all-new podcast recording!
“[One of the] best Christmas shows in NYC this holiday season!”
about the show
After his perfectly planned life falls apart in New York City, party planner Nick Holliday returns to his quaint hometown of Sadness, Indiana, to save a family funeral home from going six feet under right before Christmas. Starring Broadway's Todd Buonopane (Cinderella) and Joel B. New (Monkey Trouble Unleashed!), this brand new podcast production of Undertaking Christmas will make Broadway and Hallmark movie fans alike feel cozy, nostalgic, and super gay, all at once. Comedy, Book Musical, 108 Minutes, Pop/Jazz/Contemporary, 12 Performers Minimum.
Pictured: Ryan Bauer-Walsh, Gillian Berkowitz, Todd Buonopane, Cicily Daniels, Madge Dietrich, Jennifer Fouche, Joel B. New, Rachel Louise Thomas.
musical highlights
from the 2021 podcast recording
Benjwelo Theatricals presents
UNDERTAKING CHRISTMAS
Starring:
Ryan Bauer-Walsh as “Cole”
Todd Buonopane as “Kris”
Cicily Daniels as “Mrs. C” (singing)
Madge Dietrich as “December”
Jennifer Fouche as “Mrs. C” (speaking)
Joel B. New as “Nick Holliday”
Charles Sanchez as “Carol”
Rachel Louise Thomas as “Virginia”
Featuring:
Michael Galyon
Joshua Hinck
Melissa McKamie
Annemarie Rosano
Lauren Ruff
Choreography by Avital Asuleen
Musical arrangements and accompaniment by Gillian Berkowitz
Written and directed by Joel B. New
Announcer: Sandy Ames
Sound design, edited, mixed, and mastered by Joel B. New
Underscore music and sound effects: Envato Elements
All performers recorded remotely from their homes, with the exception of the Ensemble’s work, which was all recorded live and safely in a single rainy afternoon at Smash Studios in New York; and the piano accompaniment, which was recorded live at Scholes Street Studio in Brooklyn and the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway.
Special thanks to Rene Pierre Allain at Scholes Street Studio, Angela Birchett, Ally Bonino, Michael Cassara, Connectivus Group, Bill Coyne, Leah Darby, Mike Dobson, Krissy Fox, Victoria Huston Elem, Francesca Iacovacci, Charlie Johnson, Joannie Jorczak, Steven Kopp, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Jimmy Ludwig, Brett Macias, Lyz Mancini, Matt from RX9, Joel McVeagh, Carolyn Mignini, Leah K. New, Richie Portela, Tessa Raden, Kilty Reidy, Shane Saldivar, Stellar Events, and Richard Riaz Yoder.