#LIVEatFIVE: a daily Broadway podcast
538 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsThe audio version of Broadway.com's daily live news/talk show. Summaries of each day's top stories and conversations with Broadway's best.
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Tony Nominee Constantine Maroulis
September 25, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutesTony nominee Constantine Maroulis chats with Paul Wontorek about his new album Until I'm Wanted. Known for competing on the fourth season of American Idol, Maroulis went on star on Broadway in Rock of Ages, Jekyll & Hyde, and The Wedding Singer. Hear him share more about his original music, his plans to reunite with the Rock of Ages cast and how he "knew" he wasn't going to beat Carrie Underwood.
Grammy Nominee Ryan Shaw
September 24, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutesThree-time Grammy nominee Ryan Shaw talks to Beth Stevens about his upcoming album Imagining Marvin, inspired by Marvin Gaye. Shaw made his Broadway debut portraying Stevie Wonder in Motown, and also was an understudy for the role of Marvin Gaye. Listen to him share stories from Grammy night, what it was like meeting Stevie Wonder and more. Also, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan share the day's news.
Taylor Iman Jones
September 23, 2020 21:00 - 35 minutesBroadway alum Taylor Iman Jones chats with Paul Wontorek about her upcoming set with Broadway Buskers and preparing to star in The Devil Wears Prada musical. Having been seen on Broadway in Head Over Heels and Groundhog Day, Jones also appeared in off-Broadway's Scotland, PA and Emojiland. She played Peggy/Maria in Hamilton's national tour and recently released her first original single, "I Really Enjoy." Listen to Jones talk more about her love for her future co-star Beth Leavel and more. Al...
Tony Winner Harriet Harris of RATCHED
September 22, 2020 21:00 - 38 minutesTony winner Harriet Harris chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about her guest starring role on Ryan Murphy's RATCHED, her dream musical and more.
Corey Cott of FILTHY RICH
September 21, 2020 21:00 - 38 minutesBroadway's Corey Cott chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about starring in the new TV drama Filthy Rich, which premieres tonight on FOX.
Matt Densky of the Equity-Approved FULLY COMMITTED at Music Theatre of Connecticut
September 10, 2020 21:44 - 32 minutesActor Matt Densky, who is gearing up to star in the equity-approved indoor production of the solo show FULLY COMMITTED at the Music Theatre of Connecticut, chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan. He was recently seen on the WICKED national tour and his other credits include HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS. Follow him on social at @mattdoesntinsta.
Alan Filderman, Director of the Equity-Approved Outdoor Production of GODSPELL
September 09, 2020 21:55 - 35 minutesAlan Filderman chats with Broadway.com's Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan about directing the outdoor production of GODSPELL at Berkshire Theatre Group, which was the first Equity-approved musical to perform in front of a live audience. Hear Filderman talk about the emotional opening night and what he's learned directing through COVID-19.
Emmy-Nominated Songwriters Curtis Moore & Thomas Mizer of THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL
September 08, 2020 21:56 - 38 minutesSongwriting duo Curtis Moore and Thomas Mizer chat with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about being Emmy-nominated for the song “One Less Angel” from THE MARVELOUS MRS MAISEL. Follow Curtis at @rustic and Tom @thomasmizer on Twitter. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on a MRS. MAISEL musical.
Michael James Scott with Leading Men Leslie Odom Jr., Joshua Henry and Derrick Baskin
August 20, 2020 21:36 - 1 hourALADDIN star Michael James Scott hosts a roundtable discussion with leading men Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. and Tony nominees Joshua Henry and Derrick Baskin.
Tony Winner Santino Fontana
August 20, 2020 17:16 - 34 minutesTony winner Santino Fontana talks to Broadway.com's Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan about how he's adjusting in quarantine and appearing in several online benefits. Hear where he keeps his TOOTSIE Tony and why he has some issues with the children's book GOODNIGHT MOON in the full episode.
Aaron Lazar Talks his BROADWAY LULLABIES Album
August 20, 2020 17:11 - 39 minutesStage favorite Aaron Lazar talks to Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about his upcoming album BROADWAY LULLABIES and starring in the new TV show FILTHY RICH. Learn all about the kickstarter to make the new album happen and more in the full episode.
Jackie Burns of A KILLER PARTY: A MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL
August 20, 2020 17:01 - 35 minutesJackie Burns, known for her turn as the longest-running Elphaba in WICKED, talks to Broadway.com's Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about A KILLER PARTY, a brand new murder mystery musical created entirely in quarantine. Learn all about the nine-part virtual musical and more in the full episode!
Darci Wong, Pepe Monar and Megan Meyer of RENT on Smule
August 20, 2020 16:52 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBDarci Wong, Pepe Monar and Megan Meyer talk to Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about creating RENT on Smule, the popular singing app. This marks the first time a full musical will be presented on the app, which is being released in reverse chronolgical order. Listen to how the cast from all across the globe works together and how it all happens in the full episode below!
Tony NomineeSydney Lucas and Eli Tokash on the TAKE A BOW Podcast
August 20, 2020 16:43 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBTony nominee Sydney Lucas of FUN HOME and Eli Tokash, who was most recently seen on stage in FINDING NEVERLAND, talk to Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about their new podcast TAKE A BOW. Telling their stories of being kid actors on Broadway, the best fried duo share how they decided to create a podcast and more in the full episode.
Tony Winner Audra McDonald on Black Theatre United
August 20, 2020 16:41 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBSix-time Tony winner Audra McDonald talks to Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about co-founding Black Theatre United, a new advocacy coalition fighting for racial equality on Broadway. Hear McDonald talk about the conversation with LaChanze that encouraged the creation of the organization and how they hope to be "an army of amplifiers" and more in the full episode.
Tony Nominee Orfeh
August 18, 2020 16:01 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBTony nominee Orfeh talks with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about how she and husband Andy Karl are spending quarantine.
Director Don Hahn of HOWARD
August 17, 2020 21:12 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBDirector, writer and producer Don Hahn chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about HOWARD, the Howard Ashman documentary now available on Disney+. Hahn has worked on some of Disney's biggest hits including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE LION KING, THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE and more. Hear him talk about working with the late Howard Ashman in the full episode.
Michael James Scott Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Disney Stars Bradley Gibson, Syndee Winters, Noah J. Ricketts and Bonita Hamilton.
August 05, 2020 18:14 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBMichael James Scott continues his weekly roundtable discussions. This week he is joined by fellow Disney on Broadway stars Bradley Gibson (THE LION KING), Syndee Winters (THE LION KING), Noah J. Ricketts (FROZEN) and Bonita Hamilton (THE LION KING). Listen to their conversation about Disney's history of representation and why they think it's important to "sit at the throne."
Andrew Barth Feldman of BROADWAY WHODUNIT?
July 31, 2020 17:30 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBRecent DEAR EVAN HANSEN star Andrew Barth Feldman talks with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan about his latest project, BROADWAY WHODUNIT? Feldman talks about how the interactive virtual mudery mystery works and how he wants to write for Patti LuPone.
Tony Winner Bernadette Peters Talks Broadway Barks
July 20, 2020 16:41 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThree-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters talk's with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan all about BROADWAY BARKS ACROSS AMERICA, which marks the 22nd annual Broadway Barks. The all-star streamed event showcases some of the biggest Broadway stars with pets that YOU can adopt. Watch the full event on Broadway.com and listen to Bernadette talk about ever writing a musical and why she's a 'doganizer.'
Michael James Scott Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Danielle Brooks, Patina Miller and Michael Benjamin Washington
July 20, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBALADDIN star Michael James Scott moderates a discussion with Tony winner Patina Miller, Tony nominee Danielle Brooks and Michael Benjamin Washington about finding success both on screen and on stage. Hear their emotional stories of learning to find their voice and their own experiences as to why representation is so important.
Adrienne Warren, Nikki Renée Daniels and Amber Iman Talk with Michael James Scott
July 08, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBTINA's Adrienne Warren, COMPANY's Nikki Renée Daniels and Amber Iman join ALADDIN's Michael James Scott for a roundtable discussion on being leading ladies of theater. The trio talk about what it was like for them to "find their power," the importance of getting uncomfortable and more.
Broadway and West End Star Marisha Wallace
July 07, 2020 18:36 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBBroadway and West End star Marisha Wallace chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek and Beth Stevens all about the fresh video she just posted singing "Tomorrow" from ANNIE with some of your favorites from RUPAULS DRAG RACE. She’s known for her turns in WAITRESS, DREAMGIRLS, SOMETHING ROTTEN, ALADDIN and THE BOOK OF MORMON. She’s also set to star as Motormouth Maybelle in the upcoming HAIRSPRAY revival. Listen to the full episode to hear her stories of the DREAMGIRLS moment that changed every...
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's John Riddle
July 07, 2020 18:32 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBJohn Riddle joins Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan for a new episode of #LiveatFive: Home Edition. John originated the role of Hans in FROZEN and also appeared in THE VISIT with Chita Rivera. Hear him talk about texting with Chita, which Broadway show he wants to do with Lady Gaga and more by listening to the full episode!
The Sharpe Family Singers
July 01, 2020 17:12 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBToday we have The Sharpe Family Singers with us on #LiveatFive: Home Edition! They have over 2 Million followers on TikTok and show off their families singing talents with covers, collabs and challenges! Ron and Barbara first met while performing as Marius and Cosette in LES MIS! They're both talented performers and producers, and have produced maybe their best creation: their children! Follow them at @sharpefamilysingers!
Former FROZEN and MATILDA Star Mattea Conforti
July 01, 2020 16:48 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMattea Conforti may just have turned 14, but she's already been on Broadway in MATILDA, FROZEN and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. She chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about playing both Young Anna and Young Elsa and working with Zachary Quinto on AMC's NOS4A2.
Kimber Elayne Sprawl of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
June 26, 2020 17:32 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBGIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY star Kimber Elayne Sprawl chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan. Kimber's previous Broadway credits include A BRONX TALE and BEAUTIFUL and she was on tour for THE LION KING. Hear her talk about her viral video #ToBeBlack and why she thinks GIRL will give audiences a "new perspective."
Lara McDonnell of ARTEMIS FOWL
June 26, 2020 17:27 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBFormer MATILDA star Lara McDonnell chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about starring in Disney's ARTEMIS FOWL. Hear how she "learned how to fly" and what it was like starring in the title role of MATILDA as a pre-teen.
Michael James Scott-Hosted Pride Panel with Alex Newell, Celia Rose Gooding and Christian Dante White
June 26, 2020 17:24 - 1 hour - 57 MBALADDIN star Michael James Scott hosts a Pride-themed roundtable with queer Black actors Alex Newell (ONCE ON THIS ISLAND), Celia Rose Gooding (JAGGED LITTLE PILL) and Christian Dante White (MY FAIR LADY). The four discuss racism within the LGBTQIA+ community, how Broadway can become more inclusive and accepting and what Pride means to them.
Tony Nominee Condola Rashad
June 25, 2020 20:53 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBFour-time Tony nominee Condola Rashad talks to Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about her first EP, "Space Daughter." Hear how she loves to "surprise" people with her music and how her recent turn starring in Broadway's SAINT JOAN changed her life.
Tony Winner Tony Shalhoub
June 25, 2020 18:23 - 33 minutes - 31 MBTony winner Tony Shalhoub chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan all about ACT ONE, which earned him a Tony nom, being availbe to stream. Tony earned a Tony for his role in THE BAND'S VISIT and previously had three nominations. He is known for his TV gigs on MONK and THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL. Tony reveals just how long he'll stay with MAISEL and more!
Samantha Pauly of SIX
June 25, 2020 18:21 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBSamantha Pauly, who plays Katherine Howard in SIX, chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan all about being part of the fan-favorite queendom. Hear what Samantha has to say about their epic costumes, what it was like playing Eva Peron in The UK and more!
Roundtable Hosted by Michael James Scott with Brandon Victor Dixon, Nikki M. James and Montego Glover
June 25, 2020 18:20 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBALADDIN star Michael James Scott hosts another roundtable discussion. This week, he is joined by Tony winner Nikki M. James of THE BOOK OF MORMON and Tony nominees Brandon Victor Dixon and Montego Glover. The four stars discuss "what's next" for Broadway and how white actors can be better allys for BIPOC in theater.
Jelani Alladin of FROZEN and HERCULES
June 25, 2020 18:18 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBStage favorite Jelani Alladin stops by #LiveatFive: Home Edition to talk all about hosting the 2020 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival and more. Recently, Alladin played Kristoff in FROZEN and was the title hero in HERCULES for Shakespeare in the Park. Hear him talk more about making history on Broadway and why he doesn't like the phrase "color-blind casting" with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan
Tony Nominee Norm Lewis of DA 5 BLOODS
June 12, 2020 15:42 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBNorm Lewis is here with us today to celebrate the upcoming release of the new Spike Lee film DA 5 BLOODS on Netflix, where he stars as Eddie. Broadway fans know Norm for being a Tony nominee for PORGY AND BESS, making history as the Phantom in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and having over 12 Broadway credits to his name. Follow him on social at @thenormlewis.
Michael James Scott with Asmeret Ghebremichael, Daniel J. Watts & Ato Blankson-Wood
June 12, 2020 15:40 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBALADDIN star Michael James Scott hosts a roundtable discussion with Asmeret Ghebremichael, Daniel J. Watts of TINA & Ato Blankson-Wood of SLAVE PLAY. The actors talk about racism and microaggressions in the theater industry, their own personal experiences and how Broadway must change to have more racial equality. This is the first episode of an on-going series with Scott.
Nicole Vanessa Ortiz
June 12, 2020 15:37 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBNicole Vanessa Ortiz, who was set to star in SISTER ACT at Papermill Playhouse, talks all about her virtual benefit concert SIX FEET APART on Broadway.com's #LiveatFive: Home Edition.
Tony Winner and The Actors Fund Chairman Brian Stokes Mitchell
June 03, 2020 19:37 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBBrian Stokes Mitchell is a guest on a new episode #LiveatFive: Home Edition! Stokes is a two-time Tony winner, 4-time Tony nominee with 11 Broadway credits to his name. He is also the Chairman of The Actors Fund! Follow him on social at @brianstokesm and hear him talk all about RAGTIME and what he was "put on the planet to do."
Adrianna Hicks of SIX
May 29, 2020 19:55 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBAdrianna Hicks checks in with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan for a new episode of #LiveatFive: Home Edition! Hicks has been bringing Catherine of Aragon in SIX to life since the musical first landed in North America. She has previously been seen on Broadway in ALADDIN and THE COLOR PURPLE, she went on to lead THE COLOR PURPLE tour as Celie. Follow her on social at @missadrianahicks
Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack of FLYING OVER SUNSET
May 28, 2020 18:40 - 31 minutes - 29 MBCarmen Cusack is here today for #LiveatFive: Home Edition! Carmen is set to star in Lincoln Center Theatre’s upcoming new musical FLYING OVER SUNSET as congresswoman Clare Boothe Luce explores the world of LSD. Carmen earned a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut leading the company of Steve Martin and Eddie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR. Follow her on social at @cusackcarmen and listen to hear her talk about "holding her own" and more with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Mo...
ALADDIN on Broadway's Original Iago, Don Darryl Rivera
May 27, 2020 19:50 - 32 minutes - 30 MBDon Darryl Rivera chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan in a new episode of #LiveatFive: Home Edition! Don Darryl has been with ALADDIN on Broadway since the very beginning having originated the role of Iago. He has also appeared on the national tour in the same role. Hear him talk all about the science behind being the perfect sidekick and working with Jonathan Freeman, who has been playing Jafar since voicing the character in the 1992 animated movie.
Tony Nominee Danny Burstein of MOULIN ROUGE!
May 26, 2020 15:34 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDanny Burstein chats with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about his life since Broadway shutdown. Danny has been in 18 Broadway shows and has 6 tony nominations to his name. He has been with MOULIN ROUGE since its world premiere playing Harold Zilder! During the shutdown, Danny contracted COVID-19 and talks about his harrowing experience and road to recovery. Follow him on social at @dannybur.
Stage Favorite Heidi Blickenstaff on New GenZStayHome PSA
May 22, 2020 19:36 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBStage favorite Heidi Blickenstaff is here for another fun episode of #LiveatFive: Home Edition talking to Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan. Heidi has been seen in FREAKY FRIDAY, SOMETHING ROTTEN, [TITLE OF SHOW], LITTLE MERMAID and more. She’s here today to talk all about her new projects GenZStayHome, the [title of show] reunion and more! Follow her at @heidiblick!
Katharine McPhee on BOMBSHELL: IN CONCERT
May 22, 2020 19:25 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBKatharine McPhee, who starred as Karen Cartwright in the hit TV show SMASH, joins Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan to talk all about the livestream event of BOMBSHELL: IN CONCERT. McPhee made her Broadway and West End debut as Jenna in WAITRESS and spoke about reuniting with the SMASH cast and coming back to the stage with Megan Hilty.
Andy Mientus, Krystina Alabado & BURN ALL NIGHT Composers
May 22, 2020 19:21 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBAndy Mientus and the composers of the cult-favorite musical BURN ALL NIGHT reunite with world premiere cast member Krystina Alabado, who is currently in MEAN GIRLS. The group reminisces about the timely story of the apocalyptic musical and announce the first ever relase of audio recordings. Hit Record: Demos from Burn All Night is now available to stream here: https://burnallnight.bandcamp.com/releases.
Tony Nominee Ethan Slater of ASSASSINS
May 18, 2020 21:25 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBEthan Slater is a new guest on #LiveatFive: Home Edition! Slater was set to star in the Classic Stage Company’s ASSASSINS off-Broadway before the Broadway shutdown. Slater garnered a Tony nomination for his Broadway debut leading the company of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS(which you can watch on Amazon Prime). Playing SpongeBob earned Slater the Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and two Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. He also appeared in FOSSE/VERDON. Slater talks with Broadway.com's...
Claybourne Elder of COMPANY
May 15, 2020 19:37 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBClaybourne Elder is set to star in the genderbent revival of COMPANY as Andy the flight attendant. He spoke with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about his time with Sondheim, working on the new film NETUSER with his husband and challenging Patti LuPone to a cook-off. Follow him on social media at @ClaybourneElder!
Erika Henningsen of FLYING OVER SUNSET
May 14, 2020 19:53 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBMEAN GIRLS alum Erika Henningsen talks to Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan about her fundraiser with She's the First! Erika also talks about the future of her next Broadway show FLYING OVER SUNSET and how Kyle Selig taught her how to tap dance. Follow her on social media at @ErikaHenningsen.
Stage and Screen Star Beanie Feldstein
May 14, 2020 17:15 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBBeanie Feldsten is non-stop. In the past three years, she made her Broadway debut as Minnie Fay in HELLO, DOLLY!, appeared in the Oscar-nominated LADY BIRD earned a Golden Globe nomination for her turn in BOOKSMART, released a new film HOW TO BUILD A GIRL, and has been announced to star in the movie adaptations of the stage shows THE HUMANS and MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. Hear Beanie talk about her "soulmate" connection with long-time BFF Ben Platt and more with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth ...
Pulitzer Prize Winner Michael R. Jackson of A STRANGE LOOP
May 14, 2020 16:58 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBMichael R. Jackson has received over a dozen awards and nominations as the creator of the hit off-Broadway musical A STRANGE LOOP, which also earned him the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Jackson talks all about his whirlwind year and his soap opera obsession with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan. Follow him on social at @TheLivingMJ.