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LISTEN: Will Swenson Talks Life Lessons on WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2021


Patrick Oliver Jones recently sat down with actor and singer Will Swenson for a two-part in-depth interview on Feedspot's Top 25 Theatrical podcast Why I'll Never Make It. Part 1 aired Monday, September 6th with Part 2 airing Wednesday, September 8th on all streaming platforms.

Will Swenson, Justin Guarini, Gabrielle Ruiz And More Share Their Audition Stories On the WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2021


This week, WINMI's third annual Audition Stories has come to the podcast. The previous audition episodes were released just a month before the COVID-19 shut down. And there have been a lot of guests with a lot of great stories since then.

VIDEO: Damian Thompson Shares How His Struggles With Stuttering Led Him Into Acting On WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2021


Born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Miami, Florida, Damian Thompson (Toni Stone, Little Rock) is a performer of both stage and screen. From an early age he was his family's private entertainer, always dancing at family functions and reciting TV shows. Yet after moving to America and taking speech classes to control his Jamaican accent, he developed a chronic case of stuttering. It affected his self-confidence as well as interactions with others.

Creators of THE FLAME Podcast Musical Join WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT for Pride Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2021


Patrick Oliver Jones sat down with the creative force behind the musical The Flame. Elle Brigida and Leigh Holmes Foster on his hit podcast Why I'll Never Make It. The episode, which aired Monday, June 7th, explores the relatively new art form of the podcast musical and aligns perfectly with Pride Month.

Patrick Oliver Jones, Mariana Cardenas, and Clara Francesca Stop By THE EFF YOUR FEARS PODCAST
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2021


The latest episode of The Eff Your Fears podcast, hosted by Ashley Monique Menard, features the multi-talented Patrick Oliver Jones (Why I'll Never Make It), sharing her journey from Disney, Vegas, Pre Broadway, and into podcasting and producing.

LISTEN: Sally Wilfert Joins WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast and Pays Tribute To Rebecca Luker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2021


Host Patrick Oliver Jones coducts a two-part conversation with Wilfert, covering not only the performance and recording of ALL THE GIRLS but also highlighting pivotal moments in her singing career, from working with Stephen Sondheim to the vocal injury that forced her to pull out of a show.

LISTEN: Gabrielle Ruiz Joins WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2021


Gabrielle Ruiz sat down this week with Patrick Oliver Jones on his podcast 'Why I'll Never Make It'. The two first met on the National Tour of Evita back in 2013 and their friendship is evident in the wide range of topics they covered in this 2 part podcast series.

Actress And Stuntwoman Carrie Bernans Begins Women's History Month On WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2021


If there's one word to describe Carrie Bernans (Black Panther), it would be 'energetic' and she joins host Patrick Oliver Jones for an enlightening conversation about her constant and busying efforts to improve herself and her career as well as the lives of those around her.

Brie Eley Concludes Black History Month On WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2021


Broadway World Award Nominee Brie Eley (True Colors) joins host Patrick Oliver Jones for an insightful conversation about truth in storytelling, her transition from stage actor to television and film, and the online community she created for black actresses.

Adrienne Walker Discusses THE LION KING and More On WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2021


In a continuing series for Black History Month, Adrienne Walker (The Lion King, Kiss Me, Kate) joins host Patrick Oliver Jones to share her experiences with the long-running Broadway musical as well as what she's been doing since the theater closures.

Emmy Winner Erin Cherry Joins WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast For Black History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2021


Actor and producer Erin Cherry (After Forever) gets behind the mic to talk with host Patrick Oliver Jones, not only about her own acting journey onstage and onscreen but of the black women she watched growing up like Cicely Tyson and Diahann Carroll and the importance of such role models and examples, then and now.

Geoffrey Owens Joins WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast for Black History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2021


You may remember him as Elvin on The Cosby Show, but Geoffrey Owens has had a long 35-year career onstage and onscreen since his television debut. And he recounts both the highlights and the low points in a frank and honest discussion with host Patrick Oliver Jones.

Podcaster and Comedian Ashley Monique Menard Stops by WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2021


The latest episode of the Why I'll Never Make It podcast, hosted by Patrick Oliver Jones, features the multi-talented Ashley Monique Menard (Eff Your Fears) sharing her journey to acting, directing, writing, podcasting, and producing.

Justin Guarini Joins WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast as the First Guest On Season Five
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2021


To kickstart Season Five of the Why I'll Never Make It podcast, Justin Guarini (Wicked, In Transit) joins host Patrick Oliver Jones to talk about the musical journey that led up to American Idol, his rollercoaster years afterwards, and the Broadway home he has found since.

Sammi Cannold Joins The WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast For Its Season Finale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2020


Assistant Director Sammi Cannold (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) has been spending time in London and Seoul during this pandemic, seeing first-hand how theater has survived and at times thrived despite shutdowns and surges in case numbers.

The New Works Virtual Festival Begins Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2020


The first-ever New Works Virtual Festival kicks off tonight! Every evening from December 5th - 25th of 2020 at 8PM EST/5PM PT, the New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new scripts of non-musical pieces (19 plays, 1 teleplay) as well as an 21st (a 'Christmas Special') featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

New Works Virtual Festival Announces Final Plays And New Dates
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020


The New Works Virtual Festival will stream 20 new non-musical scripts every day from December 4th - 24th of 2020 (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. A 21st piece will be selected from holiday-themed submissions to be streamed on December 25th.

Nate Patten Joins WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast To Discuss And Dissect The 2020 Tony Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2020


Associate conductor Nate Patten (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) is never one to hold back opinions on his own podcast, Booked It. And so along with host Patrick Oliver Jones, Patten addresses some of the confusion, consternation, and controversy created by this year's Tony Award nominations.

Actor And Singer Meredith Aleigha Wells Brings Dysautonomia Awareness To WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2020


Dysautonomia is not a word most people know or use, yet it affects millions of Americans each year. And during this month of awareness, Meredith Aleigha Wells (Dysfunctioning Just Fine) joins podcast host Patrick Oliver Jones to discuss how this illness has affected her onstage and in life.

New Works Virtual Festival Announces New Plays And Dates
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2020


The first ever New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new non-musical scripts (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

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