James Whiteside

The Stage Rightside with James Whiteside

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The Stage Rightside with James Whiteside is a podcast about the creative life—onstage and off. American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, writer, and choreographer James Whiteside shares personal essays, solo reflections, and candid conversations with artists and friends about creativity, career longevity, identity, and what it really takes to make a life in the arts. Episodes range from intimate, essay-style monologues to behind-the-scenes interviews, offering an honest look at the process behind performance and the person behind the work.

Author

James Whiteside

Category

Arts

Podcast website

redcircle.com

Latest episode

Feb 4, 2026

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Episodes

Season 6 Preview! 18.06.2024

The Stage Rightside is BACK in 2024 with new guests and some old favorites. Join James from his dressing room at the Metropolitan Opera during American Ballet Theatre's Summer Season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Designer Jean-Marc Puissant 05.06.2020

James chats with costume and set designer Jean-Marc Puissant about his early work and creating the designs for Alexei Ratmansky’s “Of Love and Rage” which was slated to make its NYC debut at the Metropolitan Opera with ABT this spring. They discuss the joys of difficulties of working on this epic full length ballet.   Premier Dance Network website   James on Instagram JamesWhiteside.org Upcoming P...

Xander Parish: Mariinsky Star 08.05.2020

James chats with British dancer Xander Parish about his rise to principal dancer at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg. They discuss hot topics such as Russian culture, Sergei Polunin, and more.   Premier Dance Network website   James on Instagram JamesWhiteside.org Upcoming Performances Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Beatriz Stix-Brunell 02.05.2020

Royal Ballet principal dancer, Beatriz Stix-Brunell, discusses self expression and the so-called ballerina mystique. She and James test out their Australian accents to mixed success.    Premier Dance Network website   James on Instagram JamesWhiteside.org Upcoming Performances       Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Arthur Pita: South African Portuguese Brit 24.04.2020

James chats with choreographer Arthur Pita, with whom he had worked on the horror dance play “The Tenant”. They discuss “Showgirls”, disco dancing, and working in theatre and film.   Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Marcelino Sambé, You Stay! 22.04.2020

James chats with Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Marcelino Sambé about his rise to principality, his injury and how to find beauty in a bleak world.   Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Harper Watters: Queen Bee of Houston Ballet 10.04.2020

James chats with Houston Ballet soloist Harper Watters LIVE on Instagram in this special quarantined edition of The Stage Rightside. They talk about coming out, being different, and family acceptance.    Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

Megan Take the Wheel 11.10.2019

NYCB Soloist, Megan LeCrone, drives James home from rehearsal and an impromptu Stage Rightside ensues.   Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stage Rightside Returns! 03.10.2019

Stage Rightside is BACK for Season 4!   Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark Morris Makes Dances 08.06.2018

James grills dance maker Mark Morris on music, nail clippings, New York City, queer life, and more on The Stage Rightside. Prepare to be entertained by Mark's wit and stunned by his obvious, logical genius. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kevin McKenzie on Directing 18.05.2018

James kicks off Season 3 of the Stage Rightside with ABT's Artistic Director of 25 years, Kevin McKenzie. They chat training, directorship, and having the hard conversations. This is Kevin as you've never known him. What a way to start Season 3! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hip Hip Hoorayvid Hallberg! 07.07.2017

James chats with fellow ABT principal dancer, David Hallberg. They babble on about Arizona iced tea, returning from injury, mild insanity, and Dear Evan Hansen. C'mon week 7! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Executive Realness 30.06.2017

James gets the T from ABT Executive Director Kara Medoff Barnett. They chat about feminism, ABT in the digital age, the Tonys, and the future of American Ballet Theatre. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cat Wranglers 23.06.2017

Kyle Pickles and Ashley Baer are ABT's Company Managers. They have the difficult task of wrangling these cats! They chat with James about touring the world, their favorite TV shows, and staying safe in cities with vastly differing cultures. Get into it! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Susan for a Bruisin 16.06.2017

James kikis with Principal Ballet Mistress, Susan Jones. They chat about the ideal corps de ballet woman, her favorite ballets to stage, working with every director of ABT, and becoming an airline pilot. Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

Jamar You or Jamaren't You? 02.06.2017

James sits down with Alvin Ailey's Jamar Roberts. They discuss Mariah Carey, being a competition kid, Revelations, and protein powder. Not to mention "Hidge or not hidge"! Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Trockadero Gigglefest 26.05.2017

James sits down with longtime friend, Matthew Poppe of les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the drag ballet company. They dish on pointe shoes, technique vs. comedy, and homosexuality. There's another guest appearance by (you guessed it) Isabella and a mysterious dairy queen.      Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside -...

The CocoMotion 19.05.2017

  James returns to the Stage Rightside in the first episode of Season 2. He interviews fellow ABT principal dancer, Cory Stearns on Youth America Grand Prix, girlfriends, Cheez Doodles, and more! The only side you'll want to be on is the Stage Rightside with James Whiteside!   Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebo...

Truly Julie 08.07.2016

James sits down with American prima ballerina-turned-directress, Julie Kent. They wax poetic about humble beginnings, the future, Mikhail Baryshnikov, & Kevin McKenzie. Don't miss it!   Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

10 ~ Female CORPSeographer 24.06.2016

James speaks with ABT Corps de Ballet member, Gemma Bond about the Corps, choreography, coasters, and girls vs. women.   Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

09 ~ Rena is the Most 17.06.2016

James speaks with ABT's head of wigs and makeup department, Rena Most. They dish on theater makeup, haunted houses, and their makeup/hair pet peeves.    Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...

08 ~ Etoiles of ABT: Gillian & Marcelo 10.06.2016

James speaks with ABT Principals Gillian Murphy and Marcelo Gomes about humble beginnings, keeping it fresh, and their Summer plans. Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

07 ~ Uptown, Meet Jack Ferver 03.06.2016

James speaks with downtown show-maker Jack Ferver about his new show, "I Want You To Want Me", among other things, like Return to Oz, Madonna, and seances.   Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

06 ~ The Ratmansky is the Limit 27.05.2016

James talks to ABT artist in residence, Alexei Ratmansky (who inexplicably calls him "Jim") about Russia, Britney Spears, and roles he missed out on. It's an illuminating chat with a prolific choreographer.   Premier Dance Network website James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r   Advertising Inquiries: https:...

05 ~ Reid & Harriet 20.05.2016

James speaks with fashion/costume designers Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung about fashion, AOL screen names, off brand Italian hairspray, and queer politics.  James Whiteside website ABT website James Whiteside - Instagram James Whiteside - Facebook James Whiteside - Twitte r   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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