Stage Door Sessions Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/stage-door-sessions In-depth conversations with Broadway's brightest, bringing you what's new, what's noteworthy, and what's coming next to a stage near you. © 2025 Broadway Direct a621ca2f-289e-5490-ab66-3873cd2bc636 no Coming Soon: Stage Door Sessions en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:51 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:12:30 -0500 https://broadwaydirect.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/rcl2DMQpQxMsTye_ILxWAT_OdoZKqXQ9Q5KHGrjfQnY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE4ODkvMTU1NjI5/NTQxMy1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Stage Door Sessions https://broadwaydirect.com/ episodic Broadway Direct In-depth conversations with Broadway's brightest, bringing you what's new, what's noteworthy, and what's coming next to a stage near you. In-depth conversations with Broadway's brightest, bringing you what's new, what's noteworthy, and what's coming next to a stage near you.. broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director Iris Chan No No Katie Rose Clarke on the Merrily We Roll Along Cast's True Backstage Bond 29 29 Katie Rose Clarke on the Merrily We Roll Along Cast's True Backstage Bond full 5ed5706d-59f7-43a8-9b4c-4d02687409ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/4453650d Listen to hear how Clarke worked with director Maria Friedman in rehearsals, why the Merrily leading trio's bond carries over to the whole company, and what it's like to juggle eight shows a week while being a mom to three young children.

]]> Listen to hear how Clarke worked with director Maria Friedman in rehearsals, why the Merrily leading trio's bond carries over to the whole company, and what it's like to juggle eight shows a week while being a mom to three young children.

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:10:00 -0500 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1732 Listen to hear how Clarke worked with director Maria Friedman in rehearsals, why the Merrily leading trio's bond carries over to the whole company, and what it's like to juggle eight shows a week while being a mom to three young children.

]]> broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Gutenberg! The Musical!’s Scott Brown & Anthony King on their Broadway Journey and Working with Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells 28 28 Gutenberg! The Musical!’s Scott Brown & Anthony King on their Broadway Journey and Working with Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells full 0b92f930-5bd0-42a2-bcf1-f597305a60e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccab083f Listen to hear why the writing duo first were inspired to write the piece, how a London run proceeded its Broadway premiere by nearly two decades, and what Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells bring to the musical.

]]> Listen to hear why the writing duo first were inspired to write the piece, how a London run proceeded its Broadway premiere by nearly two decades, and what Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells bring to the musical.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:10:00 -0500 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1834 Listen to hear why the writing duo first were inspired to write the piece, how a London run proceeded its Broadway premiere by nearly two decades, and what Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells bring to the musical.

]]> broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Spamalot Cast on Bringing the Humor of Monty Python to Today’s Generation 27 27 Spamalot Cast on Bringing the Humor of Monty Python to Today’s Generation full 7e807472-d641-42a8-ab76-a1b1910e182a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2a76bbc Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jimmy Smagula, and Nik Walker as they chat about how the stars bonded during the show’s initial production at the Kennedy Center earlier this year, leaning into the comedy of Monty Python, and what bringing this musical back to Broadway means to them.

]]> Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jimmy Smagula, and Nik Walker as they chat about how the stars bonded during the show’s initial production at the Kennedy Center earlier this year, leaning into the comedy of Monty Python, and what bringing this musical back to Broadway means to them.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:57:50 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1872 Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jimmy Smagula, and Nik Walker as they chat about how the stars bonded during the show’s initial production at the Kennedy Center earlier this year, leaning into the comedy of Monty Python, and what bringing this musical back to Broadway means to them.

]]> broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No How Michael Arden’s Shared Love of Parade with Ben Platt Led to the Musical’s 2023 Broadway Revival 26 26 How Michael Arden’s Shared Love of Parade with Ben Platt Led to the Musical’s 2023 Broadway Revival full 124760d9-4e31-4a85-86c8-8e20b4973916 https://share.transistor.fm/s/601c03a1 Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominee, director Michael Arden as he speaks on feeling humbled and honored to bring Parade back to Broadway, reminding audiences of the real-life aspects of this story, and imagining Micaela Diamond as Lucille under her Cher wig.

View full transcript here.

]]> Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominee, director Michael Arden as he speaks on feeling humbled and honored to bring Parade back to Broadway, reminding audiences of the real-life aspects of this story, and imagining Micaela Diamond as Lucille under her Cher wig.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1960 Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominee, director Michael Arden as he speaks on feeling humbled and honored to bring Parade back to Broadway, reminding audiences of the real-life aspects of this story, and imagining Micaela Diamond as Lucille under her Cher wig.

View full transcript here.

]]> broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Fat Ham’s James Ijames and Saheem Ali on Shaking Up Shakespeare and Making Theater Feel Fresh and Alive 25 25 Fat Ham’s James Ijames and Saheem Ali on Shaking Up Shakespeare and Making Theater Feel Fresh and Alive full f9f54e8b-7c1a-4f23-b413-0e4fbb1e2dac https://share.transistor.fm/s/83cc1f18 Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominees for Fat Ham, playwright James Ijames and director Saheem Ali, as they speak on making a Hamlet for today’s audiences, moving from the Public Theater to Broadway, and the comfort found in food metaphors.

View full transcript here.

]]> Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominees for Fat Ham, playwright James Ijames and director Saheem Ali, as they speak on making a Hamlet for today’s audiences, moving from the Public Theater to Broadway, and the comfort found in food metaphors.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1712 Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominees for Fat Ham, playwright James Ijames and director Saheem Ali, as they speak on making a Hamlet for today’s audiences, moving from the Public Theater to Broadway, and the comfort found in food metaphors.

View full transcript here.

]]> broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Bad Cinderella Stars Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean on Building a Cunning Onstage Relationship and Prioritizing Audience Response 24 24 Bad Cinderella Stars Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean on Building a Cunning Onstage Relationship and Prioritizing Audience Response full 60f42b03-6238-4c98-864f-5d30377b8bde https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4c3b1ec Listen to hear Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean discuss mastering their key scene together, their critiques of critics, and the necessary medicine the new musical provides.

View full transcript here.

]]> Listen to hear Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean discuss mastering their key scene together, their critiques of critics, and the necessary medicine the new musical provides.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 2068 Listen to hear Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean discuss mastering their key scene together, their critiques of critics, and the necessary medicine the new musical provides.

View full transcript here.

]]> broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Kimberly Akimbo’s Jeanine Tesori & David Lindsay-Abaire on their Deep Collaboration, Expanding Kimberly’s World, and the Humanity of Each Character 23 23 Kimberly Akimbo’s Jeanine Tesori & David Lindsay-Abaire on their Deep Collaboration, Expanding Kimberly’s World, and the Humanity of Each Character full 5424c6a4-6f73-4cff-9995-2e90b59dd855 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe7d50d6 Listen to find out why Jeanine Tesori wanted to adapt one of David Lindsay-Abaire’s plays, what “twinkling” factor Victoria Clark brings to the lead role of Kimberly, and how Our Town influenced the musical adaptation.

View full transcript here.

]]> Listen to find out why Jeanine Tesori wanted to adapt one of David Lindsay-Abaire’s plays, what “twinkling” factor Victoria Clark brings to the lead role of Kimberly, and how Our Town influenced the musical adaptation.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 2271 Listen to find out why Jeanine Tesori wanted to adapt one of David Lindsay-Abaire’s plays, what “twinkling” factor Victoria Clark brings to the lead role of Kimberly, and how Our Town influenced the musical adaptation.

View full transcript here.

]]> broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Why Larissa FastHorse Chose Rachel Chavkin to Direct The Thanksgiving Play and How the Pair Fosters Collaboration with the Play’s Generous Group of Stars 22 22 Why Larissa FastHorse Chose Rachel Chavkin to Direct The Thanksgiving Play and How the Pair Fosters Collaboration with the Play’s Generous Group of Stars full 5c0e280b-8702-445d-a75a-975a0fee75bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ae811f0 Listen to hear why FastHorse knew a hesitant Chavkin was perfect for directing the play, how the pair ensured their working space is an open-minded one, and what the support from the play’s cast has meant to FastHorse in her Broadway debut.

View full transcript here.

]]> Listen to hear why FastHorse knew a hesitant Chavkin was perfect for directing the play, how the pair ensured their working space is an open-minded one, and what the support from the play’s cast has meant to FastHorse in her Broadway debut.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 2018 Listen to hear why FastHorse knew a hesitant Chavkin was perfect for directing the play, how the pair ensured their working space is an open-minded one, and what the support from the play’s cast has meant to FastHorse in her Broadway debut.

View full transcript here.

]]> broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No A Beautiful Noise’s Robyn Hurder on Connecting with Neil Diamond and Finding Healing in Her Latest Broadway Journey 21 21 A Beautiful Noise’s Robyn Hurder on Connecting with Neil Diamond and Finding Healing in Her Latest Broadway Journey full 89fc7399-fe3a-444b-9dcc-faef5096dd36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/955c10bf Listen to hear how the Tony Award nominee stumbled into this latest Broadway job, how she dealt with loss while performing eight shows a week, and why she no longer feels boxed in.

View full transcript here.

]]> Listen to hear how the Tony Award nominee stumbled into this latest Broadway job, how she dealt with loss while performing eight shows a week, and why she no longer feels boxed in.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 2212 Listen to hear how the Tony Award nominee stumbled into this latest Broadway job, how she dealt with loss while performing eight shows a week, and why she no longer feels boxed in.

View full transcript here.

]]> broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Live at BroadwayCon: The Legacy of Bob Fosse 20 20 Live at BroadwayCon: The Legacy of Bob Fosse full 80a63cee-5f5d-488f-bd82-98f1396d75fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0f2ca6a In this special podcast, recorded live at BroadwayCon, our host, Elysa Gardner, explores the life and legacy of Bob Fosse with members of the Broadway-bound revival of his 1978 musical Dancin’, along with teachers from the Verdon Fosse Legacy. With guests Wayne Cilento, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Manuel Herrera, Dana Moore, Khori Petinaud, and Valarie Pettiford, the panel tells stories of working with the legend and discusses his long-lasting impact on dance and theater.

]]> In this special podcast, recorded live at BroadwayCon, our host, Elysa Gardner, explores the life and legacy of Bob Fosse with members of the Broadway-bound revival of his 1978 musical Dancin’, along with teachers from the Verdon Fosse Legacy. With guests Wayne Cilento, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Manuel Herrera, Dana Moore, Khori Petinaud, and Valarie Pettiford, the panel tells stories of working with the legend and discusses his long-lasting impact on dance and theater.

]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 3544 In this special podcast, recorded live at BroadwayCon, our host, Elysa Gardner, explores the life and legacy of Bob Fosse with members of the Broadway-bound revival of his 1978 musical Dancin’, along with teachers from the Verdon Fosse Legacy. With guests Wayne Cilento, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Manuel Herrera, Dana Moore, Khori Petinaud, and Valarie Pettiford, the panel tells stories of working with the legend and discusses his long-lasting impact on dance and theater. In this special podcast, recorded live at BroadwayCon, our host, Elysa Gardner, explores the life and legacy of Bob Fosse with members of the Broadway-bound revival of his 1978 musical Dancin’, along with teachers from the Verdon Fosse Legacy. With guests broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No The Minutes’ Tracy Letts & Anna D. Shapiro on their Continual Collaboration, Assembling the Ultimate Cast including Tracy in His Broadway Debut in His Own Show, and Revisiting Past History 19 19 The Minutes’ Tracy Letts & Anna D. Shapiro on their Continual Collaboration, Assembling the Ultimate Cast including Tracy in His Broadway Debut in His Own Show, and Revisiting Past History full 26b4c364-4058-4a01-8bb9-b696874a7eba https://share.transistor.fm/s/e44788df Listen to hear Tracy and Anna discuss their comprehensive connectedness in their partnership, the beginnings of The Minutes, and managing the tonal shift of the play.

View full transcript here.

]]> Listen to hear Tracy and Anna discuss their comprehensive connectedness in their partnership, the beginnings of The Minutes, and managing the tonal shift of the play.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1838 Listen to hear Tracy and Anna discuss their comprehensive connectedness in their partnership, the beginnings of The Minutes, and managing the tonal shift of the play. Listen to hear Tracy and Anna discuss their comprehensive connectedness in their partnership, the beginnings of The Minutes, and managing the tonal shift of the play. broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Mr. Saturday Night’s Jason Robert Brown and Amanda Green on Working with Billy Crystal, Learning New Ways of Collaborating, and the Universality of Being Funny 18 18 Mr. Saturday Night’s Jason Robert Brown and Amanda Green on Working with Billy Crystal, Learning New Ways of Collaborating, and the Universality of Being Funny full 076d0960-8c12-4775-8e47-98856d261908 https://share.transistor.fm/s/efc09cf5 Listen to hear how the two collaborated on the songs for each character, their process in finding the different sounds through the ages, and what the audience has been relating to.
View full transcript here.

]]> Listen to hear how the two collaborated on the songs for each character, their process in finding the different sounds through the ages, and what the audience has been relating to.
View full transcript here.

]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1340 Listen to hear how the two collaborated on the songs for each character, their process in finding the different sounds through the ages, and what the audience has been relating to. Listen to hear how the two collaborated on the songs for each character, their process in finding the different sounds through the ages, and what the audience has been relating to. broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Take Me Out stars Brandon J. Dirden and Eduardo Ramos on Becoming a Team, Asking Essential Questions, and THAT Shower Scene 17 17 Take Me Out stars Brandon J. Dirden and Eduardo Ramos on Becoming a Team, Asking Essential Questions, and THAT Shower Scene full def1aca9-f2fd-4f9b-8b66-d72177b10390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f17fbc47 Listen to hear how starting rehearsal before the shutdown brought the cast closer than ever, the audience feedback Dirden and Ramos have received on their characters, and how spending a week at a baseball camp made the Take Me Out cast a true team.

View full transcript here.

]]> Listen to hear how starting rehearsal before the shutdown brought the cast closer than ever, the audience feedback Dirden and Ramos have received on their characters, and how spending a week at a baseball camp made the Take Me Out cast a true team.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1966 Listen to hear how starting rehearsal before the shutdown brought the cast closer than ever, the audience feedback Dirden and Ramos have received on their characters, and how spending a week at a baseball camp made the Take Me Out cast a true team. Listen to hear how starting rehearsal before the shutdown brought the cast closer than ever, the audience feedback Dirden and Ramos have received on their characters, and how spending a week at a baseball camp made the Take Me Out cast a true team. broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No The Skin of Our Teeth's Powerhouse Director Lileana Blain-Cruz on the Enormity of the Moment, the Human Urge to Persist, and Saying YES 16 16 The Skin of Our Teeth's Powerhouse Director Lileana Blain-Cruz on the Enormity of the Moment, the Human Urge to Persist, and Saying YES full a120a0f0-cb1f-43ee-b1aa-fe35200c1ba1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb7d1d4e Tune in to this podcast to hear how the stunning production of The Skin of Our Teeth came to be, how long the play has been in Lileana’s consciousness, and how she’s excited by elevating who and what we pay attention to.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tune in to this podcast to hear how the stunning production of The Skin of Our Teeth came to be, how long the play has been in Lileana’s consciousness, and how she’s excited by elevating who and what we pay attention to.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1407 Tune in to this podcast to hear how the stunning production of The Skin of Our Teeth came to be, how long the play has been in Lileana’s consciousness, and how she’s excited by elevating who and what we pay attention to. Tune in to this podcast to hear how the stunning production of The Skin of Our Teeth came to be, how long the play has been in Lileana’s consciousness, and how she’s excited by elevating who and what we pay attention to. broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No For Colored Girls’ Director Camille A. Brown on Finding Joy in Theatremaking, Her Mom’s Support, and the Shutdown’s Silver Lining 15 15 For Colored Girls’ Director Camille A. Brown on Finding Joy in Theatremaking, Her Mom’s Support, and the Shutdown’s Silver Lining full b540018a-a2b2-4983-96f8-09323e39ab2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/608659de Tune in to this podcast to hear how her mom first sparked her love of dance and musical theater, her thrilling combination of verbal storytelling and concert dance, and what the rehearsal process of for colored girls was like.

View full transcript here.

]]> Tune in to this podcast to hear how her mom first sparked her love of dance and musical theater, her thrilling combination of verbal storytelling and concert dance, and what the rehearsal process of for colored girls was like.

View full transcript here.

]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1111 In the first episode of our new season, we’re speaking with Tony Award-nominee Camille A. Brown, the director and choreographer of for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf. The show marks Camille A. Brown’s directorial debut on Broadway. She becomes the first Black woman to serve as both director and choreographer on a Broadway production in more than 65 years. Tune in to this podcast to hear how her mom first sparked her love of dance and musical theater, her thrilling combination of verbal storytelling and concert dance, and what the rehearsal process of for colored girls was like. In the first episode of our new season, we’re speaking with Tony Award-nominee Camille A. Brown, the director and choreographer of for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf. The show marks Camille A. Brown’s directorial debut broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Amber Iman on Broadway Advocacy Coalition, Activism, and Trying New Things 14 14 Amber Iman on Broadway Advocacy Coalition, Activism, and Trying New Things full 8a43e7eb-c353-4a52-ab96-2334c2c2b109 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bf8fa26 View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:10:00 -0500 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 2012 In the third episode of our new season, we’re speaking with Amber Iman, a founding member of Broadway Advocacy Coalition, on how the organization started out of a need from the community. Tune in to this podcast to hear how BAC is building a coalition of artists who are doing the work, how her original plans for the beginnings of Black Women on Broadway were derailed, and how writing has given her the opportunity to control her own narrative. In the third episode of our new season, we’re speaking with Amber Iman, a founding member of Broadway Advocacy Coalition, on how the organization started out of a need from the community. Tune in to this podcast to hear how BAC is building a coalition of broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Derek Klena on the Modern Story that is Jagged Little Pill and his "High School Musical" Upbringing 13 13 Derek Klena on the Modern Story that is Jagged Little Pill and his "High School Musical" Upbringing full b165fd64-7569-4f0a-bfc8-151990cf6f05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/364d5810 View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:10:00 -0500 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1662 In the second episode of our new season, we’re speaking with Tony Award-nominee Derek Klena, who portrays Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill, on the modern story that is at the heart of the show and his "High School Musical" upbringing. Please note, this podcast was recorded prior to the 2020 Tony Awards nominations ceremony. In the second episode of our new season, we’re speaking with Tony Award-nominee Derek Klena, who portrays Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill, on the modern story that is at the heart of the show and his "High School Musical" upbringing. Please note, this p broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Andre Bishop on Lincoln Center Theater's Resiliency, Looking to the Future and Having Important Conversations over Zoom 12 12 Andre Bishop on Lincoln Center Theater's Resiliency, Looking to the Future and Having Important Conversations over Zoom full 51d0e5ba-b844-4a92-9f7d-7fcdf6aa9223 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04931e3b View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:10:00 -0500 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1690 In this first episode of our second season, we’re speaking with Andre Bishop, Producing Artistic Director at Lincoln Center Theater, on how he and his team have persevered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note, this podcast was recorded prior to the Broadway shutdown extension through May 30, 2021. In this first episode of our second season, we’re speaking with Andre Bishop, Producing Artistic Director at Lincoln Center Theater, on how he and his team have persevered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note, this podcast was recorded prior to broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Priscilla Lopez, Ashley Park, & Bess Wohl on How Grand Horizons Champions the Underdog 11 11 Priscilla Lopez, Ashley Park, & Bess Wohl on How Grand Horizons Champions the Underdog full 5f627acc-ae4f-4265-a97b-02bf9baf972b https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b3d0997 View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 2688 In this special live podcast from BroadwayCon, we’re speaking with Priscilla Lopez, Ashley Park, & Bess Wohl on how Grand Horizons, now at the Hayes Theater, has championed the underdog. Tune in to this podcast to hear about the characters that Priscilla and Ashley portray, Bess’s experiences in working with the cast and creative team, as well as how they’ve all grown throughout the process of creating this new play. In this special live podcast from BroadwayCon, we’re speaking with Priscilla Lopez, Ashley Park, & Bess Wohl on how Grand Horizons, now at the Hayes Theater, has championed the underdog. Tune in to this podcast to hear about the characters that Prisci broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Stephen Schwartz on the legacy of Wicked and fostering new talent 10 10 Stephen Schwartz on the legacy of Wicked and fostering new talent full d604579b-bc55-4bac-8a59-527d99f2b272 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f959637f View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1713 In this podcast, we’re speaking with Stephen Schwartz on the lasting legacy of Wicked and his role in fostering new talent for the theatre in Wicked’s new project with ASCAP, “Flying Free.” Tune in to this podcast to hear about the development of Elphaba and G(a)linda, and his experiences with the effect that this musical has had on the world. In this podcast, we’re speaking with Stephen Schwartz on the lasting legacy of Wicked and his role in fostering new talent for the theatre in Wicked’s new project with ASCAP, “Flying Free.” Tune in to this podcast to hear about the development of Elphaba broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Stephanie Hsu on Be More Chill Fans and the Importance of Diversity 9 9 Stephanie Hsu on Be More Chill Fans and the Importance of Diversity full 3174bbfd-e912-4971-a233-c7e778794baa https://share.transistor.fm/s/95574f12 View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1410 In this podcast, we’re speaking with Stephanie Hsu on her roles in Be More Chill, SpongeBob SquarePants, and the upcoming season of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Tune in to this podcast to hear about how she should be named “Broadway’s Renaissance Woman,” her love of gardening, and why she needs to update her website. In this podcast, we’re speaking with Stephanie Hsu on her roles in Be More Chill, SpongeBob SquarePants, and the upcoming season of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Tune in to this podcast to hear about how she should be named “Broadway’s Renaissance Woman,” her lo broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Bertie Carvel on his Tony-winning role in Ink 8 8 Bertie Carvel on his Tony-winning role in Ink full 93716301-b215-498f-9f88-5b90f04e1ca1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71e66d42 View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1447 In this podcast, we're speaking with Bertie Carvel on his Tony-winning role in Ink. Find out how Bertie brings humanity to his roles as notable real-life figures and famous literary characters. Please note, this podcast was recorded prior to the 2019 Tony Awards ceremony. In this podcast, we're speaking with Bertie Carvel on his Tony-winning role in Ink. Find out how Bertie brings humanity to his roles as notable real-life figures and famous literary characters. Please note, this podcast was recorded prior to the 2019 broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Meet the Tony-nominated Creatives Behind Some of This Year's Biggest Broadway Hits 7 7 Meet the Tony-nominated Creatives Behind Some of This Year's Biggest Broadway Hits full abffacf4-127f-4586-9371-1d747c64c186 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f74c652b View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 3091 With the Tony Awards just days away, we're gearing up with this special Tony episode of Stage Door Sessions. Interviews with some of the 2019 Tony-nominees including Daniel Fish, Des McAnuff, Bartlett Sher, George C. Wolfe, Harold Wheeler, Todd Sickafoose, David Yazbeck, Robert Horn, and more! Tune in to the Tony Awards live on CBS on June 9 at 8/7c. With the Tony Awards just days away, we're gearing up with this special Tony episode of Stage Door Sessions. Interviews with some of the 2019 Tony-nominees including Daniel Fish, Des McAnuff, Bartlett Sher, George C. Wolfe, Harold Wheeler, Todd Sickafoose broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No The Tony-nominated Creative Team from Beetlejuice on Broadway Share Their Stories 6 6 The Tony-nominated Creative Team from Beetlejuice on Broadway Share Their Stories full 6c9356cd-0d39-4739-8373-2c2e69174378 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52b76b46 View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Thu, 30 May 2019 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1531 In this unique Tony episode of Stage Door Sessions, we speak with some of the 2019 Tony-nominated members of the Beetlejuice Creative Team, including William Ivey Long, Kenneth Posner, Peter Nigrini, David Korins, and Eddie Perfect. Tune in to the Tony Awards live on CBS on June 9 at 8/7c. In this unique Tony episode of Stage Door Sessions, we speak with some of the 2019 Tony-nominated members of the Beetlejuice Creative Team, including William Ivey Long, Kenneth Posner, Peter Nigrini, David Korins, and Eddie Perfect. Tune in to the Tony Aw broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No 2019 Tony-nominated Choreographers Discuss Their Diverse Experiences 5 5 2019 Tony-nominated Choreographers Discuss Their Diverse Experiences full 75d98e2d-6708-4841-bbba-c635586a7f22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/562c0e52 View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 28 May 2019 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1470 We continue to celebrate the upcoming Tony Awards with a special episode of Stage Door Sessions. In this exciting segment, we get to know some of the 2019 Tony-nominated choreographers, including Camille A. Brown, David Neumann, Dennis Jones, Sergio Trujillo, and Warren Carlyle. Once you've put away your dancing shoes, remember to also tune in to the Tony Awards live on CBS on June 9 at 8/7c. We continue to celebrate the upcoming Tony Awards with a special episode of Stage Door Sessions. In this exciting segment, we get to know some of the 2019 Tony-nominated choreographers, including Camille A. Brown, David Neumann, Dennis Jones, Sergio Truji broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Interviews with 2019 Tony-nominated Actors and Actresses 4 4 Interviews with 2019 Tony-nominated Actors and Actresses full eab60506-c166-4f4b-835a-621dd174a32f https://share.transistor.fm/s/09041747 View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 00:05:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1396 In this special Tony Award episode of Stage Door Sessions, we speak with some of the 2019 Tony-nominated actors, including Brandon Uranowitz, Caitlin Kinnunen, Fionnula Flanagan, Andy Grotelueschen, Heidi Schreck, and Kristine Nielsen. Remember to tune in to the Tony Awards live on CBS on June 9 at 8/7c. In this special Tony Award episode of Stage Door Sessions, we speak with some of the 2019 Tony-nominated actors, including Brandon Uranowitz, Caitlin Kinnunen, Fionnula Flanagan, Andy Grotelueschen, Heidi Schreck, and Kristine Nielsen. Remember to tune in broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Tony-nominee Kelli O'Hara on Finding Her Power in Kiss Me, Kate 3 3 Tony-nominee Kelli O'Hara on Finding Her Power in Kiss Me, Kate full 67600b0a-e0ee-4fdd-94bf-17cf8deec2d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddb49d3f View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2019 00:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1663 In this podcast, we're speaking with Tony winner, and 2019 Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara, straight from her dressing room. As she takes on the role of Kate in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Kiss Me, Kate, she has a lot to think about. Discover how she makes the role her own, and molds it for the modern woman, all while preserving the musical's classic charm, now playing at Studio 54. In this podcast, we're speaking with Tony winner, and 2019 Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara, straight from her dressing room. As she takes on the role of Kate in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Kiss Me, Kate, she has a lot to think about. Discover how sh broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Will Chase on How His Daughters Reacted to Kiss Me, Kate 2 2 Will Chase on How His Daughters Reacted to Kiss Me, Kate full 5e272096-44c4-4c0e-bffe-c3f5fce9f4e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f779c94 View full transcript here.

]]> View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2019 00:05:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1052 A dynamic star of TV and stage, Will Chase has enjoyed a thriving career on both Broadway and television. Chase has appeared in Madam Secretary, Nashville, and Smash, and is currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Kiss Me, Kate now playing at Studio 54. Tune in to this podcast to learn more about his life as an actor and dad. A dynamic star of TV and stage, Will Chase has enjoyed a thriving career on both Broadway and television. Chase has appeared in Madam Secretary, Nashville, and Smash, and is currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Kiss Me, Kate now p broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Tootsie's Tony-nominated Leading Ladies Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles 1 1 Tootsie's Tony-nominated Leading Ladies Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles full a79384f9-b97e-44c4-bc99-d43049a6b1d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c56cf005 In this podcast, we're speaking with two newly-minted Tony nominees: Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles. The pair are currently starring in Tootsie, the Tony-nominated Broadway musical now playing at the Marquis Theatre.

Please note, this episode was recorded prior to the Tony Award nominations announcement.
View full transcript here.

]]> In this podcast, we're speaking with two newly-minted Tony nominees: Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles. The pair are currently starring in Tootsie, the Tony-nominated Broadway musical now playing at the Marquis Theatre.

Please note, this episode was recorded prior to the Tony Award nominations announcement.
View full transcript here.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2019 00:01:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 1397 In this podcast, we're speaking with two newly-minted Tony nominees: Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles. The pair are currently starring in Tootsie, the Tony-nominated Broadway musical now playing at the Marquis Theatre. Please note, this episode was recorded prior to the Tony Award nominations announcement. In this podcast, we're speaking with two newly-minted Tony nominees: Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles. The pair are currently starring in Tootsie, the Tony-nominated Broadway musical now playing at the Marquis Theatre. Please note, this episode was record broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No Coming Soon: Stage Door Sessions Coming Soon: Stage Door Sessions trailer 03f3f2e5-50f1-450e-a8b0-8b425c83acf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebda0f0e In May 2019, Broadway Direct launches a new podcast, Stage Door Sessions, hosted by Elysa Gardner. Elysa has written for USA Today, The New York Times, Town & Country, New York Stage Review, the BBC, and Broadway Direct.

The show brings you exclusive access to Broadway’s brightest talent and creators from the heart of the theatre district.

Coming Soon: Stage Door Sessions

]]> In May 2019, Broadway Direct launches a new podcast, Stage Door Sessions, hosted by Elysa Gardner. Elysa has written for USA Today, The New York Times, Town & Country, New York Stage Review, the BBC, and Broadway Direct.

The show brings you exclusive access to Broadway’s brightest talent and creators from the heart of the theatre district.

Coming Soon: Stage Door Sessions

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2019 14:10:00 -0400 Broadway Direct Broadway Direct 116 Listen to the latest teaser from our upcoming episodes with Lilli Cooper & Sarah Stiles from Tootsie and Will Chase from Kiss Me Kate. Listen to the latest teaser from our upcoming episodes with Lilli Cooper & Sarah Stiles from Tootsie and Will Chase from Kiss Me Kate. broadway, theatre, theater, tony awards, musical theatre, musical theater, plays, actor, actress, director No