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Along the treacherous Borgo Pass In the mountains of Transylvania, a meek English real estate agent is on a harrowing journey to meet a new and mysterious client...who also just happens to be the most terrifying and ferocious monster the world has ever known. COUNT DRACULA!! Christopher Sieber leads an all-star cast, including John Stamos, Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti, Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Richard Kind, Rob McClure, Ashley Park, Alan Tudyk, Kathy Fitzgerald, Jeff Kready, and Orville Mendoza. This special podcast was recorded from their homes in isolation, to benefit The ...

Grizabella was the wrong cat to die. After seeing CATS the Musical for the first time in July of 2016, podcast host Mike Abrams was filled with a whirlwind of emotions. He was amused, confused, and a little angry. Almost exactly three years later when the 2019 CATS movie trailer came out, Mike had enough. It was time to speak his truth – Grizabella was the wrong Cat to Die at the Jellicle Ball. In this podcast, Mike interviews CATS cast members, CATS superfans, CATS haters, and explores the backstories of the Jellicle characters all to make a case for why they were more worthy to ascend to...

Matching Minds with Sondheim: The Podcast in an open invitation into the puzzle-loving, game-designing mind of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim. Based on the acclaimed book by Barry Joseph, each episode uncovers the hidden world of Sondheim’s lifelong passion for treasure hunts, cryptic crosswords, parlor games, and more. Join Barry and his guests—puzzle-makers, game designers, and Sondheim aficionados—as they explore how Sondheim's playful designs delivered moments of clarity and connection for friends, colleagues, and anyone who's ever been captivated by his genius. Whether you’re a ...

Snack-sized episodes to give you your theatre history fix, brought to you every morning by Playbill and the Broadway Podcast Network. Hosted by Mark Peikert.

Welcome to The Drama Book Show! Join hosts David Rigano, Mark-Eugene Garcia, and Dylan Glick- seasoned playwrights and close friends, as they engage in interviews with a diverse array of guests spanning from Broadway to Off-Broadway and beyond. Recording before a live audience at the Drama Book Shop, each week features a theater expert delving into realms both on and off the stage. Follow @dramabookshowpodcast on instagram, check Eventbrite for events, and join our lively audience at the book shop, where drama unfolds! Music by Paul Rigano

A lively and opinionated cultural history of the Broadway Musical that tells the extraordinary story of how Immigrants, Jews, Queers, African-Americans and other outcasts invented the Broadway Musical, and how they changed America in the process.In Season One, host David Armstrong traces the evolution of American Musical Theater from its birth at the dawn of the 20th Century, through its mid-century “Golden Age”, and right up to its current 21st Century renaissance; and also explore how musicals have reflected and shaped our world -- especially in regard to race, gender, sexual orientation...

The Fabulous Invalid is a theatrical production company founded in 2018 by Jamie DuMont and Rob Russo with the mission to illuminate untold stories and fascinating personalities on air and on stage with a reverence for the past, a bold outlook for the future, and a dash of panache. The company takes its name from the title of a 1938 backstage play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart that has since become a loving nickname for Broadway itself—always deemed on the verge of decline, yet always bouncing back: the fabulous invalid! “The Fabulous Invalid Podcast” presents essential ...

Queens! Welcome to court! Have you ever wondered how the Queens get crowned? How the show gets made? Or if your favourite Queens animal is a giraffe? Well, luckily I have all those answers and more! My name is Josh (@joshontheair)! I have spent the last year of my life in the Queendom having all the fun in the world, and now I am bringing here to your ears!Join me each week as I chat to the cast, crew, producers and creative team of SIX: The Musical. We unpack the musical genius of the show and give you a behind the scenes look at what goes into creating the show that you love!Part of the ...

A round table discussion featuring intergenerational and intersectional theatre professionals, moderated by Michael Callahan and T.J. Newton. Each episode we tackle a different topic within the theatre world and celebrate the insight gained from this multi-generational group discussion. Where we came from, where we are, where we’re going.

Few musicals have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Disney's ALADDIN. But did you know the beloved stage adaptation of the classic animation almost never came to be? This podcast pulls back the curtain on the untold story of ALADDIN's journey from conception to Broadway triumph. Join 11-time Emmy Award winning entertainment journalist for NY1 and NY1OnStage host Frank DiLella on an in-depth exploration that begins with the initial spark of a stage adaptation. We'll delve into the challenges faced during out-of-town tryouts, the unwavering determination to overcome them, and the ...

“Rebecca” the musical was supposed to be the next “Phantom of the Opera”, Broadway’s multi-billion dollar hit. Instead, “Rebecca” turned into one of the wildest, most bizarre, true-crime scandals the stage has ever seen. When a multi-millionaire stranger suddenly dies, a fire is lit that ends up consuming everyone involved in the show. In Burnt, the story of “Rebecca” winds its way through secret stings, many courtrooms, prison and freedom — and when the smoke finally clears, we’re left to wonder: who is really to blame and how in the hell did this happen? Reported ...

A singularly sensational BPN podcast series celebrating the dazzling, captivating and profound world of Broadway inside and out. The Broadway Exclusive provides a front-row seat to special, one-off insider deep dives behind-the-curtain with Broadway leaders and legends. Must-listen theatre wherever, always on the Broadway Podcast Network.

As you read this, Russian Trolls are trying to implode our Democracy! Chances are you've been manipulated by trolls online. We all have, whether or not we realize it. And it's only getting worse. A lot worse. Welcome to Russian Troll Farm, The Podcast, hosted by John Lavelle. This podcast is inspired by Sarah Gancher’s audaciously funny, deeply relevant, subversive play - RUSSIAN TROLL FARM, set in 2016 at the Internet Research Agency in Moscow where Russian Trolls show up to work to wreak havoc on the U.S. Presidential election. Their job - to get Trump elected. In addition to chatting with...

Join Broadway historian, director, and all around MT nerd Robert W. Schneider for a wild and exhaustively researched celebration of the musicals that had set their sights on Broadway but missed the mark. The second season of Broadway Bound is called "YOU'RE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST" explores ten Broadway Bound musicals that were written by major songwriters. From a foul mouthed Little Orphan Annie to dancing woolly mammoths, Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came To Broadway is sure to open your eyes to some of the most bizarre, brilliant, and bold musicals that tried to get themselves ...

Welcome to "Carrey'd Away with Jess and Alan," the podcast that takes you on a hilarious and insightful journey through the dynamic and versatile career of Canadian actor Jim Carrey. Hosted by Jesse McAnally, known for his wit on "Musicals with Cheese," and Alan Seales, the voice behind "The Theatre Podcast," this show isn't your typical movie podcast—it's the internet's premier Jim Carrey podcast.

Indulge in Broadway buzz like never before with "The Weekly Dose of Joel: Everything Broadway and More." This podcast, brought to you by the Broadway Podcast Network and Broadway Time, delivers the latest news, theater history, and exclusive interviews with Broadway stars, all in one podcast! Don't miss out on your front-row seat to the magic of Broadway! Hosted by Joel Crump.

What do you get when you cross Dracula with a podcast? Bite-sized episodes that will have you howling with laughter! Welcome to the official companion podcast for off-Broadway’s Dracula A Comedy of Terrors, now playing at New World Stages. Hosted by blood curdling Broadway veteran Andrew Keenan-Bolger, this podcast takes you inside the show’s (teeny tiny backstage) world with interviews and games featuring the cast and creatives that helped bring this hilarious comedy to life. So grab a wooden stake, a satchel of garlic, pull out your bloody mary recipe, and settle in under your favorite ...

Performer Robert Bannon sits down with the best and brightest artists to have in-depth, fun, craft filled chats with stars of Broadway, Stage, Screen, and Social Media. It could be the Tony Winner of the Moment to a Tik Tok Star going viral, literally there is something for everyone! This show is not about gossip, scandal, or gotcha questions. This is a show about the journey, the craft, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for special Red Carpet Events from Broadway Openings, NY Galas, to The Tribeca Film Festival! We cover everyone and everywhere! We will be uploading new chats weekly, so make ...

Sarah Goodman is looking at theatre through a queer lens and discussing the intersection between the craft and the LGBTQ+ community. (AKA herself, her friends, and family). Sarah is a sound designer and professional lesbian theatre geek. She's a huge fan of all things theatre, Broadway, cabaret, and pop culture. Join her in conversation with theatre professionals, actors, creatives, and designers. Chats about queer representation, what makes a GOOD SHOW, and so much more!

“Finding Fire Island” is a docu series which brings to life how Cherry Grove and The Fire Island Pines became a modern day queer mecca for artists and the New York City theater community. Go behind the curtain of the mystique, legends and lore of Fire Island with folks who experienced their evolution from the 1950s to today. Starring: Joel Kim Booster, Margaret Cho, Matt Rogers, Billy Porter, Julio Torres, DJ Lina Bradford, Brian Moylan, Ben Rimalower, Jay Jurden, Paul Rudnick & more! Executive produced by Jess Rothschild.