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Deep Dive Broadway takes you on an exclusive adventure inside the creation of your favorite Broadway shows. Join us on this deep dive as top Broadway talent, on stage and behind-the-curtain, share their personal 'making of' stories.

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#23 - How to Dance in Ohio: From Documentary to Broadway Musical

#23 - How to Dance in Ohio: From Documentary to Broadway Musical

This episode features some of the key creative team behind the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, a heartwarming musical based on a true story that follows a group of young adults on the autism spectrum preparing for a spring formal dance.

41 mins
Feb 9
#22 - BroadwayCon: Making Magic Happen

#22 - BroadwayCon: Making Magic Happen

BroadwayCon 2023 is here!!! This thrilling, not-to-be-missed, immersive Broadway experience is jam-packed with Broadway Stars, Panel Discussions, Cosplay, Games, Performances and so much more. No surprise that it takes a year to organize!! How do they do it??

37 mins
7/17/23
#21 - Alex Edelman: Award-Winning Comic Genius

#21 - Alex Edelman: Award-Winning Comic Genius

Comic genius, Alex Edelman, star of the hysterical one-man show JUST FOR US, joins Deep Dive Broadway for a fascinating look inside the world of a creative mastermind. Alex is an award-winning stand-up comedian, a television writer and an accomplished writer for magazines and documentaries.

46 mins
7/5/22
#20 - Alex Birsh: Playbill VP & COO spills the tea about CURTAIN UP

#20 - Alex Birsh: Playbill VP & COO spills the tea about CURTAIN UP

Playbill VP & COO Alex Birsh shares all about Curtain Up - Broadway's MEGA 'Welcome Back Broadway' outdoor event. In the planning for 7 months, the epic experience features participation from 23 Broadway musicals and plays. More info via https://playbill.com/curtainup.

35 mins
9/16/21
Bonus EP: "In the Heights" Exclusive Interviews!

Bonus EP: "In the Heights" Exclusive Interviews!

Our BPN Podcasters bring you exclusive interviews with cast and creatives from In the Heights, in theaters on June 11 2021. Watch the video version of this event here: https://youtu.be/py3YLSt8MSo. Interview 1: Daphne Rubin-Vega, interviewed by Salisha Thomas.

57 mins
5/21/21
#19 - Diane Warren, songwriter, musician, record producer and hitmaker

#19 - Diane Warren, songwriter, musician, record producer and hitmaker

12 Oscar Nominations!! Songwriting legend Diane Warren's stunning and profound song "Io Si (Seen) from "The Life Ahead" won this year's Golden Globe and is now Diane's 12th Oscar contender. Join us as Diane shares the stories behind the making of this magnificent song and about her remarkable career.

25 mins
4/13/21
#18 - As The Curtain Rises: Alex Brightman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Lesli Margherita, Sarah Stiles, Michael Urie, Lillias White, James Monroe Iglehart, Ramin Karimloo and surprise guests

#18 - As The Curtain Rises: Alex Brightman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Lesli Margherita, Sarah Stiles, Michael Urie, Lillias White, James Monroe Iglehart, Ramin Karimloo and surprise guests

Originally streamed live on Jan 14th, 2021, cast members Alex Brightman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Lesli Margherita, Michael Urie, Lillias White, James Monroe Iglehart, Ramin Karimloo and a few surprise guests joined us for a fun chat about episodes 1 through 8.

58 mins
1/28/21
#17 - Robert Viagas, Theatre Magazine Encore Monthly

#17 - Robert Viagas, Theatre Magazine Encore Monthly

Editor-In-Chief Robert Viagas, the visionary behind the new Theatre Magazine Encore Monthly, is a legendary theatre author, educator, critic and journalist. From founding Playbill.com and Playbill Radio to writing and editing the Playbill Broadway Yearbook Series, Robert has kept us all informed, enlightened and engaged.

37 mins
12/8/20
#16 - Sir Tim Rice, EGOT winner & lyricist for some of your most favorite shows

#16 - Sir Tim Rice, EGOT winner & lyricist for some of your most favorite shows

DEEP DIVE BROADWAY is DEEPLY honored to welcome legend, Sir Tim Rice, lyricist of enumerable beloved smash hit shows and unforgettable songs. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Jesus Christ Superstar. Evita. Chess. Lion King. Beauty and the Beast.

28 mins
8/18/20
#15 - Joe Benincasa, President and CEO of The Actor’s Fund

#15 - Joe Benincasa, President and CEO of The Actor’s Fund

Joe Benincasa is President and CEO of The Actor’s Fund. His tireless work on behalf of the entire entertainment and performing arts community nationwide began in 1989.

37 mins
7/27/20
#14 - Pride Plays: Doug Nevin, Michael Urie & Nick Mayo

#14 - Pride Plays: Doug Nevin, Michael Urie & Nick Mayo

Today and always we celebrate PRIDE. Our guests are the creators of the PRIDE PLAYS – Producers Doug Nevin and Michael Urie and Festival Director Nick Mayo.

39 mins
6/16/20
#13 - Legally Blonde cast reunion (Live: BPN Town Hall)

#13 - Legally Blonde cast reunion (Live: BPN Town Hall)

Join us for the first-ever LEGALLY BLONDE MUSICAL REUNION. 20 members of the original Broadway company along with the show's creators, director/choreography and producers come together to share crazy behind-the-curtain memories and to celebrate and raise money for BC/EFA's COVID-19 Emergency Fund.

1 h 43 mins
5/26/20
#12 - Sweet Magnolias (Netflix Original) with Dan Paulson, Norman Buckley & Sherryl Anderson

#12 - Sweet Magnolias (Netflix Original) with Dan Paulson, Norman Buckley & Sherryl Anderson

I can’t imagine a more perfect show for the world we’re living in right now. The new Netflix TV Series, SWEET MAGNOLIAS, is all about renewal, joy, love and perseverance.

39 mins
5/19/20
#11 - Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors (Live: BPN Town Hall)

#11 - Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors (Live: BPN Town Hall)

To celebrate the premier of the star-studded radio horror comedy play "DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS, Deep Dive Broadway hosted a Live Town Hall Event with cast members Alex Brightman, Ashley Park, James Monroe Iglehart, Rob McClure, Christopher Sieber, Richard Kind, Alan Tudyk, Kathy Fitzgerald, Orville Mendoza and writer/director Gordon Greenberg & writer Steve Rosen.

1 h 7 mins
5/13/20
#10 - Kerry Butler, A Triple Threat

#10 - Kerry Butler, A Triple Threat

Kerry Butler is a theatrical powerhouse. A triple threat - Actor. Singer. Podcaster! A comic genius, Kerry has created many iconic roles including: Penny Pinkleton in "Hairspray", Clio/Kira in Xanadu, Brenda in "Catch Me If You Can", Marianne in "Disaster!", Betsy Horan/Mrs.

49 mins
4/12/20
#9 - Come From Away (Live from BroadwayCon 2020)

#9 - Come From Away (Live from BroadwayCon 2020)

Welcome to the Rock! Live from BroadwayCon we ‘Deep Dive’ with the creators, director, choreographer and several original actors from the hit musical COME FROM AWAY. How did this incredibly moving, universal story of hope, generosity and compassion come to life?

51 mins
3/15/20
#8 - THE PROM (Collaborative Team): Barry is going to podcast (Part 2)

#8 - THE PROM (Collaborative Team): Barry is going to podcast (Part 2)

Part 2: The PROM collaborators Bob Martin (Book Writer) and Chad Begulin (Book Writer / Lyrist) share their process of creation on DEEP DIVE BROADWAY. Their priceless insider stories are as clever, whimsical, poignant and unforgettable as their magnificent work.

22 mins
2/24/20
#7 - THE PROM (Collaborative Team): Barry is going to podcast (Part 1)

#7 - THE PROM (Collaborative Team): Barry is going to podcast (Part 1)

Part 1: The PROM collaborators Bob Martin (Book Writer) and Chad Begulin (Book Writer / Lyrist) share their process of creation on DEEP DIVE BROADWAY. Their priceless insider stories are as clever, whimsical, poignant and unforgettable as their magnificent work.

22 mins
2/17/20
#6 - THE PROM (Music Team): I Just Want To Podcast With You (Part 2)

#6 - THE PROM (Music Team): I Just Want To Podcast With You (Part 2)

Dive deep behind-the-curtain with THE PROM's extraordinary music team led by Composer Matthew Sklar, Music Supervisor Mary Mitchell-Campbell and Music Director Meg Zervoulis. The daunting challenges and thrilling breakthroughs faced by PROM's music team on their trek to Broadway is the stuff of theatre legend.

25 mins
1/29/20
#5 - THE PROM (Music Team): I Just Want To Podcast With You (Part 1)

#5 - THE PROM (Music Team): I Just Want To Podcast With You (Part 1)

Dive deep behind-the-curtain with THE PROM's extraordinary music team led by Composer Matthew Sklar, Music Supervisor Mary Mitchell-Campbell and Music Director Meg Zervoulis. The daunting challenges and thrilling breakthroughs faced by PROM's music team on their trek to Broadway is the stuff of theatre legend.

26 mins
1/23/20
#4 - BEETLEJUICE: The Podcast, The Podcast, The Podcast (Part 2)

#4 - BEETLEJUICE: The Podcast, The Podcast, The Podcast (Part 2)

Part 2: How did the Broadway hit BEETLEJUICE come to life? DEEP DIVE BROADWAY goes back in time with Tony-winning Director Alex Timbers, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures EVP Mark Kaufman and Beetlejuice himself, Alex Brightman, to explore the creative evolution of this hauntingly fun, mischievous and inventive theatre adaptation.

25 mins
12/30/19
#3 - BEETLEJUICE: The Podcast, The Podcast, The Podcast (Part 1)

#3 - BEETLEJUICE: The Podcast, The Podcast, The Podcast (Part 1)

Part 1: How did the Broadway hit BEETLEJUICE come to life? DEEP DIVE BROADWAY goes back in time with Tony-winning Director Alex Timbers, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures EVP Mark Kaufman and Beetlejuice himself, Alex Brightman, to explore the creative evolution of this hauntingly fun, mischievous and inventive theatre adaptation.

29 mins
12/23/19
#2 - OKLAHOMA!: Oh What A Beautiful Podcast (Part 2)

#2 - OKLAHOMA!: Oh What A Beautiful Podcast (Part 2)

Part 2 of the deep dive behind-the-curtain of the 2019 Tony-winning revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA with extraordinary artists from the show including: Director Daniel Fish, star Mary Testa (Aunt Eller), star James Davis (Will Parker), Music Director Nathan Cosci and Producer Eva Price.

29 mins
12/1/19
#1 - OKLAHOMA!: Oh What A Beautiful Podcast (Part 1)

#1 - OKLAHOMA!: Oh What A Beautiful Podcast (Part 1)

Part 1 of the deep dive behind-the-curtain of the 2019 Tony-winning revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA with extraordinary artists from the show including: Director Daniel Fish, star Mary Testa (Aunt Eller), star James Davis (Will Parker), Music Director Nathan Cosci and Producer Eva Price.

25 mins
12/1/19

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