Lillias White has performed on Broadway for four decades. Her shows include DREAMGIRLS, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, CHICAGO and her Tony Award-winning performance in THE LIFE. She is currently starring in HADESTOWN as "Hermes". In this episode, Lillias discusses how she makes the role of "Hermes" in HADESTOWN uniquely her own. She shares her experience starting out on Broadway as a single mom, her fond memories of working with legendary composer Cy Coleman, and how trusting her instincts has guided her in life and on stage.

HADESTOWN TICKETS

Lillias at the Tony Awards

GET YOURSELF SOME HAPPY 

Lillias White has performed on Broadway for four decades. Her shows include DREAMGIRLS, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, CHICAGO and her Tony Award-winning performance in THE LIFE. She is currently starring in HADESTOWN as "Hermes". In this episode, Lillias discusses how she makes the role of "Hermes" in HADESTOWN uniquely her own. She shares her experience starting out on Broadway as a single mom, her fond memories of working with legendary composer Cy Coleman, and how trusting her instincts has guided her in life and on stage.
<a href="https://hadestown.com/">HADESTOWN TICKETS</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar-NZ_BxIG8">Lillias at the Tony Awards</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/217htqOUOpfhNTaj4AvgbW?autoplay=true">GET YOURSELF SOME HAPPY </a>

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Co-hosts Stephanie J. Block and Marylee Fairbanks bring together their friends and colleagues, from Broadway and the global stage, bringing to light roadblocks, choices, mistakes and successes that lead to new avenues of expression and connection.

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Tony Award winner Stephanie J Block and Marylee Fairbanks share intimate conversations with the greatest talents from theater, TV, film and more.  Go behind the scenes and beyond the resume for stories of inspiration, fear, parenting, spirituality, and the creative process.  Stages Podcast looks at the humanity behind the artistry. Listen now on the iHeart Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts.

Tony Award winner Stephanie J Block and Marylee Fairbanks share intimate conversations with the greatest talents from theater, TV, film and more.  Go behind the scenes and beyond the resume for stories of inspiration, fear, parenting, spirituality, and the creative process.  Stages Podcast looks at the humanity behind the artistry. Listen now on the iHeart Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts.

Reimagined with Lillias White

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