PARDO'S TURN

PARDO'S TURN

By Dan PardoArtsMusicPerforming Arts
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PARDO'S TURN episodes

  • Drew Davis sings "For Forever" from DEAR EVAN HANSEN

    In this episode, we are so lucky to have the fantastic Drew Davis. Known for starring roles in Paw Patrol, Justin Time, Big Top Academy, as well as the National Tours of Matilda and Les Mis, Drew talks about life as a child actor in Toronto and performs "For Forever" from Dear Evan Hansen. 

    16 min
  • James Beaman asks America, "Is Anybody There"

    In this special Election Day Episode of Pardo's Turn, I sit down with James Beaman to discuss 1776, the role of John Adams, and its resonance in 2018. Because of our remarkable (and lengthy!) discussion, I break form with this episode and forgo my usual song analysis.

    16 min
  • Isaac Sutton sings "Stars" from Les Misérables

    For the 20th Episode of Pardo's Turn, I happily invited on Israeli crooner Isaac Sutton to discuss "The World's Most Popular Musical," Les Misérables. He performs Javert's signature soliloquy, "Stars," and talks about being an international artist.

    17 min
  • If I Were a Bell with Erin Mackey

    Erin Mackey and I discuss what it's like playing a classic ingenue with a modern sensibility through the lens of Sarah Brown, a role she has yet to play! We also chat about the challenges and rewards of being in Broadway's first a cappella musical, In Transit. My analysis for "If I Were a Bell" mostly focuses on Sarah Brown being drunk, and the fun ways Frank Loesser chose to musicalize it.

    16 min
  • Were Thine That Special Face? with Ben Davis
    Broadway Baritone Ben Davis sings "Were Thine That Special Face" from Cole Porter's KISS ME KATE. My analysis covers the song's seductive harmony, and Porter's use of the "beguine." The discussion with Ben centers mostly on being a baritone in the 21st century, and performing in venues, both big and small.
    16 min
  • Be Our Guest with Bret Shuford
    Broadway Ensemblist and Disney aficionado Bret Shuford sings and discusses one of the great showstoppers of our time, "Be Our Guest." My analysis talks about its elegant, step-wise motion, and slick arrangement. Our conversation focuses about working for various facets of the Disney organization, the legacy of original Lumieres Jerry Orbach and Gary Beach, and one of Bret's amazing audition stories.
    17 min
  • Something Wonderful with Joan Almedilla
    Joan Almedilla, who played Lady Thiang in the National Tour of THE KING AND I with her son CJ Uy, talks about life on the road with her family, working with Bart Sher, and playing this iconic role. The analysis was one of my favorites to unpack; don't miss this episode!
    17 min
  • If He Walked Into My Life with Leslie Becker
    The Organized Actor herself, Leslie Becker, comes on to sing Jerry Herman's classic "If He Walked Into My Life" from MAME. We talk about Jerry Herman, his female-centric shows, and his strong melodies, in addition to discussing Leslie's own writing.
    15 min

About PARDO'S TURN

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Hello! My name is Dan Pardo. I am a NYC-based music director, arranger, and pianist, and this is PARDO'S TURN, my Web Series/Podcast. In each episode, I will analyze an iconic showtune from a music…