eleven

4.9 (45)
PERFORMING ARTS
MONTHLY

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

26 AUG

Tom Kitt

The Pulitzer, Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning musical genius on the West End triumph of Next To Normal, how he penned iconic songs like I Miss The Mountains and the honour of rediscovering the journey of Diana for a 2023/24 audience, this time in the hands of tour de force storyteller, Caissie Levy. Plus, writing for Idina Menzel in If/Then, why there's the “strong desire” to bring the show to Lodon and moving from fan to colleague with icon Alicia Keys with Broadway's Hells Kitchen. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell nexttonormal.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

43 min
15 AUG

Alex Newell

The Tony-winning superstar on their exciting live concert dates at London's Cadogan Hall, leading with honesty and vulnerability and the power of paving a way for the next generation. We also talk all things Once On This Island, their historic Tony win for Shucked and why you might not be hearing them sing Independently Owned forever – well, at least not the original key! Plus, the one signature role and show they've got their eye on. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell cadoganhall.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

39 min
5 AUG

Carly Mercedes Dyer

The Olivier nominee on bringing new life to Cassie in A Chorus Line, diving into the welcomed responsibility of leading shows like The Drifters Girl, The Color Purple and Memphis, and why her success on the stage is "bonkers". Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell achoruslinetour.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

52 min
28 JUL

Stephanie J. Block

The Broadway Tony-winning powerhouse on making British shores her home as she stars in the Barbican Centre production of Kiss Me, Kate. Plus, we dive into rewriting our own limitations, leaning into a new style of her infamous singing voice and why her London co-star Adrian Dunbar reminds her about the magic of laugher. And SJB in LDN? We find out what it would take to bring her to the West End for a lengthy run here. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell kissmekatemusical.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

38 min
6 MAY

Nicola Hughes & Amy Lennox

Stepping into the new world of Rufus Wainwright and Ivo Van Hove. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell openingnightmusical.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

3 min
29 APR

Stevie Doc & Tobias Turley

The winning stars of ITV's I Have A Dream on starring as Skye and Sophie in the West End production of Mamma Mia!, the intricate beauty of ABBA lyrics and why the most famous all-singing sunny island is a place where everybody – both cast and audience – can the embrace joy. Plus, why they want YOU to wear a certain iconic Mamma Mia! outfit to the theatre... Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell mamma-mia.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

31 min
26 APR

Trevor Ashley

The OG star of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on embracing the sequins and getting the party started in Priscilla The Party!, the almost 20-year evolution of the famous pink bus and why live theatre doesn't always turn out as planned. Plus, what it's actually like playing the legendary Sydney Opera House. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell priscillatheparty.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

27 min
14 APR

Hannah Cruz

The breakout Broadway star on originating in Suffs, making musical dreams come true with Jason Robert Brown in The Connector and why her former boss at Hamilton is the ultimate hype-man. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell suffsmusical.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

40 min

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45 Ratings

Absolutely incredible ✨

30 Jul

Jamey Rowsell

William is a brilliant host to this fantastic podcast – one of the best, most insightful interviewers out there. You do not want to miss!
A great investment!

30 Jul

JJ-Joel96

Will is a fantastic interviewer, all the episodes are so wonderful to listen into.
Gorgeous listening

30 Jul

Matty7746

Informative and fun - can’t stop listening.
A Theatre Fan Must!

30 Jul

MVReid

If you love musicals, theatre or just great chats then this podcast is 100% for you. This is one of my regular podcasts, and I cannot recommend enough!

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