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Jake Bazel is a puppeteer, voice actor, writer and coach with over a decade of experience working in children’s media. Credits include Sesame Street (HBO/PBS), Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Stage Adaptation (Disney Theatrical), Sesame Workshop’s Helpsters (Apple TV+), The 90th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Disney’s Muppets (Disney/NBC), The 93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Sesame Street (Sesame Workshop/NBC), Duncan the Skunk and the Big Costume Trunk! (Hellosaurus), zivaKIDS, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, Paddington Gets in a Jam, Sandra Boynton’s Frog Trouble, Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live!, Sesame Street in Communities, appearances as Wayland Flowers’ Madame, and various collaborations with both John Tartaglia and The Mill. He has directed two national tours of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, as well as an international tour and two regional co-productions. As a writer, he helped to craft Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Stage Adaptation and helmed its picture book counterpart, and created the original series Duncan the Skunk and the Big Costume Trunk!, available to stream now on the Kidscreen Award-winning interactive platform Hellosaurus. He often serves on faculty at The Highlights Foundation and as an Animation Voice Acting coach alongside Sunday Muse at Great Big Voices. For more information, visit www.jakebazel.com.

Jake Bazel STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2021
Pooh

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer


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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Current Live Standings


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Voting Update


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Twenty-Three - The Man For All Seasons


Today, we return to last year's Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE MAN FOR ALL SEASONS.

Photos: Michael Kirk Lane Encores WHATEVER I FEEL at Chelsea Table + Stage


Conor Weiss has a Broadway World Cabaret exclusive - a gorgeous photo essay of the adored and adorable MKL at work at CT+S.

Michael Kirk Lane Will Encore WHATEVER I FEEL at Chelsea Table + Stage October 16th


Award winning cabaret artist Michael Kirk Lane is back on the boards on October 16th.

Review: Michael Kirk Lane Struts his Stuff in WHATEVER I FEEL at Chelsea Table and Stage


Lane captured the audience with his pizzazz while sharing a heartwarming journey appreciating friendship through song

Michael Kirk Lane Will Make Long Awaited Club Return With WHATEVER I FEEL at Chelsea Table + Stage


Musical Comedy Cabaret is back on the bill when Michael Kirk Lane takes his Chelsea Table + Stage bow.

Photos: Inside Gala Night For Disney's WINNIE THE POOH THE MUSICAL


All new photos have been released from the Gala performance of Disney's WINNIE THE POOH THE MUSICAL at Riverside Studios yesterday, Sunday 26 March. Guests included Alex Jones, Anneka Rice, Charlene White, James & Ola Jordan, Rachel Riley & Pasha Kovalev, Tamara Ecclestone and Vanessa Feltz.

Review: WINNIE THE POOH, Riverside Studios


The hotly anticipated UK production of the new musical adaptation of Disney's Winnie the Pooh has arrived in London at Riverside Studios. This charming new stage show takes us on a series of whimsical adventures with the well loved characters created by A.A. Milne including Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore.

Photos/Video: The UK Cast of WINNIE THE POOH Visits Hundred Acre Wood


Last week, the cast of  Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation went on a trip to Hundred Acre Wood and visited Pooh Corner, Poohsticks Bridge and Ashford Park Hotel.  Check out photos and video footage from the day here!

Full Cast Announced For UK Tour of Disney's WINNIE THE POOH Musical


The full cast has been announced for Disney's Winnie the Pooh. The UK and Ireland premiere will begin performances at London's Riverside Studios (Hammersmith) from 17 March, with an official opening on 26 March.

WINNIE THE POOH THE MUSICAL Will Open At London's Riverside Studios Ahead Of UK and Ireland Tour


Disney's Winnie the Pooh will be coming to the UK and Ireland stage for the first time in Spring 2023, with preview performances at London's Riverside Studios (Hammersmith) from 17 March and an official opening on 26 March. It will then tour the UK and Ireland until September 2023.

Wake Up With BWW 1/19: THE KITE RUNNER and A STRANGE LOOP Broadway Dates Confirmed, and More!


Today's top stories include a confirmed Broadway production of The Kite Runner. The stage adaptation of the book will play July 6 through October 30, 2022 at the Hayes Theatre. Plus, the full casting and dates have been announced for the Broadway premiere of A Strange Loop. 

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of WINNIE THE POOH Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA


In honor of Winnie the Pooh Day, the cast of Disney's Winnie the Pooh appeared on Good Morning America today for a special performance. The segment also included an interview with Jake Bazel, the puppeteer and voice actor who plays Pooh Bear in the current Off-Broadway production.

Celebrate National WINNIE THE POOH Day with A GMA Performance, January 18


The acclaimed, record-breaking run of Jonathan Rockefeller's Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation recently celebrated its 100th performance and will be celebrating National Winnie the Pooh Day on January 18, 2022, with a performance on ABC's GMA3 which begins at 1PM (12 PM Central and Pacific). 

DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION to Celebrate its 100th Performance


The acclaimed, record-breaking run of Jonathan Rockefeller's Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation will celebrate its 100th Performance on Saturday, January 15, at 10 am; three days before National Winnie the Pooh Day on January 18, 2022. 

Johnathan Rockefeller's PADDINGTON SAVES CHRISTMAS Is Now Streaming Online


In Jonathan Rockefeller’s Paddington Saves Christmas, Paddington helps his grumpy neighbor, Mr. Curry, who is panicking before the arrival of an important visitor for the holidays. Paddington volunteers to help Mr. Curry prepare his house for Christmas, but in typical Paddington fashion, his good intentions lead from one problem to the next.

Listen: Jake Bazel Talks WINNIE THE POOH on THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES


Jake Bazel has directed two national tours of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, as well as an international tour and two regional co-productions. Jake helped create and write Disney Theatrical's newest collaboration, Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation, which he stars in, and is now playing off-Broadway.

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