{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/685dc3d37cd58072a50a4c55?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S10 Ep30: Ricardo Afonso, Gomez in The Addams Family","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/1750974010189-538f67c7-831a-4d68-a766-e3020cc4b477.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ricardo Afonso is playing Gomez in <em>The Addams Family.</em></p><p><br></p><p>With a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa,<em> The Addams Family</em> launches a new national tour in July for a limited summer season. Ricardo is starring opposite Alexandra Burke as Morticia in the production which is directed by Matthew White and choreographed by by Alistair David.</p><p><br></p><p>Ricardo is celebrated for his iconic performances as Galileo in <em>We Will Rock You</em> (Dominion Theatre) and Judas in <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> (Barbican Theatre, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre &amp; Royal Arena Denmark).</p><p><br></p><p>Some of his other credits include: Cardinal Dalla Costa in <em>Glory Ride</em> (The Other Palace), Zorro/Don Diego de La Vega in <em>Zorro</em> (Cadogan Hall), Lead Vocalist in <em>The Classic Rock Show </em>(UK &amp; Europe Tour), Frankie Belize in <em>Carmen</em> (London Workshop), Taxi Driver in <em>Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown</em> (Playhouse Theatre), Lead Vocalist in <em>The Don Black Songbook </em>(UK Tour), Alberto Beddini in <em>Top Hat </em>(Aldwych Theatre &amp; UK Tour), Lead Vocalist in <em>Thriller Live</em> (Lyric Theatre), Lead Vocalist in <em>The Wonderful World of Captain Beaky and His Band</em> (Royal Albert Hall), Lead Vocalist in <em>Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals</em> (UK Tour), Willie Lopez in <em>Ghost</em> (London Workshop) and Lead Vocalist in <em>The Night of 1000 Voices </em>(Royal Albert Hall).</p><p><br></p><p>Alongside his theatre work, Ricardo is a guest entertainer onboard the luxury cruise line Seabourn, having produced his own shows A Life Through Song and Icons. Ricardo is the lead vocalist of The Deccan Traps band and has extensive concert and recording credits. He also runs a performing arts academy and previously appeared on The Voice UK.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Ricardo discusses why he's excited to be playing Gomez as well as how he fell into musical theatre and his key memories and learnings from <em>We Will Rock You </em>and <em>Jesus Christ Superstar. </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>The Addams Family </em>tour opens at the Birmingham Hippodrome on 10th July before visiting Curve Leicester, Lowry Salford, Marlowe Canterbury and Blackpool Opera House. Visit <a href=\"https://theaddamsfamily.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.theaddamsfamily.co.uk</a> for info, tour dates and tickets.</p><p><br></p><p><em>This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins&nbsp;</em></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/andrewtomlins32/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>@AndrewTomlins32</em></a><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Thanks for listening! </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Visit </em><a href=\"https://westendframe.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">westendframe.co.uk</a> for more info about our podcasts.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"West End Frame"}