8 Worst Audience Members!
Broadway pianist and MD Austin Cook (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) is sitting down with Adrienne Walker (The Lion King, Kiss Me Kate) to discuss the eight worst audience members they witnessed as both an audience member and an actor. Don't be this person!
Our Worst Survival Jobs!
Broadway pianist and MD Austin Cook (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) is sitting down with Adrienne Walker (The Lion King, Kiss Me Kate) to share with you their 6 worst survival jobs! Over the years, they have worked a lot of random jobs while they waited for the phone to ring in hopes of landing the next great role!
Austin’s Journey to Broadway!
It was a long and difficult journey that took years of trial and error. On today's episode of Broadway Banter, Austin is all alone telling you the story of how he made it to Broadway, conducting Broadway's biggest show, Hamilton. The journey was long and hard, full of missteps, luck and close calls. We hope his story encourages you to keep going and continue on your own journey, wherever you are headed. Who knows? Your dreams may be just around the corner!
Nutrition, Diet & Exercise!
The time has finally come! Broadway pianist and MD Austin Cook (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) is sitting down with Adrienne Walker (The Lion King, Kiss Me Kate) to talk about their lifestyle change in their nutrition, diet and exercise! It has been a long and difficult 18 months, but now that Broadway has announced their return. Adrienne and Austin are sharing their plans to prepare and that begins with the food they consume and exercise goals. In this episode of Broadway Banter, Adrienne shares the many fad diets she has tried over the years and what she and Austin are doing now to making lasting changes.
We’ve got mail!
It's mail day! Broadway pianist and MD Austin Cook (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) is sitting down with Adrienne Walker (The Lion King, Kiss Me Kate) to open the mail you have been sending us. Thanks for the continued love and support. Get out your pen and paper, 'cause we are answering the questions YOU asked! Keep 'em coming. Leave us your comments and questions and you may be featured on the next episode!
Broadway Is Back!
It's happening! Broadway pianist and MD Austin Cook (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) is sitting down with Adrienne Walker (The Lion King, Kiss Me Kate) to talk about the return of Broadway! Many shows have made their announcements on their return, and we have thoughts! It's been a long 14 months and we have another 4 months before the first shows return on September 14th.
Understudies Explained!
Broadway pianist and MD Austin Cook (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) is sitting down with Adrienne Walker (The Lion King, Kiss Me Kate) to talk about understudies! Covers, Standbys, Swings, it's all here. They have both been understudies themselves in multiple productions and are giving you the scoop on what to do, how to approach it and what it takes to be an understudy.
The Perfect 32 Bar Cut
Broadway pianist and MD Austin Cook (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) is sitting down for his first solo show of Broadway Banter to tell you how to make the perfect 32 Bar Cut for your auditions! It's not as simple as just picking 32 bars to sing and sounding good. You really must put in the prep work and rehearse!
1st day of rehearsal preparation
Broadway pianist and MD Austin Cook (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) is sitting down with Adrienne Walker (The Lion King, Kiss Me Kate) to prepare you for your 1st day of rehearsal! The 1st day of rehearsal can be overwhelming if you aren't prepared ahead of time. Luckily, Adrienne and Austin are giving you their tips and tricks for having a successful first day of rehearsal.
Adrienne’s Lion King Audition Tape!
Broadway pianist and MD Austin Cook (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) is sitting down with Adrienne Walker (The Lion King, Kiss Me Kate) to watch her original audition tape for "Nala" in Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway! They are watching this video with you for the first time together!