On this weeks edition of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition we are joined by a superstar of not just the stage... but also the drag world.

Marcia Marcia Marcia is the drag name of Marty Lauter - you might recognise them from Season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race (where they were voted 'safe' by judges for a record breaking seven consecutive episodes), but they actually got their start on the Broadway stage.

Having made their Broadway debut in Kinky Boots in 2018, MarciaX3 went on to join the national tour of Hello, Dolly! and currently stars in Cabaret on Broadway as Victor and understudy EMCEE.

On this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and MarciaX3 talk about their journey from off-Broadway to Cabaret, their experiences going on as EMCEE and the real behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race. Plus they spill the tea on their top skincare tips and their friendship with (Call To Stage alumni) Ariana Grande!

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We're back with another episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition! This week we're joined not just by a multi-hyphenate UK-to-US transplant... but also someone who has played a very special role in Amber's performing career.

From playing Fiyero in Wicked and Sam Wheat in Ghost The Musical on the West End through to numerous Broadway roles - including in The Play That Goes Wrong, Waitress, Mrs. Doubtfire, Titanique and, most recently, Tammy Faye - Mark Evans is a hugely successful Welsh actor who has made Broadway his home.

Amongst his iconic roles are Elder Price in the North American tour of The Book of Mormon and even Troy Bolton in High School Musical On Stage!

On this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and Mark talk about performing in North Wales, his first role in High School Musical, the commitment of joining a new show, his journey to America and his experience in Mrs Doubtfire over the pandemic.

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Welcome back to Call To Stage: Broadway Edition and this week we are joined by a multi-award winning actress who is a modern day theatre icon.

Eva Noblezada first broke out in the West End revival of Miss Saigon, when at the age of 17 she was cast by Cameron Mackintosh in the lead role of Kim, a role for which she won the 2015 WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical.

Her career ever since has been just as star-studded - including reviving the role of Kim on Broadway, starring as Éponine in Les Misérables, originating the role of Eurydice in Handestown in both London and Broadway and, most recently, originating the role of Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby on Broadway.

In 2025, Eva returns to the West End with her Broadway cast in arms for a sold-out limited run in Hadestown.

On this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and Eva talk about her experience auditioning for Miss Saigon, her memories in Les Mis, performing at the Olivier Awards, dream role and stage door experiences. Plus there's stories from Hadestown, Miss Saigon and more!

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We're back with another Broadway Edition episode of Call To Stage, and this week we're meeting the (American) Marty McFly to our Lorraine Baines!

Casey Likes is best known for his Outer Critics Circle Award nominated performance as Marty McFly in Back To The Future: The Musical at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre. He also originated the role of William Miller in the Broadway production of Almost Famous... and did you know that Casey was also cast as Ponyboy Curtis in the workshop production of The Outsiders?! A true Broadway icon in the making...

In this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and Casey talk about the differences between performing on Broadway vs in the West End, being apart of Lin Manuel Miranda's Warriors album, how he prepared himself for his Broadway debut and his experience of playing Marty McFly in Back To The Future.

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The New Year is here and we're kicking it off with a special season of Call To Stage... Broadway Edition! Who better to start this season with than the Broadway legend Shoshana Bean!

Shoshana Bean is a multi-Tony Award nominated performer who has occupied many of Broadway's biggest roles. Having starred in the original production of Hairspray, Shoshana has gone on to star as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, Elphaba in Wicked (opposite Jennifer Laura Thompson and Megan Hilty as Glinda) as well as her Tony-nominated performances in Mr. Saturday Night and Hell's Kitchen.

Not forgetting her beloved performance as Jenna in Waitress! Jenna's voice can also be heard on the GRAMMY nominated Original Cast Recording of Mr Saturday Night and even on the soundtrack of the Disney film Enchanted.

In this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and Shoshana talk about preparing for iconic roles, her experiences in the West End, the emotional journey of occupying the role of Jenna in Waitress and her current experience in Hell's Kitchen.

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It's Christmas! Who better to spend our Christmas with than one of the most festive performers in the UK... it's Alfie Boe!

Alfie Boe is one of the most accomplished leading men in West End history. Having played Jean Valjean in Les Misérables multiple times - including in the epic 25th Anniversary Concert and most recently in the Arena World Tour - he has the unique gift of making a legendary role his own.

Outside of the French revolution, Alfie was selected by Baz Luhrmann to play the lead in the Broadway production of La boheme, alongside leading the Broadway production of Finding Neverland and the West End production of Carouse. He has also notably collaborated many times with fellow West End star Michael Ball, as part of the duo Ball & Boe.

In this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Alfie talk about transitioning from being a mechanic to becoming a singer, inhabiting the role of Jean Valjean, his friendship with Michael Ball and adapting to playing in arenas.

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This episode of Call To Stage was recorded in front of a live audience at Call To Stage LIVE at The Other Palace on November 24th 2024. Sign-up to hear about Call To Stage LIVE 2025 at this link: https://calltostage.lnk.to/liveshow

When it comes to West End royalty, few are as acclaimed as Carrie Hope Fletcher. Having built a loyal audience in the millions across social media, Carrie is one of the most bankable stars in British theatre.

Having made her West End debut at the age of 9 as Young Éponine in Les Miserables, Carrie is the only British actress to have played Young Éponine, Older Éponine and Fantine in the West End production of the show. She won a WhatsOnStage Award for her portrayal of Older Éponine.

Her list of theatre credits are endless - including being in the original cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as Jemima Potts, Jane Banks in Mary Poppins, Beth in the Arena tour of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds, Wednesday Addams in the UK tour of The Addams Family, Veronica in Heathers, Cinderella in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella (another WhatsOnStage award winning role) among many others. In 2025, Carrie stars in the titular role in the UK tour of Calamity Jane.

In this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Carrie talk about landing major roles young, her experiences in some of the West End's biggest shows, balancing her career with her new role as a mother and her plans to tour Calamity Jane. There's also stories from Heathers, Cinderella and growing up with a rock star brother...

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This episode of Call To Stage was recorded in front of a live audience at Call To Stage LIVE at The Other Palace on November 24th 2024. Sign-up to hear about Call To Stage LIVE 2025 at this link: https://calltostage.lnk.to/liveshow

There are legends, and then there is Dame Arlene Phillips - truly a one of one. In a career spanning over 4 decades, the choreographer, director, producer, presenter and dancer has choreographed everything from Grease to Saturday Night Fever, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz and Starlight Express - the job that has taken her around the world.

Dame Arlene has also choreographed some of the best known music videos of all time - from Elton John's I'm Still Standing to Whitney Houston's How Will I Know and I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Tina Turner's Private Dancer as well as Robbie Williams' Rock DJ. She also choreographed the acclaimed 1982 Annie movie, has been a judge on Strictly Come Dancing and in 2023 she won her first Olivier Award for Guys and Dolls.

In this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Dame Arlene talk about her breakthrough moments, how Starlight Express changed her life, working with Whitney Houston, her experience on Strictly Come Dancing and the biggest lessons she has learnt from her career.

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There are few who have done it like Mazz Murray! Not just has she played many of theatre's most-loved roles (from Mabel in Fame to Maureen to Rent, Matron Mama Morton in Chicago and Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard), she has played some of them longer than anybody else!

She is the longest-running cast member to be involved with We Will Rock You, having played the role of Killer Queen from 2004 to 2011, and currently she plays Donna in the West End production of Mamma Mia! - having played Tanya from 2015-2017. Mazz Murray is a West End legend.

On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Mazz talk about unexpected opportunities in We Will Rock You, the challenges of learning your lines and taking on the role of Donna in Mamma Mia. Mazz also shares a wild story about stepping into Rent and anecdotes from her time in Pippin and Sunset Boulevard. Plus, Mazz shares her heartfelt advice to aspiring theatre students...

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We've got a very special episode of Call To Stage this week as the cast and director of the blockbuster movie adaptation of Wicked join Amber Davies on the show!

Ariana Grande (Glinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) talk about their musical options and share their appreciation for each other; Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero) and Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard of Oz) give their best Defying Gravity impersonations... and fanboy over Amber; and, director Jon M. Chu gives advice for actors and speaks on the choreography in the film.

Plus at the end of the episode, Amber shares her reflections on interviewing these screen stars and has her review of the must-see movie of the year.

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