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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 'Kenny' which he also co-wrote. With a career spanning across film, television and stage, Shane recently starred as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray (Crossroads Live Australia), hear a more about the character Oscar and this four times Tony award winning play.Watch performances: ~ Sydney Opening night fun~ filmed interviewFollow:Shane JacobsonLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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); Julian Kuo, Ashton Lash (Hamilton); Richard Reid; Kerri-Anne Kennerley; Natalie Basingthwaite (Roxie Hart, 2019); Erin Clare; MacKenzie Dunn, Annelise Hall, Keanu Rodriguez (Grease). Enjoy! Watch performances: ~ Sydney opening night~ 'All I Care About' Anthony Warlow~ 'All That Jazz' Zoë Ventoura ~ 'When You're Good To Mama' Asabi Goodman~ 'Roxie Hart' Lucy Maunder~ Sydney opening funLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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 about Maunder's character research in finding Roxie Hart. Watch performances:~ 'Roxie Hart'~ Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney~ Watch moreFollow:Lucy MaunderLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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 national television shows, his most recent stage credits include the King in 'Jack & The Beanstalk 3D pantomime' (Bonnie Lythgoe Productions) and Bernadette in 'Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert' musical (Perth). Hear more about Peter's thoughts as Amos and the similarities of Amos Hart and Brett Craig.Watch performances:~ 'All That Jazz'~ Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney~ Watch moreFollow:Peter RowsthornLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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 Motormouth Maybelle in the original Broadway production of 'Hairspray', both the Australian nation tour (Crossroads Live) and the US Broadway national tour (NETWorks). Hear more about Asabi's journey to stage and character research in finding Matron 'Mama' Morton.Watch performances:~ 'When You're Good To Mama'~ Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney~ Watch moreFollow:Asabi GoodmanLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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 been at the forefront and this is a lovely in-depth history of the musical for any fan. Enjoy!Watch performances: ~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix'~ Red carpet interview with Annelise Hall (Sandy)~ Red carpet interview with Joseph Spanti (Danny) ~ Video interview with Keanu Gonzalez & Mackenzie Dunn (Kenicki & Rizzo)~ Sydney opening night funLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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; Julian Kuo; Tim Minchin and Luke Joslin the Director of GREASE. Enjoy! Watch performances: ~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix'~ Red carpet interview with Annelise Hall (Sandy)~ Red carpet interview with Joseph Spanti (Danny) ~ Video interview with Keanu Gonzalez & Mackenzie Dunn (Kenicki & Rizzo)~ Sydney opening night funLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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 performances: ~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix'~ video podcast interviewFollow:Annelise HallLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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 performances: ~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix'~ video podcast interviewFollow:Joseph SpantiLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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 Megamix'~ video podcast interviewFollow:Mackenzie DunnKeanu GonzalezLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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, career and achievements of the King of RocknRoll, with new songs and scenes. Enjoy!Tickets: Elvisamusicalrevolution.com.auLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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 Sheridan Harbinger, starring as Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire [Redline Productions]. Hear more about Ben's career since our last chat post-covid and more exciting news. Enjoy!Follow:Ben GerrardSheridan HarbingerLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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' starring as Marianne in Constellations [Sydney Theatre Company]. This year Catherine becomes a first-time mum, hear more about her career performing in both productions pregnant and these two award-winning shows. Enjoy! Follow:Catherine Van-DaviesLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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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 Australian production of SIX the musical. Enjoy! Follow:Vidya MakanLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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Lucy Durack, Australia’s original Glinda in Wicked, returns to perform at the ‘Woolworths Carols in the Domain’ in Sydney. Hear more about Wicked the musical, her career and why this festive event is so special for her family. Watch broadcast on Channel Seven, Saturday 23 December.Tickets: Wicked musicalStream: 'Woolworths Carols in the Domain', 7PlusFollow:Lucy DurackLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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Live from the ‘Woolworths Carols in the Domain’ in Sydney, Shubshri Kandiah stars as Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast musical. Hear more about her character, the musical and the Christmas carol she will be performing. Watch broadcast on Channel Seven, Saturday 23 December.Tickets: Disney's Beauty and the Beast musicalStream: 'Woolworths Carols in the Domain', 7PlusFollow:Shubshri KandiahLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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Happy birthday Wicked. The musical marks 20 years on Broadway! Meet fellow Ozians at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, who helped celebrate a very special day seeing the current Australian cast and meeting original cast members Lucy Durack (Glinda) and Amanda Harrison (Elphaba). Visit our socials for the accompanying video and photos of this special event! Tickets: wickedthemusical/Sydney.com Follow:Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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Laura Murphy is an Actor, singer, writer, composer and lyricist. Following her critically acclaimed work; The Lovers (book, music, lyrics) and The Dismissal (music, lyrics) - Laura has written, ZOMBIE! the musical (book, music, lyrics) which will have its world premiere at the Hayes Theatre in March 2024. I am so excited to speak to Laura again and hear more about her exciting new work. Tickets: ZOMBIE! the musicalTickets: The DismissalWatch performances: ~ "Meaty Parts" from ZOMBIE! the musical, introduced/performed by Laura Murphy, Hayes Theatre 2024 season launch~ Listen to previous podcast with Laura Murphy (January 2023, the Sydney Theatre Awards)~ 'I'm A Fairy' Laura Murphy starring as Sparkles The Fairy, from William and Sparkles Magical Tales, Ch9 television~ About the Dismissal musical and Gough Whitlam's legacy filmed podcast~ 'Crash Through Or Crash' introduced by Laura Murphy (music, lyrics) from the Sydney Theatre Awards~ 'Crash Through Or Crash' (full performance) from The Dismissal, performed by Brittanie Shipway, Sydney Theatre Awards~ 'The Lovers' musicalFollow:Laura MurphyLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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Jason Langley is an award-winning director (2016 Green Room Award for Direction, Loving Repeating [Vic Theatre Co], with over thirty years of variously experience as actor, director, dramaturg, mentor and teacher- Directs the Australian premiere of The Hello Girls musical; Hear more of the true story of female telephone operators that helped turn the tide of World War I and their decades-long battle for equality and recognition, paving the way for future generations in the armed forces.Tickets: The Hello GirlsWatch performances: ~ "Twenty" from 'The Hello Girls, Hayes Theatre 2024 season launchFollow:Jason LangleyLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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Katrina Retallick (Come From Away, Anyone Can Whistle) stars as Rona Lisa Peretti in 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at the Hayes Theatre. I was able to talk to Katrina about her career, also this particular character, which is has been changed for Australian audiences in this new production and its impact.Tickets: Hayestheatre.com.auWatch performances: ~ Opening night curtain callFollow:Katrina RetallickLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube
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