The Theater Enthusiast Podcast
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast is hosted by Alison Tanney, who interviews professionals from the theater, film, and television industries. Each episode explores the guests' lives and careers, offering insights into their work on stage and screen. The show covers a range of experiences from people who create and perform in entertainment. It provides a personal look at the paths and challenges of working in these creative fields.
Episodes
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 10- David McElwee
This episode we are joined by actor, writer and teaching artist David McElwee. David is currently starring as Chris Bean in The Play That Goes Wrong playing at New World Stages. Some of his credits include Venus in Fur, Philadelphia, Here I Come (Irish Rep), How to Transcend a Happy Marriage (LCT), The Wayside Motor Inn (Drama Desk-Best Ensemble at Signature Theatre) and All My Sons.We talk with D
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 9- Emma Kikue
This episode we are joined by actor Emma Kikue! Emma is currently starring in the New York premier of Disruption at Pershing Square Signature Center from now until October 4th. Some of her stage credits include G-d Said This, Mother of Exiles, brainsmash and the audio play Song of the Northwoods. She’s been in TV shows such as Love Life, The Sinner, Blue Bloods and Elementary. We talk with Emma ab
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 8- Kendal Hartse
This episode we are joined by New York based actor and theater artist, Kendal Hartse! Her Broadway credits include Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Cinderella and On a Clear Day… She was also in the 1st national tour of The Band’s Visit and has toured with Cabaret and Cats. Other credits include Annie, Once, Hedwig and Arcadia. Kendal is the co-founder and artist in residence of Harlow Radical, a
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 7- Kennedy Caughell
This episode we are joined by performer Kennedy Caughell! Kennedy is currently playing Jersey on the national tour of Hell's Kitchen and her debut solo album, Just the Beginning is out now wherever you get your music (make sure to download her album)! Her Broadway credits include Paradise Square, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 and Beautiful. Other credits include Waitress, Wick
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 6- Grace McLean
This episode we are joined by multi-hyphenate actress-singer-writer-teacher Grace McLean! Grace has appeared on Broadway in Suffs, Bad Cinderella and Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. She also has many off-Broadway credits that include Alice By Heart and her own show In the Green that was commissioned by Lincoln Center Theater. Starting today(!) through August 30th, you can see her at
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 5- Matthew Curiano
This episode we are joined by performer Matthew Curiano! Matthew is currently starring in Masquerade and was last seen off-Broadway in This is Not a Drill at the York Theatre. His regional and tour credits include Nine, Ragtime, Camelot, Something Rotten Les Miserables and Annie. Matt is also the co-creator of The Homo Sapien Experience, with The Theater Enthusiast Podcast alum Brandon Contreras,
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 4- Posi Morakinyo & Shaun Escoffery of The Lion King UK
This episode we are joined by performers Posi Morakinyo and Shaun Escoffery! Posi and Shaun are currently starring as Simba and Mufasa in The Lion King UK. Shaun has been with the production of The Lion King in the UK for the last 18 years and Posi making his return to the West End in the show. If you’re in London, make sure to see Posi and Shaun in the Lion King!
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 3- Max Chernin
This episode we are joined by performer Max Chernin! Max is known for his roles in Parade which he performed in on Broadway and on the national tour, Bright Star and Sunday in the Park with George. Other credits include Brooklynite, Passing Through, Elf and Fiddler on the Roof. Max is currently starring in the new off-Broadway musical A Walk on the Moon playing now until August 22nd.We talk with
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 2- Lea & Drew Lachey
This episode we are joined by Lea and Drew Lachey! Lea is a performer and choreographer and Drew is an award-winning stage and screen star also known for being a part of the group 98 Degrees. He also appeared on Broadway in RENT and SPAMalot! They are the creators and co-directors of the off-Broadway show Label•less. Not only did they create and co-director, Lea choreographed, and Drew wrote/co-wr
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 1- Norm Lewis
This episode we are joined by Tony nominated performer Norm Lewis! Norm is known for his roles in Porgy and Bess, Les Miserables and The Phantom of Opera. Many of his other theater credits include The Who’s Tommy, Miss Saigon, Sweeney Todd, Once on This Island, The Little Mermaid, Monte Cristo and Chicken & Biscuits. And let’s not also forget Norm was on Scandal! Norm is making his return to 5
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 6- Joomin Hwang
This episode we are joined by performer Joomin Hwang! Joomin is currently starring in &Juliet on Broadway and most recently released his first book The Rule of Five Journal, which grew out of his own experience navigating major life changes and building a daily system to stay grounded and focused.Joomin started as a breakdancer in Korea, moved to the U.S. at 29 without speaking English, and ma
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 5- Nicole Travolta
This episode we are joined by actress and comedian Nicole Travolta! Nicole's show, Nicole Travolta Is Doing Alright is currently playing at Soho Playhouse until May 10th! The show was originally developed in Los Angeles and has since played sold-out engagements nationwide Off-Broadway, at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and makes its return to Soho Playhouse. On a personal note: I saw the show and
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 4- Tami Eagle Bowling and Ashley Bowling for The Janice Jam
This episode we are happy to welcome Tami Eagle Bowling and Ashley Bowling! We chat with Tami and Ashley about Tami's journey with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, Ashley's career as an aspiring performer and most importantly, The Janice Jam!More about Tami and Ashley: Tami is a stage 4 breast cancer thriver, a passionate advocate, motivational speaker, and event producer dedicated to raising awar
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 3- Rachel Potter
This episode we are joined actor and Nashville recording artist, Rachel Potter! Rachel is known for her roles on Broadway as Wednesday in The Addams Family and Mistress in Evita. She has also appeared on The X Factor and The Search for the Next Elle Woods. Her album Stages is out now and can be streamed on all music streaming platforms. Now based in Nashville, Rachel has made it her mission to bri
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 2- Sierra Boggess
This episode we are joined by actress Sierra Boggess! Sierra is currently starring in The York Theatre's production of Monte Cristo and known for originating the role of Ariel in the Little Mermaid on Broadway and as Christine in Phantom and Love Never Dies. Her other credits include School of Rock, It Shoulda Been You, Master Class and Harmony.We talk with Sierra about working on Monte Crist
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 1- Ken Levine
This episode we are joined by winning writer, director, playwright, major league baseball announcer and cartoonist, Ken Levine! Ken's play Guilty Pleasures: An Unapologetic Comedy will be playing at the Westchester Playhouse in LA presented by Kentwood Players! The show starts March 13th and plays until April 4th. For tickets to the show, visit kentwoodplayers.orgWe chat with Ken about what g
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 11- Analise Scarpaci
This episode we are joined by actor, singer and song-writer Analise Scarpaci! Analise was last seen as Persephone in Mythic directed by Kathleen Marshall and is known for playing Lydia Hillard in Mrs. Doubtfire. Her other credits include A Christmas Story: The Musical and Matilda (both on Broadway), The Sound of Music at PaperMill Playhouse and Empire Records, the Musical.Analise is also a singer
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 10- Jaedynn Latter
This episode we are joined my actor, singer and songwriter Jaedynn Latter! Jaedynn is currently playing Éponine on the US tour of Les Misérables which is also her national tour debut! Some of her credits include Waitress, Into the Woods, Ordinary Days, Great Comet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Jaedynn is also a singer/songwriter and you can listen to her album Point of You on all streaming music
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 9- Colin Donnell
This episode we are joined by actor Colin Donnell! Colin is currently playing Father in the Lincoln Center Theater production of Ragtime. He was last seen on Broadway in The Shark is Broken and his other Broadway credits include Jersey Boys, Anything Goes and Violet. He’s appeared in Love’s Labour’s Lost at Shakespeare in the Park, New York City Center’s Encores in Merrily We Roll Along, Songs for
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 8- Sarah Spring
This episode we are joined by actor, Shakespeare enthusiast and coach Sarah Spring! Sarah, or Dame Sarah known to by her friends, shares her love, knowledge and teachings of The Bard across social media (Instagram, TikTok and YouTube). You can even check out her free guide to verse and her Amazon store front on great book recommendations on her page. As an actor, she has played many Shakespeare r
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 7- Adam Rapp
This episode we are joined by Adam Rapp! Adam is a Tony nominated and award winning playwright who also was a finalist for the Pulitzer Price. He is also a novelist, screenwriter, musician, and director. Some of his works include Nocturne, Blackbird, Red Light Winter, American Sligo, Ghosts in the Cottonwoods, Dreams of Flying Dreams of Falling and Wolf in the River. Adam made his Broadway debut w
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 6- Austin Scott
Happy to welcome actor Austin Scott as our next guest! Austin was last seen onstage in GODDESS at The and his Broadway credits include &Juliet, the OBC of Girl From the North Country and Hamilton (which he also toured with)! His other credits include One Day, Hood, Gotta Dance and Choir Boy. His film and TV credits include Clipped, POSE, Sistas and A Jazzman’s Blues.We talk with Austin about w
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 5- Shanay Holmes
Delighted to welcome Shanay Holmes as our next guest! Shanay just completed her run as Nancy in Oliver on the West End! Some of her other credits include Miss Saigon (Sheffield Crucible), Get Up, Stand Up! (Lyric Theatre), Thriller Live! (The Lyric), The Bodyguard Musical (Adelphi) and Rent (The Other Palace). She is also the co-creator of Musical Con and West End Musical Brunch!We talk with Sha
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 4- Jessica Lee Goldyn
Thrilled and honored to welcome Jessica Lee Goldyn as our 100th episode guest! Jessica is an actress, singer and dancer known for playing Val/Cassie in the revival of A Chorus and the documentary Every Little Step! Her other Broadway credits include Nini in Moulin Rouge, Finding Neverland and Hello Dolly. Some of her other credits include Chicago, On the Town at City Center Encores!, Sweet Charit
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 3- Kerry Butler
This episode we are joined by Tony nominated performer Kerry Butler! Kerry is currently starring as Ms. Fleming in Heathers the Musical playing at New World Stages! You know Kerry from her roles in Hairspray, Catch Me if You Can, Xanadu, Little Shop of Horrors, Beetlejuice and Mean Girls…just to name a few! She’s also returning to the show Bat Boy at City Center this fall where she originated the
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 2- Kelsee Kimmel
This episode we are joined by performer Kelsee Kimmel! Kelsee is currently the standby for the role of Jersey in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway and is also known for her work in Six the Musical on tour, Broadway and the Toronto production! Her other credits include the national tours of Kinky Boots, Pretty Woman and the 25th Anniversary tour of RENT. She also has numerous regional, concert and
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 13 Episode 1- Rob Madge
This episode we are joined by Olivier Award nominated actor, writer and performer Rob Madge! Rob is currently starring at the Emcee in West End's Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club and is also known for their one person show, My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?). Their other credits include Mary Poppins, the 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Miserables at the O2, Buyer & Celler, and has
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 12 Episode 7- Creatives and Cast Members of Foxbrier Lane
Happy to welcome the creatives and cast members of Foxbrier Lane! Foxbrier Lane is a new musical with music and lyrics by Brandon Nicholas Pfeltz, a book by Brandon and Aitan Shachar and starring Gerard Canonico and Brian Charles Johnson. Foxbrier Lane is based on a true story set in Baltimore, Maryland that is “fueled by a raw, visceral folk/rock score. Foxbrier Lane is a heart-wrenching explor
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 12 Episode 6- Gabriel Ebert
*THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN*This episode we are joined by Tony Award winning actor Gabriel Ebert! Gabriel is currently starring in the Tony nominated play, John Proctor is the Villain for which he also received a Tony nomination. Some of his other credits include Matilda, Brief Encounter, Time and the Conways, Red, Thérèse Raquin and 4000 Miles.We speak with G
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 12 Episode 5- Marco Pennette
This episode we are joined by writer and producer Marco Pennette! Marco is the book writer of Broadway's Death Becomes Her and received their first Tony nomination for it! Death Becomes Her marks Marco’s Broadway debut after a very successful career as a writer and producer in the TV world. Here is to Marco making many more returns to the Broadway stage! We talk with Marco about how to came
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 12 Episode 4- Ben Stanton
This episode we are joined by 5 time Tony nominated lighting designer Ben Stanton! Ben was recently nominated for a Tony for his work on the newly minted best musical Maybe Happy Ending! Some of his other Broadway credits include Seminar, Fun Home, A Christmas Carol, Goodnight Oscar, Days of Wine and Roses, Spring Awakening, Junk and Mary Jane. Ben also designs lighting for concerts, dance, insta
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 12 Episode 3- Andrew Samonsky
This episode we are joined by Andrew Samonsky! Andrew is currently on tour with Parade in the role of Hugh Dorsey and was last seen on Broadway in Lempicka. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific where he eventually took over the role of Lt. Cable and was featured on the Live PBS Broadcast. He is also a Drama Desk nominee for his work in Queen of the Mist and has also been in the first natio
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 12 Episode 2- Marianna Gailus
This episode we are joined by artist Marianna Gailus! Marianna was recently Andrew Scott's understudy in Vanya and made her Broadway debut in Patriots starring Michael Stuhlbarg. She got her MFA at the Juilliard School and is a proud of Group 51. We speak with Marianna about when she decided to pursue a career in acting, her time at Juilliard, working on Vanya and much more!
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 12 Episode 1- Caesar Samayoa
This episode we are joined by actor Caesar Samayoa! Caesar is currently starring in the Broadway production of Just in Time and was in the original casts of Come From Away and How to Dance in Ohio! Other credits include Seared at Capital Repertory Theatre, Evita at American Repertory Theater and Love’s Labour’s Lost at Shakespeare in the Park!We talk with Caesar about when he realized he wanted t
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 10- Carrie St. Louis
This episode we are joined by actress Carrie St. Louis! Carrie is best known for her roles on Broadway as Glinda in Wicked, Sherrie in Rock of Ages and Lauren in Kinky Boots. She also is known for starring as Rose in Titanique (which I highly recommend seeing before it closes in June) and Annette in Cruel Intentions. She recently has been lucky enough to work with Dolly Parton on the Dolly Parton
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 9- Matt DeAngelis and The Janice Jam
This episode we are happy to welcome back Matt DeAngelis and talk about all things The Janice Jam! Matt founded The Janice Jam to honor his mother, Janice, who he lost in 2022 to metastatic breast cancer, and the countless people affected by this disease, he, alongside a group of friends and Broadway industry colleagues, is culling another evening of Celebration, Remembrance, and Awareness, that
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 8- Catherine Filloux
This episode we are joined by awarding winning playwright, librettist and activist Catherine Filloux. Catherine's works have been performed nationally and internationally and her new play Third Person will be make its premier this fall at Culture Hub. Her other works include How to Eat and Orange, whatdies, Eyes of the Heart and Lemkin’s House. We speak with Catherine about what got her into
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 7- Sydney Jones
This episode we are joined by performer Sydney Jones! Sydney is currently starring in Sunset Blvd on Broadway in the role of Dorothy/Ensemble where she also understudies the role of Betty and Young Norma. She made her Broadway debut in A Beautiful Noise and performed in many regional productions such as The Karate Kid and Boop! the Musical! She’s also had 12 seasons with The Muny!We speak with S
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 6- Zeniba Now
Zeniba is an award winner writer, musical storyteller, performer and vocalist. She is currently working on the musical Take the Lead at Papermill Playhouse where is she co-wrote the music and lyrics. Zeniba is also a member of Maestra Music and will be performing at their AMPLIFY2025 gala on Monday, March 31st at Sony Hall! We speak with Zeniba about how one gets involved in creating a new musical
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 5- Tiffany Mann
This episode we are joined by performer Tiffany Mann! Tiffany was last seen in City Center’s production of Urinetown. She’s been on Broadway in Waitress and Be More Chill, off-Broadway in Jerry Springer:the Opera (where she won a Lucille Lortel Award), Jelly’s Last Jam and Ragtime at City Center, on television in Rise, Orange is the New Black and New Amsterdam, the film You Go Girl! And much more
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 4- Solea Pfeiffer
This episode we are joined by artist Solea Pfeiffer! Solea is currently starring as Satine in Moulin Rouge on Broadway, which she is great in- 10 out of 10 highly recommend! Her other Broadway credits include Hadestown and Almost Famous, where she made her Broadway debut. Her other credits include Gatsby at A.R.T., Evita and Songs For a New World at City Center, Hamlet with The Public Theater&a
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 3- Jordan Tyson
This episode we are joined by the delightful Jordan Tyson! Jordan is currently starring as June in the Broadway revival of Gypsy with Audra McDonald and made her Broadway debut as Young Allie in The Notebook. Her other theater credits include Lempicka at La Jolla Playhouse, Into the Woods at PCLO, Bulrusher at McCarter/Berkeley Rep and Streets of New York at Irish Repertory.We speak with Jordan
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 2- Brandon Kalm
This episode we are joined by actor Brandon Kalm! Brandon was last seen in Swept Away and has also appeared on Broadway in Waitress and American Psycho. Other credits include The Tempest at Shakespeare in the Park and on tour with American Idiot. Brandon is a fellow Pace alum and also studied at the Esper Studio. We talk with Brandon about his career, especially working as an understudy and swin
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 1- Tom Pecinka
This episode we are joined by Tony nominee and Drama Desk and Theatre World Award winning actor Tom Pecinka! Tom made his Broadway debut in Stereophonic which he also was a part of at Playwrights Horizons. He has numerous New York and Regional credits including Ghosts at Williamstown with Uma Thurman, which he also starred in the movie The Kill Room with. We talk with Tom about making his stage
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 7- Heath Saunders on I Put a Spell on You ALiiVE
This episode we are joined by actor, composer, writer, lyricist, diversity dramaturg and director Heath Saunder! Heath will be directing upcoming annual event I Put a Spell on Your ALiiVE at Webster Hall on Monday, October 21st benefiting the Ali Forney Center. We talk to Heath about all things I Put a Spell on You ALiiVE, what it's like to direct an even like this, some fun things they have
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 6- Julie Benko
This episode we are joined by actor, singer and writer Julie Benko! Julie was last seen on Broadway originating the role of Ruth in Harmony and is known for her star turn as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl! Other Broadway credits include Fiddler on the Roof and Les Miserables. She’s also toured with Les Miserebale and the first national tour of Spring Awakening. She was also last seen in Theatre Raleigh
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 5- Kerstin Anderson
This episode we are joined by actress Kerstin Anderson! Kerstin Anderson made her Broadway debut in My Fair Lady as the understudy then alternate of Eliza Dolittle. She also played the role of Maria in the Sound of Music national tour directed by Jack O'Brien. She was last seen in Lincoln Center's concert of A Little Night Music and her other credits include Cult of Love at Berkeley R
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 4- Andy Karl
This episode we are so excited to welcome actor Andy Karl! Andy is an Olivier winning and Tony nominated performer who just finished the Australian run of Groundhog Day where he also starred in the show in London and Broadway, and will next be seen off-Broadway in Teeth at New World Stages! His other credits include Rocky, Legally Blonde, 9 to 5, Pretty Woman, On the Twentieth Century, The Myster
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 3- Ben Rappaport
This episode we are joined by actor Ben Rappaport! Ben has appeared on Broadway in Picnic, Fiddler on the Roof and most recently Goodnight, Oscar opposite Tony winner Sean Hayes! Ben has also been seen on TV in Younger, For the People, Ozark, The Good Wife, Inventing Anna, Mr Robot, and (my personal favorite) Outsourced. You can catch him next on the new NBC series Grosse Point Garden Society and
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 2- Shereen Ahmed
This episode we are joined by actor Shereen Ahmed! Shereen made her Broadway debut in My Fair Lady where she became the first woman of color to play the role of Eliza Doolittle on Broadway! She later would tour with My Fair Lady across the country as Eliza. She was most recently seen in Nine at The Kennedy Center and her other credits include A Man of No Importance at Class Stage Company, The L
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 1- Noah Weisberg
This episode we are joined by actor, writer, director and producer Noah Weisberg! Noah is currently starring in Cellino v Barnes at The Asylum NYC! His credits included the national tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as Willy Wonka, on Broadway in Legally Blonde, Enron and South Pacific. You've seen him on TV in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Super Pumped, Law & Order, Mode
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 13- Annie Tippe
This episode we are joined by Lucille Lortel Award winning director, Annie Tippe! Annie is known for her directing work with Dave Malloy's Octet, Ghost Quartet, Cowboy Bob, and most recently Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares and Dave Malloy's Three Houses (currently playing at Signature Theatre until June 16th!). Annie has also directed short films such as Help Me Mary and Egg Timer. We tal
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 12- Brenda Wehle
This episode we are joined by two time Obie Award winner, Brenda Wehle! Brenda is currently starring in Mary Jane at MTC and has a long career not only in theater but tv and film as well. We talk with Brenda about Mary Jane, her experience with the show and what she hopes the audience takes away from it. We also talk to her about some of her career highlights, the importance of theater etiquett
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 11- Michelle Ray
This episode we are joined by actress Michelle Ray! Michelle is just got back from touring the country in the national tour of Book of Mormon and is making her director debut at 54 Below with the new musical Masked. Michelle graduated from Pace University with a degree in Arts and Entertainment Business Management/ Directing. We talk with Michelle about her career, survival jobs and how importa
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 10- Isra Elsalihie
This episode we are joined by Isra Elsalihie! Isra is an award winning Iraqi-Swedish actor and writer. She also teaches acting at Second City in NYC! We talk with her about her journey to coming to NY, the importance of knowing what you need for an Artist Visa, what got her into writing, her teaching style and much more! We had a great time talking with Isra and can't wait to have her bac
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 9- Matt DeAngelis
This episode we are joined by actor Matt DeAngelis! Matt is known for his roles in Waitress, American Idiot, Once, Hair and most recently Swept Away. We talk with Matt about his career but more importantly we speak with him about his upcoming gala The Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer. THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER is an annual event from Matt who lost his mother, Janice, in 2
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 8- Gabra Zackman
This episode we are so happy to welcome back Gabra Zackman! Gabra is an award winning audio book narrator, actor, director, author and teacher. We talk with Gabra about the work of audio book narration, her classical theater training, and much more!
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 7 Craig Newman
This episode we are joined by producer, director, writer and actor Craig Newman! Craig is based in LA and we talk about what brought him to LA, his experience teaching acting, him writing, directing and producing content and much more! Craig also has a production company called Craig & Co and can be checked out here: https://www.craigandco.co/. He also has a film premiering April 12th and 1
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 6- Maestra Music’s Kat Sherrell and Kathleen Wrinn
Happy to welcome Maestra Music’s Kat Sherrell and Kathleen Wrinn as our next guests. Kat and Kathleen are Program Heads with Maestra Music with Kat being Program Head of Regional and Affinity Groups and Kathleen being the Directory Manager. We talk with them about their careers, working with Maestra Music, its importance in the theater community and about Maestra’s upcoming concert: Maestra Music’
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 5- Lesli Margherita
This episode we are joined by actress Lesli Margherita! Lesli is an Olivier Awarding winning performer and is best known for her originating the role of Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda on Broadway. She also appear in Dames at Sea on Broadway and Emojiland off-Broadway. Lesli has a ton on tv, film and regional theater credits and got her Olivier Award from her West End debut in Zorro the Musical. You
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 4- Founders of Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera: Dimitri Pittas and Leah Edwards
This episode we are joined by the founders of Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera, Dimitri Pittas and Leah Edwards. Both Dimitri and Leah are opera singers and have brought their love of the arts and opera to Charleston, SC with founding Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera, also known as HALO. We talk with them about what got them into singing opera, why art is so important, what they hope to bring to
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 3- Aaron C. Finley
This episode we are joined by actor Aaron C. Finley! Aaron is currently in the ensemble of Moulin Rouge the Musical where is also understudies Christian and The Duke. He is one of 5 original cast members left in Moulin Rouge! Aaron made is Broadway debut in Rock of Ages and starred as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots. Other credits include It Shoulda Been You and the regional premier of Diner. Aar
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 2- Colin Hanlon
This episode we are joined by actor, writer, director, producer and teacher Colin Hanlon! Colin made his Broadway debut in Rent. Other credits include Falsettos, In Transit, the original off-Broadway cast of I Love You Because, Submissions Only (my personal favorite!), Uncoupled and Modern Family. He also directed an acclaimed regional production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! We
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 1- Tom Riley
This episode we are joined by actor and filmmaker Tom Riley! Tom was last seen on stage in the National Theatre's production of Dancing at Lughnasa. Tom is best known for playing Leonardo Da Vinci in Da Vinci's Demons and made his Broadway debut playing Septimus Hodge in Arcadia. He has a long list on theater credits and made his directing debut with his film The Toll Road. We talk w
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 10- Tam Mutu
This episode we are joined by actor Tam Mutu! Tam was last seen in City Center Encores' production of Oliver and is known for originating the role of The Duke in Moulin Rouge! The Musical! He made his Broadway debut in Doctor Zhivago as Yuri Zhivago and his other credits include Love Never Dies, City of Angels and Les Misérables. We talk with Tam about what led him to theater, his love of
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 9- Shoshana bwaySHO
This episode we are joined by theater journalist and photographer Shoshana bwaySHO! Shoshana talks about what got her into journalism, her transition from being a reporter in Texas to deciding to come back to New York, the importance of changing your name and much more! You can follow Shoshana on social media at @bwysho and can subscribe to her Patreon!
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 8- Cast members of The Inheritance of a Long-Term Fault
This episode we are joined by cast members of the off-Broadway play The Inheritance of a Long-Term Fault! Gabra Zuckman and Craig Wesley Divino give us insight into all things The Inheritance of a Long-Term Fault: why you should see it, why it's important piece of theater, what it's like portraying different roles and much more. Gabra also talks about her work as a voice performer and
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 7- Elliot Cowan
This episode we are joined by actor Elliot Cowan! Elliot was last seen in the West End production of A Little Life in the roles of Brother Luke/Dr. Traylor/Caleb. His other credits include 2:22 A Ghost Story, An Ideal Husband, A Streetcar Names Desire, Macbeth and Henry V. He is also known for playing Mr. Darcy in Lost in Austen and his film debut, Alexander. We talk with Elliot about his care
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 6- Lauren Kennedy Brady
This episode we are joined by Lauren Kennedy Brady! Lauren is the Producing Artistic Director of Theatre Raleigh and her Broadway credits include Sunset Boulevard, Side Show, Les Miserables and Spamalot. She has numerous regional credits and was the original Kathy in Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years. We chat with Lauren about her career in New York and what brought her back home to
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 5- Lindsay Nicole Chambers
This episode we are joined by performer Lindsay Nicole Chambers! Lindsay is currently in the cast of the new Stephen Sondheim musical, Here We Are. Lindsay has also appeared on Broadway in Lysistrata Jones, Legally Blonde and Hairspray. She toured with Kinky Boots, Elf and Hairspray and has a number of regional credits. You can also get her album, This is the Chord, This is the Note, on bandca
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 4- Jenn Gambatese
This episode we are joined by the delightful Jenn Gambatese! Jenn has originated roles on Broadway in such shows as Hairspray, All Shook Up, Tarzan, Is He Dead? and Mrs. Doubtfire. She's has also appeared in School of Rock, Carousel, The Sound of Music and on tour with Wicked. Jenn talks about the Broadway Green Alliance, what it's like being a working mom, auditions stories and much
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 3- Amy Spanger
This episode we are joined by musical theater star Amy Spanger! Amy is known for her roles in Tick, Tick...Boom!, The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate!, Rock of Ages, Chicago, Elf, Matilda and many others. We talk about her career, her early involvement in the musical now known as Next to Normal, getting to work with theater legends and much more!
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 2- Catherine Waller
This episode we are joined by actor, writer and producer Catherine Waller! Catherine is the creator and performer of the new off-Broadway show called The Creeps. We talk with Catherine about all thing The Creeps, her career, her ambitions for the future and much more!
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 1- Lindsay Heather Pearce
This episode we are joined by actor Lindsay Heather Pearce! Lindsay is currently starring as Rose in Titanique. She made her Broadway debut as Elphaba in Wicked and played Janis in the national tour of Mean Girls. Lindsay is also known for being on the Glee Project. During our chat Lindsay talks about the importance of taking care of ones self in the industry, what lessons she's learned
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 8- Steve Kazee
This episode we are joined by Tony and Grammy Award winning actor Steve Kazee! Steve is known for playing the role of Guy in Once. He has appeared in other Broadway shows such as 110 in the Shade, Spamalot and Seascape. Steve talks about what it was like working on all the shows he has been in, the Tony experience, the book he is working on and much more!
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 7- James D. Gish
This episode we are joined by performer James D. Gish. James was last seen in City Center Encores' production of The Light in the Piazza and made his Broadway debut in Wicked. James was also in the national tours of Beautiful and Les Miserables. You can also listen to James' album "So in Love" on iTunes. James takes about his life as a working actor, his love of writing an
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 6- Kim Chase & Aurora Leonard
This episode we are joined by actors Kim Chase and Aurora Leonard! Both Kim and Aurora are currently starring in Ruskin Group Theatre's production of A View From a Bridge as Beatrice and Catherine. Kim and Aurora talk about working on and performing in this famous play as well as their careers as working actors. We also touch upon the SAG-AFTRA Strike and why it's so important.
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 5- Neil LaBute
This episode we are joyed by playwright, producer and director Neil LaBute! Neil talks about what it's like to get plays produced, working as a director in theater, film and television, the progression of his plays and much more!
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 4- Austin Highsmith on the SAG-AFTRA Strike
Let's get informed about the SAG-AFTRA Strike! This episode we are in conversation with Austin Highsmith as she breaks down the SAG-AFTRA strike. She talks about why SAG-AFTRA is striking, what they are asking for and much more!
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 3- Jay Armstrong Johnson
This episode we are joined by actor Jay Armstrong Johnson! Jay is currently starring in the Tony winning Broadway revival of Parade. His past credits include, Hair, Catch Me if You Can, Hands on a Hardbody, On the Town and Phantom of the Opera. We chat with Jay about his career, his passion for producing, working with Emma Thompson and his yearly Halloween fundraising event I Put A Spell On You
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