Episodes
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Just a few weeks left to catch the revival of The Wiz on Broadway. Hannah Beachler designed the smash-hit musical's incredible set. She's also known for her Academy Award Winning designs from the Black Panther movies. On this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek chats with the Scenic Designer of The Wiz , Hannah Beachler on inspiration for the show and how different designing for theatre can be. To Learn More visit: Scenic Designer Hannah Beachler on Infusing The Wiz with Black American Culture | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com
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Oh, Mary! is the comedy hit of the summer, and it's now on Broadway. It's written by and starring Cole Escola. Cole plays a deranged and hilarious 'Mary Todd Lincoln'. Paul Wontorek chats with Cole Escola. To Learn More visit: Oh, Mary! - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com
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Tony Award winner Ben Platt is headed back to a Broadway stage. But not in an acting role. From May 28th to June 15th, Ben plays Broadway's historic, newly remodeled Palace Theatre. Ahead of his residency, Ben sits down with Tamsen. Plus, Ella Beatty makes her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated revival of Appropriate. Ella's the daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening. But she's making a name for herself in this huge Broadway debut. She chats with Paul Wontorek. To Learn More visit: Ben Platt: Live at The Palace - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com
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Welcome to Cabaret At The Kit Kat Club! The star-studded Broadway revival is nominated for 9 Tony Awards. Including acting nominations for it's two big stars. On this episode, Tamsen chats with Tony and Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne. He plays 'The Emcee'. After that, Paul Wontorek sits down with 'Sally Bowles', herself, Gayle Rankin. Willkommen! To learn more visit: Cabaret - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com
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Broadway debuts don't get any bigger than this. For the first time, Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Mary Jane. Paul Wontorek chats with Rachel. To learn more visit: Mary Jane - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com
Plus, put on the green light. The Great Gatsby is here. And Jeremy Jordan plays 'Jay Gatsby' himself. Tamsen has that interview. To get tickets and learn more about The Great Gatsby visit: The Great Gatsby - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com
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Welcome back to the 80's. The music of Huey Lewis is now in not one, but TWO huge Broadway shows. Back To The Future, and The Heart of Rock and Roll - it's the new musical inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis & The News. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-heart-of-rock-and-roll/. For tickets and more information on Back To The Future, visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/back-to-the-future/.
Tamsen chats with the 80's rock legend. Plus, Boy George is now on Broadway playing 'Harold Ziddler in Moulin Rogue! The Musical. Paul sits down with Boy George. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/moulin-rouge-musical/
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A brand new day is FINALLY here. The Wiz begins Broadway preview performances this month. And superstar Wayne Brady returns to the New York City stage in the title role. Paul chats with Wayne Brady. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/
Plus, Aladdin celebrates a decade on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Tamsen talks with Broadway's 'Princess Jasmine', Sonya Balsara. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/aladdin-broadway/
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Two huge interviews on this episode. TV star Michael Imperioli makes his Broadway debut this Spring, alongside Jeremy Strong in the revival of An Enemy Of The People. Plus, he just opened a new bar on New York City's Upper West Side. Tamsen sits down with Michael Imperioli at 'Scarlet'. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/an-enemy-of-the-people/
But first, it's the star-studded revival of Merrily We Roll Along. Paul Wontorek chats with the stars, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/merrily-we-roll-along/
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On this episode of the pod, Tamsen catches up with Cynthia Nixon. She's back on the NYC stage for the first time in 7 years, ironically, in The Seven Year Disappear. Cynthia talks with Tamsen about the new play, plus her two big shows on Max - The Gilded Age and And Just Like That.
Plus, Betty Boop is headed to Broadway in 2025. Paul Wontorek catches up with the star of BOOP!, Jasmine Amy Rogers, plus the musical's Director/Choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/boop-the-musical/
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Two great interviews on this episode of the podcast. First up, Top Gun and ER star, Anthony Edwards is back on Broadway in the new play Prayer For The French Republic. Tamsen catches up with Anthony at Manhattan Theatre Club. And later, Shaina Taub makes history. She's just the second woman ever to write the book, music, and lyrics, AND star in her own Broadway musical. Beth Stevens catches up with Shaina. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/prayer-for-the-french-republic/
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On this week's episode of the pod, it's all about The Notebook. It's the musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel, and one of the most romantic movies of all time. It features music by singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. The Notebook comes to Broadway next month. But before it does, we talked to three of the stars. First up, Charlie Cooper sits down with Joy Woods. And later in the show, we'll hear from two more stars, John Cardona and Jordan Tyson. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-notebook/
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Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara, and Tony Award Nominee Brian d'Arcy James are back on Broadway, starring together in the new musical Days Of Wine And Roses. Featuring an incredible jazz score, it's based on the 1962 film. Paul Wontorek chats with Kelli and Brian. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/days-of-wine-and-roses/
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Two great interviews on this episode of the podcast. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with Broadway legend Chip Zien. They're talking about Chip's incredible on stage, a legendary film flop, and his Broadway return in Harmony.
Plus, an American Idol plays an American legend. Nick Fradiani talks with Tamsen about taking on the role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/beautiful-noise-neil-diamond-musical/
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A whole new day is here! The Wiz is headed back to Broadway in 2024. And late night personality, comedy writer, and Tony nominee Amber Ruffin has helped update the book for toady and hopefully for years to come. Amber sits down with Paul Wontorek. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/
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Emmy Winner Sarah Paulson returns to Broadway for the first time in 13 years in the new family drama Appropriate. It's the new play from Playwright Brandon Jacobs Jenkins. The story of a family - forced to deal with dark secrets and ghosts from the past, while reconnecting over the memory of their late father. Sarah stars alongside Corey Stoll, Elle Fanning, and more. Paul Wontorek sat down with Sarah Paulson at legendary Broadway hotspot, Sardi's. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/appropriate-broadway/
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LaChanze isn't just a Tony winning Actress; she's also a Tony winning Producer. And it's nearly your last chance to see a couple of the amazing productions she has on Broadway right now. On this episode, Tamsen takes a walk with LaChanze through Manhattan's Theater District. Plus, Australian pop sensation Betty Who is now on Broadway in Hadestown. She sits down with Paul Wontorek. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/hadestown/
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Riverdale favorite Casey Cott is on Broadway, right now, starring in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He plays 'Christian', now til February. Paul Wontorek sits down with Casey. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/moulin-rouge-musical/
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Two great interviews on this episode of the pod. First up, Tony Winner Christian Borle talks working on Some Like It Hot for more than a year and why you should still see it while you can. He chats with Tamsen. Plus, Nicole Ari Parker is here - "And Just Like That," she's back on the New York City stage in The Refuge Plays. She sits down with Paul Wontorek.
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It's Broadway's biggest, most immersive party. Here Lies Love is NYC's hottest dance club and one of Broadway's hottest shows. It also features the music of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, plus Broadway's first-ever all-Filipino cast. In this episode of the pod, Tamsen sits down with one of the stars of Here Lies Love, Conrad Ricamora.
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Rock icon and Grammy Winner Melissa etheridge is now on Broadway with her one-woman show, My Window. In this episode of the pod, Tamsen chats with Melissa about the show and
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