Episodes

  • S9 Ep9: Tom Kitt

    S9 Ep9: Tom Kitt
    Aug 26 2024
    The Pulitzer, Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning musical genius on the West End triumph of Next To Normal, how he penned iconic songs like I Miss The Mountains and the honour of rediscovering the journey of Diana for a 2023/24 audience, this time in the hands of tour de force storyteller, Caissie Levy. Plus, writing for Idina Menzel in If/Then, why there's the “strong desire” to bring the show to Lodon and moving from fan to colleague with icon Alicia Keys with Broadway's Hells Kitchen. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell nexttonormal.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • S9 Ep8: Alex Newell

    S9 Ep8: Alex Newell
    Aug 15 2024
    The Tony-winning superstar on their exciting live concert dates at London's Cadogan Hall, leading with honesty and vulnerability and the power of paving a way for the next generation. We also talk all things Once On This Island, their historic Tony win for Shucked and why you might not be hearing them sing Independently Owned forever – well, at least not the original key! Plus, the one signature role and show they've got their eye on. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell cadoganhall.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • S9 Ep7: Carly Mercedes Dyer

    S9 Ep7: Carly Mercedes Dyer
    Aug 5 2024
    The Olivier nominee on bringing new life to Cassie in A Chorus Line, diving into the welcomed responsibility of leading shows like The Drifters Girl, The Color Purple and Memphis, and why her success on the stage is "bonkers". Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell achoruslinetour.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • S9 Ep6: Stephanie J. Block

    S9 Ep6: Stephanie J. Block
    Jul 28 2024
    The Broadway Tony-winning powerhouse on making British shores her home as she stars in the Barbican Centre production of Kiss Me, Kate. Plus, we dive into rewriting our own limitations, leaning into a new style of her infamous singing voice and why her London co-star Adrian Dunbar reminds her about the magic of laugher. And SJB in LDN? We find out what it would take to bring her to the West End for a lengthy run here. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell kissmekatemusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • S9 Ep5: Nicola Hughes & Amy Lennox

    S9 Ep5: Nicola Hughes & Amy Lennox
    May 6 2024
    Stepping into the new world of Rufus Wainwright and Ivo Van Hove. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell openingnightmusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • S9 Ep4: Stevie Doc & Tobias Turley

    S9 Ep4: Stevie Doc & Tobias Turley
    Apr 29 2024
    The winning stars of ITV's I Have A Dream on starring as Skye and Sophie in the West End production of Mamma Mia!, the intricate beauty of ABBA lyrics and why the most famous all-singing sunny island is a place where everybody – both cast and audience – can the embrace joy. Plus, why they want YOU to wear a certain iconic Mamma Mia! outfit to the theatre... Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell mamma-mia.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • S9 Ep3: Trevor Ashley

    S9 Ep3: Trevor Ashley
    Apr 26 2024
    The OG star of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on embracing the sequins and getting the party started in Priscilla The Party!, the almost 20-year evolution of the famous pink bus and why live theatre doesn't always turn out as planned. Plus, what it's actually like playing the legendary Sydney Opera House. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell priscillatheparty.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • S9 Ep2: Hannah Cruz

    S9 Ep2: Hannah Cruz
    Apr 14 2024
    The breakout Broadway star on originating in Suffs, making musical dreams come true with Jason Robert Brown in The Connector and why her former boss at Hamilton is the ultimate hype-man. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell suffsmusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins