LaChanze isn't just a Tony winning Actress; she's also a Tony winning Producer. And it's nearly your last chance to see a couple of the amazing productions she has on Broadway right now. On this episode, Tamsen takes a walk with LaChanze through Manhattan's Theater District. Plus, Australian pop sensation Betty Who is now on Broadway in Hadestown . She sits down with Paul Wontorek. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/hadestown/...
Nov 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 47
Riverdale favorite Casey Cott is on Broadway, right now, starring in Moulin Rouge! The Musical . He plays 'Christian', now til February. Paul Wontorek sits down with Casey. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/moulin-rouge-musical/
Nov 01, 2023•14 min•Ep. 46
Two great interviews on this episode of the pod. First up, Tony Winner Christian Borle talks working on Some Like It Hot for more than a year and why you should still see it while you can. He chats with Tamsen. Plus, Nicole Ari Parker is here - "And Just Like That," she's back on the New York City stage in The Refuge Plays . She sits down with Paul Wontorek.
Oct 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 45
It's Broadway's biggest, most immersive party. Here Lies Love is NYC's hottest dance club and one of Broadway's hottest shows. It also features the music of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, plus Broadway's first-ever all-Filipino cast. In this episode of the pod, Tamsen sits down with one of the stars of Here Lies Love , Conrad Ricamora.
Oct 04, 2023•11 min•Ep. 44
Rock icon and Grammy Winner Melissa etheridge is now on Broadway with her one-woman show, My Window . In this episode of the pod, Tamsen chats with Melissa about the show and
Sep 19, 2023•11 min•Ep. 43
The new Fall Season on Broadway is upon us, with tons of new shows. In this jam-packed episode we're highlighting two of the big ones. It's a Book of Mormon reunion. Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are back together on Broadway in the new, two-man comedy, Gutenberg! Paul Wontorek chats with Josh and Andrew. But first, Spamalot is coming back to Broadway this Autumn. And Tony Award Winner James Monroe Iglehart plays 'King Arthur'. Tamsen has an hilarious talk with James. To learn more and get ticket...
Sep 11, 2023•27 min•Ep. 42
The Wiz sets out on a pre-Broadway tour this month in Baltimore before arriving on The Great Bright Way in 2024. In this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek sits down with the Director of The Wiz , Schele Williams. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/
Sep 06, 2023•24 min•Ep. 41
It's your last chance to see Once Upon A One More Time on Broadway. The musical, inspired by the music of Brittney Spears, is now in its final weeks. The show stars Justin Guarini. He plays 'Prince Charming'. Justin sat down with Paul Wontorek.
Aug 21, 2023•22 min•Ep. 40
Great Scott! Back To The Future: The Musical is now open on Broadway. On this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek sits down with Tony Award Winner Roger Bart. He plays 'Doc Brown'. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/back-to-the-future/
Aug 17, 2023•27 min•Ep. 39
SNL Alum Alex Moffat makes his Broadway debut in the new play The Cottage . It's the hilarious and star-studded new play directed by TV Icon Jason Alexander. Paul Wontorek has a chat with Alex.
Jul 24, 2023•17 min•Ep. 38
It's The Summer Of George! TV Icon and Tony Award Winner Jason Alexander returns to Broadway, this time making his directorial debut in the star-studded new play The Cottage . Tamsen Fadal sits down with Jason.
Jul 17, 2023•12 min•Ep. 37
When we think of Broadway, we don't usually think of jump-scares and horror. But now comes the creepy, new thriller Grey House . In a short and sweet interview right outside Broadway's Lyceum Theatre, Tamsen takes a walk with one of the stars of Grey House , Tatiana Maslany.
Jul 10, 2023•6 min•Ep. 36
Tony Award Winner Ben Platt is once again nominated for a Tony for his work in the stunning revival of Parade . Get ready for this Sunday's Awards Ceremony with Paul Wontorek's chat with Ben.
Jun 09, 2023•20 min•Ep. 35
She's already a Tony Award winner for her performance in 2014's You Can't Take It With You . Now, Annaleigh Ashford is up for another Tony in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street . She plays 'Mrs. Lovett'. Paul Wontorek talks to Annaleigh. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/sweeney-todd-2023/
May 08, 2023•26 min•Ep. 34
Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain is back on Broadway in A Doll's House , from now until June. And now, she's nominated for a Tony Award. Jessica chats with Paul Wontorek. Plus, Sean Hayes just picked up a Tony nomination for his work in the new play Good Night, Oscar . We gave him the mic to tell us what the show is all about.
May 04, 2023•11 min•Ep. 33
TV comedy queen D'Arcy Carden just made her Broadway debut in The Thanksgiving Play . You've seen D'Arcy in The Good Place , Barry , and more. Now she's starring in the new comedy-satire from Native American playwright, Larissa Fasthorse. Paul Wontorek sat down with D'Arcy to talk about what making her Broadway debut means to her.
Apr 19, 2023•24 min•Ep. 32
On this week's episode, the icon, Billy Porter is here. Billy's headed out across the country on his Black Mona Lisa tour. He's here to talk music, Broadway, and a whole lot more. Paul Wontorek has the chat with Billy.
Apr 10, 2023•16 min•Ep. 31
We've got something to be thankful for. It's the brand new comedy-satire from Native American Playwright, Larissa Fasthorse. On this episode, Tamsen talks to the star of The Thanksgiving Play , Scott Foley ( Scandal , Felicity ). And we'll hear from Scott's co-star in the play, D'Arcy Carden ( The Good Place , Barry ). And, Paul Wontorek sits down with the Tony Award-winning songwriting duo behind the new comedy-musical, Some Like It Hot , Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Plus, Marc performs the ...
Apr 03, 2023•43 min•Ep. 30
Tony Nominees and legit stars, Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht are back on Broadway in the world premiere of Summer, 1976 . On this episode of the pod, Tamsen sits down with Laura and Jessica to talk about the new play, lasting female friendships, products they miss from the 70's, and why we miss 'Wendy' from the Netflix series Ozark . Plus, Aaron Sorkin has a new musical on Broadway this spring. It's a new telling of the Lerner and Loewe classic Camelot . But with a brand new script, and no magi...
Mar 27, 2023•24 min•Ep. 29
Bob Fosse's Dancin' is back on the boards thanks to one of the original production's stars. Wayne Cilento has rebooted the sexy classic with an all new cast of dancers. On this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek catches up with Cilento.
Mar 13, 2023•39 min•Ep. 28
Tony Award Winner Nathan Lane is now in his 25th Broadway Show. Nathan joins Tamsen to talk about the new Broadway play Pictures From Home , his Emmy Award winning guest appearance in Only Murders In The Building , and his upcoming new film with Joaquin Phoenix, Beau Is Afraid .
Mar 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 27
Recorded outside Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre, Tamsen hangs out with 'Alexander Hamilton' himself, Miguel Cervantes. Miguel is here to talk about his favorite moments in Hamilton, Grief, Family, The Ham-Fam, and telling Dad Jokes. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/hamilton-broadway/ Forgive the street noise of New York City, but a passing ambulance leads to Tamsen learning a fun Broadway fact....
Feb 27, 2023•15 min•Ep. 26
Phantom of the Opera is Broadway's longest running musical. The show just celebrated it's 35th and final anniversary, and you've only got a matter of weeks to watch the iconic musical before it closes for good. On this episode, Tamsen heads to the Majestic Theatre to talk to Ben Crawford, who plays 'The Phantom'. Plus, Emilie Kouatchou is the first black woman to play 'Christine Daaé' in Phantom . Charlie Cooper has that interview.
Feb 20, 2023•18 min•Ep. 25
Two great interviews on this episode of the pod. She's Broadway's original, Tony award winning Dreamgirl. Jennifer Holliday sits down with Tamsen to talk about returning to the NYC stage, aging, advice, and more. Plus, Sara Bareilles celebrates winning another Grammy award, this year as part of the cast album for Into The Woods . She chats with Paul Wontorek about why this one is so special.
Feb 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 24
Two big interviews on this episode of the pod. First, it's been 25 years since the debut of Dawson's Creek , and Katie Holmes is still doing amazing work. She's chatting with Paul Wontorek about her return to the New York City stage in The Wanderers . Plus, there is life after Romeo. Juliet is living her best life in the pop concert musical spectacular, & Juliet . Tamsen catches up with one of that show's stars, Paolo Szot . To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/...
Feb 06, 2023•15 min•Ep. 23
Academy Award nominee and 2x Broadway veteran Stephanie Hsu is on the pod, chatting with Paul Wontorek about her film Everything Everywhere All At Once and the upcoming final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel .
Jan 31, 2023•20 min•Ep. 22
Anthony Rapp, the original lead of Rent is back on the New York City stage with his new musical memoir Without You . Tamsen chats with Anthony Rapp. Plus, Robyn Hurder is "Forever In Blue Jeans" in the new Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise . Robyn talks with Paul Wontorek about the show, performing through loss, her family, and a whole lot more. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/beautiful-noise-neil-diamond-musical/...
Jan 30, 2023•39 min•Ep. 21
Two time RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Jinkx Monsoon is making history on Broadway right in Broadway's longest running American musical, Chicago . Jinkx plays Matron "Mama" Morton. She's the first Drag Queen to take on the role, and she is spectacular. Paul Wontorek has the interview on this week's edition of The Broadway Show: Uncut . To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/chicago/
Jan 23, 2023•17 min•Ep. 20
Take Me Out is in extra innings. But you've only got a few weeks left to see the Tony Award winning Broadway revival. The play now scheduled to close February 5th. But before then, Tamsen had a chance to catch up with Grey's Anatomy TV superstar Jesse Williams, in his Broadway debut.
Jan 17, 2023•12 min•Ep. 19
There's life after Romeo in this jam-packed episode. First up, Tamsen chats with Lorna Courtney, the star of the new pop-concert Broadway musical, & Juliet . Then, Paul sits down with the stars of The Collaboration , Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope to talk about playing art icons Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/juliet/
Jan 09, 2023•38 min•Ep. 18
