Built For The Stage Podcast

This episode with @marija_abney is gold! Listen in as we talk about her experience filming AVENGERS and BLACK PANTHER, being in THE CHER SHOW on Broadway, women's empowerment, and what it truly means to be an athlete/actor. www.builtforthestage.com BROADWAY: THE CHER SHOW AFTER MIDNIGHT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Enjoy the episode! BROADWAY: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. He talks about overcoming bullying, dreams of being a Dollywood performer, and his time being a brand rep at Abercrombie. Towards the end of the episode, @adammperry talks about how he went from carrying Broadway Playbills, to carrying 50 pound bags of mulch with the thoughts that his career might be over. If you want to get the whole story, tune in to the episode and get to know Adam Perry. www.builtforthestage.com BROADWAY: Wicked A Chorus Line Promises, Promises Anything Goes Nice Work If You Can Get It Rocky Frozen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@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.com BROADWAY: War Paint My Fair Lady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@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! www.builtforthestage.com BROADWAY: Kinky Boots The Cher Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@sharonesayegh talks peaks of The Band’s Visit, valleys of struggles in her career, and amazing audition advice for any listeners out there in the biz. She talks about saying she could skate in her audition for The Band’s Visit, when really it should have been more of a, “kinda skate,” response. We talk cultural outlooks in regards to the Middle East and really humanity in general. Sharone also dives into how she grounds herself on a daily basis to keep her moving forward on a path of health and productivity. Enjoy the episode with Sharone Sayegh! www.builtforthestage.com www.sharonesayegh.com BROADWAY: Mamma Mia! The Band's Visit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk with @mrmattgibson about kicking Laura Benanti in Gypsy starring Patti LuPone. Conspiracy theories of Finian’s Rainbow and Toy Story. Matt talks fitness and what keeps him going during the daily grind of being an actor. www.builtforthestage.com www.mrmattgibson.com BROADWAY: GYPSY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@ianpaget_ talks Broadway shows, movies, heroes, childhood Invisalign, the fear of possibly getting fired during his Broadway debut, Jay-Z, and a few fitness things here and there. Thanks @ianpaget_ for being on Episode 1! www.builtforthestage.com www.ipaget.com BROADWAY: Mamma Mia! Soul Doctor Leap of Faith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices