Dylan and Connor are joined by Chiara Aurelia (John Proctor is the Villain, Dilaria). It’s a cruel, theatre girlie summer, y’all! The twins are GAGGED to be joined by Chiara, who is currently making her Broadway debut as Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain. We discuss the hit play, how she went from seeing her childhood friend Sadie Sink in the show to finding herself starring in it within a matter of months, and what goes DOWN in the cast group chat. After binging the TV series Cruel ...
Aug 13, 2025•48 min•Ep. 311
Dylan and Connor are joined by Burke Swanson (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Back to the Future the Musical ). Burke is currently starring as James Hopper Jr., AKA young David Harbour, in the stage play origin story of Netflix’s hit TV series Stranger Things. So yeah, you’re gonna be GAGGED! 100 performances into the play, Burke shares what his return to Broadway has been like, his favorite moments onstage with his costars, and how this show is flipping the script on what entertainment looks...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 310
Connor and Dylan are joined by Christopher Briney (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Dilaria). It’s here, y’all: the summer you turned UP your volume and listened to your favorite twins chat with television’s Conrad Fisher: Chris Briney. Chris is currently starring in Dilaria, the new off-Broadway play by Julia Randall. Hear all about his New York onstage debut, his costume of a slutty rugby tee and Calvins, and his costars Ella Stiller, Chiara Aurelia, and Tessa Albertson. From himbo Noah in Dilaria ...
Jul 30, 2025•46 min•Ep. 309
Originally released November 6, 2019 . Connor and Dylan premiere DRAMA. with their special guest Krysta Rodriguez (‘Smash,” The Addams Family, Spring Awakening) as they dive into the “hard knock life'‘ of Broadway, soaring in silks as Ana Vargas, doing chemo and tech at the same time, Connor’s crush on Nate Archibald from “Gossip Girl,” and the great equalizer. Oh yeah, and the tea on “Smash” is spilled, honey! Follow Krysta on Twitter & Instagram Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram &am...
Jul 25, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 1
Originally released November 13, 2019 . Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Zach Adkins (Anastasia, Kinky Boots) as they break down the drama of their shared Ohio roots, being a Broadway heartthrob in Anastasia, writing and releasing the personal EP “January to June,” Zach’s equally personal journey with his abs, and the one and only Moose. Follow Zach on Instagram Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDo...
Jul 25, 2025•44 min•Ep. 2
Connor and Dylan are joined by Olivier Award winner and three-time Tony Award nominee Natasha Hodgson (Operation Mincement). It all started with a podcast… oop! Not this podcast, but Natasha’s hit musical Operation Mincemeat came to her by listening to a pod, so maybe this episode will inspire the next theatrical smash! This Manchester lass is taking New York by storm as part of the cast and writing team behind Operation Mincemeat. Listen in to hear about tea about the journey from the UK to Bro...
Jul 23, 2025•56 min•Ep. 308
Connor and Dylan toast to 200 episodes of DRAMA. with this special anniversary celebration with Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara (The King & I, The Gilded Age). After some sentimental words, the twins welcome this absolute queen to the podcast, diving into a conversation about the origins and importance of Days of Wine and Roses at the Atlantic Theater Company (now through July 16). Kelli gushes over working with Brian d’Arcy James, teases a riveting second season of The Gilded Age (featuring ...
Jul 16, 2025•56 min•Ep. 307
Dylan and Connor are joined by Grace Hodgett Young (Sunset Blvd, Hadestown). Ahead of her final weekend of performances in the Tony-winning revival of Sunset Blvd, Grace sits down with the twins for a thrilling exit interview for the ages. We cover: auditioning for the ensemble, getting cast as Betty Schaeffer, why Grace initially passed on the New York transfer, and what her Broadway highlights have been. We of course dive into all things Nicole Scherzinger, including our favorite YouTube video...
Jul 11, 2025•44 min•Ep. 306
Breaking news: Soda Scout has left the Villa. And so has Cierra. And the twins are about to, as well. There is MUCH to discuss on this week’s TWIN TALK. But first, just like the rest of the world who likes inflicting pain upon themselves, Connor and Dylan break down their thoughts on season three of And Just Like That… yikes. Much is afoot in the theatre world: Gypsy has a Sunday Mama Rose (hello, Montego Glover!), Tom Francis took his last drive to Paramount, and Two Strangers Carry a Cake find...
Jul 09, 2025•43 min•Ep. 305
Dylan and Connor are joined by Jordan Tyson (Gypsy, The Notebook). Here she is, pod. Here she is, WORLD! During a heat wave and New York Pride, the twins sat down with Broadway’s Jordan Tyson, a performer as generous and kind as she is talented. It’s Dainty June herself, y’all! But first: a return to the Boat (OG listeners are in for a treat). Hear all about Jordan’s experience playing June in Gypsy, sharing the stage with Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein, Lesli Margherita, and Joy Woods, and how ...
Jul 02, 2025•49 min•Ep. 304
Connor and Dylan are joined by Graham Phillips (Little Shop of Horrors, 13). Suddenly, Graham y’all! The twins are gagged to have this star of stage and screen on the podcast to honor his highly anticipated return to the New York stage. But first, the boys gag over Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Graham is currently starring as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, alongside longtime friend and castmate Liz Gillies. From the workshops of 13 to the streets of Skid Row,...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 303
Connor and Dylan are joined by the one, the only, THE bombshell: Robyn Hurder (Smash, Moulin Rouge! The Musical). The first ever 3x guest on the pod, y’all! With only one week left in SMASH on Broadway’s too-short run, Robyn joins the twins to mention it ALL. We talk playing the stage version of Ivy Lynn, how Robyn stays healthy and positive as one of Broadway’s triple threat leading ladies, and what her favorite onstage moments and songs are. Take notes as this Tony nominee spills wisdom on wor...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 302
What happened? IT happened! The twins are talking this week to break down the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. The highs, lows, glitz, glamour, history-making wins, snubs, and favorite moments are all on the table. The most dramatic, debated, and delicious Best Lead Actress in a Musical race finally has a winner… what did we think? Connor has a hot take on a major category that left Dylan stunned. From Oh, Mary! happiness to balcony bits, there’s an endless array of topics to de...
Jun 11, 2025•51 min•Ep. 301
Dylan and Connor are joined by Betty Who (Recording Artist, Hadestown ). Now there’s fire burning in the valley, y’all… THE Betty Who joins the twins for the 300th episode of DRAMA. Ahead of the “Out of the Darkness” tour, Betty is here to talk all things new: music, show, and era. But not just an era of artistry, it’s a new era of life that they’re feeling supercharged for. Leave those Pride flags out and get ready to SWEAT in this #pride-friendly summer tour! Betty dives into the highs and low...
Jun 04, 2025•59 min•Ep. 300
Connor and Dylan are joined by Kyle Selig (Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, Mean Girls). Summer is upon us, and the twins are excited to welcome the dreamy and delightful Kyle Selig for his long-awaited episode of DRAMA. He brings his sunny personality and sense of humor to the pod for an amazing chat, almost like we’re… old friends. Speaking of “Old Friends,” we chat about the beautiful Broadway production that Kyle is part of alongside Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and friend of the pod Beth ...
May 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 299
Dylan and Connor are joined by Tatianna Córdoba (Real Women Have Curves). Y’all, we are SO obsessed with this breakout star from Real Women Have Curves: The Musical. Listen in as the twins get the inside scoop on Tatianna’s first ever Broadway season, what it’s been like to lead this new musical as Ana Garcia, and the incredible company she’s a part of. We gush over Justina Machado, gag for the backstage telenovela created by the cast, and the powerful way audiences are engaging with Real Women ...
May 21, 2025•48 min•Ep. 298
Connor and Dylan are joined by Grammy Award nominee Brent Comer (The Outsiders, Les Misérables). Celebrating over a year playing Darrel Curtis in the Tony-winning Best Musical, Brent opens up about how his experience with the show has changed over time, ways he’s keeping it fresh, and gives insight into his relationship with co-star (and friend of the pod) Jason Schmidt. We get into Outsiders lore, including Patrick Swayze’s OG impact as Darrel, Tulsa, and the language of violence in the musical...
May 14, 2025•56 min•Ep. 297
Connor and Dylan are joined by Bella Coppola (Smash, Six the Musical). We know we’ve kept you waiting, we know we’ve made you mad, but this time that we’ve spent recording the pod is the best time we’ve ever had. Ding! At long last, we’re featuring one of the stars of Smash on BROADWAY. This is a moment we’ve dreamed of since we first watched the television series over a decade ago. Bella stars as Chloe, the associate director/choreographer, and she’s here to tell us all about it. Listen up for ...
May 07, 2025•51 min•Ep. 296
Dylan and Connor are joined by Ana Gasteyer (Once Upon a Mattress, “Saturday Night Live”). The Queen is coming. Actually, the Queen has ARRIVED. The twins are absolutely gagged to be joined by icon, legend, mother Ana Gasteyer. Fresh off of singing into a bullhorn in Times Square (IYKYK), Ana dives right into discussing the hot-off-the-presses cast album for Once Upon a Mattress, how it felt returning to Broadway with such a beloved show and cast, and what it was like playing alongside Michael U...
Apr 30, 2025•44 min•Ep. 295
Dylan and Connor are joined by Jasmine Amy Rogers ( Boop the Musical , Mean Girls ). Where is Betty… y’all she’s HERE! We’re absolutely gagged to be chatting with the delightful, breezy, and charming star of Boop the Musical : Jasmine Amy Rogers. Hear all about her journey with the show: auditioning, getting cut, and working her Betty BOOTY off to get back in the room and take what was rightfully hers. Jasmine spills on working with legendary legend Jerry Mitchell, her dreamy onstage love intere...
Apr 23, 2025•48 min•Ep. 294
Dylan and Connor are joined by Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Irishtown, Derry Girls). Currently starring in Irishtown at Irish Rep, Saoirse is fresh off opening night and settling into her stint in the Big Apple. Co-starring with Kate Burton, THE Ellis Grey from Grey’s Anatomy? Gagged! Saoirse shares her favorite bits about New York - from the people to the food to the nightlife. You know and love her as Erin Quinn in the hit series Derry Girls, so the twins have to gush all about it. Saoirse dishes o...
Apr 16, 2025•45 min•Ep. 293
Connor and Dylan have a surprise for you.. A TWIN TALK. They know they’ve kept you waiting, they know they’ve made you mad, but this time that we’ve spent creating is the best we’ve ever had… now cut, print… POD. The twins are opening up the grab bag of listener submitted theatre, pop culture, love, and life questions for you this week. Thoughts on the upcoming Tony nominations, word of mouth around Smash, Boop!, Real Women Have Curves, and Old Friends, as well as who they’re throwing money down...
Apr 09, 2025•48 min•Ep. 292
Dylan and Connor are joined by John Cardoza & Solea Pfeiffer (Moulin Rouge). Double the return guests and double the drama. Fan favorite friends of the pod John and Solea are back to celebrate their onstage partnership in Moulin Rouge on Broadway. Currently starring as Christian and Satine, this pair falls in love every night at the Al Hirschfeld, but it also turns out they’re just as obsessed with each other in real life. It’s a reunion for the ages, as the twins catch up with the duo on wh...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 291
Dylan and Connor are back, back, back AGAIN with your favorite form of spoken word: a TWIN TALK. The culture is really popping off right now, starting with the State of Bravo TV. Summer House, The Real Housewives of Potomac, Salt Lake City, and New York, PLUS thoughts on reality stars with podcasts about their own show. The Broadway (and Off-Broadway!) season is in full swing right now, so the twins dive into their favorite shows they’ve seen… and seen again! Hear thoughts on Sunset Boulevard, A...
Mar 26, 2025•41 min•Ep. 289
Dylan and Connor are joined by Jason Gotay (Floyd Collins, Teeth). Girls and gays, hold onto your panties because heartthrob and leading man Jason is here on DRAMA. ahead of his grand Broadway return in Floyd Collins. We discuss this year of revivals, led by incredible leading performances by Audra McDonald, Nicole Scherzinger, and more. Who’s snatching the Tony? Jason spills all the tea on Floyd Collins, his role, and what to expect from this new Tina Landau production. Don’t worry, your burnin...
Mar 19, 2025•58 min•Ep. 288
Connor and Dylan are joined by Andy Mientus (The Jonathan Larson Project, Smash). The Double DRAMA club gets a little bigger this week, as Andy Mientus RETURNS to the pod. It’s been nearly four years since his last stop at our headquarters, so we’ve got a lot of catching up to do. #ButFirst, we revel in the joys of Lady Gaga’s new studio album Mayhem. These Little Monsters have their paws UP. Andy and the twins reflect on their first podcast episode in 2021, which planted seeds of ideas for what...
Mar 12, 2025•56 min•Ep. 287
Dylan and Connor are joined by New York City drag LEGEND Marti Gould Cummings. Between being a drag artist, a television personality, and political activist, Marti is here to talk all things STAGE FRIGHT, their weekly show at Red Eye in Hell’s Kitchen. Once you’ve downloaded your new episode of DRAMA on Wednesday, get yourself over to Red Eye to see Marti’s incredible theatre talk show. The crossover guests? GAGGY. You’re going to want to listen in to hear teases of who’s to come, but prepare fo...
Mar 05, 2025•46 min•Ep. 286
Connor and Dylan are joined by Abubakr Ali (Dakar 2000, Anything’s Possible). HOT off of their girls and gays trip to Miami, the twins are sunkissed and stoked to chat with Abubakr Ali, the star of MTC’s Dakar 2000. This charming and wonderful leading man joins them days before opening night of his new play to discuss whether the rumors are true: is the show a spy thriller? Is it the theatre’s answer to Babygirl? Wait and see, y’all… Abubakr describes how he got involved with the play, the creat...
Feb 26, 2025•48 min•Ep. 285
Dylan and Connor are joined by Olivier Award-winner Lesli Margherita (Gypsy, Matilda). The Queen has arrived, y’all. Lesli is starring in Gypsy on Broadway, where she’s making audiences hoot, holler, and gag eight shows a week as Tessie Tura. Hear about the twins’ experience at the show, Lesli’s personal history with it, and how she took a “big swing” to get George C. Wolfe to notice her self tape audition. Everyone loves Queen Lesli and you’re going to fall even deeper for this diva. Hear about...
Feb 19, 2025•51 min•Ep. 284
Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony & Grammy Award nominee Max von Essen (Chicago, An American in Paris). The boys are BACK, baby and boy, oh, boy, you’re in for a great chat. Max joins the twins before an evening performance of Chicago. He dishes on what it’s like singing and acting DOWN as Billy Flynn, how things are going at the Ambassador Theatre in the shows 28th year, and what it’s like to star alongside reality TV stars Ariana Madix and Erika Jayne. Max’s resume is just full of incred...
Feb 12, 2025•50 min•Ep. 283
