West Of Broadway Podcast

It's a special day in studio at West of Broadway! We are joined by the amazing Becky Lythgoe to discuss the 10th anniversary of Lythgoe Family Panto! Listen in as we discuss the upcoming presentation of A Snow White Christmas. In England, the holidays just aren’t the holidays without a trip to a classic Panto. Lythgoe Family Panto’s fun spin on Snow White brings all the slapstick fun and audience participation that Pantos are known for — and even features a pre-recorded video illusion of the Magic Mirror played by (how’s this for perfect casting?) actor-magician Neil Patrick Harris. Additional cast members include Garrett Clayton as The Huntsman, Disney’s Olivia Sanabia as Snow White and Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams as The Queen. Lythgoe Family Panto returns to the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium with their 10-year anniversary production of A Snow White Christmas, December 13-22, 2019. LINKS: https://americanpanto.com/home https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/2654040?_ga=2.154424378.309766481.1562368

On this episode of West of Broadway, Lara Scott talks with Danielle Trzcinski, co-writer and star of Little Black Dress, the fearlessly funny ladies’ night out musical. Come learn about the making of a show that is one wild and unforgettable evening with its hilarious show-stopping musical numbers, “Magic Mike”-influenced dancing, and loads of improvised audience mayhem! Danielle Trzcinski and Amanda Barker saw an audience they never knew existed. Thousands of women who wanted to go to the theatre not just to see a show, but to have an experience where they could laugh, party, and let loose...oh, and see some stripping from a very sexy man. So, they grabbed a couple of their super talented friends—award-winning director Christopher Bond and Broadway vocal arranger and composer Natalie Tenenbaum—and together wrote the story of Dee and her best friend Mandy. Together we witness the girls’ major life events in their little black dresses—first job interview, first date, first awkward sexual experience, second awk

In this episode of West of Broadway, Lara Scott talks with the Diva Donna herself, DAN’YELLE WILLIAMSON Currently starring in the national tour of Summer, The Donna Summer Musical. Now playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre til November 24th. Tickets available at HollywoodPantages.com Williamson, a Broadway veteran with a passion for storytelling, is delighted to share in the legacy that is DONNA SUMMER all over the US! Last seen in the American Premier of Life After and a Holiday Celebration Concert in Tokyo, Japan. Broadway: Memphis, Scandalous and Rocky. Additional credits: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sister Act, Disgraced, Mamma Mia!, The Lion King (National Tour) and Wicked (Chicago). Film soundtrack: 12 Years a Slave. Agent: DGRW INC. IG: @dubbzlove / danyellewilliamson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of West of Broadway, Will and Lara speak with Michael A. Shepperd who is currently starring as “Miss Trunchbull,” in the La Mirada production of Matilda the Musical. LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present the second show of their 2019-2020 season, Roald Dahl’s MATILDA, THE MUSICAL, book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, musical direction by Jennifer Lin, choreography by Kate Dunn and directed by Michael Matthews. MATILDA, THE MUSICAL will preview on Friday, October 25, 2019 (with a press opening on Saturday, October 26 at 8pm) and runs through Sunday, November 17, 2019 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada. For tickets, please call (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310 or buy online at www.lamiradatheatre.com. Group discounts are available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of West of Broadway, Lara and Will get to talk to the amazing Adam Pascal who is currently appearing as Harold Hill in the beloved classic The Music Man. Best known for his leading role in the Broadway hit RENT, Adam Pascal will star in 5-Star Theatricals’ upcoming production of The Music Man, which runs October 18–27 at the Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, California. Tickets available at: http://5startheatricals.com/the-music-man/?utm_source=cpc&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=music-man&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7sSEraCh5QIVSv7jBx1MNQK5EAAYASAAEgKmhvD_BwE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of West of Broadway, Lara Scott gets to speak with acclaimed soprano Shana Blake Hill, who will be one of the Guest Soloists for the upcoming Verdi Chorus Fall Concert Sound and Fury being presented November 16 and 17 in Santa Monica. 36 th Season The Verdi Chorus Fall 2019 Concert Sound and Fury 36th Season culminates with operatic sequences from Verdi’s Otello and Il trovatore, Puccini’s Turandot and Tosca, and Lehár’s The Merry Widow Guest Soloists include Alex Boyer, Shana Blake Hill, and Malcolm MacKenzie Two performances only November 16-17, 2019 First United Methodist Church, Santa Monica Venue: First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica, 1008 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403. Performances: Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 pm; Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 pm Tickets: Prices: $10.00 - $40.00 By Phone - (800) 838-3006 Online – www.verdichorus.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will and Lara are honored to have an opportunity to speak with the ICONIC Betty Buckley about life, pets and her upcoming performances at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and LA's Saban Theater. The Tony winner will be at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts October 17 – 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Samueli Theater. Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly presents Tony Award® winner Betty Buckley October 17 – 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Samueli Theater. If you miss that, she'll be in LA's Saban Theater on November 2nd: http://www.saban.theater/tickets/ We hope you enjoy this special episode of West of Broadway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of West of Broadway, Will and Lara talk with Mom Blogger and Lifestyle Expert Nikki Diaz of @NikkiDiazWorld about her experience at Opening Night of Pasadena Playhouse's production of Little Shop of Horrors starring George Salazar, MJ Rodrigues, and Amber Riely. Now playing until October 10th. Tickets available: https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/tickets-events/ Be sure to follow Nikki Diaz at: http://www.nikkidiaz.com/blog https://www.instagram.com/nikkidiazworld/ https://www.youtube.com/user/NikkiDiazWorld https://www.facebook.com/IAmNikkiDiaz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE NEW NATIONAL TOUR OF CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S DYNAMITE BROADWAY REVIVAL OF LEGENDARY MUSICAL MISS SAIGON is on it's way to Segerstrom Hall on October 1 – 13, 2019 and we got to talk with Emily Bautista who is starring as Kim! MISS SAIGON Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Segerstrom Hall 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA October 1 – 13, 2019 Tuesday – Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 1:00 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets – Start at $26 In Person – The Box Office 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily Online – SCFTA.org Phone – (714) 556-2787 Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily Group Sales – (714) 755-0236 Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Advisory – MISS SAIGON contains some scenes and language which may not be suitable for younger audience members, including scenes of a sexual nature. Recommended for ages 14 and up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of West of Broadway, Will talks about his experience at La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts seeing the West Coast premiere of "Grumpy Old Men the Musical." Spoiler alert, he loved it! and to top it off, the 2 are joined by Broadway, Film and television icon Ken Page to discuss his role as Chuck the loveable general store owner. They also get an opportunity to talk about some of Ken's other famous shows and roles, most notably the Disney classic Nightmare Before Christmas's Oogie Boogie. This McCoy Rigby production is playing until October 13th at La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts and tickets are available at lamiradatheater.com *Rated PG-13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will is FREAKING out over today's guest! George Salazar is coming off his iconic run in the hit Be More Chill to mount a reinterpretation of the classic Little Shop of Horrors starring alongside Mj Rodriguez (Pose) As “Audrey,” and Amber Riley (Glee) as “Audrey II” in a classic boy meets girl, power-hungry, R&B Singing, carnivorous plant strives for world domination. Tuesday, September 17, 2019 to Sunday, October 20, 2019 Tickets: PasadenaPlayhouse.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will and Lara are talking Artists at Play and Greenway Arts Alliance's LOS ANGELES PREMIERE OFThe Chinese Lady with one of the stars Trieu Tran. September 7-29, 2019 | Greenway Court Theatre The Los Angeles premiere is directed by Rebecca Wear (Lauren Yee’s Samsara – Coeurage Theatre) and features Amy Shu (Susan Soon’s He Stanton’s We, the Invisibles – Cal State L.A.) as “Afong Moy” and Trieu Tran (LADCC Nominated for “Alan Strang” in Equus – East West Players) as “Atung.” THE CHINESE LADY is playing now through September 29, 2019 at Greenway Court Theatre (544 N. Fairfax Avenue) in Los Angeles. Inspired by the true story of America’s first female Chinese immigrant, The Chinese Lady is a dark, poetic, yet whimsical portrait of America through the eyes of a young Chinese woman. Afong Moy (Shu) is 14 years old when she’s brought to the United States from Canton in 1834. Allegedly the first Chinese woman to set foot on U.S. soil, she has been bought and put on display for the American public as “The Chinese Lady

Super excited about this episode! Lara and Will are joined in studio with 567 Broadway creator and friend of the pod Joseph Corella to discuss Will and Joseph's night at the Hollywood Bowl seeing opening night of the star studded 3 day run of Into The Woods and then, they are joined by Executive Director of The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Lou Spisto to tell us all about the 40th Anniversary Gala Concert featuring Chrissy Metz and Shoshana Bean at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on August 16, 2019 at 7:30 pm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This special episode of West of Broadway, Will and Lara talk with Radio Host Maggie Mckay about opening night at The Pantages for Miss Saigon and then screen and stage star Ashley Argota talks about her very special production of Spitfire Grill at the Garry Marshal Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays episode of West of Broadway, Lara talks about her experience at The Play that Goes Wrong. We talk with Mark Saltzman about his new show with a Guys and Dolls connection and we catch up with one of the creators of the Friends Musical Parody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of West of Broadway, we discuss Lara's trip to the Pantages to see The Phantom of the Opera tour now playing til July 7th and then we touch on the Geffen Playhouse's production of Mysterious Circumstances. Inspired by The New Yorker article Mysterious Circumstances: The Strange Death of a Sherlock Holmes Fanatic by David Grann, the play centers around the true story of the mysterious death of Richard Lancelyn Green, the world’s foremost scholar on Sherlock Holmes. After spending two decades searching for the missing papers of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Green came close to unlocking the secrets behind Holmes’ creator when he tracked down an elusive box which was said to be cursed. Featuring Hugo Armstrong, John Bobek, Austin Durant, Leo Marks, Ramiz Monsef, Helen Sadler & Alan Tudyk and playing untilJuly 14th. And finally, we get to speak with Joseph Corella, Dancer, Choreographer, Fitness Instructor and all around amazing human who created the new fitness sensation 567Broadway! Originally develop

On this special mini episode of West of Broadway, Will and Lara talk with Noah Weisberg who is currently staring as Willy Wonka in the National Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Now playing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts til Sunday June 9th. Based on the classic Roald Dahl novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, with music by Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award winners Scott Wittman and Shaiman, a book by David Greig, and choreography by Tony Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Joshua Bergasse. The production includes additional songs by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley from the 1971 Warner Bros. motion picture. The show tells the story of Willy Wonka, world-famous inventor of the Everlasting Gobstopper, who has just made an astonishing announcement. His marvelous — and mysterious — factory is opening its gates...to a lucky few. That includes young Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely ne

On this episode of West of Broadway, Will and Lara are joined by friend of the pod Wendy Rosoff to talk about the National Tour Production of Falsettos currently playing at the Ahmanson Theater and then, Lara and Will talk to Ariana Stultz of the Verdi Chorus who is performing in their one night only production "Love is Timeless." on May 4th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of West of Broadway, Will and Lara get to speak with 2 of the stars of the 36 th Season of The Verdi Chorus Spring 2019 Concert L’Amore e la Vita (Love and Life) Two performances only April 6-7, 2019 First United Methodist Church, Santa Monica Two of our guest soloists, Los Angeles Opera favorite Jamie Chamberlin and acclaimed tenor Nathan Granner, who are actually married in real life! In fact, Nathan proposed to Jamie onstage last fall at the conclusion of the Verdi Chorus 35th Anniversary concert! The Spring Concert is entitled L’Amore e la Vita (Love and Life), which Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum humorously calls “ the Rom-Com of opera,” and will feature selections from two Verdi operas – I vespri siciliani and Ernani, three Donizetti operas - Don Pasquale, La fille du régiment and L’elisir d’amore, as well as operatic sequences from Bizet’s Les pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers), Delibes’ Lakmé, and Puccini’s La rondine. Tickets are available for purchase at www.verdic

On this episode of West of Broadway, Will Armstrong and Lara Scottsit down inside the Hollywood Pantages Theatre before the curtain rises on the National tour of #Cats. CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America and Lara and Will discuss the history how the show has evolved and the importance of Instagram famous cats on the Red carpet. Enjoy! CATS NOW PLAYING February 26 - March 24 2019 At the Hollywood Pantages Theater Tickets: www.hollywoodpantages.com/events/detail/cats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices