Direct from backstage between shows at the Barbican, the First Lady of the West End on taking the reins are Reno Sweeney in Kathleen Marshall’s Olivier and Tony-Award winning musical Anything Goes. Plus, how Wicked has and continues to impact her life, learning to own the difference in her vocals thanks to the love and support of Dr Brian May, singing with Barry Manilow and performing for The Queen.

Host: William J ConnollyProduced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bellanythinggoesmusical.co.uk

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