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.
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.
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.
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?!
Jez Butterworth & Sam Mendes Hike ‘The Hills of California’
The Tony-winning playwright and Oscar and Tony-winning director talk memory, loss and making “The Hills of California,” their latest Broadway play. Plus: the joys and pitfalls of franchise moviemaking.
Nicole Scherzinger, Jim Parsons and More From the Business of Broadway 2024
In this supersized episode of Stagecraft, we bring you three conversations from Variety's Business of Broadway breakfast, featuring the stars, creators and producers behind some of the biggest shows on Broadway this fall.
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.
Reviewing Shows and Remembering Artists
Matt reviews YELLOW FACE, THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE and GROUNDED at the Met (most of it). And a conversation about loss and remembrance within the theatre community. Some Mentioned Links: Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/7wkJpY3P.
JEKYLL & HYDE w/ Cooper Howell
"This is the moment..." It's all a facade. It's all in his eyes. It's all a dangerous game. It's all JEKYLL & HYDE, babyyyyyy. Cooper Howell (CATS: JELLICLE BALL) joins the Breakdown to discuss all the ways the murderous cult musical fails and yet...succeeds?
Matt's Play and Chad Beguelin's Book (w/ Tony Nominee Chad Beguelin)
It's time... Matt makes a MAJOR announcement about the development of his play and 6-Time-Tony-Nominee Chad Beguelin (ALADDIN, THE PROM, ELF) stops by to discuss his new book SHOWMANCE...and other Broadway things.
AMERICAN PSYCHO w/ Jeff Malone & Richie Grasso
"Oh my God, Patrick, COLLEGE?!" Char the Mahi Mahi and rent some videotapes because we're talking AMERICAN PYSCHO. Fellow BPN'ers Richie Grasso and Jeff Malone (Half Hour) join the Breakdown to discuss the concepts of success, goodness, and what it means to be human.
SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT (w/ Marcus Scott)
"ALL THE BALDWINS ARE DEAD?!" It's the launch of the new Grab Bag series and we're starting off with a bang: SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER AND UNCUT. Frequent Breakdown guest Marcus Scott comes back to talk with Matt about all the ways this movie is a perfect musical masterpiece.
Ep21 - Alex Brightman - The Jester Part
Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, School of Rock) and Bobby have been friends since they were in the Broadway production of Big Fish together. They were both quietly struggling with mental health, not knowing where to turn or how to address it.
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.
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.
Ep24 - Brent Comer - The Hometown Part
Brent Comer (The Outsiders) is from Frederick, Maryland - the same small town that Bobby grew up in 15 years earlier. Brent and Bobby explore what it means to come from the very same place, where they had the same teachers and performed on the same high school stage.
Matt Reviews: ROMEO + JULIET, THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA & Off-Broadway
"O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou...line?" Matt saw ROMEO + JULIET, THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA (with a new third act), and 3 Off-Broadway shows! And he's gonna TALK about 'em DAMMIT! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Here! https://discord.gg/tFBDvjFR.
#8 - Alien (1979)
Welcome back to the Cheese Wheel Podcast! This time, the wheel landed on Liz's pick: Ridley Scott's iconic sci-fi horror Alien. Often hailed as one of the most flawless films ever made, Alien blends the haunted house genre with the vast terror of space.
Episode 152: Forty Years of Forbidden Broadway!
Today, my guest is my old friend, GERARD ALESSANDRINI, creator of the long-running off-Broadway hit revue Forbidden Broadway, which recently opened its 27th edition, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY — MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG now playing at Theater555 NYC.
Episode 151: More Songs Of The Season
This is the second part of my recent conversation with author Thomas Hischak regarding his new book, Song Of The Season — Outstanding Broadway Songs Since 1891.
Ep22 - Lilli Cooper - The Defiant Part
Lilli Cooper (POTUS, Tootsie, Spring Awakening) has always relied on defiance as a source of personal power - essential to her life as an artist, as someone who has often been the only black woman in the room, and now, as a mother, whose very presence as an actor who is visibly navigating motherhood at the same time is an act of defiance in itself.
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!
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.
Ep23 - Mike Wartella - The Power Part
Mike Wartella (Wicked, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tuck Everlasting) found theater as a kid and discovered a sense of power that would change his life, but a career in the arts is filled with uncertainty and powerlessness.
Episode 153: TikTok Broadway — Musical Theatre Fandom in the Digital Age, part 1.
My guest this week is Trevor Boffone whose new book is titled TikTok Broadway — Musical Theatre Fandom in the Digital Age. I suspect that many of you, like me, are not on TikTok and may not immediately think this book will be of great interest to you.
Ep355 - Sydney Lemmon: Staying Grounded and Tackling Tough Roles
Sydney Lemmon brings her authentic charm and deep insight to this conversation, sharing her journey from growing up in an entertainment family to her Broadway role in the thought-provoking play JOB.
#9 - John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness
This week on The Cheese Wheel Podcast, Andrew's choice lets us dive into cosmic horror with the John Carpenter flop "In the Mouth of Madness!" We dive into the film's themes, its impact on horror, and how it fits into John Carpenter's overall oeuvre.
Ep357 - Gavin Creel (from the vault)
Originally aired as episode 169 on October 22, 2021. Gavin Creel is an actor, singer and songwriter who received a Tony Award for his performance as Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce.
#10 - Scary Godmother 1 & 2
Grab you favorite Halloween snack, and a deep rooted fear of monsters because this week we're doing a Patreon request from our faithful Patron PuffyBoi and they asked us to dive into the animated "classics" from the early oughts in both Scary Godmother: Halloween Spooktakular and it's follow up Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy.
Rick Edinger on Carnegie Mellon University
In this College Deep Dive, Rick Edinger the Associate Professor of Music Theater and the Area Chair of Acting and Music Theater at Carnegie Mellon University and Charlie Murphy, the Director of MTCA discuss: How CMU has evolved under new leadership.
BONUS: A Nightmare on Elm Street Series (Reviewed & Ranked)
Hey there friends! To get into the spooky season, Jess and Liz sat down to rank and review every single film in the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series starring our dream man Freddy Krueger! Will your rankings line up with theirs?! You'll have to see!
Episode 154: TikTok and the Broadway Musical, part two
Today’s episode is the second half of my conversation with Trevor Boffone regarding his fascinating new book: TikTok Broadway — Musical Theatre Fandom in the Digital Age. If you missed part one of our discussion, you may want to catch up with that before listening to this one.
BONUS: The Scream Film Series (Ranked & Reviewed)
We are back at you with another spooky horror film ranking! Jess and LIz are ranking and reviewing every film in the Scream movie series! Will our lists line up with yours? There is only one way to find out!
BONUS: EVERY PHANTOM OF THE OPERA REVIEWED & RANKED
Here is every episode we ever covered on stories based on Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera on our original show "Musicals with Cheese" in one ten hour long compilation episode!
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.
Ep358 - Helen J. Shen: Finding Humanity Playing Robots on Broadway
Rising star Helen J. Shen, who is making her Broadway debut in Maybe Happy Ending opposite Darren Criss, dives into her journey from a classical piano prodigy to a Broadway performer, reflecting on the intense years of piano competitions and how those skills have shaped her approach to musical theater.
Let's Tawk Mediums
Tommy, Anjelica and Phil tawk all the reality shows; the Big Brother finale, Dancing With The Stars, House of Villains, and Survivor. More importantly, they discuss Anjelica's experience with a medium.
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.
Ep356 - Chad Beguelin: The Journey Behind the Lyrics and 'Showmance', a New Novel
Chad Beguelin is a six-time Tony Award-nominated book writer and lyricist, whose name is synonymous with Broadway hits like The Prom, Disney’s Aladdin, The Wedding Singer, and Elf: The Musical.
#7 - Citizen Kane
Get ready for an artsy and pretentious episode—it’s Jess’s turn on the Cheese Wheel! This week, we're tackling what many critics hail as the greatest film of all time: Orson Welles' iconic debut, Citizen Kane.
#11 - Late Night with the Devil vs. WNUF Halloween Special
Grab your popcorn and get ready for a double feature because this week we're diving into two films: "The WNUF Halloween Special" and the recent horror flick "Late Night with the Devil" -- two exciting pieces of media that use the same basic premise in very different ways!
Ep20 - Ana Nogueira - The Intellect Part
Ana Nogueira is an actor, playwright, and screenwriter whose way with words is just one aspect of her enormous intelligence. She reveals a complex relationship to her intellect, growing up in a family where her emotional and interpersonal understanding of the world were always nurtured, but in school settings where they were minimized.
Brenau University with Ste Clough
In this College Deep Dive, Ste Clough the Assistant Professor and the Director of Musical Theatre at Brenau University and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discuss: 🔴 Redefining Brenau’s program. 🔴 The nonverbal language in an audition.
Ep359 - Aurin Squire: From Journalism to Jazz Hands
Aurin Squire’s journey is a testament to the power of embracing unexpected opportunities. Originally on the path to journalism, a paperwork mix-up in college led him into the world of film and theater. That detour launched him into a multi-faceted career as a writer, producer, and playwright.
Let's Try to Understand Broadway Grosses
"Numbers are so HARD..." The week before a big announcement, and two weeks before the start of GRAB BAG, Matt takes a look at the Broadway grosses for the week ending 9/15 and tries to help you and himself understand them. Let's gab!
S2; EP 4 -- Cameron Monaghan & Natalie Rebenkoff: Great Work Survives
Many people go to college for theatre so one can become an educated actor. Through technique and tools, this will help the actor sustain a healthy and rich career. But what are students getting in terms of theatre business?
Calvin Leon Smith (MTCA Coach and Broadway's Cabaret) on Skill vs. Innate Ability
In this Artist Exploration, Calvin Leon Smith, an MTCA Monologue Coach and Clifford Bradshaw in Broadway’s Cabaret, chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: How an advertising student becomes a Juilliard graduate with a MFA in Acting.
Marcus M. Martin (Broadway’s Aladdin) on Gratitude
In this Artist Exploration, Marcus M Martin, from Broadway’s Aladdin, and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discuss: Learning the business of the business at BW. Graduating in the pandemic. How the Genie is played differently on broadway vs. tour.
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.
Lights, Camera, Lerner and Loewe!
Tickets are available for in-person attendance and via livestream on The Green Room 42 website. Next month marks the 50th anniversary of The Little Prince, a musical film based on the classic children’s story and the final collaboration of Broadway writing duo Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe.
#7 - Lori Tan Chinn, Mary Ann Lamb & Randie Levine-Miller
Lori Tan Chinn is an American actress and comedian. She played a recurring character in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and currently stars as Awkwafina's grandmother on Comedy Central's Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens.
Episode 150: Song of The Season — Outstanding Broadway Songs Since 1891, part 1
Author Thomas Hischak returns to the Broadway Nation this week to tell us about his captivating new book, Song Of The Season — Outstanding Broadway Songs Since 1891. For this book, Hischak analyzed every Broadway season since 1891 and selected one song as the most outstanding.
SUNSET BLVD. (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode of Half Hour, we take you behind the curtain of the 2024 Broadway revival of SUNSET BLVD., now playing at the St. James Theatre. Featuring Nicole Scherzinger's mesmerizing portrayal of Norma Desmond, this revival is a must-see reimagining of the classic musical.
The Broadway Season: 2024-2025 w/ Robbie Rozelle!
"Who's it gonna be...?" The 2024-2025 Season has BEGUN. And friend of the pod Robbie Rozelle is HERE to discuss it! In a few weeks, we begin "Grab Bag"! Make sure to join the DIscord in order to submit your questions and concerns for future episodes: https://discord.gg/jez6sDwB.
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.
MCNEAL (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Broadway's latest tech-driven play, "McNeal," starring the incomparable Robert Downey Jr. in his Great White Way debut.
Ep14- John Tartaglia - The Imagination Part
John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Fraggle Rock) grew up with the single-minded goal of one day working for Jim Henson and the Muppets. Now, forty years later, he is the creative supervisor for Fraggle Rock, the very show that helped him heal from his parents' divorce and envision a future of creative success.
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.
BONUS: Hocus Pocus (1993) Commentary
Recorded in fall of 2020, this Patreon commentary was Andrew's first watch of the Halloween Classic Hocus Pocus! Enjoy as we get his first initial reaction!
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take you on a journey through "The Hills of California," the captivating new Broadway play at the Broadhurst Theatre. We unpack the gripping narrative that weaves through different time periods, exploring the ambitions of a stage mom and the complex dynamics of family.
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.
OUR TOWN (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the 2024 Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder's timeless classic, "Our Town," currently playing at the Barrymore Theatre. This production, directed by Kenny Leon and starring Jim Parsons, brings a new look into the beloved American play.
Ep354 - Miranda Ferriss Jones: Breaking Binaries and Finding Harmony
Miranda Ferriss Jones brings a refreshing blend of storytelling, activism, and creativity to this episode. With her upcoming concert, Spiral Bound, she discusses her passion for challenging societal binaries and feminine identity through her music and performances.
YELLOW FACE (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on 'Yellow Face,' the talked-about Broadway play at the Todd Haimes Theatre. This semi-autobiographical work by David Henry Hwang navigates the complex terrain of race, identity, and representation in theater.
ROMEO + JULIET (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we delve into the 2024 Broadway revival of ROMEO + JULIET, now playing at Circle in the Square. This modern take on Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, directed by Sam Gold, features standout performances by Kit Conner and Rachel Zegler.
#89 Fank Goodness with Ben Fankhauser
U Guys, original Davey in Disney's Newsies on Broadway, and current star of off-broadway's Ghost of John McCain, Ben Fankhauser is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has some very exciting Bway updates! Then I am joined by performer and writer Ben Fankhauser to talk about his amazing career!
GAVIN CREEL GAVIN CREEL GAVIN CREEL!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM US TO YOU!!! THE LEGEND IS HERE!! We can't believe that Tony Award and Olivier WINNER Gavin Creel agreed to sit down with us. He is one of the biggest stars on Broadway and, for some reason, he agreed to spend an hour with us.
Ep189 - JJ Niemann, Mr. Mistoffelees in Elon University 2017 Winter Production of CATS & Ensemble in the Back To The Future Musical
"I went out and bought a cat tail, ears, cut up fingerless gloves. I had a white tank top with a black vest. I looked insane." This episode features JJ Niemann who played the magical Mr Mistoffelees in the Elon University 2017 Winter Production of CATS and is currently in the ensemble in the Back To The Future Musical.
#212 - Robyn Hurder
Tony Nominee, Robyn Hurder joins us to Take A Bow ahead of a MAJOR announcement and the annual Broadway spooky season celebration I Put A Spell On You! In this episode, hear all about: Moulin Rouge. The fandom. Chicago. A Beautiful Noise. The Broadway Community.
S4 EP13 Make 'Em Laugh with Roger Bart
Roger Bart, one of the funniest people on Broadway, joins us this week. I really wanted to know how he approaches comedic roles- like Doc in Back to the future. He tells us all about his technique to finding the funny.
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...
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.
#2 Chappell Roan: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
We're back with the second episode of our show, featuring the inaugural spin of "The Cheese Wheel," where Jess has chosen the incredible album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan.
#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.
Let's Tawk Only Girls Fan
Tommy, Anjelica and Phil tawk Dancing With The Stars, Big Brother, The Challenge, The Anonymous, The Circle, Survivor, Love Is Blind, and America's Got Talent. Lots of reality shows!!
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.
Now That's What I Call Broadwaysted! - Summer Jams Edition
Now That's What I Call Broadwaysted! The Summer Jams Edition. Dive into those past summer hits with Bryan, Kevin, Kimberly. Beach tunes, lullabies, hot bops, and the magic of summer all rolled into one non-stop compilation album! Enjoy!
#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.
131 The Fantasticks Un-Original Cast Album 1
The first of a two-part program celebrating the 25th anniversary of musical theatre classic, The Fantasticks, which went on to become the longest running musical in history.
#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.
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.
Ep360 - Meghan Finn: Winning $200k to Disrupt the Broadway Industry
Meghan Finn is leading the charge to reshape New York City’s theater landscape. As the artistic director of The Tank, she champions affordable access to creative spaces and amplifies new voices in the arts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WE'RE BACK!
Host, Eli Tokash, reveals Take A Bow is back and is excited for the next "season" of Take A Bow, beginning tomorrow with Tony Nominee, Robyn Hurder! Hear about his current favorite show recommendation, Safety Not Guaranteed, why the hiatus, and more.
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.
Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale, Noah Galvin & More Live from Kennedy Center's Spelling Bee P-R-E-S-S Day!
The Art of Kindness podcast returns for a positively D-E-L-I-G-H-T-F-U-L bonus episode LIVE from press day in NYC of the Kennedy Center's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Ep19 - Krysta Rodriguez - The Trust Part
Krysta Rodriguez (The Collaboration, Smash, Spring Awakening, The Addams Family) explores a complex history of trust (and mistrust) as influenced by many factors in life - religion, family addiction, and a cancer diagnosis at the age of 30.
Ep188 - Qween Jean, Costume Design in PAC's CATS: "The Jellicle Ball"
Throughout the summer, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team. "That was my immediate first question.
Zoom Room Gloom
OK. Here’s the thing. Auditioning on Zoom can, very quickly, turn into an actor’s nightmare. It always seems that just when you feel ready, something happens. The sound drops out, the signal slows to a jerky crawl, the light behind you falls without notice…it happens all the time.
THE ROOMMATE (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Broadway's latest, "The Roommate," starring the legendary Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone. Join us as we unpack this intriguing tale of reinvention and identity, exploring the unexpected chemistry between two powerhouse performers.
Ep353 - Laura Benanti: Will The Real Melania Trump Please Stand Up
This heartfelt episode features the multi-talented Laura Benanti, a Tony Award-winning actress known for her unforgettable performances on Broadway and TV. From her powerful roles in Gypsy and My Fair Lady to her hilarious portrayal of Melania Trump on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Laura shares the ups and downs of her diverse career.
Emotional Subtext in Your Acting
I am really fascinated with how acting theory can sometimes help or hurt an actor. Too much analysis has, many times, muddied the performance waters. One reason, I think for this, is how we fail to prioritize what is necessary in any given scene we are performing.
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.
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.
Ep4 - Don't Hate for Free! with Aabria Iyengar
This week we've got another guest Mage on the show! Aabria sits down with Alex to chat about the difference between the Theatre and the Dimension 20 Dome, the joys of running a one shot over and over, high school theatre drama, and more.
FINE AND DANDY with Jennifer Ashley Tepper
This week's episode may have one of the all-time great backstories in musical theatre history: a woman composes a new Broadway score with her husband during the Great Depression while he works with the US president, and she falls in love with one of the biggest composers of all time.
Ep5- Tim Slurry and the Spooky Season Spark Notes
You can't help what scares you. Ain't that the truth. This week it's Will, Maddie, and Alex talkin terror. We talk Scary Movies. We talk movies that weren't supposed to be scary but were. Maddie and Will share personal ghost stories.
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.
Ep3 - Felicia Day is a Murder Granny
This week we've got guest mage Felicia Day and resident director Michael Fell on the show to talk about what it was like to onboard our first star, the joy of live theatre, collaborative story telling, piles of treats, and murdering NPCs.
Halloween 2024 gets Broadwaysted!
Happy Halloween! We hope you're having a delightfully creepy October. Relax, grab a witch's brew, and enjoy a new Halloween song and a supernatural 10-minute musical to complete your haunted month! Spooky Dookie Halloween. Relisten to it on YouTube HERE.
Daniel Dae Kim Wants to Make You Laugh
The "Lost" and "Hawaii Five-0" actor takes listeners behind the scenes of his return to Broadway, portraying a flawed, fictionalized version of the playwright David Henry Hwang in Hwang's comedy of mistaken racial identities, "Yellow Face."
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.
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.
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.
Ep16 - BONUS - Bobby Steggert - The Loner Part - with guest host Alexandra Silber
Alexandra Silber guest hosts as Bobby turns the tables on himself - sharing a part of himself that was central to the isolation and struggle that he navigated for much of his life, but that was also the proving ground for his eventual work as a therapist.
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.
58. "How Absolutely Remarkable" (Movie Trailer Reactions)
Can you believe it's finally here! The official trailer for the Wicked movie has dropped and the boys are over the moon. Listen in as we chat about Cynthia's breathtaking performance, Ariana's comedy chops and the swoon-worthy-ness of Jonathan Bailey.
Ep6 - Manifesting Muppets
This week we've got our Bar Swing Cassidy Sledge and our Character Swing RJ Christian hangin out! If you want a true slice of pre performance energy at the Twenty Sided Tavern, this is it. Please enjoy 45 manic minutes of bits and micro lore dumps from three ding dongs who are about to get on a stage.
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.
Elizabeth Stanley Act II (Tony Award Nominee, Jagged Little Pill) on Drive
In this Artist Exploration, we welcome back Elizabeth Stanley, Tony Award Nominee for Jagged Little Pill and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discusses: Being a leader a company. Secrets of self tapes. How can I play a wide range of roles? Showing your humanity.
Re igniting Your Passion
Welcome to Casting Actors Cast, the podcast for actors who want to stay passionate about their craft and take their careers to the next level! Whether you're just starting out or have been in the industry for years, we've all had those moments when we feel disconnected from our love of acting.
#59 - Patti LuPone, Broadway Legend/Rejected Cinderella
Patti LuPone spills all the tea about her audition to play Cinderella in Into the Woods, why she passed on playing the Witch twice, and whether she might be up for taking a crack at the role now. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
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.
Ep7 - Celia Keenan-Bolger - The Self-Reliant Part
Celia Keenan-Bolger (Mother Play, The Gilded Age, To Kill a Mockingbird) learned as a young girl that self-sufficiency and a responsibility towards the larger good was what made her belong in a family that valued service above all else.
S4 EP12 Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now with Laura Bell Bundy & Marissa Jaret Winokur
My friends and castmates, Laura Bell Bundy & Marissa Jaret Winokur join me for a special announcement about our show Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now! We also talk about Marissa's career journey, audition songs, and memories from Hairspray.
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 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.
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.
#5 - 10 Years on Broadway
On March 20th, 2024, Disney's ALADDIN marked a monumental achievement: 10 years captivating audiences on Broadway. This episode takes us behind the scenes of the unforgettable anniversary celebration performance, a magical reunion for the original and current cast and creatives.
Costume Craziness
With the Halloween season upon us, I thought it would be a really fun idea to chat about costumes. They often help the actor. They can literally hurt the actor. They can, many times make or break a performance whether on stage or on screen.
#2 - Becoming Aladdin & Jasmine
What does it take to bring the iconic roles of Aladdin and Jasmine to life on stage? Join us for an in-depth conversation with Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed, who created the roles on Broadway, and Adi Roy and Sonya Balsara, who play the roles now.
Ep190 - Amanda LaMotte, Tantomile/Swing on US National Tour 5 & Ensemble in Once Upon A Mattress
"I feel like I always have intrusive thoughts. I do really want to knock that person’s water bottle over just to mess with them. But I would never do it in real life.
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.
132 The Fantasticks Un-Original Cast Album 2
The second of a two-part program celebrating the 25th anniversary of musical theatre classic, The Fantasticks, which went on to become the longest running musical in history.
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.
Episode V: Deer
“The best stuff comes up when people don’t know we’re listening.” What happened to Adam that night at the Icarus Motel? · Paul Guyet as Soothing Male Voice. · Amir Darvish as Gus Finch. · Matthew Cohn as Adam Kleinhoffer. · Keilly McQuail as Melanie Lavin.
Ep191 - Laura Cable, Jellylorum on US National Tour 5
"Our rule was eight minutes. If someone had some sort of injury, a sickness, or something that happened to them mid-show, as a swing we were told you need to be on the stage in eight minutes." This episode features Laura Cable who played Jellylorum on the US National Tour 5 of CATS.
Episode 149: "A Song About Hope" — A Conversation with BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL
Welcome to a new season of Broadway Nation — the podcast that delves deeply into the remarkable history of the Broadway musical, with a special focus on the Immigrant, Jewish, Queer, and Black Artists who invented it.
Podcast Trailer
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.
Episode VIII: Just Getting Started
”…all the wherefore and the whiches…” Adam and Melanie reunite at Biscuits Diner and compare notes. · Amir Darvish as Gus Finch. · Matthew Cohn as Adam Kleinhoffer. · Keilly McQuail as Melanie Lavin. · Inés del Castillo as Female Voice Two.
#249 - Sweeney Todd (2023 Revival)
"Swing your razor wide Sweeney!" Grab your razor and rolling pin because this week we're going back to the pilot to talk about Sweeney Todd AGAIN! We both saw the shows most recent Broadway revival and we talk about how that is! Come join the fun.
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.
Rent Bonus: Adam Pascal
Original star of Rent, Adam Pascal, joins host Michael Riedel live at Sardi's for this special bonus episode.
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.
Ep18 - Alex Puette - The Addiction Part
Alex Puette (Hadestown) shares his story of addiction with honesty and transparency, exploring both the initial benefits of substance use for coping with life's stressors, and the ultimate shame and isolation that inevitably results from it.
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.
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.
DOGFIGHT with Frankie Errington
We had "Some Kinda Time" creating an episode all about the terrific musical DOGFIGHT.
The Mask (feat. Sideways)
We're back at you with a new episode of Carrey'd Away with everyones favorite music Youtuber Sideways! We're talking about the much beloved Jim Carrey live action cartoon "The Mask" based on the Dark Horse Comics of the same name.
Ep17 - Cara Rose DiPietro - The Control Part
Cara Rose DiPietro is an accomplished performer and advocate whose influence on social media has fostered a career in both musical theater and mental health awareness.
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.
#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!
133 Arthur Schwartz Tribute 1
The first of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned composer Arthur Schwartz. Schwartz is perhaps best known for his collaborations with lyricist Howard Dietz, whom he worked with on such famous musicals as THE BAND WAGON, REVENGE WITH MUSIC, and AT HOME ABROAD.
S2; EP 5 -- Lindsey Ferrentino: The Fear of 13
Where does a playwright start from? Would a playwright identify as a multi-hyphenate if they span genre, style, and medium of writing? How does a playwright break into both Broadway and the West End?
Ep351 - Patti LuPone (from the vault)
Originally aired as episode 200 on April 5, 2022. With a remarkable 14 nominations and six wins across the Emmys, Grammys, Olivier, and Tony Awards, Patti LuPone is a force in the entertainment industry.
#4 - Kenny Leon & Luke Sheppard
Finding the direction. Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon speaks with & Juliet director Luke Sheppard about how they get their stories on stage.
How a Theatermaker Makes Opera
Jeanine Tesori, the Tony winning composer of “Kimberly Akimbo” and “Fun Home,” talks about her upcoming Metropolitan Opera debut, “Grounded,” and what it’s like when a musical theater composer finds herself working with an 80-piece orchestra and 60-voice ensemble.
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.
Ep15- Michael R Jackson - The Inner Critic Part
Michael R Jackson (A Strange Loop, Teeth) is a writer and composer whose prodigious talent combines with a depth of observation that results in powerful, personal storytelling.
#3 - Unleashing Genie
Genie from Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway is a dazzling, show-stopping powerhouse of a role... but how does a performer bring this larger-than-life character to life, night after night?
57. Consider Us Teased! (Movie Trailer Reaction)
The best way to bring folks together is to give them a REALLY GOOD TEASER TRAILER. We’re back and we couldn’t be happier to have our first look at the Wicked movies. From Cynthia’s green contacts to Ariana arriving at Shiz by ballet slipper… listen in as we get Sentimental about every last wonderful detail.
Episode VI: The Pied Piper
“We Made Signs.” Melanie finds an important clue on the Caldwell Cosmetics message board. · Keilly McQuail as Melanie Lavin. · Meg MacCary as Laura. · Susannah Jones as Female Voice One. · Michelle Beck as Steph. · Written by Caroline V. McGraw.
#211 - Julia Lester
Tony Nominee, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Julia Lester comes to Take A Bow where she shares how her built in love for Musical Theater changed her life. In this episode, hear all about: Into The Woods. I Can Get It To You Wholesale.
Matt Reviews: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Yay, Nay or Meh?
JOIN THE BROADWAY BREAKDOWN DISCORD CHANNEL and talk about all your feelings on theatre, the podcast and random life stuff. It's a fun community! https://discord.gg/jez6sDwB. "Sensitivity..." ONCE UPON A MATTRESS has transferred to Broadway from Encores!
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!
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?
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.
#6 Spy Kids (2001)
We're back with another one of Andrew's picks! This week, we're diving into Robert Rodriguez's classic children's spy adventure, Spy Kids. Join us as we explore the quirky VFX, discuss Alan Cumming's ridiculously hot performance as Floop, and debate whether the film has stood the test of time.
#247 Jordan Chin - Listen in as Coach Joe got to speak with Jordan Chin, a cast member of the Tony Award winning show for Best Musical, The Outsiders.
Listen in as Coach Joe got to speak with Jordan Chin, a cast member of the Tony Award winning show for Best Musical, The Outsiders. Jordan Chin (Swing, u/s Two-Bit) Broadway Debut! Theatre: ACL, In The Heights, Flashdance.
#246 Brent Comer - made his Broadway debut originating the role of Darrel.
Brent Comer made his Broadway debut originating the role of Darrel. But, Brent's journey to Broadway wasn't your typical story. Listen in to hear how Brent accidentally signed up to become an actor. See more on Brent @_brentcomer_.
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.
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.
Ep352 - Roger Bart: Going the Distance with Doc Brown and Beyond!
We dive deep into the incredible career of Roger Bart, a Tony Award-winning actor who has brought iconic characters to life on both stage and screen.
54. When All Your Dreams Come True (with McKenzie Kurtz)
It’s good to hear her on the pod, isn’t it? McKenzie Kurtz is here to talk all about growing up with Wicked, getting The Call on Thanksgiving and reuniting with Alyssa Joy Fox for Wicked’s 20th Anniversary.
Ep350 - Evan Alexander Smith: Cruise (Ship'ing) His Way to Broadway
We explore the remarkable journey of Evan Alexander Smith, whose path from Ontario to Broadway—and beyond—has been marked by diverse experiences and significant milestones.
My Top Ten Resources for Actors
Hey there, actors! Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast, the podcast for actors who want to stay sharp, stay inspired, and stay ahead in the ever-changing world of acting!
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.
Ep8 - Brandon Uranowitz - The People Pleaser Part
Brandon Uranowitz (Tony winner, Leopoldstadt) opens up about a legacy of people pleasing that began in childhood as an effort to reach social acceptance and professional success. His current success, however, is only possible through commitment to an authenticity defined on his own terms.
Ep3 - Ben Cook - The Expectations Part
Ben and Bobby met doing the Broadway revival of Ragtime. Ben was 11, Bobby was 27. Fast forward, now Ben is 26 and starring in the Broadway production of Illinoise. He is on the verge of a big moment, one that he is intent on staying present and grateful for, no matter how it unfolds.
Announcing: Broadway Breakdown's Lineup for 2024
You submitted the shows and movie musicals you wanted Broadway Breakdown to discuss and now the winners are here and ready to be announced!! Find out what the rest of 2024 has in store for the pod! AND AFTER YOU DO: subscribe to the BB Discord Channel to keep making your voice heard on the podcast!
Helen J Shen (Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending) on Auditioning the Schools
In this Artist Exploration, Helen J Shen from Broadway’s New Musical Maybe Happy Ending and MTCA Alum chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: What Helen would have done differently in their college audition process. Auditioning the school.
#90 Reading Is Fundamental with Sarah Killough
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway's next Ginny Potter, Sarah Killough is here! U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway updates, including a tribute to Ken Page and Gavin Creel. Then I am joined by Broadway performer Sarah Killough!
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.
134 Arthur Schwartz Tribute 2
The second of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned composer Arthur Schwartz. Schwartz is perhaps best known for his collaborations with lyricist Howard Dietz, whom he worked with on such famous musicals as THE BAND WAGON, REVENGE WITH MUSIC, and AT HOME ABROAD.
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.
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’.
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!
Beth Leavel
Matt Rodin sits down with Broadway royalty, Tony Award winner Beth Leavel. With a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Beth has become a true luminary in the theater world. She's celebrated for her Tony-winning performance in The Drowsy Chaperone and Tony-nominated roles in Baby It's You!
Ep326 - Brody Grant: He's Got Great Expectations
For Brody Grant, his bug for performing all started with his love for Star Wars. He shares insights into his journey from being a shy kid and relating to the original "The Outsiders" book to receiving a Tony nomination for his role as Ponyboy (it’s just destiny!).
Episode Four: The Final, Final Coffin
In the thrilling conclusion of Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors, Van Helsing, Lucy, Jonathan and Dr. Westfeldt hit the road and hunt for the Count in London. Eventually they track him down and engage in a final battle to save the souls of Mina, Jonathan, and the rest of humankind.
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!
#91 It's Just Jaquez
U Guys, Chicago on Broadway's current Fred Casely, Jaquez is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all of the latest Bway updates! Then I am joined by Jaquez, a Broadway performer whose talent knows no bounds.
19. The Seven Year Witch (with Eden Espinosa)
Is it hot in here or is it just #SummerWithSentMen? The boys are back and kicking off their next batch of episodes with Wicked royalty Eden Espinosa.
#4 - The Music of Aladdin
The magic of Broadway isn't just about dazzling sets and captivating performances. It's the songs that truly elevate a show, leaving audiences humming melodies long after the curtain falls.
Ep6 - Claybourne Elder - The People Pleaser Part
Claybourne Elder (The Gilded Age, Company) is one of the nicest guys in show business. What follows is a surprising and vulnerable conversation about the personal costs of people pleasing, even when it might make others more comfortable.
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.
S9 Ep9: Tom Kitt
The Pulitzer, Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning musical genius on the West End triumph of Next To Normal, how he penned iconic songs like I Miss The Mountains and the honour of rediscovering the journey of Diana for a 2023/24 audience, this time in the hands of tour de force storyteller, Caissie Levy.
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).
Gavin Creel (Tony Award Winner, Hello, Dolly!) on the Traps of Type
In this Artist Exploration, Gavin and Charlie discuss weighing admission decisions, type, Gavin’s song writing process and his relationship with social media. Charlie and Gavin also play a rousing game of Creel or No-Creel.
Ep11- Gideon Glick - The Joyful Part
Gideon Glick (Tony nominee, To Kill a Mockingbird) shares his joyful part - not just a state of being, but a part that consciously shares with others through the simple act of connection.
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.
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.
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?
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