Out for Blood book event at the Drama Book Shop!

Enjoy this episode of The Drama Book Show! Out for Blood's Chris Adams is interviewed by David Rigano and joined by very special guests Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat) and Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) as well as some VERY special audience members and a big surprise finale! Get Chris' Out for Blood book here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few musicals have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Disney's ALADDIN. But did you know the beloved stage adaptation of the classic animation almost never came to be? This podcast pulls back the curtain on the untold story of ALADDIN's journey from conception to Broadway triumph. Join 11-time Emmy Award winning entertainment journalist for NY1 and NY1OnStage host Frank DiLella on an in-depth exploration that begins with the initial spark of a stage adaptation. We'll delve into the challenges faced during out-of-town tryouts, the unwavering determination to overcome them, and the celebration of reaching over a decade on Broadway – a remarkable feat in the world of musical theatre. This captivating series features exclusive conversations with the original cast and creative team behind ALADDIN including Alan Menken, Casey Nicholaw, James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, Sonya Balsara, Adi Roy and more as they recount their experiences with the show. Whether you're a lifelong Disney fan, a theatre enthusiast, or simply captivated by the magic of storytelling, this series is a must-listen. Unveil the untold story of ALADDIN and discover the passion, resilience, and drive that created a Broadway sensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an extraordinary deep dive inside the most transformative decade on Broadway through gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers - shows that changed the history of the American theater. Host Michael Riedel, author of the best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, has created a companion podcast featuring his never-before-heard, taped audio interviews with legendary artists from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, and so many more. Michael presents the drama behind the decade’s mega-hits and shocking flops, bringing readers into high-stakes premieres, fraught rehearsals, tough contract negotiations, intense Tony Award battles, and more. From the bitter feuds to the surprising collaborations, all the intrigue of a revolutionary era in the Theater District is packed into Singular Sensation. Broadway has triumphs and disasters, but the show always goes on. Enjoy Singular Sensation: The Podcast everywhere you get your podcasts or use http://bpn.fm/singularsensation to listen and learn more, and be sure to get the book here: https://amzn.to/4cNdfO3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You know when people say they can taste colors… I kind of get that with CATS in a weird way." This episode of THE WRONG CAT DIED features fellow Broadway Podcast Network podcast host Chris Adams who hosts a show called Out For Blood about the infamous Carrie musical. Hear Chris share the similarities between Carrie and CATS, how the 80s musicals all influenced each other, and a few other fun CATS crossovers with Carrie. Plus, Chris shares more information about how he's documented the Carrie story with a new book! Check out the Out For Blood podcast: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/out-for-blood Check out the Out For Blood book: https://linktr.ee/outforbloodpod Friends of Carrie - join Out for Blood on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter or whatever it's called this week Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Holly are BACK in your ears once again! WHY? Well, Chris's book Out for Blood: a Cultural History of Carrie the Musical is out today! In a hideously meta twist, Holly sits down to interview Chris about how the book came to be, discuss some of the shiny new interviews and photos in it, and find out what inspired him to take the Carrie story from podcast to page. They also reminisce on their epic Carrie journey so far. Is that all there is to say about this quirk of Broadway history? Only time will tell... BUY THE BOOK! You can buy Chris's book 'Out for Blood: a Cultural History of Carrie the Musical' from all good booksellers or directly from the publisher, Methuen Drama (Bloomsbury). Join us on our social channels for lots more Carrie content! Instagram Facebook Twitter Out for Blood is hosted by Holly Morgan and Chris Adams, edited by Tom Moores, with original music by Odinn Orn Hilmarson and artwork by Rebecca Pitt. Special thanks this episode to babysitter extraordinaire Rich Hawkins. Out for Blood is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Holly are BACK for another packed Carrie the Musical catch-up! It's been 35 years since the very first performance of Carrie, so what better excuse to find out what's been going in the Carrie-verse since our last episode? They're joined in the studio by a very special new member of the gang, as well as Sadie Kempner and Ellie McWilliam from the recent London Bridewell Theatre production (which may well have been directed by one of your hosts...) and very special guest Rosemary Jackson (understudy Carrie White) from the original 1988 cast! Plus, Chris has a literary announcement! Join us on our social channels for lots more Carrie content! Instagram Facebook Twitter NEW! Chris's book Out for Blood: a Cultural History of Carrie the Musical is out now! You can order now from the publisher or all good book stores. You can now also order OFB t-shirts, hoodies, totes, stickers, pins and more here! Out for Blood is hosted by Holly Morgan and Chris Adams, edited by Tom Moores, with original music by Odinn Orn Hilmarson and artwork by Rebecca Pitt. Special thanks this episode to babysitter extraordinaire Rich Hawkins. Out for Blood is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Out for Blood merch store! Celebrate your love of Out for Blood and Broadway's greatest flop with our new range of logo and slogan t-shirts, hoodies, totes, stickers, pins, face masks and (for some reason) cushions and tapestries! Available NOW at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/outforblood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We catch up with 'Burnt' host Blake Ross to share notes on our two favourite Broadway disasters - Blake's amazing podcast tells the twisted tale of 'Rebecca' which, unlike 'Carrie', didn't even make it to the stage. Join us as we discuss our favourite flops and some of the intriguing connections between the two shows. Plus, find out which theatre we'll be visiting to try and banish an ancient curse. It's all here in this flop-tastic crossover! You can download 'Burnt' on your usual podcast app and find out more at https://www.burntbroadway.com/ Join us on our social channels for lots more Carrie content! Instagram Facebook Twitter Out for Blood is hosted by Holly Morgan and Chris Adams, edited by Tom Moores, with original music by Odinn Orn Hilmarson and artwork by Rebecca Pitt. Special thanks this episode to Rich Hawkins, Alan Seales and all at BPN. Out for Blood is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. NEW! Chris's book Out for Blood: a Cultural History of Carrie the Musical is out now! You can order now from the publisher or all good book stores. You can now also order OFB t-shirts, hoodies, totes, stickers, pins and more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just can’t tear ourselves away. We called out for messages from fans of Carrie the Musical - and the fans delivered! Here’s a montage of messages about how this infamous musical changed lives, and how this very podcast reignited a passion for all things Carrie! Join us on our social channels for lots more Carrie content! Instagram Facebook Twitter Out for Blood is hosted by Holly Morgan and Chris Adams, edited by Tom Moores, with original music by Odinn Orn Hilmarson and artwork by Rebecca Pitt. Out for Blood is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. NEW! Chris's book Out for Blood: a Cultural History of Carrie the Musical is out now! You can order now from the publisher or all good book stores. You can now also order OFB t-shirts, hoodies, totes, stickers, pins and more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You ain’t seen nothing yet! It’s gonna be a night you’ll never forget!  Chris and Holly are back with a special all-new bonus update, partly because they haven’t got anything else to do, and partly because so much has happened in the Carrie-verse since the series launched!  Think of it a bit like the megamix at the end of your favourite jukebox musical: we’ve got never-heard-before Carrie recordings to share! We’ve got updates from your favourite cast members - and some new ones! We hear from more famous Friends of Carrie! We’ve got a great story about a pig! We’ve got another extra sassy Barbara Cook incident to report! We might watch Streetwalkin’ again! We try and work out what the hell we could do for a second season now we’ve picked a very Carrie-specific name for this podcast! And much more!  So put on your best unitard, settle down on the nearest massive white staircase, grab a glass of something sparkly and join us for one final* Carrie chat! *or is it?  Includes new contributions from Paul Schwartz (Musical Director), Michael Starobin (Orchestrator), Annie Golden and Todd Graff (workshop production), Stafford Arima (revival Director), Joe Iconis, Alice Ripley, Shelley Hodgson (original ensemble member), Jeremy Sturt, (original Deputy Stage Manager), Paul Clayton, David Hunter, Lee Proud, Mike Borowski and more! Friends of Carrie - join us on our social channels and share your feedback! Instagram Facebook Twitter Out for Blood is hosted by Holly Morgan and Chris Adams, edited by Tom Moores, with original music by Odinn Orn Hilmarson and artwork by Rebecca Pitt. Out for Blood is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. NEW! Chris's book Out for Blood: a Cultural History of Carrie the Musical is out now! You can order now from the publisher or all good book stores. You can now also order OFB t-shirts, hoodies, totes, stickers, pins and more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special mini episode featuring bonus interview footage, Holly and Chris chat with six of the talented performers who have played Carrie in the landmark productions of this legendary show, and find out what it’s like to bring to life this iconic character to life on stage. Featuring Annie Golden (workshop production), Linzi Hateley (original Stratford and Broadway production), Molly Ranson (off-Broadway revival), Keaton Whittaker (Seattle), Emily Lopez (La Mirada/Los Angeles) and Evelyn Hoskins (Southwark Playhouse, London). Join us on our social channels and share your feedback! Instagram Facebook Twitter   Out for Blood is hosted by Holly Morgan and Chris Adams, edited by Tom Moores, with original music by Odinn Orn Hilmarson and artwork by Rebecca Pitt. Out for Blood is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. NEW! Chris's book Out for Blood: a Cultural History of Carrie the Musical is out now! You can order now from the publisher or all good book stores. You can now also order OFB t-shirts, hoodies, totes, stickers, pins and more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices