Jim Borstelmann's I Wanna Be Like You!

About this episode

Jim Borstelmann, a Broadway veteran, discusses his extensive career and experiences in theater.

Jim Borstelmann is a Broadway veteran having been in the original casts of The Producers, The Addams Family and many more. Jim was in the ensemble of the 1996 revival of Chicago starring Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth and Joel Grey which is still on Broadway holding the record for the longest running Broadway revival. A self taught dancer, Jim made his Broadway debut working under the legendary Jerome Robbins having been a swing in Jerome Robbins' Broadway. His most recent Broadway appearance was in 2023 in New York, New York, marking his 4th Broadway collaboration with former guest and Broadway icon Susan Stroman. We get to discussing all of those credits, Mel Brooks stories, the keys to being a successful Broadway swing, and more!

People in this episode

Host: Elbi Cespedes

Guest: Jim Borstelmann

Topics covered

• Broadway
• Theater
• Dance
• Musical History
• Performing Arts

Keywords

• Broadway
• Jim Borstelmann
• The Producers
• Chicago
• Susan Stroman
• dance
• theater

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Producers, The Addams Family, Chicago, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, New York, New York

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• Beowulf Boritt's I Wanna Be Like You! · May 29, 2026 · 2h 36m
• Susan Stroman's I Wanna Be Like You! · May 20, 2026 · 2h 44m
• Lisa Lampanelli's I Wanna Be Like You! · May 13, 2026 · 2h 5m
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