Bernadette Peters Wants to Play Sweeney Todd
Recorded live on the Broadway Cruise, musical theater icon Peters recalls the moment she fell in love with Sondheim's work, shares the biggest lessons she's learned in her career, and reveals the one Sondheim role she'd still love to play.
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.
TOMMY, THE OUTSIDERS & Your Tony Predictions!
"See Me...and Stay Gold." It's April!!! Which means Tony season has sprung! Matt sees TOMMY and THE OUTSIDERS and gives you his thoughts...and then reads YOUR thoughts on upcoming results for the 2024 Tony Awards. And some of you are BOLD.
LEMPICKA, STEREOPHONIC & More...*and* Jack Viertel!!
"Woman is...or is she?" It's a bonanza!! Matt starts off with his reviews on seeing MERRILY a second time (now *with* Lindsay Mendez), LEMPICKA, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL and STEREOPHONIC! Plus a new review that has notes for Matt.
THE GREAT GATSBY, SUFFS and Some Broadway Bullsh*t
"Everyone's a critic..." We're wrapping up the season very soon!!!! And before we do, we got some more shows for you: THE GREAT GATSBY, PATRIOTS and SUFFS! Matt discusses his opinions on all three. Plus some talk about some of the crazy that's been happening online this week in the community.
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS with Sara Gettelfinger
We have a theme this month! Both of the musicals we're covering this April are powerful examples of "pastiche" in musical theatre. The way the composers of these shows reference styles and works of the past bring depth and context to their stories and characters.
Sunset Boulevard #1: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Part 1
Did you know Andrew Lloyd Webber was not the first famous composer to consider turning Sunset Boulevard into a musical?
For Grant Gustin, The Hard Parts Are His Favorite Parts
Now starring on Broadway in the critically acclaimed "Water for Elephants," Gustin shares what's most challenging — and most rewarding — about his first return to musical theater after nine years as the star of the long-running CW series "The Flash."
Sunset Boulevard #6: Patti LuPone - Part 2
Patti LuPone got her pool, but Glenn Close got the Tony. In this never-before-heard dressing room interview about Sunset Boulevard, Patti LuPone dives deep on the competition between her and fellow Norma Desmond, Glenn Close.
2024 Tony Nominees: What We Predict vs. What We Want (w/ Dan Rubins)
Two more days... Recorded Sunday April 21, before Matt saw MOTHER PLAY, CABARET and others...and before the final Tony eligibility rulings...Slant critic Dan Rubins stops by the Breakdown to discuss what they both think the Tony nominees will be and what they WANT them to be.
2024 Tony Predictions (Part 2): PRE- Eligibility Rulings!! (w/ David Lynch)
"OK, who do you have?" The TONY nominations are in 5 days, y'all!! That means we gotta start making some new PREDICTIONS. Recorded a mere 2 hours before the Tony Committee released their second round of Eligibility Rulings, Broadway producer David Lynch stops by the Breakdown to share possible nominations.
PATREON! Preview- The Tony Awards with Eila Mell & Heather Hitchens
Once a year, we share a PATREON! preview on our main feed to showcase the amazing bonus content you might be missing by not being a subscriber! It may only be April, but today's episode was too good not to share.
#293 - Frozen the Musical
"Do you want to build a Snowman?" Grab your ice powers and sister issues because this week we're diving into Disney's most recent film to Broadway adaptation Frozen! Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf. Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf.
Sunset Boulevard #2: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Part 2
As we continue our deep dive into Sunset Boulevard, Andrew Lloyd Webber talks about Patti LuPone’s fierce competitiveness with Glenn Close…and how this sparked Patti’s infamous feud with Andrew - a painful experience for Andrew that took a significant toll on him personally.
Sunset Boulevard #3: Glenn Close - Part 1
Tony-winning star Glenn Close shares her Norma Desmond memories from her first Sunset Boulevard audition for Andrew Lloyd Webber, to her experience launching a show about a Hollywood star in Hollywood, to Close originating the role on Broadway.
Sunset Boulevard #5: Patti LuPone - Part 1
Listen in on this never-before-heard dressing room interview with Sunset Boulevard’s original Norma Desmond, Patti LuPone, to hear her take on the challenges of creating the role in London and the origins of her infamous feud with Andrew Lloyd Webber.
STEEL PIER with Colden Lamb
STEEL PIER didn't win any of its eleven Tony nominations back in 1997, but it was the winner of our PATREON! poll earlier this year. That's why this week we're dedicating a full episode to this golden-aged, millennial musical.
Talking 'Lempicka' With Tony Nominees Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman
In a conversation recorded before the announcement of the Tony nominations, actors Espinosa and Iman talk criticism discourse, the irresistible allure of Lempicka, and the Broadway community that’s rallied around their show.
#55 - Robert Duncan McNeill, Jack on the National Tour
Robert Duncan McNeill remembers the good times on tour with Into the Woods and reveals his participation in the Public Theater workshop of Sondheim and Lapine’s Muscle, including some major co-stars! Plus, Ben discovers the original table reading cast of Into the Woods!
Sunset Boulevard #4: Glenn Close - Part 2
Glenn Close returns to Sunset Boulevard for the 2017 Broadway revival, sharing how the production evolved since Broadway in 1994 and how she was able to dive even deeper into the role of Norma Desmond.
2024 Tony Nominations Are Here! Reading YOUR Takes
Well...they're here. After much speculating, predicting and dreaming...the 2024 Tony Nominations have ARRIVED. And there were CHOICES made. Matt takes to instagram to read what y'all had to say about the new crop of nominations...and what a few of you had to say about HIM.
Gone With The Wind: The Musical (1974)
When we think of "out of town" tryouts we think of Boston, New Haven, Philadelphia, Detroit, Tokyo….. Yes, Tokyo! In the 1970s Tokyo had become the center of Japanese culture and it was giving its citizens home grown movies, literature, plays, and paintings but it had not given its public a musical that was cultivated in Japan.
#54 - Eric Stern, Co-Musical Director at The Old Globe
Eric Stern recalls how Paul Gemignani mapped out their sharing of musical director duties as well as his own contributions to the underscoring. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
#292 - Hedwig & The Angry Inch (Re-visited)
"Enemies and adversaries, they try and tear me down!" Grab your band and stalk your ex because this week we're covering John Cameron Mitchell's rock classic "Hedwig & the Angry Inch." Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf. Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf.
BONUS! Interview w/ SPAMALOT/THE GREAT GATSBY Lighting Designer: Cory Pattak
"Find your light..." Y'all have been so good that we're treating you to a BONUS episode! An interview with lighting designer extraordinaire Cory Pattak! Cory made his Broadway debut this season with not one, but TWO musicals: SPAMALOT and THE GREAT GATSBY!
IMPORTANT PODCAST UPDATE | The Cheese Wheel
We have an important announcement for the future state of the podcast, and fun things in store for the future! Come listen up!
#294 - Reefer Madness the Musical
"Reefer Madness, Reefer Madness!" Grab your drug paraphernalia and propoganda posters because this week we're diving into the broad comedy musical from the minds of Heathers, just in time for 420 its "Reefer Madness" Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf.
BONUS: Cats 2019 Commentary (feat. Emily Clark & Christi Esterle)
Jellicle cats come out tonight! Early in the pandemic we were joined by Christi Esterle and Emily Clark to watch Cats 2019 for a group watch! Come listen and relive it! Let the memory live again!
Episode: 138: The Evolution of the American Musical
My guest this week is author BEN WEST, who joins me to discuss his exceptional new book: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL — EVOLUTION OF AN ART FORM. This book is a comprehensive history of the American Musical that traces the form’s creative journey from its 19th Century beginnings through its 20th Century maturation, and on to the turn of the 21st century.
Episode 137: Broadway Melody — A Novel Approach to Broadway History
My guest this week is Jack Viertel who joins us to talk about his delightful new novel, Broadway Melody. This is one of a fascinating wave of novels that explore the history of Broadway though a combination of fictional characters and real-life Broadway figures.
#56 - Judy McLane, Replacement Baker’s Wife on Tour
Judy McLane checks in from the current national tour of Company to talk about this full circle Sondheim moment in her long and varied career. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
#295 - Anyone Can Whistle
"Everybody Says Don't Everybody Says Don't Walk On The Grass Don't Disturb The Peace..." Grab your French Wig and strange plotting because this week we're diving into Sondheim's Sophomore Slump of a musical "Anyone Can Whistle!" WATCHCRY!
FOLLIES with Jack Viertel
FOLLIES is a Stephen Sondheim musical about looking in the mirror. What might you see? A theater? Or a parking lot? Here to discuss this complex show is the very definition of a multi-hyphenate.
Carolyn, Dorothy, David, and More: Cy Coleman's Lyricists with special guest David Zippel
During an incredible Broadway career that stretched from 1953 to 1998, composer Cy Coleman created the music for 12 Broadway musicals. Unlike most Broadway composers, however, he was never part of an ongoing songwriting team but instead worked with seven very talented but very different collaborators.
#57 - Stuart Zagnit, Replacement Steward on Tour
Stuart Zagnit gives the ins and outs of acting on a national tour, and drops some delicious show biz tidbits along the way, including a hilarious experience with Carol Channing and Betty White. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
S4 Ep7 All I've Ever Known with Reeve Carney
We are going live from the Broadway Cruise! Our first of three guests is Reeve Carney. He tells us about the highs and lows in his career, and how he takes control and creates his own work.
Ep316 - John Tartaglia: How Jim Henson Started It All
John Tartaglia believes everything happens for a reason, and his career trajectory is a testament to this. He lets us into the world of puppetry and theatre as he shares his experiences, and how he got started in pursuing his “dual dream” of becoming a successful puppeteer and performing on Broadway.
Episode 139: Birth Of An Art Form — Evolution of the American Musical, part 2.
Today’s episode is the second part of my recent conversation with author BEN WEST, regarding his his exceptionally comprehensive new book: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL — EVOLUTION OF AN ART FORM.
A Night of Songs and Stories from the Marquis Theatre
Last month, Closing Night went live at 54 Below here in New York City, exploring the songs and stories of the Marquis Theatre with Broadway performers and singers—many of whom have performed in shows at the Marquis and some of them even joined us this past podcast season.
High Strung (1992)
We're back at you with one of the strangest things we've covered so far (and that's saying something), from the mind of Kung Pow's Steve Oedekerk we have High Strung, a Bill Hicks style rant film where Jim Carrey plays the Grim Reaper.
#58 - Tom Galantich, Replacement Prince on Broadway
Tom Galantich talks about his time on Broadway as an understudy and replacement in the original Broadway production. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
Ep321 - Isabelle "Izzy" McCalla: Diving Deep Into the Water (for Elephants)
A lot has changed since Izzy McCalla first appeared in episode 38 back in 2019 and she’s more than happy to share the latest news in her journey – from her early roles to now playing Marlena in "Water for Elephants." She reflects on how each role built her confidence and prepared her for new challenges, her tendency to gravitate towards ensemble pieces, and her ability to go back and forth between the comedic and dramatic genres.
Ep318 - Joy Woods: Opening 'The Notebook' on Broadway
You don't have as much time as you think you do, so you better be prepared. At least that’s how Joy Woods lives her life. She shares how she caught the acting bug, starting as a dancer but eventually fell in love with theatre and acting.
Paper Moon (1993)
This one is a heart-breaker, friends. A real, honest to Sondheim heart-breaker. Like Avenue Q beating Wicked heart-breaker because, unless without a deus ex machina at Paramount Studios, we will never, ever see a musical that everyone says was one of the greatest musicals of the 1990s.
S4 Ep8 Great Adventure with Jeanine Tesori
Jeanine Tesori talks casting, piano training, writing and more! She gives great advice on auditioning, and what she looks for in the room in part two of The Broadway Cruise! Jeanine Tesori is an American composer and music arranger, best known for her work in the theater.
Ep319 - Ryan Vasquez: Hamilton is "Paid Therapy"
Ryan Vasquez looks back on his career journey, including living with French acrobats in a seven-bedroom house while doing a show, and eventually booking Hamilton. Playing as many characters as he has in Hamilton was to him just “paid therapy”.
Ep323 - Danya Taymor: Captaining 'The Outsiders' Ship
Welcome to the first of many episodes for 'The Outsiders' takeover here on the podcast! Tony Award Nominee(!) Danya Taymor didn’t know that she was going to stick with theater until she was towards the end of her college career.
#296 - The Notebook Musical
"If this is love, I'm not ready If this is love, why am I so unsteady?" Grab your $5 Tissue boxes and adaptational woes because this week we're diving into Ingrid Michaelson's new musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel The Notebook.
In Living Color (Season 2)
Hey kids, we're back at you with a brand spankin' new episode on the second season of the sketch comedy show "In Living Color"
Ep317 - Cayleigh Capaldi: Perfectionism is the Enemy of Creation
Cayleigh Capaldi may have the perfect pitch, but she’s not letting perfectionism get in the way of finding who she is as an individual and as a performer. She delves into her background, growing up surrounded by artists, and how it helped her embrace her talents.
Notebooks, Elephants and Protestors OH MY! (Reviews and Updates on the Season)
"There is nothing like New York in the SPRING!" A *lot* has changed since our first Tonys episode so Matt has come on to talk through some of it. First Matt gives thoughts after having seen WATER FOR ELEPHANTS and THE NOTEBOOK.
Hanging With Sierra Boggess (Part 1)
Sierra Boggess is a Laurence Olivier nominated American stage actress with a soprano voice like no other. Sierra has starred in The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, It Should Have Been You, School of Rock, Masterclass, The Little Mermaid and Les Miserables.
#199 - Amber Ardolino
After her rise to stardom on social media, Amber Ardolino is proving she has the talent to lead a Broadway Company in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. After appearing in the ensembles of Hamilton and Head Over Heels, she understudied Satine in Moulin Rouge where she showed her first glimpse of her triple threat abilities.
Ep320 - Andrew Samonsky: RIP Jerry Garcia
Andrew Samonsky believes that Jerry Garcia’s death (yes that Jerry Garcia) may have instigated his performance career in some way. From being a “deadhead” to becoming a Broadway actor, Andrew opens up about his years of following the Grateful Dead and dealing with drug problems that led him to go to rehab.
Ep. 154 (CDD): Boston Conservatory (Act 2!) with Tim Espinosa
In this College Deep DIve, Tim Espinosa the Chair of Theater at Boston Conservatory and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: The next generation of Leadership at BOCO. Are the top ten school lists something to pay attention to? What class size is right for me?
Ep. 152 (CDD): Fordham University with May Adrales
In this College Deep Dive, May Adrales Program Director of Fordham University Theater Program and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Double major capabilities. Exploring different acting techniques. How Fordham declares the focus of their major.
#200 - Matthew Morrison
OUR WHITE WHALE GUEST! He's here! The only one person in the world who could be our guest for episode 200. Matthew Morrison. He has graced both the screen and stage for many years. He is an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony Award nominee (among many other award nominations and wins).
Ep 153 (AE): Brian Belding (The White Rose/MTCA Alumni Father) on Changing Paths and Supporting Dreams
In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Brian Belding the Writer/Lyricist of White Rose: The Musical and MTCA Alumni Father. Brian and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: A High School history teacher turned Off Broadway Writer/Lyricist.
From 'Succession' to 'Stereophonic' With Juliana Canfield
Soon to make her Broadway debut in the buzzy play “Stereophonic,” Canfield talks learning all those overlapping lines, telling an accidental lie on the way to winning her part in the show, the “Succession” diaspora on stage, and that one time the “Stereophonic” cast became a real band in Brooklyn.
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!
KISS ME KATE with Lesli Margherita
In 1949, KISS ME KATE won the first ever Best Musical Tony Award. Now it's 2024... and we still love it! Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita (Broadway's MATILDA, DAMES AT SEA) joins us to celebrate women and Cole Porter (in that order) as we dive headfirst into this silly and often deeply romantic show.
Hanging With Sierra Boggess (Part 2)
Sierra Boggess is a Laurence Olivier nominated American stage actress with a soprano voice like no other. Sierra has starred in The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, It Should Have Been You, School of Rock, Masterclass, The Little Mermaid and Les Miserables.
The Baker's Wife (1976)
What do a nine minute song about a bird, the chest hair of Israel's greatest entertainer, an FBI pursuit of a missing lead sheet, and a list of firings as long as Paul Sorvino's range have in common?
BONUS - 2024 Tony Nominations Recap
Full list of 2024 nominees here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/theater/tony-awards-nominations.html. Find more of The Theatre Podcast at http://bpn.fm/ttp. Best Musical. - Hell's Kitchen. - Illinoise. - The Outsiders. - Suffs. - Water for Elephants.
Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Musical (1966)
What happens when the doctor becomes the patient? Abe Burrows, the greatest script doctor of the Golden Age, had agreed to direct and write the musical adaptation of Breakfast at Tiffany's. Only problem is no one told him what they wanted...or expected...
Arthur: The Musical (1991)
So no one told you creating musicals was going to be this way? (clap, clap, clap) Now you might be asking, what in the name of Smelly Cat does the TV show Friends have to do with Broadway?
Ep. 155 (AE): Brandon Gardner (UCB/Peacock's In the Know) on Improv and Sketch Comedy
In this Artist Exploration, Brandon Gardner from UCB and Peacock's In the Know discusses with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Training for yourself, not training for the grade. Playing comedy truthfully. Being a writer or teacher of comedy.
#280 - Six the Musical
"Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived!" Grab your history books and girl pop albums because this week we're diving into the West End/Broadway sensation "Six the Musical." This has been a long time coming and you won't believe our wild takes!
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.
#53 - Marianne Cane, Stage Manager on Broadway
Marianne Cane offers a detailed depiction of the rehearsal process for Into the Woods on Broadway and in the final workshop, including vivid descriptions of Betty Buckley's vocal performance, and what it was like to be in the room with her.
Hangin With Hadley Fraser (Part 1)
Part 1 - Hadley Fraser has carved himself a prolific and diverse career. From actor, musician to writer. From stage to screen. We have known each other for close to 20 years now. We could chat for hours about anything and everything.
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...
2024 Tony Predictions: Bold, Brave and Early (w/ Dylan MacDowell)
Confident and Uninformed. That's the way to make predictions for Tony nominations THIS early. Breakdown alum Dylan MacDowell (DRAMA) returns to go through every possible candidate for this year's Tony Awards.
Broadwaysted Classics: Dreamworks Animated Movies get Broadwaysted!
It’s time for a Movie Club Classic! Relive our deep dive into all of your favorite movies. Make those dreams weeeeerk! We're LIVE (Streaming to Tape) from BPN.FM!
The Graduate: The Musical (1988)
Are you trying to musicalize me, Mrs. Robinson? Oh, yes, Benjamin Braddock, they are trying to musicalize you, and Mrs. Robinson, and Elaine, all of you. They are going to keep going until every critic in New York is banging on a church window begging you to stop.
THE WHO'S TOMMY (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the new 2024 Broadway Revival of THE WHO'S TOMMY. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch THE WHO'S TOMMY playing at the Nederlander Theatre.
#1 - James Lapine, the Bookwriter and Original Director
James Lapine lets us into the origins of Into the Woods, from his very first conversations with Sondheim to Patti LuPone's audition for Cinderella, and ultimately the Broadway triumph and why it was important for him to direct the broadcast cameras rather than delegating the filming of the show to the director of the Golden Girls, as had been done for Sunday in the Park with George.
Broadwaysted Classics: The Muppets get Broadwaysted!
It’s time for a Movie Club Classic! Relive our deep dive into all of your favorite movies. It's the Muppet Show with our very special guest stars Aaron and Hayley!!!!!!
#291 - Rock of Ages
"Every rose has its thorn..." Grab your dad rock and oldies station because this week we're diving into the 2009 Jukebox musical "Rock of Ages" and the much worse film adaptation of the same name. Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf.
#198 - Sam Pauly
After her Breakout performance on Broadway by originating the role of Katherine Howard in SIX: The Musical, Samantha Pauly comes to Take A Bow a day before she returns to Broadway at the Broadway Theater in the Great Gatsby.
Ep. 156 (CDD): Shenandoah University (Act 2!) with Matt Edwards
In this College Deep Dive, Matt Edwards Associate Professor of Voice and Musical Theatre at Shenandoah University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Vocal Pedagogy. Building repertoire based on a student’s vision board.
LEMPICKA - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the new Broadway musical LEMPICKA. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch LEMPICKA playing at the Longacre Theatre.
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.
Broadwaysted Classics: Documentaries get Broadwaysted!
It’s time for a Movie Club Classic! Relive our deep dive into all of your favorite movies. We documented our discussion! Play along as Aaron J Albano (Newsies, Hamilton) and Hayley Podschun (Chaplin, Hello, Dolly) join Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly via video chat to break down Six By Sondheim, Bathtubs Over Broadway, and The Best Worst Thing That Could Ever Have Happen.
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.
Broadwaysted Classics: The Descendants get Broadwaysted!
It’s time for a Movie Club Classic! Relive our deep dive into all of your favorite movies. Just chillin' like a villain...child. Play along as Aaron J Albano (Newsies, Hamilton) and Hayley Podschun (Chaplin, Hello, Dolly) join Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly via video chat to break down The Descendants Universe.
#50 - Bernadette Peters, the Original Witch
Bernadette Peters opens up about when she first fell in love with Stephen Sondheim's songs and how James Lapine pulled her back from the broad comedy she initially brought to the role of the Witch.
THE OUTSIDERS - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the new Broadway musical THE OUTSIDERS. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch THE OUTSIDERS playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.
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.
Minsky's (2009)
Some musicals have all the luck...and them some do not. Minsky's is one that does not. It would take thirty plus years for this cult classic to make its way from the big screen to the big stage and in between it would have three different lyricists, two different directors, two choreographers, but it would always have the same composer: Charles Strouse.
Ep161 - Katie Hutton, Rumpleteazer on Asia Tour 2022-2023
"What I think makes CATS so special is you could look at our cast and point out any single one of us and know exactly who our cat was because we were just like them." This episode features Katie Hutton who played Rumpleteazer on the 2022-2023 Asia Tour of CATS performing in Korea and Taiwan.
#287 - Mean Girls 2024 (feat. Brianna Jones)
"I can't even watch when she touches his hair And I've watched a snake eat a cow!" Grab your burn book and popcorn because this week we're joined by one of our favorite people Brianna Jones to talk about the new Mean Girls movie! Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf.
SUFFS - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the new musical SUFFS. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch SUFFS playing at The Music Box. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Ep315 - Cecily Strong & Andrea Syglowski: Airing Out Their "Brooklyn Laundry"
Powerhouse actors Cecily Strong and Andrea Syglowski provide insights into their acting careers, and how they navigated life’s complexities throughout their journey. The two talk about the show they currently co-star in,“Brooklyn Laundry”, their admiration for playwright John Patrick Shanley, and the play’s portrayal of women.
S4 Ep6 Clues to Creating the Hat with Sandy Rustin
How can you create your own work? Sandy Rustin started out as a performer and transitioned into writing. The Cottage, written by Rustin, recently played on Broadway and her play Clue is on tour.
Busker Alley (1995)
Tommy Tune. The boy genius of Broadway. He dazzled audiences onstage in his Tony Award winning performance in Seesaw. Then he kept reinventing himself as a director with The Club, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Cloud Nine, Nine, Grand Hotel, The Will Rogers Follies.
The Spring 2024 Broadway Season Conversation with RYE MYERS
In this special episode, we discuss the upcoming Spring 2024 Broadway season with Rye Myers. Join us as we dive into what stands out in the upcoming shows, explore the intriguing world of stunt casting, discuss emerging trends, and even make some early Tony predictions.
Chapter 1: From Page to Stage
In 1988 the Royal Shakespeare Company teamed up with the creators of Fame to turn Stephen King's horror novel ‘Carrie’ into a musical. The result was one of Broadway's most infamous disasters. For fans Holly and Chris, an obsession was born.
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! _____.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the new Broadway Musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch WATER FOR ELEPHANTS playing at the Imperial Theatre.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN with Robert Bannon
Coming in at a healthy 1 hour and 40 minutes, this match, I mean episode, on DEAR EVAN HANSEN explores it all. In one corner, a podcast host fighting for empathy. In another, a podcast host fighting for justice. Who will win?!
THE INHERITANCE w/ Robbie Rozelle
"He has a story to tell..." It came to Broadway touted as the next ANGELS IN AMERICA. And yet...not every gay man was into it. Then it won the Tony...and some people still weren't into it. But does that make something "Problematic"??
WAITRESS with Jessie Mueller
The musical WAITRESS emerged from the 2016 Broadway season (supposedly dominated by HAMILTON) as something similar to its protagonist's famous pies: a hit on the outside thanks to secret ingredients on the inside.
#290 - Guys & Dolls
"In other words, just from waiting around for that plain little band of gold A person can develop a cold..." Grab your tissues & dice because this week we're talking gambling and marriage in the classic musical "Guys & Dolls" Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf.
NINE with Kim Criswell
NINE surprised Broadway in 1982 when it opened last minute and proved to be a formidable foe to the other big hit of the season, DREAMGIRLS. It was also a musical that couldn't seem to escape drama, whether onstage at the hands of lead character Guido Contini or off.
ILLINOISE - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the Tony Nominated Best Musical ILLINOISE. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch ILLINOISE playing at the St. James Theatre.
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.
Juliet of the Spirits (1979)
Gwen Verdon was Charity. Raul Julia was Guido. Angela Lansbury was Juliet......then was not. Federico Fellini was Italy’s most iconic film director of the 1960s so its no surprise that many of his films have been turned into musicals.
MISS SAIGON w/ James Seol
"The heat is on..." To cover a giant show with giant controversy...you need a giant episode. Yup: it's MISS SAIGON. James Seol (COME FROM AWAY, KPOP) makes his Breakdown debut to discuss the last of the British mega-musicals with Matt.
THE BOOK OF MORMON w/ Kyle Marshall
"Turn it off..." Hello! Our name is Broadway Breakdown. And we would like to share with you a Tony winning show. It has so many awesome parts. You simply won't believe how much this show has angered crowds. That's right...it's THE BOOK OF MORMON.
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.
Broadwaysted Classics: Feel Good Movies get Broadwaysted!
It’s time for a Movie Club Classic! Relive our deep dive into all of your favorite movies. Host's Choice: Kimberly! Play along as Aaron J Albano (Newsies, Hamilton) and Hayley Podschun (Chaplin, Hello, Dolly) join Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly via video chat to break down Once Upon A Mattress, Get Over It, and for Patreon, West Bank Story.
"THAT NIGHT "BUTCHER" PETE GOT KNOCKED OUT BY JESSIE "THE CANNON" TESORI" by Jonathan Cook
THAT NIGHT "BUTCHER" PETE GOT KNOCKED OUT BY JESSIE "THE CANNON" TESORI: World class heavyweight champion fighter, “Butcher” Pete Wilcox, is at the peak of his career – a living legend with a winning streak to brag about.
#52 - Robert Sean Leonard, Jack in the Playwrights Horizons Workshop
Robert Sean Leonard remembers working on the early incarnation of Into the Woods and how James Lapine told him he wouldn't be going forward with the show. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
The Mambo Kings: The Musical (2005)
It was supposed to be the musical that turned Latinx characters in musical theater from hoodlums and gang members to heroes and inspirations! A musical that was steeped in the rhythms of Latinx history and a story that would examine assimilation and appropriation within the immigration experience.
#65 Live From the Dressing Room with Sam Pauly
From playing Evita in London’s West End, to originating the role of Katherine Howard in Broadway’s Six, Sam Pauly is a true powerhouse. U guys, this week’s BroadwayWorld Recap is overflowing with all the latest Bway updates, brought to you by my amazing friends at BroadwayWorld.com.
Encore Episode: Patricia Zipprodt and the Women Who Invented Broadway
This is the second part of my discussion with Tony Award-winning Costume Designer Ann Hould-Ward in which we trace the legacy chain of Broadway costume design expertise that was handed down directly over a 100-year period from Aileen Bernstein to Irene Shariff to Patricia Zipprodt to Ann Hould-Ward, herself.
#194 - Jordan Fisher, Lola Tung, and Ani DiFranco
The new STARS of Hadestown come to Take A Bow chatting all things HADESTOWN! This episode features the different perspectives of performers in different stage of their career with different relationships with the show.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with Kim Huber
It's a tale as old as "dressing like merchandise from Bed Bath & Beyond." This week we're looking at the blockbuster musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a show that changed Broadway (to steal a line from another musical megahit with a strong female protagonist) "for good." Original cast member Kim Huber (SUNSET BOULEVARD, MARIE CHRISTINE) joins us to provide context, insight, and hilarious anecdotes to a show that rightfully deserves all three.
#2 - Chip Zien, the Original Baker
Chip Zien charts his journey Into the Woods from James Lapine's dissatisfaction with his performance as a prince in the first reading to the night late in the Broadway run, he walked in on Stephen Sondheim all alone and crying in his darkened dressing room.
Hangin With Hadley Fraser (Part 2)
Part 2 - Hadley Fraser has carved himself a prolific and diverse career. From actor, musician to writer. From stage to screen. We have known each other for close to 20 years now. We could chat for hours about anything and everything.
#98 We Will Rock You
This week Jess & Andrew will be covering the Queen jukebox musical, "We Will Rock You" Donate to Black Lives Matter here. Social Media: Our WEBSITE. Musicals with Cheese on Twitter. Jess on Twitter. Andrew on Twitter. Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram.
#284 - Gutenberg the Musical (feat. Brent Black)
"Words, words, words!" Grab your different hats with names on it, and stunt casting because today we're joined by unofficial third host Brent Black to talk about Gutenberg! The Musical! Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf. Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf.
Broadway's Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful): A Sign of the Times
Broadway star Chilina Kennedy joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss playing Carole King in Beautiful, acts of kindness throughout her life, her new Off-Broadway show A Sign of the Times and more.
#3 - Danielle Ferland, the Original Little Red Riding Hood
Danielle Ferland dives into the dilemma of balancing Broadway roles with middle school and how Bernadette Peters does not run around naked backstage. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
#289 - Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
"Hi, it's me. I'm the Problem it's me..." Grab your Swiftie merch and Red Scarf because this week we're diving into the most prolific modern pop musician of our time Taylor Swift and her "Eras Tour." Please don't kill us Swifies. Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf.
Francia Raisa Shares Life-Changing Act of Kindness, Future of How I Met Your Father & More
How I Met Your Father star Francia Raísa joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her life-changing act of kindness to Selena Gomez, paying it forward with her new Modelo partnership and much more. Also, today is Earth Day - please be kind to the earth!
Ep322 - Jayne Atkinson: STILL Craving Human Connection
Jayne Atkinson believes she has this kind of magic superpower of getting what she wants if she puts her attention to it, and she’s got a long list of credits to prove just that. She looks back on her childhood and having an English sensibility (and sense of humor) even though she grew up in America.
2. CHERRY GROVE
We explore how Cherry Grove became the birthplace of Drag and Disco, contrast the quaint cottages to the Pines’ mansions, landmark venues of The Ice Palace and The Monster and the queer female population. Follow @jessxnyc on IG for everything Finding Fire Island!
Paula Vogel’s MOTHER PLAY - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the new play from Paula Vogel MOTHER PLAY. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch MOTHER PLAY playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre.
Love, Loss, Time, and Lots of Onstage Rain
How the creators of the new Broadway musical adaptation of "The Notebook," Ingrid Michaelson and Bekah Brunstetter, aim to both satisfy and surprise—and why the show's theatricality makes the popular story even more universal.
#277 - Wonka (2023)
"A world of your own A place to escape to..." Grab your chocolate candies and candy confections because this week we're diving into Paul King's 2023 film "Wonka." Did we like it? Hate it? Indifferent it? Find out here folks! Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf.
Mean Girls Star Jonathan Bennett's Broadway Dreams Come True in Spamalot
Mean Girls icon Jonathan Bennett joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to chat following your dreams no matter what, getting out of your own way, jumping into Spamalot on Broadway and more. This isn't an April Fool's joke!
#283 - Disney's Wish
"So I look up at the stars to guide me..." Grab your wishing star and mediocre story because this week we're diving into the most recent Disney animated musical flop "Wish." We dive into the narrative, the villain songs, and the state of Disney animation.
#63 Broadway Melody with Jack Viertel
From being a New York Times Best Selling Author to former Artistic Director of Encores! at New York City Center, and former Senior Vice President of Jujamcyn Theaters, Jack Viertel is a true Broadway expert.
Broadway’s Sherz Aletaha (Merrily We Roll Along): Solar Eclipse of the Heart
Sherz shares! Sherz Aletaha joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul on the day of the 2024 Solar Eclipse to talk all things making her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along, meeting Meryl Streep, bringing her authentic self to every role and more.
Chapter 2: Make it like Greece!
Holly and Chris’s dreams come true as they chat with members of the original cast of Carrie the Musical over wine, including Charlotte D’Amboise (Chris), Sally Ann Triplett (Sue) and legendary OG Carrie White herself, Linzi Hateley, not to mention several members of the half-British, half-American ensemble and crew.
Ep2 - Shannon Tyo - The Storyteller Part
Shannon Tyo (2023 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence) is a prolific and versatile actor who can take on just about any role.
PIPPIN with Chris Adams & John Rubinstein
PIPPIN. It's a musical with a lot to discuss which is probably why so many of you have requested it! This week, we welcome two wonderful guests with "magic to do" that will help make it happen.
GUN & POWDER - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the new musical GUN & POWDER playing at Paper Mill Playhouse. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch GUN & POWDER playing until May 5th at Paper Mill.
OH MARY! - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the off-broadway production of OH MARY! Starring Cole Escola as Mary Todd Lincoln. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch OH MARY!
Chapter 4: Broadway: They’ll make fun of you, they will break your heart
The eager Carrie cast arrives in the Big Apple only to discover that very little has been done to address the show’s major problems, and that the show’s set has been lost in transit. But there is one major addition: Betty Buckley, a big-name Broadway star has joined the company.
Ep29 - Tom Hiddleston & William Shakespeare
The "Avengers: Infinity War" star reveals how he first got hooked on The Bard and details his recent production of "Hamlet."
How 'Ilinoise' Takes a Page From 'A Chorus Line'
Director-choreographer Justin Peck and Pulitzer winning playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury talk about making a nontraditional dance musical based on Sufjan Stevens’ “genre-defying” album “Illinoise.” The show is now having its world premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and will run at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan in March.
Ep159 - Felicia & James Gardner, Demeter & Electrician on US National Tour 4 & Original Broadway Production
"I always say I owe my entire life to CATS." This episode features Felicia & James Gardner who met originally on the US National Tour 4 of CATS.
3. THE PINES
We trace The Pines’ closeted past to its present day sex and party-forward atmosphere. We explore the architecture of Pines homes via Horace Gifford and the impact of Pines owner John Whyte who brought celebrity.
Ep. 122 (AE): Alex Brightman (Broadway’s Beetlejuice) on Trial and Error of the Artistic Process
In this Artist Exploration, Alex Brightman, Tony Nominated in Broadway’s Beetlejuice and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss: Finding specialized ways of learning. Embracing Leadership with in a Show. Not typing yourself out of an opportunity.
Welcome to the Rock! - Episode 1
Welcome to the podcast series, “Welcome to the Rock!” A behind the curtain of the musical hit Come From Away. Listen to the incredible real-life story of the passengers from all over the world that were grounded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland in the wake of the events of 9/11.
Ep313 - Ali Louis Bourzgui: Finding His Happy Place on Stage
Ali became enamored by the idea of performing since he was a kid as a way to study the human condition. He looks back on his multicultural upbringing that blends American and Moroccan influences, and his journey into acting and performing, revealing his passion for storytelling.
Introducing Dracula the Podcastula
What do you get when you cross Dracula with a podcast? Bite-sized episodes that will have you howling with laughter! Welcome to the official companion podcast for off-Broadway’s Dracula A Comedy of Terrors, now playing at New World Stages.
Chapter 3: Stratford: Doesn't anybody ever get it right?
Rehearsals for Carrie the Musical continue in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. But as the show hurtles towards its opening night, the cast soon feel like they’re working on two very different shows, and the frustration of the writing team grows as they’re cut out of the creative process.
GROUNDHOG DAY with Ste Clough
Happy Groundhog Day! We're celebrating with a special Friday release about, you guessed it, the musical GROUNDHOG DAY. It's a show you've either enjoyed seeing in the West End, on Broadway, in Melbourne, or you missed it.
How To Be A Theater Influencer
Two theater influencers, Kristin Hopkins and Ashley Hufford, reveal the secrets of becoming a theater influencer. The first thing to know: There's not much money in it, but there's a lot of free theater. "If I wanted this to be my day job, I should have done beauty influencing," Hufford jokes.
#64 Doll/Girl with Murphy Taylor Smith
Actress, musician, and composer/lyricist Murphy Taylor Smith is breaking barriers for trans women in the arts. U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has some crazy Bway updates, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com.
#2 - Jordan Tyson on The Notebook
Water on stage. Developing trust. The opening night of our lives. “I am seeing myself – it’s so emotional – in all the women who I’ve strived to be like.” Jordan Tyson is in the opening night of her life. It’s her Broadway debut and The Notebook is proving true what the magic of Broadway can be.
#323 - My First Time (Hamilton - feat. Carleigh Bettiol)
Making one’s Broadway debut is a momentous occasion for every actor lucky enough to do so. Sometimes it happens years into a long run on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday, and other times, it happens on opening night of a highly anticipated Broadway juggernaut.
Ep160 - Yardén Barr, Grizabella on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas
"A couple of cast mates and I have thought of a familial relationship for Grizabella that I haven’t heard theorized before. Maybe she is Gus’ daughter and when she left, that’s why Jellylorem started taking care of him.
BONUS: Moulin Rogue (2001) Movie Commentary
Here's an extra special treat, a BONUS episode released in full for the first time! In early pandemic days we watched the Moulin Rogue movie from 2001! Jess loves this movie, Andrew has never seen it!
Chapter 5: Act One: Cardboard cars and unitards
In the first of two special episodes, we take a close look at the original 1988 staging of Carrie, examining it song by song and scene by scene to try and work out exactly where things go wrong and why this show became so infamous in Broadway history.
Twits In Love, Chapter 1 - I Am Awakened
Cyril Chippington-Smythe awakes from a drunken stupor to discover that he may be engaged to the horrifying Alice Witherspoon, whom his best friend, Binky has been in love with for years. He appeals to his steam-powered valet, Bentley, to devise a plan to shift Alice's affections from himself to Binky.
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).
Episode 54: Mike Faist and Will Roland get Broadwaysted!
Play along as Mike Faist and Will Roland (Dear Evan Hansen) join Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for bourbon, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, tequila, gin, and a Sardi's cheese plate! Become a supporter on our Patreon: https://bit.ly/2Q2zELG.
Ep. 151 (AE): Grey Henson on Freedom within a Framework
In this Artist Exploration, Grey Henson from Mean Girls and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Experience you gain in pre-college programs. Freedom within a framework. How Type applies within a “machine” of a show. The work of Comedy. Join MTCA at our events!
Ep1 - Rory O'Malley - The Ambitious Part
Rory O’Malley (The Book of Mormon, Hamilton) is a fellow performer of inspiring perspective and heart and kindness. In this episode, we discuss the parts of us that are driven by ambition - how powerful it can be in the life of a younger performer, and how that ambition is so often driven by the need to be seen, to be validated, and ultimately, to stave off the pain of shame.
Jack Viertel and the Secret Life of the American Musical
Jack Viertel has the kind of knowledge I wish I had about Broadway history, having studied the various journeys of great shows for his book The Secret Life of the American Musical, but he’s also worked with playwrights like August Wilson and Tony Kushner.
S3/Ep2: Mike Faist
Originally released on December 8, 2020. Eva talks with Tony nominee and star of the Golden Globe Award-winning WEST SIDE STORY film. Faist looks back on his Broadway debut in NEWSIES, originating the Connor Murphy in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and the way in which he forged a sense of brotherhood among the Jets in WEST SIDE STORY.
#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.
8. WINTER
“Another Winter in a Summer Town” - Grey Gardens. We hear stories of fires and hurricanes on Fire Island which often threaten to destroy it. Plus — Halloween, Christmas and New Year’s and how to survive winter on the island with several year-rounders.
Twits in Peril, Chapter 1 - An Ill-Advised Wager
Cyril is happily swilling down a Brandy and Prozac at the Club Bar when his old friends, Ford and Lincoln join him. The conversation turns to the gulf between the privileged class and the masses and Cyril is goaded into betting that he can pass for a member of the working class for a week.
Episode 90 | Samantha Pauly: "Retail Queen"
Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the down to Earth powerhouse Samantha Pauly, who is currently starring as ‘Jordan Baker’ in the hit Broadway production of The Great Gatsby, playing at the Broadway Theatre.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Glenn Rosenblum
On our very first full length episode, Jeff discusses his favorite (feminist) musical from 1964 with guest Glenn Rosenblum, finally gives Fruma Sarah the attention she deserves, and explores how FIDDLER ON THE ROOF became the Jewish musical that every culture has adopted as its own.
AIDA w/ Will Van Dyke
"We all lead such elaborate lives..." It's sexy! It's dangerous! It's Disney! It's AIDA!!! Broadway music director Will Van Dyke (Pretty Woman, The Heart of Rock n Roll) comes on the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the first Broadway Disney musical "for adults." The two also discuss casting, fashion shows, and duty.
#241 David Guzman - Broadway and Film: Hell's Kitchen
Broadway and Film: Hell's Kitchen Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Hamilton, Newsies. Co-founder of @PLAYSPACE.NYC. Try out your own Broadway fitness program via an app at no cost and no catch! www.builtforthestage.com.
7: Arpita Mukherjee // Decolonization
Artistic Director of Hypokrit Theatre Company, an O'Neill and Lincoln Center Directing Fellow, Women's Project Lab (Director), Arpita's resume is endless.
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!
Ep162 - Brett Michael Lockley, Pouncival on US National Tour 6 & Swing in The Who's TOMMY
"I remember there's Green Eyes and a couple other times that the cats go into the house and into the audience. Because of everything that was going on I was an advocate about being like… can we figure out a way around that right now?
A Broadway Conversation with ANNA K JACOBS, KAIT KERRIGAN, and NATHAN TYSEN (Broadway Podcast Network Podfest)
In this episode, we are live from the Museum of Broadway at the Broadway Podcast Network PODFEST. This conversation features Anna K Jacobs (Teeth), and Kait Kerrigan & Nathan Tysen (The Great Gatsby) in a discussion about writing for the stage.
Usual Girls and Femme Sex and Sexuality, Part One
The first of a critical two-part discussion, this episode focuses on Ming Peiffer’s USUAL GIRLS. The play premiered in 2018 at Roundabout Underground for an extended, sold-out run.
#217 - Ride the Cyclone
"AND I’M ASKIN' WHY LORD IF THIS IS HOW I DIE, LORD WHY BE LEFT WITH NO FAMILY AND NO FRIENDS?" This week strap into your rollercoaster because this week we're talking about the Gen-Z Fav Ride the Cyclone. Our WEBSITE. Musicals with Cheese on Twitter.
256 - Places, Please Series: Part 6 with Ken Davenport
One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 with Act of Faith
If two's company and three's a crowd, then what's four? A party? Well then that's what we've got this week, and the party's theme is the musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812.
7. MEN DIE & WOMEN BUY
We trace the rise of the HIV/AIDS crisis alongside women having more earning power and buying homes in Cherry Grove. Plus, we explore the emotion around The Meatrack and Fire Island’s response to the crisis with The Morning Party.
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.
Sara Gettelfinger Shares Her Long and Struggling Journey Back to Broadway
Sara Gettelfinger's Broadway debut came in 2000 with the musical Seussical. And she worked steadily on Broadway through the years until she and I met and worked together on The Addams Family national tour in 2011.
EP 110- Navigating Addiction with Author of Stash: Laura Cathcart Robbins
Author of Stash, Laura Cathcart Robbins visits Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas Weiss. She takes us on the journey of how her addiction began, the agony of rehab, and how she returned to the world and persisted in living a life of sobriety, and living to tell the story.
4. TEA
We focus on the legendary parties Fire Island is known for, beginning with the history of The Tea Dance and DJ Lina Bradford’s 10-year reign in The Pines. We detail The Morning Party, The Underwear Party and The Pines Party.
Chapter 8: A sturdy little battleship
By 2012, over two decades had passed since Carrie the Musical’s high-profile Broadway car crash, and the last thing its creators wanted was to resurrect the show that haunted them. But the requests for a revival kept coming in.
Episode 1 - Welcome to The Flame
Jamie (Ellie Brigida), the owner of the Flame, everyone's favorite LGBTQ bar, is having a rough day. It's the anniversary of when her proposal was rejected by her ex-girlfriend Rachel (Chilina Kennedy) and all she wants to do is marathon Buffy Season Six.
Ep. 78: From Book to Movie to Musical to Movie Musical
In this episode, Andrew and Graceson talk about the film adaptations of two Broadway musicals, which once were films, which once were books. The Color Purple directed by Blitz Bazawule and Mean Girls directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr.
Kerry Sandell & Marci Duncan Explore the Dissonance in Race Relations
Theater can serve as a powerful platform for difficult discussions, especially offering a space for nuanced exploration of racial dynamics. It allows audiences to empathize with characters from diverse backgrounds, challenging preconceptions and fostering dialogue.
#67 Reefer Madness with Christian Campbell
U Guys, original Jimmy Harper in Reefer Madness, Christian Campbell, is launching a revival of the show in Los Angeles! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap is brimming with all the latest Bway tea from BroadwayWorld.com!
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.
#51 - Maureen Davis, the Original Sleeping Beauty and Stunt Witch
Maureen Davis explains how all the magic worked transforming Bernadette Peters from the old crone to the beautiful enchantress. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
105 Ethel Merman I
This is the first of a three-part program paying tribute to the extraordinary Ethel Merman, known for starring in Broadway shows like CALL ME MADAM, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and GYPSY.
Jasmine Amy Rogers shines as BETTY BOOP and Beyond!
Betty Boop's BOOP: Jasmine Amy Rogers joins host, Salisha Thomas Weiss on this week's episode of Black Hair in the Big Leagues! Jasmine is a true Triple threat. She’s a Jimmy awards finalist, attended Manhattan School of Music, was cast in Becoming Nancy, and Gretchen in the national tour of Mean Girls.
SLAVE PLAY w/ Marcus Scott
"Thank you, baby. Thank you for listening..." Welcome back to Problematic(?)! And ooooh boy do we have a DOOZY! Alum of the pod, Marcus Scott, returns to discuss SLAVE PLAY. The show that angered, excited and confused many theatergoers.
Moose Murders Becomes the Biggest Flop in Broadway History
The second season of Closing Night is set to premiere this June. But while we all eagerly await the curtain rising on our next act, here's a story about a show that famously closed on its opening night.
#286 - Anything Goes
"In olden days, a glimpse of stocking Was looked on as something shocking But now, God knows Anything goes..." Grab your disguises and poorly aged stereotypes because this week we're talking about the classic musical comedy "Anything Goes." Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf.
Chapter 7: Are you a Friend of Carrie?
With an epic standing ovation on closing night, and urban legends already forming about its turbulent journey to the stage, Carrie the Musical had become an instant cult classic. If you’d missed Carrie’s all-too-brief run on Broadway, you just weren’t ‘in’.
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