Our guest today is Vivian Panka, who is currently playing Regina George in the UK & Ireland tour of Mean Girls.

She previously starred as Alana Beck in the UK Tour of Dear Evan Hansen, brought razor-sharp bite to Heather Duke in Heathers, and toured the country as Judy Bernly in 9 to 5 - three wildly different roles that showcase just how versatile Vivian is on stage.

Originally from The Netherlands and having moved to the UK during COVID to pursue this career path, Vivian’s professional journey has been nothing short of impressive. Tune in as we talk all about crafting an international career, stepping into the legendary shoes of Regina George, navigating life on tour, and so much more.

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Our guest today is the delightful Sophie Carmen-Jones, who played Nini in the original London cast of Moulin Rouge before bringing that same performance to Broadway.

She is currently commanding the stage as Velma Kelly in Broadway’s Chicago - a role that, as it turns out, has been on her bucket list since day one.

Sophie is a true gem and it was an honor to have her on the show. Join us as we talk all about her journey from the West End to Broadway, manifesting her turn as Velma Kelly, adjusting to life in the spotlight and so much more.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please share it on your social media stories! In this way, more people will get to hear Sophie’s thoughts on the industry. Be sure to follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for a fresh batch of weekly episodes, featuring the stars of Chess on Broadway, Mean Girls, Moulin Rouge and more.

Goodversations is evolving.

While celebrating all things theatre remains at the core of what we do, for the first time in 7 years, we are opening the door to other creatives from different areas of the entertainment world.

In addition to your favorite theatre makers, we'll also be chatting with professional dancers, television actors, content creators, musicians and more — those who put themselves out there as artists and are fueled by love for what they do.

With deeply human, funny, and insightful conversations ahead, this next chapter of Goodversations invites you to connect with your favorite artists not just as creators — but as people.

Join me and today's guest Khori Michelle Petinaud (Aladdin, Moulin Rouge!, Dancin, Chicago) as we talk through her illustrious resume, discuss industry changes she hopes to see in the future, and of course chat all things Chicago.

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Join me and today's guest Amanda Jane Cooper as we talk all about starring as Broadway's 15th Anniversary Glinda in Wicked, getting married in a virtual ceremony during the pandemic and finding wonder in the everyday.

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Join me and today's guest Natalie Paris as we talk all about her iconic portrayal of Jane Seymour in Six the Musical, growing up in the spotlight and getting crafty during quarantine.

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Join me and today's guest Allyson Ava-Brown as we talk all about West End's smash hit musical Hamilton, the power of inspiration and bond over being introverts in a traditionally extroverted industry.

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Join me and today's guest Megan Hilty as we talk all about her most celebrated performances on stage and screen, her career philosophy and the lessons learnt along the way.

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Join me and today's guest Maiya Quansah-Breed as we talk all about Six the Musical, performing at the Oliviers and look back at the wild ride that was 2020.

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Join me and today's guest Paul Wilkins as we talk all about Hair the Musical, exploring his creativity on his own terms through producing and being a teaching artist,  and how his perception of what it means to be a leading actor in a show has changed over the years.

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