The Broadway belter on finally sharing her talents with the people of the United Kingdom as she plays Cadogan Hall. We also discuss how portraying Elphaba gave her an idea into the world of being different, why the leaking of her Wicked audition video is personal and her thoughts on filming during live performances. Plus we talk working with Jason Robert Brown and Ariana Grande, bringing the funny to Fiddler on the Roof and rehearsing - or should that say not rehearsing - with Kristin Chenoweth....
Feb 08, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 10
The West End's Sparkling Diamond on bringing Moulin Rouge: The Musical to the London stage; including tackling the high trapeze, feeling herself in some of the greatest costumes and why it’s time for us all to embrace the escapism the show serves up. We also dive into her famous musical family, a Broadway debut for her mother and why her legendary father was "bougie as hell". Plus, there might also be some talk of all things Beyoncé and Dreamgirls, too. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: Will...
Feb 01, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 9
The Grammy, Tony and Emmy nominated composer of both musical theatre and popular songs on being reunited with Jeremy Jordan for Bonnie & Clyde at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, writing Where Do Broken Hearts Go for the greatest voice of all time and the continuing joyous evolution of Jekyll & Hyde. Plus, we talk overcoming theatre snobs and what we can all expect from Frank and Friends which now comes to Cadogan Hall in London on Sunday 17th April. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: Wi...
Jan 17, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 8
The Broadway star and Billboard #1 recording artist on returning to Cadogan Hall in London this December, why she’s proud to be an honorary Brit and her love of Pret Christmas sandwiches. Plus, her joy at the Wicked movie casting. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell fw-live.com 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 @elevenpodc...
Nov 25, 2021•26 min•Season 5Ep. 7
The Broadway leading man on embracing the madness of becoming a Tony nominee, learning from Alanis Morissette when mounting the Jagged Little Pill musical and the exciting new world of My Marcello. Plus the pressures of wearing *those* white Fiyero pants in Wicked. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell broadwayrecords.com jaggedlittlepill.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss...
Nov 15, 2021•37 min•Season 5Ep. 6
The Drama Desk winner and Broadway sensation on setting sail (again!) with Anything Goes at the Barbican in London, the joys and challenges of being a working mother and why she cherishes her relationship with Dame Julie Andrews immensely. Plus why she's not ruling out a more permanent return to British theatre. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell anythinggoesmusical.co.uk Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives...
Nov 02, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 5
The trailblazing stars of The Prince of Egypt on why the new stage musical truly lives up to its epic status and why they’re not trying to replicate the brilliance of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey with their When You Believe duet. Plus why “the tears were worth it” when making history as Elphaba in Wicked and how representation informs an individual about their limitless possibilities in life. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell theprinceofegyptmusical.com Wel...
Oct 30, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The Tony nominee and Olivier winner on a lifetime leading centre stage, working with some of the greatest stars in history, and why the most successful understudies “steal like mad all the good bits” from their leading actors. Plus how she's overcoming the nerves to return to live performance with her upcoming solo concert at Cadogan Hall and why she believes there’s a future life ahead for the Grey Gardens musical. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell fw-live.com...
Oct 27, 2021•43 min•Season 5Ep. 3
The international drag superstars on perfectly mixing drag and live theatre with The Return of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, LIVE!, proudly being Patti LuPone superfans and why "there’s no drag without theatre and no theatre without drag!" Plus, they recall some of their most infamous stage mishaps and falls of all-time. Oops! Host: William J Connolly Image of Jinkx & BenDeLa: JijI Lee Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell jinkxanddela.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre p...
Oct 20, 2021•28 min•Season 5Ep. 2
The 6x Grammy winner on bringing Back To The Future: The Musical to the West End, penning With You from Ghost: The Musical and co-writing Jagged Little Pill with Alanis Morissette. Plus we get a creative update on the stage adaptation of the 1979 movie The Rose and Disney’s upcoming live-action Pinocchio. Host: William J Connolly Image of Glen: Randee St. Nicholas Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell backtothefuturemusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings th...
Oct 05, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 1
The music genius behind Everybody’s Talking About Jamie on the global success of the stage show, developing it for the big screen, and why Sarah Lancashire was his dream casting for the new movie. Plus why he’s happy to admit that Broadway is within his sights for the little British musical that wants to change the world. 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...
Sep 23, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In an exclusive conversation, the icon of stage and screen on her history-making casting as Madame Morrible in Wicked, why the story of The Wizard of Oz means more to her than arguably anybody else, and how she married her hero. We also discuss working with Viola Davis, the story of her father and musical Gypsy, and the importance of visibility for trans youth. Plus, why she’s forever proud to be “a mixed-race HIV-positive trans woman in a major Broadway musical”. Image of Alexandra: Aaron Jay Y...
Sep 13, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 10
The new leading lady of The Phantom of The Opera on smashing down barriers and making history with her casting as the beloved opera soprano Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh’s revamped production, wearing her natural hair like a crown and celebrating the beautiful nuances of her black body. Plus, why she owes everything to her mother and grandmother. And why it took her rather a long time to shake off playing music icon Diana Ross after starring in Motown - The Musical...
Sep 01, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 9
The Olivier nominee and stage icon on overcoming personal doubt and age comparison to her younger self to star as The Narrator once again in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium, why she will forever learn from the challenges of Carrie on Broadway at aged 17 + why originating in Mary Poppins was challenging. Plus, Linzi reveals the one role she played too early and the one role she'd never play again! Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren...
Aug 24, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The stage superstar and Tony nominee on celebrating 25 years of rocking out on Broadway with his new live streamed show So Far, how originating in RENT changed the lives of so many, and why his life-long friendship with the legendary Idina Menzel helped kick-start it all for New York City's finest rock voice. Plus why Aida, Disney and Sir Elton John deserve an apology! Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome to eleven. The official...
Aug 17, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 7
The Olivier award-winning star of stage and the big screen on returning to the West End in the new all-star production of Constellations, how her time originating in Girl from the North Country remains almost indescribable today, and why she's happy to embrace her goddess status. Plus, why she’s hopeful a new and inclusive theatre world is opening up. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast t...
Aug 02, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In an exclusive first interview, the original stars of Bonnie in Clyde on reuniting after 10 years for an exclusive London concert version, the challenges of opening the show on Broadway back in 2011, and why them performing this story again isn’t just a professional milestone… it’s personal. Plus the pair discuss the impact of hit songs including Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad and Raise A Little Hell. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell bonnieand...
Jul 26, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The voice behind Never Enough on the global success of The Greatest Showman, why she didn’t appear in the movie itself, and how she hopes her music will help bring the world together this summer. Plus she reveals details behind her unexpected phone call from Michael Bublé and David Foster, and why she’s thrilled that big belty fierce vocalists are being seen in the music industry again. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Image of Loren: Shervin Lainez Produced by: William J Con...
Jul 23, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The Tony winner and original Angelica Schuyler on why Hamilton is here today because of musical RENT, embracing the camp with Lego Store: The Musical, and why the beauty of diversity will forever be at the core of her Broadway. Plus, why her Emmy nomination for Hamilton confirms the show is “the gift that keeps on giving!” Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Image of Renée: Justin Bettman Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast...
Jul 19, 2021•26 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Lolz at the ready as the hilarious internet sensation and theatre star on embracing their non-binary identity, taking flight in the upcoming UK stage adaptation of Bedknobs and Broomsticks, and why they promise this isn’t the end for their solo show My Son's A Queer But What Can You Do? Plus why their mum and dad are the real stars of this family! Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that ...
Jul 06, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The Olivier nominee and OG Katherine Howard on the one opportunity that would bring her back to the Queendom, why she was nervous working with "genius" director Jerry Mitchell on leading London's Pretty Woman musical + when we can expect a debut album from her incredible new all-female group S V N. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Image of Aimie: Danny Khan Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest star...
Jun 25, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 1
The 4x Olivier winner (+ 9 nominations!) on singing for Liza Minnelli at her private house, working with Barbra Streisand and Aretha Franklin, and texting with Stephen Sondheim. Plus the personal connections behind starring in Ragtime and The Witches of Eastwick + how creating Doorstep Productions is “the highlight of my entire career”. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the ...
Jun 16, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Meet the award-winning Obie star developing The Danish Girl for the stage, making history as the first openly transgender actor to originate a role in a Pulitzer Prize-winning piece of theatre for A Strange Loop, and why it’s time to allow minority voices to tell their own stories. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley 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 dis...
Jun 02, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Direct from Oz, the West End’s original Glinda on working with Idina Menzel in Wicked UK, being cast as Margaret New in the Australian premiere of British musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, and why she’s waiting for the perfect time to return to the London stage. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Image of Helen: Kurt Sneddon Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in ...
May 12, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 9
The original Elle Woods in Legally Blonde and Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray on bringing a touch of camp to Broadway, having Britney Spears as her understudy, and why her latest album is putting women back at the centre of their stories. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Image of Laura: Jeremy Cowart 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 t...
May 04, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 8
The BBTAs winner on serving lewks, making history and living up to his I Came To Slay mantra. Plus, why a Beautiful People stage musical needs to happen and how starring in Everybody's Talking About Jamie has taught him to ditch gendered clothing. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Image of Layton: The Other Richard 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 dis...
Apr 28, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner and global superstar on embracing theatre and comedy to find her most authentic drag persona, playing Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show on stage alongside Michelle Visage, and why the world “f**king needs drag” right about now! The Alaska Thunderf**k Extra Special Comedy Special is streaming now on OUTtv USA. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Image of Alaska: Shawn Adeli Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell Follow eleven o...
Apr 19, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The SIX composer and co-writer on accidentally redefining modern musical theatre, his love and forever obsession with Lucy Moss, and his plans to release new work very soon. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The Drag Race superstar on making history as the first trans woman to create a principal role on Broadway, meeting President Biden, and why #RepresentationMatters. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 06, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The star of It's A Sin on the global success of the remarkable Russell T Davies show, how a stage adaptation would get his backing, and why he’s Carrie musical obsessed! Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 3
