ABOUT THIS EPISODE
He’s the longest-running actor to play Fiyero in the history of Wicked on Broadway, performing an incredible 1,073 performances as the CEO of the brotherhood of the tight white pants.
Having first joined the show as an understudy and ensemble member on tour, he’s danced his way through life to leading the show on the road in the US, on Broadway – including during its 20th anniversary at the Gershwin Theatre – and now directly into its 20th celebrations this September, as the London production of Wicked marks two decades at the Apollo Victoria Theatre – something he labels as “the greatest experience of my life”.
Now here in London – a place and chapter that he labels as “so unexpected” – he reflects on his history-making time as the Winkie Prince, including how his time as an understudy under great leaders helped teach him about the power of teamwork, why there’s more to Fiyero than just his looks – and how he’s worked to ensure his portrayal allows the acting to lead first.
Plus, we explore both the similarities and differences between his performance and that of Jonathan Bailey’s in the recent blockbuster movie, what it was like playing Fiyero during the release of the two movies, and celebrate introducing his American portrayal to UK audiences, including the hilarious encounter around accents he had with its London stars when he first joined the West End cast.
And he reflects on the life-changing impact this show has had on his life, his family and his career: “This was not something that I thought was possible.”
Host: William J Connolly
Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell
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