The Fabulous Invalid

On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with cast member Ida Saki. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Ida came up in the world of competitive dance, danced with the Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, performed in off-Broadway shows, and appeared in the films of “In the Heights” and “Cats”. On this episode, Ida talks about making her Broadway debut in DANCIN’, her audition process, her pre-show rituals, and what it means to step into the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Jamie DuMont

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Rob Russo

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On this very special episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with lead producer Joey Parnes. Now in his fifth decade working on Broadway, Joey is an eight time Tony Award winning producer and general manager who runs Joey Parnes Productions. On this episode, Joey talks about the journey DANCIN’ took to Broadway, the roles of a producer and a general manager along the way, and his hopes and dreams for this production. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Jamie DuMont

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Rob Russo

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On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with cast member Karli Dinardo. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Karli has been dancing since she was three-years old and has built a career that spans across the globe. She made her Broadway debut in the original company of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical!”, where she also served as dance captain and later assistant choreographer for the tour. On this episode, she explains those roles, her audition process for DANCIN’, and her show-stopping rendition of Melissa Manchester’s “If It Feels Good (Let It Ride)”. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Jamie DuMont

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Rob Russo

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On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Ron Todorowski. Hailing from the small town of McDonald, Pennsylvania, Ron has built a remarkable career in the dance world, from competitions to acclaimed companies and now 10 Broadway shows – from “Footloose” to DANCIN’. On this episode, Ron talks about his training and background, injuries, meditation, age, dancing “Percussion 4”, and what it means to be in this iconic show at this moment in his career. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Jamie DuMont

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Rob Russo

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On this very special episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with Broadway legend Wayne Cilento, the director and musical stager of DANCIN’. 2023 marks Wayne’s 50th anniversary of working on Broadway, first as a performer in the original companies of shows like “Seesaw” and “A Chorus Line”, and later as a choreographer and director on such hits as “Wicked”, “Aida”, and “The Who’s Tommy”. Wayne talks about his experience working with Bob Fosse on the original production of DANCIN’ in 1978 and Fosse’s final show, the 1986 production of “Big Deal”. He also chats about his varied career as a choreographer and director, and his vision and process for putting DANCIN’ back on stage in 2023. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Jamie DuMont

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Rob Russo

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On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Nando Morland. Born in Colombia and raised in Denver, Colorado, Nando has been dancing since he can remember, and made his Broadway debut in the 2020 revival of “West Side Story”. On this episode, he talks about his training and style, what it’s been like stepping into the world of Bob Fosse, his pandemic experience as a middle school teacher, and how he gets through the rigor of eight shows a week. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Jamie DuMont

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Rob Russo

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On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with costume designers Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung. Reid and Harriet met while studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and launched their eponymously named costume design studio after they began collaborating together in 2011. In-demand designers in the dance world, DANCIN’ marks their first Broadway outing. On this episode they talk about their process and experience working on the show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Jamie DuMont

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Rob Russo

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On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Yani Marin. Originally from New Jersey, Yani has been dancing professionally since age 9. She’s danced with the New York City Ballet, toured the world with Beyoncé, and worked extensively in television. DANCIN’ marks her fourth Broadway show. On this episode, Yani talks about her varied career as a dancer, returning to Broadway with DANCIN’, and what it feels like to step into the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Jamie DuMont

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Rob Russo

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On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with dance arranger David Dabbon. A former dancer himself, David collaborated with the team of DANCIN’ to arrange existing music and compose new music for the show, including several key compositions featured in the “Big City Mime” and “Joint Endeavors” sequences. A musical and dance prodigy, David has worked on shows like “Beetlejuice” and “Funny Girl”, and on this episode, takes us into the process behind his work on DANCIN’. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Jamie DuMont

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Rob Russo

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On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Khori Michelle Petinaud. Raised outside of Washington, D.C., Khori was inspired to study dance after seeing Dance Theatre of Harlem perform. A true triple threat, she’s appeared in the original companies of “Aladdin” and “Moulin Rouge!” on Broadway, and in national tours of “The Color Purple” and “Roman Holiday”. On this episode, Khori chats about balancing motherhood with performing on Broadway, her journey with DANCIN’, and what it means to dance the Fosse style. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.

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Jamie DuMont

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Rob Russo

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