Clayton Howe’s Entertainmentx

”Don’t Be Afraid” Sue Frost: Producing, Come From Away, and More!

SUE FROST is a founding member of Junkyard Dog Productions (with Randy Adams and Kenny and Marleen Alhadeff) which is dedicated to developing and producing new musicals. Broadway: COME FROM AWAY at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 2010 Tony®, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS, FIRST DATE. National tour and West End production of MEMPHIS. In development: CHASING THE SONG, FLY HIGH. Since its inception in 2006 Junkyard Dog has also produced VANITIES, MAKE ME A SONG (Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk noms.) and PARTY COME HERE. JYD also served as Executive Producer of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO on Broadway in 2015. Prior to founding Junkyard, Sue was Associate Producer at Goodspeed Musicals for 20 years, where she produced more than 50 new musicals at both the Goodspeed Opera House and the Norma Terris Theatre. She is proud to have established, in conjunction with the NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, an annual residency for composers, lyricists and librettists at the Goodspeed as well as the pilot program for Goodspeed’s Musical Theatre Institute. Prior to Goodspeed she worked as a company manager on several Broadway shows and tours including A CHORUS LINE, DANCIN’ and THE RINK. In addition to chairing two New American Works panels for the late Opera-Music Theatre Program of the National Endowment for the Arts, Sue has served as a panelist and/or site evaluator for the NEA, the Philadelphia Theatre Institute, the Connecticut Commission for the Arts and Tourism, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the TCG/Pew National Theatre Artist Residency Program. She lectures regularly at Yale University and is a member of adjunct faculty at Columbia University. A graduate of Smith College, Sue is past president of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, and is currently a member of the Broadway League’s Board of Governors, Executive, Tony Administration and Intra-Industry Committees as well as co-chair of the Audience Engagement Committee.

”Listen” Paul McGill on Performing, Choreographing, and Better Ways of Being

Paul McGill (IG:@paul_mcgill_) has directed and choreographed for theater, TV/film, and circus around the world. His passion for coupling the human experience with graceful athleticism is apparent in his work. Recently, he worked with his mentor, Jeff Calhoun, on their “all tap-dancing” hit production of the Music Man. His most critically acclaimed work is both the Off-Broadway and LA productions of The Legend of Georgia McBride, winning him an Astaire Award and an LA Ovation Award for his Choreography, as well as a Lucille Lortel Award Nomination. his other off-Broadway work includes the New Group’s Steve, directed by Cynthia Nixon, and Redbull’s School for Scandal. 
On Broadway, he imparted the physicality of Hedwig and the Angry Inch to Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell, Darren Criss, Michael C. Hall, Taye Diggs, Lena Hall, and Euan Morton. Paul also trained Laverne Cox for her starring role in Rocky Horror Picture Show on FOX as well as Neil Patrick Harris for his Michael Jackson tribute on Lip Sync Battle.
Paul’s passion for dance on film can be seen on the Disney Channel, in the new movie Diamond Soles, and in commercials for companies like Bunny Shapiro Jewelry and ALT coffee. His desire to continue to make dance films is evident, whether it be on a big budget sound stage or with his iPhone Gimble.
In circus, Paul choreographed the European and Australian premiers of Filament with Shortround Productions. He has also contributed work to the circus company Grounded Aerial.
His charity work has helped the Ali Forney Center, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the I’ll Be There Project, Artspire DC, and Covenant House.
Paul continues to develop his own projects in his free time.

”Give It Some Zazz!” Angie Schworer: Being Scrappy, Saying Yes, and Zazz

Angie Schworer (IG: @angieschworer) has been in countless broadway shows, most recently (her 10th B'way show) "The Prom" where she played herself, at the Longacre theatre. Angie takes us through her career breaking down how each show lead to the next. I found this to be quite an eye opening chat with great insight into the "professional relationships" of broadway. Enjoy! 

”Stay Humble” Matthew Baker: Something Rotten!, Fitness and, Kindness

Matthew Baker (IG:@matthewpbaker88) Born in England, now a proud New Yorker. London credits; Sweeney Todd (u/s Tobias), HAIR (Woof). US Tour: Saturday Night Fever (Tony), Regional: Mary Poppins (Northbrook) Engeman Theatre, Disney Cruise Line: OC Beauty and the Beast (u/s Lumiere / Cogsworth / Maurice). 
In this chat we twist and turn through Matthew's journey from England to NYC! Matt has such a sunny disposition and shares the upbringing that has helped him create it. 

”YES” Frank DiLella: Spectrum News NewYork1

Frank DiLella (IG:@fdilella)When New Yorkers are looking for the latest on the city's vibrant theater scene, they turn to NY1 theater correspondent and host of "On Stage," Frank DiLella. A resident of the Upper West Side and native of Philly, Frank attended Fordham University at Lincoln Center and has returned to his alma mater as a professor. Frank began his time at NY1 in 2004 as an intern for "On Stage." After stints on the assignment desk and as a producer, Frank got his big break during the Broadway stagehand strike of 2007 where he was asked to lead NY1's coverage. Frank continued to appear on camera on "On Stage" through 2016, eventually taking over as host in 2017. Frank and his team were awarded an Emmy for best news magazine program in 2018. When not reporting on the entertainment community, Frank spends time trying new restaurants and traveling with friends. But no matter where his journey takes him, things seem to always lead back to the bright lights of Broadway.
We deep dive into the choices behind his career path along with what he's learned thus far! Enjoy! 

Al Blackstone: Dance, Community, And Kindness

Al Blackstone (alblackstone.net)(IG:@alblackstonechoreo) is an Emmy-nominated director, choreographer, and educator. His passion for bringing people together to experience something meaningful drives him to make dances, tell stories, and encourage joyful connection. Born in New Jersey and raised in a dance studio, he has called New York City home for more than a decade.  In that time he has created emotional work for the stage and screen, thrown dance parties for charity, and introduced hundreds of people to one another. He believes deeply in the power of dance, community, and kindness. 
We discuss his upbringing, what dance did for him in his youth, and current projects he is working on!! Enjoy!

Stephanie Klemons: Broadcasting Hope To Broadway And Beyond

Stephanie Klemons (stephanieklemons.com)(IG:@danceism)(TW:@steph_klem) is an award-winning Broadway performer and Choreographer, most recently adding Direction to her resume. She’s a passionate educator and philanthropist who is most proud of the non-profit she founded some years ago, Katie’s Art Project. She grew up in Central New Jersey with her parents and her brother who’s now a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. When she was growing up, Stephanie studied at a number of dance studios from Gallery of Dance, to Colts Neck Dance & Theater School, and finally Center Stage Dance & Theater School where teachers Mickey Defranco and George Warren would change her life with their emphasis on work ethic and cathartic performance.
She wanted to be on Broadway since before she remembers having a reason, so she doesn’t try to superimpose one. She is grateful to be employed in the field she is most passionate about and hopes to continue to create opportunities for herself and others to effect change through art.
Stephanie lives on the beach with her wife Colleen, their son Ramsey, and two cats, Tank and Charlie.

Bobbie Pinz: Creating That Perfect Wig And Career

Bobbie Pinz:(bobbiepinz.com)(IG:@bobbiepinzdotcom) is a wig and hair designer. He has worked on 20+ broadway shows and Rupaul's Drag Race. We cover what got him into hair design, lessons he has learned, favorite shows, and even some of his wig names. This conversation was incredibly relaxed as we venture all over the map of his life! Enjoy! 

”Why I’ll Never Make It” With Me, Clayton Howe, As The Guest!

Why I'll Never Make It (whyillnevermakeit.com) is a wonderful show hosted by my friend Patrick Oliver Jones. This is my conversation with him on his show! We cover a lot of what has got me to where I am today among other topics. Enjoy!

”What’s Meant For You Will Never Pass You Up” Nasia Thomas: Her Life and Times As Well As The Temptations

Nasia Thomas (TW@nasiavthomas)(IG:@nasiathomas) is currently in "Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times of The Temptations." We cover it all from growing up to current day. Nasia shares a bit of what keeps her centered and the lessons she continues to learn daily.