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Friday, March 26, 2021

S2/Ep 3: Broadway, College, and Disordered Eating by Elizabeth Wheless

This entire year, Rock The Audition built the CARE COALITION (Creatives for Artistic and Realistic Equity) with both Oklahoma City University, and Millikin University. While leading our Ment…

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Ep 13 – Andrew Kober: “I Like The Idea of Being Mysterious” by Elizabeth Wheless

Andrew Kober has been in every Broadway musical ever. Okay, well, not really. But he’s been in many of them. One of the workingest actors in the game. So of course we all know that he’s …

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Episode 92: We Got Annie: Ann Reinking (1949-2020) by Elizabeth Wheless

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob continue their season-long theme of their “favorite things” by paying tribute to the singular life and work of Broadway dancer, actor, choreograph…

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#501 – How to Award Ensembles by Elizabeth Wheless

It’s a question that has been on host Mo Brady's mind for years. Definitely since the infancy of The Ensemblist, but probably earlier. “Why is there not a Tony Award for Best Ensemble?”

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#44 – Maya Jade Frank + Michael Lee Brown by Elizabeth Wheless

Dear Evan Hansen star Michael Lee Brown and Disney Channel's Maya Jade Frank are teaming up to create BeneFIT, a donation based program supporting The Actors Fund. BeneFIT includes the benef…

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#134 – Camelot by Elizabeth Wheless

"Camelot: Camelot..." Grab your sword and round table, this week we talk about the classic musical "Camelot" where we discuss whether the show has aged well over the years. You're going to l…

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EP41 – Maya Jade Frank – Littlest Starfish by Elizabeth Wheless

Broadway and Disney Channel star - Maya Jade Frank catches up with Marc Tumminelli this week on LITTLE ME: Growing Up Broadway.

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EP 27: MISS AMERICA 2010: Caressa Cameron by Elizabeth Wheless

We simply cannot celebrate Women's Month without uplifting my favorite Miss America: Caressa Cameron (now Jackson): Miss America 2010. Hailing from Virginia, Caressa is the first Black Miss …

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Season 2: Episode 13: Karen Mason Returns: Lessons Learned, Broadway Scandals (Rebecca), Vocal Issues, Being Let Go, Mamma Mia!, Love Never Dies, Actr by Elizabeth Wheless

To celebrate Karen Mason's upcoming 70th Birthday (March 30), this acclaimed Broadway actress & 13-Time Mac Award winning Cabaret Icon returns to bare it all about lessons learned. From …

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

#60 – We Bought a House! by Elizabeth Wheless

We are so excited to finally announce our big news: We bought a house in Texas! If you would have told us a year ago that this would be part of our life plan, we would have laughed. But here…

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Chapter 10: Someday, someone will know my name by Elizabeth Wheless

It’s been quite a journey. Holly and Chris look back at their Carrie adventure and try and answer some burning questions. 

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#35 – Sierra Boggess by Elizabeth Wheless

Broadway’s Ariel, Sierra Boggess (“The Little Mermaid,” “School of Rock,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “It Shoulda Been You”), is the guest on this episode of “E-Ticket to…

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Ghost Shows: Episode 2 – Lockdown by Elizabeth Wheless

Ghost Shows follows the shows that were conceived, programmed and even rehearsed in 2020 but were closed down before they’d even opened. 

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Ep16: Josh Groban by Elizabeth Wheless

To music fans around the world, Josh Groban is a four-time GRAMMY-nominated singer who has sold over 22.5 MILLION records in the US alone. But for Broadway fans, he’ll forever be the star …

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#17 – How Can You Be an Arts Hero? with Brooke Ishibashi by Elizabeth Wheless

What an incredible opportunity to speak to Brooke Ishibashi this week and learn about the historic arts advocacy of Be An Arts Hero. The intersectional grassroots campaign champions proporti…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 10:11AM

Ep13 – SING SING SING part 2, with Scott Coulter by Elizabeth Wheless

Turn those no’s into yes’s and make your own work.  Scott Coulter tells us how he started his own company spot-on entertainment, and now produces concerts around the country. He expl…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 10:08AM

#76 – Now Batting: Christy Altomare by Elizabeth Wheless

LOOKOUT! Christy Altomare steps into The Batter’s Box for Episode 76! One of Broadway's most beloved players, Altomare’s talent as a leading lady is up there with anyone's in the game. S…

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Ep15: Sara Bareilles by Elizabeth Wheless

Sara Bareilles is not only a GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, she’s also the creator of the hit Apple TV drama LITTLE VOICE, the composer of the hit Broadway musical WAITRESS, an act…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 02:00AM

Ep14: Stellene Volandes by Elizabeth Wheless

As the Editor-in-Chief of Town & Country and the Editorial Director of Elle Decor, as well as the author of two best-selling books, Stellene Volandes is the epitome of style. But she is …

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Ep118 – Ifeanyi Osili (Part 1) by Elizabeth Wheless

African, American, Politician, Optimist Ifeanyichukwu 'Vop" Osili on being all of the above as well as the City Council President of Indianapolis and his cameo in Tonya's new movie RED PILL.

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Ep39 – Madison Mitchell, Ensemble from the 2016 Broadway Revival by Elizabeth Wheless

"Who is this young 17 year old coming?" This episode features Madison Mitchell who joined the CATS cast as a 17 year-old and was in 4 different productions of CATS including the 2016 Broadwa…

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Ep135 – Donny Most: Happy Days, Middletown by Elizabeth Wheless

From a meteoric rise to fame at 20 years old, to all the performances he hopes to still tackle in his 60’s, this artist opens up about balancing multiple passions, and serves as an inspira…

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#500 – Episode 500 (feat. Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Anna Altheide, Hattie Andres, Chad Campbell, Jackson Cline, Angela Tricarico) by Elizabeth Wheless

Travel back in time. Way, way back to a long ago year called 2013, when an overly caffeinated 30-something with a single Broadway credit was looking for a way to stay connected to the commun…

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#60 – Marielle Heller, Paving the Way by Elizabeth Wheless

From playing Alma Wheatley in the Netflix hit, The Queen’s Gambit to directing the Oscar nominated films A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Marielle Hel…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 09:55AM

Ep38 – Andrew Polec: The Miracle of Hanukkah by Elizabeth Wheless

Andrew Polec recently played Matt in The Fantasticks (off-Broadway) and won the "Joe Allen Best West End Debut Award" for his role as Strat in Bat Out Of Hell, at The Stage Debut Awards.

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Episode 275: Drew Gasparini gets Broadwaysted! by Elizabeth Wheless

"That score is pretty outrageous. Hamlisch killed it. But there's--that's a great name for a podcast right there."

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Ep12 – Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Seven Guitars – 1996) by Elizabeth Wheless

Ruben Santiago-Hudson had dreamed of being in an August Wilson from the first time he was in the audience of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. He found himself crying during the play and realized…

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S1/Ep4: ROB McCLURE! WHAT CAN’T THIS MAN DO? by Elizabeth Wheless

Everyone's favorite, Rob McClure chats with Jack and Brendon about his incredible career starting at the Papermill Playhouse to now being one of Broadway's most memorable and notable perform…

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Monday, March 22, 2021

#23 – Christina Papagjika by Elizabeth Wheless

Christina Papagjika is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer who creates film, television and theater. Just a few of her productions includes the six-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical…

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225 – New Actors Equity Association Protocols by Elizabeth Wheless

I am responding to the NEW protocols released by Actors Equity Association for the return of live theater.

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#499 – Chris Chats With (Actors Equity Association) by Elizabeth Wheless

This month’s topic took host Christine Shepard on a full quest. She felt like Harriet the Spy gathering info this time around. Half this episode was honestly for her. She learned a lot abo…

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