79. We Have Been Changed FOR GOOD (Wicked Movie Review)
In this episode of Sentimental Men, we go full SPOILERS on our thoughts about the Wicked movie. We break down what worked, what surprised us, and how it feels to finally see this era take flight on the big screen.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC with Tyler Joseph Ellis
Happy New Year, listeners! We're starting off 2026 with one of the most famous musicals of all time, but while everyone has at least heard of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, most don't know its profound place in musical theatre history.
WAR PAINT with Caden Zane Marshall
WAR PAINT was the Broadway follow up to the musical GREY GARDENS, so of course it's the GREY GARDENS follow up on "A Musical Theatre Podcast." This week, actor, interpreter, and influencer Caden Zane Marshall joins us to talk about two women whose impact has changed the world forever.
1. "Made in LA"
Episode 1: Julie Rice, Elizabeth Cutler, and Ruth Zukerman co-found SoulCycle, but Zukerman was later iced out as an owner because she did not have proper legal protection in place.
#12 - Matching Minds Live at the NYPL
In this special event at the New York Public Library for Performing Arts, Barry Joseph launches his new book, Matching Minds with Sondheim. The session dives into Stephen Sondheim's intricate world of puzzles and games, enriched by anecdotes from Joseph's extensive research, emphasizing the roles of research institutions in the development of the project.
6. "Boogeyman in the Corner"
Episode 6: Real Housewives of New York City star Sonja Morgan is banned from the studio. Barry's Bootcamp CEO attempts to poach SoulCycle instructors and is banned. Hard-charging instructor training directors use rough, sexual language to intimidate new recruits.
2. "A Star Is Born"
Episode 2: SoulCycle takes off in New York City and The Hamptons, with celebrities like Kelly Ripa & Katie Couric becoming superfans. Co-founder Julie Rice's muse Janet Fitzgerald moves to Manhattan to work with budding talent.
"Quinntessential Glee" (w/ Skip or Scream)
We're back with more Glacket in 2026! And to kick off the year, we're joined by the hosts of Skip or Scream, Maggie and Kassie! Maggie has been on the pod a few times now, but we unpack Kassie's deep lore with the hit Fox show.
5. "S*x With An Ex"
Episode 5: News leaks that Equinox Chairman Stephen Ross will hold a Trump fundraiser in the Hamptons. Instructors share their pay structures and how they were fired / why they quit. All of SoulCycle's goodwill and reputation for LGBT inclusivity is extinguished.
3. "Noon on Monday"
Episode 3: The gate-kept details of SoulCycle’s instructor training program are revealed for the first time. Servers crash every Monday at Noon during sign-ups. Hurricane Sandy causes chaos when people cannot access classes.
#95 - Tad Stoermer: The Founding Fathers Were Not Your Heroes
In this deeply compelling and eye-opening episode, we sat down with historian and viral TikTok creator Tad Stoermer, whose work dismantles the "Patriot Myth" and reimagines the American narrative.
Irving Berlin, Bing Crosby and the Story of "White Christmas," America's Most Popular Song, part 2
This is the second of two special holiday episodes of Broadway Nation. Just like the first, this is an audio version of a Broadway Nation Live! performance that was given in December of 2019 at the Vashon Center For The Performing Arts on Vashon Island, WA.
7. "Turn the Smile On"
Bonus episode. We follow three instructors’ careers at SoulCycle — in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City. Christina Aguilera surprises riders at her own theme class. An instructor is recruited after a life of crime, addiction and losing 100 pounds at Soul.
"Gay by May" (w/ Jenna Ushkowitz)
Kicking off the first recording of 2026 with Tina Cohen-Chang herself, Jenna Ushkowitz! Jenna and I talk about everything: how she would approach a Gleeboot, Tina's transformation throughout the series, and her and Tina's long history with gay men.
Encore Episode: The Story Behind the Song, WHITE CHRISTMAS
This is a special holiday reprise of one of Broadway Nation's most popular episodes: It's an audio version of a Broadway Nation Live! performance that was presented in December of 2019 at the Vashon Center For The Performing Arts on Vashon Island just outside of Seattle, WA.
4. "You Create Monsters"
Episode 4: Instructors make headlines for s*x & cheating scandals with married riders. SoulCycle co-founders Julie Rice & Elizabeth Cutler resign, walking away with $90 Million each after selling the company to Equinox.
Ep 194: The Great Waltz on Radio & TV
On this week’s Broadway Nation podcast, Albert Evans and I once again go “In Search of Lost Broadway,” as part of our occasional podcast series in which we try to rediscover significant hit Broadway musicals from the past that today are almost entirely unknown and forgotten.
Ep425 - Kate Baldwin: Making It Up As She Goes
Kate Baldwin has a way of looking at the industry that is both deeply grounded and incredibly refreshing. She opens up about her approach to playing Roxie Hart in Chicago, describing her version of the character as a "Bad Nellie Forbush" who is just trying to survive.
Ep426 - 2025 Wrap Up with Mike Abrams
Alan and Mike sit down to process a packed year of theater, trading hot takes and reviews on a massive slate of 2025 productions. From the cult popularity of Teeth and the star power of Audra McDonald in Gypsy to the technical marvel of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, they cover the shows that defined the last twelve months.
2025 Holiday Episode
In this Special 2025 Holiday Episode, Charlie discusses his monthly blog post "The Definitive, Ultimate, Universal, Top Ten List of Acting and Musical Theater Colleges" Subjectivity. Statistics. Personalization.
GREY GARDENS with Drew Droege
This week we're spending another winter in a summer town as we cover the terrific 2006 musical GREY GARDENS. Here to not only have his cake but chew it and masticate it is the great Drew Droege (MESSY WHITE GAYS, TITANIQUE).
Ep 195: 40 Years of CHESS
Because this is a Broadway history podcast, I don’t usually comment on recently opened productions, since we can’t know yet whether they will be historically significant. The exceptions, of course, are major revivals of Broadway musicals from the past.
#72 - Love Actually (2003)
Merry Holiday-mas! Today the Cheese gang are ringing in the holiday spirit by talking about the most insane Holiday Classic that if it were made today would send the director/writer directly to prison. Yes, we're talking about the romantic """comedy"""" Love Actually.
78. We Saw Wicked For Good! And Met Ariana Grande!
We cannot believe we’re saying this, but we just saw Wicked For Good! We were invited to attend a special screening and let us tell you, this movie is fantastic! Listen in as we chat about our experience at this amazing event and some early reactions to the movie.
S7E3 - A Spooky Winter Story
In this wintery, true-crime-meets-ghost-story episode, Susan shares the chilling tale of the 1892 “hex murder” at the Stone Arch Bridge. A poor farmer accused of witchcraft, a family convinced they’re cursed, a killing “three ways over water,” and a graveyard full of family members.
S7E4 - The Alchemist
Life attracts life. So if you want more creativity, more connection, more possibility… you can’t wait it out on the couch. In this episode of The Spark File Podcast, Laura revisits The Alchemist and uncovers why pursuing your creative calling isn’t about chasing a guaranteed outcome—it’s about choosing aliveness.
#73 - RRR (2022)
We're starting 2026 on a high note, we're diving into one of the most acclaimed films of the 2020's with the Bollywood action masterpiece "RRR" as a Patron request from our Patreon supporter Ewan Cassidy. Come join us for the love to end all loves.
Broadway 2025 in Review: Standout Shows, Performances, and the Road to 2026
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we look back at the 2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway year, from new works like John Proctor Is the Villain and Buena Vista Social Club to other standout plays and musicals that stayed with us.
#74 - Evita (2025 London Revival)
Evita has once again waltzed back into our lives, and this time it has a hard to understand plot with a rock environment. Rachel Zegler Shines, and we're diving into what works and what doesn't about Jamie Lloyd's production of Evita.
Ep427 - Christiani Pitts: Scene Stealing Nativity Cows
Christiani Pitts stops by to chat about her journey from playing a scene stealing cow in a church nativity play to leading Broadway blockbusters.
Ep428 - Wayne Brady: The Introverted Improviser
Wayne Brady opens up about the surprising reality that despite his career as an improvisational powerhouse, he considers himself a quiet recluse who never actually aspired to be funny.
"Fondue for Twoing" (w/ Heather Morris)
Heather Morris is back to celebrate the 200th episode of this lil' Glodcast! Heather and I talk about everything: Beyoncé, her relationship with Dianna Agron and we definitively get an answer to what Heather's best vocal from the series is.
BONUS: Shucked the Musical
In this week's episode of Theatre in the D Jess is joined by Miranda Moffat to talk about the national tour of the musical "Shucked." Do you want to hear how a musical about Corn is compelling, you'll have to listen to find out.
Episode 90: A Novel Approach To Broadway History
My guest this week is author Laura Frankos whose delightful and entertaining new novel is titled Broadway Revival — What If Gershwin Had Lived? Although this is the first work of fiction that I have featured on this podcast, as you will hear, Broadway Revival is filled with fascinating and meticulously researched Broadway history.
"Artie and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Live Episode)
Emilee is back for this month's livestream episode alongside Glisteners, Ryan and Carianne! We talk about Andrew's response to HeMo's question, Artie's controversial jacket, and the best glee episode of all time? We'll be back in 2026 to finish out Round 3!
Masquerade: An Immersive Phantom of the Opera Experience in New York City
In this episode of Half Hour, we unpack Masquerade, the immersive revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera now running in New York City.
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.
#9 - The Untold Stories of The Marquis with Anne L. Nathan Part 2
In part two of the Marquis Theatre episode with special guest Anne L. Nathan, Anne and Jennifer Ashley Tepper tell the tale of Hector, who was locked in the theater, the hidden escalators and changes to the house over the years, dressing rooms, practical jokes, and what it was like when Thoroughly Modern Millie won the Tony Award for Best Musical.
Pleasures and Palaces (1965)
If I said to you I have a score by Guys and Dolls’ Frank Loesser, book by Kiss Me Kate’s Sam Spewack, directed by the one and only Bob Fosse, and starring television personality Phyllis Newman, you’d probably ask where could you invest because this is gonna be bigger than talking pictures!
Northern Michigan University with Bill Digneit
In this College Deep Dive, Bill Digneit the Department Head and Professor of Theatre & Dance at Northern Michigan University chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: How NMU is a place for adventurers.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Inside the Off-Broadway Revival at New World Stages
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Off-Broadway revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New World Stages, directed by Danny Mefford.
#267 - Disney's Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame (feat. Sideways)
"Out there, strolling by the Seine Give me one day out there. Like ordinary men..." Grab your bells and christian imagery because this week we're joined by the incredible Ethan from Sideways to talk about the German stage production of Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame directed by James Lapine.
S7E5 - A Window Not A Mirror
A Window; Not a Mirror is your new permission slip. In this episode, Laura shares a line she overheard in a NYC café that snapped her nervous system into clarity: “You cannot walk into the asylum and let it convince you that you’ve gone mad.
Marcus Crawford Guy (MTCA Song Coach MTCA & AMC’s “Turn: Washington’s Spies”) on The Actor’s Mindset
In this Artist Exploration, Marcus Crawford Guy a MTCA Song Coach MTCA and from AMC’s “Turn: Washington’s Spies” chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: How subtle quirks of timing can quietly reshape your path. Learning to trust who you already are at your core.
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!
BONNIE & CLYDE with Ivan Menchell
Today we finish up our fall American Dream Miniseries with a surprise fourth episode dedicated to the listener requested BONNIE & CLYDE. This musical, maybe even more than the others we've covered in this miniseries, most easily represents the experience of Americans in 2025.
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.
#61 - KPop Demon Hunters (feat. Grace Aki)
Grab your Soda Pop because this week we're feeling pretty GOLDEN because this week we're joined by Your Idol Grace Aki to talk about KPop Demon Hunters! Will this be a Takedown or will we show you How It's Done? No matter what it is What It Sounds Like.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE with Danielle Ferland
"There are worse things than listening to a podcast on a Sunday!" Join special guest, and original cast member, Danielle Ferland ("Little Red" in Into the Woods) as we look back at her Broadway debut in the Pulitzer Prize winning, and listener requested, Sondheim/Lapine musical Sunday in the Park with George.
#66 - Michael R. Jackson, The Legacy of Into the Woods
Michael R. Jackson shares how he relates to the mixed reception received by Into the Woods, muses about he might respond to the show's criticism, and reflects upon the legacy of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
BONUS: "A Christmas Carol" by Jess & Andrew
In this BONUS episode Jess & Andrew reenact Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" from beginning to end. Give it a listen and have yourself a Merry Holiday Season! Music: We Wish you a Merry Christmas Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
Stars Shine at Variety's Business of Broadway
In this final, super-sized episode of Stagecraft: Listen in on insightful conversations with Broadway's biggest talents, recorded during Variety's annual Business of Broadway breakfast presented by City National Bank.
Ep405 - Aaron Bartz: The Redemption of Draco (and Dirty Birds at 8AM)
Aaron Bartz brings a grounded, thoughtful energy to the role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and in this conversation, he shares just how much life and imagination go into keeping the magic alive night after night.
S7E6 - How Easy Can It Be?
This week on The Spark File, we’re asking a question that might just unclench your whole nervous system: How Easy Can It Be?
#71 - The Santa Clause 2 (feat. Big Beak Entertainment)
Ya better watch out, ya better not cry, you better not expect a concise episode because we're joined by our friend Big Beak Entertainment to talk about the Disney sequel, "The Santa Clause 2," a film about how you can gaslight a woman in less than 20 days.
#20-Do we really need another book on Sondheim? Barry at the Drama Book Shop
Do we really need another book on Sondheim? That’s the driving question behind Barry’s recent appearance at the venerable Drama Book Shop in New York City. For the 20th episode of the Matching Minds with Sondheim podcast, explore the book-ey-ness of Matching Minds.
#46 - Kay McClelland, the original Florinda and Replacement Baker's Wife
Kay McClelland comes clean on how she never felt her job was safe in her three years with Into the Woods and how the only job security she got was, as the Baker's Wife at the end of the run, being told the show would close soon so it was too late to replace her.
Seton Hill with Joseph Domencic
In this College Deep Dive, Joseph Domencic the Associate Professor of Musical Theatre and Theatre at Seton Hill University chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Seton Hill’s superpower: individualized training—using a liberal arts model to tailor each student’s path, not force a single mold.
Out for Blood book event at the Drama Book Shop!
Enjoy this episode of The Drama Book Show! Out for Blood's Chris Adams is interviewed by David Rigano and joined by very special guests Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat) and Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) as well as some VERY special audience members and a big surprise finale!
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.
#138 - Matilda Lawler - IT Welcome to Derry
Child Star Matilda Lawler (IT, The Ferryman, The Gilded Age) joins Behind the Awards for a look into what it’s like being a child actor and starring opposite Bill Skarsgard as Stephen King’s iconic character Pennywise.
BARNUM with Ryan VanDenBoom
The third entry in our "American Dream" miniseries of listener requests is the 1980 musical BARNUM. Now, that means it is not THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, and please don't come for Jeff if he speaks too candidly about that musical!
#76 - Our Friend Martin (1999)
We're diving into the world of 1990's educational entertainment, we're talking about a star studded television special "Our Friend Martin" which tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr. through the power of Time Travel. Yes, time travel!
S7E2 - From Strength to Strength
In this episode of The Spark File, Susan shares a spark that hit her straight in the nervous system: From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks — a book recommended by the late, beloved Gavin Creel.
Ep 193: BY STRAUSS! In Search of THE GREAT WALTZ, part 2
This week Albert Evans joins me once again as we go “In Search of Lost Broadway.” Specifically, the 1934 smash-hit musical The Great Waltz, conceived, directed, and lighted by Hassard.
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.
Grover’s Corners (1987)
In 1960, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt created theater. history when their whimsical musical, The Fantasticks, the little show that. no one believed in, opened and would not close until forty years later. Twenty-seven years later they would say “Smart New York money says we're not what's.
TITANIC
Original cast members Victoria Clark, Michael Cerveris, Martin Moran, Don Stephenson, and Jennifer Piech Pasbjerg discuss the original Titanic workshop, the extensive changes made during previews and rehearsals...
77. Oh, We Are OBSESSULATED!! (Our Trailer Reactions & More)
We’re not crying, you are! With the release of the FINAL trailer, it really does feel like we’re coming to the end of an era and we are in our feels about it. This episode, it’s just us Sentimental Men and we have a lot to catch up on.
Creativity Sparks: Money Money Money
This week, Laura and Susan dig into this taboo topic and explore how and why shame keeps us from talking about money, and sometimes even doing anything about money. But valuing ourselves for the amount of money we have accrued has not always been the norm, in fact, it is a rather new framework.
Ep424 - Sadie Dickerson: From Competitive Swimming to Sandra Dee
Transitioning from competitive swimming to the stage requires a specific kind of discipline, but Sadie Dickerson has mastered the pivot. She opens up about the intense audition process for Just in Time, which spanned months and a cross country move to Los Angeles, only to receive the life changing offer while house sitting with some very old dogs.
74. “I Was A Funny Fit in Both Worlds” (with Ana Gasteyer)
It’s always a good day on the pod when we get to check a dream guest off our list. And today is one of those days. Among her other accomplishments, Ana Gasteyer originated the role of Elphaba in Chicago and later reprised the role on Broadway.
Episode 16: PHIL GEOFFREY BOND & LUCIA SPINA from "Sondheim Unplugged"
An episode for Sondheim fans! This week, we turn our focus to Sondheim Unplugged, one of the most popular and long-running series presented at Feinstein’s/54 Below.
1776 with Howard Sherman
The second episode in our "American Dream miniseries" is dedicated to 1776, the listener requested, Best Musical winner of 1969. It's a surprisingly unconventional musical about the very beginnings of a government that is currently, as of this moment, shut down.
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.
Emma Flynn Bespolka (MTCA Alum and from West End’s Cluesless) on Being Yourself Is “Popular”
In this Artist Exploration, Emma Flynn, an MTCA Alum and from West End’s Clueless chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Be yourself, trust your type, and bring your whole person into the room. Grieve the setbacks, then release what you can’t control.
75. “Defying Gravity Will Get Me Through This” (with Ginger Minj)
Theatre Kid to Drag Legend to Broadway Star? That’s the plan. Fresh off her victory on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Ginger Minj is joining the Sentimental Men to talk about everything it took to get herself to this point and how Defying Gravity became a personal anthem along the way.
BONUS: The Star Wars Holiday Special Commentary
Here's a special Patreon Preview -- Andrew and Jess's commentary for the iconic flop: The Star Wars Holiday Special! Come join the fun, and give it a watch!
76. “Suddenly Seymour” (with Kelsie Watts)
People may assume that, as a viral recording artist, Kelsie Watts had her Broadway debut in Six handed to her. But nothing could be further from the truth.
HELLO, DOLLY! with Michael Betts and Mary Jo Catlett
In this week's episode, Jeff and guest Michael Betts discuss the glory of Jerry Herman's smash hit HELLO, DOLLY! and along the way, touch on musicals with exclamation points, the hallmarks of a good Carol Channing impression, and what's at the heart of this delightful comedy.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY with Rachel Potter
"They're creepy and they're kooky," but they also mean a lot to so many of you! THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a musical based on the beloved characters by Charles Addams is one of the most performed musicals in the United States. Today, we look at why that might be.
Ep399 - Jeffrey Seller: Storytelling, Struggle, and the Rise of a Broadway Giant
From growing up in a modest neighborhood known as "Cardboard Village" in Oak Park, Michigan, to becoming one of the most influential producers in Broadway history, Jeffrey Seller's story is one of resilience, creativity, and a deep love of musical theater.
#8 - REALITY'S REALITY (Part 2): Surviving the System
Reality Winner details her traumatic experiences as a prisoner in Lincolnton, Georgia County Jail…while awaiting her trial for espionage. The inhumane treatment has inspired Reality to fight for Prison Reform.
"Momford and Daughters" (w/ Allison & Patrick)
We're back after the Thanksgiving holiday and Andrew's 30th birthday! Allison and Patrick return this week and they bring the discourse with the past few episodes of competitions. So if you can't stand the heat, get out of the glitchen!
Ep 584- Dr. Omekongo Dibinga Is Here To Talk Race, The Future, & His New Book!
Get ready for a powerful and uplifting conversation with motivational speaker, professor, author, and hip-hop artist Dr. Omékongo Dibinga. Whether he’s speaking truth in the classroom, on stage, or on the page, Dr. Omékongo brings a message of unity, empowerment, and real-world change.
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.
#69 - Wicked For Good (2025)
Who can say that I've been changed for the better? Yes we've finally covered both halves of one Wicked movie. We talk about the character assassination of Nessarose, the role of Dorthy, and why the second act of Wicked just isn't as good.
Bounce (2003)
60 Songs. 50 Years. 9 Leads. 5 Directors. 4 Scripts. 1 Sondheim. We close our second season with the story of Stephen Sondheim's half century quest to bring musical life to the true story of 1920s schemers Addison and Wilson Mizner.
#21-10 Playful Songs of Sondheim
Name ten tracks by Sondheim that highlight his love of games and puzzles. That was the challenge posed to me by Donald Feltham, who invited me back to his streaming Broadway Radio Show.
Montclair State University with Ryan Kasparzcak
In this College Deep Dive, Ryan Kasparzcak the Head of Montclair’s Theatre and Dance and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Candid look at their MT program, dance expectations, and admissions approach. Leading with your spark, and aiming for a little better every day.
Baldwin Wallace University with Jennifer Hemphill
In this College Deep Dive, Jennifer Hemphill, the new Music Theater Director at Baldwin Wallace University and Charlie Murphy, Director of MTCA chat about: How Jennifer’s leadership is shaping a new chapter in the program’s curriculum.
Christmas on Broadway with the Merry & Kind Desi Oakley
Broadway's Desi Oakley joins The Art of Kindness podcast for our holiday extravaganza! The Wicked and Waitress star gets festive with host Robert Peterpaul about: Her new holiday single Christmas on the Coast + holiday favorites.
Closing Ceremonies: Blue Man Group
Recently, we learned that the beloved Blue Man Group will be closing their New York City and Chicago companies in 2025. This news was bittersweet, to say the least.
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.
A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BROADWAY NATION!
You are invited to join me on December 11 at 5:00 PM at The Museum of Broadway where Tony and Olivier Award-winning lyricist , David Zippel, will be interview me about my new book, Broadway Nation: How Immigrant, Jewish, Queer, and Black Artists Invented the Broadway Musical.
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...
145 - Jonathan Lomma
Jonathan Lomma is a literary agent with William Morris Endeavor and former child actor. He represents authors, directors, lyricists, writers, and choreographers such as Terrence McNally, Arthur Laurents, and Edward Albee.
S12 Ep3: Stefanie Jones
Meet one of Australia’s finest leading ladies taking on the title role in the UK and Ireland’s touring production of Mary Poppins, reprising her practically perfect role having been lauded with praise for her portrayal down under.
BONUS: Hell's Kitchen | Theatre in the D
On this extra special episode of "Theatre in the D" Jess is joined by his good friend Mnemosyne Chirolla to talk about the Alicia Keys Musical "Hell's Kitchen" which is playing at the Fisher Theater December 2 - 14, 2025. If you'd like to get tickets visit Broadway in Detroit!
Encore Episode: MY FIRST SONDHEIM
This episode was recorded in 2021 just five days after it was announced that Stephen Sondheim had died and as it happened my friend, colleague and frequent co-host and contributor to Broadway Nation, Albert Evans, was spending the Thanksgiving weekend with me, and so we were together when this news began to break and during the incredible reaction and response this loss over the days that followed.
NORTH POLE NOIR *REMASTERED
This episode features the audio drama NORTH POLE NOIR by Patrick Gabridge. A dark look at the underside of the North Pole, as detective Harvey the Elf tries to solve the murder of Frosty the Snowman. Professor Hinkle claims he was framed, but what sorts of tundra games are these folks playing.
S. 1, Ep. 6: Xingu by Edith Wharton
Hillbridge, 1916: The ladies of the local lunch club have invited the celebrated novelist of their latest read to be their guest. However, their own internal competition and inferiority complexes send the meticulously planned afternoon of literary discussion wildly off the rails.
EP 192: IN SEARCH OF LOST BROADWAY — THE GREAT WALTZ
This is the second in our occasional series of episodes that I'm calling "In Search of Lost Broadway,” in which my longtime colleague Albert Evans and I try to unearth and rediscover musicals that were very significant and influential Broadway hits in their day but now have disappeared from almost all discussion of Broadway's past and receive only the briefest mentions in the history books.
Ep421 - Gabrielle Nevaeh: Flying From All That Into the Upside Down
Gabrielle Nevaeh’s journey to Stranger Things: The First Shadow feels like a real-time coming-of-age story. In our conversation, she opens up about growing up painfully shy in Florida, discovering acting at a performing arts school, and then making the leap to Los Angeles at just twelve years old with nothing but six suitcases and a dream.
Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera) on the The Aging Ingenue
In this Artist Exploration, Sara Jean Ford from Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Showing colleges “who you are” isn’t a gimmick. Grow as an artist by letting instead of forcing.
"Lea Takes a Tumble" (w/ Ian & Matt)
Ian and Matt are back this week and literally every single song this episode is a banger. We discuss Matt's recent wedding and which Glee songs he featured, we talk about who would sing songs from K POP Demon Hunters, and Alex Newell in Bat Boy.
A Paradox - The Polarized Part
Host Bobby Steggert takes another step back from interviewing to reflect on the phenomenon of polarization - from the current political climate, to the contradictory forces in every human experience.
Merrily We Roll Along Director Maria Friedman: The Power of Kindness in Storytelling
Merrily We Roll Along's Broadway and film director Maria Friedman joins The Art of Kindness for a chat on translating her Tony-winning take on the hit Stephen Sondheim production to a SONY film, starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez.
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.
#104 - 2025 End of Year Reflection
In this special year-end wrap-up episode, hosts Heather Vickery and Alan Seales kick 2025 out the door the only way they know how: with candid reflection, sharp banter, and a deep appreciation for creative risk.
#70 - Christmas Special Battle Royale!
We're ringing that Holiday feeling by talking about four Christmas Specials and ranking them. Each of our hosts bring a special to the table, and one special was voted on by their very Patrons. So join us as we talk about Pee Wee Herman, Spongebob Squarepants, Mr.
RAGS with Samantha Massell
Today we begin a mini-series on "A Musical Theatre Podcast" that will explore "the American Dream." These are musicals you listeners have requested that all have one thing in common: "being an American is a beautifully complicated thing." First up is the 1987 musical RAGS created originally by three titans of the art form: Charles Strouse (BYE BYE BIRDIE, ANNIE), Stephen Schwartz (WICKED, PIPPIN), and Joseph Stein (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ZORBA).
S4 EP22 Making a Hat: Creating Work with Your Friends (and Getting It Produced) - with Michael Breslin & Rory Pelsue & Patrick Foley
Are you an actor tired of waiting for permission to make great art? In this episode, Michael Breslin, Patrick Foley, and Rory Pelsue share how they turned passion projects with friends into powerful, produced theater.
S1E7 - Sara Bareilles
This week on The Town Hall Spark Sessions - a podcast collaboration between NYC's historic Town Hall and The Spark File, we welcome the iconic singer, songwriter, actress and composer, Sara Bareilles.
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.
Me and My Girl - Opening the Marquis Theatre
In August 1986, the delightful British musical Me and My Girl made its grand entrance at the Marquis Theatre, starring the talented Robert Lindsay.
Britney Coleman from the National Tour of Company and Beetlejuice on Bringing Yourself to the Table
In this Artist Exploration, Britney Coleman, from the national tour of Company and Beetlejuice, chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: 🔴Britney’s journey into theater and majoring in musical theater. 🔴Her experience with A Very Potter Musical.
S7E1 - Immaculate Perception
Welcome to Season 7 of The Spark File podcast with Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien! On this episode, Laura and Susan discuss the wisdom of neuroscientist Dr. Dan Siegel and the fact that there is no such thing as Immaculate Perception.
How to be the Actor Everyone Wants to Work With
Hey my amazing, wonderful actor friends! Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast — where you and I get to hang out, learn a little, laugh a little, and uncover the real tools that help you prepare smarter, act better, and book more.
5 Best Stephen Schwartz Musicals
The Dear Friends are back with you and ready to talk our TOP FIVE FAVORITE STEPHEN SCHWARTZ MUSICALS! What will take the top spot, Wicked? Children of Eden!? You'll have to listen to find out!
A Conversation with Ngozi Anyanwu and ChiChi Anyanwu
In this episode, we spotlight Ngozi Anyanwu and her compelling plays. In Good Grief, Nkechi, a med-school dropout and first-generation Nigerian, navigates first loves, losses, and the stars in search of answers.
Ep 187: 20 YEARS of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Amazingly, this year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Broadway musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. In 2005, after an incredibly short development period, opened first off-Broadway at Second Stage Theater, and quickly moved to Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway.
Oedipus at Studio 54: Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, and a Modern Political Tragedy
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Broadway production of Oedipus at Studio 54, directed by Robert Icke and starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville.
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.
Stop Overthinking the Moment-Start Owning it
We’re talking about overthinking. That mental spiral where suddenly your brain is narrating your audition like it’s doing play-by-play commentary during the Super Bowl. “Here comes the second line — careful, careful — don’t mess this up — oof, eyebrow twitch — bad eyebrow!
#5 - Making a Star, Being Meaningful but Still Entertaining, and Causing Controversy with Rachel Sussman
One of the new guard Broadway Producers, Rachel Sussman is championing shows that challenge audiences. Her roster includes political hits “What The Constitution Means To Me,” “Suffs,” and this season's “Liberation,” shows that break the form, including “The Woodsman” and “Just For Us,” and now The Show Must Go On Sale Podcast.
Kindness Is Free’s Lori Milgard & JR Dzubak on the Rose Bowl Parade, Kindness Hall of Fame & How to Build a Kinder 2026
What's the best 2026 new year's resolution? Kindness! Join Robert Peterpaul as we fly to Pasadena, California and chat with Lori Milgard and JR Dzubak about their inspiring journey with the Kindness is Free initiative.
2021 and 2022 In Memoriam with Lee Roy Reams
Join us as we celebrate the lives and careers of those we lost in 2021 and 2022 with Mr. Show Business himself....LEE ROY REAMS! Yes, Lee Roy is back with wine, wisdom, and wicked stories about Broadway and its denizens.
Texas State with Tom Delbello
In this College Deep Dive, Tom Delbello the Co-head of Musical Theatre: Head of Production and New Works at Texas State and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Shared leadership brings balance and collaboration. Texas State’s political climate.
Ep236 - Marco Venturini, Macavity on the International Tour
“I actually think there is something kind of cool about a bad guy who is pure evil, that there are no redeeming qualities whatsoever.” This episode features Marco Venturini who is currently performing as Macavity on the International Tour of CATS.
S8 Ep10: Charlie Stemp
The double Olivier nominee on dancing the hardest work of his life in Susan Stroman’s extraordinary production of Crazy For You, starring in the world-famous London Palladium pantomime three times and why he’s an all-or-nothing sorta guy.
"Gay Guy Ryan Murphy" (w/ Abby & Emily (River-Deep))
Veterans of the Glacket and hosts of the podcast, River-Deep (a Riverdale podcast), Abby and Emily, join this week! We discuss the similarities between Glee and Riverdale, Blaine's Disney knees, the most elite ship in all of Glee, and Amber Riley singing opera.
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.
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!
The Self-tape Trap-Are Your Choices Helping or Hurting You
Self-tapes are where careers happen today. They’re the front door of the business. And like any front door — there’s a welcome mat… and there are also banana peels hidden right under the surface waiting to trip you up.
Texas Woman’s University with Julio Agustin Matos
In this College Deep Dive, Julio Agustin Matos the Artistic Manager of Musical Theatre at Texas Woman’s University chats about MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Texas Woman’s MT program is a brand-new, forward-looking Bachelor of Music that feels more like a BFA.
PARADE with Max Chernin
PARADE is by no means a "happy musical." But the way it has aged not only with audiences but within our culture has given it a happier ending than when it first opened in the 1999 Broadway season.
#49 - De'Adre Aziza & Jennifer Sanchez, From Cradle to College...as Single Moms in Showbusiness
The superhuman powers of this week’s guests are awe-inspiring. Tony award nominee De’Adre Aziza and Broadway regular Jennifer Sanchez join us to share their journeys as single mothers in show business.
#19-How Sondheim Gamified NYC - a talk at MCNY
Join the audience at the Museum of the City of New York as Joseph guides them on a tour of How Stephen Sondheim Gamified New York City. The talk explores the unique ways Sondheim incorporated the city into his games and puzzles.
Chicago #1: John Kander & the Making of Chicago
Legendary composer John Kander (Chicago, Cabaret, Steel Pier, Zorba) shares rarified insider stories with Michael Riedel about the making of Chicago. Kander reminisces about creating epic musical hits with songwriting partner Fred Ebb and collaborating with Director/Choregrapher Bob Fosse.
#68 - Peter Pan & Wendy
Faith trust and WOKE NONSENSE. We are wrapping up our Peter Pan month with the most recent film adaptation of Peter Pan, Walt Disney's Peter Pan & Wendy directed by the one and only David Lowery. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten.
#2 - Puppet elections, keeping RENT hot, and designing HAMILTON with Jeffrey Seller
Professional “Theater Kid” Jeffrey Seller has produced some of the biggest hits on Broadway from “In The Heights,” “Rent,” “Hamilton,” “Avenue Q,” and more. Now he sit’s down with host Tom Greenwald to talk keeping a show hot, Tony campaigns, and finding the art that speak for a show.
Episode 180: "BETTER LIVING THROUGH SONDHEIM" with author RICHARD SCHOCH
After a brief summer break, I am thrilled to be back with an all-new episode of Broadway Nation! My guest this week is RICHARD SCHOCH, author of the recent and much-acclaimed book, HOW SONDHEIM CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
"Gate3ping" (Live Episode)
Conor is back for this month's livestream episode! We start the episode by talking about last week's brutal competition before getting into it with this week's Gleeks, Kalle and Julianna.
#282 VIRGINIA SEIDEL, Actress
The delightful and darling Virginia Seidel looks back on her career which includes sharing the stage with Dorothy Lamour, Ethel Merman, Ray Milland, Leland Palmer, Douglas Fairbanks, John Raitt, and Sylvia Sims!
Every Day a Little Death: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Stephen Sondheim
A special podcast episode exploring the new anthology Every Day a Little Death, released on what would have been Stephen Sondheim’s 95th birthday. Edited by Josh Pachter, this collection brings together twenty short crime stories—each inspired by a song from one of Sondheim’s twenty musicals, from Saturday Night to Here We Are.
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! _____.
Ragtime at Lincoln Center: A New Broadway Revival Under Review
In this episode of Half Hour, Jeff and Richie take a close look at the 2025 Broadway revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, and Colin Donnell leading the cast.
#67 - Pan (feat. Sideways)
Everyone remembers where they were the day Pan (2015) was released. We all have a favorite character, favorite song, favorite set piece. Embellishing the cultural and historical impact of Pan (2015) is a nigh impossible task.
TRAILER - Cult of Body & Soul
“Cult of Body & Soul” is a docu-podcast series created & executive produed by Jess Rothschild which brings to life how the boutique indoor cycling (spinning) phenomenon SOULCYCLE captured the New York City fitness zeitgeist.
Episode 157: Hammerstein Invents The Musical, part 2
My guest again this week is the noted journalist and theater critic Laurie Winer, who returns for part two of our conversation about her book, Oscar Hammerstein II and the Invention of The Musical. If you missed part one, you may want to catch up with that before listening to this one.
The Confidence Gap: What Casting Directors Wish You Knew
Have you ever walked into an audition and thought, “Okay… I’m confident. I’m confident.
S12 Ep4: Tye Blue
As Titanique marks its milestone first anniversary in London’s West End and Broadway sets sail this Spring, the Olivier-winning director and co-writer invites us inside his brilliantly unhinged mind to reveal how his love for the ultimate Canadian music icon helped build a global theatrical phenomenon.
#213 - Take A Bow Rundown
Tune is as Eli Tokash takes you through the hottest topics on Broadway. Hear all about Maybe Happy Ending, The Broadway league, the tradition of dimming the lights on Broadway's marquees, Jeremy Jordan's next show, Grammy Nominations, and so much more!
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!
Messy White Gays: Satire, Farce, and Privilege Off Broadway
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a closer look at Messy White Gays, the new Off-Broadway play by Drew Droege, directed by Mike Donahue, and set in a Hell’s Kitchen apartment on a disastrous Sunday morning.
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.
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.
"Sisters By Chance, Gleeks by Choice" (w/ Emilee & Patrick)
Emilee and Patrick are back this week and we discuss, simply everything. We breakdown the intricacies of It's All Over, the Rolo epidemic, and why Americana High School core is hands down best vibe of all time. Songs this episode include: 4 Minutes.
S6 Ep 5: "Not Just Paying it Backwards"/David Henry Hwang
Christine talks to another fellow Guild Council member and pioneer, David Henry Hwang. In this episode they discuss how naming some of his characters after himself changed David's perspective on telling his own story, breaking the cycle of Asian Americans portrayed as “perpetual foreigners” on Broadway, writing for ourselves, and how the Guild is fighting for us.
PATREON PREVIEW - Shrek (2001)
Here's a preview of our Shrek series which you can hear every episode of now on our Patreon Page.
SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE with Travis Leland & Michael John LaChiusa
SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE may be a five person musical dealing with the existential crisis of objective truth, but it also has brought together one of our most exciting episodes.
"Gleetox" (w/ Kevin McHale & Jenna Ushkowitz)
Kevin and Jenna make their grand return to the Glacket as our Gleeks this week! We discuss their relationship with the fandom over the years, what Glee covers they feel are better than the original, and the beautiful enigma that is: Dianna Agron. Enjoy!
Preview of Heléne Yorke interview on Geffen Playhouse UNSCRIPTED
LIVING THE DREAM is taking a hiatus for now, but you can still listen to Rory interview theater artists on the GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE UNSCRIPTED podcast! Here is a preview of his talk with Heléne Yorke. Subscribe to UNSCRIPTED so you won't miss any of these great conversations!
Episode 79: STORM LARGE
Rockstar and 54 Below staple Storm Large sits down with us to talk about Cabaret, finding happiness, and Billie Eilish. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains adult content and explicit language. For tickets and more information about Storm's upcoming show, visit http://54below.org/StormLarge.
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.
CHESS with Michael Gordon Shapiro
Wasn't it Oscar Hammerstein II who remarked, "Nothing says musical theatre quite like a quiet board game and the Cold War?" Maybe not, but this week composer Michael Gordon Shapiro joins us to discuss the musical that tried it anyway.
"Clocking the Grieving" (w/ Claudia & Conor)
I hope you're clocking that there's a new episode this week with legends of the podcast, Claudia and Conor! The three of us discuss Mercedes' glitch during Bust Your Windows, the Glee cast's original music, and the incredible week Gwyneth had on Glee.
Ep422 - Kevin Del Aguila: The Actor Who Accidentally Became Everything
Kevin Del Aguila has one of those careers that feels impossible on paper but makes perfect sense once you hear him talk about it. He shares how acting and writing grew side by side almost accidentally, from staging one-acts with unemployed friends to becoming the secret ingredient that finally unlocked Altar Boyz.
Ep420 - Kimiko Glenn: Hang Out Forever and the Art of Being Unapologetically You
Kimiko Glenn brings a mix of honesty, humor, and delightful chaos to this conversation, opening up about the vulnerable journey behind her new single Hang Out Forever and why the music video takes such a hilariously dark turn.
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.
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.
Ep 191: HOW A SONDHEIM REJECTION INSPIRED A BROADWAY NOVEL!
My guest this week is DAN ELISH, author of a new novel called KING OF BROADWAY. As you will hear, the plot of this novel was inspired by a real life interaction that Dan had with the legendary Broadway songwriter Stephen Sondheim.
#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.
A Conversation with Becca Schlossberg
In this episode, we spotlight playwright and performer Becca Schlossberg, an award-winning, non-binary writer whose work fearlessly explores identity, trauma, myth, and survival.
Jonathan Groff Knows He’s a Spitter
The star of "Mindhunter" and "Frozen 2" gets wet for his current gig in "Little Shop of Horrors."
#30 - EPIC: The Musical
Alright, we're diving into a wood horse to a this week we're returning to our Musicals with Cheese Roots to talk about Leighton Ackles's Patreon choice of "Epic: The Musical." This is a fun one where we kill all the fun in a room by being buzzkills.
Ep423 - Christian Cowan: Dressing Lady Gaga at Eighteen with Super Glue and Sequins
Christian Cowan’s journey to the top of the fashion world is anything but traditional. He opens up about applying to Central Saint Martins with a literal soup can instead of a standard portfolio and explains how a childhood obsession with insects helped him understand high fashion structures.
BONUS: Interview w/ Composer Edward W. Hardy ("The Woodsman")
In this super special BONUS episode Jess & Andrew interview the incredible composer of "The Woodsman" Edward W. Hardy! In this super special bonus episode they talk about Edward's incredible journey from childhood prodigy to a composer of amazing Off-Broadway hit.
#66 - Peter Pan
Our Peter Pan Month continues with - and you're gonna never believe this - Peter Pan! This 2003 adaptation centers Wendy as the main character, and features a great Captain Hook courtesy of Jason Isaacs. Come for the crocodile, stay for Jesse and Andrew realizing they can cheat at Breeviews!
256 - Places, Please Series: Part 6 with Ken Davenport
One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.
Ep237 - Adam Lendermon, Skimbleshanks on US National Tour 5
“When you’re acting like a cat to begin with, it’s a lot easier to paw in the direction that people need to be.” This episode features Adam Lendermon who played Skimbleshanks on the US National Tour 5 of CATS.
From The Vault: "Tempress" Chasity Moore, Grizabella in PAC's CATS: The Jellicle Ball
From The Vault: Originally released on June 25, 2024, this was episode 171 with "Tempress" Chasity Moore who was Grizabella in PAC's CATS: The Jellicle Ball. CATS: The Jellicle Ball will be transferring to Broadway in March of 2026 and Tempress will be Grizabella!
DEATH BECOMES HER with Marco Pennette and Kaleigh Cronin
Just as DEATH BECOMES HER celebrates 10 Tony nominations, we're thrilled to celebrate our new episode dedicated to this brand-new Broadway hit!
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?
A Christmas Carol at PAC NYC: In-the-Round Storytelling and Holiday Ghosts Revisited
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Off-Broadway production of A Christmas Carol at Perelman Performing Arts Center, adapted by Jack Thorne and staged by Matthew Warchus and Thomas Caruso.
Arcadia University with Jonathan Shandell and Kathryn Petersen
In this College Deep Dive, Jonathan Shandell and Kathryn Petersen the Co-Program Director of Theater at Arcadia University chat with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Where do you want to live on the Acting to MT spectrum? A reminder that the process isn’t so binary!
#62 - The Shadow Over Innsmouth
We're back at you with another Whacky Cheese Wheel episode. Yes, Andrew is making us talk about Lovecraft again for Halloween. We mix the two best things in Andrew's life, cosmic horror and New Englanders.
The Girls from Golden to Gilmore- With Stan Zimmerman and Marissa Jaret Winokur
Stan Zimmerman, the creative force behind The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and Gilmore Girls, joins us to discuss his new memoir, The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore.
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.
From The Vault: André De Shields, Old Deuteronomy in PAC's CATS: The Jellicle Ball
From The Vault: Originally released on September 3, 2024, this was episode 184 with André De Shields who was Old Deuteronomy in PAC's CATS: The Jellicle Ball. CATS: The Jellicle Ball will be transferring to Broadway in March of 2026 and André will be Old Deuteronomy!
BEETLEJUICE with Ryan Breslin
Beetlejuice...Beetlejuice...Beetle-just kidding, we're not that crazy. Today, we're talking about "you know who," and we're doing it with original Broadway cast member and current dance captain on the BEETLEJUICE national tour, Ryan Breslin!
Up From Paradise (1983)
I never miss an Arthur Miller musical! Yes, you read that correctly. Arthur Miller, the voice of gritty American realism, whose plays confronted capitalism, communism, and catastrophe one day woke up and decided to be the next Jerry Herman.
QUEER MUSICALS 3 — FUN HOME, THE PROM, & JAGGED LITTLE PILL
This is the third and final part of my conversation with author Rob Schneider, who returns to tell us more about his new book, Queer Musicals — Boy Meets Boy to Jagged Little Pill. On this episode, Fun Home, The Prom, and Jagged Little Pill. Robert W.
Special Encore Episode: "Let The Sun Shine": The Rise Of The Pop/Rock Musical
Although nobody knew it at the time, in April of 1968 “The Golden Age of Broadway” came to an abrupt end on the opening night of the “tribal rock musical” HAIR, which took America by storm and created a shocking jump cut into what I call “The Modern Era" of the Broadway Musical.
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!
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York): Rom-Com Rules, Cake Runs, and Tony Awards Buzz
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the Broadway musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), now playing at the Longacre Theatre. We unpack the show’s rom-com structure, how the title frames the central journey across New York, and where the book and concept land for us.
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