Stage Door Medium

This week I’m joined by the Broadway Husbands, Stephen Hanna and Bret Shuford.  In addition to a slew of incredible Broadway shows and Ballet between them, they also host their own podcast, have a Broadway clothing line, and are avid Disney lovers too! This week, we discuss the burnout factor in both the arts and mediumship, and explore ways to acknowledge it while still loving what we do. We’ll also discuss ways of tapping into our full potential, trusting the multiple pathways the Universe presents to us, in addition to sharing tips for maximizing our full potential creatively.  As usual, we’ll discuss Stephen and Bret’s reading (I read them as a couple), the Soul who made total sense AFTER the reading, and I’ll also answer what happens during a reading when the person you were expecting to come through doesn’t.  I also debunk the rumor on if some of us are just “unreadable” as well as share the story about the time I went to read someone and got NOTHING.  If you’d like to learn more about Bret, Stephen, and the Broadway Husbands, feel free to check out the following!Instagram: @broadwayhusbands broadwayhusbands.comLearn more about Mediumship or book a reading for yourself!Instagram: @stagedoormedium stagedoormedium.comGraphics and Editing:Instagram: @davidraydesign davidraydesign.comWatch on Instagram &. YouTube

We’re back tonight with a new episode as Bonnie Milligan stops by the stage door! Bonnie made her Broadway debut in Head Over Heels, and was also seen in the off-Broadway productions of Promenade, Joseph, and Gigantic, in addition to the national tour of Kinky Boots.  This week, I explain whether or not Mediums are able to read family or close friends, and if so, when it’s allowed/possible.  Bonnie and I also have a great discussion on finding our own authenticity: in the audition room, on stage, and in the real world, and what authenticity looks like in terms of being a Medium. We also chat about growing your ability, steering clear of embellishments during a show or a reading to impress the crowd/client, and well as our post show or reading routines.  As usual, Bonnie shares some beautiful details about our reading together, as well as some incredible messages from both her father and grandmother who came through.  To close, I chat about what happens when we have to throw away or donate items that once belonged to our loved ones or were gifted to us from them, and why we shouldn’t feel bad in doing so.  Learn more about Bonnie:Instagram: @beltingbons Learn more about Jimmy, Mediumship, or book a reading for yourself:Instagram: @stagedoormediumstagedoormedium.comEditing and Graphics:Instagram: @davidraydesign  davidraydesign.comWatch on Instagram & YouTube

This week we leave the Stage Door and head over to Doylestown, PA!  On this special episode of Stage Door Medium, I’ll share my experience of what it was like staying in the home of one of musical theatre’s founding fathers, Oscar Hammerstein II.  Tune in this week to learn all about Oscar, whether or not it’s possible to channel celebrities, and all the creative ways Oscar validated his presence and opinions on things when I arrived at his home, Highland Farm.  I’ll also be sharing some fun stories about the rainbow that supposedly led them to their home, the natural landscape that inspired Oscar’s Oklahoma lyrics, as well as which other friends or relatives of Oscar’s came through that day to visit.  Also, come learn about the exciting current plans and to turn Oscar’s home into an immersive museum as well as how YOU can help!  I’ll also discuss what is considered evidential information during a reading, what isn’t, and why it’s crucial that evidential information be provided when you sit with a Medium.Learn more about Oscar’s home and how you can help:www.hammersteinmuseum.org/Book a stay for yourself at Oscar’s home:www.highlandfarmbb.comLearn more about mediumship or book a reading for yourself!stagedoormedium.comEditing, graphics, and video footage of Highland Farm:davidraydesign.comWatch on Instagram & YouTube

Alicia Albright stops by the stage door tonight! Broadway credits include Wicked ,where she served as Dance captain, as well as performing in the national tours as well.  Most recently, Alicia was seen in Frozen on Broadway! Alicia is also the founder of the Feed Your Soul Project, where her mission is to help others speak their heart, discover the light within each of us, and then learn how to share it with the world. This week, I’ll explain my process in detail in terms of what I do before I channel (Ground, Protect, Connect). From there, we dive right in and talk about the concepts of breathwork and mindfulness and why it sadly doesn’t have a place (yet) in the Broadway rehearsal room, but it doesn’t mean we can’t make it happen for ourselves before the rehearsal starts.  We also talk about the importance of just showing up, and how so often, we can share our light with others simply by being in the same room.  Alicia talks about what it looks like creating a show from scratch, as was the case with her being an OBC member of Frozen and touches on acknowledging the sensitivities of not only castmates, but crew, creatives, and assistants.  In addition, we’ll talk about Alicia’s reading, the importance of vacation time and rest, and Nessa’s wheelchair soap-opera moment from Wicked that I’m determined to turn into a viral challenge.Audio versions now streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts  Learn more about Alicia:Instagram: @aliciaalbrightfeedyoursoulproject.comLearn more about Mediumship, Jimmy, or book a reading for yourself:Instagram: @stagedoormedium stagedoormedium.comEditing and GraphicsInstagram: @davidraydesign davidraydesign.comWatch on Instagram & YouTube

This week, Broadway’s Patricia Phillips stops by the Stage Door! Some of Patricia‘s incredible credits include the original Broadway cast of the Secret Garden,in addition to the Broadway productions of Kinky Boots (Only WOC in the Broadway production), and the Phantom of the Opera (first POC to play Carlotta!). In addition to Broadway, Patricia is also a professor at Penn State (The luckiest students!) This week, we sit down to discuss getting the bug from an early age, dedicated theatre and music teachers who introduce us to the magic of theater at an early age, and Patricia’s time at Carnegie Mellon. We also discuss how long it takes Patricia and myself to warm up either for a performance or a reading, respectively, as well as some secret tidbits from Phantom of the Opera and colorism within the arts. We also have a great chat on ego, confidence, and arrogance and their place within the arts and mediumship, the timelessness of good technique and training, and why Phantom’s Carlotta is a fighter. As always, we’ll discuss Patricia’s reading, channeling her Mom into her performance in Phantom, and the glow-up from wearing pajamas onstage to eventually 50 lb beaded gowns. To learn more about Patricia or to inquire about training with her, check out:patriciaphillips.comInstagram: @theofficialpatriciaphillipsBook a reading with Jimmy, or learn more about mediumship:stagedoormedium.comInstagram: @stagedoormediumEditing and graphics:davidraydesign.comInstagram: @davidraydesign Watch on Instagram & YouTube

This week I’m joined by Broadway’s ridiculously talented Michaeljon Slinger. MJ’s Broadway credits include Billy Elliot, West Side Story, How to Succeed, Evita, Matilda, Side Show, Hello Dolly, and the upcoming Mrs. Doubtfire. In addition, MJ has also appeared at the Met in La Traviata as well as countless film and tv performances.   This week, I discuss the most frequently asked question (and my favorite): Do pets come through during readings? MJ also shares his Juilliard experience and the inspirations that make up every step of choreography we see on stage.  We’ll also discuss knowing our body, our limits, and using it to tell a story.  I share my entire list from head to toe of what means what on mine during a reading, as clairsentience (clear-feeling) is one of my strongest abilities.  We’ll also discuss MJ’s reading in-depth, as well as chat about his incredible father who passed ten years ago and the beautiful evidential information his Dad provided during the reading.  I’ll also share my experience on what it looks like on my end if someone is meant to be a parent.Learn more about MJ:Instagram: @double_windsormichaeljonslinger.comBook a reading with Jimmy or learn more about mediumship:Instagram: @stagedoormediumstagedoormedium.comEditing & Graphics:Instagram: @davidraydesign davidraydesign.comWatch on Instagram & YouTube

Welcome to the Season Two premiere of Stage Door Medium!I hope you’re well and ready for some more in-depth discussions on energy-work, mediumship and the arts! This week, I’m joined by the ultra-talented Sally Wilfert. Sally has appeared in the Broadway productions of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Assassins, and King David, as well as the National Tour of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and countless others.In addition to being one of the most talented folks out there, she’s genuinely one of the kindest and most grounded people as well.This week, Sally and I discuss the importance of making time for ourselves before the job and why it’s so important if we’re to bring our whole selves to the work. We also share some tips to ensure we enter the room and leave the room (audition or reading) with our own energy versus that of others. Trust me, as a Medium, it’s a real thing and I call it the "energetic gunk build up". In addition, Sally shares some beautiful memories, pieces of advice, and funny stories of her best friend, Rebecca Luker, who passed away in December of last year. We also discuss the beautiful new album, “All the Girls” that Sally and Rebecca created, in addition to the mind-blowing story about how the album transformed from a live soundboard recording into a full-blown studio album. In addition, we’ll discuss Sally’s reading, the best Adam Guettel advice for anyone playing Margaret in Piazza, and the characters Sally has played that could benefit most from a Medium. If you’re interested in developing your own Spiritual abilities, I’ll also share a bit more on Clairsentience and why it feels like the old Operation Board Game to me at times.Next week, we’re back to our regularly scheduled episodes on Mondays at 7PM!Learn more about Sally below:sallywilfert.comInstagram: @sallywilfertLearn more about Stage Door Medium or Book a reading with Jimmy below!stagedoormedium.comInstagram: @stagedoormediumEditing and animation:davidraydesign.comInstagram: @davidraydesignWatch on Instagram & YouTube

Welcome to an extra special week of Stage Door Medium! This week I’m joined by Broadway star and Tony award winner, Stephanie J Block. Stephanie’s Broadway credits include The Boy From Oz, Wicked, Anything Goes, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Falsettos, The Pirate Queen, 9to5, and The Cher Show (For which she won the Tony for Best Actress). Broadway aside though,Stephanie is quite possibly one of the kindest, most gracious humans I’ve ever met, so needless to say, it was a thrill and an honor to sit with her for a reading and then get to meet again for this episode.This week we cover so many topics, so fasten your wigs because it’s a good one! This week,  Stephanie and I sit down to discuss the importance and power of saying “No”, or better yet, “No, and here’s why…”  We’ll also talk about Stephanie’s time in The Boy From Oz, one of Jimmy’s future guests who was a professional Liza Minnelli paparazzi decoy, and how to shrug off those less than kind reviews.  As usual, we’ll discuss Stephanie’s reading I gave her, but we really go in-depth this week, so if you’re equal parts interested in both Broadway AND mediumship, then this is the reading recap for you. I’ll also share a little bit of my prep-work beforehand with a White Light visualization, how to protect your energy during a reading, as well as discuss what the “loud-clap” sound means for me regarding someone’s passing when I channel.  We’ll also discuss The Cher Show and the deeply Spiritual connection present through the use of three Cher’s and why it’s no different in real-life: We can call on past, present, and future versions of ourselves when we need it most.To close, we’ll play the usual wrap-up game, as well as discuss why you’ll never look at the “It’s a Small World” ride at Disneyland the same way ever again.Thanks for tuning in, and get ready for our final episode of Season 1 next Monday at 7PM!  Newer to Broadway? Learn more about Stephanie here:Instagram: @stephaniejblockhttps://www.stephaniejblock.com/Learn more about me, mediumship, or book a reading with me below:https://www.stagedoormedium.com@stagedoormedium    Editing:https://www.davidraydesign.com@davidraydesignWatch on Instagram & YouTube

S1E15: Compare and Despair Featuring Josh LamonThis week, I’m joined by the incredible Josh Lamon! Josh’s Broadway credits include Hair, Into the Woods, Elf, Finding Neverland, Groundhog Day, and most recently, The Prom (This show was just so so special!).This week Josh shares his experience making his Broadway debut in Hair.  Fun fact, it’s one of my favorite topics to ask because each time an artist retells that story, I can still see the excitement and magic in their expression on their face, and it’s so special to witness.  Josh and I also talk about finding the joy and beauty in our singularity, and remembering that what we have to offer the world is unlike anyone else! We’ll also discuss the too-short-lived smash, The Prom, what the experience was like, and why it may not be losing its relevance anytime soon.   Josh shares what it’s like to work as an understudy and standby, fighting the temptation to copy another actor’s work, and gives the most beautiful piece of advice with the “Compare and Despair” mentality and why we only set ourselves up for failure when we do this.As usual, we’ll discuss Josh’s reading, the beautiful message from Spirit right out of the gate, and why you should always come into a reading open, but not gullible.  I’ll also share some tips to make sure that when you go into a reading you’re not offering up too much information. I’ll be doing a blog post on this in the future, as there’s so much to be said on the topic!In addition, we’ll discuss our love for Angela Lansbury, Murder She Wrote (I’d crush this category on Jeopardy), as well as discuss Josh’s podcast, Josh Swallows Broadway!Learn more about Josh here:Instagram: @josh.lamonhttps://www.joshlamon.comPodcast: Josh Swallows BroadwayBook a Reading with Jimmy!www.stagedoormedium.comInstagram:@stagedoormedium    Editing:www.davidraydesign.comInstagram: @davidraydesignWatch on Instagram & YouTube

S1E13: The Whole “Being Dead” ThingHi everyone!Welcome back to another week here at Stage Door Medium! This week, I’m joined by the incredible Dana Steingold who made her Broadway debut in Beetlejuice the Musical. Previous credits include the national tour of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, as well as the off-Broadway production of Avenue Q, City Center Encore’s Production of Anyone Can Whistle, and my favorite where I was able to see Dana perform, Into the Woods at KCR.Dana is a fitting guest today as we’re discussing haunted houses and energetic imprinting.  It’s a tricky topic to cover, as for the most part, I don’t really believe in the concept of haunted houses or locations.  For me, it’s hard to digest the fact that after we pass, we want to hang out in an old creaky home, or an old battlefield where we died to just scare people.  Rather, I DO believe that our personality and sense of humor does translate to the other side.  For example, if someone was a loud, boisterous person while they were here and they enjoyed jumping out and scaring people for laughs, their “signs” they leave their loved ones may not be as gentle as a penny or a perfume scent.  Rather, it may be having an object move, it may be a loud noise.  While this isn’t the case for all folks on the other side, it is very common. In terms of why certain spaces are deemed as “haunted” then, my answer would be the fact that some lower vibrational Spirits want the attention because they miss the physical (In a way, they’re stuck in the past by their choosing)  This is a condensed version of a blog post that’s coming out soon on my site, but it’ll do for now!    Dana and I discuss the topic of energetic imprinting and why theatres are one of the best places to experience what an imprint feels like, whether that be from the perspective of an audience member, or especially a castmate backstage where they’re obviously in the theatre more regularly than an audience member.  In addition, Dana and I discuss distracting habits during a performance and a reading (Hint: Please don’t text during a reading OR at the theatre), and how to deal with folks who may bring a very strange, “caution tape” energy into a rehearsal room or reading. If you’re looking for ways to clear out that wonky energy after a person leaves, Jimmy shares tips for how to properly sage after they’re gone.Finally, Dana and I spend a good amount of time talking about her reading and the visit from a very special teacher of hers from Stage Door Manor, Michael Larsen.  As a medium perceiving Michael’s energy, it’s a real joy to soak up, and fun fact:  Michael has actually come through now four more times for other Broadway actors who knew and worked with him!  One was previous guest, Julia Murney!  Finally, we talk about the supportive fan base of Beetlejuice, why shows about grief are ultimately fan favorites, and why little red riding hood from Into the Woods may need a medium the most…Dana’s Instagram: @dsteinfaceBook a reading with Jimmy here: Stage Door MediumEditing: David Ray DesignWatch on Instagram & YouTube

S1E11: The Girl From Oz Featuring Carmel DeanThis week, composer, musical director, and arranger Carmel Dean stops by the stage door!  Carmel’s credits include music direction of Broadway’s If/Then starring Idina Menzel, as well as the national tour.  Other Broadway credits include Hands on a Hardbody, American Idiot, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.  Carmel’s first musical, Renascence made its debut in 2018 by the Transport Group and was awarded Best New Musical at the 2018 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards.  Carmel also talks about her experience writing her debut musical, Renascence, and what it’s like working with a lyricist who’s been deceased for nearly 75 years (The lyrics were all poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay).  In addition, we chat about the role of a critic in the arts and mediumship, why they’re not needed, and how the real beauty comes when we let go of expectation and live in the now of what we create.  Jimmy chats about what it’s like to give uncomfortable (just  awkward, not scary) messages to a client when Spirit is insistent they be relayed, and Carmel parallels that with what it was like giving corrections and notes to the incredible Betty Buckley during Elegies, and how to overcome the nerves of working with big names by remembering what the vision of the work is.  As usual, we’ll discuss Jimmy’s reading with Carmel as well what it was like conducting Idina Menzel’s Tony Award performance from a toilet stall on the fourth floor of Radio City Music Hall. Oh, the glamour. Learn more about Carmel by visiting her website here: https://carmeldean.com/Carmel conducting from a bathroomWell-Behaved WomenBook a reading with Jimmy here: Stage Door MediumEditing: David Ray DesignWatch on Instagram & YouTube

S1E9: I Put My (Hot) Hand In There Featuring Sarah MeahlWelcome to week 9 of Stage Door Medium! This week, I’m joined by incredible human and Broadway performer, Sarah Meahl.  I won’t lie, I’ve been saving this episode because Sarah is just so special to me and I just love our conversation this week!  We clicked instantly during our reading, and I’m so grateful to now call her a friend. Sarah’s Broadway credits include Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, Hello Dolly! and Kiss me, Kate in addition to being a featured dancer in the Rebel Wilson film, “Isn’t It Romantic?”This week, Sarah and I sit down to discuss her being a Reiki healer, Chakra work, and how being a swing on Broadway who is also so finely attuned to energy can be tricky, as she can sense all the energy (good and nervous) off every cast mate she touches and will get “hot hands” when their Chakras need healing. As usual, we talk about Sarah’s reading (We get really in-depth!) and the visit from the sibling she never had but always sensed.  In addition, we discuss the idea of reincarnation and how sometimes, our sole (or Soul) purpose of a particular life may be to serve a catalyst of growth for someone else.  Sarah is just so incredibly spoken that many times I caught my face looking so serious in the interview as I was trying to soak up the depth and beauty of her insight.Finally, we talk about her experience in Hello Dolly! and what it was like working with each of the three incredible Dollys (Bette, Bernadette, and Donna) Enjoy this week’s episode and be sure to check out Sarah’s social media and give her website a visit!sarahmeahl.comInstagram: @happymeahl  Book a reading with Jimmy: stagedoormedium.comInstagram: @stagedoormedium Editing: davidraydesign.comWatch on Instagram & YouTube