Episode 97 | Jakeim Hart: "Bar Work"

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the mega talented, charming and kind Jakeim Hart who is starring as “Q” in the hit Broadway musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, which is nominated for thirteen Tony Awards including Best Musical this season. Jakeim shares why both audience and critics are loving the show, what it’s like working with the legendary Alicia Keys and why he chose to share that he is on the autism spectrum in his bio for “Hell’s Kitchen”.

Before closing out with a fun game of Song Association, Jakeim dives into some of his favorite and not so favorite gigs he had before making his Broadway debut in ‘Almost Famous’,his dream project that he would like to bring to the big screen in the future and behind the scene of his ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ opening night red carpet outfit styled by Osh Ashruf! Tickets for ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ are available at the Shubert Theatre or online here.

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason chatting about Pride Month, Tony nominee Jonathan Groff and the upcoming Bridgeport Film Fest, of which Jason is the co-founder and executive director! 

Lastly, the exclusive video interview can be found here on Broadway World, while the audio-only version of the episode is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and entertainment!

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• Follow Jakeim on Instagram 
• Tickets to 'Hell's Kitchen' on Broadway
• Jakeim covers "Foxy Lady" by Jimi Hendrix
• Jakeim covers "Shallow" by Lady Gaga with Gabrielle Mariella at 54 Below

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• Adele and her Pride Heckler
• Jonathan Groff celebrates Pride

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Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB. 

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