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#LIVEatFIVE: a daily Broadway podcast

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The 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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6/21/18 - Michael Benjamin Washington (THE BOYS IN THE BAND)

June 21, 2018 22:04 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Michael is currently playing Bernard in The Boys in the Band. He has previously been on Broadway in La Cage aux Folles and Mamma Mia! His screen credits include Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, 30 Rock, Save the Date, Law and Order and more. Be sure to follow him on social media at @MichaelBWashington. (Hosts: Beth Stevens, Ryan Lee Gilbert, Caitlin Moynihan)

6/19/18 - Corey Cott (BANDSTAND MOVIE)

June 19, 2018 21:51 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Corey was most recently seen starring as Donny Donny Novitski in Bandstand! His other Broadway credits include Newsies and Gigi. Bandstand is hitting theaters next week for two days only and The Donny Nova Band is still getting together and performing the show’s hit songs. Be sure to follow Corey on social media @NAPONACOTT. (Hosts: Ryan Lee Gilbert, Beth Stevens, Caitlin Moynihan)

6/18/18 - Preston Truman Boyd (THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG)

June 18, 2018 21:45 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Preston is currently starring as Robert in The Play That Goes Wrong, which just celebrated its 500th performance. He has also been on Broadway in Sunset Boulevard, She Loves Me, On the Twentieth Century, Bullets Over Broadway and Big Fish. He also was in the touring productions of Young Frankenstein and Jersey Boys. Make sure to follow him on social media @PrestonBoyd. (Hosts: Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek, Caitlin Moynihan)

6/14/18 - Carrie St. Louis (KINKY BOOTS)

June 14, 2018 21:45 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Carrie is currently starring in Kinky Boots as Lauren. Her previous Broadway credits include Rock of Ages and both the Broadway and tour productions of Wicked and she is debuting a brand new show at 54 Below on Monday June 18. Make sure to follow her on social media at @CarrieStLouis. (Hosts: Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, Caitlin Moynihan)

6/13/18 - Erich Bergen (WAITRESS)

June 13, 2018 21:49 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Erich is currently making his Broadway debut in Waitress as Doctor Pommater. He previously played Bob Gaudio in both the 2014 Jersey Boys movie and the first national tour as well as being in the Anything Goes and Irving Berlin's White Christmas tours. He is well known for portraying Blake Moran on Madam Secretary on CBS. Be sure to follow him on social media @ErichBergen. (Hosts: Ryan Lee Gilbert, Andy Lefkowitz, Caitlin Moynihan)

6/12/18 - Conor Ryan (DESPERATE MEASURES)

June 12, 2018 22:29 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Conor is currently starring as Johnny Blood in the off-Broadway production of Desperate Measures at the New World Stages which earned him an Outer Critics Circle nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. His previous credits Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Broadway, Into the Wild, the John & Jen revival and he was recently seen in Jesus Christ Superstar Live! Make sure to follow him on Instagram @Chakaconor. (Hosts: Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, Caitlin Moynihan)

6/11/18 - Julie James (SIRIUS XM)

June 11, 2018 21:58 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Julie is currently the program director and curator for Sirius XM radio’s “On Broadway” show, is the host of Broadway Names with Julie James and is the co-host of Broadway Across America's monthly report. She is an avid fan of the theater and has been involved in the community for over 10 years. Be sure to follow her on Twitter at @Julie_James! (Hosts: Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, Caitlin Moynihan)

6/7/18 - Jordan Donica (MY FAIR LADY)

June 07, 2018 22:19 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Jordan is currently in the 10-time Tony Nominated MY FAIR LADY as Freddy Eynsford-Hill. He previously appeared on Broadway in the Phantom of the Opera as Raoul. Jordan also recently starred as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the Los Angeles and San Francisco company of Hamilton. And we’re celebrating because cast recording is released tomorrow! (Hosts: Ryan Lee Gilbert, Beth Stevens, Caitlin Moynihan)

6/6/18 - Robin De Jesus (THE BOYS IN THE BAND)

June 06, 2018 22:19 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Robin is currently playing Emory in The Boys in the Band. He is a two time TONY nominee for his performances in In the Heights and La Cage aux Folles. He has also appeared in Rent and Wicked. Some of his film credits include Camp, HairBrained, Gun Hill Road, and Elliot Loves. Be sure to follow him on social media at @robindejesus. (Hosts: Beth Stevens, Ryan Lee Gilbert, Caitlin Moynihan)

6/5/18 -Cheech Manohar (MEAN GIRLS)

June 05, 2018 21:52 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Cheech Manohar is currently making his Broadway debut as Kevin G in the Tony nominated MEAN GIRLS. He is a recent Syracuse Drama alum. Regional credits include: Mean Girls at the National Theatre, West Side Story (Chino) at Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay) and New Kid (Nick) at Syracuse Stage. Cheech is also a trained Bollywood dancer, and has taught Bollywood fusion workshops all over. Be sure to follow him on Instagram at @Cheechmanohar. (Hosts: Ryan Lee G...

6/4/18 - Chukwudi Iwuji (OTHELLO)

June 04, 2018 21:46 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Chukwudi is currently starring in Othello in the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park summer series. He recently won an Obie Award for his performance in The Public Theater’s The Low Road. His past theater credits include King Lear, Hamlet and the Henry the 6th trilogy. He has multiple screen credits including John Wick: Chapter 2, Quantico, The Split, Doctor Who and Madam Secretary. Be sure to leave your questions in the comments below! (Hosts: Beth Stevens, Ryan Lee Gilbert, Caitlin M...

5/31/18 - Adam Kaplan ( A BRONX TALE)

May 31, 2018 21:50 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Adam Kaplan is currently starring in A Bronx Tale as Calogero on Broadway. Previous Broadway credits include Newsies and leading the Kinky Boots first national tour as Charlie Price in both the United States and Japan. He was also in Showboat at the New York Philharmonic. His TV and film credits include Deception, Maja + Theo and The Point of Divergence. Be sure to follow him on social media at @AdamSKaplan. (Hosts: Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, Caitlin Moynihan)

5/30/18- Arielle Jacobs (ALADDIN/ DEBUT SOLO ALBUM)

May 30, 2018 21:52 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Arielle Jacobs is currently searching beyond the palace walls as Princess Jasmine in Aladdin on Broadway. Her Broadway credits include In the Heights and Wicked and she also played the Disney Princess in the Australian production. Her debut solo album, a Leap in the Dark, which is a live recording of her 54 Below show, will be released on June 15. Be sure to follow her on social media at @ArielleJacobs. (Hosts: Ryan Lee Gilbert, Paul Wontorek, Caitlin Moynihan)

5/29/18 - Grey Henson (MEAN GIRLS)

May 29, 2018 21:47 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Grey Henson is currently starring in MEAN GIRLS as Damian Hubbard which earned him a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Grey also won a Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite Featured Actor in a Musical and Favorite Onstage Pair with Barrett Wilbert Weed. Grey also appeared in the Book of Mormon first national tour as Elder McKinley. Be sure to follow him on social media at @GreyHenson! (Hosts: Beth Stevens, Ryan Gilbert, Caitlin Moynihan)

5/23/18- Ari'el Stachel (THE BAND'S VISIT)

May 23, 2018 21:44 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Ari’el Stachel is currently making his Broadway debut as Haled in THE BANDS VISIT. He earned Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Award nominations for the role when the show was in its pre-Broadway run and is a TONY Nominee for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical. Ari’el’s TV credits include “Blue Bloods” and “Jessica Jones”. Make sure to follow him on social media at @ArielStachel. Hosts: Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek, Caitlyn Gallip

5:22:18 - Greg Hildreth (FROZEN)

May 22, 2018 21:38 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Greg Hildreth is currently starring as Olaf in FROZEN on Broadway. Previous Broadway credits include Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Peter and the Starcatcher and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. He also starred in The Robber Bridegroom and received a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. Greg has also appeared on The Good Wife and was featured on Laura Osnes’ iconic Broadway.com vlog “The Princess Diary.” Make sure to follow him on social media @Gre...

5/21/18 - Cady Huffman (CHICAGO)

May 21, 2018 22:43 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Cady Huffman is currently starring as Matron “Mama” Morton in CHICAGO on Broadway. Previous Broadway credits include The Nance, The Will Rogers Follies for which she received a Tony nomination, The Producers where she won Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics’ Awards, and more. TV/Online: “Blue Bloods,” “Master of None,” “Difficult People,” self-produced “Cady Did,” “After Forever,” “He’s With Me.” Follow her on Social Media @CadyHuffman. Hosts: Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, Caitlyn Gallip

5/18/18 - Alexander Gemignani (CAROUSEL)

May 18, 2018 22:23 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Alexander Gemignani is an actor, music director, composer/lyricist, and artistic director. He has appeared on Broadway in Violet, Chicago, Les Misérables , Sweeney Todd, Assassins & Sunday in the Park With George. As a composer/lyricist, Gemignani is developing four new musicals and as a music director he is developing productions with The Public Theater and Roundabout Theatre Company one of which was announced yesterday. He is also the Artistic Director for the National Music Theater Confere...

5-17-2018 Kerry Butler (MEAN GIRLS)

May 17, 2018 21:34 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Kerry Butler has been spotted on the Great White Way in shows like Xanadu, Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserables, Catch Me If You Can, Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors, Rock of Ages and many more. You may have also seen the Tony nominee on the small screen in turns on Gilmore Girls, The Mindy Project and 30 Rock. She’s a triple threat in entertainment and in Mean Girls on Broadway, playing Ms. Norbury, Mrs. George and Mrs. Heron. Hosts: Ryan Lee Gilbert, Andy Lefkowtiz, Eric King

5/16/18 - Bryan Batt (AN ACT OF GOD)

May 16, 2018 21:44 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Despite his lengthy theater resume which includes Broadway credits like La Cage aux Folles, Cats, Saturday Night Fever, Sunset Boulevard, Beauty and the Beast and many more, Bryan Batt is perhaps best known for his turn as Salvatore Romano on the AMC hit drama Mad Men. He’s also appeared in movies like 12 Years a Slave and Jeffrey, as well as TV series like Scream. Now, in a return to his hometown of New Orleans, he’s starring in An Act of God as the almighty one himself and that’s what we’r...

5/15/18 - Walter Bobbie (SAINT JOAN)

May 16, 2018 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Walter Bobbie is both an actor and a director of plays and musicals whose recent directing credits include Bright Star and Venus in Fur. His acting career began with the original cast of Grease and spans Shaw’s Getting Married at Circle in the Square to Nicely Nicely in Guys and Dolls. Formerly the Artistic Director of City Center’s Encores!, Mr. Bobbie directed the international hit Chicago. He is board member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and the recipient of Drama Desk,...

5/11/18 - Beth Malone (ANGELS IN AMERICA)

May 11, 2018 22:14 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

BETH MALONE is currently starring as THE ANGEL in the most Tony-nominated Play of all time, Angels in America. Beth was nominated for a 2015 Tony Award and Grammy for her game-changing role of “Alison” in Fun Home. She most recently starred as the titular character in the world premiere of The Unsinkable Molly Brown. She originated the role of “June Carter Cash” in Ring of Fire on Broadway, as well as the roles of “Betty Jean” in The Marvelous Wonderettes and “Alison” in Bingo off-Broadway. O...

5/10/18 - Lilli Cooper (SpongeBob SquarePants)

May 10, 2018 22:22 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Lilli Cooper made her Broadway debut as Martha in Spring Awakening back in 2006 while she was still attending LaGuardia Arts High School. After graduating from Vassar College, she toured as Elphaba in Wicked, later going on to play the role on Broadway. Cooper has also been seen regionally and in off-Broadway shows like Sundown, Yellow Moon; Great Comet at A.R.T., and The Threepenny Opera. Now, she’s chopping to the top as Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical, and that’s what we’...

5/9/18 - Lesli Margherita (RULE YOUR KINGDOM)

May 09, 2018 22:19 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Lesli Margherita is a Queen, is a Broad, and she rules. She is also an Olivier Award winner for her West End debut in ZORRO THE MUSICAL. You probably saw her in her iconic role of Mrs. Wormwood in MATILDA THE MUSICAL or in Broadways DAMES AT SEA or in one of her many, many vlog episodes for Broadway.com. This past winter, Lesli was seen off-Broadway starring as Cindy Lou Who in the one woman WHO'S HOLIDAY where she was just nominated for a bunch of fancy awards. Today she is here to talk abou...

5:8:2018 Adam Kantor (THE BAND'S VISIT)

May 08, 2018 22:19 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Before formally graduating from Northwestern University in 2008, Adam Kantor traded Chicago for Broadway, closing out the final months of RENT as Mark. A native of Great Neck, New York, Kantor has also been seen on Broadway in Next to Normal and Fiddler on the Roof, as well as off Broadway in The Last Five Years and Avenue Q. He’s currently starring as Telephone Guy in The Band’s Visit, and that’s what we’re chatting about today. Hosts: Ryan Lee Gilbert, Paul Wontorek, Eric King

5/7/18 - Isaac Cole Powell (ONCE ON THIS ISLAND)

May 07, 2018 21:39 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Isaac Cole Powell is currently making his Broadway debut playing the role of Daniel in the Tony nominated production of Once on this Island. Isaac is a 2017 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, he recently originated the title role of Nikola Tesla in Nikola Tesla Drops The Beat by Nikko Benson and Benjamin Halstead at the Adirondack Theatre Festival. If you don’t already, and you should, give him a follow on all the socials ...

5/4/18 - Amar Ramasar (CAROUSEL)

May 04, 2018 22:36 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Amar Ramasar is a principal dancer of the New York City Ballet and has danced in several featured roles in productions such as Agon and Rodeo. The South Bronx native just made his Broadway debut in the revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic Carousel as Jigger, which earned him a Chita Award nomination. Hosts: Paul Wontorek, Ryan Lee Gilbert and Eric King

5/3/18 - Kyle Selig (MEAN GIRLS)

May 03, 2018 21:41 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Kyle Selig is currently starring as Aaron Samuels in Broadway’s new musical MEAN GIRLS. He has previously played Elder Price in The Book of Mormon on Broadway. Off-Broadway credits include The Public Theater’s Joan of Arc: Into the Fire, as well as the National Tour of The Book of Mormon. You might have seen him regionally in Mean Girls in D.C., October Sky at The Old Globe or West Side Story with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra at The Hollywood Bowl. Winner of the Jimmy Award for High School M...

5:2:18 - Reeve Carney (GREEN ROOM 42)

May 03, 2018 14:10 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Reeve Carney, best known for his portrayal of Dorian Gray in Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, Riff Raff in Fox’s Rocky Horror Picture Show Reimagining, as well as Originating the role of Peter Parker in Broadway’s Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark, he is thrilled to be returning to his hometown of NYC, to make his Green Room 42 debut which he is here to talk about today. It will feature selections from his 5-time Independent Music Award Winning album, Youth Is Wasted, as well a few surprises from the Br...

5/1/18 - Chilina Kennedy

May 03, 2018 14:07 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Chilina is currently starring as Carole King in the musical Beautiful on Broadway. She is also a singer/songwriter with a debut album What You Find In A Bottle. Chilina’s last appearance on Broadway was in 2012 when she played Mary Magdalene in Des McAnuff’s Jesus Christ Superstar, which also had successful runs at the Stratford Festival of Canada and the La Jolla Playhouse. She just surpassed 1000 performances as Carole King and that is what she’s here to talk about today. Hosted: Beth Stev...

SPECIAL - Tony Nominations Reactions

May 01, 2018 20:08 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Andy Lefkowitz react to the 2018 Tony nominations.

4/30/18 - Bryonha Marie Parham

April 30, 2018 21:48 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Bryonha first made Broadway take notice in the Kennedy Center revival of Ragtime, then for director Diane Paulus’ Tony-winning revival of Porgy & Bess, and featured roles in After Midnight and Book Of Mormon. Bryonha has graced major regional theatre stages, having played the role of Effie in Dreamgirls twice, the voice of the Plant in Little Shop Of Horrors; and the Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd for “Live At Lincoln Center.” She most recently has been seen...

4/27/18 - Barrett Wilbert Weed

April 27, 2018 22:12 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Barrett Wilbert Weed made her Broadway debut in Lysistrata Jones, understudying some of the female characters. She appeared off Broadway in BARE: the musical, she originated the lead role of Veronica in HEATHERS, she performed in FOUND: the musical off-Broadway, and played Sally Bowles in the Signature Theater production of Cabaret in DC. Now, she’s back on Broadway starring as Janis Sarkisian in the new musical MEAN GIRLS and that is what she’s here to talk about today. Hosted by: Paul Wont...

4/26/18 - Zachary Noah Piser (SWEENEY TODD)

April 26, 2018 21:39 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

ZACHARY NOAH PISER is currently playing Tobias Ragg in off-Broadway’s popular production of SWEENEY TODD. He was most recently seen as Boq in the Broadway production of WICKED. Off-Broadway/Regional include Mad Libs Live! at New World Stages, Godspell, and The Fantasticks!. He has performed at various venues throughout NYC, including Feinstein’s/54 Below, Merkin Concert Hall, Musical Theatre Factory, LCT, The Cell, Green Room 42, and Joe’s Pub. He graduated from Northwestern University and yo...

4/25/18 -Ben Crawford (PHANTOM OF THE OPERA)

April 25, 2018 21:41 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Crawford was most recently seen on Broadway as Mr. Salt in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. His other Broadway credits include On the Twentieth Century, Big Fish, Shrek The Musical and Les Misérables. Crawford has appeared in regional productions of Evita, 110 in the Shade, South Pacific, Oklahoma! and Titanic. And now, he’s starring at THE Phantom of the Opera 8 times a week and that’s what he’s here to talk about today. Hosted by: Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, Matt Rodin

4/24/18 - Ben Thompson (WAITRESS)

April 24, 2018 21:46 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

Ben Thompson made his Broadway debut in American Idiot, going on to star in Holler if ya Hear Me as Griffy. He originated the role of The Escape Artist in Matilda, later taking over the role of Miss Trunchable. Now he’s down at the diner 8 times a week in Broadway’s Waitress and that’s what he’s here to talk about today. Hosted by: Ryan Lee Gilbert, Beth Stevens, Matt Rodin

4/23/18 - Frances Ruffelle

April 23, 2018 21:42 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Frances starred as Dinah in the original West End production of Starlight Express. She then played the role of Éponine in the first English-language productions of Les Misérables in the West End and on Broadway, winning the 1987 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She’s also appeared on stage in Children of Eden, Chicago, Piaf, The A to Z of Mrs. P and The Wild Party. She now has a monthly residency at The Green Room 42 and that’s what she’s here to talk about today! Hosts: Pa...

4/20/18 - Rema Webb (ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE)

April 20, 2018 21:59 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Rema Webb made her Broadway debut in THE LION KING and has subsequently appeared in THE BOOK OF MORMON, VIOLET, THE COLOR PURPLE (where she understudied Shug Avery) and is now wasting away again in Margaritaville 8 times a week in ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE – and that’s what she’s here to talk about today. Hosted by: Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, Matt Rodin

4/19/18 - Phoenix Best (DEAR EVAN HANSEN)

April 19, 2018 21:50 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Phoenix Best graduated from DeSales University before making her Broadway debut in THE COLOR PURPLE. Shortly after she launched the recent national tour of LES MISERABLES as Eponine and NOW she’s back on Broadway starring 8 times a week as Alana Beck in DEAR EVAN HANSEN and that’s what she’s here to talk about today. Hosted by: Ryan Lee Gilbert, Paul Wontorek, Matt Rodin

4/18/18 - Robert Creighton (FROZEN)

April 18, 2018 21:41 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

From a very early age Robert Creighton pictured himself most often as the goaltender for the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. His sporting dreams coexisted with the ones of someday dancing like Fred Astaire and being an actor on Broadway, and in 2003 he made his Broadway debut in LAUGHING ROOM ONLY which began a series of Broadway bookings including CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, THE LITTLE MERMAID, LION KING, CHICAGO and ANYTHING GOES. He’s appeared on television in LAW AND ORDER and LIFE ON MARS and hi...

4/17/18 - Gavin Lee (SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE MUSICAL)

April 17, 2018 21:51 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Gavin Lee earned a Drama Desk and Theater World Award and a Tony and Olivier nomination for originating the role of Bert in Disney’s Mary Poppins. More recently he appeared on Broadway as Thenadier in Les Miserables and right now he’s sulking around Bikini Bottom eight times a week, playing the clarinet, and tap dancing with four legs in the brand new musical Spongebob Squarepants and that’s what he’s here to talk about today. Hosted by: Paul Wontorek, Ryan Lee Gilbert, Matt Rodin

4/16/18 - Rupak Ginn (THE STONE WITCH)

April 16, 2018 21:59 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Rupak Ginn was raised in Harlem, and has appeared on stage, on television and on film in projects like Khoya, Friends with Benefits, Just Wright, The Namesake, and 5 Weddings. He recently filmed the pilot episode of TNT’s “Highland,” he played Raj on USA’s “Royal Pains” for seven seasons, and has guest starred on “Private Practice,” “Unforgettable,” and “Person of Interest.” He originated the role of Peter in The Stone Witch for its world premiere at the Berkshire Theatre Festival and is now ...

4/13/18 - Alison Luff (ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE)

April 13, 2018 21:34 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

ALISON LUFF is currently starring as RACHEL in Escape to Margaritaville on Broadway. Previous credits include the Broadway revival of Les Misérables as Fantine and Miss Honey in Matilda, as well as credits in Scandalous, Ghost and Mamma Mia! She spent a year starring as Elphaba on the 1st national tour of Wicked. Alison is also passionately a part of the singer/songwriter duo known as The Bones, which she founded with her husband Matt Magnusson in the fall of 2015. Instagram: @thebonesband H...

4:12:18 - Billy Harrigan Tighe (SWEENEY TODD)

April 12, 2018 21:46 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

BILLY HARRIGAN TIGHE is currently making his off-Broadway debut as Anthony Hope in the acclaimed off-Broadway production of SWEENEY TODD He has previously been seen on Broadway in PIPPIN. And has performed in the West End production of The Book of Mormon playing Elder Price. National Tours include Finding Neverland, The Book of Mormon, Wicked, La Cage Aux Folles and Dirty Dancing. Billy has also performed as a guest soloist for symphonies across the country and internationally. Follow on Ins...

4/11/18 - Melanie Moore (HELLO, DOLLY!)

April 11, 2018 21:45 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Melanie Mooreis currently starring in the Tony-winning revival of Hello,Dolly! as Ermengarde. Previous Broadway credits include Fiddler on the Roof and Finding Neverland. You may have seen her on the screen in “So You Think You Can Dance”, where she won Season 8, “Glee,” & “Dancing With the Stars.” Follow all of Melanie’s adventures on instagram at @melaniekmoore or for National Pet Day follow the adventures of her furry friend @pippa.doodle.doo. Seriously cutest dog ever. Hosts: Paul Wonto...

4/10/18 - Jackie Burns (WICKED)

April 10, 2018 22:07 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

JACKIE BURNS is thrilled to return to Oz after traveling the country as Elizabeth in the national tour of If/Then. She is honored to be Broadway’s longest-running Elphaba. She also played it on the national tour where her performance was nominated for an Irene Award. Other Broadway credits include the Tony-winning revival of Hair, If/Then. Follow all of her adventures on social media (like you don’t already) @jackieburnsnyc. Hosts: Paul Wontorek, Ryan Lee Gilbert and Caitlyn Gallip

4/9 - Phillip Boykin ( ONCE ON THIS ISLAD)

April 09, 2018 21:51 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Phillip Boykin is a Bass-Baritone from Greenville, SC. He is currently playing “Tonton Julian” in Once On This Island. He is a TONY, Drama Desk, Outer Critic Circle, Awards nominee, winner of Theater World Award and I.R.N.E. for “Crown” in Porgy and Bess. He’s a graduate of The Hartt School. You may have previously seen his as “A Boatman” in Sunday In The Park With George, “TW” in Sondheim on Sondheim LA Philharmonic/Boston Pops, “Booker T. Washington” in Ragtime, “Jim” in Big River, “Pirate ...

4/6/18 - Valerie Simpson (CHICAGO)

April 06, 2018 21:36 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Valerie Simpson, who rose to fame alongside her late husband Nickolas Ashford as music team Ashford & Simpson, is currently starring in the hit revival of Chicago as Matron "Mama" Morton. Writers and producers Ashford & Simpson first made their mark with the celebrated duets "Solid" and "Found a Cure." They crafted hit songs including the original versions of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Your Precious Love," "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" and "You're All I Need to Get By." The pai...

4/5/18 - Zach Adkins (ANASTASIA)

April 05, 2018 21:53 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Zach Adkins is Ohio born and owns a puppy named Moose. Zach’s credits include the first national tour of Kinky Boots as well as regional productions of Murder Ballad, Sweeney Todd and Spring Awakening. He made his Broadway debut in Anastasia and took over the role of Dimitri on March 27th and that’s what he’s here to talk about today. Hosts: Paul Wontorek, Ryan Lee Gilbert & Matt Rodin

4/4/18 - John Riddle (FROZEN)

April 04, 2018 21:46 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

John made his Broadway debut opposite Chita Rivera in Kander & Ebb’s The Visit. He has previously appeared in the Kennedy Center’s world premiere production of Ahrens & Flaherty’s Little Dancer and the national tour of Evita. He’s currently starring as HANS of the Southern Isle in Disney’s FROZEN and that’s what he’s here to talk about today. Hosted by: Paul Wontorek, Ryan Lee Gilbert, Matt Rodin