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On this episode I talked with Madison about her journey in musical theater, her family's artistic background and the importance of practical experience, attending a performing arts middle school, landing her first professional role at 16, the way pro shots help to make theatre more accessible, her experiences with Off-Broadway productions such as The Fantasticks where she starred as Luisa, joining long-running shows and the creative freedom offered by small theatre’s, the influence of audience perception and the evolving nature of performers, working on The Baker’s Wife at Theatre Row where she played Genevieve, a memorable rehearsal experience that underscored the emotional depth of the songs, the privilege of performing lesser-known works in Manhattan. her audition process for "Wicked," her favorite costumes, the meticulous backstage choreography, coming down in the bubble as Glinda at the top of the show, and much more!
Hailed by the LA Times for her "pitch-perfect soprano" and "Broadway-caliber belt," Madison Claire Parks has established herself as a prominent force for the next generation of classical leading ladies.
Madison can currently be seen in the ensemble of the Broadway National Tour of WICKED, where she also understudies the role of Glinda. She is also most well known for starring as Luisa in the historic Off-Broadway production of THE FANTASTICKS for over 400 performances. She recently returned Off-Broadway to star as Genevieve in Stephen Schwartz's revised New York premiere of THE BAKER’S WIFE with J2 Spotlight at Theatre Row, singing the iconic “Meadowlark.”
Madison’s career has brought her across the country starring in classic roles such as: Nellie Forbush in Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, opposite Broadway's Ben Davis as Emile de Becque, with Rubicon Theatre Company and The Harrisburg Symphony, Sarah Brown in GUYS & DOLLS with both Musical Theatre West and Theatre Under The Stars, Laurey Williams in Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! with North Shore Music Theatre and Musical Theatre West, and Lilli Vanessi / Kate in KISS ME KATE with The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
Career highlights include her most recent run as Clara Johnson in Adam Guettel's Tony Award winning musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at the California Center for the Arts in Esondido, starring as Portia in the West Coast regional premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! with Musical Theatre West directed by Broadway cast member… Read More
