エピソード

  • S11 Ep5: Diego Andres Rodrigues
    2025/07/20
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    続きを読む 一部表示
    34 分
  • S11 Ep4: James Olivas
    2025/07/01
    Jamie Lloyd’s exquisite new leading man on the honour of “pushing the boundaries” as Juan Perón in this fresh telling of Evita at the world-famous London Palladium, learning from the genius of Jamie’s direction – something he says is “a dream come true” – and its relevance to a 2025 audience. We also dive into blending onstage live performance with camera work to make the perfect musical experience, his love of the “perfect narrator” in Diego Andres Rodriguez and how he’s fighting the online love and exposure of a certain viral balcony moment to keep distance for his character on stage – however challenging it’s been! Plus, why Rachel Zegler’s performance as Eva Perón is “one of the finest castings of all time” – and why he is “so in awe of the force of nature” that she is. And why he won’t hear a bad word said about his teeny weeny black tie. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    続きを読む 一部表示
    39 分
  • S11 Ep3: Teddy Kempner
    2025/06/23
    The stage giant on returning to the Old Vic stage with Girl From The North Country, the life-changing impact of making his Broadway debut at such a young age and being a student to directors like Conor McPherson and Stephen Daldry. Plus, we revisit his legendary performance on Hey, Mr. Producer! with Ellen Greene, joyful memories of his late friend and Kiss Me, Kate co-star Marin Mazzie and how Company changed his life, forever. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell oldvictheatre.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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    36 分
  • S11 Ep2: Georgina Onuorah
    2025/05/17
    London's finest leading star on her "insane" time playing Lulu in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Shucked, leaning into the vocal marathon of singing Independently Owned each night and why life in the world of a musical comedy feels just right. Plus, we dive into her shining roles in The Wizard of Oz, Kiss Me Kate, Little Shop of Horrors and Oklahoma!, how leaning into stronger character-led roles allow her to push out any personal self-doubt, and why she knows there isn’t a Georgina Onuorah performance without sharing the gift of that unmatched voice. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell openairtheatre.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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    32 分
  • S11 Ep1: Ben Jackson Walker
    2025/05/10
    Broadway’s original Romeo on life back as one of the most infamous boyfriends in history, embracing the chaos of this unexpected chapter as he performs in the UK for the first time and the remarkable connection this story has with audiences across the globe in 2025. Plus, we dive into jamming with the likes of Max Martin and Ariana Grande, the power of being present in every moment possible and why being a douche is a whole lot of fun. Is… he the drama? Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell andjulietthemusical.co.uk 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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    35 分
  • S10 Ep11: Nick Adams
    2025/05/02
    The beloved Broadway star on the extraordinary journey of Drag: The Musical, creating a space where drag is accessible for all and learning to say goodbye to a cast of fierce co-stars. Plus, we dive into understanding his own personal relationship with femininity and how that has changed as he career progresses, having Liza Minnelli as his boss and the unfiltered joy of his new live cast album alongside Alaska – and many other fabulous queens! Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell dragthemusical.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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    43 分
  • S10 Ep10: Billy Porter (Part Two)
    2025/04/28
    In the second of a two-part conversation... The Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen legend on a lifetime in the spotlight. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell 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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1 分
  • S10 Ep9: Billy Porter (Part One)
    2025/04/25
    In the first of a two-part conversation... The Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen legend on his “life-altering” and history-making chapter as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, why this story connects differently in the era of Tr*mp and how he's making his younger-self proud. Plus, why this activist artist will forever use his art to speak truth to power - however challenging that can often be. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell kitkat.club 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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    35 分