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The Guys and Dolls, Grease and Anything Goes leading lady on fighting to play Mrs. Wilkinson in the new Curve production of Billy Elliot – and why she’d like to see the show return to the West End. Plus, the remarkable career moment of sharing a stage with Dame Julie Walters and the late Victoria Wood CBE in Acorn Antiques: The Musical, being front and centre in the Spice Girls musical Viva Foreve...

For the first time in… well, ever, the married couple on spreading Disney magic across the United States with Frozen and the welcomed pressures of playing such signature roles on stage, why nobody is ever fooled by the enormity of singing Let It Go, and why this show means more to fans than they first thought possible – plus we talk Jersey Boys, Evita, Wicked, Kinky Boots, YouTube hits and why the...

The legendary Tony and Olivier award-winning stage superstar on returning to the UK for her Dream Again tour, 30 years of A Whole New World and the forever joy of Miss Saigon. Plus, how meeting Dame Julie Andrews changed her life and why she will forever be proud of to give a voice to fellow Asian performers in the arts. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell leasalon...

The West End witches of Wicked on 15 years of Defying Gravity, the pressures of playing two of the most iconic roles in theatre and why their friendship lives both on stage – and off. Plus they talk vocal riffs, going green and giving a voice to the outcast. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Recorded by: West End Media Image of Lucie by: Michael Shelford wickedth...

The original West End stars of Bonnie & Clyde on finally bringing this iconic pair to the London stage, creating magic with a legendary set of creatives and why history romanticises this tale of lovers, yet the reality was something different. Plus they talk signature songs, selling out Drury Lane and, of course, Jeremy Jordan. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell b...

In a year that will mark Judy Garland’s 100th birthday, her daughter discusses her lasting legacy, shares personal memories of her mother and how her family is planning to honour the anniversary this June. Plus the singer and actress discusses bringing her solo show The Joy of Spring to the UK this April, that Oscars moment between her sister Liza Minnelli and Lady Gaga and why she’d liked to see...

The two-time Olivier nominated dance and stage superstar on bringing The Cher Show to the UK, revisiting the new West End production of Grease and why the love for Starlight Express lives on. Plus, why Damehood is a deeply personal moment in her career and what she hopes is her lasting legacy for our industry.  Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Image: Oliver Ross...

The award-winning stage star on what it’s like collaborating and creating an original new musical with Andrew Lloyd Webber and why she feels much more comfortable and authentic with Cinderella's pre-transformation vibe. Plus she reveals the magical journey to starring in The Addams Family, how she isn’t totally ruling out a return to Heathers and why penning a stage show all of her own is somethin...

The breakout star of the BBC mega hit Strictly Come Dancing on launching his own solo show Freedom, honouring his homeland of South Africa and the unbreakable support of his family. Plus we talk queer visibility, overcoming the homophobes and choosing joy. Plus there might, just might, be talk of all things FABULOUS!  Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell johannes-li...

Broadway leading lady on playing Cher alongside the legendary Stephanie J Block, keeping up the belting during the pandemic and why she wouldn’t be able to return to a role like Elphaba again. We also discuss her love and respect for Take That’s Gary Barlow when working on his musical Finding Neverland – and how she’s learnt to love the beautiful individuality of her unique and top-tier voice.  Ho...

The Broadway belter on finally sharing her talents with the people of the United Kingdom as she plays Cadogan Hall. We also discuss how portraying Elphaba gave her an idea into the world of being different, why the leaking of her Wicked audition video is personal and her thoughts on filming during live performances. Plus we talk working with Jason Robert Brown and Ariana Grande, bringing the funny...

The West End's Sparkling Diamond on bringing Moulin Rouge: The Musical to the London stage; including tackling the high trapeze, feeling herself in some of the greatest costumes and why it’s time for us all to embrace the escapism the show serves up. We also dive into her famous musical family, a Broadway debut for her mother and why her legendary father was "bougie as hell". Plus, there might als...

The Grammy, Tony and Emmy nominated composer of both musical theatre and popular songs on being reunited with Jeremy Jordan for Bonnie & Clyde at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, writing Where Do Broken Hearts Go for the greatest voice of all time and the continuing joyous evolution of Jekyll & Hyde. Plus, we talk overcoming theatre snobs and what we can all expect from Frank and Friends which now co...

The Broadway star and Billboard #1 recording artist on returning to Cadogan Hall in London this December, why she’s proud to be an honorary Brit and her love of Pret Christmas sandwiches. Plus, her joy at the Wicked movie casting. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell fw-live.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creati...

The Broadway leading man on embracing the madness of becoming a Tony nominee, learning from Alanis Morissette when mounting the Jagged Little Pill musical and the exciting new world of My Marcello. Plus the pressures of wearing *those* white Fiyero pants in Wicked. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell broadwayrecords.com jaggedlittlepill.com Welcome to eleven. The o...

The Drama Desk winner and Broadway sensation on setting sail (again!) with Anything Goes at the Barbican in London, the joys and challenges of being a working mother and why she cherishes her relationship with Dame Julie Andrews immensely. Plus why she's not ruling out a more permanent return to British theatre. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell anythinggoesmusic...

The trailblazing stars of The Prince of Egypt on why the new stage musical truly lives up to its epic status and why they’re not trying to replicate the brilliance of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey with their When You Believe duet. Plus why “the tears were worth it” when making history as Elphaba in Wicked and how representation informs an individual about their limitless possibilities in life....

The Tony nominee and Olivier winner on a lifetime leading centre stage, working with some of the greatest stars in history, and why the most successful understudies “steal like mad all the good bits” from their leading actors. Plus how she's overcoming the nerves to return to live performance with her upcoming solo concert at Cadogan Hall and why she believes there’s a future life ahead for the Gr...

The international drag superstars on perfectly mixing drag and live theatre with The Return of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, LIVE!, proudly being Patti LuPone superfans and why "there’s no drag without theatre and no theatre without drag!" Plus, they recall some of their most infamous stage mishaps and falls of all-time. Oops!  Host: William J Connolly Image of Jinkx & BenDeLa: JijI Lee Produced...

The 6x Grammy winner on bringing Back To The Future: The Musical to the West End, penning With You from Ghost: The Musical and co-writing Jagged Little Pill with Alanis Morissette. Plus we get a creative update on the stage adaptation of the 1979 movie The Rose and Disney’s upcoming live-action Pinocchio. Host: William J Connolly Image of Glen: Randee St. Nicholas Produced by: William J Connolly/D...

The music genius behind Everybody’s Talking About Jamie on the global success of the stage show, developing it for the big screen, and why Sarah Lancashire was his dream casting for the new movie. Plus why he’s happy to admit that Broadway is within his sights for the little British musical that wants to change the world. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome...

In an exclusive conversation, the icon of stage and screen on her history-making casting as Madame Morrible in Wicked, why the story of The Wizard of Oz means more to her than arguably anybody else, and how she married her hero. We also discuss working with Viola Davis, the story of her father and musical Gypsy, and the importance of visibility for trans youth. Plus, why she’s forever proud to be...

The new leading lady of The Phantom of The Opera on smashing down barriers and making history with her casting as the beloved opera soprano Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh’s revamped production, wearing her natural hair like a crown and celebrating the beautiful nuances of her black body. Plus, why she owes everything to her mother and grandmother. And why it took her...

The Olivier nominee and stage icon on overcoming personal doubt and age comparison to her younger self to star as The Narrator once again in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium, why she will forever learn from the challenges of Carrie on Broadway at aged 17 + why originating in Mary Poppins was challenging. Plus, Linzi reveals the one role she played too early and...

The stage superstar and Tony nominee on celebrating 25 years of rocking out on Broadway with his new live streamed show So Far, how originating in RENT changed the lives of so many, and why his life-long friendship with the legendary Idina Menzel helped kick-start it all for New York City's finest rock voice. Plus why Aida, Disney and Sir Elton John deserve an apology! Host: William J Connolly Tec...