MUSI-CAST

Tune in for conversations with up-and-coming musical theater composers and people of note in the theater community.

Episodes

Boise Holmes & Kevin Bailey discuss THE LION KING

March 30, 2021 • 49 mins

We get together over zoom to discuss staying creative during the pandemic, overview their careers in theater and in particular talk about their experiences performing in The Lion King.

Mark as Played

VALERIE PERRI AND JACK & BENNY LIPSON

February 18, 2019 • 58 mins

I talk to musical theater star Valerie Perri about her background, her career and her family. I also speak to her sons, twin composers Jack and Benny Lipson, and we hear a selection from their song cycle "Brainstorm" performed at a recent Musi-Cal.

Mark as Played

KAY COLE AND LANDON ASHWORTH & JASON PELSEY

January 19, 2019 • 54 mins

In this episode I talk to Broadway Legend Kay Cole. We discuss her upbringing & training, her long and varied career, and her creative process. We also dig down into her participation in the creation of A CHORUS LINE. I also go upstairs prior to FNAM'S Musi-Cal where I talk to composing team Landon Ashworth and Jason Pelsey about astronaut training and how it influenced their musical "TO THE MOON."

Mark as Played

RYAN MCCARTAN AND ZACH MARSH & ARI WOJCIECH

September 25, 2018 • 47 mins

I talk to writing team Zach Marsh & Ari Wojiech about their 1 act musical "The Dinner Party." We also discuss Zach's work for The Miracle Project which creates theater for performers on the autism scale. Then I talk to former Disney Channel Star Ryan McCartan about learning the ropes of the business through the Disney process, what it was like to win The Jimmy Awards and how to survive a high profile Hollywood b...

Mark as Played

ERIC B. ANTHONY AND PATHWAY STUDENTS FROM WEST ADAMS HIGH

September 10, 2018 • 45 mins

In this episode, I interview students who have written ten minute musicals as part of FNAM's PATHWAY PROGRAM. I also talk to actor Eric B. Anthony about how growing up in community theater and the instructors who influenced him all contributed to him going from a rough neighborhood it Baltimore to Broadway. We also hear a song Eric performs at FNAM's 3rd Mondays.

Mark as Played

E.L. Losada and Laura Watkins & Nicholas David Brandt

April 9, 2018 • 45 mins

Laura Watkins & Nicholas David Brandt talk about how current events inspired their musical "Glass Ceilings." They also talk about their previous presentation at Musi-Cal, "Comi-Con: The Musical" and give us their "nerd credentials." Actor/Singer Eurimas Losada talks about coming of age doing theater in Miami and how his background as a Cuban-American immigrant informed his portrayal of one of the ...

Mark as Played

MUSI-CAST 06 AUTUMN HURLBERT & ZACH SPOUND

December 30, 2017 • 45 mins

Composer ZACH SPOUND talks about the Johnny Mercer Songwriter's workshop and his musical LEAP; SOMETHING ROTTEN star AUTUM HURLBERT discusses her role as Portia in the Tony nominated musical and going on tour with a toddler.

Mark as Played

MUSI-CAST 05 DIVYA MAUS & EDUCATOR DR. ED TRIMIS

November 18, 2017 • 43 mins

Dr. Ed Trimis and students talk about the Foundation's PATHWAY program. Composer Divya Maus presents a number and talks about her new musical The Mollyhouse created with writing partner Richard Hansen.

Mark as Played

MUSI-CAST 02 JEAN LOUISA KELLY AND BRETT RYBACK

October 13, 2017 • 45 mins

In the green room prior to our Musi-Cal showcase, I'll talk to Cole Porter award winning composer Brett Ryback. Then I talk to film/TV & stage actress, Jean Louisa Kelly about growing up in theater, appearing on Broadway in the Original Cast of Into The Woods, and about her approach to singing Sondheim music.

Mark as Played

MUSI-CAST 01 MICHAEL ARDEN AND CINCO PAUL

October 11, 2017 • 48 mins

An interview with actor, singer and Tony-nominated director, MICHAEL ARDEN. We talk about his influences, and his career, especially his work with Deaf-West Theater, with shows such as BIG RIVER and SPRING AWAKENING. We also go into the green room before MUSI-CAL, and talk to screenwriter CINCO PAUL (DESPICABLE ME, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS) about his musical, BUBBLE BOY, and the new show he's composing, A.D. 16.

Mark as Played

MUSI-CAST 04 VP BOYLE and MINA BLOOM & LELAND FRANKEL

October 10, 2017 • 48 mins

Broadway Audition Coach and author of the book "Audition Freedom: The Irreverent Wellness Guide for Theatre People," VP BOYLE talks about his background, career and tips for up-and-coming and aspiring musical theater professionals. From the Musi-Cal green room, talk about their song cycle, based on Chekov, "We Three Sisters."

Mark as Played

MUSI-CAST 03 JEFF L-E & MATT SAVARESE AND JONAH PLATT

October 6, 2017 • 35 mins

Backstage at FNAM's bi-monthly showcase, MUSI-CAL. Jeff L-E & Matt Savarese talk about meeting in college, writing and producing a webseries on a tight deadline, and their new musical, ACES. Jonah Platt talks about growing up doing musicals and the demands of doing 8 shows a week on Broadway.

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!