Best Jean Paul Yovanoff Podcasts (2025)

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Wanna See A Musical - Roxana Silbert (Anne Boleyn the musical) 24:07

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8d ago24:07

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When Anne Boleyn returned from the courts of Flanders to her childhood home at Hever Castle, what augury could have foretold the atomic impact that the young woman would have on the very fabric of England? Before long, the beautiful Boleyn girl had won over Henry VIII, who was willing to commit national apostasy to make her his queen. Henry risked …

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Wanna See A Musical? - Christopher D Clegg (The Diana Mixtape) 23:15

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You are cordially invited to join our Di, the People’s Princess, for the gig of a lifetime…quite literally! Telling the story of a humble commoner (who just happened to be a Lady) in a concert/musical/event like nothing you have experienced before, THE DIANA MIXTAPE is here to set the record straight with an all star cast, iconic fashion throwbacks…

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Be Our Guest with Harrison Bryan (Balls the Monster Catchin' Musical Comedy) 25:48

13d ago25:48

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BALLS: THE MONSTER-CATCHIN’ MUSICAL COMÉDY A wild musical appears! “BALLS” is an action-packed immersive experience about the MONSTERS we collect and the FIGHTS we choose to fight. Be the very first to start a “NEW GAME” in this one-of-a-kind extravaganza, overflowing with 8-bit bops, improvised battles, and 151 original Collectabuddies. MONSTERS W…

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Be Our Guest with Adam Martino (The Iron Mask) 12:49

16d ago12:49

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'In the smoke-choked backrooms of 1920s Toronto, where jazz and bootleg liquor flow like an untamed river, 'The Man in the Iron Mask is reborn as a Prohibition-era musical. Twins—one, a ruthless crime lord draped in silk and sin; the other, a prisoner lost in the underbelly of King St —are bound by fate and a secret buried in blood. As speakeasy ba…

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Be Our Guest with Tim Throckmorton and Ed Rosenblatt (Earth Planet Universe The John Muir legacy Musical and Eco Festival) 24:24

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Earth Planet Universe: The John Muir Legacy Musical is a musical production exploring the path forged by John Muir, often considered the father of our National Parks. Join him on a 'hike' in the air-conditioned comfort of the Art Barn to explore National Park sites and learn about his life and the Native Americans who lived in each location for mil…

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Be Our Guest Caitlin Murphy (Terrible Fish) 10:32

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Are you feeling irrelevant? Invisible? Ignored? You might just be a middle-aged woman! Come find out! Terrible Fish is a one-woman cabaret about the gut punch of mid-life. It's cheeky, witty, musical, and more than a little unhinged! A wild ride through the joys, tears and rages of aging while female, spat out by an award-winning writer and perform…

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Be Our Guest with Adam Proulx and Byron Laviolette (Emilio's A Million Chameleons) 10:54

20d ago10:54

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Emilio runs a dazzling chameleon circus like his father did—but what happens when it all falls apart? A puppet-filled musical comedy about letting your inner sparkle shine. From the bozo who brought you THE FAMILY CROW. Internationally celebrated puppeteer, Adam Francis Proulx returns to his Dora-nominated performance after a month-long Off-Broadwa…

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Be Our Guest with Olivia Daniels, Amanda Freedman and Jack Grunsky (Playground) 15:41

22d ago15:41

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Based on the songs of four-time Juno Award-winning children’s singer-songwriter Jack Grunsky, “Playground” follows Eliot, a kid with a vivid imagination and appetite for adventure. Searching for acceptance at his new school, Eliot invents a game on the school playground, leading his new friends through a world of make-believe. Suitable for children…

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Be Our Guest Nina Maria (Reborn) 12:02

22d ago12:02

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An almost solo musical that confronts the rising threat of artificial intelligence and the commodification of identity. When a struggling actress lands the lead role in a cult film, she unknowingly signs the rights away to her image. As her AI-generated double rises to fame in her place, she’s forced to confront the brutal reality of what it means …

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Be Our Guest with Kevin Cloud and LIsa Kenner Grisson (Vilna A Resistance Story) 26:27

23d ago26:27

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VILNA: A RESISTANCE STORY is an exciting new musical about Vitka Kempner, a 19-year-old Jewish girl who inspired the heroic Jewish resistance movement in the Vilna ghetto during the Holocaust. After the Nazis invade Poland, a fierce and fearless Vitka escapes to the free, bohemian city of Vilna, Lithuania where she meets a group of young artists—le…

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Be Our Guest with Matt Chiorini (Edgar in the Red Room) 10:41

26d ago10:41

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The death of E. A. Poe remains one of literature's greatest unsolved mysteries. Music, movement, projections, and shadow play combine to follow Poe through the catacombs of his final nightmare, encountering his most infamous creations along the way. Winner, "Best English Production" Montreal Fringe and finalist for "Best Adaptation" at Poe Fest Int…

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Be Our Guest with Ally Chozik & Annika Tupper (All That She Wrote) 17:42

26d ago17:42

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Makeshift Company to present Adams Prize 1st Runner-Up, a bold new musical by Annika Tupper. "All That She Wrote" debuts at the Toronto Fringe this Summer after a year of development by Makeshift's The Spark Project. This brand new musical drops us into a world obsessed with True Crime, confronting the meaning of justice, Queer friendship, Twitch l…

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Be Our Guest with Andrew Seok (Almost Ever After) 12:56

27d ago12:56

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Almost Ever After Imagine 'Love Actually' as a musical, with original songs inspired by The Beatles, Bruno Mars, Adele, and more. From Andrew Seok, writer of 'Rosamund' and 'The Man With The Golden Heart', comes a hilarious and heartfelt musical journey through five interconnected love stories exploring first sparks, second chances, unexpected enco…

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Be Our Guest with Avra Fainer, Holland Ziemann and Michael Ippolito (Don't Fall In 13:14

29d ago13:14

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Don't Fall In Kara is floundering in Story Brewing 401, where final projects are brewed—literally—in cauldrons. Out of ideas, they cobble together a clichéd fairy tale starring a pompous prince, a self-saving princess, and a villain modelled after their crush, Eva. Then a suspicious vial of ink falls in. And so does Kara. Trapped inside their own h…

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Be Our Guest with JJ Tartaglia (Thunderor) 12:20

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Thunderor An epic full-scale Rock Opera musical hearkening back to the glory days of arena rock. Written by 2x JUNO nominated artist JJ Tartaglia and performed in grand fashion featuring the actual live band, THUNDEROR tells the story of a has-been musician who gives one more shot at glory. Wild and restless, tempting fate with romance and danger, …

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Be Our Guest with Ron and Andy Horvitz (Can't You See That I'm In Love?!) 28:28

30d ago28:28

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When Walter Harry Horvitz told his sons from his death bed, “Look up, smile and be strong,” little did he know his last words would become the inspiration for a scintillating musical drama – the story of his life. Brothers, Ron and Andy Horvitz, principals of the 1•1•1 Group, have co-written the musical, Can’t You See That I’m In Love?! – – a real …

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Be Our Guest with Allison Wither and Laura Piccinin (Apothecary) 13:58

1M ago13:58

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Apothecary In a world built for men, women create community. Within the magical walls of a living sanctuary, situated in neither time nor place, Lady and Tilly work tirelessly and secretly to support all women in need as they appear at their door. Imperfect themselves, our protagonists discover what it means to do good in a world of complicated nua…

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Be Our Guest with Margot Greve (Iris (says goodbye)) 9:46

1M ago9:46

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In a giant endless airport where souls await their final departure, Iris has been granted the rare opportunity to return to earth and live another life. Before she can return, she must choose which life she would like to live next. Live each night, audience members will determine Iris's journey by selecting 8 acts of 20 to be performed in the order…

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Be Our Guest with Tamar Broadbent (Tamar Broadbent: Plus One) 11:14

1M ago11:14

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Tamar Broadbent: Plus OneJoin this award-winning British comedy songwriter (BBC Radio 4, Boom Chicago) as she sings you through a tale of fertility tests, failed birth plans and the impressive feat of giving up wine for nine months. Featuring songs like ‘Embarrassing Mother!’ and ‘I Tried Hard to Breastfeed But It Sucked,’ Plus One is the perfect s…

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Be Our Guest with Peter Cavell and Megan Phillips (People Suck a musical airing of grievances) 16:22

1M ago16:22

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People Suck a musical airing of grievances This hilarious and all-too-relatable musical theatre song-cycle dares ask the question: WTAF is wrong with humanity?? After two hit productions in Melbourne, Australia, the 2015 Best of Fringe and Mirvish Award winner is coming home to Toronto! By Peter Cavell (Second City) and Megan Phillips ("The Anxiety…

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Be Our Guest with Anwyn Musico and Douglas Price (Ctrl Alt Delete An Alphabetical Musical) 15:01

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Ctrl Alt Delete: An Alphabetical Musical The English Language is downsizing and can no longer afford to employ 26 letters. Now, for some letters in the alphabet, their sound can be made using other letters (e.g. the sound of F can be made using P-H), so the ultimate question becomes: which letter will be fired? Seven of the at-risk letters (F, K, Q…

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Be Our Guest with Eric C. Jones & Joshua Davis (State of the Union: A New Musical Town Hall Revue) 20:11

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State of the Union – Words by Eric C. Jones isn’t your typical musical revue. It's a musical town hall—a raw, riveting, and soul-stirring exploration of what it means to live, love, struggle, and dream in 21st Century America. Curated and written by award-winning writer Eric C. Jones, the show features music by an all-star lineup of composers: Ian …

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Be Our Guest with Mathew Mac Lean (Mathew's Big Broadway Bash) 13:00

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Mathew's Big Broadway Bash It’s a cabaret-style party bursting with show tunes, sing-alongs, surprises, and big Broadway energy! From Mamma Mia to Pippin, Grease to The Sound of Music, we’re serving up musical moments with sass, heart, and a Fringe twist. Expect powerhouse vocals, spontaneous games, a surprise guest, and the kind of joyful chaos on…

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Be Our Guest with Trevor Barrette, Rylan Allen & Émile Auger (Max + Aaron Write a Musical) 28:18

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Trevor Barrette is a queer theatre maker based in Montreal, known for his kaleidoscopic productions and joy-forward storytelling. A graduate of John Abbott College’s Professional Theatre program, he founded the award-winning KaleidoscopeMTL, producing and directing ten productions, including the hit Fringe musical Captain Aurora and the immersive M…

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Be Our Guest with Alexandra Conroy & Ray Hoese (Finding Helena) 25:32

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Alexandra Conroy: writer, book / additional lyrics “I was born in the wrong era.” Growing up in NYC, Alexandra tried to see as many Broadway productions as possible while being a child actor herself. Always a story teller, she started writing very young with a musical in the 2nd grade and a movie in the 4th. The idea for this story came to her as s…

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Be Our Guest with Mêlisa Annis and Jamie Floyd (The King's Wife - production) 29:41

2M ago29:41

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The King’s Wife offers a bold new perspective on the story of Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII, as she navigates the pressures of queenship and the fight to secure her legacy. A revolutionary pop musical by two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter Jamie Floyd and award-winning playwright Mêlisa Annis, this bold reimagining of history e…

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Be Our Guest with Rachel Walker Mason and Eloise Hodder (The Circle, Sugarbye) 48:45

2M ago48:45

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Rachel Walker Mason Ever since I can remember I’ve been able to see music as colours when I listen to music or compose a song. I’ve since learned that this condition is called synaesthesia and people often refer to it as “my superpower”. I always felt my happiest and most fulfilled when I was singing or writing music so it felt natural to make it m…

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Be Our Guest James A Rocco (April 2025) 29:15

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James A. Rocco Director | Producer An award-winning director/producer as well as an acclaimed vocalist with a passion for creating inclusive, thought-provoking experiences that honor the heart of every story. Known for his collaborative spirit, he brings a unique blend of artistry and authenticity to every project, ensuring the magic on the page co…

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Be Our Guest with Richard C. Walter & Lisette Glodowski (Madame Clicquot A Revolutionary Musical) 34:39

2M ago34:39

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Richard C. Walter BOOK, MUSIC, LYRICS A composer-lyricist who has studied and worked in genres including musical theatre, choral, a cappella, pop, jazz, and film scoring. His show Madame Clicquot (co-written with Lisette Glodowski), has had two developmental readings in New York, and was part of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series in 2020. Ric…

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Be Our Guest with Benjamin (A Girl in Persia) 27:40

2M ago27:40

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A Girl in Persia is a epic sung-through full-length musical adaptation of the Book of Esther from the Tanakh (the Bible). Aiming to be faithful to Scripture, this adaptation's book, lyrics, and music are all written with a historical and cultural focus in mind. A runtime of nearly 3 hours (with an interval) allows for a fully immersive experience i…

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Be Our Guest with Ute Lemper 27:05

2M ago27:05

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Ute Lemper's decades-long career spans stage, film, and music, with over 30 recordings. Renowned for her interpretations of Berlin Cabaret, Kurt Weill, Brecht, and chanson legends like Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf, she has also starred in major musicals across Broadway, the West End, Paris, and Berlin. She won the American Theater World Award an…

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Be Our Guest with Chaz Cardigan, Ramaa Mosley, Zoe Lesser & Sarah Dennis (The Brass Teapot - Production) 23:27

2M ago23:27

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We speak with two of the creators of The Brass Teapot (Chaz and Ramaa) as well as the director (Zoe) and actor (Sarah) about the upcoming Firefly Theatre Group workshop staging at The Sherry Theatre in North Hollywood, California. THE BRASS TEAPOT is a magical, mischievous dark comedy that warns to be careful what you wish for. Based on the 2012 in…

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Be Our Guest with Donna Trinkoff (Amas Musical Theatre + Benefit Concert) 25:21

2M ago25:21

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DONNA TRINKOFF – Artistic Producer - of Amas Musical Theatre, a non-profit performing arts organization in New York City devoted the creation, development and production of new musicals and to the training and encouragement of inner-city young people. Since 1994, Donna has produced the original musicals Broadway and the Bard, starring Len Cariou, R…

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Be Our Guest Opening with Scott Logsdon, Aaron Gandy & Allison Guinn (Romero & Juliet - Concert) 35:34

2M ago35:34

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We revisit the shows creators Scott and Aaron and are joined by cast memeber Allison as we talk about the upcoming Concert of Romero & Juliet Zombies! Shakespeare! 1980s inspired music! All of these elements are the foundation for the new rock musical, ROMERO & JULIET. Romero, a human, falls for Juliet, a zombie, during a music festival called Dead…

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Be Our Guest with Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond (Romantics Anonymous) 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Michael Kooman (music) and Christopher Dimond (book & lyrics) received the 2013 Fred Ebb Award, a 2010 Jonathan Larson Grant, and are the first recipients of the Mary Rodgers/Lorenz Hart Award and the Samuel French Next Step Award. Between them, they have received the Burton Lane Award, the Harold Adamson Award, the KC/ACTF Musical Theatre Award, a…

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Be Our Guest with Dan Petrenko and Anat Kriger (The Band's Visit - production) 21:09

3M ago21:09

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We speak with Dan Petrenko, the Artistic Director of Winnipeg Jewish Theatre and the director of the upcoming production of The Band's Visit, as well as with actor Anat Kriger.

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Be Our Guest with Alexis Sakellaris and Madison Cole (A Stan is Born) 32:16

3M ago32:16

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Alexis Sakellaris is a triple citizen and grew up between Europe and the US, always singing, acting, dancing their way from place to place :) They are currently performing their original queer musical comedy show A STAN IS BORN! at various theatre festivals in the UK. Alexis just finished a US tour and a run at Soho Theatre London with comedian Mat…

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Be Our Guest with Blair Russell (Pop Off, Michelangelo) 30:34

3M ago30:34

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Blair Russell is a Tony nominated producer and developer of theatre and live performance whose experience ranges from fringe festivals to Broadway shows. Credits include STILL (Off-Broadway); LIZARD BOY (Theatreworks Silicon Valley, Hope Mill Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe, Off-Broadway, Oregon Shakespeare Festival); POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! (Edinburgh …

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Be Our Guest Caroline Sheen (Talk Musicals To Me) 45:50

3M ago45:50

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Caroline Sheen is a Welsh actress who has played leading roles on stage in the ⁠West End⁠ alongside TV and film appearances. She won a Helen Hayes award for playing the role of ⁠Mary Poppins⁠ on the National Tour of America. Talk Musicals to Me Talk Musicals to me is a new podcast which asks leading theatre industry figures the same 10 questions ab…

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Be Our Guest with Noam Tomaschoff, Ryan Peters, Russell Citron and Tracey Erin Smith (Our Little Secret The 23andMe Musical) 15:16

3M ago15:16

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What does a 31-year-old theatre kid do when he finds out his parents aren't quite who he thinks they are? Write a musical, of course! Our Little Secret: The 23andMe® Musical is the hilarious, moving, and completely true story of Noam Tomaschoff's discovery that he wasn't an only child… he actually had more than 35 siblings around the world! With a …

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Be Our Guest with Dylan MarcAurele and Deborah Berenson (Tea with G) 33:30

3M ago33:30

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Dylan MarcAurele Dylan MarcAurele is a writer and composer based in NYC. His work has been performed in New York, London, Boston, Las Vegas, LA, San Diego, Provincetown, and Edinburgh. A fan of reality television, Dylan created the 27-thousand-follower account @rhonymusical. He is a member of the Theatre Now NY Writers Lab and holds a B.A. in Music…

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Be Our Guest with Catherine Bertin, Megan Slater & Stephen Nadon (Production of Spamalot) 20:37

3M ago20:37

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Spotlight Musical Productions For top-notch musical theatre, look no further. From our beginnings as the IBM Choir over fifty years ago, Spotlight Musical Productions showcases Toronto’s most passionate local talent, from our cast to our creative team. At Spotlight, we’re proud not only to deliver outstanding productions for our loyal audiences, bu…

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Be Our Guest with Pamela Weiler Grayson & Alice Jankell (Urban Momfare & The Sustain) 49:35

3M ago49:35

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Pamela Weiler Grayson Pam’s musical, Urban Momfare (composer/lyricist/co-book writer), won a Best Musical award, at the New York International Fringe Festival, garnered four stars and a Critics Pick from Time Out, and also played at the Fringe Encore Series. Pam’s award-winning plays and musicals have been seen on stages throughout New York and nat…

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Be Our Guest with Lauryn Gaffney (Jilted) 31:06

3M ago31:06

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Lauryn Gaffney is a musical theater writer who has gained international recognition for her exceptional work in the industry. With a passion for storytelling and music, Gaffney has a unique ability to create captivating and emotional narratives that resonate with audiences. Her commitment to exploring complex themes and creating rich characters has…

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Be Our Guest with Mateo Chavez Lewis (New Album - Tommy Rhodes) 34:18

3M ago34:18

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MATEO CHAVEZ LEWIS (He/They) is a professional musical theatre writer/composer, based in NYC and Toronto. He is best known for writing Book, Music & Lyrics for the critically acclaimed Tommy Rhodes (2024 Toronto World Premiere), and for the epic anthem he wrote and performed as a tribute to Greta Thunberg, “Dear Greta” (you can listen to the song h…

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Be Our Guest with Neil Bastian (The Rise and Fall of Vinnie and Paul) 35:14

3M ago35:14

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Neil Bastian Neil's songs have been sung in West End venues including The Crazy Coqs, The Iris Theatre, Above the Arts, Seven Dials Playhouse, Phoenix Arts Club, Soho Theatre and The Other Palace. He was a top-5 finalist for the MTI Award 2023/24 and was nominated for the Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Prize 2022, as well as a finalist in the 2018 Ir…

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Be Our Guest with Julie Nemitz (Broad Impact Network) 30:15

4M ago30:15

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Julie Nemitz With over fifteen years of experience in executive sales and marketing leadership roles, Julie Nemitz has a proven track record of driving growth through strategic vision and innovative content marketing. She has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and led teams at award-winning agencies and publishers in New York City. Known for roll…

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Be Our Guest with Rachel Peake (Waitress & Grand Theatre 2025 2026 Season) 21:30

4M ago21:30

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Rachel Peake Originally hailing from Saskatchewan, Rachel is a director and dramaturge of theatre and opera. She is currently the Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. From 2021 to 2023 Rachel was the Associate Artistic Director of the Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver. There she oversaw the running of the Artistic Depar…

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Be Our Guest with Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith 50:21

4M ago50:21

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Conner and Smith Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith are modern musical theatre writers who explore the darker side of human nature, while searching for the light.

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Be Our Guest with Rhys Williamson (Head of Programming - Riverside Studios) 27:39

4M ago27:39

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Riverside Studios For over 45 years, Riverside Studios has been the home of an extraordinary mix of new and innovative theatre, film, comedy, art, dance, music and television. A cultural hub that has attracted some of the world’s best creative talent including Samuel Beckett, David Bowie, Benjamin Zephaniah, Amy Winehouse, Yoko Ono, Lenny Henry and…