Stage Rush TV: Episode 9

Whisper House's Holly Brook introduces!

Talking points:

• Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson gets EMOtional
• Seeing Anyone Can Whistle from a mile away
• Chicago’s ensemble talks stunt casting
• Broadway grosses: Why American Idiot isn’t a sellout 

What do you think, Rushers? Have you seen Andrew Jackson? Does it deserve to get an open-ended off-Broadway run? Did you pay for better seats to Anyone Can Whistle than I did? Do you think I’m right about the people who are buying tickets for American Idiot? Leave it in the comments!

Ensemble Watch: 'Chicago,' Part 2

In this second part of Ensemble Watch, Melissa Rae Mahon and James T. Lane of Chicago discuss stunt casting, learning numerous versions of choreography for numbers, and perform their favorite dance steps from the show.

(If you missed Part 1, catch it here)



Did what Melissa and James said about knowing numerous versions of musical numbers surprise you, Rushers? How do you feel about some choreography being "watered down" for certain stars?

Stage Rush TV: Episode 8

 

Talking points:

• Interviewing Chicago ensemble members Melissa Rae Mahon and James T. Lane on the stage of the Ambassador Theatre
• Loss #2 at the American Idiot ticket lottery
• Broadway grosses 

Please leave your thoughts, questions, suggestions in the comments!

Ensemble Watch: 'Chicago,' Part 1

Kicking off Ensemble Watch, the series that highlights ensemble actors in Broadway's hottest companies, Melissa Rae Mahon and James T. Lane dish on life in the classic musical Chicago and how they stay fit for those revealing costumes.



A sneak peak at Part 2.



Rushers, have you seen Melissa open Chicago? Did you catch James when he was in A Chorus Line? Are you surprised that these two didn't describe a rigorous workout routine for the show? Leave it in the comments! Be sure to check back at Stage Rush for Part 2 of my interview with Melissa and James!