Ep247 - Nina White, Future Grizabella & You Got Older

About this episode

Nina White discusses her views on CATS and her current role in You Got Older, exploring themes of family and personal connection in theater.

“I think the premise is clear. They have to compete. For their life. I really don’t know why either.” This episode features Nina White (Kimberly Akimbo, The Queen of Versailles) who is currently appearing at the Cherry Lane Theater in You Got Older. Nina comes on the show to discuss her strong pro-CATS opinions and why she thinks much of the show’s hate is unfounded. Nina shares seeing the tour in Detroit, the characters she gravitated toward, and which role she’d want today, plus thoughts on the CATS: The Jellicle Ball revival and her desire to play Skimbleshanks there. The discussion pivots to You Got Older, as Nina explains the play’s story about a woman returning home during her father’s cancer treatment and its themes of family, presence, and authentic sibling dynamics, including how personal it is to playwright Clare Barron. They end with rapid-fire CATS questions, debate the Jellicle choice, and share how to follow Nina and see the show. 02:14 First CATS Memory 05:24 Dream CATS Roles 15:11 Skimbleshanks Obsession 17:30 You Got Older 20:17 Why the Play Hits Home 34:49 Starlight Express Discussion 37:18 Rapid Fire Check out Nina on Instagram: @iamninawhite Check out You Got…

People in this episode

Guest: Nina White

Topics covered

• theater
• CATS
• You Got Older
• family dynamics
• playwright insights
• musical opinions

Keywords

• Nina White
• CATS
• You Got Older
• theater
• family dynamics
• Clare Barron
• musical theater
• Cherry Lane Theater
• Starlight Express

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway Podcast Network

Books & works: Kimberly Akimbo, The Queen of Versailles, You Got Older, CATS, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, Starlight Express

Places: Cherry Lane Theater, Detroit

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