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Katie Rose Clarke on the Merrily We Roll Along Cast's True Backstage Bond

Listen to hear how Clarke worked with director Maria Friedman in rehearsals, why the Merrily leading trio's bond carries over to the whole company, and what it's like ...

Gutenberg! The Musical!’s Scott Brown & Anthony King on their Broadway Journey and Working with Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells

Listen to hear why the writing duo first were inspired to write the piece, how a London run proceeded its Broadway premiere by nearly two decades, and what Josh Gad an...

Spamalot Cast on Bringing the Humor of Monty Python to Today’s Generation

Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jimmy Smagula, and Nik Walker as they chat about how the stars bonded during the sho...

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

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 ba...

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

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...

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

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 pro...

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

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, ...

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

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 s...

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

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 fe...

Live at BroadwayCon: The Legacy of Bob Fosse

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...

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

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.

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 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...

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

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, ...

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

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 e...

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

In the first episode of our new season, we’re speaking with Tony Award-nominee Camille A. Brown, the director and choreographer of for colored girls who have considere...

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

In the third episode of our new season, we’re speaking with Amber Iman, a founding member of Broadway Advocacy Coalition, on how the organization started out of a need...

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

In the second episode of our new season, we’re speaking with Tony Award-nominee Derek Klena, who portrays Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill, on the modern story that is...

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

In this first episode of our second season, we’re speaking with Andre Bishop, Producing Artistic Director at Lincoln Center Theater, on how he and his team have persev...

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

In this special live podcast from BroadwayCon, we’re speaking with Priscilla Lopez, Ashley Park, & Bess Wohl on how Grand Horizons, now at the Hayes Theater, has champ...

Stephen Schwartz on the legacy of Wicked and fostering new talent

In this podcast, we’re speaking with Stephen Schwartz on the lasting legacy of Wicked and his role in fostering new talent for the theatre in Wicked’s new project with...

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

In this podcast, we’re speaking with Stephanie Hsu on her roles in Be More Chill, SpongeBob SquarePants, and the upcoming season of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Tune in to t...

Bertie Carvel on his Tony-winning role in Ink

In this podcast, we're speaking with Bertie Carvel on his Tony-winning role in Ink. Find out how Bertie brings humanity to his roles as notable real-life figures and f...

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

With the Tony Awards just days away, we're gearing up with this special Tony episode of Stage Door Sessions. Interviews with some of the 2019 Tony-nominees including D...

The Tony-nominated Creative Team from Beetlejuice on Broadway Share Their Stories

In this unique Tony episode of Stage Door Sessions, we speak with some of the 2019 Tony-nominated members of the Beetlejuice Creative Team, including William Ivey Long...

2019 Tony-nominated Choreographers Discuss Their Diverse Experiences

We continue to celebrate the upcoming Tony Awards with a special episode of Stage Door Sessions. In this exciting segment, we get to know some of the 2019 Tony-nominat...

Interviews with 2019 Tony-nominated Actors and Actresses

In this special Tony Award episode of Stage Door Sessions, we speak with some of the 2019 Tony-nominated actors, including Brandon Uranowitz, Caitlin Kinnunen, Fionnul...

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

In this podcast, we're speaking with Tony winner, and 2019 Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara, straight from her dressing room. As she takes on the role of Kate in Roundabout T...

Will Chase on How His Daughters Reacted to Kiss Me, Kate

A dynamic star of TV and stage, Will Chase has enjoyed a thriving career on both Broadway and television. Chase has appeared in Madam Secretary, Nashville, and Smash, ...

Tootsie's Tony-nominated Leading Ladies Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles

In this podcast, we're speaking with two newly-minted Tony nominees: Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles. The pair are currently starring in Tootsie, the Tony-nominated Broa...

Coming Soon: Stage Door Sessions

Listen to the latest teaser from our upcoming episodes with Lilli Cooper & Sarah Stiles from Tootsie and Will Chase from Kiss Me Kate.

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