Joshua Colley, Broadway’s own viral icon, is HERE. In this week’s episode, Anthony and Jonathan sit down with Josh to dive into his journey, from his first national tour to having his own Disney Channel Wand ID. From tales of fire alarms and belting out “The Schuyler Sisters” to his process of creating the voice of Captain Hook in “The Descendants”, this episode covers it all—plus, a special game of Disney impressions you have to hear to believe!
Episode Breakdown:
05:00 - Growing up in theater. Josh reflects on his early days, from Les Mis to Newsies, and his supportive family’s role.
10:00 - The Les Mis journey. Josh talks about his role and shares stories of touring the country with his twin brother.
15:00 - Disney Channel memories! Josh reveals his reaction to making the Disney Wand ID—a true dream come true.
20:00 - Almost Dear Evan Hansen? Josh’s experiences auditioning for Evan and the challenges of the role.
25:00 - The infamous fire alarm! Josh tells an unforgettable story about accidentally setting off a hotel fire alarm while filming "Descendants."
30:00 - Viral Descendants moments. From Captain Hook's unique voice to TikTok moments with Trisha Paytas.
35:00 - The hook voice. Josh discusses how he developed Captain Hook’s voice and his inspiration behind it.
44:00 - The game: Hook, Line, and Sinker. Josh takes on Disney Channel lines in his best character voices, from Lumiere to Elmo.
Follow Joshua's Journey: Stay updated on Josh’s upcoming projects, including original music, by following him @JoshRobertColley.
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Credits:
Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula
Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert