The 2x Olivier nominee on her history-making performance as Sally Bowles in Cabaret on Broadway - a role she reprises direct from the West End opposite Billy Porter - the joyful challenge of mastering the British accent and why she is fully standing in her power.
We also talk about overcoming both the doubt and the haters to keep standing tall, originating in Waitress alongside Sara Bareilles and the late Gavin Creel – and why she hopes her roles in Oklahoma! and Guys & Dolls has helped usher in a more inclusive space for everybody to be seen and heard.
Plus, how almost ten years in London all started with what should have been a brief few weeks standing in as Effie White in Dreamgirls and why her new album Marisha Wallace: Live In London is a celebration of the journey so far - and why you should never give up!
Host: William J Connolly
Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell
slinky.to/MarishaLiveinLondon
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S11 Ep8: Jess Folley
The music writer and vocal slayer on leading the London stage adaptation of Burlesque at the Savoy Theatre as Ali Rose, the thrill of singing signature songs like Tough Lover, Express and Bound to You live each performance (alongside many incredible new songs written exclusively for the musical!) and how there’s no faking it when you’re serving for the gods in a role like this.We also dive into beginning her writing journey with the show at 19, performing Ali live on stage in front of the OG movie star and her vocal idol Christina Aguilera and why she’s here to honour with great love what came before.
Plus, we take a little lesson in the history of Burlesque, working with exciting artists like her co-star and director Todrick Hall and why she's proud to sing LOUD!
Host: William J Connolly
Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell
burlesqueonstage.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.
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S11 Ep7: Natasha J Barnes
The London star on joining the cast of Tina – The Tina Turner musical as Rhonda Graam, music titan and best friend to the late Tina Turner.
We also dive into spreading kindness as part of the UK touring company of Come From Away, understanding the daily pressures of navigating singing hit songs like Don’t Rain On My Parade when starring as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, and how facing audiences when you’re not the listed above the title star can be as nerve wracking as it sounds.
Plus, why she shares the power of being present in even the craziest of career highs.
Host: William J Connolly
Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell
tinathemusical.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.
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S11 Ep6: Astrid Harris
Titanique’s newest diva on playing one of the greatest vocalists of all time as Celine Deion in the smash-hit comedy musical in London, the emotional joy of her time in the Paris production and why water fountains become a spooky-scary thing for her.
Plus, we highlight the importance of good sound when My Heart Will Go On is on your daily venture, the liberation of just throwing limbs about and she reflects on her journey from free newspaper vendor to West End leading lady.
Host: William J Connolly
Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell
titaniquemusical.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.
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S11 Ep5: Diego Andres Rodrigues
The phenomenal leading man of Jamie Lloyd’s Evita on his “once in a lifetime journey” playing Che, honouring the legends who have played the role before him and the pride he felt having his family seated on second row for his official West End opening night at the London Palladium.
Plus, he reflects on his journey with Sunset Boulevard on Broadway and how it led him to London, learning from his former New York co-stars including Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis, and why his “superstar” leading lady Rachel Zegler is “a pillar of hope for a lot of Latinos”.
And, how he sees all your memes about his iconic curtain call moment in the paint and his underwear - and loves it!
Host: William J Connolly
Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell
evitathemusical.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.
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The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts.
Hosted by William J Connolly
elevenpodcast.com
@elevenPodcast
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