Carrying the Banner: A Newsies + Travel Podcast

Andrew Wilson
  • 5.0 (11)
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  • WEEKLY SERIES
Carrying the Banner: A Newsies + Travel Podcast

Welcome to Carrying the Banner, a travelogue podcast through the itinerary of the first national tour of Newsies the Musical, ten years later! In each episode, we’ll discuss Newsies memories, theater history, city highlights and travel tips with the help of cast and crew members from the tour.

Season 1

  1. Episode 1 - New York, NY

    EPISODE 1

    Episode 1 - New York, NY

    In today's episode, we welcome original cast member from the Newsies tour, Chaz Wolcott, as we discuss the process of auditioning, getting cast and rehearsing a first national tour in New York City! From audition tips to "Circus McGuirkus" to journeying around the city in search of lesser-known NYC-sights, this episode covers all things theater-biz! Check us out on Instagram and Threads at: @newsiespodcast Check out Chaz Wolcott on IG @dancinchaz and www.chazwolcott.com

    1h 1m
  2. Episode 2 - Schenectady, NY & Waterbury, CT

    EPISODE 2

    Episode 2 - Schenectady, NY & Waterbury, CT

    In today's episode, we welcome back Newsies tour alum, Chaz Wolcott, to talk all things "tech-ing" a show and our first preview performances. We discuss the perks of working in Schenectady, NY, share some insights into tour life in Waterbury, CT and sprinkle in some advice for managing comfort on long coach-bus rides.

    57 min
  3. Episode 3 - Philadelphia, PA

    EPISODE 3

    Episode 3 - Philadelphia, PA

    In today's episode, original "toursie" and Disney+ Newsie, Jack Sippel, is with us to chat about opening night in Philadelphia, PA! We cover long bus rides, how to find the MTV Real World Philadelphia House, and which painting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is most like Newsies the Musical. (All with a sprinkling of mice-infested hotel rooms). Enjoy the episode! Find Jack on IG @jackjsippel and online at www.jack-sippel.com. Find us on IG @newsiespodcast.

    57 min
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Welcome to Carrying the Banner, a travelogue podcast through the itinerary of the first national tour of Newsies the Musical, ten years later! In each episode, we’ll discuss Newsies memories, theater history, city highlights and travel tips with the help of cast and crew members from the tour.

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