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The Odd Couple - Shane Jacobson (Oscar)

From the opening night of Neil Simon's play, 'The Odd Couple' (Crossroads Live Australia) at the Theatre Royal Sydney, I was thrilled to have a quick catch up with Shane Jacobson -actor, writer, author, presenter and internationally known for his breakout role as Kenny in the mockumentary film 'Kenny' which he also co-wrote. With a career spanning across film, television and stage, Shane recently starred as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray (Crossroads Live Australia), hear a more about the character Oscar and this four times Tony award winning play.
Watch performances:
~ Sydney Opening night fun
~ filmed interview
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CHICAGO - red carpet Sydney opening night

Live on opening night of CHICAGO (John Frost, Crossroads Live Australia) at the Capitol Theatre Sydney to capture all the excitement on the red carpet. In order of appearance, My guests are: Stefanie Jones (Mary Poppins) and Aaron Tsindos; Glenn A.Baker; Nicholas Hammond (The Sound Of Music); Julian Kuo, Ashton Lash (Hamilton); Richard Reid; Kerri-Anne Kennerley; Natalie Basingthwaite (Roxie Hart, 2019); Erin Clare; MacKenzie Dunn, Annelise Hall, Keanu Rodriguez (Grease). Enjoy!
Watch performances:
~ Sydney opening night
~ 'All I Care About' Anthony Warlow
~ 'All That Jazz' Zoë Ventoura
~ 'When You're Good To Mama' Asabi Goodman
~ 'Roxie Hart' Lucy Maunder
~ Sydney opening fun
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CHICAGO - Lucy Maunder (Roxie Hart)

I was thrilled to speak to Lucy Maunder who stars as Roxie Hart. Maunder most recent credits include Winifred Banks in 'Mary Poppins the musical' Australian revival (Cameron MacIntosh/ Michael Cassel Group/ Disney) and Alison Bechdel in the Australian premiere of Fun Home (MTC/ STC). Hear more about Maunder's character research in finding Roxie Hart.
Watch performances:
~ 'Roxie Hart'
~ Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney
~ Watch more
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CHICAGO - Peter Rowsthorn (Amos Hart)

I was thrilled to have a brief chat to Peter Rowsthorn who stars as Amos Hart in CHICAGO. Peter is a comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster, internationally renowned for his role as Brett Craig in 'Kath & Kim' Australian sitcom show and 'Kath & Kimerella' (2012) movie. Seen lately in many national television shows, his most recent stage credits include the King in 'Jack & The Beanstalk 3D pantomime' (Bonnie Lythgoe Productions) and Bernadette in 'Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert' musical (Perth). Hear more about Peter's thoughts as Amos and the similarities of Amos Hart and Brett Craig.
Watch performances:
~ 'All That Jazz'
~ Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney
~ Watch more
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CHICAGO - Asabi Goodman (Matron 'Mama' Morton)

CHICAGO the musical has returned to Australia. I was thrilled to speak to Asabi Goodman who stars as Matron 'Mama' Morton. Asabi is an American born-Australian performer who began her career as an Engineer before she made her professional theatrical debut. Asabi's most recent credits include Motormouth Maybelle in the original Broadway production of 'Hairspray', both the Australian nation tour (Crossroads Live) and the US Broadway national tour (NETWorks). Hear more about Asabi's journey to stage and character research in finding Matron 'Mama' Morton.
Watch performances:
~ 'When You're Good To Mama'
~ Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney
~ Watch more
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GREASE - John Frost, Producer (Crossroads Live Australia)

Our own Olivia Newton-John starred as Sandy in the 1978 film GREASE. The stage musical, which the film is based on has a long history in Australia, from 1972 Broadway to Australia produced by Harry M Miller, Gordon Frost Productions and now Crossroads Live Australia - Producer John Frost (AM) has been at the forefront and this is a lovely in-depth history of the musical for any fan. Enjoy!
Watch performances:
~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix'
~ Red carpet interview with Annelise Hall (Sandy)
~ Red carpet interview with Joseph Spanti (Danny)
~ Video interview with Keanu Gonzalez & Mackenzie Dunn (Kenicki & Rizzo)
~ Sydney opening night fun
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GREASE red carpet Sydney opening night

From Sydney's opening night of GREASE the musical (John Frost, Crossroads Live Australia) at the Capitol Theatre, I was thrilled to capture all the excitement on the red carpet. In order of appearance, my guests are:  Tsehay Hawkins from The Wiggles; Mark Vincent; Katrina Retallick, Caitlin Berry; Julian Kuo; Tim Minchin and Luke Joslin the Director of GREASE. Enjoy!
Watch performances:
~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix'
~ Red carpet interview with Annelise Hall (Sandy)
~ Red carpet interview with Joseph Spanti (Danny)
~ Video interview with Keanu Gonzalez & Mackenzie Dunn (Kenicki & Rizzo)
~ Sydney opening night fun
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GREASE - Annelise Hall (Sandy)

Opening night of GREASE the musical [John Frost, Crossroads Live] at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, meet your Sandy - Annelise Hall. A brief chat on the red carpet before the show, hear how special the musical is to her and stepping into the iconic character by our own Olivia Newton-John.
Watch performances:
~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix'
~ video podcast interview
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GREASE - Joseph Spanti (Danny Zuko)

Opening night of GREASE the musical [John Frost, Crossroads Live] at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, meet your Danny Zuko - Joseph Spanti. A brief chat on the red carpet before the show, the musical returns to Sydney after ten years, hear more about why this musical is special to him.
Watch performances:
~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix'
~ video podcast interview
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GREASE - Mackenzie Dunn (Rizzo), Keanu Gonzalez (Kenicki)

From the media call of GREASE the musical [John Frost, Crossroads Live] at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, meet Rizzo and Kenicki - Mackenzie Dunn and Keanu Gonzalez. The musical returns to Sydney after ten years, so hear more why Grease is the word!
Watch performances:
~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix'
~ video podcast interview
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Elvis: a musical revolution - Opening Night

From the red carpet opening night of Elvis: a musical revolution at the State Theatre Sydney, I asked guests all things Elvis Presley! The musical returns to Sydney, having debuted in August last year. During the summer break after touring Melbourne, this is a re-imagined production on the life, career and achievements of the King of RocknRoll, with new songs and scenes. Enjoy!
Tickets: Elvisamusicalrevolution.com.au
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Ben Gerrard - Sydney Theatre awards

From the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to speak to Ben Gerrard (winner, Best Lead actor in an independent musical) for his starring role as Patrick Bateman in An American Psycho and previous podcast guest. Ben collected the 'Best Lead Actor in an Independent production' on behalf of Sheridan Harbinger, starring as Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire [Redline Productions]. Hear more about Ben's career since our last chat  post-covid and more exciting news. Enjoy!
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Catherine Van-Davies (Constellations & A Streetcar Named Desire) - Sydney Theatre Awards

From the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to speak to Catherine Van-Davies, who was awarded 'Best Performance in a Supporting Role in an Independent Production', starring as Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire [Redline Productions] and 'Best Performance in a Mainstream Production' starring as Marianne in Constellations [Sydney Theatre Company]. This year Catherine becomes a first-time mum, hear more about her career performing in both productions pregnant and these two award-winning shows. Enjoy!
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Vidya Makan (The Lucky Country) - 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards

From the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to speak to Vidya Makan. Her debut musical, The Lucky Country [Hayes Theatre] was nominated for 'Best Ensemble'. Makan composed the music and lyrics. We discuss further plans of her musical and her return to star as Catherine Parr in the Australian production of SIX the musical. Enjoy!
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Lucy Durack - Woolworths Carols in the Domain

Lucy Durack, Australia’s original Glinda in Wicked, returns to perform at the ‘Woolworths Carols in the Domain’ in Sydney. Hear more about Wicked the musical, her career and why this festive event is so special for her family. Watch broadcast on Channel Seven, Saturday 23 December.
Tickets: Wicked musical
Stream: 'Woolworths Carols in the Domain', 7Plus
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