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Front Row is a frank discussion about the creative process and the business of creativity with some of the world’s brightest stars. What does it mean to be a creative? And how does a creative earn a living while staying true to their art? I have been exploring these questions my whole professional career. I’m the host of Front Row. My name is James Whiteside and I’m a principal dancer and choreographer with American Ballet Theatre in New York City, and the author of Center Center. Join me as I speak to artists and professionals in the business of art while we try to find the answer to the elusive question: How can I be successful in the arts? Check your ticket and take your seat. You’re in the Front Row.
Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
44 minutes
English
United States
22 episodes
since Dec. 16, 2022
episodic
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On this episode of Front Row, Jennifer and I talk about her beginnings in dance and how it’s shaped her career as an actor. We also talk about the origin of our unlikely friendship, which has been such a joy to explore. Jen talks about managing expectations, outside criticism, and navigating celebr…
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Markaholic and I have worked together on my own music under the name JbDubs for years, from I Hate My Job to Wallflower and Bodega Bouquet. In this episode we talk about his work with the legendary RuPaul as well as his work with other Drag Race superstars. We talk about how music producers use soc…
Not only is Isabella Boylston my best friend and frequent dance partner, she is an international ballet star. She was born Hildur Isabella Boylston, but now goes simply by Bella. She has been a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2014 and has danced nearly all the leading roles in t…
I have been lucky enough to work with Emil on a number of occasions and he actually did my headshot for American Ballet Theatre. In this interview, he tells me about his side jobs to make money, how he used social media to create a buzzing portrait business, and which dead celebrity he’d like to ph…
Robin Preiss Glasser is the national bestselling illustrator of many books for children, including the Fancy Nancy series, written by Jane O’Connor; Lambslide and Escape Goat, written by Ann Patchett; and Grand Jeté and Me by ballerina Allegra Kent. Robin is an alumna of the American Ballet Theatre…
This episode is fascinating. I talk to Sascha about his long career with ABT, his starring roles in Center Stage and Flesh and Bone, as well as his literary aspirations and fears. We try to figure out the definition of the word pedagogy and if “gogue” can be used as a verb as in “You’ve got to be g…
Eric and I talk about beads, beads, and more beads. He tells me about atelier morale and what it takes to go from costume design sketch to screen and stage ready. This is honestly a world I don’t know much about and i loved learning the ins and out of this mysterious industry with one of the world’…
Okay, here’s the sitch. This special episode of Front Row is split into two parts. In part one, I interview my codirector slash coproducer, Kylie Juggert, as well as Megan Eleanor Clark, the director of photography for the Fire Island portion of the film. In part two, you will hear an episode of Co…
In this episode, I speak to my new boss! Susan Jaffe is the new Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre, the company I have been dancing with since 2012. We talk about her dreams for the company, its repertoire, as well as her rich history with ABT and ballet in general. It's a good one! Don't…
I adore Arthur. In this episode, he and I talk about his current project, an expansion of the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations”, his work with ballet’s biggest stars, and the challenges of creating during times of social change. I appreciate his candor as we discuss difficult and necessary topics. Arth…
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