Ep279 - Kevin Cahoon: Let's Get Shucked!

With an illustrious career spanning all throughout theater, TV, and film, Kevin shares his experiences and insights through his life in the spotlight. He looks back on his early years, including his life as a professional rodeo clown (starting at the age of 6!) and his role in the iconic musical "The Lion King." As a young actor in a different cultural landscape, Kevin reflects on the challenges and triumphs he faced during a time when representation and acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals were still evolving. Kevin delves into one of his career-defining moments—his role in the groundbreaking rock musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”. He reveals how this daring and transformative production became a turning point in his artistic journey, inspiring him to embrace authenticity and express his true self both on and off the stage. Kevin's latest project "Shucked" opened on Broadway and gained critical acclaim as it evolved from its early stages to its current form, highlighting its impact on representing small-town communities and challenging stereotypes with humor and heart. Kevin emphasizes the power of empathy and connecting with others, the joy of making people laugh, and the importance of embracing individuality to create a better and more inclusive world. Kevin Cahoon is an actor and a Tony nominee for his breakout comedic role of Peanut in “Shucked”, which also marks his Broadway return after a 16-year hiatus. He is also critically praised for his role as drag queen Bobby Barnes on “GLOW”. His other TV credits include “Monarch”, “A Series of Unfortunate Events”, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, “Nurse Jackie”, “Modern Family” among others. His stage credits include “The Wedding Singer”, “The Rocky Horror Show”, “The Lion King”, and “The Who’s Tommy”. Connect with Kevin: Instagram: @kevincahoon Twitter: @KevinCahoon Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices