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Episodes
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Cinderella - Luke Joslin (Resident Director)
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Luke Joslin is Resident Director of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, which has landed at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, the final leg of the national tour. Luke is a Greenroom and Helpmann Award winning actor (Avenue Q) and has successfully made the transition from actor to behind the stage, recently earning a Helpmann nomination as Director (In The Heights). Luke's last role was playing a villain in a pantomime (I covered in 2019). Hear more about his career, why this beloved adaption of Cinderella is different and has Sydney audiences loving the onstage magic.
Tickets: https://cinderellamusical.com.au/
Watch Performances
~ 'A Lovely Night' from Cinderella
~ 'Impossible/It's Possible' from Cinderella
~ Opening Night Sydney curtain call
~ 'Freak Flag' from 'Shrek', Resident Director (discussed in Podcast)
~ Luke Joslin last onstage performance (discussed in Podcast)
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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
WICKED announcement - John Frost, Lucy Durack, Rob Mills, Ben Franklin MP
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
WICKED is returning to Sydney in 2023! Good news fellow Ozians, a new production is heading exclusively to the Sydney Lyric Theatre in August 2023. Join the excitement and hear the official announcement by the Hon. Ben Franklin, NSW Minister for Tourism and the Arts (who pulled back a curtain for the reveal, the room glowed ‘Wicked’ green and the room erupted in applause), Producer John Frost [for Crossroads Live] and two original Australian WICKED stars, Lucy Durack (Glinda) and Rob Mills (Fiyero), reminiscing their time with the musical. Grab your brooms and bubbles and get set to return to the Emerald City!
Waitlist for tickets: wickedthemusical.com.au [Crossroads Live]
Watch
~ WICKED Sydney announcement (in full)
~ WICKED ambassadors, original Australian casts, Lucy Durack (Glinda) and Rob Mills (Fiyero) (short cut)
~ Behind the scenes (TT) at the Sydney WICKED launch
~ Lucy dressed as Glinda for her audition
~ Rob booking Fiyero and his favourite date
~ last Sydney performance of WICKED was a rock concert
~ Original cast react to new WICKED trailer Lucy Durack (Glinda), Rob Mills (Fiyero)
~ Short day (TT) in the Emerald City Sydney WICKED launch
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Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Mary Poppins - Chelsea Plumley (Miss Andrew)
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Chelsea Plumley stars as Miss Andrew, the evil Nanny brought into the Banks household, in Disney's Mary Poppins the musical. Chelsea talks in detail about her craft and unpacks her acting process into bringing this character to life onstage. Chelsea is a five-time Greenroom Award nominee and has an extensive career across stage and TV, we also talk about her previous role in Muriel’s Wedding the musical. This is a great interview for any Mary Poppins fan, Chelsea also references the books by PL Travers, her song (by Stiles and Drewe), plus more!
Tickets: marypoppinsmusical.com.au [Michael Cassel Group]
Watch performances
~ Sydney opening night curtain call/ Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious reprise
~ Queen of the fairies song from William and Sparkles Magical Tales
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Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Mary Poppins - Gareth Isaac (Robertson Ay)
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Gareth Isaac makes his professional debut as Robertson Ay in Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Mary Poppins the musical [Michael Cassel], currently playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, ahead of its Australian tour. I was thrilled to speak to Gareth about making his professional debut and the magic behind the musical. Enjoy!
Tickets: marypoppinsmusical.com.au [Michael Cassel Group]
Watch performances
~ Sydney opening night curtain call/ Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious reprise
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Saturday Jul 30, 2022
PL Travers, Mary Poppins Birthplace Statue - Paul McShane
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
With the Mary Poppins musical opening in Sydney, I travelled to Bowral NSW. Over a hundred years ago, the author PL Travers OBE (birthname, Helen Lyndon Goff) lived with her mother and two young sisters, after the death of their father. Extensive research has uncovered Bowral as the birthplace of the character 'Mary Poppins', providing a lot of inspiration for her books. I speak to local historian Paul McShane, who along with his daughter campaigned to have the 'Mary Poppins birthplace statue' made, that twice a year magically turns so Mary can catch the East wind. We speak in front of the statue (see it turn) and visit her home. Find out more about the connections with fellow Bowral resident, cricketer Sir Donald Bradman and check our youtube and social pages for more videos and content that can't be missed.
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Tuesday May 31, 2022
An American In Paris - Jackson Skandrett, System Sound (Sound Design)
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
The sound design for An American In Paris, the musical [GWB Entertaintment] is an all-Australian creation by Kelvin Gedye (System Sound). There are so many sound challenges to this musical production, as the performers sing, dance, act, dance, tap dance and perform ballet all on a sprung floor. I was thrilled to speak to Sound Technician Jackson Skandrett, assistant to Kelvin, to find out more about this stunning musical production.
Tickets: https://americaninparis.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Stairway To Paradise'
~ Opening Night curtain call, Theatre Royal Sydney
~ Filmed podcast (with performances) Robbie Fairchild (Jerry), Leanne Cope (Lise), Cameron Holmes (Jerry alternate)
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Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Based on the beloved 1951 movie, directed by Vincent Minelli, starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron - ‘An American In Paris’ has been adapted into an award-winning stage musical, with the songbook of Ira and George Gershwin. Ahead of their Sydney debut at The Theatre Royal, I was thrilled to speak to three stars, including two original cast members - Robbie Fairchild (Jerry Mulligan) from New York and Leanne Copes (Lise) from London, with Sydney's Cameron Holmes (Jerry Mulligan, alternate). This is a glorious interview and so much fun. Filmed podcast with performance available to be streamed.
Tickets: https://americaninparis.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Stairway To Paradise'
~ Opening Night curtain call, Theatre Royal Sydney
~ Filmed podcast (with performances) Robbie Fairchild (Jerry), Leanne Cope (Lise), Cameron Holmes (Jerry alternate)
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Saturday Mar 05, 2022
9 To 5 The Musical - Suzanne Jones (Producer)
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
Producer Suzanne Jones is so inspiring as a woman and leader in her field. I was thrilled to speak to her ahead of International Women’s Day and the Australian premiere of 9 To 5 The Musical at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. The musical is based on the 1980 movie of the same name, we talk about the 42 year legacy which the film honors, all things Dolly Parton (who wrote all the music and lyrics), as well as the show's creatives and cast who have endured through the pandemic.
Tickets: 9to5themusical.com.au
Watch performances
~ '9 To 5' opening number
~ 'Heart To Hart' (Caroline O'Connor)
~ 'Change It' (Marina Prior, Casey Donovan, Erin Clare)
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Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tony Sheldon - Lifetime Achievement Award, Sydney Theatre Awards
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tony Sheldon (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Sydney Theatre Awards, the first live awards hosted in two years since the pandemic. I was so thrilled to talk to an idol of mine. Tony was surprised on the night with the award and an accompanying performance by his peers was dedicated to him. I was thrilled to speak to Tony after the show, about his life’s work, mother Tony Lamond and his proudest contribution to musical theatre, creating the character and performing 2000 performances as Bernadette in Priscilla Queen Of The Desert.
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
The Wedding Singer - Christian Charisiou (Robbie), Teagan Wouters (Julia)
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Thrilled to speak to Christian Charisiou (Robbie Hart) and Teagan Wouters (Julia Sullivan) in the Australian premiere of The Wedding Singer the musical, ahead of their Sydney debut at the State Theatre. We discuss the original film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore and the challenges of touring in post-covid times (the musical's Sydney opening has been paused three times). Good news, the musical will return to Melbourne for an encore season and hopefully make it to Perth and touring New Zealand once borders open up, as previously planned.
Tickets: Theweddingsingermusical.com.au
Watch performances:
~ 'It's Your Wedding Day'
~ 'Saturday Night In The City'
~ Sydney curtain call
~ Filmed podcast with Christian Charisiou (Robbie), Teagan Wouters (Julia)
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Monday Oct 11, 2021
Come From Away - Bonnie Harris (the real Bonnie)
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Meet the real Bonnie! Bonnie Harris is the Manager of the Gander Animal Hospital, SPCA. There were more than just 7000 passengers who were diverted to land in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, on September 11, 2001 - there were 19 animals, as seen in the musical, Come From Away. You will love this interview, how found the animals and how the musical is giving back to the musical.
This is part 3 of 3 of the Special Come From Away podcast. For the Australian premiere in Melbourne, the real people who inspired the musical was flown in for opening night. I was honoured to meet them all and I would be forever changed. *reposted from June 2019, updated
Tickets: https://comefromaway.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Welcome To The Rock'
~ 'Me And The Sky'
~ 20 October 2021- Come From Away reopens Sydney post-pandemic
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Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Come From Away - Tom McKeon (the real Bob)
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Meet the real Bob! Tom McKeon from New York was travelling home on September 11, 2001, when his flight was diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. Tom was one of the 'plane people' and his story inspired the character 'Bob' in the musical, Come From Away. You will love this story and Tom's gratitude to the people of Newfoundland.
This is part 2 of 3 of the Special Come From Away podcast. For the Australian premiere in Melbourne, the real people who inspired the musical was flown in for opening night. I was honoured to meet them all and I would be forever changed. *reposted from June 2019, updated for Sydney premiere
Tickets: https://comefromaway.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Welcome To The Rock'
~ 'Me And The Sky'
~ 20 October 2021- Come From Away reopens Sydney post-pandemic
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Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Come From Away - Beulah Cooper (the real Beulah)
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Meet the real Beulah!! Beulah Cooper inspired the character 'Beulah Davis' in the musical, Come From Away (it's a composite character along with fellow Newfoundlander Diane Davis). Beulah was the Treasurer and Provincial President of the Ladies Auxiliary, for the Royal Canadian Legion on September 11, 2001, when 38 planes carrying 7000 passengers were diverted to land in Gander, Newfoundland Canada. You will love this interview and Beulah.
This is part 1 of 3 of the Special Come From Away podcast. For the Australian premiere in Melbourne, the real people who inspired the musical was flown in for opening night. I was honoured to meet them all and I would be forever changed. *reposted from June 2019, updated
Tickets: https://comefromaway.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Welcome To The Rock'
~ 'Me And The Sky'
~ 20 October 2021- Come From Away reopens Sydney post-pandemic
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Friday Jul 09, 2021
Gene Weygandt (Mayor Claude & Others) - Come From Away
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Gene Weygandt stars as Mayor Claude Elliott (& Others) in the Australian production of Come From Away. The Sydney debut of the musical was paused last year due to the pandemic and has finally opened at the Capitol Theatre. I was thrilled to speak to Gene about the important message in the musical, coming to Australia to undertake this role, as well as his trips to Newfoundland and more. Note: This interview was recorded at the media call. The musical would open for two weeks of performances, before Sydney would be plunged into another covid lockdown. The production was paused for 118 days before the musical returned to the stage again.
Tickets: https://comefromaway.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Welcome To The Rock'
~ 'Me And The Sky'
~ 20 October 2021- Come From Away reopens Sydney post-pandemic
~ Filmed Podcast with Gene Weygandt (Mayor Claude)
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Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Phillip Lowe (Nick & Others) - Come From Away
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Phillip Lowe stars as Nick (& Others) in the Australian production of Come From Away. I was thrilled to speak to Phillip about the musical's message and taking the stage each night with his wife, Zoe Gertz who stars as Beverley (& Others). The Sydney debut of the musical was paused last year, due to the pandemic and has finally opened at the Capitol Theatre. Note: This interview was recorded at the media call. The musical would open for two weeks of performances, before Sydney would be plunged into another covid lockdown. The production was paused for 118 days before the musical returned to the stage again.
COME FROM AWAY Tickets: https://comefromaway.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Welcome To The Rock'
~ 'Me And The Sky'
~ 20 October 2021- Come From Away reopens Sydney post-pandemic
~ Filmed Podcast with Phillip Lowe (Nick)
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