Host Joe Rosko founded Built for the Stage with the goal of creating a bridge for the theatre community that would transport actors from the initial discomfort of how to workout to a guided experience to train like the true actor-athlete they are. This podcast is all about theatre, inspiration, laughs, and some fitness. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 10 hours 46 minutes
episode 13: Alanna Saunders
In this episode with Alanna Saunders / @alannasaun, we hear how she's truly, "livin' the dream," as she is currently in the cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway. We talk about Alanna's experience playing Tiger Lilly in the NBC live telecast of PETER PAN, her lover for basketball, her recollection of learning to play multiple instruments as she toured with INTO THE WOODS, originally seen at Roundabout Theatre, and much more...
episode 12: JC Schuster
@jc_schuster is a proud Texan who was seen on Broadway in Soul Doctor, Finding Neverland, Fiddler on the Roof, and Spongebob Squarepants. He’s been seen dancing on a Madonna music video, Glee, and much more. This guy is not the typical “actor type” which made this episode quite interesting. Enjoy! www.jcschuster.com BROADWAY: SpongeBob SquarePants The Musical Finding Neverland Soul Doctor Fiddler On The Roof
episode 11: Ben Jeffrey
Ben Jeffrey has currently played Pumbaa in The Lion King on Broadway for 9 years now. He shares a story about his move to NYC and how having no plans turned out to be the best plan of all. Tune in to this episode to also hear Ben share some of the magic of a Disney production, his journey in fitness, and a whole lot of laughs with this funny guy. BROADWAY: THE LION KING, ALADDIN
episode 10: Jennifer Noble
@thejennoble is currently in King Kong on Broadway. Here’s a fun list: Gene Kelly, M&M’s, finding your worth, throwing towels at a Knicks’ game, learning how the magic of making King Kong come to life works, and going on as the lead for the first time in King Kong with less than two hours notice. Sound like a fun list? Tune in to hear about it! www.builtforthestage.com www.jennifernoble.me BROADWAY: KING KONG GHOST
episode 9: James Brown III
On this episode we chatted with @jamesbrowniii via phone call while he was all the way over in Australia! Tune in to hear some Harry Potter talk, fashion, performing with Michael Jackson and more! www.builtforthestage.com www.jamesbrowniii.com BROADWAY: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD FROZEN HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ROCKY WICKED GHOST PRICILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT MEMPHIS THE LITTLE MERMAID THE COLOR PURPLE THE FROGS
episode 8: Kyle Matthew Hamilton
@kylematthewhamilton goes from pro skateboarder to debuting in his first Broadway show via a short birthday video for Spongebob The Musical’s director, Tina Landau. Well, it wasn’t that easy...it took some practice, along side 11 year olds in tap class. www.builtforthestage.com www.kylematthewhamilton.com BROADWAY: SpongeBob SquarePants The Musical
episode 7: Christine Cornish Smith
Take a journey with CCS on this episode through Texas, Cincinnati, India, and now NYC. On this journey, Christine talks about her plants, wipe-outs during silent moments on the Broadway stage, and a handful of stories of how @christinecornish used grit, humor, and a life-long, student-like mindset to go from jobless to performing in now her third Broadway show. www.builtforthestage.com www.christinecornishsmith.com BROADWAY: Cats My Fair Lady Kiss Me Kate
episode 6: Adam Perry
This episode with @adammperry is overflowing with inspiring comeback stories from his career on and off the Broadway stage. Adam has graced The Great White Way seven times, and has garnered a reputation as one of Broadway's most assiduous and handsome, dancing ensemble members. However, don't get his story twisted. Adam shares his story of starting dancing very late in his young-adult life in "middle-of-nowhere," Tennessee...
episode 5: Barbara Jo Bednarczuk
@barbara_jo inspires us with the constant pursuit of her best. She shares huge road blocks that would have derailed most. But, through her values of respect, discipline, as well as showing up early and prepared, she finds herself performing in her second Broadway show while sharing the stage with Patti LuPone and now Laura Benanti and Norbert Leo Butz. Enjoy this episode with the talented, well-grounded, and genuinely lovely, Barbara Jo Bednarczuk. www.builtforthestage...
episode 3: Blaine Krauss
@blainekr talks coffee, dogs, soul food, mounting The Cher Show on Broadway, doing his costume fittings with Bob Mackie, walking his way towards some of the best abs in the business, and much more. He’s into politics so, if you want to support his campaign, give him a follow on Twitter @blainekr ! Enjoy!