From B.A. to Broadway

In this week's extra long mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the 78th Annual Tony Awards! We're breaking down all the awards and performances, and giving you the hottest takes we got! Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on our newly Tony Award winning Best Musical "Maybe Happy Ending"! This absolute delight of a show was a breath of fresh air for Broadway, and it's something that should be on everybody's must-see list!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 66, Brennan is joined by NYC-based actor Erica Walker as they take some walks down memory lane and explore how they overcome their inner saboteurs! Making art is already awesome, but when friendships like this come out of it, it is an absolute treasure!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on Broadway's new musical "Death Becomes Her"! Based on the 1992 cult-classic, this new musical instantly became a smash-hit thanks to the incredible performances of two of Broadway's most beloved divas: Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard! Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 65, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Emma Pittman as they talk about her trajectory coming from a small town with little theatrical exposure, to winning "The Search for Roxie" and taking the Broadway world by storm! Emma has carved her name into several Broadway shows by now and was more than ready to talk about all the avenues of her theatre education!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the hit semi-autobiographical musical "tick, tick.. BOOM!" by Jonathan Larson! Jonathan paved the way for so many new, dynamic pieces of theatre in this industry, and it's awesome that we have such a realistic depiction of that kind of inspiring journey!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 64, Brennan is joined by NYC-based actor Tommy Kaiser, as they talk about his journey from winning BroadwayWorld's "Next On Stage"  to being booked and blessed on the National Tour of Rent! He's had a bit of an untraditional path as an actor, but first and foremost has always been the need to not lose the joy and passion for what he does!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the Broadway biopic/ jukebox musical Beautiful: the Carole King Musical! It's currently one of the most popular shows in the regional theatre market, nation-wide, so it's certainly a good one to have in your MT zeitgeist!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 63, Brennan is joined by NYC actor/ director/ stage manager/ teacher, etc. as they talk about making what you want and becoming a multi-faceted artist. Ellie has seen so many different sides of the industry and now she is actively teaching new generations of artists how to be a top notch collaborator! Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on the cult-classic musical: Little Shop of Horrors. It's had many lives, and it's current Off-Broadway revival has given it some fresh new ones, with a revolving door of your favorite actors bringing their own takes to some of these iconic roles!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 62, Brennan is joined by Long Island middle/ high school theatre teacher and founder of "Tap In to Your Passion", Michelle Taplin, as they talk about all things high school theatre, and the hurdles one must jump through when applying to go to college for theatre! High school is hard enough as it is, and especially in the current world that we live in, teachers like Michelle are more important than ever!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the Stephen Sondheim television special: Evening Primrose! This 45-minute ABC special is a weird delight, and it's a must see for any Sondheim fan!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 61, Brennan is joined by NYC-based theatre artist, Bernie Baldassaro, as they talk about the grind of working in the biz and the moments you know you need to put yourself first! Bernie has had quite a busy career since graduating college, so tune in and hear all the wisdom those experiences have brought him!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on this year's Tony Nominations announcement! We're breaking down each category for ya, and giving our best predictions and hopes for what will unfold at this year's Tony Awards! Have we seen every show in the season? No! But are we pretending we did? Also no! So tune in for some fun opinions that have no bearing whatsoever! Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 60, Brennan is joined by NYC performer, and founder of the beloved audition resource: The Hustle, Mollie Downes, as they talk about the desire to help the acting community and how we can come together to make this industry a better place! Go check out all the great tools The Hustle has to offer at thehustlenyc.org!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on Broadway's "Little Women the Musical"! Based on the American classic novel, Little Women is already a story so known and beloved by many, and the musical is yet another lovely way to share that!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 59, Brennan is joined by NYC librettist/ lyricist, Sami Horneff, as they talk about her journey of being a child actor, studying performance in college, and her decision to pursue a career in songwriting! Despite not being a pianist, Sami has made a name for herself as a successful lyricist/ writer of both stage and screen!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the yet another Broadway classic: Godspell! A secular musical about the teachings of the Bible is naturally going to draw a lot of controversy, but those who love it, LOVE it! So tune in for some Broadway history and some wild memories of religious education!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on Broadway's Pulitzer Prize winning musical, A Chorus Line! This one goes out to all the #DancerFirst folks out there, but it's still a classic that should be in everyone's Broadway knowledge!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 58, Brennan is joined by NYC-actress, Allyn Faith, as they discuss the new policy regarding Unofficial Lists at auditions. Mostly affecting Non-Union actors, this new policy has caused quite the stir this past week, and there's still a lot of questions to be had. It's important that we keep an open dialogue to hopefully clear up some confusion and provide some different insights into this new audition process!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the classic musical: Les Misérables! This completely sung-through musical is an absolute beast, but it's a must-know for sure!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 57, Brennan is joined by NYC-actress Jaime Lyn Beatty as they talk about her experience of theatre-education on multiple levels and ways to live life more creatively! Above all, when having a career in theatre, you have to make sure you're always following the happiness!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the Broadway H-I-T musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Being one of the most revered musical-comedies in the Broadway canon, it's a must know for all thespians!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 56, Brennan is joined by actress Mariah Rose Faith Casillas as they talk about letting your guard down and letting some whimsy into your art! You fell in love with theatre for a reason, so don't let yourself lose sight of what that is!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on yet another Sondheim Broadway musical: Merrily We Roll Along! Although in recent years it has became a huge staple in musical theatre, it has a history fraught with stumbles and failure. So make sure you tune in to learn how exactly they turned everything around for this lovely show!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 55, Brennan is once again joined by fan-favorite: Brandon Walters as they break down the procedures of attending an EPA or ECC. Securing an audition slot can be hard enough, but you also need to know what times the different venues open, when you can sign up on certain lists, etc. So tune in to ensure your best chance of having a successful audition day!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In our first mini-sode of Year 2, we are shining the spotlight on the Off-Broadway cult classic: Heathers the Musical! With a new production about to hit New World Stages, and a whole week of auditions happening right now, this show has been on everyone's minds, so tune in to make sure you're in the know!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

Happy Year 2! In Episode 54, Brennan is joined by David Dines (a.k.a. Hanukah Lewinsky) as they talk about David's journey as a New York City drag queen! Drag has always been such a beautiful, multi-faceted art form, and a staple in the queer community, and it walks hand in hand with theatre performance as a viable career!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are not only shining the spotlight on the Broadway classic, Hello Dolly!, we are also celebrating the one year anniversary of From B.A. to Broadway!!! Thank you to all who have ever tuned in to this show, and here's to many more years!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 53, Brennan is once again joined by Cara Rose DiPietro, as they discuss "Audition Season" during their live podcast recording at BroadwayCon 2025! As we are in the midst of audition season right now, they're giving you the first hand perspective, so make sure you tune in to hear what's going on!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on Broadway's classic: Oklahoma! With Oklahoma being among the first book-musicals, it helped pave the way for what we know as modern musical theatre today!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 52, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Kim Onah, as they talk about her journey from getting an English degree from Harvard, to making a Broadway principal debut with a bunch of strangers! Choosing to pivot from Ivy-League to musical theatre is no easy task, but Kim's career has been one of persistence and believing in herself!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's "mini"-sode, we are shining the spotlight on Broadway's most haunting musical: Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Another one of Sondheim's masterpieces, this show has seen many an iteration with some Broadway powerhouses, so tune in and attend the tale!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 51, Brennan is joined by broadway's Nik Walker, as they talk about his journey to Broadway, and his current position as a Theatre professor at his alma mater! As both actor and college educator, Nik has a really cool place in the world of all we talk about on this podcast, and he's got a lot of wisdom to share about it. So make sure you tune in!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode we are shining the spotlight on the 2000's Broadway hit: Spring Awakening! Every theatre kid has a Spring Awakening phase and its for good reason, because this show beautifully melds very serious/ important content matter with really unique music and storytelling, and its a must for all young actors out there!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 50, Brennan is joined Broadway's Jordan Dobson as they talk about his journey from being labeled dancer-only to being several leading men on Broadway! Does he maybe steal his costume pieces sometimes? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode we are shining the spotlight on everyone's favorite Broadway show within a show: Pippin! Well according to Brennan, maybe not everyone... So tune in and let us know if you're a Pippin person!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 49, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Ally Bonino as they talk about her journey as a New York actress to her recent Broadway debut in Suffs the Musical. With recent events, theatre like this is so important now more than ever, and Ally got to experience that first hand through a very unique lens... along with a cold, salty walk to our studio! Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on the Broadway classic: Camelot! Camelot has historically had quite mixed reviews, but it's welcome at this round table any time!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 48, Brennan is joined by NYC actor/ composer RJ Christian as they talk about navigating the biz during a pandemic, working on Ratatouille the TikTok musical, and how building a strong community is vital to maintaining your theatre career and general wellbeing!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode we are shining the spotlight on the classically, charming Broadway hit musical: She Loves Me! This one has not always gotten the love it deserves, but it is certainly more in the mainstream now, and it has a TON of potential book songs, so go check it out!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 47, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Don Darryl Rivera as they talk character acting, TYA, and his run in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway! Now we just gotta work on getting Iago a power ballad... Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on the Tony Award winning musical: Sunset Blvd. Current revival aside, Sunset Blvd. has a long history fraught with controversy on its long road to Broadway. Brennan and Danny just saw the revival this past week and they're itching to gab about it, so tune in for all the hot takes!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 46, Brennan embarks on the first solo episode of the show as he gets everyone ready for audition season by reviewing everything we learned in 2024! There were 45 full episodes prior to this one, and hours upon hours of wisdom shared from all of our special guests, so let's make sure we remember it all!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on the Tony Award winning musical: Passion! This is probably the weirdest one we've done so far, so buckle up!!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 45, Brennan is finally joined in a main episode by our very own Danny Saulle as they discuss the smash-hit phenomenon: Wicked Part 1! They could talk about it for hours, but they did a very good job of keeping it under 60 minutes!!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's episode we are talking about the legendary Broadway musical: The Color Purple. Based on the classic American novel, this show has touched audiences around the world with its hauntingly powerful story. With the original book now being banned in many schools across the country, it's now more important than ever that this story be told!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 44, Brennan is joined by actress/ audition coach Julie Galorenzo as she explains the college audition process that students currently go through to study musical theatre. There's sure a whole lot to do, so make sure you tune in and get ready to take some notes!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode we're shining the spotlight on the Broadway classic: Annie the musical! Everyone knows the story of the little, red-headed orphan, but the production itself has a long, rich history, so make sure you tune in!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 43, Brennan is joined once again by NYC-based actor Brandon Walters as they have a VERY chaotic discussion about audience etiquette in theatre! Not sure if there's a whole lot of wisdom to be found in this one, but a lot of fun was certainly had!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In this week's mini-sode we're shining the spotlight on the 2018 hit-musical Mean Girls! Of course based on the hit movie, Mean Girls the musical had a good life on Broadway and even made it to the big screen last year! The episode admittedly ended up a little more chaotic than usual, but at least tune in for a good time!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway