Breaking Broadway with Kerry Butler
Ever wonder how to break into the business of Broadway? From how to get an agent to how to navigate open calls, we cover it all. This podcast is an insider’s roadmap to making it on Broadway.
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S4 EP22 Making a Hat: Creating Work with Your Friends (and Getting It Produced) - with Michael Breslin & Rory Pelsue & Patrick Foley
Are you an actor tired of waiting for permission to make great art? In this episode, Michael Breslin, Patrick Foley, and Rory Pelsue share how they turned passion projects with friends into powerful, produced theater.
S4 EP21 From High School Musicals to Broadway Julia Lester Bops to the Top
In this episode, we sit down with Julia Lester—star of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series , Tony-nominated breakout from Into the Woods and currently starring in my new favorite tv show- The Four Seasons.
S4 EP20 As We Stumble Along with Beth Leavel
Tony winner, Beth Leavel, shares everything from audition songs, tips to creating moments in shows like Old Friends, to how she almost didn't get cast in The Drowsy Chaperone. Tony Winner Beth Leavel was seen in 2024 on Broadway in the role of The Baroness in Lempicka.
S4 EP19 Green Light with Fina Strazza
Follow Fina's career from child actor in Matilda The Musical to her Tony nomination for John Proctor is the Villain. Hear about her unique process when taking on new projects and more! Fina Strazza- Broadway: Matilda in Matilda the Musical.
S4 EP18 He Knocks Me Out with Jerry Mitchell
We have "full-out" amazing choreographer & director, Jerry Mitchell with us! Jerry tells us all things Boop! The Musical, what to do and what not to do at those dance calls, and great tips on how to make it on Broadway!
S4 EP17 How to Get Representation? with RJ Magee Pt. 2
RJ Magee has worked as a manager and casting director for ten years. RJ Gave us great insight on how to build your career, how to get an agent, and what steps you can take on your own to be proactive in this business. Part 2 of 2.
S4 EP16 How to Get Representation? with RJ Magee Pt. 1
RJ Magee has worked as a manager and casting director for ten years. RJ Gave us great insight on how to build your career, how to get an agent, and what steps you can take on your own to be proactive in this business. Part 1 of 2.
S4 EP15 Don't Lose Your Head with Kelsie Watts
Kelsie Watts shares how she used TikTok to help build her career as a performing artist - and how it has been transitioning from concerts to doing 8 shows a week in Six on Broadway.
S4 EP14 I Can't Say No with Ali Stroker
You'll love this episode with Ali Stroker, someone who really hasn’t let anything stop her. Even though no one in a wheelchair had ever been nominated for a Tony award, or even been on Broadway, she still let herself dream!
S4 EP13 Make 'Em Laugh with Roger Bart
Roger Bart, one of the funniest people on Broadway, joins us this week. I really wanted to know how he approaches comedic roles- like Doc in Back to the future. He tells us all about his technique to finding the funny.
S4 EP12 Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now with Laura Bell Bundy & Marissa Jaret Winokur
My friends and castmates, Laura Bell Bundy & Marissa Jaret Winokur join me for a special announcement about our show Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now! We also talk about Marissa's career journey, audition songs, and memories from Hairspray.
S4 EP11 Into the Woods with Matt Lenz
Matt Lenz created In The Works- In The Woods. I always tell young actors to try to get in on the ground level of new shows- here is your chance! In The Works is a like a summer camp for creatives!
S4 EP10 Stay Gold with Danya Taymor
Danya Taymor just directed her first big Broadway musical, The Outsiders, and got nominated for a Tony! She tells us all about the casting process, what draws her to a certain actor, and gives great advice on how to start your career and break into Broadway!
S4 EP9 I'd Rather Be Sailing with Henry Koperski
Musician, composer, and writer, Henry Koperski, joins Reeve Carney and Jeanine Tesori in our final installment of the live interviews from The Broadway Cruise. Henry Koperski is a composer, writer, and music director based out of Los Angeles.
S4 EP8 Great Adventure with Jeanine Tesori
Jeanine Tesori talks casting, piano training, writing and more! She gives great advice on auditioning, and what she looks for in the room in part two of The Broadway Cruise! Jeanine Tesori is an American composer and music arranger, best known for her work in the theater.
S4 EP7 All I've Ever Known with Reeve Carney
We are going live from the Broadway Cruise! Our first of three guests is Reeve Carney. He tells us about the highs and lows in his career, and how he takes control and creates his own work.
S4 EP6 Clues to Creating the Hat with Sandy Rustin
How can you create your own work? Sandy Rustin started out as a performer and transitioned into writing. The Cottage, written by Rustin, recently played on Broadway and her play Clue is on tour.
S4 EP5 Oh My Pod, We're Breaking Broadway! Crossover Episode with Jayke Workman
Today's episode is a crossover with Jayke Workman's podcast, Oh My Pod U Guys. Oh My Pod U Guys Episode Description: From Hairspray to Beetlejuice, to a Tony Nominated performance as Kira in Xanadu, Kerry Butler has one of the most extensive careers on Broadway.
S4 EP4 Opening Doors to Open Calls with Jason Styres - Part 2
We have casting director, Jason Styres, back for part two- giving insight into the casting process. Jason discusses casting from open calls- What makes someone stand out in auditions? How to work on the material for auditions.
S4 EP3 Opening Doors to Open Calls with Jason Styres - Part 1
We have casting director, Jason Styres, on this episode giving insight into the casting process. Jason discusses casting from open calls - What makes someone stand out in auditions? How to work on the material for auditions.
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