The Set List

~~SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE US A 5 STAR REVIEW~~ Carlie Craig, star of the CW’s MADtv, MTV’s Todrick, and USA’s First Impressions with Dana Carvey, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below debut in Small But Fierce: Carlie Craig. Featuring music from Shapiro and Christensen, her favorite thespian throwbacks, and Straight Outta Oz, Carlie shares the stage with childhood friends and special guests for a night of storytelling, musical impressions and reminiscing on simpler times. For tickets and more info visit - http://www.carliecraig.com/ NOVEMBER 22 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setlistpodcast Follow The Set List on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Setlistpodcast Follow Victor Legra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictorLegra

~~SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE US A 5 STAR REVIEW~~ Back with new episodes after a long summer. Starting off the new season with Tony Award Nominee Anika Larsen. She’s performed in numerous Broadway shows such as RENT, Avenue Q, All Shook Up, Xanadu, and most Recently, Beautiful The Carole King Musical. This interview was recorded last spring just before the end of her run! We’ll talk about her run in Beautiful The Carole King Musical and her new album Sing You to sleep – an album of lullabies for all ages. At the end of the interview I’ll play the song ‘You Can Close Your Eyes’ from Anika’s Album featuring Jessie Mueller. Get Anika's SING YOU TO SLEEP here - http://amzn.to/2f3uaCF A concert presentation of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, celebrating the September 16 release of the musical’s world premiere recording, will be held October 24 at The Lindeman in Manhattan. The album features Shanice Williams (The Wiz), Alex Newell (Glee), Lilli Cooper (SpongeBob), Alysha Deslorieux(Hamilton), John Arthur Greene (American Idol), Katie Thompson (Giant), Julia Knitel (Beautiful), Brittney Johnson (Motown), Gerard Canonico (Off-Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen), Sara King (Hair) and Talia Thiesfield (Veep). $9 tickets in advance, with a two drink minimum - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/polkadots-the-cool-kids-musical-album-release-concert-tickets-28797877226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setlistpodcast Follow The Set List on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Setlistpodcast Follow Victor Legra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictorLegra

Subscribe NOW on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music. Leave a star review and help other theater nerds like you find our show. Julia Mattison IS Ruby Manger IN Springtime For Ruby: A Farewell Engagement Featuring: Andrew Kober (She Loves Me) as Jean Dijon Noel Carey as Randy Newman Join fictional Broadway diva Ruby Manger as she makes her long-awaited return to the New York stage! Julia Mattison stars as Ms. Manger, an enigmatic Broadway and film legend, famous for such roles as Trudy the Blind Ghost in I See You, Not Really, But You Know What I Mean (Tony Award winner, Best Musical and Best Actress) and as Roberta in the film Inside Roberta (Sundance Film Festival rejected submission). In one hilarious hour, Ruby will re-visit her greatest career highlights and lowlights, from winning her first Tony Award, to her not-so-secret love affairs, to doing quaaludes in a basement with Rod Stewart that one time. Join Broadway’s shining Ruby as she says Hello to Spring, and Goodbye to all of us…. Once again. “Completely magical” — Ruby Manger ————– Julia Mattison has appeared on Broadway, television, and film, establishing herself as an upcoming comedian/actress and writer to watch. Broadway: Godspell (revival). Television: Drew (CBS), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC), Hey Girl (MTV, dir. Michael Showalter), Jake and Amir (CollegeHumor), Late Show With David Letterman (CBS), numerous commercials for Yoplait and Holiday Inn, among others. Film credits include How To Be Single starring Rebel Wilson and Dakota Johnson (New Line Cinema). She is represented by Soffer-Namoff Entertainment. Mattison and her comedy partner in crime Noel Carey (Randy Newman) just released their new comedy series Brooklyn Sound, available to watch at www.visitbrooklynsound.com https://54below.com/events/julia-mattison-is-ruby-manger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setlistpodcast Follow The Set List on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Setlistpod Follow Victor Legra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictorLegra

On today’s show, I’ll be speaking with Seth Sikes, who’s upcoming performances at Feinstein’s/54 Below pays tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time- Liza Minnelli. Seth’s new show is a follow-up to his sold-out, Broadway World Award-winning Judy Garland-themed nightclub act. He returns to the stage May 2 and June 8 with his fabulous 8-piece band, singing Liza’s famous show-stopping standards. Aside from focusing on his solo performances, Seth has spent the past few years as an Assistant Director, working with the incredible Jack O’Brien and David Cromer on award-winning plays, like The Nance and Tribes, as well as the New York Philharmonic’s Sondheim, the Birthday Concert. More recently, Seth has been lured to step onto the stage to interpret old classics for a new audience. Harkening back to the golden age of the Big Band lounge acts, he pays homage to our favourite divas in a sparkling fresh contemporary production. Get Tickets - http://54below.com/artist/seth-sikes/

Max Friedman is a director of cabaret, concerts, and musical theatre. His major NY credits include: Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band (at Feinstein’s / 54 Below), The Worst People You Know by Natalie Tenenbaum & Kevin Waznor (54 Below), Endless Summer: Zack Zadek (54 Below), Made For Each Other: Broadway Meets Andrew McMahon (54 Below), Julia Mattison Is Ruby Manger Live! (54 Below), The Bluest Ink: A Multimedia Sondheim Revue (le poisson rouge), I Could Use A Drink: former Set List guest Drew Gasparini (Joe's Pub), and 6 by Zack Zadek (NYMF 2012). Friedman was nominated for a Carbonell Theater Award for his directorial work on The Longing and The Short of It by Daniel Maté. As an Assistant Director he’s worked on Jasper In Deadland, The Other Josh Cohen, Uncool The Party, 35mm, and many projects with Joe Iconis. Friedman is currently in residence as the Associate Director of Programming at the legendary cabaret institution Don't Tell Mama where he has most recently helmed a series of developmental presentations of new musicals including Songs For Slutty Girls by also former Set List guest Kailey Marshall. Listen to Midnight At The Never Get: http://www.marksonnenblick.com/midnight-demos/ Get tickets April 14 & 15 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ Through Your Eyes Paul Corn Jazz Collective (Artist) - http://amzn.to/1qlCz5l

Special Offer for Set List Podcast Listeners – Use code SETLISTRTP20 to save 20% your music orders on www.RockThePerformace.com Actress, teacher, and author Sheri Sanders has toured worldwide to teach teachers, students, and aspiring actors how to choose, cut, arrange, research, and vocally style, popular music to successfully audition for rock musicals. Sanders' performance techniques have brought her students not only to the Broadway stage, touring companies, and regional productions of Deaf Wests' Spring Awakening, Motown, Waitress, Diner, Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Kinky Boots, The Last Ship, Here Lies Love, Bring It On, Jersey Boys, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, Memphis, Rock of Ages, Sister Act, Mamma Mia, American Idiot, Wicked, Rent, Hairspray, Legally Blonde (to name a few), but also to BIG television shows like: The Voice, X Factor, American Idol, and The Glee Project. She’s the only coach to bridge the gap between popular music and theatre. In combination with publishing the first rock audition training book, Rock the Audition: How to Prepare For and Get Cast in Rock Musicals, Sheri has taught master classes all over the world at nearly every major undergraduate Musical Theater program. Now she brings her training program online with www.RockThePerformance.com/ Special Offer for Set List Podcast Listeners – Use code SETLISTRTP20 to save 20% your music orders on www.RockThePerformace.com Rock The Audition LIVE at Broadway Sessions! Thursday, March 31, 2016 - http://broadwaysessions.net/ Broadway Rocks No Doubt - http://54below.com/artist/broadway-rocks-no-doubt/ 35% off via 54 Below site using code DOUBT35

Grace McLean is a multi-hyphenate actress-composer-singer-writer-teacher on the rise. In addition to performing in Off-Broadway hits like Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, Bedbugs!!!, and Brooklynite, Grace also makes time for her acclaimed original music, both as a solo artist and with her band Grace McLean & Them Apples. Her voice is like nothing you’ve ever heard before ranging between big-band jazz, rock & Roll, and R&B. http://gracemclean.com/ Get tickets: http://americansongbook.org/events/grace-mclean Subscribe on iTunes and leave us a 5 star rating. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setlistpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/SetListPodcast Follow The Set List on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Setlistpodcast Follow Victor Legra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictorLegra The Set List Podcast is now part of the Folio Group The Folio Group, is a collective of independent podcasts, web series, and other media ventures grown out of our passion for theatre. Whether narrative or editorial, directly about the theatre community or simply produced by its members, Folio Group fosters the theatre’s collaborative spirit through both our individual and collective work in the community and beyond. By opening a window into the lives of theatre artists, we challenge each other to grow our audiences, push each other’s creative processes, and make a welcoming space for all who share a passion for what it means to tell stories onstage. Visit http://www.foliogroup.net/newsletter/ NATURAL DISASTER :: OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO - https://youtu.be/dVTo0e2G9nM GRACE MCLEAN AND THEM APPLES cover BUDDY HOLLY by WEEZER - https://youtu.be/ArqQ-M43U-o Grace McLean & Them Apples at Lincoln Center's American Songbook - https://youtu.be/2wTzeSpVJps

'From Moses To Mostel: A History of the Jews!' with book writer GLEN BERGER!! GLEN BERGER’s plays include Underneath the Lintel and O Lovely Glowworm, Glen spent six years cowriting the script of the colossal Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Glen has won two Emmys (out of twelve nominations), and has written more than 150 episodes for children’s television series including Arthur (PBS), Peep (Discovery/The Learning Channel), Big and Small (BBC), and Fetch (PBS), for which he was the head writer for all five years of its run. This time around, Glen Berger writes From Moses To Mostel: A History of The Jews! told by musical theater. A comedy concert featuring Robert Kline, Rachel Stern, Steve Rosen, and a performance by The Klezmatics. Saturday, February 27, 20016 Get tickets: http://thetownhall.org/event/from-moses-to-mostel Subscribe on iTunes and leave us a star rating. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setlistpodcast Follow The Set List on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Setlistpod Follow Victor Legra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictorLegra I’d like to announce, The Set List Podcast is now part of the Folio Group The Folio Group, is a collective of independent podcasts, web series, and other media ventures grown out of our passion for theatre. Whether narrative or editorial, directly about the theatre community or simply produced by its members, Folio Group fosters the theatre’s collaborative spirit through both our individual and collective work in the community and beyond. By opening a window into the lives of theatre artists, we challenge each other to grow our audiences, push each other’s creative processes, and make a welcoming space for all who share a passion for what it means to tell stories onstage. Visit http://www.FolioGroup.net for more info.

On episode 10 of "The Set List" podcast, Broadway's Jessica Vosk (Currently Fruma Sarah in Fiddler On The Roof) sits down with Victor Legrá to talk about her upcoming concert You Asked for It at Joe's pub. Vosk sings "I Had A Dream About You" By Maury Yeston live on the podcast. Jessica Vosk "You Asked For It" plays Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) February 1st, 2016 at 9:30pm.) This all-new show is Jessica's quest to achieve gay icon status in 70 minutes Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at http://joespub.publictheater.org/en/tickets/calendar/playdetailscollection/joes-pub/2016/j/jessica-vosk-you-asked-for-it/?SiteTheme=JoesPub "Chandelier" by Sia (Broadway Gets GLAAD: A Benefit Concert) - https://youtu.be/QBWsRjkWahs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setlistpodcast Follow The Set List on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Setlistpod Follow Victor Legra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictorLegra

On this episode of The Set List, Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff talks FIRST YOU DREAM The Songs of Kander & Ebb on PBS FIRST YOU DREAM - The Songs of John Kander & Fred Ebb features Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, and Matthew Scott. First You Dream airs Friday, November 20, 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS check your local listings. Pre-Order FIRST YOU DREAM on DVD here: http://amzn.to/1QMXYhB See Julia Murney at Feinstein's/ 54 Below - http://54below.com/artist/julia-murney/ Will Diversity on Broadway Attract New Audiences? - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/victor-legra/will-diversity-on-broadwa_b_8353454.html Songwriting Duo John Kander & Fred Ebb are Celebrated Tonight on PBS. Julia Murney Commemorates Their Achievements - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/victor-legra/first-you-dream_b_8608576.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setlistpodcast Follow The Set List on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Setlistpod Follow Victor Legra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictorLegra

On episode 8 of "The Set List" podcast, composer/singer/songwriter Drew Gasparini sits down with Victor Legra to talk about his September 28th concert at Webster Hall. On September 28, 2015 Drew will take the stage of the Marlin Room at Webster Hall in NYC as a headlining artist, featuring an opening act by Zack Zadek. Backed by a 7-piece band, Drew plans to tear down the house. For tickets- http://goo.gl/q5yCnw For more information on Drew Gasparini visit www.DrewGasparini.com www.Twitter.com/SetListPod www.Twitter.com/VictorLegra www.Facebook.com/SetListPodcast

Voices Remember-A show stopping musical cabaret that brings together the voices of Broadway stars and top voiceover actors who, through song and spoken word, lend their voices to the millions of those who have lost their voices to Alzheimer’s Disease. Hosted by Joan Baker and Sirius XM On Broadway Host Julie James, Voices Remember will feature Keith David, Megan Osterhaus, N'Kenge, John Davies, Karen Jacobsen, The Broadway Boys and many more. The performance is on Monday May 11. Visit The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences for more information at www.sovas.org Get Joan's Book "Secrets of Voice-Over Success" here: http://goo.gl/RWKs0p Joan Baker- http://joanbaker.tv John Davies- http://www.johndaviesmusic.com The Broadway Boys- http://www.bwayboys.com

Joel B New talks about his podcast Something New and his upcoming concert at the Duplex April 24th 9:30pm. This episode features "The Fort" written and performed by Joel. Joel B New is a composer, lyricist, playwright, and performer, Joel B. New moved from the Midwest to New York in 2004 to pursue a career in musical theatre writing. He is the proud recipient of a 2008 American Theatre Wing Jonathan Larson Grant for his music and lyrics. Joel has been praised as one of today’s “most exciting contemporary musical theatre writers” whose songs are "abound with charm and a warm delicacy" (BroadwayWorld.com). His stage projects include TO HELL AND BACK, MACKENZIE & THE MISSING BOY, AWAKENING (book: Jenny Stafford, music: J. Oconer Navarro), STANDALONE, THE NOBODY DIARIES, SHIVER, and RSVP. Joel’s work has been seen and developed in New York at Ars Nova, Lincoln Center, 54 Below, New York Theatre Barn, and more. In addition to the Larson Award, his honors include being a two-time O’Neill Music Theatre Conference finalist, receiving an NYU-Tisch Alumni Grant (made possible by the Frederick Loewe Foundation), a Margo Lion Award for Outstanding Adaptation, and a Blevins-Thrower Encouragement Award. Joel’s musical theatre podcast “Something New” was recently named one of the Top 20 Podcasts for Theatre Fans by BroadwayWorld.com. "Something New" is a platform for Joel to interview the savviest singers he knows: each guest rings multiple talents to the theatre industry -- from photography to coaching dialects to massage therapy -- and their careers as performers have only been enriched by them. This biweekly podcast dissects what it means to be a working, multifaceted artist in America and always concludes with a premiere recording from one of New's latest musical projects. Joel holds an MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and is a member of BMI and the Dramatists Guild of America. He is currently represented by Abrams Artists Agency. Follow Joel New on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoelBNew Get tickets to his April 24th Concert here: https://www.Purplepass.com/22044/The_Duplex-Joel_B._New_In_Concert-The_Duplex_Cabaret_Theatre-April-24-2015.html Listen & Subscribe to his podcast Something New here: http://goo.gl/mQiBSJ Sign & Share the petition to tell Mayor De Blasio to restore funding to NY's adoption agencies: change.org/FosterCareNYC Get $20 off your first order on TodayTix (the best way to buy theater tickets) when you enter my code RQUOJ at checkout.  http://todaytix.com/refer/RQUOJ LIKE The Set List on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setlistpodcast?fref=ts Follow The Set List on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Setlistpod Follow Victor Legra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictorLegra

Victor talks to Rebekah Allen about her concert We Are The Tigers which premiered at 54 Below in January. This episode features "Valentine", a performance by Meghann Fahy. Rebekah M. Allen is a musical theater writer based out of New York City. Her original projects include We Are the Tigers: A New Musical, Step Up to the Final Destination in 3D: The Musical, Remission: A Musical, Glitter City, My Gay Killer Husband: A Lifetime Original Musical (Boo Festival Award Winner), and a few other projects with “A/the Musical” in the title. She is currently a lyricist in the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop. WE ARE THE TIGERS STARRED: Adrian Aiello, Meghann Fahy, Kayla Foster, Elizabeth Judd, Jessica Kahkoska, Adam Kaplan, Janet Krupin, Katie Ladner, Marissa O’Donnell, Gerianne Perez, Emily Skeggs, and Aubin Wise Music and Lyrics by Rebekah M. Allen Directed by Michael Bello Musical Direction by Patrick Sulken Orchestrations by Matt Aument Produced by Matthew P Hui and Geri Silver General Managed by Evan Bernardin Associate Produced by Raleigh Tyler LIKE We are The Tiger on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheTigersMusical Follow Rebekah Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebekahMAllen Buy INTO THE WOODS on DVD/BLUE-RAY here: http://goo.gl/yq7IpT LIKE The Set List on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setlistpodcast?fref=ts Follow The Set List on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Setlistpod Follow Victor Legra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictorLegra

Victor talks to Kenita Miller about her training, meeting Oprah Winfrey during The Color Purple, working with James Lapine on ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ at NY City Center Encores!, and details about her solo concert! Her solo concert debut is at 54 Below March 7th at 9:30pm. “Broadway’s small but mighty Kenita Miller, of Xanadu, Dessa Rose, The Color Purple and more, makes her 54 Below solo debut with Lindsay Mendez, Margo Seibert, Stephen Flaherty, and more joining her as special guests. The evening will feature music of composers Kenita has represented on the Broadway and New York stage, and the music of composers that Kenita hopes to one day perform on Broadway. This one night only event will feature contemporary and standard musical theatre songs, blues, and jazz.” Click here for tickets: http://www.54below.com/artist/kenita-miller/ Special Thanks to Addison O'Donnell for playing the piano on this episode!

Composer/Lyricist Robbie Torres presents an evening of original music performed by the next generation of Broadway's brightest. Bildungsroman is a debut concert covering the evolution of Robbie's writing and the stories behind his songs. The band includes Robbie Torres and Arri Lawton Simon on piano, Brian Barone on guitar, Jonathan Bloomfield on violin and Ansel Isaac Cohen on cello. Feb 2, 2015 SET LIST for Bildungsroman: The Songs of Robbie Torres 1. HERE (Morgan Assante, Spencer Kiely) 1:16 2. ANDREW (Corey Desjardins) 5:12 3. I DO (Samantha Carroll, John McLaughlin) 9:05 4. BLUE JASMINE (Matha Wasser) 12:33 5. THE MEETING (Samantha Carroll, Robbie Torres) 16:20 6. I’M A FAN OF SUMMER (Spencer Kiely) 19:40 7. THE LETTER (Christian Lane Green) 25:25 8. JOE’S SONG (Robbie Torres) 30:15 9. RAIN (Robbie Torres, Christian Lane Green) 32:54 10. BLACK AND BLUE (Robbie Torres, Alison Alampi, Jessica Zaambrotta) 36:00 11. NOWHERE, SOMEWHERE (Andrew Barbato, Nathaniel Beliveau) 41:22 12. I HOPE YOUR FACE ISN’T JUST A MEMORY (Mike Schwitter, Morgan Assante) 45:00 Close out: 49:17 THE LION Musical: http://www.thelionmusical.com/home On The Twentieth Century: http://www.roundabouttheatre.org/Shows-Events/On-the-Twentieth-Century.aspx 2 For 1 Tickets OFF BROADWAY WEEK FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 8: http://www.nycgo.com/off-broadway-week

On episode 3 of “The Set List” podcast, composer Robbie Torres sits down with Victor Legra to talk about his upcoming concert, Bildungsroman. Torres talks about his debut concert as well his journey to songwriting. Bildungsroman is a debut concert covering the evolution of Robbie's writing and the stories behind his songs. The episode also features recordings from Robbie's songbook. The Bad Years by Kerrigan & Lowdermilk info: https://theviewpointscollective.squarespace.com/thebadyears/ Get tickets to Robbie's show here : https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/9976789

The Set List chats with Singer/Songwriter Blake Pfeil to talk about his debut album 'Wallpaper'. The episode features 3 exclusive performances; selections from his new album as well as Blake's musical "The Year of The Scorpion". Singer Jessica Kahkoska joins Blake for two songs. Blake discusses growing up in Colorado, the YoungArts foundation, the influence of pop/folk in musicals, and even spills his ?Broadway? crush. All eight tracks of 'Wallpaper' serve as chronological travelogue about Blake’s first year of sobriety. The album is now released worldwide and available on iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Music , and www.BlakePfeil.com.

After a sold-out first edition, Broadway’s best writers and performers team together again to help raise funds for children with special needs in New York City and around the world. Victor Legrá, Anthony Crouchelli & M.O.V.E for Autism present Putting the Pieces Together: Volume 2 featuring the music of Carner and Gregor, Rosser and Sohne, Maglione and Ruiz, Joey Contreras, David Dabbon, Joanna Burns, Jonathan Lee, Justin Anthony Long and Will Van Dyke. The concert will feature show-stopping performances by Robin de Jesus (In the Heights), Natalie Weiss (Everyday Rapture), Teal Wicks (Jekyll & Hyde), Marla Mindelle (Sister Act, Cinderella), Eric Michael Krop (Godspell), Dana Costello (Finding Neverland, Jekyll & Hyde), Will Ray (Little House on the Prairie national tour), Jessica Hendy (Cats, Aida), Allison Strong (Mamma Mia!, Bye Bye Birdie) and more. Recorded April 24, 2014 at 9:30pm at 54 Below.

The Set List sits down with Composer/lyricist Kailey Marshall to talk about her concert solo debut at 54 Below. The episode features songs from CONFIRMED in concert sung by Cortney Wolfson (Kinky Boots), Daniel Quadrino (Newsies, Peter Pan LIVE), Jeff Heimbrock (Newsies, The Book of Mormon), Emily Rogers (Jasper In Deadland), Ethan Carlson, Adam Levy, Tatiana Lofton, Mary Claire Miskell and Chaz Williams-Ali. Confirmed is produced by Ryan Scott Oliver and Connor Santos in association with Victor Legrá and Nessie Nankivell. Confirmed also featured Dan DeLuca (Newsies National Tour), Caitlin Kinnunen (The Bridges of Madison County), Katie Ladner (Heathers), and Anna Ty Bergman.