The Hang with Ramin Karimloo

He started season 3 so Ramin found it fitting for him to end season 3 too and thus welcome Andrew Kober back yet again. In this episode, they dive into some incredibly moving topics such as Kober's funny looking electric scooter, Andrew's amazing new workshop that he can't talk about, about how he couldn't survive more than a few days if stranded on a desert island, but most importantly how to pronounce "Cabaret"... you know, real life-changing topics. There's also some intros and questions provided by ChatGPT. Thanks, AI.

Be sure to follow Andrew on IG via @andrewkober and find more info about The Hang via bpn.fm/TheHang.

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This smooth talker hails from South Africa, where he dove deep into the musical theater world. He may be best known for his role as the Phantom in several productions of The Phantom of the Opera, including the world tour. He also played Che in the international tour of Evita, and is otherwise just an all around great guy. He and Ramin share a few words of advice for each other before ending on the much anticipated, soon-to-open reimagined version of Phantom coming to Italy this summer.

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Thomas M. Jones is a psychotherapist, author, musician, and founder of an innovative technique, The Paradox Process. The process employs negative thoughts in order to produce a perception polarization essentially showing how to change your life by learning to direct your mind. In the world of medicine, his approach would be described as renegade, however, the proof is inarguable. Jones has been highly successful in his work for the last 40 years with a clientele that includes CEOs, television journalists, Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning performers, doctors, musicians, artists, health coaches, social workers, psychologists, and business professionals across the globe. Jones has shown them how to strategize for success in every area of their lives from manifesting the career of their dreams, to achieving intimate, loving, lasting relationships.

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Originally on track to become a cardio thoracic surgeon our season 3 finale guest, Johanna Moise, is not throwing away her shot. She is now starring in Hamilton on Broadway due to the fact that her childhood dance lessons to correct being born pigeon toed sparked a love for performing, and has just recently added to her resume by becoming a Wilhelmina Model! She was born and raised in a 9 person household in Miramar, Florida, and made the giant leap on her own to New York City not too long ago. Her story is great. Thanks for hanging with us!

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If you're wondering who the next generation of Broadway musical creators will be, look no further. We've found two of the best for you! Thalia Ranjbar and Kat Cartusciello have teamed up and begun the multi-year, arduous process of creating "Nima and the Jen", which follows a 22 year old Iranian-American girl and her pursuit of connecting with her Persian culture, uncovering the secrets of her family’s past, and finding security in her identity. Make sure to listen to the concept music here: https://soundcloud.com/kat_cartusciello/sets/nima-and-the-jen.

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Alan Markley and Sergio Ortega are Ramin's bandmates who comprise "Ramin Karimloo and The Broadgrass Band". Broadgrass's unique trademark is an earthy sound which organically developed over time. Ramin and the band breathed some Bluegrass into Broadway and brought some Broadway to Bluegrass. The bridge between was the stories told in the music. Now, they have found their groove and their passion.

Make sure to listen to the end to hear a live performance from Alan Markley.

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Alec is buff as sh*t. Let's face it. He is Ramin's personal trainer and part time therapist, owner of Get Rippt, and dancer in Moulin Rouge on Broadway. Their relationship goes back a long time, and they're always pushing each other to get better physically and mentally.

Alec moved to New York City in 2013 to pursue careers in Theater and Fitness. Since then, he has performed in musicals, such as Disney’s Aladdin, Mamma Mia!, Spamalot, and 50 Shades the Musical!, he has appeared on shows such as Boardwalk Empire, Katy Keene, and HBO’s The Normal Heart, and danced with artists, including Ciara and Todrick Hall. During this time, Alec has also become a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He has been personal training for 6 years and has trained clients of all different ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds. With a background in dance, he specializes in bodyweight workouts, endurance training, and stability training, but also excels in strength, toning, and body building. Alec has taught fitness classes around the country and has recently been teaching online bodyweight bootcamp classes during the quarantine period to help his followers and clients stay motivated and in shape from home. For more information and examples of workouts, please connect with him on IG or email!

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Jared Grimes is a quadruple threat in the world of the arts where he is heavily making his mark in singing, dancing, acting, and choreographing -- he is currently starring alongside Ramin in Funny Girl on Broadway.

Grimes has toured with Musical legend, Mariah Carey, under the choreography of Marty Kudelka, and danced for artists such as Common, Salt-n-Pepa, Envogue, Busta Rhymes and the Roots.

Jared's theater performance credits include, "A Soldiers Play on Broadway" directed by Kenny Leon, "The Radio City Spring Spectacular" directed by Warren Carlyle, "After Midnight on Broadway", directed by Warren Carlyle, "Twist", directed by Debbie Allen, "Babes in Arms" at the Goodspeed Opera House choreographed by Randy Skinner, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" directed by John Rando at (Encores) and Broadway Underground directed by himself.

His television acting credits include Netflix's Manifest, Fox's "Fringe" and HBO's "Boardwalk Empire".

His feature film credits include, Paramount's, "The Marc Pease Experience", starring Ben Stiller, New Line Cinema's "Little Manhattan" and Elevation Filmwork's' "First Born," starring Elizabeth Shue. Recently Grimes choreographed "Ain't Misbehaving" at the Signature Theatre in DC and Lights Out: Nat King Cole at the Geffen Theatre in LA. Currently you can catch Grimes playing the role of Adrian Shannon on NBC's Manifest!

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Is it safe to say that Kerry Butler is Broadway royalty? Ok, so now we're saying it. Ramin and Kerry hang for the first time together, recorded live for the podcast - and discuss all things that keep them motivated and happy in their careers. Kerry just released season 3 of her podcast Breaking Broadway (bpn.fm/breakingbroadway), took her first directing gig, and has a lot more in store for us.

Kerry Butler was born in Brooklyn. Kerry started doing commercials at age three, but didn’t get her big break on Broadway until she graduated college. Kerry most recently starred as Barbara in BEETLEJUICE on Broadway. Previously she was nominated for an outer critics award playing the three moms in MEAN GIRLS. She was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for XANADU. Other Broadway credits include: Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Dora nomination) DISASTER!, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, (Drama Desk nomination) Sherrie in ROCK OF AGES, Audrey in LITTLE SHOW OF HORRORS, (Outer Critics nomination). Kerry won the Clarence Derwent award for Penny Pingleton in the original cast of HAIRSPRAY, Eponine in LES MISERABLE, BLOOD BROTHERS, and THE BEST MAN. On television she has appeared on 30 ROCK, THE MINDY PROJECT, RESCUE ME, LAW AND ORDER, ELEMENTARY, MYSTERIES OF LAURA, WHITE COLLAR, BLUE BLOODS, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, and most recently the GILMORE GIRLS reunion for Netflix. She can be seen in the film 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post." Her album ‘Faith Trust and Pixie Dust’ is available on iTunes.

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Most recently seen in the Broadway production of Paradise Square, Josh Davis also spent a fun amount of time in Beautiful The Carole King Musical as well as the national tour of Les Misérables. Ramin is meeting Josh for the first time live in this episode, and the two of them have a wonderful hang. Josh eve has a special surprise for Ramin at the end - so make sure you listen through to the end.

Josh Davis is a NYC bases actor. He began his career in DC after having worked in the "real world" out of college. He holds a B.S. in Business from the University of Delaware.

Off-Broadway: White's Lies, My First Time (New World Stages), Bubbly Black Girl. Regional: Les Miserables (Pioneer Theatre and Flat Rock Playhouse); Guys and Dolls, Little Women (Engeman Theater); Beauty and the Beast (Oklahoma Lyric). TV and Film: The Beautiful Life, As the World Turns, The Graduates.

Website: www.thisisjoshdavis.com, Insta: @joshdnyc

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