eleven
The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Hosted by William J Connolly elevenpodcast.com @elevenPodcast
Episodes
July 1, 2025 • 38 mins
Jamie Lloyd’s exquisite new leading man on the honour of “pushing the boundaries” as Juan Perón in this fresh telling of Evita at the world-famous London Palladium, learning from the genius of Jamie’s direction – something he says is “a dream come true” – and its relevance to a 2025 audience.
We also dive into blending onstage live performance with camera work to make the perfect musical experience, his love of the “perfect narra...
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June 23, 2025 • 36 mins
The stage giant on returning to the Old Vic stage with Girl From The North Country, the life-changing impact of making his Broadway debut at such a young age and being a student to directors like Conor McPherson and Stephen Daldry.
Plus, we revisit his legendary performance on Hey, Mr. Producer! with Ellen Greene, joyful memories of his late friend and Kiss Me, Kate co-star Marin Mazzie and how Company changed his life, forever.
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May 17, 2025 • 32 mins
London's finest leading star on her "insane" time playing Lulu in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Shucked, leaning into the vocal marathon of singing Independently Owned each night and why life in the world of a musical comedy feels just right.
Plus, we dive into her shining roles in The Wizard of Oz, Kiss Me Kate, Little Shop of Horrors and Oklahoma!, how leaning into stronger character-led roles allow her to pus...
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May 10, 2025 • 35 mins
Broadway’s original Romeo on life back as one of the most infamous boyfriends in history, embracing the chaos of this unexpected chapter as he performs in the UK for the first time and the remarkable connection this story has with audiences across the globe in 2025.
Plus, we dive into jamming with the likes of Max Martin and Ariana Grande, the power of being present in every moment possible and why being a douche is a whole lot o...
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May 2, 2025 • 42 mins
The beloved Broadway star on the extraordinary journey of Drag: The Musical, creating a space where drag is accessible for all and learning to say goodbye to a cast of fierce co-stars.
Plus, we dive into understanding his own personal relationship with femininity and how that has changed as he career progresses, having Liza Minnelli as his boss and the unfiltered joy of his new live cast album alongside Alaska – and many other fab...
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April 28, 2025 • 1 min
In the second of a two-part conversation... The Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen legend on a lifetime in the spotlight.
Host: William J Connolly
Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell
Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com...
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April 25, 2025 • 35 mins
In the first of a two-part conversation... The Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen legend on his “life-altering” and history-making chapter as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, why this story connects differently in the era of Tr*mp and how he's making his younger-self proud. Plus, why this activist artist will forever use his art to speak truth to power - however challenging that can often be.
Host: Wil...
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April 18, 2025 • 37 mins
The American actor on leaning into the crazy to make his London stage debut this May in Stephen Sondheim's The Frogs at the Southwark Playhouse (including the promise of him in a toga), feeling comfortable in the world of comedy and his ultimate respect for theatrical performers.
Plus, we talk the thrill of sound-checking with unmatched live vocalists like Nicole Scherzinger, embracing challenging the perceptions others have of yo...
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March 23, 2025 • 58 mins
The critically acclaimed West End leading lady on the “unhinged and hilarious” joy of playing Celine Dion in brand new London stage hit Titanique, the welcomed responsibility of belting out the hits nightly and why her love and respect for Celine Dion is nonpareil.
Plus we talk icebergs, the unwavering love of her family and why her recent Olivier nomination for this very role is dedicated to one very important person – little La...
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March 16, 2025 • 62 mins
The Olivier nominee and London stage star on bringing in a new chapter for her signature The Devil Wears Prada character Emily as the now musical moves from screen to stage, leaning into total trust with her genius director Jerry Mitchell and workshopping vocal options with her new music boss, the legendary Sir Elton John.
We also talk comedy, fashion, belting and, of course, her recent Olivier nomination for originating this rol...
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March 10, 2025 • 56 mins
The breakout titular star on honouring icon Tina Turner as she brings her remarkable story to life on stage in TINA, The Tina Turner Musical as the show enters its seventh year, feeling the spirt of the late star and how playing this role has helped bring strength and healing into her personal life – calling it 'the biggest healer".
Plus, we talk belting out signature songs, why it's all about the voice and the legs with the Queen...
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March 3, 2025 • 45 mins
London's original Regina George on leaning into the mean as she brings the beloved queen to life in Mean Girls: The Musical, why looks could kill when you're the head of North Shore High and why being the Apex Predator is actually a whole lot of fun.
Plus what it's like taking comedy notes from a legend like writer Tina Fey, “taking it up” when performing World Burn for director Casey Nicholaw (“F**k yeah, you go girl”) and why th...
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February 11, 2025 • 56 mins
The three-time Tony winner and undisputed icon of the theatrical world reflects on a career like no other. From her legendary roles in Evita, Sunset and Les Misérables to her dislike of riffing, love for her late friend Stephen Sondheim and being a proud groupie. We also dive into her desire to sing rock, bursting blood vessels and what it’s like to call out when there’s an audience waiting for you. Plus we discuss all things A Lif...
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February 7, 2025 • 39 mins
Jamie Lloyd's leading star on a double dose of Shakespeare alongside legends including Sigourney Weaver, Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell and why nothing feels as beautifully intimate as standing on stage at Drury Lane. Plus, we talk their historic leading turn as the Emcee in Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club, the title role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and why celebrating yourself fully is the greatest gift to you – and others.
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September 20, 2024 • 52 mins
Changed, For Good.
Direct from backstage in Dublin on the current stop of their UK and Ireland Tour, the Wonderful Witches of Oz on their remarkable journey with the smash-hit musical, learning to love themselves fully and why self-acceptance isn't always an easy journey. Plus we dive into pre-show rituals high in the bubble, almost dropping the wand and why this job means more than most. There's also talk of a small song called ...
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September 9, 2024 • 53 mins
The Broadway powerhouse on embracing the crazy to play the "most challenging" job she's ever tackled as Celine f**king Dion in the New York production of Titanique, her seven-year record-breaking and life-changing journey of triumph and tribulation as Elphaba in Wicked and the joy of getting to play Star and Lady in The Cher Show on Broadway. #BeltingAndCrying
Host: William J Connolly
Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell
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August 23, 2024 • 2 mins
The leading ladies of Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder! on their unapologetically funny new show, why there’s a joy in mixing the world of podcasts, murder and musicals in one night of brilliant theatrical laughter and why everything just sounds better when sung in a Northern accent!
Host: William J Connolly
Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell
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Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings th...
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August 22, 2024 • 43 mins
The Pulitzer, Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning musical genius on the West End triumph of Next To Normal, how he penned iconic songs like I Miss The Mountains and the honour of rediscovering the journey of Diana for a 2023/24 audience, this time in the hands of tour de force storyteller, Caissie Levy. Plus, writing for Idina Menzel in If/Then, why there's the “strong desire” to bring the show to Lodon and moving from fan to colle...
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August 1, 2024 • 38 mins
The Tony-winning superstar on their exciting live concert dates at London's Cadogan Hall, leading with honesty and vulnerability and the power of paving a way for the next generation.
We also talk all things Once On This Island, their historic Tony win for Shucked and why you might not be hearing them sing Independently Owned forever – well, at least not the original key! Plus, the one signature role and show they've got their eye ...
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July 29, 2024 • 51 mins
The Olivier nominee on bringing new life to Cassie in A Chorus Line, diving into the welcomed responsibility of leading shows like The Drifters Girl, The Color Purple and Memphis, and why her success on the stage is "bonkers".
Host: William J Connolly
Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell
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Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to...
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