Hamilton's Aaron Burr (Sir), Nik Walker, talks about being Broadway's little brother, how his ADHD got him into theatre, and some behind the scenes stories about Hamilton and Ain't Too Proud . Nik Walker is an actor, writer, cinephile and theme park nerd, who’s been doing the Broadway thing for a decade and counting. Currently on Broadway as A. Burr in that Hamilton skit, he’s also the co-host of the arts/activism show “The Chaos Twins,” and his movie podcast, “Little Justice,” is streaming wher...
Jul 31, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Diana The Musical's Prince Charles, Roe Hartrampf , shares behind-the-scenes stories about the development of Diana , filming with Netflix during lockdown, and his TV work. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Fresh off of his Broadway debut in Diana The Musical , Roe Hartrampf brings his very first solo show to 54 Below, featuring his Diana, Jeanna de Waal , and his Camilla, Erin Davie ! For more info about Roe's upcoming show, visit 54below.com/RoeHartrampf The 54 Below Podc...
Jul 25, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Grammy nominated artist and storyteller Alexandra Silber talks about her journey through adversaries, her career, and a glimpse into her upcoming show at 54 Below. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Alexandra Silber ( Fiddler on the Roof, Master Class, Carousel, The Woman in White ) returns to 54 Below to host I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been, where Al and an all star cast live out those dream roles on the stage, and perform in ways you'd never imagine. For more info a...
Jul 22, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Tony Award® winner Kate Baldwin and Broadway and TV star Aaron Lazar talk about dream roles, their careers, and how their showstopping duo came to be. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Fresh from their critically acclaimed run in The Bridges of Madison County , two time Tony Award® nominee Kate Baldwin ( Hello, Dolly!, Big Fish, Finian’s Rainbow ) and Broadway and television star Aaron Lazar ( The Light in the Piazza, Fox’s “Filthy Rich,” The Last Ship ) bring their “glorious soprano” and ...
Jul 19, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Hadestown's new Hermes, T. Oliver Reid, drops by the podcast to talk about representation on Broadway, co-founding the Black Theatre Coalition, and teaching the next generation of artists. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. T. Oliver Reid has spent the past 20 years working on Broadway shows, ( Hadestown, Once On This Island, Sunset Boulevard, After Midnight, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Chicago, La Cage Aux Folles, Never Gonna Dance, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Follies, Kiss...
Jul 06, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Tony Award® nominee Emily Skinner talks about The Cher Show, the importance of meditation and the arts, and a secret Broadway project. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Emily Skinner ( The Cher Show, Prince of Broadway, Side Show, The Full Monty ) returns by popular demand in her critically acclaimed musical carnival ride of a show. Hilarious and surprising, embracing everything from bacon to Mae West to poignant ballads, this award-winning theater star celebrates her aband...
Jun 10, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Drama Desk nominee and entertainment dynamo Ann Morrison talks about Merrily We Roll Along, Sondheim, and her multi-hyphenate work as an artist. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. “From the first moment, she proved to be an entertainment dynamo.” -Steven Suskin, Playbill Ann Morrison is back in town with her new cabaret, including insights and never before heard tales of Merrily We Roll Along from the perspective of her award-winning character Mary Flynn. Forty years later a...
May 12, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Tony®, Grammy, Emmy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt talks about Next to Normal , his writing process, and new songs debuting at his upcoming show at Feinstein's/54 Below. Tom Kitt is thrilled to return to Feinstein’s/54 Below with his new solo concert, where he’ll be at the piano performing original songs from his musicals including Next to Normal, If/Then and Superhero , along with songs from his new album Reflect . The audience will also get to hear brand new material, incl...
Apr 21, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Broadway-Pop crossover extraordinaire Joey Contreras drops by to talk about songwriting, queer storytelling, and his Broadway icons and influences. Joey Contreras has some stuff in the works and he’s ready to share it all on the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage. Joined by an incredible lineup of friends and special guests, come be introduced to the latest musical worlds created by this award-winning songwriter. For more info about Joey's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcas...
Apr 15, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Multi-hyphenate Tina Scariano talks to us about rock queens, the versatility of artists, and following your dreams. Tina Scariano , Musician, Actor, Makeup Artist and Podcast Host, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below debut in Feels Like Home – A ’70s folk rock show celebrating the queens of rock – Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and more! For more information about Tina's upcoming show, visit 54below.com . The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Fer...
Apr 08, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Former Miss America Katie Harman chats with Director of Marketing Nella Vera about serving as "America's Ideal" in the wake of 9/11, her passion for performance and her involvement with Pink Martini, and the impact of pageantry on the empowerment of women. Katie Harman, Miss America 2002 with a prominent career in opera, musical theater and television, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below and New York City solo concert debut in Bring My Crown!: Miss America Sings Broadway . A nostalgic nod to crown je...
Apr 02, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 39
NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses with Marketing Director Nella Vera how his journalistic endeavors paved the way for performance, sometimes with his favorite band, Pink Martini, and sometimes with his cabaret partner Alan Cumming. When Ari is not in front of a microphone on a stage, he sits in front of a microphone as host of the most listened-to radio program in America, NPR's All Things Considered . He has reported from above the Arctic Circle and aboard Air Force One. He’s covered wars in Iraq, Uk...
Mar 25, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 38
International Emmy Award winner Mauricio Martínez talks to Marketing Director Nella Vera about On Your Feet! , how being an immigrant affects his performance, and his upcoming album. The star of Broadway’s On Your Feet! , Mauricio Martínez was most recently seen in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber . Mauricio has been a household name in Latin America before crossing over to the United States. He’s been the leading man in numerous productions here an...
Feb 28, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney drops by the podcast and talks to Director of Marketing Nella Vera about Zoom concerts, Wicked and The Wild Party , and traveling across the globe. For information about Julia's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com Watch Julia Murney sing “But The World Goes Round" at https://youtu.be/vI_2BkC1URo The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing ...
Feb 18, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 36
John Lloyd Young, Broadway's Jersey Boy and concert artist, joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera , for a heartfelt conversation on the future of streaming and theatre, stereotypes, and his part in the Presidential Committees on the Arts and Humanities. Film, stage and concert artist, John Lloyd Young , is a Tony® and Grammy winner, multi-Platinum recording artist and Presidential Appointee. As the original “Frankie Valli” in Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys , Young...
Jan 18, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Charles Busch, the legendary actor, playwright, cabaret entertainer, and screenwriter, joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera , for a lively chat ahead of his New Year Eve’s concert. Charles Busch is the author and star of such plays as The Confession of Lily Dare, The Divine Sister, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, The Tribute Artist , and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife , which ran for nearly two years on Broadway and received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Play. He wrote and starred in the...
Dec 27, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Tony Award® nominee Brenda Braxton talks to Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Dreamgirls," living through cultural phenomena, and making an impact on and off the stage. To learn more about Brenda's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Ke...
Dec 10, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Tony Award® winner Paulo Szot joins Director of Marketing Nella Vera in conversation about returning as Billy Flynn in Chicago, his award-winning run in South Pacific with Kelli O'Hara, his home country of Brazil, and his career in opera. For information about Paulo's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com Watch Paulo Szot sing “This Nearly Was Mine” from South Pacific at https://youtu.be/XGtuMJkcUTw The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Ev...
Nov 15, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Broadway actor and internationally recognized classical singer David Sabella sits down with Director of Marketing Nella Vera to talk about originating Mary Sunshine in Chicago , his operatic background, voiceover work for Fox and Disney, and his love of teaching. For information about David's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com . The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 ...
Nov 13, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore chats with Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson about Billy Porter's mentorship, his performance at the Met Gala, and using his platform to serve as a change agent for civil rights and LGBTQ+ issues. For more information about Mykal's upcoming show, visit 54below.com Watch Mykal's music video for his new single "The Man in the Barbershop" out now in streaming platforms: https://youtu.be/wK0uEzKK4OI The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella...
Nov 06, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Broadway and "Smash" triple threat Megan Hilty joins us and guest host Alan Seales in this special crossover episode with The Theatre Podcast for a heart to heart about her career and Bernadette Peters, the objectification of performers, and her upcoming solo debut at Feinstein's/54 Below's Diamond Series! Already a fan favorite for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked and Doralee Rhodes in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical , Tony® nominee Megan Hilty became known to theatre fans worldwide as trip...
Oct 26, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Hollywood royalty Lorna Luft sits down for a fun and intimate chat with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about growing up in Hollywood, having Judy Garland as a mother, and being considered a gay icon. For more information about Lorna's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing...
Oct 21, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Broadway's power couple Kelli Barrett & Jarrod Spector dropped by to chat with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about kings and queens of music, FX channel's Fosse/Verdon , and becoming characters based on real life people. For information about Kelli & Jarrod's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below market...
Oct 11, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Mexican-born musical multi-hyphenate Jaime Lozano sat down for a heart to heart with Feinstein’s/54 Below’s Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, ahead of his upcoming concert. The two discussed Jaime’s incredible journey to NYC, how he found a chosen “familia” in the theater, and how Hamilton ’s Alex Lacaimore changed his life one afternoon at a performance of In The Heights . Jaime Lozano is considered by Lin-Manuel Miranda as the “next big thing” on Broadway. His recent productions include The Y...
Sep 22, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Triple threat Tony Award® nominee Tony Yazbeck joins the club’s Assistant Programming Director, Kevin Ferguson, for a chat about his upcoming Feinstein’s/54 Below show. Tony and Kevin talk about dancing with prima ballerina Megan Fairchild, life on and the future of Broadway, and why Tony’s solo show at 54 Below will make you smile. Tony Award® nominee Tony Yazbeck has starred in ten Broadway shows, including On The Town , Gypsy , and Prince of Broadway , among may others. Next up, Tony stars as...
Sep 21, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Drama Desk nominee Amy Spanger talks about the musical Chicago , her amazing career as Broadway's leading lady, and binging during lockdown. For information about Amy's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Bailey Everett and Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 18, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Dear Evan Hansen 's Kristolyn Lloyd dropped by the podcast to talk with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about turning journal entries into songs, her contemporary Christian influences, and her solo debut at Broadway's Supper Club! For information about Kristolyn’s upcoming show, visit 54Below.com Watch Kristolyn Lloyd sing "Only Girl In The World" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPmdSr_JI2E The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benig...
Aug 31, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Award-winning composer Adam Gwon chats with Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson to discuss his high school origin story, the importance of mentorship in musical theatre, and the thrills of returning to the live stage. For information about Adam's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com To see Santino and Jessica Fontana's iconic performance of “Fine,” visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO4lKYgzoyk The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni a...
Aug 30, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Theater legend André De Shields dropped into our podcast ahead of his Feinstein’s/54 Below show for a conversation about coming of age during the age of Aquarius, why he took on the monumental role of King Lear for the second time, and how destiny led him to his Tony-winning role in Hadestown . A showstopper at the age of 75, De Shields was the triple-crown winner of the 2019 award season, garnering Tony, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Awards for his universally praised role as the messeng...
Aug 03, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Beloved musical theatre writer Bree Lowdermilk joins the podcast to discuss her star-studded new show at Feinstein's/54 Below. Bree sat down with our Senior Digital & Graphics Associate, Grace Benigni, to talk about the magic of performing to live audiences, her identity journey, and the importance of uplifting trans and non-binary artists and stories. For information about Bree's upcoming shows, visit 54Below.com To see Aaron Tveit's viral performance of "Run Away With Me," visit https://ww...
Aug 02, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 20
