Stage Door Sessions

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 his 1978 musical Dancin', along with teachers from the Verdon Fosse Legacy. With guests Wayne Cilento, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Manuel Herrera, Dana Moore, Khori Petinaud, and Valarie Pettiford, the panel tells stories of working with the legend and discusses his long-lasting impact on dance and theater.

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.Full transcript coming soon.

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 relating to.View full transcript here.

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, and how spending a week at a baseball camp made the Take Me Out cast a true team.View full transcript here.

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 excited by elevating who and what we pay attention to.View full transcript here.

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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 from the community. Tune in to this podcast to hear how BAC is building a coalition of artists who are doing the work, how her original plans for the beginnings of Black Women on Broadway were derailed, and how writing has given her the opportunity to control her own narrative.

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 at the heart of the show and his "High School Musical" upbringing. Please note, this podcast was recorded prior to the 2020 Tony Awards nominations ceremony.

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 persevered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note, this podcast was recorded prior to the Broadway shutdown extension through May 30, 2021.

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 championed the underdog. Tune in to this podcast to hear about the characters that Priscilla and Ashley portray, Bess’s experiences in working with the cast and creative team, as well as how they’ve all grown throughout the process of creating this new play.

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 ASCAP, “Flying Free.” Tune in to this podcast to hear about the development of Elphaba and G(a)linda, and his experiences with the effect that this musical has had on the world.

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 this podcast to hear about how she should be named “Broadway’s Renaissance Woman,” her love of gardening, and why she needs to update her website.

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 famous literary characters. Please note, this podcast was recorded prior to the 2019 Tony Awards ceremony.

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 Daniel Fish, Des McAnuff, Bartlett Sher, George C. Wolfe, Harold Wheeler, Todd Sickafoose, David Yazbeck, Robert Horn, and more! Tune in to the Tony Awards live on CBS on June 9 at 8/7c.

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, Kenneth Posner, Peter Nigrini, David Korins, and Eddie Perfect. Tune in to the Tony Awards live on CBS on June 9 at 8/7c.

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-nominated choreographers, including Camille A. Brown, David Neumann, Dennis Jones, Sergio Trujillo, and Warren Carlyle. Once you've put away your dancing shoes, remember to also tune in to the Tony Awards live on CBS on June 9 at 8/7c.

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, Fionnula Flanagan, Andy Grotelueschen, Heidi Schreck, and Kristine Nielsen. Remember to tune in to the Tony Awards live on CBS on June 9 at 8/7c.

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 Theatre Company's revival of Kiss Me, Kate, she has a lot to think about. Discover how she makes the role her own, and molds it for the modern woman, all while preserving the musical's classic charm, now playing at Studio 54.

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, and is currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Kiss Me, Kate now playing at Studio 54. Tune in to this podcast to learn more about his life as an actor and dad.

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 Broadway musical now playing at the Marquis Theatre. Please note, this episode was recorded prior to the Tony Award nominations announcement.

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