All stories by Elizabeth Wheless on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

#15 " What Makes a Musical Moment? with Nell Benjamin and Larry O'Keefe by Elizabeth Wheless

Such a treat to speak with Nell and Larry, the hilarious duo behind Legally Blonde, the Musical. We spoke about identifying a musical moment, the creative benefits of going away to "Camp Blo…

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Ep11 " I'm Crazy for You (Tube), with Todrick Hall by Elizabeth Wheless

This is the episode I have been waiting for. If the doors to Broadway aren't opening for you, find a window! YouTube sensation Todrick Hall is so inspiring. He talks about how he…

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#74 " Now Batting: Teal Wicks by Elizabeth Wheless

"Let's drink champagne!" Teal Wicks steps into The Batter's Box for Episode 74! Wicks' career on Broadway now spans more than a decade and has starred as Elphaba in Wicked, Emma Carew in Jek…

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Ep37 " LIVE: WICKED with Shoshana Bean & Megan Hilty by Elizabeth Wheless

BPN Town Hall: Josh Swallows WICKED: Shoshana Bean & Megan Hilty, originally aired March 28th, 2020: https://youtu.be/A8InNUpEOFU

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Ep114 " Paul Matthews (Part 1) by Elizabeth Wheless

Expats, Nerds, South Korea, Paul Matthews is all of the above and he reads 400 books a year

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Ep37 " Colin Cunliffe, Skimbleshanks from 2016 Broadway Revival by Elizabeth Wheless

"We have a lot to talk about Mike because I listened to your Skimble..." This episode features Colin Cunliffe who played Skimbleshanks in the 2016 Broadway revival. Hear Colin break down all…

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Ep133 " Guys Who Like Musicals Podcast: A Special Crossover with Joe & Dan! by Elizabeth Wheless

The amazing podcast crossover event that no one asked for but everyone needs! Joe Carroll and Dan Tracy, two dudes who love musicals and have numerous Broadway credits of their own, sit down…

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#492 " Creativity in Coronavirus (The Untold Stories of Broadway " feat. Jennifer Ashley Tepper) by Elizabeth Wheless

This week, I got to speak to one of my favorite people in the theatre industry. Historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper wrote the book of the history of Broadway theatres. In fact, she's written fo…

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#58 " Linda Cho, Reflection and Influence by Elizabeth Wheless

The first ever Asian Tony Award Winner for Costume Designer, Linda Cho joins us to share her experiences as a woman of color and accomplishment in a male dominated industry. As our first gue…

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S1/Ep2: DOMINIQUE KELLEY'S WING TIPS AND WINGSPAN by Elizabeth Wheless

From a homemade unitard and penny loafers to choreographing Mairah Carey's Magical Christmas Special, listen in how Dominique Kelley climbed his way through the ranks to becoming one of the …

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Episode 273: Kyle Taylor Paker gets Broadwaysted, again! by Elizabeth Wheless

"Art has never been made just because it was, like convenient. Right? It's made out of necessity."

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Monday, March 8, 2021

#491 " Podcast Portraits (feat. Austen Danielle Bohmer, Shaye B. Hopkins) by Elizabeth Wheless

This month, we are collaborating with Broadway performer Shaye B. Hopkins and her new creation: Podcast Portraits. In this new podcast, Hopkins invites guests to share some of life's hairy a…

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Episode 70: SMASH Season 2 Episode 6 by Elizabeth Wheless

Pamela and Ebony discuss Megan Hilty killing it and Katherine McPhee following the work that spoke to her, but also the horrific wig Derek gave her in a vision and why men's egos ruin the pa…

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Inception the Musical " Make me a Musical #1 by Elizabeth Wheless

We're starting a spin off podcast within a podcast called "Make me a Musical" where we try to turn EVERYTHING into a musical, and it's a blast! Today we're turning Chris Nolan's Inception in…

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Which comes first, music or words? by Elizabeth Wheless

Tim wrestles with the eternal songwriter's dilemma - which comes first, the words of the music? Andrew Lloyd Webber generally liked music first, Elton John always the words first. Dipping in…

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#98 " Christian Thompson " AIN'T TOO PROUD by Elizabeth Wheless

Christian Thompson / @christianthompsonactor "Pivot"- A word we have all heard throughout our industry, over and over again. Christian Thompson, who plays Smokey Robinson and Damon Harris i…

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

#102: Rita Moreno | The Muppet Show by Elizabeth Wheless

Fergie makes a couple of corrections about the lore of Muppet History. How Jim Henson and Frank Oz met. Introduces the recurring sketches of Veterinarian's Hospital, Panel Discussion, and Wa…

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Saturday, March 6, 2021

We Love…Eachother with Alan Seales by Elizabeth Wheless

Dan and Joe share host duties this week with Podcast host and BPN co-founder Alan Seales of The Theater Podcast. Alan wears about as many hats as a milliner and his show is one of the OG Bro…

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Ep092-Act II Places-Julie Menard & Emily Black Of Marblehead Little Theatre by Elizabeth Wheless

From A Firehouse To A Dynamic And Prolific Theater! Ep.92-Marblehead Little Theatre Board President Julie Menard And Executive Producer Emily Black Discuss The Theater's Rich, Storied (Busy!…

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Ep113 " SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with with Maria Judice (Part 2) by Elizabeth Wheless

Filmmaker, Impact producer, Activist Maria Judice on Spotlight: The Redpilling of America.

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#490 " Tony Telecasts (2007 " Spring Awakening, Curtains, Grey Gardens, Mary Poppins) Part 2 by Elizabeth Wheless

The 61st Annual Tony Awards was presented at Radio City Music Hall on June 10, 2007. Just like the last ceremony, the 2007 Tonys had no host but instead a score of celebrity duos as prese…

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S6 Ep9 " Dan Rosales, Berkley Silverman by Elizabeth Wheless

Joshua sings Last One Picked, Spamilton star Dan Rosales performs from Aladdin with Joshua, and Paw Patrol's Berkley Silverman slays

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Ep 10 " F. Michael Haynie: "And This is F!" by Elizabeth Wheless

F. Michael Haynie is a nerd. The most beautiful nerd I know. He's my best pal. The people love F. That's why he has been seen in big fat shows like Wicked as Boq, and Frozen as Olaf, but did…

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S2/Ep3: Robert O'Hara & Ato Blankson-Wood by Elizabeth Wheless

On this week's episode of My First Show's mini-season, Eva is joined by the director of SLAVE PLAY, Robert O'Hara, and one of its stars, Ato Blankson-Wood. Both artists are Tony-nominated fo…

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#34 " The Greed Movie, Pt. 2 by Elizabeth Wheless

We conclude our chat with renaissance man Kelly AuCoin of Billions and Americans fame, discuss Damian Lillard, the Supreme Court, The Bruins, GameStop, Donald Trump, Dead Meat, theater (no g…

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

EP38 " Andrew Barth Feldman " One Year Later by Elizabeth Wheless

It's LITTLE ME's first Birthday! We welcome back the guest that started it all - Broadway teen superstar - ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN in our first anniversary episode.

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Season Two Coming Soon! by Elizabeth Wheless

We're (almost) back, queers!

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Episode 91: Selling the Show: Broadway Marketing, from Triton Gallery to SpotCo by Elizabeth Wheless

On this week's show, Jamie and Rob decide to examine their shared love for Broadway posters by taking a closer look at the world of Broadway marketing. First up, they chat with Drew Hodge…

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#489 " The Shows We Need (Come From Away " feat. Alex Finke) by Elizabeth Wheless

There's a line in Come From Away that reads "Thank you shopping at Walmart - would like to come to my house for a shower?"Creepy out of context, but in show, it is example of people being he…

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#41 " Lena Hall, Piercing Through Hedwig by Elizabeth Wheless

Grammy Nominee and Tony Award Winner, Lena Hall goes in depth into her performance during Hedwig: And The Angry Inch, making history in the show, and what life was like when she won the awar…

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#131 " Emojiland (feat. Hayley St. James) by Elizabeth Wheless

"Sometimes it's even hard for me to even speak, 'cause I'm Sad on the inside..." Cross your bones and hope to die we are joined by playwright Hayley St. James to talk about "Emojiland!" Our …

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