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The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Hosted by William J Connolly. elevenpodcast.com @elevenPodcast
The Emmy, Grammy and six-time Tony winner on her record-breaking career, the power of representation for Black women in theatre and why she’s proudly, perfectly flawed. Plus, the unexpected impact of her Tony speeches, living with ADD/ADHD and headlining at the London Palladium this September. And we remember her late friend and collaborator, Stephen Sondheim.
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Fairy Godfairy of Broadway on bringing Live In London to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this August with his friend and collaborator Jeremy Jordan, the global success of Disney Princess - The Concert and his rather showbiz night writing the 2022 Tony Awards opening number for Oscar winner Ariana Debose. Plus, what advice he would give his younger self who dreamed of reaching just some of the extraordinary successes he has.
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Tony, Grammy and Drama Desk nominee on bringing his legendary voice to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this August, the thrill of Bonnie & Clyde and now Newsies playing in London and rocking out with his exciting new band, Age of Madness. Plus, if a lengthy West End run could be on the cards in the not-so distant future and wearing spandex?
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Direct from backstage between shows at the Barbican, the First Lady of the West End on taking the reins are Reno Sweeney in Kathleen Marshall’s Olivier and Tony-Award winning musical Anything Goes. Plus, how Wicked has and continues to impact her life, learning to own the difference in her vocals thanks to the love and support of Dr Brian May, singing with Barry Manilow and performing for The Queen.
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 together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The globally acclaimed musical theatre actress and recording artist on dreaming the dream all over again as she heads out on tour with one of the world’s most famous musicals - and why playing a signature role like Fantine is different now she’s become a mother. Plus, how originating Eliza in London’s Hamilton changed her life and why Miss Saigon was an experience that she will never forget. We discuss how she got the creative sign off for that riff choice at the 25th anniversary gala and why representation is, and will always be, important.
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell lesmis.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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Tony nominee and Broadway leading man on joining the Sondheim legacy with the release of the Assassins cast album, the wild ride of bringing Hair to West End audiences and how starring as drag queen Tick in Priscilla - Queen of the Desert taught him some extra things about life in heels.
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell broadwayrecords.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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Guys and Dolls, Grease and Anything Goes leading lady on fighting to play Mrs. Wilkinson in the new Curve production of Billy Elliot – and why she’d like to see the show return to the West End. Plus, the remarkable career moment of sharing a stage with Dame Julie Walters and the late Victoria Wood CBE in Acorn Antiques: The Musical, being front and centre in the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever and why she hopes the industry remembers her for being one of the good ones.
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell curveonline.co.uk
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first time in… well, ever, the married couple on spreading Disney magic across the United States with Frozen and the welcomed pressures of playing such signature roles on stage, why nobody is ever fooled by the enormity of singing Let It Go, and why this show means more to fans than they first thought possible – plus we talk Jersey Boys, Evita, Wicked, Kinky Boots, YouTube hits and why the most important person their household has four legs and a tail!
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell frozenthemusical.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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The legendary Tony and Olivier award-winning stage superstar on returning to the UK for her Dream Again tour, 30 years of A Whole New World and the forever joy of Miss Saigon. Plus, how meeting Dame Julie Andrews changed her life and why she will forever be proud of to give a voice to fellow Asian performers in the arts.
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell leasalonga.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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The West End witches of Wicked on 15 years of Defying Gravity, the pressures of playing two of the most iconic roles in theatre and why their friendship lives both on stage – and off. Plus they talk vocal riffs, going green and giving a voice to the outcast.
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Recorded by: West End Media Image of Lucie by: Michael Shelford wickedthemusical.co.uk
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original West End stars of Bonnie & Clyde on finally bringing this iconic pair to the London stage, creating magic with a legendary set of creatives and why history romanticises this tale of lovers, yet the reality was something different. Plus they talk signature songs, selling out Drury Lane and, of course, Jeremy Jordan.
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell bonnieandclydemusical.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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a year that will mark Judy Garland’s 100th birthday, her daughter discusses her lasting legacy, shares personal memories of her mother and how her family is planning to honour the anniversary this June. Plus the singer and actress discusses bringing her solo show The Joy of Spring to the UK this April, that Oscars moment between her sister Liza Minnelli and Lady Gaga and why she’d liked to see a theatre named after her late mother.
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell brasseriezedel.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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The two-time Olivier nominated dance and stage superstar on bringing The Cher Show to the UK, revisiting the new West End production of Grease and why the love for Starlight Express lives on. Plus, why Damehood is a deeply personal moment in her career and what she hopes is her lasting legacy for our industry.
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Image: Oliver Rosser cheronstage.com | greasemusical.co.uk
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The award-winning stage star on what it’s like collaborating and creating an original new musical with Andrew Lloyd Webber and why she feels much more comfortable and authentic with Cinderella's pre-transformation vibe. Plus she reveals the magical journey to starring in The Addams Family, how she isn’t totally ruling out a return to Heathers and why penning a stage show all of her own is something that's on the horizon.
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell andrewlloydwebberscinderella.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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The breakout star of the BBC mega hit Strictly Come Dancing on launching his own solo show Freedom, honouring his homeland of South Africa and the unbreakable support of his family. Plus we talk queer visibility, overcoming the homophobes and choosing joy. Plus there might, just might, be talk of all things FABULOUS!
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell johannes-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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Broadway leading lady on playing Cher alongside the legendary Stephanie J Block, keeping up the belting during the pandemic and why she wouldn’t be able to return to a role like Elphaba again. We also discuss her love and respect for Take That’s Gary Barlow when working on his musical Finding Neverland – and how she’s learnt to love the beautiful individuality of her unique and top-tier voice.
Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell abingdontheatre.org
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. There's also an inspiring talk of her allyship to the LGBTQ community.
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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: William J Connolly/Darren Bell moulinrougemusical.co.uk
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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: 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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Young 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 place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
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 place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Bell
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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 bonnieandclydeconcert.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 @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 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 the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.
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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 the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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!
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Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Image of Alaska: Shawn Adeli Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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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
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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
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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
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In their first ever joint podcast interview, #Tuckman reflect on their record-breaking time in Wicked together, that one role they both want to play, and waiting at stage door to meet Idina Menzel.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The Tony nominee on the record-breaking success of her Oscar-nominated song This Is Me, if she’s set to headline the Broadway adaptation of The Greatest Showman, and why she’s Drag Race UK obsessed!!! #MuchBetta
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The EGOT winner on a portfolio of work that will last beyond his 35 years of global success, collaborating with Lin-Manuel Miranda to add rap into the upcoming adaptation of The Little Mermaid, and why he was honoured to have Ariana Grande sing one of his songs. Plus, we get an update on his new projects, including the Enchanted sequel, a Hercules stage show, and completing the musical adaptation of Night at the Museum.
Please note: this podcast includes mention and discussion about... Disney, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors, Ariana Grande, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Newsies, Leap of Faith, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Rocky V, Pocahontas, Hercules, Sister Act: The Musical ...and Alan’s first ever musical, Separate Ways!
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The beloved Emmy winner and Tony nominee on being the original voice of Anastasia, her infamous musical theatre car videos, and her close affiliation with Stephen Sondheim. Plus, she reveals the Disney roles that almost happened...
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The newly-crowned Olivier Award-winner on embracing his inner Romeo for his latest theatrical adventure, becoming a bit of an expert in fake crying, and how he dreams about returning to London’s Dear Evan Hansen every single day.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The Disney and Broadway star on her extraordinary vocal gift, how leading the final Broadway company of RENT changed her life, and why her time in Wicked made her feel like a real-life rock star. Plus, why YouTube videos and the comparison of Broadway vocalists harms what we see on the stage.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The legendary EastEnders actor on why there’s no place like the stage, how Hamilton brings her family closer together, and why her new online supernatural thriller is sure to get pulses racing. Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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Long may she reign! The leading lady of SIX on overcoming personal insecurities and fan criticism to star as Catherine Parr, learning to love her wonderfully unique voice, and why her new album is a love letter to her time in Bat Out of Hell.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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Snaps! Broadway’s infamous belter on fighting for her signature number in Legally Blonde: The Musical, and the one role she just can’t get. Plus, why #ReviveLegallyBlonde gets her backing.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The BRIT-winning artist on celebrating acceptance in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, why she’d love to join Bianca Del Rio and Michelle Visage on Drag Race, and if Steps are developing a stage musical.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The recording artist and leading man on his new festive single O Holy Night, his duet with George Michael, and an unexpected date with Whitney Houston.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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In a UK exclusive, the Broadway and vocal powerhouse on her festive special Sing Your Hallelujah, tackling her own Wicked troubles, and why her most return to Broadway in Waitress almost didn’t happen.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The West End leading lady on A Christmas Carol: The Musical Staged Concert, why she’d like to revisit playing Jenna in Waitress, and… sausages. Yes, really! Lucie also reveals how the unexpected break because of the global COVID-19 pandemic brought on a wave of personal self-doubt.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The star of the West End and Broadway stage on bagging herself an Olivier, why you shouldn’t write-off Emojiland: The Musical, and how she accidentally became the new Lady Gaga.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar, international performer and theatre obsessive on how the popularity of drag is set to change the world and arts, being dressed as Elsa when she met Frozen’s Idina Menzel, and why kindness to yourself and others will always win.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The Olivier winner and five-time nominee on playing some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre, reveals if the new production of Les Misérables gets her vote, and the time she broke out of character on stage to save the life of an audience member.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The BRIT Award-winner, pop superstar and West End leading lady on the stage premiere of Sleepless in Seattle, possible ideas for a Girls Aloud musical, and her want to play Glinda in Wicked.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The jewel in Broadway’s crown talks originating in Love Never Dies and The Little Mermaid, how she’s still not quite finished playing Christine Daaé in Phantom of the Opera, and why she’s anything but the innocent ingénue you’re used to seeing on stage. Sierra also shares wonderful memories of her friend, the late Dame Gillian Lynne.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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The Oscar, Grammy, Drama Desk, Golden Globe and honorary Tony winner on bringing the official DreamWorks adaptation of The Prince of Egypt to the stage, his thoughts on jukebox musicals rising in popularity, and the new British show that’s got his vote.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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We join the Tony and Olivier award-winning actor backstage at Waitress to discuss his unbreakable friendship and love for Grammy winner Sara Bareilles, the power of authenticity in the arts, and reveals his (unlikely) dream Jenna. Warning: this podcast contains serious pie puns and the naughty mind of Gavin Creel!
Update: Gavin and Sara have extended their run in Waitress, playing until 21 March 2020.
Host: William J Connolly Technical: Jordan Priestley Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell
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