It’s Fall, and that means more of our annual NYMF coverage! NYMF 2010 runs from Sept.27-Oct. 17th. Each year the shows fill up more and more, so get your tickets early or risk being left out of the hottest show of the festival season! Find out more about NYMF at www.nymf.org
In this episode:
Gary Holmes discusses his journey bringing 30′s Harlem Composer J.C. Johnson’s music to life in a book musical, TRAV’LIN. A mentor to Gary as a young boy, J.C. wish was to have an honest book musical, now brought to life at NYMF.
Book writer, Chip Zien and Director Nick Corley discuss their (tongue firmly in cheek) desire to have the “most pretentious musical” at NYMF this year. A unique a surreal journey of a 12 year old boy with no regards to the boundaries of time, THE HISTORY OF WAR illuminates the human capacity for violence.
Ned Massey was prepped by labels to be the “Next Bob Dylan” only to find himself scrapped by the label before his debut album was released. Years later, he turns his story into a fresh contemporary musical, BLOOD TIES. He discusses the show with director Scott C. Embler.
As I announced on the season finale, I will be moving to Montana in January. But as Broadway Bullet is the most listened to theatre program on the internet, I intend to keep the show going!
How will I do this?
We need correspondents!
Broadway Bullet is looking for bright, enthusiastic, theatre fans and participants looking to interview theatre people, blog, review and more!
The Planet Connections Festivity is back this year with more plays, more locations, and more opportunities to save the planet with sustainable theatre! The festival runs from June 3-June 29th. Find out all about it at their website: www.planetconnectionsfestivity.com and hear about some of the shows in our dedicated episode!
In this episode:
Festivity organizers, Glory Bowen and Carly Robbins talk about this year’s events.
Actors Fred Rueck and Margie Ferris discuss FOX TALES
Playwright Carol Carpenter and Director Dianna Martin discuss MTWorks production of GOOD LONELY PEOPLE
It’s time again! This was my third time attending the Meet the Tony Nominees Press Reception, which I like to loving call, the Tony Press Clusterf&%k. We’ve got FOURTEEN great interviews for you this week in a tight Hour and Forty minutes!
In this episode:
Dick Scanlan – Nominated for Best Book of a Musical for EVERYDAY RAPTURE
John Logan - Playwright of Best Play nominee, RED
Rob Ashford – 5 time Tony Nominee, this year Best Choreography for PROMISES, PROMISES
Sue Frost and Randy Adams of Junkyard Dog Productions nominated for Best Musical; MEMPHIS
Donald Margulies – Playwright of Best Play nominee, TIME STANDS STILL
Joe D. Pietro (Best Book and Best Score) & David Bryon (Best Score) for MEMPHIS
Karina Plantadit up for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for COME FLY AWAY
Stephen Kunken – Featured Actor in a Play for ENRON
Chad Kimball – Leading Actor in a Musical – MEMPHIS
Sherie Rene Scott - Leading Actress in a Musical and Best Original Book for EVERYDAY RAPTURE
Montego Glover – Leading Actress in a Musical for MEMPHIS
Jude Law – Best Actor in a Play for HAMLET
Valarie Harper – Best Actress in a Play for LOOPED
Maria Dizzia – Best Featured Actress in a Play for IN THE NEXT ROOM (THE VIBRATOR PLAY)
A new show awaits you, so hop on board the Bullet!
In this episode:
MTWorks is presenting Barrier Island from April 30-May 22, and PlaywrightDavid Stallings and Actress Jennifer Laine-Williams stop by to discuss the play which is set in Galveston Texas as the city awaits a Hurricane in 2008.
Congratulations to NEXT TO NORMAL and writers Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey for being only the 8th musical ever (and the first in 15 years) to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama. To celebrate, we’re playing the closing song from the Cast Recording, “Light”. Pick up the album at iTunes or Amazon!
Norm Foster is Canada’s most prolific playwright, but his plays are rarely seen in New York. Boo-Arts is bringing his comedy, THE LOVE LIST to New York for a run April 28-May 15, and Director Jessica McVea and Actor Jarel Davidow drop by the studio to talk about the production.
PS Classics has just released the new cast recording for the hit revival, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. You get to hear “The Miller’s Song”, performed by Leighann Larkin. Pick up the cast album at iTunes or Amazon!
Marty Cooper is back with On the Positive Side as he discusses the legendary Stephen Sonheim’s career and City Center’s recent presentation of ANYONE CAN WHISTLE.
Is spring here yet? I’m not sure, but the new episode is out!
In this episode:
ENJOY has been translated from Japanese to English, and The Play Company is bringing it to New York Audiences. Director Dan Rothenberg (Philly’s Pig Iron Theatre Company) came by to discuss the show and its translation challenges, and he also talks about the thriving theatre scene in Philadelphia.
P.S. Classics has released the new cast recording for the Broadway Revival of Finian’s Rainbow. We play “Old Devil Moon”, sung by Cheyenne Jackson and Kate Burton. Pick up the cast recording at iTunes or Amazon.
G.B.S. is a new play that deals with a families communication breakdown in the face of a relative’s disease. The Clockwork Theatre’s Artistic Director, Jay Rohloff, and Executive Director, Harrison Harvey, stop by to discuss the show as well as their theatre company’s 5th anniversary.
CORALINE’s Off-Broadway Cast album has been released by Ghostlight/Sh-K-Boom, and we listen to “When We Were Young and Trod the Boards” sung by Francis Jue and January LaVoy. Pick up the recording at Amazon or iTunes.
Nicu’s Spoon Theatre company is back with their presentation of the Pulitzer Prize Winning WIT. Director Alvaro Sena and Actress Anouk DuTruit came by to discuss the show and theatre company.
Broadway Bullet is very proud to have released James Barbour’s (Jane Eyre, A Tale of Two Cities, Assassins) new single. The song is called “Walk With Me” and was written by Gary Burton and produced by Michael Gilboe, (Host of Broadway Bullet) who also provided piano, bass and drum programming. Proceeds will go to benefit Haiti disaster relief.
We did this up in my studio a couple of weeks ago, and I also want to give a shout to all the other people who contributed to the recording.
We’ve got a jam packed episode this week, so kick back and enjoy the show!
In this episode:
The Neo-Futurists are back with a new performance piece. THE SOUP SHOW celebrates the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month, and the three writer/performers, Desiree Burch, Cara Francis and Erika Livingstonstop by to talk about their racy and provocative production.
The Prospect Theatre Company‘s new musical, THE HIDDEN SKY is underway, and we talk with Composer/Lyricist Peter Foley and Book Writer Kate Chisholm about their futuristic musical based on a short story by Ursula LeGuin as well as hear a couple of songs from the show.
The Queen’s Company is known for their all-female productions of classical plays, and they are back with THE WONDER. Director Rebecca Patterson and actors Virginia Baeta and Abbi Hawk stop by to chat about their production, what it means to be in an all-female cast, and stigmas still facing women playwrights.
Marty Cooper is back with ON THE POSITIVE SIDE
Diagnosed with HIV about three years ago,Dan Horrigan has turned his experiences into a one-person show, MY AiDS, as a fundraiser for various LGBT groups in the NY Metro area. He discusses his journey as well as his group, At Hands Theatre Company.
STUCK, (presented by Bulldog Theatrical) a play about people stuck in a dead-end job in the middle of nowhere, is currently running through this weekend. Director Marshall Pailetand Actors Kate MacCluggage and Athena Mascidiscuss the show and their own experiences (or lack thereof) of their own similar situations.
We’ve got a brand new episode to feed your theatre cravings!
In this episode:
Daniel Jenkins and Robert Stanton stop by to talk about their backstage, two man tour-de-force, LOVE CHILD, currently playing at New World Stages.
Andrew Goffman‘s childhood serves as the inspiration for his one-man show, THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT, a ribald coming of age story. He dropped in with director Charles Messina to discuss the show, opening Dec. 4th.
Dan Fortune is back with Lush and Lively, this episode sharing a unique, disco-recording of a song from HAIR. Don’t mis his monthly DJ sessions. More information at his website.
In PANANG, we get a fresh look at the Vietnam war from the perspective of writer/veteran James Larocca. He talks about the show with Actor Peter Sabri.
Broadway Abridged Live! is back: this time skewering WEST SIDE STORY.
In the final episode of our four-part NYMF coverage, we hear from five more shows in the NYMF Festival… don’t forget to check them out at www.nymf.org for more information on the festival running from Sept. 28-Oct 18
In our four part NYMF series, you’ll hear from 21 NYMF shows with interviews, music, live performances and more!
In this episode:
Original Jersey Boys, Daniel Reichard and Tituss Burgess stop by with THE HAPPY EMBALMER‘s writer, Mark Noonan to discuss this new musical. (As well as discuss what Jersey Boys did for their careers!)
ONE NIGHT STAND is a new, improvised musical every night, and they are coming to New York for NYMF. Company members Kobi Libii and Samantha Martin stop by with pianist, Andrew Resnick to discuss how they make up their shows on the spot, and then perform a two-song, improvised musical right in our recording studio!
ANJOU: A TALE OF HORROR is coming in from Mexico City. Director Edgardo Lar stops by to talk about the show and everything involved with bringing up a 45 member cast/crew. Also, some member of their young cast (Liesl Lar, Daniel Tejada, Mayte De Samaniego & Gym Carlo Heneidi) take time to perform two songs from the show live in our studio!
Faust meets Dead Poet’s Society in the new musical, ACADEMY. Actors Antonio Addeo and Wilson Bridges discuss the show and forging careers as young actors in New York.
Even slackers need superheroes of their own, and in WHATEVER MAN, they finally do. Actors Kristin Maloney and Colin Hanlon discuss their roles in this new musical comedy.
note: Sorry these past two episodes haven’t been chaptered for skipping around on your iPod… the Mac Mini I have for converting enhanced podcasts is freaking out… I’m not sure what’s up at the moment.
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It’s Fall, and that means more of our annual NYMF coverage! NYMF 2010 runs from Sept.27-Oct. 17th. Each year the shows fill up more and more, so get your tickets early or risk being left out of the hottest show of the festival season! Find out more about NYMF at www.nymf.org
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A new show awaits you, so hop on board the Bullet!
ENJOY has been translated from Japanese to English, and 
Broadway Bullet is very proud to have released James Barbour’s (Jane Eyre, A Tale of Two Cities, Assassins) new single. The song is called “Walk With Me” and was written by Gary Burton and produced by Michael Gilboe, (Host of Broadway Bullet) who also provided piano, bass and drum programming. Proceeds will go to benefit Haiti disaster relief.
We’ve got a brand new episode to feed your theatre cravings!
In the final episode of our four-part NYMF coverage, we hear from five more shows in the NYMF Festival… don’t forget to check them out at 
