Podcast Episodes

David Armstrong: Broadway’s Untold Story- Who Really Created the American Musical

Episode 416

Originally recorded for my other podcast Was It Chance? with my co-host Heather Vickery, this conversation with director, producer, educator, and author David Armstrong felt like a perfect fit for Th…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ari’el Stachel: When Performing Becomes Survival

Episode 415

Tony Award–winner Ariel Stachel sits down for a candid and deeply personal conversation about his new Off-Broadway solo show Other. More than just a performance piece, the show is a marathon of vulne…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

BONUS - "Romy & Michele: The Musical" Performances and Interviews from Press Day

The cult-favorite film Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion has officially made the leap to the stage, and we got a front-row seat at the press day for Romy & Michele: The Musical. From the long road…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Marisha Wallace: Royal Performances and Radical Honesty

Episode 414

Marisha Wallace brings both powerhouse vocals and fearless honesty to this conversation, diving deep into what it really means to lead Cabaret during one of the most politically charged times in rece…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep413 - Nik Walker (from the vault)

Episode 413

Originally aired as episode 120 on December 9, 2020.

Nik Walker is an artist, educator, and activist who made his Broadway debut in Motown The Musical. He spent 3 years with the Broadway and touring …

Published on 3 months ago

Ian Knauer & Mike Abrams: Was Old Deuteronomy the Right Jellicle Choice?

Episode 412

When two podcasts collide, the conversation gets wild — and that’s exactly what happened when Mike Abrams of The Wrong Cat Died joined me for this crossover episode with actor Ian Knauer. We cover Ia…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jack Viertel: The Secret Architect of Broadway Hits

Episode 411

Jack Viertel has quietly shaped Broadway for decades, guiding landmark productions from behind the scenes while rarely stepping into the spotlight himself. In this conversation, he opens up about the…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Burke Swanson: From Third Grade Stand-Up to the Netflix Universe

Episode 410

Burke Swanson brings the heart, humor, and metaphysical musings to this episode in a way that’s rare and deeply refreshing. From his early days as a third-grader doing stand-up at a summer camp to st…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Alison Jaye: Stranger Things Have Happened on Broadway

Episode 409

What happens when one of the biggest TV shows in the world makes the leap to Broadway? Alison Jaye takes us behind the scenes of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, where she steps into the role of Jo…

Published on 4 months ago

Gerianne Pérez: Six Degrees of Mincemeat

Episode 408

Gerianne Pérez joins us for a candid and hilarious conversation about her winding path from choir kid to Broadway scene-stealer. She shares how an early love of a cappella shaped her artistry, why wa…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago