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The Spark ParadeEach week, host Adam Unze talks to musicians, filmmakers, and other bold creators about the one film or album that changed everything for them. Author: Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews
Whats the one album or film that changed everything for you? On The Spark Parade, host Adam Unze sits down with actors, musicians and other cultural icons to explore the music and movies that ignited their creative journeys. Each episode is a deep dive into a single transformative work of art from cult classics to chart-topping albums and how it continues to shape their lives and careers.Youll hear from artists like Margaret Cho, Maya Hawke, Chris Gethard, Beth Ditto, Bob The Drag Queen, Ella Purnell, Phoenix's Thomas Mars and many more. If youre a fan of music, movies, and the people they inspire, this podcast is your backstage pass to the artistic spark that started it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Film Interviews, Music, Music Interviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Sydney James Harcourt on Singin’ in the Rain & The Jellicle Ball
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
"Gene Kelly redefined what it meant to be a leading man." 🕺✨On today’s episode of The Spark Parade, Adam Unze welcomes the Grammy-winning powerhouse and original Hamilton cast member, Sydney James Harcourt.Sydney joins the pod to celebrate his personal Spark: the legendary Gene Kelly and the 1952 cinematic masterpiece, Singin' in the Rain. We dive deep into Kelly’s athletic, effortless masculinity, the resilient optimism of that iconic title sequence and how Sydney channels that same grace today on Broadway.Sydney is currently starring as the legendary Rum Tum Tugger in Cats: The Jellicle Ball at the Broadhurst Theatre (Opening Night: April 7, 2026!).In this episode, we discuss:The transition from Hamilton to Hollywood.How Gene Kelly made athleticism look like art.Breaking down the "stoic leading man" trope.Sydney’s approach to playing the Rum Tum Tugger in NYC’s most talked-about revival.The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted by Adam Unze, each episode features a unique conversation with an artist about their chosen film or album, and how it sparked their artistic journey.Follow us on social media:Instagram/Bluesky/TikTok: @sparkparadeSubscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you listen!For more info, visit: www.thesparkparade.comCopyright © 2025 The Spark Parade. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
