Stages Podcast

Bonnie Milligan is starring in the current Broadway hit musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO as Aunt Debra. She received accolades for her performances in HEAD OVER HEELS and KINKY BOOTS and is known for her amazing range and belt.

In this episode, Bonnie talks about the loss of her father just days before she was called to audition for KIMBERLY AKIMBO. She weaves this personal story and grief into her Award-winning and hilarious portrayal of "Aunt Deb" in the critically acclaimed musical, and shares how she discovered the alignment of human connection, artistry and healing.

Kimberly Akimbo

Belting Bons

Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net

Larissa FastHorse is a 2020 MacArthur Fellow, award winning Native American playwright, choreographer & arts advocate. She is the co-founder of Indigenous Direction, the nation’s leading consulting company for Indigenous arts and audiences. Her satirical comedy, The Thanksgiving Play was one of the top ten most produced plays in America last season Other plays include What Would Crazy Horse Do? , Landless and Cow Pie Bingo , Average Family , Vanishing Point , and Cherokee Family Reunion.

In this episode, Larissa discusses her journey from ballet dancer to playwright, why her plays alwasys incorporate movement and satirical storytelling, and the not one-but five! productions she has headed to New York stages next season.

The Thanksgiving Play

Marylee's Moth Story

Larissa FastHorse

Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net

James Burrows is an 11-time Emmy Award-winning director. He began his television career directing episodes of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Bob Newhart Show," and "Laverne & Shirley." He became the resident director on "Taxi," then co-created the beloved classic "Cheers," directing 243 of the 273 episodes, as well as all 246 episodes of "Will & Grace." He has directed the pilots and multiple episodes of "Frasier," "Friends," "Mike & Molly," the pilots of "Two and a Half Men" and "The Big Bang Theory," and hundreds of other shows that he chronicles in his new memoir, Directed by James Burrows.

In this episode, James shares lessons he has learned throughout his five-decade career, behind-the-scenes stories from directing more than 1,000 episodes of television, and how he knows something is truly funny.

Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net

David Lindsay Abaire is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter & lyricist. His work spans Broadway and film and includes KIMBERLY AKIMBO, SHREK THE MUSICAL, GOOD PEOPLE, & RABBIT HOLE.

In this episode, David shares how critically-acclaimed KIMBERLY AKIMBO transformed from a play to a musical over 20 years. He talks about growing up on the South side of Boston, the women who continue to inspire many of his characters, and how he is driven to write the stories of connection and humor that he would want to see on stage.

Kimberly Akimbo tickets

Anagram Scrambler

American Playwrights Program

Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net

Lillias White has performed on Broadway for four decades. Her shows include DREAMGIRLS, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, CHICAGO and her Tony Award-winning performance in THE LIFE. She is currently starring in HADESTOWN as "Hermes". In this episode, Lillias discusses how she makes the role of "Hermes" in HADESTOWN uniquely her own. She shares her experience starting out on Broadway as a single mom, her fond memories of working with legendary composer Cy Coleman, and how trusting her instincts has guided her in life and on stage.

HADESTOWN TICKETS

Lillias at the Tony Awards

GET YOURSELF SOME HAPPY

Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net