eleven

By Broadway Podcast Network

What's eleven about?

The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Hosted by William J Connolly. elevenpodcast.com @elevenPodcast

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eleven episodes:

05.03.2024
S9 Ep3: Trevor Ashley
The OG star of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on embracing the sequins and getting the party started in Priscilla The Party!, the almost 20-year evolution of the famous pink bus and why live theatre doesn't always turn out as...
04.14.2024
S9 Ep2: Hannah Cruz
The breakout Broadway star on originating in Suffs, making musical dreams come true with Jason Robert Brown in The Connector and why her former boss at Hamilton is the ultimate hype-man. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell suffsmusical.com Welcome to...
03.05.2024
S9 Ep1: Storm Lever & Jasmine Forsberg
Meet the queens of SIX on Broadway remixing history, bringing legends to life and celebrating a new version of Broadway that gives everybody the chance to soar. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell sixonbroadway.com Welcome to eleven. The...
01.12.2024
S8 Ep11: Alan Cumming
The Tony, Olivier, BAFTA and Emmy winner discusses his headline new solo tour Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, tales of backstage chats with the legendary Liza Minnelli and why the Theatre Royal Drury Lane is about to learn...
11.17.2023
S8 Ep10: Charlie Stemp
The double Olivier nominee on dancing the hardest work of his life in Susan Stroman’s extraordinary production of Crazy For You, starring in the world-famous London Palladium pantomime three times and why he’s an all-or-nothing sorta guy. Plus, we talk...
11.01.2023
S8 Ep9: Rachel Tucker
From backstage at the Savoy Theatre, the West End and Broadway belter reveals all about swapping the green for red in her latest big theatrical adventure with Jamie Lloyd's Sunset Boulevard, how her new album You’re Already Home is the...
10.25.2023
S8 Ep8: Stephanie J. Block
As the Tony winner prepares to embrace London audiences at Cadogan Hall, we explore understanding her voice, the gift of roles like Cher, The Baker's Wife and Judy Bernley and the joyful mantra of W.W.D.D. (that’s What Would Dolly Do,...
10.18.2023
S8 Ep7: Myra DuBois
The siren from South Yorkshire on healing the nation with her new live tour Be Well, the pressures of being the most talented and dazzling person in any room and why she's anything but a sex symbol... so don't bring...
08.24.2023
S8 Ep6: Nick Lieberman
The genius writer and director on mounting Theatre Camp with his friends and how he and fellow creatives – including that of Broadway superstar Ben Platt - found the heart of this standout new movie that celebrates our wonderful industry....
08.18.2023
S8 Ep5: Norm Lewis
The voice of a generation on seizing the opportunity to star in Love Never Dies, how his connection to the show roots back to 2007 and why his version of The Phantom continues to evolve. Plus, we talk about the...
08.09.2023
S8 Ep4: Matthew Lopez
The history-making playwright on the living legacy of his masterpiece The Inheritance, working and collaborating with industry legends including Dame Vanessa Redgrave, Stephen Daldry CBE and Uma Thurma and joining the world of directing with Prime Video's much-anticipated queer-focused new...
08.07.2023
S8 Ep3: Zoe Birkett
The West End leading lady on returning to play Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard, pushing herself into the world of comedy with The Great British Bake Off Musical and why Moulin Rouge and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert remain two...
07.25.2023
S8 Ep2: Auliʻi Cravalho
The 22-year-old internationally acclaimed superstar voice of Moana on reigning in a new era as Eva Perón, leaning into history with her portrayal of the Argentine rose and why EVITA is all about words, words, words! Plus, we get an...
07.05.2023
S8 Ep1: Melody Thornton
The Grammy-nominated Pussycat Dolls star on belting it out as Rachel Marron in the UK Tour of The Bodyguard, singing one of the finest musical catalogues of all time by the greatest singer of all time - and stepping into...
06.28.2023
S7 Ep11: Melanie La Barrie
The West End leading lady on making Broadway her new home in Max Martin’s hit &Juliet, the personal joys of Ragtime and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and why she will only ever do it her way! Host: William J Connolly Produced by:...
05.31.2023
S7 Ep10: Carrie St. Louis
The blonde bombshell on belting out Celine Dion and embracing the lolz as she sets sail on her final week at Titanique. Plus we talk performing for First Lady Michelle Obama as Glinda in Wicked, tackling British accents in Kinky Boots...
05.15.2023
S7 Ep9: John McCrea
From backstage at the Kit Kat Club, the Olivier nominee on life as the Emcee in Cabaret and sharing the stage with Sex Education’s Aimee Lou Wood as Sally Bowles. Plus, what it’s like being a key figure for a...
04.28.2023
S7 Ep8: Brittney Johnson
The leading star on saying goodbye to the Gershwin Theatre and her history-making chapter leading Wicked on Broadway, Glinda chats with Ariana Grande ahead of the Wicked Movie and stepping into the spotlight with her new solo show “Ripple Effect”...
04.27.2023
S7 Ep7: Jewelle Blackman
The electric standout lead of Hadetown on her journey to star as Persephone on Broadway, how Disney's The Lion King changed her life and facing personal vulnerability head-on with new solo show, Tomorrow Is My Turn. Host: William J Connolly Produced by:...
04.05.2023
S7 Ep6: Danielle Brooks
The Grammy winner and Tony nominee on the unparalleled joy of returning to Broadway this season with The Piano Lesson opposite Samuel L. Jackson, the honour of the New York Women in Film & Television “Made In New York” Award...
03.28.2023
S7 Ep5: Bob Gale
The Oscar-nominated Screenwriter-Producer-Director of the Back to the Future movies on adapting his infamous franchise for the stage and why this new adventure always featured a red button when things didn’t feel right. We also discuss what it was like...
09.17.2022
S7 Ep4: Audra McDonald
The Emmy, Grammy and six-time Tony winner on her record-breaking career, the power of representation for Black women in theatre and why she’s proudly, perfectly flawed. Plus, the unexpected impact of her Tony speeches, living with ADD/ADHD and headlining at...
08.27.2022
S7 Ep3: Benjamin Rauhala
The Fairy Godfairy of Broadway on bringing Live In London to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this August with his friend and collaborator Jeremy Jordan, the global success of Disney Princess - The Concert and his rather showbiz night writing...
08.24.2022
S7 Ep2: Jeremy Jordan
The Tony, Grammy and Drama Desk nominee on bringing his legendary voice to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this August, the thrill of Bonnie & Clyde and now Newsies playing in London and rocking out with his exciting new band,...
08.11.2022
S7 Ep1: Kerry Ellis
Direct from backstage between shows at the Barbican, the First Lady of the West End on taking the reins are Reno Sweeney in Kathleen Marshall’s Olivier and Tony-Award winning musical Anything Goes. Plus, how Wicked has and continues to impact...
08.03.2022
S6 Ep11: Rachelle Ann Go
The globally acclaimed musical theatre actress and recording artist on dreaming the dream all over again as she heads out on tour with one of the world’s most famous musicals - and why playing a signature role like Fantine is...
07.31.2022
S6 Ep10: Will Swenson
The Tony nominee and Broadway leading man on joining the Sondheim legacy with the release of the Assassins cast album, the wild ride of bringing Hair to West End audiences and how starring as drag queen Tick in Priscilla -...
07.07.2022
S6 Ep9: Sally Ann Triplett
The Guys and Dolls, Grease and Anything Goes leading lady on fighting to play Mrs. Wilkinson in the new Curve production of Billy Elliot – and why she’d like to see the show return to the West End. Plus, the...
06.27.2022
S6 Ep8: Caroline Bowman & Austin Colby
For the first time in… well, ever, the married couple on spreading Disney magic across the United States with Frozen and the welcomed pressures of playing such signature roles on stage, why nobody is ever fooled by the enormity of...
06.08.2022
S6 Ep7: Lea Salonga
The legendary Tony and Olivier award-winning stage superstar on returning to the UK for her Dream Again tour, 30 years of A Whole New World and the forever joy of Miss Saigon. Plus, how meeting Dame Julie Andrews changed her...
04.25.2022
S6 Ep6: Lucie Jones & Helen Woolf
The West End witches of Wicked on 15 years of Defying Gravity, the pressures of playing two of the most iconic roles in theatre and why their friendship lives both on stage – and off. Plus they talk vocal riffs,...
04.17.2022
S6 Ep5: Frances Mayli McCann & Jordan Luke Gage
The original West End stars of Bonnie & Clyde on finally bringing this iconic pair to the London stage, creating magic with a legendary set of creatives and why history romanticises this tale of lovers, yet the reality was something...
04.08.2022
S6 Ep4: Lorna Luft
In a year that will mark Judy Garland’s 100th birthday, her daughter discusses her lasting legacy, shares personal memories of her mother and how her family is planning to honour the anniversary this June. Plus the singer and actress discusses...
04.01.2022
S6 Ep3: Dame Arlene Phillips
The two-time Olivier nominated dance and stage superstar on bringing The Cher Show to the UK, revisiting the new West End production of Grease and why the love for Starlight Express lives on. Plus, why Damehood is a deeply personal...
03.18.2022
S6 Ep2: Carrie Hope Fletcher
The award-winning stage star on what it’s like collaborating and creating an original new musical with Andrew Lloyd Webber and why she feels much more comfortable and authentic with Cinderella's pre-transformation vibe. Plus she reveals the magical journey to starring...
03.15.2022
S6 Ep1: Johannes Radebe
The breakout star of the BBC mega hit Strictly Come Dancing on launching his own solo show Freedom, honouring his homeland of South Africa and the unbreakable support of his family. Plus we talk queer visibility, overcoming the homophobes and...
02.24.2022
S5 Ep11: Teal Wicks
Broadway leading lady on playing Cher alongside the legendary Stephanie J Block, keeping up the belting during the pandemic and why she wouldn’t be able to return to a role like Elphaba again. We also discuss her love and respect...
02.08.2022
S5 Ep10: Jessica Vosk
The Broadway belter on finally sharing her talents with the people of the United Kingdom as she plays Cadogan Hall. We also discuss how portraying Elphaba gave her an idea into the world of being different, why the leaking of...
02.01.2022
S5 Ep9: Liisi LaFontaine
The West End's Sparkling Diamond on bringing Moulin Rouge: The Musical to the London stage; including tackling the high trapeze, feeling herself in some of the greatest costumes and why it’s time for us all to embrace the escapism the...
01.17.2022
S5 Ep8: Frank Wildhorn
The Grammy, Tony and Emmy nominated composer of both musical theatre and popular songs on being reunited with Jeremy Jordan for Bonnie & Clyde at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, writing Where Do Broken Hearts Go for the greatest voice of...
11.25.2021
S5 Ep7: Shoshana Bean
The Broadway star and Billboard #1 recording artist on returning to Cadogan Hall in London this December, why she’s proud to be an honorary Brit and her love of Pret Christmas sandwiches. Plus, her joy at the Wicked movie casting. Host: William...
11.15.2021
S5 Ep6: Derek Klena
The Broadway leading man on embracing the madness of becoming a Tony nominee, learning from Alanis Morissette when mounting the Jagged Little Pill musical and the exciting new world of My Marcello. Plus the pressures of wearing *those* white Fiyero pants...
11.02.2021
S5 Ep5: Rachel York
The Drama Desk winner and Broadway sensation on setting sail (again!) with Anything Goes at the Barbican in London, the joys and challenges of being a working mother and why she cherishes her relationship with Dame Julie Andrews immensely. Plus...
10.30.2021
S5 Ep4: Christine Allado & Alexia Khadime
The trailblazing stars of The Prince of Egypt on why the new stage musical truly lives up to its epic status and why they’re not trying to replicate the brilliance of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey with their When You...
10.27.2021
S5 Ep3: Jenna Russell
The Tony nominee and Olivier winner on a lifetime leading centre stage, working with some of the greatest stars in history, and why the most successful understudies “steal like mad all the good bits” from their leading actors. Plus how...
10.20.2021
S5 Ep2: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme
The international drag superstars on perfectly mixing drag and live theatre with The Return of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, LIVE!, proudly being Patti LuPone superfans and why "there’s no drag without theatre and no theatre without drag!" Plus,...
10.05.2021
S5 Ep1: Glen Ballard
The 6x Grammy winner on bringing Back To The Future: The Musical to the West End, penning With You from Ghost: The Musical and co-writing Jagged Little Pill with Alanis Morissette. Plus we get a creative update on the stage...
09.23.2021
S4 Ep11: Dan Gillespie Sells
The music genius behind Everybody’s Talking About Jamie on the global success of the stage show, developing it for the big screen, and why Sarah Lancashire was his dream casting for the new movie. Plus why he’s happy to admit...
09.13.2021
S4 Ep10: Alexandra Billings
In an exclusive conversation, the icon of stage and screen on her history-making casting as Madame Morrible in Wicked, why the story of The Wizard of Oz means more to her than arguably anybody else, and how she married her...
09.01.2021
S4 Ep9: Lucy St Louis
The new leading lady of The Phantom of The Opera on smashing down barriers and making history with her casting as the beloved opera soprano Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh’s revamped production, wearing her natural hair...

What's eleven about?

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eleven episodes:

S9 Ep3: Trevor Ashley

S9 Ep2: Hannah Cruz

S9 Ep1: Storm Lever & Jasmine Forsberg

S8 Ep11: Alan Cumming

S8 Ep10: Charlie Stemp

S8 Ep9: Rachel Tucker

S8 Ep8: Stephanie J. Block

S8 Ep7: Myra DuBois

S8 Ep6: Nick Lieberman

S8 Ep5: Norm Lewis

S8 Ep4: Matthew Lopez

S8 Ep3: Zoe Birkett

S8 Ep2: Auliʻi Cravalho

S8 Ep1: Melody Thornton

S7 Ep11: Melanie La Barrie

S7 Ep10: Carrie St. Louis

S7 Ep9: John McCrea

S7 Ep8: Brittney Johnson

S7 Ep7: Jewelle Blackman

S7 Ep6: Danielle Brooks

S7 Ep5: Bob Gale

S7 Ep4: Audra McDonald

S7 Ep3: Benjamin Rauhala

S7 Ep2: Jeremy Jordan

S7 Ep1: Kerry Ellis

S6 Ep11: Rachelle Ann Go

S6 Ep10: Will Swenson

S6 Ep9: Sally Ann Triplett

S6 Ep8: Caroline Bowman & Austin Colby

S6 Ep7: Lea Salonga

S6 Ep6: Lucie Jones & Helen Woolf

S6 Ep5: Frances Mayli McCann & Jordan Luke Gage

S6 Ep4: Lorna Luft

S6 Ep3: Dame Arlene Phillips

S6 Ep2: Carrie Hope Fletcher

S6 Ep1: Johannes Radebe

S5 Ep11: Teal Wicks

S5 Ep10: Jessica Vosk

S5 Ep9: Liisi LaFontaine

S5 Ep8: Frank Wildhorn

S5 Ep7: Shoshana Bean

S5 Ep6: Derek Klena

S5 Ep5: Rachel York

S5 Ep4: Christine Allado & Alexia Khadime

S5 Ep3: Jenna Russell

S5 Ep2: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme

S5 Ep1: Glen Ballard

S4 Ep11: Dan Gillespie Sells

S4 Ep10: Alexandra Billings

S4 Ep9: Lucy St Louis