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46 years after its brief run on Broadway, I'm dusting off the music of I REMEMBER MAMA.

It's Memorial Day weekend, so here's a collection of Broadway songs relating to military service.

My lovely and talented girlfriend, Lyn Nagel, drops by to share some of her favorite Broadway shows.

In honor of its 19th anniversary, I feature the music of Disney's TARZAN.

It's a fun show which features the music of ANASTASIA!

Elyse Jasensky and tanner Sperry join the show to discuss URINETOWN, opening soon thanks to the Goshen Players.

Actors Chrissy Flynn and Carolyn Ahlman stop by to discuss BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW, opening soon at Phoenix Stage Company.

Playwright (and director and actor) Dorothy Lyman and actor Jamie Spannhake join the show to discuss the world premiere of UPSTATE, coming soon to TheatreWorks New Milford.

Kimberly Parsons-Whitaker and Michelle Eifes join the show to discuss OUR TOWN, the classic play being presented by Landmark Community Theater.

Connecticut theater critic Nancy Sasso Janis joins me to discuss theater in our humble corner of the world.

Director Jonathan Zalaski drops by to discuss the Warner Theater's upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA.

Director Amy Taylor and actor Justin Torres stop by to talk about RENT, opening soon at the Thomaston Opera House thanks to Landmark Community Theater.

Playwright Charlene Donaghy drops by to discuss her new play, 4 A.M. FRIENDS, coming soon to Goshen.

Actress Laura Sturges-Cortez and director Jonathan Ross join me to discuss THE SMELL OF THE KILL, opening soon at Phoenix Stage Company!

It's a random collection of songs to (hopefully) add some positivity to your day!

Caitlin Beaudry, Gretchen Ziegler, and Mackenzie Riggs drop by to discuss the Goshen Players Production of THE WOMEN.

Aaron Kaplan and Jim Hipp join me to discuss AMERICAN BUFFALO, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.

With LOVE LETTERS coming to the Thomaston Opera House for Valentine's Weekend, I'm joined by Sybil Chamberlain and Chuck Stango, one of the pairs performing the show.

Let's get pumped and attack life with a playlist of songs designed to get your energy up!

It's a celebration of Mel Brooks with songs from YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and THE PRODUCERS.

If you're looking to see more theater and maybe expose your friends or loved ones to theater, here are some shows that are generally family-friendly (though you should look into them to make sure).

It's the start of a new year, so let's start by reflecting on and celebrating those Broadway luminaries we lost in 2024!

It's the annual holiday episode! Sit back and enjoy some of Broadway's finest holiday-themed showtunes.

The amazing Dick Terhune stops by to discuss all of his various projects.

Patrick Spadaccino (Scrooge) and Shanelle Dupre (Ghost of Christmas Present) join the show to discuss A CHRISTMAS CAROL, opening soon thanks to the folks at Landmark Community Theater.

Director Francis Daley and cast members Dylan Ryan (Jesus) and Maya Daley (Ensemble) join the show to discuss JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, coming soon to TheatreWorks New Milford.

The always-entertaining Ed Bassett and Tim Phillips stop by to discuss Phoenix Stage Company's upcoming holiday show and the 2025 season.

To send her some good vibes during her recovery, I asked my lovely and talented girlfriend, Lyn, to select the playlist for this broadcast.

Steffon Sampson and Robert Weiner drop by to discuss DISASTER, the musical comedy opening soon thank to the Goshen Players!

Shanelle Dupre and Andrea Bingham stop by the show to discuss some of the exciting happenings going on with Landmark Community Theater!

It's a spooky edition of Backstage as I'm joined by director Dick Terhune and the Countess Dracula, Gillian Holt, to discuss the reverse-gendered DRACULA, coming son to the Warner Theater.

Landmark Community Theatre executive director (and current cast member) Jeff Dunn and director Lucia Dressel join the show to discuss 12 ANGRY MEN.

In honor of its 11th anniversary, I take a look at the music of BIG FISH.

Director Marilyn Olsen joins me to discuss the Warner Theater's 13th Annual International Playwright Festival.

I'm joined by board member Keli Solomon and playwright/director/performer Ginny Wolf from the TheatreWorks New Milford production of GOODWIVES AND THE GALLOWS.

Last week seemed to be a hit, so it's another episode of random showtunes for your enjoyment!

It's a morning of random songs here on Backstage, so enjoy!

In honor of its 13th anniversary, I'm featuring music from THE GERSHWIN'S PORGY AND BESS.

Since August 25th is its 44th anniversary, I feature the music of FORTY-SECOND STREET.

TheatreWorks New Milford's president, Gale Alexander, and vice-president, Mac Lipscomb, visit the show to discuss their upcoming short play festival, TALES FROM THE BROOKSIDE, and the other goings-on at TheatreWorks.

Since it's celebrating an anniversary, I'm featuring the music of FIRST DATE!

In honor of the eleventh anniversary of its world premiere, I'm featuring the music of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY.

We're going back to school with Noel Roberge, Kelly White, and Luci, talking about SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE MUSICAL, opening soon at the Warner Theater.

Director Shelby Griffin and cast member Lyn Nagel join the show to discuss THE WIZARD OF OZ: IN CONCERT, opening soon at Thomaston High School through Landmark Community Theater.

Since it debuted 31 years ago, I figured it'd be nice to celebrate SUNSET BOULEVARD.

July is here, which is peak travel season, so let's enjoy some music focused on travel!

Since it's his birthday, I thought I'd feature music from the Broadway (and off-Broadway) carer of Brian d'Arcy James.

In honor of his recent birthday, I feature the music of composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown.

Playwright George Barnett and director Rachel Jones drop by to discuss OAT SQUARES, a new play coming to TheatreWorks New Milford.

In honor of the 19th anniversary of its 1-night-only Carnegie Hall concert, I'm featuring the 2005 recording of SOUTH PACIFIC.

June is bustin' out all over! It's Tony awards month, so I'm kicking things off with some Broadway shows that didn't win a Tony in their original runs despite being massive hits.