Best Tony Thaxton Podcasts (2025)

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Ep195 - Heathers Never Ends with CADE OSTERMEYER (Heathers) 23:43

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We're so happy to be joined by Cade Ostermeyer for this interview that is soooo very! We talk with Cade about playing Kurt Kelly in the off-Broadway return of Heathers: The Musical, how Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus launched his passion for singing, the sweet gifts from the 'Corn Nuts', on stage mishaps and so much more!…

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Ep194 - Broadway's Big Sister: EMMA PITTMAN (The Outsiders) 30:01

2M ago30:01

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We're beyond thrilled to be joined by Emma Pittman on the podcast! We talk with Emma about playing Cherry Valance in Broadway's The Outsiders, choosing grace and the importance of girlhood, Cherry's Dunkin' order, her fantastic vlog: Call Her Emma, connecting with fans and being "Broadway's Big Sister" + so much more!…

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Ep193 - Max & Aaron Write a Musical with TREVOR BARRETTE & PATRICK PARK 21:29

2M ago21:29

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It's the world premiere of Max & Aaron Write a Musical and we sit down with Trevor Barrette & Patrick Park to talk all about the production! Trevor and Partick chat with us about the journey this musical has been on from the writing process to its current stage, the challenges of putting together a new musical and what they hope audiences take away…

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Ep192 - Under the Sea with AUBREY MATALON 15:49

3M ago15:49

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We're so excited to have Aubrey Matalon join us on the podcast to chat all about playing Flounder in the upcoming production of The Little Mermaid at Paper Mill Playhouse! The Little Mermaid runs from May 29th until June 29th, 2025!

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Ep191 - Hello, Dolly! (Theatre News Updates) 28:00

3M ago28:00

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It’s our first theatre news updates of Season 7! We have so much to discuss today from the theatreverse: TJR and The Chicks are teaming up for a new jukebox musical, we finally know the full cast for the Heathers revival, the three Dolly’s are announced for DOLLY: An Original Musical, the Ragtime revival, the online audition open call controversy, …

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Ep190 - 2025 Tony Noms: Unhinged and Unfiltered 43:13

4M ago43:13

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It's officially Tony Season and we're bringing you our early morning unfiltered and (sometimes) chaotic reaction following the 2025 Tony Award Nominations!

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Ep189 - Whispered Conversations with DAVID THAXTON (Sunset Boulevard) 21:18

5M ago21:18

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We are so excited to be joined by David Thaxton who plays Max Von Mayerling the highly-acclaimed revival of Sunset Boulevard. David shares his experience bringing the revival from the West End to Broadway, the show’s technical elements, and a few hidden Easter eggs in the new production!

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Ep188 - Beyond the Sea with SHANNON LEWIS (Just in Time) 18:27

5M ago18:27

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Shannon Lewis is the Choreographer of the new Broadway musical Just in Time starring Jonathan Groff. We were thrilled to sit down with Shannon to discuss her role as a choreographer, the influence of the 1950s/60s era, working with Jonathan Groff, and, of course, bringing Bobby Darin's story to the Broadway stage.…

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Ep187 - Chasing Fireflies with HANNAH KEVITT (Maybe Happy Ending) 16:49

5M ago16:49

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We are thrilled to be joined by the incredible Hannah Kevitt to talk all about Maybe Happy Ending! Hannah chats with us about being a standby for Claire in Maybe Happy Ending, her recent debut in the role, the haunted Belasco theatre, and more!

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Ep186 - Dancing Queens & Big Yappers (March Updates) 35:42

5M ago35:42

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It’s another updates episode! The sun is shining and the days are getting warmer as we approach Tony Season! We're chatting all about the latest theatre news including the Maybe Happy Ending cast album, Mamma Mia! back on Broadway, the Swept Away reunion concert announcement, SMASH first preview chatter (including our vision of a Choose Your Advent…

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Ep185 - Claire Squared with CLAIRE KWON (Maybe Happy Ending) 28:46

5M ago28:46

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We are delighted to be joined by the incredible Claire Kwon ahead of her debut as Claire in Maybe Happy Ending! Claire chats with us about being a standby for Claire in Maybe Happy Ending, her upcoming debut in the role, memories from her time in Almost Famous, and much more!

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Ep184 - The Hunkiest Tony Season with CONNOR & DYLAN MACDOWELL 45:49

6M ago45:49

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Draaaaamaaaaa! In this episode, we are joined by two of our favourite humans and podcasters: Connor & Dylan MacDowell from the hit theatre podcast Drama! We chat with Connor and Dylan all about their podcast journey, special guest moments, the 2024/2025 Broadway season, Tony nomination predictions, and a transparent conversation about podcasting. F…

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Ep183 - American Idiot Reunion (STARK SANDS, TONY VINCENT, MARY FABER & BRIAN CHARLES JOHNSON) 38:14

6M ago38:14

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March 24th, 2025, marks 15 years since Green Day's American Idiot began previews on Broadway. To celebrate, we’re joined by cast members: Stark Sands, Tony Vincent, Brian Charles Johnson, and Mary Faber for a special reunion episode. From performing with Green Day at the Grammys to Billie Joe Armstrong surprising folks on Chat Roulette and dressing…

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Ep182 - It's a Party with KATIE TONKINSON (Bat Out of Hell) 16:06

6M ago16:06

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In this episode, we're joined by Katie Tonkinson, currently touring the UK & Ireland as Raven Falco in Bat Out of Hell: The Musical! We dive into an exciting conversation with Katie about this electrifying musical, life on the road, funny on-stage mishaps, her favourite costumes from the show, and so much more…

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Ep181 - Show History: THE NOTEBOOK 34:33

6M ago34:33

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Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re covering one of the most romantic stories of all-time: The Notebook. We dive into the history behind the original Nicholas Sparks novel, beloved film, the Galeotti & Aniello early 2010s stage adaptation, the road to Broadway and more!

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Ep180 - Swept Up in Broadway News 26:07

6M ago26:07

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It’s another update episode! We’re chatting about the Swept Away cast recording, the opening number preview from SMASH, the full cast announcement for John Proctor Is the Villain, and we head back to fifth grade with a Valentine’s Day-inspired game of “The Ultimate Broadway Boyf” March Madness style!…

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Ep179 - January? (Joshua Boone Exits The Outsiders, The Last Five Years Teaser) 33:18

7M ago33:18

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It's another theatre updates episode, y'all! This week, we're diving into The Last Five Years studio recording teaser, Joshua Boone leaving The Outsiders, all of the recent stage door drama, the countdown to the Swept Away album and so much more!

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Ep178 - Laughter and Gladness with STEPHANIE STYLES 49:22

7M ago49:22

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In this episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Stephanie Styles! Stephanie is currently preparing to star as Hope in Encores! production of Urinetown! We chat all things musical theatre, her time in Newsies, and preparing for Urinetown. Plus, we dive into our shared love for Taylor Swift, Disney, and even create our own dream productions!…

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Ep177 - Grandma Slice with ALAINA ANDERSON (Mystic Pizza) 11:56

7M ago11:56

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We're thrilled to be joined by Alaina Anderson to chat all about Mystic Pizza! Alaina talks with us about the iconic movie, her favorite song from the '80s/'90s music catalog featured in the show, Hot Take Pizza questions, and more! You can catch her starring as Katherine 'Kat' Arujo in Mystic Pizza, currently playing at Riverside Theatre and comin…

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Ep176 - The Jonathan Larson Project with JENNIFER ASHLEY TEPPER 38:31

8M ago38:31

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What a dream come true! We're joined by the incredible producer, author, and theatre historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper to chat about the upcoming off-Broadway premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project! We sit down with Jennifer to discuss her years of researching Jonathan Larson's work, curating a show featuring songs from Larson's never-produced arch…

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Ep175 - Um Nessa with HUNTER BROWN (Swept Away) 29:16

8M ago29:16

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Listen, Nessa... We've got one heck of a fun episode for you! We're joined by Hunter Brown from Broadway's Swept Away to chat all about this incredible musical on its final weekend of performances. We also discuss his viral TikTok moment ("Um, Nessa"), growing up in Florida, the tale of Lon Crisp, and more. Plus, we’ve got two special guests droppi…

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Ep174 - Kooky Krazy with CONSTANT BERNARD (Titanique) 22:23

8M ago22:23

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Shall we go for it, girlfriend? We’re thrilled to welcome Constant Bernard on deck to chat all about Titanique, now playing in Toronto at Mirvish Productions! In our conversation, Constant shares his journey on the ship of dreams, the kookiest craziest parts of this show, and of course the woman behind it all: Celine Dion. You can catch Titanique d…

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Ep173 - Bring Back The Dancing Sailors! (Swept Away, The Outsiders, The Notebook) 36:40

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*Spoilers ahead!* It's another theatre updates episode, y'all! Crissy just returned from a week in New York City, so you're in for a treat. We’re diving into Swept Away (we circle back to talk about the show throughout the entire episode because we’re OBSESSED), a recap of The Notebook’s closing night, another return to The Outsiders (and hitting P…

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Ep172 - Journey Aboard with ORVILLE MENDOZA (Swept Away) 32:32

8M ago32:32

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We're honoured to be joined by Orville Mendoza to chat all about Broadway's Swept Away! In our conversation, Orville shares insights on the whirlwind closing announcement, followed by the two-week extension due to popular demand. We also talk about recording the cast album ('Ain't No Man' is available now!) and what Orville hopes audiences will tak…

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Ep171 - On a Magnet with DAN BERRY (The Outsiders) 24:41

9M ago24:41

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It’s been a long time coming, and we’re SO excited to finally be joined by Dan Berry to talk all about The Outsiders on Broadway! In this episode, we chat with Dan about his role as Paul, understudying the roles of Sodapop and Darrel, and his personal favorite magnet from the 'Dan Berry on a magnet' collection. We also dive into the Macy’s Day Para…

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Ep170 - Roaring On with NOAH J. RICKETTS (The Great Gatsby) 19:19

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We’re thrilled to be joined by Noah J. Ricketts to talk all about playing Nick in The Great Gatsby on Broadway! In this episode, Noah shares what it’s like portraying Nick, the lessons he hopes audiences will take away, and his thoughts on the original novel. Plus, we have some fun building a Broadway-style Gatsby party!…

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Ep169 - Oz, We Need a Pastry! Wicked Movie Review 59:47

9M ago59:47

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Sweet Oz! It's Finally Happening—Our Wicked Movie Review is Here! Join your Broadway Besties for an 'oz-tastic' hour-long discussion as we dive deep into Part 1 of the much-anticipated Wicked movie adaptation! From Glinda in the bubble all the way to the iconic Defying Gravity scene, we break down everything you need to know about this emotional ro…

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Ep168 - "The Rouge-ual" with SOPHIE CARMEN-JONES (Moulin Rouge!) 16:09

9M ago16:09

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We’re thrilled to be joined by Sophie Carmen-Jones who is currently in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway as Nini after originating the role in the West End! In this episode, Sophie shares what first sparked her love of theatre, how her portrayal of Nini has evolved over the years, and what she loves most about playing such a fiery character. She also talks…

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Ep167 - Get Swept Away with MATT DEANGELIS (Swept Away) 24:12

9M ago24:12

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We’re beyond excited to sit down with Matt DeAngelis to dive into the world of Swept Away, the brand-new Broadway musical! In this episode, Matt shares insights into the preview process of a show, the stunning music by The Avett Brothers, working alongside the incredible John Gallagher Jr., and so much more.…

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Ep166 - It's A SMASH, Baby! Theatre Updates 42:34

10M ago42:34

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What a whirlwind week in Broadway news! Join us as we dive into the thrilling SMASH cast announcement, discuss Jeremy Jordan's upcoming departure from The Great Gatsby, and unpack the Broadway closing announcement for Back to the Future. We’ll also explore the exciting developments of 13 Going on 30 in the UK and preview the upcoming Broadway perfo…

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Ep165 - Shipwrecks, Longhaired Lads & 90-Minute Run Times 1:03:11

10M ago1:03:11

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It's another updates episode! Your Broadway Besties are back to answer your Q&A questions, discuss the latest Broadway news (another Dirty Dancing stage adaptation? Suffs closing?!), controversies, Solea & John joining Moulin Rouge, the shows we're most looking forward to this season, our funny Swept Away story and so much more!…

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Ep164 - Lil Hardin with JENNIE HARNEY - FLEMING (A Wonderful World) 17:39

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We’re beyond thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Jennie Harney - Fleming who is currently starring as Lil Hardin in A Wonderful World - The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway. We chat with Jennie about the incredible Lil Hardin, the process of tech and previews on Broadway, along with what she hopes audiences take away from A Wonderful World. A…

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Ep163 - You Can Literally Dance, You Can Literally Jive with ALISA MELENDEZ (Mamma Mia!) 31:00

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All you dancing queens better put on your go-go boots for this episode because we're joined by Sophie Sheridan herself, Alisa Melendez! We chat with Alisa all about touring around as Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia, the joy this musical brings to so many, who Alisa thinks is Sophie's biological dad, let's hear it for the aunties, our love of Almost Fa…

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Ep162 - Show History: THE OUTSIDERS 54:16

10M ago54:16

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Welcome to Tulsa, 1967! In this episode, we explore the journey of The Outsiders from S.E. Hinton’s groundbreaking novel to its powerful film adaptation, and how its timeless themes inspired a Tony Award Winning Best Musical on Broadway! We discuss the original workshop productions, the La Jolla pre-Broadway run, major changes made from book to sta…

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Ep161 - Magical Realism with CAITLIN HOULAHAN (Prelude to a Kiss) 20:08

11M ago20:08

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We're beyond thrilled to be joined by the incredible Caitlin Houlahan, who is currently starring as Rita in Prelude to a Kiss! We chat with Caitlin all about this exciting new production currently playing at Milwaukee Repertory Theater! We also discuss the 'Freaky Friday' element to the musical, her long friendship with 'Prelude' co-star Chris McCa…

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Ep160 - Delulu is Courage with ANALISE SCARPACI (Empire Records) 21:03

11M ago21:03

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"Damn the man, save the Empire!" We're thrilled to be joined by Analise Scarpaci to chat all about starring as Debra in Empire Records: The Musical! Empire Records is currently playing at McCarter Theater through October 6th and you absolutely do not want to miss this exciting new musical! Don't forget to check out Analise's new song "Flashbacks" a…

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Ep159 - Come From Away with SACCHA DENNIS, JAWON MAPP & KRISTEN PEACE 31:34

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Welcome to the rock! We're beyond excited for Come From Away to make its return to Toronto on September 22nd! We're joined by company members: Saccha Dennis, Jawon Mapp and Kristen Peace to discuss this beautiful musical making its way back to Toronto, the importance of Come From Away, kissing the cod and so much more! Follow us on social media! ⁠I…

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Ep158 - Pumpkin-spiced Broadway 52:37

12M ago52:37

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It's another updates episode! Can you believe it's already September? Get cozy with a pumpkin spice latte and listen as your ‘Broadway Besties’ recap their summer adventures, discuss putting together the Outsiders Interview Series, an exclusive announcement, the upcoming fall Broadway season (‘tis the season of Audra!), the Wicked movie and more! F…

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Ep157 - Wildest Dreams with KEVIN WILLIAM PAUL (The Outsiders) 32:59

12M ago32:59

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We're thrilled to be joined by the incredible Kevin William Paul, who is currently starring as Bob Sheldon in the 2024 Tony Award Winning Best Musical: The Outsiders! We chat with Kevin about his journey from growing up in Florida to starring in The Outsiders on Broadway, the craziest story to ever grace the podcast, taking on the role of Bob Sheld…

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Ep156 - Staying Gold with TREVOR WAYNE (The Outsiders) 20:06

12M ago20:06

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We're thrilled to be joined by the incredible Trevor Wayne, who is currently a Booth Singer and Ponyboy Curtis understudy in the 2024 Tony Award Winning Best Musical: The Outsiders! We chat with Trevor about his journey to Broadway, the beautiful support from the Outsiders fans, the possibility of bringing his own version of Ham4Ham to the stage do…

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Ep155 - Green Beans & Rice with BRENT COMER (The Outsiders) 46:51

12M ago46:51

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We're thrilled to be joined by the incredible Brent Comer, who is currently starring as Darrel in the 2024 Tony Award Winning Best Musical: The Outsiders! We chat with Brent about beginning his Outsiders journey as Paul in the La Jolla run to then taking on the role of Darrel for Broadway, meeting the incredible S.E. Hinton, what's really in the 'h…

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Ep154 - The Digital Age of Broadway 49:29

12M ago49:29

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In a world where cell phones and social media have become all the rage, the rise of platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok have dramatically transformed the way we experience theatre. From the early days of message boards to the rise of theatre influencers, 'parasocial relationships', and TikTok trends, we explore the evolution of the digita…

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Ep153 - Suddenly Seymour with MAGGIE LACASSE (SIX) 30:38

1y ago30:38

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Hey Queendom! We're honoured to be joined by our Canadian queen, Maggie Lacasse! Maggie recently wrapped up playing Jane Seymour in the Toronto production of Six the Musical! Maggie chats with us about the transition period following closing a production, the support of the Queendom, her insane audition story (you NEED to hear this!), a special ann…

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Ep152 - Crissy's Big Broadway Adventure 41:33

1y ago41:33

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Welcome to the whirlwind of a week that is Crissy's Big Broadway Adventure! Join Crissy and Jocelyn as they discuss The Notebook, The Outsiders, MJ, Moulin Rouge, cancelled flights and Stage Door etiquette.

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Ep151 - Hermione’s Head & Heart with CARA RICKETTS (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) 22:30

1y ago22:30

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We're beyond thrilled to be joined by Cara Ricketts on Breaking the Curtain! Cara is currently playing Hermione in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway! We chat with Cara all about playing this iconic role, our own personal experiences growing up with Harry Potter, the magical aspect of the show and so much more!…

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Ep150 - Marcia, Marcia, Marcia with SARAHGRACE MARIANI (The Outsiders) 22:21

1y ago22:21

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We’re beyond thrilled to chat with SarahGrace Mariani, who is currently playing Marcia in the 2024 Tony Award Winning Best Musical: The Outsiders! Join us as we chat with SarahGrace about this exciting new musical, our favourite boys: Sergei and Melvin, the incredible support from fans, on-stage mishaps and more!…

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Ep149 - Rambles, Rumbles and Groff Tears 29:09

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We're back with another updates episode! Did you miss our theatre ramblings? We sure missed you! On this episode, we discuss the big Tony win for The Outsiders, crying over Jonathan Groff, Aaron Tveit and Jojo (not Siwa) returning to the Moulin Rouge, being a 2000s theatre fangirl, The Last Five Years going to Broadway and more!…

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Ep148 - Revenge Party with ALEXYS MORERA (Mean Girls) 12:15

1y ago12:15

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Mean Girls is returning to Toronto this month and we had the joy of chatting with Alexys Morera who plays the iconic role of Janis in the musical! Mean Girls runs at the Royal Alexandra Theatre from July 30th to August 25th! You don't want to miss this show, it is so fetch!

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Ep147 - Future Boy with CADEN BRAUCH (Back to the Future) 24:03

1y ago24:03

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We’re beyond thrilled to chat with Caden Brauch. Caden is currently touring around North America as everybody’s favourite Future Boy, Marty McFly, in Back to the Future: The Musical! We chat with Caden about playing this iconic role, performing alongside Don Stephenson, life on the road and more!

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Ep146 - The History of the Tony Awards 48:55

1y ago48:55

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Take a journey with us through the history of the Tony Awards! We start with Antoinette Perry's vision to celebrate excellence in theatre, and further explore how this prestigious event has evolved over the decades. We reminisce about unforgettable iconic moments, Opening Numbers, discuss the magic of theatre, and reflect on some of the controversi…