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SIX with Teale Dvornik and Gianna Yanelli

SIX with Teale Dvornik and Gianna Yanelli

"God Save the Queen(s)!" This week we're covering not one, but six of the greatest divas currently on Broadway. Join us as we discuss the musical SIX, and the history behind it, with two very special guests: author, tour guide, and Broadway dresser Teale Dvornik (WICKED), and the current reigning "queen of green," Gianna Yanelli (SIX, MEAN GIRLS)!

1 h 9 mins
Jan 25
1. "Made in LA"

1. "Made in LA"

Episode 1: Julie Rice, Elizabeth Cutler, and Ruth Zukerman co-found SoulCycle, but Zukerman was later iced out as an owner because she did not have proper legal protection in place.

42 mins
5/27/25
79. We Have Been Changed FOR GOOD (Wicked Movie Review)

79. We Have Been Changed FOR GOOD (Wicked Movie Review)

In this episode of Sentimental Men, we go full SPOILERS on our thoughts about the Wicked movie. We break down what worked, what surprised us, and how it feels to finally see this era take flight on the big screen.

37 mins
Jan 1
6. "Boogeyman in the Corner"

6. "Boogeyman in the Corner"

Episode 6: Real Housewives of New York City star Sonja Morgan is banned from the studio. Barry's Bootcamp CEO attempts to poach SoulCycle instructors and is banned. Hard-charging instructor training directors use rough, sexual language to intimidate new recruits.

47 mins
6/24/25
THE SOUND OF MUSIC with Tyler Joseph Ellis

THE SOUND OF MUSIC with Tyler Joseph Ellis

Happy New Year, listeners! We're starting off 2026 with one of the most famous musicals of all time, but while everyone has at least heard of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, most don't know its profound place in musical theatre history.

1 h 21 mins
Jan 4
5. "S*x With An Ex"

5. "S*x With An Ex"

Episode 5: News leaks that Equinox Chairman Stephen Ross will hold a Trump fundraiser in the Hamptons. Instructors share their pay structures and how they were fired / why they quit. All of SoulCycle's goodwill and reputation for LGBT inclusivity is extinguished.

42 mins
6/17/25
Closing Ceremonies: Blue Man Group

Closing Ceremonies: Blue Man Group

Recently, we learned that the beloved Blue Man Group will be closing their New York City and Chicago companies in 2025. This news was bittersweet, to say the least.

41 mins
1/22/25
"Gay by May" (w/ Jenna Ushkowitz)

"Gay by May" (w/ Jenna Ushkowitz)

Kicking off the first recording of 2026 with Tina Cohen-Chang herself, Jenna Ushkowitz! Jenna and I talk about everything: how she would approach a Gleeboot, Tina's transformation throughout the series, and her and Tina's long history with gay men.

46 mins
Jan 13
#12 - Matching Minds Live at the NYPL

#12 - Matching Minds Live at the NYPL

In this special event at the New York Public Library for Performing Arts, Barry Joseph launches his new book, Matching Minds with Sondheim. The session dives into Stephen Sondheim's intricate world of puzzles and games, enriched by anecdotes from Joseph's extensive research, emphasizing the roles of research institutions in the development of the project.

54 mins
10/28/25
"Messy 4 Mercy" (w/ Allison & Ian)

"Messy 4 Mercy" (w/ Allison & Ian)

Allison and Ian are back this week! We discuss the lack of Folos, the hit(?) show Smash, and what song gets Allison and I amped up and ready to party! Songs this episode include: (I've Had) The Time of My Life. Mercy. So Emotional. The Scientist.

1 h 21 mins
Jan 20
Ep 195: 40 Years of CHESS

Ep 195: 40 Years of CHESS

Because this is a Broadway history podcast, I don’t usually comment on recently opened productions, since we can’t know yet whether they will be historically significant. The exceptions, of course, are major revivals of Broadway musicals from the past.

45 mins
Jan 17
7. "Turn the Smile On"

7. "Turn the Smile On"

Bonus episode. We follow three instructors’ careers at SoulCycle — in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City. Christina Aguilera surprises riders at her own theme class. An instructor is recruited after a life of crime, addiction and losing 100 pounds at Soul.

45 mins
7/1/25
Out for Blood book event at the Drama Book Shop!

Out for Blood book event at the Drama Book Shop!

Enjoy this episode of The Drama Book Show! Out for Blood's Chris Adams is interviewed by David Rigano and joined by very special guests Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat) and Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) as well as some VERY special audience members and a big surprise finale!

1 h 11 mins
9/29/25
"NayAcapella" (Live Episode)

"NayAcapella" (Live Episode)

Patrick is back for this month's livestream episode along with Glisteners, Daneilla and Stephanie! We discuss Allison and I seeing Spelling Bee recently, how Mercy keeps getting through on the Glacket, and a possible GOTW bingo for a future round?

1 h 49 mins
Jan 27
Ep 196 The Last Waltz — In Search of Lost Broadway, part 4

Ep 196 The Last Waltz — In Search of Lost Broadway, part 4

This is the fourth and final episode in which Albert Evans and I go in search of the 1934 smash-hit musical The Great Waltz, one of the longest-running shows of the 1930s.

1 h 2 mins
Jan 29
4. "You Create Monsters"

4. "You Create Monsters"

Episode 4: Instructors make headlines for s*x & cheating scandals with married riders. SoulCycle co-founders Julie Rice & Elizabeth Cutler resign, walking away with $90 Million each after selling the company to Equinox.

48 mins
6/10/25
2. "A Star Is Born"

2. "A Star Is Born"

Episode 2: SoulCycle takes off in New York City and The Hamptons, with celebrities like Kelly Ripa & Katie Couric becoming superfans. Co-founder Julie Rice's muse Janet Fitzgerald moves to Manhattan to work with budding talent.

46 mins
5/27/25
"We've Got Family" (w/ Abby & Claudia)

"We've Got Family" (w/ Abby & Claudia)

Girls night! Girls night! Abby and Claudia return this week and we capital T Talk about everything: our thoughts on Wicked Part Two: For Good (and other recent films), Dianna Agron in hot tubs, and so much more. Plus, we disassociate during a song this week AND we singalong to a song.

1 h 41 mins
Feb 3
3. "Noon on Monday"

3. "Noon on Monday"

Episode 3: The gate-kept details of SoulCycle’s instructor training program are revealed for the first time. Servers crash every Monday at Noon during sign-ups. Hurricane Sandy causes chaos when people cannot access classes.

51 mins
6/3/25
Ep 197: Matching Minds With Sondheim with author Barry Joseph

Ep 197: Matching Minds With Sondheim with author Barry Joseph

My guest this week is Barry Joseph, the author of the recent book, Matching Minds with Sondheim. Since his death, there have been so many books about Stephen Sondheim and various aspects of his life and his career, including an amazing number of really terrific books, and I have had the honor of having many of the authors of those books as guests on this podcast.

1 h 2 mins
Feb 7
#66 - Michael R. Jackson, The Legacy of Into the Woods

#66 - Michael R. Jackson, The Legacy of Into the Woods

Michael R. Jackson shares how he relates to the mixed reception received by Into the Woods, muses about he might respond to the show's criticism, and reflects upon the legacy of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

1 h 2 mins
5/14/25
Ep430 - Bess Wohl: Getting Out of the Way

Ep430 - Bess Wohl: Getting Out of the Way

Bess Wohl joins the podcast to discuss the journey of bringing her latest play, Liberation, to Broadway after a decade of development. She shares the "woo woo" details of her creative process, describing a vision of her characters waiting in a metaphorical doctor's office for her to finally tell their stories.

49 mins
Jan 27
Happy Hour #106: On Wednesdays we Podcast Pink - ‘Mean Girls’

Happy Hour #106: On Wednesdays we Podcast Pink - ‘Mean Girls’

Get in, losers. We’re talking about Mean Girls. From it’s earliest self-help origins all the way through to todays “the-trailer-didn’t-say-it-was-a-musical” movie, Jimi and Tommy contemplate the traps of adaptations, memes from old movies, the Jimmy (and Jimi) awards, and Tina Fey’s (literall) love letter to high school theatre.

1 h 48 mins
3/29/24
Ep428 - Wayne Brady: The Introverted Improviser

Ep428 - Wayne Brady: The Introverted Improviser

Wayne Brady opens up about the surprising reality that despite his career as an improvisational powerhouse, he considers himself a quiet recluse who never actually aspired to be funny.

1 h 4 mins
Jan 13
S6 Ep 5: "Not Just Paying it Backwards"/David Henry Hwang

S6 Ep 5: "Not Just Paying it Backwards"/David Henry Hwang

Christine talks to another fellow Guild Council member and pioneer, David Henry Hwang. In this episode they discuss how naming some of his characters after himself changed David's perspective on telling his own story, breaking the cycle of Asian Americans portrayed as “perpetual foreigners” on Broadway, writing for ourselves, and how the Guild is fighting for us.

37 mins
11/17/25
Ep429 - Irene Sofia Lucio: Golden Chest Armor is Liberating

Ep429 - Irene Sofia Lucio: Golden Chest Armor is Liberating

Irene Sofia Lucio stops by to discuss the journey from being a shy kid in Puerto Rico who had to force herself to raise her hand to starring in some of the most provocative plays on Broadway.

54 mins
Jan 20
Ep399 - Jeffrey Seller: Storytelling, Struggle, and the Rise of a Broadway Giant

Ep399 - Jeffrey Seller: Storytelling, Struggle, and the Rise of a Broadway Giant

From growing up in a modest neighborhood known as "Cardboard Village" in Oak Park, Michigan, to becoming one of the most influential producers in Broadway history, Jeffrey Seller's story is one of resilience, creativity, and a deep love of musical theater.

54 mins
6/24/25
#95 - Tad Stoermer: The Founding Fathers Were Not Your Heroes

#95 - Tad Stoermer: The Founding Fathers Were Not Your Heroes

In this deeply compelling and eye-opening episode, we sat down with historian and viral TikTok creator Tad Stoermer, whose work dismantles the "Patriot Myth" and reimagines the American narrative.

1 h 17 mins
8/5/25
Ep431 - Chloe Tucker Caine: Why Every Actor Needs a Real Estate License

Ep431 - Chloe Tucker Caine: Why Every Actor Needs a Real Estate License

Chloe Tucker Caine joins the show to discuss her fascinating transition from a national tour leading lady to a high stakes real estate powerhouse on Netflix's Owning Manhattan.

51 mins
Feb 3
Pace University (Act II) with Amanda Flynn

Pace University (Act II) with Amanda Flynn

In this College Deep Dive, we welcome Amanda Flynn the Program Head of Musical Theater at Pace University. Amanda Flynn is a former MTCA Vocal Tech Coach and has represented Pace University at MTCA’s Junior Intensive for the past two years!

2 h 8 mins
Jan 28
WAR PAINT with Caden Zane Marshall

WAR PAINT with Caden Zane Marshall

WAR PAINT was the Broadway follow up to the musical GREY GARDENS, so of course it's the GREY GARDENS follow up on "A Musical Theatre Podcast." This week, actor, interpreter, and influencer Caden Zane Marshall joins us to talk about two women whose impact has changed the world forever.

1 h 16 mins
12/21/25
"Rachel is Vegan Meatloaf" (Live Episode)

"Rachel is Vegan Meatloaf" (Live Episode)

Alyssa (aka @GaroogieDraws on Instagram!) joins me again for this month's livestream episode! We discuss Blaine's depth as a character, Unique's interesting fashion choices, and, yes even Nicki Minaj. Songs this episode include: Bordeline/ Open Your Heart.

2 h 6 mins
Feb 10
Stars Shine at Variety's Business of Broadway

Stars Shine at Variety's Business of Broadway

In this final, super-sized episode of Stagecraft: Listen in on insightful conversations with Broadway's biggest talents, recorded during Variety's annual Business of Broadway breakfast presented by City National Bank.

1 h 43 mins
10/22/25
S12 Ep5: Denise Gough

S12 Ep5: Denise Gough

For this Olivier winner and Tony nominee, theatre isn’t a career choice — it’s survival.

51 mins
Jan 24
5. THE INVASION

5. THE INVASION

We experience the very first Invasion of the Pines in 1976 as told by its leader, “Panzi,” and how the annual July 4th event evolved over the years. We go deeper on the history and evolution of Drag in Cherry Grove and New York City via Lady Bunny’s Wigstock and Drag Race.

44 mins
7/27/23
GREY GARDENS with Drew Droege

GREY GARDENS with Drew Droege

This week we're spending another winter in a summer town as we cover the terrific 2006 musical GREY GARDENS. Here to not only have his cake but chew it and masticate it is the great Drew Droege (MESSY WHITE GAYS, TITANIQUE).

1 h 1 min
11/30/25
TITANIC

TITANIC

Original cast members Victoria Clark, Michael Cerveris, Martin Moran, Don Stephenson, and Jennifer Piech Pasbjerg discuss the original Titanic workshop, the extensive changes made during previews and rehearsals...

58 mins
4/23/22
FULL LENGTH: "It's Wicked! It Has to Be Earned!" (with Ariana Grande)

FULL LENGTH: "It's Wicked! It Has to Be Earned!" (with Ariana Grande)

SPOILERS AHEAD!! We were beyond thrillified to sit down with Ariana Grande to talk about her journey with Wicked -- from early fandom to playing the role of Glinda on screen. And in this full length episode, you'll hear our whole conversation, spoilers and all.

1 h 33 mins
12/2/24
Ep 194: The Great Waltz on Radio & TV

Ep 194: The Great Waltz on Radio & TV

On this week’s Broadway Nation podcast, Albert Evans and I once again go “In Search of Lost Broadway,” as part of our occasional podcast series in which we try to rediscover significant hit Broadway musicals from the past that today are almost entirely unknown and forgotten.

52 mins
Jan 9
CHESS on Broadway: Inside the New Revival’s High-Stakes Reboot

CHESS on Broadway: Inside the New Revival’s High-Stakes Reboot

In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the new Broadway revival of CHESS at the Imperial Theatre, examining how the latest book rewrites and the use of a narrator reshape the show’s Cold War love triangle.

31 mins
Feb 4
#76 - I Saw the TV Glow

#76 - I Saw the TV Glow

We're diving into the wildest and most thought provoking response to Buffy the Vampire Slayer yet, Jane Schoenbrun's magnum opus "I Saw the TV Glow." Don't be late to watching the Pink Opaque. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten.

49 mins
Jan 22
Dancin: Revisiting Our Interview with Wayne Cilento

Dancin: Revisiting Our Interview with Wayne Cilento

Friends, you need to go see Dancin! It is one of the best musicals on Broadway and is true brilliance. To celebrate its opening, we are sharing our 2019 interview with director/choreographer of Dancin, Wayne Cilento! Dancin Tickets HERE.

1 h 10 mins
3/20/23
S7E7 - A Good Cry

S7E7 - A Good Cry

In this episode of The Spark File, Laura and Susan celebrate the art, science, and deep humanity of a good cry. Sparked by poems, personal stories, and a lovingly unofficial “research study,” they explore why tears are not a weakness—but a powerful form of emotional intelligence and creative release.

39 mins
Jan 21
#76 - Our Friend Martin (1999)

#76 - Our Friend Martin (1999)

We're diving into the world of 1990's educational entertainment, we're talking about a star studded television special "Our Friend Martin" which tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr. through the power of Time Travel. Yes, time travel!

49 mins
Jan 15
Marjorie Prime: Memory, A.I., and What We Leave Behind

Marjorie Prime: Memory, A.I., and What We Leave Behind

In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the Broadway production of Marjorie Prime, written by Jordan Harrison and directed by Anne Kauffman at Second Stage Theater’s Hayes Theater.

32 mins
Jan 21
Seton Hill with Joseph Domencic

Seton Hill with Joseph Domencic

In this College Deep Dive, Joseph Domencic the Associate Professor of Musical Theatre and Theatre at Seton Hill University chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Seton Hill’s superpower: individualized training—using a liberal arts model to tailor each student’s path, not force a single mold.

1 h 11 mins
Jan 14
Bug: Tracy Letts’ Conspiracy Thriller Lands on Broadway

Bug: Tracy Letts’ Conspiracy Thriller Lands on Broadway

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Bug at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Tracy Letts’ psychological thriller about loneliness, paranoia, and conspiracy thinking.

29 mins
Jan 28
S7E6 - How Easy Can It Be?

S7E6 - How Easy Can It Be?

This week on The Spark File, we’re asking a question that might just unclench your whole nervous system: How Easy Can It Be?

30 mins
Jan 14
Episode 90: A Novel Approach To Broadway History

Episode 90: A Novel Approach To Broadway History

My guest this week is author Laura Frankos whose delightful and entertaining new novel is titled Broadway Revival — What If Gershwin Had Lived? Although this is the first work of fiction that I have featured on this podcast, as you will hear, Broadway Revival is filled with fascinating and meticulously researched Broadway history.

41 mins
12/8/22
Chapter 6: Act Two: Sh*t! Look at all these pigs!

Chapter 6: Act Two: Sh*t! Look at all these pigs!

We continue our deep, deep dive into Broadway’s most infamous flop as we charge head-first into the madness and mayhem of Act Two! And mayhem it really is! Leather outfits! Dead pigs! Is that a medieval sword? A rap! A giant disco ball! Lasers! Oh my!

59 mins
2/24/21
Cars 2 (2011)

Cars 2 (2011)

The titular Cars from the movie Cars (2006) are back and they're on a spy mission for some reason. Yes Mater is here to save the day, and he's getting significantly more screen time whether we like it or not. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten.

53 mins
Jan 29
S12 Ep4: Tye Blue

S12 Ep4: Tye Blue

As Titanique marks its milestone first anniversary in London’s West End and Broadway sets sail this Spring, the Olivier-winning director and co-writer invites us inside his brilliantly unhinged mind to reveal how his love for the ultimate Canadian music icon helped build a global theatrical phenomenon.

49 mins
Jan 19
78. We Saw Wicked For Good! And Met Ariana Grande!

78. We Saw Wicked For Good! And Met Ariana Grande!

We cannot believe we’re saying this, but we just saw Wicked For Good! We were invited to attend a special screening and let us tell you, this movie is fantastic! Listen in as we chat about our experience at this amazing event and some early reactions to the movie.

25 mins
11/1/25
S7E8 - Words We Love

S7E8 - Words We Love

This week on The Spark File, we’re cultivating delight with an episode we’re calling “Words We Love.” Susan went spelunking through her massive digital spark file and emerged with a glittering haul: words that crack us up, words that soothe, words that make you feel—dare we say—carbonated.

38 mins
Jan 27
#267 - Disney's Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame (feat. Sideways)

#267 - Disney's Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame (feat. Sideways)

"Out there, strolling by the Seine Give me one day out there. Like ordinary men..." Grab your bells and christian imagery because this week we're joined by the incredible Ethan from Sideways to talk about the German stage production of Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame directed by James Lapine.

1 h 3 mins
10/18/23
Kevin Munhall (Broadway’s Tootsie) on Breath, Stress, and Performance

Kevin Munhall (Broadway’s Tootsie) on Breath, Stress, and Performance

In this Artist Exploration, Kevin Munhall (Broadway’s Tootsie) chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Build breathing and regulation habits before the stakes are high. Nerves aren’t the enemy; what matters is how you perform under pressure, not just in practice.

1 h 15 mins
Jan 21
Creativity Sparks: Money Money Money

Creativity Sparks: Money Money Money

This week, Laura and Susan dig into this taboo topic and explore how and why shame keeps us from talking about money, and sometimes even doing anything about money. But valuing ourselves for the amount of money we have accrued has not always been the norm, in fact, it is a rather new framework.

1 h 11 mins
1/12/22
"Quinntessential Glee" (w/ Skip or Scream)

"Quinntessential Glee" (w/ Skip or Scream)

We're back with more Glacket in 2026! And to kick off the year, we're joined by the hosts of Skip or Scream, Maggie and Kassie! Maggie has been on the pod a few times now, but we unpack Kassie's deep lore with the hit Fox show.

2 h 1 min
Jan 6
BONUS: Kimberly Akimbo | Theatre in the D

BONUS: Kimberly Akimbo | Theatre in the D

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Theatre in the D where Jess will chat with Miranda Moffat about theatre currently playing on National Tours and local theatre in Metro Detroit. Today we're talking about the Tony Winning Musical Kimberly Akimbo!

31 mins
3/17/25
Episode 47 - Artemis Chrisoulakis

Episode 47 - Artemis Chrisoulakis

Hello theatre folk one and all! We jump on board the Norwegian Bliss for a special episode on both We Are Theatre and The Queendom Podcast! We chat all things ship life and SIX: The Musical! To join the WAT community head to our social channels: Facebook - We Are Theatre.

35 mins
5/21/23
S12 Ep6: Kelsee Kimmel

S12 Ep6: Kelsee Kimmel

She’s belted her way through SIX, Rent, Pretty Woman and Kinky Boots — and now she’s taking the wheel in the final chapter of Alicia Keys’ smash-hit, semi-autobiographical mega-musical, Hell’s Kitchen.

58 mins
Feb 2
Paul Kwak (Laryngologist) on Overall Vocal Health

Paul Kwak (Laryngologist) on Overall Vocal Health

In this Artist Episode Paul Kwak, Laryngologist Chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about. His musical journey to becoming a laryngologist. The importance of vocal technique. How to stay vocally healthy throughout the year.

1 h 7 mins
Feb 4
S7E9 - Making For Minnesota

S7E9 - Making For Minnesota

In “Making for Minnesota,” we’re asking a question that feels both tender and urgently practical: when the world is loud and scary, what can you make? Susan shares what happened after our free workshop Be the Change, But How—and how (per Martha Beck) creativity can interrupt anxiety by flipping a different switch in the brain.

38 mins
Feb 4
Happy Hour #105: New Podcast, New Podcast - ‘On the Town’

Happy Hour #105: New Podcast, New Podcast - ‘On the Town’

The Bronx is up, the Battery's down, and Jimi and Tommy are right here delving into the Americana classic of a musical On the Town. Lenoard Bernstein (or is it Bernstein), Betty Comden (the bombshell that she is) and Adolph Green (he’s there too) have devised a wonderful, timeless(?) classic in this show which might, indeed, be the FIRST true musical comedy!

1 h 59 mins
2/5/24
BONUS: Spamalot | Theater in the D

BONUS: Spamalot | Theater in the D

In this episode of Theater in the D, Jesse and his fiancée Miranda review Monty Python's Spamalot. She hated the movie. He’s a lifelong fan. So, did this Broadway adaptation bring them together or tear them apart?

22 mins
Feb 2
Episode VII: Chase

Episode VII: Chase

“You are closer than you think.” Back to that night at the Icarus Motel, Adam goes in hot pursuit of a mysterious car. · Susannah Jones as Soothing Female Voice. · Matthew Cohn as Adam Kleinhoffer. · Written by Caroline V. McGraw. · Directed by Eddie Prunoske.

6 mins
7/27/21
Emma Flynn Bespolka (MTCA Alum and from West End’s Cluesless) on Being Yourself Is “Popular”

Emma Flynn Bespolka (MTCA Alum and from West End’s Cluesless) on Being Yourself Is “Popular”

In this Artist Exploration, Emma Flynn, an MTCA Alum and from West End’s Clueless chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Be yourself, trust your type, and bring your whole person into the room. Grieve the setbacks, then release what you can’t control.

1 h 14 mins
12/3/25
Merrily We Roll Along (2025)

Merrily We Roll Along (2025)

Merrily we roll along, roll along... Bursting with dreams! This week we're diving back into musical theater and looking at the new filmed version of the Stephen Sondheim musical starring Harry Potter, the king from Hamilton, and a former Elphaba.

54 mins
Feb 5
BONUS:  Interview w/ Composer Edward W. Hardy ("The Woodsman")

BONUS: Interview w/ Composer Edward W. Hardy ("The Woodsman")

In this super special BONUS episode Jess & Andrew interview the incredible composer of "The Woodsman" Edward W. Hardy! In this super special bonus episode they talk about Edward's incredible journey from childhood prodigy to a composer of amazing Off-Broadway hit.

39 mins
Jan 19
Journey to the Heart - A New Musical Preview

Journey to the Heart - A New Musical Preview

Support Journey to the Heart Here: bit.ly/supportjourneytotheheart. In a world where everyone shares a tattoo with their soulmate, you'd think falling in love would be easy. Journey to the Heart follows three best friends as they go on an adventure of a lifetime.

2 mins
4/13/22
"Fondue for Twoing" (w/ Heather Morris)

"Fondue for Twoing" (w/ Heather Morris)

Heather Morris is back to celebrate the 200th episode of this lil' Glodcast! Heather and I talk about everything: Beyoncé, her relationship with Dianna Agron and we definitively get an answer to what Heather's best vocal from the series is.

55 mins
12/9/25
Bonus - Celebrating Howard Ashman

Bonus - Celebrating Howard Ashman

The Webby Award-winning podcast THE MAGICAL MAKING OF ALADDIN ON BROADWAY is back with this special episode, paying tribute to the legendary lyricist, Howard Ashman, whose impact on Disney and musical theatre as a whole can still be felt today.

25 mins
6/17/25
BONUS:  Interview w/ Composers Chris Littler & Ellen Winter ("36 Questions")

BONUS: Interview w/ Composers Chris Littler & Ellen Winter ("36 Questions")

In this super bonus episode Jess is joined by the composers of the Podcast Musical "36 Questions," Ellen Winter & Christopher Littler. He talks about their creative process, the inspirations for the musical, the storytelling methods, and how this show became the incredible piece it is today.

56 mins
Jan 26
Montclair State University with Ryan Kasparzcak

Montclair State University with Ryan Kasparzcak

In this College Deep Dive, Ryan Kasparzcak the Head of Montclair’s Theatre and Dance and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Candid look at their MT program, dance expectations, and admissions approach. Leading with your spark, and aiming for a little better every day.

1 h 49 mins
11/26/25
74. “I Was A Funny Fit in Both Worlds” (with Ana Gasteyer)

74. “I Was A Funny Fit in Both Worlds” (with Ana Gasteyer)

It’s always a good day on the pod when we get to check a dream guest off our list. And today is one of those days. Among her other accomplishments, Ana Gasteyer originated the role of Elphaba in Chicago and later reprised the role on Broadway.

1 h 21 mins
7/7/25
BONNIE & CLYDE with Ivan Menchell

BONNIE & CLYDE with Ivan Menchell

Today we finish up our fall American Dream Miniseries with a surprise fourth episode dedicated to the listener requested BONNIE & CLYDE. This musical, maybe even more than the others we've covered in this miniseries, most easily represents the experience of Americans in 2025.

49 mins
11/9/25
A Paradox  - The Polarized Part

A Paradox - The Polarized Part

Host Bobby Steggert takes another step back from interviewing to reflect on the phenomenon of polarization - from the current political climate, to the contradictory forces in every human experience.

18 mins
12/4/25
Pleasures and Palaces (1965)

Pleasures and Palaces (1965)

If I said to you I have a score by Guys and Dolls’ Frank Loesser, book by Kiss Me Kate’s Sam Spewack, directed by the one and only Bob Fosse, and starring television personality Phyllis Newman, you’d probably ask where could you invest because this is gonna be bigger than talking pictures!

1 h 14 mins
7/8/25
77. Oh, We Are OBSESSULATED!! (Our Trailer Reactions & More)

77. Oh, We Are OBSESSULATED!! (Our Trailer Reactions & More)

We’re not crying, you are! With the release of the FINAL trailer, it really does feel like we’re coming to the end of an era and we are in our feels about it. This episode, it’s just us Sentimental Men and we have a lot to catch up on.

34 mins
10/8/25
Bounce (2003)

Bounce (2003)

60 Songs. 50 Years. 9 Leads. 5 Directors. 4 Scripts. 1 Sondheim. We close our second season with the story of Stephen Sondheim's half century quest to bring musical life to the true story of 1920s schemers Addison and Wilson Mizner.

1 h 28 mins
7/22/25
#22-Stephen Sondheim and Cryptic Crosswords

#22-Stephen Sondheim and Cryptic Crosswords

Today’s topic: Stephen Sondheim’s passion for cryptic crosswords. Joined by guests Natan Last, Katie Grogg, Ben Zimmer, and Galen Fott, the conversation explores Sondheim's 1968 stint as the puzzle editor for New York Magazine, his influence on the American cryptic crossword scene, and the connections between his musical works and love for puzzles.

1 h 12 mins
Jan 30
#21-10 Playful Songs of Sondheim

#21-10 Playful Songs of Sondheim

Name ten tracks by Sondheim that highlight his love of games and puzzles. That was the challenge posed to me by Donald Feltham, who invited me back to his streaming Broadway Radio Show.

35 mins
Jan 13
It's Gonna Work Out Fine. Tina Turner and Paul Jones.

It's Gonna Work Out Fine. Tina Turner and Paul Jones.

Tim pays tribute to the late Tina Turner who recorded one of the songs from Aida, his musical with Elton John. Plus how Paul and the Manfreds introduced him to the music of Tina (and Ike).

28 mins
6/5/23
#74 - Evita (2025 London Revival)

#74 - Evita (2025 London Revival)

Evita has once again waltzed back into our lives, and this time it has a hard to understand plot with a rock environment. Rachel Zegler Shines, and we're diving into what works and what doesn't about Jamie Lloyd's production of Evita.

50 mins
Jan 8
#46 - Kay McClelland, the original Florinda and Replacement Baker's Wife

#46 - Kay McClelland, the original Florinda and Replacement Baker's Wife

Kay McClelland comes clean on how she never felt her job was safe in her three years with Into the Woods and how the only job security she got was, as the Baker's Wife at the end of the run, being told the show would close soon so it was too late to replace her.

1 h 2 mins
2/7/24
Encore Episode: MY FIRST SONDHEIM

Encore Episode: MY FIRST SONDHEIM

This episode was recorded in 2021 just five days after it was announced that Stephen Sondheim had died and as it happened my friend, colleague and frequent co-host and contributor to Broadway Nation, Albert Evans, was spending the Thanksgiving weekend with me, and so we were together when this news began to break and during the incredible reaction and response this loss over the days that followed.

35 mins
11/21/25
Irving Berlin, Bing Crosby and the Story of "White Christmas," America's Most Popular Song, part 2

Irving Berlin, Bing Crosby and the Story of "White Christmas," America's Most Popular Song, part 2

This is the second of two special holiday episodes of Broadway Nation. Just like the first, this is an audio version of a Broadway Nation Live! performance that was given in December of 2019 at the Vashon Center For The Performing Arts on Vashon Island, WA.

39 mins
12/31/25
Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera) on the The Aging Ingenue

Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera) on the The Aging Ingenue

In this Artist Exploration, Sara Jean Ford from Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Showing colleges “who you are” isn’t a gimmick. Grow as an artist by letting instead of forcing.

1 h 20 mins
11/19/25
Episode #139: Amelia Cormack

Episode #139: Amelia Cormack

Musical Theatre performer Amelia Cormack has had the opportunity to work in three of the world's biggest theatre industries: Broadway, The West End, and Australia's theatre scene. Her journey is equally inspiring as enlightening.

48 mins
12/16/25
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE with Danielle Ferland

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE with Danielle Ferland

"There are worse things than listening to a podcast on a Sunday!" Join special guest, and original cast member, Danielle Ferland ("Little Red" in Into the Woods) as we look back at her Broadway debut in the Pulitzer Prize winning, and listener requested, Sondheim/Lapine musical Sunday in the Park with George.

1 h 3 mins
9/1/25
#65 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Legacy of Into the Woods

#65 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Legacy of Into the Woods

Lin-Manuel Miranda shares Sondheim's hilarious request for Spanish translation of "I Feel Pretty" and reflects upon the legacy of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

59 mins
3/12/25
#2 - Puppet elections, keeping RENT hot, and designing HAMILTON with Jeffrey Seller

#2 - Puppet elections, keeping RENT hot, and designing HAMILTON with Jeffrey Seller

Professional “Theater Kid” Jeffrey Seller has produced some of the biggest hits on Broadway from “In The Heights,” “Rent,” “Hamilton,” “Avenue Q,” and more. Now he sit’s down with host Tom Greenwald to talk keeping a show hot, Tony campaigns, and finding the art that speak for a show.

43 mins
11/7/25
Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors:  The complete radio play

Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors: The complete radio play

Along the treacherous Borgo Pass In the mountains of Transylvania, a meek English real estate agent is on a harrowing journey to meet a new and mysterious client...who also just happens to be the most terrifying and ferocious monster the world has ever known.

1 h 18 mins
5/29/20
Grover’s Corners (1987)

Grover’s Corners (1987)

In 1960, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt created theater. history when their whimsical musical, The Fantasticks, the little show that. no one believed in, opened and would not close until forty years later. Twenty-seven years later they would say “Smart New York money says we're not what's.

58 mins
5/27/25
Episode 79: STORM LARGE

Episode 79: STORM LARGE

Rockstar and 54 Below staple Storm Large sits down with us to talk about Cabaret, finding happiness, and Billie Eilish. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains adult content and explicit language. For tickets and more information about Storm's upcoming show, visit http://54below.org/StormLarge.

30 mins
3/31/25
BARNUM with Ryan VanDenBoom

BARNUM with Ryan VanDenBoom

The third entry in our "American Dream" miniseries of listener requests is the 1980 musical BARNUM. Now, that means it is not THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, and please don't come for Jeff if he speaks too candidly about that musical!

56 mins
10/27/25
Batman Forever (1995) feat. Olaf Adsit

Batman Forever (1995) feat. Olaf Adsit

This week we're diving into the real test of Jim Carrey's mettle with a superhero villian role. Yes, it's Carrey versus Batman in Batman Forever. We're joined by Olaf of the "Back to the Movie Theater" podcast to talk about this film! Check out Olaf's Podcast here!

52 mins
Jan 26
Dumb & Dumber (1994)

Dumb & Dumber (1994)

Have you ever wondered what a road trip between Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey would look like? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you put turbo lax into a tea cup?

39 mins
Jan 19
Ep 47 - Jenni Barber - The Caretaker Part

Ep 47 - Jenni Barber - The Caretaker Part

Jenni Barber (Beetlejuice) comes from a family lineage of caretaking, and it is infused in every role she plays, from cast member, to teacher and mentor, to wife and mother.

39 mins
11/13/25
Ep405 - Aaron Bartz: The Redemption of Draco (and Dirty Birds at 8AM)

Ep405 - Aaron Bartz: The Redemption of Draco (and Dirty Birds at 8AM)

Aaron Bartz brings a grounded, thoughtful energy to the role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and in this conversation, he shares just how much life and imagination go into keeping the magic alive night after night.

47 mins
7/29/25
S4 EP22 Making a Hat: Creating Work with Your Friends (and Getting It Produced) - with Michael Breslin & Rory Pelsue & Patrick Foley

S4 EP22 Making a Hat: Creating Work with Your Friends (and Getting It Produced) - with Michael Breslin & Rory Pelsue & Patrick Foley

Are you an actor tired of waiting for permission to make great art? In this episode, Michael Breslin, Patrick Foley, and Rory Pelsue share how they turned passion projects with friends into powerful, produced theater.

41 mins
7/22/25
Episode 16: PHIL GEOFFREY BOND & LUCIA SPINA from "Sondheim Unplugged"

Episode 16: PHIL GEOFFREY BOND & LUCIA SPINA from "Sondheim Unplugged"

An episode for Sondheim fans! This week, we turn our focus to Sondheim Unplugged, one of the most popular and long-running series presented at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

44 mins
1/13/21
Episode One: From Transylvania with Love

Episode One: From Transylvania with Love

When Jonathan Harker travels to Romania for a real estate deal, he inadvertently lures the extraordinarily attractive, wealthy, and immortal Count Dracula back to England in pursuit of his own fiancé, Lucy Westfeldt. Episode 1 cast: Christopher Sieber as Count Dracula.

22 mins
5/1/20
#120: HELEN GALLAGHER, Tony Award Winner for Pal Joey & No No Nanette

#120: HELEN GALLAGHER, Tony Award Winner for Pal Joey & No No Nanette

In January of 2017, Rob and Kevin sat down with two time Tony Award winner Helen Gallagher to discuss her incredible life and career. If you are a listener of the podcast you will know that a virus erased the entire interview. But, through the sheer kindness of Ms.

1 h 5 mins
5/14/18
Episode 119: Intermissionsode - Crossover Episode with Creative Turn with Burton Miller

Episode 119: Intermissionsode - Crossover Episode with Creative Turn with Burton Miller

On this Intermissionsode of Theatre Geeks Anonymous, Pamela and Ebony talk with Burton Miller on his podcast, Creative Turn. They begin the episode by talking about what shows they've all seen, the upcoming shows they are excited about, and what Burton has seen regionally in his hometown.

1 h 28 mins
12/18/25
Episode 53: The Diva Draft

Episode 53: The Diva Draft

In this inaugural episode of Cast Offs, Ben and Daniel each rank their top 5 favorite divas!

1 h 42 mins
6/27/22
NEEDLES

NEEDLES

This episode features the audio drama NEEDLES by Megan Tripaldi. In this dark comedy, a frustrated knitter laments the decision to summon the forces of darkness in order to finish all the presents she has to knit for the holiday season.

26 mins
Jan 23
The Phantom of the Opera National Tour | Theater in the D

The Phantom of the Opera National Tour | Theater in the D

The Phantom of the Opera returns to Detroit, and this is the version you want to see. A tour based on Hal Prince's original direction with expanded beautiful sets and an all time cast. Check out Miranda and Jess's in depth thoughts here.

35 mins
Feb 9
63. "It's Wicked! It Has to Be Earned!" (with Ariana Grande)

63. "It's Wicked! It Has to Be Earned!" (with Ariana Grande)

We were beyond thrillified to sit down with Ariana Grande to talk about her journey with Wicked from early fandom to playing the role of Glinda on screen. Listen in as we obsess over the Wicked OBC, recount her five rounds of auditions for the films and learn of the agreement she made with Cynthia Erivo before filming began.

1 h 6 mins
11/1/24
Ep. 82: Exploring Empathy in "Merrily We Roll Along"

Ep. 82: Exploring Empathy in "Merrily We Roll Along"

In this episode, Andrew talks to director and performer Maria Friedman about the filmed-for-cinema release of Merrily We Roll Along, which closed on Broadway in 2024. Friedman, whose journey with Merrily We Roll Along dates back to the early 90s, when she played Mary, directed revivals of the show in London and on Broadway.

16 mins
12/5/25
Five Ways to Network with Industry Pros

Five Ways to Network with Industry Pros

Hello, fellow actors. Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast — the podcast for actors, from a casting director, who wants you to stop doing weird things in the name of “networking.” Today’s episode is called: “Five Ways to Network with Industry Pros.” And before you tense up — no, this is not an episode about: Because real networking — the kind that actually works — looks nothing like what most actors imagine.

25 mins
Jan 29
Marcus Crawford Guy (MTCA Song Coach MTCA & AMC’s “Turn: Washington’s Spies”) on The Actor’s Mindset

Marcus Crawford Guy (MTCA Song Coach MTCA & AMC’s “Turn: Washington’s Spies”) on The Actor’s Mindset

In this Artist Exploration, Marcus Crawford Guy a MTCA Song Coach MTCA and from AMC’s “Turn: Washington’s Spies” chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: How subtle quirks of timing can quietly reshape your path. Learning to trust who you already are at your core.

1 h 44 mins
Jan 7
75. “Defying Gravity Will Get Me Through This” (with Ginger Minj)

75. “Defying Gravity Will Get Me Through This” (with Ginger Minj)

Theatre Kid to Drag Legend to Broadway Star? That’s the plan. Fresh off her victory on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Ginger Minj is joining the Sentimental Men to talk about everything it took to get herself to this point and how Defying Gravity became a personal anthem along the way.

1 h 17 mins
9/1/25
#73 - RRR (2022)

#73 - RRR (2022)

We're starting 2026 on a high note, we're diving into one of the most acclaimed films of the 2020's with the Bollywood action masterpiece "RRR" as a Patron request from our Patreon supporter Ewan Cassidy. Come join us for the love to end all loves.

1 h 1 min
Jan 1
1776 with Howard Sherman

1776 with Howard Sherman

The second episode in our "American Dream miniseries" is dedicated to 1776, the listener requested, Best Musical winner of 1969. It's a surprisingly unconventional musical about the very beginnings of a government that is currently, as of this moment, shut down.

1 h 8 mins
10/8/25
Episode I: The Mysterious Case of Split Valley Episode 1 Presented by Columbia Public Radio

Episode I: The Mysterious Case of Split Valley Episode 1 Presented by Columbia Public Radio

“What do you think it is? Some kind of symbol?” Adam Kleinhoffer, journalist and podcaster for Columbia Public Radio, receives a mysterious postcard beckoning him to Split Valley, the second-smallest town in New York State. · Paul Guyet as Soothing Male Voice.

12 mins
6/29/21
S. 3, Ep. 9: Cathedral by Raymond Carver

S. 3, Ep. 9: Cathedral by Raymond Carver

Connecticut, 1983: In a strained marriage, a narrow-minded, prejudiced man- and his wife- host the wife’s former coworker for the night. Their guest is a blind man, and that’s the last person in the world this man wants to host...

42 mins
2/19/24
Encore Episode: The Story Behind the Song, WHITE CHRISTMAS

Encore Episode: The Story Behind the Song, WHITE CHRISTMAS

This is a special holiday reprise of one of Broadway Nation's most popular episodes: It's an audio version of a Broadway Nation Live! performance that was presented in December of 2019 at the Vashon Center For The Performing Arts on Vashon Island just outside of Seattle, WA.

31 mins
12/24/25
"Artie and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Live Episode)

"Artie and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Live Episode)

Emilee is back for this month's livestream episode alongside Glisteners, Ryan and Carianne! We talk about Andrew's response to HeMo's question, Artie's controversial jacket, and the best glee episode of all time? We'll be back in 2026 to finish out Round 3!

1 h 12 mins
12/16/25
Meet Lincoln Center Theater's New Leader

Meet Lincoln Center Theater's New Leader

Now kicking off her first season as artistic director of New York's influential Lincoln Center Theater with a revival of "Ragtime," Lear deBessonet talks spectacle, sacred space, community, the value of theater, her season line-up, and what she sees when she looks ahead to the future of LCT.

35 mins
9/2/25
Preview of Heléne Yorke interview on Geffen Playhouse UNSCRIPTED

Preview of Heléne Yorke interview on Geffen Playhouse UNSCRIPTED

LIVING THE DREAM is taking a hiatus for now, but you can still listen to Rory interview theater artists on the GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE UNSCRIPTED podcast! Here is a preview of his talk with Heléne Yorke. Subscribe to UNSCRIPTED so you won't miss any of these great conversations!

1 min
3/6/19
#8 - REALITY'S REALITY (Part 2): Surviving the System

#8 - REALITY'S REALITY (Part 2): Surviving the System

Reality Winner details her traumatic experiences as a prisoner in Lincolnton, Georgia County Jail…while awaiting her trial for espionage. The inhumane treatment has inspired Reality to fight for Prison Reform.

26 mins
2/9/22
#63 - Brad Weinstock

#63 - Brad Weinstock

Fresh off of Broadway's Aladdin, Brad Weinstock (Wicked, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Jersey Boys) sits down with David to share his love of the Disney world in this episode focused on friendship.

1 h 8 mins
1/13/25
#16 - The Winner Family Reacts to the FBI Raid on Mar-a-Lago

#16 - The Winner Family Reacts to the FBI Raid on Mar-a-Lago

Reality Winner and Billie Winner-Davis, Reality’s mother, react to the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, discuss Reality’s recent petition for clemency and how current events have impacted the family.

22 mins
1/13/23
Broadway 2025 in Review: Standout Shows, Performances, and the Road to 2026

Broadway 2025 in Review: Standout Shows, Performances, and the Road to 2026

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we look back at the 2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway year, from new works like John Proctor Is the Villain and Buena Vista Social Club to other standout plays and musicals that stayed with us.

31 mins
Jan 1
Helen J. Shen on Leaving Maybe Happy Ending, Devil Wears Prada 2 & Broadway Ghosts

Helen J. Shen on Leaving Maybe Happy Ending, Devil Wears Prada 2 & Broadway Ghosts

Broadway's Helen J. Shen (Tony-winning Maybe Happy Ending) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her whirlwind rise to theatre stardom during a thoughtful conversation about artistry, ambition, and staying human even when you're playing a robot.

1 h 8 mins
Feb 2
S1E7 - Sara Bareilles

S1E7 - Sara Bareilles

This week on The Town Hall Spark Sessions - a podcast collaboration between NYC's historic Town Hall and The Spark File, we welcome the iconic singer, songwriter, actress and composer, Sara Bareilles.

26 mins
7/16/25
Kindness Is Free’s Lori Milgard & JR Dzubak on the Rose Bowl Parade, Kindness Hall of Fame & How to Build a Kinder 2026

Kindness Is Free’s Lori Milgard & JR Dzubak on the Rose Bowl Parade, Kindness Hall of Fame & How to Build a Kinder 2026

What's the best 2026 new year's resolution? Kindness! Join Robert Peterpaul as we fly to Pasadena, California and chat with Lori Milgard and JR Dzubak about their inspiring journey with the Kindness is Free initiative.

1 h 6 mins
Jan 12
Merrily We Roll Along Director Maria Friedman: The Power of Kindness in Storytelling

Merrily We Roll Along Director Maria Friedman: The Power of Kindness in Storytelling

Merrily We Roll Along's Broadway and film director Maria Friedman joins The Art of Kindness for a chat on translating her Tony-winning take on the hit Stephen Sondheim production to a SONY film, starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez.

12 mins
12/4/25
HELLO, DOLLY! with Michael Betts and Mary Jo Catlett

HELLO, DOLLY! with Michael Betts and Mary Jo Catlett

In this week's episode, Jeff and guest Michael Betts discuss the glory of Jerry Herman's smash hit HELLO, DOLLY! and along the way, touch on musicals with exclamation points, the hallmarks of a good Carol Channing impression, and what's at the heart of this delightful comedy.

1 h 14 mins
12/8/19
TRAILER - Cult of Body & Soul

TRAILER - Cult of Body & Soul

“Cult of Body & Soul” is a docu-podcast series created & executive produed by Jess Rothschild which brings to life how the boutique indoor cycling (spinning) phenomenon SOULCYCLE captured the New York City fitness zeitgeist.

2 mins
5/16/25
Disney Legend Kenny Ortega on 20 Years of High School Musical & Leading with Generosity

Disney Legend Kenny Ortega on 20 Years of High School Musical & Leading with Generosity

Disney's High School Musical director-choreographer Kenny Ortega is in the studio, wildcats! The legendary creative (also behind classics like Newsies, Hocus Pocus and the Descendants franchise) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to celebrate 20 years of "breaking free" with the DCOM.

47 mins
Jan 20
#213 - Take A Bow Rundown

#213 - Take A Bow Rundown

Tune is as Eli Tokash takes you through the hottest topics on Broadway. Hear all about Maybe Happy Ending, The Broadway league, the tradition of dimming the lights on Broadway's marquees, Jeremy Jordan's next show, Grammy Nominations, and so much more!

33 mins
11/8/24
Face Value

Face Value

Talking about race in the theater has never been easy, and back in the late ’80s and early ’90s it could feel downright hostile. When conversations around representation and casting came up, especially on Broadway, they often turned into battles where the establishment closed ranks and those pushing for change were left on the outside.

24 mins
9/30/25
2025 Holiday Episode

2025 Holiday Episode

In this Special 2025 Holiday Episode, Charlie discusses his monthly blog post "The Definitive, Ultimate, Universal, Top Ten List of Acting and Musical Theater Colleges" Subjectivity. Statistics. Personalization.

26 mins
12/24/25
Broadway & West End Star Marisha Wallace Manifested Her Musical Theatre Career

Broadway & West End Star Marisha Wallace Manifested Her Musical Theatre Career

Broadway star Marisha Wallace (Cabaret) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her internationally-acclaimed career as a musical theatre performer and the kindness that powers it. This episode touches on: - How Marisha says she manifested her entire journey in the arts.

1 h 3 mins
Jan 26
 Texas Woman’s University with Julio Agustin Matos

Texas Woman’s University with Julio Agustin Matos

In this College Deep Dive, Julio Agustin Matos the Artistic Manager of Musical Theatre at Texas Woman’s University chats about MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Texas Woman’s MT program is a brand-new, forward-looking Bachelor of Music that feels more like a BFA.

1 h 9 mins
12/10/25
BONUS Episode: BPN Live - Joe Iconis live from Times Square

BONUS Episode: BPN Live - Joe Iconis live from Times Square

Join Ilana and Sam as they interview Be More Chill's Joe Iconis live in Times Square as part of Playbill's Curtain Up Festival via Broadway Podcast Network!

24 mins
9/22/21
Hanging with Andrew Kober (yes, for a yet another episode!)

Hanging with Andrew Kober (yes, for a yet another episode!)

He started season 3 so Ramin found it fitting for him to end season 3 too and thus welcome Andrew Kober back yet again.

54 mins
7/5/23
178 - Guys & Dolls Revival at The Bridge...Cast Change Special with Jonathan Andrew Hume

178 - Guys & Dolls Revival at The Bridge...Cast Change Special with Jonathan Andrew Hume

Today, we have both a returning guest and a returning show…although not what you’d expect. Listeners of this podcast will remember Jonathan Andrew Hume from the original London Cast of the Olivier Award winning best musical “Come From Away” as one of the Kevins.

17 mins
3/15/24
76. “Suddenly Seymour” (with Kelsie Watts)

76. “Suddenly Seymour” (with Kelsie Watts)

People may assume that, as a viral recording artist, Kelsie Watts had her Broadway debut in Six handed to her. But nothing could be further from the truth.

1 h 6 mins
9/22/25
Special Encore Episode: "Let The Sun Shine": The Rise Of The Pop/Rock Musical

Special Encore Episode: "Let The Sun Shine": The Rise Of The Pop/Rock Musical

Although nobody knew it at the time, in April of 1968 “The Golden Age of Broadway” came to an abrupt end on the opening night of the “tribal rock musical” HAIR, which took America by storm and created a shocking jump cut into what I call “The Modern Era" of the Broadway Musical.

29 mins
4/28/22
Ep427 - Christiani Pitts: Scene Stealing Nativity Cows

Ep427 - Christiani Pitts: Scene Stealing Nativity Cows

Christiani Pitts stops by to chat about her journey from playing a scene stealing cow in a church nativity play to leading Broadway blockbusters.

42 mins
Jan 6
S7E10 - I Love You vs. Small Talk

S7E10 - I Love You vs. Small Talk

In this week’s episode of The Spark File, “I Love You vs. Small Talk,” Laura opens up a BIG spark (100 pounds of topic in a five-pound bag): love—romantic love, friend love, family love, self-love, love of strangers, love of pets… the whole sprawling, life-saving universe of it.

33 mins
Feb 11
#105 - Paul Pape: Santa for Nerds, Making the Things That Don’t Exist Yet

#105 - Paul Pape: Santa for Nerds, Making the Things That Don’t Exist Yet

What if saying “yes” before you know how is the real creative superpower?

55 mins
Jan 20
RAGS with Samantha Massell

RAGS with Samantha Massell

Today we begin a mini-series on "A Musical Theatre Podcast" that will explore "the American Dream." These are musicals you listeners have requested that all have one thing in common: "being an American is a beautifully complicated thing." First up is the 1987 musical RAGS created originally by three titans of the art form: Charles Strouse (BYE BYE BIRDIE, ANNIE), Stephen Schwartz (WICKED, PIPPIN), and Joseph Stein (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ZORBA).

1 h 7 mins
9/15/25
1. GAY SUMMER CAMP

1. GAY SUMMER CAMP

We are introduced to the two oldest LGBT communities in the US -- Cherry Grove and The Fire Island Pines. Our cast of characters describe their Fire Island origin stories and we quickly see how what plays out here is like "gay adult sleep-away camp." We also observe how racial and socio-economic pressures are felt on the island.

49 mins
7/6/23
High School Musical's Corbin Bleu Makes Kindness the Status Quo - feat. Lucas Grabeel [Re-Release]

High School Musical's Corbin Bleu Makes Kindness the Status Quo - feat. Lucas Grabeel [Re-Release]

Disney's High School Musical turns 20 this year, so let's revisit our Corbin Bleu episode from the 2025 library. The real-life Chad Danforth joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss navigating the industry with kindness from tv sets to Broadway stages.

1 h 21 mins
Jan 22
Ep421 - Gabrielle Nevaeh: Flying From All That Into the Upside Down

Ep421 - Gabrielle Nevaeh: Flying From All That Into the Upside Down

Gabrielle Nevaeh’s journey to Stranger Things: The First Shadow feels like a real-time coming-of-age story. In our conversation, she opens up about growing up painfully shy in Florida, discovering acting at a performing arts school, and then making the leap to Los Angeles at just twelve years old with nothing but six suitcases and a dream.

51 mins
12/2/25
Episode 186: Leah Walsh

Episode 186: Leah Walsh

This is the final episode of The Compass Podcast! Creator, host, and actor Leah Walsh is interviewed by artist Kim Miller. Leah shares about her experiences with the dark side, the seven year evolution of The Compass, what she's looking forward to about making room for new creative projects.

42 mins
5/6/22
Ep 584- Dr. Omekongo Dibinga Is Here To Talk Race, The Future, & His New Book!

Ep 584- Dr. Omekongo Dibinga Is Here To Talk Race, The Future, & His New Book!

Get ready for a powerful and uplifting conversation with motivational speaker, professor, author, and hip-hop artist Dr. Omékongo Dibinga. Whether he’s speaking truth in the classroom, on stage, or on the page, Dr. Omékongo brings a message of unity, empowerment, and real-world change.

30 mins
8/13/25
Chicago #1: John Kander & the Making of Chicago

Chicago #1: John Kander & the Making of Chicago

Legendary composer John Kander (Chicago, Cabaret, Steel Pier, Zorba) shares rarified insider stories with Michael Riedel about the making of Chicago. Kander reminisces about creating epic musical hits with songwriting partner Fred Ebb and collaborating with Director/Choregrapher Bob Fosse.

24 mins
3/20/25
Ep426 - 2025 Wrap Up with Mike Abrams

Ep426 - 2025 Wrap Up with Mike Abrams

Alan and Mike sit down to process a packed year of theater, trading hot takes and reviews on a massive slate of 2025 productions. From the cult popularity of Teeth and the star power of Audra McDonald in Gypsy to the technical marvel of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, they cover the shows that defined the last twelve months.

1 h 6 mins
12/30/25
Up From Paradise (1983)

Up From Paradise (1983)

I never miss an Arthur Miller musical! Yes, you read that correctly. Arthur Miller, the voice of gritty American realism, whose plays confronted capitalism, communism, and catastrophe one day woke up and decided to be the next Jerry Herman.

1 h 23 mins
6/24/25
Ep 193: BY STRAUSS! In Search of THE GREAT WALTZ, part 2

Ep 193: BY STRAUSS! In Search of THE GREAT WALTZ, part 2

This week Albert Evans joins me once again as we go “In Search of Lost Broadway.” Specifically, the 1934 smash-hit musical The Great Waltz, conceived, directed, and lighted by Hassard.

47 mins
12/10/25
9. BONUS

9. BONUS

The Bonus episode! We discuss the “Black Out” weekend, more Provincetown vs. Fire Island, behind the scenes of the Fire Island movie and more anecdotes from our cast of characters. Follow @jessxnyc on IG for everything Finding Fire Island! _____.

26 mins
8/24/23
#4 - Kenny Leon & Luke Sheppard

#4 - Kenny Leon & Luke Sheppard

Finding the direction. Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon speaks with & Juliet director Luke Sheppard about how they get their stories on stage.

18 mins
4/26/23
A Holly Jolly Broadwaysted Radio Show!

A Holly Jolly Broadwaysted Radio Show!

Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! It's that time of year again: The Broadwaysted Holiday Radio Play. 4 New Songs! 3 Hilarious Hosts! 2 types of hot drinks! 1 Freezing Night!

42 mins
12/24/24
What To Pick Up When I Put It Down

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 Book! This week the crew is tired because they've been working but they're still making it work.

1 h 37 mins
3/21/22
Bonus Episode: Top Ten of 2023

Bonus Episode: Top Ten of 2023

On this series bonus episode, Jamie and Rob reflect on 2023 and share their personal top ten favorite theatrical experiences of the year. There may even be a surprise number one that shocks Rob! Tune in to find out, and share your favorites with Jamie and Rob on social media @fabulousinvalid.

1 h 16 mins
12/31/23
Ep425 - Kate Baldwin: Making It Up As She Goes

Ep425 - Kate Baldwin: Making It Up As She Goes

Kate Baldwin has a way of looking at the industry that is both deeply grounded and incredibly refreshing. She opens up about her approach to playing Roxie Hart in Chicago, describing her version of the character as a "Bad Nellie Forbush" who is just trying to survive.

40 mins
12/22/25
S4 EP21 From High School Musicals to Broadway Julia Lester Bops to the Top

S4 EP21 From High School Musicals to Broadway Julia Lester Bops to the Top

In this episode, we sit down with Julia Lester—star of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series , Tony-nominated breakout from Into the Woods and currently starring in my new favorite tv show- The Four Seasons.

47 mins
7/15/25
Let's Tawk Bullying Phil

Let's Tawk Bullying Phil

Tommy, Jel and Phil catch up on life and tawk the favoritism on Dancing With The Stars! Tommy and Jel try to bully Phil into saying fuck.

36 mins
11/5/25
Ep 46 - Tyler Joseph Ellis - The Observer Part

Ep 46 - Tyler Joseph Ellis - The Observer Part

Tyler Joseph Ellis (Shucked) has honed a lifelong gift of observing the world around him into a talent that both honors and finds humor in the beautiful absurdity of the theater. Driven by a deep love for the art form, he has followed his enthusiasm down a variety of paths - from actor to writer to host and comedian.

52 mins
10/29/25
288. CHARLOTTE D'AMBOISE, Actress

288. CHARLOTTE D'AMBOISE, Actress

Charlotte d’Amboise has been gracing Broadway stages for decades. Since making her Broadway debut in Cats, Charlotte has been nominated for two Tony Awards for her performances in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line (Cassie) and Jerome Robbins' Broadway (multiple roles).

1 h 8 mins
3/14/23
177 - The Wrong Cat Died with Mike Abrams

177 - The Wrong Cat Died with Mike Abrams

This is PART ONE of a TWO-PARTER. Listen to The Wrong Cat Died via the links below for the companion episode to this episode. Mike Abrams is the creator and host of the theatre podcast “The Wrong Cat Died’.

26 mins
2/27/24
Ep238 - Tyler Daddario, Director of 2025 Broadway Theatre of Pitman Production

Ep238 - Tyler Daddario, Director of 2025 Broadway Theatre of Pitman Production

“The way I approached this whole production is that I wanted this to be the CATS that 11-year-old Tyler would want to see.

49 mins
Jan 20
Ep 45 - Jay Armstrong Johnson - The Selfish Part

Ep 45 - Jay Armstrong Johnson - The Selfish Part

Jay Armstrong Johnson is a Broadway fixture whose success is the result of uncompromising dedication to his work - but his choice of becoming an artist wasn't always easy. Jay explores the complexities around selfishness, when choosing his own path sometimes meant that family felt abandoned by his wider pursuits.

36 mins
10/15/25
400 Episodes-A Celebration of you!

400 Episodes-A Celebration of you!

Some people can’t even commit to a gym membership for four weeks — and you and I have been meeting here since 2020. Through lockdowns, through self-tape explosions, through new technology disrupting our industry faster than we can say “AI voice clone,” we have been learning together, laughing together, and building the kind of creative courage that keeps actors moving forward.

13 mins
Jan 15
"Momford and Daughters" (w/ Allison & Patrick)

"Momford and Daughters" (w/ Allison & Patrick)

We're back after the Thanksgiving holiday and Andrew's 30th birthday! Allison and Patrick return this week and they bring the discourse with the past few episodes of competitions. So if you can't stand the heat, get out of the glitchen!

1 h 33 mins
12/2/25
Ep. 81: The Name on Everybody's Lips is Going to Be Leila Jung

Ep. 81: The Name on Everybody's Lips is Going to Be Leila Jung

In this episode, Jose sits down with Swedish actress Leila Jung, who’s taking on the iconic role of Roxie Hart in Chicago after starring in The Girl from the North Country.

31 mins
11/6/25
Chicago #3: “Nowadays” 28 Years Later

Chicago #3: “Nowadays” 28 Years Later

When a scaled down, revival production of Chicago launched a 4-day run at City Center Encores before transferring to Broadway in 1996, no one anticipated that the show would still be running on Broadway after 28 years and over 11,000 performances.

22 mins
3/20/25
Ragtime at Lincoln Center: A New Broadway Revival Under Review

Ragtime at Lincoln Center: A New Broadway Revival Under Review

In this episode of Half Hour, Jeff and Richie take a close look at the 2025 Broadway revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, and Colin Donnell leading the cast.

32 mins
11/20/25
Broadwaysted Classics: A Very Merry Broadwaysted Radio Show!

Broadwaysted Classics: A Very Merry Broadwaysted Radio Show!

2023's radio play is here to usher you into the new holiday season. When Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly get snowed in while recording a radio show, how will they get home for Christmas?

24 mins
12/22/24
Getting Fired by Your Agent-What Next?

Getting Fired by Your Agent-What Next?

Today’s episode is called: “Getting Fired by Your Agent… What Next?” And if that title made your stomach drop just a little — congratulations. You’re human. Also, you’re not alone.

25 mins
Jan 22
Ep237 - Adam Lendermon, Skimbleshanks on US National Tour 5

Ep237 - Adam Lendermon, Skimbleshanks on US National Tour 5

“When you’re acting like a cat to begin with, it’s a lot easier to paw in the direction that people need to be.” This episode features Adam Lendermon who played Skimbleshanks on the US National Tour 5 of CATS.

38 mins
Jan 13
Episode Three: Dancing on the Ceiling

Episode Three: Dancing on the Ceiling

Dr. Van Helsing arrives to help the stricken Mina, while Dracula dials up his pursuit of Lucy. After he tastes Lucy’s transfused blood in Mina, the Count abducts the ailing girl, tipping off Van Helsing and Lucy to his true identity.

27 mins
5/15/20
Episode Two:  A Very Thrilling Engagement

Episode Two: A Very Thrilling Engagement

Jonathan and Lucy celebrate their engagement at a party hosted by her father, Dr. Wallace Westfeldt, at his home/asylum for the rehabilitation of the criminally insane. When Count Dracula shows up unscathed from the shipwreck in pursuit of Lucy, he is rebuffed.

15 mins
5/8/20
Ep432 - Stella Cole: Judy Garland Vibes for a TikTok Generation

Ep432 - Stella Cole: Judy Garland Vibes for a TikTok Generation

Stella Cole joins the podcast to discuss her unique journey from a musical-theatre-obsessed child in Springfield, Illinois, to a global jazz sensation.

52 mins
Feb 12
Florida Southern College with Christianne Roll (Bonus: Charlie��’s Unifieds Thoughts!)

Florida Southern College with Christianne Roll (Bonus: Charlie’s Unifieds Thoughts!)

In this College Deep Dive, Christianne Roll, Musical Theatre Program Coordinator at FSC and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss; 🔴What it means to be a Florida Southern student. 🔴FSC’s strong vocal education. 🔴What the people behind the table at FSC are looking for.

55 mins
Feb 11
BONUS: Shucked the Musical

BONUS: Shucked the Musical

In this week's episode of Theatre in the D Jess is joined by Miranda Moffat to talk about the national tour of the musical "Shucked." Do you want to hear how a musical about Corn is compelling, you'll have to listen to find out.

30 mins
12/29/25
S4 EP20 As We Stumble Along with Beth Leavel

S4 EP20 As We Stumble Along with Beth Leavel

Tony winner, Beth Leavel, shares everything from audition songs, tips to creating moments in shows like Old Friends, to how she almost didn't get cast in The Drowsy Chaperone. Tony Winner Beth Leavel was seen in 2024 on Broadway in the role of The Baroness in Lempicka.

38 mins
6/24/25
"Lea Takes a Tumble" (w/ Ian & Matt)

"Lea Takes a Tumble" (w/ Ian & Matt)

Ian and Matt are back this week and literally every single song this episode is a banger. We discuss Matt's recent wedding and which Glee songs he featured, we talk about who would sing songs from K POP Demon Hunters, and Alex Newell in Bat Boy.

1 h 43 mins
11/18/25
Episode VIII: Just Getting Started

Episode VIII: Just Getting Started

”…all the wherefore and the whiches…” Adam and Melanie reunite at Biscuits Diner and compare notes. · Amir Darvish as Gus Finch. · Matthew Cohn as Adam Kleinhoffer. · Keilly McQuail as Melanie Lavin. · Inés del Castillo as Female Voice Two.

12 mins
8/3/21
THE ADDAMS FAMILY with Rachel Potter

THE ADDAMS FAMILY with Rachel Potter

"They're creepy and they're kooky," but they also mean a lot to so many of you! THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a musical based on the beloved characters by Charles Addams is one of the most performed musicals in the United States. Today, we look at why that might be.

1 h 6 mins
6/4/25
Texas State with Tom Delbello

Texas State with Tom Delbello

In this College Deep Dive, Tom Delbello the Co-head of Musical Theatre: Head of Production and New Works at Texas State and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Shared leadership brings balance and collaboration. Texas State’s political climate.

1 h 7 mins
9/15/25
A Conversation with Justin Borak

A Conversation with Justin Borak

In this episode, we dive into Justin Borak’s plays Community Garden and Cabin Chronicles. Community Garden follows Ralph’s first volunteer shift at Uptown City Gardens, exploring how tending to a shared green space can cultivate connection, humor, and even love.

1 h 13 mins
Jan 29
145 - Jonathan Lomma

145 - Jonathan Lomma

Jonathan Lomma is a literary agent with William Morris Endeavor and former child actor. He represents authors, directors, lyricists, writers, and choreographers such as Terrence McNally, Arthur Laurents, and Edward Albee.

33 mins
1/14/18
Ep239 - Sam Brown, Munkustrap on the International Tour

Ep239 - Sam Brown, Munkustrap on the International Tour

“Chrissie set it out as this young lion who is about to inherit the throne. The Jellicle throne.” This episode features Sam Brown who is currently performing as Munkustrap on the International Tour of CATS.

47 mins
Jan 27
S. 1, Ep. 6: Xingu by Edith Wharton

S. 1, Ep. 6: Xingu by Edith Wharton

Hillbridge, 1916: The ladies of the local lunch club have invited the celebrated novelist of their latest read to be their guest. However, their own internal competition and inferiority complexes send the meticulously planned afternoon of literary discussion wildly off the rails.

49 mins
1/29/22
Episode Four: The Final, Final Coffin

Episode Four: The Final, Final Coffin

In the thrilling conclusion of Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors, Van Helsing, Lucy, Jonathan and Dr. Westfeldt hit the road and hunt for the Count in London. Eventually they track him down and engage in a final battle to save the souls of Mina, Jonathan, and the rest of humankind.

23 mins
5/22/20
S8 Ep10: Charlie Stemp

S8 Ep10: Charlie Stemp

The double Olivier nominee on dancing the hardest work of his life in Susan Stroman’s extraordinary production of Crazy For You, starring in the world-famous London Palladium pantomime three times and why he’s an all-or-nothing sorta guy.

29 mins
11/17/23
Masquerade: An Immersive Phantom of the Opera Experience in New York City

Masquerade: An Immersive Phantom of the Opera Experience in New York City

In this episode of Half Hour, we unpack Masquerade, the immersive revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera now running in New York City.

35 mins
12/26/25
Episode II: Tooth

Episode II: Tooth

“What’s the worst thing that ever happened to you?” Melanie Lavin, Adam’s assistant, left alone, goes searching for clues in the woods. · Paul Guyet as Soothing Male Voice. · Meg MacCary as Laura. · Keilly McQuail as Melanie Lavin. · Michelle Beck as Steph.

12 mins
6/29/21
My First Book—Part 2: A Discussion with Julian Schlossberg and Renee Taylor

My First Book—Part 2: A Discussion with Julian Schlossberg and Renee Taylor

In this episode, veteran producer Julian Schlossberg discusses My First Book—Part 2, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his six decades in film, theater, and television.

1 h 23 mins
Feb 3
Ep240 - Savannah DeCrow, Grizabella on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas

Ep240 - Savannah DeCrow, Grizabella on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas

“There’s always the chance that they can make an announcement of some sort and when that happens, that completely cuts the music in the show. It overrides the singing and everything.” This episode features Savannah DeCrow who recently performed as Grizabella on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas production of CATS.

43 mins
Feb 3
S. 3, Ep. 8: A Bush League Hero by Edna Ferber

S. 3, Ep. 8: A Bush League Hero by Edna Ferber

The Midwest, 1912: Ivy Keller is on summer vacation and bored limp. Until her father takes her to a baseball game. What ensues is a love triangle between Ivy’s father wanting the best for her, the star baseball pitcher and Ivy, and Ivy’s love of the game.​ Cast (in speaking order): ALLISON JANNEY as The Narrator.

21 mins
2/12/24
#2 - Kristin Chenoweth & Ilana Levine

#2 - Kristin Chenoweth & Ilana Levine

Originally aired LIVE on YouTube on April 15, 2020, enjoy this conversation with real life besties Kristin Chenoweth and Ilana Levine. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Produced by John Zeitoun and Alan Seales.

58 mins
2/13/24

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