In this episode, all four members of the Junkyard Dog production team, Sue Frost, Randy Adams, Marleen Magnoni Alhadeff and Kenny Alhadeff gather to discuss how Come from Away came together in time to grab 7 Tony nominations this past season, including Best New Musical. Puff's General Manager, Daniel Kuney and Producer, David Carpenter talk about all different hoops they had to jump through to make Puffs the Off-Broadway success it has become. Actress Liz Stanton and Director Jeremy Williams tal...
Aug 16, 2017•1 hr 7 min
In Volume 802, John Sanders stops by to talk about his role as Ned in Groundhog Day, a 2017 nominee for Best Musical currently playing on Broadway. He delves into technique, his career and working with five turntables. Langston Belton discusses Puffs a play dealing with things Potter, and sometimes about things Harry, currently playing Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Zach Murphy, Lighting Supervisor for the Public Theatre talks about his job and lighting technology in these quick changing time...
Jul 27, 2017•1 hr 4 min
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Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 25 min
Show notes are available at: http://www.broadwaybullet.com/?p=1795
Jul 11, 2017•57 min
In this episode: Lynne Wintersteller stops by to talk about he sustained career acting on stage. She talks about everything from her latest show, Shear Madness, to her work in Closer Than Ever. Along the way she talks about sustaining a career and offers great advice for aspiring actors. Brian Lowdermilk (of the songwriting duo, Kerrigan and Lowdermilk) discusses his career and process with songwriting, how he created the New Musical Theatre website, and what makes for a good audition song for a...
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 16 min
Welcome back for another episode! In this episode we talk with Jason Bassett about Stage Managing the Hamilton monster. We get a deep look at what a General Manager does with Roy Gabay & Daniel Kuney from Jumpstart Entertainment. Dev Bondarin and Jessica Bathurst stop by to tell us about new things happening with the Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) in Queens and we get to hear two songs from from hot, up-and-coming composer, Michael Mott.
Jan 08, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Andrew Lippa discusses his career as a composer/lyricist for the Broadway stage. Adam Feldman, theatre critic for Time Out NY, discusses theatre and the the changing face of theatre criticism and reviews. Gaby Alter and Tommy Newman share two songs from their musical, Band Geeks; and Nick Kohn talks about his unconventional acting career and time with the long-running Avenue Q Musical.
Apr 05, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Kate Shindle gives a very candid talk into her new position as President of Actor's Equity, and what changes might be needed down the line. Patrick Noonan discusses his career and long relationship (300+ performances) with the comedy Shear Madness, now Off-Broadway in NYC. Matt Okin discusses the challenges of acquiring a brand new space for Black Box Studios in Teaneck, NJ. We also hear two songs from the team Kooman and Dimond from their CD, "Out of My Head".
Mar 15, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Stephanie Klemons (Dance Captain) and Andrew Chapelle each swing nightly for the mega-hit, Hamilton. They talk about the whole process and their acting breaks before Hamilton. We hear two new songs from STRING, the new musical Adam Gwon is writing "Uncharted Territory" performed by Heidi Blickenstaff with Carey Anderson, Geoff Packard, Zachary Prince, and Katie Thompson "Just Curious" performed by Geoff Packard and Heidi Blickenstaff James Tyler is a current DGFund fellow, and is breaking in a b...
Mar 03, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Megan McInnis discusses her long history and path to NYC with the musical, Daddy Long Legs; Andrew Lippa and Rachel Routh talk about the Dramatists Guild Fund and the many ways they help artists. Composer/Lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver shares two tracks from We Foxes, a musical in progress, and Danny Ashkenasi discusses his new musical, Speakeasy, running at Theatre for the New City Feb. 18-Mar. 13.
Feb 16, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Bobby Steggart discusses his new play, Boy, as well as shares some of his unorthodox and refreshing views on a career in acting. Director/Creator Bruce Jordan discusses his uber-long running show, Shear Madness, and why it has finally arrived in NYC. We hear some new music from composer/lyricist Zoe Sarnak and Director/Choreographer/Creator James Walski talks about the long journey to NYC for the 60's Dance Musical, Trip of Love.
Feb 02, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Tony award winning orchestrator, Alex Lacamoire talks about his work on the current smash musical, Hamilton. We hear an original podcast musical, "As You Were" written by Kerrigan and Lowdermilk, and Andrea McArdle talks about her new two-hander, 2 Across, as well as her 45 year career in entertainment, including "Annie".
Jan 19, 2016•1 hr 8 min
Catherine Walker talks about Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, her history with the show, and her eventual takeover of the role of Phoebe, also the touching story of her first big break in Mary Poppins. Lisa Dozier talks about the ups and downs and ins and outs of General Management. We have a panel from the League of Professional Theatre Women to discuss the issue of availability of women's roles.
Dec 08, 2015•1 hr 40 min
Ellie Covan talks about Dixon Place, a home for new and emerging Theatre Artists of all kinds. Joshua Brody of San Diego's The Trip talks about doing theatre on location and the trials and tribulations of bringing a show to NYC. We feature a song by Kerrigan-Lowdermilk, sung by Katie Thompson. Jim Shankman talks about the perils and thrills of writing a show for yourself.
Nov 19, 2015•1 hr 7 min
David Stallings discusses his latest work in Macbeth of the Oppressed as well as challenges facing all minorities in getting represented on stage. Joe Cosentino discusses his career as an actor, writer and educator and talks about his new book, A Murder Mystery set backstage at a college theatre dept., Drama Queen. Susan Schulman discusses her career as a Broadway Press Agent, talks about her book, Backstage Pass to Broadway and offers advice for theatre people dealing with a Press Agent.
Nov 03, 2015•55 min
We talk with Kathleen Butler, veteran of three shows with Edward Albee, founded Triumvirate Artists to provide opportunities for theatre artists over 55 years old. Riley Thomas just finished his third show, Wearing Black, for the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and he shares the skinny on all the details of participating and getting your show up. Jason Marin, lighting designer and head of Casting Light Podcast, discusses lighting, tech and his career.
Oct 20, 2015•1 hr 3 min
We have a lot going on! We have interviews with comedian/musician/improv artist/Late-Late Show co-host, Reggie Watts; Joan Kane, director with Ego Actus production company; Joe McGinty, musical director and founder of Loser's Lounge as well as resident accompanist with Sid Gold's Request Room. We also talk with audiobook narrator, Dara Rosenberg and hear a song demo from composer/actress, Amanda Higgins.
Oct 06, 2015•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, we talk with Paul Gordon, composer and lyricist for the new Off-Broadway Musical, Daddy Long Legs. We also talk to the members of Cabaret duo, TastiSkank Kate Reinders (Something Rotten, Wicked) and Sarah Litzsinger (Beauty and the Beast). We close with an enlightening discussion with Branden Huldeen and Peter Rothstein of NAMT discussing the NAMT Festival.
Sep 15, 2015•1 hr 9 min
Up Close - Ken Davenport, Broadway producer and writer for The Producer's Perspective, talks about Deaf West's production of "Spring Awakening" coming to Broadway, and a little about the musical two-hander, "Daddy Long Legs" The Best of Company - Hip to Hip - This Queens-Based Shakespeare company brings the bard to parks all over the city. They discuss the technical and logistical challenges of the operation, and discuss achieving gender parity in casting. We speak with Jason Marr and David Mold...
Sep 01, 2015•59 min
We talk with Robert Petkoff and Arnie Burton from the new, Off-Broadway production of 39 Steps. We talk with Lynn Shore: Actor, Writer and Creater of the new musical, Happy 50-ish. We also feature two songs from the writing duo, Lyons & Pakchar from their album #LOVE Live. "CRUSH" sung by Mykal Kilgore & "Inside" sung by Ben Roseberry. We go backstage at The Public Theatre, Shakespeare in the Park Getting ready for Cymbaline. A full interview with set designer, Riccardo Hernandez and sho...
Aug 14, 2015•1 hr
Aug. 4, 2015 - The Public Theatre is on fire! Fun Home just won Musical, Shakespere in the Park is Thriving and Hamiton is set to break Tony Award Records next year... We have Joel Perez who is making his Broadway Debut in Fun Home, and has been involved throughout the development process talk about the show and his life as an actor. Jay Duckworth, the Prop Master at The Public talks props, shop and a bit of Hamilton. Jonathan G Galvez is entering his fourth show in the NYC Fringe Fest this year...
Aug 04, 2015•1 hr
Broadway Bullet is returning in August, 2015! Host Michael Gilboe announces details about the return, and gives listeners a taste of an unreleased Kelli O'Hara song to celebrate her much deserved Tony win!
Jun 09, 2015•20 min
In this episode: Diana DeGarmo (American Idol) stops by to talk about her new show, THE TOXIC AVENGER, as well as her experience during and after American Idol. We also play a song from the Original Cast Recording of the show. Gallery Players have won best production of a musical at the NY IT awards for 3 years in a row now, and they are gunning to extend their run with their new production of TOP OF THE HEAP. Director Neal Freeman stops by with Composer Jeffrey Lodin and Book/Lyric Writer, Will...
Mar 29, 2015•1 hr 2 min
The comedy, "Angry Young Women", Close out our Going Geeky on "Spring Awakening" series, hear from Jazz singer, Marcus Goldhaber and play part 1 of our director's panel. Sh-K-Boom's holiday sale and song from "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". Also, Marty Cooper suggests some New Year's Resolutions for our critics in "On the Positive Side".
Mar 18, 2015•1 hr 17 min
Up Close with Daphne Rubin-Vega and we play 2 songs from her new CD. Young Cabaret performer, Judy Butterfield. Lea Michele and John Gallager Jr from "Spring Awakening", Sh-K-Boom's holiday sale and song from "The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Also, Marty Cooper reviews "Dreamgirls" in "On the Positive Side".
Mar 18, 2015•1 hr 17 min
NYMF 2006, pt. 7 The musicals, "Three Sides", "J.O.B. the Hip Hopera", "Desperate Measures" and "The Screams of Kitty Genovese". Also interviews with the 3 Broadway Idol Finalists and Marty Cooper gives his West End Report in "On the Positive Side".
Mar 15, 2015•1 hr 17 min
New episodes coming in August, 2015! In this episode: A preview of Broadway Bullet Host, Michael Gilboe’s, upcoming CD, “Beginning at the End”. Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp spent time in their swanky Regis hotel room to talk to us about their upcoming NYC Concert dates beginning Jan. 10th (And likely tour!). They also talk about Rent and each of their current passion projects. Three time Tony winning producer, Dori Berinstein has created the ultimate Broadway Trivia game for iPad, iPhone, iPod...
Nov 26, 2010•1 hr 29 min
In this episode: The Amoralists are presenting Adam Rapp's first play, GHOSTS IN THE COTTONWOOD, in a re-written version. Actors Matt Pilieci and Nick Lawson discuss the play, their company, and why gambling in Vegas isn't the best way to fund a theatre. The York Shakespeare Company is one of New Yorks most active presenters of the Bard's work. Director Seth Duerr and Actress Jenn Remke stopped by to discuss their current rep presentations of MACBETH and RICHARD II as well as a great discussion ...
Oct 05, 2010•59 min
The 6th annual NY IT awards for excellence in Independent Theatre was hel on Monday, September 20th, and for the third year in a row, I was backstage to interviews the winners and presenters as the came offstage. We've got a lot of great interviews, including the legendary Debra Monk as two-time Tony award winning costume designer, Martin Pakledinaz
Sep 22, 2010•1 hr 15 min
In this episode: Executive/Artistic Producer of NYMF, Isaac Hurwitz stops by to talk about the happenings with this year's festival. Written by Tony Winning Book Writer William Hauptman (Big River) and Broadway Composer Jim Wann (Pump Boys and Dinettes), THE GREAT UNKNOWN is one of the more high-profile offerings at the festival. Broadway veterans Tom Hewitt (Rocky Horror, Dracula) and Don Stephenson (The Producers, Dracula) stop by the studio to discuss the show. Two friends childhood pact to h...
Sep 14, 2010•1 hr 40 min
