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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Christopher Fitzgerald (Episode 76) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You guys, I just have to go ahead and admit it, I have a full on Broadway crush on today’s guest, THREE time Tony nominee, Christopher Fitzgerald. I know, I know, I know, it’s probably i…

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Monday, July 11, 2016

James Monroe Iglehart (Episode 75) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You guys, I’m SO excited to share our interview with Tony winner James Monroe Igleheart with you today. This guy is so smart and warm and funny, I could have talked to him for hours. He ma…

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Monday, June 27, 2016

Betsy Wolfe (Episode 74) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS!! The day has finally arrived! We are SO thrilled to share this hilarious and heart warming interview with Betsy Wolfe with all of you! Betsy made her Broadway debut in the 2007 …

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Monday, June 20, 2016

Alice Ripley (Episode 73) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Theater People! I'm STILL in a state of shock that the Tony winning powerhouse that is Alice Ripley agreed to sit down for an interview with me! I was SO nervous--I stammered like a fool and…

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Monday, June 6, 2016

Jennifer Damiano (Episode 72) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You Guys! Jenn Damiano (she told me to call her Jenn, so.....) has to be one of the kindest, funniest, most humble humans I've ever met. Most recently Jenn starred in the fabulous, hilar…

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Monday, May 23, 2016

Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus, & Alex Boniello: A "Spring Awakening" Reunion (Episode 71) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

THEATER PEOPLE!!! We are SO excited to bring you this first-ever cast reunion episode! We are thrilled to welcome Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus, and Alex Boniello to the podcast to discuss …

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Monday, May 16, 2016

Bright Star's Carmen Cusack (Episode 70) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

It's no secret that 'Bright Star,' the new musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, is one of my favorites of the season. And there is no question that the show's leading lady, today's gue…

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Sunday, May 8, 2016

Laura Benanti And Her Mom Linda: A Special Mother's Day Episode by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! Remember last summer when The Heavens opened up and sent Tony winner and (now) five-time Tony nominee Laura Benanti to our show? Remember when I, sort of jokingly, s…

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Monday, May 2, 2016

Laura Michelle Kelly (Episode 68) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You guys!!! it’s been a while since I’ve gotten butterflies before an interview, but I have to say, I was NERVOUS before meeting today’s guest, Laura Michelle Kelly. I mean, you know, …

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Friday, April 29, 2016

Martha Plimpton is Back! (Episode 67) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Emmy winner and three-time Tony nominee Martha Plimpton is back! Since she was last with us, she has landed the leading role on the new hit ABC sitcom "The Real O'Neals." She has also conti…

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Monday, April 25, 2016

Bright Star's Paul Alexander Nolan (Episode 66) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You Guys! We're not going to beat around the bush here, we are OBSESSED with the new Steve Martin & Edie Brickell musical 'Bright Star.' And we are THRILLED to welcome one of the show's …

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Monday, April 18, 2016

Danny Burstein (Episode 65) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

I recently described today's guest, the great Danny Burstein, as a glow worm. On stage, the man, truly, is lit from within. If you've ever seen him in anything,you know what I'm talking abou…

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Monday, April 11, 2016

Andrea Burns (Episode 64) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You guys, I have to say that interviewing today’s guest, Andrea Burns, was one of the most fun hours I’ve ever spent in a theater. First of all, she had heard of our little podcast befor…

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Monday, April 4, 2016

Spencer Liff (Episode 63) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You guys, we are so excited to welcome choreographer Spencer Liff to the podcast this week. Like a lot of people, I first became aware of Spencer for his Emmy nominated work as a choreograp…

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Monday, March 28, 2016

Adam Kantor (Episode 62) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

OK fellow Theater People, you've been asking for this interview for almost as long as the podcast has existed, so we are THRILLED to be bringing you this episode featuring the fabulous Adam …

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Monday, March 14, 2016

Phillipa Soo (Episode 61) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You Guuuuuuuuuuys!!! We could not be happier to bring you today’s episode featuring the divine, the lovely, the just ridiculously talented Phillipa Soo. Phillipa created the role of Eliza …

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Monday, February 22, 2016

Sierra Boggess (Episode 60) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

When Sierra Boggess made her Broadway debut in 2008 in the title role of the hit Disney musical 'The Little Mermaid,' she became an overnight not just star, but also idol, role model, sensa…

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Monday, February 8, 2016

Megan Hilty (Episode 59) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS!!!! We don't even know what to say!!! Megan Hilty is a dream and a delight and a perfect guest! She is just as warm, charming, and fabulous as you're imagining. AND she makes a kill…

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Monday, February 1, 2016

Alex Brightman (Episode 58) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

There is no other way to say it, Theater People, with Alex Brightman’s turn as Dewey in the brand new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical School of Rock, a star is born. His energy, his passion, a…

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Monday, January 18, 2016

Beth Malone (Episode 57) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Beth Malone, Beth Malone, BETH MALONE! We were SO excited to get the chance to sit down with the Tony nominated Fun Home star! Her turn as the grown up Alison--a performance in which she ne…

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Monday, January 4, 2016

Renee Elise Goldsberry (Episode 56) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

We don't usually play favorites here at the Theater People Podcast, but for us, Renee's turn at Angelica Schuyler in the mega-hit "Hamilton" is the performance of the season. And her perform…

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Norm Lewis (Episode 55) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Norm Lewis is a dream, you guys. With a career spanning two and a half decades (and counting!) on and off Broadway, in the West End, and on the international concert circuit, Norm is one of …

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Friday, December 11, 2015

Annoying Actor Friend Revealed: Andrew Briedis by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

If you've been paying attention to the Broadway press over the last few days, you know that the incredibly popular--and incredibly anonymous--social media personality Annoying Actor Friend h…

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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Elizabeth Stanley (Episode 53) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

WE LOVE ELIZABETH STANLEY! Currently headlining the national tour of "The Bridges of Madison County," Elizabeth was most recently seen on Broadway as Claire in last season's Tony nominat…

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Annaleigh Ashford: A Catching Up Episode! (Episode 52) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

One of our favorite guests comes back! Can you believe Annaleigh was the third ever guest of the Theater People Podcast? Since we last spoke, this hilarious spitfire has gotten married, won …

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Friday, November 13, 2015

Daisy Eagan: A Catching Up Bonus Episode (Episode 51) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The youngest female Tony Award winner is back! For this episode we catch up with Daisy who has just relocated from LA to NYC where she is living the theater auditioner life for the first tim…

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Monday, November 9, 2015

Kate Baldwin (Episode 50) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

For our 50th episode (!!!) we present the absolutely darling Kate Baldwin. Kate is currently starring in the brand new ABSOLUTELY AMAZING musical "Songbird" which is now playing at 59 East 5…

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Sunday, October 25, 2015

Lena Hall (Episode 49) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Tony winner Lena Hall shares hilarious and inspiring stories from her 10-plus years as a working actor and musician in New York City. She talks making her Broadway debut in "Cats" at 19 year…

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Lesli Margherita: A Quick Catch Up (Episode 48) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The always fabulous and tremendously busy Lesli Margherita made time to catch up with us while rehearsing "Dames At Sea" during the day and performing in "Matilda" at night. What a gal! Thi…

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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Michael Laurence & Annette O'Toole of "Hamlet in Bed" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

This week we're bringing you a special mini episode with a focus on the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway play "Hamlet in Bed," now playing at the Rattlestick Playwrights's Theater. The play…

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Monday, September 28, 2015

Laura Benanti Part 2 (Episode 46) by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Too funny, brilliant, and downright entertaining for 1 episode, Tony winner Laura Benanti is back for part 2. In this episode we discuss "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," her work…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic