Filmed Live Musicals

About Filmed Live Musicals

Did you watch the original Broadway production of INTO THE WOODS on VHS until the tape broke? Have you been watching HAMILTON on repeat for over a year? This podcast is for you! Nominated for Best Podcast at the 2021 Sydney Web Fest! Filmed Live Musicals features info on 150+ stage musicals that have been legally filmed and publicly shared (no boots!). The podcast features candid chats with the creators of those shows. Get up close and personal with directors, writers, producers, actors, and the people who make filmed musicals happen. Want to support the preservation of the history of filmed stage musicals and the curation of one easy place to find them all? Become a patron (https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/donate.html) or make a tax-deductible donation (https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/donate.html)! Learn more at www.filmedlivemusicals.com (https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/) REVIEWS Always High Caliber Guests ★★★★★ Luisa interviews high caliber guests who have very interesting insights and views regarding musical theatre and filmed live musicals. Highly recommend. ~ ManilaSydneyLanzarote, Apple Podcasts LOVE THIS PODCAST ★★★★★ I LOVE this podcast! Listening to the journeys of the creatives for all the shows that have gone on to being filmed is extremely insightful. Luisa also is wonderful to listen to. A smart and interesting Host that strikes up excellent conversations that keeps me listening a subject I love… musical theatre. ~ Broadway Expert, Apple Podcasts Amazingly-Thorough ★★★★★ Filmed Live Musicals: The Podcast is, like the website that it accompanies, amazingly-thorough, packed with info, insights, and creative inquiry, owing to the voluminous knowledge of the host, Luisa Lyons, and that of her fabulous guests. With the advent of the pandemic, the world of filmed live musicals has taken on a major role, as the theatre world explores alternatives to in-person attendance. As a result, the already-exciting landscape of great musical theatre to be found online (which Lyons’ database website can clue you into) is now even more-vital and important. All that aside, Luisa is a smart, clever, and charming host and her magnetic personality and love of the material bring out the best from her guests. If you love musical theatre, this podcast can’t be beat! ~ Beat Warrior, Apple Podcasts Fun and informative ★★★★★ For fans or people curious about the world of musical theatre Broadway and beyond, this podcast is truly insightful and complements the Filmed Live Musicals online database well. Entertaining and inspiring! ~ Galileo Marsh Everything You Need! ★★★★★ This podcast gives you everything you need to know about the world of Filmed Live Theater! It gives an interesting, behind the scenes look into this unique world. Subscribe! Subscribe! Subscribe! ~ Al Monaco, Apple Podcasts Great and interesting content for any musical theatre fan ★★★★★ Host Luisa Lyons creates really interesting content for all musical and theatre lovers. I have spent most of my time working in the Australian and UK theatre scenes, so it is refreshing to hear a North American perspective. If you love theatre and hearing “behind the scenes” interesting facts, then do not miss this podcast. ~ Dame Diva Dan, Apple Podcasts Amazing✨ ★★★★★ This podcast is fantastic! I love listening to it especially rn knowing theater won’t reopen until next year. 🎭🎟💛 ~ OhSoDanni, Apple Podcasts

Publisher

Luisa Lyons

Category

arts · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jul 2020

Latest episode

3 Oct 2024

Latest episodes

82 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Oct 2024

   Put Words in My Mouth

   How does a lifelong passion for musical theater begin? For Sara Glancy, it all started with "The Wizard of Oz" at age five. Join us as Sara recounts her enchanting journey from watching "The Wizard of Oz" to her professional training at NYU. Discover how a year-long New Year's resolution to learn a new musical every day helped keep her artistic spirit alive amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City.We also get a sneak peek into Sarah's new solo show, "Put Words in My Mouth," which focuses...

2. 

   27 Jun 2024

   Golden Lotus

   Host Luisa Lyons chats with writer and composer George Chiang and actor Harriet Chung about the multi award-winning musical Golden Lotus. Based on the influential Chinese novel Jin Ping Mei, Golden Lotus was developed in North America before premiering in Hong Kong in 2014 where it was filmed live. It's now available to stream on Stratfest at Home. Learn about the banned novel Jin Ping Mei, the fascinating international story behind the development of Golden Lotus, how the show became Hong Kong’s first original musical, the process of filming, and the surprising rewards of entering the capture of the musical into film festivals. George Chiang is the acclaimed writer of Golden Lotus, winner of the Heckler’s Award for Best Original Work in Hong Kong. The feature film adaptation of Golden Lotus has secured over 60 international film awards, including Best Picture at the World Independent Cinema Awards in Edinburgh. As a multi-award-winning songwriter, director, and producer, George's works such as “A World Away (Remix)” have earned accolades like Best Song and Best Music Video. As an actor, George returns to the Stratford Festival this season to perform in Salesman in China. Harriet Chung, born in Hong Kong, is a celebrated performer whose illustrious career includes groundbreaking roles in The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto and Cats in Hamburg. She starred in Golden Lotus, garnering numerous Best Actress awards internationally. Harriet’s debut single, “A World Away (Remix)”, won Best Original Song at the Hollywood Gold Awards, and her debut album, A World Away, has achieved critical acclaim. Her performances have earned her multiple Best Music Video awards. Harriet will make her Stratford Festival debut in 2024, performing in Salesman in China, continuing her streak of distinguished contributions to theatre and music. Show Links Golden Lotus: https://goldenlotusthemusical.com/ (https://goldenlotusthemusical.com/) George Chiang: https://www.georgechiang.org/ (https://www.georgechiang.org/) Harriet Chung: https://harrietchung.com/ (https://harrietchung.com/) Watch Golden Lotus: https://stratford.vhx.tv/golden-lotus-the-musical (https://stratford.vhx.tv/golden-lotus-the-musical) Support the Show. (https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/subscribe.html) Filmed Live Musicals is where musicals come home. Use the searchable database to find musicals filmed on stage to watch from the comfort of your living room! Visit www.filmedlivemusicals.com (http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/) to learn more. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/filmedlivemusicals/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/filmedlivemt/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/filmedliveMT), and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@filmedlivemusicals). You can also support the site at Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/musicalsonscreen). Patrons get early access to the podcast and site content, no matter how much you pledge. Become a Patron (http://weebly-link/561153003980311385) today! Filmed Live Musicals is created by Luisa Lyons, an Australian actor, writer, and musician. Luisa holds a Masters in Music Theatre from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and now lives, works, and plays in New York. Learn more at www.luisalyons.com (http://www.luisalyons.com/) and follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/luisalyons), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/luisalyons/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/luisalyonsactor).

3. 

   12 Jun 2024

   Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal

   Host Luisa Lyons chats with actor and filmmaker Melissa Center all about her one woman musical Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal. Go behind the scenes and discover how the musical came to life, how Melissa navigated the global theatre shutdown, filming during COVID, and how the new production differs from previous incarnations of the show. Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal will be livestreamed from Caveat in NYC on June 12, 2024 and available on demand until June 19, 2024. Melissa Center is an actress, award-winning filmmaker, and “The Crowdfunding Queen,” who has helped creatives raise over $1M for their passion projects. As an actor, she most recently appeared on CHICAGO FIRE (NBC) & FBI (CBS). Her filmmaking credits include ensemble dramedy All I Want (Prime, Vudu, TubiTV, itunes) award-winning viral short R.V (which anticipated the overturn of Roe vs Wade), & short film His Name is Niv, inspired by her own experience with sexual assault. Her solo show Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal (http://marryingjakegyllenhaaltheplay.com/) debuted during Pandemic lockdown via livestream at The Pico, LA followed by Edinburgh Fringe Digital to rave reviews in Ms. Magazine & Psychology Today. It is currently running in NYC at Caveat (https://www.caveat.nyc/events/marrying-jake-gyllenhall-6-12-2024). Show Links Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal (https://caveat.stellartickets.com/events/marrying-jake-gyllenhaal/occurrences/8f933d28-82b2-44d9-a8b8-b9c6fe973b2a) @ Caveat (June 12 - 19, 2024) Melissa Center (https://www.melissacenter.com/) The Pico production on Scenesaver (https://www.scenesaver.co.uk/production/marrying-jake-gyllenhaal/) Learn more about Scenesaver on Episode 2 (https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/blog/podcast-episode-2-scenesaver) of the Filmed Live Musicals podcast: Support the Show. (https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/subscribe.html) Filmed Live Musicals is where musicals come home. Use the searchable database to find musicals filmed on stage to watch from the comfort of your living room! Visit www.filmedlivemusicals.com (http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/) to learn more. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/filmedlivemusicals/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/filmedlivemt/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/filmedliveMT), and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@filmedlivemusicals). You can also support the site at Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/musicalsonscreen). Patrons get early access to the podcast and site content, no matter how much you pledge. Become a Patron (http://weebly-link/561153003980311385) today! Filmed Live Musicals is created by Luisa Lyons, an Australian actor, writer, and musician. Luisa holds a Masters in Music Theatre from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and now lives, works, and plays in New York. Learn more at www.luisalyons.com (http://www.luisalyons.com/) and follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/luisalyons), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/luisalyons/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/luisalyonsactor).

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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