Broadway Bullet: Theatre from Broadway, Off-Broadway and beyond.
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 207 ratingsTheatre's longest running podcast is celebrating its 11th Anniversary season! Broadway Bullet features interviews with Broadway stars, and artists on the rise, from actors to designers, directors and writers. Covering theatre on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Independent theatre and more. Music from different shows and some live, exclusive performances. Its like an audio magazine with something new behind each segment.
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904 - ShoSial Networking - Sept. 13, 2018
September 13, 2018 12:15 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWe’re meeting people all over the theatre scene in this episode. A Letter to Harvey Milk recently concluded it’s Off-Broadway run, and I am sure it will become a regional staple. Adam Heller & Julie Knightel, the utterly astounding leads of the show are here to talk about the show and their careers. Next, Raquel Suarez Groen recently made her Broadway debut as Carlotta in Phantom of the Opera. She discusses her debut and some of the differences between Broadway and Opera, her tradition...
Adam Heller & Julia Knightel (A Letter to Harvey Milk) Unedited (904)
September 13, 2018 12:10 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBA Letter to Harvey Milk recently concluded it’s Off-Broadway run, and I am sure it will become a regional staple. Adam Heller & Julie Knightel, the utterly astounding leads of the show are here to talk about the show and their careers.
Raquel Suarez Green (Phantom of the Opera) Unedited (904)
September 13, 2018 12:05 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBRaquel Suarez Groen recently made her Broadway debut as Carlotta in Phantom of the Opera. She discusses her debut and some of the differences between Broadway and Opera, her traditional stomping ground.
Robert Diamond (Broadway World) Unedited (904)
September 13, 2018 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBWe talk to the founder of the incredibly popular and influential website, Broadway World. It may be unfathomable. But there was a time where people didn’t take web sites all that seriously. Robert Diamond discusses the sites ignominious beginnings to the powerhouse it is now.
903 - Past Meets Present (Aug. 29, 2018)
August 29, 2018 19:20 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThe past and the present constantly collide in the theatre. Old stories become new, and new trends influence how we see shows of the past. First up, Tina Marie Casamento shares with us her highs and lows of bringing the story of a young Judy Garland to Broadway; with her development as writer and producer of Chasing Rainbows. Then, Michael Lee Brown has been alternate for Dear Evan Hansen since the beginning. A show that will be influencing how future shows tell their stories, Mi...
Tina Marie Casamento - Chasing Rainbows (Unedited) [903]
August 29, 2018 19:15 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBTina Marie Casamento shares with us her highs and lows of bringing the story of a young Judy Garland to Broadway; with her development as writer and producer of Chasing Rainbows.
Michael Lee Brown - Dear Evan Hansen (Unedited) [903]
August 29, 2018 19:10 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBMichael Lee Brown has been alternate for Dear Evan Hansen since the beginning. A show that will be influencing how future shows tell their stories, Michael discusses what so attracted him to the material.
Adam Key & Gabriella Marzetta - Frankenstein (Unedited) [903]
August 29, 2018 19:05 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe new adaptation of the old Frankenstein continues to run strong at St. Lukes. Actors Adam Kee and Gabriella Marzetta discuss working on this show in a very new “rep-in-theatre” tradition that is helping shows find their feet.
Save Tin Pan Alley - George Calderero (Unedited) [903]
August 29, 2018 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOne of the oldest institutions of our songwriting heritage... Tin Pan Alley May face being erased in the name of progress in lower Manhattan. George Calderaro stops by to discuss its historic and entertainment importance, and how you can help at SaveTinPanAlley.com
902 - A Little Mentoring (Aug. 14, 2018)
August 14, 2018 16:15 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBIn this episode we speak with three people with a lot of great advice to offer theatre artists. First, Angelina Fiordelissi talks about her work as founder and artistic director of the Cherry Lane Theatre, and especially about their mentor project to encourage new artists. Next, Raissa Katona Bennet talks about her career as a theatre actress and cabaret artist, with tons of great advice for those starting out. We might even listen to a couple songs from one of her many albums. ...
Raissa Katona Bennet - Cabaret Artist (Unedited) 902
August 14, 2018 16:05 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBRaissa Katona Bennet talks about her career as a theatre actress and cabaret artist, with tons of great advice for those starting out. We might even listen to a couple songs from one of her many albums.
901 - Exploring the One-Man-Show
July 21, 2018 16:15 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBWe're back with a brand new season, and to kick it off, we're going to be exploring the one-man show. What goes into them, why to do them. First, Baba Brinkman has been making his name doing one man rap shows about scientific concepts he describes as "part rap concert, part TED talk and part stand-up." He discusses his process of researching and writing these shows while talking about his latest, "Rap Guide to Consciousness". Next, Moises Belizario and Steven Prescod talk about p...
817 - Broadway Masterclass (April 25, 2018)
April 25, 2018 19:47 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBFrozen recently opened on Broadway, and we got a chance to talk with Jeremy Chernick, the effects designer for this tech heavy production. He talks about his job and work on this show, Alladin and others, as well as offering techniques to achieve FX gold on a dime budget. Following this, we have two excerpts from what might as well be called Broadway Master Classes. Broadway Lyricist Glenn Slater has been writing with arguably two of the most influential composers of the past 40 years, Andrew...
817 - Rick Elice (Bookwriting Masterclass) Unedited (817)
April 25, 2018 19:31 - 1 hour - 118 MBBook writer Rick Elice, came into the theatre by an unusual route, and became a book writer later than some others, but he has made a huge impact since his debut with Jersey Boys. Taking in a Tony nomination for that show and a second for Peter and the Starcatcher. With more shows in the works, this new titan discusses his various theories about what different techniques make a book work, using examples from his past and upcoming shows.
817 - Jeremy Chernik (Frozen Special Effects) Unedited (817)
April 25, 2018 19:31 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBFrozen recently opened on Broadway, and we got a chance to talk with Jeremy Chernick, the effects designer for this tech heavy production. He talks about his job and work on this show, Alladin and others, as well as offering techniques to achieve FX gold on a dime budget.
816 - The DGF Fellows (April 12, 2018)
April 12, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBIn this episode, we talk with four people in the Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellowship program. DGF Fellows is a year-long development intensive led by esteemed writers. Participants spend a year honing their craft while developing full-length pieces, culminating in an industry presentation at an Off-Broadway theater. The program is highly sought after for its successful format of bringing playwrights and musical theater writers together in the learning process. Keelay Gipson is a multi-disc...
815 - Gone But Not Forgotten (April 4, 2018)
April 05, 2018 00:33 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIn this episode,we have two shows that have passed, but we expect to hear more from their creators soon! Immersive theatre has exploded, and we talked with creators of Curiosities, Anthony Logan Cole and Bryan Knowlton. Both are veterans in the new trend of all things immersive. They discussed not only what they needed to keep in mind creating their piece, but perhaps what you should keep in mind creating yours. Next up, earlier in the Season we talked to the composer of Whiskey Pants, Christ...
814 - Wanna Produce? - February 28, 2018
March 01, 2018 05:59 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBAre you wondering what a producer has to do or curious about producing yourself? We've got an episode chock full of interviews of interest to you. Cara Reichel and Peter Mills talk about their production company, Prospect Theatre company, their fantastic growth, and areas you need to look out for when creating a company. Seth Sklar-Hein discusses his job producing and associate directing for Cameron Mackintosh North America as well as his working relationship with arguably the most successful...
Cara Reichel & Peter Mills (Prospect Theatre) Unedited (814)
March 01, 2018 05:55 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBCara Reichel and Peter Mills talk about their production company, Prospect Theatre company, their fantastic growth, and areas you need to look out for when creating a company.
Ralph Lewis (Peculiar Works: Androbourous) Unedited (814)
March 01, 2018 05:53 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBRalph Lewis of Peculiar Works talks about dusting off the forgotten American classic, Androbourous and the challenges and joys of producing site-specific theatre.
813 - The Music Episode (Feb. 21, 2018)
February 22, 2018 01:02 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBAre you into all things musical theatre and cabaret? We've got a music issue for you, chock full of everything from Classics to Americana Romano DiNillo and Chris Ranney play in the "pit" for the Broadway Smash, "Come From Away", only in this show, the pit is right where all the action is. They talk about the musicians role in this unique show. Deborah Grace Winer has dedicated her career to "curating the American Songbook". After working for years as the head of Lyrics and Lyricists, she has...
812 - Opera Or Musical Theatre - Jan. 23, 2018
January 27, 2018 20:27 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThere are many blurred lines between Opera and Musical Theatre, and in this episode we have artists working on shows that demonstrate this. Rodney Ingram is making his Broadway Debut in a feature role as Raul in Phantom of the Opera after understudying Aladdin last year. He discusses his exciting move, and how her got there. Christian DeGre is a composer whose work is often sung through and unabashedly Opera. With a successful run of his show, "Whiskey Pants" in the bag, he talks about promot...
811 - Go See A Show (Come From Away, Jersey Boys & Frankenstein) - Jan. 9, 2018
January 09, 2018 03:35 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBWe've got a sampling for you this episode, a show on Broadway, Off-Broadway and Independent Theatre. First, Q. Smith and Geno Carr are giving their all eight times a week in Come From Away, and have been at it through the musical's development. They walk us through the excitement of this exhilarating show. Then, Jersey Boys is returning to New World Stages, and book writer Rick Elice stops by to let us know about that and walk us through his early history in NYC up to the fateful call to writ...
810 - Another Go Round - Dec. 18, 2017
December 18, 2017 04:32 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBWith two shows running on Broadway, Glenn Slater is excited that the sequel to Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies is finally hitting America on a national tour. The current go-to lyricist for two heavy-hitting composers stops by to tell us all about it. Aedin Moloney is in The Irish Rep's production of James Joyce's The Dead 1904. She stops by to talk about the show, her company Fallen Angel, and why Irish playwrights are so popular. This One's for the Girls, a reworking of Respect, is a h...
809 - New In NY - Dec. 5, 2017
December 06, 2017 04:56 - 1 hour - 89 MBThe Mad Ones, by our friends, Kerrigan and Lowdermilk is gaining heat with the Prospect production at 59E59 and actress Leah Hocking is here to discuss the show and reigniting her own career after a hiatus. Today is My Birthday is a play with an unusual and exciting dependence on sound design. Playwright Susan Soon He Stanton and sound designer Palmer Hefferan discuss developing the show together, from Sundance Lab to Off-Broadway. The classic songs of the Grateful Dead come to life on the st...
808 - Cabaret And LPTW - Nov. 28, 2017
November 28, 2017 05:55 - 1 hour - 103 MBBroadway titan and Cabaret performer Karen Mason stops by with her husband, songwriter extraordinaire, Paul Rolnick. Each have a new album and tons of wisdom to share. Ira Lee Collings, 81 year old MAC Hanson Award winner for 2017 is here to explain his "Gay Geezer Power", and Kelli Lynn Harrison & Kimberly Loren Eaton discuss their involvement with the League of ProfessionalWomen's Professional Theatre League as well as their own careers and "origin stories."
807 - Balancing The Load - Oct. 12, 2017
October 12, 2017 16:39 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBBen Heller from Aurora Productions stops by to explain the detailed, often byzantine process of the Broadway Load-In. Why does it cost sop much? You'll find out! Also, Dutch actress Babette Godefroy discusses the process of getting and maintaining a performance visa in the United States, while Katie Kozlowski discusses her new venture, Loving to Be Me, where her goal is to help artists love themselves through a process that involves constant rejection. In addition, we'll hear music from Karen...
806 - Breaking The Rules
September 27, 2017 05:07 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBMax Vernon loves to mess with audience expectations, and he certainly succeeds with The View Upstairs. The cast album just came out and the show has opened in LA. He tells us all about it. J. Harrison Ghee has taken an unusual road to his Broadway debut, taking over as Lola in Kinky Boots. He talks about the art of drag and the long run. And Gabrielle Stravelli has released her new cabaret CD. She talks about her career and lets us hear a couple songs from her new release.
805 - Build It And They Will Come - Sept. 12, 2017
September 12, 2017 22:50 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn this episode, James Barbour talks about the demands of his long stint as the 15th Phantom in Phantom of the Opera and the importance of actors to develop their business acumen. The Ensemble Studio Theatre discusses their long-running and extremely popular Marathon of One-Act Plays. The Lazour Brothers discuss the excitement and perils of musical theatre development while discussing their show-in-progress, "We Live in Cairo" and let us hear some songs from their demo recording.
804 - Pushing Forward - Aug. 29, 2017
August 30, 2017 14:43 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThe Lincoln Center hit another one out of the park this past season with Oslo, and Daniel Jenkins stops by to tell us all about it. Danielle Trzcinski is a part of the creative team that wants women all over the US to put on their little black dress and come see Little Black Dress. Ken Davenport updates us on his current projects, including the upcoming revival of Once on This Island and we hear two songs from composer Bobby Cronin.
803 - Bringing It Together - Aug. 15, 2017
August 16, 2017 03:44 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBIn 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 ...
802 - Groundhog Day, Puffs & Lighting at the Public Theatre - July 25, 2017
July 27, 2017 03:42 - 1 hour - 88 MBIn 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 t...
801 - NYMF 2017 - July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017 06:48 - 1 hour - 156 MBShow notes are available at: http://www.broadwaybullet.com/?p=1795
801b - Anne Frank in the Gaza Strip - July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017 06:46 - 56 minutes - 104 MBShow notes are available at: http://www.broadwaybullet.com/?p=1795
708 - Get Off the Ground - Feb. 27, 2017
February 27, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn 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 fo...
707 - VIP Backstage Pass - Jan. 10, 2017
January 08, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBWelcome 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.
Vol 706 - The Way Things Work - Apr. 5, 2016
April 05, 2016 05:55 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBAndrew 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.
705 - Time To Move - Mar. 15, 2016
March 15, 2016 23:02 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBKate 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".
704 - The First Break - Mar. 1, 2016
March 03, 2016 01:12 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBStephanie 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 ...
703 - Ways To Work - Feb 16, 2016
February 16, 2016 02:55 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBMegan 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.
702 - The Road Less Traveled - Feb 2, 2016
February 02, 2016 06:46 - 1 hour - 86 MBBobby 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.
701 - It's A Sensation! - Jan. 18, 2016
January 19, 2016 04:29 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBTony 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".
609 - Make Way For More Women - Dec. 8, 2015
December 08, 2015 01:12 - 1 hour - 137 MBCatherine 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.
608 - Lets Experiment - Nov. 18, 2015
November 19, 2015 05:50 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBEllie 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.
607 - Literature On And Off Stage - David Stallings, Joe Cosentino & Susan Schulman
November 03, 2015 17:26 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBDavid 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.
606 - Something Borrowed, Something Blue - Oct. 20, 2015
October 20, 2015 03:24 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBWe 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.
605 - And What Else Do You Do? - Reggie Watts, Joan Kane, Joe McGinty & Dara Rosenberg
October 06, 2015 03:04 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBWe 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.
604 - Is It A Musical? - Sept. 15, 2015
September 15, 2015 03:50 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIn 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.
603 - Tried And True But All New - Sept. 1, 2015
September 01, 2015 17:53 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBUp 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 M...
602 - Steps To Success - 39 Steps, Happy 50ish & Cymbaline - Aug. 18, 2015
August 14, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBWe 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 short in...