Audition Story and Preparation

Donny Osmond joins the followHIM Podcast to discuss the biblical figure Joseph of Egypt, a character he famously portrayed for over 2,000 shows in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Osmond shares the spiritual promptings that led him to audition for and win the role, and he details the profound personal and spiritual connection he developed with the character. He discusses the powerful lessons he learned from Joseph's life about maintaining faith through extreme adversity, the importance of staying true to one's covenants, and the process of forgiveness and reconciliation. Osmond relates Joseph's trials and triumphs to his own experiences in his life and career, emphasizing the need to trust in God's plan and timing.

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Timecode:
0:00 Introduction and Welcome
1:29 Donny's history with Joseph - 2,000 shows over 6 years
14:16 Who is Donny Osmond? - Background and bio
16:40 How Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was created
21:09 Donny's audition story - "You're my Joseph"
23:57 The famous high note story with Andrew Lloyd Webber
27:09 Meeting his wife Debbie - stealing her from his brother Jay
29:41 Is Joseph one of the greatest stories ever told?
32:12 Joseph's integrity with Potiphar's wife
35:00 Donny's dark times and criticism in his career
39:44 The coat, armor, and cup.
45:10 Elvis Presley calling the Osmond home
45:43 Family betrayal and forgiveness themes
53:52 Living the character every night - "Close Every Door"
59:09 Meeting prophets - President Kimball and President Hinckley
1:00:26 Representing the church around the world
1:02:30 Music's power to convey scripture and emotion
1:05:10 Andrew Lloyd Webber's inspiration
1:11:11 Personal stories and friendship
1:13:19 The Masked Singer as the Peacock
1:17:08 Joseph's complete forgiveness of his brothers
1:22:31 Never compromising standards - performing for General Authorities
1:23:44 Family activity suggestion - watch and discuss principles
1:27:49 Final message - faith in turbulent times
1:29:47 Closing thoughts on forgiveness and the Atonement

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