{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/674782f5c4b78e9ebb32658c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Round Room Live: crafting family entertainment's next act","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/1732739733083-ffb27ba9-9efc-484f-adbf-fbb6f48789f5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today, the Spotlight shines On&nbsp;<strong>Stephen Shaw</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Jonathan Linden</strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>Round Room Live</strong>.</p><p>Round Room Live has become a powerhouse in family entertainment, from Broadway blockbusters to kids' favorite TV characters coming to life on stage.</p><p>Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden launched the company in 2016 with a bold idea—take their experience from massive rock tours and use it to create live shows that capture the magic of beloved brands, from Sesame Street to Formula One. They’ve built Round Room into one of the most dynamic forces in live entertainment, with hit tours and exhibitions playing to packed houses worldwide. Their latest ventures include the just-launched Blippi tour and an upcoming 20th-anniversary spectacular for Nitro Circus. Stephen and Jonathan are here to pull back the curtain on how they bring beloved characters and stories to the stage.</p><p>–</p><p><strong>Dig Deeper</strong></p><ul><li>Learn more about Round Room Live at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://roundroomlive.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">roundroomlive.com</a></li><li>Follow Round Room Live on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2ZN8tSfXaHMeeGRBDOImw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/round_room_live\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/roundroomlive/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li><a href=\"https://phish.com/release/round-room/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Round Room – Phish</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mrt.com/business/article/How-Success-Happened-for-Round-Room-Live-17209792.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How Success Happened for Round Room Live Co-Presidents Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden</a></li></ul><p>–</p><p>• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p>• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.</p><p>• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.thetonearm.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Tonearm</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and our email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the.tonearm/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/thetonearm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://social.lol/@thetonearm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mastodon</a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a>.</p>","author_name":"Lawrence Peryer"}