Jack and Eden are joined by Ilario Grant, whose career has skyrocketed internationally.He started out in R&B boy band Afterours, made his film debut in Praise This, and has covered the role of MJ on Broadway. Now he’s in Melbourne, leading MJ The Musical at Her Majesty’s Theatre.They also dive into Wicked: For Good, speak to RED's director Iain Sinclair and share some exciting breaking theatre news.SPECIAL ENCORE OFFER - $99 tickets to MJ the Musical!*https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MJTHEMUS25&eg=MJENCORE&ep=MJENCOREOTHER LINKSOur websiteOur InstagramOur TikTokGet your tickets to RED!Ilario Grant's Instagram*offer applicable to midweek and Friday evening performances, through to December 28, 2025.
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EP 28: This is Casey Donovan
Jack and Eden are joined by Casey Donovan - one of Australia’s most powerful voices. From winning Australian Idol at just 16 to starring in major stage productions like Chicago, 9 to 5, & Juliet, Sister Act, and most recently Kimberly Akimbo, she’s done it all.Now, Casey is gearing up for her This Is Me tour which begins right here in Melbourne this February, with more than 50 dates scheduled across the country.They also chat about Melbourne Theatre Company’s Dying; A Memoir, Sydney Theatre Company’s The Talented Mr Ripley, Australian Shakespeare Company’s Hair, and Theatricals’ School of Rock. THE LINKSOur websiteOur InstagramOur TikTokCasey Donovan's InstagramGo see Casey's tour!Go see Eden in Stars and the Moon's showcase!
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EP 27: Pamela Rabe is running the house at Manderley
Jack and Eden are joined this week by celebrated actor and director Pamela Rabe who is a long-time Melbourne Theatre Company favourite, appearing in more than forty productions and is now taking on the roles of Mrs Danvers, Mrs Van Hopper and Beatrice in Rebecca.They also chat with Sarah Bowers, an actor, writer and director who recently graduated WAAPA with a Diploma and Bachelor of Music Theatre, and is now bringing her cabaret show Sarahtonin to Melbourne’s Fringe Festival. THE LINKSOur websiteOur InstagramOur TikTokGet your Rebecca tickets!Sarah Bower's InstagramGet your Sarahtonin tickets!
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EP 26: A hard knock chat with Debora Krizak
Jack and Eden are joined this week by Debora Krizak. From dazzling audiences in The Producers and Mamma Mia! to her show-stopping performance in A Chorus Line and Sweet Charity, Deb now shines as Miss Hannigan in the Australian tour of Annie.They also touch on the electric opening night of MJ the Musical, and other shows that opened during their brief hiatus from the pod.THE LINKSOur websiteOur InstagramOur TikTokDeb's InstagramGet your Annie tickets!
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EP 25: Conor Beaumont takes a stab at Patrick Bateman
Jack and Eden are joined by rising star Conor Beaumont who is a versatile talent with credits in writing, directing, sound design, and acting. He now takes center stage as the lead character, Patrick Bateman, in the musical revival of thriller American Psycho.They also chat about their excitement following the announcement that My Brilliant Career will return in 2026. THE LINKSOur websiteOur InstagramOur TikTokConor Beaumont's InstagramAmerican Psycho Tickets
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