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Stages Podcast

328 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 159 ratings

Tony Award winners Stephanie J Block and Marylee Fairbanks share intimate conversations
with the greatest talents from theater, TV, film and more.

Our guests share stories of inspiration, challenges, spirituality, and the creative process.

Stages Podcast goes beyond the resume and behind the scenes to
explore the humanity behind the artistry.

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Derek Klena - Perfect Pitch(er)

July 03, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Derek Klena earned a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of "Nick Heally" in Alanis Morissette's Broadway musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL. He has preformed on Broadway in ANASTASIA and is currently in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. In this episode, Derek shares the exhilaration and challenges of a semi-immersive performance portraying "Christian" in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. He shares memories of his American Idol audition and running between baseball games and theater rehearsals as a ch...

John Cariani - Infuse The Weirdness

June 19, 2023 04:01 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

John Cariani is a playwright and Tony-nominated actor and has been seen on Broadway in The Band's Visit, Something Rotten!, and Fiddler On The Roof. In this episode, John discusses why weirdness is imperative to creating a compelling story. He shares his challenge with stage fright while on Broadway in The Band's Visit, his fun facts about his home state of Maine, and how a self-proclaimed "shy person" finds his voice through performing. Neuro Gum for 20% off Strip Makeup for 25% off RAGTI...

Infuse The Weirdness with John Cariani

June 19, 2023 04:01 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

John Cariani is a playwright and Tony-nominated actor and has been seen on Broadway in The Band's Visit, Something Rotten!, and Fiddler On The Roof. In this episode, John discusses why weirdness is imperative to creating a compelling story. He shares his challenge with stage fright while on Broadway in The Band's Visit, his fun facts about his home state of Maine, and how a self-proclaimed "shy person" finds his voice through performing. Neuro Gum for 20% off Strip Makeup for 25% off RAGTI...

S3E13: Infuse The Weirdness with John Cariani

June 19, 2023 04:01 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

John Cariani is a playwright and Tony-nominated actor and has been seen on Broadway in The Band's Visit, Something Rotten!, and Fiddler On The Roof. In this episode, John discusses why weirdness is imperative to creating a compelling story. He shares his challenge with stage fright while on Broadway in The Band's Visit, his fun facts about his home state of Maine, and how a self-proclaimed "shy person" finds his voice through performing. Neuro Gum for 20% off Strip Makeup for 25% off RA...

Music Is My First language with Jordan Donica

June 05, 2023 04:01 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Jordan Donica currently stars in Lincoln Center Theatre's revival of Camelot, which has earned him a Tony Award Nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. His other Broadway credits include Freddy in My Fair Lady, Raoul in The Phantom Of The Opera, and Lafayette in Hamilton. His television career included Blue Bloods and Charmed. In this episode, Jordan discusses how he deepens the storytelling with his own life experiences as "Sir Lancelot" in the Broadway r...

Jordan Donica - Music Is My First Language

June 05, 2023 04:01 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Jordan Donica currently stars in Lincoln Center Theatre's revival of Camelot, which has earned him a Tony Award Nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. His other Broadway credits include Freddy in My Fair Lady, Raoul in The Phantom Of The Opera, and Lafayette in Hamilton. His television career included Blue Bloods and Charmed. In this episode, Jordan discusses how he deepens the storytelling with his own life experiences as "Sir Lancelot" in the Broadway r...

S3E12: Music Is My First language with Jordan Donica

June 05, 2023 04:01 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Jordan Donica currently stars in Lincoln Center Theatre's revival of Camelot, which has earned him a Tony Award Nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. His other Broadway credits include Freddy in My Fair Lady, Raoul in The Phantom Of The Opera, and Lafayette in Hamilton. His television career included Blue Bloods and Charmed. In this episode, Jordan discusses how he deepens the storytelling with his own life experiences as "Sir Lancelot" in the Broadway ...

Comedy To Survive with Robert Horn

May 22, 2023 04:01 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Robert Horn is a playwright, screenwriter and producer. He won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Book Of A Musical for his Broadway adaptation of Tootsie. His other musicals include 13, Disney Theatrical's Hercules and his current Tony-nominated musical Shucked. His television career includes Designing Women, Living Single, High Society, and more. In this episode, Robert shares how Shucked brings audiences together through the universal ideals of family, community and hope. He discusses how hum...

Robert Horn - Comedy To Survive

May 22, 2023 04:01 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Robert Horn is a playwright, screenwriter and producer. He won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Book Of A Musical for his Broadway adaptation of Tootsie. His other musicals include 13, Disney Theatrical's Hercules and his current Tony-nominated musical Shucked. His television career includes Designing Women, Living Single, High Society, and more. In this episode, Robert shares how Shucked brings audiences together through the universal ideals of family, community and hope. He discusses how hum...

S3E11: Comedy To Survive with Robert Horn

May 22, 2023 04:01 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Robert Horn is a playwright, screenwriter and producer. He won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Book Of A Musical for his Broadway adaptation of Tootsie. His other musicals include 13, Disney Theatrical's Hercules and his current Tony-nominated musical Shucked. His television career includes Designing Women, Living Single, High Society, and more. In this episode, Robert shares how Shucked brings audiences together through the universal ideals of family, community and hope. He discusses how hu...

What Is Your Heartbeat with Betsy Wolfe

May 08, 2023 04:01 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Betsy Wolfe is a Tony Award nominated actress and performer who is currently starring on Broadway in & Juliet. Her other credits include Falsettos, Waitress, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Bullets Over Broadway. In this episode, Betsy shares the joys and challenges of returning to Broadway with her Tony-nominated performance as ‘Anne Hathaway’ in & Juliet. She discusses how being a mom has changed the way she portrays her characters, her favorite Max Martin hits to sing in & Juliet, and how...

S3E10: What Is Your Heartbeat with Betsy Wolfe

May 08, 2023 04:01 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Betsy Wolfe is a Tony Award nominated actress and performer who is currently starring on Broadway in & Juliet. Her other credits include Falsettos, Waitress, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Bullets Over Broadway. In this episode, Betsy shares the joys and challenges of returning to Broadway with her Tony-nominated performance as ‘Anne Hathaway’ in & Juliet. She discusses how being a mom has changed the way she portrays her characters, her favorite Max Martin hits to sing in & Juliet, and how...

Betsy Wolfe - What Is Your Heartbeat

May 08, 2023 04:01 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Betsy Wolfe is a Tony Award nominated actress and performer who is currently starring on Broadway in & Juliet. Her other credits include Falsettos, Waitress, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Bullets Over Broadway. In this episode, Betsy shares the joys and challenges of returning to Broadway with her Tony-nominated performance as ‘Anne Hathaway’ in & Juliet. She discusses how being a mom has changed the way she portrays her characters, her favorite Max Martin hits to sing in & Juliet, and how...

S3E9: 110% Or Not At All with Tiler Peck

April 24, 2023 04:01 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Tiler Peck is a Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet and is also an actor and author. Tiler has been seen on Broadway in The Music Man, On The Town, and Little Dancer. This episode, Tiler discussed the differences between dancing in a Broadway show and being part of the New York City Ballet. She shares how she felt making her Broadway debut at the age of 11, in the 2000 revival of The Music Man with Susan Stroman, explains the musicality and speed required to dance in the George...

Tiler Peck - 110% Or Not At All

April 24, 2023 04:01 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Tiler Peck is a Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet and is also an actor and author. Tiler has been seen on Broadway in The Music Man, On The Town, and Little Dancer. This episode, Tiler discussed the differences between dancing in a Broadway show and being part of the New York City Ballet. She shares how she felt making her Broadway debut at the age of 11, in the 2000 revival of The Music Man with Susan Stroman, explains the musicality and speed required to dance in the George ...

110% Or Not At All with Tiler Peck

April 24, 2023 04:01 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Tiler Peck is a Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet and is also an actor and author. Tiler has been seen on Broadway in The Music Man, On The Town, and Little Dancer. This episode, Tiler discussed the differences between dancing in a Broadway show and being part of the New York City Ballet. She shares how she felt making her Broadway debut at the age of 11, in the 2000 revival of The Music Man with Susan Stroman, explains the musicality and speed required to dance in the George ...

Finding Her Voice with Eva Noblezada

April 09, 2023 04:01 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Eva Noblezada is a Grammy Award winner currently starring in Hadestown as Eurydice, a role which earned her a Tony nomination in 2019. She also received a Tony Nomination for the role of Kim in the 2017 revival of Miss Saigon In this episode, Eva shares the parallels between her personal growth and the evolution of Eurydice after four years with Hadestown on Broadway. She reveals how the courage to ask questions has helped her on stage and in life, and how therapy helps her find strength in...

Eva Noblezada - Finding Her Voice

April 09, 2023 04:01 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Eva Noblezada is a Grammy Award winner currently starring in Hadestown as Eurydice, a role which earned her a Tony nomination in 2019. She also received a Tony Nomination for the role of Kim in the 2017 revival of Miss Saigon In this episode, Eva shares the parallels between her personal growth and the evolution of Eurydice after four years with Hadestown on Broadway. She reveals how the courage to ask questions has helped her on stage and in life, and how therapy helps her find strength in...

S3E8: Finding Her Voice with Eva Noblezada

April 09, 2023 04:01 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Eva Noblezada is a Grammy Award winner currently starring in Hadestown as Eurydice, a role which earned her a Tony nomination in 2019. She also received a Tony Nomination for the role of Kim in the 2017 revival of Miss Saigon In this episode, Eva shares the parallels between her personal growth and the evolution of Eurydice after four years with Hadestown on Broadway. She reveals how the courage to ask questions has helped her on stage and in life, and how therapy helps her find strength ...

S3E7: One Of The Kind Ones with Kennedy Kanagawa

March 26, 2023 13:51 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Kennedy Kanagawa is a performer & puppeteer.  He has performed the role of Milky White in INTO THE WOODS in the Broadway revival and the special engagement U.S. tour. In this episode, we learn how Kennedy helped transform “Milky White” from a cardboard prop to a beloved multi-dimensional Character in INTO THE WOODS. He shares stories of puppetry, family and his journey with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s acclaimed fairytale musical, from New York City Center to Broadway to the U.S. t...

Kennedy Kanagawa ~ One of The Kind Ones

March 26, 2023 13:51 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Kennedy Kanagawa is a performer & puppeteer.  He has performed the role of Milky White in INTO THE WOODS in the Broadway revival and the special engagement U.S. tour. In this episode, we learn how Kennedy helped transform “Milky White” from a cardboard prop to a beloved multi-dimensional Character in INTO THE WOODS. He shares stories of puppetry, family and his journey with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s acclaimed fairytale musical, from New York City Center to Broadway to the U.S. tou...

One Of The Kind Ones with Kennedy Kanagawa

March 26, 2023 13:51 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Kennedy Kanagawa is a performer & puppeteer.  He has performed the role of Milky White in INTO THE WOODS in the Broadway revival and the special engagement U.S. tour. In this episode, we learn how Kennedy helped transform “Milky White” from a cardboard prop to a beloved multi-dimensional Character in INTO THE WOODS. He shares stories of puppetry, family and his journey with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s acclaimed fairytale musical, from New York City Center to Broadway to the U.S. tou...

We All Have Our Stuff with David Lindsay Abaire

March 12, 2023 05:02 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

David Lindsay Abaire is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter & lyricist.  His work spans Broadway and film and includes KIMBERLY AKIMBO, SHREK THE MUSICAL, GOOD PEOPLE, & RABBIT HOLE. In this episode, David shares how critically-acclaimed KIMBERLY AKIMBO transformed from a play to a musical over 20 years.  He talks about growing up on the South side of Boston, the women who continue to inspire many of his characters, and how he is driven to write the stories of connection and h...

S3E6: We All Have Our Stuff with David Lindsay Abaire

March 12, 2023 05:02 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

David Lindsay Abaire is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter & lyricist.  His work spans Broadway and film and includes KIMBERLY AKIMBO, SHREK THE MUSICAL, GOOD PEOPLE, & RABBIT HOLE. In this episode, David shares how critically-acclaimed KIMBERLY AKIMBO transformed from a play to a musical over 20 years.  He talks about growing up on the South side of Boston, the women who continue to inspire many of his characters, and how he is driven to write the stories of connection and ...

David Lindsay Abaire~ We All Have Our Stuff

March 12, 2023 05:02 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

David Lindsay Abaire is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter & lyricist.  His work spans Broadway and film and includes KIMBERLY AKIMBO, SHREK THE MUSICAL, GOOD PEOPLE, & RABBIT HOLE. In this episode, David shares how critically-acclaimed KIMBERLY AKIMBO transformed from a play to a musical over 20 years.  He talks about growing up on the South side of Boston, the women who continue to inspire many of his characters, and how he is driven to write the stories of connection and h...

Radically Inclusive with Kevin Newbury & Brandon Kazen-Maddox

February 26, 2023 05:29 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Kevin Newbury is an award winning theater, opera & film director. His work has been featured on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES, and his work has been celebrated at Cincinnati Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Carnegie Hall & The Kennedy Center.   Brandon Kazen-Maddox is a dancer, director and American sign language artist.  His work as an interpreter has been featured on CNN. In this episode, Kevin and Brandon talk in depth about the founding of the Up Until Now Collective, a New York City based arti...

Radically Inclusive ~ Kevin Newbury & Brandon Kazen-Maddox

February 26, 2023 05:29 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Kevin Newbury is an award winning theater, opera & film director. His work has been featured on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES, and his work has been celebrated at Cincinnati Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Carnegie Hall & The Kennedy Center.   Brandon Kazen-Maddox is a dancer, director and American sign language artist.  His work as an interpreter has been featured on CNN. In this episode, Kevin and Brandon talk in depth about the founding of the Up Until Now Collective, a New York City based arti...

S3E5: Radically Inclusive with Kevin Newbury & Brandon Kazen-Maddox

February 26, 2023 05:29 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Kevin Newbury is an award winning theater, opera & film director. His work has been featured on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES, and his work has been celebrated at Cincinnati Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Carnegie Hall & The Kennedy Center.   Brandon Kazen-Maddox is a dancer, director and American sign language artist.  His work as an interpreter has been featured on CNN. In this episode, Kevin and Brandon talk in depth about the founding of the Up Until Now Collective, a New York City based ar...

S3E4: Thinking Like Herself with Micaela Diamond

February 12, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Micaela Diamond is an actress, performer & chef.  She starred as Babe in THE CHER SHOW, Peggy in TICK, TICK, BOOM! and Lucille Frank in the upcoming Broadway production of PARADE.  In this episode, Micaela shares the mental and physical preparation required to return to the Broadway stage in the highly anticipated revival of PARADE. She discusses the courage required to live a life filled with curiosity, the joy of giving and receiving energy as an actor, an how cooking has empowered her. ...

Thinking Like Herself with Micaela Diamond

February 12, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Micaela Diamond is an actress, performer & chef.  She starred as Babe in THE CHER SHOW, Peggy in TICK, TICK, BOOM! and Lucille Frank in the upcoming Broadway production of PARADE.  In this episode, Micaela shares the mental and physical preparation required to return to the Broadway stage in the highly anticipated revival of PARADE. She discusses the courage required to live a life filled with curiosity, the joy of giving and receiving energy as an actor, an how cooking has empowered her. ...

Micaela Diamond ~Thinking Like Herself

February 12, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Micaela Diamond is an actress, performer & chef.  She starred as Babe in THE CHER SHOW, Peggy in TICK, TICK, BOOM! and Lucille Frank in the upcoming Broadway production of PARADE.  In this episode, Micaela shares the mental and physical preparation required to return to the Broadway stage in the highly anticipated revival of PARADE. She discusses the courage required to live a life filled with curiosity, the joy of giving and receiving energy as an actor, an how cooking has empowered her. ...

Gavin Creel~Both Are True

January 29, 2023 06:31 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Gavin Creel joins STAGES PODCAST this week. Gavin is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor and songwriter.  He is the co-founder of Broadway Impact. Gavin is currently on tour with INTO THE WOODS, starring as Cinderella's Prince and The Wolf, after performing the role on Broadway. He starred in HELLO DOLLY!, SHE LOVES ME, HAIR AND THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. In this episode, Gavin shares insights about his origional musical piece, WALK ON THROUGH, based on the colle ctions at The Metropolit...

S3E3: Both Are True with Gavin Creel

January 29, 2023 06:31 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Gavin Creel joins STAGES PODCAST this week. Gavin is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor and songwriter.  He is the co-founder of Broadway Impact. Gavin is currently on tour with INTO THE WOODS, starring as Cinderella's Prince and The Wolf, after performing the role on Broadway. He starred in HELLO DOLLY!, SHE LOVES ME, HAIR AND THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. In this episode, Gavin shares insights about his origional musical piece, WALK ON THROUGH, based on the colle ctions at The Metropolit...

Both Are True with Gavin Creel

January 29, 2023 06:31 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Gavin Creel joins STAGES PODCAST this week. Gavin is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor and songwriter.  He is the co-founder of Broadway Impact. Gavin is currently on tour with INTO THE WOODS, starring as Cinderella's Prince and The Wolf, after performing the role on Broadway. He starred in HELLO DOLLY!, SHE LOVES ME, HAIR AND THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. In this episode, Gavin shares insights about his origional musical piece, WALK ON THROUGH, based on the colle ctions at The Metropolit...

Filling The Gap with Julie Boardman

January 15, 2023 05:38 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Tony Award-winning producer and co-founder of The Museum of Broadway, Julie Boardman joins us this week. In this episode, Julie discusses being a "disruptor," growing up in an entrepreneurial family, and she combined and immersive experience with groundbreaking moments in Broadway history to create the Museum of Broadway.  The Museum of Broadway MoonOmens Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Boardman~Filling The Gap

January 15, 2023 05:38 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Tony Award-winning producer and co-founder of The Museum of Broadway, Julie Boardman joins us this week. In this episode, Julie discusses being a "disruptor," growing up in an entrepreneurial family, and she combined and immersive experience with groundbreaking moments in Broadway history to create the Museum of Broadway.  The Museum of Broadway MoonOmens Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3E2: Filling The Gap with Julie Boardman

January 15, 2023 05:38 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Tony Award-winning producer and co-founder of The Museum of Broadway, Julie Boardman joins us this week. In this episode, Julie discusses being a "disruptor," growing up in an entrepreneurial family, and she combined and immersive experience with groundbreaking moments in Broadway history to create the Museum of Broadway.  The Museum of Broadway MoonOmens Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net  

(20)23 And Me with SJB & MLF

January 01, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Happy New Year!  Stephanie and Marylee sit down and set intentions for 2023.  In this episode, Marylee shares the six steps to creating your own Sankalpa and how it helps you clarify your deepst desires and they discuss the power of vulnerablity and gratitude.   A Revolution in Resolutions Into The Woods Tour Tickets Join the mailing list for 2023 Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SJB & ML~(20)23 And Me

January 01, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Happy New Year!  Stephanie and Marylee sit down and set intentions for 2023.  In this episode, Marylee shares the six steps to creating your own Sankalpa and how it helps you clarify your deepst desires and they discuss the power of vulnerablity and gratitude.   A Revolution in Resolutions Into The Woods Tour Tickets Join the mailing list for 2023 Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3E1: (20)23 And Me with SJB & MLF

January 01, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Happy New Year!  Stephanie and Marylee sit down and set intentions for 2023.  In this episode, Marylee shares the six steps to creating your own Sankalpa and how it helps you clarify your deepst desires and they discuss the power of vulnerablity and gratitude.   A Revolution in Resolutions Into The Woods Tour Tickets Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net  

Happy Holidays with Stephanie J. Block and Marylee Fairbanks

December 18, 2022 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MB

Stages Podcast has a contest this week!  Go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave stars and a review, like our Instagram page, then send us a picture of your review on Insta and you will be eligible to win a Stages Podcast shout out from Marylee and Stephanie... AND... Stephanie J. Block will send you a personalized holiday greeting! Stephanie and Marylee are taking some time for family and friends and hope that all of you are pausing during this busy time to take in and focus on all th...

S2E32: Happy Holidays with Stephanie J. Block and Marylee Fairbanks

December 18, 2022 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MB

Stages Podcast has a contest this week!  Go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave stars and a review, like our Instagram page, then send us a picture of your review on Insta and you will be eligible to win a Stages Podcast shout out from Marylee and Stephanie... AND... Stephanie J. Block will send you a personalized holiday greeting! Stephanie and Marylee are taking some time for family and friends and hope that all of you are pausing during this busy time to take in and focus on all the ...

Happy Holidays

December 18, 2022 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MB

Stages Podcast has a contest this week!  Go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave stars and a review, like our Instagram page, then send us a picture of your review on Insta and you will be eligible to win a Stages Podcast shout out from Marylee and Stephanie... AND... Stephanie J. Block will send you a personalized holiday greeting! Stephanie and Marylee are taking some time for family and friends and hope that all of you are pausing during this busy time to take in and focus on all th...

Beautiful Belief with Bonnie Milligan

December 04, 2022 05:25 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Bonnie Milligan is starring in the current Broadway hit musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO as Aunt Debra.  She received accolades for her performances in HEAD OVER HEELS and  KINKY BOOTS and is known for her amazing range and belt. In this episode, Bonnie talks about the loss of her father just days before she was called to audition for KIMBERLY AKIMBO. She weaves this personal story and grief into her Award-winning and hilarious portrayal of "Aunt Deb" in the critically acclaimed musical, and shares...

S2E31: Beautiful Belief with Bonnie Milligan

December 04, 2022 05:25 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Bonnie Milligan is starring in the current Broadway hit musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO as Aunt Debra.  She received accolades for her performances in HEAD OVER HEELS and  KINKY BOOTS and is known for her amazing range and belt. In this episode, Bonnie talks about the loss of her father just days before she was called to audition for KIMBERLY AKIMBO. She weaves this personal story and grief into her Award-winning and hilarious portrayal of "Aunt Deb" in the critically acclaimed musical, and shares...

Bonnie Milligan ~A Beautiful Belief

December 04, 2022 05:25 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Bonnie Milligan is starring in the current Broadway hit musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO as Aunt Debra.  She received accolades for her performances in HEAD OVER HEELS and  KINKY BOOTS and is known for her amazing range and belt. In this episode, Bonnie talks about the loss of her father just days before she was called to audition for KIMBERLY AKIMBO. She weaves this personal story and grief into her Award-winning and hilarious portrayal of "Aunt Deb" in the critically acclaimed musical, and shares...

Responding To The Moment with Larissa FastHorse

November 20, 2022 06:06 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Larissa FastHorse is a 2020 MacArthur Fellow, award winning Native American playwright, choreographer & arts advocate. She is the co-founder of Indigenous Direction, the nation’s leading consulting company for Indigenous arts and audiences.  Her satirical comedy, The Thanksgiving Play was one of the top ten most produced plays in America last season  Other plays include What Would Crazy Horse Do?, Landless and Cow Pie Bingo, Average Family, Vanishing Point, and Cherokee Family Reunion. In ...

S2E30: Responding To The Moment with Larissa FastHorse

November 20, 2022 06:06 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Larissa FastHorse is a 2020 MacArthur Fellow, award winning Native American playwright, choreographer & arts advocate. She is the co-founder of Indigenous Direction, the nation’s leading consulting company for Indigenous arts and audiences.  Her satirical comedy, The Thanksgiving Play was one of the top ten most produced plays in America last season  Other plays include What Would Crazy Horse Do?, Landless and Cow Pie Bingo, Average Family, Vanishing Point, and Cherokee Family Reunion. In ...

Larissa FastHorse ~ Responding To The Moment

November 20, 2022 06:06 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Larissa FastHorse is a 2020 MacArthur Fellow, award winning Native American playwright, choreographer & arts advocate. She is the co-founder of Indigenous Direction, the nation’s leading consulting company for Indigenous arts and audiences.  Her satirical comedy, The Thanksgiving Play was one of the top ten most produced plays in America last season  Other plays include What Would Crazy Horse Do?, Landless and Cow Pie Bingo, Average Family, Vanishing Point, and Cherokee Family Reunion. In ...

S2E29: Called To Love with Kevin Ryan

November 06, 2022 04:28 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Kevin Ryan has been the President and CEO of the Covenant House for the past 13 years and has helped countless kids. The Covenant House Sleep Out takes place on November 13, 2022.  This year marks Stephanie's 10th sleep out. In this episode, Kevin shares some of what he has learned in his three decades of working with homeless youth, describes how feeling seen empowers independence, and welcomes in his next stage as a Broadway producer. The Covenant House Sleep Out Mary Oliver Poetry F...

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