It's your last chance to see Sunset Boulevard on Broadway, the 2025 Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical Revival, and Best Actress in a musical for Nicole Scherzinger. In this episode, you'll hear from Nicole just minutes after winning her Tony. Plus, Paul Wontorek sits down with her Tony-nominated co-star, Tom Francis. And Beth Stevens has a great conversation with Director Jamie Lloyd.
We're flashing back to Broadway's biggest night, The Tony Awards. Every year, right after the Tonys, Broadway's biggest stars come to New York's iconic Carlyle Hotel to party all night long. On this episode, Tamsen and Paul talk to 5 Tony Award-Winners at the after-party. You'll hear from Natalie Venetia Belcon, Cole Escola, Jak Malone, Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey.
Fresh off a Tony Award win in 2024, Jonathan Groff is back on Broadway. The new musical, Just In Time , is a celebration of the life and music of the legendary Bobby Darin. And to take on the role, Jonathan had to really, REALLY learn to dance. On this episode, Paul Wontorek chats with Jonathan Groff and the musical's choreographer, Shannon Lewis. To learn more and get tickets visit: https://www.broadway.com/shows/just-in-time/
A brand new day is headed your way. The revival of The Wiz just set out on a national tour, coming soon to a city near you. On this episode, Paul Wontorek chats with the Director of The Wiz , Schele Williams. Then, you'll hear from Academy Award-winning Set Designer, Hannah Beachler. To learn more visit: https://wizmusical.com/tour-dates
It's the comedy smash of the season. Death Becomes Her , based on the iconic film, is now on Broadway. And audiences are drinking it up. Two great interviews on this episode. Paul Wontorek chats with the stars of Death Becomes Her, Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard. Then, Beth Stevens talks with the designer of the musical's incredible costumes, Paul Tazewell. To learn more visit: https://www.broadway.com/shows/death-becomes-her/...
The Tony Award-winning Broadway smash Some Like It Hot is now on tour, across the country. On this episode, we're talking all about this amazing musical. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with the creative team who wrote the show's hilarious book, Tony-winner Matthew Lopez and TV's Amber Ruffin. Then you'll hear from the Emmy and Tony-winning songwriting duo of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. To learn more visit: www.broadwayacrossamerica.com...
Tony-winner Bebe Neuwirth continues her awesome Broadway run in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club . Tamsen chats with Bebe about the role, her epic career, and a whole lot more. Plus, he's ready for his close-up. Paul Wontorek talks with one of the stars of Sunset Boulevard , Tom Francis about this radically reimagined new telling, as well as starring alongside Nicole Scherzinger. To learn more visit: https://www.broadway.com/shows/cabaret/...
She's ready for her close-up. Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger makes her Broadway debut, starring in an incredible, stripped-down, raw version of Sunset Boulevard . Paul Wontorek chats with Nicole. To learn more visit: Sunset Boulevard - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com Later, The Hills of California is now on Broadway. Beth Stevens talks with the star of the new play, Laura Donnelly and her husband, playwright Jez Butterworth. To learn more visit: The Hills of California - Br...
The North American tour of & Juliet is coming soon to a city near you! Featuring the songs of Max Martin, & Juliet gives Shakespeare a pop-music rewrite. On this episode of the pod, get to know some of the people who made this musical spectacular. First up, Paul Wontorek talks to Schitt's Creek Executive Producer/Writer, David West Read, who penned the book of & Juliet . And a little later, Beth Stevens chats with the musical's Tony Award-winning costume designer, Paloma Young. To le...
Can robots fall in love?! Maybe Happy Ending is one of the big, bold, breakout hits of the Fall Season on Broadway. It's a brand new musical starring Emmy and Golden Globe Winner Darren Criss and Helen J Shen as two lonely helper-bots. Paul Wontorek chats with Darren. Plus, we'll hear from Helen on the red carpet. And a little later, Beth Stevens sits down with two members of the Maybe Happy Ending creative team, Director Michael Arden and Designer Dane Laffrey. To learn more visit: Maybe Happy ...
It's a jam-packed episode. First up, prepare to be Swept Away by the music of The Avett Brothers. John Gallagher, Jr. stars in the new shipwreck musical inspired by their songs. Tamsen chats with John. Plus, A Beautiful Noise , The Neil Diamond Musical is coming soon to a city near you. Paul Wontorek chats with four cast members of the National Tour, Nick Fradiani, Robert Westenberg, Lisa Renee Pitts, and Hannah Jewel Kohn.
Julianna Margulies is back on Broadway for the first time in 18 years in the new play based on Delia Ephron's memoir Left On Tenth . First up, Tamsen sits down with Julianna to talk about her chance encounter with Delia, her experience with the play, life, family and much more. Then, Beth Stevens chats with the playwright, Delia Ephron. To learn more visit: Left on Tenth - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com
Robert Downey Jr. just made his Broadway debut in the new play McNeal . Paul Wontorek chats with Robert in the rehearsal room at Lincoln Center. To learn more visit: McNEAL - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com Plus, Tony Award® winner James Monroe Iglehart returns to Broadway in A Wonderful World . Tamsen sits down with James to talk about taking on the role of Louis Armstrong. To learn more visit: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadwa...
Broadway is getting Charmed by TV Star Alyssa Milano. Alyssa sits down with Tamsen to chat about making her Broadway debut as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago , plus a whole lot more. And later, Paul Wontorek talks to the new stars of Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club , Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho.
Tamsen has two big-time interviews on this episode of Uncut . First upon, Tony-winner Sutton Foster stars in the revival of Once Upon A Mattress as 'Princess Fred'. It's the very same role that made Carol Burnett famous, back in the day. Next up, history is happening on Broadway with the epic and timely musical Suffs . And Tony-nominee Jenn Colella stars as 'Carrie Chapman Catt'. To learn more visit: Suffs’ Jenn Colella on Juggling Broadway and Motherhood | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com and to bu...
Just a few weeks left to catch the revival of The Wiz on Broadway. Hannah Beachler designed the smash-hit musical's incredible set. She's also known for her Academy Award Winning designs from the Black Panther movies. On this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek chats with the Scenic Designer of The Wiz , Hannah Beachler on inspiration for the show and how different designing for theatre can be. To Learn More visit: Scenic Designer Hannah Beachler on Infusing The Wiz with Black American Culture | B...
Oh, Mary! is the comedy hit of the summer, and it's now on Broadway. It's written by and starring Cole Escola. Cole plays a deranged and hilarious 'Mary Todd Lincoln'. Paul Wontorek chats with Cole Escola. To Learn More visit: Oh, Mary! - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com
Tony Award winner Ben Platt is headed back to a Broadway stage. But not in an acting role. From May 28th to June 15th, Ben plays Broadway's historic, newly remodeled Palace Theatre. Ahead of his residency, Ben sits down with Tamsen. Plus, Ella Beatty makes her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated revival of Appropriate . Ella's the daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening. But she's making a name for herself in this huge Broadway debut. She chats with Paul Wontorek. To Learn More visit: Ben ...
Welcome to Cabaret At The Kit Kat Club ! The star-studded Broadway revival is nominated for 9 Tony Awards. Including acting nominations for it's two big stars. On this episode, Tamsen chats with Tony and Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne. He plays 'The Emcee'. After that, Paul Wontorek sits down with 'Sally Bowles', herself, Gayle Rankin. Willkommen! To learn more visit: Cabaret - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com...
Broadway debuts don't get any bigger than this. For the first time, Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Mary Jane . Paul Wontorek chats with Rachel. To learn more visit: Mary Jane - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com Plus, put on the green light. The Great Gatsby is here. And Jeremy Jordan plays 'Jay Gatsby' himself. Tamsen has that interview. To get tickets and learn more about The Great Gatsby visit: The Great Gatsby - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com...
Welcome back to the 80's. The music of Huey Lewis is now in not one, but TWO huge Broadway shows. Back To The Future , and The Heart of Rock and Roll - it's the new musical inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis & The News. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-heart-of-rock-and-roll/ . For tickets and more information on Back To The Future , visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/back-to-the-future/ . Tamsen chats with the 80's rock legend. Plus, Boy George is now on Broadway pl...
A brand new day is FINALLY here. The Wiz begins Broadway preview performances this month. And superstar Wayne Brady returns to the New York City stage in the title role. Paul chats with Wayne Brady. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/ Plus, Aladdin celebrates a decade on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Tamsen talks with Broadway's 'Princess Jasmine', Sonya Balsara. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/aladdin-broadway/...
Two huge interviews on this episode. TV star Michael Imperioli makes his Broadway debut this Spring, alongside Jeremy Strong in the revival of An Enemy Of The People . Plus, he just opened a new bar on New York City's Upper West Side. Tamsen sits down with Michael Imperioli at 'Scarlet'. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/an-enemy-of-the-people/ But first, it's the star-studded revival of Merrily We Roll Along . Paul Wontorek chats with the stars, Jonathan Groff , Lindsay Mendez ...
On this episode of the pod, Tamsen catches up with Cynthia Nixon. She's back on the NYC stage for the first time in 7 years, ironically, in The Seven Year Disappear . Cynthia talks with Tamsen about the new play, plus her two big shows on Max - The Gilded Age and And Just Like That . Plus, Betty Boop is headed to Broadway in 2025. Paul Wontorek catches up with the star of BOOP! , Jasmine Amy Rogers, plus the musical's Director/Choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. To learn more visit https://www.broadw...
Two great interviews on this episode of the podcast. First up, Top Gun and ER star, Anthony Edwards is back on Broadway in the new play Prayer For The French Republic . Tamsen catches up with Anthony at Manhattan Theatre Club. And later, Shaina Taub makes history. She's just the second woman ever to write the book, music, and lyrics, AND star in her own Broadway musical. Beth Stevens catches up with Shaina. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/prayer-for-the-french-...
On this week's episode of the pod, it's all about The Notebook . It's the musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel, and one of the most romantic movies of all time. It features music by singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. The Notebook comes to Broadway next month. But before it does, we talked to three of the stars. First up, Charlie Cooper sits down with Joy Woods. And later in the show, we'll hear from two more stars, John Cardona and Jordan Tyson. To learn more and get tickets visit http...
Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara, and Tony Award Nominee Brian d'Arcy James are back on Broadway, starring together in the new musical Days Of Wine And Roses . Featuring an incredible jazz score, it's based on the 1962 film. Paul Wontorek chats with Kelli and Brian. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/days-of-wine-and-roses/
Two great interviews on this episode of the podcast. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with Broadway legend Chip Zien. They're talking about Chip's incredible on stage, a legendary film flop, and his Broadway return in Harmony . Plus, an American Idol plays an American legend. Nick Fradiani talks with Tamsen about taking on the role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise . To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/beautiful-noise-neil-diamond-musical/...
A whole new day is here! The Wiz is headed back to Broadway in 2024. And late night personality, comedy writer, and Tony nominee Amber Ruffin has helped update the book for toady and hopefully for years to come. Amber sits down with Paul Wontorek. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/
Emmy Winner Sarah Paulson returns to Broadway for the first time in 13 years in the new family drama Appropriate . It's the new play from Playwright Brandon Jacobs Jenkins. The story of a family - forced to deal with dark secrets and ghosts from the past, while reconnecting over the memory of their late father. Sarah stars alongside Corey Stoll, Elle Fanning, and more. Paul Wontorek sat down with Sarah Paulson at legendary Broadway hotspot, Sardi's. To learn more and get tickets visit https://ww...
