Big Theatre Kid Energy

Daniel David Stewart (Spring Awakening, Catch 22, Memory of a Killer) joins to review Richard III at A Noise Within Theatre. They talk the road to getting on Broadway, how relevant Shakespeare is to current events, and why some pillows are decorative and some pillows are for hugging.Check out the current productions at A Noise Within Theatre:https://www.anoisewithin.org/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyDaniel: @danieldavidstewartSee you at the cast party!

Hannah Pilkes (Leanne, Hacks, Dropout, Comedy Bang! Bang!) joins to review Dragon Mama at Geffen Playhouse. They talk all things relationships and solo shows. Hannah is performing in her own: Skiing at the Elysian Theatre on 3/31, and directed her partner Greg Nussen’s show QFWFQ, which will be at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this season.Dragon Mama is playing at Geffen Playhouse through April 12th: https://secure.geffenplayhouse.org/overview/dragon-mamaSUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyHannah: @hannahpilkesGreg: @gregorynussen See you at the cast party!

Manon Mathews joins to review SIX at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk VINE stardom (Bring it back!), self validation, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and which Spice Girl they are. Oh, and review the touring production of SIX the Musical.SIX is on tour! https://sixonbroadway.com/ustour/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyPlease rate and review on whatever podcast platform you subscribe to.Manon: @manonmathewsSee you at the cast party!

Ash Perez joins to review Here Lies Love at Mark Taper Forum. They talk Ash getting started at Buzzfeed, Filipino history and the dangers of following a cult of personality, and the difference between stage and film acting.Here Lies Love is playing at Mark Taper Forum through April 5th: https://www.eastwestplayers.org/insideSUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyAsh: @itsashlyperezSee you at the cast party!

Ryann Graham joins to review Foursome at IAMA Theatre. They talk TRY GUYS, hooking up with friends, and how unpacking luggage on vacation is the only sane way to live.Foursome is playing at IAMA Theatre through March 28th: https://www.iamatheatre.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyRyann: @gudguyryrySee you at the cast party!

Erin Cholakian joins to review Amadeus at Pasadena Playhouse. They talk Heated Rivalry, forced perspective (about 1,000 times), and the GENIUS of Jefferson Mays and Darko Tresnjak.Amadeus is at Pasadena Playhouse through March 15th:https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyErin: @Erin_CholakianSee you at the cast party!

Ryan’s wife and long awaited guest Kelly Walker (Stag & the Bull, Swamp Thing, Last Man Standing) joins to review Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia at Geffen Playhouse. They talk about having a partner in the industry, where to get the best Diet Coke, and the insanity that can be the creative process.Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia is playing at Geffen Playhouse through March 8th: https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyKelly: @kellwalker.meSee you at the cast party!

Anna Lore (Final Destination: Bloodlines, Black Phone 2, Gotham Knights) joins to review Sweeney Todd at La Mirada Theatre. They talk drinking from straws, the genius of Jason Alexander (director of the show), and their shared fear of horror movies.Sweeney Todd is playing at La Mirada Theatre through February 22nd: https://lamiradatheatre.com/current_events/sweeney/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyAnna Lore: @anna_loreSee you at the cast party!

Britt Rentschler joins to review Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre. They talk Suzy Eddie Izzard’s incredible standup: Dress to Kill, their shared love for the TV show Slings and Arrows, and never letting ANYBODY take the arts away from us.Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet is playing at the Montalbán Theatre through January 31st, and then continuing to tour the globe!https://www.eddieizzardhamlet.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyBritt: @opheliagrownupSee you at the cast party!

Ashley Clements joins to review Kid Gloves at Skylight Theatre. They talk Emmy Award winning Lizzie Bennet Diaries, how gorges Ithaca is, and yellow snow.Kid Gloves is playing at Skylight Theatre through February 15th: https://kidglovesmusical.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyAshley Clements: @theashleyclemSee you at the cast party!

Jonny Manganello joins to review The Notebook the Musical at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk theatre etiquette, Ingrid Michaelson music, and why Jon is so much more serious than Jonny.The Notebook is playing at the Pantages Theatre through January, 25th: https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyJonny Cakes: @thejonnycakesSee you at the cast party!

Keith Habersberger joins to review Stereophonic at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. We kumbaya’d, talked about that portion of a grammy we once won in high school, and dreamed of seeing a concert from the band in Stereophonic.Stereophonic is playing at Hollywood Pantages Theatre through January 2nd. https://www.broadwayinhollywood.comSUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyKeith: @KeithhabsSee you at the cast party!

Leah Knauer joins to review A Snow White Christmas at Laguna Playhouse. They talk manifestation, dream roles, and what the heck recitative even is (nobody knows).A Snow White Christmas is playing at Laguna Playhouse through December 28th.SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyLeah: @leahknauerSee you at the cast party!

Adrian Gonzalez joins to review Esther Perel Ruined My Life at IAMA Theatre Company. They talk being naked on stage, modern open relationships, and what it means to produce a workshopped piece of theatre .Esther Perel Ruined My Life is running through December 15thhttps://www.iamatheatre.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyAdiran: @el_adriangonzalezSee you at the cast party!

Brendan Bradley joins to review PERFECT WORLD at El Portal Theatre.. They talk VR entertainment, mashing up Wizard of Oz with Film Noir, and what it takes to workshop and produce and brand new piece of theatre!SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyBrendan: @BrendanbradleySee you at the cast party!

Dave Abed joins to review SHUCKED at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. They talk corny jokes and slapstick bits, content creation, and what it’s like to be the number one male Momfluencer on the internet.Shucked is playing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts through November 23rd: https://shuckedmusical.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyDave: @DaveabedSee you at the cast party!

Douglas Lyons joins to discuss his play Table 17, which is making its West Coast premiere at Geffen Playhouse. They talk IN DEPTH about love, RESPECTFUL audience participation, why Doug finds corduroy to be a character flaw.Table 17 is playing at Geffen Playhouse through December 7th:https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyDoug: @ChocolateHipsterSee you at the cast party!

Rosanna Pansino joins to review Moulin Rouge! at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk burlesque, switching from sports to arts, and street vendor hot dogs in LA!Moulin Rouge! is playing at Hollywood Pantages Theatre through November 16th:https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyRosanna Pansino: @RosannaPansinoSee you at the cast party!

Tommy Lenk joins to review Peter Pan Goes Wrong at La Mirada Theatre. They talk Cathy Rigby, working with famous people, and the community that theatre creates!Peter Pan Goes Wrong is at La Mirada Theatre through November 23rd. Get tickets here!https://lamiradatheatre.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyTommy Lenk: @tommylenkSee you at the cast party!

Jordan Kai Burnett joins to review Romy & Michele: The Musical at Stage 42. They talk best friendship 🧑‍🤝‍🧑, performing in new musicals 🎶, the upcoming Romy and Michele sequel 🫠and the creative genius that is JORDAN!Romy & Michele: The Musical is playing now at Stage 42 in NYC: https://romyandmichelethemusical.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyJordan Kai Burnett: @JKaibSee you at the cast party!

Joyce Louis-Jean joins to review Paranormal Inside at East West Players. They talk TRY GUYS, being children of immigrants, getting spooked in theatre, and having a silly goofy time .Paranormal Inside is playing at East West Players through November 2nd: https://www.eastwestplayers.org/insideSUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergyTikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyJoyce: @ATribeCalledJoyceSee you at the cast party!

Nik Walker joins to review Bull Durham the Musical at Paper Mill Playhouse. They talk Broadway stardom, missed rides to the airport, and how someone becomes a Disney Adult.Bull Durham is playing at Paper Mill Playhouse through November 2nd: https://papermill.org/bull-durham/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyNik Walker: @NikkyWalksSee you at the cast party!

Brock Yurich joins Ryan to review Les Misérables at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk body building, how to be a good audience member, and most importantly, Diet Coke.Stick around to the end of the podcast to hear us chat it up with Christine Cartell, wife of 24601/Jean Valjean/Nick Cartell! Also, SPOILER, this production is ABSOLUTE FIRE NOT TO BE MISSED!!Les Misérables is playing at Hollywood Pantages Theatre through October 19th. But check the tour dates, because it may be coming to a town near you: https://us-tour.lesmis.com/tour-dates/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyBrock Yurich: @BrockYurichSee you at the cast party!

Sterling Sulieman of Pretty Little Liars & The Walking Dead video game, joins Ryan to review COME FROM AWAY at La Mirada Theatre. They sit down to talk growing up in Hawaii, working in Spain, and what a struggle it is to pronounce “Newfoundlanders.”.....COME FROM AWAY is playing at La Mirada Theatre through October 12th......Sterling’s projects:THE TRINITY SQUAD PODCAST BEDDY TIME RHYMES.....SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy.....Sterling Sulieman: @sterlingsuliemanSee you at the cast party!

Lauren Lopez of Starkid joins Ryan to review The Night of the Iguana at Boston Court Pasadena. They sit down to talk audition anxiety, the demons of Tennessee Williams, and the most important beings in Lauren’s life, Diane and Joey.The Night of the Iguana is playing at Boston Court Pasadena through October 12th.Lauren is performing at The Elysian in Los Angeles in: BIG BEAR: A NEW PLAYSUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyLauren Lopez: @slowpez8See you at the cast party!

Join Ryan W Garcia and special guest Ben Giroux for the FIRST episode of your least pretentious Theatre Review Podcast: BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYRyan and Ben sit down to talk short king problems, the world of voice over, and to review Am I Roxie? currently running at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles from September 3rd - October 5th.SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagramTikTokYoutubeSee you at the cast party!

Welcome to Big Theatre Kid Energy! Your least pretentious theatre review podcast dedicated to celebrating Los Angeles as a world class theatre town and spotlighting major tours as they travel across the country.Teasing the first two episodes and guests for BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY! Episode one will review AM I ROXIE? at The Geffen Playhouse Written by/Starring Roxana Ortega Directed by Bernardo Cubría With Special Guest Ben Giroux Instagram/TikTok: @bengiroux Episode two will review THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA at Boston Court Pasadena Written by Tennessee Williams Directed by Jessica Kubzanksy With Special Guest Lauren Lopez Instagram: @slopez8