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Rockstar and 54 Below staple Storm Large sits down with us to talk about Cabaret, finding happiness, and Billie Eilish. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains adult content and explicit language. For tickets and more information about Storm's upcoming show, visit http://54below.org/StormLarge The 54 Below Podcast is hosted and produced by Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow us on Instagram: 54 Below @54below Storm Large @stormof69 Sir Michael Allan Galvez @sirmichaelallangalvez Macon Pricket @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former Jasmine of Disney's Aladdin US Tour, Senzel Ahmady, sits down with us to talk about her life as a dropout princess, her Filipino-Afghan roots, and making her 54 Below solo debut! Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett co-host. For tickets and more information about Senzel's upcoming show, visit https://54below.org/senzelahmady Watch Senzel sing "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles on https://youtu.be/0l-sHosUfCM?si=tPvuJx3HsJX0lodZ The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett, and produced by Sir Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow us on Instagram: 54 Below @54below Senzel Ahmady @senzelahmady Sir Michael Allan Galvez @sirmichaelallangalvez Macon Pricket @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West talks to us about her life in drag, growing up in Ohio, and all things Drag Race! Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Nina's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/NinaWest The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drama Desk Award nominee Christine Pedi talks about her career journey, "Forbidden Broadway" and "Chicago," and the life of comediennes as she knows it. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Christine's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/WickedStage The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multi-hyphenate award-winning actress Nita Whitaker talks about her passion for music and healing, entering pageants to pay for nursing school, and working with icons like David Foster and Alan Thicke. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For tickets and more information about Nita's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/NitaWhitaker Watch a sneak peek of Nita Whitaker in Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole here: https://youtu.be/ivkw_tOhsvo The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the few actors ever to play both male lead roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Hugh Panaro tells the story of how he convinced Hal Prince to give him the titular role, his show mementos, and the release of his first album! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Watch Hugh perform "Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera here: https://youtu.be/6BKh9HZ6WXk For more information about Hugh's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54below.org/HughPanaro The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning multi-hypenate Robert Schneider talks about his career as a producer and educator, his love for bringing obscure musicals back on stage, as well as a serendipitous occasion at 54 Below which launched a big project. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Robert's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/artists/robert-schneider/ The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Garnham and Simon Schofield of UK’s No. 1 West End musical theater supergroup, The Barricade Boys, talk about the group's origins and concerts around the globe, "Les Mis," and their favorite roles. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Watch a preview of The Barricade Boys performing a number of their favorite songs at https://youtu.be/6V57pjM0E94 For more information about the upcoming The Barricade Boys performances at 54 Below, visit 54below.org/BarricadeBoys Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York’s riotous and raucous hairy Drag Queen Tammy Faymous (Alexander Kacala) talks about drag as an artform, "Die Hard" as a Christmas film, and complicated family relationships in between sips of spiced (spiked?) eggnog. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Tammy's upcoming show, go to 54Below.org/TammyFaymous Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway leading lady Lisa Howard stops by the podcast with some hot cocoa to chat about Hallmark movies and #CountdownToChristmas, as well as her star turns on stage and in the film "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2." Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information on Lisa's upcoming show, go to 54Below.org/LisaHoward Watch a sneak peek of the upcoming "Lisa Howard's Holiday Special" at https://youtu.be/9k43yLWue10 The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon talks about his iconic roles in shows like "Hamilton" and "Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE", what's on his Spotify playlist, and his advocacy work with the WeAre Foundation. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Brandon Victor Dixon's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/BrandonVictorDixon The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West End actress Ellie Nunn phones in from across the pond to talk about the essence of Stephen Sondheim's genius, the art of cabaret, and designer hand puppets (as well as a wonderful night out with Helena Bonham Carter). Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. See Ellie perform "Losing My Mind" by Stephen Sondheim here: https://youtu.be/otwoULzlBGw For more info on Ellie's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/EllieNunn Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here Lies Love star and incoming SIX Broadway queen Jasmine Forsberg talks about connecting with her Filipino roots on and off stage, creating community both on tour and in her Broadway debut, and her dreams for the future. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Jasmine's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/JasmineForsberg. The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony® winner Frances Ruffelle and leading West End star Norman Bowman talk about their first meeting in Les Mis, the origins of "Frankie and Beausy," and the secret ingredient to their enduring friendship. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Frances and Norman's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/FrankieBeausy The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon on Instagram at mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RENT star and "Queer Eye" alum Jai Rodriguez talks about how being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States shaped his career choices on stage and screen. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about Jai's upcoming show, visit 54below.org/JaiRodriguez. The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices