The Salisha Show with Salisha Thomas

Meet Broadway’s Black Ariel: Hillary Fisher


Listen Later

Hey y’all, what’s up? In this video, I’m chatting with the incredible Hillary Fisher, Broadway’s Black Ariel 🌊🎭, as she takes center stage in Disney’s *The Little Mermaid* at the Paper Mill Playhouse! Ever wonder what it’s like to perform as a modern-day princess? Hillary shares her journey from modeling to Broadway, her love for theater, and what it means to play an iconic role like Ariel. 🎤✨

We dive into her experiences working in *The Notebook* and balancing life as a performer, plus some behind-the-scenes tea about tech rehearsals, her breathtaking costumes, and even flying on stage! Hillary also opens up about representation, her stunning locs, and why staying true to yourself matters in this industry. And yes, we talk about Broadway legends, the ins and outs of performing, and her love for storytelling. 🌟
Hit subscribe and come on the ride as we celebrate Black excellence, Broadway magic, and the joys of bringing beloved characters to life! Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation with the radiant Hillary Fisher—she’s making waves on stage and beyond! 🌈🎶
#americanbroadcastingcompany #mermaid #disney #highschool #partofyourworld
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Modeling Experience
03:05 - Modeling vs. Musical Theatre
03:59 - Significance of Playing Ariel
08:30 - Broadway Debut Journey
13:36 - Insights on Patti LuPone
17:20 - Industry Advice for Aspiring Artists
18:54 - Mindset for Choosing Material
22:33 - Hillary's Hair Inspiration
27:19 - Outro

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Salisha Show with Salisha ThomasBy Salisha Thomas

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

30 ratings


More shows like The Salisha Show with Salisha Thomas

View all
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport by Broadway Podcast Network

The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport

134 Listeners

Jim and Tomic's Musical Theatre Happy Hour by Broadway Podcast Network

Jim and Tomic's Musical Theatre Happy Hour

317 Listeners

Page To Stage by Broadway Podcast Network

Page To Stage

45 Listeners

The Wrong Cat Died by Broadway Podcast Network

The Wrong Cat Died

41 Listeners

Putting It Together by Broadway Podcast Network

Putting It Together

12 Listeners

The Ladies Who Lunch with Donna McKechnie by Broadway Podcast Network

The Ladies Who Lunch with Donna McKechnie

30 Listeners

The Dramatists Guild Presents: TALKBACK by Broadway Podcast Network

The Dramatists Guild Presents: TALKBACK

30 Listeners

Mamas Talkin' Loud by Jessica Rush & Cara Cooper

Mamas Talkin' Loud

104 Listeners

Stage Left: The Podcast by Broadway Podcast Network

Stage Left: The Podcast

13 Listeners

And the Award Goes To... Hosted by Ilana Levine by Broadway Podcast Network

And the Award Goes To... Hosted by Ilana Levine

47 Listeners

As The Curtain Rises - Broadway’s First Digital Soap Opera by Broadway Podcast Network

As The Curtain Rises - Broadway’s First Digital Soap Opera

37 Listeners

Tony Telecasts by Broadway Podcast Network

Tony Telecasts

2 Listeners

Make Me a Musical by Broadway Podcast Network

Make Me a Musical

2 Listeners

Falling in Love with Mr. Dellamort by Jack Feldstein & Paul Doust

Falling in Love with Mr. Dellamort

14 Listeners

Backstage Pass by Broadway Podcast Network

Backstage Pass

15 Listeners

The Great Broadway Game Show Competition, hosted by Todd Graff and Andrew Lippa by Broadway Podcast Network

The Great Broadway Game Show Competition, hosted by Todd Graff and Andrew Lippa

16 Listeners

Finding Fire Island by Jess Rothschild & Broadway Podcast Network

Finding Fire Island

152 Listeners

Closing Night by Patrick Oliver Jones

Closing Night

11 Listeners

The Quiet Part Out Loud by Broadway Podcast Network

The Quiet Part Out Loud

41 Listeners