Bagels and Broadway with Valerie Smaldone Podcast

Two huge names from theatre and film join Valerie this Sunday: Brenda Vaccaro and Chazz Palminteri. Plus, a surprise appearance from celebrity chef Michael LoMonaco, and a special announcement from Valerie as she speaks to podcast host ("Middle Age Warriors") Rick Sommers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, playwright and director Karen Malpede talks about the world premiere of her new play, Blue Valiant, which will be presented on a working farm in Pennsylvania in May. Grammy winning engineer and producer Bill Schnee on his new memoir that focuses on his 50-year career working with the biggest names in music. Celebrity chef Vincent Tropepe discusses his new Zoom cooking classes. And Middle Age Warriors podcast co-host Rick Sommers joins Valerie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s show, Susan Sampliner, longtime company manager of the Broadway show Wicked, has a  temporary new job: head of the just opened Broadway vaccination center for people in the performing arts. Also, Atlantic Records executive Pete Ganbarg, who recently won a Grammy for the recording of Jagged Little Pill. Plus Shunan Teng, the founder of Tea Drunk, a unique tea salon in NY,  and Middle Age Warriors podcast host Rick Sommers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, the creator of a very unique theatre company, where the immersive experience is phoned in to the ticket buyer. Evan Neiden from Candle House Collective joins Valerie. Also a favorite on the program, restaurateur Jody Scaravella from Enoteca Maria, preparing for an eventual re-opening. And a new pizza place in Boston that may just be worth the road trip. Proprietor Donato Frattoroli will be on the program. Also, podcaster Rick Sommers from "Middle Age Warriors". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ENCORE PODCAST - On this edition, playwright and author David Parr talks about his film and play in development as well as “Creativity Will Save Us” an initiative he is part of. Also, maple sugar farmer (Buck Hill Farm) and farm-to-table entrepreneur Sharon Collins, author of “Pancakes Make People Happy.” Plus, singer and artist Vivienne Boucherat chats about her book “Know Your Crazy,” filled with her special images. And Rick Sommers, co-host of “Middle Age Warriors” podcast joins Valerie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, Broadway performer Jessica Hendy talking about her new one-woman play, “Walking with Bubbles”, veteran writer Gary Morgenstein, author of the new video series, “Joyland” set in the 1960’s, and Marco Shalma, co-founder of Bronx Night Market, promoting food, culture, small business and community in the Bronx. Plus, podcast host Rick Sommers joins Valerie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, actor Adrian Zmed (known for "Dance Fever" and "T.J. Hooker")  talks about his role in the new play "Middletown" available to view online, Broadway veteran turned tv star Saycon Sengbloh on her performance in "Delilah" on OWN and the upcoming reboot of "The Wonder Years." Also, Chinese tea expert Shunan Teng, who left a career in finance to follow her passion and open the tea shop, Tea Drunk in the East Village. Plus, podcast host Rick Sommers ("Middle Age Warriors") joins Valerie as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, Broadway veteran Kyle Taylor Parker, who has released his second CD of Broadway songs done soul style, "Broadway Soul, Vol.2, Leslie Gang, co-founder of Hindi's Libraries, a charity that collects children's books for kids, who is producing a musical theatre fundraising event, plus former mortician and medium Julie Cielo, the founder of Ferm Fatale, a healthful fermented-shrub drink that is perfect for mocktails. And podcast host Rick Sommers ("Middle Age Warriors.") joins Valerie too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, celebrated actresses Blanche Baker and Carroll Baker talk about Tennessee Williams and an upcoming production from Food for Thought Productions that they are involved with. Find out about the brand-new Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (MOWNA), an online museum, with co-founder Cari Ann Shim Sham*, and Marlo Anderson, the founder of National Day Calendar is on the show. Also, broadcaster and co-host of the "Middle Age Warriors" podcast, Rick Sommers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, TV star Jill Eikenberry joins me and talks about The New Normal Rep, a new theatre company that is completely virtual, and the play, Jericho, she will be starring in. Comedian Kevin Hubschmann talks about how he is bringing comedy into homes and offices with his company Laugh.Events, and to Boston we go for a place on the harbor getting raves-Boardwalk Pizza with owner Donato Frattaroli. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition, playwright and author David Parr talks about his film and play in development as well as “Creativity Will Save Us” an initiative he is part of. Also, maple sugar farmer (Buck Hill Farm) and farm-to-table entrepreneur Sharon Collins, author of “Pancakes Make People Happy.” Plus, singer and artist Vivienne Boucherat chats about her book “Know Your Crazy,” filled with her special images. And Rick Sommers, co-host of “Middle Age Warriors” podcast joins Valerie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of "Bagels and Broadway," a fan favorite! Chef and owner of Patsy’s Italian Restaurant on West 56th street, Chef Sal Scognamillo joins Valerie. Also, James Rutherford, artistic director of the M-34 Theatre Company and director of "Letter to My Father" (by Franz Kafka), an innovative presentation of this classic work. And celebrating the father of frozen foods, Clarence Birdseye, an inductee in the Inventor's Hall of Fame. Executive Vice President for Selection and Recognition at the organization, Rini Paiva talks about why he is being celebrated in March.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, Jill Robinson, CEO of TRG Arts, providing data on when performance venues in our area and around the country are expecting to open up, dance scholar and choreographer Melanie George on a new curated exhibit ("Amplified Dignity: Black Dancers Drawn by Hirschfeld") at the Al Hirschfeld Foundation, composer lyricist Rona Siddiqui talking about a new hip hop musical based on Cinderella ("Hip Hop Cinderella" presented by Amas Musical Theatre) and unique Valentine's gifts with Rick Sommers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, Broadway star N’Kenge talks about her upcoming virtual show Black Butterfly. Marketing company owner, Anthony Ramirez (Mainland Media) shares his mission to brand The Bronx. Also, Robert Chen, the founder of Mise, a meal delivery service with a twist…where you become a restaurant’s sous chef joins Valerie. And media personality Rick Sommers (Co-host “Middle Age Warriors” podcast) returns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway: Actress Dawn Wells, known as Mary Ann from Gilligan’s Island, passed away a few weeks ago.  Valerie plays an interview she had with Dawn several years ago when they talked about her latest book. Also, an amazing story of survival and will. Filmmaker Germaine McCormack-Kos discusses the film she made about medical pioneers, after her own serious bout with cancer, and the story behind the legendary bakery Carousel Cakes with owner Nancy Finkelstein. Plus, podcast personality Rick Sommers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of "Bagels and Broadway with Valerie Smaldone" photographer Terry W. Sanders talks about his photographic retrospective of the pandemic in 2020 (view it on http://bit.ly/terrywsandersphotos), producer and activist Tom D'Angora who is helping to save heritage music venues in New York, and broadcaster turned podcaster Rick Sommers (co-host of "Middle Age Warriors" on the Bleav podcast network). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, Valerie speaks to filmmaker Mark Moscowitz, who talks about his latest series, "It Was the Music" following accomplished musicians (and married couple) Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams on the road, musician, conductor, orchestrator and director Ted Sperling, artistic director of MasterVoices, with a number of song cycle performances coming up, Gianni Valenti, owner of the legendary Birdland Jazz Club talks about what he is doing to keep the legendary performance space alive, and podcaster Rick Sommers co-host of "Middle Age Warriors." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this reprise edition of Bagels and Broadway, Hollywood icon Brenda Vaccaro joins Valerie. Also, director and producer Jonathan Rockefeller, food entrepreneur Joel Dee, and small business expert Nic Faitos from Starbright Floral Design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, simple yet festive ways to create a traditional holiday meal with Chef Vincent Tropepe, Tony-nominated actor Walter Willison, who performs in and directs the 50th anniversary concert of Two by Two, writer and director West Hyler, founder of a unique interactive theatre company, Artistic Stamp, and small business expert, Nic Faitos, NY Chair of the Forbes Business Council and co-founder of Starbright Floral Design, "the official florist of the city that never sleeps." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, Alex Birsh the Vice President of Playbill, Molly Braverman director of the Broadway Green Alliance, Dennis Cunningham founder of the food and beverage app AirTab and small business expert Nic Faitos of Starbright Floral Design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway,  Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart (the Genie in Aladdin on Broadway), host of a new show on HGTV, "The Biggest Little Christmas Showdown," Broadway stars Marty Thomas and Marissa Rosen with a new seasonal album out, "The Award Winning Holiday Album",  Andressa Furletti, the founder of the only Brazilian theatre company in New York presenting a new virtual interactive play, "Inside the Wild Heart",  and Nic Faitos, New York Chair of the Forbes Business Council, and co-owner of Starbright Floral Design, 'the official florist of the city that never sleeps." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, the incredible acclaimed director and writer John Caird talks about his new musical Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol With a Twist. Also find out about Pandemic Solutions, a company offering compelling ways to create a safe environment in large and small venues. CEO Peter Cantone weighs in. Plus, celebrity chef Vincent Tropepe reveals a new confection line of his and talks about food safety during the holidays. Also, small business and marketing expert Nic Faitos from Starbright Floral design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, meet Christopher Sherman, the founder of Artists Sunday, a day dedicated to purchasing gifts from professional artists, Tony winner Debbie Gravitte with a "Toast to Broadway show" that will be presented next weekend, theater producer Carol Ostrow, who has a book of poetry out, "Poems from My Pandemic Pen," and acclaimed floral designer and small business expert Nic Faitos on some great design ideas for Thanksgiving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, in honor of Veterans day, Ian Sparks, the co-founder of Battle Bars, a protein bar with a charitable component supporting Operation Enduring Warrior, also Anthony Ramirez, co-founder of Mainland Media, a company that is all about branding the Bronx, plus a trip up to Rockland County to the acclaimed Penguin Rep Theatre Company to speak to artistic director Joe Brancato, and entrepreneur rock star Nic Faitos from Starbright Floral Design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Bagels and Broadway with Valerie Smaldone, Darryl Ruben Hall, performer, producer, and founder of the Stage Aurora Theatrical Company talks about the concert, “Broadway Celebrates Veterans Day” honoring our Veterans, performer and personality Richard Skipper, host of the talk show “Richard Skipper Celebrates” and entrepreneur, Robert Chen, founder of the just launched platform Mise, giving diners a new way to enjoy restaurant food at home. Plus, small business expert and floral designer Nic Faitos of Starbright Floral Design returns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of "Bagels and Broadway" Nic Faitos from Starbright Floral Design reveals that Starbright flowers are now being sold at Tony's di Napoli's Tuscan Marketplace on the Upper East Side. Also, new horoscope bouquets from Starbright are available, beginning with the Scorpio sign. Broadway and film producer Michael Alden talks about a new musical, Estella Scrooge, created through digital capture and available to enjoy this holiday season. And Jeremy Shephard, founder of Stark Production Group, discusses a new live event space where people can enjoy outdoor entertainment in their cars at Radial Park at Halletts Point Play in Astoria. And mixologist Carlos Ruiz, creator of a new video series, Sticky Counters, provides a great Halloween mocktail for kids and a cocktail for grown-ups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Broadway performer Charl Brown from the Doo Wop Project will join me. Plus, Ajay Kishore founder of  Stareable, a new platform that provides distribution of web series, and Samantha Stephens, the owner of the restaurant Oatmeals in the Village. Also, Nic Faitos founder of Starbright Floral Design shares information about an event he is involved with to benefit Fashion Fights Cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show musician, vocal coach, composer, arranger, orchestrator, musical producer, and musical theater director Jaime Lozado, who just released a new album “Jaime Lozano & The Familia: Songs by an Immigrant”, joins me.Also, dancer and entrepreneur Jen Ngozi. Jen shares a new way for women to network, with her company www.netwerkmovement.com. Also on the show, Emmy-award winning news producer Victor Neufeld, who is helping restaurants by providing live music to them free of charge, and small business expert and celebrated florist Nic Faitos of Starbright Floral Design returns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s show, theatre writer, reviewer, educator Edwin Wilson speaking about his many years in the theatre and his new book Magic Time, co-artistic director of the Working Theatre and director of a new and unique play, American Dreams, Tamilla Woodard. Plus, everything you want to know about shrimp with David Veal, Executive Director of the American Shrimp Processor’s Association,  and the founder of Starbright Florists, entrepreneur, small business expert and designer Nic Faitos talks about how to innovate in business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Bagels and Broadway, Nic Faitos of Starbright Florists, who will be joining me for the next few weeks, as we talk about NY business and the lifestyle comeback. Also, director and producer Jonathan Rockefeller, who has a new series on Broadway on Demand celebrating the acclaimed tv series The Golden Girls, That Golden Girl Show! A Puppet Parody,  Hollywood icon and now passionate New Yorker Brenda Vaccaro, and Joel Dee, health food company innovator from Edward and Sons Trading Company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, chef Pierre Thiam with his new line of fonio pilafs,  pop artist Ed Heck, talking about his latest book for children,  theatrical shoe designer Phil LaDuca discusses his new shoe line for dancers of color, and Robert Lang, the  founder of Farm One, a vertical farm underneath a building in Soho. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s show, super talented performer Ryan Shaw joins me. Ryan has an album coming out, “Re-Imagining Marvin” celebrating Marvin Gaye. Also, sitcom writer Billy Van Zandt, whose new book, “Get in the Car, Jane” is about his experiences in television.  And a new survey asking New Yorkers about returning to live performance, has been released by Riptide Partners. Founding member Rob Comstock explains the surprising results. Plus, a conversation with Rick Sommers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a special edition of Bagels and Broadway. “Art and Activism” is presented by the Division of Continuing Education at the School of Visual Arts. Guests include: Earl Thomason, Jr., marketing specialist and Executive Director of Foundation of Freedom, Michele Washington, climate designer and educator, John Cloud Kaiser, Director of Education at Materials for the Arts, Dianne Smith, multi-disciplinary and installation artist, and chef Pierre Thiam, cookbook author, entrepreneur and speaker. Each of these talented individuals featured on the podcast will be presenting or leading workshops during “Art & Activism: Nourishing Conscious Communities”, a virtual symposium taking place from 12 noon to 7 PM on Sept. 25. The event is free and can be joined any time throughout the day. To register: https://bit.ly/AandA20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, meet Alex Pollak, founder of Paradocs, a company that provides medical staff for film and television sets among other locations,  Danielle Oteri, from Arthur Avenue Food Tours in the Bronx bringing the sites and smells of this great food region in NYC to customers virtually, and Al Cattabiani, publisher of Now With Purpose, a new digital magazine that celebrates positivity and kindness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, theatre and film producer and CEO of the Broadway Podcast Network Dori Berenstein, the creator of a Neil Diamond show actor, singer and director Robert Neary, restaurant owner of Enoteca Maria, featuring grandmas as chefs, Jody Scaravella, and food and beverage editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, Bret Thorn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway,  actor, writer, director and restaurateur Chazz Palminteri, known for “A Bronx Tale”,  Emmy Award winning journalist, and expert in the travel, hospitality and tourism industries, Peter Greenberg,  Vincenzo Saulle from “Wine U Design” and Chef Victor McNulty from “A Cook’s Studio” on Hicksville, Long Island, and digital publisher Al Cattabiani from “Now With Purpose” and “Culture Sonar.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, Valerie speaks with restaurateur David Burke about a campaign to save New York City restaurants, Forbes Business Council member and senior partner of Starbright Florists, Nic Faitos joins Valerie and shares thoughts about running a business in New York during this challenging time. Plus memories of Sumner Redstone and Regis Philbin with Rick Sommers, co-host of the "Middle Age Warrior" podcast on the Bleav Network, and restaurant General Manager Bruce Dimpflmaier on Tony di Napoli's outdoor dining space on the Upper East Side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, dance shoe designer to the stars Phil LaDuca, with some exciting news about his company, LaDuca Shoes,  Sal Scognamillo, chef and owner of Patsy’s Italian Restaurant on West 56th Street, operating for over 75 years, has just re-opened, to feature outdoor dining and take-out, plus change makers: actress and director Morgan Marcell from the original cast of Hamilton, who along with her colleagues, have created Ham4Change to help move social movements forward, and activist Chris LaCass, with an initiative to help save restaurants with one4all4nyc.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this ENCORE EDITION of Bagels and Broadway, a special conversation with the multi-talented musician, composer, syndicated radio host and media personality John Tesh, who has a new book out, "Relentless: Unleashing a Life of Purpose, Grit and Faith" about his serious cancer diagnosis. Also, award-winning producer Jim Kierstead joins Valerie to talk about his latest venture, "Broadway Virtual" and restaurateur Jody Scaravella of Enoteca Maria, a fabulous eaterie with a unique concept of having "nonnas" (grandmothers) from around the world cook meals for patrons, has launched a campaign to help save the restaurant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, meet Alex Pollak, founder of Paradocs, a company that provides medical staff for film and television sets among other locations,  Danielle Oteri, from Arthur Avenue Food Tours in the Bronx bringing the sites and smells of this great food region in NYC to customers virtually, and Al Cattabiani, publisher of Now With Purpose, a new digital magazine that celebrates positivity and kindness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, Franke Previte, Academy-award winning songwriter (“Dirty Dancing”) talks about his new song out, “One World” that was actually released many years ago for a very different reason. The CEO and Artistic Director of the Berkshire Theatre Group, Kate Maguire, describes how the company’s new version of “Godspell” will be staged safely and securely this summer. Plus chef and restaurant consultant Vincent Tropepe weighs in about the issues surrounding the new outdoor structures that restaurateurs have built. And Broadway performer Mandy Gonzalez shares her wish to perform in "Hamilton" on stage again, whenever Broadway re-opens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway,  actor Robert Neary,  Nick Cordero’s friend and understudy,  who started a petition to rename a theatre after him, Douglas Denoff, a theatre producer who's tv writer father, Sam Denoff, wrote for Carl Reiner, Ed Heck, a popular artist known for his whimsical drawings is now making face masks, and Robert Laing, CEO and founder of Farm.One,  a vertical hydroponic farm that exists under a building in Soho. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, playwright Susan Charlotte, founder of Food For Thought Productions, talks about a one-act play starring Louise Lasser and Bob Dishy, that will be performed in front of a very intimate audience, businessman Bob Benjamin and illustrator and publisher Al Kratzer who have teamed up to create a graphic novel taking a jab at the division in politics, Renee Jaworski, artistic director of Pilobolus producing an innovative festival upcoming in Connecticut, and restaurateur Bruce Dimpflmaier from Tony's di Napoli, with a report on how Tony's has remained nimble and creative during these challenging times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, a special conversation with the multi-talented musician, composer, syndicated radio host and media personality John Tesh, who has a new book out, "Relentless: Unleashing a Life of Purpose, Grit and Faith" about his serious cancer diagnosis. Also, award-winning producer Jim Kierstead joins Valerie to talk about his latest venture, "Broadway Virtual" and restaurateur Jody Scaravella of Enoteca Maria, a fabulous eaterie with a unique concept of having "nonnas" (grandmothers) from around the world cook meals for patrons, has launched a campaign to help save the restaurant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, Betsy Lawrence, Founder of Pittsburgh Music Masters, which provides vocal instruction from seasoned professionals, Robert R Blume, talent manager and producer of a Neil Sedaka special to benefit the Actors Fund,  Lucie Tiberghien who launched Moliere in the Park, talks about a virtual performance of Tartuffe, and Gary Portuesi of Authentic Italy, with  a tour of Sicily including guides and experts from the Italian region in real time online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of “Bagels and Broadway”, Nathaniel Hill, the founder of Broadway Plus, a theatre concierge company now providing online meet and greets and lessons with Broadway stars, Kelcey Anya’,  a lifelong performer who started the Kelcey Anya' Performing Arts Academy, her own virtual theatre academy for youth, Jason Cicci, a film maker who launched Make Your Show, a company helping others create and produce web series, and Chris Caldwell of Caldwell Caterers who cooks and provides meals to feed essential workers in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of "Bagels and Broadway",  Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez discusses breast cancer awareness with her new series, "Broadway's Best for Breast Cancer". International opera singer Monica Yunus, co-founder of Sing for Hope, shares information about singing telegrams for purchase.  Also, the Executive Director of Foundation of Freedom, Earl Thomason Jr.,talks about how his organization provides meals for essential workers, and the peaceful protests they organize. Plus Eric Nalbone, VP of marketing for Drum,  a new platform matching businesses with individuals who promote them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of "Bagels and Broadway", media personality Bill Boggs talks about his new book "The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog", Jay Berkow and Dave Ogrin, creators of the upcoming musical "Mata Hari" have released a video of  "Resilient", a song from the show celebrating healthcare workers, film maker and director Jordan Brady has launched a hot sauce company, with a portion of sales donated to military family charities, and hilarious advertising icon Wendy Kaufman (formerly known as "The Snapple Lady") shares a plan for opening restaurants to the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway, one of the most prolific comedy writers ever. Alan Zweibel talks about writing for comedians in his new book “Laugh Lines.” Also, Luca Di Pietro, proprietor of Tarallucci e Vino Restaurants and founder of Feed the Frontlines, providing meals for our hospital and healthcare workers, and Paula Suozzi executive stage director and Theresa Ganley, stage manager of the Metropolitan Opera discussing their petition on change.org   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Bagels and Broadway,  Sean Cercone, the CEO and founder of Broadway on Demand, a new live entertainment platform joins Valerie.  Also, Chris LaCasse, who created the Pandemic Kitchen, working with restaurants to provide hot meals for people on the streets during this critical time. Plus, Jan Warner, author of "Grief Day By Day: Simple Practices and Daily Guidance for Living with Loss", a book on how to deal with the devastating emotion of grief, and more of her interview with Lou Aronica and Mitchell Maxwell, the producers behind The Audio Drama Initiative See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of "Bagels and Broadway" Valerie's guests include singer/songwriter Anthony Nunziata, whose new song "There Are Angels Among Us" salutes the healthcare and frontline workers, Cheryl Benton, editor of The Three Tomatoes and producer of the Renewal Summit (gone virtual), Mitchell Maxwell and Lou Aronica, founders of the Audio Drama Initiative, creating dramatic podcasts starring celebrity performers, and Miriam Novalle, tea expert, owner of T Salon,  and producer of virtual tea parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.