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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Laura Benanti is Baaaaaaaaack! by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Laura Benanti needs no introduction, you guys!! The Tony winner and five-time nominee joined me live on the main stage at Broadway con where we chatted like old pals....in front of 2500 peop…

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Being Out On Broadway Featuring Jenn Colella, Ariana DeBose, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Caesar Samayoa, And Tyler Hanes by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Live From Broadwaycon 2018, we bring you "Being Out on Broadway!" Each BroadwayCon, I ask some of my favorite LGBTQ guests to sit down for a live panel discussion about how it is to be O…

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Monday, July 16, 2018

Jennifer Ashley Tepper by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

We're Back! Take a listen to this episode's intro to find out what Patrick and Producer Mike have been up to and how the Theater People production schedule will be a little bit different goi…

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Friday, May 4, 2018

Special Episode: "The Ensemblist" Presents Spring on Broadway by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Hey Theater People! Yes, it’s been a minute since our last episode. We will have much more on that in our next episode—an interview with newly minted Tony nominee Lindsay Mendez. You guy…

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018

BIG EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Hey theater People! We have big big news! Check it out!

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Monday, February 19, 2018

Adam Kantor Talks "The Band's Visit" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

We're SO thrilled to welcome Adam Kantor back to the podcast! When we last chatted with Adam, he was mid-run as Motel in the 2015 Broadway revival of "Fiddler on the Roof." Adam is now back …

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Monday, February 5, 2018

Lea Salonga Talks "Once On This Island," Bringing "Fun Home" to The Philippines and Reflects on her Legendary Career by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS!!!! Sitting down with Lea Salonga for this interview was literally a dream come true. Lea, of course, needs no introduction, but since I have to put something here, here goes: In 19…

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Monday, January 22, 2018

Ryann Redmond Talks "Escape To Margaritaville," "Bring It On," "If/Then" and More! by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You Guys!! We are the biggest Ryann Redmond fans ever! We first fell in love with her in 2012 when she made her Broadway debut as Bridget, the lovably awkward sidekick in "Bring It On: The M…

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Monday, January 8, 2018

Telly Leung On Being Broadway's New Aladdin + "In Transit," "Allegiance" And More! by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

We're SO excited to welcome Telly back to the podcast! Since we last spoke with him, Telly has solidified his standing as one of Broadway's most popular leading men! For the episode, we'll c…

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Monday, December 18, 2017

Lesli Margherita Talks "Who's Holiday" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

For our final episode of 2017, we're chatting with our pal, everyone's favorite Olivier winner, Lesli Margherita (Matilda The Musical, Dames At Sea, Zorro The Musical). This holiday season, …

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Monday, October 23, 2017

Gillian Pensavalle of "The Hamilcast" On that time Lin-Manuel Miranda Came To Her Apartment, Got Drunk, and Did a 4-hour Interview by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS!!! I am completely obsessed with today's guest, Gillian Pensavalle. Not only is the creator, producer, editor, and host of "The Hamilcast," but she is ALSO Patrick's podcast soulmat…

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Monday, October 9, 2017

Helene Yorke Talks "American Psycho" "Bullets Over Broadway" and Being a Magnet for Gay Men by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU. GUYS. I. AM. DYING. OF. EXCITEMENT! We have been trying to get Helene Yorke on Theater People for YEARS! We have been completely obsessed with her since seeing her in her star-making tu…

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Monday, October 2, 2017

Jeremy Jordan talks "Newsies," "Bonnie & Clyde" and more by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

This episode has been YEARS in the making. We are so so so excited to welcome Jeremy Jordan to the podcast. .And actually, we sort of tricked him into it. Jeremy initially agreed to sit down…

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Director Jeff Calhoun Talks "Newsies" and "Bonnie & Clyde" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS!! We are SO excited to welcome director Jeff Caohoun to the podcast! Jeff has been at the helm of some of our favorite shows like "Brooklyn: The Musical," "Bonnie & Clyde," and…

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Monday, September 11, 2017

Morgan James talks "Godspell," "Wonderland" and Making Her Own Way by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS! I've been obsessed with Morgan James for years and I was SO thrilled to get to learn more of her story for this episode. Morgan first moved to NYC to study voice at Julliard--and t…

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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Tyler Hanes talks "Cats" "A Chorus Line" & More by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS!! We are so so excited to welcome today's guest, Tyler Hanes! I first met Tyler years and years ago when he was making his Broadway debut in "Oklahoma!" and I have been creepily sta…

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Monday, August 7, 2017

Alexandra Silber Talks "After Anatevka" and more + Reed Birney On His Terrifying Role in "1984" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

This Week: A Two-Parter! First Up, the FABULOUS Alexandra Silber share stories from her amazing career on Broadway (2015's "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Master Class") and The West End ("T…

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Monday, July 24, 2017

Julia Murney Talks "Wicked" "Sex and the City" & More by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

We're OBSESSED with Julia Murney! In the early days of her career, Julia made a name for herself working downtown in some of off-Broadway's hottest theaters. Her biggest break early on came …

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Monday, July 10, 2017

Laura Osnes Talks "Bandstand" + The Cast of "The Play That Goes Wrong" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Today's episode is in two parts, you guys! Up first is our dear friend Laura Osnes, making her FOURTH appearance on the podcast). Laura recently invited us to her perfectly appointed dressin…

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Derek Klena talks "Anastasia," Wicked," Dogfight" And More! by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The handsome, charming, and talented Derek Klena invited us to his dressing room at the Broadhurst theater to chat about starring in "Anastasia." He also shared the AMAZING story of his road…

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Monday, June 19, 2017

Great Comet's Brittain Ashford by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

It's no secret that I'm OBSESSED with "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812"--I truly think it is one of the most powerful and affecting pieces of theater I've ever experienced. The …

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Andy Blankenbuehler and Johanna Day on their 2017 Tony Nominations by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

It's a 2017 Tony Extravaganza! In this two-part episode, we have two of this year's most loved nominees! Up first, two-time Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler ("In the Heights" "Hamilton) talk…

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

"Come From Away" Writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS! The "Come From Away" obsession continues! For today’s episode, I had the great honor of sitting down for a chat with the Irene Sankoff and David Hein who conceived the show and w…

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Monday, May 22, 2017

Betty Buckley: Tony Winner and Broadway Legend by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

I still can't breathe, you guys! Words cannot explain the pure exhilaration of sitting across the table from the one and only Betty Buckley and the concentration it took trying to sound smar…

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Monday, May 15, 2017

Come From Away's Caesar Samayoa by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Full Disclosure, you guys, I’m OBSESSED with "Come From Away" And I’m equally obsessed with today’s guest, Caesar Samayoa. Caesar plays multiple roles in the show including Kevin, who …

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Monday, May 8, 2017

Gabriel Ebert talks winning a Tony for "Matilda" and the new play "Gently Down the Stream" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

This was, without a doubt, one of the most fun and interesting interviews I've ever done, you guys. Gabriel Ebert talks being cast as Mr. Wormwood in "Matilda" at the age of 24--winning a To…

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Monday, May 1, 2017

Eva Noblezada: Miss Saigon's Leading Lady by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You Guys, I said it the day it happened and I'll say it again: The chat I had with Miss Saigon's Eva Noblezada is one of the most memorable I've ever had. I can't put my finger on exactly wh…

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Monday, April 24, 2017

"Come From Away"s Jenn Colella by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

At Long Last the Jenn Colella interview is here! We couldn't be more excited to talk with the fabulous Broadway star about her work in this season's "Come From Away" and to hear her AMAZING …

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Ariana DeBose: "Hamilton"s Bullet & "A Bronx Tale"s Leading Lady by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You guys, We're OBSESSED with Ariana DeBose! Ariana is Currently co-starring as Jane in the critically acclaimed "A Bronx Tale"--directed by Robert De Niro and Jerry Zacks. She made her …

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Gideon Glick: Significant Other's Leading Man by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

28-year-old Gideon Glick is giving one of the most buzzed-about performances on Broadway this season as Jordan Berman, an unlucky in love New York City bachelor in the play "Significant Othe…

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All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards