ANDREW LYNFORD CSA (Casting). Until recently, Andrew
ran the casting department at Center Theatre Group. His Casting
Associate credits there include Soft
Power(Ahmanson); Archduke, Heisenberg, Sweat, and Head of
Passes (Mark Taper Forum); Block Party 2017/2018/19, Big
Night and he was Casting Director for the record-breaking
production of Spamilton (Kirk Douglas). 
After working as an actor in his native U.K. (earning him a Best
Newcomer nomination in the National Television Awards)
Andrew moved into producing, directing and casting. Associate
West End credits include Priscilla, Grease and Thriller.
Regional and touring credits include Side by Side by
Sondheim, Misery, Oklahoma, and The Cemetery Club. TV
includes The Birds (ITV) and Grandpa in my
Pocket (BBC). Since relocating to L.A., Andrew has cast Skin of
Honey (Macha Theatre); As You Like It (Chater
Shakespeare); Take The L (Outfest 2018); Rake of His Heart
(Blank Theatre, also director), as well as the features Cain Hill,
Just Like Me And You, and Monster, and has assisted with
casting for the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, The Walt Disney
Concert Hall and Odyssey Theatre.
He has just finished casting for The Spitfire Grill for the Garry
Marshall Theatre; a new musical workshop at the Wallis
Annenberg and is currently working on another feature, The
Kindred.

Links: 
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0528570/
https://twitter.com/lynfordtweets?lang=en

HOST:
www.wendyrosoff.com
www.imdb.me/wendyrosoff
www.instagram.com/wendy_rosoff/
The Line Lofts
www.thelinelofts.com/
www.instagram.com/thelinelofts/

Behind the Casting Table with Andrew Lynford

It's a special day in studio at West of Broadway!  We are joined by the amazing Becky Lythgoe to discuss the 10th anniversary of Lythgoe Family Panto!  Listen in as we discuss the upcoming presentation of A Snow White Christmas.

In England, the holidays just aren’t the holidays without a trip to a classic Panto. Lythgoe Family Panto’s fun spin on Snow White brings all the slapstick fun and audience participation that Pantos are known for — and even features a pre-recorded video illusion of the Magic Mirror played by (how’s this for perfect casting?) actor-magician Neil Patrick Harris. Additional cast members include Garrett Clayton as The Huntsman, Disney’s Olivia Sanabia as Snow White and Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams as The Queen.

Lythgoe Family Panto returns to the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium with their 10-year anniversary production of A Snow White Christmas, December 13-22, 2019.

LINKS:
https://americanpanto.com/home

https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/2654040?_ga=2.154424378.309766481.1562368482-257887247.1562001810

https://www.instagram.com/lythgoepanto/
https://www.instagram.com/beckyblythgoe/
https://www.instagram.com/larascottmedia/
https://www.instagram.com/willarmstrongpr/

West of Broadway EP 45: Becky Lythgoe - Lythgoe Family Panto

Thank you for joining us on our first episode of 2020!

Listen in as we speak with Mason Reeves, the exceptionally talented young man who has stepped away from his senior year at the University of Michigan to originate the role of Kristoff in Disney's Frozen National Tour.  Currently playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theater til Feb. 2nd, tickets are available athttps://www.hollywoodpantages.com/

Additional Links::
https://www.masondreeves.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rasonmeeves/
https://www.instagram.com/frozenbroadway/
https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodpantagestheatre/

West of Broadway EP 46 Mason Reeves - Disney's Frozen 1st National Tour

Welcome to part 2 of our series on Disney's Frozen 1st National Tour.  Today we are connecting with Evan Strand one of the actors who plays the impressive and loveable Sven the Reindeer.

Listen in as we learn about Evans path from Ballet, to firefighter training, to acting to dawning the intricate mantle of Sven. 

Frozen is currently playng at the world-famous Hollywood Pantages Theater and is embarking on the first leg of what promises to be an extensive tour of North America.  

Tickets are available at HollywoodPantages.com

Additional Links:

https://www.evanstrand.com/

https://www.instagram.com/evan.strand/
https://www.instagram.com/frozenthetour/
www.instagram.com/frozenbroadway/
www.instagram.com/hollywoodpantagestheatre/

West of Broadway EP 47 Evan Strand - Disney's Frozen 1st National Tour

On this episode of West of Broadway, Will talks with Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti who is bringing her one-woman act to Walnut Creek, California's Lesher Center for the Arts on Friday, January 31st.  

In her show titled, "Tales from Soprano Isle," Laura will be performing alongside a pianist for a night that will leave you in awe and in stitches.

We also discuss her participation in the remarkable benefit album, "Singing You Home, Children’s Songs for Family Reunification" where she gathered other award-winning artists to raise money and awareness for families in need at our border.    Featuring tracks from Lin-Manuel Miranda & Mandy Gonzalez, Josh Groban & Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald & Jason Robert Brown, Kristin Chenoweth, Cynthia Erivo, Ingrid Michaelson & Ana Villafañe, and a duet with Laura Benanti & Isabella Preston with backup vocals from the Broadway Baby Mamas.  The album was conceived by Laura Benanti and produced by Benanti, Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Lynn Pinto.

All artists, musicians, technicians and recording studios donated their time and talents to the project, so that a substantial portion of the proceeds from the English / Spanish language album will go directly to the non-profit organizations RAICES and ASTEP to help reunite and support families separated at the border.

Available at: https://www.ghostlightrecords.com/singing-you-home-childrens-songs-for-family-reunification.html

Lastly, we'll learn Laura's secret tip for staying focused, productive and at the top of her game!  (Spoiler alert, It's meditation!)

If you'd like to see Laura's show on the 31st, or just keep up with all the exciting projects she's working on, go to LauraBenanti.com where you'll find links to everything you need!

Links: 
http://laurabenanti.com/
https://twitter.com/LauraBenanti
https://www.instagram.com/laurabenanti/

https://lesherartscenter.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1303

http://westofbroadwaypodcast.com/
https://www.instagram.com/willarmstrongpr/
https://www.facebook.com/WillAndLara/

West of Broadway EP 48 Laura Benanti

Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ in Costa Mesa, California continues it's 2019 – 2020 Family Series with The Joshua Show: Episode 2 

This family-friendly production plays February 1 and 2 in Samueli Theater. 

Will caught up with Joshua himself.  Joshua holden is an Award-winning puppeteer and Ambassador joy.  He shares how he uses singing, tap dancing and a cast of zany puppets to thrill audiences of all ages in his whimsical production about friendship and the value of being yourself.

SEGERSTROM CENTER for the arts.  
February 1 – 2, 2020 
Samueli Theater 
Tickets are $20 and are available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. 

Follow Joshua : https://instagram.com/ohmygoshuajoshua

The joshuashow.com

West of Broadway EP 49 Joshua Holden - The Joshua Show EP2

On this special 50th episode of West of Broadway, we head east to the 5th annual Broadway Con in New York City to celebrate musical theater with thousands of super fans!  

This being our 50th episode, we wanted to do something special, so we caught up with Broadway veteran Laurie Wells to talk careers, our love for musical theater and her partnership with a brand-new mentoring app called Shadow Star! 

Shadow Star is the premier Broadway mentoring mobile app designed to help those in search of a career in the performing arts. Get connected with Broadway Stars like Laurie who will become your biggest supporters and work to help you reach your full potential.

Special thanks to Broadway Con for the incredible access!  We hope you enjoy this series of interviews from the house floor of this 3-day event!  

Links:

https://www.lauriewells.net/

https://www.shadowstarnyc.com/

West of Broadway EP 50: Laurie Wells - Broadway Con - Shadow Star App

On this episode of West of Broadway, Will Armstrong interviews Michael (Mike) Milton at the 2020 Broadway Con where he was debuting his new mentoring App Shadow Star!

Mike took time off from his national tour of Jersey Boys to personally reveal his anxiously awaited app to the convention-goers in New York City.

Shadow Star is the premier Broadway mentoring mobile app designed to help those in search of a career in the performing arts. Shadow Star connects you to Broadway Stars who will become your biggest supporters and work to help you reach your full potential.

LINK: https://www.shadowstarnyc.com/

Michael Milton: 

Link: https://www.iammichaelmilton.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmilton2/

West Of Broadway EP- 51 Michael Milton - Shadow Star App

On the West of Broadway podcast, Broadway veteran Will Armstrong discusses the vibrant musical theater scene on the West Coast, covering movie musicals, regional productions, national tours, and more with the cast, crew, producers, and supporters who make it all happen. If you want a lighthearted celebration of musical theater, you can find it all West of Broadway!

West of Broadway EP 50: Laurie Wells - Broadway Con - Shadow Star App

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