Stage Door Sessions
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn-depth conversations with Broadway's brightest, bringing you what's new, what's noteworthy, and what's coming next to a stage near you.
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Episodes
Katie Rose Clarke on the Merrily We Roll Along Cast's True Backstage Bond
December 12, 2023 05:10 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBListen to hear how Clarke worked with director Maria Friedman in rehearsals, why the Merrily leading trio's bond carries over to the whole company, and what it's like to juggle eight shows a week while being a mom to three young children.
Gutenberg! The Musical!’s Scott Brown & Anthony King on their Broadway Journey and Working with Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells
November 14, 2023 05:10 - 30 minutes - 42 MBListen to hear why the writing duo first were inspired to write the piece, how a London run proceeded its Broadway premiere by nearly two decades, and what Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells bring to the musical.
Spamalot Cast on Bringing the Humor of Monty Python to Today’s Generation
October 31, 2023 16:57 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBListen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jimmy Smagula, and Nik Walker as they chat about how the stars bonded during the show’s initial production at the Kennedy Center earlier this year, leaning into the comedy of Monty Python, and what bringing this musical back to Broadway means to them.
How Michael Arden’s Shared Love of Parade with Ben Platt Led to the Musical’s 2023 Broadway Revival
May 23, 2023 04:10 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBListen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominee, director Michael Arden as he speaks on feeling humbled and honored to bring Parade back to Broadway, reminding audiences of the real-life aspects of this story, and imagining Micaela Diamond as Lucille under her Cher wig. View full transcript here.
Fat Ham’s James Ijames and Saheem Ali on Shaking Up Shakespeare and Making Theater Feel Fresh and Alive
May 16, 2023 04:10 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBListen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominees for Fat Ham, playwright James Ijames and director Saheem Ali, as they speak on making a Hamlet for today’s audiences, moving from the Public Theater to Broadway, and the comfort found in food metaphors. View full transcript here.
Bad Cinderella Stars Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean on Building a Cunning Onstage Relationship and Prioritizing Audience Response
May 09, 2023 04:10 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBListen to hear Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean discuss mastering their key scene together, their critiques of critics, and the necessary medicine the new musical provides. View full transcript here.
Kimberly Akimbo’s Jeanine Tesori & David Lindsay-Abaire on their Deep Collaboration, Expanding Kimberly’s World, and the Humanity of Each Character
May 02, 2023 04:10 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBListen to find out why Jeanine Tesori wanted to adapt one of David Lindsay-Abaire’s plays, what “twinkling” factor Victoria Clark brings to the lead role of Kimberly, and how Our Town influenced the musical adaptation. View full transcript here.
Why Larissa FastHorse Chose Rachel Chavkin to Direct The Thanksgiving Play and How the Pair Fosters Collaboration with the Play’s Generous Group of Stars
April 25, 2023 04:10 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBListen to hear why FastHorse knew a hesitant Chavkin was perfect for directing the play, how the pair ensured their working space is an open-minded one, and what the support from the play’s cast has meant to FastHorse in her Broadway debut. View full transcript here.
A Beautiful Noise’s Robyn Hurder on Connecting with Neil Diamond and Finding Healing in Her Latest Broadway Journey
April 18, 2023 04:10 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBListen to hear how the Tony Award nominee stumbled into this latest Broadway job, how she dealt with loss while performing eight shows a week, and why she no longer feels boxed in. View full transcript here.
Live at BroadwayCon: The Legacy of Bob Fosse
September 23, 2022 04:10 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBIn this special podcast, recorded live at BroadwayCon, our host, Elysa Gardner, explores the life and legacy of Bob Fosse with members of the Broadway-bound revival of his 1978 musical Dancin’, along with teachers from the Verdon Fosse Legacy. With guests Wayne Cilento, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Manuel Herrera, Dana Moore, Khori Petinaud, and Valarie Pettiford, the panel tells stories of working with the legend and discusses his long-lasting impact on dance and theater.
The Minutes’ Tracy Letts & Anna D. Shapiro on their Continual Collaboration, Assembling the Ultimate Cast including Tracy in His Broadway Debut in His Own Show, and Revisiting Past History
June 07, 2022 04:10 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBListen to hear Tracy and Anna discuss their comprehensive connectedness in their partnership, the beginnings of The Minutes, and managing the tonal shift of the play. View full transcript here.
The Minutes’ Tracy Letts & Anna D. Shapiro on their Continual Collaboration, Assembling the Ultimate Cast including Tracy in His Broadway Debut, and Revisiting Past History
June 07, 2022 04:10 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBListen to hear Tracy and Anna discuss their comprehensive connectedness in their partnership, the beginnings of The Minutes, and managing the tonal shift of the play. Full transcript coming soon.
Mr. Saturday Night’s Jason Robert Brown and Amanda Green on Working with Billy Crystal, Learning New Ways of Collaborating, and the Universality of Being Funny
June 03, 2022 04:10 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBListen to hear how the two collaborated on the songs for each character, their process in finding the different sounds through the ages, and what the audience has been relating to. View full transcript here.
Take Me Out stars Brandon J. Dirden and Eduardo Ramos on Becoming a Team, Asking Essential Questions, and THAT Shower Scene
May 24, 2022 04:10 - 32 minutes - 45 MBListen to hear how starting rehearsal before the shutdown brought the cast closer than ever, the audience feedback Dirden and Ramos have received on their characters, and how spending a week at a baseball camp made the Take Me Out cast a true team. View full transcript here.
The Skin of Our Teeth's Powerhouse Director Lileana Blain-Cruz on the Enormity of the Moment, the Human Urge to Persist, and Saying YES
May 17, 2022 04:10 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBTune in to this podcast to hear how the stunning production of The Skin of Our Teeth came to be, how long the play has been in Lileana’s consciousness, and how she’s excited by elevating who and what we pay attention to. View full transcript here.
For Colored Girls’ Director Camille A. Brown on Finding Joy in Theatremaking, Her Mom’s Support, and the Shutdown’s Silver Lining
May 09, 2022 04:10 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBTune in to this podcast to hear how her mom first sparked her love of dance and musical theater, her thrilling combination of verbal storytelling and concert dance, and what the rehearsal process of for colored girls was like. View full transcript here.
Amber Iman on Broadway Advocacy Coalition, Activism, and Trying New Things
December 22, 2020 05:10 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBView full transcript here.
Derek Klena on the Modern Story that is Jagged Little Pill and his "High School Musical" Upbringing
December 08, 2020 05:10 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBView full transcript here.
Andre Bishop on Lincoln Center Theater's Resiliency, Looking to the Future and Having Important Conversations over Zoom
November 24, 2020 05:10 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBView full transcript here.
Priscilla Lopez, Ashley Park, & Bess Wohl on How Grand Horizons Champions the Underdog
February 25, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 62 MBView full transcript here.
Stephen Schwartz on the legacy of Wicked and fostering new talent
August 20, 2019 04:10 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBView full transcript here.
Stephanie Hsu on Be More Chill Fans and the Importance of Diversity
July 23, 2019 04:10 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBView full transcript here.
Bertie Carvel on his Tony-winning role in Ink
June 10, 2019 14:10 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBView full transcript here.
Meet the Tony-nominated Creatives Behind Some of This Year's Biggest Broadway Hits
June 04, 2019 04:10 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBView full transcript here.
The Tony-nominated Creative Team from Beetlejuice on Broadway Share Their Stories
May 30, 2019 04:10 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBView full transcript here.
2019 Tony-nominated Choreographers Discuss Their Diverse Experiences
May 28, 2019 04:10 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBView full transcript here.
Interviews with 2019 Tony-nominated Actors and Actresses
May 23, 2019 04:05 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBView full transcript here.
Tony-nominee Kelli O'Hara on Finding Her Power in Kiss Me, Kate
May 21, 2019 04:10 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBView full transcript here.
Will Chase on How His Daughters Reacted to Kiss Me, Kate
May 14, 2019 04:05 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBView full transcript here.
Tootsie's Tony-nominated Leading Ladies Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles
May 07, 2019 04:01 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this podcast, we're speaking with two newly-minted Tony nominees: Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles. The pair are currently starring in Tootsie, the Tony-nominated Broadway musical now playing at the Marquis Theatre. Please note, this episode was recorded prior to the Tony Award nominations announcement. View full transcript here.
Coming Soon: Stage Door Sessions
April 26, 2019 18:10 - 1 minute - 3.12 MBIn May 2019, Broadway Direct launches a new podcast, Stage Door Sessions, hosted by Elysa Gardner. Elysa has written for USA Today, The New York Times, Town & Country, New York Stage Review, the BBC, and Broadway Direct. The show brings you exclusive access to Broadway’s brightest talent and creators from the heart of the theatre district. Coming Soon: Stage Door Sessions