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On this episode of BroadwayRadio’s “Tell Me More,” Matt Tamanini talks to Tony-nominated leading man Tony Yazbeck and “Gettin’ the Band Back Together” villain, Brandon Williams. In the episode, they each talk about the need that they have as artists to always be creating, and how that impacts the responsibilities they each have as husbands and fathers.

Yazbeck will be performing with Audra McDonald and Jessica Vosk, John Williams, Yo-Yo Ma, Thomas Hampson, Susan Graham, Michael Tilson Thomas, and more on Saturday, August 25th at Tanglewood in Lenox, Ma.

Williams is starring in the new musical “Gettin’ the Band Back Together” eight times a week at the Belasco Theatre.

Timestamps:

00:00:07- Intro

00:01:47- Tony Yazbeck

00:23:24- Brandon Williams

00:38:56- Outro

Tony Yazbeck:

The Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood: https://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/93145

Twitter: @TonyYazbeck

Instagram: @tappntony

Brandon Williams:

Gettin’ the Band Back Together: https://gettinthebandbacktogether.com/

Contact Matt:

Twitter: @BWWMatt

Instagram: @BWWMatt

Theme music provided by www.bensound.com

Listen: The Critics Are Not Kind to “Pretty Woman,” Grande and Corden Sing Some “Little Shop,” and Riedel Praises New Miller-Kazan Focused Play

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

The Legendary Aretha Franklin Passes Away

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Music-Legend-Aretha-Franklin-Passes-Away-at-76-20180816

Will Swenson Remembers the Night Aretha Visited “Hair”

https://twitter.com/thewillswenson/status/1030193808657530880

1) The Critics Weigh in as “Pretty Woman” Opens on Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Did-Critics-Fall-In-Love-with-PRETTY-WOMAN-20180816

2) Recommendations

Ariana Grande and James Corden Sing “Suddenly Seymour” in Carpool Karaoke

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Ariana-Grande-and-James-Corden-Sing-Suddenly-Seymour-on-Carpool-Karaoke-20180816

The Cast of “Desperate Measures” Perform on “The Today Show”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Watch-the-Cast-of-DESPERATE-MEASURES-Perform-on-THE-TODAY-SHOW-20180816

3) Ok Matt, what Other News do we have?

“The Other Josh Cohen” to Return Off-Broadway this Fall

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Hunter-Foster-Directs-THE-OTHER-JOSH-COHEN-Off-Broadway-This-Fall-20180816

Trevor Nunn to Direct Menier Revival of “Fiddler on the Roof”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Menier-Chocolate-Factory-To-Stage-Major-Revival-Of-FIDDLER-ON-THE-ROOF-This-Christmas-20180816

Corbin Bleu to Lead “Anything Goes” at Arena Stage

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Corbin-Bleu-and-Soara-Joye-Ross-to-Lead-Arena-Stages-ANYTHING-GOES-20180816

Riedel Says Miller-and-Kazan Play is Looking for Stars

https://nypost.com/2018/08/16/what-could-be-the-hottest-show-on-broadway-is-still-starless/

Listen: Keri Russell and Adam Driver to Lead “Burn This” on Broadway, The Dolby Theatre to Host Tours in 2020, Pasek & Paul Talk New Songs for “Aladdin”

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

1) Keri Russell to Join Adam Driver in “Burn This” on Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Keri-Russell-Will-Join-Adam-Driver-in-BURN-THIS-on-Broadway-20180815

2) The Dolby Theatre will Host National Tours in 2020

http://www.playbill.com/article/los-angeles-dolby-theatre-home-of-the-oscars-will-soon-host-national-tours

3) In Other News

Stars Join “Laramie Project” Anniversary Reading

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Samira-Wiley-Randy-Rainbow-Among-Additional-Stars-Announced-for-LARAMIE-A-LEGACY-Anderson-Cooper-to-Host-20180814

West End Transfer of “Heathers” to Feature New Song

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/How-Very-HEATHERS-Will-Feature-New-Song-in-West-End-Run-20180815

Pasek and Paul Reveal Details about New Songs for Live-Action “Aladdin”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Pasek-and-Paul-Reveal-New-Song-Details-for-Live-Action-Reboot-of-ALADDIN-20180815

“Be More Chill,” “Once on this Island,” “School of Rock,” and More to Close Out 2018 Broadway in Bryant Park

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Will-Roland-George-Salazar-More-Will-Perform-at-Broadway-in-Bryant-Park-This-Week-20180815

Listen: Keri Russell and Adam Driver to Lead “Burn This” on Broadway, “Beetlejuice” Musical Finds its Stars, and The Dolby Theatre to Host Tours in 2020.

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

1) Keri Russell to Join Adam Driver in “Burn This” on Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Keri-Russell-Will-Join-Adam-Driver-in-BURN-THIS-on-Broadway-20180815

2) “Beetlejuice’s” Pre-Broadway Run Announces its Leads

https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.php?colid=1861342&preview=on

3) The Dolby Theatre will Host National Tours in 2020

http://www.playbill.com/article/los-angeles-dolby-theatre-home-of-the-oscars-will-soon-host-national-tours

4) In Other News

Stars Join “Laramie Project” Anniversary Reading

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Samira-Wiley-Randy-Rainbow-Among-Additional-Stars-Announced-for-LARAMIE-A-LEGACY-Anderson-Cooper-to-Host-20180814

West End Transfer of “Heathers” to Feature New Song

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/How-Very-HEATHERS-Will-Feature-New-Song-in-West-End-Run-20180815

Pasek and Paul Reveal Details about New Songs for Live-Action “Aladdin”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Pasek-and-Paul-Reveal-New-Song-Details-for-Live-Action-Reboot-of-ALADDIN-20180815

“Be More Chill,” “Once on this Island,” “School of Rock,” and More to Close Out 2018 Broadway in Bryant Park

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Will-Roland-George-Salazar-More-Will-Perform-at-Broadway-in-Bryant-Park-This-Week-20180815

Listen: Yiddish “Fiddler on the Roof” Eyes Broadway, “Chicago” Establishes an Endowment in Memory of Jeff Loeffelholz, and Jennifer Simard will Replace Kerry Butler in “Mean Girls”!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

1) Yiddish “Fiddler on the Roof” Eyes Broadway Transfer

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Joel-Greys-Yiddish-FIDDLER-ON-THE-ROOF-Eyes-Broadway-Transfer-20180814

2) “Chicago” Producers Establish Endowment in Memory of Jeff Loeffelholz

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHICAGO-Producers-Establish-Endowment-in-Memory-of-Long-Time-Standby-Jeff-Loeffelholz-20180814

3) Recommendations

Ariana Grande and James Corden Perform the “Soundtrack to Titanic”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Watch-Ariana-Grande-and-James-Corden-Perform-the-Soundtrack-to-TITANIC-on-THE-LATE-LATE-SHOW-20180814

A List of Best Musical Nominees Based on Existing Properties

https://twitter.com/rozzheeg/status/1029192037457903616

Theatrical Phonetic Alphabet

https://twitter.com/benhewis/status/1024402897646374912

4) Theatrical TV News

Ana Villafane Inks Deal with ABC

https://deadline.com/2018/08/ana-villafane-talent-deal-abc-studios-abc-1202444871/

“Documentary Now!” will Parody Iconic Theatre Doc

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/IFCS-DOCUMENTARY-NOW-to-Pay-Homage-to-COMPANY-in-New-Episode-with-Alex-Brightman-andRenee-Elise-Goldsberry-20180813

5) In Other News

Jennifer Simard to Replace Kerry Butler in “Mean Girls”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Shes-a-Cool-Mom-Jennifer-Simard-Joins-Cast-of-MEAN-GIRLS-Kerry-Butler-Exits-Sep-9-20180814

Cast Announced to Join Glenn Close in “Mother of the Maid”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Dermot-Crowley-Grace-Van-Patten-and-More-will-Join-Glenn-Close-in-The-Publics-MOTHER-OF-THE-MAID-20180814

Cast Announced for “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” National Tour

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/James-Young-Kathy-Fitzgerald-and-More-Complete-Cast-of-CHARLIE-AND-THE-CHOCOLATE-FACTORY-Tour-20180814

Listen: “Hadestown” Announces Amazing London Cast and Matt Makes Big Predictions. And Critics Call “Gettin’ the Band Back Together” an “Embarrassment.”

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

Donna Murphy has Two More Performances in “Hello, Dolly!”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Back-Where-She-Belongs-Donna-Murphy-to-Return-to-Title-Role-of-HELLO-DOLLY-20180529

1) Cast Announced for National Theatre’s “Hadestown”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Amber-Gray-and-Patrick-Page-Will-Lead-London-Production-of-Broadway-Bound-HADESTOWN-Full-Cast-Announced-20180813

2) Critics have their Say on “Gettin’ the Band Back Together”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-The-Critics-Weigh-In-on-GETTIN-THE-BAND-BACK-TOGETHER-on-Broadway-20180813

3) Last Week’s Broadway Grosses

https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses.cfm

4) There was a Special Delivery at “Phantom” Last Week

https://www.facebook.com/jamesmarino/posts/10107814987334539?notif_id=1533986980697992¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic

5) In Other News

Anne Kauffman to Become Off-Center Artistic Director

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Anne-Kauffman-Will-Take-Over-as-Artistic-Director-of-Encores-Off-Center-in-2019-20180813

“In & of Itself” Breaks Box Office Record Adds Extra Seats for Final Week

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/IN-OF-ITSELF-Breaks-Box-Office-Record-For-Weekly-Gross-Extra-Seats-Added-For-Final-Week-Of-Run-20180813

Goodspeed Forced to Cancel “Cyrano” Performances Due to Actor Leaving Production for TV Gig

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Goodspeed-Cancels-Performances-of-Peter-Dinklage-Led-CYRANO-Now-Closing-September-2-20180813

Listen: “Be More Chill” Extends for One Week, Broadway Comes Together to Sleep Out for Homeless Youth, and this Week’s Theatrical Schedule!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

This Week on Broadway

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2018/08/12/this-week-on-broadway-for-august-12-2018-twelfth-night/

Spotlight: Joe Iconis, “Be More Chill”

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2018/08/11/spotlight-joe-iconis-be-more-chill/

Broadway Comes Together to Sleep Out for Homeless Youth

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Audra-McDonald-Caissie-Levy-and-More-to-Sleep-Out-For-Homeless-Youth-20180809

Tell Me More | Episode 3: Stephanie J. Block Talks Covenant House’s Broadway Sleepout

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2017/07/29/tell-me-more-episode-3-stephanie-j-block-talks-covenant-houses-broadway-sleepout/

1) “Be More Chill” Extends Off-Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Upgrade-BE-MORE-CHILL-Adds-A-Week-of-Performances-to-Sold-Out-Off-Broadway-Run-20180810

2) The Impending Battle over Radio Waves

https://www.wired.com/story/wireless-mics-radio-frequencies-fcc-saga/

3) Broadway Says Goodbye to “The Boys in the Band” and “Hello, Donna!”

Donna Murphy Gets Ready to Say So Long Dearie” to Dolly

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Donna-Murphy-Gets-Ready-to-Say-So-Long-Dearie-to-Dolly–Five-Things-You-Need-to-Know-20180812

Watch: “The Boys in the Band” Takes Emotional Final Bow on Broadway

http://www.newnownext.com/boys-in-the-band-broadway-closed/08/2018/

4) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule

Monday, August 13th

Opening: “Gettin’ the Band Back Together”

https://gettinthebandbacktogether.com/

Thursday, August 16th

Opening: “Pretty Woman”

https://prettywomanthemusical.com/

Previews: “Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties” at MCC

https://www.mcctheater.org/shows/18-19_season/collective-rage/index.html

Sunday, August 19th

Closing: “In & Of Itself”

http://inandofitselfshow.com/

Closing: “Carmen Jones”

https://classicstage.org/shows/2018/06/carmen-jones/

Closing: “Mary Page Marlowe”

https://2st.com/shows/current-production/mary-page-marlowe

Closing: “The House that Will Not Stand”

https://www.nytw.org/show/house-will-not-stand/

Closing: “Twelfth Night”

https://www.publictheater.org/Tickets/Calendar/PlayDetailsCollection/SITP/Twelfth-Night-2018/

Closing: “Moulin Rouge”

http://www.emersoncolonialtheatre.com/calendar/moulin-rouge-the-musical/

5) Recommendations

The New York Times: So, You’re Going to Call Your Play _____?

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/10/theater/plays-titles-the-new-one.html?smid=tw-nyttheater&smtyp=cur

Trans Performer Kate Bornstein Takes Audience Member’s Heckling Gracefully in Stride

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Trans-Performer-Kate-Bornstein-Takes-Audience-Members-Heckling-Gracefully-in-Stride-20180810

It’s their call: Telemarketing still a powerful tool in fundraising

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/its-their-call-telemarketing-still-powerful-tool-fundraising

The New York Times: Guarding the Throats of Broadway

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/08/nyregion/guarding-the-throats-of-broadway.html

Note: there was an upload error this morning that caused some to get Friday’s show. This is fixed now.

Listen: “Be More Chill” Extends for One Week, Broadway Comes Together to Sleep Out for Homeless Youth, and this Week’s Theatrical Schedule!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

This Week on Broadway

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2018/08/12/this-week-on-broadway-for-august-12-2018-twelfth-night/

Spotlight: Joe Iconis, “Be More Chill”

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2018/08/11/spotlight-joe-iconis-be-more-chill/

Broadway Comes Together to Sleep Out for Homeless Youth

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Audra-McDonald-Caissie-Levy-and-More-to-Sleep-Out-For-Homeless-Youth-20180809

Tell Me More | Episode 3: Stephanie J. Block Talks Covenant House’s Broadway Sleepout

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2017/07/29/tell-me-more-episode-3-stephanie-j-block-talks-covenant-houses-broadway-sleepout/

1) “Be More Chill” Extends Off-Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Upgrade-BE-MORE-CHILL-Adds-A-Week-of-Performances-to-Sold-Out-Off-Broadway-Run-20180810

2) The Impending Battle over Radio Waves

https://www.wired.com/story/wireless-mics-radio-frequencies-fcc-saga/

3) Broadway Says Goodbye to “The Boys in the Band” and “Hello, Donna!”

Donna Murphy Gets Ready to Say So Long Dearie” to Dolly

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Donna-Murphy-Gets-Ready-to-Say-So-Long-Dearie-to-Dolly–Five-Things-You-Need-to-Know-20180812

Watch: “The Boys in the Band” Takes Emotional Final Bow on Broadway

http://www.newnownext.com/boys-in-the-band-broadway-closed/08/2018/

4) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule

Monday, August 13th

Opening: “Gettin’ the Band Back Together”

https://gettinthebandbacktogether.com/

Thursday, August 16th

Opening: “Pretty Woman”

https://prettywomanthemusical.com/

Previews: “Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties” at MCC

https://www.mcctheater.org/shows/18-19_season/collective-rage/index.html

Sunday, August 19th

Closing: “In & Of Itself”

http://inandofitselfshow.com/

Closing: “Carmen Jones”

https://classicstage.org/shows/2018/06/carmen-jones/

Closing: “Mary Page Marlowe”

https://2st.com/shows/current-production/mary-page-marlowe

Closing: “The House that Will Not Stand”

https://www.nytw.org/show/house-will-not-stand/

Closing: “Twelfth Night”

https://www.publictheater.org/Tickets/Calendar/PlayDetailsCollection/SITP/Twelfth-Night-2018/

Closing: “Moulin Rouge”

http://www.emersoncolonialtheatre.com/calendar/moulin-rouge-the-musical/

5) Recommendations

The New York Times: So, You’re Going to Call Your Play _____?

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/10/theater/plays-titles-the-new-one.html?smid=tw-nyttheater&smtyp=cur

Trans Performer Kate Bornstein Takes Audience Member’s Heckling Gracefully in Stride

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Trans-Performer-Kate-Bornstein-Takes-Audience-Members-Heckling-Gracefully-in-Stride-20180810

It’s their call: Telemarketing still a powerful tool in fundraising

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/its-their-call-telemarketing-still-powerful-tool-fundraising

The New York Times: Guarding the Throats of Broadway

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/08/nyregion/guarding-the-throats-of-broadway.html

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Twelfth Night @ Delacorte Theater, Wars of the Roses: Henry VI & Richard III @ HB Studio, Be More Chill @ Signature Center, Neurosis: A Musical That Gets in Your Head @ DR2, Straight White Men @ Hayes Theater, Mary Page Marlowe @ Second Stage Theater, and Pushkin: A Life Played Out @ Sheen Center.

 

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Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook

PETER FILICHIA is a theater journalist and historian with a number of books, his most recent is, “The Great Parade”, available everywhere. His columns appear at MTI, Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select and many other places.

James Marino | [email protected] | Twitter | Facebook

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Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook

MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.

 

Notes and links for the podcast.

 

Pre:

Peter’s new comedy, “Musicals Without Music” will have a reading at The Millbrook Playhouse was on Tuesday night, August 7, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

Michael went to Delmonico’s

 

Reviews: 

MP + JM: Twelfth Night @ Delacorte Theater, Central Park, through August 19, 2018

PF: Wars of the Roses: Henry VI & Richard III @ HB Studio, 124 Bank Street Theatre, through August 19, 2018

MP: Be More Chill @ The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42nd Street, through September 10, 2018

— Spotlight: Joe Iconis, “Be More Chill”

PF: Neurosis: A Musical That Gets in Your Head @ DR2, 103 East 15th Street

JM: Straight White Men @ Hayes Theater, 240 West 44th Street, through September 9, 2018

— Internet Off-Broadway Database: Straight White Men @ The Public

— The Public production (2014): Straight White Men

MP: Mary Page Marlowe @ Second Stage Theater, 305 West 43rd Street, through August 19, 2018

PF: Pushkin: A Life Played Out @ Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street, through August 25, 2018

 

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Tours: 

Podcasts:

Recordings: 

Post Script:

Michael’s Music Moment:

Trivia: 

Coming Soon: 

Explicit: No

Music:

TWELFTH NIGHT: Montage | Free Shakespeare in the Park

Nikki M. James – “Viola’s Soliloquy” (Shaina Taub)

MUSIC VIDEO: “Eyes of Another” From Shaina Taub’s Twelfth Night

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Guest: Joe Iconis, “Be More Chill”

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Flashback: This Week on Broadway for April 14, 2013: Joe Iconis, Matilda and Motown

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Love In Hate Nation @ Penn State

The Unathorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical @ La Jolla Playhouse

Broadway Bounty Hunter @ Barrington Stage Company

Host: Jena Tesse Fox | Twitter

Jena Tesse Fox has been writing about theater for more than 10 years for numerous publications, including Playbill Magazine, BroadwayWorld.com, Time Out New York and HowlRound.com. She is a voting member of the Drama Desk Awards, and is a contributor to BroadwayRadio

 

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