#93 - Jamie Forshaw: Producing with Passion at Madison Wells Live

“The minute we think we know everything, or do everything… we
become irrelevant.” – Jamie Forshaw What happens when we stop
learning? What happens when we stop exploring? That’s what makes
Jamie Forshaw’s artistry as a producer with Madison Wells Live
extremely personal and special – he doesn’t stop exploring. We as
artists always have to keep exploring… and sometimes that
exploration heals us from a nervous breakdown or have massive
commercial hits on Broadway.  In this episode we discuss… Why
we do what we do Exploration What happens when you meet an idol
respectfully? Art healing a nervous breakdown Do coincidences
exist? How does a piece speak to Jamie when he is producing a
project? Developing The Thing About Jellyfish and Jenkins Show
doctors! Not every show needs to go to Broadway Finding the right
theatre for a show Jamie Forshaw (Producer) leads Madison Wells
Live as their Executive Producer. Under his oversight, Madison
Wells Live has developed a robust-but-curated slate of stage
productions focused on essential, artist-driven storytelling.
Broadway credits include Shucked, The Old Man and the Pool, Company
(Tony Award for “Best Revival of a Musical''), Hadestown (Tony
Award for “Best Musical''), Pass Over and The Inheritance (Tony
Award for “Best Play”). West End: The Ocean at the End of the Lane
(Olivier nomination for “Best New Play”). Off-Broadway: Seven
Deadly Sins (Drama Desk Award for “Best Unique Theatrical
Experience”). Regional: Swept Away. Over the course of his 20+ year
career working with an array of internationally recognized
producers, including Cameron Mackintosh, Thomas Schumacher, and
Michael Cohl, Forshaw has become a sought-after specialist in
managing high profile, multi-million dollar budgeted global theater
productions. He most recently served as V.P. of Production at
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group, where he oversaw its
full global roster of First-Class productions. Mr. Forshaw holds an
M.F.A. from Columbia University in Theatre Management and
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