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Monday, April 26, 2021

Funerals the Musical – Make me a Musical #8 by Elizabeth Wheless

Today we're turning the concept of Funerals into a musical in less than 30 minutes. It's a BLAST!

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Episode 280: Lilli Cooper and Ethan Slater get Broadwaysted! by Elizabeth Wheless

Play along as Lilli Cooper (@lilcoopz - Spongebob, Tootsie, Wicked) and Ethan Slater (@EthanSlater - Spongebob, Fosse/Verdon) join Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for a bloody mary, broadway talk…

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#515 – Can We Award Ensembles? (feat. Scott Dermody) by Elizabeth Wheless

I knew there were other regional award ceremonies that recognize ensemble work, perhaps most notably, the Dora Awards in Toronto. Ahh…: Finally here I thought I could find a sustainable aw…

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#259 DAVID GARRISON, Actor by Elizabeth Wheless

One of Broadway's most reliable character men, David Garrison, joins Rob and Kevin to look back on his time in such shows as A History of the American Film, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the…

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08 Gretchen Cryer / Carol Hall by Elizabeth Wheless

Gretchen Cryer, writer of I’M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD, and Carol Hall, songwriter of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, speak about their careers on the musical…

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230 – “Why We Should Not Use The Term ‘Jukebox Musicals’ Anymore” by Elizabeth Wheless

I think we should retire the term "Jukebox Muscals". Why? Because I believe there are better terms we can use to describe this genre of musicals.

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49 – Ruthie Fierberg, Arts Journalist by Elizabeth Wheless

After taking her career into her own hands, Arts Journalist Ruthie Fierberg shares how you can too.

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Episode 76: Musical Misfires: An Interview with Author Mark A. Robinson by Elizabeth Wheless

Ebony and Pamela sit down with book author Mark Robinson to talk about their favorite musical misfires. Parade, Sweet Smell of Success, Shuffle Along (2016) & The Scottsboro Boys to name…

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09 – I am What I am (feat. Hayley St. James) by Elizabeth Wheless

QUESTIONS! ADVICE! STORIES! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we are joined by queer surrealist playwright and awesome human Hayley St. James! We talk celebrity encounters, sexual relationshi…

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Sunday, April 25, 2021

Pricing Is Your Wig Too Cheap? by Elizabeth Wheless

When buying a wig you need to know how it breakdown. You need to know everything like what is worth your money- A lot of cheap-looking wigs or 2 really AMAZING wigs?! I discuss the financial…

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Saturday, April 24, 2021

Ep. 34: The Immigrants by Elizabeth Wheless

In this episode, Alexi and Murtada talk about the March on Broadway organized by the Actor’s Equity Association. They discuss the need for systemic reform to prevent future manifestations …

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Episode 22: The Pandemic Performer with Special Guest Zoe Proeber by Elizabeth Wheless

The performing arts industry was severely effected due to the pandemic along with millions of other occupations in the United States; but that never stopped artists from creating and perfect…

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Friday, April 23, 2021

Episode 174: Brittany Vicars by Elizabeth Wheless

Actor, writer and teacher Brittany Vicars shares her experiences over the past year with her diagnosis with a rare form of cancer, treatment, and processing and sharing this experience throu…

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#514 – Can We Award Ensembles? (feat. Matthew Kacergis) by Elizabeth Wheless

Helen Hayes panelist Matthew Kacergis is a DC based arts administrator and arts advocate. He has a long history of performing at regional theaters across the country, and now works as a Proj…

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Ep 17 – Joe Iconis: “I Love to be Delighted” by Elizabeth Wheless

Joe Iconis is huggable. Joe Iconis is intimidating. Joe Iconis has amazing talent. Joe Iconis also has amazing hair. He is a darling of musical theatre, and someone I always catch myself roo…

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Ep127 – Brian Myers Cooper (Part 2) by Elizabeth Wheless

Actor, Dancer, Singer, Union Leader. We served on Actor's equity Council. He lead the committee that got the largest increases in the history of off-broadway.

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S6 Ep14 – Sway Bhatia, Daniel Dunlow by Elizabeth Wheless

Sway Bhatia talks The Mighty Ducks on Disney+ and sings, Daniel Dunlow discusses programming at The Green Room 42 and performs.

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#17 – The “Stage to Screen Adaptation” Movie, Pt. 2: The StagePlay by Elizabeth Wheless

Part Deux of our look at theatrical adaptations... also Nik is not legally allowed to drive.

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Episode 202- Livvy Marcus eats her shoe and steals your heart by Elizabeth Wheless

This week we chat with actor/singer/songwriter Livvy Marcus about theater, writing her first album, and allowing herself the freedom to spend time on something new.

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

EP 32- The INSPIRING AYANA MAJOR BEY by Elizabeth Wheless

From theater, film, commercial, and voiceover actress, Ayana Major Bey is an INSPIRATION. Black Hair in the Big Leagues was born in part due to Ayana's influence. Always on a grind, always l…

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Season 2: Episode 16: Tonya Pinkins: Tony Award Winner, Red Pill Movie, All My Children, Actress, Podcaster, Filmmaker, Activist, Mother by Elizabeth Wheless

I may have jumped out of my seat four times watching Tonya Pinkins' new horror film Red Pill, but I am staying seated today for this incredible conversation. Tonya Pinkins is a Tony Award Wi…

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#63 – Creating Content, Creating Community by Elizabeth Wheless

Today’s episode has two very special guest stars: Taylor Phillips and Jeff O’Donnell, who you may know and love from their incredible social media presence. They’re a great couple on q…

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Ep097-Act II Places-Director Adam Knight by Elizabeth Wheless

“The Arena,” Waking and Singing, And Building The Plane In Flight! A Prestigious Directors Journey. Ep.97 – Director Adam Knight Discusses His Brilliant Body Of Work, How He Got There …

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#138 – Spring Awakening (feat. Grace Aki) by Elizabeth Wheless

"Touch me, just like that!" Pull out your microphones and get set to get edgy because this week we're joined by the amazing Grace Aki to talk about the rock musical Spring Awakening. You're …

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#48 – Adam Jacobs, The Prince of Disney on Broadway by Elizabeth Wheless

Award Winning Writer and Actor, Joshua Turchin joins the podcast to discuss being a multi- hyphenate in the entertainment industry. Joshua really opens the curtains by sharing the craziest b…

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Episode 94: Jessica Paz: The Sweetest Sounds by Elizabeth Wheless

This week, Jamie and Rob continue exploring the mission of the podcast by speaking with sound designer Jessica Paz. Together, they discuss this newest, most mysterious, and oft-overlooked a…

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EP45 – Joanna Pacitti – Fighter by Elizabeth Wheless

Joanna Pacitti breaks down her story of winning the nationwide search for the first Broadway revival of Annie in this week’s episode of LITTLE ME: Growing Up Broadway!

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Please vote for Ollie at the Webbys! by Elizabeth Wheless

Please vote for Ollie's pandemic side hustle business, Virtual Game Night, at the Webby Awards! www.votevgn.com

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Ep126 – Brian Myers Cooper (Part 1) by Elizabeth Wheless

Actor, Dancer, Singer, Union Leader. We served on Actor's equity Council. He lead the committee that got the largest increases in the history of off-broadway.

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Ep16 – John Lloyd Young (Jersey Boys – 2006) by Elizabeth Wheless

On the night John Lloyd Young won his Tony the stars who announced his category were Harry Belafonte and Glenn Close! During his emotional speech where he disclosed that his mother had died …

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Ep139 – Rick Pender: Author of The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia by Elizabeth Wheless

An award winning theater critic since 1986, Rick Pender was named Ohio’s best critic in 2002 and 2017 by the Society of Professional Journalists. He is the former editor of the Sondheim Re…

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