September 2009 Archives

Emerging New York-based composer Scott Alan is becoming known in the musical theatre community for his intensely emotional and personal songs. As he prepares to come to the UK for two concerts showcasing music from his two albums, Dreaming Wide Awake and Keys, he talks to Scott Matthewman about becoming inspired to write, his Monday Nights, New Voices showcase project, and writing from the heart.

To listen to the podcast:

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Just Me… and Them: The Music of Scott Alan, produced by Simon Greiff for SimG Productions in association with Scott Alan is at the Leicester Square theatre, October 11, at 5pm and 8pm. Ticket booking and further information can be found at TicketWeb.co.uk.

• Dreaming Wide Awake [iTunes download]

• Dreaming Wide Awake [MP3 download from Amazon.co.uk]

• Keys [iTunes download]

• Keys [MP3 download from Amazon.co.uk]

Last seen zapping himself up into space at the end of Torchwood: Children of Earth, John Barrowman has rematerialised in the West End as Albin/Zaza in La Cage aux Folles at the Playhouse Theatre. He talks to The Stage’s Alistair Smith about high heels, reality casting shows, his future career options and a green car called Elphaba.

To listen to the podcast:

The preferred way to listen to the podcast is through iTunes. If you subscribe to the podcast series in iTunes, then not only will you get this edition of the podcast, but you will automatically receive further editions, for free, as they are released. The iTunes edition of the podcast also has additional photography and chapter marks for easier navigation.

• Listen and subscribe now in iTunes (recommended)

A lower quality MP3 version can be played below:

Finally, you can download the MP3 file (right-click and select “Download file/Save linked file as…” or similar).

For the second of our musical theatre-themed podcasts, Nick Smurthwaite talks to Chlöe Hart, who took over the role of Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray earlier this year.

If you’re interested in musical theatre, make sure you don’t miss last week’s discussion with industry professionals about the state of this industry sector.

To listen to the podcast:

The preferred way to listen to the podcast is through iTunes. If you subscribe to the podcast series in iTunes, then not only will you get this edition of the podcast, but you will automatically receive further editions, for free, as they are released. The iTunes edition of the podcast also has additional photography and chapter marks for easier navigation.

• Listen and subscribe now in iTunes (recommended)

A lower quality MP3 version can be played below:

Finally, you can download the MP3 file (right-click and select “Download file/Save linked file as…” or similar).

In the third of our The Stage@Adam Street round-table discussions, we examine the state of new musicals in the UK. Do all new musicals sound the same (and if so, why)? How can we encourage new composers, new producers and new audiences? How can the Arts Council best support the development of new work?

Joining The Stage’s news and opinion editor Alistair Smith are:

• Nick Williams, senior theatre officer, Arts Council England
• Paul Spicer, performer and producer of the Notes from New York series
• Kerry Michael, artistic director of Theatre Royal Stratford East
• Neil Marcus, executive director of Mercury Musical Developments
• Michael Bruce, composer and lyricist

Our hosts for the podcasts are The Adam Street Private Members’ Club, 9 Adam Street, London. For more information, visit www.adamstreet.co.uk.

To listen to the podcast:

The preferred way to listen to the podcast is through iTunes. If you subscribe to the podcast series in iTunes, then not only will you get this edition of the podcast, but you will automatically receive further editions, for free, as they are released. The iTunes edition of the podcast also has additional photography and chapter marks for easier navigation.

• Listen and subscribe now in iTunes (recommended)

A lower quality MP3 version can be played below:

Finally, you can download the MP3 file (right-click and select “Download file/Save linked file as…” or similar).

Previous Adam Street podcasts

• The Stage @ Adam Street 1: The state of the West End
• The Stage @ Adam Street 2: The state of regional theatre