https://simplecast.com Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen Welcome! Don’t have a reservation? No problem. On Cocktails at Table 7: Inside New York’s Joe Allen, your table is always ready. In candid conversations with Broadway veterans, long-time regulars, even past and present employees, your hosts, Dana, Sean and Jason, recreate the intimate vibe that an evening at Joe’s has always offered. You’ll hear stories of the “Good Ol’ Days” in 1960’s Hell’s Kitchen, rarely told anecdotes from the shows on the “Flop Wall,” and the special connection between the restaurant and the people who make theater happen (Chita Rivera, F. Murray Abraham, and Daryl Roth, just to name a few.) You’ll feel like you’re tucked away at your favorite table or perched on a barstool sipping a martini, enjoying an insider’s night out. What began as an effort to preserve the connection to our beloved community has evolved into a joyful celebration of the memories and moments that have made Joe Allen one of Broadway’s most enduring hits. Cheers! Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo design/artwork by Christina D'Angelo. The producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso, and Bar Centrale Restaurants. 2020 Cocktails at Table 7 en Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:12 +0000 https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b443c62f-0354-4ad8-ab6d-a319a3e3af1a/756cc6b1-cc63-49f2-8fb2-cc3bec292b5f/3000x3000/cocktails-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com episodic Welcome! Don’t have a reservation? No problem. On Cocktails at Table 7: Inside New York’s Joe Allen, your table is always ready. In candid conversations with Broadway veterans, long-time regulars, even past and present employees, your hosts, Dana, Sean and Jason, recreate the intimate vibe that an evening at Joe’s has always offered. You’ll hear stories of the “Good Ol’ Days” in 1960’s Hell’s Kitchen, rarely told anecdotes from the shows on the “Flop Wall,” and the special connection between the restaurant and the people who make theater happen (Chita Rivera, F. Murray Abraham, and Daryl Roth, just to name a few.) You’ll feel like you’re tucked away at your favorite table or perched on a barstool sipping a martini, enjoying an insider’s night out. What began as an effort to preserve the connection to our beloved community has evolved into a joyful celebration of the memories and moments that have made Joe Allen one of Broadway’s most enduring hits. Cheers! Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo design/artwork by Christina D'Angelo. The producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso, and Bar Centrale Restaurants. Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak true https://feeds.simplecast.com/vwwbr80g singer, actors, theatre, broadway, new york city, interview, directors, beautiful disaster, restaurant row, show business, designers, restaurant, playbill, theater, sound designer, backstage, old school, new york, musicals, dining, lighting designer, journalism, showbiz, costume designer, times square, midtown, theater district, on stage, manhattan, set designer, dancer, stagehand, stage, broadway flop, nyc 326 Restaurant Corp. danamierlak@gmail.com 572db4fc-4d3e-4440-8a40-a2433fc7d3f1 Cocktails with Kevin Cahoon: Helicopters and Horse#*^! The Houston native made his Broadway debut in The Who's Tommy, other credits include The Lion King, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Rocky Horror Show, and The Wedding Singer. Off-Broadway audiences have seen his work in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Foreigner (Lucille Lortel nomination), The Wild Party, How I Learned to Drive, and Shaggs. His screen credits include Monarch, GLOW, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Nurse Jackie, Modern Family, The Good Wife, Mars Needs Moms, I Am Michael, and Curse of the Jade Scorpion. Kevin earned 2023 Tony and Drama Desk nominations for his performance as Peanut in the Tony-nominated new musical "Shucked". 

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Kevin Cahoon, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-kevin-cahoon-UMO6pwCc The Houston native made his Broadway debut in The Who's Tommy, other credits include The Lion King, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Rocky Horror Show, and The Wedding Singer. Off-Broadway audiences have seen his work in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Foreigner (Lucille Lortel nomination), The Wild Party, How I Learned to Drive, and Shaggs. His screen credits include Monarch, GLOW, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Nurse Jackie, Modern Family, The Good Wife, Mars Needs Moms, I Am Michael, and Curse of the Jade Scorpion. Kevin earned 2023 Tony and Drama Desk nominations for his performance as Peanut in the Tony-nominated new musical "Shucked". 

]]> Cocktails with Kevin Cahoon: Helicopters and Horse#*^! Kevin Cahoon, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak, Jason Woodruff 01:00:40 Join us for “Cocktails at Table 7” with the charmingly fabulous Kevin Cahoon! From his formative days as the world’s youngest rodeo clown, to touring the US as a Star Search “all- star,” to his recent Tony nominated turn in “Shucked,” Kevin really has done it all. He has also managed to spend A LOT of time at Joe Allen in the process, which works out beautifully for us all! Thank you for joining us, friend. We look forward to many more stories (and rounds) in the future. Cheers! Join us for “Cocktails at Table 7” with the charmingly fabulous Kevin Cahoon! From his formative days as the world’s youngest rodeo clown, to touring the US as a Star Search “all- star,” to his recent Tony nominated turn in “Shucked,” Kevin really has done it all. He has also managed to spend A LOT of time at Joe Allen in the process, which works out beautifully for us all! Thank you for joining us, friend. We look forward to many more stories (and rounds) in the future. Cheers! the lion king, hedwig and the angry inch, actor, the good wife, new york restaurants, the wedding singer, glow, the who's tommy, the rocky horror picture show, tony nominated, kevin cahoon, mars needs moms, modern family, martini, nyu, tony awards, joe allen restaurant, new york city, i am michael, star search, how i learned to drive, hamburger, the marvelous mrs. maisel, singer, chitty chitty bang bang, the wild party, shaggs, director, shucked the musical, peanut, monarch, sinbad, musical theater, nurse jackie, hedwig, joe allen, a series of unfortunate events, tasty skank true full 46 685ac31d-032d-455d-9be8-5ad062d21611 Cocktails with Lucie Arnaz: Matinée "Idles" Lucie Arnaz has had an extremely diversified career spanning over 50 years in show business. She has starred on the New York stage in They’re Playing Our Song (Theatre World, LA Drama Critics and Outer Critic’s Circle Awards), Lost in Yonkers, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Pippin and Grace and Glorie; in the London premiere of The Witches Of Eastwick; in the Coconut Grove Playhouse premieres of Once Removed and A Picasso; in national tours of Pippin, Seesaw, Whose Life Is It Anyway?, Social Security and My One And Only (Sarah Siddons Award); and in regional theatre productions of Wonderful Town, Master Class, Cabaret, The Guardsman, Annie Get Your Gun, I Do! I Do!, Educating Rita, Vanities, and Mack And Mabel, to name just a few.

Lucie has appeared on television in The Lucie Arnaz Show, Sons And Daughters, The Black Dahlia, The Mating Season, Who Gets The Friends?, Washington Mistress, Death Scream and six seasons of Here’s Lucy; on the big screen with Neil Diamond and Sir Laurence Oliver in The Jazz Singer (Golden Globe Nomination), Down To You, Second Thoughts, Billy Jack Goes To Washington, The Pack, Wild Seven and has lent her voice to the new animated fantasy about the NY Yankees, Henry And Me.

Lucie has performed the opening number on the Academy Awards (1981) and at The White House several times. She was Executive Producer of the I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special (Emmy nomination), and Lucy & Desi: A Home Movie (Emmy winner 1993). She produced two CD ROMS. She recorded her first album for Concord Jazz, "Just In Time," and her newest CD, "Latin Roots," is a celebration of just what the title says. Lucie has been traveling the country and the world with her various concerts for over 20 years.

With her brother, Desi, she manages Desilu, too, LLC. With her husband, actor Laurence Luckinbill, she manages five grown children. Lucie invites you to visit her online at luciearnaz.com.

]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Lucie Arnaz, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-lucie-arnaz-JUJ4wM14 Lucie Arnaz has had an extremely diversified career spanning over 50 years in show business. She has starred on the New York stage in They’re Playing Our Song (Theatre World, LA Drama Critics and Outer Critic’s Circle Awards), Lost in Yonkers, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Pippin and Grace and Glorie; in the London premiere of The Witches Of Eastwick; in the Coconut Grove Playhouse premieres of Once Removed and A Picasso; in national tours of Pippin, Seesaw, Whose Life Is It Anyway?, Social Security and My One And Only (Sarah Siddons Award); and in regional theatre productions of Wonderful Town, Master Class, Cabaret, The Guardsman, Annie Get Your Gun, I Do! I Do!, Educating Rita, Vanities, and Mack And Mabel, to name just a few.

Lucie has appeared on television in The Lucie Arnaz Show, Sons And Daughters, The Black Dahlia, The Mating Season, Who Gets The Friends?, Washington Mistress, Death Scream and six seasons of Here’s Lucy; on the big screen with Neil Diamond and Sir Laurence Oliver in The Jazz Singer (Golden Globe Nomination), Down To You, Second Thoughts, Billy Jack Goes To Washington, The Pack, Wild Seven and has lent her voice to the new animated fantasy about the NY Yankees, Henry And Me.

Lucie has performed the opening number on the Academy Awards (1981) and at The White House several times. She was Executive Producer of the I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special (Emmy nomination), and Lucy & Desi: A Home Movie (Emmy winner 1993). She produced two CD ROMS. She recorded her first album for Concord Jazz, "Just In Time," and her newest CD, "Latin Roots," is a celebration of just what the title says. Lucie has been traveling the country and the world with her various concerts for over 20 years.

With her brother, Desi, she manages Desilu, too, LLC. With her husband, actor Laurence Luckinbill, she manages five grown children. Lucie invites you to visit her online at luciearnaz.com.

]]> Cocktails with Lucie Arnaz: Matinée "Idles" Lucie Arnaz, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff 01:04:00 What a fabulous round of “Cocktails” we had with the incomparable Lucie Arnaz. From TV to Broadway, from movies to the West End, Lucie’s accomplishments as a performer are only matched by her gifts as a storyteller. From hula hoops, to trapeze acts, to directing, to headlining sold-out evenings of cabaret, to organizing a club for legendary matinée “idles,” there is nothing this woman can’t do! Fortunately for us, her connection to Joe’s runs deep, and so do her memories (one might even say, dining at Joe’s changed her life forever.) Our sincerest thanks to the wonderfully talented and vivacious Lucie for sharing her time and memories with us. This is one “Song” you’ll be glad to be “Playing.” What? That doesn't make sense? Who cares? These episodes are free. Cheers! What a fabulous round of “Cocktails” we had with the incomparable Lucie Arnaz. From TV to Broadway, from movies to the West End, Lucie’s accomplishments as a performer are only matched by her gifts as a storyteller. From hula hoops, to trapeze acts, to directing, to headlining sold-out evenings of cabaret, to organizing a club for legendary matinée “idles,” there is nothing this woman can’t do! Fortunately for us, her connection to Joe’s runs deep, and so do her memories (one might even say, dining at Joe’s changed her life forever.) Our sincerest thanks to the wonderfully talented and vivacious Lucie for sharing her time and memories with us. This is one “Song” you’ll be glad to be “Playing.” What? That doesn't make sense? Who cares? These episodes are free. Cheers! the witches of eastwick, cabaret, dirty rotten scoundrels, lost in yonkers, summer stock, wild cat, wild seven, desilu, neil diamond, national tour, the jazz singer, mame, seesaw, lucy & desi: a home movie, they're playing our song, moose murders, martini, palm springs, tony awards, new york city, i got the job, my one and only, club acts, tony nominee, tommy tune, orso restaurant, lucille ball, laurence luckinbill, death scream, hambuger, director, whose life is it anyway?, the mating season, restaurant row, billy jack goes to washington, michael bennett, pippin, lucie arnaz, collaboration, washington mistress, the lucie arnaz show, down to you, musical theater, hells kitchen, broadway, joe allen, the black dahlia, desi arnaz, i love lucy, sons and daughters, the pack, here's lucy true full 45 f96bfc39-41a0-4449-8d0a-be823da9f976 Cocktails with Lee Wilkof: Disco Beaver From Outer Space Lee Wilkof is a Tony, Obie, and Drama Desk nominated actor, perhaps best known for originating the role of Seymour Krelborn in the original off-Broadway production of the cult classic musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Additional off-Broadway highlights include: originating the role of Samuel Byk in Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins (Drama Desk Award nomination), The Present Tense (Obie Award, Drama Desk Award nomination), Broadway credits include: The Odd Couple; Democracy; The Boys from Syracuse; Kiss Me, Kate (Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations); She Loves Me; The Front Page and Sweet Charity. Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, The Underpants and June Moon. He has appeared regionally in productions at Yale Repertory Theatre, Baltimore Centerstage, McCarter Theatre, the Goodman, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Film credits include The Grey Zone; The School of Rock; This Boy’s Life; Private Parts; Xanadu, and Sidney Lumet’s Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead. He also directed the feature film No Pay, Nudity with a cast including  Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrne, and Frances Conroy

Additionally, Mr. Wilkof has amassed over 100 appearances in episodic television and movies of the week, including Law & Order; The West Wing; Ally McBeal (SAG Award); Max Headroom; Curb Your Enthusiasm; An Early Frost; Cop Rock; Hart to Hart; The Tonight Show, and The Gong Show. 

]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2022 15:45:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Lee Wilkof, Jason Woodruff, Danan Mierlak, Sean Kent) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-lee-wilkof-rqcO54Wx Lee Wilkof is a Tony, Obie, and Drama Desk nominated actor, perhaps best known for originating the role of Seymour Krelborn in the original off-Broadway production of the cult classic musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Additional off-Broadway highlights include: originating the role of Samuel Byk in Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins (Drama Desk Award nomination), The Present Tense (Obie Award, Drama Desk Award nomination), Broadway credits include: The Odd Couple; Democracy; The Boys from Syracuse; Kiss Me, Kate (Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations); She Loves Me; The Front Page and Sweet Charity. Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, The Underpants and June Moon. He has appeared regionally in productions at Yale Repertory Theatre, Baltimore Centerstage, McCarter Theatre, the Goodman, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Film credits include The Grey Zone; The School of Rock; This Boy’s Life; Private Parts; Xanadu, and Sidney Lumet’s Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead. He also directed the feature film No Pay, Nudity with a cast including  Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrne, and Frances Conroy

Additionally, Mr. Wilkof has amassed over 100 appearances in episodic television and movies of the week, including Law & Order; The West Wing; Ally McBeal (SAG Award); Max Headroom; Curb Your Enthusiasm; An Early Frost; Cop Rock; Hart to Hart; The Tonight Show, and The Gong Show. 

]]> Cocktails with Lee Wilkof: Disco Beaver From Outer Space Lee Wilkof, Jason Woodruff, Danan Mierlak, Sean Kent 01:03:55 Our pal, Lee Wilkof, has been a regular at Joe Allen for decades, almost as long as he has been delighting Broadway and off-Broadway audiences in seminal musical hits like Assassins, Kiss Me Kate, and Little Shop of Horrors. On this, our final episode of “Cocktails at Table 7” of 2022, we enjoy a heartfelt and intimate chat with one of the great New York character actors. We discuss everything from the integral role his wife of 35 years played in his casting as Seymour Krelborn, the recent health crisis that shook up his world and set him on a path of greater health and happiness, his longtime friendship with the late, great, Mark Blum, and the ineffable appeal of that enduring Joe Allen classic, the La Scala “salad”. (*not actually a salad) Our pal, Lee Wilkof, has been a regular at Joe Allen for decades, almost as long as he has been delighting Broadway and off-Broadway audiences in seminal musical hits like Assassins, Kiss Me Kate, and Little Shop of Horrors. On this, our final episode of “Cocktails at Table 7” of 2022, we enjoy a heartfelt and intimate chat with one of the great New York character actors. We discuss everything from the integral role his wife of 35 years played in his casting as Seymour Krelborn, the recent health crisis that shook up his world and set him on a path of greater health and happiness, his longtime friendship with the late, great, Mark Blum, and the ineffable appeal of that enduring Joe Allen classic, the La Scala “salad”. (*not actually a salad) michael ritchie, seymour krelborn, 46th street, kiss me kate, assassins, breakfast at tiffany's, yale repertory theatre, wpa, tom viola, no pay nudity, norman lear, tv, national lampoon, alan menken, williamstown theatre festival, ellen green, the present tense, kathleen marshall, chip zein, actors life, martini, nathan lane, los angeles, tony awards, joe allen restaurant, sag awards, the front page, howard ashman, curb your enthusiasm, sweet charity, gabriel byrne, faith prince, the odd couple, waitress, lee wilkof, orso restaurant, little shop of horrors, mark blum, off-broadway, la scala salad, disco beaver from outer space, the tonight show, bar centrale, ally mcbeal, via galactica, flops, the west wing, restaurant row, wicked, film, stephen sondehim, connie grappo, theatre, brooklyn, she loves me, hbo, broadway, joe allen, john weidman true full 44 e877edea-c90c-4cdc-8580-02214c59f19d Cocktails with Rosie O'Donnell: The Great Cajun Chicken Sandwich Scandal of 2002 Rosie O’Donnell is a beloved comedian, celebrated actress, and talk show legend. Despite all these professional accolades, it is perhaps her generosity of spirit, her tireless advocacy on behalf of children and families, and her heartfelt commitment to the health of the American theater that most definitively define her impact on popular culture.

Born in Commack, New York on March 21, 1962, Rosie O’Donnell embarked on a career as a standup comedian right out of high school, and in short order found herself enjoying a five show winning streak on the iconic television series, “Star Search” Shortly thereafter, she scored additional major appearances on television, including a regular role as Maggie O’Brien on NBC’s popular sitcom, “Gimme a Break” and a high profile run as a VH1 VJ

In 1992, Rosie was cast alongside Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Geena Davis in the smash hit “A League of Their Own.” She went on to further success on the big screen, starring in twelve films between 1992 and 1996, including 1993’s “Sleepless in Seattle,” 1995’s “Now and Then,”and 1996’s “Beautiful Girls.”

Her most monumental break came by accepting NBC’s offer to host a variety daytime television show, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” in 1996. Rosie’s innate love of all things show business and her easy rapport with the celebrities she had grown up idolizing translated into a unique and hugely popular TV phenomenon. “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” ran for six seasons and went on to win a variety of Emmy awards, leaving a memorable mark on American television before ending production in 2002.

In the past 20 years, Rosie’s dedication to her artistic endeavors and charitable interests have continued unabated. She has been a regular fixture on television, on Broadway, and, in recent years, has gotten rave reviews for her powerful performances in Showtime’s “SMILF” and HBO’s “I Know This Much is True.” She can currently be seen in the Showtime original series, “American Gigolo.”

-bio adapted and edited from Rosie.com

]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Rosie O'Donnell, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-rosie-odonnell-cajun-chicken-sandwich-incident-2SEtJk_f Rosie O’Donnell is a beloved comedian, celebrated actress, and talk show legend. Despite all these professional accolades, it is perhaps her generosity of spirit, her tireless advocacy on behalf of children and families, and her heartfelt commitment to the health of the American theater that most definitively define her impact on popular culture.

Born in Commack, New York on March 21, 1962, Rosie O’Donnell embarked on a career as a standup comedian right out of high school, and in short order found herself enjoying a five show winning streak on the iconic television series, “Star Search” Shortly thereafter, she scored additional major appearances on television, including a regular role as Maggie O’Brien on NBC’s popular sitcom, “Gimme a Break” and a high profile run as a VH1 VJ

In 1992, Rosie was cast alongside Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Geena Davis in the smash hit “A League of Their Own.” She went on to further success on the big screen, starring in twelve films between 1992 and 1996, including 1993’s “Sleepless in Seattle,” 1995’s “Now and Then,”and 1996’s “Beautiful Girls.”

Her most monumental break came by accepting NBC’s offer to host a variety daytime television show, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” in 1996. Rosie’s innate love of all things show business and her easy rapport with the celebrities she had grown up idolizing translated into a unique and hugely popular TV phenomenon. “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” ran for six seasons and went on to win a variety of Emmy awards, leaving a memorable mark on American television before ending production in 2002.

In the past 20 years, Rosie’s dedication to her artistic endeavors and charitable interests have continued unabated. She has been a regular fixture on television, on Broadway, and, in recent years, has gotten rave reviews for her powerful performances in Showtime’s “SMILF” and HBO’s “I Know This Much is True.” She can currently be seen in the Showtime original series, “American Gigolo.”

-bio adapted and edited from Rosie.com

]]> Cocktails with Rosie O'Donnell: The Great Cajun Chicken Sandwich Scandal of 2002 Rosie O'Donnell, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak, Jason Woodruff 00:40:46 This episode's guest really needs no introduction, but we'll try. She was once a regularly scheduled visitor in our living rooms or (for some of us) our college dorm room, an actress, comedian, staunch supporter of Broadway, lover of theatre, activist, and, most importantly, for us, a beloved Joe Allen regular. We are honored, giddy in fact, that the one and only Rosie O’Donnell joined us for a round of cocktails. She regaled us with tales of her early days as a comedian, educating people about theatre history, what it was like interviewing Julie Andrews, the infamous cajun chicken sandwich scandal….. Thank you Rosie! Cheers! This episode's guest really needs no introduction, but we'll try. She was once a regularly scheduled visitor in our living rooms or (for some of us) our college dorm room, an actress, comedian, staunch supporter of Broadway, lover of theatre, activist, and, most importantly, for us, a beloved Joe Allen regular. We are honored, giddy in fact, that the one and only Rosie O’Donnell joined us for a round of cocktails. She regaled us with tales of her early days as a comedian, educating people about theatre history, what it was like interviewing Julie Andrews, the infamous cajun chicken sandwich scandal….. Thank you Rosie! Cheers! nell carter, talk show host, grease, 46th street, julie andrews, sleepless in seattle, orso, comedian, chita rivera, nyc, long island, nora ephron, gay parenting, american gigolo, bebe neuwirth, miami, jennifer holiday, ed mcmahon, adoption, martini, hollywood, star search, new york, emmy award winner, vh1, now and then, hamilton the musical, al pacino, barbra streisand, sophie b. hawkins, brandon tartikoff, hamburger, taboo, jerry seinfeld, the rosie o'donnell show, joe allen restuarant, activist, i now this much is true, off-broadway, la scala salad, billy porter, smilf, broadway kids, a league of their own, restaurant row, commack, john mcdaniel, cajun chicken sandwich, broadway barks, matthew broderick, theatre, maury yeston, hbo, boy george, rosie o'donnell, broadway, joe allen, dreamgirls, rizzo, gimme a break, lgbtq, beautiful girls, nbc true full 43 4158fcd7-52d2-45a1-97a5-73e1ef6cea63 Cocktails with Danny Burstein: Ibsen For Kids Danny Burstein is a seven- time Tony Award nominee for The Drowsy Chaperone, South Pacific, Follies, Golden Boy, Cabaret, and Fiddler on the Roof, who won a Best Supporting Actor in a Musical Tony in 2021 for his performance as Harold Zidler in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! He has also won two Drama Desk Awards, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, and received three Grammy Award nominations. His other Broadway credits include The Seagull, Saint Joan, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. On television, Burstein appeared as different characters in six episodes of the original NBC drama series Law & Order and recurred as Lolly Steinman on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Other TV appearances include: Fosse/Verdon, The Good Fight, Evil, and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Film roles include: Transamerica, Deception, The Family Fang, Nor’Easter, Blackhat, and Indignation. (Revised bio courtesy of BroadwayWorld.com)

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:30:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Danny Burstein, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-with-danny-burstein-ibsen-for-kids-yQQrY_yZ Danny Burstein is a seven- time Tony Award nominee for The Drowsy Chaperone, South Pacific, Follies, Golden Boy, Cabaret, and Fiddler on the Roof, who won a Best Supporting Actor in a Musical Tony in 2021 for his performance as Harold Zidler in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! He has also won two Drama Desk Awards, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, and received three Grammy Award nominations. His other Broadway credits include The Seagull, Saint Joan, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. On television, Burstein appeared as different characters in six episodes of the original NBC drama series Law & Order and recurred as Lolly Steinman on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Other TV appearances include: Fosse/Verdon, The Good Fight, Evil, and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Film roles include: Transamerica, Deception, The Family Fang, Nor’Easter, Blackhat, and Indignation. (Revised bio courtesy of BroadwayWorld.com)

]]> Cocktails with Danny Burstein: Ibsen For Kids Danny Burstein, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak 00:47:08 In addition to being one of the busiest and most respected actors on Broadway, Danny Burstein is equally beloved in the theatrical community for his boundless warmth, humor, and kindness. We were honored to share this round of “Cocktails” with him, learning all about his early childhood growing up on Shakespeare Avenue in the Bronx, his time spent dancing in traffic at the world famous Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art, the early jobs and relationships that launched his career, and the pearls of wisdom he collected working with the legendary Tony Randall. Danny also shared beautiful remembrances from his decades long marriage to the radiant Rebecca Luker, insights on how he has managed to cope with the profound challenges of the recent past, and how gratitude is central to his life and art. In addition to being one of the busiest and most respected actors on Broadway, Danny Burstein is equally beloved in the theatrical community for his boundless warmth, humor, and kindness. We were honored to share this round of “Cocktails” with him, learning all about his early childhood growing up on Shakespeare Avenue in the Bronx, his time spent dancing in traffic at the world famous Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art, the early jobs and relationships that launched his career, and the pearls of wisdom he collected working with the legendary Tony Randall. Danny also shared beautiful remembrances from his decades long marriage to the radiant Rebecca Luker, insights on how he has managed to cope with the profound challenges of the recent past, and how gratitude is central to his life and art. law & order, the good fight, entertainer, women on the verge of a nervous breakdown, 46th street, golden boy, actor, cabaret, tony award nominee, transamerica, orso, boardwalk empire, tv, the drowsy chaperone, deception, joe allen nyc, evil, covid, martini, nor’easter, follies, new york city, bob saget, moulin rouge, tony randall, blackhat, fame the movie, fiorello h. laguardia high school of music & art, tony award winner, patti lupone, hamburger, the seagull, singer, rebecca luker, off-broadway, harold zidler, restaurant row, the family fang, south pacific, saint joan, indignation, film, and fiddler on the roof, restaurant, ibsen, broadway, joe allen, fosse/verdon, winning time: the rise of the lakers dynasty true full 42 ad371981-493f-46d7-b698-d19e1315232d Cocktails with Matthew Broderick: Lousy Frittata! Matthew Broderick is currently appearing opposite his wife, Sarah Jessica Parker, in the hit Broadway revival of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite. He made his stage debut at 17 in Horton Foote’s On Valentine’s Day (opposite his father, James Broderick), and quickly became one of the most respected and beloved actors of his generation.  Broadway credits include Brighton Beach Memoirs (Tony, OCC, Theatre World awards), Biloxi Blues, How to Succeed in Business... (Tony, DD, OCC awards), Night Must Fall, Taller Than a Dwarf, The Producers (Tony, DD, OCC nominations) The Foreigner, The Philanthropist, The Odd Couple, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Sylvia and It’s Only a Play. Off-Broadway, Mr. Broderick has appeared in The Seafarer, The Closet, Evening at the Talk House, Shining City (Obie Award), Torch Song Trilogy (OCC, Villager awards), The Widow Claire, and in the recent London production of The Starry Messenger. Selected film and television credits include: Max Dugan Returns, WarGames, ’Master Harold’...and the Boys, Ladyhawke, On Valentine’s Day, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Biloxi Blues, Glory, The Freshman, A Life in the Theater, The Lion King, The Cable Guy, Infinity, Election, You Can Count on Me, Wonderful World, The Music Man, Margaret, Tower Heist, Rules Don’t Apply, Manchester by the Sea and To Dust. Mr Broderick will next be seen in Painkiller for Netflix. Photo credit: Tawni Bannister

]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 19:45:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Matthew Broderick, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-matthew-broderick-lousy-frittata-H_wvPe1T Matthew Broderick is currently appearing opposite his wife, Sarah Jessica Parker, in the hit Broadway revival of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite. He made his stage debut at 17 in Horton Foote’s On Valentine’s Day (opposite his father, James Broderick), and quickly became one of the most respected and beloved actors of his generation.  Broadway credits include Brighton Beach Memoirs (Tony, OCC, Theatre World awards), Biloxi Blues, How to Succeed in Business... (Tony, DD, OCC awards), Night Must Fall, Taller Than a Dwarf, The Producers (Tony, DD, OCC nominations) The Foreigner, The Philanthropist, The Odd Couple, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Sylvia and It’s Only a Play. Off-Broadway, Mr. Broderick has appeared in The Seafarer, The Closet, Evening at the Talk House, Shining City (Obie Award), Torch Song Trilogy (OCC, Villager awards), The Widow Claire, and in the recent London production of The Starry Messenger. Selected film and television credits include: Max Dugan Returns, WarGames, ’Master Harold’...and the Boys, Ladyhawke, On Valentine’s Day, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Biloxi Blues, Glory, The Freshman, A Life in the Theater, The Lion King, The Cable Guy, Infinity, Election, You Can Count on Me, Wonderful World, The Music Man, Margaret, Tower Heist, Rules Don’t Apply, Manchester by the Sea and To Dust. Mr Broderick will next be seen in Painkiller for Netflix. Photo credit: Tawni Bannister

]]> Cocktails with Matthew Broderick: Lousy Frittata! Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Matthew Broderick, Jason Woodruff 00:37:40 Matthew Broderick isn’t just a two-time Tony Award winning award winning actor who has starred in a dozen Broadway shows, or a beloved star of countless hit films and TV shows who has been an audience favorite for decades. He’s also one of the most engaging and hilarious guests we’ve ever had the privilege of “sharing a round” with, and, in this episode, we have an absolute ball discussing anything and everything with this true Joe Allen all-star. We explore Matthew’s affectionate decades-long relationship with Joe Allen Restaurant, his incredible collaborations with showbiz icons like Neil Simon, Mel Brooks, Jason Robards and Marlon Brando, and the stringent requirements one must meet in order to land a coveted spot on the Joe Allen flop wall. Matthew Broderick isn’t just a two-time Tony Award winning award winning actor who has starred in a dozen Broadway shows, or a beloved star of countless hit films and TV shows who has been an audience favorite for decades. He’s also one of the most engaging and hilarious guests we’ve ever had the privilege of “sharing a round” with, and, in this episode, we have an absolute ball discussing anything and everything with this true Joe Allen all-star. We explore Matthew’s affectionate decades-long relationship with Joe Allen Restaurant, his incredible collaborations with showbiz icons like Neil Simon, Mel Brooks, Jason Robards and Marlon Brando, and the stringent requirements one must meet in order to land a coveted spot on the Joe Allen flop wall. the lion king, ladyhawke, nice work if you can get it, the seafarer, plaza suite, 46th street, ’master harold’...and the boys, brighton beach memoirs, evening at the talk house, project x, a life in the theater, restaurant row nyc, orso, glory, margaret, tower heist, horton foote, electric bike, the music man, james broderick, how to succeed in business..., nyc, sylvia, shining city, manchester by the sea, sarah jessica parker, wargames, ferris bueller's day off, it's only a play, martini, max dugan returns, netflix, new york city, on valentine’s day, hollywood, the philanthropist, you can count on me, infinity, tony award, the freshman, the cable guy, the odd couple, hamburger, biloxi blues, the foreigner, west village, ferris bueller, johnny walker black, bar centrale, neil simon, marlon brando, film, rules don’t apply, jason robards, matthew broderick, election, wonderful world, the closet, broadway, joe allen, mel brooks true full 41 3f17c00e-bfe7-4051-97c3-2f2ead2410ba Cocktails with Jesse Tyler Ferguson: He Can Cook Too! Jesse Tyler Ferguson made his Broadway debut at the age of 21 as Chip in George C. Wolfe's revival of On The Town, and later went on to originate the role of Leaf Coneybear in Second Stage’s Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Drama Desk Award, "Outstanding Ensemble Performance"). In 2017, he won the Drama Desk Award for Best Solo Performance for his 40-character turn in the Broadway production of Fully Committed. He has worked extensively with The New York Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park in such notable productions as The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, The Winter's Tale, A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Comedy of Errors where he performed alongside Al Pacino, Sam Waterston, Jesse L. Martin, Martha Plimpton, Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe. Other theatre credits include Sir Robin in Spamalot and Leo Bloom in The Producers, both at The Hollywood Bowl. He is a five-time Emmy nominee for his role as Mitchell Pritchett on the long-running, Award-winning ABC comedy Modern Family. A longstanding advocate for marriage equality, Ferguson co-founded Tie The Knot (now PRONOUN) in 2012 with his husband, Justin Mikita, where they design limited edition bow ties and clothing, with all the proceeds going to various organizations that fight for LGBTQ equality around the world.

]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Jesse Tyler Ferguson) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/jesse-tyler-ferguson-zHk2Jyud Jesse Tyler Ferguson made his Broadway debut at the age of 21 as Chip in George C. Wolfe's revival of On The Town, and later went on to originate the role of Leaf Coneybear in Second Stage’s Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Drama Desk Award, "Outstanding Ensemble Performance"). In 2017, he won the Drama Desk Award for Best Solo Performance for his 40-character turn in the Broadway production of Fully Committed. He has worked extensively with The New York Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park in such notable productions as The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, The Winter's Tale, A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Comedy of Errors where he performed alongside Al Pacino, Sam Waterston, Jesse L. Martin, Martha Plimpton, Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe. Other theatre credits include Sir Robin in Spamalot and Leo Bloom in The Producers, both at The Hollywood Bowl. He is a five-time Emmy nominee for his role as Mitchell Pritchett on the long-running, Award-winning ABC comedy Modern Family. A longstanding advocate for marriage equality, Ferguson co-founded Tie The Knot (now PRONOUN) in 2012 with his husband, Justin Mikita, where they design limited edition bow ties and clothing, with all the proceeds going to various organizations that fight for LGBTQ equality around the world.

]]> Cocktails with Jesse Tyler Ferguson: He Can Cook Too! Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Jesse Tyler Ferguson 00:48:21 Before Jesse Tyler Ferguson was a charming, familiar face in American living rooms on the groundbreaking hit sitcom, Modern Family, he was a charming, familiar face at Joe Allen. This week, we enjoyed a high-spirited round with this versatile actor, producer, author, and regular, who is currently back on Broadway in a much anticipated revival of Richard Greenberg’s Tony Award®-winning, Take Me Out. We explored the life changing philanthropic work Jesse’s Modern Family fame has enabled him to do, the inspiration he found as a young theatergoer in the work of William Finn and James Lapine, the ins and outs of the Albuquerque children’s theater scene, and what it takes to brave the elements on the stage of the Delacorte Theatre. Before Jesse Tyler Ferguson was a charming, familiar face in American living rooms on the groundbreaking hit sitcom, Modern Family, he was a charming, familiar face at Joe Allen. This week, we enjoyed a high-spirited round with this versatile actor, producer, author, and regular, who is currently back on Broadway in a much anticipated revival of Richard Greenberg’s Tony Award®-winning, Take Me Out. We explored the life changing philanthropic work Jesse’s Modern Family fame has enabled him to do, the inspiration he found as a young theatergoer in the work of William Finn and James Lapine, the ins and outs of the Albuquerque children’s theater scene, and what it takes to brave the elements on the stage of the Delacorte Theatre. the merchant of venice, the new york public theatre, 46th street, actor, leaf coneybear, marriage equality, shakespeare, orso, the tempest, tv, emmy awards, modern family, the winter's tale, secret celebrity makeover, shakespeare in the park, philanthropist, martini, hollywood, on the town, food between friends, a midsummer night's dream, al pacino, fully comitted, comedy of errors, tie the knot, hamburger, activist, take me out revival, drama desk awards, justin mikita, bar centrale, welcome to chechnya, the 25th annual putnam county spelling bee, restaurant row, broadway rising, jesse tyler ferguson, the producers, broadway, joe allen, abc, pronouns, lgbtq true full 40 28f54329-da70-45fa-87bb-cd9d2363de6a Cocktails with Donna McKechnie: The Education of D*O*N*N*A Donna McKechnie received the Tony Award for her performance in A Chorus Line. Other Broadway shows include How To Succeed...,The Education of Hyman Kaplan, Sondheim-A Musical Tribute,(which she also choreographed) On The Town, Promises, Promises, Company, and State Fair, for which she received the Fred Astaire Award. She has starred in numerous productions in London’s West End as well as Paris and Tokyo. Donna has also guest starred extensively with Symphony Orchestras throughout the country, as well as on television and in film. Ms. McKechnie’s memoir, TIMESTEPS- My Musical Comedy Life, was published by Simon and Schuster. For more information check out: www.donnamckechnie.com

]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:30:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Donna McKechnie) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-donna-mckechnie-the-education-of-donna-cNhnceMW Donna McKechnie received the Tony Award for her performance in A Chorus Line. Other Broadway shows include How To Succeed...,The Education of Hyman Kaplan, Sondheim-A Musical Tribute,(which she also choreographed) On The Town, Promises, Promises, Company, and State Fair, for which she received the Fred Astaire Award. She has starred in numerous productions in London’s West End as well as Paris and Tokyo. Donna has also guest starred extensively with Symphony Orchestras throughout the country, as well as on television and in film. Ms. McKechnie’s memoir, TIMESTEPS- My Musical Comedy Life, was published by Simon and Schuster. For more information check out: www.donnamckechnie.com

]]> Cocktails with Donna McKechnie: The Education of D*O*N*N*A Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Donna McKechnie 00:35:11 To celebrate Valentine's Day, we had the great pleasure of having a round of cocktails with Tony Award winning Ms. Donna McKechnie! Not only is Ms. McKechnie an award winning dancer, singer, actress, and choreographer, she also has the distinction of being a Joe Allen “day-one” regular. We chatted about everything from standing on "A Chorus Line”, learning from the greats, the first days of body mics, to the special place Joe Allen has in her heart. She put a smile on our faces, we know she’ll put a smile on yours. Cheers! To celebrate Valentine's Day, we had the great pleasure of having a round of cocktails with Tony Award winning Ms. Donna McKechnie! Not only is Ms. McKechnie an award winning dancer, singer, actress, and choreographer, she also has the distinction of being a Joe Allen “day-one” regular. We chatted about everything from standing on "A Chorus Line”, learning from the greats, the first days of body mics, to the special place Joe Allen has in her heart. She put a smile on our faces, we know she’ll put a smile on yours. Cheers! stephen sondheim, choreographer, 46th street, actor, actress, the education of hyman kaplan, how to succeed in business without really trying, cocktails, promises promises, martini, company, donna mckechnie, state fair, on the town, hal prince, tony award, tony award winner, hamburger, singer, a chorus line, restaurant row, fred astaire award, michael bennett, dancer, broadway, joe allen true full 39 02b85c34-4542-421f-94df-5194d9dc5196 Cocktails with Victor Garber: It feels good. Victor Garber is a four- time, Tony Award nominated actor who originated roles in the Broadway productions of Deathtrap, Sweeney Todd, Noises Off, Lend Me a Tenor, Arcadia, and Art. Additional Broadway credits include: They’re Playing Our Song, Damn Yankees, Present Laughter, and most recently, as Horace Vandergelder in the hit Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! opposite Bernadette Peters. He also originated the role of John Wilkes Booth in the seminal, off- Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim & John Weidman’s Assassins.  Film credits include: the Academy Award winning best pictures, Titanic and Argo, as well as, Sicario, The Town, Milk, Legally Blonde, The First Wives Club and Sleepless in Seattle. Television credits include: Alias (three Emmy Award nominations), Frasier (Emmy nomination), Will & Grace (Emmy nomination), Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (Emmy nomination), Damages, Glee, The Orville, Web Therapy, Schitt’s Creek, Family Law, and many, many others

]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Victor Garber, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-victor-garber-it-feels-good-t33A0o3e Victor Garber is a four- time, Tony Award nominated actor who originated roles in the Broadway productions of Deathtrap, Sweeney Todd, Noises Off, Lend Me a Tenor, Arcadia, and Art. Additional Broadway credits include: They’re Playing Our Song, Damn Yankees, Present Laughter, and most recently, as Horace Vandergelder in the hit Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! opposite Bernadette Peters. He also originated the role of John Wilkes Booth in the seminal, off- Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim & John Weidman’s Assassins.  Film credits include: the Academy Award winning best pictures, Titanic and Argo, as well as, Sicario, The Town, Milk, Legally Blonde, The First Wives Club and Sleepless in Seattle. Television credits include: Alias (three Emmy Award nominations), Frasier (Emmy nomination), Will & Grace (Emmy nomination), Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (Emmy nomination), Damages, Glee, The Orville, Web Therapy, Schitt’s Creek, Family Law, and many, many others

]]> Cocktails with Victor Garber: It feels good. Victor Garber, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak 00:38:11 For our first episode of 2022, we shared a round with one of the classiest and most accomplished people we know, Victor Garber. Victor’s association with Joe’s goes back decades and we were thrilled to have him share memories of evenings spent there with colleagues and friends. We were treated to hilarious and heartwarming anecdotes about legends past, including Gilda Radner, Robert Moore, Stephen Sondheim, and Maureen Stapleton. We also covered the pleasures of a visit to Schitt’s Creek, the charms of Bernadette Peters and Jennifer Garner, and the undeniable appeal of a Joe Allen LaScala Salad. Like Victor himself, an actor who has played everyone from Jesus to Liberace, this conversation has a lot of range For our first episode of 2022, we shared a round with one of the classiest and most accomplished people we know, Victor Garber. Victor’s association with Joe’s goes back decades and we were thrilled to have him share memories of evenings spent there with colleagues and friends. We were treated to hilarious and heartwarming anecdotes about legends past, including Gilda Radner, Robert Moore, Stephen Sondheim, and Maureen Stapleton. We also covered the pleasures of a visit to Schitt’s Creek, the charms of Bernadette Peters and Jennifer Garner, and the undeniable appeal of a Joe Allen LaScala Salad. Like Victor himself, an actor who has played everyone from Jesus to Liberace, this conversation has a lot of range stephen sondheim, alan arkin, titanic, art, assassins, deathtrap, hello dolly, orso, the flash, steven sondheim, jack bristow, nyc, present laughter, victor garber, joe allen restaurant, new york city, canada, sweeney todd, new york, alias, bernadette peters, argo, horace vandergelder, schitt's creek, the orville, noises off!, godspell, jennifer gardner, alfred molina, bar centrale, cocktails at table 7, sugar shop, off broadway, ed sullivan, broadway, joe allen true full 38 885ec207-20c1-4704-91ed-f683ddf859bf Cocktails at Christmas...AGAIN! Fri, 24 Dec 2021 21:45:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Cherly Orsini, Danan Mierlak, Nick Flatto, Erin Sullivan-Wertz, James Rubio, Kimberly Huie, Mary Hattman) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-christmasagain-14TVTJHE Cocktails at Christmas...AGAIN! Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Cherly Orsini, Danan Mierlak, Nick Flatto, Erin Sullivan-Wertz, James Rubio, Kimberly Huie, Mary Hattman 00:51:09 The Ghost of Christmas Past visited us this time around! Take a trip down memory lane as we chit-chat with the staff about some of our favorite memories in the restaurant. We also wanted to share this episode as a tribute to the man who started it all, our boss and inspiration, Joe Allen, who passed away this past February. Yes, it's last year's episode, but it's been a year since we've heard it and it's just as fun now as it was then. Happy Holidays! The Ghost of Christmas Past visited us this time around! Take a trip down memory lane as we chit-chat with the staff about some of our favorite memories in the restaurant. We also wanted to share this episode as a tribute to the man who started it all, our boss and inspiration, Joe Allen, who passed away this past February. Yes, it's last year's episode, but it's been a year since we've heard it and it's just as fun now as it was then. Happy Holidays! family, 46th street, actor, old friends, cabaret, orso, cocktails, actorslife, patti labelle, james rubio, espresso, have yourself a merry little christmas, nick flatto, victor flores, kimberly huie, tony awards, joe allen restaurant, new york, christmas, hamburger, singer, off-broadway, vitre, carol burnett, bar centrale, erin sullivan-wertz, restaurant row, chef, the norman conquests, broadway, joe allen, mary hattman, artists true full 37 e17023aa-3d77-4144-8889-b944edddc89a Cocktails with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez: Hygge! KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ and ROBERT LOPEZ are the Oscar, Emmy and Grammy award winning, married songwriting team behind the Disney animated films, Frozen and Frozen 2. Together they also wrote the Oscar winning song “Remember Me” from Pixar’s Coco, songs for Marvel’s WandaVision, and the Obama-produced We the People. Their adaptation of Frozen for the Broadway stage earned them a Tony nomination. Robert co-conceived and co-wrote the hit musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon, both earning him Tony Awards. Kristen’s show In Transit made history as the first all a cappella musical to run on Broadway, after earning recognition at the Drama Desk, Drama League and Lucille Lortel Awards for its Off-Broadway run. Lopez and Anderson-Lopez have written for television, film and stage, including Finding Nemo: The Musical; songs for “The Wonder Pets” (two Emmy Award wins) and the Winnie the Pooh animated film. Lopez and Anderson-Lopez both serve on the Dramatist Guild Council. Graduates of Yale University and Williams College, respectively, they now reside in Brooklyn with their two daughters.

]]> Fri, 3 Dec 2021 20:05:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-kristen-anderson-lopez-and-robert-lopez-hygge-MetsUebF KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ and ROBERT LOPEZ are the Oscar, Emmy and Grammy award winning, married songwriting team behind the Disney animated films, Frozen and Frozen 2. Together they also wrote the Oscar winning song “Remember Me” from Pixar’s Coco, songs for Marvel’s WandaVision, and the Obama-produced We the People. Their adaptation of Frozen for the Broadway stage earned them a Tony nomination. Robert co-conceived and co-wrote the hit musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon, both earning him Tony Awards. Kristen’s show In Transit made history as the first all a cappella musical to run on Broadway, after earning recognition at the Drama Desk, Drama League and Lucille Lortel Awards for its Off-Broadway run. Lopez and Anderson-Lopez have written for television, film and stage, including Finding Nemo: The Musical; songs for “The Wonder Pets” (two Emmy Award wins) and the Winnie the Pooh animated film. Lopez and Anderson-Lopez both serve on the Dramatist Guild Council. Graduates of Yale University and Williams College, respectively, they now reside in Brooklyn with their two daughters.

]]> Cocktails with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez: Hygge! Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff 00:50:28 On this week's episode, the brilliant Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez gave us a peek into the family ties and subversive joy that fuel their amazingly successful musical collaborations. We covered the rough and tumble development history of “Frozen,” the surprising emotional power of “WandaVision,” the enduring flop appeal of “Dude,” and how “making it up as we go along” became a mantra for both pandemic survival and catchy TV theme song gold. On this week's episode, the brilliant Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez gave us a peek into the family ties and subversive joy that fuel their amazingly successful musical collaborations. We covered the rough and tumble development history of “Frozen,” the surprising emotional power of “WandaVision,” the enduring flop appeal of “Dude,” and how “making it up as we go along” became a mantra for both pandemic survival and catchy TV theme song gold. stephen sondheim, egot, frozen 2, lucille lortel awards, sisters, parents, lyricist, cocktails, robert lopez, in transit, children, disney, pixar, martini, songwriter, finding nemo the musical, new york, kristen anderson-lopez, winnie the pooh, we the people, a cappella musical, tony award, emmy award, theater works, hamburger, wandavision, avenue q, grammy award, off-broadway, drama desk awards, the oscars, the wonder pets, coco, frozen, nyc restaurant, broadway, joe allen, marvel, the book of mormon, composer true full 36 9d90c270-b0d5-4bd1-8939-3c7ce145f38c Cocktails at Table 7: It's been a year?! Christina D'Angelo - Art director, graphic designer, illustrator and writer with a drive for smithing big ideas from concept to execution.

I've created collateral across all forms of media internationally — small gigs to corporate — from cabaret shows at Joe’s Pub in New York to foreign exchange stores in Panama, menus in Paris, and theatrical campaigns in Dubai.

With a background as a painter and writer (as well as studies in art history, US presidential history, cinema studies, and typography — plus extensive travel) I get a thrill every time I am able to meld both references and skills into arresting visual solutions; the more arrows in your quiver, the better your chances at hitting the bullseye.

I live in Manhattan with my husband and our beloved son Jimmy Carter McPickles (a grey tabby) who apparently loves when I’m “singing” along to Blossom Dearie on Spotify or he’s wishing he could call the police.

CONTACT christinasworld@gmail.com — INSTAGRAM — LINKEDIN — MEDIUM.

 

JAMES B. RUBIO is a composer/lyricist currently living in Queens, NY.

Works for Theatre: The Day Boy and the Night Girl, with book and lyrics by Katie Baldwin Eng (George MacDonald Award for Charity, Daryl Roth Award, NAMT finalist, Richard Rodgers Award finalist, workshop production at Indiana University, production at the Spirit of Broadway Theatre in Norwich, CT); Show People, with book and lyrics by David Caudle (New Harmony Project semifinalist, Anna Sosenko Assist Trust grant recipient, concert of scenes/songs presented by The Actors Fund in conjunction with the Ziegfeld Society); The Dwelling Time (book, lyrics and music); and Grotesquerie Lake (book, lyrics and music), which had a series of readings at Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach (2018) and will be receiving a semi-staged workshop production at Zeiders Theater in October 2019. 

B.M. in Music Composition from Virginia Commonwealth University and MFA from the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, NYU.  Contact: jbrubio.com

]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:30:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Christina D'Angelo, F. Murray Abraham, Jeffrey Whitty, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak, Jason Woodruff, Marilu Henner, James Rubio, Kilty Reidy, John Glover, Betty Buckley, Lauren Graham) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-its-been-a-year-lQHKqQ2J Christina D'Angelo - Art director, graphic designer, illustrator and writer with a drive for smithing big ideas from concept to execution.

I've created collateral across all forms of media internationally — small gigs to corporate — from cabaret shows at Joe’s Pub in New York to foreign exchange stores in Panama, menus in Paris, and theatrical campaigns in Dubai.

With a background as a painter and writer (as well as studies in art history, US presidential history, cinema studies, and typography — plus extensive travel) I get a thrill every time I am able to meld both references and skills into arresting visual solutions; the more arrows in your quiver, the better your chances at hitting the bullseye.

I live in Manhattan with my husband and our beloved son Jimmy Carter McPickles (a grey tabby) who apparently loves when I’m “singing” along to Blossom Dearie on Spotify or he’s wishing he could call the police.

CONTACT christinasworld@gmail.com — INSTAGRAM — LINKEDIN — MEDIUM.

 

JAMES B. RUBIO is a composer/lyricist currently living in Queens, NY.

Works for Theatre: The Day Boy and the Night Girl, with book and lyrics by Katie Baldwin Eng (George MacDonald Award for Charity, Daryl Roth Award, NAMT finalist, Richard Rodgers Award finalist, workshop production at Indiana University, production at the Spirit of Broadway Theatre in Norwich, CT); Show People, with book and lyrics by David Caudle (New Harmony Project semifinalist, Anna Sosenko Assist Trust grant recipient, concert of scenes/songs presented by The Actors Fund in conjunction with the Ziegfeld Society); The Dwelling Time (book, lyrics and music); and Grotesquerie Lake (book, lyrics and music), which had a series of readings at Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach (2018) and will be receiving a semi-staged workshop production at Zeiders Theater in October 2019. 

B.M. in Music Composition from Virginia Commonwealth University and MFA from the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, NYU.  Contact: jbrubio.com

]]> Cocktails at Table 7: It's been a year?! Christina D'Angelo, F. Murray Abraham, Jeffrey Whitty, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak, Jason Woodruff, Marilu Henner, James Rubio, Kilty Reidy, John Glover, Betty Buckley, Lauren Graham 00:52:19 On this week’s episode of “Cocktails at Table 7,” we celebrate our one- year anniversary the only way we know how… by posting the episode two weeks late! We think it was worth the wait though, because we got to interview not one, but TWO spectacular guests. First, Christina D’Angelo, bar regular and graphic designer extraordinaire, offered her insights on what makes Joe Allen her spiritual home away from home, and how she incorporated elements from the iconic flop wall into her brilliant logo for our podcast. Next, we enjoyed a chat with James Rubio, our co-worker as well as a brilliant composer, who shared with us the eclectic musical influences he drew upon to create our amazingly catchy theme song. Christina and James were integral to the launch of “Cocktails at Table 7,” and it was a joy to have them on the show! Also sprinkled throughout this episode are a few memorable snippets of warmth and wisdom courtesy of past guests F. Murray Abraham, Lauren Graham, Betty Buckley, John Glover, Marilu Henner, Kilty Reidy, and Jeffrey Whitty. It’s a fitting tribute to a delightful year of community and conversation, and the first of what we hope are many anniversaries to come. Cheers! On this week’s episode of “Cocktails at Table 7,” we celebrate our one- year anniversary the only way we know how… by posting the episode two weeks late! We think it was worth the wait though, because we got to interview not one, but TWO spectacular guests. First, Christina D’Angelo, bar regular and graphic designer extraordinaire, offered her insights on what makes Joe Allen her spiritual home away from home, and how she incorporated elements from the iconic flop wall into her brilliant logo for our podcast. Next, we enjoyed a chat with James Rubio, our co-worker as well as a brilliant composer, who shared with us the eclectic musical influences he drew upon to create our amazingly catchy theme song. Christina and James were integral to the launch of “Cocktails at Table 7,” and it was a joy to have them on the show! Also sprinkled throughout this episode are a few memorable snippets of warmth and wisdom courtesy of past guests F. Murray Abraham, Lauren Graham, Betty Buckley, John Glover, Marilu Henner, Kilty Reidy, and Jeffrey Whitty. It’s a fitting tribute to a delightful year of community and conversation, and the first of what we hope are many anniversaries to come. Cheers! hsam, grease, lauren graham, gilmore girls, actor, elaine nardo, come from away, sitcom, theme song, orso, broadway flops, aurora teagarden mysteries, acting, 54 below, nyc, james rubio, love! valor! compassion!, john glover, entertainment podcast, f. murray abraham, martini, house account, joe allen restaurant, new york city, frankenstein, new york, antonio salieri, carrie musical, triumph of love, noises off, hal prince, jeffery whitty, amadeus, drowsy chaperone, artwork, 1776 the musical, masterclass, hamburger, orso restaurant, santa claus, desginer, carrie, taxi, betty buckley, vodka martini, terrance mcnally, macy's, cats, the ritz, kilty reidy, scarface, theatre, oscar, off broadway, christina d'angelo, restaurant, broadway, joe allen, linol luther, marilu henner, cocktail, getting the band back together, chicago, composer, flop wall true full 35 320f333c-f40c-4be4-a58d-b955fa2842a8 Cocktails with Peter Gallagher: Holy F&@# he can sing too! Peter Gallagher has delivered critically-acclaimed performances in such films as  Sex, Lies and Videotape, American Beauty (SAG Award), The Player, Short Cuts (Golden Globe), The Idolmaker, While You Were Sleeping, and Center Stage. Selected television credits include: “Grace and Frankie”, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” “The OC,” “Covert Affairs," “Rescue Me,” and "Californication." Gallagher has worked with some of the industry's most respected directors including Mike Nichols, Robert Altman, Steven Soderbergh, Sam Mendes, Nicholas Hytner, Jonathan Miller and Hal Prince. His Broadway credits include award- winning Broadway productions of Guys and Dolls (receiving a Drama Desk nomination), Long Day's Journey Into Night (with Jack Lemmon, receiving a Tony Award nomination), The Real Thing (Clarence Derwent Award), The Corn Is Green (Theatre World Award), Noises Off, and The Country Girl. -edited from bio posted on broadwayworld.com

]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2021 18:35:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Sean Kent, Peter Gallagher, Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-peter-gallagher-UW5lbuRg Peter Gallagher has delivered critically-acclaimed performances in such films as  Sex, Lies and Videotape, American Beauty (SAG Award), The Player, Short Cuts (Golden Globe), The Idolmaker, While You Were Sleeping, and Center Stage. Selected television credits include: “Grace and Frankie”, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” “The OC,” “Covert Affairs," “Rescue Me,” and "Californication." Gallagher has worked with some of the industry's most respected directors including Mike Nichols, Robert Altman, Steven Soderbergh, Sam Mendes, Nicholas Hytner, Jonathan Miller and Hal Prince. His Broadway credits include award- winning Broadway productions of Guys and Dolls (receiving a Drama Desk nomination), Long Day's Journey Into Night (with Jack Lemmon, receiving a Tony Award nomination), The Real Thing (Clarence Derwent Award), The Corn Is Green (Theatre World Award), Noises Off, and The Country Girl. -edited from bio posted on broadwayworld.com

]]> Cocktails with Peter Gallagher: Holy F&@# he can sing too! Sean Kent, Peter Gallagher, Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak 00:59:25 Peter Gallagher has been a favorite of stage, film and television audiences for over 40 years. On Broadway, he’s excelled in everything from splashy, feel good musicals to the devastating masterworks of Eugene O’ Neill and Clifford Odets. He’s shared the screen with everyone from Adam Sandler to James Cagney, and on this week’s episode of Cocktails at Table 7, we got to spend a hugely enjoyable hour with this seriously entertaining and talented man. Peter shared memories of the icons of old Hollywood he was lucky enough to cross paths with early in his career, the amazing resilience of New York and the theatrical community, his love of Joe Allen and the LaScala salad, and the time Bob Fosse complimented his unique and “interesting” sense of rhythm. You don’t want to miss this! Peter Gallagher has been a favorite of stage, film and television audiences for over 40 years. On Broadway, he’s excelled in everything from splashy, feel good musicals to the devastating masterworks of Eugene O’ Neill and Clifford Odets. He’s shared the screen with everyone from Adam Sandler to James Cagney, and on this week’s episode of Cocktails at Table 7, we got to spend a hugely enjoyable hour with this seriously entertaining and talented man. Peter shared memories of the icons of old Hollywood he was lucky enough to cross paths with early in his career, the amazing resilience of New York and the theatrical community, his love of Joe Allen and the LaScala salad, and the time Bob Fosse complimented his unique and “interesting” sense of rhythm. You don’t want to miss this! claifornication, the player, grease, actor, on the twentieth century, nicholas hytner, zooey's extraordinary playlist, hello dolly, orso, grace and frankie, center stage, a dolls life, covert affairs, adolph green, lascala salad, the idolmaker, kathryn gallagher, jule styne, the oc, martini, hollywood, sam mendes, james cagney, noises off, morgan freeman, hal prince, jack lemmon, sex lies and video tape, the real thing, hamburger, television, singer, cecily tyson, rehearsal, short cuts, bar centrale, betty comden, jonathan miller, while you were sleeping, restaurant row, robert altman, bob fosse, elizabeth taylor, theater, steven soderbergh, guys and doll, hells kitchen, broadway, joe allen, the country girl, summer lovers, peter gallahger, long day's journey into night, hair, rescue me true full 34 778f68f0-18f5-4924-9d7c-56bee16d46af Cocktails with Adrienne Barbeau: Freelance Discotheque Dancer Adrienne Barbeau began her career in 1963 with the San Jose Civic Light Opera. After graduating high school, she traveled with a musical comedy revue, entertaining our servicemen on Army bases throughout Southeast Asia. In 1965, she moved to New York where she made her Broadway debut as Tevye’s second daughter, Hodel, in Fiddler on the Roof. A Tony nomination and a Theatre World Award for her creation of Rizzo in the original Broadway production of Grease led her back to California and the role of Bea Arthur’s daughter, Carol, in the hit series Maude.  Since then she has become a best selling author, a recording artist, and the star of numerous features, films for television, concert performances, musicals and plays. Movie fans know her best for her performances in The Fog, Escape From New York, Creepshow, Swamp Thing, Back to School, and Cannonball Run. She appeared in the Academy Award winning ARGO.  Recently released are the golf comedy The Eagle and the Albatross with Dan Lauria and K-Pop star Amber Liu, and the ecological horror film Unearth, starring Marc Blucas. Adrienne has a Golden Globe nomination and over 450 screen performances to her credit. She starred as Ruthie, the Snake Dancer, on HBO’s fascinating series, Carnivale. She was Oswald’s mom on Drew Carey, Victoria Grayson’s mom on Revenge, and Venus’s mom on Sons of Anarchy. Daytime viewers know her as Suzanne Stanwyck on General Hospital. Her recent television appearances include Criminal Minds, Grey’s Anatomy, the Netflix  series A.J. and the Queen, starring RuPaul, and American Horror Story. Having starred in over 25 theatrical productions in the U.S. and Canada, Adrienne spent most of 2015 playing Berthe, Pippin’s grandmother, in the National Tour of Pippin, singing “No Time At All” as she hung upside down from a trapeze. Off camera, Adrienne is the voice of Catwoman in Batman, The Animated Series, Ms. Simone in Scooby-Do on Zombie Island, and Scooter’s Mom in the 3-D animated film Fly Me To The Moon. She can be heard in a myriad of video games: God of War, Halo 4, and Fallout 76 among them. She also provides video description for the visually impaired on many films, documentaries, and television series; it’s one of her favorite forms of voiceover work. Adrienne is the author of four books: the best-selling memoir There Are Worse Things I Could Do; the urban fantasy Vampyres of Hollywood and its comedy romance sequels, Love Bites and Make Me Dead. Adrienne is currently at work co-writing Grease- Tell Me More, Tell Me More!  for release next summer to honor the 50th anniversary of the Broadway musical. Published by Chicago Review Press, proceeds from the book will go to The Actors’ Fund.  ©- Adrienne Barbeau

]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Adrienne Barbeau) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-adrienne-barbeau-freelance-discotheque-dancer-sYkuJmOL Adrienne Barbeau began her career in 1963 with the San Jose Civic Light Opera. After graduating high school, she traveled with a musical comedy revue, entertaining our servicemen on Army bases throughout Southeast Asia. In 1965, she moved to New York where she made her Broadway debut as Tevye’s second daughter, Hodel, in Fiddler on the Roof. A Tony nomination and a Theatre World Award for her creation of Rizzo in the original Broadway production of Grease led her back to California and the role of Bea Arthur’s daughter, Carol, in the hit series Maude.  Since then she has become a best selling author, a recording artist, and the star of numerous features, films for television, concert performances, musicals and plays. Movie fans know her best for her performances in The Fog, Escape From New York, Creepshow, Swamp Thing, Back to School, and Cannonball Run. She appeared in the Academy Award winning ARGO.  Recently released are the golf comedy The Eagle and the Albatross with Dan Lauria and K-Pop star Amber Liu, and the ecological horror film Unearth, starring Marc Blucas. Adrienne has a Golden Globe nomination and over 450 screen performances to her credit. She starred as Ruthie, the Snake Dancer, on HBO’s fascinating series, Carnivale. She was Oswald’s mom on Drew Carey, Victoria Grayson’s mom on Revenge, and Venus’s mom on Sons of Anarchy. Daytime viewers know her as Suzanne Stanwyck on General Hospital. Her recent television appearances include Criminal Minds, Grey’s Anatomy, the Netflix  series A.J. and the Queen, starring RuPaul, and American Horror Story. Having starred in over 25 theatrical productions in the U.S. and Canada, Adrienne spent most of 2015 playing Berthe, Pippin’s grandmother, in the National Tour of Pippin, singing “No Time At All” as she hung upside down from a trapeze. Off camera, Adrienne is the voice of Catwoman in Batman, The Animated Series, Ms. Simone in Scooby-Do on Zombie Island, and Scooter’s Mom in the 3-D animated film Fly Me To The Moon. She can be heard in a myriad of video games: God of War, Halo 4, and Fallout 76 among them. She also provides video description for the visually impaired on many films, documentaries, and television series; it’s one of her favorite forms of voiceover work. Adrienne is the author of four books: the best-selling memoir There Are Worse Things I Could Do; the urban fantasy Vampyres of Hollywood and its comedy romance sequels, Love Bites and Make Me Dead. Adrienne is currently at work co-writing Grease- Tell Me More, Tell Me More!  for release next summer to honor the 50th anniversary of the Broadway musical. Published by Chicago Review Press, proceeds from the book will go to The Actors’ Fund.  ©- Adrienne Barbeau

]]> Cocktails with Adrienne Barbeau: Freelance Discotheque Dancer Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Adrienne Barbeau 00:36:36 From Broadway, to classic sitcoms, to the biggest horror, action, and comedy hits of the 1980’s, Adrienne Barbeau is an iconic part of American pop culture. Before all of that, however, she worked at Joe Allen! We were so lucky to spend some time with this gracious lady, discussing the late night, party vibe of New York in the late 1960’s, the close knit ties forged among the up and coming casts of “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Grease,” her brisk transition from Broadway Rizzo to TV stardom, the ass kicking Howard Hawks inspired horror heroines she popularized, and the fascinating world of “Carnivale." It took us a while to get this “wishlist” guest, and it was well worth it. Cheers! From Broadway, to classic sitcoms, to the biggest horror, action, and comedy hits of the 1980’s, Adrienne Barbeau is an iconic part of American pop culture. Before all of that, however, she worked at Joe Allen! We were so lucky to spend some time with this gracious lady, discussing the late night, party vibe of New York in the late 1960’s, the close knit ties forged among the up and coming casts of “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Grease,” her brisk transition from Broadway Rizzo to TV stardom, the ass kicking Howard Hawks inspired horror heroines she popularized, and the fascinating world of “Carnivale." It took us a while to get this “wishlist” guest, and it was well worth it. Cheers! carnivale, grease, john carpenter, there are worse things i could do, back to school, author, criminal minds, tv, action hero, batman the animated series, vampyres of hollywood, horror films, martini, a.j. and the queen, grease- tell me more, howard hawks, hollywood, new york, the fog, catwoman, argo, rupaul, sap, fiddler on the roof, recording artist, swamp thing, american horror story, bea arthur, pippin, escape from new york, scooby-do on zombie island, maude, film, adrienne barbeau, scream queen, grey’s anatomy, hells kitchen, cannon ball run, broadway, joe allen, discotheque dancer, rizzo, creepshow true full 33 f271315c-7658-4c49-b37d-caa4cb136d35 Cocktails with Austin Pendleton: When is the kid gonna deliver? Austin Pendleton, a Yale University graduate and ensemble member of the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, made his Broadway debut in 1964 as Motel in the original Broadway cast of Fiddler on the Roof. Other theatre credits include: Oh Dad, Poor Dad…, The Last Sweet Days of Isaac, The Diary of Anne Frank, Goodtime Charley, and Choirboy. He has made over 150 appearances in television and films including: What’s Up, Doc?, My Cousin Vinny, Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, Finding Nemo, The Muppet Movie, A Beautiful Mind, Catch-22, Skidoo, and 2 Days In The Valley. Pendleton wrote the plays Uncle Bob, Booth, and Orson's Shadow, all of which were staged off-Broadway. As a director, Pendleton has worked extensively both regionally and on and off-Broadway. His direction of Elizabeth Taylor and Maureen Stapleton in Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes garnered him a Tony Award nomination in 1981 and his 2011 direction of the off-broadway production of Three Sisters won him an Obie Award.  He currently teaches acting at HB Studio.

]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak, Austin Pendleton) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-austin-pendleton-rdNVbXRo Austin Pendleton, a Yale University graduate and ensemble member of the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, made his Broadway debut in 1964 as Motel in the original Broadway cast of Fiddler on the Roof. Other theatre credits include: Oh Dad, Poor Dad…, The Last Sweet Days of Isaac, The Diary of Anne Frank, Goodtime Charley, and Choirboy. He has made over 150 appearances in television and films including: What’s Up, Doc?, My Cousin Vinny, Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, Finding Nemo, The Muppet Movie, A Beautiful Mind, Catch-22, Skidoo, and 2 Days In The Valley. Pendleton wrote the plays Uncle Bob, Booth, and Orson's Shadow, all of which were staged off-Broadway. As a director, Pendleton has worked extensively both regionally and on and off-Broadway. His direction of Elizabeth Taylor and Maureen Stapleton in Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes garnered him a Tony Award nomination in 1981 and his 2011 direction of the off-broadway production of Three Sisters won him an Obie Award.  He currently teaches acting at HB Studio.

]]> Cocktails with Austin Pendleton: When is the kid gonna deliver? Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak, Austin Pendleton 00:51:07 As an actor, writer, producer, and teacher, the brilliant Austin Pendleton has worked with everyone from Jerome Robbins to Miss Piggy. Understandably, with a resume that eclectic, he’s collected more than a few terrific tales to share over Cocktails! We discussed Austin’s long association with the seminal HB Studios, the rocky out of town trials of Fiddler on the Roof, the focus and intensity required to make great film comedies like What’s Up, Doc? and My Cousin Vinny, and, most interestingly, playing referee between the legendary Ethel Merman and a Bad News Bear. As an actor, writer, producer, and teacher, the brilliant Austin Pendleton has worked with everyone from Jerome Robbins to Miss Piggy. Understandably, with a resume that eclectic, he’s collected more than a few terrific tales to share over Cocktails! We discussed Austin’s long association with the seminal HB Studios, the rocky out of town trials of Fiddler on the Roof, the focus and intensity required to make great film comedies like What’s Up, Doc? and My Cousin Vinny, and, most interestingly, playing referee between the legendary Ethel Merman and a Bad News Bear. 46th street, my cousin vinny, mr. & mrs. bridge, the diary of anne frank, groucho marx, hb studios, peter bogdanovich, skidoo, tv, calf's liver, catch-22, mike nichols, ethel merman, finding nemo, palywright, martini, obie award, joe allen restaurant, the muppet movie, uta hagen, what's up doc, hal prince, jerome robbins, tony award, 2 days in the valley, barbra streisand, orson wells, hamburger, fiddler on the roof, maureen stapleton, off-broadway, goodtime charley, teacher, director, producer, the little foxes, choirboy, elizabeth taylor, film, herbert berghof, austin pendleton, hells kitchen, broadway, joe allen, a beautiful mind true full 32 7a6261cc-a2bc-47b2-9167-ec2c242984d5 Cocktails with Lauren Graham: Is it then? Lauren Graham is an actress and author best known for her portrayals of Lorelai Gilmore on the television series Gilmore Girls and Sarah Braverman on the NBC television drama Parenthood. Additional television series include: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.  Selected film roles include: appearances in Bad Santa, Because I Said So, and Evan Almighty. Ms. Graham published her debut novel, Someday, Someday, Maybe in 2013, and in 2016, published a memoir, Talking as Fast as I Can. Her third book, In Conclusion, Don't Worry About It was published in 2018. 

]]> Sat, 7 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff, Lauren Graham, Sean Kent) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-lauren-graham-is-it-then-ny_vc5IP Lauren Graham is an actress and author best known for her portrayals of Lorelai Gilmore on the television series Gilmore Girls and Sarah Braverman on the NBC television drama Parenthood. Additional television series include: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.  Selected film roles include: appearances in Bad Santa, Because I Said So, and Evan Almighty. Ms. Graham published her debut novel, Someday, Someday, Maybe in 2013, and in 2016, published a memoir, Talking as Fast as I Can. Her third book, In Conclusion, Don't Worry About It was published in 2018. 

]]> Cocktails with Lauren Graham: Is it then? Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff, Lauren Graham, Sean Kent 00:57:11 Long before Lauren Graham charmed audiences on the fan favorites Gilmore Girls, Parenthood, and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, she spent years in New York, working odd jobs while trodding the boards at off-off Broadway theaters across the city. It was a pleasure for us to enjoy a round with Lauren and hear about her early dreams of rep company “stardom,” her stint as a waitress at the legendary Improv, her failed attempts to channel her inner llama, and the cozy camaraderie that has always made Joe Allen a special place to her. Long before Lauren Graham charmed audiences on the fan favorites Gilmore Girls, Parenthood, and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, she spent years in New York, working odd jobs while trodding the boards at off-off Broadway theaters across the city. It was a pleasure for us to enjoy a round with Lauren and hear about her early dreams of rep company “stardom,” her stint as a waitress at the legendary Improv, her failed attempts to channel her inner llama, and the cozy camaraderie that has always made Joe Allen a special place to her. bad santa, in conclusion don't worry about it, lauren graham, gilmore girls, 46th street, actor, talking as fast as i can, guys and dolls, arena stage, improv, sarah braverman, the mighty ducks: game changer, tv, theater row, don't worry about it, martini, ice skating, hollywood, new york, horseback riding, tostada, off-off broady, someday someday maybe, evan almighty, lorelai gilmore, film, off broadway, broadway, joe allen, wynn handman, zoey's extraordinary playlist, amy sherman-palladino, comedy, parenthood true full 31 c4d93b2a-4b47-4567-b89e-89349e5bdafd Cocktails with Len Cariou: NOT going on THAT wall One of the theater world's most beloved talents, Len Cariou is a member of the Theatre Hall of Fame and a pre-eminent interpreter of the music of Stephen Sondheim. On Broadway, he has appeared in "Applause," for which he earned a Tony Award nomination and won the Theatre World Award; "A Little Night Music," for which he was also nominated for a Tony Award; "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," for which he won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award; "Nightwatch;" "Cold Storage;" Teddy and Alice;" "Dance a Little Closer;" "The Speed of Darkness;" "The Dinner Party" and "Proof." 

On television, Cariou has appeared on “Blue Bloods” as the the Reagan family’s patriarch, Henry for eleven seasons. Additionally, he can be seen on "Damages," "Brotherhood," "Murder, She Wrote," "CSI" and "Numb3rs", "Ed," "Law and Order," "The Outer Limits," "The Practice," "The West Wing," and many television films/limited series including “When They See Us” and "Into the Storm,” the latter for which he earned an Emmy Award nomination. 

Cariou's feature film credits include "One Man," for which he received a Genie Award, "The Four Seasons," "Flags of our Fathers," "1408," "Executive Decision," "Lady in White," "Thirteen Days," "About Schmidt," "Secret Window”, "The Boynton Beach Bereavement Club” and “Spotlight”. In addition, he supplied voice narration for the Academy Award-winning documentary, "The Johnstown Flood” and voiced Uncle Frank in “Bumblebee”. 

Cariou was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and holds two honorary degrees as well as the Order of Canada and Order of Manitoba. He currently resides on the Hudson River's shore in New Jersey with wife Heather Summerhayes Cariou, author of Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister's Memoir.

 

]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Len Cariou) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-len-cariou-not-going-on-that-wall-zBacTTuy One of the theater world's most beloved talents, Len Cariou is a member of the Theatre Hall of Fame and a pre-eminent interpreter of the music of Stephen Sondheim. On Broadway, he has appeared in "Applause," for which he earned a Tony Award nomination and won the Theatre World Award; "A Little Night Music," for which he was also nominated for a Tony Award; "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," for which he won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award; "Nightwatch;" "Cold Storage;" Teddy and Alice;" "Dance a Little Closer;" "The Speed of Darkness;" "The Dinner Party" and "Proof." 

On television, Cariou has appeared on “Blue Bloods” as the the Reagan family’s patriarch, Henry for eleven seasons. Additionally, he can be seen on "Damages," "Brotherhood," "Murder, She Wrote," "CSI" and "Numb3rs", "Ed," "Law and Order," "The Outer Limits," "The Practice," "The West Wing," and many television films/limited series including “When They See Us” and "Into the Storm,” the latter for which he earned an Emmy Award nomination. 

Cariou's feature film credits include "One Man," for which he received a Genie Award, "The Four Seasons," "Flags of our Fathers," "1408," "Executive Decision," "Lady in White," "Thirteen Days," "About Schmidt," "Secret Window”, "The Boynton Beach Bereavement Club” and “Spotlight”. In addition, he supplied voice narration for the Academy Award-winning documentary, "The Johnstown Flood” and voiced Uncle Frank in “Bumblebee”. 

Cariou was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and holds two honorary degrees as well as the Order of Canada and Order of Manitoba. He currently resides on the Hudson River's shore in New Jersey with wife Heather Summerhayes Cariou, author of Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister's Memoir.

 

]]> Cocktails with Len Cariou: NOT going on THAT wall Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Len Cariou 00:31:35 The brilliant, Tony Award winning Len Cariou joins us for this week’s round of cocktails. As an up-and-coming actor gaining prominence on Broadway in the late 60’s, Len quickly became a familiar face at Joe Allen Restaurant, as well as a close friend of the man, himself (spoiler; they were gym rats together!) We touched upon the highly impractical version of the restaurant portrayed in “Applause,” Len’s memories of collaborating with the great Hal Prince, and the unconventional way Stephen Sondheim served Len his very first helping of “A Little Priest.” The brilliant, Tony Award winning Len Cariou joins us for this week’s round of cocktails. As an up-and-coming actor gaining prominence on Broadway in the late 60’s, Len quickly became a familiar face at Joe Allen Restaurant, as well as a close friend of the man, himself (spoiler; they were gym rats together!) We touched upon the highly impractical version of the restaurant portrayed in “Applause,” Len’s memories of collaborating with the great Hal Prince, and the unconventional way Stephen Sondheim served Len his very first helping of “A Little Priest.” stephen sondheim, angela lansbury, actor, orso, len cariou, joe allen restaurant, guthrie theater, sweeney todd, hal prince, tony award, applause musical, singer, bar centrale, a little night music musical, manitoba theater company, lauren bacall, elizabeth taylor, off broadway, blue bloods, emmy nomination, broadway, joe allen true full 30 a9e51c55-238f-4ea9-aea9-97e3118eb15e Cocktails with Liz Callaway: Mahoovna and the Mets! Liz Callaway is a Tony nominee and Emmy Award winning actress, singer and recording artist. She made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Baby, and for five years, won acclaim as Grizabella in Cats. She has also starred in the original Broadway casts of Miss Saigon, The Three Musketeers, and the off- Broadway musical, The Spitfire Grill, for which she received a Drama Desk award nomination. Other New York appearances include the legendary Follies in Concert at Lincoln Center, A Stephen Sondheim Evening, Fiorello! (Encores!), and Hair in Concert. Ms. Callaway has also established a major career as a concert artist whose extensive US symphony work includes appearances at The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Ravinia, and The Hollywood Bowl. Worldwide, and international engagements in China, Australia, New Zealand, and countless other locales. Liz sang the Academy Award nominated song “Journey to the Past” in the animated feature Anastasia, was the singing voice of the title character in The Swan Princess, and is also the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin and the King of Thieves and The Return of Jafar. She frequently collaborates with her sister, Ann Hampton Callaway, with whom she performed the acclaimed revues, Sibling Revelry and Boom! (a celebration of the music of the 60’s and 70’s). She has also released seven solo albums and, just recently, released her indelible spin on the classic Broadway anthem, “Be a Lion” from The Wiz. www.lizcallaway.com , https://linktr.ee/LizCallaway, @LizGoesOn (Twitter/ Instagram).

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso, and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:15:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Liz Callaway) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-liz-callaway-Q7MSzWOa Liz Callaway is a Tony nominee and Emmy Award winning actress, singer and recording artist. She made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Baby, and for five years, won acclaim as Grizabella in Cats. She has also starred in the original Broadway casts of Miss Saigon, The Three Musketeers, and the off- Broadway musical, The Spitfire Grill, for which she received a Drama Desk award nomination. Other New York appearances include the legendary Follies in Concert at Lincoln Center, A Stephen Sondheim Evening, Fiorello! (Encores!), and Hair in Concert. Ms. Callaway has also established a major career as a concert artist whose extensive US symphony work includes appearances at The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Ravinia, and The Hollywood Bowl. Worldwide, and international engagements in China, Australia, New Zealand, and countless other locales. Liz sang the Academy Award nominated song “Journey to the Past” in the animated feature Anastasia, was the singing voice of the title character in The Swan Princess, and is also the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin and the King of Thieves and The Return of Jafar. She frequently collaborates with her sister, Ann Hampton Callaway, with whom she performed the acclaimed revues, Sibling Revelry and Boom! (a celebration of the music of the 60’s and 70’s). She has also released seven solo albums and, just recently, released her indelible spin on the classic Broadway anthem, “Be a Lion” from The Wiz. www.lizcallaway.com , https://linktr.ee/LizCallaway, @LizGoesOn (Twitter/ Instagram).

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso, and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails with Liz Callaway: Mahoovna and the Mets! Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Liz Callaway 00:54:04 Liz Callaway has one of the most beautiful singing voices we’ve ever heard, and this week we got to chat with this Tony Award nominated singer and actress about just how singularly qualified she is to be a guest on this podcast! We also touched upon the connection Liz forged with Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim during the tumultuous run of “Merrily We Roll Along," the fun you can have with your kid backstage while dressed as a cat, her imminent return to live performances, and the immensity of, intensity of...two people in love. Liz Callaway has one of the most beautiful singing voices we’ve ever heard, and this week we got to chat with this Tony Award nominated singer and actress about just how singularly qualified she is to be a guest on this podcast! We also touched upon the connection Liz forged with Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim during the tumultuous run of “Merrily We Roll Along," the fun you can have with your kid backstage while dressed as a cat, her imminent return to live performances, and the immensity of, intensity of...two people in love. stephen sondheim, the swan princess, 46th street, encores, the hollywood bowl, richard maltby, cocktails, grizabella, baby the musical, journey to the past, disney, carnegie hall, martini, three musketeers the musical, tony awards, hal prince, the mets, the return of jafar, emmy award, liz callaway, be a lion, ann hampton callaway, hamburger, singer, national anthem, off-broadway, miss saigon, dan foster, the wiz, alladin and the king of theieves, cats, the spitfire grill, anastasia, hells kitchen, broadway, joe allen, merrily we roll along, hair true full 29 27f1d99f-01b1-43e0-a852-6cb9ee19fbbc Cocktails with Jonathan Groff PART TWO: Crispy Bacon! Jonathan Groff is a two-time Tony Award nominee for his acclaimed performances as Melchior in the hit musical “Spring Awakening,” and as King George III in the iconic smash “Hamilton.” Other stage credits include; the Public Theater’s productions of “Hair” and “The Bacchae,” the City Center Encores production of “A New Brain”, the London revival of “Deathtrap” (with Simon Russell Beale), and the Los Angeles premiere of “Red” (with Alfred Molina). Groff starred in the HBO series “Looking,” the Netflix series “Mindhunter,” and provides the voices of Kristoff and Sven in the Disney’s animated blockbusters, “Frozen” and “Frozen II.”

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 8 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Dana Mierlak, Jonathan Groff, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-jonathan-groff-part-two-crispy-bacon-b4ezK_gI Jonathan Groff is a two-time Tony Award nominee for his acclaimed performances as Melchior in the hit musical “Spring Awakening,” and as King George III in the iconic smash “Hamilton.” Other stage credits include; the Public Theater’s productions of “Hair” and “The Bacchae,” the City Center Encores production of “A New Brain”, the London revival of “Deathtrap” (with Simon Russell Beale), and the Los Angeles premiere of “Red” (with Alfred Molina). Groff starred in the HBO series “Looking,” the Netflix series “Mindhunter,” and provides the voices of Kristoff and Sven in the Disney’s animated blockbusters, “Frozen” and “Frozen II.”

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails with Jonathan Groff PART TWO: Crispy Bacon! Dana Mierlak, Jonathan Groff, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent 00:43:09 This week we enjoyed a “second round” with the wonderful Jonathan Groff and finally got around to discussing his contributions to two of the biggest entertainment phenomena of the past decade, “Frozen” and “Hamilton.” We explored his childhood love for all things Disney, the honesty of “Looking,” the intensity of David Fincher and “Mindhunter,” and perhaps the greatest professional challenge of Jonathan’s career; surviving kitchen issues during a Sunday Brunch shift in Hell’s Kitchen. This week we enjoyed a “second round” with the wonderful Jonathan Groff and finally got around to discussing his contributions to two of the biggest entertainment phenomena of the past decade, “Frozen” and “Hamilton.” We explored his childhood love for all things Disney, the honesty of “Looking,” the intensity of David Fincher and “Mindhunter,” and perhaps the greatest professional challenge of Jonathan’s career; surviving kitchen issues during a Sunday Brunch shift in Hell’s Kitchen. frozen 2, melchior, chelsea grill, 46th street, sisters, encores, creme brûlée, looking, beyonce, tennesse williams, sunday brunch, disney, elsa, mary poppins, crispy bacon, king george iii, martini, tony awards, jonathan groff, scala salad, hamilton, the king, sven, little shop of horrors, david fincher, off-broadway, restaurant row, spring awakening, kristoff, city center, the bacchae, haor, mindhunter, frozen, hells kitchen, broadway, joe allen, ham burger, matrix 4 true full 28 b20f7db2-13b5-4da9-8f2c-0b3d13d01a46 Cocktails with Jonathan Groff: Need we say more? Yes! It's only Part One! Jonathan Groff is a two-time Tony Award nominee for his acclaimed performances as Melchior in the hit musical “Spring Awakening,” and as King George III in the iconic smash “Hamilton.” Other stage credits include; the Public Theater’s productions of “Hair” and “The Bacchae,” the City Center Encores production of “A New Brain”, the London revival of “Deathtrap” (with Simon Russell Beale), and the Los Angeles premiere of “Red” (with Alfred Molina). Groff starred in the HBO series “Looking,” the Netflix series “Mindhunter,” and provides the voices of Kristoff and Sven in the Disney’s animated blockbusters, “Frozen” and “Frozen II.”

Jonathon highly recommends his friend Ellen Winter, and we encourage you to give 36 Questions a go.

 

]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2021 15:30:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Jonathan Groff, Dana Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-jonathon-groff-fPA_L6Kx Jonathan Groff is a two-time Tony Award nominee for his acclaimed performances as Melchior in the hit musical “Spring Awakening,” and as King George III in the iconic smash “Hamilton.” Other stage credits include; the Public Theater’s productions of “Hair” and “The Bacchae,” the City Center Encores production of “A New Brain”, the London revival of “Deathtrap” (with Simon Russell Beale), and the Los Angeles premiere of “Red” (with Alfred Molina). Groff starred in the HBO series “Looking,” the Netflix series “Mindhunter,” and provides the voices of Kristoff and Sven in the Disney’s animated blockbusters, “Frozen” and “Frozen II.”

Jonathon highly recommends his friend Ellen Winter, and we encourage you to give 36 Questions a go.

 

]]> Cocktails with Jonathan Groff: Need we say more? Yes! It's only Part One! Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Jonathan Groff, Dana Mierlak 00:42:34 Jonathan Groff burst onto the scene in the Tony Award winning “Spring Awakening” in 2006 and has captivated audiences on the stage and screen ever since. We were lucky enough to spend a hugely entertaining spell with this incredibly funny and talented actor, and in this first part of a two-part episode, he fills us in on his stint as a waiter at the Chelsea Grill in Hell’s Kitchen, his fortuitous Broadway debut in the legendary lemon, “In My Life,” and the life changing moment during a matinee of “Beauty and the Beast” when he realized he belonged on the stage not in the orchestra pit. Jonathan Groff burst onto the scene in the Tony Award winning “Spring Awakening” in 2006 and has captivated audiences on the stage and screen ever since. We were lucky enough to spend a hugely entertaining spell with this incredibly funny and talented actor, and in this first part of a two-part episode, he fills us in on his stint as a waiter at the Chelsea Grill in Hell’s Kitchen, his fortuitous Broadway debut in the legendary lemon, “In My Life,” and the life changing moment during a matinee of “Beauty and the Beast” when he realized he belonged on the stage not in the orchestra pit. frozen 2, melchior, chelsea grill, mind hunter, 46th street, encores, in my life, orso, tom viola, cocktails, looking, beauty and the beast, hell's kitchen, martini, 36 questions, jonathan groff, scala salad, new york, red, hamilton, equity cares, the king, belle, hamburger, king george the 3rd, sven, little shop of horrors, off-broadway, a new brain, bar centrale, spring awakening, kristoff, city center, the bacchae, frozen, broadway, joe allen, hair, matrix 4 true full 27 13d21289-8907-43ff-9849-5360febc62de Cocktails with Stockard Channing: Freddie enters...crying hysterically. Stockard Channing is a highly accomplished American stage, television, and film actor, who made her Broadway debut in the 1971 Broadway musical adaptation of "Two Gentlemen of Verona." She is perhaps best known to audiences for playing the feisty Betty Rizzo in the classic film musical, “Grease,” and First Lady Abbey Bartlet on the seminal NBC television drama, “The West Wing.” She originated the role of socialite Ouisa Kittredge in the acclaimed stage and film versions of “Six Degrees of Separation,” for which she was nominated for a Tony and an Oscar. Miss Channing won the 1985 Tony Award for Best Actress for the Broadway revival of “A Day in the Death of Joe Egg,” and has won three Emmy Awards  for her work on The West Wing  as well as for her performance as Judy Shepherd in “The Matthew Shepard Story.” Other film appearances include “The Fortune,” “ The Big Bus,”  Neil Simon’s “The Cheap Detective,” and “Practical Magic.” She also played the recurring role of Veronica Loy on the popular CBS drama “The Good Wife.” 

]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:16:56 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Stockard Channing, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-stockard-channing-frankie-enters-crying-hysterically-SOwlC5SQ Stockard Channing is a highly accomplished American stage, television, and film actor, who made her Broadway debut in the 1971 Broadway musical adaptation of "Two Gentlemen of Verona." She is perhaps best known to audiences for playing the feisty Betty Rizzo in the classic film musical, “Grease,” and First Lady Abbey Bartlet on the seminal NBC television drama, “The West Wing.” She originated the role of socialite Ouisa Kittredge in the acclaimed stage and film versions of “Six Degrees of Separation,” for which she was nominated for a Tony and an Oscar. Miss Channing won the 1985 Tony Award for Best Actress for the Broadway revival of “A Day in the Death of Joe Egg,” and has won three Emmy Awards  for her work on The West Wing  as well as for her performance as Judy Shepherd in “The Matthew Shepard Story.” Other film appearances include “The Fortune,” “ The Big Bus,”  Neil Simon’s “The Cheap Detective,” and “Practical Magic.” She also played the recurring role of Veronica Loy on the popular CBS drama “The Good Wife.” 

]]> Cocktails with Stockard Channing: Freddie enters...crying hysterically. Jason Woodruff, Stockard Channing, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak 00:51:35 After a two month hiatus, we kick off season three of “Cocktails at Table 7” with the incomparable Stockard Channing. Long a favorite of film, television and Broadway audiences, Stockard brought her formidable talents as a raconteur to Table 7, sharing hilarious and heartfelt stories about her days as a fresh-faced Joe Allen regular crashing at Pa Walton’s brother’s house, her chutzpah-infused first meeting with Hollywood megastars Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, and the challenges one faces replacing Liza Minnelli in a Broadway musical starring Liza Minnelli. We also reflected on her artistic kinship with John Guare, her admiration for Elaine Stritch and Ethel Merman, and her lovely personal connection to Bar Centrale. After a two month hiatus, we kick off season three of “Cocktails at Table 7” with the incomparable Stockard Channing. Long a favorite of film, television and Broadway audiences, Stockard brought her formidable talents as a raconteur to Table 7, sharing hilarious and heartfelt stories about her days as a fresh-faced Joe Allen regular crashing at Pa Walton’s brother’s house, her chutzpah-infused first meeting with Hollywood megastars Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, and the challenges one faces replacing Liza Minnelli in a Broadway musical starring Liza Minnelli. We also reflected on her artistic kinship with John Guare, her admiration for Elaine Stritch and Ethel Merman, and her lovely personal connection to Bar Centrale. reopen, donald sitherland, grease, actor, the good wife, six degrees of separation, joe papp, orso, chateau marmont, chita rivera, six degrees, grease musical, mike nichols, john guare, ethel merman, liza minelli, los angeles, merv griffin, two gentleman of verona, new york, practical magic, jack nicholson, the fortune, bar centrle, abbey bartlet, movies, warren beatty, singer, the fish that saved pittsburgh, london, veronica loy, the west wing, film, will smith, stockard channing, a day in the life of joe egg, broadway, joe allen, the rink, rizzo true full 26 3f5e33b9-2a49-4020-8576-cc27854f40f7 Cocktails with Frances Ruffelle: Tap Dancing on Roller Skates Yin & Tonic Yoga

Ruby's Poison

Frances Ruffelle

From her Tony Award winning performance as Eponine in Les Miserables, to her extensive stage appearances in London’s West End, to her ongoing work as a composer, author, recording artists and cabaret performer, Frances Ruffelle is constantly finding new ways to reinvent herself.  On stage, Frances was able to explore her love of French chanteuse Edith Piaf, playing the title role in Pam Gems’ play Piaf at the Curve Theatre, Leicester, for which she received a UK Theatre award nomination. Additional stage highlights include the role of Dinah in the original production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, the role of Yonah in director John Caird’s production of Children of Eden, and starring as Roxie Hart in Chicago at London’s Adelphi Theatre. Following the success of her widely acclaimed solo Beneath The Dress concerts at the Edinburgh Festival and in London, Frances took the show to legendary venue 54 Below in New York, for a series of sold out performances. Her follow-up show, Paris Original, premiered at The Crazy Coqs in London.  Ruby’s Poison, her most recent project, is due to arrive in London and New York in the near future. As a singer/songwriter, Frances has released the albums Fragile, Frances Ruffelle (produced by Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp), Showgirl, Imperfectly Me, and I Say Yeh-Yeh. She is also a licensed yoga instructor, and recorded the meditative album Yin&Tonic, based on ancient Sanskrit mantras.

]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:12:22 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Frances Ruffelle) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-frances-ruffelle-tap-dancing-on-roller-skates-2YbA_X37 Yin & Tonic Yoga

Ruby's Poison

Frances Ruffelle

From her Tony Award winning performance as Eponine in Les Miserables, to her extensive stage appearances in London’s West End, to her ongoing work as a composer, author, recording artists and cabaret performer, Frances Ruffelle is constantly finding new ways to reinvent herself.  On stage, Frances was able to explore her love of French chanteuse Edith Piaf, playing the title role in Pam Gems’ play Piaf at the Curve Theatre, Leicester, for which she received a UK Theatre award nomination. Additional stage highlights include the role of Dinah in the original production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, the role of Yonah in director John Caird’s production of Children of Eden, and starring as Roxie Hart in Chicago at London’s Adelphi Theatre. Following the success of her widely acclaimed solo Beneath The Dress concerts at the Edinburgh Festival and in London, Frances took the show to legendary venue 54 Below in New York, for a series of sold out performances. Her follow-up show, Paris Original, premiered at The Crazy Coqs in London.  Ruby’s Poison, her most recent project, is due to arrive in London and New York in the near future. As a singer/songwriter, Frances has released the albums Fragile, Frances Ruffelle (produced by Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp), Showgirl, Imperfectly Me, and I Say Yeh-Yeh. She is also a licensed yoga instructor, and recorded the meditative album Yin&Tonic, based on ancient Sanskrit mantras.

]]> Cocktails with Frances Ruffelle: Tap Dancing on Roller Skates Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Frances Ruffelle 00:52:48 For our last episode until June, we had a delightful round of “international cocktails” with the brilliant Frances Ruffelle! If you’re anything like us, you fell in love with her the very first time you listened to the Original Cast Recording of Les Misérables, and in the course of our humorously honest conversation we discussed everything; the perils of roller skating eight shows a week, her Tony Award winning turn on Broadway, yoga, even the Eurovision Song Contest (don’t worry, she explains it to us.) It may just make you want to listen to “On My Own” on repeat again and again. Cheers! For our last episode until June, we had a delightful round of “international cocktails” with the brilliant Frances Ruffelle! If you’re anything like us, you fell in love with her the very first time you listened to the Original Cast Recording of Les Misérables, and in the course of our humorously honest conversation we discussed everything; the perils of roller skating eight shows a week, her Tony Award winning turn on Broadway, yoga, even the Eurovision Song Contest (don’t worry, she explains it to us.) It may just make you want to listen to “On My Own” on repeat again and again. Cheers! children of eden, carrie the musical, eurovision, chicago musical, yin & tonic, lives in new york, johnny carson, les miz, frances ruffelle, nyc, sylvia young, dinah, lonely symphony, eliza doolittle, eponine, starlight express, new york city, west end, eurovision 1994, new york, roxy, ruby's poison, musical, tony award, barnardo, orso restaurant, david letterman, sadie frost, bar centrale, london, paris, joe allen new york, les miserables, best featured actress, broadway, joe allen, the green room, joe allen london, uncoupled true full 25 2be4cacf-420f-44bc-909c-2a9c8ee477d9 Cocktails with Dominick LaRuffa Jr., Plate Spinner Dominick LaRuffa Jr. is a Brooklyn native who has established himself in recent years as an in-demand actor with roots across multiple disciplines. His film credits include Lazy Susan opposite Sean Hayes, Matthew Broderick and Allison Janney, the critically acclaimed coming of age drama Sarah Q, opposite Burt Young and Sally Kirkland, and Martin Scorsese's Academy Award nominated The Irishman. Selected off-Broadway credits include How Alfio Learned to Love and My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Mr. LaRuffa is also an accomplished theatrical producer whose credits include Deaf West Theatre's Tony nominated remounting of Spring Awakening, the Tony nominated original Broadway production of An American in Paris, and the Tony Award winning All the Way. He is also currently Tony nominated for 2019's critically lauded revival of Betrayal.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:38:28 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Dominick LaRuffa Jr., Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-dominick-laruffa-jr-five-time-tony-loser-UPCFdp9N Dominick LaRuffa Jr. is a Brooklyn native who has established himself in recent years as an in-demand actor with roots across multiple disciplines. His film credits include Lazy Susan opposite Sean Hayes, Matthew Broderick and Allison Janney, the critically acclaimed coming of age drama Sarah Q, opposite Burt Young and Sally Kirkland, and Martin Scorsese's Academy Award nominated The Irishman. Selected off-Broadway credits include How Alfio Learned to Love and My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Mr. LaRuffa is also an accomplished theatrical producer whose credits include Deaf West Theatre's Tony nominated remounting of Spring Awakening, the Tony nominated original Broadway production of An American in Paris, and the Tony Award winning All the Way. He is also currently Tony nominated for 2019's critically lauded revival of Betrayal.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails with Dominick LaRuffa Jr., Plate Spinner Dominick LaRuffa Jr., Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak 00:46:42 Dominick LaRuffa Jr. became a familiar face at Joe Allen back when he was tending bar at Bourbon Street on 46th and just launching his career as an actor and producer. Seven years, six Tony nominations, and one pandemic later, he joined us for a spirited hour of cocktails. We discussed the incredible challenges of this past year and the unexpected artistic growth that has come about because of it. We learned about Dom’s hopes for a more accessible Broadway post-COVID, how he managed to break into producing by raising big money from his bar regulars, and how it truly is “an honor just to be nominated” (for a Joey, of course.) Dominick LaRuffa Jr. became a familiar face at Joe Allen back when he was tending bar at Bourbon Street on 46th and just launching his career as an actor and producer. Seven years, six Tony nominations, and one pandemic later, he joined us for a spirited hour of cocktails. We discussed the incredible challenges of this past year and the unexpected artistic growth that has come about because of it. We learned about Dom’s hopes for a more accessible Broadway post-COVID, how he managed to break into producing by raising big money from his bar regulars, and how it truly is “an honor just to be nominated” (for a Joey, of course.) american son, actor, six degrees of separation, orso, tony nominated, an american in paris, dana mierlack, nyc, commercial theater, jason woodruff, pandemic, all the way, betrayal, my big gay italian wedding, martin scorsese, bartender, covid, the godfather, the realistic joneses, bobby canavale, tony awards, new york city, coach, new york, on the town, al neri, china doll, deaf west theatre, dominick laruffa, lazy susan, sean kent, orso restaurant, the lifespan of a fact, bar centrale, producer, spring awakening, dom laruffa, theater, theatre, off broadway, the irishman, broadway, joe allen true full 24 2d9851b7-8428-49b5-b9d7-d8eac3b6835f Cocktails with John Benjamin Hickey, Lightbulb Tapper John Benjamin Hickey made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning play "Love! Valour! Compassion!," a role he later recreated in the feature film adaptation. Other Broadway credits include: "The Inheritance," “Cabaret,” “The Crucible,” “Mary Stuart.” “Six Degrees of Separation,” and the 2011 revival of Larry Kramer’s “The Normal Heart” for which he received the Tony Award for best supporting actor. His extensive television and film credits include the WGN America series “Manhattan,” "Law & Order," Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers," “The Good Wife,” the HBO series "In Treatment," “Modern Family,” and the Showtime series "The Big C," which earned him an 2013 Emmy nomination.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:45:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, John Benjamin Hickey, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-john-benjamin-hickey-lightbulb-tapper-kJMA39Y3 John Benjamin Hickey made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning play "Love! Valour! Compassion!," a role he later recreated in the feature film adaptation. Other Broadway credits include: "The Inheritance," “Cabaret,” “The Crucible,” “Mary Stuart.” “Six Degrees of Separation,” and the 2011 revival of Larry Kramer’s “The Normal Heart” for which he received the Tony Award for best supporting actor. His extensive television and film credits include the WGN America series “Manhattan,” "Law & Order," Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers," “The Good Wife,” the HBO series "In Treatment," “Modern Family,” and the Showtime series "The Big C," which earned him an 2013 Emmy nomination.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails with John Benjamin Hickey, Lightbulb Tapper Jason Woodruff, John Benjamin Hickey, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak 00:59:47 John Benjamin Hickey has been a favorite actor (and customer) of ours for decades. As he was gearing up to make his Broadway directing debut with a much anticipated revival of Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, COVID struck. This week, we enjoyed a delightful round of “cocktails” with John, addressing the challenges of the past year and our hopes for the months ahead. We covered the wonderful ambience that tinkly glass and crowd noises can add a podcast, how great acting can make “The Crucible” surprisingly sexy, and how learning a person’s favorite songs can be the ultimate icebreaker. John Benjamin Hickey has been a favorite actor (and customer) of ours for decades. As he was gearing up to make his Broadway directing debut with a much anticipated revival of Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, COVID struck. This week, we enjoyed a delightful round of “cocktails” with John, addressing the challenges of the past year and our hopes for the months ahead. We covered the wonderful ambience that tinkly glass and crowd noises can add a podcast, how great acting can make “The Crucible” surprisingly sexy, and how learning a person’s favorite songs can be the ultimate icebreaker. hot fudge pudding cake, manhattan, love, plaza suite, cabaret, six degrees of separation, orso, compassion, alan cumming, the c word, emmy awards, banana cream pie, love! valor! compassion!, dadda woof papa hot, sarah jessica parker, larry kramer, terrence mcnally, covid, lincoln center, martini, wgn, tony awards, laura linney, cheeseburger, tom kirdahy, gabriel byrne, caesar salad, reopening, tony kushner, kettle one, valor, the crucible, bar centrale, neil simon, in treatment, julie white, the normal heart, the inheritance, theater, matthew broderick, theatre, off broadway, hbo, broadway, joe allen, 2020 true full 23 245f5377-d71c-4bbb-ad7e-f7f04bb79add Cocktails with Peter Khoury, Chronicler Extraordinaire Peter Khoury is a deputy editor on The New York Times Express Team, which handles breaking news and trending stories. He worked on The Metro Desk at The Times for many years and was the night metro editor for a decade. His nocturnal existence has afforded him ample insight into New York nightlife. A native of Philadelphia who grew up in Washington, D.C., he joined The Times in 1998 after working as a reporter and editor at various newspapers in Maryland and North Carolina.

Read Peter's appreciation of Joe in the New York Times...

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 8 Apr 2021 15:14:20 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Peter Khoury, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-peter-khoury-chronicler-extraordinaire-zuYHpUZT Peter Khoury is a deputy editor on The New York Times Express Team, which handles breaking news and trending stories. He worked on The Metro Desk at The Times for many years and was the night metro editor for a decade. His nocturnal existence has afforded him ample insight into New York nightlife. A native of Philadelphia who grew up in Washington, D.C., he joined The Times in 1998 after working as a reporter and editor at various newspapers in Maryland and North Carolina.

Read Peter's appreciation of Joe in the New York Times...

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails with Peter Khoury, Chronicler Extraordinaire Peter Khoury, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Danan Mierlak 00:52:51 Over the past two decades, you may have seen Peter Khoury at table seven or maybe Orso, but you were most likely to see him at Bar Centrale, sipping a whiskey at the bar and trading stories with The Man himself. This week, Peter shares a few anecdotes and explains why he’s drawn to authentically old school haunts like Joe’s, Bar Centrale, and Elaine’s. We recorded this shortly after Joe’s passing so it’s a bit of a tribute to The Man and the legacy he leaves behind. Over the past two decades, you may have seen Peter Khoury at table seven or maybe Orso, but you were most likely to see him at Bar Centrale, sipping a whiskey at the bar and trading stories with The Man himself. This week, Peter shares a few anecdotes and explains why he’s drawn to authentically old school haunts like Joe’s, Bar Centrale, and Elaine’s. We recorded this shortly after Joe’s passing so it’s a bit of a tribute to The Man and the legacy he leaves behind. manhattan, queens, metro, art, nyc, posttheatre, pj clarke, metro editor, my times, elaine's, joe allen restaurant, new york city, pj clarke's, new york, nightlife, elaine kaufman, posttheater, orso restaurant, maureen stapleton, speakeasy, elaine, bar centrale, new york times, pretheatre, restaurant row, theater, the producers, theatre, off broadway, brooklyn, broadway, joe allen, pretheater true full 22 6c780fa2-be34-4a64-9840-54d0a72d5695 Cocktails with Daryl Roth, Kicking Open the Doors Daryl Roth is a 12-time Tony award-winning producer and holds the singular distinction of producing 7 Pulitzer Prize-winning plays. Her Tony winning credits include: Kinky Boots, The Normal Heart, Indecent,, Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s international hit play Love, Loss, and What I Wore, and Gloria: A Life, a play about the iconic Gloria Steinem. Daryl is a Trustee of the Kennedy Center, and served on the Board of Lincoln Center Theatre for twenty years and remains the Co-Chair of the Patron Committee and an Honorary Trustee. She has a myriad of awards and honors including: The New Dramatists Outstanding Career Achievement Award; New York Living Landmarks Award; the Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award;  2017 Theatre Hall of Fame inductee and was named one of Crain’s 2019 “50 Most Powerful Women in New York.”  She actively supports a diverse group of charitable and cultural institutions, and is involved in LGBTQ rights causes, animal rights organizations, numerous theatre, dance, public television, and cultural arts organizations and created the Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award which annually honors a gifted theatre artist or organization with financial support as they develop new works in an artistic residency.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 1 Apr 2021 19:39:33 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Daryl Roth, Dana Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-daryl-roth-ISdUt6Vo Daryl Roth is a 12-time Tony award-winning producer and holds the singular distinction of producing 7 Pulitzer Prize-winning plays. Her Tony winning credits include: Kinky Boots, The Normal Heart, Indecent,, Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s international hit play Love, Loss, and What I Wore, and Gloria: A Life, a play about the iconic Gloria Steinem. Daryl is a Trustee of the Kennedy Center, and served on the Board of Lincoln Center Theatre for twenty years and remains the Co-Chair of the Patron Committee and an Honorary Trustee. She has a myriad of awards and honors including: The New Dramatists Outstanding Career Achievement Award; New York Living Landmarks Award; the Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award;  2017 Theatre Hall of Fame inductee and was named one of Crain’s 2019 “50 Most Powerful Women in New York.”  She actively supports a diverse group of charitable and cultural institutions, and is involved in LGBTQ rights causes, animal rights organizations, numerous theatre, dance, public television, and cultural arts organizations and created the Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award which annually honors a gifted theatre artist or organization with financial support as they develop new works in an artistic residency.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails with Daryl Roth, Kicking Open the Doors Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Daryl Roth, Dana Mierlak 00:56:32 What an excellent way to end our month of celebrating extraordinarily talented and accomplished woman; with 12-time Tony award winning producer Daryl Roth. Can you say pioneer? We sure think so! From Anna in the Tropics, to De La Guarda, to Kinky Boots, she has spent decades innovating theatre and breaking down barriers. We chatted about her love of the collaborative process that is theatre, what it takes to be strong in one’s convictions, finding creative ways to bring art to life on stage, and taking chances. Folx, it’s not all about the Benjamins! We can’t wait to see what she brings to life once theatre is back. What an excellent way to end our month of celebrating extraordinarily talented and accomplished woman; with 12-time Tony award winning producer Daryl Roth. Can you say pioneer? We sure think so! From Anna in the Tropics, to De La Guarda, to Kinky Boots, she has spent decades innovating theatre and breaking down barriers. We chatted about her love of the collaborative process that is theatre, what it takes to be strong in one’s convictions, finding creative ways to bring art to life on stage, and taking chances. Folx, it’s not all about the Benjamins! We can’t wait to see what she brings to life once theatre is back. indecent, edward albee, sunset boulevard, orso, nyc, nick and nora, kinky boots, groundhog day, tony awards, caroline or change, new york, how i learned to drive, fleabag, daryl roth, new your city, angels in america, august osage county, blindness, bar centrale, jordan roth, producer, new jersey, the normal heart, hello dolly!, coram boy, the humans, theater, theatre, off broadway, wit, gloria a life, broadway, joe allen true full 21 0719f902-3d1e-4a94-b1d9-7c9124daace7 Cocktails with Judy Kaye, Tony-laden Broadway Maiden Judy Kaye first came to prominence playing Lily Garland in the original Broadway production of On The 20th Century opposite John Cullum and Imogene Coca. In a career spanning five decades, she has played theaters and concert halls across the globe, in roles as diverse as Lucy Van Pelt, Rizzo, Maria Von Trapp, Mrs. Lovett, and Grandma Kurnitz in Lost in Yonkers. Recent Broadway appearances include Cinderella, Wicked, Anastasia and Diana. She played Eurydice in Orpheus In The Underworld, Musetta in La Boheme, and Lucy Lockett in The Beggar’s Opera at The Santa Fe Opera. She has twice received the Tony Award; first in 1988 for the role of the tempestuous opera diva Carlotta Giudicelli in The Phantom of the Opera, then again in 2012 for her performance as the high-flying Duchess Estonia Dulworth in Nice Work If You Can Get It. She has also twice received the Theater LA Ovation Award; for her work as Emma Goldman in Ragtime, and as the melodically challenged Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir, two roles she originated on Broadway. She has sung with symphony orchestras throughout the US and Europe, and twice at the White House. She is also the voice of Kinsey Millhone in the Sue Grafton Alphabet Mystery Series for Random House Audio. (Bio courtesy of Broadway.com)

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Judy Kaye, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-judy-kaye-bangle-laden-opec-maiden-ThCDGsYd Judy Kaye first came to prominence playing Lily Garland in the original Broadway production of On The 20th Century opposite John Cullum and Imogene Coca. In a career spanning five decades, she has played theaters and concert halls across the globe, in roles as diverse as Lucy Van Pelt, Rizzo, Maria Von Trapp, Mrs. Lovett, and Grandma Kurnitz in Lost in Yonkers. Recent Broadway appearances include Cinderella, Wicked, Anastasia and Diana. She played Eurydice in Orpheus In The Underworld, Musetta in La Boheme, and Lucy Lockett in The Beggar’s Opera at The Santa Fe Opera. She has twice received the Tony Award; first in 1988 for the role of the tempestuous opera diva Carlotta Giudicelli in The Phantom of the Opera, then again in 2012 for her performance as the high-flying Duchess Estonia Dulworth in Nice Work If You Can Get It. She has also twice received the Theater LA Ovation Award; for her work as Emma Goldman in Ragtime, and as the melodically challenged Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir, two roles she originated on Broadway. She has sung with symphony orchestras throughout the US and Europe, and twice at the White House. She is also the voice of Kinsey Millhone in the Sue Grafton Alphabet Mystery Series for Random House Audio. (Bio courtesy of Broadway.com)

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails with Judy Kaye, Tony-laden Broadway Maiden Jason Woodruff, Judy Kaye, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak 00:59:57 Two-time Tony Award winning actress Judy Kaye has been a favorite of Broadway and regional theater audiences for decades. Moving effortlessly between brassy comedies, heartfelt character driven musicals, and darker, more operatic fare, she was busy playing Queen Elizabeth II in the new musical, Diana, when the pandemic shut down Broadway in March of 2020. On this episode of Cocktails at Table 7, we talk to the warm and witty Judy Kaye about the many ways she’s kept busy this past year, the pros and cons of workshopping a new musical via Zoom, how she weathered two Broadway flops in one (long ago) season, and how to party like royalty, even during a blackout. Two-time Tony Award winning actress Judy Kaye has been a favorite of Broadway and regional theater audiences for decades. Moving effortlessly between brassy comedies, heartfelt character driven musicals, and darker, more operatic fare, she was busy playing Queen Elizabeth II in the new musical, Diana, when the pandemic shut down Broadway in March of 2020. On this episode of Cocktails at Table 7, we talk to the warm and witty Judy Kaye about the many ways she’s kept busy this past year, the pros and cons of workshopping a new musical via Zoom, how she weathered two Broadway flops in one (long ago) season, and how to party like royalty, even during a blackout. nice work if you can get it, judy kaye, grease, on the twentieth century, carlotta, lost in yonkers, orso, princess diana, oh brother!, nyc, the moony shapiro songbook, pandemic, queen elizabeth, joe dipietro, len cariou, american conservatory theater, florence foster jenkins, netflix, joe allen restaurant, new york city, sweeney todd, new york, john travolta, san francisco, papermill playhouse, david bryan, tales of the city, abba, orso restaurant, ragtime, diana the musical, act, jeff whitty, bar centrale, armistead maupin, phantom of the opera, mamma mia!, diana, off broadway, anastasia, souvenir, broadway, joe allen, marilu henner true full 20 ab05ad21-df86-4656-a4e4-1b3ede613ec2 Cocktails with Marilu Henner: Shark Skins and Stallions "How to Become a Broadway Legend with Marilu Henner"

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Marilu Henner is a five-time Golden Globe nominated actress, television personality, and New York Times best-selling author. Born in Chicago, she started dancing as a toddler and began teaching dance at her family’s Henner Dance School as a teenager. While attending the University of Chicago in 1971, she was cast in the Kingston Mines production of a gritty new musical play about 60’s teenage life called Grease. This led to a move to New York a year later, where, in addition to the Broadway company of Grease, Ms. Henner appeared in the WWII era set musical Over Here! starring the Andrews Sisters and a cast of future stars including Treat Williams, Ann Reinking, and John Travolta. Other Broadway credits include Pal Joey, Chicago, Social Security, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, and Getting the Band Back Together. In 1978, she landed her breakthrough role as Elaine Nardo in the seminal sitcom Taxi. She continued her role on the Emmy-winning series for five seasons and went on to appear in numerous popular films including Johnny Dangerously, The Man Who Loved Women, L.A. Story, and Noises Off.  In 1990, she returned to series TV, and found success for four seasons as Ava Evans Newton in Evening Shade opposite longtime friend and collaborator, Burt Reynolds. On September 5, 1994, she published her autobiography, By All Means Keep on Moving, and has subsequently published eight additional titles. As a health and wellness advocate, she has successfully inspired millions of Americans to improve their lives through diet, exercise, and good mental health practices. She also continues to be a sought-after television presence with recent appearances on hit television series like Grey’s Anatomy, Two and a Half Men, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola and the Hallmark Channel’s Aurora Teagarden Mysteries.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:01:02 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff, Marilu Henner, Sean Kent) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-marilu-henner-marty-dropped-the-f-bomb-yUDzzdbi "How to Become a Broadway Legend with Marilu Henner"

The Aurora Teagarden Series on Hallmark

Marilu Henner is a five-time Golden Globe nominated actress, television personality, and New York Times best-selling author. Born in Chicago, she started dancing as a toddler and began teaching dance at her family’s Henner Dance School as a teenager. While attending the University of Chicago in 1971, she was cast in the Kingston Mines production of a gritty new musical play about 60’s teenage life called Grease. This led to a move to New York a year later, where, in addition to the Broadway company of Grease, Ms. Henner appeared in the WWII era set musical Over Here! starring the Andrews Sisters and a cast of future stars including Treat Williams, Ann Reinking, and John Travolta. Other Broadway credits include Pal Joey, Chicago, Social Security, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, and Getting the Band Back Together. In 1978, she landed her breakthrough role as Elaine Nardo in the seminal sitcom Taxi. She continued her role on the Emmy-winning series for five seasons and went on to appear in numerous popular films including Johnny Dangerously, The Man Who Loved Women, L.A. Story, and Noises Off.  In 1990, she returned to series TV, and found success for four seasons as Ava Evans Newton in Evening Shade opposite longtime friend and collaborator, Burt Reynolds. On September 5, 1994, she published her autobiography, By All Means Keep on Moving, and has subsequently published eight additional titles. As a health and wellness advocate, she has successfully inspired millions of Americans to improve their lives through diet, exercise, and good mental health practices. She also continues to be a sought-after television presence with recent appearances on hit television series like Grey’s Anatomy, Two and a Half Men, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola and the Hallmark Channel’s Aurora Teagarden Mysteries.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails with Marilu Henner: Shark Skins and Stallions Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff, Marilu Henner, Sean Kent 00:56:14 Before Marilu Henner became a household name on Taxi, she had a thriving career in musical theater. This week, we spoke to the always busy Marilu about the original “down and dirty” version of Grease she never imagined would inspire a smash hit, happy memories of Joe Allen and other theater district haunts from her early years on Broadway, and the painful lengths she had to go to in order to keep a straight face opposite Danny DeVito. We were also fortunate enough to discuss her personal challenges as chronicled in the best selling 2016 book Changing Normal: How I Helped My Husband Beat Cancer, and how the whole concept of “changing normal” is so relevant to this moment. Before Marilu Henner became a household name on Taxi, she had a thriving career in musical theater. This week, we spoke to the always busy Marilu about the original “down and dirty” version of Grease she never imagined would inspire a smash hit, happy memories of Joe Allen and other theater district haunts from her early years on Broadway, and the painful lengths she had to go to in order to keep a straight face opposite Danny DeVito. We were also fortunate enough to discuss her personal challenges as chronicled in the best selling 2016 book Changing Normal: How I Helped My Husband Beat Cancer, and how the whole concept of “changing normal” is so relevant to this moment. hsam, judy kaye, grease, elaine nardo, hallmark movie, pal joey, sitcom, aurora teagarden mysteries, walter bobbie, 54 below, jeff conaway, lifetime tv, joe allen restaurant, johnny dangerously, danny devito, kingston mines theatre, john travolta, noises off, orso restaurant, jim jacobs, university of chicago, by all means, changing normal, over here!, ann reinking, taxi, keep on moving, off broadway, broadway, getting the band back together, chicago true full 19 02e68b8c-cd50-4385-a210-e5b53febd5dd Even More Cocktails with Betty Buckley: THAT show. In an award-winning career that has encompassed TV, film, stage and concert work around the globe, Betty Buckley is probably best known as the quintessential musical theatre actress.  Whether she’s breaking your heart with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Memory” in her Tony-winning turn as Grizabella the Glamour Cat in CATS, bringing down the house with “The Writing on the Wall” in a gender-bending performance in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, or simultaneously frightening and moving an entire audience as religious fanatic Margaret White in the cult-classic musical CARRIE, a Betty Buckley performance is one that remains indelibly etched into one’s mind and soul. Buckley’s film roles include Ms. Collins, the gym teacher in Brian dePalma’s 1976 classic CARRIE, country singer Dixie Scott in Bruce Beresford’s TENDER MERCIES (which features her soul-piercing rendition of the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe winning song “Over You”), and has regularly been featured in the films of M. Night Shyamalan.  She has been seen as a guest star on dozens of popular TV series, was a regular for three years on HBO’s OZ, and also played the lead role of Abby Bradford for four seasons on the seminal 1970’s family drama EIGHT IS ENOUGH.

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Sean Kent, Betty Buckley, Danai Mierlack, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/even-more-cocktails-with-betty-buckley-that-show-xszRSqAj In an award-winning career that has encompassed TV, film, stage and concert work around the globe, Betty Buckley is probably best known as the quintessential musical theatre actress.  Whether she’s breaking your heart with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Memory” in her Tony-winning turn as Grizabella the Glamour Cat in CATS, bringing down the house with “The Writing on the Wall” in a gender-bending performance in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, or simultaneously frightening and moving an entire audience as religious fanatic Margaret White in the cult-classic musical CARRIE, a Betty Buckley performance is one that remains indelibly etched into one’s mind and soul. Buckley’s film roles include Ms. Collins, the gym teacher in Brian dePalma’s 1976 classic CARRIE, country singer Dixie Scott in Bruce Beresford’s TENDER MERCIES (which features her soul-piercing rendition of the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe winning song “Over You”), and has regularly been featured in the films of M. Night Shyamalan.  She has been seen as a guest star on dozens of popular TV series, was a regular for three years on HBO’s OZ, and also played the lead role of Abby Bradford for four seasons on the seminal 1970’s family drama EIGHT IS ENOUGH.

]]> Even More Cocktails with Betty Buckley: THAT show. Sean Kent, Betty Buckley, Danai Mierlack, Jason Woodruff 00:29:12 In part two of our interview with Betty Buckley, we focused on two of her most enduring cult classics. First, we discussed THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, it’s successful journey from the Public Theater to Broadway, and the camaraderie developed within its peerless ensemble cast, including the irreplaceable Bridget Buckley. Then we were treated to her memories of starring in the legendary Broadway flop CARRIE the musical, a show that suffered from unprecedented behind the scenes turmoil from day one. It was a fascinating perspective on a wildly ambitious show that, despite its rocky reception, is regarded by Betty as one of her proudest moments in the theater. In part two of our interview with Betty Buckley, we focused on two of her most enduring cult classics. First, we discussed THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, it’s successful journey from the Public Theater to Broadway, and the camaraderie developed within its peerless ensemble cast, including the irreplaceable Bridget Buckley. Then we were treated to her memories of starring in the legendary Broadway flop CARRIE the musical, a show that suffered from unprecedented behind the scenes turmoil from day one. It was a fascinating perspective on a wildly ambitious show that, despite its rocky reception, is regarded by Betty as one of her proudest moments in the theater. carrie the musical, stephen king, the mystery of edwin drood, orso, nyc, joe allen restaurant, new york city, flop, terry hands, george rose, debbie allen, orso restaurant, drood, carrie, bar centrale, london, public theater, joseph papp, linzi hateley, theater, theatre, off broadway, flopwall, broadway, joe allen true full 18 b5cdde6d-6248-438a-ad8b-2260ad5cb513 Cocktails with Betty Buckley, Cat School Graduate! In an award-winning career that has encompassed TV, film, stage and concert work around the globe, Betty Buckley is probably best known as the quintessential musical theatre actress.  Whether she’s breaking your heart with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Memory” in her Tony-winning turn as Grizabella the Glamour Cat in CATS, bringing down the house with “The Writing on the Wall” in a gender-bending performance in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, or simultaneously frightening and moving an entire audience as religious fanatic Margaret White in the cult-classic musical CARRIE, a Betty Buckley performance is one that remains indelibly etched into one’s mind and soul. Buckley’s film roles include Ms. Collins, the gym teacher, in Brian dePalma’s 1976 classic CARRIE, country singer Dixie Scott in Bruce Beresford’s TENDER MERCIES (which features her soul-piercing rendition of the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe winning song “Over You”), and has regularly been featured in the films of M. Night Shyamalan.  She has been seen as a guest star on dozens of popular TV series, was a regular for three years on HBO’s OZ, and also played the lead role of Abby Bradford for four seasons on the seminal 1970’s family drama EIGHT IS ENOUGH.

 

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Betty Bickley, Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-with-betty-buckley-and-stella-on-her-throne-C8QJ_F_u In an award-winning career that has encompassed TV, film, stage and concert work around the globe, Betty Buckley is probably best known as the quintessential musical theatre actress.  Whether she’s breaking your heart with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Memory” in her Tony-winning turn as Grizabella the Glamour Cat in CATS, bringing down the house with “The Writing on the Wall” in a gender-bending performance in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, or simultaneously frightening and moving an entire audience as religious fanatic Margaret White in the cult-classic musical CARRIE, a Betty Buckley performance is one that remains indelibly etched into one’s mind and soul. Buckley’s film roles include Ms. Collins, the gym teacher, in Brian dePalma’s 1976 classic CARRIE, country singer Dixie Scott in Bruce Beresford’s TENDER MERCIES (which features her soul-piercing rendition of the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe winning song “Over You”), and has regularly been featured in the films of M. Night Shyamalan.  She has been seen as a guest star on dozens of popular TV series, was a regular for three years on HBO’s OZ, and also played the lead role of Abby Bradford for four seasons on the seminal 1970’s family drama EIGHT IS ENOUGH.

 

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails with Betty Buckley, Cat School Graduate! Betty Bickley, Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent 00:48:51 With a steely voice and the will to match, the brilliant Betty Buckley has been at the top of our wish list since we started “Cocktails at Table 7”. This week we finally got the chance to talk to her, and it was everything we hoped for (so much so, that we had to split this conversation into two episodes!) In part one, we cover Betty’s Broadway debut in “1776” alongside a few theater heavyweights who found her Texas moxie and desire to learn irresistible. We got the inside scoop on her time in Hollywood working on projects as divergent as Brian dePalma's screen version of Stephen King's Carrie and the seminal 1970’s family drama Eight is Enough. Finally, we learned how her commitment to study, including time spent in “cat school”, helped cement Betty’s status as a Broadway icon. With a steely voice and the will to match, the brilliant Betty Buckley has been at the top of our wish list since we started “Cocktails at Table 7”. This week we finally got the chance to talk to her, and it was everything we hoped for (so much so, that we had to split this conversation into two episodes!) In part one, we cover Betty’s Broadway debut in “1776” alongside a few theater heavyweights who found her Texas moxie and desire to learn irresistible. We got the inside scoop on her time in Hollywood working on projects as divergent as Brian dePalma's screen version of Stephen King's Carrie and the seminal 1970’s family drama Eight is Enough. Finally, we learned how her commitment to study, including time spent in “cat school”, helped cement Betty’s status as a Broadway icon. the happening, orso, broadway flops, chateau marmont, acting, nyc, restaurants, eight is enough, f. murray abraham, joe allen restaurant, new york city, tender mercies, andrew lloyd webber, 1776, carrie musical, triumph of love, lorimar, m. night shyamalan, masterclass, orso restaurant, split, carrie, texas, betty buckley, stella adler, cats, theater, theatre, off broadway, broadway, joe allen true full 17 6be5306a-1c35-40da-9e5a-25f5d9b693bc Cocktails at Table 7 - with Jeffrey Whitty Jeffrey Whitty has written the books for several stage musicals including Tales From the City, Bring It On:The Musical, and the smash hit Avenue Q for which he won the 2004 Tony Award. He is also co-author of the screenplay for Can You Ever Forgive Me?, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. In addition to his writing, Jeffrey is an accomplished actor and appeared in the films Lisa Picard is Famous and Shortbus, written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell.

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:13:35 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Jeffrey Whitty) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-with-jeff-whitty-M7N_9yJ2 Jeffrey Whitty has written the books for several stage musicals including Tales From the City, Bring It On:The Musical, and the smash hit Avenue Q for which he won the 2004 Tony Award. He is also co-author of the screenplay for Can You Ever Forgive Me?, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. In addition to his writing, Jeffrey is an accomplished actor and appeared in the films Lisa Picard is Famous and Shortbus, written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - with Jeffrey Whitty Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Jeffrey Whitty 00:51:36 Jeffrey Whitty was a server at Joe Allen in the early 90’s, which explains the “hometown” pride we felt when he won the 2004 Tony for his hilarious book to the smash hit musical, Avenue Q. He’s worked on lots of fascinating stage and film projects since then, but this week's episode marked the first time any of us met him--it became clear within moments of talking that he's a guy we would have LOVED marrying ketchups near. During this irreverent and hilarious conversation, we touched upon his love of authentic New York bar and restaurant culture, his very specific definition of taste, the extreme highs (and lows) inherent in developing new works for the stage, and how “rigorous bitchery” can improve almost any professional undertaking. Jeffrey Whitty was a server at Joe Allen in the early 90’s, which explains the “hometown” pride we felt when he won the 2004 Tony for his hilarious book to the smash hit musical, Avenue Q. He’s worked on lots of fascinating stage and film projects since then, but this week's episode marked the first time any of us met him--it became clear within moments of talking that he's a guy we would have LOVED marrying ketchups near. During this irreverent and hilarious conversation, we touched upon his love of authentic New York bar and restaurant culture, his very specific definition of taste, the extreme highs (and lows) inherent in developing new works for the stage, and how “rigorous bitchery” can improve almost any professional undertaking. john cameron mitchell, lee israel, justin vivian bond, scissor sisters, jason moore, robert lopez, cocktails at table seven, nyc, oscar nomination, the planck project, restaurants, can you ever forgive me?, julius bar, vineyard theater, lisa picard is famous, john garden, new york city, julius, new york, madonna musical, tony award, broadway flop, tales of the city, avenue q, jake shears, jeff whitty, via galactica, armistead maupin, restaurant culture, cocktails at table 7, oscars, screenplay, shortbus, jeff marx, oscar, richard e. grant, flopwall, melissa mccarthy, restaurant, bob balaban, joe all, head over heels, barbary lane true full 16 1806dde7-5b73-4c23-a719-8345e55bfe63 Cocktails at Table 7 - with Kilty Reidy Kilty Reidy is currently in Melbourne performing in the Australian premiere of Come From Away after appearing in the U.S. National Tour of the Tony Award-winning hit. He was a member of the original casts of the Broadway musicals The Drowsy Chaperone and In My Life. Off- Broadway productions include Bye Bye Birdie at The City Center Encores!, South Pacific in Concert at Carnegie Hall with Reba McEntire, and Lone Star Love with the Red Clay Ramblers  Selected regional credits include 42nd Street (Bert Barry) opposite Sally Struthers at The Ogunquit Playhouse, A Christmas Story (Jean Shepard) at Capitol Rep, and The Producers (Roger De Bris) opposite Roger Bart and Brad Oscar at Kansas City Starlight Theatre.  He has also appeared on NBC’s The Blacklist in Kelly Reichardt's film Certain Women (2016 Sundance Film Festival) opposite Kristin Stewart. He is a founding member of the Manhattan based theater company B-side Productions, an alumnus of UNC-Chapel Hill (where he was a member of the prestigious all male a cappella group The UNC Clef Hangers) and a proud Actor's Equity Association Member. www.kiltyreidy.com

]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:24:32 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Kilty Reidy, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-with-kilty-reidy-xu_s9aZp Kilty Reidy is currently in Melbourne performing in the Australian premiere of Come From Away after appearing in the U.S. National Tour of the Tony Award-winning hit. He was a member of the original casts of the Broadway musicals The Drowsy Chaperone and In My Life. Off- Broadway productions include Bye Bye Birdie at The City Center Encores!, South Pacific in Concert at Carnegie Hall with Reba McEntire, and Lone Star Love with the Red Clay Ramblers  Selected regional credits include 42nd Street (Bert Barry) opposite Sally Struthers at The Ogunquit Playhouse, A Christmas Story (Jean Shepard) at Capitol Rep, and The Producers (Roger De Bris) opposite Roger Bart and Brad Oscar at Kansas City Starlight Theatre.  He has also appeared on NBC’s The Blacklist in Kelly Reichardt's film Certain Women (2016 Sundance Film Festival) opposite Kristin Stewart. He is a founding member of the Manhattan based theater company B-side Productions, an alumnus of UNC-Chapel Hill (where he was a member of the prestigious all male a cappella group The UNC Clef Hangers) and a proud Actor's Equity Association Member. www.kiltyreidy.com

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - with Kilty Reidy Jason Woodruff, Kilty Reidy, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent 00:48:34 Kilty Reidy has had the honor of originating roles in two Broadway shows in the same season and played plum character parts at distinguished regional theaters throughout the country. However, he truly distingushed himself among the Cocktails at Table Seven crowd via his three crowd pleasing engagements in the role of Sassy Server at our own Orso Restaurant! In this episode, we discuss the many bizarre facets In My Life, the need for a nationally mandated customer service tour of duty for all Americans, and what exactly a Standby does (it’s way more than the name would suggest.) Kilty Reidy has had the honor of originating roles in two Broadway shows in the same season and played plum character parts at distinguished regional theaters throughout the country. However, he truly distingushed himself among the Cocktails at Table Seven crowd via his three crowd pleasing engagements in the role of Sassy Server at our own Orso Restaurant! In this episode, we discuss the many bizarre facets In My Life, the need for a nationally mandated customer service tour of duty for all Americans, and what exactly a Standby does (it’s way more than the name would suggest.) waiters, come from away, in my life, orso, cocktails, cocktails at table seven, nyc, old new york, restaurants, the drowsy chaperone, broadway in australia, joe allen restaurant, new york city, new york, server life, joseph brooks, bar centrale, cocktails at table 7, restaurant row, waiter life, kilty reidy, off broadway, broadway, joe allen true full 15 53cdd1d5-1804-4ff0-880d-a4927554dc82 Cocktails at Table 7 - with John Glover, aka J-Glo! John Glover has been a favorite of film and television audiences since the 1970’s. He gained even greater prominence portraying a series of loathsome but oddly endearing villains in the iconic 80’s classics Scrooged, John Frankenheimer’s 52 Pick-Up and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. More recently, he was Emmy nominated for his turn as Lionel Luthor on the long running television hit, Smallville. In addition to his memorable work in film and television over the decades, our JGlo has appeared in 19 Broadway shows, numerous off- B’way productions, and at distinguished regional theaters throughout the country. In 1995, he won the Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor for his touching dual role as eclectic twin brothers in Terrence McNally's Love! Valor! Compassion!

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

 

 

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:30:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (John Glover, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-with-john-glover-aka-jglo-RWIFqYl7 John Glover has been a favorite of film and television audiences since the 1970’s. He gained even greater prominence portraying a series of loathsome but oddly endearing villains in the iconic 80’s classics Scrooged, John Frankenheimer’s 52 Pick-Up and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. More recently, he was Emmy nominated for his turn as Lionel Luthor on the long running television hit, Smallville. In addition to his memorable work in film and television over the decades, our JGlo has appeared in 19 Broadway shows, numerous off- B’way productions, and at distinguished regional theaters throughout the country. In 1995, he won the Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor for his touching dual role as eclectic twin brothers in Terrence McNally's Love! Valor! Compassion!

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

 

 

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - with John Glover, aka J-Glo! John Glover, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff 00:47:57 This week on Cocktails at Table 7, we got to spend some quality time with our friend and long-time Joe Allen regular, the marvelous John Glover. We discussed his memorable work in high profile projects based on DC Comics, his rewarding artistic collaborations with the great Terrence McNally, how an eavesdropping Joe Allen staff member generously made John’s ultimate show business “dream” come true, and, most importantly, we get to the bottom of who exactly gave him his clever and super catchy nickname, “J-Glo" (SPOILER ALERT: it was us!) This week on Cocktails at Table 7, we got to spend some quality time with our friend and long-time Joe Allen regular, the marvelous John Glover. We discussed his memorable work in high profile projects based on DC Comics, his rewarding artistic collaborations with the great Terrence McNally, how an eavesdropping Joe Allen staff member generously made John’s ultimate show business “dream” come true, and, most importantly, we get to the bottom of who exactly gave him his clever and super catchy nickname, “J-Glo" (SPOILER ALERT: it was us!) soup, orso, baltimore, cocktails, kelly preston, chita rivera, joe allen la, mike nichols, ann-margret, love! valor! compassion!, john glover, scrooged, martini, frankenstein, hollywood, hal prince, hat check, tony award, drowsy chaperone, hamburger, movies, off-broadway, towson university, bar centrale, 52 pickup, smallville, terrance mcnally, john frankenheimer, gremlins 2 the new batch, lionel luthor, broadway, joe allen, waiting for godot, jack o'brien true full 14 d5f33e17-17ce-49c5-99f7-172413d47b5a Cocktails at Table 7 - with F. Murray Abraham F. Murray Abraham has amassed 125 film and television credits in his distinguished career and won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Antonio Salieri, in Milos Forman’s film of Amadeus, written by Peter Shaffer.  He has appeared in feature films directed by The Coen Brothers, Sidney Lumet, Brian DePalma, Richard Lester, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Gus Van Sant and Wes Anderson, to name just a few.  He was twice Emmy nominated for his role as Dar Adal on Showtime's Homeland and has given memorable guest performances on dozens of television series, running the gamut from Louie to Law and Order: Criminal Intent. He is also a prolific stage performer, appearing in over a dozen Broadway shows and countless off- Broadway and regional productions. He has made his home in New York since the early 60’s, and has been a devoted Joe Allen regular for over 50 years.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (F. Murray Abraham, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-with-f-murray-abraham-_bp7k1T7 F. Murray Abraham has amassed 125 film and television credits in his distinguished career and won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Antonio Salieri, in Milos Forman’s film of Amadeus, written by Peter Shaffer.  He has appeared in feature films directed by The Coen Brothers, Sidney Lumet, Brian DePalma, Richard Lester, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Gus Van Sant and Wes Anderson, to name just a few.  He was twice Emmy nominated for his role as Dar Adal on Showtime's Homeland and has given memorable guest performances on dozens of television series, running the gamut from Louie to Law and Order: Criminal Intent. He is also a prolific stage performer, appearing in over a dozen Broadway shows and countless off- Broadway and regional productions. He has made his home in New York since the early 60’s, and has been a devoted Joe Allen regular for over 50 years.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - with F. Murray Abraham F. Murray Abraham, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff 00:40:54 F. Murray Abraham is one of our busiest and most admired actors, and this week we had the pleasure of speaking with him at length about his incredible career, early gigs (including a stint playing Santa Claus at Macy’s,) and his long, affectionate relationship with Joe Allen Restaurant. As expected, our conversation was hilarious, heartfelt, and filled with wonderful memories of what it was like at Joe’s “back in the day." F. Murray Abraham is one of our busiest and most admired actors, and this week we had the pleasure of speaking with him at length about his incredible career, early gigs (including a stint playing Santa Claus at Macy’s,) and his long, affectionate relationship with Joe Allen Restaurant. As expected, our conversation was hilarious, heartfelt, and filled with wonderful memories of what it was like at Joe’s “back in the day." 46th street, actor, roy cohn, orso, homeland, films, cocktails, tv, bar, terrence mcnally, f. murray abraham, house account, new york city, hollywood, after hours, antonio salieri, amadeus, l.a., hamburger, the man in the glass booth, bath house, angels in america, santa claus, off-broadway, threshold theater company, bar centrale, harold pinter, gay culture, restaurant row, vodka martini, macy's, the ritz, theater, scarface, oscar, broadway, joe allen true full 13 01f55723-c9a1-4832-b9fb-d0ed7980b91c Cocktails at Table 7 - Cocktails at Christmas Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Erin Sullivan-Wertz, Kimberly Huie, James Rubio, Dana Mierlak, Mary Hattman, Jason Woodruff, Cherly Orsini, Sean Kent, Nick Flatto) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-cocktails-at-christmas-Wt5gk1OA Cocktails at Table 7 - Cocktails at Christmas Erin Sullivan-Wertz, Kimberly Huie, James Rubio, Dana Mierlak, Mary Hattman, Jason Woodruff, Cherly Orsini, Sean Kent, Nick Flatto 00:47:34 You know what’s a lot of fun? Christmas podcasts that drop a week after Christmas! For our final episode of 2020, we spend a festive 47 minutes and 34 seconds sharing stories of celebrity goodwill and Joe Allen cheer with a very special lineup of Joe Allen all-stars. Dana even sings, for Christ’s sake! Featuring the fabulous Kimberly Huie (Orso), the splendid Nick Flatto (Joe Allen), the marvelous Erin Sullivan-Wertz (Miss Joe Allen, herself), the peerless Cheryl Orsini (Orso), the incomparable James Rubio (Orso and brilliant composer of our theme song), and the estimable Dame Mary Hattman (Bar Centrale/Joe Allen.) This episode celebrates the kinds of magic moments that make Joe Allen so near and dear to us all. So put on your yuletide finery, get your wassail on, and soak in Jason’s thoroughly delightful Boris Karloff impression-- It's the Cocktails at Table 7: Inside New York’s Joe Allen Christmas Episode! You know what’s a lot of fun? Christmas podcasts that drop a week after Christmas! For our final episode of 2020, we spend a festive 47 minutes and 34 seconds sharing stories of celebrity goodwill and Joe Allen cheer with a very special lineup of Joe Allen all-stars. Dana even sings, for Christ’s sake! Featuring the fabulous Kimberly Huie (Orso), the splendid Nick Flatto (Joe Allen), the marvelous Erin Sullivan-Wertz (Miss Joe Allen, herself), the peerless Cheryl Orsini (Orso), the incomparable James Rubio (Orso and brilliant composer of our theme song), and the estimable Dame Mary Hattman (Bar Centrale/Joe Allen.) This episode celebrates the kinds of magic moments that make Joe Allen so near and dear to us all. So put on your yuletide finery, get your wassail on, and soak in Jason’s thoroughly delightful Boris Karloff impression-- It's the Cocktails at Table 7: Inside New York’s Joe Allen Christmas Episode! family, 46th street, actor, old friends, cabaret, orso, cocktails, patti labelle, james rubio, espresso, have yourself a merry little christmas, nick flatto, victor flores, martini, kimberly huie, tony awards, joe allen restaurant, new york, christmas, hamburger, singer, off-broadway, vitre, carol burnett, bar centrale, erin sullivan, restaurant row, cherly orsini, chef, the norman conquests, broadway, joe allen, mary hattman, composer true full 12 86702847-30f7-4d89-b6c9-bc34227fc31d Cocktails at Table 7- with Chita Rivera Chita Rivera is one of the most admired and beloved performers in Broadway history. Starting at the age of 11, she trained as a ballerina at the School of American Ballet and made her Broadway debut six years later in Irving Berlin’s Call Me Madam. In her incomparable seven-plus decade career, she originated roles in numerous Broadway classics including West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, Chicago, The Rink, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and The Visit, as well as the autobiographical Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life. She has performed to sold out crowds in theaters throughout the United States and frequently graced the London stage recreating some of her most distinguished roles to great acclaim. She has won two Best Actress in a Musical Tony Awards and received a Tony Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.  She is also the first Hispanic woman to receive a Kennedy Center Honor, and in 2009 was awarded a Presidential Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama. 

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Chita Rivera, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-with-chita-rivera-Bi7_aNwE Chita Rivera is one of the most admired and beloved performers in Broadway history. Starting at the age of 11, she trained as a ballerina at the School of American Ballet and made her Broadway debut six years later in Irving Berlin’s Call Me Madam. In her incomparable seven-plus decade career, she originated roles in numerous Broadway classics including West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, Chicago, The Rink, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and The Visit, as well as the autobiographical Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life. She has performed to sold out crowds in theaters throughout the United States and frequently graced the London stage recreating some of her most distinguished roles to great acclaim. She has won two Best Actress in a Musical Tony Awards and received a Tony Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.  She is also the first Hispanic woman to receive a Kennedy Center Honor, and in 2009 was awarded a Presidential Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama. 

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7- with Chita Rivera Jason Woodruff, Chita Rivera, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent 00:46:04 We here at Cocktails at Table 7: Inside New York’s Joe Allen racked our brains to come up with the perfect Christmas gift for our listeners. We think we may have outdone ourselves with today’s episode! It’s a hilarious, heartfelt, and thoroughly inspiring conversation with a true Broadway legend, Chita Rivera. We were so honored to get to spend some time with this spectacular lady and hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it. Merry Christmas! We here at Cocktails at Table 7: Inside New York’s Joe Allen racked our brains to come up with the perfect Christmas gift for our listeners. We think we may have outdone ourselves with today’s episode! It’s a hilarious, heartfelt, and thoroughly inspiring conversation with a true Broadway legend, Chita Rivera. We were so honored to get to spend some time with this spectacular lady and hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it. Merry Christmas! kiss of the spider woman, magic, black panther, 46th street, call me madam, presidential medal of honor, orso, chita rivera, kennedy center honors, merlin, ethel merman, terrance macnally, the visit, hell's kitchen, liza minelli, martini, tony awards, president barack obama, ballet, jerome robbins, bajour, bob foose, a dancer's life, hamburger, joe allen restuarant, off-broadway, bar centrale, latinx, gwen verdon, ann reinking, restaurant row, dancer, theater, theatre, west side story, omlettes, broadway, joe allen, bye bye birdie, the rink, chicago true full 11 2872266e-f937-4643-a0e5-3e879ae5644b Cocktails at Table 7 - with Tom Kitt Tom Kitt received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well as two Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Orchestrations for the musical Next to Normal, which he co-wrote with frequent collaborator Brian Yorkey. He also wrote the scores for the Broadway musicals If/Then, High Fidelity and Bring it On, the Musical (with Lin Manuel Miranda.) As an arranger and orchestrator, his credits include 13, SpongeBob Squarepants The Musical, Head Over Heels, Jagged Little Pill, and American Idiot. Tom has also composed and arranged music for numerous film and television projects including multiple Tony Awards presentations, Grease Live!, the documentary Broadway Idiot and the hit film, Pitch Perfect. 

Checkout these wonderful organizations: NYCNEXT, MUSE, Broadway Inspirational Voices, 

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:15:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Tom Kitt, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-with-tom-kitt-nnusewsB Tom Kitt received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well as two Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Orchestrations for the musical Next to Normal, which he co-wrote with frequent collaborator Brian Yorkey. He also wrote the scores for the Broadway musicals If/Then, High Fidelity and Bring it On, the Musical (with Lin Manuel Miranda.) As an arranger and orchestrator, his credits include 13, SpongeBob Squarepants The Musical, Head Over Heels, Jagged Little Pill, and American Idiot. Tom has also composed and arranged music for numerous film and television projects including multiple Tony Awards presentations, Grease Live!, the documentary Broadway Idiot and the hit film, Pitch Perfect. 

Checkout these wonderful organizations: NYCNEXT, MUSE, Broadway Inspirational Voices, 

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - with Tom Kitt Tom Kitt, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff 00:54:23 In addition to being one of the most acclaimed and prolific composers working in the American theater today, Tom Kitt is an artist who is deeply committed to using his talents to advocate for those in need. In this honest and inspiring interview, we discuss his circuitous journey from economics major at Columbia University to Pulitzer Prize winning composer, the iconic pop singers and songwriters that continue to influence his songwriting, and how he has evolved into the go-to guy when rock icons like Green Day and Alanis Morissette decide to make the leap to Broadway. We also discuss how NYCNEXT, a community based organization Tom has been collaborating with, is creating pop up performances in non-traditional venues to keep artists and audiences connected while the future of live theater in New York City remains uncertain. In addition to being one of the most acclaimed and prolific composers working in the American theater today, Tom Kitt is an artist who is deeply committed to using his talents to advocate for those in need. In this honest and inspiring interview, we discuss his circuitous journey from economics major at Columbia University to Pulitzer Prize winning composer, the iconic pop singers and songwriters that continue to influence his songwriting, and how he has evolved into the go-to guy when rock icons like Green Day and Alanis Morissette decide to make the leap to Broadway. We also discuss how NYCNEXT, a community based organization Tom has been collaborating with, is creating pop up performances in non-traditional venues to keep artists and audiences connected while the future of live theater in New York City remains uncertain. jagged little pill, broadway inspirational voices, everyday rapture, the beatles, alanis morissette, orso, cocktails, the yankees, green day, billy joel, lincoln center, martini, next to normal, new york, muse, piano, hamburger, pulitzer prize, if/then, joe allen restuarant, off-broadway, bar centrale, george martin, columbia university, 13, nycnext, broadway, joe allen, tom kitt, head over heels, high fidelity, american idiot, brian yorkey, composer true full 10 7af79465-4e2d-4518-bb17-f86dd633eb6a Cocktails at Table 7 - With John Pankow Part II John Pankow has been a familiar face to television, film and theater audiences for almost four decades. Although he has been a frequent guest on dozens of hit television series, he is probably best known for his roles on two highly regarded, long running sitcoms- as the loveable Ira Buchman on the iconic Mad About You, and as the ruthless & clueless Merc Lapidus on the Showtime hit, Episodes. He has appeared in numerous films including William Friedkin’s To Live and Die in LA, Oliver Stone’s Talk Radio, and the George Romero directed cult classic, Monkey Shines. His extensive credits on the New York stage include the title role in Amadeus, The Iceman Cometh with Jason Robards, The Tempest with Patrick Stewart and Bill Irwin, the acclaimed Roundabout revival of Twelve Angry Men, and, most recently, Kiss Me, Kate with Kelli O’ Hara and Will Chase.  

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, John Pankow, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-with-john-pankow-part-ii-p8BGoixu John Pankow has been a familiar face to television, film and theater audiences for almost four decades. Although he has been a frequent guest on dozens of hit television series, he is probably best known for his roles on two highly regarded, long running sitcoms- as the loveable Ira Buchman on the iconic Mad About You, and as the ruthless & clueless Merc Lapidus on the Showtime hit, Episodes. He has appeared in numerous films including William Friedkin’s To Live and Die in LA, Oliver Stone’s Talk Radio, and the George Romero directed cult classic, Monkey Shines. His extensive credits on the New York stage include the title role in Amadeus, The Iceman Cometh with Jason Robards, The Tempest with Patrick Stewart and Bill Irwin, the acclaimed Roundabout revival of Twelve Angry Men, and, most recently, Kiss Me, Kate with Kelli O’ Hara and Will Chase.  

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - With John Pankow Part II Jason Woodruff, John Pankow, Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak 00:39:47 In the second part of our interview with the endlessly entertaining John Pankow, we are treated to tales of John’s time in Hollywood working with a slew of legendary directors and the hair raising lengths William Friedkin went to to nail down the iconic car chase in “To Live and Die in L.A.” (let’s just say OSHA wouldn’t approve). We were also moved by John’s lovely remembrances of sharing the stage with acclaimed Irish actor Niall Buggy, and his not so lovely experience of deftly maneuvering to literally cover his ass in a notorious Broadway flop. In the second part of our interview with the endlessly entertaining John Pankow, we are treated to tales of John’s time in Hollywood working with a slew of legendary directors and the hair raising lengths William Friedkin went to to nail down the iconic car chase in “To Live and Die in L.A.” (let’s just say OSHA wouldn’t approve). We were also moved by John’s lovely remembrances of sharing the stage with acclaimed Irish actor Niall Buggy, and his not so lovely experience of deftly maneuvering to literally cover his ass in a notorious Broadway flop. lolita, susan sarandon, wang chung, 46th street, orso, episodes, black bean soup, the tempest, car chase, william friedkin, joe allen restaurant, mad about you, hollywood, willem defoe, talk radio, amadeus, gin martini, hamburger, to live and die in la, off-broadway, bar centrale, restaurant row, film, hells kitchen, broadway, joe allen, niall buggy, flop wall true full 9 4b79bff7-6530-4dfb-8ba7-28351d12cece Cocktails at Table 7 - with John Pankow, Part I John Pankow has been a familiar face to television, film and theater audiences for almost four decades. Although he has been a frequent guest on dozens of hit television series, he is probably best known for his roles on two highly regarded, long running sitcoms-as the loveable Ira Buchman on the iconic Mad About You, and as the ruthless & clueless Merc Lapidus on the Showtime hit, Episodes. He has appeared in numerous films including William Friedkin’s To Live and Die in LA, Oliver Stone’s Talk Radio, and the George Romero directed cult classic, Monkey Shines. His extensive credits on the New York stage include the title role in Amadeus, The Iceman Cometh with Jason Robards, The Tempest with Patrick Stewart and Bill Irwin, the acclaimed Roundabout revival of Twelve Angry Men, and, most recently, Kiss Me, Kate with Kelli O’ Hara and Will Chase.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2020 13:45:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, John Pankow) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-john-pankow-round-1-e0dN5BZs John Pankow has been a familiar face to television, film and theater audiences for almost four decades. Although he has been a frequent guest on dozens of hit television series, he is probably best known for his roles on two highly regarded, long running sitcoms-as the loveable Ira Buchman on the iconic Mad About You, and as the ruthless & clueless Merc Lapidus on the Showtime hit, Episodes. He has appeared in numerous films including William Friedkin’s To Live and Die in LA, Oliver Stone’s Talk Radio, and the George Romero directed cult classic, Monkey Shines. His extensive credits on the New York stage include the title role in Amadeus, The Iceman Cometh with Jason Robards, The Tempest with Patrick Stewart and Bill Irwin, the acclaimed Roundabout revival of Twelve Angry Men, and, most recently, Kiss Me, Kate with Kelli O’ Hara and Will Chase.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - with John Pankow, Part I Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, Sean Kent, John Pankow 00:48:02 There is no one who holds court like our friend, actor and raconteur extraordinaire John Pankow. In fact, this week’s conversation took so many wonderful and unexpected turns it had to be split into two “rounds." John is one of the great mensches of all time, so much so that in 1997, he was instrumental in enabling a struggling young actor named Sean Kent to qualify for SAG health insurance. You’ll hear all about it on the show, as well as tales of John’s early years as an off- Broadway scrapper, memories of his three-year stint as the first American Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and a very funny story about Jason Robards and an inflatable seat cushion. There is no one who holds court like our friend, actor and raconteur extraordinaire John Pankow. In fact, this week’s conversation took so many wonderful and unexpected turns it had to be split into two “rounds." John is one of the great mensches of all time, so much so that in 1997, he was instrumental in enabling a struggling young actor named Sean Kent to qualify for SAG health insurance. You’ll hear all about it on the show, as well as tales of John’s early years as an off- Broadway scrapper, memories of his three-year stint as the first American Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and a very funny story about Jason Robards and an inflatable seat cushion. james pankow, 46th street, patrick stewart, orso, episodes, black bean soup, cocktails, twelve angry men, the tempest, the iceman cometh, bill irwin, joe allen restaurant, mad about you, new york city, talk radio, amadeus, mid-town, gin martini, chicago the band, hamburger, to live and die in la, off-broadway, john pankow, bar centrale, monkey shines, restaurant row, film, theatre, italy, hells kitchen, broadway, joe allen, chicago true full 8 5e5b77f3-4a98-4ac7-b9de-4cb99790fd0f Cocktails at Table 7 - on Thanksgiving To watch Act 3 of "An Evening at Joe's" go to Joe Allen TV London on youtube. 

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-on-thanksgiving-FkRMqEJF To watch Act 3 of "An Evening at Joe's" go to Joe Allen TV London on youtube. 

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - on Thanksgiving Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff 00:09:50 On this special Thanksgiving themed mini-episode of Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen, Dana, Sean and Jason take a minute, (more like ten minutes, to be specific) to thank the fascinating guests and loyal listeners who have made the launch of this podcast a joy. We also discuss what we are especially grateful for during this unprecedented time. We discuss how Dana and her husband are STILL happily married after nine months of quarantine, how Jason keeps up with friends while remaining super COVID compliant, and how, try as he might, Sean still has such a hard time managing his microphone properly. Happy Thanksgiving! Make it a safe and joyful one. On this special Thanksgiving themed mini-episode of Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen, Dana, Sean and Jason take a minute, (more like ten minutes, to be specific) to thank the fascinating guests and loyal listeners who have made the launch of this podcast a joy. We also discuss what we are especially grateful for during this unprecedented time. We discuss how Dana and her husband are STILL happily married after nine months of quarantine, how Jason keeps up with friends while remaining super COVID compliant, and how, try as he might, Sean still has such a hard time managing his microphone properly. Happy Thanksgiving! Make it a safe and joyful one. manhattan, french fries, family, 46th street, orso, chita rivera, masks, covid, martini, night life, an evening at joe's, william shakespeare, scala salad, new york, musical theatre, reaturant, hamburger, social distancing, bar centrale, quarantine, thanksgiving, restaurant row, dame judi dench, theater, broadway, joe allen, joe allen london false full 7 4f8b4982-6c24-4338-8c1e-4e953c38281f Cocktails at Table 7 - with Marsha Mason Marsha Mason is a critically acclaimed actress who made her Broadway debut in Cactus Flower in 1966. She has appeared in over 30 feature films and is a four-time Academy Award nominee for her work in Cinderella Liberty, The Goodbye Girl, Chapter Two and Only When I Laugh. In addition to her film work, Marsha is a veteran of the stage and has been featured in numerous hit television series including Seinfeld, Frasier, The Middle, Madam Secretary, and most recently, Grace and Frankie. Her autobiography, Journal: A Personal Odyssey was published in 2000.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak, Marsha Mason, Jason Woodruff) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-with-marsha-mason-Lp4AM6t4 Marsha Mason is a critically acclaimed actress who made her Broadway debut in Cactus Flower in 1966. She has appeared in over 30 feature films and is a four-time Academy Award nominee for her work in Cinderella Liberty, The Goodbye Girl, Chapter Two and Only When I Laugh. In addition to her film work, Marsha is a veteran of the stage and has been featured in numerous hit television series including Seinfeld, Frasier, The Middle, Madam Secretary, and most recently, Grace and Frankie. Her autobiography, Journal: A Personal Odyssey was published in 2000.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - with Marsha Mason Sean Kent, Dana Mierlak, Marsha Mason, Jason Woodruff 00:52:03 This week on Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen, Dana, Sean and Jason enjoyed a fascinating and revealing conversation with legendary actress and force of nature, Marsha Mason! We discussed the vibe at Joe Allen when it first opened, Marsha’s wild early gig as a ‘Doxie’ on the iconic ‘Dark Shadows,' how her time at American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco prepared her for almost any role, and how an out of the blue audition for a Neil Simon play changed the course of her life. We also learned about Marsha’s passion for race cars, her life in New Mexico as an organic farmer and developer of herbal wellness products, and her surprise personal and professional connection to Table 7. This week on Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen, Dana, Sean and Jason enjoyed a fascinating and revealing conversation with legendary actress and force of nature, Marsha Mason! We discussed the vibe at Joe Allen when it first opened, Marsha’s wild early gig as a ‘Doxie’ on the iconic ‘Dark Shadows,' how her time at American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco prepared her for almost any role, and how an out of the blue audition for a Neil Simon play changed the course of her life. We also learned about Marsha’s passion for race cars, her life in New Mexico as an organic farmer and developer of herbal wellness products, and her surprise personal and professional connection to Table 7. american conservatory theater in san francisco, biodynamic farmer, chapter two, 46th street, organic farmer, marsha mason, lily tomlin, the goodbye girl, david dukes, chopin vodka, joe allen restaurant, cinderella liberty, new mexico, scala salad, catus flower, paul newman, dark shadows, only when i laugh, director, neil simon, restaurant row, race cars, leading lady, broadway, joe allen, race car driving, flop wall true full 6 46e6c1c2-07e4-40c8-8df2-db3d723d0e50 Cocktails at Table 7 - in London Josephine Buchan began her career on television, hosting television programs for the  BBC, ITV and Sky. Her love of theater led to her embarking on a career as an independent producer/ director. In addition to her passion for first-class commercial theater, Josephine also seeks to develop the skills of young people, many of whom are struggling in the educational system, within the framework of performing arts. www.josephinebuchan.com

Cathie Winn became a bit of a cliche when she dropped out of art school and turned to waitressing while deciding what to do with her life.  After a flurry of odd jobs, she landed at Orso in Covent Garden.  In 1992, Cathie became the Head Maitre’d at Joe Allen London, and has been a beloved caretaker of its unique charms for almost 30 years.  Since the restaurant’s temporary closing in March 2020, Cathie has been occupying herself with her old love of painting (now with added allotment of gardening and baking.)  Cathie is married and lives in East London with her hubby and a Jack Russell terrier named Olive. 

To watch "An Evening at Joe's" go to Joe Allen TV London on youtube. Act 3 drops on November 26th. If you'd like to donate to Save Our West End, click here.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

 

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Josephine Buchan, Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Cathie Winn) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-in-london-GaHkXWFd Josephine Buchan began her career on television, hosting television programs for the  BBC, ITV and Sky. Her love of theater led to her embarking on a career as an independent producer/ director. In addition to her passion for first-class commercial theater, Josephine also seeks to develop the skills of young people, many of whom are struggling in the educational system, within the framework of performing arts. www.josephinebuchan.com

Cathie Winn became a bit of a cliche when she dropped out of art school and turned to waitressing while deciding what to do with her life.  After a flurry of odd jobs, she landed at Orso in Covent Garden.  In 1992, Cathie became the Head Maitre’d at Joe Allen London, and has been a beloved caretaker of its unique charms for almost 30 years.  Since the restaurant’s temporary closing in March 2020, Cathie has been occupying herself with her old love of painting (now with added allotment of gardening and baking.)  Cathie is married and lives in East London with her hubby and a Jack Russell terrier named Olive. 

To watch "An Evening at Joe's" go to Joe Allen TV London on youtube. Act 3 drops on November 26th. If you'd like to donate to Save Our West End, click here.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

 

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - in London Josephine Buchan, Dana Mierlak, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent, Cathie Winn 00:57:37 For this round of Cocktails at Table 7 - Inside New York’s Joe Allen, we enjoyed the sparkling company of two members of our extended London “family”; veteran Joe Allen manager Cathie Winn and producer/director Josephine Buchan. We discussed the ambitious An Evening at Joe’s series of virtual benefits, which Josephine has produced to raise much needed funds for the West End’s struggling servers and theater artists. Cathie shared with us the challenges she faced early on as a new manager when introducing the concept of “hospitality” to her servers. We also chatted about legendary house pianist Jimmy Hardwick, the close-knit bonds the staff at both Joe Allen restaurants seem to share, and why it's a good thing when Dame Judi Dench hurls her purse at you. For this round of Cocktails at Table 7 - Inside New York’s Joe Allen, we enjoyed the sparkling company of two members of our extended London “family”; veteran Joe Allen manager Cathie Winn and producer/director Josephine Buchan. We discussed the ambitious An Evening at Joe’s series of virtual benefits, which Josephine has produced to raise much needed funds for the West End’s struggling servers and theater artists. Cathie shared with us the challenges she faced early on as a new manager when introducing the concept of “hospitality” to her servers. We also chatted about legendary house pianist Jimmy Hardwick, the close-knit bonds the staff at both Joe Allen restaurants seem to share, and why it's a good thing when Dame Judi Dench hurls her purse at you. robert deniro, dresser, 46th street, actor, jimmy hardwick, server, spirit, orso, cocktails, chita rivera, potato skins, witches of eastwick, judi dench, an evening at joe's, west end, hospitality, covent garden, ushers, nightlife, entertainment, soul, pre theater, bar centrale, london, harriet thorpe, dancers, restaurant row, post theater, derek jacobi, trafalgar square, theater, restaurant, broadway, joe allen, david bedella, joe allen london true full 5 7288f614-2a48-48d5-8117-2bb8a7720971 Cocktails at Table 7- with The Staff Tessa Zugmeyer was born in Colmar, France, to a French father and a mother who is a native Californian. Raised in the States, she moved to NYC after completing a BA in Theater at UCLA, and an MFA in Acting from American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. A proud member of Actors' Equity, some of her favorite roles include Rosalind in “As You Like It”, the Greek Female Chorus in “How I Learned to Drive”, Agnes in “Dancing at Lughnasa”, and Leona Samish in “The Time of the Cuckoo." Tessa never leaves home without reading material. She composts, wears Birkenstocks in the summer and lives for the Jackson Heights farmer's market.  Although she is not back to work at Orso yet, she hopes to see you there very soon.

William “Gip” Clark grew up in Greenwood, MS where he dreamed of being a singer/actor. It was after performing 2 years at Dollywood that he moved to NYC.  He worked sporadically as a performer in NYC on both the popular Spirit Cruise Lines and as an iconic Toy Soldier at the fabled F.A.O. Schwartz toy store.  Gip has been an integral part of the Bar Centrale family for many years and, in addition to his sparkling wit and charm, he makes a spectacular, Robert DeNiro approved Margarita.  

Chris Rozanski was born in Troy, Michigan and now proudly resides in Astoria, NY. Chris, along with his sister Ashley, spent his childhood performing in many local community theatre and high school productions. He continued his education by getting his BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from Oakland University. Upon graduation, Chris moved to New York and quickly joined The Actors Equity Association. It was then that he chose to perform under the name, Christopher Persichetti to honor his maternal grandparents. They still get excited when they see "Persichetti" in a program! An accomplished bartender and seven time “Joey Award” winner, when Chris is not performing, you can catch him behind the bar at Joe Allen Restaurant, mixing drinks for Broadway's best. Come on in, talk about theatre, and enjoy a "Rosebud"cocktail. www.christopherpersichetti.com

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

 

]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (326 Restaurant Corp.) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-with-the-staff-AgNm4CEb Tessa Zugmeyer was born in Colmar, France, to a French father and a mother who is a native Californian. Raised in the States, she moved to NYC after completing a BA in Theater at UCLA, and an MFA in Acting from American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. A proud member of Actors' Equity, some of her favorite roles include Rosalind in “As You Like It”, the Greek Female Chorus in “How I Learned to Drive”, Agnes in “Dancing at Lughnasa”, and Leona Samish in “The Time of the Cuckoo." Tessa never leaves home without reading material. She composts, wears Birkenstocks in the summer and lives for the Jackson Heights farmer's market.  Although she is not back to work at Orso yet, she hopes to see you there very soon.

William “Gip” Clark grew up in Greenwood, MS where he dreamed of being a singer/actor. It was after performing 2 years at Dollywood that he moved to NYC.  He worked sporadically as a performer in NYC on both the popular Spirit Cruise Lines and as an iconic Toy Soldier at the fabled F.A.O. Schwartz toy store.  Gip has been an integral part of the Bar Centrale family for many years and, in addition to his sparkling wit and charm, he makes a spectacular, Robert DeNiro approved Margarita.  

Chris Rozanski was born in Troy, Michigan and now proudly resides in Astoria, NY. Chris, along with his sister Ashley, spent his childhood performing in many local community theatre and high school productions. He continued his education by getting his BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from Oakland University. Upon graduation, Chris moved to New York and quickly joined The Actors Equity Association. It was then that he chose to perform under the name, Christopher Persichetti to honor his maternal grandparents. They still get excited when they see "Persichetti" in a program! An accomplished bartender and seven time “Joey Award” winner, when Chris is not performing, you can catch him behind the bar at Joe Allen Restaurant, mixing drinks for Broadway's best. Come on in, talk about theatre, and enjoy a "Rosebud"cocktail. www.christopherpersichetti.com

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

 

]]> Cocktails at Table 7- with The Staff 326 Restaurant Corp. 00:48:44 This week on Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen, Dana, Sean and Jason catch up with Tessa Zugmeyer, Gip Clark, and Chris Rozanski three of our favorite friends and co-workers. We talk about staying connected during the pandemic, developing special skills with our surprise time off, the things we still can’t seem to get around to, and what we miss most about life in the Joe Allen “complex." We also discuss Gip’s innovative new side business, “Gip’s Flooring and Whoring."  You don’t want to miss this. This week on Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen, Dana, Sean and Jason catch up with Tessa Zugmeyer, Gip Clark, and Chris Rozanski three of our favorite friends and co-workers. We talk about staying connected during the pandemic, developing special skills with our surprise time off, the things we still can’t seem to get around to, and what we miss most about life in the Joe Allen “complex." We also discuss Gip’s innovative new side business, “Gip’s Flooring and Whoring."  You don’t want to miss this. robert deniro, french fries, 46th street, rock of ages, joey awards, banana cream pie, donald sutherland, fiona shaw, hamburger, orso restaurant, margarita, joel grey, bill nye, la scala salad, christopher persichetti, bar centrale, restaurant row, keifer sutherland, terrance mcnally, medea, mitch jarvis, liver, joe allen, mary hattman, flop wall true full 4 ed7620ac-ef3b-436f-80b1-180e516f911e Cocktails at Table 7 - with Jen Cody Jen Cody is a genuine triple threat who has been a familiar face on the New York stage for the past 25 years. Since 2018, she has been the Second Vice President of Actor’s Equity Association. She made her Broadway debut as Rumpleteazer in “Cats," and has gone on to originate roles in numerous hit musicals, including Andrew Lippa’s “The Wild Party” and the Tony Award winning “Urinetown." Additionally, she has performed at dozens of regional theaters including The Redhouse Performing Arts Center in Syracuse, NY, where her husband, Hunter Foster, is Artistic Director. She has been a regular presence in numerous Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids fundraisers and has enjoyed great success as a voiceover artist, most notably as Charlotte La Bouff in Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog." www.jen-cody.com

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso, and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Jason Woodruff, Jen Cody, Dana Mierlak, BC/EFA, Sean Kent) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-with-jen-cody-R6imZL7B Jen Cody is a genuine triple threat who has been a familiar face on the New York stage for the past 25 years. Since 2018, she has been the Second Vice President of Actor’s Equity Association. She made her Broadway debut as Rumpleteazer in “Cats," and has gone on to originate roles in numerous hit musicals, including Andrew Lippa’s “The Wild Party” and the Tony Award winning “Urinetown." Additionally, she has performed at dozens of regional theaters including The Redhouse Performing Arts Center in Syracuse, NY, where her husband, Hunter Foster, is Artistic Director. She has been a regular presence in numerous Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids fundraisers and has enjoyed great success as a voiceover artist, most notably as Charlotte La Bouff in Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog." www.jen-cody.com

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak, and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso, and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - with Jen Cody Jason Woodruff, Jen Cody, Dana Mierlak, BC/EFA, Sean Kent 00:42:57 This week on Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen, Dana, Sean, and Jason are joined by the terrific and talented Jen Cody. We discuss the surprising physical perils of “Grease,” the finer points of Joe’s La Scala Salad, the challenges inherent in being an Equity Vice President during a pandemic, and how to make an unforgettable fashion statement with only a handful of Joe Allen menus and some moxie. This week on Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen, Dana, Sean, and Jason are joined by the terrific and talented Jen Cody. We discuss the surprising physical perils of “Grease,” the finer points of Joe’s La Scala Salad, the challenges inherent in being an Equity Vice President during a pandemic, and how to make an unforgettable fashion statement with only a handful of Joe Allen menus and some moxie. redhouse performing arts center, grease, 46th street, taboo the musical, orso, charlotte le bouff, cocktails at table seven, broadway musical, bc/efa, the princess and the frog, urinetown, joe allen restaurant, new york city, broadway bares, scala salad, hunter foster, hamburger, aea, bar centrale, cocktails at table 7, restaurant row, cats, bobby pearce, jen cody, taboo musical, good times, ralph carter, grease the musical, rosie o'donnell, broadway, joe allen false full 3 26ced522-d9e6-4358-9e04-02140b43362c Cocktails at Table 7 - with Jim Caruso Jim Caruso is a multi-talented singer, writer, producer, master of ceremonies and longtime staple of the New York Performing Arts community.  As a vocalist, he has performed his acclaimed revues (in collaboration with Billy Stritch, Jane Monheit and Klea Blackhurst) to packed houses around the country.  In addition to curating the “Broadway at Birdland” series at the venerable NYC jazz venue Birdland, he is the host and creator of the long running “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party”, an after-hours, extreme open mic that features, in his own words, “...some of the greatest singers in the Universe; also, other people." In 2009, Jim appeared with the incomparable Liza Minnelli in “Liza’s at the Palace”.  That production won the Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event and its original cast recording was nominated for a Grammy.  Jim is the recipient of six MAC Awards, two BackStage Magazine Bistro Awards and a New York Nightlife Award.  

You can find all things "Pajama Cast Party" related at www.pajamacastparty.com. or check-out "Pajama Cast Party" on Youtube on the  Cast Party Network.You can make a donation to "Pajama Cast Party"  via Venmo @Jim-Caruso-1 or via PayPal at Carsuo212@aol.com.  For more information about NYCNext go to NYCnext.org.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio.  The producers would like to extend a special thank you to Christina D’Angelo and the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Dana Mierlak, Jim Caruso, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-cocktails-with-jim-caruso-FG4kWbgi Jim Caruso is a multi-talented singer, writer, producer, master of ceremonies and longtime staple of the New York Performing Arts community.  As a vocalist, he has performed his acclaimed revues (in collaboration with Billy Stritch, Jane Monheit and Klea Blackhurst) to packed houses around the country.  In addition to curating the “Broadway at Birdland” series at the venerable NYC jazz venue Birdland, he is the host and creator of the long running “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party”, an after-hours, extreme open mic that features, in his own words, “...some of the greatest singers in the Universe; also, other people." In 2009, Jim appeared with the incomparable Liza Minnelli in “Liza’s at the Palace”.  That production won the Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event and its original cast recording was nominated for a Grammy.  Jim is the recipient of six MAC Awards, two BackStage Magazine Bistro Awards and a New York Nightlife Award.  

You can find all things "Pajama Cast Party" related at www.pajamacastparty.com. or check-out "Pajama Cast Party" on Youtube on the  Cast Party Network.You can make a donation to "Pajama Cast Party"  via Venmo @Jim-Caruso-1 or via PayPal at Carsuo212@aol.com.  For more information about NYCNext go to NYCnext.org.

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio.  The producers would like to extend a special thank you to Christina D’Angelo and the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7 - with Jim Caruso Dana Mierlak, Jim Caruso, Jason Woodruff, Sean Kent 00:48:05 This week on Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen, Dana, Sean and Jason spent an evening with the charming Jim Caruso. We spoke to Jim about “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party” transitioning to a virtual format during the pandemic, his professional collaborations with close friends Billy Stritch and Liza Minnelli, and more“Joey Award” related business. We also discussed recent efforts by NYC Next to bring live theater back to the city streets, and Jim’s thoughts on what a “new normal” for performance may look like in the coming months and years. This week on Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen, Dana, Sean and Jason spent an evening with the charming Jim Caruso. We spoke to Jim about “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party” transitioning to a virtual format during the pandemic, his professional collaborations with close friends Billy Stritch and Liza Minnelli, and more“Joey Award” related business. We also discussed recent efforts by NYC Next to bring live theater back to the city streets, and Jim’s thoughts on what a “new normal” for performance may look like in the coming months and years. manhattan, 46th street, eighth avenue, new york restaurants, new york dining, orso, cocktails, culinary, meatloaf, banana cream pie, bars, new york, nightlife, musical, cheeseburger, al pacino, pre theater, bar centrale, restaurant row, old school, post theater, theater, clinton, hells kitchen, rosie o'donnell, broadway, joe allen true full 2 4edf5f40-5bb9-41cc-8869-6ce3bc7701bc Cocktails at Table 7- with Richard Ridge Richard Ridge is the lead correspondent for Broadway World, one of the most popular theatre websites in the world. Richard hosts “Backstage with Richard Ridge," a popular outlet for Broadway stars and legends to chat about their careers. His guests have included Chita Rivera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Cherry Jones among numerous other Broadway luminaries. Prior to that, Richard was the host of the groundbreaking “Broadway Beat” for 20 years and his latest venture, the SAG/AFTRA Foundation/ BroadwayWorld “Conversations Q & A Series" celebrates the vibrant theatre community in NYC. Past participants have included Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Harold Prince, Stockard Channing, Nathan Lane, Darren Criss, and Sara Bareilles. Richard made his Broadway debut last season in the groundbreaking musical THE PROM. Here's Richard's page at Broadway World.

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:02:06 +0000 danamierlak@gmail.com (Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Richard Ridge, Dana Mierlak) https://cocktails-at-table-7.simplecast.com/episodes/cocktails-at-table-7-cocktails-with-richard-ridge-9YslZv7E Richard Ridge is the lead correspondent for Broadway World, one of the most popular theatre websites in the world. Richard hosts “Backstage with Richard Ridge," a popular outlet for Broadway stars and legends to chat about their careers. His guests have included Chita Rivera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Cherry Jones among numerous other Broadway luminaries. Prior to that, Richard was the host of the groundbreaking “Broadway Beat” for 20 years and his latest venture, the SAG/AFTRA Foundation/ BroadwayWorld “Conversations Q & A Series" celebrates the vibrant theatre community in NYC. Past participants have included Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Harold Prince, Stockard Channing, Nathan Lane, Darren Criss, and Sara Bareilles. Richard made his Broadway debut last season in the groundbreaking musical THE PROM. Here's Richard's page at Broadway World.

]]> Cocktails at Table 7- with Richard Ridge Sean Kent, Jason Woodruff, Richard Ridge, Dana Mierlak 00:48:51 This week on Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen; Dana, Sean, and Jason have a lively and insightful conversation with Broadway World’s Richard Ridge. We spoke to Richard about his decades-long connection with Joe Allen Restaurant and how his early years as a server at the star-studded Ted Hook’s Backstage led to his current career as Broadway’s most trusted insider. We touch upon Richard’s friendship with MGM superstar Ann Miller, his evolution from performer to interviewer, and his uncharacteristically ambitious quest to win a coveted Joey Award. Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent with music by James Rubio.  The producers would like to extend a special thank you to Christina D’Angelo for her amazing artwork, and the owners of Joe Allen, Orso, and Bar Centrale Restaurants. This week on Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen; Dana, Sean, and Jason have a lively and insightful conversation with Broadway World’s Richard Ridge. We spoke to Richard about his decades-long connection with Joe Allen Restaurant and how his early years as a server at the star-studded Ted Hook’s Backstage led to his current career as Broadway’s most trusted insider. We touch upon Richard’s friendship with MGM superstar Ann Miller, his evolution from performer to interviewer, and his uncharacteristically ambitious quest to win a coveted Joey Award. Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent with music by James Rubio.  The producers would like to extend a special thank you to Christina D’Angelo for her amazing artwork, and the owners of Joe Allen, Orso, and Bar Centrale Restaurants. manhattan, 46th street, eighth avenue, new york restaurants, new york dining, orso, cocktails, culinary, meatloaf, banana cream pie, hell's kitchen, post theatre, joe allen restaurant, new york city, arts, new york, nightlife, musical, cheeseburger, ninth avenue, al pacino, entertainment, midtown, hamburger, pre theater, play, bar centrale, restaurant row, old school, post theater, theater, clinton, theatre, culture, restaurant, rosie o'donnell, broadway, joe allen true full 1