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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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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 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...
