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  • S11 Ep9: Marisha Wallace

    S11 Ep9: Marisha Wallace
    2025/08/11
    The 2x Olivier nominee on her history-making performance as Sally Bowles in Cabaret on Broadway - a role she reprises direct from the West End opposite Billy Porter - the joyful challenge of mastering the British accent and why she is fully standing in her power. We also talk about overcoming both the doubt and the haters to keep standing tall, originating in Waitress alongside Sara Bareilles and the late Gavin Creel – and why she hopes her roles in Oklahoma! and Guys & Dolls has helped usher in a more inclusive space for everybody to be seen and heard. Plus, how almost ten years in London all started with what should have been a brief few weeks standing in as Effie White in Dreamgirls and why her new album Marisha Wallace: Live In London is a celebration of the journey so far - and why you should never give up! Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell slinky.to/MarishaLiveinLondon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 分
  • S11 Ep8: Jess Folley

    S11 Ep8: Jess Folley
    2025/08/04
    The music writer and vocal slayer on leading the London stage adaptation of Burlesque at the Savoy Theatre as Ali Rose, the thrill of singing signature songs like Tough Lover, Express and Bound to You live each performance (alongside many incredible new songs written exclusively for the musical!) and how there’s no faking it when you’re serving for the gods in a role like this.We also dive into beginning her writing journey with the show at 19, performing Ali live on stage in front of the OG movie star and her vocal idol Christina Aguilera and why she’s here to honour with great love what came before. Plus, we take a little lesson in the history of Burlesque, working with exciting artists like her co-star and director Todrick Hall and why she's proud to sing LOUD! Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell burlesqueonstage.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elevenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 分
  • S11 Ep7: Natasha J Barnes

    S11 Ep7: Natasha J Barnes
    2025/08/01
    The London star on joining the cast of Tina – The Tina Turner musical as Rhonda Graam, music titan and best friend to the late Tina Turner. We also dive into spreading kindness as part of the UK touring company of Come From Away, understanding the daily pressures of navigating singing hit songs like Don’t Rain On My Parade when starring as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, and how facing audiences when you’re not the listed above the title star can be as nerve wracking as it sounds. Plus, why she shares the power of being present in even the craziest of career highs. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell tinathemusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elevenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 分
  • S11 Ep6: Astrid Harris

    S11 Ep6: Astrid Harris
    2025/07/25
    Titanique’s newest diva on playing one of the greatest vocalists of all time as Celine Deion in the smash-hit comedy musical in London, the emotional joy of her time in the Paris production and why water fountains become a spooky-scary thing for her. Plus, we highlight the importance of good sound when My Heart Will Go On is on your daily venture, the liberation of just throwing limbs about and she reflects on her journey from free newspaper vendor to West End leading lady. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell titaniquemusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elevenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分
  • S11 Ep5: Diego Andres Rodrigues

    S11 Ep5: Diego Andres Rodrigues
    2025/07/17
    The phenomenal leading man of Jamie Lloyd’s Evita on his “once in a lifetime journey” playing Che, honouring the legends who have played the role before him and the pride he felt having his family seated on second row for his official West End opening night at the London Palladium. Plus, he reflects on his journey with Sunset Boulevard on Broadway and how it led him to London, learning from his former New York co-stars including Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis, and why his “superstar” leading lady Rachel Zegler is “a pillar of hope for a lot of Latinos”. And, how he sees all your memes about his iconic curtain call moment in the paint and his underwear - and loves it! Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell evitathemusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elevenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • S11 Ep4: James Olivas

    S11 Ep4: James Olivas
    2025/07/01
    Jamie Lloyd’s exquisite new leading man on the honour of “pushing the boundaries” as Juan Perón in this fresh telling of Evita at the world-famous London Palladium, learning from the genius of Jamie’s direction – something he says is “a dream come true” – and its relevance to a 2025 audience. We also dive into blending onstage live performance with camera work to make the perfect musical experience, his love of the “perfect narrator” in Diego Andres Rodriguez and how he’s fighting the online love and exposure of a certain viral balcony moment to keep distance for his character on stage – however challenging it’s been! Plus, why Rachel Zegler’s performance as Eva Perón is “one of the finest castings of all time” – and why he is “so in awe of the force of nature” that she is. And why he won’t hear a bad word said about his teeny weeny black tie. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell evitathemusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via ⁠⁠⁠⁠elevenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 分
  • S11 Ep3: Teddy Kempner

    S11 Ep3: Teddy Kempner
    2025/06/23
    The stage giant on returning to the Old Vic stage with Girl From The North Country, the life-changing impact of making his Broadway debut at such a young age and being a student to directors like Conor McPherson and Stephen Daldry. Plus, we revisit his legendary performance on Hey, Mr. Producer! with Ellen Greene, joyful memories of his late friend and Kiss Me, Kate co-star Marin Mazzie and how Company changed his life, forever. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell oldvictheatre.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via ⁠⁠⁠⁠elevenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 分
  • S11 Ep2: Georgina Onuorah

    S11 Ep2: Georgina Onuorah
    2025/05/17
    London's finest leading star on her "insane" time playing Lulu in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Shucked, leaning into the vocal marathon of singing Independently Owned each night and why life in the world of a musical comedy feels just right. Plus, we dive into her shining roles in The Wizard of Oz, Kiss Me Kate, Little Shop of Horrors and Oklahoma!, how leaning into stronger character-led roles allow her to push out any personal self-doubt, and why she knows there isn’t a Georgina Onuorah performance without sharing the gift of that unmatched voice. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell openairtheatre.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via ⁠⁠⁠elevenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分