eleven

The three-time Tony winner and undisputed icon of the theatrical world reflects on a career like no other. From her legendary roles in Evita, Sunset and Les Misérables to her dislike of riffing, love for her late friend Stephen Sondheim and being a proud groupie. We also dive into her desire to sing rock, bursting blood vessels and what it’s like to call out when there’s an audience waiting for you. Plus we discuss all things A Life in Notes as the concert comes to the London Coliseum on February 16th. She’s quite simply one of the greatest stars in history.

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

londoncoliseum.org

Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.

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Jamie Lloyd's leading star on a double dose of Shakespeare alongside legends including Sigourney Weaver, Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell and why nothing feels as beautifully intimate as standing on stage at Drury Lane. Plus, we talk their historic leading turn as the Emcee in Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club, the title role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and why celebrating yourself fully is the greatest gift to you – and others. 

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

thejamielloydcompany.com

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Changed, For Good.

Direct from backstage in Dublin on the current stop of their UK and Ireland Tour, the Wonderful Witches of Oz on their remarkable journey with the smash-hit musical, learning to love themselves fully and why self-acceptance isn't always an easy journey. Plus we dive into pre-show rituals high in the bubble, almost dropping the wand and why this job means more than most. There's also talk of a small song called Defying Gravity. #PinkGoesGoodWithGreen

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

wickedthemusical.co.uk

Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.

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The Broadway powerhouse on embracing the crazy to play the "most challenging" job she's ever tackled as Celine f**king Dion in the New York production of Titanique, her seven-year record-breaking and life-changing journey of triumph and tribulation as Elphaba in Wicked and the joy of getting to play Star and Lady in The Cher Show on Broadway. #BeltingAndCrying

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

titaniquemusical.com

Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.

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The leading ladies of Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder! on their unapologetically funny new show, why there’s a joy in mixing the world of podcasts, murder and musicals in one night of brilliant theatrical laughter and why everything just sounds better when sung in a Northern accent!

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

kathyandstella.com

Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.

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The Pulitzer, Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning musical genius on the West End triumph of Next To Normal, how he penned iconic songs like I Miss The Mountains and the honour of rediscovering the journey of Diana for a 2023/24 audience, this time in the hands of tour de force storyteller, Caissie Levy. Plus, writing for Idina Menzel in If/Then, why there's the “strong desire” to bring the show to Lodon and moving from fan to colleague with icon Alicia Keys with Broadway's Hells Kitchen.

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

nexttonormal.com

Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.

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The Tony-winning superstar on their exciting live concert dates at London's Cadogan Hall, leading with honesty and vulnerability and the power of paving a way for the next generation.

We also talk all things Once On This Island, their historic Tony win for Shucked and why you might not be hearing them sing Independently Owned forever – well, at least not the original key! Plus, the one signature role and show they've got their eye on.

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

cadoganhall.com

Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.

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The Olivier nominee on bringing new life to Cassie in A Chorus Line, diving into the welcomed responsibility of leading shows like The Drifters Girl, The Color Purple and Memphis, and why her success on the stage is "bonkers". 

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

achoruslinetour.com

Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.

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The Broadway Tony-winning powerhouse on making British shores her home as she stars in the Barbican Centre production of Kiss Me, Kate. Plus, we dive into rewriting our own limitations, leaning into a new style of her infamous singing voice and why her London co-star Adrian Dunbar reminds her about the magic of laugher. And SJB in LDN? We find out what it would take to bring her to the West End for a lengthy run here.

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

kissmekatemusical.com

Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.

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Stepping into the new world of Rufus Wainwright and Ivo Van Hove.

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

openingnightmusical.com

Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.

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