Best Arianadebose Podcasts (2026)

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Ep427 - Christiani Pitts: Scene Stealing Nativity Cows 45:58

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Christiani Pitts stops by to chat about her journey from playing a scene stealing cow in a church nativity play to leading Broadway blockbusters. She shares a hilarious story about how a miscommunication led to her performing stand up comedy at a nightclub at age eleven for an event associated with Dave Chappelle, and how her parents supported her …

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Ep426 - 2025 Wrap Up with Mike Abrams 1:11:18

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Alan and Mike sit down to process a packed year of theater, trading hot takes and reviews on a massive slate of 2025 productions. From the cult popularity of Teeth and the star power of Audra McDonald in Gypsy to the technical marvel of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, they cover the shows that defined the last twelve months. They also dig into t…

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Ep425 - Kate Baldwin: Making It Up As She Goes 44:12

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Kate Baldwin has a way of looking at the industry that is both deeply grounded and incredibly refreshing. She opens up about her approach to playing Roxie Hart in Chicago, describing her version of the character as a "Bad Nellie Forbush" who is just trying to survive. She also shares the fantastic story of how wearing the "wrong" dress to her Hello…

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Ep424 - Sadie Dickerson: From Competitive Swimming to Sandra Dee 38:19

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Transitioning from competitive swimming to the stage requires a specific kind of discipline, but Sadie Dickerson has mastered the pivot. She opens up about the intense audition process for Just in Time, which spanned months and a cross country move to Los Angeles, only to receive the life changing offer while house sitting with some very old dogs. …

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Ep423 - Christian Cowan: Dressing Lady Gaga at Eighteen with Super Glue and Sequins 43:27

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Christian Cowan’s journey to the top of the fashion world is anything but traditional. He opens up about applying to Central Saint Martins with a literal soup can instead of a standard portfolio and explains how a childhood obsession with insects helped him understand high fashion structures. He also shares the wild story of receiving a commission …

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Ep422 - Kevin Del Aguila: The Actor Who Accidentally Became Everything 53:49

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Kevin Del Aguila has one of those careers that feels impossible on paper but makes perfect sense once you hear him talk about it. He shares how acting and writing grew side by side almost accidentally, from staging one-acts with unemployed friends to becoming the secret ingredient that finally unlocked Altar Boyz. Kevin opens up about years of temp…

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Ep421 - Gabrielle Nevaeh: Flying From All That Into the Upside Down 55:08

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Gabrielle Nevaeh’s journey to Stranger Things: The First Shadow feels like a real-time coming-of-age story. In our conversation, she opens up about growing up painfully shy in Florida, discovering acting at a performing arts school, and then making the leap to Los Angeles at just twelve years old with nothing but six suitcases and a dream. From nav…

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Ep420 - Kimiko Glenn: Hang Out Forever and the Art of Being Unapologetically You 58:44

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Kimiko Glenn brings a mix of honesty, humor, and delightful chaos to this conversation, opening up about the vulnerable journey behind her new single Hang Out Forever and why the music video takes such a hilariously dark turn. She talks about songwriting as her personal diary, how she finally found the courage to share it publicly, and why creative…

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Ep419 - Nathan Lee Graham: The Working Actor’s Working Actor 53:33

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This conversation with Nathan Lee Graham goes deeper than expected, mixing sharp humor with real insight into a career built on consistency, curiosity, and craft. He reflects on growing up between St. Louis and Los Angeles, navigating a childhood shaped by divorce, experimental schools, and parents who understood early on that the arts were his hom…

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Ep418 - Nasia Thomas & Casimar Valles: The Haus Is Where Where Kids Go and Grow 43:16

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Two artists with big hearts take center stage to talk about building a true home for kids in the South Bronx. Casimar Valles shares how The Haus of Performing Arts grew from an uncle’s dream into a community hub that picks students up after school, feeds them, and lets them stand up and create instead of being told to sit still. Broadway powerhouse…

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Ep417 - Phillip Johnson Richardson: Mental Health, Identity, and the Work 48:31

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We go deep with Phillip Johnson Richardson on the real stuff behind a Broadway glow up. He opens up about being a young Black man showing vulnerability onstage, the pressure to be perfect, and how identity, belonging, and mental health shape the work. We talk about choosing when to step away, the cost of staying, and the tools he uses to keep his c…

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Ep416 - David Armstrong: Broadway’s Untold Story- Who Really Created the American Musical 1:20:55

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Originally recorded for my other podcast Was It Chance? with my co-host Heather Vickery, this conversation with director, producer, educator, and author David Armstrong felt like a perfect fit for The Theatre Podcast as well. David shares stories from his remarkable 40-year career in theatre — including his years leading Seattle’s Fifth Avenue Thea…

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Ep415 - Ari’el Stachel: When Performing Becomes Survival 57:39

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Tony Award–winner Ariel Stachel sits down for a candid and deeply personal conversation about his new Off-Broadway solo show Other. More than just a performance piece, the show is a marathon of vulnerability — exploring identity, anxiety, and the pressure to belong — and Ariel shares how it feels to put his entire self on stage for 90 minutes witho…

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BONUS - "Romy & Michele: The Musical" Performances and Interviews from Press Day 47:53

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The cult-favorite film Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion has officially made the leap to the stage, and we got a front-row seat at the press day for Romy & Michele: The Musical. From the long road of development to the joy-filled energy the show brings today, this conversation takes us inside the creative journey of bringing Romy and Michele’s w…

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Ep414 - Marisha Wallace: Royal Performances and Radical Honesty 1:04:19

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Marisha Wallace brings both powerhouse vocals and fearless honesty to this conversation, diving deep into what it really means to lead Cabaret during one of the most politically charged times in recent memory. She shares how audience reactions shifted depending on the day’s headlines, and how she embraced the role not just as entertainment, but as …

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Ep413 - Nik Walker (from the vault) 1:25:54

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Originally aired as episode 120 on December 9, 2020. Nik Walker is an artist, educator, and activist who made his Broadway debut in Motown The Musical. He spent 3 years with the Broadway and touring companies of Hamilton, adding both Aaron Burr and George Washington to his resume. Other stage credits include Peter and the Starcatcher (off-Broadway)…

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Ep412 - Ian Knauer & Mike Abrams: Was Old Deuteronomy the Right Jellicle Choice? 53:34

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When two podcasts collide, the conversation gets wild — and that’s exactly what happened when Mike Abrams of The Wrong Cat Died joined me for this crossover episode with actor Ian Knauer. We cover Ian’s journey through Broadway, the West End, regional theater, and even his time performing on Disney Cruise Line. Along the way, Ian shares the perseve…

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Ep411 - Jack Viertel: The Secret Architect of Broadway Hits 52:03

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Jack Viertel has quietly shaped Broadway for decades, guiding landmark productions from behind the scenes while rarely stepping into the spotlight himself. In this conversation, he opens up about the art and the business of theatre, reflecting on how shows get chosen, how failures and successes both shape a career, and why Broadway has always been …

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Ep410 - Burke Swanson: From Third Grade Stand-Up to the Netflix Universe 56:09

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Burke Swanson brings the heart, humor, and metaphysical musings to this episode in a way that’s rare and deeply refreshing. From his early days as a third-grader doing stand-up at a summer camp to stepping into the Netflix universe as Hopper Jr. in Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Burke shares the moments that shaped him—and the ones that continu…

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Ep409 – Alison Jaye: Stranger Things Have Happened on Broadway 55:41

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What happens when one of the biggest TV shows in the world makes the leap to Broadway? Alison Jaye takes us behind the scenes of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, where she steps into the role of Joyce Maldonado in a production unlike anything Broadway has ever seen. With audiences made up largely of first-time theatergoers, Alison describes what …

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Ep408 - Gerianne Pérez: Six Degrees of Mincemeat 56:25

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Gerianne Pérez joins us for a candid and hilarious conversation about her winding path from choir kid to Broadway scene-stealer. She shares how an early love of a cappella shaped her artistry, why walking away from a “safe” office job was the best decision she ever made, and what it’s like to audition for Six in front of a room full of other queens…

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Ep407 - Alex Serino: Why Do We Have Books? 1:03:00

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Alex Serino didn’t take the “traditional” path to Broadway, but his journey is one fueled by community, heart, and hustle. A proud Boston native, Alex grew up surrounded by music, theater, and an extended family that felt more like a village. From band kid to puppeteering Audrey II, to a standout performance in The SpongeBob Musical and hosting Eme…

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Ep406 - Ayanna Nicole Thomas: Embracing Neurodivergence, One Spell at a Time 45:19

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Ayanna Nicole Thomas didn’t follow a traditional path to Broadway—but that’s exactly what makes her story so compelling. After growing up between the Bronx and LA, she eventually made her way back to New York to study musical theatre. But right before her senior year, she booked her Broadway debut in How to Dance in Ohio—a show that celebrates neur…

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Ep405 - Aaron Bartz: The Redemption of Draco (and Dirty Birds at 8AM) 51:16

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Aaron Bartz brings a grounded, thoughtful energy to the role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and in this conversation, he shares just how much life and imagination go into keeping the magic alive night after night. From flying and fire to illusions and high-stakes contingencies, Aaron walks us through what it’s like to debut o…

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Ep404 - Sarah Killough: How to Audition Without Touching the Reader 43:36

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From playing the oboe in northern Minnesota to casting spells as Ginny Potter on Broadway, Sarah Killough's story is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Sarah chats about her early musical roots, growing up surrounded by theater in a creatively rich family, and the pivotal decision to attend Interlochen as a teenager. She shares how she carved …

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Ep427 - Christiani Pitts: Scene Stealing Nativity Cows 45:58

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Ep426 - 2025 Wrap Up with Mike Abrams 1:11:18

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Ep425 - Kate Baldwin: Making It Up As She Goes 44:12

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Ep424 - Sadie Dickerson: From Competitive Swimming to Sandra Dee 38:19

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Ep423 - Christian Cowan: Dressing Lady Gaga at Eighteen with Super Glue and Sequins 43:27

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Ep422 - Kevin Del Aguila: The Actor Who Accidentally Became Everything 53:49

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Ep421 - Gabrielle Nevaeh: Flying From All That Into the Upside Down 55:08

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Ep420 - Kimiko Glenn: Hang Out Forever and the Art of Being Unapologetically You 58:44

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Ep419 - Nathan Lee Graham: The Working Actor’s Working Actor 53:33

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Ep418 - Nasia Thomas & Casimar Valles: The Haus Is Where Where Kids Go and Grow 43:16

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Ep417 - Phillip Johnson Richardson: Mental Health, Identity, and the Work 48:31

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Ep416 - David Armstrong: Broadway’s Untold Story- Who Really Created the American Musical 1:20:55

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Ep415 - Ari’el Stachel: When Performing Becomes Survival 57:39

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BONUS - "Romy & Michele: The Musical" Performances and Interviews from Press Day 47:53

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Ep414 - Marisha Wallace: Royal Performances and Radical Honesty 1:04:19

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Ep413 - Nik Walker (from the vault) 1:25:54

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Ep412 - Ian Knauer & Mike Abrams: Was Old Deuteronomy the Right Jellicle Choice? 53:34

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Ep411 - Jack Viertel: The Secret Architect of Broadway Hits 52:03

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Ep410 - Burke Swanson: From Third Grade Stand-Up to the Netflix Universe 56:09

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Ep409 – Alison Jaye: Stranger Things Have Happened on Broadway 55:41

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Ep408 - Gerianne Pérez: Six Degrees of Mincemeat 56:25

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Ep407 - Alex Serino: Why Do We Have Books? 1:03:00

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Ep406 - Ayanna Nicole Thomas: Embracing Neurodivergence, One Spell at a Time 45:19

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Ep405 - Aaron Bartz: The Redemption of Draco (and Dirty Birds at 8AM) 51:16

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Ep404 - Sarah Killough: How to Audition Without Touching the Reader 43:36