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The Ensemblist

The Ensemblist celebrates the performances and careers of ensemble performers, recognizing the unique contributions they bring to the theatrical landscape. Thanks for eight great years of sharing the ... Read more

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#288 - Seeking Representation (feat. Ann Sanders)

#288 - Seeking Representation (feat. Ann Sanders)

There has been no seismic shift in the number of actors of color performing on Broadway. Yes, systematic change often co... Read more

17 Mar 2021

22mins

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#279 - I'm Still Here (feat. Gaelen Gilliland)

#279 - I'm Still Here (feat. Gaelen Gilliland)

Although not exactly touring in stock, today’s episode guest is indeed still here. Gaelen Gilliland has been delighting ... Read more

24 Mar 2021

29mins

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#275 - I'm Still Here (feat. E. Clayton Cornelious)

#275 - I'm Still Here (feat. E. Clayton Cornelious)

Today’s episode guest has indeed run the gamut, A to Z. E. Clayton Cornelious has graced the boards of Broadway an unbel... Read more

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#186 - Hurt and Healing (feat. Caissie Levy)

#186 - Hurt and Healing (feat. Caissie Levy)

As performers, our bodies are our instruments. We use our physical beings to create sounds, embody characters and tell s... Read more

17 Aug 2022

22mins

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#156 - My First Time (Mamma Mia! - feat. Ashley Park)

#156 - My First Time (Mamma Mia! - feat. Ashley Park)

Ashley Park's portrayal of the hilarious but lovable Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls earned Park nominations for seven se... Read more

5 Nov 2021

18mins

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#174 - Way Down Hadestown (feat. Timothy Hughes)

#174 - Way Down Hadestown (feat. Timothy Hughes)

Over the next five weeks, you’ll hear one at a time from the complete ensemble of the newest Tony Award winner for Best ... Read more

1 Mar 2022

21mins

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#200 - Smash'ed (Episode 1)

#200 - Smash'ed (Episode 1)

The first episode of Smash is aptly named, “Pilot.” The episode premiered on February 6th, 2012. It was written by the s... Read more

17 Mar 2023

21mins

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#271 - Creativity in Coronavirus (feat. Ben Cook)

#271 - Creativity in Coronavirus (feat. Ben Cook)

One thing that has become clear about the Coronavirus pandemic is that it's not a sprint, but a marathon. We will be in ... Read more

13 Dec 2021

17mins

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#253 - The History of the Ensemble (feat. Jennifer Ashley Tepper)

#253 - The History of the Ensemble (feat. Jennifer Ashley Tepper)

Here at The Ensemblist, we have always striven to celebrate the hard work and passion of Broadway ensemblists. And in ou... Read more

26 Mar 2020

8mins

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#286 - Smash'ed (Season 2, Episode 2)

#286 - Smash'ed (Season 2, Episode 2)

“The Fallout” premiered on February 5th, 2013, immediately after the premiere episode. (Aww, remember those two-hour pre... Read more

8 May 2020

23mins

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#283 - Seeking Representation (feat. Julian DeGuzman)

#283 - Seeking Representation (feat. Julian DeGuzman)

Julian DeGuzman has spent the last decade performing in shows that both feature primarily Asian-American casts (Broadway... Read more

5 May 2020

21mins

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#213 - Touring Broadway (feat. Josh Burrage)

#213 - Touring Broadway (feat. Josh Burrage)

First National Tours are one of the most important calling cards for the Broadway community. Staged in New York City to ... Read more

31 Jan 2023

20mins

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#162 - Let's Talk About Auditions (feat. Spencer Liff)

#162 - Let's Talk About Auditions (feat. Spencer Liff)

Welcome to a new mini-series from The Ensemblist where I sit down with folks on the other side of the casting table to a... Read more

11 Feb 2022

20mins

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#265 - Broadway Shutdown (Beetlejuice, feat. Elliott Mattox)

#265 - Broadway Shutdown (Beetlejuice, feat. Elliott Mattox)

Just yesterday, the Broadway League announced an extension of its shutdown through June 7. One of the causalities of thi... Read more

9 Apr 2020

14mins

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#262 - A Chorus Line (feat. Nikka Graff Lanzarone)

#262 - A Chorus Line (feat. Nikka Graff Lanzarone)

Somehow, the alchemy that is a musical can help us feel seen, heard and valued. So we here at The Ensemblist are talking... Read more

16 Jun 2021

19mins

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#216 - Touring Broadway (feat. Sabrina Imamura)

#216 - Touring Broadway (feat. Sabrina Imamura)

First National Tours are one of the most important calling cards for the Broadway community. Staged in New York City to ... Read more

7 Feb 2023

20mins

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#219 - Waitress (feat. Shoshana Bean, Molly Hager, Todrick Hall and Jessie Hooker-Bailey)

#219 - Waitress (feat. Shoshana Bean, Molly Hager, Todrick Hall and Jessie Hooker-Bailey)

On January 5, 2020, Broadway will dim the lights on one of its most delicious confections: Waitress. During its more tha... Read more

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#157 - My First Time (Wicked - feat. Desi Oakley)

#157 - My First Time (Wicked - feat. Desi Oakley)

Nobody has climbed the Broadway ladder with as comprehensively as Desi Oakley. Fresh off a run as Jenna in the national ... Read more

12 May 2021

16mins

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#227 - Smash'ed (Episode 9)

#227 - Smash'ed (Episode 9)

“Hell on Earth” premiered on April 2, 2012 (Happy...April Fools?). It was written by Scott Burkhardt and directed by Pau... Read more

23 Jun 2023

21mins

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#189 - My First Time (The Color Purple - feat. Todrick Hall)

#189 - My First Time (The Color Purple - feat. Todrick Hall)

Todrick Hall is a trailblazer in the world of video. His work has always sought to entertain and engage, uniting his lov... Read more

2 Jun 2021

26mins

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