Bluebells Forever Podcast

Bluebells Forever Podcast

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Join Sheri Lewis as she interviews Bluebell dancers past and present. Bluebell dancers are an elite cast of dancers, known for their statuesque presence, beauty and strong dance technique. Margaret Kelly, aka Miss Bluebell, created her group of iconic dances in the 1930’s for their first performance Follies Bergere. From there, she expanded her shows to the Lido de Paris and the Moulin Rouge. Through the decades Miss Bluebell Continued to offer incredible opportunities for dancers in Las Vegas, Monte Carlo, Hong Kong, Reno and touring shows. The days of glamour and travel for dancers have most...

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May 24, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 27: Bluebell the Musical? 24.08.2020

Director Christopher Núñez shares his research into Madame Bluebell's life and legacy and his plans to create a musical of her life. Thank you Christopher for your perspective and heart to preserve the Bluebell legacy

Ep 26: One of the Last Dancers to Audition for Madame Bluebell 20.08.2020

Nat Gouillon was the last cast of Bluebell dancers to audition in person before Madamn Bluebell retired. After dancing at the Lido de Paris in the show Cocorico, Nat then went on to dance at the Moulin Rouge then onto perform in fabulous destinations including, Portugal, Italy, and Tunisia. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates https://www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ h...

Ep 25: Going Strong at 80 17.08.2020

Elizabeth Phillips shares her story of persistence to get hired as a Bluebell in 1960. After a lot of hard work and follow through, Elizabeth was hired by Miss Bluebell for a tour of Italy

Ep 24: From Dancer to Healer 13.08.2020

Tim Johnson has a long and full career as a dancer in Jubilee in Las Vegas, cruise ships, the Pistons basketball dance team and more. After time in Tibet and his own inner healing, he is now a Reiki Master, Massage Therapist and uses dance as healing

Ep 23: Resilience 10.08.2020

Brianne Waters shares her journey of dancing in a Jubilee in Vegas and on cruise ships to the heartache and recovery from a severe injury to healing.

Ep 22: Covered in Kisses 06.08.2020

In this episode Myles Reilly shares about his time at the Lido de Paris and beyond as well as the heartache of the AIDS Epidemic in the 80's theater world. We also have a total geek out about Cher

Ep 21: 2nd Generation Bluebell 03.08.2020

Rachel M'scHugh Keener grew up hearing stories of her mother's life as a Bluebell, she carried on the legacy by joining the Bluebell line in Jubilee in Las Vegas

Ep 20: Like Mother Like Daughter 30.07.2020

Today we hear the beautiful story of Corina Burgess who danced as a principal at the Lido de Paris and her daughter Savannah Haenel who is home during quarantine with her mother but will be back in the current Lido show Paris Marveilles

Ep 19: Who Needs High School When You Can Dance in Paris? 27.07.2020

In this episode our guest Michelle Brown shares her story of moving to Paris at barely 17 after auditioning for Miss Bluebell. She shares fond memories of being in one of the last shows that Miss Bluebell was actively involved with.

Ep 18: Miss MGM 23.07.2020

Liz Elliott, the literal poster girl for Hello Hollywood Hello at the MGM in Reno joins us today. Liz was principal dancer and on all of the Marques and newspaper adds during the 11 year run of the show.

Ep 17: Anne Takes Over Again 20.07.2020

Anne Green is back and this time interviews her husband Steve Green also a dancer, whom she met at Jubilee in Vegas. Before Steve joined the cast of Jubilee he was a member of several professional ballet companies including Ballet West

Ep 16: Baby Giraffe Finds Her Family 16.07.2020

Amy Timmons Marzecki shares how she felt like a baby giraffe in dance class growing up. All legs and much too tall to partner with the boys in class. She is currently in the cast of Paris Mervielles at the Lido de Paris where she has found her family of long legged dancers and males tall enough to partner her

Ep 15: Grief After Your Dance Career Ends 13.07.2020

Steve Edge a former dancer at the Lido de Paris gets real about depression and the heartbreak of when your career as a professional dancer ends

Ep 14: Off Her Rocker 09.07.2020

Natalie Ohayon has such a passion and gift for teaching young dancers, and hearing her stories about opening her studio back up after months of quarantine was so moving. At age 16 she ran her own dance school before moving to Paris to pursue her lifelong dream with very quirky stories of her experience in that world. Now full circle, she is teaching dance and inspiring young dancers.

Ep 13: Ballet Mistress Extraordinaire 06.07.2020

Jane Sansby joins us today as a former Bluebell dancer and current Ballet Mistress of Paris Mervielles at the Lido De Paris

Ep 12: A View from Backstage 02.07.2020

Back stage view of Hello Hollywood Hello with Greg Hoff and Lou Allard who worked everything from lights to sets and props for the full run of the show

Ep 11: Lido de Paris Dancers on Hold 29.06.2020

it was such an honor to speak with Jeremy Bauchet and Renee Roozendaal, current Bluebell dancers at the Lido de Paris, now in quarantine but eager to return to the stage. We shared a goosebumps moment about an audience full of cheering former Bluebell dancers at the Bluebell reunion this summer,Once a Bluebell, always a Bluebell"

Ep 10: Live a Big Life 25.06.2020

Leslie Bandy is our guest. Leslie tells her story of being trained by the Royal Ballet Academy but was too tall to a professional ballerina, and how she later became a ballet principal with several Bluebell shows. Leslie still continues to create beautiful works of dance art

Ep 9: Being Black in a Predominantly White Industry 22.06.2020

Christopher Renfurm joins us today to share his story of being the only boy in ballet classes as a child and almost always the only black dancer in any dance class until he moved to New York to train at Alvin Ailey School where he was able to dance and train with dancers of color from around the world. Christopher is currently in Paris Mervielles at the Lido de Paris. His vision for creating more...

Ep 8: When You Kick So High You Catch Your Shoe in Your Headpiece 18.06.2020

Donna Browning is our guest today and tell of her journey from teaching ballet in Australia to dancing in the largest show in the world-Hello Hollywood Hello

Ep 7: Actor, Dancer, Assistant Company Manager and Now, Wand Keeper 15.06.2020

Our guest is Adrian LePeltier. His journey to becoming a dancer is full of surprises and adventure and a beautiful appreciation of every opportunity that came to him.

Ep 6: The Tables Have Been Turned 11.06.2020

In today’s episode Anne Green turns the tables and interviews host Sheri Lewis. Sheri shares her story of auditions for Hello Hollywood Hello and how it changed her world forever.

Ep 5: From the Bahamas to Vegas 08.06.2020

Guest Arthur Brodie who was raised in the Bahamas and followed his desire to pursue a career in dance which took him on a journey through the US and beyond.

Ep 4: Costume designer to the stars, Hello Hollywood Hello and beyond 04.06.2020

Guest Peter Menefee has had a long and broad career, starting as a dancer in film and stage and expanded his gift of art to become the costume designer for several grand production shows as well as costume designer for several celebrities.

Ep 3: Travel, glamour and finding the love of her life 01.06.2020

Guest Anne Green shares stories of her audition for Jubilee as well as backstage antics where she met the love of her life

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