Episode 10: Stage Fright - A Look At The Scary Side of Plays, Movies and TV
Fourth Row Center Podcast
In this chilling episode of Fourth Row Center, Keith and Kara dive into the chilling performances of some of the theater worlds most frightening shows. Whether it's the psychological dread of And Then There Were None, the gothic grandeur of Sweeney Todd, or the bloody chaos of Carrie:The Musical, the stage has never been more sinister. But the horror doesn't stop at the footlights. We lead the way (with flickering candlabra in hand, of course) through the haunted corridors of film and television to find shows that borrow theatrical flair to deliver maximum chills, from...
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Episode Nine - The 2023 Year-End Theatre Roundup
Fourth Row Center Podcast
Join Keith and Kara as they give a quick summary of the shows they've seen over the past year, including "Six," "Come From Away," "Into The Woods," "To Kill A Mockingbird," "Shucked," "Once Upon A One More Time," "A Doll's House" and "Company."
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Episode Eight - "Rate, Debate, Recreate" Podcasters Sammie Purcell & Logan Keller
Fourth Row Center Podcast
Is a middle school production of "Shrek" really better than the movie version of "Into The Woods"? Are Patty LaPone's tantrums real, or is she just a salty dame giving the public what it wants? We tackle these issues - and, of course, more serious ones - as we welcome fellow podcasters and theater afionados Logan Keller and Sammie Purcell, hosts of the immensely successful theater podcast "Rate, Debate, Recreate." In this episode, Sammie and Logan nerd out with us about all things theater, and along the way they give us a behind the scenes look at their amazing podcast. If you want...
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Episode Seven: Special Guest - Broadway, Television & Cabaret Star Eileen Barnett/Latest Info On National Tours With Keith & Kara
Fourth Row Center Podcast
In this episode, we provide the latest info on major national tours of Broadway shows, and Kara takes Keith to task for not being more excited about Gavin Creel and Stephanie J. Block coming to Charlotte in "Into The Woods." Our special guest is Broadway and television star Eileen Barnett, who tells us about getting her start in summer stock at the age of 15 in Chicago and eventually making it to Broadway in "Company" and "Nine." She also tells us about her successful television career as a regular on "Days of Our Lives" along with dozens and dozens of episodic t.v. roles, starting with...
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Episode Six: Catching Up With Keith & Kara/Special Guest - Sam Bittman, Producer of the Third Act Project Website
Fourth Row Center Podcast
In this episode, we update you on Kara's latest adventures in New York, and we dissect the gender-swapped revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Company." Our special guest is writer, director and producer Sam Bittman, who tells us about the Third Act Project website - a collection of writing, music and musings on what it's like to realize your in the third act of life. He also lets us in on the origins of the "Five Wise Guys," video series, featuring wisdom and fun from five guys who are in their third act. You can access it all at . As always, you can write to Keith and Kara at or follow...
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Episode Five - Special Guest Amanda McDonough
Fourth Row Center Podcast
Join Keith and Kara as they catch you up on the up's and down's of her move to New York City and as they welcome special guest Amanda McDonough. Amanda McDonough is an experienced SAG/AFTRA actress, published author, and inspirational speaker who communicates fluently in English and American Sign Language. Amanda began acting professionally at the age of 4. Amanda’s recent acting credits include: Netflix's "Sweet Magnolia's," ABC's "Speechless," NBC’s “Bad Judge,” Freeform’s “Switched at Birth,” Chris Lilly’s Pilot series “Just Us Guys,” Deaf West/ Pasadena...
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Episode Four - Special Guest - Broadway's Sara Jean Ford
Fourth Row Center Podcast
Broadway is coming back! In this episode, we review some of the scheduled Broadway re-openings set for the fall and winter.
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Episode 3 - Getting Your Theatre Fix When There's No Theatre
Fourth Row Center Podcast
Help! We need theatre - any theatre! Fear not: Keith and Kara give you valuable tips on where to find Broadway and theatre-related content from your computer, t.v. or your bookshelf. Lots of laughter in this episode along with some discussion about whether the Disney+ broadcast of "Hamilton" is life-changing.
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Fourth Row Center Podcast - Episode Two
Fourth Row Center Podcast
We’ll talk with Mitch Douglas about his experience as a literary agent for over thirty years, representing some of the world’s major writers, including Tennessee Williams, Graham Greene, and Arthur Miller.
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Episode 1 – Intros & Tony Talk
Fourth Row Center Podcast
In the premiere episode of Fourth Row Center, your hosts, attorney/educator/theater geek Keith Shannon and his actress daughter Kara, will introduce themselves and give you a cook’s tour of the podcast. They’ll also be talking 2019 Tony Awards – nominations, surprises and snubs.
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