By All Means

Digital journalist and podcast host John Gonzalez goes behind the scenes of "Wicked," the award-winning musical presented by Broadway Grand Rapids May 15-June 2, 2024 at DeVos Performance Hall. In this "By All Means" podcast, John talks to those who help build the massive stage at each tour stop. A 70-plus crew use 13 semi trucks to move from city to city. John also uncovers the name(s) of the Dra...

In this "By All Means" podcast, veteran journalist and host John Gonzalez interviews Danny Burgos, who plays Santiago in the first National Tour of "Moulin Rouge," the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film turned into an award-winning musical. The multi-sensory show, as fans know, is a celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and — above all — love. The 2019 Broadway musical was nominated for 14 Tony awards and won...

John Gonzalez talks to Meghan Distel, President and CEO of Broadway Grand Rapids about the new season for 2024-2025 that was just announced. Beetlejuice the Musical, Oct. 8-13, 2024 Mamma Mia, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2024 Moulin Rouge, Jan. 21-Feb. 2, 2025 Clue - A New Comedy, March 4-9, 2025 A Beautiful Noise-The Neil Diamond Musical, April 1-6, 2025 Pretty Woman The Musical, April 29-May 4, 2025 Hamilto...

By All Means Podcast with John Gonzalez Have you ever talked to a person who just blows you away with charisma, a big smile and genuine enthusiasm? Michigan native and actor Madison Deadman of the Broadway tour "Mamma Mia!" was a recent guest of the "By All Means" podcast with John Gonzalez. They talked just before the holidays, and John started the interview apologizing for being nearly 30 minute...

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of “By All Means, Lead the Way,” a Podcast about actors, directors and those behind the scenes who lead us to great theater. On today’s show, host John Gonzalez is joined by special co-host, Miss Justina Ouellette, who is the theatre director at West Catholic High School. She took her students to a backstage tour experience of "Cinderella" at the Barn...

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of “By All Means, Lead the Way,” a Podcast about actors, directors and those behind the scenes who lead us to great theater. On today’s show, host John Gonzalez is joined by special co-host, Miss Justina Ouellette, who is the theatre director at West Catholic High School. She just wrapped up Fine Arts Camp for Middle School students, and another schoo...

John Gonzalez and guest co-host Justina Ouellette interview James T. Lane, who plays Paul Williams in the National Broadway tour of "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations." The show made its Michigan debut March 29-April 3 at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids. It returns to Michigan on June 7 at the Wharton Center on the campus of Michigan State University and Aug. 9 to the F...

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez interviews Donna Kidner Smith, who is organizing a storytelling event at 7 p.m. Feb. 24, 2022 at The Stray Cafe in Grand Rapids. The program is in cooperation with WKTV's "Voices." More info: https://wktvvoices.org/voices-storytelling-at-the-stray/

On his inaugural theatre podcast, John Gonzalez talks to Meghan Distel of Broadway Grand Rapids about the return of "Hamilton" to Grand Rapids. They also discuss her new title as president and CEO, and what it's like to take over for Mike Lloyd, who recently retired. "Everyone knows they are big shoes to fill," she said. Mr. Lloyd is credited for bringing big Broadways tours such as "Hamilton" and...