James Whiteside, American Ballet Theatre principal dancer and choreographer, interviews his friends, coworkers, and fellow artists in this behind-the-scenes podcast, recorded from his dressing room at the Metropolitan Opera, or in his home studio.
James talks to ABT Principal dancer Cassandra Trenary about their performance of Giselle at the Metropolitan Opera House and her decision to leave ABT to join Vienna State Opera. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James talks to ABT Principal Dancer Catherine Hurlin before and after their performance of Swan Lake at the Metropolitan Opera House. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
In this special episode, James recaps the Spring touring season, accompanied by costume designers Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James talks about his early years in dance, his training, and his first years as an apprentice in a big ballet company. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James and Reid talk about ballet costumes; faves, mishaps, and least faves! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
James chats about which female roles he'd want to dance, what he did on his layoff from ABT, and why straight men at the gym annoy him. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats about Tr*mp's Kennedy Center, the WAP en pointe, and drunk gay people. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
James talks about a typical rehearsal day, what he eats, and... poop in the tiles?!?! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with himself about Smile 2, Rose Gray, and being a gay gay gay person who only plays straight people. Big wahhhh! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James and Reid talk noodles, circle j*rks, Beyonce, and Alien Romulus. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Michael returns for the first episode of 2025! We chat about Sasha DeSola, resolutions, Darci Kistler's beautiful penche, Unity Phelan, the Nutcracker, and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with Michael about becoming a repetiteur (someone who teaches ballets from scratch), retiring from Miami City Ballet, and their early days together in Boston Ballet circa 1904. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with ABT Soloist Jake Roxander about being in a family of ballet dancers, heightism in dance, and his dream roles. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with ABT's newest Principal Dancer, Chloe Misseldine, about her ascent, her dream roles, and who she would kiss, marry, or kill. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with retiring ABT corps de ballet members Alex Basmagy, Kiely Groenewegen, and Lauren Post about their careers and what they're doing once they hang up their pointe shoes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with ABT Principal Dancer Thomas Forster about his training, dealing with rejection, and reality TV. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with ABT Principal Dancer Skylar Brandt about the Summer Season, why Swan Lake is her nemesis, and reviews. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
The Stage Rightside is BACK in 2024 with new guests and some old favorites. Join James from his dressing room at the Metropolitan Opera during American Ballet Theatre's Summer Season. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with costume and set designer Jean-Marc Puissant about his early work and creating the designs for Alexei Ratmansky’s “Of Love and Rage” which was slated to make its NYC debut at the Metropolitan Opera with ABT this spring. They discuss the joys of difficulties of working on this epic full length ballet. Premier Dance Network website James on Instagram JamesWhiteside.org Upcoming Performances Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/don...
James chats with British dancer Xander Parish about his rise to principal dancer at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg. They discuss hot topics such as Russian culture, Sergei Polunin, and more. Premier Dance Network website James on Instagram JamesWhiteside.org Upcoming Performances Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Royal Ballet principal dancer, Beatriz Stix-Brunell, discusses self expression and the so-called ballerina mystique. She and James test out their Australian accents to mixed success. Premier Dance Network website James on Instagram JamesWhiteside.org Upcoming Performances Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with choreographer Arthur Pita, with whom he had worked on the horror dance play “The Tenant”. They discuss “Showgirls”, disco dancing, and working in theatre and film. Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...
James chats with Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Marcelino Sambé about his rise to principality, his injury and how to find beauty in a bleak world. Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with Houston Ballet soloist Harper Watters LIVE on Instagram in this special quarantined edition of The Stage Rightside. They talk about coming out, being different, and family acceptance. Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...
NYCB Soloist, Megan LeCrone, drives James home from rehearsal and an impromptu Stage Rightside ensues. Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Stage Rightside is BACK for Season 4! Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James grills dance maker Mark Morris on music, nail clippings, New York City, queer life, and more on The Stage Rightside. Prepare to be entertained by Mark's wit and stunned by his obvious, logical genius. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James kicks off Season 3 of the Stage Rightside with ABT's Artistic Director of 25 years, Kevin McKenzie. They chat training, directorship, and having the hard conversations. This is Kevin as you've never known him. What a way to start Season 3! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James chats with fellow ABT principal dancer, David Hallberg. They babble on about Arizona iced tea, returning from injury, mild insanity, and Dear Evan Hansen. C'mon week 7! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
James gets the T from ABT Executive Director Kara Medoff Barnett. They chat about feminism, ABT in the digital age, the Tonys, and the future of American Ballet Theatre. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
