https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/front-row--6338235enPerforming ArtsCopyright Michael Cassel Grouphttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bf2ad0b6c387b8f8d9592c64732af4d0.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/front-row--6338235Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:02:21 +0000Michael Cassel GroupMichael Cassel Grouppodcast@michaelcassel.comWe take you behind the scenes as we chat with those that make our spectacular productions come to life.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-the-front-row-with-ilario-grant--67698069The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Ilario Grant about his starring role in MJ The Musical, now playing at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. 

They talk through finding energy in the company of MJ The Musical, learning to value yourself, and Ilario's journey to finding his own path on the stage. 

This is an episode not to miss. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67698069Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupFor our final episode of Season 2 of The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Ilario Grant about his starring role in MJ The Musical, now playing at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne.  They talk through finding energy in the company of MJ The...The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Ilario Grant about his starring role in MJ The Musical, now playing at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. 

They talk through finding energy in the company of MJ The Musical, learning to value yourself, and Ilario's journey to finding his own path on the stage. 

This is an episode not to miss. ]]>2384false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-the-front-row-with-noah-missell-and-callum-ryan--67610292The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Noah Missell and Callum Ryan from the cast of Beetlejuice The Musical. As Ensemble and Swing members of the show, Noah and Callum share backstage stories of team bonding, words of advice, and always being ready for the call. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67610292Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:00:08 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on our podcast, The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Noah Missell and Callum Ryan from the cast of Beetlejuice The Musical. As Ensemble and Swing members of the show, Noah and Callum share backstage stories of team bonding, words of...The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Noah Missell and Callum Ryan from the cast of Beetlejuice The Musical. As Ensemble and Swing members of the show, Noah and Callum share backstage stories of team bonding, words of advice, and always being ready for the call. ]]>2123false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-the-front-row-with-taylor-scanlan-and-fiorella-bamba--67514204The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Taylor Scanlan and Fiorella Bamba from Beetlejuice The Musical on learning to trust yourself, embracing imperfection, and how swings keep a show running. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67514204Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on our podcast, The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Taylor Scanlan and Fiorella Bamba from Beetlejuice The Musical on learning to trust yourself, embracing imperfection, and how swings keep a show running. The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Taylor Scanlan and Fiorella Bamba from Beetlejuice The Musical on learning to trust yourself, embracing imperfection, and how swings keep a show running. ]]>2519false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-the-front-row-with-sebaga-neumann--67430015The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Swing Performer and Children's Dance Captain for MJ The Musical, Sebaga Neumann on the adaptability and skill it takes to be a swing in a musical. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67430015Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:00:08 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on our podcast, The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Swing Performer and Children's Dance Captain for MJ The Musical, Sebaga Neumann on the adaptability and skill it takes to be a swing in a musical. The Front Row, Josh Piterman chats with Swing Performer and Children's Dance Captain for MJ The Musical, Sebaga Neumann on the adaptability and skill it takes to be a swing in a musical. ]]>2381false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-the-front-row-with-eddie-perfect--67352816Beetlejuice The Musical Eddie Perfect sits down with Josh Piterman to chat through his journey creating the Tony Award-nominated score for Beetlejuice The Musical on Broadway, and how Melbourne has now embraced the production.

The Regent Theatre is the only place in the world you’ll be able to catch Eddie Perfect’s must-see performance on stage. Do not miss it!

https://beetlejuicethemusical.com.au/tickets/ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67352816Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:00:08 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row, the ghost with the most and star of Beetlejuice The Musical Eddie Perfect sits down with Josh Piterman to chat through his journey creating the Tony Award-nominated score for Beetlejuice The Musical on Broadway, and how...Beetlejuice The Musical Eddie Perfect sits down with Josh Piterman to chat through his journey creating the Tony Award-nominated score for Beetlejuice The Musical on Broadway, and how Melbourne has now embraced the production.

The Regent Theatre is the only place in the world you’ll be able to catch Eddie Perfect’s must-see performance on stage. Do not miss it!

https://beetlejuicethemusical.com.au/tickets/ ]]>4357false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-the-front-row-with-roman-banks--67241147The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with Roman Banks on all things MJ The Musical. Currently playing the role of MJ, Roman shares stories with Josh about working on his dance skills under renowned choreographers Rich+Tone, performing the show in different countries, and what it has been like to lead the incredible cast of MJ The Musical in Sydney. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67241147Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with Roman Banks on all things MJ The Musical. Currently playing the role of MJ, Roman shares stories with Josh about working on his dance skills under renowned choreographers Rich+Tone, performing...The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with Roman Banks on all things MJ The Musical. Currently playing the role of MJ, Roman shares stories with Josh about working on his dance skills under renowned choreographers Rich+Tone, performing the show in different countries, and what it has been like to lead the incredible cast of MJ The Musical in Sydney. ]]>2986false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-the-front-row-with-jude-loxley--67022208The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with award-winning costume associate Jude Loxley on Jude's twenty-year journey, from her career beginnings in regional Australia to working alongside Broadway designers and managing the costume department.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67022208Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:00:08 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with award-winning costume associate Jude Loxley on Jude's twenty-year journey, from her career beginnings in regional Australia to working alongside Broadway designers and managing the costume...The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with award-winning costume associate Jude Loxley on Jude's twenty-year journey, from her career beginnings in regional Australia to working alongside Broadway designers and managing the costume department.]]>3152false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-the-front-row-with-rob-johnson--67022204The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with actor and writer Rob Johnson on jumping back into acting, staying present on stage, why 'till death do us part' doesn't apply to the Maitlands in Beetlejuice The Musical. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67022204Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with actor and writer Rob Johnson on jumping back into acting, staying present on stage, why 'till death do us part' doesn't apply to the Maitlands in Beetlejuice The Musical. The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with actor and writer Rob Johnson on jumping back into acting, staying present on stage, why 'till death do us part' doesn't apply to the Maitlands in Beetlejuice The Musical. ]]>2809true25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-the-front-row-with-xavier-gibson--66969371The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with new talent Xavier Gibson on booking a musical straight out of high school, favourite music videos, and the joy of working with renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon on MJ The Musical. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66969371Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with new talent Xavier Gibson on booking a musical straight out of high school, favourite music videos, and the joy of working with renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon on MJ The Musical. The Front Row host Josh Piterman chats with new talent Xavier Gibson on booking a musical straight out of high school, favourite music videos, and the joy of working with renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon on MJ The Musical. ]]>2221false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-the-front-row-with-kris-kukul--66908542The Front Row we chat with musical maestro Kris Kukul on all things Beetlejuice The Musical, working on Broadway, and what it means to be a music supervisor. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66908542Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:00:08 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row we chat with musical maestro Kris Kukul on all things Beetlejuice The Musical, working on Broadway, and what it means to be a music supervisor. The Front Row we chat with musical maestro Kris Kukul on all things Beetlejuice The Musical, working on Broadway, and what it means to be a music supervisor. ]]>2156false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-the-front-row-with-elise-mccann--66813206The Front Row, we interview distinguished musical theatre performer Elise McCann, who takes us through her journey with Beetlejuice The Musical — from the initial rehearsal period to onstage improvisations, and ultimately finding her way to playing Barbara Maitland.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66813206Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:00:08 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row, we interview distinguished musical theatre performer Elise McCann, who takes us through her journey with Beetlejuice The Musical — from the initial rehearsal period to onstage improvisations, and ultimately finding her way...The Front Row, we interview distinguished musical theatre performer Elise McCann, who takes us through her journey with Beetlejuice The Musical — from the initial rehearsal period to onstage improvisations, and ultimately finding her way to playing Barbara Maitland.]]>2998false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-the-front-row-with-kylie-clarke--66403857The Front Row we interview renowned Wig and Hair expert Kylie Clarke who takes us through her thirty year career, sharing her journey into the world of theatre, the creative process for desiging a wig, and her hopes for the industry moving forward. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66403857Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row we interview renowned Wig and Hair expert Kylie Clarke who takes us through her thirty year career, sharing her journey into the world of theatre, the creative process for desiging a wig, and her hopes for the industry...The Front Row we interview renowned Wig and Hair expert Kylie Clarke who takes us through her thirty year career, sharing her journey into the world of theatre, the creative process for desiging a wig, and her hopes for the industry moving forward. 
]]>1566false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-front-row-season-2-trailer-introducing-josh-piterman--66718957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66718957Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:30:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupWelcome back to The Front Row! We are thrilled to bring you Season 2 of The Front Row with new host, Josh Piterman.70false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-the-front-row-with-marney-mcqueen--65601414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65601414Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:50:46 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row we head back to the ship of dreams and meet Australia's Celine Dion in Titanique - Marney McQueen.2344false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-the-front-row-with-christopher-wheeldon--64706133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64706133Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:00:08 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row celebrated choreographer and director, Tony Award-winning Christopher Wheeldon joins us to talk about his creative process for MJ.2405false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-the-front-row-with-erin-clare--64578864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64578864Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row we catch up with Erin Clare to celebrate the cast announcement of Beetlejuice The Musical where she will be starring in one of the show's key roles.2675false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-the-front-row-with-penny-mcnamee--64444608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64444608Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on the Front Row author, and star of stage and screen, Penny McNamee joins us as the opening night of MJ approaches.2424false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-the-front-row-with-verity-hunt-ballard--64349365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64349365Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:37:38 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row star of Dear Evan Hansen, Verity Hunt-Ballard, joins to discuss her incredible career.2150false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-the-front-row-with-drew-weston--63986993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63986993Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row we head back to Titanique to catch up with Drew Weston and hear all about his Jack Dawson and his AACTA nomination!2275false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-the-front-row-with-jason-arrow-and-akina-edmonds--63803864
If you enjoyed today's episode make sure you like and subscribe and share it with your friends so more theatre lovers can join us every week in the front row!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63803864Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:00:06 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row we prepare to say goodbye to the blockbuster Hamilton. Original cast members Jason Arrow (Alexander Hamilton) and Akina Edmonds (Angelica Schuyler) join to reflect on their journey with the show that has taken them all over...
If you enjoyed today's episode make sure you like and subscribe and share it with your friends so more theatre lovers can join us every week in the front row!]]>3284akinaedmonds,alexanderhamilton,hamilton,jasonarrow,musicals,musicaltheatre,sydney,theatre,thingstodoinsydneyfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-the-front-row-with-liam-damons--63295907
To buy tickets to see Liam in MJ visit mjthemusical.com.au.

A big shout out to everyone who has joined us in The Front Row this year - we can't wait to bring you more great stories in 2025.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63295907Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupOn the final episode of The Front Row for 2024, Liam Damons, who has just been announced as Michael in MJ, joins us to talk about making his professional debut in one of the biggest shows in the world. To buy tickets to see Liam in MJ visit...
To buy tickets to see Liam in MJ visit mjthemusical.com.au.

A big shout out to everyone who has joined us in The Front Row this year - we can't wait to bring you more great stories in 2025.]]>1673false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-the-front-row-with-natalie-o-donnell--63261271
To see Natalie in Dear Evan Hansen buy tickets now at https://www.dearevanhansenmusical.com.au/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63261271Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:00:07 +0000Michael Cassel GroupOn this week's episode of The Front Row Natalie O'Donnell joins us to talk about her incredible career and tackling the emotional role of Cynthia Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen. To see Natalie in Dear Evan Hansen buy tickets now at...
To see Natalie in Dear Evan Hansen buy tickets now at https://www.dearevanhansenmusical.com.au/]]>2459false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-the-front-row-with-abigail-dixon--63151508
To get tickets to see Abi in Titanique visit www.titaniquemusical.com.au]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63151508Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:56:05 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row we meet Abigail Dixon who takes us on her journey from nursing to the ship of dreams where she plays Molly Brown in the splash hit musical Titanique. To get tickets to see Abi in Titanique...
To get tickets to see Abi in Titanique visit www.titaniquemusical.com.au]]>2220false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-the-front-row-with-googoorewon-knox--63022967
To buy tickets to Hamilton visit hamiltonmusical.com.au. 

If you enjoy today's episode remember to like, subscribe and share with your friends!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63022967Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:00:06 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row Googoorewon Knox, who plays George Washington in the Sydney Return season of Hamilton, joins us to talk about his journey to the show and the legacy he brings with him.  To buy tickets to Hamilton visit...
To buy tickets to Hamilton visit hamiltonmusical.com.au. 

If you enjoy today's episode remember to like, subscribe and share with your friends!]]>2125false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-the-front-row-with-vidya-makan--62826833To book tickets to see Hamilton visit www.hamiltonmusical.com.au ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62826833Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:40:37 +0000Michael Cassel GroupThis week on The Front Row Vidya Makan, Eliza Hamilton in the Sydeny return season of Hamilton, joins to discuss reaching the long-held goal of playing the role, diversity on stage and what comes next as the season draws to a close.  To book tickets...To book tickets to see Hamilton visit www.hamiltonmusical.com.au ]]>2345false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-the-front-row-with-beau-woodbridge--62711757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62711757Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:00:06 +0000Michael Cassel GroupIn this week's episode of The Front Row, Beau Woodbridge joins to talk about the challenges, and the joys, of playing Evan Hansen in the brand new Australian production of Dear Evan Hansen. 2906false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-brendan-yeates-and-a-very-musical-christmas--62685158To get tickets visit www.averymusicalchristmas.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62685158Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:37:40 +0000Michael Cassel GroupIn this special bonus episode of The Front Row, Brendan Yeates joins us to talk about the incredibly special Michael Cassel Group festive spectacular A (Very) Musical Christmas which will be recorded in front of a live audience on the set of Hamilton...To get tickets visit www.averymusicalchristmas.com]]>524false15bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-brendan-yeates--62633899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62633899Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:00:02 +0000Michael Cassel GroupOn this week's episode of The Front Row we step behind the scenes and meet Hamilton's Associate Dance Supervisor Brendan Yeates to hear all about the show's choreography, and stay tuned on Monday when we will release a bonus episode with Brendan with...1593false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-front-row-with-harry-targett--62552406
On this week's episode of The Front Row we head back to school and meet Harry Targett who plays Connor Murphy in the brand new Australian production of Dear Evan Hansen and find out what it takes to play a one-man Greek Chorus and hear about the special bond the cast have formed on this extraordinary show. To book tickets and find out more visit dearevanhansenmusical.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62552406Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:00:02 +0000Michael Cassel GroupWarning: This episode covers some heavy topics including self harm and suicide. If you find these subjects troubling, please take care while listening. On this week's episode of The Front Row we head back to school and meet Harry Targett who plays...
On this week's episode of The Front Row we head back to school and meet Harry Targett who plays Connor Murphy in the brand new Australian production of Dear Evan Hansen and find out what it takes to play a one-man Greek Chorus and hear about the special bond the cast have formed on this extraordinary show. To book tickets and find out more visit dearevanhansenmusical.com.au.]]>2604false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-the-front-row-with-georgina-hopson--62468635that viral clip in Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour, Georgina is one of Australia's most versatile performers and we find out what makes her tick and what makes her afraid.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62468635Wed, 23 Oct 2024 22:00:02 +0000Michael Cassel GroupOn this week's episode of The Front Row we board The Ship of Dreams and head to Titanique to meet Australia's Rose DeWitt Bukkater, or, as we like to call her Georgina Hopson. From Ragtime to Merrily We Roll Along to...that viral clip in Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour, Georgina is one of Australia's most versatile performers and we find out what makes her tick and what makes her afraid.]]>2363australianmusicals,celinedion,georginahopson,michaelcasselgroup,musicals,phantom,phantomoftheopera,rose,theatre,theatrepodcast,titaniquefalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-the-front-row-with-jason-arrow--62353721
To see Jason as Alexander Hamilton at the Sydney Lyric Theatre visit hamiltonmusical.com.au ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62353721Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:55:02 +0000Michael Cassel GroupOn the first episode of The Front Row we are joined by Australia's Alexander Hamilton, Jason Arrow. He reflects on his five year journey with Hamilton from his very first audition through to the final months of the show in the Sydney return series....
To see Jason as Alexander Hamilton at the Sydney Lyric Theatre visit hamiltonmusical.com.au ]]>2328false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-soon-the-front-row-with-jason-arrow--62322712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62322712Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:38:50 +0000Michael Cassel GroupEvery week we will to take you into the front row of the hottest shows in Australia and introduce you to the people who make them, the people who love them and the people who star in them. From Hamilton to Dear Evan Hansen, Titanique, Beetlejuice and...49beetlejuice,dearevanhansen,hamilton,michaelcasselgroup,mj,thepictureofdoriangray,titaniquefalsetrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-soon-the-front-row--62278736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62278736Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:12:35 +0000Michael Cassel GroupEvery week we will to take you into the front row of the hottest shows in Australia and introduce you to the people who make them, the people who love them and the people who star in them. From Hamilton to Dear Evan Hansen, Titanique, Beetlejuice and...87beetlejuice,dearevanhansen,hamilton,michaelcasselgroup,mj,thepictureofdoriangray,titaniquefalsetrailer