Stagecraft with Gordon Cox
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 97 ratingsBehind the scenes with the biggest stars on Broadway, Off Broadway and beyond. Hosted by Gordon Cox.
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Episodes
Santino Fontana's 'Tootsie' For Our Time
May 14, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutesThe Tony-nominated actor on fighting the good fight, and why it’s “like a war movie” backstage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Aaron Sorkin Cut His Favorite Scene From 'To Kill A Mockingbird'
May 07, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutesThe "West Wing" writer killed his darlings to make his Broadway "Mockingbird" work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How John Cameron Mitchell's 'Anthem' Fits Into the Mitchellverse
April 30, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutesThe 'Hedwig' creator explains how his new musical podcast series nods to his previous work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kelli O'Hara Brings #MeToo to 'Kiss Me, Kate'
April 23, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutesThe Broadway favorite talks vocal honesty and what her Tony win means to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 'Dumb Joke' Hidden in 'White Noise'
April 16, 2019 17:41 - 38 minutesPlaywright Suzan-Lori Parks and director Oskar Eustis talk race, art, slavery and... bowling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Beetlejuice' and the Biggest Taboo
April 09, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutesThe new musical's creators reveal how the show has changed since its DC tryout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kidding Around in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
April 02, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutesHow not to act your age, with Broadway favorites Celia Keenan-Bolger and Gideon Glick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Phoebe Waller-Bridge Shocked Herself
March 26, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutesThe "Fleabag" and "Killing Eve" creator revisits her breakout stage role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Balls-Out Theatricality of Sam Mendes
March 19, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutesThe Oscar winner on “The Ferryman” and how James Bond made him a writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Secrets of Sound Design
March 12, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutesSound designer Gareth Owen gives theatergoers a few pointers on understanding an esoteric art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bringing 'Oklahoma!' and Alanis to Broadway
March 05, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutesProducer Eva Price talks taking risks with her two big Broadway projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building 'Hadestown'
February 26, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutesHow Anaïs Mitchell and Rachel Chavkin created their buzzy, Broadway-bound musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laura Benanti
February 19, 2019 18:54 - 32 minutesThe Tony winner reveals her most challenging role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Shankman
February 12, 2019 19:15 - 37 minutesA top director of Hollywood musicals spills his secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeremy Pope
February 05, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutesThe fast-rising Broadway star on what he wishes he knew as a young actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making 'The Prom'
January 29, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutesBob Martin and Beth Leavel get political with their critically acclaimed new musical comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ethan Hawke
January 22, 2019 20:14 - 36 minutesThe actor talks 'True West' and the ghost of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heidi Schreck
January 15, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutesThe writer-performer on her scary-topical hit "What The Constitution Means To Me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Robert Brown
January 08, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutesThe Broadway composer on writing for Ariana Grande -- and for himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tyne Daly & Tim Daly
December 18, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutesThe real-life siblings on playing brother and sister onstage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniel Radcliffe
December 11, 2018 09:00 - 29 minutesThe former Harry Potter on how Broadway made him a better actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cher Show
December 04, 2018 09:00 - 37 minutesCreators take you backstage with 635 costumes, 6 million feathers and one pioneering superstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep53 - Joan Allen
November 27, 2018 09:00 - 27 minutesThe Tony winner talks Broadway, her favorite film and women's roles in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael C. Hall
November 20, 2018 09:00 - 32 minutesThe actor talks "Thom Pain," queer roles and more "Dexter." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Glenn Close
November 13, 2018 09:00 - 30 minutesHer new play, her recent movie and what "Fatal Attraction" means in the #MeToo era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sasson Gabay
November 06, 2018 18:06 - 27 minutesHow "the DeNiro of Israel" stole tricks from a Tony winner in "The Band's Visit." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stockard Channing
October 30, 2018 18:30 - 25 minutesThe veteran stage and screen actress doesn't love "Grease" as much as you do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Dear Evan Hansen': The Novel
October 23, 2018 08:00 - 30 minutesA YA adaptation reveals new secrets of the fan-favorite Tony winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aasif Mandvi
October 16, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutesWhy Mandvi's 20-year-old play "Sakina's Restaurant" is suddenly a political statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Power of Broadway
October 09, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutesTop execs talk the business of Broadway at Variety's power breakfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conor McPherson
October 02, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutesHe wrote a play with Bob Dylan tunes -- but don't call it a jukebox musica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Theresa Rebeck & Janet McTeer
September 18, 2018 21:48 - 32 minutesThe writer and star of “Bernhardt/Hamlet” on their timely play about a powerful woman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Karl
September 04, 2018 20:00 - 27 minutesThe "Pretty Woman" star on nostalgia, reviews, and that injured knee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Iconis
August 21, 2018 08:00 - 30 minutesHow to make your musical go viral, according to the fan-fave composer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Mayer & Spencer Liff
August 07, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutesWhy the Go-Go's and 16th century literature make a perfect match in "Head Over Heels." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zachary Quinto
July 24, 2018 08:00 - 28 minutesThe "Star Trek" actor talks Broadway, gay rights and his dream role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tatiana Maslany
July 10, 2018 08:00 - 28 minutesThe Emmy winner on an “Orphan Black” reunion and her timely new stage role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Once On This Island' Producer on His Surprising Tony Win
June 26, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutesProducer Ken Davenport dissects his unexpected Tony triumph and blurs the lines with "Gettin' The Band Back Together." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BD Wong
June 19, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutesThe Tony-winning actor, now returning to the New York stage in "The Great Leap," talks basketball in Beijing, dinosaurs, mad scientists, Whiterose, and the secret origin of his name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep36 - Matt Bomer and Andrew Rannells / The Boys in the Band
June 12, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutesTwo stars of the big-name revival of the landmark gay drama "The Boys in the Band" talk Broadway debuts, Tony parties, Rannells' new book and why Bomer's next Broadway show should be a musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep35 - Basil Twist
June 05, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutesThe puppeteer, a MacArthur genius grant winner, explains the difference between working downtown and working on Broadway, and spills the secrets behind the new revival of his 20-year-old breakout show, "Symphonie Fantastique." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep34 - Andrew Garfield
May 30, 2018 00:44 - 30 minutesThe actor, nominated for a Tony Award for his leading role in "Angels in America," compares the Tonys and the Oscars, talks up the timeliness of "Angels" and reveals what is, for him, "the greatest privilege in playing this part." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep33 - Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond & Nell Benjamin
May 23, 2018 17:38 - 32 minutesThe writers of the Tony-nominated "Mean Girls" -- book writer Tina Fey, composer Jeff Richmond and lyricist Nell Benjamin -- take us behind the scenes of their fetch new musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep32 - LaChanze
May 15, 2018 16:47 - 30 minutesTony Award winner and current nominee LaChanze dishes on the Tonys, shares what it means to her to play Donna Summer in the bio-musical "Summer," and reveals why she started going by just one name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep31 - Lauren Ambrose & Harry Hadden-Paton
May 08, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutesThe Tony-nominated stars of Lincoln Center Theater's "My Fair Lady" talk about performing the classic musical in the era of Time's Up and reveal how Adele helped Ambrose pick up Eliza Doolittle's accent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep30 - Lynn Nottage
May 01, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutesThe two-time Pulitzer Prize winner of "Ruined" and "Sweat" reveals the secret origins of her new play "Mlima's Tale" -- including its surprising link to Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep29 - Tom Hiddleston & William Shakespeare
April 25, 2018 21:21 - 1 hourThe "Avengers: Infinity War" star reveals how he first got hooked on The Bard and details his recent production of "Hamlet." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep28 - Chris Evans
April 24, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutesEvans, now on Broadway in "Lobby Hero" and soon to reprise his signature role as Captain America in "Avengers: Infinity War," reveals his theater-kid roots, details the difficulties of spit management and ponders his future with -- or without -- Captain America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep27 - Jamie Parker
April 17, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutesThe Olivier-winning star of Broadway's "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" reveals how he got cast as the boy wizard, why he's re-read the books five or six times, and what it's like interacting with the show's international audience of superfans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep26 - Joshua Jackson & Lauren Ridloff
April 10, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutesJoshua Jackson ("Dawson's Creek," "Fringe") and newcomer Lauren Ridloff, the stars of the new Broadway revival of "Children of a Lesser God," sound off on accessibility, representation, communication and why "Children" is still so relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices