The Broadway Show: Uncut

A brand new day is headed your way. The revival of The Wiz just set out on a national tour, coming soon to a city near you. On this episode, Paul Wontorek chats with the Director of The Wiz, Schele Williams. Then, you'll hear from Academy Award-winning Set Designer, Hannah Beachler.

It's the comedy smash of the season. Death Becomes Her, based on the iconic film, is now on Broadway. And audiences are drinking it up. Two great interviews on this episode. Paul Wontorek chats with the stars of Death Becomes Her, Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard. Then, Beth Stevens talks with the designer of the musical's incredible costumes, Paul Tazewell.To learn more visit: https://www.broadway.com/shows/death-becomes-her/

The Tony Award-winning Broadway smash Some Like It Hot is now on tour, across the country. On this episode, we're talking all about this amazing musical. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with the creative team who wrote the show's hilarious book, Tony-winner Matthew Lopez and TV's Amber Ruffin. Then you'll hear from the Emmy and Tony-winning songwriting duo of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.To learn more visit: www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

Tony-winner Bebe Neuwirth continues her awesome Broadway run in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Tamsen chats with Bebe about the role, her epic career, and a whole lot more. Plus, he's ready for his close-up. Paul Wontorek talks with one of the stars of Sunset Boulevard, Tom Francis about this radically reimagined new telling, as well as starring alongside Nicole Scherzinger.

She's ready for her close-up. Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger makes her Broadway debut, starring in an incredible, stripped-down, raw version of Sunset Boulevard. Paul Wontorek chats with Nicole. To learn more visit: Sunset Boulevard - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.comLater, The Hills of California is now on Broadway. Beth Stevens talks with the star of the new play, Laura Donnelly and her husband, playwright Jez Butterworth. To learn more visit: The Hills of California - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

The North American tour of & Juliet is coming soon to a city near you! Featuring the songs of Max Martin, & Juliet gives Shakespeare a pop-music rewrite. On this episode of the pod, get to know some of the people who made this musical spectacular. First up, Paul Wontorek talks to Schitt's Creek Executive Producer/Writer, David West Read, who penned the book of & Juliet. And a little later, Beth Stevens chats with the musical's Tony Award-winning costume designer, Paloma Young.

Can robots fall in love?! Maybe Happy Ending is one of the big, bold, breakout hits of the Fall Season on Broadway. It's a brand new musical starring Emmy and Golden Globe Winner Darren Criss and Helen J Shen as two lonely helper-bots. Paul Wontorek chats with Darren. Plus, we'll hear from Helen on the red carpet. And a little later, Beth Stevens sits down with two members of the Maybe Happy Ending creative team, Director Michael Arden and Designer Dane Laffrey.

It's a jam-packed episode. First up, prepare to be Swept Away by the music of The Avett Brothers. John Gallagher, Jr. stars in the new shipwreck musical inspired by their songs. Tamsen chats with John. Plus, A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical is coming soon to a city near you. Paul Wontorek chats with four cast members of the National Tour, Nick Fradiani, Robert Westenberg, Lisa Renee Pitts, and Hannah Jewel Kohn.

Julianna Margulies is back on Broadway for the first time in 18 years in the new play based on Delia Ephron's memoir Left On Tenth. First up, Tamsen sits down with Julianna to talk about her chance encounter with Delia, her experience with the play, life, family and much more. Then, Beth Stevens chats with the playwright, Delia Ephron. To learn more visit: Left on Tenth - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Robert Downey Jr. just made his Broadway debut in the new play McNeal. Paul Wontorek chats with Robert in the rehearsal room at Lincoln Center. To learn more visit: McNEAL - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.comPlus, Tony Award® winner James Monroe Iglehart returns to Broadway in A Wonderful World. Tamsen sits down with James to talk about taking on the role of Louis Armstrong. To learn more visit: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Broadway is getting Charmed by TV Star Alyssa Milano. Alyssa sits down with Tamsen to chat about making her Broadway debut as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago, plus a whole lot more. And later, Paul Wontorek talks to the new stars of Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club, Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho.

Tamsen has two big-time interviews on this episode of Uncut. First upon, Tony-winner Sutton Foster stars in the revival of Once Upon A Mattress as 'Princess Fred'. It's the very same role that made Carol Burnett famous, back in the day. Next up, history is happening on Broadway with the epic and timely musical Suffs. And Tony-nominee Jenn Colella stars as 'Carrie Chapman Catt'.

Just a few weeks left to catch the revival of The Wiz on Broadway. Hannah Beachler designed the smash-hit musical's incredible set. She's also known for her Academy Award Winning designs from the Black Panther movies. On this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek chats with the Scenic Designer of The Wiz , Hannah Beachler on inspiration for the show and how different designing for theatre can be.

Oh, Mary! is the comedy hit of the summer, and it's now on Broadway. It's written by and starring Cole Escola. Cole plays a deranged and hilarious 'Mary Todd Lincoln'. Paul Wontorek chats with Cole Escola.

Tony Award winner Ben Platt is headed back to a Broadway stage. But not in an acting role. From May 28th to June 15th, Ben plays Broadway's historic, newly remodeled Palace Theatre. Ahead of his residency, Ben sits down with Tamsen. Plus, Ella Beatty makes her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated revival of Appropriate. Ella's the daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening. But she's making a name for herself in this huge Broadway debut. She chats with Paul Wontorek.

Welcome to Cabaret At The Kit Kat Club! The star-studded Broadway revival is nominated for 9 Tony Awards. Including acting nominations for it's two big stars. On this episode, Tamsen chats with Tony and Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne. He plays 'The Emcee'. After that, Paul Wontorek sits down with 'Sally Bowles', herself, Gayle Rankin. Willkommen!

Broadway debuts don't get any bigger than this. For the first time, Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Mary Jane. Paul Wontorek chats with Rachel. To learn more visit: Mary Jane - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.comPlus, put on the green light. The Great Gatsby is here. And Jeremy Jordan plays 'Jay Gatsby' himself. Tamsen has that interview. To get tickets and learn more about The Great Gatsby visit: The Great Gatsby - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Welcome back to the 80's. The music of Huey Lewis is now in not one, but TWO huge Broadway shows. Back To The Future, and The Heart of Rock and Roll - it's the new musical inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis & The News. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-heart-of-rock-and-roll/. For tickets and more information on Back To The Future, visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/back-to-the-future/.Tamsen chats with the 80's rock legend. Plus, Boy George is now on Broadway playing 'Harold Ziddler in Moulin Rogue! The Musical. Paul sits down with Boy George. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/moulin-rouge-musical/

A brand new day is FINALLY here. The Wiz begins Broadway preview performances this month. And superstar Wayne Brady returns to the New York City stage in the title role. Paul chats with Wayne Brady. Plus, Aladdin celebrates a decade on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Tamsen talks with Broadway's 'Princess Jasmine', Sonya Balsara.

Two huge interviews on this episode. TV star Michael Imperioli makes his Broadway debut this Spring, alongside Jeremy Strong in the revival of An Enemy Of The People. Plus, he just opened a new bar on New York City's Upper West Side. Tamsen sits down with Michael Imperioli at 'Scarlet'. But first, it's the star-studded revival of Merrily We Roll Along. Paul Wontorek chats with the stars, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe.

On this episode of the pod, Tamsen catches up with Cynthia Nixon. She's back on the NYC stage for the first time in 7 years, ironically, in The Seven Year Disappear. Cynthia talks with Tamsen about the new play, plus her two big shows on Max - The Gilded Age and And Just Like That. Plus, Betty Boop is headed to Broadway in 2025. Paul Wontorek catches up with the star of BOOP!, Jasmine Amy Rogers, plus the musical's Director/Choreographer, Jerry Mitchell.

Two great interviews on this episode of the podcast. First up, Top Gun and ER star, Anthony Edwards is back on Broadway in the new play Prayer For The French Republic. Tamsen catches up with Anthony at Manhattan Theatre Club. And later, Shaina Taub makes history. She's just the second woman ever to write the book, music, and lyrics, AND star in her own Broadway musical. Beth Stevens catches up with Shaina.

On this week's episode of the pod, it's all about The Notebook. It's the musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel, and one of the most romantic movies of all time. It features music by singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. The Notebook comes to Broadway next month. But before it does, we talked to three of the stars. First up, Charlie Cooper sits down with Joy Woods. And later in the show, we'll hear from two more stars, John Cardona and Jordan Tyson.

Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara, and Tony Award Nominee Brian d'Arcy James are back on Broadway, starring together in the new musical Days Of Wine And Roses. Featuring an incredible jazz score, it's based on the 1962 film. Paul Wontorek chats with Kelli and Brian.

Two great interviews on this episode of the podcast. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with Broadway legend Chip Zien. They're talking about Chip's incredible on stage, a legendary film flop, and his Broadway return in Harmony. Plus, an American Idol plays an American legend. Nick Fradiani talks with Tamsen about taking on the role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise.

A whole new day is here! The Wiz is headed back to Broadway in 2024. And late night personality, comedy writer, and Tony nominee Amber Ruffin has helped update the book for toady and hopefully for years to come. Amber sits down with Paul Wontorek.

Emmy Winner Sarah Paulson returns to Broadway for the first time in 13 years in the new family drama Appropriate. It's the new play from Playwright Brandon Jacobs Jenkins. The story of a family - forced to deal with dark secrets and ghosts from the past, while reconnecting over the memory of their late father. Sarah stars alongside Corey Stoll, Elle Fanning, and more. Paul Wontorek sat down with Sarah Paulson at legendary Broadway hotspot, Sardi's.

LaChanze isn't just a Tony winning Actress; she's also a Tony winning Producer. And it's nearly your last chance to see a couple of the amazing productions she has on Broadway right now. On this episode, Tamsen takes a walk with LaChanze through Manhattan's Theater District. Plus, Australian pop sensation Betty Who is now on Broadway in Hadestown. She sits down with Paul Wontorek.

Riverdale favorite Casey Cott is on Broadway, right now, starring in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He plays 'Christian', now til February. Paul Wontorek sits down with Casey.

Two great interviews on this episode of the pod. First up, Tony Winner Christian Borle talks working on Some Like It Hot for more than a year and why you should still see it while you can. He chats with Tamsen. Plus, Nicole Ari Parker is here - "And Just Like That," she's back on the New York City stage in The Refuge Plays. She sits down with Paul Wontorek.

It's Broadway's biggest, most immersive party. Here Lies Love is NYC's hottest dance club and one of Broadway's hottest shows. It also features the music of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, plus Broadway's first-ever all-Filipino cast. In this episode of the pod, Tamsen sits down with one of the stars of Here Lies Love, Conrad Ricamora.

Rock icon and Grammy Winner Melissa etheridge is now on Broadway with her one-woman show, My Window. In this episode of the pod, Tamsen chats with Melissa about the show and

The new Fall Season on Broadway is upon us, with tons of new shows. In this jam-packed episode we're highlighting two of the big ones. It's a Book of Mormon reunion. Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are back together on Broadway in the new, two-man comedy, Gutenberg! Paul Wontorek chats with Josh and Andrew. But first, Spamalot is coming back to Broadway this Autumn. And Tony Award Winner James Monroe Iglehart plays 'King Arthur'. Tamsen has an hilarious talk with James.

The Wiz sets out on a pre-Broadway tour this month in Baltimore before arriving on The Great Bright Way in 2024. In this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek sits down with the Director of The Wiz, Schele Williams.

It's your last chance to see Once Upon A One More Time on Broadway. The musical, inspired by the music of Brittney Spears, is now in its final weeks. The show stars Justin Guarini. He plays 'Prince Charming'. Justin sat down with Paul Wontorek.

Great Scott! Back To The Future: The Musical is now open on Broadway. On this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek sits down with Tony Award Winner Roger Bart. He plays 'Doc Brown'.

SNL Alum Alex Moffat makes his Broadway debut in the new play The Cottage. It's the hilarious and star-studded new play directed by TV Icon Jason Alexander. Paul Wontorek has a chat with Alex.

It's The Summer Of George! TV Icon and Tony Award Winner Jason Alexander returns to Broadway, this time making his directorial debut in the star-studded new play The Cottage. Tamsen Fadal sits down with Jason.

When we think of Broadway, we don't usually think of jump-scares and horror. But now comes the creepy, new thriller Grey House. In a short and sweet interview right outside Broadway's Lyceum Theatre, Tamsen takes a walk with one of the stars of Grey House, Tatiana Maslany.

Tony Award Winner Ben Platt is once again nominated for a Tony for his work in the stunning revival of Parade. Get ready for this Sunday's Awards Ceremony with Paul Wontorek's chat with Ben.

She's already a Tony Award winner for her performance in 2014's You Can't Take It With You. Now, Annaleigh Ashford is up for another Tony in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. She plays 'Mrs. Lovett'. Paul Wontorek talks to Annaleigh.

Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain is back on Broadway in A Doll's House, from now until June. And now, she's nominated for a Tony Award. Jessica chats with Paul Wontorek. Plus, Sean Hayes just picked up a Tony nomination for his work in the new play Good Night, Oscar. We gave him the mic to tell us what the show is all about.

TV comedy queen D'Arcy Carden just made her Broadway debut in The Thanksgiving Play. You've seen D'Arcy in The Good Place, Barry, and more. Now she's starring in the new comedy-satire from Native American playwright, Larissa Fasthorse. Paul Wontorek sat down with D'Arcy to talk about what making her Broadway debut means to her.

On this week's episode, the icon, Billy Porter is here. Billy's headed out across the country on his Black Mona Lisa tour. He's here to talk music, Broadway, and a whole lot more. Paul Wontorek has the chat with Billy.

We've got something to be thankful for. It's the brand new comedy-satire from Native American Playwright, Larissa Fasthorse. On this episode, Tamsen talks to the star of The Thanksgiving Play, Scott Foley (Scandal, Felicity). And we'll hear from Scott's co-star in the play, D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Barry). And, Paul Wontorek sits down with the Tony Award-winning songwriting duo behind the new comedy-musical, Some Like It Hot, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Plus, Marc performs the title track from that musical.

Tony Nominees and legit stars, Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht are back on Broadway in the world premiere of Summer, 1976. On this episode of the pod, Tamsen sits down with Laura and Jessica to talk about the new play, lasting female friendships, products they miss from the 70's, and why we miss 'Wendy' from the Netflix series Ozark. Plus, Aaron Sorkin has a new musical on Broadway this spring. It's a new telling of the Lerner and Loewe classic Camelot. But with a brand new script, and no magic wands. Tony Award Winner Andrew Burnap plays King Arthur. He's chatting with Paul Wontorek.

Bob Fosse's Dancin' is back on the boards thanks to one of the original production's stars. Wayne Cilento has rebooted the sexy classic with an all new cast of dancers. On this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek catches up with Cilento.

Tony Award Winner Nathan Lane is now in his 25th Broadway Show. Nathan joins Tamsen to talk about the new Broadway play Pictures From Home, his Emmy Award winning guest appearance in Only Murders In The Building, and his upcoming new film with Joaquin Phoenix, Beau Is Afraid.

Recorded outside Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre, Tamsen hangs out with 'Alexander Hamilton' himself, Miguel Cervantes. Miguel is here to talk about his favorite moments in Hamilton, Grief, Family, The Ham-Fam, and telling Dad Jokes. Forgive the street noise of New York City, but a passing ambulance leads to Tamsen learning a fun Broadway fact.

Phantom of the Opera is Broadway's longest running musical. The show just celebrated it's 35th and final anniversary, and you've only got a matter of weeks to watch the iconic musical before it closes for good. On this episode, Tamsen heads to the Majestic Theatre to talk to Ben Crawford, who plays 'The Phantom'. Plus, Emilie Kouatchou is the first black woman to play 'Christine Daaé' in Phantom. Charlie Cooper has that interview.

Two great interviews on this episode of the pod. She's Broadway's original, Tony award winning Dreamgirl. Jennifer Holliday sits down with Tamsen to talk about returning to the NYC stage, aging, advice, and more. Plus, Sara Bareilles celebrates winning another Grammy award, this year as part of the cast album for Into The Woods. She chats with Paul Wontorek about why this one is so special.