A scripted, episodic podcast that explores human connections, made and missed, with an existential New York flare. Whether consumed together or independently, the comedy, tragedy, and soul of Around the Sun embraces one character’s assertion that, “We’re never alone in New York… even if it feels like the opposite is often true.” This podcast was created by Brad Forenza, and produced in quarantine via remote technology. Around the Sun features a prolific and celebrated ensemble from stage and screen. This includes the voice acting talents of: David Alan Basche (The Exes), Joanna Bonaro (Good ‘n Screwed), Dolores Catania (Real Housewives of New Jersey), François Clemmons (Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood), Lilli Cooper (Tootsie), Veanne Cox (Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella), David LaRosa (Clandestine), Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl), Christine Nagy (106.7 Lite FM), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Austin Pendleton (My Cousin Vinny), Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black), Sally Struthers (All in the Family), Maureen Van Zandt (The Sopranos), BD Wong (Mr. Robot), Ryan Wotherspoon (Fogg), and Brad Forenza (A Case of Blue)… all playing New Yorkers, yearning to connect. Around the Sun is a Best Version of Yourself production, as presented by the Broadway Podcast Network. It is co-produced by Suzanne Ordas Curry and Brian Dashew. Continue the conversation (#AroundTheSunPodcast) via series creator Brad Forenza (fb: @BVOYLLC; insta @BradForenza; tw: @BradForenza).
Surprise! This is where our journey truly ends. (Or is it?) When a memory-detector brings a lost soul into the expanses of the universe, he meets a star keeper who encourages him to stand still and look deeper. Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A runner reflects on life and love, one borough at a time, as part of the NYC Marathon. Starring (and featuring the a cappella vocal talents of) Grammy winner François Clemmons (Porgy and Bess), with cameo flashbacks throughout. Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A wayward patron crashes closing at The Museum. Will he and the unsuspecting janitor find peace among the dinosaurs? Starring SAG Award winner Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos) and series creator Brad Forenza. Guest-hosted by Brian Dashew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two friends debate a deadly hit amidst the backdrop of a subway series game, and the spirit of being neighborly. Starring SAG Award nominee Maureen Van Zandt (The Sopranos) and Joanna Bonaro (Good ‘n Screwed). Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When a woman thinks she's out of options, her Eastern medicinal practitioner offers one last window to heal an old wound. Starring Christine Nagy (106.7 Lite FM) and Tony winner BD Wong (M. Butterfly). Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How well do parents know their children? A surprising discovery turns life upside down for a pair of professors who learn a little too much. Starring SAG Award winner Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black) and David Alan Basche (The Exes). Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A seedy motel room hosts a chance encounter that leads to questions of choice, destiny, and the future. Starring Dolores Catania (Real Housewives of New Jersey) and David LaRosa (Clandestine). Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The conversation gets real in the infamous Bard's Diner with theater friends and Shakespearean Servers at divergent points in their careers. Starring Tony nominees Lilli Cooper (Tootsie) and Veanne Cox (Company). Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A “seen it all” passenger on the 1 Train, hell-bent on proselytizing her lovesick compatriot, finally sees something she's never seen before. Featuring two-time Emmy winner Sally Struthers (All in the Family) and singer/songwriter Ryan Wotherspoon. Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manhattanites have conflicting ideas about the road ahead, as they contemplate life near the Central Park reservoir. Starring two-time Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl) and two-time Drama Desk winner Austin Pendleton (The Last Sweet Days of Isaac). Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices