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Thursday, April 15, 2021

S1E10 – Press Day Has Arrived by Elizabeth Wheless

It’s Press Day which means that Opening Night is fast approaching. Exciting for sure….however unhinged, behind-the-scenes drama is at an all-time high. Who’s pushing Bobby’s buttons…

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Ep41 – LIVE: BLOODY BLOODY JESSICA FLETCHER: Kevin Zak, Phillip Taratula & Tony Award Nominee Pam Goldberg by Elizabeth Wheless

Originally aired as a BPN Live event on April 2020. Watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/UqeGzMnQ-eM

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#510 – Again From The Top (feat. Angie Schworer, Jack Sippel, Brendan Stimson) by Elizabeth Wheless

This month, we are collaborating with Broadway performers Jack Sippel and Brendan Stimson and their new podcast: Again From The Top. In this new podcast, these two Broadway dance captains a…

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#20 – What is it Like to Dream Through Clothes? with Dede Ayite by Elizabeth Wheless

So wonderful to catch up with Dede Ayite, who made her Broadway debut in the 2018 revival of Children of a Lesser God. On the podcast today, Dede and Hal explore how to use design to constru…

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Ep19: The Actors Fund by Elizabeth Wheless

Talk to anybody in the entertainment industry—not just Broadway!—and they’ll sing the praises of The Actors Fund, which provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment prof…

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#2.3 Shut Up & Listen with Maybe Burke by Elizabeth Wheless

Maybe Burke has been all over your TV this pandemic! In our third episode of the season, Meghan and Holly sit down with the award-winning actor, writer and human rights advocate! We talk abo…

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#62 – Managing Expectations by Elizabeth Wheless

What a week! Listeners, we’re not sure how many of you have purchased a home and gone through the many, many steps between that and closing and actually receiving the keys. But if you have…

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#79 – Now Batting: Royce Clayton by Elizabeth Wheless

We finally found a shortstop to take the stage, as Royce Clayton joins us for Episode 79! Across 17 big league seasons from 1991-2007, Clayton performed in 2,108 games and amassed 1,904 hits…

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Bonus! Fan messages by Elizabeth Wheless

We just can’t tear ourselves away. We called out for messages from fans of Carrie the Musical - and the fans delivered! Here’s a montage of messages about how this strange little musical…

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#42 – Christine Toy Johnson: Breaking the Color Barrier by Elizabeth Wheless

Bringing compassion and kindness; intentional generosity into whatever space is possible. That’s what Come From Away’s Christine Toy Johnson is all about. In fact, that’s what this who…

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#19 – Diane Warren, songwriter, musician, record producer and hitmaker by Elizabeth Wheless

12 Oscar Nominations!! Songwriting legend Diane Warren's stunning and profound song "Io Si (Seen) from "The Life Ahead" won this year's Golden Globe and is now Diane's 12th Oscar contender. …

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Episode 278: Stephanie Jae Park gets Broadwaysted! by Elizabeth Wheless

Play along as Stephanie Jae Park (@StephanieSlayPark - Hamilton, King & I, War Paint) joins Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for tequila, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and 11 O'clock…

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Episode 50: Roses and Daffodils (Gypsy) by Elizabeth Wheless

In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the results of Roses and Daffodils: The Essential Gypsy Playlist. For this project, listeners voted weekly and song-by-song for their favorite recorde…

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Ep42 – Austin Jetton, Old Deuteronomy on 1987 US National Tour 3 by Elizabeth Wheless

"People thought we were a baseball team." This episode features Austin Jetton who played Old Deuteronomy on 1987 US National Tour 3. Hear Austin talk about the show jackets that confused peo…

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Season 2: Episode 15: Sally Wilfert: A Tribute to Rebecca Luker: Celebrating My Best Friend by Elizabeth Wheless

Sally Wilfert & Rebecca Luker were best friends. In celebration of what would have been Rebecca Luker's 60th Birthday (4/17), Sally & I pay tribute to their amazing friendship, their…

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Ep15 – Heather Hitchens (President and CEO of The American Theater Wing) by Elizabeth Wheless

The first Tony Awards ceremony took place on Easter Sunday in 1947. It was a small affair where awards were handed out to notable artists of the day. Some of the winners that evening includ…

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Ep138 – Ramin Karimloo: Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Colby City by Elizabeth Wheless

From Iran to Italy to Canada and finally to London, this performer forged a path uniquely his own, knowing the only failure is not trying. “When someone puts a seed in my head, I'll dive i…

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Ep124 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with with Amir Talai (Part 1) by Elizabeth Wheless

Actor, Comedian, Activist, Amir Talai on Spotlight: The Redpilling of America

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S1/Ep7: MICHAEL BAXTER IS ALWAYS ON HIS LEG by Elizabeth Wheless

A performer, a choreographer and now the Artistic Associate of The Muny, it’s MICHAEL BAXTER! Michael joins Brendon and Jack this week to discuss his impressive career. Talk about a man wh…

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#62 – Ruthie Ann Miles, Grief and Hope by Elizabeth Wheless

In a time of great loss for our entire world, Tony Award winner Ruthie Ann Miles shares her continuous journey through grief - how she puts one foot in front of the other on a daily basis, w…

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Ep095-Act II…Places-Actor/Singer Raymond J. Lee by Elizabeth Wheless

Loving Dad, Brilliant Actor, Groundhog/Elvis Impersonator/High-Flying Deity! Ep.95 - Actor/Singer Raymond J. Lee Discusses His Incredible Body Of Work, As Well As The Effect Of The COVID-19 …

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Episode 74: SMASH Season 2 Episode 10 by Elizabeth Wheless

Pamela and Ebony discuss "The Surprise Party" episode of Smash where people try to act professional but miss the boat.

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Ep31 – TikTok Finds // @kendallmariah // Kendall Mariah by Elizabeth Wheless

The TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Kendall Mariah with her 500k followers joins The Take On. Kendall is an amazing example of u…

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#509 – Reopening Theater (Company – feat. Gina Rattan) by Elizabeth Wheless

Over the last two months, I’ve been speaking to performers who have reopened theatre doors in productions across the world. But we have yet to speak to anyone who is on the team working to…

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#257 JULES FISHER + PEGGY EISENHAUER, Lighting Designers by Elizabeth Wheless

Their collaboration is one of the longest in theatre history and their brilliant lighting designs have enriched every show on which they work. Solo, Jules Fisher was the lighting designer on…

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08 – Why We Tell The Story by Elizabeth Wheless

QUESTIONS! ADVICE! STORIES! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we are back to our original trio talking, life, creativity, and Billy Bigelow! You're going to have a blast!

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228 – “How Bumble Helps Me Make Theater” by Elizabeth Wheless

In February, Whitney Wolfe Herd became the youngest female billionaire on the planet. And she did it by breaking into one of the most competitive markets around . . . online dating.

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Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure the Musical – Make me a Musical #6 by Elizabeth Wheless

Today we're turning the classic cult comedy "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" into a musical!

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48 – Marc Jablonski, Arts and Culture Researcher by Elizabeth Wheless

How are ticket prices determined for Broadway shows? Marc Jablonski shares his insights on ticket prices, digital marketing, streaming marketing, A/B testing, and more!

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#103 – Mike Ruckles – BROADWAY SINGING VOICE SPECIALIST by Elizabeth Wheless

Within the theatre industry, there are several components that are an absolute must that we focus on. One of those components is the training and care of our voice. But how do we do so cor…

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EMI Days by Elizabeth Wheless

Tim talks about his first proper job in the entertainment business - a management trainee at EMI Records in the Swinging 60s. He produced his first singles (flops) but learned the recording …

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
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Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre