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 she's overcoming the nerves to return to live performance with her upcoming solo concert at Cadogan Hall and why she believes there’s a future life ahead for the Grey Gardens musical.

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

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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 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, they recall some of their most infamous stage mishaps and falls of all-time. Oops! 

Host: William J Connolly

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Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

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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 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 adaptation of the 1979 movie The Rose and Disney’s upcoming live-action Pinocchio.

Host: William J Connolly

Image of Glen: Randee St. Nicholas

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

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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 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 that Broadway is within his sights for the little British musical that wants to change the world.

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

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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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 hero. We also discuss working with Viola Davis, the story of her father and musical Gypsy, and the importance of visibility for trans youth. Plus, why she’s forever proud to be “a mixed-race HIV-positive trans woman in a major Broadway musical”.

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Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

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 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 like a crown and celebrating the beautiful nuances of her black body. Plus, why she owes everything to her mother and grandmother. And why it took her rather a long time to shake off playing music icon Diana Ross after starring in Motown - The Musical.

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

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 and stage icon on overcoming personal doubt and age comparison to her younger self to star as The Narrator once again in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium, why she will forever learn from the challenges of Carrie on Broadway at aged 17 + why originating in Mary Poppins was challenging. Plus, Linzi reveals the one role she played too early and the one role she'd never play again!

Host: William J Connolly

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

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 stage superstar and Tony nominee on celebrating 25 years of rocking out on Broadway with his new live streamed show So Far, how originating in RENT changed the lives of so many, and why his life-long friendship with the legendary Idina Menzel helped kick-start it all for New York City's finest rock voice. Plus why Aida, Disney and Sir Elton John deserve an apology!

Host: William J Connolly

Technical: Jordan Priestley

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

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 award-winning star of stage and the big screen on returning to the West End in the new all-star production of Constellations, how her time originating in Girl from the North Country remains almost indescribable today, and why she's happy to embrace her goddess status. Plus, why she’s hopeful a new and inclusive theatre world is opening up. 

Host: William J Connolly

Technical: Jordan Priestley

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

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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In an exclusive first interview, the original stars of Bonnie in Clyde on reuniting after 10 years for an exclusive London concert version, the challenges of opening the show on Broadway back in 2011, and why them performing this story again isn’t just a professional milestone… it’s personal. Plus the pair discuss the impact of hit songs including Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad and Raise A Little Hell. 

Host: William J Connolly

Technical: Jordan Priestley

Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell

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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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