Episode 28: Beth Leavel: The Lady’s Improving

This week, Jamie and Rob sit down with Broadway legend Beth Leavel.
We discuss her incredible career, including 13 Broadway roles, and
her current star turn in The Prom. Beth talks about her first
Broadway audition (for Cats), creating new roles, including two
written specifically for her, playing “divas,” and what makes Dee
Dee Allen tick. Before we chat with Beth, Rob and Jamie talk about
a recent trip to Long Island, missed trains, and Into The Woods.
And to close, Rob gives an overview of original musicals, like The
Prom, that are based on actual events. This week’s music: Melissa
Errico singing “No More” and “Overture/Audition” from the Original
Cast of 42nd Street, Pearl Bailey singing “Before the Parade Passes
By” from Hello Dolly, “Tonight Belongs to You” from The Prom, and
Beth Leavel singing “It’s Not About Me” from The Prom and “As We
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