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Thursday, March 4, 2021

#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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EP 24- Motown on Broadway: REBECCA COVINGTON WEBBER by Elizabeth Wheless

Please welcome to the stage, real life Broadway Royalty: Rebecca Covington Webber. Wife to Donald Webber (Hamilton), the Webbers just brought to Earth a brand new BABY!! Rebecca was in the O…

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Season 2: Episode 10: Annie Golden Returns: Lessons Learned, Broadway, Actress, Singer, Working with Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas, & Gwen Verdon/ by Elizabeth Wheless

What happens when you are cast in the workshop of a Broadway show, but then don't move on to Broadway? Have you ever put your foot in your mouth when meeting someone new? Orange is the New B…

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Ep36 – Michael Potts: The Devil Took A Dookie with a Green Dress On by Elizabeth Wheless

After sharing a dressing room with Josh during his time in The Prom on Broadway, he's never been the same. Michael Potts is an American actor. He is best known for playing the roles of Broth…

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#14 – Why is Theatre a Form of Exploration? by Elizabeth Wheless

What a joy to sit down with Kate Maguire this week. As the CEO and Artistic Director of the Berkshire Theatre Group, Kate lends incredible insight to the importance of developing new work an…

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#488 – Rent: Measured in Love (feat. Aiko Nakosone) by Elizabeth Wheless

Today Mo Brady talks with Aiko Nakasone - One of the 15 original cast members of Rent. In the conversation, Aiko shares how her experience creating theatre families has influenced her work a…

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Chapter 7: Are you a Friend of Carrie? by Elizabeth Wheless

With an epic standing ovation on closing night, and urban legends already forming about its turbulent journey to the stage, Carrie the Musical had become an instant cult classic. If you’d …

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#32 – Heidi Blickenstaff by Elizabeth Wheless

"I'm so glad Disney exists, because I don't know what I'd do without it in my life." Heidi Blickenstaff (Something Rotten, [title of show], The Little Mermaid, "Freaky Friday") joins the pod…

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Ep11: Tonya Pinkins by Elizabeth Wheless

From her Tony Award-winning turn in JELLY’S LAST JAM to her immortal performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, in TV and film, in front of and behind the camera, Tonya Pinkins is an actress, a w…

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Ep10 – Reading is Fundamental, with Aron Accurso, Joey Mazzarino, Alan Lewis by Elizabeth Wheless

How do you get in on the ground level of a new Broadway Show?  Readings and workshops for no money of course!   Think of it as an investment.  We have Joey Mazzarino and Aron Arcurso …

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#73 – Now Batting: Mike Easler by Elizabeth Wheless

Mike "The Hit Man" Easler steps into The Batter's Box for Episode 73! Across 14 big league seasons that included memorable stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, and New York Ya…

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Ep091-Act II Places-Artistic/Executive Director Kelly Hilliard Roush Of The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio by Elizabeth Wheless

Reshaping Classics, Theater In The Rough And Tough Weather/Tougher Texan's! Ep.91-Artistic And Executive Director Kelly Hilliard Roush Of The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio Discusses Their M…

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Ep112 – SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with with Maria Judice (Part 1) by Elizabeth Wheless

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

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Wow: A Catch Up with Lauren Byrne by Elizabeth Wheless

We are in the UK this week chatting to one of my favourite humans on that side of the world Lauren Byrne! Lauren was most recently in the UK Tour of SIX: The Musical and will be gracing West…

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Ep132 – Robert Hartwell: 5x Broadway Triple Threat Turned Education Leader by Elizabeth Wheless

From Broadway performer to Broadway educator, this performer opens up about the teachers that became his mentors, setting him on his unique course, and urgently encourages us all - “Don’…

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Ep28 – Summer House’s Hannah Berner by Elizabeth Wheless

I’m Berning in Heaven. My girl is on my podcast! Hannah Berner joins The Take On. Comedian. Influencer. Podcaster: Giggle Squad & Berning in Hell. Summer House. Bravo Chat Room. When d…

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#487 – Tony Telecasts (2007 – Spring Awakening, Curtains, Grey Gardens, Mary Poppins) Part 1 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 present…

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The Case for a New Federal Theater Project by Elizabeth Wheless

Nataki Garrett, the artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, on getting the theater industry the support it deserves during the pandemic.

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#57 – Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Step Into Your Power by Elizabeth Wheless

Oscar and Grammy Winner, currently featured on WandaVision, Kristen Anderson Lopez, shares what being a woman songwriter really means and the impact it can have. From the writing of Frozen, …

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 08:21AM

Episode 272: Movie Club Trivia gets Broadwaysted, Part 2! by Elizabeth Wheless

Get your thinking caps on for Part 2 of Trivia! Who will win!?

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Season 2: Episode 9: Andréa Burns: Broadway, Bad Dates, Legacy, Life Lessons, In The Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda, On Your Feet!, Gloria Estefan by Elizabeth Wheless

Broadway's Andréa Burns is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about Bad Dates, In The Heights, On Your Feet!, working with Gloria Estefan, Lin-Manuel Miranda & so much more!

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Monday, March 1, 2021

#486 – Reopening Theatre (Come From Away Australia – feat. Danny Goldstein) by Elizabeth Wheless

In this episode, host Kerstin Anderson talks with Danny Goldstein, the associate director of Come From Away. He was one of the first theatre practitioners in the world to reopen theatre foll…

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05 – Emily Blunt & Bananas! (feat. Tommy of “Musical Theatre Mash”) by Elizabeth Wheless

Advice! Intrigue! Carnage! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we dive into how to deal with unwanted attention at work, breaking hearts, vocal training exercises, how to start out in internet …

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Episode 69: SMASH Season 2 Episode 5 by Elizabeth Wheless

Pamela and Ebony discuss Sean Hayes' character and how one man can bring down a whole show on stage or behind it if they let their egos run wild enough.

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45 – Richard Patterson, International Licensing Director by Elizabeth Wheless

From Broadway to your hometown stage, Richard Patterson shares how a musical joins the licensing catalogue with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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25 – Ann Harada and Ali Ewoldt by Elizabeth Wheless

Guests: Ann Harada and Ali Ewoldt

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The Lost Cricket Musical by Elizabeth Wheless

Tim reveals all about the last complete musical he wrote with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cricket (Hearts and Wickets), just 30 minutes long, commissioned by HRH Prince Edward for HM The Queen’s …

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#97 – Craig Feldmann – @PARODYBILL by Elizabeth Wheless

Maybe you don't recall seeing the name "Craig Feldman" on the front of a Playbill, but you can absolutely find his genius and skill spread across each design of Parodybill. As the founder a…

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Sunday, February 28, 2021

Black History Month Bonus EP: CHERYL MORROW by Elizabeth Wheless

Host Salisha discusses the science and technology of Black hair with Cheryl Morrow, CEO of the California Curl Company, and daughter of its founder, world-renowned, Willie Morrow. Willie Mor…

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Saturday, February 27, 2021

Episode 21: 22 Things I Learned at 22 by Elizabeth Wheless

Let's help Aliya celebrate her birthday! This episode was recorded on February 3rd, the actual night before Aliya's 22nd birthday. Aliya reflects on this past year in this episode and chats …

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Happy Hour #96 – How Did They Build This Podcast? – ‘Titanic’ by Elizabeth Wheless

How DID they build Titanic? Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s 1998 Tony Award winning musical showcases a deeply emotional story with a sensational score. In this episode we discuss why the T…

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