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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

THE BREAKTHROUGH EP. 1 by Automatic Episode Import

It's the premiere episode of our new interview series, entitled "The Breakthrough: from vision to fruition". We are having conversations with people who took a great idea and made it a reali…

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Ep 39 – The (M)orons: Meet the (M)orons! by Automatic Episode Import

Alex Brightman is a two time Tony nominee known for his work on Broadway in shows such as School of Rock and Beetlejuice. Andrew Kober has been starring in Broadway shows for over a decade i…

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May Miller by Automatic Episode Import

In the afterlife, May Miller reflects on her life as a Black woman and recalls a highlight of her career during the Harlem Renaissance - knowing W.E.B. Dubois. She speaks about her Black li…

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S2 Ep10 The Eclectic – Interview with Harold Field by Automatic Episode Import

We asked Harold Field to join The Eclectic to speak about the Tulsa Race Riot and Black Wall Street. For years Harold has led conversations on Race with the Tuesday Race Group. He works for …

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#118 – Now Batting: Jack Wilson by Automatic Episode Import

Jack Wilson brings his Broadway fandom to The Batter's Box! You read that right! Fully equipped with his binder full of Playbills, the former All-Star shortstop joins host Al Malafronte to t…

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Ep. 40 (AE): Jonathan Bernstein (TPAP) on Creativity & Risk Taking by Automatic Episode Import

In this Artist Exploration, Jonathan and Charlie discuss exercising your creativity muscle, bravery, YouTube’s trap of emulation, and The Performing Arts Project (TPAP). Jonathan encourage…

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Br’er Peach Episode 2 by Automatic Episode Import

Vonda's luck changes overnight when she finds a giant magical peach. At first bite, she's thrilled that years have melted off of her elderly face and body, and she can't wait to share it wit…

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Ep.108-Theater Is For Everyone-Candle House Collective Creator Evan Neiden by Automatic Episode Import

"Claws," Phones And Taylor Swift Ep.108 – Candle House Collective Creator Evan Neiden Discusses His Creation And Development Of An Exciting, Inventive Form Of Immersive Theater. Learn mor…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 03:02PM

S5 Ep10: Jessica Vosk by Automatic Episode Import

The Broadway belter on finally sharing her talents with the people of the United Kingdom as she plays Cadogan Hall. We also discuss how portraying Elphaba gave her an idea into the world of …

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28: The Beauty of Taking Ownership of Your Life with Belinda Allyn by Automatic Episode Import

Belinda Allyn is a Broadway actress and singer. She graduated from Oklahoma City University with a degree in Music Theatre where she studied voice with Frank Ragsdale. Her credits include Ma…

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Lynn Nottage Wants to Replace Judgment With Curiosity by Automatic Episode Import

The “MJ” and “Intimate Apparel” writer talks operas vs. musicals, artistic legacy vs. personal legacy, and why she’s not reading reviews right now. Learn more about your ad choices…

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Ep70 – DJ John Michael, Peloton DJ by Automatic Episode Import

"And if there's any lens point at which to look at CATS through, it's through the eyes of a cult." This episode features DJ John Michael who you likely know as the Live DJ during your Peloto…

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Ep189 – Lorin Latarro: Mrs Doubtfire Choreographer with 14 Broadway credits to her name by Automatic Episode Import

Lorin Latarro is a director and choreographer, who also has fourteen Broadway credits to her name as a performer, including Twyla Tharp’s Movin’ Out, Fosse, Swing!, Kiss Me Kate, A Choru…

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No Glass Cliffs feat, Gennean Scott (The Broadway League Dir. of DEI) by Automatic Episode Import

This week we're joined by theatre critic and What's Up Broadway co-host, Ayanna Prescod, listen in as Drew takes up most of the time with his week of events including a Broadway Sessions sto…

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S2 Ep2 – Learn Your Lessons Well – Part 2, with Kaitlin Hopkins by Automatic Episode Import

We continue our interview with Kaitlin Hopkins from Bat Boy fame and currently the head of the Musical Theatre program at Texas State University. In this episode she talks about the mental w…

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#142 – Vaibu Mohan – Musical Theatre Producer by Automatic Episode Import

Vaibu Mohan / @vaibumohan Vaibu Mohan is blazing a trail for young producers of theatre while still finding time to perform, go to grad school, and run a half marathon. Make sure to take a …

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Archibald Motley by Automatic Episode Import

1978. Harlem Renaissance, 1920s; Années folles, Jazz Age Paris, 1920s; Chicago Black Renaissance, 1930s & 1940s; Archibald floats between time and space, past and present.  Archibald …

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JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Sweet Magnolias, Reba): Season 2 Premiere! by Automatic Episode Import

JoAnna Garcia Swisher joins Robert Peterpaul for The Art of Kindness season 2 premiere extravaganza! The Netflix star discusses acts of kindness that changed her career, looking up to former…

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#11 – Tracee Beazer Barrett, Katie Finneran, Richard Maltby, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Max Von Essen by Automatic Episode Import

The hunt (for the greatest knowledge of lesser-known Broadway music) continues on this episode of Game Show. Join guests Tracee Beazer Barrett, Katie Finneran, Richard Maltby, Nikka Graff La…

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BONUS – Interview with Kelli O’Hara by Automatic Episode Import

As a super special bonus episode this week, Jess interviews star of stage and screen Kelli O'Hara. They talk about her new show "The Gilded Age," Broadway as a whole, and of course Cheese! Y…

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Saturday, February 5, 2022

Ep. 7: Titee by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson by Automatic Episode Import

New Orleans, 1895: Titee is a brilliant young boy, but his mind isn't on school or home. His mother, teacher, and friends wonder what goes on in Titee's mind, but when Titee gets caught out …

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Friday, February 4, 2022

Ep188 – Kelli O’Hara: 7-Time Tony Nominee by Automatic Episode Import

A seven-time Tony Award nominee, actress and singer Kelli O'Hara won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of The King a…

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Movies that SHOULD be Musicals by Automatic Episode Import

The Dear Friends are back, and this week we're theorizing about movies that would actually translate to stage very well! Come listen to our ideas, perhaps you agree with a few of them! Learn…

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

THE COLOR PURPLE and Generational Trauma by Automatic Episode Import

In all its forms, The Color Purple is a powerful account of generational trauma in the Black community. The novel by Alice Walker was published in 1982 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction…

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EP 69- Miss USA 2019, Cheslie Kryst by Automatic Episode Import

This episode was originally Episode 5 on Black Hair in the Big Leagues recorded on October 16, 2020 with Cheslie Kryst, the reigning Miss USA at the time. Cheslie has sinced passed away and …

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Episode 14 – Jessy Tomsko, Eric Holmes & Nat Zegree: In Emily’s Words & Fly More Than You Fall by Automatic Episode Import

This episode features discussions about Jessy Tomsko’s In Emily’s Words and Eric Holmes and Nat Zegree’s Fly More Than You Fall. Tony Award nominated producer and New York Theatre Barn…

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Episode 55: The King Of Broadway – The Genius Of Tommy Tune, part 3 by Automatic Episode Import

This is the third and final part of my recent conversation with Kevin Winkler, author of the fascinating new book: “Everything Is Choreography” – The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune.  I…

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EP63 – Samantha Williams – Fortune Cookie by Automatic Episode Import

Broadway star of Caroline or Change and Dear Evan Hansen - Samantha Williams tells her Broadway story this week on Little Me: Growing Up Broadway! Little Me host and Broadway Workshop direct…

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#22 – Who’s Bad? with special guest Kelli O’Hara by Automatic Episode Import

Broadway News: MJ The Musical is now open on Broadway and to celebrate their opening and Black History Month, the team and Playbill have collaborated to release four collectable Playbill co…

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#178 – The Producers (feat. Kate Sloan) by Automatic Episode Import

"I want to be a Producer..." Grab your ex $2 Million and Old Ladies because this week we're joined by the hilarious and brilliant Kate Sloan to talk about The Producers Musical! We chat abou…

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Season 3: Episode 3: Jann Arden: Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter, Insensitive, New Album Descendant, Life Lessons by Automatic Episode Import

Today, I am back in the closet, where I conduct all my Celebrity and Broadway interviews. I am chatting with multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor & author, Jann Arden.…

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
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Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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