Silhouettes JB Podcast

Silhouettes JB Podcast

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Silhouettes JB Podcast episodes

  • Unwrapping the Hard Candies w/ Richard Hester Part 2

    In PART 2 of this episode, we are thrilled to have a chance to do a lightning round of questions of everything you could ever want to know about the first 26 minutes of the show, intimately known as "The Early Years," with Richard Hester, the production supervisor of JERSEY BOYS! Or, as we like to call it— The Godfather of JERSEY BOYS. 


    He is the supervisor for all productions of JERSEY BOYS internationally — Broadway, national tours, Las Vegas, Toronto, London, Norwegian Cruise Line, Australia, South Africa, Asia & the Netherlands.


    He formerly supervised all of the show’s technical elements but has since switched to both directing and technical supervision. He graduated with an English / Literature degree from Columbia University and his Broadway stage managing credits include Gypsy, starring Bernadette Peters, Sweet Smell of Success, Annie Get Your Gun, A Delicate Balance, The Old Neighborhood, Titanic, The Phantom of the Opera, The Red Shoes and The Secret Garden. National Tours include Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story.

    We’re Facebook friends with him, and we’ve noticed his posts are told from both a bird’s eye view and a worm’s eye view. He’s able to take everyday matters into historical context as well as bring you back down to earth. If that doesn’t tell you why this man makes HIT musicals, we don’t know what does! We’re so excited to pick his brain about all things JERSEY BOYS. Friends, please welcome Richard Hester.

    A' Salud!

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    Facebook: @silhouettesjbpodcast

    Richard IG: @rhtoaster

    1 hr 14 min
  • Unwrapping the Hard Candies w/ Richard Hester Part 1

    In this episode, we are thrilled to have a sit-down with Richard Hester, the production supervisor of JERSEY BOYS or as we like to call it— The Godfather of JERSEY BOYS. He is the supervisor for all productions of JERSEY BOYS internationally — Broadway, national tours, Las Vegas, Toronto, London, Norwegian Cruise Line, Australia, South Africa, Asia & the Netherlands. 


    He formerly supervised all of the show’s technical elements but has since switched to both directing and technical supervision. He graduated with an English / Literature degree from Columbia University and his Broadway stage managing credits include Gypsy, starring Bernadette Peters, Sweet Smell of Success, Annie Get Your Gun, A Delicate Balance, The Old Neighborhood, Titanic, The Phantom of the Opera, The Red Shoes and The Secret Garden. National Tours include Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story. 


    We’re Facebook friends with him, and we’ve noticed his posts are told from both a bird’s eye view and a worm’s eye view. He’s able to take everyday matters into historical context as well as bring you back down to earth. If that doesn’t tell you why this man makes HIT musicals, we don’t know what does! We’re so excited to pick his brain about all things JERSEY BOYS. Friends, please welcome Richard Hester.


    A' Salud!

    Instagram: @silhouettesjbpodcast_

    Facebook: @silhouettesjbpodcast

    Richard IG: @rhtoaster

    1 hr 37 min
  • CoCo the King w/ Cory Jeacoma

    Please welcome Cory Jeacoma! — a "young, young, young, young man" wise beyond his years!


    Born on Long Island and raised in South Florida, Cory moved to New York City after high school. Shortly after graduating college, he performed in Footloose and Shrek (Lord Farquaad, what a role!) at the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, PA and played Sky in Mamma Mia at the Maine State Music Theatre.


    He soon booked Bob Gaudio on the Jersey Boys 2nd national tour in 2016 and opened the show at New World Stages Off-Broadway in Nov. 2017. He  closed Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway as Gerry Goffin in 2019.


    He is currently playing Trace Weston in the series Power: Book II: Ghost on Starz, airing every Sunday at 9pm EST.


    Every role Cory plays fits him like a glove. 


    Check out his episode now! 


    A' Salud!


    Instagram: @silhouettesjbpodcast_

    Facebook: @silhouettesjbpodcast

    Cory IG: @cocojeacoco

    Cory Facebook: Cory Jeacoma

    1 hr 48 min
  • Ahead on the Vig w/ Donnie Kehr

    Donnie Kehr sat down with us on Nov. 6th, 2020 — the 15th anniversary of Jersey Boys opening on Broadway! — and gave us some EXCLUSIVES!


    He plugs his 27th annual “Rockers On Broadway” benefit concert happening on Nov. 9th at 7pm – honoring Billy Porter! Buy tickets now!


    PLUS. Check out these stories:

    -Donnie kept a souvenir from the La Jolla & it's been with him ever since! After listening, see if you can spot it in the movie!

    -Donnie and Christopher Walken taught each other a thing or two.

    -Clint Eastwood gave Donnie two crucial pieces of life and film acting advice.

    -A hilarious line was taken out before Broadway previews.

    -Ron Melrose all but threw his baton at Donnie!

    -Donnie & Vincent Piazza tried different improv’d versions of the "Norm/Tommy" scene at Coney Island. “Couldn’t find pahkin’ for my canoe.” “THREE grand!”

    -Donnie and his mom got their own private peep show when Donnie was just a wee lad working on Broadway.

    Find out the details now!


    Instagram: @silhouettesjbpodcast_

    Facebook: @silhouettesjbpodcast

    Donnie IG: @donniekehr

    1 hr 12 min
  • All the Hats w/ Erica Piccininni

    It’s an episode of #JerseyBoys firsts with Erica Piccininni!


    -Our first Lorraine

    -Our first Original Broadway Cast member
    -Our first movie cast member
    -Our first, first-generation American!


    Quartets ARE in!


    Erica Piccininni is a hilariously talented actress with Broadway, TV, commercial and film credits to her name — and she is taking the Instagram comedy world by STORM. Erica is a badass who pushes the envelope & we admire her badassery above all. Listen now to learn how she wears all the hats. 


    Instagram: @silhouettesjbpodcast_

    Facebook: @silhouettesjbpodcast

    Erica: @ericapiccininni

    1 hr 13 min
  • Timing is Everything w/ Evan Jay Newman
    It's our 10th episode! Evan Jay Newman — Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys Norwegian Cruise Line cast 2.0, music director & composer extraordinaire! — is here to tell us about his theatrical journey and the importance of gratitude during COVID-19.
    His many talents inspire young artists to remember that they have voices and ideas to contribute to the theatre industry. “Work hard, everything follows,” as Gyp DeCarlo says in the movie.
    As a child actor in Les Miserables to music director of the American Idiot International Tour (and so much more!) we all have to listen to what this guy knows. We can’t wait to see him on land real soon!
    Instagram: @silhouettesjbpodcast_
    Facebook: @silhouettesjbpodcast
    1 hr 34 min
  • Masks Up w/ The DooWop Project

    The Doo Wop Project is here!


    Jersey Boys natives Dominic Nolfi, Russell Fisher and Tony-nominated actor Charl Brown (Motown: The Musical AND Jersey Boys) tell us about the foundation of DWP, the technical difference between Doo Wop and Barbershop music & geared us up for their virtual show “Live in YOUR living room” on October 25, 2020 from New World Stages.


    PLUS we have an exclusive breakdown of the "Backup Sessions" sequence in Jersey Boys! 


    Live in YOUR Living Room DWP Performers: Dominic, Nolfi, Russell Fischer, Charl Brown, Dwayne Cooper, and John Michael Dias

    Music director: Santino Palladino!


    See and hear more HERE: https://www.thedoowopproject.com/ & IG @thedoowopproject

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    1 hr 32 min
  • Stage Managers Take Center Stage w/ Joey Paradise, Sheryl Polancos and Kat West

    Key members of the JERSEY BOYS New World Stages stage management team take the mic in the first Silhouettes JB Podcast panel! Meet Sheryl Polancos, Joey Paradise and Kat West as they share the ins and outs of their fast-paced jobs.


    Of course the story is the heart of any show, but stage managers are the pulse. Learn what it takes to be an industry stage manager. 


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    1 hr 45 min
  • Behind the Podium w/ Ron Melrose (Part 2 of 2)

    If you’re a music theory enthusiast or singer, you’re gonna FREAK WITH PART 2.


    Gia and Daveed spent five hours dissecting the Opus 17 Medley (although we no longer call it a medley) and Broadway legend Ron Melrose tells us if our thoughts are correct.


    Listen to Ron share his insights on every key change and symbolism in Act 2 of JERSEY BOYS.


    Also hear about the pieces he created while away from Broadway.


    You don’t want to miss this interview.


    A’ Salud.


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    FB: Silhouettes JB Podcast & Silhouettes JB Podcast Group


    1 hr 12 min

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