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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Norm Lewis (Episode 55) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Norm Lewis is a dream, you guys. With a career spanning two and a half decades (and counting!) on and off Broadway, in the West End, and on the international concert circuit, Norm is one of …

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Friday, December 11, 2015

Annoying Actor Friend Revealed: Andrew Briedis by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

If you've been paying attention to the Broadway press over the last few days, you know that the incredibly popular--and incredibly anonymous--social media personality Annoying Actor Friend h…

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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Elizabeth Stanley (Episode 53) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

WE LOVE ELIZABETH STANLEY! Currently headlining the national tour of "The Bridges of Madison County," Elizabeth was most recently seen on Broadway as Claire in last season's Tony nominat…

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Annaleigh Ashford: A Catching Up Episode! (Episode 52) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

One of our favorite guests comes back! Can you believe Annaleigh was the third ever guest of the Theater People Podcast? Since we last spoke, this hilarious spitfire has gotten married, won …

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Friday, November 13, 2015

Daisy Eagan: A Catching Up Bonus Episode (Episode 51) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The youngest female Tony Award winner is back! For this episode we catch up with Daisy who has just relocated from LA to NYC where she is living the theater auditioner life for the first tim…

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Monday, November 9, 2015

Kate Baldwin (Episode 50) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

For our 50th episode (!!!) we present the absolutely darling Kate Baldwin. Kate is currently starring in the brand new ABSOLUTELY AMAZING musical "Songbird" which is now playing at 59 East 5…

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Sunday, October 25, 2015

Lena Hall (Episode 49) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Tony winner Lena Hall shares hilarious and inspiring stories from her 10-plus years as a working actor and musician in New York City. She talks making her Broadway debut in "Cats" at 19 year…

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Lesli Margherita: A Quick Catch Up (Episode 48) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The always fabulous and tremendously busy Lesli Margherita made time to catch up with us while rehearsing "Dames At Sea" during the day and performing in "Matilda" at night. What a gal! Thi…

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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Michael Laurence & Annette O'Toole of "Hamlet in Bed" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

This week we're bringing you a special mini episode with a focus on the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway play "Hamlet in Bed," now playing at the Rattlestick Playwrights's Theater. The play…

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Monday, September 28, 2015

Laura Benanti Part 2 (Episode 46) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Too funny, brilliant, and downright entertaining for 1 episode, Tony winner Laura Benanti is back for part 2. In this episode we discuss "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," her work…

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Sunday, September 13, 2015

Laura Benanti Part 1 (Episode 45) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Laura's interview was so funny, and honest, and inspiring, that we just couldn't stop asking her questions--so we had to make it a two-parter! You loved her in "The Sound of Music," "Swing" …

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Monday, September 7, 2015

Michael Mayer and Dick Scanlan Talk "Whorl Inside A Loop" (Bonus Episode. Episode 43) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Co-Directors Michael Mayer and Dick Scanlan tell all about their new hit play "Whorl Inside A Loop." Co-written by Scanlan and Sheire Rene Scott, the play is loosely based on Scanlan and Sco…

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Monday, August 31, 2015

Geneva Carr (Episode 43) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The 'Hand To God' Tony nominee shares stories from the 10-plus years it took her to become an overnight success. Having come to NYC to be a banker, she stumbled upon acting almost by chance.…

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Monday, August 3, 2015

Montego Glover (Episode 42) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Get ready to smile and laugh till it hurts. Tony nominee Montego Glover is about to deliver 43 minutes of pure fun times. She shares stories of making her Broadway debut in 'The Color Purple…

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Lea DeLaria (Episode 41) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Broadway Leading Lady! Groundbreaking Stand-Up Comic! Recording Artist! Television Star! Lea DeLaria does it all, and we talk about all of it! From her starring role as Big Boo on the Net…

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Sunday, July 5, 2015

Michael Cerveris (Episode 40) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Two time Tony winner Michael Cerveris invited us to his dressing room at the Circle in the Square Theater to talk 'Fun Home,' 'Tommy,' Assassins,' and more! One of the Broadway's great leadi…

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Sunday, June 21, 2015

Episode 39: Kerry Butler by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

WE LOVE KERRY BUTLER! The 'Xanadu' star (and Tony nominee!!) Kerry Butler shares memories from her amazing career on and off-Broadway. From 'Bat Boy' to 'Hairspray' to 'Little Shop of Horror…

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Episode 38: Marc Kudisch by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Three time Tony nominee sits down with us to chat about "Hand To God," the Tony nominated play that everyone is talking about. This episode is a little different for Theater People and is a …

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Sunday, May 24, 2015

Episode 37: Jeanine Tesori by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The Tony nominated composer of "Fun Home" talks her five-year journey with the piece -- how she and book writer Lisa Kron worked tirelessly to turn Alison Bechdel's graphic novel into the gr…

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Sunday, May 17, 2015

Episode 36: Lisa Howard by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

We first discovered the incredible talent that is Lisa Howard back in 2006 when she starred as Rona Lisa Peretti in Bill Finn's '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' and became instant f…

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Monday, May 11, 2015

Episode 35: Tony Yazbeck by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The newly minted Tony nominee talks about his star making turn as Gayby in this years critically acclaimed and Tony nominated revival of 'On the Town.' He shares stories from making his Broa…

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Monday, May 4, 2015

Episode 34: Elaine Paige by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The 'First Lady of British Musical Theater', Elaine Paige is bona fide musical theater royalty. Best known for having originated the roles of Eva Peron (yes, she did it before Patti) in 'Ev…

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Episode 33: Martha Plimpton by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Three-time Tony nominee, Emmy winner, and Patrick's favorite movie star, the great Martha Plimpton discusses her important work as an activist for women's reproductive rights and stories fro…

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Sunday, April 12, 2015

Episode 32: Andy Karl by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

At long last, our interview with Rocky himself! Andy sits down with us to discuss his earlier work in 'Legally Blonde, and 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' before telling all about starring as t…

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Sunday, February 8, 2015

Episode 31 Keala Settle by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The hilarious Tony nominee chats with us about the 3 years she spent playing Tracy Turnblad in the national tour of "Hairspray" , making her Broadway debut in "Priscilla: Queen of the Desert…

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Episode 30: Laura Osnes & Ellyn Marie Marsh Return for Theater People Live by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Our first ever live show was a smashing success! Two time Tony nominee Laura Osnes ('Cinderella' and 'Bonnie & Clyde) talks life after 'Cinderella,' the roles she auditioned for but didn…

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Monday, January 12, 2015

Episode 29: The Ensemblist Podcast by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Here's our chance to share one of our favorite theater podcasts! Broadway actors Mo Brady ('The Adams Family') and Nikka Graff Lanzarone ('Women on the Verge...' and 'Chicago') talk with us …

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Episode 28: Lindsay Mendez by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The beloved Broadway beltress shares stories of moving to NYC fresh out of high school and booking her fist Broadway gig. She also tells all about her incredible career, including being hand…

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Episode 27: LaChanze by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The Tony winning star of "If/Then" invited us to her dressing room at the Richard Rodgers theater to talk about her journey with this smash hit rock musical and to look back on her legendar…

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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Episode 26: Mary Testa by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Today's guest, the great Mary Testa, has 13 Broadway credits, 2 Tony Award nominations, 26 off-Broadway credits, 2 Obie awards, and a Drama Desk award for her nearly four decades of outstand…

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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Episode 25: Alysha Umphress by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Alysha Umphress, who co-stars as Hildy to critical acclaim in the smash hit Broadway revival of 'On the Town,' tells all about her journey with the show; she shares how, after a slew of Broa…

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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