Episodes

  • #248 KIM EXUM - Can now be seen starring as Alpha Smith in the Broadway premier of the Louis Armstrong bio musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD.
    Nov 18 2024
    Can now be seen starring as Alpha Smith in the Broadway premier of the Louis Armstrong bio musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD. You also know Kim from being the longest tenured Nabulungi in BOOK OF MORMON Broadway. Instagram: @kim.exum To try a free Broadway Fitness program from Built for the Stage, go to https://builtforthestage.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • #247 Jordan Chin - Listen in as Coach Joe got to speak with Jordan Chin, a cast member of the Tony Award winning show for Best Musical, The Outsiders.
    Oct 14 2024
    Listen in as Coach Joe got to speak with Jordan Chin, a cast member of the Tony Award winning show for Best Musical, The Outsiders. Jordan Chin (Swing, u/s Two-Bit) Broadway Debut! Theatre: ACL, In The Heights, Flashdance. TV: Marvel's Hawkeye, Tonight Show, SNL, Tony Awards, Macy's Parade. Commercials: TD Bank, Gilead, Google. UF graduate. Ailey School. Instagram: @jOrdanchin To try a free Broadway Fitness program from Built for the Stage, go to https://builtforthestage.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • #246 Brent Comer - made his Broadway debut originating the role of Darrel.
    Sep 23 2024
    Brent Comer made his Broadway debut originating the role of Darrel. But, Brent's journey to Broadway wasn't your typical story. Listen in to hear how Brent accidentally signed up to become an actor. See more on Brent @_brentcomer_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • #245 Dee Tomasetta - National Tour: Finding Neverland (Peter Pan/Associate Choreographer).
    Jun 10 2024
    Dee Tomasetta (Associate Choreographer/Swing/Dance Captain) (she/her) is thrilled to be on this amazing journey! Broadway/NYC: Heart of Rock & Roll (Assistant Choreographer); SIX (Associate Choreographer); Radio City Christmas Spectacular. National Tour: Finding Neverland (Peter Pan/Associate Choreographer). Television: “Gilded Age,” “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “SNL.” University of Michigan Alumna. Endless love to my family, Lorin, the entire Tommy team and CESD! @deetomasetta Try a free trial! www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • #244 Elysia Jordan - Company Broadway Tour
    Apr 29 2024
    Elysia Jordan (U/S Jenny, U/S Sarah, U/S Susan, U/S Joanne) National Tour: School of Rock. Regional / Concerts: Billy Elliot (Ogunquit Playhouse), Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons. BFA: Ithaca College. Elysia is a passionate teaching artist and works with students around the world through MTCA. Grateful for Merri, Avalon, and the incredible family and friends who keep me company, especially Steve. https://www.elysiajordan.com/ Want to try a free 2 week program with BFTS? Go to: www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • #243 Julio Rey - opened his second Broadway as a swing in LEMPICKA.
    Apr 19 2024
    Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico; Julio grew up moving all over the country, stopped in Pennsylvania to get his BFA from Penn State, and moved to NYC six months before Covid-19 took over. Since then Julio made his Broadway and Principal debut in BAD CINDERELLA as the understudy for Prince Sebastian. This past Sunday he also just opened his second Broadway as a swing in LEMPICKA. Other credits include: WHITE CHRISTMAS (Phil Davis, CSTC), THE GREAT GATSBY (Papermill Playhouse), THE GRISWOLDS’ BROADWAY VACATION (The 5th Avenue Theatre), TITANIC (Fleet, Milwaukee Rep), 42nd St (Billy Lawlor, The Rev), and MAMMA MIA (Sky, NSMT). Thanks to Coach Joe for helping stay nice and strong to keep up with the Broadway schedule!!! And yes before a matinee totally works! I could honestly do any day I have a matinee so whatever is best for the photographer I can make sure I’m at the theatre early whenever they’re available. -Julio Try out your own Broadway fitness program via an app at no cost and no catch! www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • #242 Henry Gottfried - appear in the Broadway revival of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club as Ernst Ludwig.
    Apr 15 2024
    This spring, Henry will appear in the Broadway revival of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club as Ernst Ludwig. His directing and associate directing credits include Broadway and Off-Broadway projects, as well as NYC concerts and the development of new works. Henry has also developed new plays as a director/collaborative dramaturg at Ojai Playwrights Conference, Hedgebrook Playwrights Festival, and Vineyard Arts Project. As an actor, he has performed in the Broadway production of WAITRESS (original cast; later, the role of Dr. Pomatter), the national tours of BRIGHT STAR (Billy) and PIPPIN (u/s Pippin), and the world premiere production of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre. Henry performed with the televised broadcast of Peter Pan Live! on NBC and has appeared on Good Morning America and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Henry holds a BA in Theater Studies from Yale University. At Yale he traveled with the world-famous Whiffenpoofs to over 30 countries worldwide. To try working with Built for the Stage at no cost go to www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • #241 David Guzman - Broadway and Film: Hell's Kitchen
    Apr 1 2024
    Broadway and Film: Hell's Kitchen Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Hamilton, Newsies Co-founder of @PLAYSPACE.NYC Try out your own Broadway fitness program via an app at no cost and no catch! www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins