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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

3 Young People to Watch in Theater This Spring by Laura Collins-Hughes, Sopan Deb and Matt Trueman

Get to know the playwright Hammaad Chaudry, the 13-year-old actress Rileigh McDonald and the actor Andrew Burnap.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:22PM
Monday, February 19, 2018

Adam Kantor Talks "The Band's Visit" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

We're SO thrilled to welcome Adam Kantor back to the podcast! When we last chatted with Adam, he was mid-run as Motel in the 2015 Broadway revival of "Fiddler on the Roof." Adam is now back …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Friday, February 9, 2018

‘The Ferryman,’ a Look at Anguish in Northern Ireland, Is Set for Broadway by Michael Paulson and Patrick Healy

Written by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes, the work centers on a family unraveling and evokes state-of-a-nation themes.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:00AM
Monday, February 5, 2018

Broadway’s Smallest Theater Is Reopening, This Time as a Nonprofit by Michael Paulson and George Etheredge For The New York Times

Once named the Little Theater, the playhouse now known as the Helen Hayes is about to be reincarnated again.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:15AM

Lea Salonga Talks "Once On This Island," Bringing "Fun Home" to The Philippines and Reflects on her Legendary Career by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS!!!! Sitting down with Lea Salonga for this interview was literally a dream come true. Lea, of course, needs no introduction, but since I have to put something here, here goes: In 19…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, January 22, 2018

Ryann Redmond Talks "Escape To Margaritaville," "Bring It On," "If/Then" and More! by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You Guys!! We are the biggest Ryann Redmond fans ever! We first fell in love with her in 2012 when she made her Broadway debut as Bridget, the lovably awkward sidekick in "Bring It On: The M…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, January 8, 2018

Telly Leung On Being Broadway's New Aladdin + "In Transit," "Allegiance" And More! by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

We're SO excited to welcome Telly back to the podcast! Since we last spoke with him, Telly has solidified his standing as one of Broadway's most popular leading men! For the episode, we'll c…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, December 18, 2017

Lesli Margherita Talks "Who's Holiday" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

For our final episode of 2017, we're chatting with our pal, everyone's favorite Olivier winner, Lesli Margherita (Matilda The Musical, Dames At Sea, Zorro The Musical). This holiday season, …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Sunday, December 3, 2017

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas’ at Olney Theatre Center by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

Surely, Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is the definitive Christmas story—at least, in the fiction category—and Paul Morella’s scrumptious and spooky adaptation has become a perennial fav…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:27PM
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Addiction v art: the radical theatre in the heart of Crackland by Paula Sacchetta, Anna Sophie Gross, Maria Valente and Caterina Monzani

As police yesterday yet again applied brute force to the residents of São Paulo's 1,000-strong encampment of addicts, a group of artists is trying something wildly different• Inside Crack…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:33AM
Sunday, November 12, 2017

Review: ‘The Little Mermaid’ at Damascus Theatre Company by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

Both “Under the Sea” and in “The World Above,” Damascus Theatre Company brings us a truly charming production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Based on the Hans Cristian Andersen st…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:08PM
Monday, October 23, 2017

Gillian Pensavalle of "The Hamilcast" On that time Lin-Manuel Miranda Came To Her Apartment, Got Drunk, and Did a 4-hour Interview by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS!!! I am completely obsessed with today's guest, Gillian Pensavalle. Not only is the creator, producer, editor, and host of "The Hamilcast," but she is ALSO Patrick's podcast soulmat…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, October 9, 2017

Helene Yorke Talks "American Psycho" "Bullets Over Broadway" and Being a Magnet for Gay Men by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU. GUYS. I. AM. DYING. OF. EXCITEMENT! We have been trying to get Helene Yorke on Theater People for YEARS! We have been completely obsessed with her since seeing her in her star-making tu…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, October 2, 2017

Jeremy Jordan talks "Newsies," "Bonnie & Clyde" and more by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

This episode has been YEARS in the making. We are so so so excited to welcome Jeremy Jordan to the podcast. .And actually, we sort of tricked him into it. Jeremy initially agreed to sit down…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, September 18, 2017

Director Jeff Calhoun Talks "Newsies" and "Bonnie & Clyde" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS!! We are SO excited to welcome director Jeff Caohoun to the podcast! Jeff has been at the helm of some of our favorite shows like "Brooklyn: The Musical," "Bonnie & Clyde," and…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, September 11, 2017

Morgan James talks "Godspell," "Wonderland" and Making Her Own Way by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS! I've been obsessed with Morgan James for years and I was SO thrilled to get to learn more of her story for this episode. Morgan first moved to NYC to study voice at Julliard--and t…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Tyler Hanes talks "Cats" "A Chorus Line" & More by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS!! We are so so excited to welcome today's guest, Tyler Hanes! I first met Tyler years and years ago when he was making his Broadway debut in "Oklahoma!" and I have been creepily sta…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, August 7, 2017

Tom Elliott obituary by Anthony Hayward and Paul Abbott

Storyline writer and scriptwriter on Coronation Street who was responsible for one of the soap’s most dramatic episodes – the 1986 fire at the Rovers ReturnTom Elliott, who has died aged…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:12AM

Alexandra Silber Talks "After Anatevka" and more + Reed Birney On His Terrifying Role in "1984" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

This Week: A Two-Parter! First Up, the FABULOUS Alexandra Silber share stories from her amazing career on Broadway (2015's "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Master Class") and The West End ("T…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, July 24, 2017

Julia Murney Talks "Wicked" "Sex and the City" & More by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

We're OBSESSED with Julia Murney! In the early days of her career, Julia made a name for herself working downtown in some of off-Broadway's hottest theaters. Her biggest break early on came …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Sunday, July 23, 2017

Review: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ at City of Fairfax Theatre Company by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

For those who love musical theatre, there is something amazing going on in Fairfax, Virginia this weekend and next, as the City of Fairfax Theatre Company and Truro Anglican Church present J…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:37PM
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Theater: He Spent His Life in Theater. Here’s What He Left Behind. by Michael Paulson, David Brandon Geeting and Jolie Ruben

James Houghton died last summer. Now his daughter is sharing his collection of theatrical treasures.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:36PM
Monday, July 17, 2017

Kermit the Frog Performer and Disney Spar Over an Ugly ‘Muppet’ Firing by Sopan Deb and Sophie Haigney

In his first interview since being ousted as Kermit, Steve Whitmire said he had been given little warning. Disney painted a different picture.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:48PM
Thursday, July 13, 2017

89.5fm/WSKB Special: Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G Auerbach and Patrick Berry

The 2-hour Westfield News Radio special on the Berkshire Theatre Group for 89.5fm/WSKB. With Westfield News' Patrick Berry, ArtsBeat reporter Mark G. Auerbach, BTG CEO Kate Maguire, and the …

SOURCE: vimeo.com at 03:10PM
Monday, July 10, 2017

Laura Osnes Talks "Bandstand" + The Cast of "The Play That Goes Wrong" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Today's episode is in two parts, you guys! Up first is our dear friend Laura Osnes, making her FOURTH appearance on the podcast). Laura recently invited us to her perfectly appointed dressin…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, July 3, 2017

Chocolate Aplenty, but Nary a Wonka Bar to Be Found by Michael Paulson and David Gelles

Why can’t you buy a Wonka Bar at the hit Broadway musical “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”? Blame corporate indifference — and a mistaken flirtation with crème brûlée.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:24PM
Monday, June 26, 2017

Brexit Shorts: The End by Abi Morgan, starring Penelope Wilton – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘There’s no coming back from this’ … After 43 years together, Helen is shocked that her husband is leaving Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:36AM

Brexit Shorts: The Pines by Gary Owen, starring Steffan Rhodri – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘But if I don’t do this, what else can I do?’ … A Welsh dairy farmer reflects on the real cost of a flat white Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:36AM

Brexit Shorts: Shattered by Maxine Peake, starring Nasser Memarzia – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘People are petrified’ … An immigration lawyer in Manchester sees fear – and hope – in his community Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:12AM

Brexit Shorts: Burn by James Graham, starring Joanna Scanlan – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘I’m a warrior who’s been waiting for a war’ … Internet troll Carol whips up Brexit fury in Mansfield Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:12AM

Derek Klena talks "Anastasia," Wicked," Dogfight" And More! by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

The handsome, charming, and talented Derek Klena invited us to his dressing room at the Broadhurst theater to chat about starring in "Anastasia." He also shared the AMAZING story of his road…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM

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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 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic