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Let Me Entertain You
by Elizabeth Partridge
Let Me Entertain You - Inside the minds of musical theatre, is a regular podcast, part interview and part entertainment, with guests from all areas of the industry telling their stories, reminiscing about their careers and offering personal insight and philosophy behind their craft. Hosted by: Elizabeth Partridge. She also created the original music, graphic design, branding, marketing and records, mixes/edits the interviews.www.letmeentertainyoupodcast.com. Follow on social media: @LMEYpodcast
Episodes
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Andrew Bevis (Dorothy Michaels/ Michael Dorsey) - TOOTSIE
The Australian premiere of TOOTSIE [On Your Feet Australia] has opened at the Teatro at the Italian Forum Sydney and I was thrilled to speak to its star Andrew Bevis (Les Misèrables, Romeo and Juliet), who is also the co-founder of the theatre. This is a glorious, funny and insightful interview...
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Lynn Ahrens & Sarah Hartmann at Sydney Lyric (Lyricist & Assoc.Director) - ANASTASIA
More from Lynn Ahrens (animated film/Musical lyricist) and Sarah Hartmann (U.S Associate Director). Following on from the other week’s episode, I have included the conversation between them both at the media call talking about more about the story, the production and some bits of information fans...
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Producer John Frost - ANASTASIA (Crossroads Live)
From the Sydney Lyric Theatre, Producer John Frost introduces the Australian premiere and why he brought the musical to Australia for the first time. Also has an introduction to the U.S Associate Director which will be followed in next episode. Watch performances: ~ video interview ~ 'Journey To...
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Georgina Hopson & Robert Tripolino (Anya & Dmitry) - ANASTASIA
Georgina Hopson (Titanique, The Phantom Of The Opera) stars as Anya and Robert Tripolino (Jesus Christ Superstar US/UK, Les Misèrables UK), star as Dmitry in the Australian premiere production of ANASTASIA [Crossroads Live Australia]. The musical is currently playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre…
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Lynn Ahrens & Sarah Hartmann (film/musical Lyricist & Associate Director) - ANASTASIA
Lynn Ahrens is an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Tony nominated lyricist for her work on ANASTASIA, both the original 1997 Twentieth Century Fox’s animated film and musical stage adaption and US Associate Director Sarah Hartmann were both in Sydney, the Lyric Theatre for the opening of the...
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Nancye Hayes & Joshua Robson (Dowager Empress & Gleb) - ANASTASIA
Nanyce Hayes (Mary Poppins, Annie) stars as the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna (Princess Anastasia’s Grandmother) and Joshua Robson (Phantom Of The Opera, A Little Night Music) star as Gleb (General for the Bolsheviks, who now control Russia after the revolution) in the Australian premiere...
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Rhonda Burchmore & Rodney Dobson (Countess Lily & Vlad) - ANASTASIA
Rhonda Burchmore (Sister Act, Hairspray) stars as Countess Lily Malevsky-Malevitch, the Dowager Empress’s Lady-in-waiting and Rodney Dobson (Beauty and the Beast, Moulin Rouge) stars as Vlad, con-man friend to Dmitry, in the Australian premiere production of ANASTASIA [Crossroads Live Australia]....
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Thern Reynolds (Trent Oliver) & Nathan M. Wright - THE PROM
Thern Reynolds stars as Trent Oliver in the Australian premiere of THE PROM [On Your Feet Australia], at the Teatro at the Italian Forum, Leichhardt. Following on from last week's episode, this is the extended conversation between Nathan M.Wright (Choreographer & co-director) on stage at the…
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Nathan M.Wright - The Prom (Choreographer, co-Director)
Nathan M.Wright is co-Director & Choreographer of the Australian premiere of THE PROM [On Your Feet Australia] and co-founder of Sydney’s newest independent theatre, ‘Teatro at the Italian Forum’, Leichhardt (located in previously the Actor’s Centre). I was thrilled to speak to Nathan and find…
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Sophie Montague - THE PROM (Emma Nolan)
Sophie Montague stars as Emma Nolan in the Australian premiere of THE PROM at Sydney’s newest theatre, ‘Teatro at the Italian Forum’. This is Sophie’s second professional lead role, after starring as Sister Mary Robert in SISTER ACT Australian premiere tour (Crossroads Live Australia), I was...
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Caroline O'Connor - THE PROM (Dee Dee Allen)
Australian-born, world-wide triple-threat in demand, Caroline O'Connor OAM [Chicago, Anastasia, West Side Story] stars in the Australian premiere of THE PROM as Dee Dee Allen. Three-time Helpmann Award and three-time Green Room award winner, Caroline has paved the way starring on Broadway, West…
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BACK TO THE FUTURE - Megan (superfan)
The Australian premiere tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE (Crossroads Live Australia) musical was cut short and fans of the trilogy films and the musical will enjoy this entertaining and educational conversation with superfan Megan, who I met at the stage door after final performance at the Sydney Lyric...
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Natalie Abbott & Matt Verevis - THE LOVERS (Helena & Lycander)
THE LOVERS [Shake&Stir, Crossroads Live Australia] is a new Australian musical by Laura Murphy, based on 'A Midsummers Night Dream' by William Shakespeare, currently playing at the Theatre Royal Sydney. I was thrilled to speak to Natalie Abbott and Matt Verevis who star as Helena and Lycander…
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Gem - musician
New artist alert: Gem is a new and upcoming Australian independent songwriter, composer and musician. I caught up with him after his set at the annual Marrickville Music Festival (great fun, go check it out next year, i will go back!). I met Gem many years ago when he was just starting out and in...
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Jamilla Grace - GRACE the band
New artist alert: Jamilla Grace is the lead singer and songwriter of a upcoming Australian independent band GRACE. I caught up with them after their 1 hour set at the annual Inner West Sydney Music Festival (great fun, will be there next year!), to hear more about the band, her inspiration behind...
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The Official Release Party of a Showgirl - Swifties cinema chat
Taylor Swift has released her much anticipated 12th album, THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL. To celebrate, Taylor created a cinematic release called THE OFFICIAL PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL, featuring her first single 'Orphelia' that she wrote, directed and starred in, behind the scenes footage, lyrical videos and...
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CATS - Lucy Maunder (Jellylorum) and Mark Vincent (Old Deuteronomy)
Interview with Lucy Maunder [Mary Poppins, Chicago] who stars as Jellylorum and Mark Vincent [Life Is Beautiful, A Tribute to Mario Lanza] who stars as Old Deuteronomy in the 40th anniversary Australian tour of CATS. Hear how the three words given describing their character shaped the way they...
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CATS - Todd McKenney (Gus & Bustopher) and Des Flannagan (Rum Tug Tugger)
Interview with Todd McKenney [Wicked, Dancing With The Stars] who stars as Asparagus (Gus)/ Bustopher Jones and Des Flannagan [Moulin Rouge, The Producers] who stars as Rum Tum Tugger in the 40th anniversary Australian tour of CATS. Todd was in the original Australian production, hear him…
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CATS – Audience interview (Theatre Royal Sydney)
Interview in the foyer of the Theatre Royal Sydney after the opening week performance of the 40th anniversary Australian production of CATS. What makes this conversation a surprising listen is I find out Lisa (and her friends) were picked to meet Old Deuteronomy during intermission- a special...
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CATS – Chrissie Cartwright (Associate Director & Choreographer)
Interview with Chrissie Cartwright, Associate Director and Australian Choreographer for the 40th anniversary Australian tour of CATS. Hear the history behind the musical and an insight of how Andrew Lloyd Webber began putting music to T.S Eliot's poems 'Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats' (the...
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CATS - Gabriyel Thomas (Grizabella)
Interview with Gabriyel Thomas [Sister Act, Hairspray] who stars as Grizabella the glamour cat for the 40th anniversary Australian tour of CATS. Hear Gabriyel’s first memory of seeing the original film, Eliane Page’s influential performance on her finding character and as a Swiftie I ask if…
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ANNIE - Keanu Gonzalez & MacKenzie Dunn (Rooster // Lily)
ANNIE part 4: Keanu Gonzalez [Grease, West Side Story] stars as Rooster Hannigan and Mackenzie Dunn [Grease, Hairspray] stars as Lily St James for the new Australian production of ANNIE [Crossroads Live], now playing at the Sydney's Capitol Theatre before touring nationwide. Mackenzie is the...
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ANNIE - Anthony Warlow (Oliver 'Daddy' Warbucks)
ANNIE part 3: Anthony Warlow [Chicago, Phantom Of The Opera] reprises his role as Oliver (Daddy) Warbucks for the new Australian production of ANNIE [Crossroads Live], now playing at the Capitol Theatre before touring nationwide. Hear Anthony discuss his history with the role and show, the…
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ANNIE - Amanda Lea Lavergne & Stephanie McNamara (Grace // Annie)
ANNIE part 2: Amanda Lea Lavergne [Jekyll & Hyde, Radio City Christmas Spectacular] stars as Grace and Stephanie McNamara makes her professional musical debut starring as (one of the four) ANNIE [Crossroads Live]. The new Australian production of ANNIE is playing at the Capitol Theatre before...
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Annie - Debora Krizak & Greg Page (Miss Hannigan // President Roosevelt)
ANNIE part 1: Debora Krizak [Sweet Charity, A Chorus Line] stars as Miss Hannigan and original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page stars as President Franklin Roosevelt. Debora was one of my first Podcast guests and Greg makes his professional musical debut, very exciting. Hear more about the new Australian...
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Samantha Jade - Singer Songwriter
On the opening night of Peter and the Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. ARIA winning singer-songstress Samantha Jade , Australia's first female XFactor winner, reveals exciting Sydney Mardi Gras concert plans for 2025 - and in other thrilling news, I may have also given a song(s)...
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Olivia Vasques (In The Heights) - Peter and the Starcatcher opening night
On the opening night of Peter and the Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. Olivia Vasques (In The Heights, Moulin Rouge) reveals exciting filming plans with a new television series (yet to be announced) set to debut on Stan Australia in 2025, I was thrilled to catch up and hear about this…
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Hannah Waterman & Michael Cormick (Mary Poppins & Beauty and the Beast)
On the opening night of Peter and the Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. Michael Cormick (Centrestage, La Cage Aux Follies) starred in the original production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast [Disney], Hannah Waterman (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, EastEnders) recently starred as Mrs...
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Damon Herriman - BETTER MAN film (Nigel Martin-Smith)
On the red carpet for Peter And The Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre Sydney - Damon Herriman (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Judy & Punch) stars as Nigel Martin-Smith, the band manager of 'Take That' in the Robbie Williams biographical musical film, BETTER MAN (Paramount Pictures). Directed by...
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Andrè de Vanny (Valene Connor) The Lonesome West - Sydney Theatre Awards
From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Andrè de Vanny (War Horse, Swansong, Wicked Science) was awarded, ‘Best Performance In A Leading Role In An Independent Production’, starring as Valene Connor in Martin McDonagh’s play, The Lonesome West [Empress Theatre] at the Old Fitz Theatre. I was…
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Laura Murphy (book, music, lyrics) ZOMBIE! the musical - Sydney Theatre Awards
From the 2025 Sydney Theatre Awards. Laura Murphy (Zombie!, The Lovers) penned the book, music and lyrics to ZOMBIE! the musical which garnered three awards tonight- Best Choreography (Chiara Assetta), Best Direction (Darren Yap) and Best Musical. Following on from previous interviews, including…
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Ryan Gonzalez (Peter and the Starcatcher/ Phar Lap) - Sydney Theatre Awards
From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Ryan Gonzalez (Moulin Rouge, In The Heights) performed ‘Ride You’, from a new Australian production: Phar Lap the Electro-swing musical (book, music and lyrics by Steven Kramer), which will have its premiere at the Hayes Theatre in 2025. Ryan currently stars…
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Darren Yap (Director) ZOMBIE! the musical - Sydney Theatre Awards
From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Darren Yap was awarded ‘Best Director’ for ZOMBIE! The Musical [Hayes Theatre]. I was thrilled to talk with him afterwards to find out more about his approach in bringing this new Australian musical from the ‘page to the stage’ for the first time. Also, as I…
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Karla Grant - Presenter, Producer & Journalist
From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Karla Grant, a proud Arrernte woman, is Presenter, Producer and Journalist of NITV current affairs program Living Black, which this year will celebrate its 22nd year on air. I was thrilled to catch up with Karla after the awards for a quick chat to celebrate…
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Jesus Christ Superstar - original 1972 audience conversation
In 1972, the Australian premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s, Jesus Christ Superstar opened at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney. In 1992 there was an Australian arena spectacular and a theatrical revival in 1994. London's award winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production...
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Jesus Christ Superstar - Peter Murphy (Pontius Pilate)
Jesus Christ Superstar (Crossroads Live Australia)- Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock musical has returned to tour Australia in a new UK production that won an Olivier award for 'Best Musical Revival'. Now playing at the Capitol Theatre Sydney where it first premiered in 1972, I was…
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The Odd Couple - Shane Jacobson (Oscar)
From the opening night of Neil Simon's play, The Odd Couple (Crossroads Live Australia) at the Theatre Royal Sydney, I was thrilled to have a quick catch up with Shane Jacobson -actor, writer, author, presenter and internationally known for his breakout role as Kenny in the mockumentary film...
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CHICAGO - red carpet Sydney opening night
Live on opening night of CHICAGO (John Frost, Crossroads Live Australia) at the Capitol Theatre Sydney to capture all the excitement on the red carpet. In order of appearance, My guests are: Stefanie Jones (Mary Poppins) and Aaron Tsindos; Glenn A.Baker; Nicholas Hammond (The Sound Of Music);...
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CHICAGO - Lucy Maunder (Roxie Hart)
I was thrilled to speak to Lucy Maunder who stars as Roxie Hart. Maunder most recent credits include Winifred Banks in 'Mary Poppins the musical' Australian revival (Cameron MacIntosh/ Michael Cassel Group/ Disney) and Alison Bechdel in the Australian premiere of Fun Home (MTC/ STC). Hear more...
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CHICAGO - Peter Rowsthorn (Amos Hart)
I was thrilled to have a brief chat to Peter Rowsthorn who stars as Amos Hart in CHICAGO. Peter is a comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster, internationally renowned for his role as Brett Craig in 'Kath & Kim' Australian sitcom show and 'Kath & Kimerella' (2012) movie. Seen lately in many…
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CHICAGO - Asabi Goodman (Matron 'Mama' Morton)
CHICAGO the musical has returned to Australia. I was thrilled to speak to Asabi Goodman who stars as Matron 'Mama' Morton. Asabi is an American born-Australian performer who began her career as an Engineer before she made her professional theatrical debut. Asabi's most recent credits include...
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GREASE - John Frost, Producer (Crossroads Live Australia)
Our own Olivia Newton-John starred as Sandy in the 1978 film GREASE. The stage musical, which the film is based on has a long history in Australia, from 1972 Broadway to Australia produced by Harry M Miller, Gordon Frost Productions and now Crossroads Live Australia - Producer John Frost (AM) has...
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GREASE red carpet Sydney opening night
From Sydney's opening night of GREASE the musical (John Frost, Crossroads Live Australia) at the Capitol Theatre, I was thrilled to capture all the excitement on the red carpet. In order of appearance, my guests are: Tsehay Hawkins from The Wiggles; Mark Vincent; Katrina Retallick, Caitlin Berry;...
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GREASE - Annelise Hall (Sandy)
Opening night of GREASE the musical [John Frost, Crossroads Live] at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, meet your Sandy - Annelise Hall. A brief chat on the red carpet before the show, hear how special the musical is to her and stepping into the iconic character by our own Olivia Newton-John. Watch...
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GREASE - Joseph Spanti (Danny Zuko)
Opening night of GREASE the musical [John Frost, Crossroads Live] at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, meet your Danny Zuko - Joseph Spanti. A brief chat on the red carpet before the show, the musical returns to Sydney after ten years, hear more about why this musical is special to him. Watch...
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GREASE - Mackenzie Dunn (Rizzo), Keanu Gonzalez (Kenicki)
From the media call of GREASE the musical [John Frost, Crossroads Live] at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, meet Rizzo and Kenicki - Mackenzie Dunn and Keanu Gonzalez. The musical returns to Sydney after ten years, so hear more why Grease is the word! Watch performances: ~ Sydney opening night 'Grease...
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Elvis: a musical revolution - Opening Night
From the red carpet opening night of Elvis: a musical revolution at the State Theatre Sydney, I asked guests all things Elvis Presley! The musical returns to Sydney, having debuted in August last year. During the summer break after touring Melbourne, this is a re-imagined production on the life,...
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Ben Gerrard - Sydney Theatre awards
From the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to speak to Ben Gerrard (winner, Best Lead actor in an independent musical) for his starring role as Patrick Bateman in An American Psycho and previous podcast guest. Ben collected the 'Best Lead Actor in an Independent production' on behalf of...
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Catherine Van-Davies (Constellations & A Streetcar Named Desire) - Sydney Theatre Awards
From the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to speak to Catherine Van-Davies, who was awarded 'Best Performance in a Supporting Role in an Independent Production', starring as Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire [Redline Productions] and 'Best Performance in a Mainstream Production'…
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Vidya Makan (The Lucky Country) - 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards
From the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to speak to Vidya Makan. Her debut musical, The Lucky Country [Hayes Theatre] was nominated for 'Best Ensemble'. Makan composed the music and lyrics. We discuss further plans of her musical and her return to star as Catherine Parr in the...
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Let Me Entertain You - Inside the minds of musical theatre, is a regular podcast, part interview and part entertainment, with guests from all areas of the industry telling their stories, reminiscing about their careers and offering personal insight and philosophy behind their craft. Hosted by: Elizabeth Partridge. She also created the original music, graphic design, branding, marketing and records, mixes/edits the interviews.www.letmeentertainyoupodcast.com. Follow on social media: @LMEYpodcast
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