Erich W. Schleck on How Blippi Led to An Olivier Award Nomination

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Unlearning with Veronica Stern | Broadway Podcast

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Erich W. Schleck on How Blippi Led to An Olivier Award Nomination

Unlearning with Veronica Stern | Broadway Podcast

52 minutes 2 seconds

5 months ago

Erich W. Schleck on How Blippi Led to An Olivier Award Nomination

Erich W. Schleck (he/they) is a Seattle native and graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), holding a BFA in Musical Theatre. They most recently starred as Herod in the Regent’s Open Air/50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar and made their West End debut in Blippi the Musical, earning a 2023 Olivier nomination for Best Family Show. As a choreographer, Erich’s work has been seen in Big Fish, Spring Awakening, RENT, and Once on This Island, and they’ve served as associate to Connor Gallagher on The Secret Garden.

00:23 - Intro

1:04 - Catching up with Erich

02:09 - Patti LuPone disses Audra McDonald

12:05 - Graduating in 2020

18:37 - Booking Blippi

25:46 - Life on the Road

28:27 - West End vs. Broadway

30:21 - Getting Nominated for An Olivier Award

32:30 - Jesus Christ Superstar National Tour

39:07 - Bringing Their Queer Identity Into The Work

46:47 - The Success Question

50:25 - Outro

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