Billy Nevers is one of the most exciting young musical theatre talents we have. Over the last few years, he has performed in such diverse shows as Legally Blonde, Jesus Christ Superstar and &Juliet. Despite clearly never being one to repeat himself before, he can now be seen dancing and singing the house down in Groundhog Day at London's Old Vic. This brilliant new musical has discussed a lot on the podcast already as everybody loves it, but this Old Vic run must end August 19th so make sure you book your tickets and you don't miss out!

In this episode of the podcast, Billy discusses his career, the challenges and joys of performing in Groundhog Day, and which musicals he loves the most.

For tickets to Groundhog Day visit: https://www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/event/groundhog-day

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With a resume that covers pretty much every show ever mentioned on this podcast, from Les Mis to Phantom to Wicked to South Pacific, Gina Beck is an absolutely perfect guest to talk us through her favourite shows of all time. In particular, we discuss her summer 2023 gig starring in The Sound of Music at Chichester Festival Theatre, a role she surely was made for! What one show would Gina order run forever if she were The Mayor of Musical Theatre? Find out right here.

For tickets to The Sound of Music, visit: https://www.cft.org.uk/events/the-sound-of-music

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Nikolai Foster is the artistic director of Leicester's Curve Theatre - one of the very best venues in the country in my estimation - and the creative force behind recent incredible productions of Billy Elliott the Musical, Grease, and A Chorus Line. Recently, he has directed The Wizard of Oz which is playing at the London Palladium now with an all-star cast, including previous podcast guests Georgina Onourah and Christina Bianco. In this episode, we talk about his approach to directing and the musicals that have inspired him.

For tickets to The Wizard of Oz, visit: https://wizardofozmusical.com

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It's a Guys & Dolls special! If you haven't yet, make sure you get yourselves down to London's Bridge Theatre where you can experience the stunning immersive production of this beloved musical. Every single member of that cast is incredible, and Cedric Neal and Celinde Schoenmaker - both theatre icons in their own right - are no exception. In this episode, we talk about all the behind-the-scenes secrets from Guys & Dolls, plus the musicals that mean the most to these two wonderful performers.

For tickets to Guys & Dolls, visit: https://bridgetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/guys-and-dolls/

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You will know Alice Fearn from her now-legendary runs in huge shows like Wicked and Come From Away, but now you have a chance to see her in a brand new British musical called Then, Now & Next in the intimate Southwark Playhouse! In this episode, we discuss her work on that show, the rumours of her having a role in the Wicked movie, and, of course, the musicals that mean the most to her. Which show would Alice order to run forever if she was The Mayor of Musical Theatre? Listen now to find out!

For Then, Now & Next tickets, visit: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/then-now-next/

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VERY exciting episode right here: Lena Hall is a shining star of the big and small screens, as well as a Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar. You may have seen her in Snowpiercer, Becks, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, or even Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Her performances are never less than breathtaking and her voice is truly one of a kind. Make sure to look up some clips of her singing on YouTube and be prepared for your socks to be blown all the way off your quivering feet. In this episode we talk about some of Lena's favourite musical theatre, including the upcoming In Dreams at Leeds Playhouse, which features the songs of Roy Orbison and is directed by &Juliet's Luke Sheppard. What show would Lena choose to run forever if she was The Mayor of Musical Theatre? Listen now to find out!

For In Dreams tickets, visit: https://leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/in-dreams/

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Katy Lipson is an award-winning producer and founder of Aria Entertainment. From tiny venues to major tours and West End hits, Katy has become one of the most exciting producers of musical theatre in the country. In this episode we discuss what the job of producer really entails, her current projects, and the musicals that mean the most to her.

For Brokeback Mountain tickets visit: https://sohoplace.org/whats-on/brokeback-mountain?gclid=CjwKCAjwyqWkBhBMEiwAp2yUFpG92HaqGlQBn_pCTgOT-xtfPUkCZfNjrbUPFqA2lQA4uGZ0c3vNzxoC1WwQAvD_BwE

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Fiercely exciting episode this week: it's a Lion King special! Disney's mega-hit musical about the animals of Pride Rock is one of the most spectacular shows in the West End, and has been entertaining audiences around the world for decades. In this episode, we are joined by the new Simba and Nala, Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah, who tell us all the backstage secrets of the show, as well as discussing the other musicals that have inspired them in their career. Be Prepared.

For tickets and info about The Lion King, visit: https://www.thelionking.co.uk/london

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Carly Mercedes Dyer is an incredible performer who I have been an enormous fan of ever since I saw her in the National Theatre's production of Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown. Since then, she has gone on to star in many more shows, winning awards and the love of the public along the way. You may have seen her in The Color Purple or West Side Story at Leicester's Curve, or even in Anything Goes at the Barbican where she played Erma. She is about to star as Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins at Chichester Festival theatre, and in this episode we discuss that role, as well as all the other musicals that have made her who she is.

For Assassins tickets, visit: https://www.cft.org.uk/events/assassins

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Christina Bianco is a singer, actor, and impressionist who has stunned audiences all over the world with her hilarious solo shows and viral videos. As her Bernadette Peters and Patti Lupone-heavy routines suggest, her first love is musical theatre, and over the years she has gradually climbed her way to beloved leading lady status, starring in hits such as Forbidden Broadway, Little Voice, and Funny Girl. In this episode we talk about her remarkable and wide-ranging talents, as well as the musicals that mean the most to her.

For tickets to Christina’s new Menier Chocolate Factor solo show In Divine Company, visit: https://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/tickets/christina-bianco-in-divine-company/

For tickets to the London Palladium’s The Wizard of Oz starring Christina as Glinda, visit: https://london.wizardofozmusical.com

For tickets to Liza with a Z featuring Christina plus the London Gay Big Band, visit: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/liza-with-a-z-and-more/theatre-royal-brighton/

Christina's website: https://www.christinabianco.com

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