Michael Arden

Ben Platt

Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominee, director Michael Arden as he speaks on feeling humbled and honored to bring Parade back to Broadway, reminding audiences of the real-life aspects of this story, and imagining Micaela Diamond as Lucille under her Cher wig.View full transcript here.

Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominee, director Michael Arden as he speaks on feeling humbled and honored to bring Parade back to Broadway, reminding audiences of the real-life aspects of this story, and imagining Micaela Diamond as Lucille under her Cher wig.View full transcript here.

How Michael Arden’s Shared Love of Parade with Ben Platt Led to the Musical’s 2023 Broadway Revival

James Ijames

Saheem Ali

Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominees for Fat Ham, playwright James Ijames and director Saheem Ali, as they speak on making a Hamlet for today’s audiences, moving from the Public Theater to Broadway, and the comfort found in food metaphors.View full transcript here.

Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominees for Fat Ham, playwright James Ijames and director Saheem Ali, as they speak on making a Hamlet for today’s audiences, moving from the Public Theater to Broadway, and the comfort found in food metaphors.View full transcript here.

Fat Ham’s James Ijames and Saheem Ali on Shaking Up Shakespeare and Making Theater Feel Fresh and Alive

Carolee Carmello

Grace McLean

Listen to hear Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean discuss mastering their key scene together, their critiques of critics, and the necessary medicine the new musical provides.View full transcript here.

Listen to hear Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean discuss mastering their key scene together, their critiques of critics, and the necessary medicine the new musical provides.<a href="https://broadwaydirect.com/?p=31594" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full transcript here.</a>

Bad Cinderella Stars Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean on Building a Cunning Onstage Relationship and Prioritizing Audience Response

Kimberly Akimbo

Jeanine Tesori

David Lindsay-Abaire

Listen to find out why Jeanine Tesori wanted to adapt one of David Lindsay-Abaire’s plays, what “twinkling” factor Victoria Clark brings to the lead role of Kimberly, and how Our Town influenced the musical adaptation.View full transcript here.

Listen to find out why Jeanine Tesori wanted to adapt one of David Lindsay-Abaire’s plays, what “twinkling” factor Victoria Clark brings to the lead role of Kimberly, and how Our Town influenced the musical adaptation.<a href="https://broadwaydirect.com/?p=31533" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full transcript here.</a>

Kimberly Akimbo’s Jeanine Tesori & David Lindsay-Abaire on their Deep Collaboration, Expanding Kimberly’s World, and the Humanity of Each Character

Larissa Fasthorse

Rachel Chavkin

Listen to hear why FastHorse knew a hesitant Chavkin was perfect for directing the play, how the pair ensured their working space is an open-minded one, and what the support from the play’s cast has meant to FastHorse in her Broadway debut.View full transcript here.

Listen to hear why FastHorse knew a hesitant Chavkin was perfect for directing the play, how the pair ensured their working space is an open-minded one, and what the support from the play’s cast has meant to FastHorse in her Broadway debut.<a href="https://broadwaydirect.com/?p=31373" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full transcript here.</a>

Why Larissa FastHorse Chose Rachel Chavkin to Direct The Thanksgiving Play and How the Pair Fosters Collaboration with the Play’s Generous Group of Stars

Robyn Hurder

Neil Diamond

Listen to hear how the Tony Award nominee stumbled into this latest Broadway job, how she dealt with loss while performing eight shows a week, and why she no longer feels boxed in.View full transcript here.

Listen to hear how the Tony Award nominee stumbled into this latest Broadway job, how she dealt with loss while performing eight shows a week, and why she no longer feels boxed in.<a href="https://broadwaydirect.com/?p=31231" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full transcript here.</a>

A Beautiful Noise’s Robyn Hurder on Connecting with Neil Diamond and Finding Healing in Her Latest Broadway Journey

In this special podcast, recorded live at BroadwayCon, our host, Elysa Gardner, explores the life and legacy of Bob Fosse with members of the Broadway-bound revival of his 1978 musical Dancin’, along with teachers from the Verdon Fosse Legacy. With guests Wayne Cilento, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Manuel Herrera, Dana Moore, Khori Petinaud, and Valarie Pettiford, the panel tells stories of working with the legend and discusses his long-lasting impact on dance and theater.

In this special podcast, recorded live at BroadwayCon, our host, Elysa Gardner, explores the life and legacy of Bob Fosse with members of the Broadway-bound revival of his 1978 musical Dancin’, along with teachers from the Verdon Fosse Legacy. With guests Wayne Cilento, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Manuel Herrera, Dana Moore, Khori Petinaud, and Valarie Pettiford, the panel tells stories of working with the legend and discusses his long-lasting impact on dance and theater.

Live at BroadwayCon: The Legacy of Bob Fosse

Tracy Letts

Anna D. Shapiro

Listen to hear Tracy and Anna discuss their comprehensive connectedness in their partnership, the beginnings of The Minutes, and managing the tonal shift of the play.View full transcript here.

Listen to hear Tracy and Anna discuss their comprehensive connectedness in their partnership, the beginnings of The Minutes, and managing the tonal shift of the play.<a href="https://broadwaydirect.com/?p=26620" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full transcript here.</a>

The Minutes’ Tracy Letts & Anna D. Shapiro on their Continual Collaboration, Assembling the Ultimate Cast including Tracy in His Broadway Debut in His Own Show, and Revisiting Past History

Billy Crystal

Amanda Green

Jason Robert Brown

Listen to hear how the two collaborated on the songs for each character, their process in finding the different sounds through the ages, and what the audience has been relating to.View full transcript here.

Listen to hear how the two collaborated on the songs for each character, their process in finding the different sounds through the ages, and what the audience has been relating to. <a href="https://broadwaydirect.com/?p=26226" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full transcript here.</a>

Mr. Saturday Night’s Jason Robert Brown and Amanda Green on Working with Billy Crystal, Learning New Ways of Collaborating, and the Universality of Being Funny

Listen to hear how starting rehearsal before the shutdown brought the cast closer than ever, the audience feedback Dirden and Ramos have received on their characters, and how spending a week at a baseball camp made the Take Me Out cast a true team.View full transcript here.

Listen to hear how starting rehearsal before the shutdown brought the cast closer than ever, the audience feedback Dirden and Ramos have received on their characters, and how spending a week at a baseball camp made the Take Me Out cast a true team.<a href="https://broadwaydirect.com/?p=26063" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full transcript here.</a>

Take Me Out stars Brandon J. Dirden and Eduardo Ramos on Becoming a Team, Asking Essential Questions, and THAT Shower Scene

In-depth conversations with Broadway's brightest, bringing you what's new, what's noteworthy, and what's coming next to a stage near you.

Lileana Blain-Cruz

Tune in to this podcast to hear how the stunning production of The Skin of Our Teeth came to be, how long the play has been in Lileana’s consciousness, and how she’s excited by elevating who and what we pay attention to.View full transcript here.

Tune in to this podcast to hear how the stunning production of The Skin of Our Teeth came to be, how long the play has been in Lileana’s consciousness, and how she’s excited by elevating who and what we pay attention to.<a href="https://broadwaydirect.com/?p=25928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full transcript here.</a>

The Skin of Our Teeth's Powerhouse Director Lileana Blain-Cruz on the Enormity of the Moment, the Human Urge to Persist, and Saying YES

Camille A. Brown

Tune in to this podcast to hear how her mom first sparked her love of dance and musical theater, her thrilling combination of verbal storytelling and concert dance, and what the rehearsal process of for colored girls was like.View full transcript here.

Tune in to this podcast to hear how her mom first sparked her love of dance and musical theater, her thrilling combination of verbal storytelling and concert dance, and what the rehearsal process of for colored girls was like.<a href="https://broadwaydirect.com/?p=25714" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full transcript here.</a>

For Colored Girls’ Director Camille A. Brown on Finding Joy in Theatremaking, Her Mom’s Support, and the Shutdown’s Silver Lining

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Amber Iman on Broadway Advocacy Coalition, Activism, and Trying New Things

Derek Klena

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Derek Klena on the Modern Story that is Jagged Little Pill and his "High School Musical" Upbringing

ANDRE BISHOP

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Andre Bishop on Lincoln Center Theater's Resiliency, Looking to the Future and Having Important Conversations over Zoom

Bess Wohl

Priscilla Lopez

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Priscilla Lopez, Ashley Park, & Bess Wohl on How Grand Horizons Champions the Underdog

Stephen Schwartz

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Stephen Schwartz on the legacy of Wicked and fostering new talent

Stephanie Hsu

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Stephanie Hsu on Be More Chill Fans and the Importance of Diversity

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Bertie Carvel on his Tony-winning role in Ink

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Meet the Tony-nominated Creatives Behind Some of This Year's Biggest Broadway Hits

One of my heroes too. Pippin and Godspell are the best, but love Wicked too. Glad he enjoys making them as much as we do seeing them.

Great Stephen Schwartz interview

Really excited for this podcast!  Elysa has such an easy voice to listen to.

Can't wait!

Stage Door Sessions

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Interviews with 2019 Tony-nominated Actors and Actresses

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2019 Tony-nominated Choreographers Discuss Their Diverse Experiences

Kelli O'Hara

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Tony-nominee Kelli O'Hara on Finding Her Power in Kiss Me, Kate

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