65. "Glinda Controls the Weather" (with Marty Lauter)
This week, the boys have invited Marty Lauter (RPDR’s Marcia Marcia Marcia) on the pod for a truly Sentimental chat about their journey from being a little kid who loved The Wizard of Oz to being a big kid who loves Wicked.
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.
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.
FULL LENGTH: “This Story Deserves the Best of Us” (with Cynthia Erivo)
Our hearts are still leaping in giddy whirls from having the one and only Cynthia Erivo on the pod. And in this full length episode, you’ll hear all our whole conversation, including the low down on what it was like to be onset with Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth.
66. The Yellow Brick Road to Broadway (with Trisha Paytas)
After a fated meeting at the Wicked premiere, the boys are joined this week by their new friend, the fabulous Trisha Paytas. These three waste no time getting Sentimental about their shared love of musicals, the changing landscape of body representation in musicals and all the things they noticed about the movie on their second (and third and fourth) viewings.
Broadway 2024-2025 (So Far): Rankings and Tony Noms
"Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025...you're the same season." Matt recaps the Broadway season so far as well as some of his thoughts on productions this past year and what he's looking forward to in 2025. Plus Matt goes into what he'd personally nominate for Tony Awards!
Matt Revisited GYPSY: Now What?
"What did I do it for...?" Matt went back to see how GYPSY has changed since the reviews all came out. And the answer might surprise you...or maybe it won't. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/WZQsq2vq.
2025 Tony Awards: WAY Too Early Predictions (w/ David Lynch)
"Think of the Pudding" Producer and friend of the Breakdown David Lynch is back to do WAY too early predictions for the 2025 Tony Awards. Matt and David discuss what can make a Featured Actor/Actress break through, who you don't bet against, and what musicals are rising to the top.
Matt Reviews GYPSY
"I had a dream..." Matt has wanted this to happen for years. And now it's finally here: GYPSY. Directed by George C. Wolfe. Choreographed by one of his favorite current choreographers, Camille A. Brown. Starring the one and only AUDRA.
ANYONE CAN WHISTLE with Mike Meaney
In 1964, Carol was bringing down the house as Dolly, Barbra was blowing the roof off as Fanny, and for 9 performances only, Angela Lansbury belted out Sondheim as Cora Hoover Hooper in ANYONE CAN WHISTLE.
LEMPICKA with Sarah Anne Fernandez
New for 2025: new episodes of "A Musical Theatre Podcast" will drop on Saturday mornings! Also new for 2025, we're spending the first episodes of the year discussing some of the newest entries into our musical theatre canon.
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD with Erica Halverson and Daniel Pelzig
We're celebrating the end of the year this week with the musical A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. And just like the musical itself, this week's episode is filled with much more than you'd expect: A salute to the Midwest musical theatre contributions that made this groundbreaking show possible?
How Joy Woods Became a "Gypsy" Superfan
Woods, a rising star of the New York stage, never thought much about "Gypsy" because she never thought there'd be a role for her in the landmark 1959 musical. Now she's appearing opposite Audra McDonald in the new Broadway revival — and finding ways to make the role of Louise her own.
64. “This Story Deserves the Best of Us” (with Cynthia Erivo)
Our hearts are leaping in the giddiest of whirls, because today on the pod we’re talking to the one and only Cynthia Erivo. Together, we talk through her Wicked origins at drama school, the magic that happened when she sang with Ariana Grande for the first time and why there was no such thing as a small day on set while making the Wicked movies.
Matt Reviews CULT OF LOVE and EUREKA DAY
"She's very open minded. We met her at Burning Man..." Matt saw CULT OF LOVE and EUREKA DAY and has now seen EVERY production of the 2024-2025 season so far! Matt talks about how both shows are quite alike and what they can also learn from each other.
Episode 162: GEORGE M COHAN and the BROADWAY STAGE
My guest today is author Elizabeth T. Craft, whose terrific new book, Yankee Doodle Dandy — George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage, is the first book about Cohan in fifty years.
Episode 161: Fixing The Musical, Part 2
This is the second half of my recent conversation with author Doug Reside, whose fascinating new book is titled Fixing The Musical — How Technologies Shaped the Broadway Repertory.
NINE w/ Kevin Duda
"Be Italian..." The music...the fashion...the women...the plot...? We're talking NINE! Kevin Duda (BOOK OF MORMON, BEAUTIFUL) returns after a long absence to discuss with Matt all things Maury Yeston, Tommy Tune and Anita Morris.
Ep372 - Ethan Slater: From Bikini Bottom to Shiz University
Ethan Slater returns to the podcast, and what a journey he’s had since his last visit! Best known for his Tony-nominated performance as SpongeBob in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, Ethan has since showcased his versatility in the Spamalot revival and in the much-anticipated Wicked films, where he portrays the endearing yet conflicted Boq.
Episode 163: George M. Cohan —The Man Who Owned Broadway, Part 2
This is the second of a three-part conversation with author Elizabeth T. Craft regarding her recent book, Yankee Doodle Dandy — George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage, which is the first book about Cohan in fifty years.
62. "We're Off to See The Movie!" (with Quincy & Kevin)
Thanks to some amazing folks at NBC Universal, the SentMen had an unbelievable opportunity to see the Wicked movie ahead of tickets going on sale. Naturally, we have a LOT to say.
Guys and Dolls #1: I Got the Horse Right Here, with Michael David & Adrian Bryan-Brown
Guys & Dolls, a classic 1950’s musical, was brought to exciting new life in 1992 just when Times Square was in decline. This beloved musical fable, written by Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling, and Abe Burrows, dazzled audiences and became a smash hit revival.
Guys & Dolls #3: Nathan Lane
They were warned “don’t work on the show behind Director Jerry Zak's back!" But Guys & Dolls stars Nathan Lane and Faith Prince DID just that and the risk paid off! The two actors secretly worked on "Sue Me" together without the director’s approval.
Ep371 - 2024 Wrap up with Alan Seales and Sarah Goodman (and a little Jackie Burns)
Welp, we've finally made it to the end of 2024. This year was full of changes, ups, downs, and some overall just weird behavior across the board. But hey, we got some amazing shows out of the new 2024-2025 season, and fortunately between the two of us, guest host Sarah Goodman (from the GOOD SHOW Podcast) and I were able to see a lot of them!
Guys & Dolls #2: Jerry Zaks
Tony Award-winning Director Jerry Zaks gives us a rarified peek behind the curtain revealing how Guys & Dolls went from a struggling show in previews to a triumphant success by opening night.
Christmas on Broadway
There’s a unique category of musicals that only come around once a year. And it is this annual tradition that makes Christmas musicals so special. They're not just a way to celebrate the holiday season—they tap into that universal feeling of nostalgia, warmth, and tradition.
So. Let's Talk WICKED (PART 1) w/ Joel Guerrero-Sparks
"It just says 'Road' to me..." I don't know if you heard...but the WICKED movie came out! And after much discussion on the Discord Channel, Matt has agreed to cover it. But not without his trusty friend: Joel Guerrero-Sparks!
Ep373 - "Eureka Day" Opening Night with Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, Thomas Middleditch, Amber Gray, Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz, and more
Interviews live from the opening night of Eureka Day, which took place on December 16th, 2024. The order of interviews is: Thomas Middleditch. Anna Shapiro. Amber Gray. Jonathan Spector. Chelsea Kurtz. Bill Irwin. Jessica Hecht.
Ep370 - Andy Karl: Revisiting Groundhog Day and Finding New Perspectives
Andy Karl returns to the pod for the first time since episode 4, bringing his signature charm and thoughtful insights. Andy reflects on his incredible journey since his first appearance back in episode four, sharing how his career has grown and evolved over the years.
Special Encore Episode: WHO'S THE GREATEST STAR? — In Memory of Chita Rivera
This is a Special Encore of the 100th episode of Broadway Nation which was first posted in March of 2023. To celebrate I invited Albert Evans to join me to discuss, debate, and decide once and for all who is the Greatest Broadway Musical Star Of All Time!
Let's Tawk The Traitors Season 3 Premiere
We're back! Did you miss us?! Tommy, Anjelica and Phil dive right into the new season of The Traitors! Who are the standouts and who's the most annoying?
#21 - Family Guy Star Wars Trilogy
This week we are diving into the Star Wars trilogy as told by the Fox animated comedy Family Guy. This was a weird moment for both properties and truly misguided on all fronts. Let us dive into it anyway! Come join us for the outdated jokes, and Star Wars puns.
Sins and Star Wars with Leslye Headland
Join the playwright, screenwriter and director for a wide-ranging. conversation about her Broadway debut “Cult of Love,” the “gift” of her Seven. Deadly Plays cycle, her thoughts on character vs. genre, her Star Wars series.
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.
S10 Ep1: Sarah O'Connor & Laura Pick
Changed, For Good. Direct from backstage in Dublin on the current stop of their UK and Ireland Tour, the Wonderful Witches of Oz on their remarkable journey with the smash-hit musical, learning to love themselves fully and why self-acceptance isn't always an easy journey.
Ep369 - Jared Loftin: Stage, Screen, and Turning Audiences Against You
Jared Loftin takes us on a captivating journey from his Alabama roots to his thriving career in theater and television. With notable credits including Teeth at New World Stages, Tick, Tick… Boom!
Justin Lee Miller (Interlochen Arts Academy) on Performing Arts High Schools
In this artist exploration In this artist exploration, Justin Lee Miller from Interlochen Art Academy and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: 🔴 Interlochen’s expert faculty. 🔴The different artistic paths in the academy. 🔴Interlochen’s gap year program.
GYPSY (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take center stage with the 2024 Broadway revival of "Gypsy," starring the incomparable Audra McDonald at the Majestic Theater.
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.
#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.
Western Connecticut State University with Tim Howard
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.
NYU Tisch (Act II) with Robert Hoyt
In this College Deep Dive Robert Hoyt the Director of Admissions & Recruitment for NYU Tisch Drama and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy chat about: Early decisions submission strategy. Fill out your FAFSA, even if you do not like you will qualify.
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.
#22 - Wallace & Gromit - A Grand Day Out
This week we take a trip to the Moon for the same reason humanity has always looked to the stars - cheese. This classic Wallace and Gromit short is a masterclass in visual storytelling. It's sure to warm hearts and inspire the animator in us all.
#20 - Rocketman
"… And I think it's gonna be a long, long time 'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find..." Grab your eccentric clothing and crazy songs and boring film because this week we're diving into Ewan Cassidy's Patreon request "Rocketman." I'm sure it is a ton of fun if you like Elton John.
#23 - The Giver
The Giver is a great book. The movie is ... certainly a movie. And it is definitely giving something. It's giving BAD. Join us this week as we form a united front to give The Giver a piece of our mind, and explore this weird little moment in film history when every IP was trying to be the next Hunger Games.
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."
Broadway / Off-Broadway 2024 in Review: Musicals That Stole the Show
In this episode Jeff and Richie recap the unforgettable 2024 Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals season! From unexpected revivals to groundbreaking new works, we're covering it all in this can't-miss episode.
Ep30 - Sara Gettelfinger - The Humbled Part
Sara Gettelfinger (Water For Elephants) shares the harrowing story of an addiction that brought her to her knees and interrupted a highly successful career on Broadway. After a decade of struggle and recovery, she has returned to performing with a new perspective and hard-earned wisdom that is an invaluable lesson to us all.
Ep13 - Gavin Creel - The Shame Part
Gavin Creel is a Tony winner and all-around Broadway royalty, but he is not immune to a history of shame and self-doubt. Bobby and Gavin share a common story of growing up gay and being rejected by a culture that led to patterns of self-rejection that they both still navigate, while also sharing how they've healed through self-acceptance and community.
Holiday Mailbag Episode
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THE LAST FIVE YEARS with Grace Yurchuk
Are you "Team Cathy" or "Team Jamie?" Exploring the arc of a five-year relationship from beginning to end (or end to beginning?) is no small feat, and this week we do it thanks to Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
42ND STREET with Karen Prunzik
"Come and meet those dancing feet!" Why? Because those feet have been through a lot! Karen Prunzik originated the role of "Anytime Annie" in one of Broadway's biggest hits 42ND STREET.
Broadway / Off-Broadway 2024 in Review: The Plays That Defined the Year
Buckle up, theater lovers! Jeff and Richie are serving up a sizzling recap of Broadway and Off-Broadway's most talked-about plays of 2024. From the Off-Broadway gem 'Job' that left audiences stunned, to the revival of 'Appropriate' that had everyone buzzing, we're dishing out our hottest takes on the year's biggest hits and misses.
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!
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS w/ Sutton Lee Seymour
"Feed Me..." A perfect musical needs the perfect guest to have the perfect discussion. Friend of the pod Sutton Lee Seymour returns to discuss all things parody, pathos and talent aliens. Join in the fun!! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Here: https://discord.gg/tFBDvjFR.
The Spring 2025 Broadway Season Conversation with CONNOR & DYLAN MACDOWELL (Musicals Episode)
In this episode, we sat down with Connor & Dylan MacDowell, Hosts of DRAMA. to dive into the spring 2025 Broadway season. We discuss a diverse lineup of musicals including Redwood, Operation Mincemeat, Buena Vista Social Club, Boop!
CULT OF LOVE (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take center stage with "Cult of Love," the gripping new Broadway production at the Hayes Theater. This powerful family drama weaves a tapestry of complex relationships, religious fervor, and mental health struggles, all set to a haunting musical backdrop.
Let's Tawk I'm Gay
Tommy, Anjelica and Phil are joined by John to tawk The Traitors. Phil's friend group chat is infiltrated by Tommy and Anjelica.
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...
#13 - Barb and Star go to the Vista Del Mar
Hey guys, I know it's been a rough week so far, so how about a nice distraction from the world at large with a trip to the Vista Del Mar with Barb and Star. We dive into this cult comedy and talk about how much fun it is, and how more folks should watch this movie.
Special Encore Episode: The Story Behind White Christmas, part 1
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.
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!
Matt Reviews: ELF, TAMMY FAYE, SWEPT AWAY & DEATH BECOMES HER
"Enjoy...the ground." Matt did a reading of his play, then immediately went and saw some shows! He also reads some new reviews of the podcast and discusses when it's appropriate to give people feedback on their work. REVIEW TIME STAMPS (depending on commercial length): Elf: 10:10.
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.
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.
Ep16 - "In Time for Miracles" A Holiday One Shot
Maddie steps in this week as the HM or "Holiday Master" to lead Will, Jasmin, and Stomp in a quest to save the Holidays. All of them. The lesser known guardians of Halloween, President's Day, and Easter have been assembled to recover their kidnapped figureheads from a mysterious facility deep in the South Pole.
#223 - The Rankin Bass Christmas Universe Part I
This week join Jess & Andrew as they dive into the Holiday Universe of Rankin Bass talking about every film within the shared universe, even the ones you don't know! So let's put one foot in front of the other and dive into the world of animagic!
A Special Encore Episode: "White Christmas" — The Story Behind The World's Most Popular Song, part 2
This is the second of two special holiday bonus 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.
Ep17 - Happy Half Year!
It's a New Year, and we're up to New Nonsense. We're talkin about breakin habits and leaving our old lives behind with Alex, Maddie, Diego, and RJ. Also, couch aquisition, MSG overload, bidet life, and we make several new holidays.
The Spring 2025 Broadway Season Conversation with CONNOR & DYLAN MACDOWELL (Plays Episode)
In this episode, we sat down with Connor & Dylan MacDowell, Hosts of DRAMA. to dive into the spring 2025 Broadway season. We discuss a diverse lineup of plays including English, Othello, Purpose, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Good Night, and Good Luck, John Procter Is The Villain, and Stranger Things: The First Shadow.
BONUS: The Heathers Pro-Shot (feat. Christi Esterle)
Jess is joined by the incredible Christi Esterle to talk about the new Heathers Pro-Shot on the Roku Channel! Come listen!
BONUS - Jess V. Andrew Trivia Contest (feat. Emily Clark)
Here is a recording of Jess and Andrew's Trivia contest held originally on July 31st 2020! It was a fun time for everyone involved, and as a new years treat, here it is on your Podcast Feeds!
BONUS: What Happened At Broadwaycon!
Join Jesse McAnally, Andrew DeWolf, Elizabeth Esten, and Brianna Jones as they talk about all the adventures they went on in the Big Apple! From Broadway Shows to theft accusations we talk about it all! Come join the fun! Our WEBSITE.
BONUS: 10 Horror Films that SHOULD be Musicals (feat. Joel Arnold)
In this week's BONUS episode Jess is joined by the incredible Joel Arnold has stepped in to talk horror and musicals. This week we're counting down the top ten horror films that SHOULD be musicals. It's a lot of fun, give it a listen!
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.
Matt Reviews: SUNSET BOULEVARD, OUR TOWN & THE ROOMMATE
"Silent music starts to play..." Matt saw 3 Broadway shows. And even though it's late, he's gonna talk about them. YOURS, TRULY fundraiser: https://www.millironstudios.com/yours-truly. Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/VQWSrW5b.
Rent #1: Creator Jonathan Larson, Early Days
Listen in on this never before heard, very candid interview with Rent creator Jonathan Larson’s father, Allan Larson, and Jonathan’s sister, Julie Larson, as they share stories about Jonathan’s early passion for musical theatre, his extraordinary early musical gifts, and Jonathan’s deep desire to make musical theater relevant again for a whole new generation.
Ep1 - Welcome to the Tavern!
Ale! and Well Met, Adventurers!! Welcome to the official podcast of the Off-Broadway sensation Dungeons and Dragons The Twenty Sided Tavern. Our show is a live interactive TTRPG, where the audience controls the action on stage.
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.
Ep368 - Alyse Alan Louis: Boundaries, Boldness, and the Body’s Secrets
Alyse Alan Louis takes us on a deeply personal and inspiring journey in this episode. From her Broadway credits in Mamma Mia!, Amélie, and Soft Power to her groundbreaking work in Teeth: The Musical, Alyse opens up about the evolution of her career and the unique challenges of her craft.
GYPSY with Alison Fraser
"Here she is boys! Here she is world! Here's... one of the best written musicals of all time!" GYPSY is part of Jeff's top three, and we have a top tier guest this week to celebrate it.
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.
#224 - The Rankin Bass Christmas Universe Part II
This week join Jess & Andrew as they dive into the Holiday Universe of Rankin Bass once again, talking about every film within the shared universe, even the ones you don't know! So let's put one foot in front of the other and dive into the world of animagic!
Ep 18 - Goblin Errands #2 : How to Soothe a Burning Heart
The Westgate Mall Kenn is back in action! This time they face one of goblinkind’s greatest foes…indigestion!!! Can our old friends Blub (R. Alex Murray) and Snerick (RJ Christian) with the help of their new buddy Bill (Cassidy Sledge) find a way to soothe their savage tummies??
ANNIE (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take you backstage to the Theater at Madison Square Garden for a fresh look at the classic musical "Annie," starring Whoopi Goldberg. We dive into this touring production, exploring how the show's timeless themes of hope and family resonate in today's world.
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.
BONUS - Top Five Holiday TV Specials (feat. Emily Clark & Christi Esterle)
For an extra special treat this week you are getting a HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN where Jess, Emily, and Christi count their favorite Holiday Television Specials! There's tons of surprises and I hope some new classics you'll love!
BONUS: Top Five Holiday Movies (feat. Christi Esterle & Emily Clark)
For an extra special treat this week you are getting a HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN where Jess, Emily, and Christi count their favorite Holiday Movies! There's tons of surprises and I hope some new classics you'll love!
Ep374 - Eva Noblezada (from the vault)
Originally aired as episode 198 on March 22, 2022. Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders. At the age of 25, Eva Noblezada is a two time Tony Award nominee, a Grammy Award winner, and a WhatsOnStage Award winning actress and singer.
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.
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.
60. The Authenticity of Elphaba (with Laurel Harris)
This week, the boys are chatting with an Elpha-vita for the AGES: Laurel Harris, who was kind enough to call up the boys between shows at the Gersh'! Together, they talk about Laurel's first time seeing the show from the balcony, bringing more of herself to the role each time she returns, and what keeps people coming back to Wicked.
Episode 160: Fixing The Musical — How Technologies Shaped the Broadway Repertory
Over the past century, thousands of musicals have opened on Broadway. Why do we remember some and not others? My guest this week is Doug Reside, the author of a very interesting new book: Fixing The Musical — How Technologies Shaped the Broadway Repertory.
Branagh, Sondheim and Fiennes, All Under One Roof
The Shed, a relatively new multidisciplinary arts institution in Manhattan, has already made a habit of presenting buzzy theater productions — including the current, sold-run of "King Lear" starring Kenneth Branagh.
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?!
Pride & Prejudice - Abridgd Too Far
World-renowned and very clever Professor of Short Books, Douglas Ullard...along with his Twenty-Two Minute and Seventeen Second Classic Literature Audio Armchair Theatre Company (or TTMASSCLAATC for short) brings you Jane Austen's beloved classic "masterpiece" in just...well...1,337 seconds.
Matt Reviews: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, A WONDERFUL WORLD & MCNEAL
Matt saw some shows! And read some of your reviews! Matt talks about seeing MAYBE HAPPY ENDING from two different angles, the MEMENTO-ness of MCNEAL and the Tony winning musical that A WONDERFUL WORLD could learn from. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!
BONUS: Bridgerton, Christian Hamilton, and Copyright (feat. Emily Clark)
Jess sits down with Emily Clark to talk about IP's and Musical theatre, with a focus on the Bridgerton controversy and the Christian Hamilton Lawsuit.
Episode 156: Hammerstein Invents The Musical, part 1
My guest this week is the noted journalist and theater critic Laurie Winer, the author of a beautifully written and expertly researched book, Oscar Hammerstein II and the Invention of The Musical.
#17 - Wicked Part 1 (2024)
You better start mourning the wicked because we're here at long last to talk about the new first half of a musical from director Jon M Chu -- Wicked Part 1! For this deep dive we're joined by the one and only Brianna Jones to talk about the movie's highs and lows!
#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!
25. The Reason Why-y-y-y (with Jessica Vosk)
Not a day goes by when someone doesn’t ask us when we’re gonna have Jessica Vosk on the pod. Well, today’s the day! In this amazing conversation, Ms. Vosk tells us about the special relationship she has with her ENT, being a bit of a rebel inside a machine like Wicked, and whether or not the score was as easy for her as it sounded.
18. At Long, Long Last (with Stephanie J. Block)
Quincy and Kevin are joined by Wicked’s very first Elphaba, Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block. She takes the pair through her journey with Wicked: from sharing a piano bench with Stephen Schwartz to almost making her West End debut as an emergency replacement.
CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM by Sharon Stein
CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM by Sharon Stein. Two mothers are out last minute Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve at 6:45pm. Coincidentally, they happen to be shopping at the same store. They both reach for the same gift. At the same time. And it's the last one left.
6. LEGENDS & LORE
We illuminate tales of Liza Minnelli, Carol Channing, Andy Warhol, Jerry Herman, Calvin Klein, Robert Mapplethorpe, Truman Capote, Andy Cohen, Sarah Jessica Parker and Madonna on Fire Island. Plus, the filming of “The Normal Heart” and cultural treasure troves discovered in Pines homes.
Ep15 - I've Got Everything Under Control...
Merry Christmas, Adventurers!! This week it's very sibling holiday vibes with Maddie, Alex, Conner, and Jasmine sharing cookie cake and stories about their buttholes. We also talk electric carving knives, holiday injuries, and what brings us joy as holiday adults.
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?
S9 Ep11: Dee Roscioli
The Broadway powerhouse on embracing the crazy to play the "most challenging" job she's ever tackled as Celine f**king Dion in the New York production of Titanique, her seven-year record-breaking and life-changing journey of triumph and tribulation as Elphaba in Wicked and the joy of getting to play Star and Lady in The Cher Show on Broadway.
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! _____.
Broadway Opening Night of Eureka Day with Bill Irwin, Jessica Hecht, Amber Gray & More
Another opening night on Broadway! Join The Art of Kindness live from the EUREKA DAY red carpet in December 2024, as Robert Peterpaul chats with all the stars about listening, decision making and, of course, kindness.
THE WOMEN w/ Adam Elsberry
"JUNGLE RED!!!!" Ooooooohhh it's a juicy catfight at the Breakdown as Guncle of the Pod Adam Elsberry returns to discuss the 30's hit THE WOMEN. Matt and Adam discuss the legacy of a play that is both quotable, iconic...and not very good?
NEWSIES with Dillon Klena
Send out the call! We're not on strike, but we are covering the biggest hit to start out as a bigger flop (not a bad word). NEWSIES meant a lot to those of us who grew up in the 90s and, thanks to the stage adaptation that fouette'd all over Broadway in 2012, it will continue to mean a lot to future generations.
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.
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.
#64 - Donna Murphy, the Witch at the Delacorte and Original Auditionee
Donna Murphy charts her decades long journey with the seminal show and finally sets the record straight on the rumor she recored Meryl Streep's vocals for the film. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
56. The Evergreen Audacity of Stephanie J. Block (with Stephanie J. Block)
As the patron saint of both our friendship and our podcast, SJB has an open invitation to join us on mic at any time. And this week, she’s come hooooooooome at laaaaaaaaaaast! Tony Award winner Stephanie J.
#19 - The Santa Clause (ft. Big Beak Entertainment)
The best Christmas movies are built out of dogmatic legal nonsense. This week we're joined by our good friend Big Beak from Big Beak Entertainment to talk about the 1994 Tim Allen classic "The Santa Clause." Does it hold up? Is Tim Allen evil?
Midwestern State University with Dr. Grace Edgar
In this College Deep Dive, Dr. Grace Edgar from Midwestern State University chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Non-audition BFA program. Small individualized program. What am I looking for now and where do I want to be in five years?
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.
BONUS: The Wicked Movie Conspiracy!
In this extra special bonus episode, Jess posits a conspiracy theory about the upcoming Wicked Movie, and what the recent announcements could mean as well.
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.
The Epic Metamorphosis of Hadestown (S3E1)
On paper, Hadestown should have never worked. Originally starting as a "folk opera" in a small town in Vermont in 2006, the show would undergo a 13 year journey culminating in it becoming a Broadway smash.
#100 The Girls Care with Solea Pfeiffer
U Guys, it’s the 100th episode, and Solea Pfeiffer is here! In this episode, Solea shares her journey as a Broadway star, discussing her experiences in incredible roles such as Satine in Moulin Rouge and Eva Peron in Evita, as well as originating the role of Penny Lane in Almost Famous.
S4 EP14 I Can't Say No with Ali Stroker
You'll love this episode with Ali Stroker, someone who really hasn’t let anything stop her. Even though no one in a wheelchair had ever been nominated for a Tony award, or even been on Broadway, she still let herself dream!
Wicked Movie Director Jon M. Chu Makes Movie Magic with Kindness
Wicked movie director Jon M. Chu joins The Art of Kindness podcast with Robert Peterpaul to discuss being a kind leader on set, acts of kindness from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, his spellbinding memoir Viewfinder and more.
#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.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take you on a journey through the innovative new Broadway musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at the Belasco Theatre. This refreshing addition to the Great White Way features two robots exploring the depths of love and connection.
50. “Janis Is Very Elphaba Coded” (with Mary Kate Morrissey)
This week, the boys are chatting with Broadway’s current Elphaba standby Mary Kate Morrissey about seeing Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty in the show as a kid, singing for Julia Murney in college and her absolutely wild audition for Mean Girls.
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.
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.
THE PROM with Chad Beguelin
THE PROM is an original musical that very much connected with audiences when it first premiered on Broadway in 2018. It features great characters, clever dialogue, and energetic songs. But those things don't write themselves, do they?!
SWEENEY TODD with Ethan Slater
Major masterwork SWEENEY TODD has made us all wince, laugh, and think since its bloody premiere in 1979. Joining us this week to discuss what makes this killer musical simmer and explode is Tony nominee (SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical), Sondheim star (the off Broadway Assassins), and all around "Sweeney Fan," the very smart and talented Ethan Slater!
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In their very first episode, Matt and John discuss the recent production of "Assassins" at City Center, dissect a controversial review of Donna Murphy in "Hello Dolly," and discover a foot fetishist who's posting audition breakdowns online.
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.
Heather Graham (Chosen Family)’s Great Hack to Stop People Pleasing
Actress and filmmaker Heather Graham joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss acts of kindness throughout her lengthy career, how her new film Chosen Family helped her learn to keep people pleasing under control, holding unconditional self-love and more.
Thrill Maker- A Conversation with Stephen Dolginoff and Peter Filichia
In Episode 19, Mark and David return from the holidays, kicking off the year with Stephen Dolginoff and his book Thrill Maker: The Story of My Musical 'Thrill Me' alongside moderator Peter Filichia.
RENT with Kelley Dorney
On this week's episode, Jeff and guest Kelley Dorney discuss rated R musicals, the difference between "queens" and "kwans," and how a bohemian named Jonathan Larson forever changed the musical theatre landscape. Wanna hear how freakishly talented Kelley is?
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.
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.
Episode 159: Dance In Musical Theatre — A History of the Body in Movement
My guests this week are Dustyn Martincich & Phoebe Rumsey who have edited and authored (along with a number of other contributors) a recent book titled Dance In Musical Theatre — A History of the Body in Movement.
ANASTASIA with Damson Chola Jr.
ANASTASIA is a musical based on a rumor that has stood the test of time and is a testament to the stories we tell during our "darkest Decembers." Joining us this week to discuss it is a young man who's just beginning to tell his own story, and he's earned quite the platform to do so.
A CHORUS LINE with Caitlin Carter, Steven Hack, J Elaine Marcos, & Eddie Gutierrez
An epic show deserves an epic episode. To honor the groundbreaking musical A CHORUS LINE, we welcome four dancers, all with unique experiences "on the line" to continue the show's legacy of spotlighting what they do for love.
PASSION w/ Ali Gordon
"I wish I could forget you..." Podmother Ali Gordon is back to talk about one of the most divisive shows from a divisive artist: PASSION. Matt and Ali talk about the difference between love and passion, the drag queen elements of Fosca, and why a show shouldn't have to tell you what it's saying.
WEST SIDE STORY (2021 Movie) w/ Margaret Hall
"A boy like that..." Who doesn't love the chance to talk about a Spielberg musical? Friend of the pod Margaret Hall is back to talk about the 2021 remake of WEST SIDE STORY.
10 Questions to Ask Your Agent
Here are ten thoughtful questions actors should ask agents or managers during a first meeting.
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).
40. Screaming Into Pillows (with Alli Mauzey)
Is she a No One Mourns the Wicked Glinda, a Popular Glinda or a Thank Goodness Glinda? This week, Quincy and Kevin were joined by Alli Mauzey to chat about auditioning for Wicked in a church, her physical comedy skills and why she’ll always feel like a soprano at heart.
TEETH (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we sink our teeth into the off-Broadway sensation TEETH currently playing at New World Stages. This wild, campy musical blends horror, comedy, and social commentary in a way that's breaking barriers in off-Broadway theater.
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.
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.
Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard: Death Becomes Them
The stars of the new Broadway musical adaptation of "Death Becomes Her" talk comic timing, macabre special effects, and why Hilty always knew "Death Becomes Her" would make a great musical.
#1 - Aladdin from Screen to Stage
Ever wondered how a beloved Disney movie is transformed into a dazzling musical phenomenon? Find out in this first episode on the unlikely journey of ALADDIN to Broadway. Prepare to be surprised as we reveal the challenges that nearly derailed the entire production.
55. The 20th Anniversary Elphaba (with Alyssa Joy Fox)
The last time we spoke with Alyssa Joy Fox was just a few weeks before it was announced that she would be leading the Broadway company of Wicked for its 20th anniversary. So this Wicked Weekend, we’re going to revisit that interview.
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.
Ep367 - Anna K. Jacobs: Evangelical Teens, Andy Warhol, and Live Action Moana
Broadway and beyond, Anna K. Jacobs is creating waves in musical theatre. A Sydney-born composer, lyricist, and educator, Anna's storytelling prowess shines through her diverse works, from the live-action adaptation of Moana for Disney Cruise Line to the boundary-pushing Teeth, a horror musical exploring ideology, faith, and desire.
Jennifer Tepper Explores Women Writing Musicals and the Legacy That History Books Left Out
In this special video podcast combo between Why I’ll Never Make It and Closing Night, I’m joined by theater historian and author Jennifer Ashley Tepper, who has written a truly remarkable book - Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out.
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?
Ep2 - Cryptids, Magical Pastry, and Full Frontal Goblins
This week we've got Diego F. Salinas, Madelyn Murphy, and R. Alex Murray chatting about their personal non RPG nerdery. Turns out that's mostly baking and cults. Tune in for discussion on the magic you can actually bake into a pie, everyone's Dungeons & Dragons origin story, and some real crunchy discussion about playing Warriors vs.
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.
Episode III: Multi-Level
“If he had done this thing, I wouldn’t be talking to you.” “Nowhere to Run: Injustice in East Cleveland,” the investigative podcast that made Adam famous, follows the case of four young men wrongfully convicted of murdering sixteen year old Tabitha MacGill.
Playing Robots, Being Human
Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, the stars of the new Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending," on cross-cultural storytelling, navigating their show's technologically complex set, and why robots are uniquely suited to telling a very human story.
THE BOOK OF MORMON with Candace Quarrels
The controversial musical THE BOOK OF MORMON has been a popular listener request for quite some time, and in this episode, we finally get to share those "mission stories" you've been craving.
#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.
0: Trailer // East Side Story
Highlights from the first 3 episodes of the season. Each week, Cheeyang sits down with an Asian or Asian-American artist working in the New York Theatre scene and excavates their life story — how they grew up, as well as projects they've worked on and upcoming work that we should anticipate.
Chapter 10: Someday, someone will know my name
It’s been quite a journey. Holly and Chris look back at their Carrie adventure and try and answer some burning questions. We ask an expert, author of ‘Flop Musicals of the Twentieth Century’ Stephen Purdy, if Carrie really can be defined as a flop compared to some prominent recent mega-failures.
59. “A Bright-Eyed, Bushy-Tailed, Hydrated Elphaba” (with Saycon Sengbloh)
When considering the most iconic Elphabas, one name is bound to come up: Saycon Sengbloh, the first Black actress to play the role on Broadway. This episode, Saycon tells the boys all about her unexpected musical theatre career, why a can of Sprite is her secret weapon and knowing exactly what she brings to the table.
Rent Bonus: Adam Pascal
Original star of Rent, Adam Pascal, joins host Michael Riedel live at Sardi's for this special bonus episode.
Rent #2: Creator Jonathan Larson, Boho Days to Rent
How did Rent get to Broadway? The trajectory is unexpected and spectacular. Producer Robyn Goodman, Artistic Director Jim Nicola, and Rent creator Jonathan Larson’s father and sister recount Rent’s trajectory from blank page to the show’s monumental New York Theatre Workshop production.
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.
#99 Just In Time with Michele Pawk
U Guys, Michele Pawk is here! In this episode, Michele shares her journey from a Tony-winning actor to a theater professor, discussing the balance of family life and career, the importance of teaching, and the development of new works in theater.
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.
CABARET with Richard Israel
"Wilkommen, bienvenue, and welcome" to the legendary musical that entertains you, slaps you across the face, and somehow makes you grateful for it. Award-winning director Richard Israel joins us to discuss the brilliance of Kander & Ebb's CABARET, the elegance of Joe Masteroff, and why this musical is a must in 2020.
DEATH BECOMES HER (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into the dazzling new Broadway musical "Death Becomes Her," currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. This vibrant adaptation of the cult classic film brings a campy flair to the stage, exploring themes of beauty, rivalry, and the lengths one will go to defy aging.
New Year New You
Here are several New Year's resolutions that actors commonly make, along. with reasons they might not work as hoped.
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.
Why Tom Hiddleston Thinks Everyone Should Play Hamlet
Hiddleston and his co-stars in "Betrayal," Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox, talk Pinter, dick-swinging and superheroes.
MAMMA MIA! with Judy McLane
The moment has finally come for Jeff to recognize he began this entire podcast saying he wasn't a fan of MAMMA MIA! Who better, then, to help him through than the woman who performed the show on Broadway over 4,000 times!?
Ep1 - Smoke Show
Mystery. Hidden identities. Con Men. Secret sting operations. Money vanishing into thin air. Even death plagues the players of Rebecca, the musical. What was supposed to be a big Broadway musical, complete with a spectacle that included burning a house to the ground, turned into one hell of a true crime story, where everyone got burnt.
Material That is Right For You
Finding material that aligns with an actor's personality, type, and. career goals requires both introspection and active research. The right monologues, scripts, or plays can showcase their unique talents while also catering to the.
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!
49. The Friend-Ship of Dreams (with Nicole Parker and Lindsay Heather Pearce)
Please welcome back to the pod, Nicole Parker and Lindsay Heather Pearce! These two green girls have a decade-long friendship of their own dating back to a Baz Luhrman tribute in Los Angeles. Now they’re together again, “belting their tits off” in Titanique off-Broadway.
30. The Last Elphaba Standing (with Carla Stickler)
Oz’s favorite team is back with a new batch of episodes and we’re kicking off our new era with the talk of the town: Carla Stickler! You’ll hear about Carla’s first time seeing the show, her absolutely wild Elphaba debut story and why she’s just used to doing the show under unbelievable circumstances.
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.
61. “Vouchin’ for the Wicked” (with Quincy & Kevin)
The release of Wicked Part One is zooming towards us like a belting witch on an enchanted broomstick and there is a LOT to talk about. Listen in as the Sent Men weigh in on the movie’s ads, the Wicked Barbie dolls, the newly released character posters and more.
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.
AVENUE Q with Sarah Hester Ross
"A spoonful of comedy helps the feminism go down," says this week's guest, the musical comedian and TikTok sensation Sarah Hester Ross. Sarah's personal blend of music and comedy makes her a perfect guest to discuss the musical AVENUE Q.
FALSETTOS with Michael Rupert
We're feeling a lot of pride (see what we did there?) about covering the musical FALSETTOS this month.
Episode IV: The Ash Grove
“It’s weird to, like? Talk about her in the past tense…” Melanie is surprised by what she finds in the woods. · Paul Guyet as Soothing Male Voice. · Keilly McQuail as Melanie Lavin. · Michelle Beck as Steph. · Owen Smith as Trevor.
COMPANY with Nikki Renee Daniels & Teri Ralston
Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY is often defined as the first "concept musical" in theatre history, but this week we explore how universal this legendary musical is.
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.
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!
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.
Chapter 9: Back from the dead
Carrie the Musical is back. It’s been revived in New York, it has an official cast recording with millions of streams, and it’s about to hit the mainstream. How did this famous flop end up being the focus of a big-time teen drama series?
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’.
TICK, TICK... BOOM! with Taylor J. Williams
A brand new episode mid week?? What is happening? Short answer: The Tony Awards. This Sunday we celebrate the most recent Broadway season by honoring the best of the best, and it just so happens our guest this week is one of the nominees! Taylor J.
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