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🎙️032 | Bart Shatto: Broadway Belts, Rock Stages & the Shatto Effect
Episode 32 is something special — Todd and Jay welcome the incomparable Bart Shatto, a performer whose voice could fill a stadium… and then some. Known for iconic roles like Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and powerhouse performances in The Civil War and Hands on a Hardbody, Bart is a Broadway veteran with a resume that sings.
But that's just the start.
Bart is also known for touring with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, where he blended theatrical intensity with rock star electricity. His stories are larger than life, filled with humor, heart, and that unmistakable Shatto presence.
This episode is pure Broadway magic — whether you're into musicals, metal, or just damn good storytelling.
⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Broadway smells and musical intro chaos 01:30 – Big voices, big spaces, and the "Shatto Effect" 03:00 – Meet Bart Shatto: the myth, the man, the music 04:30 – From Valjean to rock anthems 06:00 – How Les Mis changed his life 07:30 – Bart's take on keeping roles fresh 09:00 – The grind of eight shows a week 10:30 – Audition war stories and dream roles 12:00 – How he landed Trans-Siberian Orchestra 13:30 – Life on tour with TSO: chaos and connection 15:00 – What it takes to shift between genres 16:30 – Bart's philosophy on performance and presence 18:00 – Lessons from tough gigs 19:30 – The offstage life of a Broadway rocker 21:00 – Jay and Todd go full fanboy 22:30 – What younger performers need to know 24:00 – Bart's secrets to longevity and staying sharp 25:30 – Final thoughts and thunderous gratitude
🔗 CONNECT & FOLLOW🎧 Full Podcast & More: https://offstageacting.com/podcast 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/offstageacting ❌ X: https://x.com/OffstageActing 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/offstageacting 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@offstageacting 🌐 Todd's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/toddkramer 🌐 Jay's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jayreum
📣 HASHTAGS#acting #actingpodcast #actor #actors #actorslife #ToddKramer #JayReum #OffstageActing #BartShatto #LesMiserables #BroadwayStar #TransSiberianOrchestra #rocktheatre #musicaltheatre #stagelegend
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By Todd KramerEpisode 32 is something special — Todd and Jay welcome the incomparable Bart Shatto, a performer whose voice could fill a stadium… and then some. Known for iconic roles like Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and powerhouse performances in The Civil War and Hands on a Hardbody, Bart is a Broadway veteran with a resume that sings.
But that's just the start.
Bart is also known for touring with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, where he blended theatrical intensity with rock star electricity. His stories are larger than life, filled with humor, heart, and that unmistakable Shatto presence.
This episode is pure Broadway magic — whether you're into musicals, metal, or just damn good storytelling.
⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Broadway smells and musical intro chaos 01:30 – Big voices, big spaces, and the "Shatto Effect" 03:00 – Meet Bart Shatto: the myth, the man, the music 04:30 – From Valjean to rock anthems 06:00 – How Les Mis changed his life 07:30 – Bart's take on keeping roles fresh 09:00 – The grind of eight shows a week 10:30 – Audition war stories and dream roles 12:00 – How he landed Trans-Siberian Orchestra 13:30 – Life on tour with TSO: chaos and connection 15:00 – What it takes to shift between genres 16:30 – Bart's philosophy on performance and presence 18:00 – Lessons from tough gigs 19:30 – The offstage life of a Broadway rocker 21:00 – Jay and Todd go full fanboy 22:30 – What younger performers need to know 24:00 – Bart's secrets to longevity and staying sharp 25:30 – Final thoughts and thunderous gratitude
🔗 CONNECT & FOLLOW🎧 Full Podcast & More: https://offstageacting.com/podcast 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/offstageacting ❌ X: https://x.com/OffstageActing 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/offstageacting 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@offstageacting 🌐 Todd's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/toddkramer 🌐 Jay's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jayreum
📣 HASHTAGS#acting #actingpodcast #actor #actors #actorslife #ToddKramer #JayReum #OffstageActing #BartShatto #LesMiserables #BroadwayStar #TransSiberianOrchestra #rocktheatre #musicaltheatre #stagelegend