Podcast: Edward Seckerson meets... Gina Beck

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The West End powerhouse Gina Beck on taking over the role of Sarah Brown and adding Guys and Dolls to her already impressive and extensive resumé

Join Edward Seckerson in an intimate conversation with celebrated actress and soprano Gina Beck, known for her powerhouse performances on stages from the West End to Broadway. Gina reflects on her journey, sharing insights into her roles in classic musicals like South Pacific and Les Misérables, as well as her acclaimed portrayal of Glinda in the US tour of Wicked.

In this episode, Gina opens up about the artistry behind interpreting beloved characters along with the thrill of breathing life into Golden Age classics and bringing them to contemporary audiences.

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Guys & Dolls is running at the Bridge Theatre until 4 January 2025. For tickets, visit bridgetheatre.co.uk

The musical excerpts are taken from:

Guys and Dolls (2023 London Cast Recording) released on Broadway Records.

The opening and closing musical excerpts featured in this podcast are from:

Overture to Gypsy (film version), taken from Jule Styne’s ‘Overtures Vol 2’, courtesy of JAY Records.