Breaking The Curtain Podcast MasterPost
Updated: Dec 12, 2021
As most of you know, in addition to being your buddy on Both Sides, I also co-host a theatre podcast with my best friend Crissy of Break A Leg (www.breakalegblog.com).
I wanted to create a masterpost here, where you can find a breakdown of every episode, links to listen on multiple platforms, and episode transcriptions (which will be added as they’re finished!).
New episodes will also be added to the list as they’re released.
For more info on Breaking The Curtain, you can check out our LinkTree, where you can listen, follow along on social media and Patreon, and even purchase merch!
https://linktr.ee/breakingthecurtain
And 5, 6, 7, 8…
The ladies from Break A Leg and Both Sides Of The Curtain have joined forces to bring their stagey podcast to you! Breaking The Curtain, a hybrid of both blog names, features everything from Musical Theatre History, Interviews with Broadway and West End performers, and stagey ramblings!
Season 1
EPISODE 1 - A CONVERSATION WITH GIOVANNI SPANO
In this very special episode of Breaking The Curtain, the girls are joined by performer and pal, Giovanni Spano!
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000493368000
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DvJiik5uE6s2GE434wKQr?si=louyrdJNQGum4_cnHkphXg
Transcript: https://www.bothsidesofthecurtain.com/post/a-conversation-with-giovanni-spano
EPISODE 2 - BAT CHATS ABOUT BAT OUT OF HELL
As voted by YOU; our listeners, our first Show History episode is all about Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell the Musical!
Join us as we discuss the changes made between runs, the origin of the musical, answer your questions and chat about our own experiences attending. Did you know, combined, we've seen the show 27 times?! Bananas!
We're so excited to introduce this new segment to our podcast! Don't forget to leave show requests for future episodes.
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Show-History-BAT-OUT-OF-HELL-THE-MUSICAL-ejvfob
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000493367998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2p71aV5eYxTJS5Nryih6AV?si=vkdyfl5LTNu8vERLkBBq6g
EPISODE 3 - SHOW HISTORY: WICKED
GOOD NEWS...
This is the very first podcast episode of our Stagey Spooks Series! For the month of October, we'll be bringing the show history and stories behind all of our favourite spooky musicals.
Kicking things off is everyones favourite musical... Wicked!
Join us as we discuss the magic behind one of Broadway's best selling musicals!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Show-History-WICKED-ekdfr0
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000493367999
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LzYxBQliKrcI4DILRrOZv?si=UzD8gyXKSQKyIvq7txq3Ww
EPISODE 4 - SHOW HISTORY: CARRIE
We're back with another episode in the Stagey Spooks Series!
This week, we're taking you all the way back to 1988 with Broadway's Biggest Flop... Carrie: The Musical! Oh, yes, you will remember her name after this episode! Hold onto your boutonniere, this prom-themed musical is going to be one you'll never forget.
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Show-History-CARRIE-THE-MUSICAL-ekrfcb
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000494227430
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ldvGpksRWZNBEPc6oZvxM?si=MYGPJ-oOTdC5_xkkoMerLg
EPISODE 5 - LET’S BABBLE ABOUT… TONY NOMINATIONS
In this first edition of 'Let's Babble About...' we discuss the 2020 TONY NOMINATIONS!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Lets-Babble-About----TONY-NOMINATIONS-el67ph
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000495054468
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7clKH8MMNfvONwNZ4ia0H8?si=WQO7hq3XSOq9Ud-5xFsS_A
EPISODE 6 - SHOW HISTORY: BEETLEJUICE
Hi! We'll be your guides... We'll be your G-U-I-D-E-S until the end of this Podcast!
We're back with the third episode in our Stagey Spooks Series... This week we're jumping beneath our floorboard and heading to the Netherworld as we discuss Beetlejuice!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Show-History-BEETLEJUICE-THE-MUSICAL-ela4ae
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000495344073
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LhhFLy8pyNLBfPSPGI0yh?si=um3nqs0AQrW1Lw_DPwtk3Q
EPISODE 7 - SHOW HISTORY: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
In the fourth episode of the Stagey Spooks Series, we're here to take you on a strange journey as we break down the show history of one of our all-time favourite musicals: The Rocky Horror Show!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Show-History-THE-ROCKY-HORROR-SHOW-elim3e
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000496033014
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lM2VwCyLdwhAWF5rRHEBg?si=VL2jc_8PSMyg7u3QgRDCkA
EPISODE 8 - GETTING SPOOKY WITH HAUNTED THEATRES
Ghouls, Gremlins, Ghosts... Are you ready for the final episode in our Stagey Spooks Series?!
We take a deep dive into haunted theatres all around the world, as well as a look into those who inhabit them.
'Ghost Stories Incorporated - Alone With Your Voices'
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep8---Getting-Spooky-with-Haunted-Theatres-elrd9c
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep8-getting-spooky-with-haunted-theatres/id1534338089?i=1000496727840
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xDoHH0rVwZwJ6qxrTidYY?si=vXZGOR_jQfmPLikMBrclyQ&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 9 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Happy November! In this episode, the Breaking the Curtain gals answer stagey questions in a segment called Getting to Know You! Tune in to find out our favourite musicals to our funniest theatre memories!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Breaking-the-Curtain-GETTING-TO-KNOW-YOU-elvhq2
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000497090776
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bc0YkYV0BrEO2a9rxsjwZ?si=OPzbqELFSMSoARIgc2pIXA
EPISODE 10 - DECEMBER UPDATES: PODCAST REBRANDING
We're back! Did you miss us? We've rebranded our podcast and now we're back to bring you more stagey goodness!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/UPDATES-eo4sg9
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000503296863
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/10SzG2P3QInstI1vjplWm1?si=OJEQX2OuSw2jC2oFkVwG6Q
EPISODE 11 - SHOW HISTORY: RENT
December 24th, 9pm... Christmas Bells are RINGING!
Breaking the Curtain presents their Show History episode in the 'Shows That Sleigh' Series all about RENT in this 25 minute episode exploring the life of Jonathan Larson and creation of RENT, along with interesting facts and personal experiences through loving the musical!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Show-History-RENT-eo6uee
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000503438714
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HSO2egOILYqHOQAHwHJ2j?si=3A0h-PB9Sd-ZFZjbxfVhcg
EPISODE 12 - SHOW HISTORY: SIX
Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived... Podcast listeners, we are LIVE!
Breaking the Curtain presents another thrilling Show History episode all about the fan favourite musical, SIX! In this 30 minute episode, the stagey ladies explore the musical as well as The Real Housewives of Henry VIII!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Show-Herstory-SIX-eopqdb
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000504893078
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30viHBQIo69VK6ijT0fUvr?si=cmFht07YREK5ab_iBlAotA
EPISODE 13 - BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL REUNION
Get ready to feel All Revved Up with this thrilling episode of Breaking the Curtain! Introducing the Bat Out of Hell the Musical Reunion with special guests: DANIELLE STEERS (ZAHARA), BEN PURKISS (HOFFMAN/STRAT), AND SIMON GORDON (ESQUIVEL/STRAT)!
Join us as we chat all things Bat Out of Hell from on-stage mishaps, character backgrounds, hilarious in-audience stories, and MORE!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/BAT-OUT-OF-HELL-THE-MUSICAL-REUNION-epml6b
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000507114607
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01MN7ph3zfWAeYAncmOTny?si=QovN7bw5QhKYHz1Vx3nuaQ
https://www.breakalegblog.com/bat-out-of-hell-reunion
EPISODE 14 - A BEAUTIFUL CONVERSATION WITH CHILINA KENNEDY
On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by the wonderful CHILINA KENNEDY to talk about her experience playing the role of Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/A-Beautiful-Conversation-with-CHILINA-KENNEDY-epte6q
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000507114607
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01MN7ph3zfWAeYAncmOTny?si=QovN7bw5QhKYHz1Vx3nuaQ
EPISODE 15 - A STAGEY VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! In this episode, the gals chat all about their favourite romance musicals, couples, love songs, character crushes, and share juicy real life theatre romance stories!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/A-Stagey-Valentines-Day-Special-eqd8t6
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-the-curtain/id1534338089?i=1000508992640
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nMp0wgbErrELfOopiHUck?si=64SvKuyOQkKl1GWcNLljQA
EPISODE 16 - GETTING CARRIE’D AWAY WITH CHRISTY ALTOMARE
Join us as we chat all things Carrie: The Musical Revival with CHRISTY ALTOMARE!
Christy portrayed the role of Sue Snell in the reimagined MCC Theater off-Broadway production of Carrie. She made her Broadway debut as Sophie in Mamma Mia!, and also starred as Wendla in the national tour of Spring Awakening.
Most recently, Christy originated the titular role in the Broadway premiere of Anastasia!
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep16-getting-carried-away-with-christy-altomare/id1534338089?i=1000511442531
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iFAXopv31tBhN3bc1pKpf?si=_JTV_RpySYelB1SNUa9uKg&dl_branch=1
Transcript: https://www.bothsidesofthecurtain.com/post/getting-carrie-d-away-with-christy-altomare
https://www.breakalegblog.com/christy-altomare
EPISODE 17 - A CONVERSATION WITH CONNIE ROTELLA
On this episode, we are joined by Director, Producer, and Creator, Connie Rotella!
Connie has been dancing, teaching, choreographing and directing professionally for the past twenty five years, working in different styles of dance and performance, on film, television and stage. Closest to her heart has been representing and helping young up-and-coming performers get established in their careers.
Amongst many credits, Connie has directed and produced hit shows such as Forever Broadway, Musical Show Off, Panto, and many more with her production company BronCon since 2010. Musical Theatre is her passion, directing is a dream for her upcoming musical she wants to write.
Connie Rotella joins us today to chat about her latest project; Triple Threat Academy!
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep17-conversation-connie-rotella-triple-threat-academy/id1534338089?i=1000511764299
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uFgN9SI1e87dXUSxgl5uB?si=bp21-CQZSFyFuXKQOmUuWw&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 18 - STRONG FEMALE THEATRE CHARACTERS
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!
We chat all about our favourite female characters in theatre, share our frustration about fan culture frowning upon certain strong female roles, and simply gush about our love of all women!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Strong-Female-Theatre-Characters-es0bch
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep18-strong-female-theatre-characters/id1534338089?i=1000512115873
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gI1ql7PGghzHfUpXYsDxZ?si=O3i91rHkQxKQVxIqO84xAA&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 19 - THERE’S NO BIZ LIKE SHOWBIZ WITH XENA GUSTHART, THE SHOWBIZ CLINIC
Xena Gusthart is a Broadway and West End choreographer living between New York and London. She choreographs, holds rehearsals and does castings for large stage shows and musicals. Xena’s credits include dancing and choreographing for Kylie Minogue, Rita Ora, Nike, Adidas, Bat Out of Hell and Bodyguard The Musical amongst many others.
We sat down with Xena to chat all about her latest project; The Showbiz Clinic - the place where showbiz entrepreneurs go to level up, achieve real momentum and harness their mindset!
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep19-theres-no-biz-like-showbiz-xena-gusthart-showbiz/id1534338089?i=1000512735882
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/522t9hmGGY9dGJ5yp8F41M?si=wdsz-6ClT9W7xsrfyvohHw&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 20 - CHATTING WITH CASTING DIRECTOR, KATE LUMPKIN
We’re so thrilled to have Kate Lumpkin join us! We were so fortunate to have met Kate while working on The Mad Ones Lab this past year.
Kate is the Founder of and Lead Casting Director at Kate Lumpkin Casting, CSA. Collectively, as a casting professional, she has worked on over 40 TV/Film productions and 80 theatrical productions in New York City and across the USA.
Her credits include fan favourite shows such as the National Tour of Bandstand and the off-Broadway production of We Are The Tigers.
Kate teaches workshops in New York and at numerous Colleges and Universities. She is a private coach to clients all around the world.
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep20-chatting-with-casting-director-kate-lumpkin/id1534338089?i=1000514097580
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KddNPNL9jxFwjskm66eR6?si=tnF2k91eQeuR-Fth_MdmFA&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 21 - A BACKSTAGE GLIMPSE INTO THE BROADWAY CAST REUNION SERIES
Today we’re joined by Lee Lessack and Robert Bannon, who are the wonderful hosts of The Broadway Cast Reunion Series which gives audiences a chance to do what they may never have done before: visit “backstage” with cast members and hear personal, hilarious, unscripted stories and gossip!
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep21-backstage-glimpse-into-broadway-cast-reunion-series/id1534338089?i=1000514254380
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zXtJN9zFgFUCe2Q9nxBms?si=Ldibhg_JTAiuX_XkdbGqbQ&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 22 - LIFE IS A CABARET? APRIL UPDATES + EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT
We're back!
Join us as we reflect on the past month and spill all the details about our upcoming podcast guests, including a very special announcement at the end of the episode!
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep22-life-is-cabaret-april-updates-exclusive-announcement/id1534338089?i=1000516028369
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KO0hkPkVNERQGNV0U5xML?si=BlotvFU7T4ikz9WWSF6GkA&dl_branch=1
Season 2
EPISODE 23 - NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME WITH CONSTANTINE MAROULIS
We wanna rock!
Join us for this very exciting Show History episode where we talk all about the five-time Tony Nominated Musical ROCK OF AGES in honour of the 12TH Anniversary with our special guest, the Original Broadway Drew, Constantine Maroulis!
Constantine's New Album 'Until I'm Wanted': https://ffm.to/wdyaypd
Rock of Ages Reunion Concert: https://www.stellartickets.com/o/rock-of-ages/events/rock-of-ages-live-all-star-reunion-concert
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep23-nothin-but-a-good-time-with-constantine-maroulis/id1534338089?i=1000517695895
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hY8tO2vyWXz1vSDHi4Wsc?si=bipAcgGfQF-W2Y9a1LKFcg&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 24 - WISHING OUR LIVES WERE LIKE A MUSICAL WITH I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL (ALEXANDER S. BERMANGE, LUCAS RUSH, AND CHARLOTTE ANNE STEEN)
I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical is a sparkling musical revue that lifts the lid on the highs and lows of life as a musical theatre performer. From voice-straining high notes to limb-spraining high kicks, via on-stage smooches and off-stage feuds, this laugh-out-loud caper takes in the journey from wide-eyed drama school graduate to difficult diva (or past-it chorus member).
We had the opportunity to chat with comedy album chart-topper Alexander S. Bermange, and West End regulars Lucas Rush and Charlotte Anne Steen who star in this brilliant musical.
We're also fortunate to give our listeners a sneak peek at two songs from the show!
Booking a ticket will allow you to stream the show on demand from 22 April - 12 May through King's Head Theatre!
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep24-wishing-our-lives-were-like-musical-i-wish-my/id1534338089?i=1000518086013
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12otpLXNv4bHxUprMYdCNx?si=bJdMjwgsSQaQ4kxwVHWGvg&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 25 - SHOW HISTORY: WAITRESS
Discover 'what baking can do' in our latest Show History episode all about Broadway's favourite 'baked from the heart' musical, Waitress!
Waitress is a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson. The musical is based on the 2007 film of the same name, written by Adrienne Shelly. It tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, a baker and waitress in an abusive relationship with her husband, Earl. After Jenna unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she sees a pie baking contest and its grand prize as her chance.
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep25---Show-History-WAITRESS-evv13i
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep25-show-history-waitress/id1534338089?i=1000519331830
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ueeptZkZ4av5co4BZlRRl?si=iLqhWl39ThGvJEyYMZTxAw&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 26 - IT’S MAAAAAAY! BROADWAY’S BACK?!
I'm the month you want! It's me, it's Maaaaay!
Welcome to yet another stagey end of the month ramble where we give you the 411 on the latest theatre news! Broadway's coming back? New RENT Documentary? Listen for all the updates!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep26---Its-Maaaaay--Broadways-back-e104eei
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep26-its-maaaaay-broadways-back/id1534338089?i=1000519776490
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12IYEPBjYM46nD7xlKe5zh?si=sjLU-_nTTPqXUiY6YJ6sCg&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 27 - A LOT OF LIVIN’ TO DO WITH BOBBY RYDELL
In honour of the 58th Anniversary of the iconic film version of Bye Bye Birdie, we sat down with Bobby Rydell who played the role of Hugo Peabody!
Teen idol, Bobby Rydell ruled late-’50s charts with hits like “Volare,” “Wild One,” “Kissin’ Time,” and “Forget Him.” He was so influential up through the early ’60s that the high school in Grease was even named after him! Bobby has gone on to sell over 25 million records including more than 30 Top 100 hits.
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep27---A-Lot-of-Livin-to-Do-with-BOBBY-RYDELL-e10b0i0
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep27-a-lot-of-livin-to-do-with-bobby-rydell/id1534338089?i=1000520364841
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PdMq0X3OzckLbC21DSMjn?si=hhVCvMcRSqWVeCjt0Li5ww&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 28 - DREAM MUSICALS
What's your dream musical?
Join us as we countdown our Top 5 Dream Musicals based on pre-existing material (books, films, musician, etc!) Listen to find out which one of us wants a "Brucebox Bruceical"...
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep28---Dream-Musicals-e113a4m
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep28-dream-musicals/id1534338089?i=1000522099416
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/68zMbYx74rXQK9rXnOfrwD?si=chy98qSRS4ulEWsVphlH1g&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 29 - AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT FOR TONIGHT, A NEW MUSICAL
As you know, Breaking the Curtain loves new musicals! Join Cris and Joce as they sit down with Spencer Williams and Shenelle Salcido, co-writers of the new musical, For Tonight! The group is also joined by Joseph Perdue, the orchestrator working with the team on the U.K concept album being released this summer!
For Tonight is a new, original, musical inspired by the writer's third great grandfather's handwritten journal. Through a riveting score, the atmospheric soundscape blends traditional Welsh choral, indie-pop, folk, and Romani inspired melodies and rhythms. At its core, For Tonight is an exploration of the power and meaning of home.
Enjoy this exclusive listen and look into For Tonight!
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep29-an-exclusive-look-into-for-tonight-a-new-musical/id1534338089?i=1000523459857
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QdiMmvvCguLphr9bSwKpW?si=tJ056Q8ZRSyvtd7gdZfADg&dl_branch=1
Transcript: https://www.bothsidesofthecurtain.com/post/an-exclusive-look-at-for-tonight-a-new-musical
EPISODE 30 - JUNE IS BUSTIN’ OUT ALL OVER!
Welcome to yet another stagey end of the month ramble where we give you the 411 on the latest theatre news! Broadway IS back! Two new productions of Heathers opening in the UK?! We have to PAY to watch the Tony Awards?! Listen for all the updates!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep30---June-Is-Bustin-Out-All-Over-e120drm
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep30-june-is-bustin-out-all-over/id1534338089?i=1000523838369
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WlaQHCXFLgq8tJ7BxFCia?si=rrzbuhA1RRS6LRfEbyFqRA&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 31 - FREEZE YOUR BRAIN WITH SIMON GORDON
Greetings and Salutations!
On this episode, we're joined by Simon Gordon, who plays the role of 'JD' in the upcoming U.K. tour of Heathers the Musical! Slap on your Swatch, sit back with a slushie and enjoy as we chat all about Heathers! It's so very!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep31---Freeze-Your-Brain-with-SIMON-GORDON-e12ccb4
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep31-freeze-your-brain-with-simon-gordon/id1534338089?i=1000524595044
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30anw0Sp57RbuHfAZva48W?si=pS4Dr3a6Q_2MYJRokCsXqg&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 32 - SHOW HISTORY: HEATHERS
Hey Corn Nuts!
Step into our Candy Store! Continuing with our Heathers 3-Part Series, we've dedicated an entire episode to the creation of Heathers The Musical! Slap on a swatch and grab a Diet Coke, we're about to motor right into this wacky cult-classic!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep32---Show-History-HEATHERS-e12ltve
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep32-show-history-heathers/id1534338089?i=1000525307807
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ueCCe5JNvaHpOLc7qNoYV?si=cLbR1IsbSEWiZvTFnvv8lw&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 33 - SHOW HISTORY: BAT OUT OF HELL
In honour of Jim Steinman, we've reworked our original Bat Out of Hell: the Musical Show History episode script to bring you a more detailed timeline of events leading up to the creation of this rock 'n' roll night at the theatre!
Bat Out of Hell is a post-apocalyptic rock and roll love story. Set in a dystopian future, the island of Manhattan; renamed Obsidian, has floated out to sea and is now under the reign of Falco; the tyrannical ruler set on ‘revitalizing’ the city. Living in the abandoned subway tunnels underneath the city are a group of genetically-altered teenagers, known as The Lost, who are frozen at the age of eighteen. When Strat; the reckless, rebellious leader, meets Falco’s sheltered daughter, Raven on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, the stars align and they fall head first into the wonder of first love.
Links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep33-show-history-bat-out-of-hell-the-musical/id1534338089?i=1000526633894
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hauIpMg7n6LorHx74q6gP?si=Cr2DAkFOTZW8-kRRwZYhTg&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 34 - SHOW HISTORY: BIG FISH WITH MY FAVOURITE FLOP
What's better than chatting about a Broadway flop? Chatting about a Broadway flop with our friends Bobby & Kristina of MY FAVORITE FLOP!
Join Jocelyn, Bobby, and Kristina as they discuss BIG FISH and why it's classified as a 'flop.'
MY FAVORITE FLOP is a podcast hosted by Bobby and Kristina, who dive deep into the fathomless files of Broadway history to explore yet another fabulous flop. From Annie 2 to Zombie Prom, they'll leave no stone unturned until every single musical misfit is unearthed, redeemed, and finally gets invited to the Prom. (No pig's blood, please!)
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/34-Show-History-BIG-FISH-with-MY-FAVORITE-FLOP-e14enn1
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/34-show-history-big-fish-with-my-favorite-flop/id1534338089?i=1000528882676
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29ioqbHQRhf7Z6ZvcEBfkg?si=E_jZHilrQya_iqeGmTsPRQ&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 35 - STAGE DOOR STORIES
Join us as we discuss stage door tips and trick, etiquette, share our own favourite memories, and read our first batch of stage door listener stories!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep35---Stage-Door-Stories-e14ltqf Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep35-stage-door-stories/id1534338089?i=1000529283881
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LNEQwHO1SXz4cdHEuQxVR?si=6mwFxr1USDueljopoXkWDg&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 36 - CHATTING WITH AVIONCE HOYLES
In this very special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Avionce Hoyles, who is one of our absolute favourite humans! We chat with Avionce all about his time as Tink in the North American productions of Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell the Musical, playing Gator in the National Tour of Memphis the Musical, his recent performance on America's Got Talent, and his project, the Next Generation Young Artist Showcase - listen to hear how you can get involved!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep36---Catching-Up-with-AVIONCE-HOYLES-e152314
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep36-catching-up-with-avionce-hoyles/id1534338089?i=1000530093499
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1imF2iFWf9faLgAgCGu1fH?si=wJVYK-oRTl6H6F86SMHH7Q&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 37 - AN AUGUST RUSH
Happy August, Stagey Friends! It's officially our 'podcastiversary' month! Join us for this updates episode to hear all about the wonderful digital shows we watched over the past few weeks, upcoming events, ways you can share your own story on our podcast... And so much more!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep37---An-August-Rush-e15b1j2
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep37-an-august-rush/id1534338089?i=1000530692056
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7F1fLVAkz3HS37olVQ3B9H?si=spwO_6jGSWKEajJq_jMX_A&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 38 - ALL WE ASK OF MEGHAN PICERNO
Christine... Christine...
We chat all things The Phantom of the Opera with Broadway's current Christine Daaé, Meghan Picerno!
Meghan Picerno is an American theatre actress and coloratura soprano opera singer. She is known for her role as Christine Daaé in the US Premiere and 1st National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies.
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep38--All-We-Ask-of-MEGHAN-PICERNO-e15rcja
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep38-all-we-ask-of-meghan-picerno/id1534338089?i=1000531856329
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mi4RNaxpXvyvwSM6eOlmM?si=zg2zsVu8Q7-LPrFH5N-tGg&dl_branch=1
EPISODE 39 - ALL THINGS SAVAGE THE MUSICAL WITH NICOLETTE BLOUNT AND LINDEL HART
Join Jocelyn and Cris as they sit down with Nicolette Blount (Creator, Composer, Book Writer, and Lyricist of Savage the Musical) & Lindel Hart (Book Writer)
Savage is a new musical based on a true story about Chickasaw Sharpshooter, Wanda Savage in the 1920s. She went from being a widowed single mom, to the circus, to Vaudeville, to Hollywood, to a dirty brothel. A redemption story about her loves, losses, fame, regrets, hopes, & survival in a world that chewed her up & spit her out. She was ahead of her time. She knew what she wanted and sacrificed everything to get it.
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep39---All-Things-Savage-the-Musical-with-Nicolette-Blount--Lindel-Hart-e15vkvs
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep39-all-things-savage-the-musical-with-nicolette/id1534338089?i=1000532101234
EPISODE 40 - CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF PODCASTING
THANK YOU FOR SPENDING 525600 MINUTES WITH US!
Today is 1 Year since we began our podcast journey and we couldn't be more grateful for everyone who listens to our theatre ramblings, joins us for interviews, messages us about our episodes, etc… We love you, stagey friends!
Enjoy the episode full of our favourite podcast moments, news about future episodes, and even a blooper reel!
Thank you!!!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep40---Celebrating-One-Year-of-Podcasting-e162erk
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep40-celebrating-one-year-of-podcasting/id1534338089?i=1000532305873
EPISODE 41 - SCOUTING OUT SEPTEMBER
Happy September, Stagey Friends! On this episode we discuss the latest adventure in our lives as well as all of the exciting Theatre News around the globe!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep41---Scouting-Out-September-e171p2s
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep41-scouting-out-september/id1534338089?i=1000534610642
EPISODE 42 - SHOW HISTORY - GREASE
You better shape up and sharpen your pencils, 'cause we’re taking it all the way back to the Class of 1959 for this Show History lesson! Join Cris and Joce as they hand-jive their way through all the exciting Grease milestones.
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep41---Show-History-GREASE-e17n2ug
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep41-show-history-grease/id1534338089?i=1000536224291
EPISODE 43 - OCTOBER UPDATES
Hello Spooky Friends! It's October and we've got some exciting news... Listen to find out!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep43---October-Updates-e186api
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep43-october-updates/id1534338089?i=1000537281579
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/51D8Y2W4NVpS1LhReC9GgP?si=IkcUTRFnRWKfc_pbghRfqA
EPISODE 44 - ISN'T IT IRONIC? WE DIDN'T WATCH THE TONYS
It's our Tony Awards episode-ish! Join us as we discuss our highlights, Best Dressed, and shame the fact the ceremony was put behind a paywall! Ah, Tony Season...
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep44---Isnt-It-Ironic--We-Didnt-Watch-the-Tonys-e181fmr
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep44-isnt-it-ironic-we-didnt-watch-the-tonys/id1534338089?i=1000536930379
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pmITjvP6qREkwRAKIu6DK?si=DZdhB1wVSu6fowB_Ea0_EA
EPISODE 45 - SHOW HISTORY: LIZZIE
Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one…
On this Show History episode, we hang up our LaDuca shoes and take a stab at True Crime. Join us as we look into the real-life case of Lizzie Borden, who inspired the musical LIZZIE; an American mythology set to a blistering rock score with a sound owing less to Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber than to Bikini Kill, the Runaways, and Heart.
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep45---Show-History-LIZZIE-e18iii9
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep45-show-history-lizzie/id1534338089?i=1000538088450
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pTIsoNOEgzkRGoapyReJJ?si=6PobA8BDSFehzqu4R5HPrg
EPISODE 46 - SHOW HISTORY: DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES
Join us as we sink our teeth into the history behind yet another spooky musical: Dance of the Vampires! Is there anything more terrifying than a very expensive flop? We think not!
This campy musical, based on the Roman Polanski film The Fearless Vampire Killers, follows Professor Abronsius and his bumbling assistant Alfred as they attempt to prove the existence of vampires in Transylvania. Alfred falls for innkeeper's daughter Sarah, unaware that she is being pursued by the mysterious Count von Krolock.
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep46---Show-History-DANCE-OF-THE-VAMPIRES-e18mnpd
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep46-show-history-dance-of-the-vampires/id1534338089?i=1000538396334
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0R1hBQuiA3CYm7Sa7Wx7Ep?si=WVY-G2SHTeG2jWl982Jz-g
EPISODE 47 - BAT OUT OF HELL INTERVIEW SERIES: KELLIE GNAUCK & DANNY WHELAN
In this very exciting first episode in our Bat Out of Hell The Musical Interview Mini Series, we're joined by performers, Kellie Gnauck and Danny Whelan to chat all about their roles as Valkyrie and LeDoux in the UK & Ireland touring production!
Links:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep47---Bat-Out-of-Hell-Interview-Series-KELLIE-GNAUCK--DANNY-WHELAN-e18q7ja
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep47-bat-out-of-hell-interview-series-kellie-gnauck/id1534338089?i=1000538631363
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/51BTymgzzL6LehB6ADTLm6?si=PWaNMLNkTheAItJNBSTK9w
EPISODE 48 - BAT OUT OF HELL INTERVIEW SERIES: SHARON SEXTON & ROB FOWLER
In this very exciting second episode in our Bat Out of Hell The Musical Interview Mini Series, we're joined by Original Cast Members, Sharon Sexton and Robert Fowler to chat all about their journey from the beginning all the way to starring in the UK & Ireland touring production!
Link:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep48---Bat-Out-of-Hell-Interview-Series-SHARON-SEXTON--ROB-FOWLER-e1934f7
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep48-bat-out-of-hell-interview-series-sharon-sexton/id1534338089?i=1000539234051
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lLrhkF3kNmGDHAoB7axUV?si=9345225349674780
EPISODE 49 - BAT OUT OF HELL INTERVIEW SERIES: GLENN ADAMSON & MARTHA KIRBY
We're back with a very exciting third episode in our Bat Out of Hell The Musical Interview Mini Series! This time we're joined by the leads of the show, Glenn Adamson and Martha Kirby to chat all about their journey as Strat and Raven in the UK & Ireland touring production!
Link:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep49---Bat-Out-of-Hell-Interview-Series-GLENN-ADAMSON--MARTHA-KIRBY-e19esch
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep49-bat-out-of-hell-interview-series-glenn-adamson/id1534338089?i=1000540039935
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vPTSoWVIqc6RNjSeFzXw5?si=984fd8bd447e4ccf
EPISODE 50 - BAT OUT OF HELL INTERVIEW SERIES: KILLIAN THOMAS LEFEVRE
In this final episode of our Bat Out of Hell The Musical Interview Mini Series we're joined by Killian Thomas Lefevre who plays Tink in the new UK & Ireland touring production! Listener beware, we drop some major plot spoilers throughout.
Link:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep50---Bat-Out-of-Hell-Interview-Series-KILLIAN-THOMAS-LEFEVRE-e19i4tb
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep50-bat-out-of-hell-interview-series-killian-thomas/id1534338089?i=1000540254153
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KXoYFTHrADOqaDwNZelf4?si=69Zd7NTBRxif1wmOafWIaQ
EPISODE 51 - HOLIDAY DRINKS IN A GRANDE CUP
Happy November Stagey Friends! On this update episode we tackle all of the latest news and exciting topics in Theatre Land including a heavy discussion about the Wicked film casting announcement, the return of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a potential 'royal' theatre disaster, our favourite holiday drinks and so much more!
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep51---Holiday-Drinks-in-A-Grande-Cup-e19v7n2
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep51-holiday-drinks-in-a-grande-cup/id1534338089?i=1000541155952
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0L77mSbeGPuZ5J9IriN5Rs?si=cxx0nPgERVWiR_r1_KKB5Q
EPISODE 52 - SHOW HISTORY: SPRING AWAKENING
We've all got our junk, and our junk is Spring Awakening!
On this Show History episode, we're going all the way back to Broadway 2006 to discuss everyones favourite teenage angsty musical: Spring Awakening. We really hope we don't 'totally f*ck' it up!
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep52---Show-History-SPRING-AWAKENING-e1ai37v
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep52-show-history-spring-awakening/id1534338089?i=1000542523138
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6U6onjrgxjsfh4JMmwT78e?si=aQqK4j0BSsGyy-YctBcWjQ
EPISODE 53 - ONCE UPON A DECEMBER UPDATES
It's time to unwrap our Stagey Holiday Gift Guide! Join Crissy and Jocelyn as they chat about the HOTTEST theatre news around the world from the upcoming NBC event - Annie Live! to the new Gatsby musical across the pond. They also share what made their 'must-have stagey gift list', and so much more on the final updates episode for Season 2 of Breaking the Curtain!
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/breakingthecurtain/episodes/Ep53---Once-Upon-a-December-Updates-e1b3r80
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep53-once-upon-a-december-updates/id1534338089?i=1000543662512
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sH3ygcpjiQvdGZXIc7pw9?si=xDsNejrEQQKs-GpUz3iyzg