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The Broadway Cast

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The Broadway Cast is the weekly talk show that brings your favorite theater personalities together for fun and inspiring roundtable conversations. From Jeremy Jordan to Joel Grey, and Laura Bell Bundy to Billy Porter — the brightest stars come together to share intimate stories and get real about the business that we call show. These are the moments that you won’t hear anywhere else! The Broadway Cast also gives a voice to theater fans like they’ve never had before: Fans get to share their own stories and dialogue directly with their Broadway idols. Follow us @TheBroadwayCast
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Episodes

Leading Ladies | Mary Kate Morrissey, Storm Lever, Sonya Balsara

Get ready for a star-studded season finale of The Broadway Cast with Ben Cameron! In this powerful roundtable discussion, we’re celebrating the incredible women who light up the Broadway stage— Leading Ladies ! Join Ben as he sits down with Broadway superstars Mary Kate Morrissey (Wicked), Storm Lever (Six), and Sonya Balsara (Aladdin) for an unforgettable conversation about their journeys to Broadway, what it’s like headlining some of the biggest shows on the Great White Way, and the secrets to...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 11

The Outsiders | Emma Pittman, Kevin William Paul, Dan Berry

In this episode of The Broadway Cast, host Ben Cameron sits down with three incredible Broadway stars—Emma Pittman, Kevin William Paul, and Dan Berry—for a lively roundtable discussion all about the hit production The Outsiders and what it’s like to be part of a Tony Award-winning show! The conversation dives deep into their personal journeys with The Outsiders, from auditioning to performing on the Great White Way. They reflect on the thrill of winning a Tony Award and the magic of being part o...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Title Roles | Elijah Johnson, Linedy Genao, Adi Roy

🎭✨ Step into the spotlight with this exciting new episode of The Broadway Cast with Ben Cameron! It’s all about the title roles this week, and we’ve got a star-studded panel of Broadway’s finest to discuss what it’s really like to carry the weight of the show! Join host Ben Cameron for a lively roundtable conversation with Elijah Johnson (MJ), Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), and Adi Roy (Aladdin), as they share their incredible journeys to landing those iconic title roles that define some of Bro...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Suffs | Anastacia McCleskey, Tsilala Brock, Kim Blanck

In this powerful and timely roundtable discussion, we dive deep into the revolutionary musical "Suffs," featuring insights from original cast members Anastacia McCleskey, Tsilala Brock, and Kim Blanck. Join us as we explore the powerful themes, groundbreaking performances, and the incredible journey behind this remarkable show! In this engaging episode, Ben leads an insightful conversation that captures the essence of "Suffs," celebrating its impact on the Broadway landscape and the stories of t...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Broadway Debuts | Hannah Cruz, Gabriela Carrillo, Anna Zavelson

Join host Ben Cameron for another electrifying episode of The Broadway Cast, where the spotlight shines on the unforgettable moments of Broadway debuts! In this lively roundtable discussion, Ben sits down with Broadway stars Hannah Cruz, Gabriela Carrillo, and Anna Zavelson to dive deep into their journeys to the Great White Way. From the excitement and nerves of their first curtain call to the pivotal mentors who guided them along the way, our guests share behind-the-scenes stories that will le...

Oct 28, 202458 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Belters | Ciara Renée, Charity Angél Dawson, Jasmine Forsberg

In this electrifying episode, we’re diving deep into the world of belters—those powerhouse voices that light up the stage and leave audiences in awe! Join our fabulous guests, Ciara Renée, Charity Angél Dawson, and Jasmine Forsberg, as they share their insights, experiences, and favorite belting moments from the Great White Way! Get ready for a lively conversation filled with laughter, backstage stories, and the secrets behind hitting those high notes. Whether you’re a seasoned theater enthusias...

Oct 21, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Standbys | Lissa deGuzman, Marc delaCruz, Hailee Kaleem Wright

🎭✨ Welcome to another exciting episode of The Broadway Cast with your fabulous host, Ben Cameron! This week, we're diving deep into the world of Broadway Standbys! 🌟 Join us as we chat with the incredible Lissa deGuzman, Marc delaCruz, and Hailiee Kaleem Wright, who share their unique experiences, behind-the-scenes stories, and the magic of stepping into a role on a moment's notice! 🎤✨ In this episode, we’ll explore: - The thrill and challenges of being a standby performer 🎭 - Memorable mome...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Dancers | Thayne Jasperson, Mattie Love, Nico DeJesus

🎭✨ Get ready to tap into the world of Broadway dance in this electrifying episode of The Broadway Cast! Join our fabulous host, Ben Camerson, as he sits down with industry stars Thayne Jasperson, Mattie Love, and Nico DeJesus for a deep dive into the life of a Broadway dancer! 💃🔥 From the first audition to the final curtain call, our guests share their inspiring journeys, the sweat and grit behind the glitz, and the secrets to staying on top in one of the toughest industries out there. Discov...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Chicago | Orfeh, Max von Essen, Red Concepción

Get ready for a razzly dazzly episode of "The Broadway Cast" as we dive into the iconic musical, "Chicago," with three of the shows incredible cast members: Orfeh, Max von Essen, and Red Concepción! Join us for a lively discussion filled with behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious anecdotes, and insider insights into life on the "Chicago" stage. From Orfeh's powerhouse vocals to Max's charming stage presence and Red's magnetic energy, these talented performers share what it’s really like to bring ...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Leading Men | Casey Likes, Kyle Selig, Vincent Jamal Hooper

In this episode, it's all about the Leading Men of Broadway. Joining host Ben Cameron are Casey Likes ( Back to the Future, Almost Famous ), Kyle Selig ( Water for Elephants, Mean Girls ), and Vincent Jamal Hooper ( The Lion King, Hamilton ). Ben and the guys chat about their journey to Broadway, the pressures of leading a show, how physically demanding eight shows a week can be, and so much more! Want more ⁠⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠⁠ ? Want access to ⁠⁠bonus episodes⁠⁠ ? Want to have your questions ask...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 2

2024 Tony Award Nominees | Roger Bart, Kecia Lewis, Eden Espinosa

It's Tony Awards' season and we're celebrating with three 2024 Tony Award nominees. Joining host Ben Cameron are Tony Award winner Roger Bart (Back to the Future, Producers, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Tony nominee Kecia Lewis (Hell's Kitchen, Chicago, Dreamgirls) and Tony nominee Eden Espinosa (Lempicka, Wicked, Rent). Ben and his guests chat about the road to the Tony nomination, how they are navigating the Tony season gauntlet and more! ⁠ CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠ Follow us @TheB...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Glindas | Brittney Johnson, Ginna Claire Mason, Amanda Jane Cooper

In this spectacular season finale, we are returning to Oz and talking all the good witch Glinda (or Galinda depending where you are in the show)! Joining host Ben Cameron are Brittney Johnson, Ginna Claire Mason, and Amanda Jane Cooper. Ben and the ladies discuss what it's like to play such a popular role, secrets Glindas do backstage, the audition process, and so much more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to have your questions asked on our show? We can make...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 60

The Lion King | Bonita Hamilton, Pearl Khwezi, Stephen Carlile

In this episode we are joining the pride and talking all about The Lion King, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Broadway! Joining host Ben Cameron are Bonita Hamilton (Shenzi), Pearl Khwezi (Nala), and Stephen Carlile (Scar ) . Ben and the group discuss their Disney influences, auditioning for this iconic show, learning the show, and more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to have your questions asked on our show? We can make all of those dreams ( ⁠a...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 59

Holiday Shows | Patrick Page, Bryce Pinkham, Sebastian Arcelus

In this episode we are jumping into the holiday spirit and talking about some of our favorite holiday shows! Joining host Ben Cameron are Patrick Page ( Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Hadestown, The Lion King ), Bryce Pinkham (Holiday Inn, A Gentleman's Guide, Ohio State Murders) , and Sebastian Arcelus ( Elf, Into the Woods, Wicked) . Ben and the guys talk about their holiday memories, the differences and similarities of holiday shows, career trajectories, and more! Wan...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 58

Dance Captains | Gabriella Sorrentino, Maria Briggs, Brooke Engen

In this episode we are doing a deep dive into what it takes to be a dance captain! Joining host Ben Cameron are Gabriella Sorrentino ( Hamilton, On Your Feet ), Maria Briggs (The Music Man, Frozen, Hello Dolly, Mean Girls) , and Brooke Engen ( Beetlejuice, Gypsy, Hairspray) . Ben and the ladies talk about what the job entails for a dance captain: all the ways they help to keep the choreography tight and as set by the choreographer, teaching the choreography to new company members, and much more!...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 57

Ensemble | Katie Webber, Aaron Albano, Clay Rice-Thomson

In this episode we are talking about the people you see everywhere, the ensemble! Joining host Ben Cameron are Katie Webber ( Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Rock of Ages ), Aaron Albano (Cats, Hamilton, Newsies), and Clay Rice-Thomson ( Moulin Rouge! The Musical, King Kong, Newsies) . Ben and the group talk about what being in the ensemble is like, how they maintain their bodies and voices to do eight shows a week, what they do when not on stage, and much more!...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 56

Casting Directors | Merri Sugarman, Benton Whitley

In this episode we are getting all kinds of information on casting directors! Joining host Ben Cameron are Merri Sugarman ( Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations, Miss Saigon ) and Benton Whitley ( On the Town, Chicago, Pippin) . Ben and the group talk about what exactly a casting director does, the process of auditioning actors and working with the creatives of the show, and more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to have your questions asked...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 55

Rock Musicals | Lena Hall, Will Swenson, Heidi Blickenstaff

In this episode we are rocking out and talking all things rock musicals! Joining host Ben Cameron are Lena Hall ( Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Little Shop of Horrors ), Will Swenson (A Beautiful Noise, Hair), and Heidi Blickenstaff ( Jagged Little Pill, Something Rotten!) . Ben and the group talk about what it's like to do shows in front of the real life stars they are performing as, the different kinds of singing required to do rock style shows, rock musicals they want to see made, and more! Want...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 54

SIX on Broadway | Bre Jackson, Keri Rene Fuller, Brennyn Lark

In this episode we are deep diving into the historemix with the Queens of SIX! Joining host Ben Cameron are Bre Jackson ( Catherine of Aragon ), Keri Rene Fuller (Jane Seymour), and Brennyn Lark ( Catherine Parr) . Ben and the ladies talk about what it's like to be a part of a show that is like no other on Broadway, how they got cast in the show, fun onstage (and backstage) stories and much more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to have your questions asked on...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 53

Newsies | Ben Fankhauser, Ryan Steele, Tommy Bracco

In this episode we are seizing the day and talking all things Newsies! Joining host Ben Cameron are Ben Fankhauser ( Davey ), Ryan Steele (Specs), and Tommy Bracco ( Spot Conlon) . Ben and the fellas talk about what it was like to be a part of a show that became a phenomenon, how they got cast in the show, fun backstage stories and much more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to have your questions asked on our show? We can make all of those dreams ( ⁠and more⁠...

Jan 11, 202458 minEp. 52

Elphabas | Jennifer DiNoia, Jackie Burns, Teal Wicks

In this episode, we're defying gravity and talking all things Elphaba! Joining host Ben Cameron are Jennifer DiNoia ( Wicked, Mamma Mia! ), Jackie Burns ( Wicked, Hair ), and Teal Wicks ( Wicked, The Cher Show) . Ben and the ladies talk about what it's like to play such an iconic role and make it their own, how they got their start in Wicked, and much more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to have your questions asked on our show? We can make all of those drea...

Jan 11, 202459 minEp. 51

Beetlejuice | Kerry Butler, Elizabeth Teeter, Leslie Kritzer

In this episode, we're saying a specific name three times! Joining host Ben Cameron are Kerry Butler ( Beetlejuice, Mean Girls, Catch Me If You Can ), Elizabeth Teeter ( Beetlejuice, The Crucible ), and Leslie Kritzer ( Beetlejuice, Something Rotten!, Elf ). Ben and the ladies talk about what it's like to be in such a fan favorite show, their experiences, odd jobs, and more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to have your questions asked on our show? We can make...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 50

Touring | Ta'Rea Campbell, Adam Pascal, Courtney Reed

In this episode, we're hitting the road and going on tour! Joining host Ben Cameron to white touring a show is like are Ta'Rea Campbell ( Hamilton, Lion King, The Book of Mormon ), Adam Pascal ( Pretty Woman, Rent ), and Courtney Reed ( Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Aladdin ). Ben and the group talk about what it's like to take a show across the country, living arrangements, how shows change based on their venues, and more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to hav...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 49

Phantoms | Ben Crawford, Howard McGillin, Killian Donnelly

In this episode, it's all about who composes the music of the night, the Phantom. Joining host Ben Cameron to discuss this iconic role are Ben Crawford ( The Phantom of the Opera, Big Fish ), Howard McGillin ( The Phantom of the Opera, Gigi ), and Killian Donnelly ( The Phantom of the Opera - West End, Kinky Boots ). Ben and the guys talk about being part of such a long running show, the psyche of the Phantom, their experiences in the makeup chair, and so much more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ?...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 48

Funny Ladies | Kate Rockwell, Lisa Howard, Lesli Margherita

In this episode, it's all about the Funny Ladies of Broadway! Joining host Ben Cameron are Kate Rockwell ( Bring it On: The Musical , Mean Girls ), Lisa Howard ( The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Escape to Margaritaville ), and Lesli Margherita ( Matilda the Musical , Dames at Sea ). Ben and the ladies chat about finding their funny, the math that goes into being comedic, and more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to have your questions asked on our ...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 47

Billy Flynns | Erich Bergen, Ryan Silverman, Tom Hewitt

In this episode, it's all about that silver tongued prince of the courtroom, Billy Flynn. Joining host Ben Cameron to discuss this fabulously flamboyant role are Erich Bergen ( Chicago, Waitress ), Ryan Silverman ( Chicago , The Phantom of the Opera ), and Tom Hewitt ( Chicago, Hadestown ). Ben and the guys chat about the intricacies of playing Billy Flynn on stage, making the role their own, their Billy's deepest darkest secret, and much more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 46

Intersectionality | T. Oliver Reid, Nick Burroughs, LaQuet Sharnell, Antwayn Hopper

In this episode, it's all about Intersectionality. Joining host Ben Cameron are T. Oliver Reid ( Hadestown, Mary Poppins, Thoroughly Modern Millie ), Nick Burroughs ( Tina: The Tina Turner Musical ), LaQuet Sharnell ( Mrs. Doubtfire, The Lion King ), and Antwayn Hopper ( A Strange Loop ). Ben and the guests have an insightful discussion about being black and queer on Broadway, equity, and much more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to have your questions asked...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 45

Leading Men | Alex Brightman, Reeve Carney, Andy Karl

In this episode, it's all about the Leading Men of Broadway. Joining host Ben Cameron are Alex Brightman ( Beetlejuice, School of Rock ), Reeve Carney ( Hadestown, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark ), and Andy Karl ( Rocky, Groundhog Day, Into the Woods ). Ben and the guys chat about their journey to Broadway, the pressures of leading a show, how physically demanding eight shows a week can be, and so much more! Want more ⁠ Broadway Cast ⁠ ? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠ ? Want to have your questio...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 44

Making a Musical | Kelly Devine, Orfeh, Matthew Sklar

In this episode, it's all about Making a Musical! Joining host Ben Cameron are Kelly Devine ( Come From Away, Diana, Escape to Margaritaville ), Orfeh ( Pretty Woman, Legally Blonde ), and Matthew Sklar ( Elf, The Prom, The Wedding Singer ). Ben and the group chat about how the different departments, choreographers, performers, and composers work together to bring a musical to life. They also discuss things they have compromised on as well as what they have fought to keep in a show, and so much ...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 43

Off-Broadway | Marla Mindelle, Callum Francis, Aaron Arnell Harrington

In this episode, it's all about Off-Broadway! Joining host Ben Cameron are Marla Mindelle ( Titanique ), Callum Francis ( Kinky Boots ), and Aaron Arnell Harrington ( Little Shope of Horrors ). Ben and the group chat about the differences between working on Broadway and Off-Broadway, the intimate environment of Off-Broadway theatres, how Off-Broadway provides the opportunity for new works to be staged, and so much more! Want more Broadway Cast ? Want access to bonus episodes ? Want to have your ...

Jan 10, 202455 minEp. 42
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