#20 Becoming Broadway Barbara Dixon with Leah Sprecher!

22/11/2023 44 min Episodio 20
#20 Becoming Broadway Barbara Dixon with Leah Sprecher!

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Singer, dancer, writer, and comedian Leah Sprecher joins me today, though you might not recognize her at first - she’s most well known for her breakout sketch character born on the Groundlings stage, Broadway Barbara Dixon! I first caught wind of her through social media and her hilarious videos on YouTube. You can check those out in the links below. You’ll hear:How Broadway Barbara came to be Leah’s most popular sketch comedy characterClips from Broadway Barbara’s showsLeah’s love for singing and dancing are funneled into this comedy showHow she puts together a showAnd more!Guest Info: Leah Sprecher earned a B.A. in theatre from UCLA and has since performed at some of the nations most prestigious theaters, like the Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, and REPRISE!  National tours include Radio City Christmas Spectacular, 42nd Street, and Happy Days. More recently, Leah wrote and performed as a member of the renowned Groundlings Sunday Company. Her original one woman show, Old at Heart debuted on the Groundlings’ stage. She is also a founding member of the Transcendence Theatre Company, which earned her a Broadway World "Person to Watch" nomination and the opportunity to open for both Rita Moreno and Ben Vereen in concert. Her TV credits include guest stints on IFC’s Maron, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Blackish. Links:  Leah’s Website: https://groundlings.com/people/leah-sprecherBarbara Dixon’s Website: https://www.broadwaybarbara.com/Barbara Dixon’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNEQHkBQ1ITJMk4u0MYdURABarbara Dixon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadwaybarbaraofficial/Connect with Stephen:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SER1897YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ThePlayTyperGuyEmail: [email protected] Join the Player Typer Guy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stephenrobinson

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