Podcast Episodes

Mary Jane Houdina Part 2

Episode 37

Tune in to hear the 2nd part of my episode with Broadway dancer Mary Jane Houdina. Listen to the episode to hear her talk about jumping into a fountain during The Great Gatsby, why Peter Gennaro redu…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

Mary Jane Houdina Part 1

Episode 36

Today, I am joined by veteran Broadway dancer and choreographer Mary Jane Houdina, who has lent her talents to such shows as Annie, Follies, Moose Murders, Into the Light, Rachael Lily Rosenbloom, Th…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

Ed Asner

Episode 35

What better way to start the New Year than an interview with a true star, a true legend--Ed Asner. Tune in to hear him talk about who he based Lou Grant on,  why singing was not a challenge for him, …

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

Lee Wilkof

Episode 34

Our guest today is veteran actor Lee Wilkof, of Little Shop of Horrors, Assassins, Sweet Charity, She Loves Me, Holiday Inn, Kiss Me, Kate, and more. Tune in to hear him talk about the compliment tha…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

Richard Seff

Episode 33

Today, I am honored to be joined by Richard Seff, actor, agent, director, writer, critic, and interviewer. 

Tune in to hear him talk about his involvements with the original productions of My Fair …

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

John Weidman

Episode 32

Today my guest is none other than legendary bookwriter John Weidman, author of Pacific Overtures, Road Show, Assassins, Contact, Big, and more! 

Tune in to hear him talk about how Pacific Overtures w…

Published on 5 years ago

Eileen Casey

Episode 31

What better way to celebrate Backstage Babble's 30th episode than with a legendary dancer from Broadway's Golden Age, Eileen Casey? Tune in to hear her talk about why Cab Calloway was "just terrible,…

Published on 5 years ago

Tom Jones

Episode 30

Today, I am honored to be able to present my interview with the legendary Tom Jones, author of The Fantasticks, 110 In The Shade, I Do, I Do, Philemon, Celebration, and more!

Listen to hear about a D…

Published on 5 years ago

Michael Rupert Part 2

Episode 29

Today, Michael Rupert is back! He talks about his experiences starring in City of Angels, Ragtime, Elegies, On The Town, Legally Blonde, and more! Here about trading replacements with John Rubinstein…

Published on 5 years ago

Michael Rupert Part 1

Episode 28

Backstage Babble is BACK this week, this time featuring an interview with the extremely talented Michael Rupert. Hear him talk about cut Sondheim songs, how to audition for William Finn, and Gwen Ver…

Published on 5 years ago