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Getting to the Heart, Soul, and Drive of top performers in the entertainment industry. Previous guests include Grammy winner Jonathan Groff; Tony Award winners Billy Porter and Jerry Mitchell; plus Hollywood and Broadway stars and choreographers like Bradley James, Jonah Platt, Diana DeGarmo, and Morgan James, as well as emerging talent from film, TV, Broadway and publishing. Clayton Howe's guests share their paths, struggles, and lessons learned. Entertainmentx proves to inspire, uplift, and educate everyone interested in a deep dive look at entertainment professionals and industry luminaries.

Clayton Howe’s Entertainmentx Clayton Howe: Producer | Architect Of Stories

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 43 Ratings

Getting to the Heart, Soul, and Drive of top performers in the entertainment industry. Previous guests include Grammy winner Jonathan Groff; Tony Award winners Billy Porter and Jerry Mitchell; plus Hollywood and Broadway stars and choreographers like Bradley James, Jonah Platt, Diana DeGarmo, and Morgan James, as well as emerging talent from film, TV, Broadway and publishing. Clayton Howe's guests share their paths, struggles, and lessons learned. Entertainmentx proves to inspire, uplift, and educate everyone interested in a deep dive look at entertainment professionals and industry luminaries.

    Keith Sherman Part 2 ”Keep Optimism In Your Heart”

    Keith Sherman Part 2 ”Keep Optimism In Your Heart”

    Keith Sherman (ksa-pr.com)(IG:@keithshermanassociates)(heliclinefineart.com) provides diversified public relations and marketing communications services to entertainment, lifestyles, special events, corporate and not-for-profit clients. From his roots on Broadway, Keith has built a distinguished reputation for over 20 years among the leaders of Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, producers, studio executives, celebrities, and artists for executing effective campaigns and consistently exceeding his clients’ goals. Keith is a hands-on agency distinguished by smart strategic thinking, proactive effort, integrity, personal attention, and a passionate drive to deliver excellent results for the clients we represent.

    • 22 min
    Keith Sherman Part 1 ”Publicity, The TONY Awards, Dealing Art & NEXT”

    Keith Sherman Part 1 ”Publicity, The TONY Awards, Dealing Art & NEXT”

    Keith Sherman (ksa-pr.com)(IG:@keithshermanassociates)(heliclinefineart.com) provides diversified public relations and marketing communications services to entertainment, lifestyles, special events, corporate and not-for-profit clients. From his roots on Broadway, Keith has built a distinguished reputation for over 20 years among the leaders of Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, producers, studio executives, celebrities, and artists for executing effective campaigns and consistently exceeding his clients’ goals. Keith is a hands-on agency distinguished by smart strategic thinking, proactive effort, integrity, personal attention, and a passionate drive to deliver excellent results for the clients we represent.

    • 24 min
    Rick Elice Part 2 ”This Performance SOLD OUT”

    Rick Elice Part 2 ”This Performance SOLD OUT”

    Rick Elice co-wrote Jersey Boys (winner 2006 Tony Award, 2007 Grammy Award and 2009 Olivier Award for Best Musical) with the great Marshall Brickman; The Addams Family; Peter and the Starcatcher (winner of five 2012 Tony Awards); and The Cher Show (currently on tour in the UK). In the pipeline: The Princess Bride for Disney; Smash for Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, directed by Susan Stroman. Rick is also adapting Sara Gruen’s novel Water for Elephants; the popular film, Silver Linings Playbook; and writing an original musical, Treasure, with 2021 Ed Kleban Award-winner Benjamin Scheuer. Rick’s book, Finding Roger, An Improbably Theatrical Love Story, is published by Kingswell. Heartfelt thanks to those whose theatre work makes him grateful for the day he was born: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Nunn, Laurents, Stone, Taymor, Papp, Schumacher, Schneider, David, Strong, Gaudio, Valli, McAnuff, Trujillo, Timbers, Coyne, Brickman, and, eternally, Roger Rees. Rick thinks about them a lot. He never thought about Jersey much. He does now.

    • 39 min
    Rick Elice Part 1 ”Jersey Boys, Cher Show, Addams Family & Serino Coyne”

    Rick Elice Part 1 ”Jersey Boys, Cher Show, Addams Family & Serino Coyne”

    Rick Elice co-wrote Jersey Boys (winner 2006 Tony Award, 2007 Grammy Award and 2009 Olivier Award for Best Musical) with the great Marshall Brickman; The Addams Family; Peter and the Starcatcher (winner of five 2012 Tony Awards); and The Cher Show (currently on tour in the UK). In the pipeline: The Princess Bride for Disney; Smash for Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, directed by Susan Stroman. Rick is also adapting Sara Gruen’s novel Water for Elephants; the popular film, Silver Linings Playbook; and writing an original musical, Treasure, with 2021 Ed Kleban Award-winner Benjamin Scheuer. Rick’s book, Finding Roger, An Improbably Theatrical Love Story, is published by Kingswell. Heartfelt thanks to those whose theatre work makes him grateful for the day he was born: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Nunn, Laurents, Stone, Taymor, Papp, Schumacher, Schneider, David, Strong, Gaudio, Valli, McAnuff, Trujillo, Timbers, Coyne, Brickman, and, eternally, Roger Rees. Rick thinks about them a lot. He never thought about Jersey much. He does now.

    • 32 min
    Alex Joseph Grayson Part 2 ”Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Questions”

    Alex Joseph Grayson Part 2 ”Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Questions”

    Alex Joseph Grayson (alexjosephgrayson.com)(IG:@alexjgsings) currently in Parade on Broadway is an actor and musician from Watertown, NY.  He accredits his eclectic artistic influences to a nomadic upbringing as a military brat. Over the last decade, Alex has performed on the biggest stages of the American theatre, including Broadway, National Tours, and several Regional theaters.  Alex previously acted as lead vocalist of the metal band “Ten Thousand Pounds.” 

    • 20 min
    Alex Joseph Grayson Part 1 ”Recognizing Opportunity”

    Alex Joseph Grayson Part 1 ”Recognizing Opportunity”

    Alex Joseph Grayson (alexjosephgrayson.com)(IG:@alexjgsings) currently in Parade on Broadway is an actor and musician from Watertown, NY.  He accredits his eclectic artistic influences to a nomadic upbringing as a military brat. Over the last decade, Alex has performed on the biggest stages of the American theatre, including Broadway, National Tours, and several Regional theaters.  Alex previously acted as lead vocalist of the metal band “Ten Thousand Pounds.” 

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

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43 Ratings

43 Ratings

Guy With Piano ,

Compelling Conversations!

Started listening in 2022 and keep up weekly now! I’m not usually a podcast person, but Clay is such a fabulous host— he has a way of gently guiding conversations without ever strong arming his guests. Fabulous for theater fans, or anyone who is interested in success stories!

chr97 ,

Clay always dives deep!!

What a pleasure to hear this level of depth in conversations with such amazing artists. You’ll leave with an actionable lesson after EVERY episode, no doubt. Avid listener! Highly recommend!

Scootdog ,

Favorite new theater podcast

Clayton is an outstanding interviewer and I love his fascinating chats with the best of the best in the theater and entertainment worlds.

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