In my first recording of quarantine I am talking with Jason Crystal, associate sound designer and sound supervisor for Hamilton. We get an in depth look at what it takes to make Hamilton sing, Jason tells us how the tours manage to be ready for new venues just days after being on stage at the last, and we learn the art of making sure you always hear the conversations on stage you should, and none of the ones you shouldn’t.
Anna-Lee Craig on The Hamilcast
In part three of my conversation with Andy Blankenbuehler, Andy is taking your questions. He digs deep into his favorite moments of the show, reveals more Easter eggs, and Andy reflects on the moments of Hamilton we never saw that were staged--but later cut.
Andy on Twitter
Andy on Instagram
I'm back with Andy Blankenbuehler for part two of our incredible conversation. This week we are talking about some of Andy's proudest moments in the show, and the sky's the limit. We talk about having no chill whatsoever, we learn what makes a moment feel like morning, Andy talks Fosse and his date night Gwen Verdon!
Mr. Bojangles - Andy Blankenbuehler
Andy Blankenbuhler is joining me for the next three episodes. In part one Andy takes us back to some of the most important moments in his process of creating what we see on stage. He tells us about all-nighters, the moments it clicked, seeing the numbers and, in a moment I’ve waited years for, a step by step breakdown of Yorktown.
Alex Brightman tears down the walls as we wrap up in part two of our conversation. We dote on David Korins, discuss why it is so important to bring everything you've got to every show you do, and Alex takes questions from the Patreon Peeps.
Must Dearly Depart the Winter Garden Theatre Rory O'Malley Beetlejuice Broadway Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance 2019 The Whole Being Dead Thing Doug Loves Movies
Things start real and they keep getting realer as Alex Brightman and I talk what it was like to navigate Tony season alongside the cast of Hamilton, learning from those you believe to be better than you, and we catch a glimpse of the other side as we check in on Beetlejuice on Broadway.
Original Cast Album: Co-Op When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock - School of Rock OBCR Tuvan Throat Singing Beetlejuice Animated Series Fright of Their Lives - Beetlejuice OBCR
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This week we are wrapping up with Jelly D of Freestyle Love Supreme! In part three of our conversation Andrew is answering questions from the Patreon Peeps, through which we learn some ways to use freestyle as a tool for storytelling and how uplifting fellow artists and creating safe spaces of support help breed creativity.
In part two with Andrew Bancroft, Mike joins us as we take a deeper look at where he started. Jelly tells us about his creative beginnings at Wesleyan, we hear what it was like to become a part of the official FLS family as Hamilton was being workshopped and original Broadway cast members are sleeping on the couch.
Funkmaster Flex - Nuttin' But Flavor (Instrumental) Eminem - Lucky You (Feat. Joyner Lucas) Ludacris - Southern Fried Intro/Blow It Out Sagat - Funk Dat
Andrew Bancroft aka Jelly Donut of Freestyle Love Supreme is hanging out with me for three super fun episodes! In this episode we rewind FLS's run on Broadway, talk what it feels like to create in the moment, and go all the way back to Jelly's first cassette tape. We hear the incredible story of how his parents met and fell in love, and it's a little bit me, a little bit Andrew on being weird kids who love The Monkees.
Andrew on YouTube TO MY FATHER I LOVE MY MOM YOU THE BEST MAINE Freestyle Love Supreme @jellyd on twitter @mcjellyd on instagram The Monkees Valleri Plesant Valley Sunday Your Auntie Grizelda Episode clip pulled from "Monkee Mayor"
This week as we wrap up with Nik Walker and Sarah Joyce we dive into what brings joy and fulfillment into each of their lives, both in the day to day and creatively. Sarah tells us some ways we can write our legacy by leaving less behind, Nik shares a word on picking up the pen, and we all check in on how important it is to take a break. Come with us as we venture through the Disney Parks, put on your sorting hats, it's the final episode of date night!
We're back with Nik Walker and Sarah Joyce for part two of our three part double date! This week Nik and Sarah answer questions from the Patreon Peeps, tell us where to find the best pizza in the country and how touring gave him a chance to better know his literary hero. Nik tells us about learning to say goodbye to Burr and we listen as Nik and Sarah tell us the personal stories and deep roots of racism in America.
Nikky Burr, Sir is back for the first double date of the pod! This week Mike and I sit down with Nik Walker and his wife, Sarah Joyce to talk what it's like to say I do while taking your first spin on the turntables, the ins and outs of tour life, why Nik loves the stage door, and of course the battle continues with #NoMoreJobsForJames HIGHLIGHTS!
Schuyler sisters against James
This week Hannah and I finish up our two part conversation by going IN on who lives, who dies, and who tells your story. We delve into Eliza’s blues as Hannah brings us on her journey Uptown. We talk where she is, where she started, and the flames that fed her Eliza to have such burning passion.
Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, 20 July 1780: “You would love even my weaknesses…”
Hannah Cruz peels off the mask to take us on her journey into Eliza. In part one of our two part conversation, we talk the worlds you keep creating in your mind, grappling with forgiveness, and what it’s like living in the greatest city in the world. We both let it go as we take a note from The Cabinet™ that you can always find something new and I LOSE MY MIND OVER SOMETHING I’VE NEVER HEARD ABOUT BEFORE!
HER ROSE’S TURN IN HIIIIIGH SCHOOL I CAN’T
This is the second half of my chat with Hamilton Broadway's Deon'te Goodman (Ensemble and cover for George Washington/Hercules Mulligan/James Madison/and Aaron Burr). We go in even more in his Hamilton journey, and then take deep dives into EACH of the characters he plays. You do not want to miss this. Enjoy!!
Freedom Riders and Bayard:
This week is my first episode with Hamilton Broadway's Deon'te Goodman (Ensemble and cover for George Washington/Hercules Mulligan/James Madison/ and Aaron Burr)! We talk about his training in classical music, how he chooses roles that lead to important conversations, his audition process for Hamilton, and so much more! Come hang!!
Kyle Scatliffe episode #202
“Me for Me” from Bayard: A New Musical
https://www.facebook.com/FREEDOMRIDERSbayard/videos/614201272411164/
Bayard Rustin:
https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/encyclopedia/rustin-bayard
https://www.biography.com/activist/bayard-rustin
https://www.history.com/news/bayard-rustin-march-on-washington-openly-gay-mlk
Freedom Riders and Bayard:
https://www.facebook.com/FREEDOMRIDERSbayard/
“Nothin’ But Nothin’” from Freedom Riders: The Civil Rights Musical
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT5VL2_rkuQ&list=TLPQMTEwMTIwMjD87X5wQBIQXg&index=1
Photo with Daveed Diggs
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWyPIaQDfFm/
Sam Smith - I’m Not the Only One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCkpzqqog4k
This week wraps up my completely joyous chat with Jennie Harney-Fleming (Hamilton Broadway's Angelica/Eliza/Peggy cover)! We go in on how she prepares to play each sister, working with Carvens Lissaint on his Target Practice album, and of course... more Bob's Burgers! Come hang!!
Jennie Harney-Fleming singing “Black Coffee.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8UavOcxQRk
Carvens Lissaint - Can We Be Free (feat. Jennie Harney-Fleming)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1BxwmzVYx8
Target Practice by Carvens Lissaint
https://www.spdbooks.org/Products/9781947312005/target-practice.aspx
Alpine Theatre Project:
This week kicks off my INCREDIBLE episodes with Jennie Harney-Fleming (Hamilton Broadway's Angelica/Eliza/Peggy standby)! This week we talk about her Brooklyn roots and passion for teaching, making her debut in Hamilton on Broadway and then immediately being flown out to San Fransisco, and her journey to making her Broadway debut in The Color Purple! Enjoy!!
Spirits of Christmas from Bob’s Burgers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lud3bgEJeTg
The Oz Project
Gregory Treco (Hamilton Broadway and Chicago) recently lost his husband Rich Affannato. Rich was a wonderful person and Mike and I are sending all of our love to Greg during this time. This short announcement has all of the information from Gregory Treco himself, and below are resources and ways you can help.
GoFundMe: In Support of Greg Treco
BWW Obituary: Producer Rich Affannato Dies
This weeks wraps up my series with Kyle Scatliffe (Former Hamilton Broadway and Philip Tour's Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson) and we close out by continuing our deep-dive into all things Hamilton, how he came to join the cast, and what the transition was like from the Philip Tour to Broadway.
Kyle is currently starring in "To Kill A Mocking Bird" on Broadway! Click here for tickets! https://tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com/
Kyle is also featured on my #LasVegust eps! 130, 131
Anthony Ramos and Lin-Manuel Miranda in 21 Chump Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeOgpOIwW24
The World Was Wide Enough from Hamilton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ1ZwqaXJaQ&list=PL3e0JLen9XhaNicHQRYvSGNwehFRllN8T&index=45
Guns and Ships from Hamilton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOb8-C6jw0M&list=PL3e0JLen9XhaNicHQRYvSGNwehFRllN8T&index=18
Stars from Les Miserables
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-jYOz1fkoQ
Washington On Your Side from Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9014vq1lqXM
Story of Tonight reprise from Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZY36ygpgSQ
Pony by Ginuwine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVaVydg28Qk
Bleeding Mascara by Atreyu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqRNcHTgEb8
Winter by Vivaldi
This week is episode two of my chat with Kyle Scatliffe (Former Hamilton Broadway and Philip Tour's Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson). We talk vocal health, working with John Doyle on The Color Purple, and yes; we finally get into the Hamilton of it all. Enjoy!
Hey friends! This episode was recorded way back in September, when Freestyle Love Supreme was still on Broadway. Their last performance (for now) was on January 12th, 2020 but please keep following them on social media to see what comes next! Twitter: @freestylelove Instagram: @freestylelovesupreme
Kyle is currently starring in "To Kill A Mocking Bird" on Broadway! Click here for tickets! https://tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com/
Kyle is also featured in my #LasVegust eps! 130, 131
Les Miserables Tony Awards performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42IQ29b8YIU
Any Little Thing from The Color Purple- https://open.spotify.com/track/24sBtHjxPFY9C4dzjf09x3
Katy Perry backstage at The Color Purple
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNe8vdXh-Wm/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Opening/Mysterious Ways from The Color Purple- https://open.spotify.com/track/6VrhabfuvqLfczgax6V5Y5
Take a Break from The Hamilton Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/track/3MZ0Obyv6AnO1anmGBJydv
Kyle Scatliffe (Former Hamilton Broadway and Philip Tour's Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson) is on the pod for three INCREDIBLE episodes! This week we discuss how he grew up playing basketball, playing Jud Fry in 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Oklahoma!, and what it was like being nominated for an Olivier for his performance in The Scottsboro Boys.
Kyle is currently starring in To Kill A Mockingbird on Broadway, click here for tickets! https://www.telecharge.com/eventoverview.aspx?cityName=NY%20City%20Area&productId=12196
Kyle is also featured on my #LasVegust eps! 130, 131
Beyonce watching Michelle fall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElZYipV81QM
Crazy For You 25th Anniversary Concert-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XJHla-oY9M
Poor Jud Is Dead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lksmmJMEUPI
Seattle Times review of Oklahoma!-https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/oklahoma-seen-in-a-new-light/
Scottsboro Boys Olivier performance-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUJeujFehjg
Les Miserables Tony Awards performance- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42IQ29b8YIU
What an incredible year this has been!! In the last episode of 2019, we talk everything from BroadwayCon to Freestyle Love Supreme, peep meets to opening night parties, and so much more! Plus we answer your questions about what happens behind the scenes and what's to come!
Thank you so much to all of the listeners, peeps, and every single person I've interviewed this year for all of your support. This podcast would not happen without you and I am so so grateful. Now LEZ GO 2020!
This week we wrap up my incredibly fun and inspiring chat with Aneesa Folds (Freestyle Love Supreme). We go in on the the Broadway run of FLS, performing with UTK on his debut, being one of two women to join the company for the first time, and so much more! Enjoy!
Freestyle Love Supreme Academy
https://freestylelovesupreme.com/academy/
Dope by UTK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUPbWQihMrQ
A Stud and a Babe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25MUoRxJ-lQ
Kaila Mullady’s second episode
https://www.thehamilcast.com/195-kaila-mullady-freestyle-love-supreme-part-two/
The Wrong Man
This. is. episode. TWO of my chat with Aneesa Folds of Freestyle Love Supreme!! We talk about the first time she was asked to perform with FLS, her bananas audition process for the Broadway production, and the extreeemely brief rehearsal process!
Freestyle Love Supreme Academy
https://freestylelovesupreme.com/academy/
Freestyle Love Supreme: Broadway
https://freestylelovesupreme.com/
Fleet Week at National Sawdust
http://waterwell.org/event/fleet-week-follies/
American Young Voices
http://www.americanyoungvoices.com/