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LISTEN: Broadway's Backbone with Sam Strasfeld
Sam has appeared on Broadway in Kiss Me, Kate, An American in Paris and Carousel.
BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you new episodes of Broadway's Backbone- a podcast dedicated to the men and woman of the ensemble: the chorus of dancers, singers, and actors that are the foundation of every Broadway musical. These often-unsung gypsies are the hardest working people on the boards and are Broadway's backbone.
Each episode features an interview with a Broadway vet, in which they speak about their life, career and dreams, and the topics that aren't always shared. The life of a gypsy maybe full of passion, but not always filled with glamour. Each guest shares intimate details about their journey. There is no mud slinging, but expect a little dirt. The podcast is in honor of the folks of the ensemble and the people who plan to be them.
Broadway's Sam Strasfeld can currently be seen on Apple TV's Schmigadoon! and in person at Mark Fisher Fitness. As one of the best male dancers of the past few seasons (Kiss Me, Kate, An American in Paris, Carousel), Sam knows when something is really hard, it forces him to be better. Sam treats every obstacle as an opportunity to learn something. He stands in the flames and figures out what to do differently. Next up, he wants to pay it forward with college curriculum that teaches performers to move better and cultivate positive self talk.
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LISTEN: Broadway's Backbone with Stacey TookeyMay 23, 2022
Stacey Tookey’s dream was to be in a ballet company. After achieving that dream, Stacey realized that she wasn’t fulfilled and that dreams can change. After five years dancing with Celine at Ceasars Palace and due to an incredible support system, her choreography career started as an 'accidental happening.'
LISTEN: Broadway's Backbone with Tony SpinosaJanuary 28, 2022
With his original musical premiering this weekend in Los Angeles, Broadway's Tony Spinosa is masked up , vaxed up and ready for 'The Singing Revolution.' When Tony was in nursery school his parents were alerted Tony had the fire of an artist. Since then he has dedicated his life to the uniquely American art form, musical theatre. There is no one clear path to success, so Tony continues to value himself and trust that an act of kindness can change the world so deeply, he wrote a musical about it.
LISTEN: Broadway's Backbone with Sam StrasfeldNovember 30, 2021
Broadway's Sam Strasfeld can currently be seen on Apple TV’s Schmigadoon! and in person at Mark Fisher Fitness. As one of the best male dancers of the past few seasons with Kiss Me, Kate, An American in Paris and Carousel, Sam knows when something is really hard, it forces him to be better. Sam treats every obstacle as an opportunity to learn something. He stands in the flames and figures out what to do differently. Next up, he wants to pay it forward with college curriculum that teaches performers to move better and cultivate positive self talk.
LISTEN: Broadway's Backbone with Personal Trainer Jaron FrandApril 26, 2021
Jaron Franz is making a name for himself as a go to personal trainer for the working actor. He has a personal mantra that is about small consistent effort and that fitness is an identity habit. You’ve got to show up and follow up.
LISTEN: Cady Huffman Talks ELECTRIC ISLAND & More on Broadway's BackboneMarch 24, 2021
Rachelle Rak’s 'DNA is every kind of storm you can imagine.” Rachelle feels that imperfection is what we have and that her resilience, that weird fire she has in her... it’s survival. Tony winner Cady Huffman directed the Actors Fund presentation of “Electric Island,” which premieres March 25th at 8:00pm. From Will’s favorite to Ulla to a burlesque communist, Cady Huffman continues to do her best and put it out there. Check out the full interview!
