Stay ConnectedThe Stage Rightside with James Whiteside is a podcast about the creative life—onstage and off.
Principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, writer, and choreographer James Whiteside shares behind-the-scenes conversations, solo reflections, and personal essays on art, career longevity, creativity, and identity. Episodes range from intimate monologues to candid interviews with dancers, artists, and friends, offering an honest look at the process behind the performance.
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James talks to ABT Principal Dancer Catherine Hurlin before and after their performance of Swan Lake at the Metropolitan Opera House.
In this special episode, James recaps the Spring touring season, accompanied by costume designers Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung.
James talks about his early years in dance, his training, and his first years as an apprentice in a big ballet company.
James and Reid talk about ballet costumes; faves, mishaps, and least faves!
James chats about which female roles he'd want to dance, what he did on his layoff from ABT, and why straight men at the gym annoy him.
James chats about Tr*mp's Kennedy Center, the WAP en pointe, and drunk gay people.
James talks about a typical rehearsal day, what he eats, and... poop in the tiles?!?!
James chats with himself about Smile 2, Rose Gray, and being a gay gay gay person who only plays straight people. Big wahhhh!
James and Reid talk noodles, circle j*rks, Beyonce, and Alien Romulus.
Michael returns for the first episode of 2025! We chat about Sasha DeSola, resolutions, Darci Kistler's beautiful penche, Unity Phelan, the Nutcracker, and more!
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