In this episode, Jeff and Richie sit down with David Thaxton, currently starring in the iconic musical Sunset Boulevard on Broadway. David shares his journey from the West End to Broadway, working with Jamie Lloyd and Nicole Scherzinger, and the impact of winning an Olivier Award. He also talks about balancing his music career with theatre work and the pressures of auditioning. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories and insights into his role in this legendary show.

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DAVID THAXTON he/him (Max Von Mayerling). Theatre credits include Sunset Blvd. (Savoy Theatre, Olivier Award nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical); Passion (Donmar Warehouse, Olivier Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical); Les Misérables (Sondheim/Queen’s); Jesus Christ Superstar (Regent’s Park Open Air); Come From Away (Phoenix); The Phantom of the Opera (His Majesty’s); Camelot (London Palladium); Love Never Dies (Adelphi);West End Men (Vaudeville); She Loves Me (Sheffield Crucible); Candide (Menier Chocolate Factory); Jesus Christ Superstar - The Concert (Regents Park Open Air); Roller Diner (Soho); Only the Brave (Wales Millennium Centre); The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Southwark Playhouse). Training:Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. David is co-founder and co-writer for the band Divisions (@Divisionsreal). Instagram/X: @YoungThacko

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