“Come in for the show, stay for the tears.”

Alex Brightman joins Brian to talk about Broadway and writing, including a deep dive into his play “The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers.”

A two-time Tony Nominee (for School of Rock and Beetlejuice), Alex tells Brian how a YouTube series, a production of Grease, and a shared affinity for Old Hollywood led to him writing a one-man show for Marc Summers based on the Double Dare host’s life. What exactly is a “part interactive game show, part memoir?”

Alex describes the process of writing the show, including the ah-ha moment that made him realize there was something special here.

Alex also tells the story of how he and Drew Gasparini met, became fast friends and writing partners, and how they work together. Alex also discusses how he fits writing into an already busy acting schedule and some of the projects he’s working on now.

Rabbit holes include our shared reverence for calendars, and how Simon’s mom reacted to his message (IYKYK).

Links

Alex on Instagram

The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers (through June 2, 2024)

Spamalot (through April 7)

A Little Bit, sung by Alex Brightman, written by Drew Gasparini

Boom Town by Sam Anderson (the best thing Alex has read lately)

A Strange Loop AND Ain’t No Mo (the best shows Alex has seen lately)

Alex’s coming appearances:

LvlUp Expo in Las Vegas April 26th-28th

GalaxyCon in Oklahoma City May 24th-26th

Rhode Island Comic Con November 1st-3rd

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