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Stages Podcast goes beyond the resume and behind the scenes to explore the humanity behind the artistry. Tony Award winners Stephanie J Block and Marylee Fairbanks share intimate conversations with artists, spiritualists, & scientists. We explore the crossroads of spirituality and creativity, the challenges and joys of the creative process, and stories of inspiration told by award winning performers.
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- 3 weeks ago45 min
A Tight Knit Family with Marylee Fairbanks & Stephanie J Block
Before the Falsettos 2016 Broadway revival cast reunites at Carnegie Hall this Fall, Stephanie and Marylee take a look back at favorite moments from their conversations on the podcast with some of the beloved tight knit family, including James Lapine, Andrew Rannells, Betsy Wolfe, Brandon Uranowitz, and Eden Espinosa. Stages on YouTube catch up on old episodes now shown fully on video! Schmigadoon Tickets! Stephanie upcoming concerts
- Oct 5, 20261h 12m
The Year of Yes with Norbert Leo Butz
Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for his performances in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Catch Me If You Can. He originated the stage roles of "Fiyero Tigelaar" in Wicked, and "Edward Bloom" in Big Fish, and "Jamie Wellerstein" in The Last Five Years. He is also acclaimed for his stage work in Rent, Speed-the-Plow, and My Fair Lady, and on television in "Bloodline," "Mercy Street," and many more. Recently, he returned to Broadway as "Hermes" in Hadestown. In this episode, Norbert discusses how growing up with 10 siblings brought out his gift for performing, how building a routine supports his sobriety, and why he's saying yes to more projects that are joyful. Hadestown Tickets Stephanie upcoming concerts Tickets to Schmigadoon Outsiders tickets
- Sep 7, 202647 min
What Would Dolly Do? with Stephanie J. Block and Marylee Fairbanks
After a brief intermission, Stephanie and Marylee return for the second act of Season 6! In this episode, they recap their Summer adventures, discuss the highly anticipated Falsettos reunion concerts at Carnegie Hall, and chat about Dolly Parton, & Psychics. Jimmy Moses Stagedoor Meduim Karen Rontowski Stand up Psychic Jen's Pretty Pegs Steph's concerts
- Jul 20, 20261h 7m
Summer Free Flow with Stephanie Block and Marylee Fairbanks
Stephanie and marylee chat about summer plans, the Tony awards, Paddington, Schmigadoon, the secret behind getting a job done and so much more. Thanks for joining us. Will be back in September!
- Jun 1, 20261h 11m
Help Thanks Wow with Sam Pinkleton
Tony Award-winning Director Sam Pinkleton brings his extraordinary vision to the Broadway revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54. He is also known for his work on Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! on Broadway and in London's West End and Josh Sharp's Ta-Da!, and many more. As a choreographer, his work includes Stephen Sondheim's final musical Here We Are, Jeanine Tesori and David Henry Hwang's Soft Power and seven Broadway shows, including Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. In this episode, Sam discusses why being a people pleaser fits into his work as a director and choreographer, how a shared love of 1970s regional theater with Cole Escola led to Oh, Mary!, and embracing the energy of The Rocky Horror Show fandom. Rocky Horror Tickets Good Man Charlie Brown Tickets Annie Lamott Books
- May 25, 202651 min
Manifesting with Christiani Pitts
Tony Award nominee Christiani Pitts makes her Broadway return in the acclaimed. two-hander musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). She is also known for her performance as "Ann Darrow" in King Kong and "Jane" in A Bronx Tale. In this episode, Christiani discusses how becoming a mom has developed and stregnthened her storytelling, the experience of doing her first two-hander show, and the joke in the script that hooked her on Two Strangers. Two Strangers tickets Schmigadoon tickets
- May 11, 20261h 21m
The Most Important Thing with Anita Moorjani
Anita Moorjani is a New York Times best selling author. Her book Dying To Be Me shares the story of her profound NDE (near death experience) and her spontaneous healing from end-stage lymphoma. In this episode Anita shares what she felt and saw in her NDE, how she lives a fearlessly authentic life since her recovery, and the things that she believes are most important to healing and living a full life. Anita's website Wayne Dyer Near Death Experience Research Foundation
- Apr 27, 20261h 25m
No Strings Attached with James Ortiz
James Ortiz is an American puppet designer, puppeteer, and actor who won an Obie Award for puppet design for The Woodsman, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Puppet Design for the 2022 Broadway revival of The Skin of Our Teeth. He also received a Drama Desk nomination for his creation of "Milky White" and other puppetry work in the 2023 Broadway Revival of Into the Woods. Most recently, James brought the character of "Rocky" to life in the film adaptation of the beloved book, Project Hail Mary. In this episode, James discusses the challenges and triumphs of working on his first film, how his theater background served the scenes of improvisation on set, and how the play War Horse transformed the use of puppetry in live theater. James Ortiz Wanna see a Secretary Bird? Marylee's Valentines Story Schmigadoon Tickets
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