Stage Door Medium

S1E12: The Road to Hell Featuring Timothy Hughes

Welcome back to another week of Stage Door Medium! This week we’re going way down under the ground as we welcome Broadway actor Tim Hughes onto the show.  Tim’s Broadway credits include Chaplin, Frozen, and the smash hit, Hadestown. In addition, Tim made his film debut in The Greatest Showman alongside Hugh Jackman.  

This week, Jimmy and Tim discuss their childhood notions of hell, having both grown up as Catholic, versus now, with what Jimmy sees about the other side.  Jimmy explains what happens to the not-so-nice folks when we cross, and why it’s more about growth and rehabilitation versus flames and pitchforks.  If the topic of what happens once we pass interests you, we have another episode coming up where we talk about this topic and what exactly “life review” is!  

In addition, Tim discusses his reading in-depth with Jimmy, including why a reading feels like a big safe bubble, the “Oh my God” moments that made sense a week after his reading, as well as sharing some special moments about his father and grandmother who are in Spirit.  In addition, Tim talks about when Jimmy started reading on a high-profile unsolved murder case without realizing it.  Fun fact: Mediums are frequently utilized by the police, FBI etc to help solve cold cases.

Finally, we discuss that flag incident at Frozen and why hate has no home in Arendelle, a Broadway theatre or anywhere.

P.S. Be sure to check out Tim’s account The Performer’s Puzzle, an incredible online community that connects to artistry via virtual classes

The Performer’s Puzzle

Tim’s Instagram: @timothyrhughes

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S1E11: The Girl From Oz Featuring Carmel Dean

This week, composer, musical director, and arranger Carmel Dean stops by the stage door!  Carmel’s credits include music direction of Broadway’s If/Then starring Idina Menzel, as well as the national tour.  Other Broadway credits include Hands on a Hardbody, American Idiot, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.  Carmel’s first musical, Renascence made its debut in 2018 by the Transport Group and was awarded Best New Musical at the 2018 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards.  

Carmel also talks about her experience writing her debut musical, Renascence, and what it’s like working with a lyricist who’s been deceased for nearly 75 years (The lyrics were all poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay).  

In addition, we chat about the role of a critic in the arts and mediumship, why they’re not needed, and how the real beauty comes when we let go of expectation and live in the now of what we create.  

Jimmy chats about what it’s like to give uncomfortable (just  awkward, not scary) messages to a client when Spirit is insistent they be relayed, and Carmel parallels that with what it was like giving corrections and notes to the incredible Betty Buckley during Elegies, and how to overcome the nerves of working with big names by remembering what the vision of the work is.  

As usual, we’ll discuss Jimmy’s reading with Carmel as well what it was like conducting Idina Menzel’s Tony Award performance from a toilet stall on the fourth floor of Radio City Music Hall. Oh, the glamour.

Learn more about Carmel by visiting her website here: https://carmeldean.com/

Carmel conducting from a bathroom

Well-Behaved Women

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S1E10: He Lives In You Featuring Gerald Caesar

Welcome back to another episode! This week, Gerald Caesar stops by the stage door to chat with Jimmy!

Gerald’s credits include the national tour of The Lion King as adult Simba in addition to making his Broadway debut in A Bronx Tale, followed by Choir Boy, and now Tina- The Tina Turner Musical.  In addition, Gerald is set to make his big screen debut in the film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen.

This week, Gerald and Jimmy sit down to discuss what it’s like when you disagree with cast mates, or in Jimmy’s case, clients, and how to continue to do the work despite not seeing eye to eye in terms of personality or ethics.  

In addition, we talk about Gerald’s time in The Lion King, and how Gerald’s departed father gave specific notes on his favorite parts of the show, in addition to the parts that make him nervous.  Also, Jimmy makes a case for the fact that you can’t hate on Mediums, but also love when Rafiki channels Mufasa’s Spirit (“He Lives in You”) because they’re pretty much doing the same thing.  

Gerald also shares what his Dear Evan Hansen Zoom audition was like, as well as Jimmy sharing why staring into the ring light (Don’t worry, not for too long) during a Zoom reading actually helps him focus.

Finally, Gerald and Jimmy talk about diversity on Broadway and why theatre producers need to start honoring performers, stories, and audiences of all races more than ever when Broadway returns.  

Gerald’s Instagram: @gerald_caesar

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S1E9:

I Put My (Hot) Hand In There Featuring Sarah Meahl

Welcome to week 9 of Stage Door Medium! This week, I’m joined by incredible human and Broadway performer, Sarah Meahl.  I won’t lie, I’ve been saving this episode because Sarah is just so special to me and I just love our conversation this week!  We clicked instantly during our reading, and I’m so grateful to now call her a friend.

Sarah’s Broadway credits include Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, Hello Dolly! and Kiss me, Kate in addition to being a featured dancer in the Rebel Wilson film, “Isn’t It Romantic?”

This week, Sarah and I sit down to discuss her being a Reiki healer, Chakra work, and how being a swing on Broadway who is also so finely attuned to energy can be tricky, as she can sense all the energy (good and nervous) off every cast mate she touches and will get “hot hands” when their Chakras need healing.

As usual, we talk about Sarah’s reading (We get really in-depth!) and the visit from the sibling she never had but always sensed.  In addition, we discuss the idea of reincarnation and how sometimes, our sole (or Soul) purpose of a particular life may be to serve a catalyst of growth for someone else.  Sarah is just so incredibly spoken that many times I caught my face looking so serious in the interview as I was trying to soak up the depth and beauty of her insight.

Finally, we talk about her experience in Hello Dolly! and what it was like working with each of the three incredible Dollys (Bette, Bernadette, and Donna)

Enjoy this week’s episode and be sure to check out Sarah’s social media and give her website a visit!

sarahmeahl.com

Instagram: @happymeahl

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also: Week 8:

S1E8: More to Life than Broadway Featuring Hannah Corneau

Welcome to another episode of Stage Door Medium!  This week,I sit down with the incomparable, ethereal being that is Hannah Corneau.  Hannah made her Broadway debut as Elphaba in Wicked and was also seen across the country as Yitzhak in the national tour of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. This week, Hannah and I discuss her theatrical career and how there are equally beautiful and gratifying paths that don’t involve Broadway in order to feel just as fulfilled artistically.

We cover a LOT of ground this week.  Some other topics include the importance of a mentor, asking for help, egos blocking us from doing our best work, in addition to separating our identity from our work even though they seem inextricably tied.

As usual, we discuss the reading I gave Hannah (If you’re more into Mediumship, we really get into it this week) as well as what “leveling up” is and what it looks like for a Medium.  

Finally, Hannah talks about her fashion business endeavor, The Rose House, and that one special apron (It came up in the reading!) as an homage to her grandmother.

Learn more about Hannah and the Rose House below:

Work With Hannah: https://www.artistsandbeyond.com/hannahcorneau

The Rose House: @TheRoseHouse_

Defying Gravity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1uLJVM9s7M

Time Does Not Bring Relief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT89kdeqoHw

Flying Lessons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf88TMT-4Is

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Welcome to another week of Stage Door Medium.  This week, Broadway talent and playwright Jason Forbach stops by the Stage Door to chat with Jimmy. Jason’s Broadway credits include the 2014 revival of Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera. In addition, Jason toured the country as Enjorlas in Les Miserables before the Broadway production opened, and was a part of the Las Vegas Spectacular Phantom (Google some of the crazy special effects) for three years.  This week, Jimmy and Jason discuss all things Phantom, including the differences in audience energy from Vegas to Broadway, why the show may be less about love and more about the grief cycle, and how audience members are more visible than they think they are at the Majestic theatre.  In addition, Jason talks about his award winning play, Heathen Hill, and how our creative higher-self voice (it sounds just like your own) helps us navigate the artistic process.  

While we don’t talk about Jason’s reading too much this week, as Jimmy read him a few years back, we do talk about the one Spirit (they were a BIG Phan) who is at the Majestic every time Jimmy visits the show.  Jason also shares his thoughts on the most important question of all: “Should we actually like Raoul?” as well as a fun Les Mis wig mishap as well.

Learn more about Jason

Instagram: @jasonforbach

Twitter: @jasonforbach

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Welcome back to the Stage Door everyone!

This week, Michele Ragusa stops by to chat with Jimmy about all things Broadway and Mediumship.  

Michele is a seasoned Broadway vet, having appeared in countless shows including Titanic, Ragtime, Young Frankenstein, to name a few.  In addition, Michele and Jimmy both grew up in Western New York and attended the same University (Go Purple Eagles!)  

This week, Jimmy and Michele talk about the delicate balance of how much of our personal lives we can put into our work safely, as well as why Carousel just might be the earliest (and most accurate) exploration of the afterlife in musical theatre.  

In addition, we’ll discuss Michele’s upcoming performance in Lincoln Center’s Flying Over Sunset, and why a musical about an LSD trip might just be what we all need right now.  

As usual, we’ll discuss Michele’s reading, as well as the reason why Jimmy won’t pick up on certain people or messages sometimes while communicating with Spirit.

Check out a number from the upcoming Flying Over Sunset

Michele’s delicious take on the Witch from Into the Woods (I was SO fortunate to have seen her in it!).

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S1E5: “And You Wonder, What If?” Featuring Jenn Colella.

Welcome back to another episode of Stage Door Medium! This week, Jimmy is joined by kindness practitioner and Tony award nominee, Jenn Colella.  You may know Jenn best for her performances as Captain Beverley Bass in Come From Away, Anne in If/Then, and Hedda Hopper in Chaplin (She sings one of my favorite belt songs in that show!).  She also can be seen leaving the Stage Door via scooter, so there’s another reason to love this magical human.

This week, Jenn and I sit down to talk about her time in Come From Away, her friendship with the real-life Captain, Beverley Bass, and sensing energy in an audition room before you book a job.  

We’ll also sit down to discuss the plot of If/Then and Jimmy breaks down the free-will factor in our personal life versus what we map out for ourselves before we get here.  As usual we’ll discuss Jenn’s reading, how to raise our vibration before we perform/do a reading, and who Jenn’s top Broadway legend picks would be to play Beverley in Come From Away (Betty Buckley is my top choice!)

Some of my favorite Jenn Colella performances here:

All Falls Down

Come From Away

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Happy Near Year, everyone!

Welcome to Episode 4 of Stage Door Medium with Broadway Legend, Julia Murney.  Julia made her Broadway debut in Lennon, however, you may also know her from The Wild Party where she originated the role of Queenie (To PERFECTION).  You may also know her from that little show called Wicked where she played Elphaba on the tour and Broadway.  If you’re like me, you might also just lip sync every bit of song and dialogue from her Actors’ Fund performance of “People” from Funny Girl.  No matter, she’s Broadway royalty, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have her.

This week, we talk all about Lilydale (Spiritual community that’s a Disneyland of sorts for those in need of a reading), Julia’s magical vibrato, and her teenage summers at Stage Door Manor.

We’ll also talk about the parallels between artists and mediums in terms of taking natural gifts or ability and honing it through training. We also discuss why some readings are better than others based on the person’s need for a reading (“The greater the need, the greater the read.”) As usual, we’ll discuss Julia’s reading, plus a “Mommie Dearest” line that came through as a symbol, and a particularly insistent Spirit who visited Jimmy for a week straight until he relayed messages to Julia.   

Check out my favorite performances of Julia below:

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In a disco, but Broadway mood?

Missing Wicked?

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Welcome to Episode 3 of Stage Door Medium!

This week we’re joined by soon to be Broadway star, Allyson Kaye Daniel. Allyson is set to make her Broadway debut in the upcoming revival of 1776!  

This week, Allyson and I sit down to discuss how she got into theatre, what it’s like to play a medium, phony psychics and mediums, in addition to why this new revival of 1776 is unlike any previous version and why it’s more relevant than ever.

In addition, we’ll also talk about her reading, why finding a dead bird isn’t actually a bad sign, and what the classic film Ghost got right about the afterlife.

In addition, Allyson also has her business that you should absolutely check out and purchase some winter essentials! 

Support her business HERE!

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