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165 – Kirsten Childs
Kirsten Childs, writer of The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, shares how ...

#9 And yet WE THRIVE
An episode with 2022 Tony-nominated Director Lileana Blain-Cruz on her latest work, "The Skin ...

Ep158 – Toneisha Harris: The Voice #TeamBlake, Hairspray North American Tour
“Music is so beautiful, because it is the tapestry of our lives. There is ...

S3 EP6 Cages, an audio drama written by Kenya Fashaw, directed by donnie l. betts, co-produced, edited and mixed by Maurice Smith
After a global race war the year is 2071. We find a world full ...

#39 – Audra McDonald, Then and Now – Part 2
Kicking off season 2 of Mamas Talkin Loud we were honored to speak with ...

EP 20- Wicked on Broadway’s First Black Glinda-Brittney Johnson
Broadway's Brittney Johnson is no stranger to making History. She first made history in ...

#26 – Heather Headley, Beauty in the Ashes
Tony and Grammy Award winner, Heather Headley was doing it all before COVID-19, filming ...

#1 We Are Not New to the Theatre
Hear from producer Brian Moreland and Broadway ad exec Aaliytha Stevens about how they ...

#6 There is Glass on the Floor: Shattering Glass Ceilings
A discussion about navigating the CEO role of a performing arts center as Black ...

Ep148 – Derrick Baskin: Ain’t Too Proud, 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 54/Below
A Broadway veteran, who finished a Tony and Grammy nominated run in Ain’t Too ...

EP 63- Afrotastic Dreams w/Miss Teen USA: KALIEGH GARRIS
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...

#143 – Tyrone Davis Jr – WAITRESS
Tyrone Davis Jr / @tyronedavisjr Tyrone Davis Jr stepped into the role of Ogie ...

Ep137 – Khalia Davis (Part 2)
TYA, Theater, Anti-racism training, Khalia Davis is a bright star who is building a ...

EP 54- DIAMOND ESSENCE WHITE
From the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen, Diamond Essence White joins the Black ...

Ep. 84 (CDD): Elon University with Alexandra Warren
In this College Deep Dive, Alexandra and Charlie discuss: Getting conservatory style training in ...

The Vibe of Everything (feat. Samantha Williams)
We are IN THE ROOM with Samantha Williams (Caroline, or Change, Dear Evan Hansen)! ...

#142 – Cole Thompson
Grammy Award Winner, Cole Thompson takes us Into The Woods of New York City ...

Season 2: Episode 3: Dr. Sherrill Williams Interview: Legacy, Lessons Learned, Dancer, Physical Therapist, Tips for Keeping Active/Moving while at home, Leg Up Fitness and Wellness
Dancer & Physical Therapist, Dr. Sherrill Williams gives tips on how to stay active ...

Ep. 19 (AE): Allison Blackwell (Broadway’s Pretty Woman) on the Journey from a BA to a MM
In this Artist Exploration, Allison and Charlie discuss the decision to make performing a ...

63 – Chicken & Biscuits: Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer of ...

Ep161 – Susan Kelechi Watson: This Is Us, Merry Wives, A Naked Girl on the Appian Way
Opening up about her first live performance since the COVID pandemic began, this performer ...

Season 2: Episode 21: Debra Ann Byrd: Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey, Actress, Writer, Mother
Debra Ann Byrd is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about how she ...

Episode 36: André De Shields: Lessons From A Master
On this week’s episode, Mr. Wiz himself, André De Shields, joins Jamie and Rob ...

#182 – Julius Thomas III – HAMILTON Broadway
Julius Thomas III / @juliusthomas3 recently ended his time with Hamilton where he played ...

S7 Ep4: Audra McDonald
The Emmy, Grammy and six-time Tony winner on her record-breaking career, the power of ...

Episode #93: Tonya Pinkins 👑
Tonya Pinkins, a Tony Award-winning actress, shares her Broadway beginnings in this episode! 😍 ...

Episode 37: 100 Years of SHUFFLE ALONG!, Part 1
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Shuffle Along! The groundbreaking musical that kicked ...

62 – Chicken & Biscuits: Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer ...

EP 28- Dear Evan Hansen Star: Sammie Williams
Follow Salisha Thomas: @salishathomas ...

Season 2: Episode 31: Tonya Pinkins Returns: Lessons Learned, Backstage Broadway Stories, Horror Films, Red Pill Movie, Filmmaker
I am so excited to welcome Tonya Pinkins back to the show! She's an ...

66 – Chicken & Biscuits: Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing for ...

#90 – Devin Trey Campbell
Devin and Eli talking points include: MJ: The Musical Opening Night Rehearsals Kinky Boots ...

Episode #54: Davon Williams 🦁
Davon Williams is ready to keep rocking this industry! 🔥 😃As an international performer, ...

Season 3: Episode 8: Brandon Victor Dixon Interview: MacGyver The Musical + Backstage Broadway Stories
Broadway Actor Brandon Victor Dixon discusses being part of the world premiere recording of ...

Episode 35 – Kyle Brown
Hello theatre folk one and all! Today we set out once again for Gander! ...

DANCIN’ Man Episode 3: Afra Hines
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat ...

Ep75 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Chuck & Lilli Cooper (Part 2)
Chuck and Lili Cooper are father and daughter Broadway Icons. Here they join Ciara ...

EP 29- Founder of Claim our Space: MARLA LOU
From the Beautiful the Carole King Musical on Tour family, Marla Lou joins Black ...

Episode 70: The Actors Fund
On a special episode, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer salute the Actors Fund with Seth ...

EP 47- Ciara Alyse Harris: Queen Made of Light
Dear Evan Hansen's Ciara Alyse Harris joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues. Ciara ...

EP 17- TODRICK HALL SLAYS
Salisha Thomas sits down with the one and only Todrick Hall to discuss his ...

65 – Chicken & Biscuits: Zhailon Levingston, Director (Part 2)
In the first part of our conversation with Zhailon Levingston, Director of Chicken & ...

No Glass Cliffs feat, Gennean Scott (The Broadway League Dir. of DEI)
This week we're joined by theatre critic and What's Up Broadway co-host, Ayanna Prescod, ...

EP 27: MISS AMERICA 2010: Caressa Cameron
We simply cannot celebrate Women's Month without uplifting my favorite Miss America: Caressa Cameron ...

Ep. 58 (AE): Samantha Williams (Broadway’s Caroline or Change) on Navigating Booking while in School
In this episode, Samantha and Charlie discuss: Learning Grace and Authenticity at Pace Navigating ...

Live From The Pandemic #5: JORDAN FISHER
In this episode, super star JORDAN FISHER ended his 8-hour day of streaming on ...

What DOESN’T Ari Got to Do, Got to Do With It? (feat. Ari Groover)
We are IN THE ROOM with Broadway darling & DJ - Ari Groover! (Tina: ...

59 – Chicken & Biscuits: Opening Night Red Carpet
In this episode, you are attending the opening night of Chicken & Biscuits on ...

Episode 54 Michael R. Jackson: A Strange Loop
On this week’s show, Rob and Jamie are back at Orso Restaurant. They sit ...

253 – Places, Please Series: Part 3 with Stephanie Klemons and Amber Iman
One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was ...

101 – Jelani Remy
Jelani Remy, Curtain Up! Jelani and Eli talk about: Lion King Ain't Too Proud ...

#278 MICHAEL MCELROY, Actor
SHOWS: Violet, The Wild Party, Big River One of Broadway's most beloved artists, Michael ...

EP 44- Textured Hair in Politics & Pageants w/ Cierra Jackson
Cierra Jackson is a political and Pageant Queen POWERHOUSE. When we recorded this episode ...

More Black, No?! featuring Brandon Victor Dixon & Tariq Trotter
Let's go castmates! It's time to hit your mark! This week we talk about ...

Season 3: Episode 1: Major Attaway: Longest running Genie in Aladdin on Broadway, The Importance of Understudies on Broadway, The Genie’s Jukebox, Feinstein’s/54 Below
Major Attaway is Broadway's longest-running Genie in Disney's hit musical Aladdin. From granting wishes ...

S3 Ep 1 The Tale of Stackalee
As a man, the lowlife pimp and murderer Lee Shelton has all but sunk ...

EP 23- SIMONE IMAANI: World Record for Largest Afro
Simone Imaani (also, Simone Williams) has gone down in history for currently holding the ...

Ep2 – Ariana DeBose: The Prom, Donna Summer, Hamilton, SYTYCD
This week we speak with 2018 Tony nominee Ariana DeDose. She discusses how her ...

287. SHELDON EPPS, Artistic Director
Sheldon Epps was artistic director of the renowned Pasadena Playhouse for two decades, and still ...

EP 87- The Illusion of Time with Dawn L Troupe
Dawn L Troupe joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with Host Salisha Thomas ...

Episode 6: Jocelyn Bioh: Truth Is In The Humor
On this episode, we chat with actress and playwright Jocelyn Bioh, whose play, “School ...

Ep25 – Charlayne Woodard (Part 1)
A friend of mine once bought about 75 acres of land and her sister, ...

EP 24- Motown on Broadway: REBECCA COVINGTON WEBBER
Please welcome to the stage, real life Broadway Royalty: Rebecca Covington Webber. Wife to ...

16 – Douglas Lyons: The Business of New Works
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Douglas Lyons: award-winning writer, ...

Episode 95: A Black Man’s Journey In The American Theatre
My guest today is Sheldon Epps whose new book is titled, My Own Directions ...

Ep146 – Trevor Dion Nicholas: Hamilton, Aladdin, The Shows Must Go On!
He didn't smash watermelons, he smashed cups of yogurt. After memorizing entire Gallagher comedy ...

S3 EP8 The Eclectic – Conversation with Marla and Angela Gibbs
Marla Gibbs (born Margaret Theresa Bradley; June 14, 1931) is an American actress, singer, comedian, activist, writer, ...

#4 – Activism Through Music and Poetry with Anika Noni Rose (Part 2)
Black History Month: Black Women Whose Artistry Made Change. This episode shines a light on ...

Ep213 – J. Harrison Ghee: Breaking the Norm
J. Harrison Ghee made their Broadway debut as Lola in the Tony-winning musical “Kinky ...

Ep64 – Cody Renard Richard
From a horse ranch in Texas to the Great White Way, this Broadway production ...

Ep48 – Justin Guarini
Justin Guarini’s robust performance career launched with the first season of American Idol in ...

What To Pick Up When I Put It Down
Ya'll know what to do! It's time to hit your mark and go Off ...

EP 56- Founder of INAHSI NATURALS: RHONDA MARSHALL
Rhonda Marshall, the CEO, and founder of Inahsi Naturals, Chemist, Educator, and overall QUEEN of ...

Ep5 – Nikki M. James (Book of Mormon – 2011)
When Nikki M. James was in kindergarten her teacher invited her to sing in ...

#15 Race 1965 vs. today
April Matthis and Greig Sargeant discuss their new show from Elevator Repair Service, "Baldwin ...

ACTRESS NIKA KING… AFRO-STYLISTIC | #8
Nika King is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She can currently be seen ...

#20 Life is Seasonal
Jennie Harney-Fleming joins THE BLACK BUSINESS of BROADWAY to break down the real of ...

Special Bonus Encore Episode: When Broadway Was Black, part Two!
This is a special bonus Encore episode of Broadway Nation in celebration of the ...

A Day in The Life featuring Lillias White
It’s “A Day in The Life” featuring Lillias White! Get into the brand new ...

Ep136 – Khalia Davis (Part 1)
TYA, Theater, Anti-racism training, Khalia Davis is a bright star who is building a ...

24 – Marc J. Franklin, Photographer
Marc J. Franklin is a New York City-based photographer specializing in portrait, theatre, and ...

Ep. 90 (AE): Brandon Victor Dixon (Broadway’s Color Purple) on Arts, Advocacy, and Commerce
In this Artist Exploration, Brandon and Charlie discuss: Why he chose a liberal arts ...

18 – Kathryn Allison: Beyond Broadway to Something Real
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Kathryn Allison. Broadway performer, ...

#337 – Equality vs. Diversity (feat. Vasthy Mompoint)
Theatre, at its best, reflects the world around us, and makes you think about ...

EP 59: Celebrating A Broadway Debut with Nyla Watson
Nyla Watson is a force of nature who just very recently BURST onto the ...

15 – Nathan Lee Graham: How to Be a Working Actor + Stay Well
Nathan Lee Graham is a Grammy award-winning artist spanning film, television, theatre, music, and ...

44 – Micayla Brewster, Digital Marketer & Social Media Manager
Micayla is a creative, detail-oriented, driven person who loves to share stories and cultivate ...

Episode 38: 100 Years of Shuffle Along, Part 2
This week I continue my conversation with author Cassen Gaines whose fascinating new book ...

S2 EP20 Of Blood and The Boogie: The Story of Albert Ammons featuring Oscar Brown Jr.
Albert Ammons was born in Chicago, Illinois. His parents were pianists, and he had learned to ...

EP 22-Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud Nasia Thomas
Salisha Thomas sits down with Nasia Thomas (no relation, by the way), where Nasia ...

Season 2 Finale (Episode #35): Douglas Lyons: Playwright, Chicken and Biscuits, Broadway, Actor, Singer, The Book of Mormon, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
I can't think of a better way to end my second season than by ...

Mattie Mae
Newly arrived in Harlem in the spring of 1920, Mattie Mae is one of ...

#56 – LaChanze, How Theatre Heals
Tony and Emmy Award winner, currently appearing on The Blacklist, the one and only LaChanze joins ...

#54 – Beverly Jenkins, Managing It All: Where Motherhood and Theatre Meet
Mother of 7, yes you read that right, 7, Beverly Jenkins has been managing ...

Episode 99: Sheryl Lee Ralph: Home Is Center Stage
On this week’s penultimate episode, Jamie and Rob are joined by stage and screen legend Sheryl ...

Ep81 – Cynthia Bond (Part 2)
NY Times Best Selling author of RUBY Oprah Winfrey Book Club Choice shares an ...

National Black Theater and the Antidote We All Needed
Leaders of the 55-year-old Harlem institution on stepping up to Broadway for the first ...

#16 Walk In Your Purpose
While on tour with Hamilton, John Devereaux talks about catching the theatre bug, the ...

31 – Tegan Summer: Leadership & Legacy
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Producer, Librettist, and Lyricist, ...

Ep111 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Michael James Scott (Part 2)
Aladdin & White Supremacy, what do they have in common? Michael James Scott has ...

EP 45- The Original Ladies of Beautiful on Bway Weigh In
Four of the Original gangstas from Beautiful The Carole King Musical on Broadway come ...

Ep92 – Brittney Mack, Anna of Cleves in SIX the Musical (Broadway cast)
Brittney Mack is a performer from Chicago, Illinois, who was most recently seen as ...

Ep. 81 (AE): James Jackson Jr. (Broadway’s A Strange Loop) on Finding Your Collaborators
In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and James discuss: Balancing survival jobs to increase auditions ...

#14 Investing in Access
Angela Johnson, Founder and CEO of Invest in Access, shares what it takes to ...

Morgan Siobhan Green
Hey everyone, it’s Shoshana AKA bwaySHO and welcome to bwaySHO: The Podcast! This week’s ...

#81 – LaQuet Sharnell Pringle: Geared Up: Awake and Aware
Broadway’s LaQuet Sharnell Pringle (they/them/she/her) is an absolute powerhouse. Here’s some of the incredible ...

#158 – Jared Grimes – FUNNY GIRL
Jared Grimes / @grimeystepz Jared Grimes steals scenes as Eddie Ryan, Fanny’s (played by ...

We Need MORE Woman Kings – Viola Davis RULES!
WE NEED MORE WOMAN KINGS: VIOLA DAVIS RULES! It's a new episode of the ...

Double The Confederates
Alright now! It's that time! Time to go Off Book with Drew, Kim, & ...

EP 64- DARRELL SPENCER
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...

#17 International Black Folx and Broadway
Cessalee Smith-Stovall, founder of the Australian organization Stage A Change, sits down with Gennean ...

Ep75 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Chuck & Lilli Cooper (Part 2)
Chuck and Lili Cooper are father and daughter Broadway Icons. Here they join Ciara ...

EP-21 Black Regina George- Ashley De La Rosa
From The Voice, to the Beautiful tour to making history as the first Black ...

Ep120 – Nik Walker: Hamilton, Ain’t Too Proud, NYU Professor(!)
Nik Walker is an artist, educator, and activist who made his Broadway debut in ...

20 – Jelani Alladin: The Hero’s Journey
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Jelani Alladin. In this ...

#10 A Peek Behind the Purple Curtain
Justin Payne and James Jones, the creators behind the music and art of the ...

EP 42- Tina on BWAY DESTINEE REA
Amelie Book of Mormon Hairspray Tina on Broadway Co Creator of BOLD What is ...

EP 68-Co-Hair Designers from COMING 2 AMERICA
Stacey Morris (@staceykutz) and Carla Farmer join Black Hair in the Big Leagues. Both ...

52 – SIX The Musical: Brittney Mack, “Anna of Cleves”
We get down with Broadway's Anna of Cleves, Brittney Mack to find out what ...

Ep80 – Cynthia Bond (Part 1)
NY Times Best Selling author of RUBY Oprah Winfrey Book Club Choice shares an ...

Ep100 – Rebuilding Broadway: With Erika Alexander, Karen Olivo, James Monroe Iglehart, Nik Walker, Adrianna Hicks & Brittney Mack
In a special LIVE panel discussion, moderator Erika Alexander (Living Single, The Cosby Show, ...

Episode 45: T. OLIVER REID
Hadestown's new Hermes, T. Oliver Reid, drops by the podcast to talk about representation ...

Ep258 – NaTasha Yvette Williams: We All Like It Hot!
Natasha Yvette Williams is currently originating the role of Sweet Sue in the brand ...

Season 2: Episode 29: Mark McKinnon Returns: Love, Lessons Learned, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Acting Lessons, Marriage, Blue Bloods
With the announcement that Season 12 of Blue Bloods will be premiering on CBS on October 1, ...

22 – Stevie Coleman, Account Executive (SpotCo)
A note about this week's episode: We sat down with Stevie before the CoronaVirus ...

Season 2: Episode 27: Debra Ann Byrd Returns: Lessons Learned, Actress, Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey
Debra Ann Byrd is back on Baring It All with Call Me Adam! Today ...

#134 – Jeffery L. Page
Broadway Director and Choreographer Jeffrey L. Page gives us thought-provoking insight into the industry ...

#2 – James Harkness: Navy Vet turned Broadway Actor
Actor James Harkness made his Broadway debut in Aida back in 2001 before moving ...

Ep138 – UPROOTED: The Journey of Jazz Dance
Andy Blankenbuehler, Susan Stroman, Chita Rivera, Debbie Allen, Graciela Daniele and more in Khadifa ...

Ep. 63 – Gennean Scott, Chief Diversity Officer at The Broadway League
The Broadway League’s first Chief Diversity Officer, Gennean Scott, joins Real Talk to discuss ...

#79: Douglas Lyons – Making Money in the Theatre
“Broadway is like going to the NBA. But do you really want to play ...

EP 49- KRYSTAL JOY BROWN
SHOW NOTES: Krystal is a singer, dancer, and actress taking leads left and right ...

#13 Do It Scared
Gennean Scott returns for season two with dancers/choreographers Gregory Butler and Ray Mercer as ...

Episode 50: 100 YEARS OF SHUFFLE ALONG, part 4
This episode is made possible in part by the generous support of Broadway Nation ...

DANCIN’ Man Episode 6: Khori Michelle Petinaud
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat ...

EP 86: Paving Your Own Path with Gisela Adisa
Gisela Adisa from 1776 on Broadway joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues ...

S2 Ep16: Norm Lewis
Norm Lewis is a talented singer, actor, and performer and possesses one of Broadway’s ...

#175 – Krystal Joy Brown – HAMILTON
Krystal Joy Brown/ @krystaljoybrown Krystal Joy Brown is currently starring as Eliza in Hamilton ...

Ep104 – Jeannette Bayardelle: Girl from the North Country, HAIR, The Color Purple
A go-getter spirit at heart, a spirit which has taken her from singing in ...

Episode 33: Equity, Justice & Inclusion: The Major Themes of the Broadway Musical, part 2
At the beginning of each episode of this podcast I state that the Broadway ...

EP 26: Vegan Mom of 4 Blogger: CHANTEA MCINTYRE
Follow Chantea McIntyre: @chanteamcintyre ...

Episode 4: Eubie Blake & The African-Americans That Invented Broadway
The 1920's begin to roar when Eubie Blake and many other brilliant black theater ...

#2.1 Please Do Cast L Morgan Lee
Welcome back, queers! The incomparable L Morgan Lee is our first guest of Season ...

07 – L Morgan Lee & Jason Veasey
L Morgan Lee is quickly establishing herself as an actress to keep an eye ...

Live From The Pandemic #10: ASMERET GHEBREMICHAEL
Inspired by my podcast and check-ins with friends, I started The Producer’s Perspective LIVE! ...

Ep84 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Nik Walker & Paul Oakley (Part 1)
Nik Walker and Paul Oakley Stovall are both Hamilton Musical Company members. They join ...

Episode 96: How To Transform An American Theatre
This is the second part of my conversation with director Sheldon Epps whose very ...

Ep97 – Rebecca Naomi Jones: Bleeding Love, Oklahoma!, American Idiot, Hedwig
Rebecca Naomi Jones is an actress and a singer who made her Broadway debut ...

EP 35- Dance Captain of the Tina Turner Musical: LEANDRA GASTON
The incredibly talented, and GORGEOUS Leandra Gaston ...

Ep146 – Diep Tran (Part 1)
Diep Tran is the Chief Executive Editor of Playbill, an arts journalist and critic ...

&Juliet’s Melanie La Barrie Feels the Love on Broadway
Happy Valentine's Day! Broadway and West End star Melanie La Barrie joins The Art ...

S3 Ep10: L Morgan Lee
Meet the award-winning Obie star developing The Danish Girl for the stage, making history ...

Ep26 – Charlayne Woodard (Part 2)
Part 2 - A friend of mine once bought about 75 acres of land ...

EP 46- Khalia Davis talks Black Hair and Taking Action
Artistic Director of Bay Area Children's Theater Khalia Davis joins this week's episode of ...

57 – Chicken & Biscuits: Douglas Lyons, Playwright Part 1
In the first part of our conversation with Douglas Lyons, playwright of Chicken & ...

186 – Dominique Morisseau
Check out this episode of the podcast featuring Playwright, Dominique Morisseau. Listen to her ...

#40 – Q. Smith, The Importance of Qmunity
Helen Hayes Award Nominee for her role in Broadway's Come From Away, Q. Smith ...

May Miller
In the afterlife, May Miller reflects on her life as a Black woman and ...

101 – Kenny Leon
Kenny Leon, Broadway Director, discusses why all Directors should try their hand at acting, ...

Tony-nominee Jared Grimes (Funny Girl) From Dancing on the Subway to Broadway
Tony-nominee Jared Grimes joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss Funny ...

Ep24 – Noah J. Ricketts
After starting as an ensemble member and understudy, Noah J. Ricketts has taken over ...

Ep229 – Jordan Barrow: The First Black Actor to Play Boq in North America
Jordan Barrow is currently making his Broadway debut as the principal role of Boq ...

EP-21 From Meangirls and The Voice- Ashley De La Rosa
From The Voice, to the Beautiful tour to making history as the first Black ...

61 – Chicken & Biscuits: Twi McCallum, Sound Designer (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Twi McCallum, Sound Designer of Chicken ...

EP 19 Alex Newell, Star of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
From the hit TV show Glee and currently starring in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist on ...

#76 – Khori Petinaud, I Am Enough
About a month ago, Khori Petinaud joined us again as part of our 'Returning ...

EP 39- Bronx Tale Musical: WONU OGUNFOWORA
Wonu Ogunfowora is a force to be reckoned with. Starring in a Bronx Tale, ...

Episode 71: Camille A. Brown: Don’t Let Anyone Take Away Your Stuff
On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob bring you an interview with the extraordinary ...

77 – Stephen Byrd
Tony-nominated Producer Stephen Byrd discusses diversifying Broadway, Tony campaigning, and more ...

#6 – Josh Breckenridge: He Is Anything But Monotonous
When chance met the thirst trap that is Josh Breckenridge the angels began to ...

43 – Justin Guarini, Actor & Artrepreneur
You know Justin Guarini as the runner-up to Kelly Clarkson in American Idol's first ...

Ep13 – Katori Hall (Part 1)
Part 1: I envy Katori Hall. She gets to call a spade a spade ...

EP 34-Summer on Broadway’s ANISSA FELIX
Started out with a relaxer every six weeks from her mom throughout her childhood ...

#2.14 Decolonizing the Process with the New Visions Fellowship
This week’s guests, ayla xuân chi sullivan, Nick Hadikwa Mwaluko, and Roger Q. Mason ...

#101 – Salisha Thomas – BEAUTIFUL
Salisha Thomas / @salishathomas Have you ever met someone whose mere presence becomes the ...

Ep14 – Katori Hall (Part 2)
Part 2: I envy Katori Hall. She gets to call a spade a spade ...

64 – Chicken & Biscuits: Zhailon Levingston, Director (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Zhailon Levingston, Director of Chicken & ...

#12 Breaking down Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and the business we call show
Christina Alexander, Director of Social Responsibility for productions of Wicked, Cassandra James, Diversity, Equity ...

#42 – Nicolette Robinson, Looking for the Joy
As the first BIPOC (and mother!) to play Jenna in Waitress, this weeks guest, ...

#139 – Brandon Victor Dixon
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award Nominee, Brandon Victor Dixon shares doing theatre live on ...

#5 It’s About Relationships
Legendary press agent and Tony Award®-winning producer Irene Gandy and theatrical producer/marketing guru Toni ...

‘West Side, or Change’ feat. Paul Tazewell + BONUS ‘But Not Without Her’ feat. Carrie Mae Weems
Hey Yall! It's time to hit your mark and go Off Book. This week ...

#44 – Adrienne Walker
Broadway's Lion Queen, Adrienne Walker, joins "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share her love of ...

Season 2: Episode 4: Mark Mckinnon: Acting Coach, Blue Bloods, McKinnon Acting Studio, BET Her’s The Waiting Room, FBI, Actor
From Sports to Theatre! Growing up, Mark McKinnon thought he was going to be ...

S2 Ep26: Cody Renard Richard
Cody Renard Richard is an advocate, educator, producer, and professional stage manager with a ...

Episode 3 – Bob Cole & The African-Americans That Invented Broadway
African-American theater artists played a much larger role in the creation of the Broadway ...

Episode: 97: Coming Out Of The Dark — A Conversation with Sheldon Epps, part 3
My guest again today is director Sheldon Epps, and this is the third and ...

#3 – Activism Through Music and Poetry with Anika Noni Rose (Part 1)
Black History Month: Black Women Whose Artistry Made Change. This episode shines a light on ...

73 – Michelle West, Actor & Fitness/Nutrition Coach
Currently swinging in Tina on Broadway, Michelle has kept up her Fitness/Nutrition Coaching business ...

#144 – Tayler Harris – CATS Tour
Tayler Harris / @sheistayler Tayler Harris is currently playing Grizabella in the national tour ...

Ep88 – Adrianna Hicks, Catherine of Aragon in SIX the Musical (Broadway cast)
Adrianna Hicks is no stranger to the Great White Way, as she returns to ...

18 – Douglas Lyons, Actor/Writer/Composer
Douglas Lyons is an actor, writer, director, composer and playwright. Broadway: Beautiful (Original Cast) and The Book of ...

The Pride Episode: #BlackTransLivesMatter – Conversation Three
In the third episode in the "Conversations From Away" series, cast and crew of ...

EP 25- Netflix’s The Good Place: TIANA OKOYE
Making her Broadway Debut in the Cher Show in NYC, this UCLA grad is ...

S4E1 “You should feel weird if they love what you do”: A Conversation with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
DG Council Vice President Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has made his career by building community with ...

EP 33- Beautiful on Tour: ALEXIS TIDWELL
Black Hair in the Big Leagues features Alexis Tidwell this week from the National ...

WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston & The Power of Positivity – A Halloween Treat!
WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston is a champion both in the ring and in the ...

Episode 1: LaChanze & Celia Rose Gooding
“My First Show” is back for a very special second season, a “mini-season,” celebrating ...

#91 – Gennean Scott
As the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Broadway League, Gennean Scott ...

#3.10 Not Being OK With Sis
Artist, Activist, and Self-Proclaimed Sister to thee people Sis joins us from the road ...

Ep102 – James Harkness: Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful, The Color Purple, and Navy veteran!
James Harkness is a Broadway veteran, as well as a best director nominee, and ...

Episode #29: Ayanna Prescod 💪🏻
BROADWAY NEEDS TO CHANGE! And more if we're coming back this September. 💪🏻 Through ...

#105 – Douglas Lyons
Douglas Lyons, Curtain Up! Connect with Douglas Lyons on Instagram: @chocalatehipster Connect with Take ...

EP 81: Tony Nominated Actress for Paradise Square: Joaquina Kalukango
Powerhouse Joaquina Kalukango joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host Salisha Thomas ...

213 – Irene Gandy
IRENE GANDY is the only Black female member of ATPAM (Association of Theatrical Press ...

Episode 25: The Black Musical Returns! – The Modern Era of Broadway, part 4.
Over the last three episodes I charted the rise of the Rock Musical – ...

Episode 85: Vanessa Williams: Where You Are
Jamie and Rob kick off season three with 11-time Grammy Award nominated recording artist ...

Ep52 – S Epatha Merkerson (Part 2)
Part 2 - S. Epatha Merkerson of Law and Order, Chicago Med et al ...

#128 – Ohio State Murders
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...

Ep167 – Tarik Davis: Freestyle Love Supreme & 20 year improv actor
Tarik Davis is an actor and writer based in New York City with a ...

Ep154 – Lilli Cooper – Tootsie, Spongebob Squarepants, Spring Awaking … and motherhood!
A witch, a squirrel, and soon a mom, this actress opens up about climbing ...

Ep190 – Lynn Nottage: Two-time Pulitzer Prize Winning Playwright
Lynn Nottage is a two time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, and the first and ...

Encore Episode: When Broadway Was Black!
This is a special Encore edition of Broadway Nation. In the fall of 2021, ...

#155 – Sidney DuPont – PARADISE SQUARE
Sidney DuPont / @sidneydupont Sidney is now starring in the new Broadway show, Paradise ...

Jacob Lawrence
After much success as a working artist, Jacob Lawrence is admitted to a mental ...

#2.10 Mixing It Up with Twi McCallum
Hosts Meghan & Holly chat with Twi McCallum (she/they/he), the first woman of color ...

#7 Being Asked to Dance: A Career in Inclusion and The Arts
A conversation with Donna Walker-Kuhne, an award-winning thought leader and owner of a boutique marketing firm. The ...

EP 41- Mrs. Doubtfire on BROADWAY: LAQUET PRINGLE
Laquet Pringle is no stranger to the Broadway Industry. She is a dancer extraordinaire, ...

#3 Making Art and Making Change Backstage and Beyond
Cody Renard Richard and Nzinga Williams are young backstage Broadway professionals who are shaking ...

2 – Drew Shade: Authentic, Successful, and Black AF
Award-winning journalist and industry trailblazer, Drew Shade shares how to do what you love ...

67 – Chicken & Biscuits: Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Toni, welcoming theatregoers back to Broadway, ...

#38 – Audra McDonald, Then and Now – Part 1
Kicking off season 2 of Mamas Talkin Loud we were honored to speak with ...

#70 – Renee Elise Goldsberry, Keeping the Faith
Renee Elise Goldsberry earned a Tony Award for her performance as Angelica Schuyler in ...

EP 58: How to get the most defined curls with Bisserat Tseggai
Bisserat Tseggai is my ultimate Curl Crush. Listen to this powerful woman break it ...

Ep28 – Loren Lott (aka Loren Sharice)
Loren Lott is the brilliant Broadway belter, turned TV star. She has appeared on ...

S1 Ep9: Michael McElroy
For over 25 years, Michael McElroy has used his voice to spark positive change ...

#2.12 Decentering Broadway with Miss Hazel Jade
Hosts chat with Miss Hazel Jade, director, dramaturg, playwright, librettist, literary consultant, a ...

Ep15 – Kathryn Allison
This week's episode is with Kathryn Allison. In 2014 she was chosen out of ...

#21 Expanding the Standard in Producing
Rashad V. Chambers and Adam Hyndman discuss their work in broadening the idea of ...

EP 40- 4C Hair Journey: JASMIN RICHARDSON
Jasmine Richardson has starred in the US tour of The Bodyguard opposite of Deborah ...

#114 – Lance Roberts
Lance Roberts, Curtain Up! Connect with Lance Roberts on Instagram: @lanceontheloose Connect with Take ...

#180 – Josh Breckenridge – COME FROM AWAY
Josh Breckenridge / @j.breckenridge.music Josh Breckenridge is a Southern California native. Joshua Russell Breckenridge ...

Ep47 – Jawan Jackson
This Detroit native had no idea that one day he would get to play ...

Angelina Weld Grimké
After isolating herself from the world and her pen, Angelina Weld Grimké has nothing ...

58 – Chicken & Biscuits: Douglas Lyons, Playwright (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Douglas Lyons, playwright of Chicken & ...

32 – Cody Renard Richard, Production Stage Manager
Cody Renard Richard most recently finished working on the extended Broadway run of Freestyle ...

#96 – Britt Mack
Brittney Mack, Curtain Up! Britt and Eli talk about: Journey to Broadway Starting a ...

EP 85- FAT HAM’S Nikki Crawford and Adrianna Mitchell
Nikki Crawford and Adrianna Mitchell join this week's episode on Black Hair in the ...

Sis
This week’s guest is Sis. She is currently on season 3 of POSE on ...

Ep121 – Michael James Scott: A Fierce Christmas, Aladdin, Something Rotten!, Book of Mormon
Michael James Scott is an actor and singer who originated the role of Genie ...

#4 A Conversation with James Monroe Iglehart: A Purpose Driven Journey
An intimate conversation with James Monroe Iglehart on his journey to becoming a Broadway ...

EP 16-Hailing from SIX the Musical: Britt Mack and Adrianna Hicks
From the hit musical, SIX we got Brittney Mack and Adrianna Hicks. Truly, two ...

#3.3 Manifesting Broadway with Michael R. Jackson
Hosts chat with two-time Tony nominated playwright, composer, and lyricist, Michael R. Jackson, creator ...

#115 – L Morgan Lee
L Morgan Lee shares her experience through her breakout performance in A Strange Loop! ...

Broadway Star & Activist T. Oliver Reid (Hadestown): Don’t Try, Just Do
Happy Black History Month! Broadway star T. Oliver Reid joins The Art of Kindness ...

S4E3 There is No Such Thing as Failure Unless You Don’t Get in the Game: A conversation with Charlayne Woodard
We're excited to welcome back actress and writer Charlayne Woodard. In Season 1, Charlayne ...

S2 Ep20: James Monroe Iglehart
From his Tony Award-winning role as everybody’s favorite genie in ALADDIN to rapping as ...

#159 – Talia Robinson – DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Talia Robinson / @taliasrobinson Talia Robinson shares her inspiring journey of getting up at ...

Archibald Motley
1978. Harlem Renaissance, 1920s; Années folles, Jazz Age Paris, 1920s; Chicago Black Renaissance, 1930s ...

#147 – Nikki Renée Daniels
11 Broadway shows and Nikki still gets starstruck by her peers and scene partners ...

S1 Ep11: Tonya Pinkins
From her Tony Award-winning turn in JELLY’S LAST JAM to her immortal performance in ...

WHAT IS CULTURAL EQUITY?
In this episode, we are talking about the importance of CULTURAL EQUITY in the ...

EP 53- Black Excellence with E. Clayton Cornelious
Featured on today’s episode, host Salisha chats with E. Clayton Cornelious who is a ...

A NEW FACE IN COSTUME DESIGN
It's a NEW EPISODE of the Afro-Existential Podcast (@theafroextheater) on the Broadway Podcast Network ...

#18 Booked and Busy
The busy actor, writer, producer, director, and creative, Marchánt Davis, from Broadway’s “Ain’t No ...

#195 – Rodney Vubya – West End’s FROZEN
Rodney Vubya / @rodneyvubya is currently in the cast of Frozen and certainly no ...

Episode #48: Faith Maria Porter 🤩
The beautiful Faith Maria Porter joined me to chat about what a Company Manager ...

Ep. 83 (AE): Ray Mercer (Broadway’s Lion King) on Being a Veteran Cast Member
In this Artist Exploration, Ray and Charlie discuss: How he had his first dance ...

Ep93 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Rashad Robinson (Part 2)
Part 2 - The director of Color of Change talks with me about what ...

#2 Finding Mentors and Making Dreams Come True
ASU Gammage Executive Director Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, one of the Touring Broadway community’s brightest stars, ...

Ep162 – Ciara Renée: Frozen, Legends of Tomorrow (The Flash), Pippin
“I feel like, as an artist, and doing my art, that is how I ...

Episode 45: Norm Lewis: Put Me In The Room
On this week’s episode, Jennifer, Jamie, and Rob sit down with one of the ...

#2.5 The Genre Fluid Dionne McClain-Freeney
The multi-talented Dionne McClain-Freeney is a musical theatre septuple threat - pianist, composer, lyricist, ...

#192 – Cameron Bernard Jones – West End’s Ain’t Too Proud, Tina Turner & Motown the Musical, Burn City
Cameron Bernard Jones / @cbjarts is set to be seen next on the West ...

#27 – The ‘Beautiful’ intuition of Salisha Thomas
Happy Thanksgiving from Take A Bow ! For this week's episode, Salisha Thomas joins ...

Gladys Bentley
It's the morning that Gladys Bentley will introduce her new self to the world, ...

EP63 – Samantha Williams – Fortune Cookie
Broadway star of Caroline or Change and Dear Evan Hansen - Samantha Williams tells ...

Ep51 – S Epatha Merkerson (Part 1)
S. Epatha Merkerson of Law and Order, Chicago Med et al changed my life ...

Ep. 91 (CDD): University of Michigan (Act 2) with Michael McElroy
In this College Deep Dive, Michael McElroy from University of Michigan and MTCA Director, ...

EP 32- The INSPIRING AYANA MAJOR BEY
From theater, film, commercial, and voiceover actress, Ayana Major Bey is an INSPIRATION. Black ...

Ep185 – Major Attaway: The Longest Running Genie of All-Time
Major Attaway has over 20 years of experience as an entertainer, actor, singer, and ...

EP 31- Actor Comedian: RICK YOUNGER
Broadway's Rick Younger was on hiatus from starring in Meangirls as Mr. Duvall at ...

#34 – Tonya Pinkins, Living in Power
Tony Award Winner, Tonya Pinkins joins us to share her profound wisdom gleaned from ...

EP 57- DEON RELEFORD-LEE
This week, Black Hair in the Big Leagues welcomes Deon Releford Lee to the ...

EP 43: Hamilton on Broadway and Tour: ERIN CLEMONS
SHOW NOTES Éponine in Les Misérables, Janelle Woods in Beautiful, Eliza in Hamilton Wearing ...

EP 80: Tony Nominated Director of Skin Of Our Teeth: Lileana Blain Cruz
A graduate from Princeton AND Yale, Lileana Blain Cruz joins Black Hair in the ...

#11 Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth
Black to Broadway commemorates Juneteenth with the 2nd annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth on June 19th, 2022, ...

EP 72- Stars of Broadway’s American Utopia: Angie Swan and Tendayi Kuumba
Currently on Broadway now until April 2, 2022, American Utopia is a smash hit! ...

Ep110 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Michael James Scott (Part 1)
Aladdin & White Supremacy, what do they have in common? Michael James Scott has ...

STRIVING FOR ACADEMY GOLD: Costume design
It's a NEW EPISODE of the Afro-Existential Podcast (@theafroextheater) on the Broadway Podcast Network ...

Season 2: Episode 16: Tonya Pinkins: Tony Award Winner, Red Pill Movie, All My Children, Actress, Podcaster, Filmmaker, Activist, Mother
I may have jumped out of my seat four times watching Tonya Pinkins' new ...

EP 18- Jagged Little Pill’s DEANNE STEWART
Host Salisha talks with Deanne Stewart, who recently made her Broadway debut on the ...

S3 Ep4: Peppermint
On making history as the first trans woman to create a principal role on ...

EP 30 -HEALTHY PERMED HAIR w/ Broadways’s BRITTANY NICHOLAS
Brittany Nicholas hails from Meangirls on Broadway. She was also the dance captian for ...

Ep183 – Glynn Turman: ‘Women of the Movement’ and 50+ Years of Acting Excellence
Glynn Turman is an Emmy Award winning actor, writer, director and producer, who made ...

Ep125 – Keith Powell: 30 Rock, This is Us, Connecting
Keith Powell is best known as series regular James “Toofer” Spurlock on NBC’s Emmy-winning ...

Ep122 – Krystal Joy Brown: Hamilton, Motown The Musical & VoteRiders activist
Krystal Joy Brown is a singer, dancer and actor who made her Broadway debut ...

#53 – Schele Williams, The Theatre Mandate
Kicking off our Black History Month celebration, actress turned director, writer, (and mother), Schele ...

#23 Creating Balance
In this episode of THE BLACK BUSINESS OF BROADWAY, Lindsay Roberts Greene shares how ...

S3 Ep 2 The Tale of Stackalee: The Live Concert
As a follow up to S3 Ep1, this episode features a concert by Lionel ...

Bonus EP: Natasha Frater
Currently starring in Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse Letrec in Greenwich Village, Natasha Frater ...

Nina Mae McKinney
During a March thunderstorm in 1949, old Hollywood actress Nina Mae McKinney visits her ...

Live From The Pandemic #7: KENNY LEON
In this episode, I catch up with Tony Award-winning Director KENNY LEON. We chat ...

#143 – Walter Russell III
After becoming the 3rd youngest artist to win a GRAMMY Award, Walter Russell III ...

60 – Chicken & Biscuits: Twi McCallum, Sound Designer (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Twi McCollum, Sound Designer of Chicken ...

Episode 49: 100 YEARS OF SHUFFLE ALONG!, part 3
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Shuffle Along!, the groundbreaking musical that kicked ...

EP 50- Broadway Star LILLI COOPER Talks Curls
SHOW NOTES: Lilli is a tony nominated actress starring in Spring Awakening (OBC), Tootsie ...

Ep209 – Jared Grimes: Finding His Purpose as a Quadruple Threat
With credits in singing, dancing, acting and choreographing, and now a 2022 Tony Nominee ...

EP 36- Caroline or Change BROADWAY: HARPER MILES
A member of the fabulous “Beautiful” tour, starred off broadway in “Bat Outta Hell”, ...

Broadway Star & Former Rockette Afra Hines (Hadestown, Annie Live!)
Broadway performer Afra Hines joins host Robert Peterpaul to talk being a Rockette in ...

Ep92 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Rashad Robinson (Part 1)
The director of Color of Change talks with me about what we need to ...

Ep23 – Joaquina Kalukango (Paradise Square – 2022)
Joaquina is best known for playing Nelly O'Brien in the Broadway musical Paradise Square, for ...

#55 – Khori Michelle Petinaud, Every Mother’s Right: A Birth Without Fear
Just five weeks postpartum, Khori Michelle Petinaud joins us to share her amazing home ...

L Morgan Lee
This week’s guest is L Morgan Lee! L Morgan is an Obie Award winner, ...

#10 – How Does Theatre Connect Communities? with Colleen Jennings-Roggensack
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, arts leader and visionary, is Vice President for Cultural Affairs for Arizona ...

Ep132 – Robert Hartwell: 5x Broadway Triple Threat Turned Education Leader
From Broadway performer to Broadway educator, this performer opens up about the teachers that ...

Ep106 – Montego Glover: The Color Purple, Memphis, Les Miserables & Netflix’s Inventing Anna
Montego Glover is an actor, singer and voiceover artist who made her Broadway debut ...

#24 Managing the Purpose
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Director and one of the American Theatre Magazine’s 10 ...

EP 37-Vanguard Theater Company: JANEECE FREEMAN CLARK
Janeece Freeman Clark is an actor, director, producer, and the founder of Vanguard Theater ...

#22 What a year!
Gennean Scott sits down with The Black Business of Broadway’s audio engineer, Justin Payne, ...

Black History Month Bonus EP: CHERYL MORROW
Host Salisha discusses the science and technology of Black hair with Cheryl Morrow, CEO ...

Ep2 – James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin – 2014)
James Monroe Iglehart grew up obsessed with Disney and Robin Williams ( the Genie ...

Ep206 – Dave Harris: He is his own Exception to the Rule
With two of his plays, Tambo & Bones and Exception to the Rule, being ...

Ep14 – Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam – 1992)
Tonya Pinkins had a very complicated journey with the musical Jelly's Last Jam. From the ...

Ep250 – Brandon Victor Dixon: Driving Change Using the Arts
Driven to inspire other people with art, Brandon Victor Dixon has been sharing his ...

EP 48- TAYLOR IMAN JONES talks about Wigs
SHOW NOTES: Taylor Iman Jones is a gorgeous actress, singer, dancer, and guitarist from ...

EP 65 Broadway playwright, DOUGLAS LYONS
Douglas Lyons is a playwright, actor and more on Broadway. He writes with an ...

Ep61 – Daniel J. Watts: Tina the Musical, Hamilton, In the Heights
Daniel J, Watts made his Broadway debut in The Color Purple in 2006. He ...

#86 – A Friend Like James Monroe Iglehart
James Monroe Iglehart, Curtain Up! James and Eli talk about: + a ton more ...

101 – Kenny Leon
Kenny Leon, Broadway Director, discusses why all Directors should try their hand at acting, ...

22 – Stevie Coleman, Account Executive (SpotCo)
A note about this week's episode: We sat down with Stevie before the CoronaVirus ...

Ep. 81 (AE): James Jackson Jr. (Broadway’s A Strange Loop) on Finding Your Collaborators
In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and James discuss: Balancing survival jobs to increase auditions ...

EP 32- The INSPIRING AYANA MAJOR BEY
From theater, film, commercial, and voiceover actress, Ayana Major Bey is an INSPIRATION. Black ...

EP 48- TAYLOR IMAN JONES talks about Wigs
SHOW NOTES: Taylor Iman Jones is a gorgeous actress, singer, dancer, and guitarist from ...

#34 – Tonya Pinkins, Living in Power
Tony Award Winner, Tonya Pinkins joins us to share her profound wisdom gleaned from ...

#3 – Activism Through Music and Poetry with Anika Noni Rose (Part 1)
Black History Month: Black Women Whose Artistry Made Change. This episode shines a light on ...

#159 – Talia Robinson – DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Talia Robinson / @taliasrobinson Talia Robinson shares her inspiring journey of getting up at ...

#2.14 Decolonizing the Process with the New Visions Fellowship
This week’s guests, ayla xuân chi sullivan, Nick Hadikwa Mwaluko, and Roger Q. Mason ...

62 – Chicken & Biscuits: Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer ...

#38 – Audra McDonald, Then and Now – Part 1
Kicking off season 2 of Mamas Talkin Loud we were honored to speak with ...

EP 29- Founder of Claim our Space: MARLA LOU
From the Beautiful the Carole King Musical on Tour family, Marla Lou joins Black ...

EP 86: Paving Your Own Path with Gisela Adisa
Gisela Adisa from 1776 on Broadway joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues ...

#114 – Lance Roberts
Lance Roberts, Curtain Up! Connect with Lance Roberts on Instagram: @lanceontheloose Connect with Take ...

#115 – L Morgan Lee
L Morgan Lee shares her experience through her breakout performance in A Strange Loop! ...

EP 18- Jagged Little Pill’s DEANNE STEWART
Host Salisha talks with Deanne Stewart, who recently made her Broadway debut on the ...

WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston & The Power of Positivity – A Halloween Treat!
WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston is a champion both in the ring and in the ...

#3.3 Manifesting Broadway with Michael R. Jackson
Hosts chat with two-time Tony nominated playwright, composer, and lyricist, Michael R. Jackson, creator ...

Ep229 – Jordan Barrow: The First Black Actor to Play Boq in North America
Jordan Barrow is currently making his Broadway debut as the principal role of Boq ...

57 – Chicken & Biscuits: Douglas Lyons, Playwright Part 1
In the first part of our conversation with Douglas Lyons, playwright of Chicken & ...

Ep26 – Charlayne Woodard (Part 2)
Part 2 - A friend of mine once bought about 75 acres of land ...

#55 – Khori Michelle Petinaud, Every Mother’s Right: A Birth Without Fear
Just five weeks postpartum, Khori Michelle Petinaud joins us to share her amazing home ...

Episode 99: Sheryl Lee Ralph: Home Is Center Stage
On this week’s penultimate episode, Jamie and Rob are joined by stage and screen legend Sheryl ...

Ep15 – Kathryn Allison
This week's episode is with Kathryn Allison. In 2014 she was chosen out of ...

Ep84 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Nik Walker & Paul Oakley (Part 1)
Nik Walker and Paul Oakley Stovall are both Hamilton Musical Company members. They join ...

Ep80 – Cynthia Bond (Part 1)
NY Times Best Selling author of RUBY Oprah Winfrey Book Club Choice shares an ...

#18 Booked and Busy
The busy actor, writer, producer, director, and creative, Marchánt Davis, from Broadway’s “Ain’t No ...

Ep75 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Chuck & Lilli Cooper (Part 2)
Chuck and Lili Cooper are father and daughter Broadway Icons. Here they join Ciara ...

Ep102 – James Harkness: Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful, The Color Purple, and Navy veteran!
James Harkness is a Broadway veteran, as well as a best director nominee, and ...

#2.5 The Genre Fluid Dionne McClain-Freeney
The multi-talented Dionne McClain-Freeney is a musical theatre septuple threat - pianist, composer, lyricist, ...

Season 2 Finale (Episode #35): Douglas Lyons: Playwright, Chicken and Biscuits, Broadway, Actor, Singer, The Book of Mormon, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
I can't think of a better way to end my second season than by ...

18 – Douglas Lyons, Actor/Writer/Composer
Douglas Lyons is an actor, writer, director, composer and playwright. Broadway: Beautiful (Original Cast) and The Book of ...

EP 68-Co-Hair Designers from COMING 2 AMERICA
Stacey Morris (@staceykutz) and Carla Farmer join Black Hair in the Big Leagues. Both ...

EP 47- Ciara Alyse Harris: Queen Made of Light
Dear Evan Hansen's Ciara Alyse Harris joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues. Ciara ...

Episode: 97: Coming Out Of The Dark — A Conversation with Sheldon Epps, part 3
My guest again today is director Sheldon Epps, and this is the third and ...

#6 There is Glass on the Floor: Shattering Glass Ceilings
A discussion about navigating the CEO role of a performing arts center as Black ...

Ep5 – Nikki M. James (Book of Mormon – 2011)
When Nikki M. James was in kindergarten her teacher invited her to sing in ...

Ep. 58 (AE): Samantha Williams (Broadway’s Caroline or Change) on Navigating Booking while in School
In this episode, Samantha and Charlie discuss: Learning Grace and Authenticity at Pace Navigating ...

DANCIN’ Man Episode 6: Khori Michelle Petinaud
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat ...

Ep97 – Rebecca Naomi Jones: Bleeding Love, Oklahoma!, American Idiot, Hedwig
Rebecca Naomi Jones is an actress and a singer who made her Broadway debut ...

44 – Micayla Brewster, Digital Marketer & Social Media Manager
Micayla is a creative, detail-oriented, driven person who loves to share stories and cultivate ...

L Morgan Lee
This week’s guest is L Morgan Lee! L Morgan is an Obie Award winner, ...

Episode 95: A Black Man’s Journey In The American Theatre
My guest today is Sheldon Epps whose new book is titled, My Own Directions ...

Ep110 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Michael James Scott (Part 1)
Aladdin & White Supremacy, what do they have in common? Michael James Scott has ...

63 – Chicken & Biscuits: Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer of ...

#337 – Equality vs. Diversity (feat. Vasthy Mompoint)
Theatre, at its best, reflects the world around us, and makes you think about ...

Ep64 – Cody Renard Richard
From a horse ranch in Texas to the Great White Way, this Broadway production ...

EP 54- DIAMOND ESSENCE WHITE
From the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen, Diamond Essence White joins the Black ...

Ep104 – Jeannette Bayardelle: Girl from the North Country, HAIR, The Color Purple
A go-getter spirit at heart, a spirit which has taken her from singing in ...

Ep183 – Glynn Turman: ‘Women of the Movement’ and 50+ Years of Acting Excellence
Glynn Turman is an Emmy Award winning actor, writer, director and producer, who made ...

Ep120 – Nik Walker: Hamilton, Ain’t Too Proud, NYU Professor(!)
Nik Walker is an artist, educator, and activist who made his Broadway debut in ...

#86 – A Friend Like James Monroe Iglehart
James Monroe Iglehart, Curtain Up! James and Eli talk about: + a ton more ...

#147 – Nikki Renée Daniels
11 Broadway shows and Nikki still gets starstruck by her peers and scene partners ...

Ep28 – Loren Lott (aka Loren Sharice)
Loren Lott is the brilliant Broadway belter, turned TV star. She has appeared on ...

Season 2: Episode 29: Mark McKinnon Returns: Love, Lessons Learned, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Acting Lessons, Marriage, Blue Bloods
With the announcement that Season 12 of Blue Bloods will be premiering on CBS on October 1, ...

Ep75 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Chuck & Lilli Cooper (Part 2)
Chuck and Lili Cooper are father and daughter Broadway Icons. Here they join Ciara ...

Ep14 – Katori Hall (Part 2)
Part 2: I envy Katori Hall. She gets to call a spade a spade ...

16 – Douglas Lyons: The Business of New Works
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Douglas Lyons: award-winning writer, ...

Episode 3 – Bob Cole & The African-Americans That Invented Broadway
African-American theater artists played a much larger role in the creation of the Broadway ...

EP 27: MISS AMERICA 2010: Caressa Cameron
We simply cannot celebrate Women's Month without uplifting my favorite Miss America: Caressa Cameron ...

EP63 – Samantha Williams – Fortune Cookie
Broadway star of Caroline or Change and Dear Evan Hansen - Samantha Williams tells ...

Ep24 – Noah J. Ricketts
After starting as an ensemble member and understudy, Noah J. Ricketts has taken over ...

WHAT IS CULTURAL EQUITY?
In this episode, we are talking about the importance of CULTURAL EQUITY in the ...

Ep93 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Rashad Robinson (Part 2)
Part 2 - The director of Color of Change talks with me about what ...

Episode 25: The Black Musical Returns! – The Modern Era of Broadway, part 4.
Over the last three episodes I charted the rise of the Rock Musical – ...

&Juliet’s Melanie La Barrie Feels the Love on Broadway
Happy Valentine's Day! Broadway and West End star Melanie La Barrie joins The Art ...

#144 – Tayler Harris – CATS Tour
Tayler Harris / @sheistayler Tayler Harris is currently playing Grizabella in the national tour ...

DANCIN’ Man Episode 3: Afra Hines
On this episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat ...

287. SHELDON EPPS, Artistic Director
Sheldon Epps was artistic director of the renowned Pasadena Playhouse for two decades, and still ...

EP 57- DEON RELEFORD-LEE
This week, Black Hair in the Big Leagues welcomes Deon Releford Lee to the ...

EP 59: Celebrating A Broadway Debut with Nyla Watson
Nyla Watson is a force of nature who just very recently BURST onto the ...

#182 – Julius Thomas III – HAMILTON Broadway
Julius Thomas III / @juliusthomas3 recently ended his time with Hamilton where he played ...

65 – Chicken & Biscuits: Zhailon Levingston, Director (Part 2)
In the first part of our conversation with Zhailon Levingston, Director of Chicken & ...

EP 85- FAT HAM’S Nikki Crawford and Adrianna Mitchell
Nikki Crawford and Adrianna Mitchell join this week's episode on Black Hair in the ...

Jacob Lawrence
After much success as a working artist, Jacob Lawrence is admitted to a mental ...

#76 – Khori Petinaud, I Am Enough
About a month ago, Khori Petinaud joined us again as part of our 'Returning ...

S2 Ep16: Norm Lewis
Norm Lewis is a talented singer, actor, and performer and possesses one of Broadway’s ...

S2 EP20 Of Blood and The Boogie: The Story of Albert Ammons featuring Oscar Brown Jr.
Albert Ammons was born in Chicago, Illinois. His parents were pianists, and he had learned to ...

66 – Chicken & Biscuits: Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing for ...

#139 – Brandon Victor Dixon
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award Nominee, Brandon Victor Dixon shares doing theatre live on ...

43 – Justin Guarini, Actor & Artrepreneur
You know Justin Guarini as the runner-up to Kelly Clarkson in American Idol's first ...

52 – SIX The Musical: Brittney Mack, “Anna of Cleves”
We get down with Broadway's Anna of Cleves, Brittney Mack to find out what ...

Ep. 19 (AE): Allison Blackwell (Broadway’s Pretty Woman) on the Journey from a BA to a MM
In this Artist Exploration, Allison and Charlie discuss the decision to make performing a ...

15 – Nathan Lee Graham: How to Be a Working Actor + Stay Well
Nathan Lee Graham is a Grammy award-winning artist spanning film, television, theatre, music, and ...

Ep136 – Khalia Davis (Part 1)
TYA, Theater, Anti-racism training, Khalia Davis is a bright star who is building a ...

EP-21 From Meangirls and The Voice- Ashley De La Rosa
From The Voice, to the Beautiful tour to making history as the first Black ...

EP 50- Broadway Star LILLI COOPER Talks Curls
SHOW NOTES: Lilli is a tony nominated actress starring in Spring Awakening (OBC), Tootsie ...

Ep146 – Diep Tran (Part 1)
Diep Tran is the Chief Executive Editor of Playbill, an arts journalist and critic ...

Episode 45: T. OLIVER REID
Hadestown's new Hermes, T. Oliver Reid, drops by the podcast to talk about representation ...

EP 72- Stars of Broadway’s American Utopia: Angie Swan and Tendayi Kuumba
Currently on Broadway now until April 2, 2022, American Utopia is a smash hit! ...

Ep162 – Ciara Renée: Frozen, Legends of Tomorrow (The Flash), Pippin
“I feel like, as an artist, and doing my art, that is how I ...

Episode #93: Tonya Pinkins 👑
Tonya Pinkins, a Tony Award-winning actress, shares her Broadway beginnings in this episode! 😍 ...

#3 Making Art and Making Change Backstage and Beyond
Cody Renard Richard and Nzinga Williams are young backstage Broadway professionals who are shaking ...

EP 58: How to get the most defined curls with Bisserat Tseggai
Bisserat Tseggai is my ultimate Curl Crush. Listen to this powerful woman break it ...

#192 – Cameron Bernard Jones – West End’s Ain’t Too Proud, Tina Turner & Motown the Musical, Burn City
Cameron Bernard Jones / @cbjarts is set to be seen next on the West ...

#96 – Britt Mack
Brittney Mack, Curtain Up! Britt and Eli talk about: Journey to Broadway Starting a ...

S3 EP8 The Eclectic – Conversation with Marla and Angela Gibbs
Marla Gibbs (born Margaret Theresa Bradley; June 14, 1931) is an American actress, singer, comedian, activist, writer, ...

Episode 38: 100 Years of Shuffle Along, Part 2
This week I continue my conversation with author Cassen Gaines whose fascinating new book ...

Ep14 – Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam – 1992)
Tonya Pinkins had a very complicated journey with the musical Jelly's Last Jam. From the ...

S4E1 “You should feel weird if they love what you do”: A Conversation with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
DG Council Vice President Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has made his career by building community with ...

#17 International Black Folx and Broadway
Cessalee Smith-Stovall, founder of the Australian organization Stage A Change, sits down with Gennean ...

Season 2: Episode 31: Tonya Pinkins Returns: Lessons Learned, Backstage Broadway Stories, Horror Films, Red Pill Movie, Filmmaker
I am so excited to welcome Tonya Pinkins back to the show! She's an ...

Season 2: Episode 27: Debra Ann Byrd Returns: Lessons Learned, Actress, Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey
Debra Ann Byrd is back on Baring It All with Call Me Adam! Today ...

#9 And yet WE THRIVE
An episode with 2022 Tony-nominated Director Lileana Blain-Cruz on her latest work, "The Skin ...

EP 64- DARRELL SPENCER
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...

#2 – James Harkness: Navy Vet turned Broadway Actor
Actor James Harkness made his Broadway debut in Aida back in 2001 before moving ...

EP 44- Textured Hair in Politics & Pageants w/ Cierra Jackson
Cierra Jackson is a political and Pageant Queen POWERHOUSE. When we recorded this episode ...

S3 EP6 Cages, an audio drama written by Kenya Fashaw, directed by donnie l. betts, co-produced, edited and mixed by Maurice Smith
After a global race war the year is 2071. We find a world full ...

Ep. 63 – Gennean Scott, Chief Diversity Officer at The Broadway League
The Broadway League’s first Chief Diversity Officer, Gennean Scott, joins Real Talk to discuss ...

EP 53- Black Excellence with E. Clayton Cornelious
Featured on today’s episode, host Salisha chats with E. Clayton Cornelious who is a ...

A NEW FACE IN COSTUME DESIGN
It's a NEW EPISODE of the Afro-Existential Podcast (@theafroextheater) on the Broadway Podcast Network ...

Mattie Mae
Newly arrived in Harlem in the spring of 1920, Mattie Mae is one of ...

#155 – Sidney DuPont – PARADISE SQUARE
Sidney DuPont / @sidneydupont Sidney is now starring in the new Broadway show, Paradise ...

ACTRESS NIKA KING… AFRO-STYLISTIC | #8
Nika King is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She can currently be seen ...

Episode #48: Faith Maria Porter 🤩
The beautiful Faith Maria Porter joined me to chat about what a Company Manager ...

S3 Ep 1 The Tale of Stackalee
As a man, the lowlife pimp and murderer Lee Shelton has all but sunk ...

Gladys Bentley
It's the morning that Gladys Bentley will introduce her new self to the world, ...

Ep138 – UPROOTED: The Journey of Jazz Dance
Andy Blankenbuehler, Susan Stroman, Chita Rivera, Debbie Allen, Graciela Daniele and more in Khadifa ...

EP 28- Dear Evan Hansen Star: Sammie Williams
Follow Salisha Thomas: @salishathomas ...

EP 49- KRYSTAL JOY BROWN
SHOW NOTES: Krystal is a singer, dancer, and actress taking leads left and right ...

#2.1 Please Do Cast L Morgan Lee
Welcome back, queers! The incomparable L Morgan Lee is our first guest of Season ...

The Pride Episode: #BlackTransLivesMatter – Conversation Three
In the third episode in the "Conversations From Away" series, cast and crew of ...

60 – Chicken & Biscuits: Twi McCallum, Sound Designer (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Twi McCollum, Sound Designer of Chicken ...

Nina Mae McKinney
During a March thunderstorm in 1949, old Hollywood actress Nina Mae McKinney visits her ...

213 – Irene Gandy
IRENE GANDY is the only Black female member of ATPAM (Association of Theatrical Press ...

Angelina Weld Grimké
After isolating herself from the world and her pen, Angelina Weld Grimké has nothing ...

#7 Being Asked to Dance: A Career in Inclusion and The Arts
A conversation with Donna Walker-Kuhne, an award-winning thought leader and owner of a boutique marketing firm. The ...

Ep88 – Adrianna Hicks, Catherine of Aragon in SIX the Musical (Broadway cast)
Adrianna Hicks is no stranger to the Great White Way, as she returns to ...

Ep132 – Robert Hartwell: 5x Broadway Triple Threat Turned Education Leader
From Broadway performer to Broadway educator, this performer opens up about the teachers that ...

EP 26: Vegan Mom of 4 Blogger: CHANTEA MCINTYRE
Follow Chantea McIntyre: @chanteamcintyre ...

Ep146 – Trevor Dion Nicholas: Hamilton, Aladdin, The Shows Must Go On!
He didn't smash watermelons, he smashed cups of yogurt. After memorizing entire Gallagher comedy ...

S1 Ep9: Michael McElroy
For over 25 years, Michael McElroy has used his voice to spark positive change ...

Episode #54: Davon Williams 🦁
Davon Williams is ready to keep rocking this industry! 🔥 😃As an international performer, ...

S3 Ep 2 The Tale of Stackalee: The Live Concert
As a follow up to S3 Ep1, this episode features a concert by Lionel ...

#101 – Salisha Thomas – BEAUTIFUL
Salisha Thomas / @salishathomas Have you ever met someone whose mere presence becomes the ...

#21 Expanding the Standard in Producing
Rashad V. Chambers and Adam Hyndman discuss their work in broadening the idea of ...

#15 Race 1965 vs. today
April Matthis and Greig Sargeant discuss their new show from Elevator Repair Service, "Baldwin ...

#2 Finding Mentors and Making Dreams Come True
ASU Gammage Executive Director Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, one of the Touring Broadway community’s brightest stars, ...

Ep13 – Katori Hall (Part 1)
Part 1: I envy Katori Hall. She gets to call a spade a spade ...

Ep2 – James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin – 2014)
James Monroe Iglehart grew up obsessed with Disney and Robin Williams ( the Genie ...

#13 Do It Scared
Gennean Scott returns for season two with dancers/choreographers Gregory Butler and Ray Mercer as ...

#278 MICHAEL MCELROY, Actor
SHOWS: Violet, The Wild Party, Big River One of Broadway's most beloved artists, Michael ...

Broadway Star & Activist T. Oliver Reid (Hadestown): Don’t Try, Just Do
Happy Black History Month! Broadway star T. Oliver Reid joins The Art of Kindness ...

#22 What a year!
Gennean Scott sits down with The Black Business of Broadway’s audio engineer, Justin Payne, ...

Archibald Motley
1978. Harlem Renaissance, 1920s; Années folles, Jazz Age Paris, 1920s; Chicago Black Renaissance, 1930s ...

#70 – Renee Elise Goldsberry, Keeping the Faith
Renee Elise Goldsberry earned a Tony Award for her performance as Angelica Schuyler in ...

Sis
This week’s guest is Sis. She is currently on season 3 of POSE on ...

20 – Jelani Alladin: The Hero’s Journey
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Jelani Alladin. In this ...

#42 – Nicolette Robinson, Looking for the Joy
As the first BIPOC (and mother!) to play Jenna in Waitress, this weeks guest, ...

Season 3: Episode 1: Major Attaway: Longest running Genie in Aladdin on Broadway, The Importance of Understudies on Broadway, The Genie’s Jukebox, Feinstein’s/54 Below
Major Attaway is Broadway's longest-running Genie in Disney's hit musical Aladdin. From granting wishes ...

S7 Ep4: Audra McDonald
The Emmy, Grammy and six-time Tony winner on her record-breaking career, the power of ...

#23 Creating Balance
In this episode of THE BLACK BUSINESS OF BROADWAY, Lindsay Roberts Greene shares how ...

Live From The Pandemic #7: KENNY LEON
In this episode, I catch up with Tony Award-winning Director KENNY LEON. We chat ...

Black History Month Bonus EP: CHERYL MORROW
Host Salisha discusses the science and technology of Black hair with Cheryl Morrow, CEO ...

Ep100 – Rebuilding Broadway: With Erika Alexander, Karen Olivo, James Monroe Iglehart, Nik Walker, Adrianna Hicks & Brittney Mack
In a special LIVE panel discussion, moderator Erika Alexander (Living Single, The Cosby Show, ...

Live From The Pandemic #10: ASMERET GHEBREMICHAEL
Inspired by my podcast and check-ins with friends, I started The Producer’s Perspective LIVE! ...

#1 We Are Not New to the Theatre
Hear from producer Brian Moreland and Broadway ad exec Aaliytha Stevens about how they ...

61 – Chicken & Biscuits: Twi McCallum, Sound Designer (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Twi McCallum, Sound Designer of Chicken ...

EP 23- SIMONE IMAANI: World Record for Largest Afro
Simone Imaani (also, Simone Williams) has gone down in history for currently holding the ...

Ep122 – Krystal Joy Brown: Hamilton, Motown The Musical & VoteRiders activist
Krystal Joy Brown is a singer, dancer and actor who made her Broadway debut ...

EP 39- Bronx Tale Musical: WONU OGUNFOWORA
Wonu Ogunfowora is a force to be reckoned with. Starring in a Bronx Tale, ...

Ep23 – Joaquina Kalukango (Paradise Square – 2022)
Joaquina is best known for playing Nelly O'Brien in the Broadway musical Paradise Square, for ...

#2.12 Decentering Broadway with Miss Hazel Jade
Hosts chat with Miss Hazel Jade, director, dramaturg, playwright, librettist, literary consultant, a ...

Tony-nominee Jared Grimes (Funny Girl) From Dancing on the Subway to Broadway
Tony-nominee Jared Grimes joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss Funny ...

EP 16-Hailing from SIX the Musical: Britt Mack and Adrianna Hicks
From the hit musical, SIX we got Brittney Mack and Adrianna Hicks. Truly, two ...

Episode 37: 100 Years of SHUFFLE ALONG!, Part 1
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Shuffle Along! The groundbreaking musical that kicked ...

‘West Side, or Change’ feat. Paul Tazewell + BONUS ‘But Not Without Her’ feat. Carrie Mae Weems
Hey Yall! It's time to hit your mark and go Off Book. This week ...

S2 Ep26: Cody Renard Richard
Cody Renard Richard is an advocate, educator, producer, and professional stage manager with a ...

#20 Life is Seasonal
Jennie Harney-Fleming joins THE BLACK BUSINESS of BROADWAY to break down the real of ...

A Day in The Life featuring Lillias White
It’s “A Day in The Life” featuring Lillias White! Get into the brand new ...

24 – Marc J. Franklin, Photographer
Marc J. Franklin is a New York City-based photographer specializing in portrait, theatre, and ...

EP 34-Summer on Broadway’s ANISSA FELIX
Started out with a relaxer every six weeks from her mom throughout her childhood ...

S3 Ep4: Peppermint
On making history as the first trans woman to create a principal role on ...

EP 17- TODRICK HALL SLAYS
Salisha Thomas sits down with the one and only Todrick Hall to discuss his ...

#105 – Douglas Lyons
Douglas Lyons, Curtain Up! Connect with Douglas Lyons on Instagram: @chocalatehipster Connect with Take ...

Ep121 – Michael James Scott: A Fierce Christmas, Aladdin, Something Rotten!, Book of Mormon
Michael James Scott is an actor and singer who originated the role of Genie ...

EP 63- Afrotastic Dreams w/Miss Teen USA: KALIEGH GARRIS
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...

Ep. 90 (AE): Brandon Victor Dixon (Broadway’s Color Purple) on Arts, Advocacy, and Commerce
In this Artist Exploration, Brandon and Charlie discuss: Why he chose a liberal arts ...

Episode 1: LaChanze & Celia Rose Gooding
“My First Show” is back for a very special second season, a “mini-season,” celebrating ...

#175 – Krystal Joy Brown – HAMILTON
Krystal Joy Brown/ @krystaljoybrown Krystal Joy Brown is currently starring as Eliza in Hamilton ...

EP 56- Founder of INAHSI NATURALS: RHONDA MARSHALL
Rhonda Marshall, the CEO, and founder of Inahsi Naturals, Chemist, Educator, and overall QUEEN of ...

Episode #29: Ayanna Prescod 💪🏻
BROADWAY NEEDS TO CHANGE! And more if we're coming back this September. 💪🏻 Through ...

186 – Dominique Morisseau
Check out this episode of the podcast featuring Playwright, Dominique Morisseau. Listen to her ...

#4 A Conversation with James Monroe Iglehart: A Purpose Driven Journey
An intimate conversation with James Monroe Iglehart on his journey to becoming a Broadway ...

Ep. 83 (AE): Ray Mercer (Broadway’s Lion King) on Being a Veteran Cast Member
In this Artist Exploration, Ray and Charlie discuss: How he had his first dance ...

National Black Theater and the Antidote We All Needed
Leaders of the 55-year-old Harlem institution on stepping up to Broadway for the first ...

#44 – Adrienne Walker
Broadway's Lion Queen, Adrienne Walker, joins "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share her love of ...

Double The Confederates
Alright now! It's that time! Time to go Off Book with Drew, Kim, & ...

Episode 96: How To Transform An American Theatre
This is the second part of my conversation with director Sheldon Epps whose very ...

Ep125 – Keith Powell: 30 Rock, This is Us, Connecting
Keith Powell is best known as series regular James “Toofer” Spurlock on NBC’s Emmy-winning ...

May Miller
In the afterlife, May Miller reflects on her life as a Black woman and ...

#56 – LaChanze, How Theatre Heals
Tony and Emmy Award winner, currently appearing on The Blacklist, the one and only LaChanze joins ...

Season 3: Episode 8: Brandon Victor Dixon Interview: MacGyver The Musical + Backstage Broadway Stories
Broadway Actor Brandon Victor Dixon discusses being part of the world premiere recording of ...

Ep106 – Montego Glover: The Color Purple, Memphis, Les Miserables & Netflix’s Inventing Anna
Montego Glover is an actor, singer and voiceover artist who made her Broadway debut ...

Ep148 – Derrick Baskin: Ain’t Too Proud, 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 54/Below
A Broadway veteran, who finished a Tony and Grammy nominated run in Ain’t Too ...

EP 80: Tony Nominated Director of Skin Of Our Teeth: Lileana Blain Cruz
A graduate from Princeton AND Yale, Lileana Blain Cruz joins Black Hair in the ...

What To Pick Up When I Put It Down
Ya'll know what to do! It's time to hit your mark and go Off ...

Ep206 – Dave Harris: He is his own Exception to the Rule
With two of his plays, Tambo & Bones and Exception to the Rule, being ...

S1 Ep11: Tonya Pinkins
From her Tony Award-winning turn in JELLY’S LAST JAM to her immortal performance in ...

EP 65 Broadway playwright, DOUGLAS LYONS
Douglas Lyons is a playwright, actor and more on Broadway. He writes with an ...

EP 22-Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud Nasia Thomas
Salisha Thomas sits down with Nasia Thomas (no relation, by the way), where Nasia ...

58 – Chicken & Biscuits: Douglas Lyons, Playwright (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Douglas Lyons, playwright of Chicken & ...

#5 It’s About Relationships
Legendary press agent and Tony Award®-winning producer Irene Gandy and theatrical producer/marketing guru Toni ...

Ep154 – Lilli Cooper – Tootsie, Spongebob Squarepants, Spring Awaking … and motherhood!
A witch, a squirrel, and soon a mom, this actress opens up about climbing ...

#90 – Devin Trey Campbell
Devin and Eli talking points include: MJ: The Musical Opening Night Rehearsals Kinky Boots ...

64 – Chicken & Biscuits: Zhailon Levingston, Director (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Zhailon Levingston, Director of Chicken & ...

Ep. 91 (CDD): University of Michigan (Act 2) with Michael McElroy
In this College Deep Dive, Michael McElroy from University of Michigan and MTCA Director, ...

Ep48 – Justin Guarini
Justin Guarini’s robust performance career launched with the first season of American Idol in ...

Ep250 – Brandon Victor Dixon: Driving Change Using the Arts
Driven to inspire other people with art, Brandon Victor Dixon has been sharing his ...

Ep2 – Ariana DeBose: The Prom, Donna Summer, Hamilton, SYTYCD
This week we speak with 2018 Tony nominee Ariana DeDose. She discusses how her ...

#91 – Gennean Scott
As the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Broadway League, Gennean Scott ...

EP 37-Vanguard Theater Company: JANEECE FREEMAN CLARK
Janeece Freeman Clark is an actor, director, producer, and the founder of Vanguard Theater ...

Special Bonus Encore Episode: When Broadway Was Black, part Two!
This is a special bonus Encore episode of Broadway Nation in celebration of the ...

Broadway Star & Former Rockette Afra Hines (Hadestown, Annie Live!)
Broadway performer Afra Hines joins host Robert Peterpaul to talk being a Rockette in ...

EP 42- Tina on BWAY DESTINEE REA
Amelie Book of Mormon Hairspray Tina on Broadway Co Creator of BOLD What is ...

Ep209 – Jared Grimes: Finding His Purpose as a Quadruple Threat
With credits in singing, dancing, acting and choreographing, and now a 2022 Tony Nominee ...

Ep51 – S Epatha Merkerson (Part 1)
S. Epatha Merkerson of Law and Order, Chicago Med et al changed my life ...

EP 87- The Illusion of Time with Dawn L Troupe
Dawn L Troupe joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with Host Salisha Thomas ...

Episode 50: 100 YEARS OF SHUFFLE ALONG, part 4
This episode is made possible in part by the generous support of Broadway Nation ...

Episode 35 – Kyle Brown
Hello theatre folk one and all! Today we set out once again for Gander! ...

We Need MORE Woman Kings – Viola Davis RULES!
WE NEED MORE WOMAN KINGS: VIOLA DAVIS RULES! It's a new episode of the ...

EP 33- Beautiful on Tour: ALEXIS TIDWELL
Black Hair in the Big Leagues features Alexis Tidwell this week from the National ...

Episode 45: Norm Lewis: Put Me In The Room
On this week’s episode, Jennifer, Jamie, and Rob sit down with one of the ...

#2.10 Mixing It Up with Twi McCallum
Hosts Meghan & Holly chat with Twi McCallum (she/they/he), the first woman of color ...

#158 – Jared Grimes – FUNNY GIRL
Jared Grimes / @grimeystepz Jared Grimes steals scenes as Eddie Ryan, Fanny’s (played by ...

#40 – Q. Smith, The Importance of Qmunity
Helen Hayes Award Nominee for her role in Broadway's Come From Away, Q. Smith ...

2 – Drew Shade: Authentic, Successful, and Black AF
Award-winning journalist and industry trailblazer, Drew Shade shares how to do what you love ...

S3 Ep10: L Morgan Lee
Meet the award-winning Obie star developing The Danish Girl for the stage, making history ...

#143 – Tyrone Davis Jr – WAITRESS
Tyrone Davis Jr / @tyronedavisjr Tyrone Davis Jr stepped into the role of Ogie ...

#128 – Ohio State Murders
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...

What DOESN’T Ari Got to Do, Got to Do With It? (feat. Ari Groover)
We are IN THE ROOM with Broadway darling & DJ - Ari Groover! (Tina: ...

32 – Cody Renard Richard, Production Stage Manager
Cody Renard Richard most recently finished working on the extended Broadway run of Freestyle ...

165 – Kirsten Childs
Kirsten Childs, writer of The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, shares how ...

101 – Jelani Remy
Jelani Remy, Curtain Up! Jelani and Eli talk about: Lion King Ain't Too Proud ...

EP-21 Black Regina George- Ashley De La Rosa
From The Voice, to the Beautiful tour to making history as the first Black ...

More Black, No?! featuring Brandon Victor Dixon & Tariq Trotter
Let's go castmates! It's time to hit your mark! This week we talk about ...

Episode 70: The Actors Fund
On a special episode, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer salute the Actors Fund with Seth ...

253 – Places, Please Series: Part 3 with Stephanie Klemons and Amber Iman
One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was ...

Season 2: Episode 21: Debra Ann Byrd: Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey, Actress, Writer, Mother
Debra Ann Byrd is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about how she ...

Episode 71: Camille A. Brown: Don’t Let Anyone Take Away Your Stuff
On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob bring you an interview with the extraordinary ...

#24 Managing the Purpose
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Director and one of the American Theatre Magazine’s 10 ...

Episode 85: Vanessa Williams: Where You Are
Jamie and Rob kick off season three with 11-time Grammy Award nominated recording artist ...

77 – Stephen Byrd
Tony-nominated Producer Stephen Byrd discusses diversifying Broadway, Tony campaigning, and more ...

#81 – LaQuet Sharnell Pringle: Geared Up: Awake and Aware
Broadway’s LaQuet Sharnell Pringle (they/them/she/her) is an absolute powerhouse. Here’s some of the incredible ...

Ep167 – Tarik Davis: Freestyle Love Supreme & 20 year improv actor
Tarik Davis is an actor and writer based in New York City with a ...

Season 2: Episode 16: Tonya Pinkins: Tony Award Winner, Red Pill Movie, All My Children, Actress, Podcaster, Filmmaker, Activist, Mother
I may have jumped out of my seat four times watching Tonya Pinkins' new ...

73 – Michelle West, Actor & Fitness/Nutrition Coach
Currently swinging in Tina on Broadway, Michelle has kept up her Fitness/Nutrition Coaching business ...

Ep190 – Lynn Nottage: Two-time Pulitzer Prize Winning Playwright
Lynn Nottage is a two time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, and the first and ...

The Vibe of Everything (feat. Samantha Williams)
We are IN THE ROOM with Samantha Williams (Caroline, or Change, Dear Evan Hansen)! ...

#180 – Josh Breckenridge – COME FROM AWAY
Josh Breckenridge / @j.breckenridge.music Josh Breckenridge is a Southern California native. Joshua Russell Breckenridge ...

EP 45- The Original Ladies of Beautiful on Bway Weigh In
Four of the Original gangstas from Beautiful The Carole King Musical on Broadway come ...

EP 19 Alex Newell, Star of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
From the hit TV show Glee and currently starring in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist on ...

#10 A Peek Behind the Purple Curtain
Justin Payne and James Jones, the creators behind the music and art of the ...

Ep213 – J. Harrison Ghee: Breaking the Norm
J. Harrison Ghee made their Broadway debut as Lola in the Tony-winning musical “Kinky ...

#134 – Jeffery L. Page
Broadway Director and Choreographer Jeffrey L. Page gives us thought-provoking insight into the industry ...

EP 46- Khalia Davis talks Black Hair and Taking Action
Artistic Director of Bay Area Children's Theater Khalia Davis joins this week's episode of ...

Ep25 – Charlayne Woodard (Part 1)
A friend of mine once bought about 75 acres of land and her sister, ...

Episode 33: Equity, Justice & Inclusion: The Major Themes of the Broadway Musical, part 2
At the beginning of each episode of this podcast I state that the Broadway ...

S4E3 There is No Such Thing as Failure Unless You Don’t Get in the Game: A conversation with Charlayne Woodard
We're excited to welcome back actress and writer Charlayne Woodard. In Season 1, Charlayne ...

#26 – Heather Headley, Beauty in the Ashes
Tony and Grammy Award winner, Heather Headley was doing it all before COVID-19, filming ...

EP 35- Dance Captain of the Tina Turner Musical: LEANDRA GASTON
The incredibly talented, and GORGEOUS Leandra Gaston ...

Ep61 – Daniel J. Watts: Tina the Musical, Hamilton, In the Heights
Daniel J, Watts made his Broadway debut in The Color Purple in 2006. He ...

#27 – The ‘Beautiful’ intuition of Salisha Thomas
Happy Thanksgiving from Take A Bow ! For this week's episode, Salisha Thomas joins ...

EP 25- Netflix’s The Good Place: TIANA OKOYE
Making her Broadway Debut in the Cher Show in NYC, this UCLA grad is ...

#143 – Walter Russell III
After becoming the 3rd youngest artist to win a GRAMMY Award, Walter Russell III ...

#53 – Schele Williams, The Theatre Mandate
Kicking off our Black History Month celebration, actress turned director, writer, (and mother), Schele ...

Ep52 – S Epatha Merkerson (Part 2)
Part 2 - S. Epatha Merkerson of Law and Order, Chicago Med et al ...

Season 2: Episode 4: Mark Mckinnon: Acting Coach, Blue Bloods, McKinnon Acting Studio, BET Her’s The Waiting Room, FBI, Actor
From Sports to Theatre! Growing up, Mark McKinnon thought he was going to be ...

07 – L Morgan Lee & Jason Veasey
L Morgan Lee is quickly establishing herself as an actress to keep an eye ...

Ep47 – Jawan Jackson
This Detroit native had no idea that one day he would get to play ...

Ep161 – Susan Kelechi Watson: This Is Us, Merry Wives, A Naked Girl on the Appian Way
Opening up about her first live performance since the COVID pandemic began, this performer ...

S2 Ep20: James Monroe Iglehart
From his Tony Award-winning role as everybody’s favorite genie in ALADDIN to rapping as ...

Bonus EP: Natasha Frater
Currently starring in Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse Letrec in Greenwich Village, Natasha Frater ...

Ep137 – Khalia Davis (Part 2)
TYA, Theater, Anti-racism training, Khalia Davis is a bright star who is building a ...

#39 – Audra McDonald, Then and Now – Part 2
Kicking off season 2 of Mamas Talkin Loud we were honored to speak with ...

Episode 36: André De Shields: Lessons From A Master
On this week’s episode, Mr. Wiz himself, André De Shields, joins Jamie and Rob ...

Ep92 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Rashad Robinson (Part 1)
The director of Color of Change talks with me about what we need to ...

#10 – How Does Theatre Connect Communities? with Colleen Jennings-Roggensack
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, arts leader and visionary, is Vice President for Cultural Affairs for Arizona ...

Episode 4: Eubie Blake & The African-Americans That Invented Broadway
The 1920's begin to roar when Eubie Blake and many other brilliant black theater ...

Episode 54 Michael R. Jackson: A Strange Loop
On this week’s show, Rob and Jamie are back at Orso Restaurant. They sit ...

#54 – Beverly Jenkins, Managing It All: Where Motherhood and Theatre Meet
Mother of 7, yes you read that right, 7, Beverly Jenkins has been managing ...

Live From The Pandemic #5: JORDAN FISHER
In this episode, super star JORDAN FISHER ended his 8-hour day of streaming on ...

EP 40- 4C Hair Journey: JASMIN RICHARDSON
Jasmine Richardson has starred in the US tour of The Bodyguard opposite of Deborah ...

Episode 6: Jocelyn Bioh: Truth Is In The Humor
On this episode, we chat with actress and playwright Jocelyn Bioh, whose play, “School ...

Encore Episode: When Broadway Was Black!
This is a special Encore edition of Broadway Nation. In the fall of 2021, ...

18 – Kathryn Allison: Beyond Broadway to Something Real
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Kathryn Allison. Broadway performer, ...

EP 20- Wicked on Broadway’s First Black Glinda-Brittney Johnson
Broadway's Brittney Johnson is no stranger to making History. She first made history in ...

#14 Investing in Access
Angela Johnson, Founder and CEO of Invest in Access, shares what it takes to ...

Ep92 – Brittney Mack, Anna of Cleves in SIX the Musical (Broadway cast)
Brittney Mack is a performer from Chicago, Illinois, who was most recently seen as ...

#12 Breaking down Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and the business we call show
Christina Alexander, Director of Social Responsibility for productions of Wicked, Cassandra James, Diversity, Equity ...

#3.10 Not Being OK With Sis
Artist, Activist, and Self-Proclaimed Sister to thee people Sis joins us from the road ...

Season 2: Episode 3: Dr. Sherrill Williams Interview: Legacy, Lessons Learned, Dancer, Physical Therapist, Tips for Keeping Active/Moving while at home, Leg Up Fitness and Wellness
Dancer & Physical Therapist, Dr. Sherrill Williams gives tips on how to stay active ...

#6 – Josh Breckenridge: He Is Anything But Monotonous
When chance met the thirst trap that is Josh Breckenridge the angels began to ...

EP 41- Mrs. Doubtfire on BROADWAY: LAQUET PRINGLE
Laquet Pringle is no stranger to the Broadway Industry. She is a dancer extraordinaire, ...

#11 Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth
Black to Broadway commemorates Juneteenth with the 2nd annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth on June 19th, 2022, ...

#4 – Activism Through Music and Poetry with Anika Noni Rose (Part 2)
Black History Month: Black Women Whose Artistry Made Change. This episode shines a light on ...

#142 – Cole Thompson
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Ep158 – Toneisha Harris: The Voice #TeamBlake, Hairspray North American Tour
“Music is so beautiful, because it is the tapestry of our lives. There is ...

EP 36- Caroline or Change BROADWAY: HARPER MILES
A member of the fabulous “Beautiful” tour, starred off broadway in “Bat Outta Hell”, ...

Ep81 – Cynthia Bond (Part 2)
NY Times Best Selling author of RUBY Oprah Winfrey Book Club Choice shares an ...

67 – Chicken & Biscuits: Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Toni, welcoming theatregoers back to Broadway, ...

EP 24- Motown on Broadway: REBECCA COVINGTON WEBBER
Please welcome to the stage, real life Broadway Royalty: Rebecca Covington Webber. Wife to ...

Ep185 – Major Attaway: The Longest Running Genie of All-Time
Major Attaway has over 20 years of experience as an entertainer, actor, singer, and ...

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EP 30 -HEALTHY PERMED HAIR w/ Broadways’s BRITTANY NICHOLAS
Brittany Nicholas hails from Meangirls on Broadway. She was also the dance captian for ...

#79: Douglas Lyons – Making Money in the Theatre
“Broadway is like going to the NBA. But do you really want to play ...

31 – Tegan Summer: Leadership & Legacy
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Producer, Librettist, and Lyricist, ...

Ep. 84 (CDD): Elon University with Alexandra Warren
In this College Deep Dive, Alexandra and Charlie discuss: Getting conservatory style training in ...

59 – Chicken & Biscuits: Opening Night Red Carpet
In this episode, you are attending the opening night of Chicken & Biscuits on ...

EP 31- Actor Comedian: RICK YOUNGER
Broadway's Rick Younger was on hiatus from starring in Meangirls as Mr. Duvall at ...

#16 Walk In Your Purpose
While on tour with Hamilton, John Devereaux talks about catching the theatre bug, the ...

EP 43: Hamilton on Broadway and Tour: ERIN CLEMONS
SHOW NOTES Éponine in Les Misérables, Janelle Woods in Beautiful, Eliza in Hamilton Wearing ...

Episode 49: 100 YEARS OF SHUFFLE ALONG!, part 3
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Shuffle Along!, the groundbreaking musical that kicked ...

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Ep111 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Michael James Scott (Part 2)
Aladdin & White Supremacy, what do they have in common? Michael James Scott has ...

#195 – Rodney Vubya – West End’s FROZEN
Rodney Vubya / @rodneyvubya is currently in the cast of Frozen and certainly no ...

No Glass Cliffs feat, Gennean Scott (The Broadway League Dir. of DEI)
This week we're joined by theatre critic and What's Up Broadway co-host, Ayanna Prescod, ...

EP 81: Tony Nominated Actress for Paradise Square: Joaquina Kalukango
Powerhouse Joaquina Kalukango joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host Salisha Thomas ...

Ep258 – NaTasha Yvette Williams: We All Like It Hot!
Natasha Yvette Williams is currently originating the role of Sweet Sue in the brand ...