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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 wining performers. Love where you are now with Stages Podcast. Listen now on wherever you get your podcasts.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 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
- 2 weeks ago51 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
- Apr 13, 20261h 6m
Mapping the Human Experience with Anna Yusim
Dr. Anna Yusim is an internationally-recognized, award-winning, Board-Certified, Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach who helps influential people achieve greater impact, purpose, and joy in their life and work. She is the best-selling author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life. As a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale Medical School, Dr. Yusim is presently working to create a Mental Health & Spirituality Program / Center which will be a bridge between the Yale Medical School and Yale Divinity School. In this episode, Dr. Yusim discusses her passion for the marriage of dualities in science and spirituality, where creativity generates between our hearts, intuition, and minds, and how to find the path of most resistance in order to grow. Anna's Book Fulfilled Tickets to Schmigadoon! Thinking Fast and Slow book
- Mar 16, 20261h 11m
Eternal Optimist with Cinco Paul
Cinco Paul is an Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and songwriter. He is widely recognized for his work on major animated hits like the DESPICABLE ME trilogy, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, THE LORAX, and HORTON HEARS A WHO. This season, he is producing his Apple TV musical comedy series SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway. In this episode, Cinco talks about the creation of the Schmigadoon! television series, his mission trip to Japan in his early 20s, and what runs through his mind in the middle of the night. Get your tickets to SCHMIGADOON! Cinco's Podcast Make Him Watch It Theo of Golden book
- Mar 2, 20261h 11m
A Splash of Sass with Kelli Barrett & Jessica Vosk
Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk are powerhouses of stage and screen. Kelli most recently graced the Broadway stage in the acclaimed revival of PARADE and has starred in DR. ZHIVAGO, WICKED, and on TV in FX's "Fosse/Verdon". Jessica recently finished her beloved run in HELL'S KITCHEN, after BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, FINDING NEVERLAND, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and more. She also shares in the WICKED sisterhood, which carries into their storytelling of BEACHES. In this episode, they discuss the special bond it takes to portray "C.C. Bloom" and "Birdie White" in the classic friendship tale, how they ground in the characters, and what the original film means to their childhoods and love of theater. Beaches Tickets Stages Podcast join the cast sign up Schmigadoon tickets
- Feb 16, 202649 min
Director By Design with Michael Arden
Two-time Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden takes on his next big story by bringing the iconic vampire film, THE LOST BOYS, to the Broadway stage this Spring. He was recently awarded for his work on MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and PARADE, as well as recognized for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING, and many more. In this episode, Michael discusses how he juggles working on multiple directing projects while visualizing each story, the importance of building a team of trusted collaborators, and if he'll ever go back to acting. Schmigadoon tickets The Lost Boys Tickets Plant wave
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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 wining performers. Love where you are now with Stages Podcast. Listen now on wherever you get your podcasts.
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