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Bryan Langlitz: Actor Whisperer Jan 17, 2020

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THIS WEEK!! An actor therapy session with our friend Bryan Langlitz. Bryan was a senior at Michigan when Joe was a freshman Bryan is a full fledged WORKING actor. He made his Broadway debut in Memphis and recently relocated to LA to pursue more of a path in TV and Film. The changing coasts was totally terrifying for Bryan and we talk all about the WORK. We talk about working smarter, doing the work on the self, how the audition starts from the moment you get the appointment, and how your credits really don’t matter. This was such a wonderful conversation and we’re so grateful Bryan was in New York for 48 hours. Keep working twice as hard as the person next you. If you're looking for an acting coach, check Bryan out at his website.

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But Max Clayton Was Seeing Celine Dion Jan 10, 2020

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Max was in Vegas seeing Celine Dion when Broadway called. The hilarious, handsome, crazy talented, huge hearted, huge appetited MAX CLAYTON IS HERE!! His biggest advice? Don't be an asshole. This is another one of our favorite conversations. This is a snapshot of what it's like to have a meal with Max and Joe. They share their love of food and beverage and musical theater. Max has been seen on Broadway in Pretty Woman; Hello, Dolly!; Bandstand (Chita Rivera nom.); Something Rotten!; On the Town; Gigi. We hit the hard questions with Max about growing up, dancing in see through tights, and what he loves about food. Listen in!

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GAVIN CREEL GAVIN CREEL GAVIN CREEL!! Dec 20, 2019

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM US TO YOU!!! THE LEGEND IS HERE!! We can't believe that Tony Award and Olivier WINNER Gavin Creel agreed to sit down with us. He is one of the biggest stars on Broadway and, for some reason, he agreed to spend an hour with us. Listen in for the tale of a boy from Ohio who came to the big city, ate spaghetti, worked in a shiny mail room, and changed the face of musical theater for a generation of musical theater performers. Listen for when he was the original Boq in Wicked. Dan and Joe certainly wouldn't be here without this man. He is kind, he is hilarious, he is SO REAL, and his talent is unmatched... Come hang out with Gavin Creel.

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John Riddle in "Hans on Hans" Dec 13, 2019

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THE OG HANS IS HERE!! We bring you... Hans on Hans. We make a lot of promises that we don't keep at GWLM, but we came through on this one. YES!! We were so excited to have Broadway's Raoul in the house. He's the nicest guy and we were thrilled to geek out about Frozen, Phantom, Chita Rivera, and sitting in the theater with John Kander as he writes The Visit. Listen to when he did Miss Saigon in college with Corey Cott, Ashley Park, Stephanie Umoh, Mike Campayno, and Will Blum. STARS IN THE MAKING. Also ... check it out... Phantom of the Opera was the first musical that John ever saw.... Now he's Raoul. COME ON THEATER DREAMS!

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Stephanie Styles is a FAN FIRST Dec 06, 2019

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Kiss Me Kate and Newsies star Stephanie Styles is HANGING WITH US!! We spend a solid chunk nerding about Jagged Little Pill that opens TONIGHT!! Our friend Steph has blown up the past few years. She's a Disney superfan who made her professional debut in the First National Tour of Newsies! Dreams coming true all over the place. She is constantly booked these days most recently seen in the Netflix show Bonding and the upcoming, highly anticipated NBC musical series, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. We have more Disney trivia for you than you can handle and we nerd out about Will Burton.

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Colton Ryan from Broadway to TV before 24 Nov 29, 2019

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Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners!! Guys Who Like Musicals is still sponsored by NO ONE!! Colton Ryan is HERE. From making his Broadway debut in Dear Evan Hansen, to his new tv show, Little Voice, Colton has hit almost every major mark in the entertainment industry... and he's SO YOUNG. He talks about how Girl From The North Country (coming to Broadway this spring) led to Alice by Heart which led, almost seamlessly, to his first series regular gig in Sara Bareilles and Jesse Nelson's Little Voice coming soon to Apple TV+. We talk about ALMOST meeting Paul McCartney, musical theater history, and auditioning for your heroes. You're about to see A LOT of Colton in 2020. CHECK IT OUT!!

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WRONG MAN, HAMILTON, Ryan Vasquez!! Nov 22, 2019

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OUR FRIEND RYAN VASQUEZ IS HERE! The Man In Black (and Duran alternate) of The Wrong Man is here. We went to college with Ryan and he has BLOWN UP in the past few years. The people you go on spring break with could end up SUPER FAMOUS. He made his Broadway debut in Wicked, his first Original Broadway Company with Waitress, and is the first and only actor to portray the roles of Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, George Washington, Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, and Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson. THAT'S CRAZY. We had the pleasure of talking with him about finding your voice and your lane in the business, creating new work, and being the villian in one of the hottest new shows, The Wrong Man.

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Aisha Jackson Leads With Love and Light Nov 15, 2019

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"Your gifts will make space for you." Joe loves a quote and Aisha Jackson is FULL of them. Ok. So Dan is in Waitress, Joe is Frozen, Aisha has done both. So we obviously had to call her! We pose the tough questions like ... "Which show do you like more?" and "What do you like most about Joe's performance?" Totally kidding. We spend an hour with Aisha and talk about everything from getting fired, the heartbreak that goes with having to choose between jobs, and race in musical theater. We talk about building Broadway shows from audition to previews, and possibly the most intense audition story you've ever heard. Her credits include Beautiful, Waitress, Frozen, and, one of Joe and Dan's favorite off-Broadway shows, Witness Uganda. Also Aisha just got a HUGE job that will become public soon, but WE CAN'T TALK ABOUT IT!! But we will :)

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Mike Ruckles Fixes Your Dead Eyes Nov 08, 2019

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DON'T PAINT WITH A SMALL PALETTE!! Wanna learn how to sing? ALL you have to do is subscribe to Guys Who Like Musicals and listen in. Not really. Singing takes a ton of work, but, Mike Ruckles can help. Also - It's Dan's BIRTHDAY AND JOE ALMOST FORGOT.

Mike Ruckles is one of the most sought after voice teachers in the city. He has worked with Dan for the last year and Dan is singing better than ever. This week we give you an inside scoop on everything singing. Mike was the associate music director on Gentleman's Guide To Love And Murder, he's currently working with Sara Bareilles on a TV show, he teaches 9 hours a day, and HE HAS TWO KIDS?! Ambitious much?! We love this episode. The best part? Joe found out it might not be bad to eat Mac and Cheese before singing.

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Ellyn Marie Marsh is a GHLM Superfan?! Nov 01, 2019

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! This week we are talking with Broadway favorite and Guys Who Like Musicals SUPERFAN ELLYN MARSH!! Dan and Joe have had WAY too much candy. We recorded the intro LIVE from Joe's apartment where Alex and Joe had just made dinner for Dan and Julie. THIS WEEK.. we have our thoughts on Autumn, audition stories, and Joe will break down the truest adage in show business... "if you want a job, leave town." We're so lucky to be talking to Ellyn. She is a journey-woman on Broadway working in huge musicals like Kinky Boots and Pretty Woman and high profile plays like Enron and Rose Tattoo. She breaks down creating a role in the ensemble( this is our FAVORITE part), being a Broadway parent, and everything she loves about Guys Who Like MUSICALS!!!

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