84 - Rob Houchen on Working With Legends, Titanique & Breaking Out In Les Mis
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Long time friend of the Davies? Tick. West End favourite? Double tick. Rob Houchen is on Call To Stage this week!
Rob Houchen shot to fame as Marius in Les Misérables, a role he played on the West End and in the iconic 30th anniversary concert broadcast to cinemas worldwide.
Since then, he’s built a career that blends classic leading man roles with contemporary new writing — from the West End production of City of Angels to Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, the UK Tour of South Pacific and, most recently, the hit Titanique in the Original West End Cast.
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Rob reminisce about their nights out and Rob shares stories from breaking out in Les Mis, working with icons like Vanessa Williams and Kristin Chenoweth and working in LA.
Rob also shares why he chose to leave Titanique while he still loved it, what it was like being painted grey in a jockstrap every night for City of Angels and the night he sang ABBA on the carpet at Sir Ian’s New Year’s party...
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83 - Jamaal Fields-Green on MJ The Musical, Starting Late & Demanding Roles
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Imagine being so naturally talented that your career started as a joke... and now you're in London starring as the King of Pop in front of sold out audiences every night!
Jamaal Fields-Green is the West End's MJ in MJ The Musical - currently starring, after initially coming in as an emergency cover. His career started when he landed the role of Seaweed in Hairspray at high school (after his friends signed him up as a joke!) and has since thrived in productions including The Choir Boy and the Chicago production of Hamilton - his first major role straight out of college.
Jamaal's story teaches us that anyone can make their dream of performing come true, no matter what time in your life you find theatre (as long as you're insanely talented!).
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jamaal talk about performing in the UK vs the US, his experience playing MJ, landing his role in Hamilton straight out of college and his uncommon route into the industry...
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82 - Corbin Bleu on Stage Door, Nick Carraway and High School Musical
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We're have come to the end of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition... but we're not finishing before we invite one very special guest on the podcast!
Corbin Bleu's theatre credits span from In The Heights on Broadway to Hairspray and Mamma Mia! at the Hollywood Bowl. He's also led companies in the Broadway productions of Godspell and Kiss Me, Kate, as well as the acclaimed Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors.
For the millennials and Gen Z, Corbin is best known as Chad in Disney's High School Musical - a role which catapulted him to household name status and resulted in him being nominated for a Teen Choice Award and NAACP Image Award.
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Corbin talk about being constantly on-stage as Nick in Gatsby in the West End (as well as his interpretation of the role), navigating backlash in his first Broadway role and his roles in shows including Singin' In The Rain.
They also talk about the ongoing legacy of High School Musical, the important role the franchise played in the arts and his experiences with fans...
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81 - Jamie Muscato on Heathers, The Great Comet & Gatsby Death Scene
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We are nearing the end of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition… but we are not slowing down! Our guest on this episode is the effortlessly talented (and chilled) Jay Gatsby… sorry, we mean Jamie Muscato, old sport.
Jamie Muscato is one of the most bankable leading men in the West End. From his breakout performance as JD in the West End production of Heathers: The Musical to his starring roles in Moulin Rogue!, Les Misérables (on Tour and in the West End), Rock of Ages and, most recently, his Olivier-nominated turn in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812... his CV is just as impressive as his on-stage abilities.
Beyond the shows he has been in – Jamie is a star in his own right, and to prove it he is headlining two solo concerts at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in March 2026!
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jamie talk about building your craft without formal drama school training, the turning point of Heathers propelling Jamie into the spot… and the viral pressure around Jamie’s on-stage death in Gatsby.
They also talk about Jamie’s professional debut in Spring Awakening, his Olivier Award nomination for The Great Comet, working with legends like Rachel Tucker, and why saying no can sometimes be the most powerful choice an actor can make.
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80 - Jon Robyns on Tom Buchanan, Les Miserables & Avenue Q
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We’re back with another episode of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition and this week, we’re joined by a West End powerhouse!
Jon Robyns has played many of the West End’s most formidable roles. Having been cast in the UK Tour of Miss Saigon before he even graduated, Jon has gone on to originate the roles of Princeton & Rod in Avenue Q in the West End, as well as playing Marius and Jean Valjean in Les Miserables in the West End (and Enjolras in the 25th Anniversary Tour production).
He has also played King George III in Hamilton, The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and his next West End role will see him take on Miss Trunchball in Matilda The Musical. All of this alongside roles in Memphis: The Musical, Sister Act, Spamalot and Legally Blonde.
Jon Robyns currently stars as Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby.
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jon talk about the art of playing Tom Buchanan and the challenges of the role, the differences between The Phantom and Jean Valjean and the shows that have defined Jon.
They also swap stories from the Gatsby rehearsal room, share the story of the sneeze that nearly brought the Plaza to a standstill… and why role would Jon secretly love to play?!
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This is Call To Stage, the podcast from Amber Davies, where musical theatre takes centre stage. From unforgettable backstage stories to exclusive news and insights, each week musical theatre and Dancing On Ice star Amber is joined by stars of the stage (and sometimes just fans of it!) to chat, laugh… and maybe even sing. If one thing’s for sure, Amber and her guests will be leaving it all on the mic. New episodes every Wednesday.
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