist🎤 Musiklegende, Geschichtstrauma & Kult-Romcom – E spannende Mix am Filmpodcast!🎬 Nei Episod vu Plottwist – Dylan, Drama & Romcom-Chaos! 🎙️An dëser Episod schwätze mir iwwer déi spannend Welt vum Kino an huelen drei ganz ënnerschiddlech Filmer ënnert d’Lupp:🎸 A Complete Unknown – Kann e Film d’Geheimnis ronderëm Bob Dylan entschlësselen?🎥 September 5 – Wéi funktionéiert e Film, deen eng real Katastroph an e perséinlecht Drama verbënnt?💌 Bridget Jones – Firwat ass dës Romcom nach ëmmer Kult, a wat mécht se esou speziell?E Mix aus Biopic, Geschichtsdrama & Humor – wat verbënnt dës Filmer a wou läit hire gréisste Kontrast? Diskutéiert...2025-03-021h 06PlottwistElo schonn de Film vum Joer 2025An dëser Episod hu mir follgend Theme fir iech dabei:-The Substance-Companion-The Brutalist-Paddington in Peru-Captain America: Brave New World-Luxembourg in America2025-02-1659 minPlottwistBetter Man iwwerrascht komplettAn dëser Episod hu mir follgend Theme fir iech dabei:-Nosferatu-Babygirl-Better Man-Companion2025-02-021h 06PlottwistNosferatu am ZwiespaltAn dëser Episod hu mir follgend Theme fir iech dabei:-Nosferatu-We Live in Time-Babygirl-Squid Game2025-01-191h 04PlottwistHigh a Lowlight vum Joer 2024Mir rekapituléieren d Joer 2024. Et goufe vill gutt awer och vill richteg schlecht Filmer an dat kucke mir eis an dëser Episod un...2025-01-051h 14PlottwistDisney wei gewinnt a mir kucken hannert d'Diere vum VatikanAn dëser Episod hu mir follgend Theme fir iech dabei:MufasaKonklaveThe remarkable life of IbelinThe Kings of Tupelo2024-12-221h 06
Closing NightChristmas on BroadwayThere’s a unique category of musicals that only come around once a year. And it is this annual tradition that makes Christmas musicals so special. They're not just a way to celebrate the holiday season—they tap into that universal feeling of nostalgia, warmth, and tradition. These shows bring people together in a way that few others can, offering an escape into a world of joy, wonder, and yes, a little bit of holiday magic. Whether it’s through music, story, or the sheer spectacle, Christmas on Broadway has a way of making the season feel even more magica...2024-12-2052 min
Closing NightJennifer Tepper Explores Women Writing Musicals and the Legacy That History Books Left OutIn this special video podcast combo between Why I’ll Never Make It and Closing Night, I’m joined by theater historian and author Jennifer Ashley Tepper, who has written a truly remarkable book - Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out. Jennifer’s work is the first comprehensive exploration of women who have shaped Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals over the last century and beyond. From Tin Pan Alley composers to protest writers of the 1970s, and the voices shaping today’s theater landscape, this book is a treasure trove of history and inspiratio...2024-12-1154 min
Closing NightJennifer Tepper Explores Women Writing Musicals and the Legacy That History Books Left OutIn this special video podcast combo between Why I’ll Never Make It and Closing Night, I’m joined by theater historian and author Jennifer Ashley Tepper, who has written a truly remarkable book - Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out. Jennifer’s work is the first comprehensive exploration of women who have shaped Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals over the last century and beyond. From Tin Pan Alley composers to protest writers of the 1970s, and the voices shaping today’s theater landscape, this book is a treasure trove of history and inspiratio...2024-12-1154 min
Closing NightJennifer Tepper Explores Women Writing Musicals and the Legacy That History Books Left OutIn this special video podcast combo between Why I’ll Never Make It and Closing Night, I’m joined by theater historian and author Jennifer Ashley Tepper, who has written a truly remarkable book - Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out. Jennifer’s work is the first comprehensive exploration of women who have shaped Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals over the last century and beyond. From Tin Pan Alley composers to protest writers of the 1970s, and the voices shaping today’s theater landscape, this book is a treasure trove of history and inspiratio...2024-12-1154 min
Closing NightJennifer Tepper Explores Women Writing Musicals and the Legacy That History Books Left OutIn this special video podcast combo between Why I’ll Never Make It and Closing Night, I’m joined by theater historian and author Jennifer Ashley Tepper, who has written a truly remarkable book - Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out. Jennifer’s work is the first comprehensive exploration of women who have shaped Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals over the last century and beyond. From Tin Pan Alley composers to protest writers of the 1970s, and the voices shaping today’s theater landscape, this book is a treasure trove of history and inspiratio...2024-12-1154 minPlottwistMusical Meeschterwierk an eng dramatesch RomanceAn dëser Episod hu mir follgend Theme fir iech dabei:Vaiana 2WickedHereticWe Live in TImeSkeleton Crew2024-12-0852 minPlottwistDem Coppola säi Féiwerdram an eng Fortsetzung déi kee gebraucht huetAn dëser Episod hu mir follgend Theme fir iech dabei:MegalopolisWickedGladiator 2Juror #2Arcane2024-11-241h 12PlottwistHorrorclown mat Kultfaktor an e Roboter mat groussen EmotiounenAn dëser Episod hunn mir folgend Themen fir iech:Terrifier 3The Wild RobotHereticVenom The Last DanceThe SubstanceLeeAnoraSpirit in the Blood2024-11-101h 01PlottwistMarianengraben konnt iwwerzeegen - Special Guest: Eileen ByrneLëtzebuergesch Film Produktioune schéngen ëmmer besser ze ginn a Marianengraben konnt dat nach ënnersträichen. Fir dee Film awer nach mei genau ze beschwätzen, huet sech d Realisatrice Eileen Byrne zou eis geseelt, fir de Film ze beschwätzen...2024-10-2751 minPlottwistWat ass dann nëmmen mam Joker lass?Joker Folis à deux ass eng grouss Enttäuschung. Dowéinst musse mir mol beschwätze wat an dësem Film alles schif gelaf ass. Ween dann nach Loscht op e versteierende Film huet dee kann sech d Review vun The Substance ulauschteren2024-10-131h 03
PlottwistWat ass dann nëmmen mam Joker lass?Joker Folis à deux ass eng grouss Enttäuschung. Dowéinst musse mir mol beschwätze wat an dësem Film alles schif gelaf ass. Ween dann nach Loscht op e versteieren Film huet dee kann sech d Review vun The Substance ulauschteren.2024-10-1307 minPlottwistWann Lëtzebuerg enttäuscht an den Jude Law iwwerzeegtDe Lëtzebuergesche Film Operatioun Pauly leeft am Kino a muss dringend beschwat ginn. Awer et ginn och nach positiv Themaen ze beschwätzen. Di zwee Filmer Ezra a Firebrand kennen iwwerraschen.2024-09-291h 04
PlottwistD'80er sinn zeréckMat Beetlejuice Beetlejuice sinn d'80 erëm am Kino ukomm a mat Speak no Evil beschwätze mir e Film dee schwéier unzekucken ass. Domat awer nach net genuch Rings of Power leeft aktuell ob Amazon Prime a muss och beschwat ginn...2024-09-151h 01PlottwistE Film mat engem staarke Message an e gelongent Regie DebutAn dëser Episod beschwätze mir Filmer ewéi, Emilia Perez, Blink Twice, The Crow, Cuckoo an zu Alien Romulus ginn et och nach e puer Saachen ze soen.2024-09-011h 06PlottwistHaart Enttäuschungen a krasse Scifi HorrorAn dëser Episod hu mir hefteg Enttäuschungen a Form vun enger Videospill Verfilmung, klasseschen Scfi Horror an e Film deen net weess mat senger Responsabilitéit ëmzegoen...2024-08-181h 06PlottwistWat ass mam Shyamalan lass?Den neie Film vum M. Knight Shyamalan leeft aktuell am Kino. An säin Film Trap ass definitiv en Erliefnis. Dann hu mir nach de neie Liichtbléck vun Disney dabei. Deadpool vs Wolverine mécht grad d Ronn an hannerleist e bleiwenden Androck2024-08-0458 minPlottwistVerstéierend Filmer a Serien Up and DownsDe Film Longlegs gëtt grad iwwerall gelueft, mee wei gutt ass de Film wierklech. Dobäi muss d Serie The Acolyte ausféierlech beschwat ginn an deen een oder aneren Tipp ass och nach fir iech dabei...2024-07-211h 04
Why I‘ll Never Make ItRob Melrose on the Joys and Challenges of Directing and Producing Regional TheaterIn a recent opinion piece for The Daily Iowan, a vital point was made about the importance of regional theater. It said “not every production is ultra famous, boasting popular actors in leading rules. But every production is important.” (I even posted about it on WINMI’s instagram feed, which you can follow: @winmipodcast.)The point being made was that Broadway may get all the attention, but it is in venues across the country, including college theaters, where the true heart and soul of theater resides. They bring diverse stories to local communities, they nurture new talent, and ul...2024-07-1552 minPlottwistFilmer ënnert dem Radar a wei weird ass de Yorgos Lanthimos?Mir hunn e ganze Pak Filmer an dëser Episod fir iech dabei. Et geet em de Yorgos Lanthimos säin neie Film Kinds of Kindness, em de Love Lies Bleeding, Despicable Me 4, A Quiet Place an em The Bikeriders2024-07-071h 03PlottwistZwee Filmenthusiasten leen lassHäerzlech wëllkomm zu eiser eichter Episod Plottwist. An eisem Filmpodcast hu mir nieft e bëssen Smalltalk Themen ewéi den Ari Aster, Inside Out 2 an The Watchers dabei. Mir wënschen iech ganz vill Spaß mat dëser Episod...2024-06-201h 11
Closing NightA Moment to Revisit The Band's Visit on BroadwayFive years ago, the enchanting musical The Band's Visit closed on Broadway (April 7, 2019) after capturing hearts with its simplicity and profound storytelling. Composed by David Yazbek and written by Itamar Moses, it emerged as a masterpiece in the 2017-2018 season, transcending contemporary Broadway norms. At the 2018 Tony Awards, this gem earned 11 nominations and secured 10 wins, including Best Musical, triumphing over big blockbuster shows like SpongeBob Squarepants, Mean Girls, and Frozen, and running for 598 performances.Amidst current Middle East tensions, The Band's Visit stands out as a show that explores human connection and shows how music can bridges...2024-01-1625 min
Closing NightSharon Catherine Brown Live at BroadwayCon 2023!In an enjoyable BroadwayCon encounter this past summer, I found myself in the heart of all things Broadway, rubbing shoulders with the stars and hosting live interviews for the Broadway Podcast Network. While my conversation with Jelani Alladin about Frozen and Hercules has already been shared in a previous episode of Why I’ll Never Make It, today we delve into my interview with the talented Broadway actress Sharon Catherine Brown.I had the pleasure of working with her on a new musical last year, and in this bonus episode we chat about that a bit, but th...2023-12-3033 min
Closing NightPatrick Stewart Brings A Christmas Carol to LifeOne of the most enduring and iconic tales of the Christmas season comes from famed British writer Charles Dickens. His 1843 novel, A Christmas Carol, would become his most famous work, and the character of Scrooge is part of our lexicon now, being synonymous with someone who doesn’t enjoy the holidays.With many so stage and screen adaptations of this story, it surprised me to find out that its first appearance on Broadway wasn’t until 1981—a musical by Michael Legrand and Sheldon Harnick. Famed British actor and Star Trek captain, Patrick Stewart, would bring a one-man versio...2023-12-1921 min
Closing NightThe Drowsy Chaperone Wakes Up on BroadwayOver the history of the Marquis Theatre, three musicals have closed during the month of December. Two of them we've already covered here on the podcast: Me and My Girl and Nick & Nora. The third one was The Drowsy Chaperone and is the focus of this bonus mini-episode. It starred Tony Award winner Sutton Foster was cast as Janet Van De Graff, Emmy-nominated TV star Georgia Engel was Mrs. Tottendale, British actor Edward Hibbert played Underling, and the inimitable Beth Leavel took on the title role of the Chaperone.My goal was to keep this under 15 minutes, but the...2023-12-0423 min
Closing NightDarren Lee & Mark HoebeeWelcome to the final episode of Closing Night’s first season! We’ve covered eight different Broadway musicals at the Marquis Theatre that closed too soon, with our final show being Victor/Victoria, written and directed by Blake Edwards and starring his wife Julie Andrews. And in this interview episode we're featuring two members of that Broadway cast.Darren Lee - We talk about his experiences working with legendary leading ladies like Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli, and Raquel Welch, including the rehearsal process, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and the impact of star power on the overall show experience. He also...2023-11-1355 min
Closing NightVictor/VictoriaThirteen years after starring in Victor/Victoria across cinemas nationwide, Julie Andrews made a triumphant return to Broadway in this highly anticipated stage adaptation, directed by her husband Blake Edwards. Playing a female singer masquerading as a man pretending to be a woman, Andrews ended a 33-year hiatus with the show's opening at the Marquis Theatre.In this emotional episode, experience Andrews' heartfelt opening night of joy as she was joined by a stellar cast of 32 performers. They included Broadway veterans like Tony Roberts, Rachel York, and Gregory Jbara The show featured both original film tunes and...2023-11-0651 min
Closing NightE. Clayton CorneliousTo take you further behind the scenes of Wonderland, I’m sharing my conversation with E. Clayton Cornelious, who played the part of Caterpillar and is also a Broadway producer himself of such shows as Ain't Too Proud, Chicken and Biscuits, and New York, New York.In the previous episode, we explored the musical world of Frank Wildhorn and two of his shows that graced the Marquis Theatre for only about a month each, and E. Clay was a big help in putting that episode together. Now, you’ll get our full interview, full of anecdotes and tidb...2023-10-3026 min
Closing NightFrank Wildhorn Musicals Come to the Marquis TheatreEver since he burst onto the Broadway scene in the 1990s with Jekyll & Hyde, Frank Wildhorn has remained an intriguing figure in American Musical Theatre. (In fact, the title of this episode comes from a New York Times review of the 2013 J&H revival.) But Wildhorn’s journey is far from a conventional success story, nor was it a typical path to the Broadway stage. But among his seven Broadway musicals, three of them have appeared at the Marquis Theater: Victor/Victoria, Wonderland, and a 2013 revival production of Jekyll & Hyde.Now, Victor/Victoria will actually get its ow...2023-10-2348 min
Closing NightLeah HorowitzTo take you further behind the scenes of this Broadway production, I’m sharing my conversation with Leah Horowitz, who was a swing in The Woman in White and an understudy for leading actress Maria Friedman.In the previous episode, we explored this lesser known Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, and Leah was a big help in putting that episode together. Now, you’ll get our full interview, full of anecdotes and tidbits I couldn't fit into the mail episode. You'll learn about how she was cast in the show and even more about what was going backstage duri...2023-10-1656 min
Closing NightThe Woman in WhiteWhen Bad Cinderella closed in June of this year, it signified the first time in 43 years that Broadway was without an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, and it became the second shortest run ever for one of his musicals on Broadway. Bad Cinderella also represented the second collaboration between Lloyd Webber and lyricist David Zippel. Their first show together was The Woman in White, which began in London in 2004 (starring Michael Crawford) and then opened at the Marquis Theatre the following year (starring Maria Friedman).By the time Woman in White came to New York, it had been 10...2023-10-0958 min
Closing NightMark Hoebee Shares Backstage Drama from Nick & NoraIn the previous episode you learned bumpy road to Broadway for Nick & Nora, one of Broadway's biggest flops. And in this bonus interview episode, you'll hear from Mark Hoebee, the swing and dance captain for the show who actually worked with the creatives as actors were fired and the show kept changing up until opening night. He gives behind the scenes insights into the rehearsal process and some of the challenges this show faced just getting onstage.You can also get an extra conversation with the show's lyricist on Why I’ll Never Make It. As one of...2023-10-0220 min
Closing NightNick & NoraIn 1991, Broadway witnessed one of its most spectacular falls from grace with Nick & Nora, a musical adaptation of the beloved The Thin Man novel and film series. With a dream team that included Arthur Laurents, the creative force behind classics like West Side Story and Gypsy, Charles Strouse, the prolific composer of Bye Bye Birdie and Annie, and Richard Maltby Jr., known for Ain't Misbehavin', this show had all the makings of a hit. The star-studded cast featured Barry Bostwick and Joanna Gleason, among others. However, despite the promise on paper, Nick & Nora faced an unprecedented series of delays...2023-09-2544 min
Closing NightRodney Hicks and His Real Life Come From AwayWelcome back to Closing Night, a theater history podcast celebrating Broadway shows that closed too soon. In the previous episode we went back to the dark days of 9/11 as Broadway went dark and had to find its own way back as a nation grieved and was forever changed.Back in 2021, which marked the 20th anniversary of those devastating 9/11 attacks, a live recording of the Broadway production of Come From Away was released. It featured many past and present members of the cast. But one of the original cast members, Rodney Hicks, was absent from the filming. And...2023-09-1842 min
Closing NightBroadway Goes Dark after 9/11The Marquis Theatre was having great success in 2001 with the revival of Annie Get Your Gun. It had opened in 1999 with Bernadette Peters and Tom Wopat and became just the second show in Marquis history to surpass 1000 performances. It closed with Crystal Bernard in the title role with Tom Wopat coming back as Frank Butler to close the show on September 1, 2001.But ten days after Annie Get Your Gun closed, all of Broadway closed, New York City shut down, and an entire nation was brought to its knees in anguish, heartache, and disbelief. Everything stopped....2023-09-1123 min
Closing NightChristina DeCicco & Sammi CannoldThroughout this season and in between the main episodes, you get to hear some of my interviews with artists, creatives, and industry experts. And in this bonus interview episode, two of the guests from the Evita episode share more stories and insights.The first one is actress Christina DeCicco, who played Eva Peron twice a week in the 2012 Broadway revival of Evita. She talks about her audition process, what rehearsals were like, and how she went about portrayed this iconic leading lady. I even open up a bit about my own time on the national tour and s...2023-09-041h 13
Closing NightEVITA (2012 Revival)In April of 2012, the very first revival of Evita came to Broadway, having done the same in London six years earlier. And in both productions, the title role featured a relatively unknown actress to Western audiences: Elena Roger. She followed a select few chosen to take on one of the most difficult female roles in musical theater. First, there was Julie Covington, then Elaine Paige, Patti LuPone, and Madonna. Among this group of women, Madonna was the only one to have already been a celebrity when she took on the role. As for the other ladies, it was Evita...2023-08-2849 min
Closing NightLisa Howard Works 9 to 5 and Escapes to MargaritavilleIn the previous episode you learned about the 30-year journey of 9 to 5, from a movie to a a big hit song to a TV show and eventually a Broadway musical. And in this bonus interview episode, you'll hear from Lisa Howard, one of the ensemble members in 9 to 5 who played Franklin Hart’s wife and was a part of the show from its early days in Los Angeles until its closing night on Broadway. She gives behind the scenes insights into the rehearsal process and some of the challenges this show faced just getting onstage and actually making it th...2023-08-2130 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItJelani Alladin Brings Disney Characters to Life OnstageIn July of this summer, I did my very first BroadwayCon, which is an annual conference here in New York City about all things Broadway and theater, and while I was there, I got to be a part of events hosted by the Broadway Podcast Network. I conducted live interviews with two actors that I’ve had the pleasure of working with before: Jelani Alladin and Sharon Catherine Brown. Sharon’s interview will actually be featured in a few weeks on my other podcast Closing Night, so follow that theater history podcast on my episode about Jekyll & Hyde.Bu...2023-08-1431 min
Closing Night9 to 5 the MusicalWhen 9 to 5 premiered on Broadway in 2009, the musical had all the makings of a surefire hit: it was based on a beloved classic comedic film and had one of the catchiest pop hits of the 80s by none other than Dolly Parton. Needless to say, 9 to 5 the Musical was eagerly anticipated by fans of the movie and theatergoers alike. The film's message of female empowerment and standing up against workplace discrimination has continued to resonate with audiences. Add to that a star-studded cast and an award-winning creative team that included the Grammy-winning Queen of country music herself, t...2023-08-1442 min
Closing NightMe and My GirlIn August 1986, the delightful British musical Me and My Girl made its grand entrance at the Marquis Theatre, starring the talented Robert Lindsay. A fusion of Pygmalion and Cinderella, the show revolves around Bill Snibson, a carefree Cockney man who unexpectedly discovers he is an Earl and must abandon his Lambeth girlfriend, Sally Smith, to claim his title and estate. Mark Robinson, a renowned theater historian, raves about the production, declaring it to be a source of pure joy, captivating audiences and critics alike.However, behind the scenes, the Marquis Theatre faced significant challenges that affected the...2023-07-3138 min
Closing NightINTERVIEW: Joe Rosenberg and Save the TheatersWelcome back to Closing Night! Throughout this season and in between the main episodes, I’ll take you further behind the scenes by giving you bonus episodes like this of the interviews I’ve had with artists, creatives, and industry experts.In the previous episode you learned about the contentious history of the Marquis Theatre, and heard from those who protested its construction and led efforts to stop five theater buildings from being demolished. One of those people was Joe Rosenberg, co-founder of Save the Theaters and someone who has been instrumental in landmarking historic Broadway venues thro...2023-07-2444 min
Closing NightThe Curse of the Marquis TheaterThroughout March of 1982, in often cold and wet conditions, thousands actors and demonstrators gathered at a portable stage in midtown Manhattan in the heart of the theater district. For weeks they shouted and sang and pleaded in front of an empty Morosco Theatre to protest its impending demolition along with other historic venues, which were to be replaced by a huge hotel and theater complex.Along the way, some of the biggest names of the stage and screen offered their support as well like Tony Randall, Liza Minnelli, Robert Redford, Susan Sarandon, and Christopher Reeve. But one o...2023-07-1738 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItBen Curtis Found Fame as the Dell Dude But Found Himself as the Wellness DudeDo you want to be famous or do you want to be an actor? Very few truly achieve both. For most of us it’s a choice, and the direction we choose impacts the roles and opportunities that we pursue going forward. Today’s guest has been presented with both during his career and came to discover which one mattered more to him. Bettering Ourselves, Bettering Our Careers (Part 3)In the early 2000s, Ben Curtis was training to be a serious actor at NYU, but one commercial audition for Dell computers completely changed the trajectory of hi...2022-11-2852 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItElaine Romanelli Battles Criticism and Self-Doubt as a Singer and SongwriterOne of the greatest obstacles to becoming a better performer is thinking you aren’t good enough, that the dreams and aspirations you have for yourself are just too far out of reach and beyond your capability. So in today’s episode we explore that feeling with someone who knows all too well the crippling effect of self-doubt and self-criticism.Elaine Romanelli is a singer, songwriter, and actress who has performed off Broadway and on radio as well as hosted an improvised streaming show and released three vocal albums of original music. She also teaches singers and comp...2022-11-211h 01
Why I‘ll Never Make ItJoe DiPietro and How Theater Has Made a Difference in His Own Life and OthersJoe DiPietro is certainly no stranger to theater and has been writing for the stage since 1991. His musicals and plays have received multiple awards and nominations on and off-Broadway, including Memphis starring Montego Glover and All Shook Up with Cheyenne Jackson. He talks about these two talented performers and shares his affection for Only Make Believe, a non-profit theater company that has been creating and performing live in-person and virtual interactive theater for children in hospitals, care facilities, and special education programs for 23 years.We also get into two of his most recent Broadway shows: Diana, the...2022-10-3154 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItRicky Schroeder and Why Booking a Show Doesn’t Always Mean You’ve Booked the ShowThe life of an actor is often a cross between a seesaw and a rollercoaster. Sometimes it’s as simple as an up or down choice between opportunities and trying to find the balance between life and work. Other times we are just along for the ride, going in directions we can’t control. Today’s guest reminds us how unpredictable that rollercoaster be and the difficulty in finding balance.Ricky Schroeder has been dancing since he was 3 years old and has gone on to do a variety of projects from musicals like Kinky Boots and Hairspray Live...2022-10-1750 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItMarc Acito and the Steep Learning Curve from Theater Writer to FilmmakerSometime before the pandemic, I auditioned for a small off-Broadway production of the Lerner and Loewe musical The Day Before Spring. It was at the York Theater, which is known for refreshing older musicals that have had a shorter shelf-life. I wasn’t cast in that particular production, and like most failed auditions I put it out of my mind as soon as it was done, but I never was able to forget the director behind the table, and so I finally reached out to bring him onto the podcast.Marc Acito is a playwright, novelist, and di...2022-09-2659 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItGina Harris Finds Magic in the Ordinary Things of Life and TheaterIn the previous episode, I spoke with a musical writing team about their process of writing a full show for the stage with a cast and creative team bringing their story to life, but in today’s episode I’m speaking with a singular artist about her one-woman show and the long journey it took to go from thoughts and ideas in her head to an actual production and a dramatic podcast as well.Gina Harris has performed in theaters and jazz clubs in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. She’s a veteran of the famous...2022-08-1553 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItAdam Stocker Shows How Broadway Costumers Are Like Engineers & Should be Paid AccordinglyThis past week as Anne of Green Gables went into tech rehearsal and we finally had our first public performance, I was reminded that there is a very particular important step that happens as you leave the rehearsal studio and finally start working on stage and that is the introduction of costumes. For me as an actor the adding of costumes is a big step forward in the development of my character. It informs how I move, how I stand or sit, and gives a sense of class or position, even the confidence my character has and so today...2022-07-181h 00
Why I‘ll Never Make ItBrian Patacca Lets Go of Expectations and Finds Artistic FreedomAmong the many repercussions of the Covid pandemic, it caused actors, including myself, to question our purpose, our abilities, and our own belief in what it means to be an artist. Well, today’s guest had many of these same doubts and questions well before there was any pandemic affecting our industry. He felt an internal struggle between what he wanted to do and what he thought he should to be doing.Brian Patacca is a life coach and podcaster (Brian Breaks Character) as well as a non-denominational minister, but he started out as an actor, grinding it...2022-07-0453 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItTreating Yourself as a Business with Jonathan Cerullo and Artistic FinanceEthan Steimel talks with Jonathan Cerullo about seeing ourselves and our careers as more than an artistic craft in this special collaboration and presentation with Artistic Finance.There are two fundamental sides to every actor: the artistic part of us that loves rehearsing and performing, and then there’s the business aspect which handles money, contracts, and other details. It is so important that our business side gets just as much attention and preparation as the creative side, because both are crucial to our success. While we are good at taking lessons, being coached, or joining classes to...2022-05-091h 02
Why I‘ll Never Make ItCarmen Cusack and the Journey to Finding Her Bright StarOne of the main themes and messages of this podcast has always been that success can mean different things to different people and the path of how someone gets there, if they get there, is always unique to the person. Today’s episode is with someone that I had the privilege of working with in the musical adaptation of First Wives Club back in 2015 in Chicago (with Faith Prince and Christine Sherrill). We were gearing up for a hopeful Broadway transfer that unfortunately never happened.However, Carmen Cusack gave a memorable performance in that show and a fe...2022-04-251h 02
Why I‘ll Never Make ItKathryn Allison Shares How She Found Her True Authentic Self Outside of BroadwayWith live theater happening once again here in New York, one of the joys has been seeing friends back on stage doing what they do best. I certainly hope to be joining them soon, but in the meantime, it’s wonderful to reconnect with today’s guest. Kathryn Allison is a singer and actress who I got to know at The Muny in St. Louis just as she was really beginning her professional career. Since meeting her, she’s gone on to perform in Wicked, Aladdin and is currently in the revival of Company (she seems to have a...2022-02-071h 08
Why I‘ll Never Make ItWelcome to Season Six!After a few weeks off, I’m so excited to be back for another year of great guests and wonderful discussions. As you can see there’s a new look to the WINMI podcast artwork and logo, the WINMI blog is coming back, and live events are coming, so here’s a little preview of what to expect in 2022.
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This year will offer a slightly different approach to conversations with fellow creatives. Guests will now be sharing three spe...2022-01-1702 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItKate McClanaghan Helps Actors Find Their Voice by Giving SOUND ADVICEToday begins the second annual presentation of this month-long series with actress and voiceover coach Kate McClanaghan. We will be touching on the various aspects of voice work and technique but also addressing some fundamental struggles every actor faces.About 30 years ago Kate founded Actors’ SOUND ADVICE with fellow producer and coach Jeff Finney. Together they sought to provide an honest and personalized approach to career consulting, voiceover coaching, and demo production. As both an actress and casting director, Kate has a unique dual perspective of what is expected of us as actors, both in the audition ro...2021-11-0146 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItPatrick Millsaps Goes from Political Theater to Talent Management and ProductionOne of the themes of this podcast is how we as actors are constantly changing, adjusting, tweaking our careers as we transition between to stage, screen, commercials, and voiceovers. That same kind of transition happens for those behind the table as well.Patrick Millsaps has had a unique journey of started off as an attorney, turned political adviser and pundit, and then pivoting to becoming a talent manager AND THEN, ultimately a movie producer and studio head at Kane Studios. Today we talked about how he took skills from one job to the next. Patrick’s story is...2021-10-2551 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItPeter Allen Vogt - Actor and Comedian on Weight Loss, Jealousy, and the Need to Reinvent Ourselves as ArtistsAs an actor, one of the more difficult attitudes for me to manage is that of jealousy and an elevated sense of competition for roles and status in this industry. I’ve particularly noticed this since theater has opened up again after the long pandemic shutdown and other actors, not me, are back onstage again. My guest today, Peter Allen Vogt, is a talented actor in his own right but has struggled with this as well from time to time, especially considering he has a well-known identical twin who is also an actor and comedian. I first got...2021-10-1858 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItAlessandra Mai Vinh Navigates American Immigration as She Pursues Her DreamsEvery year more and more artists come to this country and face the challenges of the language and the culture while facing the nuances of auditioning and performing in America. Born in Italy with a Vietnamese background, Alessandra Mai Vinh began dancing at the age of 13. In Italy, she became known for working on national TV shows, commercials, and tours, as well as choreographing and dancing for several popular artists. In 2012, on a mission to pursue her dreams, she decided to move to New York City, where she attended Broadway Dance Center. Years later she moved to h...2021-10-1133 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItBrad Oscar & Diego Prieto - Theater Husbands on Balancing Marriage and CareersBalancing work and life is a tough juggling act for most any actor or artist. Adding a relationship to the equation can be even more difficult to maintain and actors as a whole aren’t known for the longevity of their relationships.Brad Oscar and Diego Prieto are actors and husbands who have learned their own lessons in both living and working as a couple. Brad has appeared in nine Broadway shows and is a Tony-nominee for his performances in The Producers and Something Rotten. Diego has performed at some of the biggest regional theaters and is al...2021-10-0458 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItMisty Rosas (Part 2) - Saying ”Yes” to Ourselves Is the First Step Toward Realizing Our Full PotentialIn part one of our conversation, Misty Rosas talked having the opportunity to pursue one of her first passions as an artist -- singing -- and the thrill of opening for her favorite band Air Supply.In the second half of our conversation, we talk a bit more about that journey to becoming a singer, but first, Misty shares the joy and fulfillment that can come from finally saying yes to yourself and how to handle our own inner critic. I’ve even included the final five questions in this episode, where we do an even deeper di...2021-09-2945 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItNate Patten on the Strange and Wonderful 2020 Tony Award Nominations (REWIND)We're less than a week away from the 2020 Tony Awards ceremony (finally!) so I wanted to bring back this special episode all about those surprising Tony Award Nominations and the fallout that came from the announcement. My conversation is with music director, conductor, and fellow podcaster Nate Patton. Nate and I first met when he was associate conducting Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway. And his podcast called Booked It.The title to one of his episodes on his podcast, Booked It was “Broadway is broken and I alone can fix it.” It's this kind of witt...2021-09-2047 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItRodney Hicks (Part 2) - Broadway Actor Shares His Difficult Journey of Self-DiscoveryWhen it comes to work as an actor, there’s that old adage of "feast or famine." For myself that has meant going 11 months without any work…all while still auditioning of course, but there have been other times when three shows come up at once, and I had to decide which ONE of them I’m going to do.In Part Two of my conversation with Rodney Hicks, we’re going to be talking about the feasts and famines of his career -- various shows and original casts he’s been a part of as well as the sho...2021-09-1528 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItRodney Hicks (Part 1) - Musical Theater Actor Opens Up About What Caused Him to Leave BroadwayHere in America, we just marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and on the eve of that anniversary a live recording of the Broadway production of Come From Away was released. It featured many past and present members of the cast, but one of the original cast members, Rodney Hicks, was absent from the filming. In part one of our conversation, Rodney takes us through his long journey with the show and how it came to a sudden end. He reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is still some light to be found.Listen...2021-09-1341 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItWill Swenson (Part 2) - Actor/Singer on the Changes He Hopes to See in Theater, Especially BroadwayAs we came to the end of Part One of our conversation, Will Swenson and I were talking about the deeper questions of who we are as artists and the absolute importance of bringing our full selves to the stage. In this episode, Will’s performance in the Broadway revival of HAIR back in 2009 and how the show and the character of Berger allowed him a freedom and an energy that he had never gotten the chance to express on stage before. We also continue to explore the more personal side of who we are and Will opens up ab...2021-09-0829 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItWill Swenson (Part 1) - Broadway Actor Talks About Failed Shows and Leaving the Mormon ChurchFor the next three weeks I’ll be talking with two Broadway actors and a music director about their careers in New York and their own thoughts on the the theatre world and the Tony Awards. I start today with actor and singer Will Swenson, a Tony nominee for his outstanding work in the revival of the musical HAIR back in 2009. He's someone I’ve known since the late 90s when we were working at Disney World in Orlando, both sharing the role of Gaston in Beauty and the Beast. We are both baritone leading man, who grew up in t...2021-09-0638 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItDarren Darnborough - British Actor and Producer & CEO of WeAuditionWhether from personal experience or hearing stories from the past two episodes on this podcast, you know that almost anything can happen in an audition room. Sometimes it’s defined by magical moments, while other times it is filled with frustration. Yet even still, the most “perfect“ audition doesn’t always lead to a call back or a contract. It is this uncertainty that can bring both excitement and dismay. Not to mention the fact that auditioning for the stage is slightly different from auditioning for the screen. With me today to discuss these differences is television and film actor Da...2021-08-3054 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItEff Your Fears with Actress and Model Ashley Monique MenardFor the past week I have been doing a deep dive into podcasting at a yearly conference called Podcast Movement. It's a place where podcasters like me can learn how to make better episodes, conduct riveting interviews, sincerely engage with listeners, and figure out ways to make my podcast both sustainable and profitable. The goal is to give you and future listeners even more reasons to come back week after week for another episode. At last year‘s conference I actually met a guest you’ve already heard from earlier this season, Ashley Monique Menard. She is energ...2021-08-091h 01
Why I‘ll Never Make ItSabine Kvenberg - German Actress Who Discovered Musical Theater and a Love for TeachingDuring this past year as Covid wrecked the theater scene, ending so many shows and seasons, Andrew Lloyd Webber was doing his best to bring musicals back to the West End. And in much the same way, although for very different reasons, it was Lloyd Webber in the 1980s who was bringing the modern musical theater to Germany and the rest of Europe with grand spectacles like Cats.
At that time Sabine Kvenberg was a stage actress at the very start of her performing career. So of course when Cats came along, she jumped at the chance...2021-07-1949 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItSammi Cannold (Part 2) - Don’t Keep Your Distance from This Innovative Theater DirectorToday’s episode is part two of my conversation with the final guest of Season 4.Sammi Cannold is a remarkable artist and director. She was even named to the 2019 Forbes List of 30 under 30 in entertainment for her innovative and unique approach to directing for the stage. And today’s conversation is going to be focusing on a few of those productions: her remarkable staging of the musical Violet on an actual bus AND her 2019 New York City Center Gala production of Evita.I have my own personal connection to Evita having done the national tour of t...2020-12-1837 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItSammi Cannold (Part 1) - Director Who Shows How Theater Can Be COVID-SafeHere we are at the final guest of Season Four...In part one of my conversation with New York director, Sammi Cannold shares the details of an article she wrote for The Stage, detailing how South Korean producers have made theater safe and possible for both creatives and audiences.While Sammi remains more diplomatic, I am not gentle in my rebuke of the Broadway League and Actors Equity, who have either kept silent for much of this pandemic or have actually been a hindrance to getting theater up and running again. We highlight the leading...2020-12-1640 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItChristophe Zajac-Denek (Part 2) - Twin Peaks Actor and Podcaster on DwarfismIn part one of my conversation with Christophe Zajac-Denek, he talked about growing up with dwarfism, his love of music and drumming, and how he just kind of fell into the world of acting on camera. For part two, we continue that journey with the movie and experience that had a profound impact on his life.
As we start this episode Christophe has moved back to Michigan to go to music school and return to his first love of drumming, but life had other ideas for what Christophe needed to be doing.
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Why I‘ll Never Make ItChristophe Zajac-Denek (Part 1) - Little Person Actor and Musician on Finding AcceptanceIf I’m being honest, I have never really met a little person. Maybe in passing, but never actually sat down and had a conversation with one. But once we got on Zoom, Christophe Zajac-Denek and I chatted for more than two hours and even then we still could’ve kept on talking. There were so many areas of his life and experience that were not only interesting but also inspiring. So this is actually just part one of that conversation.
His fascinating story is such a departure from most conversations I’ve had on this podcast. He ans...2020-12-0950 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItWINMI Recommends: ”The Politics of Culture” on Left, Right & CenterWhen it comes to the arts, I aim to give as wide a field of experience and opinion as possible here on the podcast. Yet for the most part I steer clear of politics. This is for a few reasons, but the main two are that I don’t want to add to the already divisive nature of some political activism and I want the content of this podcast to be as relevant today as it will be a year or more from now. Causes come and go, elected officials also change regularly (as does their rhetoric and positions on...2020-11-3004 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItKristen Hetzel - Team USA Duathlete on Bettering Our Attitudes with Persistence and GratitudeIn this podcast’s continuing series, Bettering Ourselves, Bettering Our Careers we’re finding ways to improve how we work and create, how to push through challenges we face. So far we’ve looked at ways to better our public relations, our mindset and deliberate practice as well as branding strategies and how best to use social media.
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Today, as we head into a long Thanksgiving weekend, we’ll be tying it altogether by talking about persistence and gratitude with Team USA silver and bronze medalist Kristen Hetzel. She’s a runner...2020-11-2539 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItTony Howell - Bettering Our Online Presence and Social Media StrategyWhen it comes to our lives and our careers, perhaps no shift has been more dramatic or significant as our increase in time online and on our phones. The biggest driver of this is social media. Digital strategist Tony Howell pays another visit to the podcast as we talk about branding, online presence, and our use of social apps.
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Tony first appeared on the podcast back in season two. Since performing together on a national tour, he has left the physical stage behind and now helps us artists on the...2020-11-1856 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItLisa Goldberg - Bettering Our Acting Careers through Public RelationsThis is the first episode in a new series on the podcast: Bettering Ourselves, Bettering Our Careers. And today’s guest provides a great example of both - Lisa Goldberg, Owner of LSG Public Relations.
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Lisa represents actors, writers, directors, and choreographers both nationally and internationally, who have won Emmys, Golden Globes, Grammys, and Tony awards. She’s also represented companies and charities as well. But she hasn't always been talking about other performers. When she first came to New York, she was a dancer herself. Pounding the pavement and puttin...2020-11-0448 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItMeredith Aleigha Wells - Actor/Singer Who Is Dysfunctioning Just Fine in Her WheelchairIn honor of Dysautonomia Awareness Month, Meredith Aleigha Wells joins the podcast to share her struggles and challenges onstage and in life all from the vantage point of a wheelchair. After becoming disabled at the age of 19, Meredith performed in a college workshop production of the new musical Donny Johns, making UMass Amherst history as the first actor who uses a wheelchair to perform in a Mainstage production.
Meredith graduated with a Bachelor's Degree with Individualized Concentration in Musical Theatre. Immediately after graduation, Meredith moved to Cleveland, Ohio to dance with Dancing Wheels, a physically integrated touring...2020-10-2848 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItHispanic Heritage Month - Jaime Lozano, Musical Theater ComposerFor the next few weeks WINMI is going to be highlighting some amazing Hispanic artists, ranging from composers and dancers to actors and singers. And it's all in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
In addition to these interviews I’ll be showcasing important creatives in Hispanic history. It’ll be a chance for us to learn about the wonderful artists who have made such an impact not only in Hispanic communities but to our nation as a whole.
And so we begin Hispanic Heritage Month with Jaime Lozano, a native of Monterey, Mexico. As a comp...2020-09-1656 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItWINMI Recommends: The Tony Howell PodcastFor the second month in a row Why I’ll Never Make It goes outside its own podcast walls to recommend another podcaster doing great work in the arts or beyond. The first one was The Ensemblist as part of the episode with Mo Brady. And this month features a recommendation of another one inside the creative arts as well as a former WINMI guest: The Tony Howell Podcast.
Tony is a former actor and singer who has now become a highly sought-after author, speaker, and expert in digital marketing and branding. On this po...2020-08-3104 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItJason Odell Williams - Playwright and Producer Walking the Line Between Stage and ScreenJason Odell Williams is an award-winning playwright and Emmy-nominated television producer. But his first love was acting...until it wasn't. In this episode he shares that journey from saying the words to writing them.
We specifically talk about his plays Handle With Care and Church & State, both of which were produced by his wife (and former WINMI guest) Charlotte Cohn. He opens up about his difficulty with taking criticism and how different writing is from the stage to small screen, especially when those shows involve true crime or brain teasers.
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Why I‘ll Never Make ItGetting OVER ... Social Media Content (Special Offer)So much of how we connect with the world and share our lives and interests is centered around social media. From promoting this podcast to my own acting career, creating social media posts is a must. But often it's time-consuming and frustrating...that was until I discovered OVER.
This free app completely changed my approach to social media engagement, with templates and graphics and fonts all customizable to what I need. I loved it so much I even upgraded to Over Pro and asked them how I could share this app with you. Now, for all WINMI...2020-02-0600 min
Why I‘ll Never Make It2019 NY Award Season and the WINMI BlogA short talk about upcoming bonus episodes focusing on this NY Theater Award Season. Also, check out the WINMI Blog with guest blogger Maggie Bera. Find it all on winmipodcast.com!2019-05-1700 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItWINMI Host Patrick Oliver Jones on ENTERTAINMENT(X) with Clayton HoweAfter being on WINMI Episode 32, fellow podcaster Clayton Howe invited me to return the favor and come on his podcast. We chatted about my own journey as an actor and what led to the creation of WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT. I share my own fears and battles with not "making it" but also what keeps me going and hoping along the way.
There's plenty of wit and wisdom in this great conversation with my friend, and I'm so glad to have been a part of his podcast. Enjoy!
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Why I‘ll Never Make ItNY YOUTH SYMPHONY Musical Theater Composition Program with Anna Jacobs (Spotlight)In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of the New York Youth Symphony's Musical Theater Composition program under the direction of the talented Anna Jacobs. As an accomplished composer and lyricist, she has an impressive portfolio that includes musicals such as POP! with book and lyrics by Maggie-Kate Coleman, ANYTOWN with a book by Jim Jack, TEETH with co-book and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson, and collaborations on CAGE MATCH and MAGIC 8 BALL with Prospect Theatre Company alongside Sam Salmond and Michael R. Jackson. Her upcoming project, KAYA: TASTE OF PARADISE, a movie musical commissioned by the...2018-11-1947 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItJoey Fatone - Singer with *NSYNC, TV Host, Broadway StarBefore he became a part of the worldwide phenom *NSYNC, Joey was a theater kid in Orlando, Florida. And since his days of touring around the world, he has been on Broadway, appeared in films and television, and has hosted more shows than he can count.Through it all, he makes time for his family and friends and even our little podcast. We catch up with him on the phone from his home in Florida to chat about life in the spotlight and how his career is constantly evolving. There is no better way to say "bye bye...2018-06-251h 12
Why I‘ll Never Make ItGrace McLean - Actress, Singer from GREAT COMET & Them ApplesThe “electrifying” (Huffington Post) and “phenomenal” (NY Times) Grace McLean joins us in-studio to tell a couple of jokes and give insight on how we might make it. You might recognize her from Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 or her career both as a solo artist and with her band Grace McLean & Them Apples.Learn it all at www.gracemclean.com!!!-----Support WINMIProducing this podcast is a rewarding experience, but it's also costly and time-consuming as I’m essentially a one-man operation. By subscribing you’ll be supporting these podcas...2018-04-091h 01
Why I‘ll Never Make ItErin Cronican - Theater Actress, Producer, Director, CoachThe actor and all-around fun gal, Erin Cronican joins us "in studio" to discuss her own formula for making it in the entertainment industry. From coaching to her theater company, Erin keeps a lot of irons in the fire. Learn more about those irons at http://www.erincronican.com/.Update: Erin Cronican passed away on June 30, 2022, so this episode remains as a tribute to her talent and contributions to theater in New York City and beyond.-----Support WINMIProducing this podcast is a rewarding experience, but it's also costly and...2018-02-2657 min