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SPOTLIGHT on theatre news from Broadway to Napa Valley
First time in more than a year - people in a Broadway theatre! We have details. Plus a look at all the projects we are working on at Lucky Penny as the future looks good for getting back on stage.
Spotlight on Napa's own JENNY VEILLEUX, featured in our upcoming "In the Mood" Video Theatre show
This time our theatre news zooms in on "In the Mood," our next Video Theatre creation which will feature four talented women including special guest JENNY VEILLEUX.
Why it's ok to start out painfully shy with KIRSTIN PIESCHKE
Taylor describes the feeling when you no longer have special "show underwear" - and we enjoy the company of the talented KIRSTIN PIESCHKE
More news on our "PlayDemic" and we reveal what's really going on in the green room sometimes DANIELLE DEBOW
More details on our "PlayDemic" debuting Feb. 26, and a nice chat with Associate Artist DANIELLE DEBOW, who also figures into our Featured song this time.
"PlayDemic" news! And down memory lane with ROB BROADHURST!
We share the latest good news about New York venues - offer some details on our upcoming "PlayDemic" - and have a bushel of laughs with ROB BROADHURST.
Meet the Queen of Stage Mothers (in a good way) SUSAN BARTOLUCCI
Taylor offers some theatre commentary, we've got awards news, super special guest SUSAN BARTOLUCCI and a featured song that ties it all together.
Sharing thoughts about 10 months of frustration with DAE SPERING
News on our "PlayDemic" and Marin's Mountain Play - a chat with DAE SPERING of Missouri Street Theatre - and a featured song from a show you'd soon see at Dae's theatre except for the damn pandemic...
Talkin' 'bout shows n stuff with MICHAEL ROSS
Doc Fauci says live theatre's coming back this fall - an update on our "PlayDemic" - a delightful chat with MICHAEL ROSS - and a song from a show we love to pieces and that we WILL produce someday!
Get acquainted with MICHAEL SCOTT WELLS (aka Tom) - a multi-talented dude
Back from a Holiday break we've got theatre news, a wonderful chat with Associate Artist MICHAEL SCOTT WELLS, and a song from show everybody thinks we should do.
Just for fun, our Christmas and New Year episode
To wrap up the year, some stories of Christmas shows and a few off-the-beaten track holiday tunes.
Debut week for our on-demand Holiday show, and special guest BRIAN WATSON
This time we're excited about the debut of our fourth Video Theatre creation, "No Place Like Home for the Holidays," available on demand December 18 through the end of the year - and we chat with phenomenal performer and designer BRIAN WATSON - with a classic Holiday song in the Feature slot.
The tale of a "beautiful flop" with MIA MALM
Holiday shows galore in the theatre news - MIA MALM talks about her 20 year dance career - and a special version of a song from one of Broadway's most unlikely flops.
When "Break a leg" is more than just a saying, with JEFF BRISTOW
News about "No Place Like Home for the Holidays with Lucky Penny" - "Tick Tick Boom" comes to Netflix - and our resident stage manager JEFF BRISTOW tells tales from backstage and on stage.
Home for the Holidays news and fun with SCOTTIE WOODARD
The latest on "No Place Like Home for the Holidays" - a chat with the multi-talented fan favorite SCOTTIE WOODWARD - and a song about gratitude in our Feature segment.
Catching up with KIMMY DOOLEY of Berkeley Playhouse
12 Off Broadway venues are pushing to do theatre again - a catch-up chat with Executive Artistic Director of Berkeley Playhouse KIMMY DOOLEY - and a favorite song from "Billy Elliot"
Learning why everyone loves KAREN PINOMAKI
Hollywood's grabbing Broadway talent during the pandemic - a chat with N.A.P.A. Program Director Karen Pinomaki - and a favorite song from "The Full Monty" in the featurefeaturefeaturefeature...
A not really scary but informative Halloween episode with MIKE SCHAEFFER
News about how Bay Area theatre is trying to come back - lots of laughs and Halloween movie recommendations with MIKE SCHAEFFER - and a song from one of our all-time favorite modern musicals.
We still wanna be bad with SHANNON RIDER
"Super Happy Awesome News" debuts this weekend - some chat on the 2020 Tony noms - and special guest Shannon Rider talks about the original musical we created together at Lucky Penny.
Spotlight on award winning choreographer STACI ARRIAGA
Big New York theatres will stay dark 'till spring, but some venues are looking to open much sooner - We welcome special guest STACI ARRIAGA and find out how she feels about marking.
Good times with PHILLIP PERCY WILLIAMS
Some news on the feud between SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity, a interview with special guest Phillip Percy Williams, and a memorable moment from "Big River" featuring Mr. Williams himself.
Thriving in theatre during the NYC lockdown with JAMES SASSER
We break the news on a new project with Justin-Siena High School, chat with James Sasser who's still getting creative after months of quarantine in New York, and feature a touching cover of a favorite song performed by a local youth actor.
Theatre vs. Pandemics in history - Plus Show-mances & more with JENNIFER KING
Pandemics and theatre have both been around a long time. How did theatres cope in the olden days? Plus special guest Jennifer King, and a great new version of a familiar song.
Good times with DANIELA INNOCENTI-BEEM
An update on Lucky Penny works in progress - a chat with the phenomenal Dani Beem - and a song by Dani from our recent "For the Love of It" virtual cabaret show.
What This Podcast is All About - Plus Special Guest NATALIE LANDER
We tell you what we're up to with Lucky Penny and why we are doing a podcast; we meet our first exciting MYSTERY GUEST; and we offer you our first Arts Challenge!