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The Fabulous Invalid is a theatrical production company founded in 2018 by Jamie DuMont and Rob Russo with the mission to illuminate untold stories and fascinating personalities on air and on stage with a reverence for the past, a bold outlook for the future, and a dash of panache. The company takes its name from the title of a 1938 backstage play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart that has since become a loving nickname for Broadway itself—always deemed on the verge of decline, yet always bouncing back: the fabulous invalid!

“The Fabulous Invalid Podcast” presents essential conversations with a curated roster of the best, most important, and innovative theatre-makers working today. Hosts Jamie DuMont and Rob Russo released 100 episodes from 2018 to 2021, and continue to release bonus episodes.

As co-producers of Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ on Broadway, Jamie and Rob are now hosting “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast” —a limited podcast series featuring exclusive, behind-the-scenes interviews with members of the cast and creative team of this much-anticipated Broadway revival.

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On this final episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Dylis Croman. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Dylis met Ann Reinking when she was just 14 years old, and became her mentee. Dylis went on to appear on Broadway in “Fosse”, “Sweet Charity”, “Chicago”, and “A Chorus Line”, among other shows. On this episode, she talks about learning the Fosse style directly from Ann Reinking and Gwen Verdon, performing the “Trumpet Solo” in “Fosse”, the experience of returning to the world of Fosse for DANCIN’, and reflections on her own career in dance. For more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this penultimate episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Kolton Krouse. Born and raised in Arizona, Kolton studied at Juilliard and is the only person ever to win all four national titles at New York City Dance Alliance. Kolton made their Broadway debut in “Cats”, and appeared in the film version of “Cats” and the TV series “Fosse/Verdon”. On this episode, they talk about dancing the famous “trumpet solo” and navigating the theatre industry as a non-binary person, and share some parting words for their beloved castmates. For more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Jōvan Dansberry. Back on Broadway following his role as a cast member and puppeteer in “King Kong”, Jōvan has also performed with the Metropolitan Opera, and has been dancing since he can remember. On this episode, he talks about his routine for getting through this marathon of a show (lots of stretching and breathing!), his favorite songs and moments, and the remarkable legacy and impact of Bob Fosse’s work. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Pedro Garza. DANCIN’ marks Pedro’s Broadway debut, alongside his partner, Tony d’Alelio. He has performed in tours of “Anastasia” and “Hamilton”, and is now an Understudy Principal Dancer in DANCIN’. On this episode, Pedro talks about his journey to dance, the challenges of being an understudy, and what it’s like to share this experience with his partner. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Yeman Brown. Hailing from Tallahassee, Florida, Yeman’s been dancing since he can remember. With an extensive background in concert dance and a handful of music videos under his belt, Yeman made his Broadway debut in “Jagged Little Pill”. On this episode, Yeman talks about his influences and inspiration, the challenges of a dance career, the importance of kindness and compassion, and the privilege of performing Bob Fosse’s iconic choreography. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Neka Zang. DANCIN’ marks Neka’s third Broadway show, following “Rock of Ages” and “American Psycho”. She’s performed in tours of “Wicked” and “Mary Poppins”, and is now an Understudy Principal Dancer in DANCIN’. On this episode, Neka talks about returning to dance for this show, the challenges of being an understudy, her mental health routine, and what Bob Fosse means to her as a dancer. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this special episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with associate director and musical stager Corinne McFadden Herrera, who also did additional choreographic reconstruction for the show. A veteran dancer with three Broadway shows under her belt, Corinne is a long-time associate and collaborator with director Wayne Cilento, having worked together on “Aida”, “Wicked”, and “Sweet Charity”. On this episode, Corinne talks about the process of reconstructing and reimagining DANCIN’ for the 21st century, casting the show, and crafting the show from San Diego to Broadway. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.   Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with cast member Ida Saki. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Ida came up in the world of competitive dance, danced with the Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, performed in off-Broadway shows, and appeared in the films of “In the Heights” and “Cats”. On this episode, Ida talks about making her Broadway debut in DANCIN’, her audition process, her pre-show rituals, and what it means to step into the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this very special episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with lead producer Joey Parnes. Now in his fifth decade working on Broadway, Joey is an eight time Tony Award winning producer and general manager who runs Joey Parnes Productions. On this episode, Joey talks about the journey DANCIN’ took to Broadway, the roles of a producer and a general manager along the way, and his hopes and dreams for this production. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com.   Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with cast member Karli Dinardo. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Karli has been dancing since she was three-years old and has built a career that spans across the globe. She made her Broadway debut in the original company of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical!”, where she also served as dance captain and later assistant choreographer for the tour. On this episode, she explains those roles, her audition process for DANCIN’, and her show-stopping rendition of Melissa Manchester’s “If It Feels Good (Let It Ride)”. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Ron Todorowski. Hailing from the small town of McDonald, Pennsylvania, Ron has built a remarkable career in the dance world, from competitions to acclaimed companies and now 10 Broadway shows – from “Footloose” to DANCIN’. On this episode, Ron talks about his training and background, injuries, meditation, age, dancing “Percussion 4”, and what it means to be in this iconic show at this moment in his career. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this very special episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with Broadway legend Wayne Cilento, the director and musical stager of DANCIN’. 2023 marks Wayne’s 50th anniversary of working on Broadway, first as a performer in the original companies of shows like “Seesaw” and “A Chorus Line”, and later as a choreographer and director on such hits as “Wicked”, “Aida”, and “The Who’s Tommy”. Wayne talks about his experience working with Bob Fosse on the original production of DANCIN’ in 1978 and Fosse’s final show, the 1986 production of “Big Deal”. He also chats about his varied career as a choreographer and director, and his vision and process for putting DANCIN’ back on stage in 2023. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Nando Morland. Born in Colombia and raised in Denver, Colorado, Nando has been dancing since he can remember, and made his Broadway debut in the 2020 revival of “West Side Story”. On this episode, he talks about his training and style, what it’s been like stepping into the world of Bob Fosse, his pandemic experience as a middle school teacher, and how he gets through the rigor of eight shows a week. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with costume designers Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung. Reid and Harriet met while studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and launched their eponymously named costume design studio after they began collaborating together in 2011. In-demand designers in the dance world, DANCIN’ marks their first Broadway outing. On this episode they talk about their process and experience working on the show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Yani Marin. Originally from New Jersey, Yani has been dancing professionally since age 9. She’s danced with the New York City Ballet, toured the world with Beyoncé, and worked extensively in television. DANCIN’ marks her fourth Broadway show. On this episode, Yani talks about her varied career as a dancer, returning to Broadway with DANCIN’, and what it feels like to step into the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with dance arranger David Dabbon. A former dancer himself, David collaborated with the team of DANCIN’ to arrange existing music and compose new music for the show, including several key compositions featured in the “Big City Mime” and “Joint Endeavors” sequences. A musical and dance prodigy, David has worked on shows like “Beetlejuice” and “Funny Girl”, and on this episode, takes us into the process behind his work on DANCIN’. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Khori Michelle Petinaud. Raised outside of Washington, D.C., Khori was inspired to study dance after seeing Dance Theatre of Harlem perform. A true triple threat, she’s appeared in the original companies of “Aladdin” and “Moulin Rouge!” on Broadway, and in national tours of “The Color Purple” and “Roman Holiday”. On this episode, Khori chats about balancing motherhood with performing on Broadway, her journey with DANCIN’, and what it means to dance the Fosse style. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member and onstage dance captain Mattie Love. Originally from Layton, Utah, Mattie was inspired to pursue a career in the theatre after seeing “Wicked” on Broadway at age 10 – years later she made her Broadway debut in “Wicked”! On this episode, Mattie talks about the road to “DANCIN’”, the role of dance captain, and what it means to be “seen” and valued as a dancer and performer. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with cast member Tony d’Alelio. Hailing from Roanoke, Virginia, Tony is a veteran of five national tours (most recently “Hamilton”) who makes his Broadway debut with “DANCIN’’. On this episode, Tony chats about his life and career, a recent health scare, lessons learned from “Cats”, and what it means to make his Broadway debut in a Bob Fosse show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with Understudy Dancer Afra Hines. Hailing from Miami, Florida, Afra marks a milestone with “Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’” becoming her tenth Broadway show! From her first professional gig with the Radio City Rockettes to her last role in “Funny Girl”, Afra chats about her remarkable career and the unique challenge and opportunity of covering five tracks in an all-dance show. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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