🎙️032 | Bart Shatto: Broadway Belts, Rock Stages & the Shatto Effect
Release Date: 09/03/2024
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info_outlineEpisode 32 is something special — Todd and Jay welcome the incomparable Bart Shatto, a performer whose voice could fill a stadium… and then some. Known for iconic roles like Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and powerhouse performances in The Civil War and Hands on a Hardbody, Bart is a Broadway veteran with a resume that sings.
But that’s just the start.
Bart is also known for touring with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, where he blended theatrical intensity with rock star electricity. His stories are larger than life, filled with humor, heart, and that unmistakable Shatto presence.
This episode is pure Broadway magic — whether you’re into musicals, metal, or just damn good storytelling.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Broadway smells and musical intro chaos
01:30 – Big voices, big spaces, and the “Shatto Effect”
03:00 – Meet Bart Shatto: the myth, the man, the music
04:30 – From Valjean to rock anthems
06:00 – How Les Mis changed his life
07:30 – Bart’s take on keeping roles fresh
09:00 – The grind of eight shows a week
10:30 – Audition war stories and dream roles
12:00 – How he landed Trans-Siberian Orchestra
13:30 – Life on tour with TSO: chaos and connection
15:00 – What it takes to shift between genres
16:30 – Bart’s philosophy on performance and presence
18:00 – Lessons from tough gigs
19:30 – The offstage life of a Broadway rocker
21:00 – Jay and Todd go full fanboy
22:30 – What younger performers need to know
24:00 – Bart’s secrets to longevity and staying sharp
25:30 – Final thoughts and thunderous gratitude
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