Breaking the Curtain

Today we’re joined by Lee Lessack and Robert Bannon, who are the wonderful hosts of The Broadway Cast Reunion Series which gives audiences a chance to do what they may never have done before: visit “backstage” with cast members and hear personal, hilarious, unscripted stories and gossip! 

We’re so thrilled to have Kate Lumpkin join us! We were so fortune to have met Kate while working on The Mad Ones Lab this past year. 

Kate is the Founder of and Lead Casting Director at Kate Lumpkin Casting, CSA. Collectively, as a casting professional, she has worked on over 40 TV/Film productions and 80 theatrical productions in New York City and across the USA.

Her credits include fan favourite shows such as the National Tour of Bandstand and the off-Broadway production of We Are The Tigers.

Kate teaches workshops in New York and at numerous Colleges and Universities. She is a private coach to clients all around the world.

Xena Gusthart is a Broadway and West End choreographer living between New York and London. She choreographs, holds rehearsals and does castings for large stage shows and musicals. Xena’s credits include dancing and choreographing for, Kylie Minogue, Rita Ora, Nike, Adidas, Bat Out of Hell and Bodyguard The Musical amongst many others. 

We sat down with Xena to chat all about her latest project; The Showbiz Clinic - the place where showbiz entrepreneurs go to level up, achieve real momentum and harness their mindset! 

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! 

We chat all about our favourite female characters in theatre, share our frustration about fan culture frowning upon certain strong female roles, and simply gush about our love of all women! 

On this episode, we are joined by Director, Producer, and Creator, Connie Rotella!

Amongst many credits, Connie has directed and produced hit shows such as Forever Broadway, Musical Show Off, Panto, and many more with her production company BronCon since 2010. Musical Theatre is her passion, directing is a dream for her upcoming musical she wants to write.

Connie Rotella joins us today to chat about her latest project; Triple Threat Academy! 

Join us as we chat all things Carrie: The Musical Revival with CHRISTY ALTOMARE!

Christy portrayed the role of Sue Snell in the reimagined MCC Theater off-Broadway production of Carrie. She made her Broadway debut as Sophie in Mamma Mia!, and also starred as Wendla in the national tour of Spring Awakening. Most recently, Christy originated the titular role in the Broadway premiere of Anastasia! 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! In this episode, the gals chat all about their favourite romance musicals, couples, love songs, character crushes, and share juicy real life theatre romance stories! 

On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by the wonderful CHILINA KENNEDY to talk about her experience playing the role of Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical! 

Get ready to feel All Revved Up with this thrilling episode of Breaking the Curtain! Introducing the Bat Out of Hell the Musical Reunion with special guests: DANIELLE STEERS (ZAHARA), BEN PURKISS (HOFFMAN/STRAT), AND SIMON GORDON (ESQUIVEL/STRAT)!

Join us as we chat all things Bat Out of Hell from on-stage mishaps, character backgrounds, hilarious in-audience stories, and MORE! 

Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived... Podcast listeners, we are LIVE! 

Breaking the Curtain presents another thrilling Show History episode all about the fan favourite musical, SIX! In this 30 minute episode, the stagey ladies explore the musical as well as The Real Housewives of Henry VIII!