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Join hosts Emily Wyrwa and Jessica Feit as they discuss all things theatre in the new world! New episodes every other Saturday.

Emily Wyrwa


    • Jan 8, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Theatrical Thoughts

    Episode 32 – Nick Masson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 48:05


    Nick Masson sits down with Emily and Jessica to discuss the filming of the "Newsies" pro-shot, his journey to "The Prom," and much more! New episodes every Saturday.

    Episode 31 – Angie Schworer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 45:25


    The incredible Angie Schworer sits down with Emily and Jessica to break down her career, her experiences dancing abroad, working with some of Broadway's biggest choreographers, and what it was like to create "The Prom." Follow her @angieschworer on Instagram and @theatricalthoughtspodcast as well! New episodes every Saturday!

    Episode 30 – Troy Iwata

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 47:56


    "Be More Chill"'s and Netflix's "Dash & Lily"'s Troy Iwata sits down with Emily and Jessica in this funny episode. Hear about how Troy booked "Be More Chill," and how "Be More Chill" walked so the "Ratatousical" could run, the importance of representation in media, the movements towards a more progressive Broadway and much more. Follow Troy @mrtroyiwata on Instagram and Theatrical Thoughts @theatricalthoughtspodcast! New episodes every Saturday.

    Episode 29 – David Josefsberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 39:14


    "Beetlejuice" and "The Prom"'s David Josefsberg chats with Emily and Jessica in this epic new episode! David talks his unorthodox road to "Beetlejuice," the way Sondheim and "Les Mis" changed his life, the four times his new puppy pooped in his house that day, and his business "Broadway Breathwork." Check him out on Instagram @davidsjosefsberg to follow along with his latest projects!

    Episode 28 – Catching Up with Emily and Jessica

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 24:38


    Welcome to season two of Theatrical Thoughts! Catch up with Emily and Jessica as they discuss returning to performing in the pilot production of Mean Girls, Jr., their first experiences as Broadway audience members post-shutdown and much more. Look forward to new episodes returning each Saturday!

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 0:59


    Welcome back to Theatrical Thoughts! New episodes every Saturday.

    Episode 27 – Devon Hadsell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 39:12


    In this exciting episode, Emily and Jessica hear from "Mean Girls" star Devon Hadsell! Devon was a part of the Original Broadway Cast of "Mean Girls" and understudied Gretchen, Karen, and the adult women. Devon discusses her road to Broadway (including her educational and Disney journies), her favorite parts about developing "Mean Girls," working with Tina Fey and Casey Nicholaw, "Saturday Night Live," why "Mean Girls," is important to young people, and much more. New episodes every Saturday!

    Episode 26 - Patrick Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 58:49


    Emily and Jessica sit down with Jessica's former castmate Patrick Higgins to chat about the new film adaptation of "West Side Story." Patrick talks about his experiences booking his first-ever open call, rehearsing in the city, becoming pals with Stephen Spielberg, why he misses craft services, and the most surreal aspects of working on a project of this scale. Be sure to catch him in "West Side Story," this winter and follow him on Instagram @patrickshiggins.

    Episode 25 – Marc Tumminelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 42:11


    Marc Tumminelli (@marctumminelli), founder and director of Broadway Workshop, director extraordinaire and podcast host joins Emily and Jessica in this exciting episode! Marc talks about his passion for theatre, how he got into the arts, being a children's theatre celebrity, running the iconic Broadway Workshop amidst a pandemic, and much much more. You won't want to miss this extra special episode!

    Episode 24 – Marc Levine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 36:07


    Broadway co-producer Marc Levine ("Hadestown," "Company," "Tina," "Be More Chill,") sits down with Emily and Jessica to discuss his new show "Fly More Than You Fall!" Marc discusses the importance of having original works on Broadway, why he believes in "Fly More" and the impact it can have, shows' journies to Broadway, his creative process, and much more. New episodes every Saturday!

    Episode 23 – Felicia Danielle Shulman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 31:46


    Emily and Jessica are joined by "Doubtfire's" child guardian Felicia Danielle Shulman! In this fascinating look at the world of being a child guardian on the great white way, Felicia discusses her journey to Broadway, how unionization works as a child guardian, why she feels so passionate about her career, and much more. Be sure to get your tickets to "Doubtfire" at mrsdoubtfirebroadway.com and follow @feliciadanielle on Instagram! New episodes every Saturday. @theatricalthoughtspodcast on Instagram theatricalthoughtspodcast.com

    Episode 22 – Jason SweetTooth Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 40:42


    In this bonus episode, Jason SweetTooth Williams ("Be More Chill," "Freaky Friday," "Broadway Bounty Hunter") joins Emily and Jessica to discuss the brilliance of Joe Iconis, growing in his craft, how theatre is revolutionizing to become more accessible, and much more. Be sure to follow Jason @jasonsweettooth on Instagram and Theatrical Thoughts @theatricalthoughtspodcasts. New episodes every Saturday!

    Episode 21 – Emerson Steele

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 43:28


    Emily and Jessica chat with Broadway's Emerson Steele to discuss her experiences in "Violet," performing at the Tony's, working with Sutton Foster, living in NYC as a college student, balancing passions and much more. Be sure to follow @emersonsteele on Instagram and @theatricalthoughtspodcast on Instagram as well! New episodes every Saturday!

    Episode 20 – DJ Plunkett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 32:52


    "Wicked's" DJ Plunkett joins Emily and Jessica to discuss the political and social impact of "Wicked," especially in these times, his experiences on tour, the musical theatre college experience, how you get your equity card and much more. Be sure to visit https://wickedthemusical.com/ to get tickets to see DJ as Boq on tour this fall and follow him @djplunkett100 on Instagram. Check out @theatricalthoughtspodcast and visit our website https://www.theatricalthoughtspodcast.com/ for updates. New episodes every Saturday.

    Episode 19 – Darius Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 95:53


    In this episode, Darius Wright ("Pretty Woman," "A Bronx Tale," "Matilda") sits down with Emily and Jessica to talk about his experiences on Broadway, tour, and being a wholistic person while maintaining a career in the arts. Darius shares his tales from Paris, audition philosophies, and much more! Be sure to follow Darius @dariusawright on Instagram and Theatrical Thoughts @theatricalthoughtspodcast on Instagram. New episodes every Saturday.

    Episode 18 – Jeremy Morse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 57:25


    Jeremy Morse of "Waitress," "Frozen," and much more joins Emily and Jessica to discuss his career, his incredible journey to Broadway and to touring, the future of theatre, and much more! You won't want to miss this episode. Be sure to follow Jeremy @jeremycmorse on Instagram. New episodes every Saturday.

    Episode 17 – Jennafer Newberry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 53:35


    Emily and Jessica sit down with Jennafer Newberry of the national tour of "Wicked!" In this fun conversation, we deep dive into "Wicked," the experience of working for Walt Disney World as a performer, and even get a special visit from Jennafer's dog! You won't want to miss this extra fun episode. Be sure to grab your tickets to see Jennafer in "Wicked," on tour at wickedthemusical.com and follow her @jennafernewberry on Instagram. New episodes every Saturday!

    Episode 16 – Analise Scarpaci

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 53:10


    Broadway's Analise Scarpaci joins Emily and Jessica in an inspiring conversation about journey to Broadway as a child actor with Chron's Disease, her creative process in "Doubtfire," her affinity for The Jonas Brothers, how being a child actor gave her such an incredible community of friends, her audition experiences, and much more. Be sure to follow Analise on Instagram at @analise.scarpaci and get your tickets to "Doubtfire," at mrsdoubtfirebroadway.com! New episodes every Saturday.

    Episode 15 – Robert Creighton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 67:32


    Eight-time Broadway veteran Robert Creighton sits down with Emily and Jessica for inspiring anecdotes, his remarkable journey to Broadway (including an incredible retelling of the audition that booked him his first Broadway show), his life philosophies, ways theatre has influenced his family and much more. You don't want to miss this extra special episode! New episodes every Saturday.

    Episode 14 – Lindsay Maron

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 49:33


    Emily and Jessica are joined by their director and close friend Lindsay Maron. Lindsay talks about her company "Pixie Dust Players,"  how she has maintained a career doing what she loves, her travels with Stephen Schwartz, the importance of storytelling and the arts and much more. Be sure to follow @pixiedustplayers on Instagram and visit pixiedustplayers.org for information about future programming. New episodes every Saturday! 

    Episode 13 – Voltaire Wade-Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 42:22


    Voltaire Wade-Green, best known for his work as an original cast member of the smash-hit musical "Hamilton" sits down with Emily and Jessica to talk about his artistic journey, why "The Room Where it Happens" is sheer brilliance, the experience of being a dance captain at "Hamilton," hip-hop culture, and much more. Be sure to follow Voltaire on Instagram at @tisvoltaire and follow @theatricalthoughtspodcast for updates on our weekly episodes!

    Episode 12 – Charity Angél Dawson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 44:06


    Broadway's Charity Angél Dawson sits down with Emily and Jessica to talk about her journey to "Waitress," the craft of originating a role, keeping a show fresh after many years, her new business, and much more! New episodes every Saturday!

    Episode 11 – Lenne Klingingman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 42:57


    Emily and Jessica sit down with stage and screen's Lenne Klingingman to discuss gender roles in theatre, her Broadway experience and road to Broadway, and more! New episodes every other Saturday!

    Episode 10 – Christiane Noll

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 55:42


    Emily and Jessica sit down with Broadway's Christiane Noll to discuss her experiences on Broadway, Dear Evan Hansen's cultural impact, and much more. New episodes every other Saturday!

    Episode 9 – Teale Dvornik, The Backstage Blonde

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 40:28


    Emily and Jessica chat with The Backstage Blonde, Teale Dvornik about her experiences as a dresser at "Wicked" and "Aladdin" on Broadway, the challenges of NYC living, breaking into the industry, social media, Teale's journey to Broadway, and much more. Be sure to follow Teale @thebackstageblonde on Instagram, and visit her website https://www.thebackstageblonde.co/. New episodes every other Saturday!

    Episode 8 – Noah J. Ricketts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 55:43


    Frozen: The Musical's Noah Ricketts talks to Emily and Jessica about his unique journey to Broadway, his time on the national tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the time Bernie Telsey brought him his dance shoes to his final Frozen callback, and much more. New episodes every other Saturday!

    Episode 7 – Jevon McFerrin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 59:35


    In this special episode, Emily and Jessica chat with Hamilton's Jevon McFerrin to talk about his journey to Broadway, the intricacies of covering so many tracks in a complex show like Hamilton, and his overall Broadway experience. New episodes every other Saturday!

    Episode 6 – Jared Goldsmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 48:46


    Dear Evan Hansen's Jared Goldsmith sits down with Emily and Jessica to talk about his experiences in the industry, his upcoming projects, ways in which he has found inspiration in the pandemic, and much more! New episodes every other Saturday.

    Episode 5 – Crystal Renée Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 46:22


    Emily Wyrwa and Jessica Feit sit down with their good friend Crystal Renée Wright to discuss her experiences in the theatre community as a BFA MT Student, a choreographer, and her organization "Live In Living Color," which spotlights BIPOC performers in the theatre sphere. New episodes every other Saturday!

    Episode 4 – Zachary Noah Piser & Adam Rothenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 59:11


    Emily Wyrwa and Jessica Feit sit down with Broadway's own Zachary Noah Piser (Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked) and Adam Rothenberg (Company, Miss Saigon) to discuss their experiences in the professional world of theatre, the impact of COVID-19 on their personal and professional lives, where they draw inspiration from, mental health, perfectionism, and much more! New episodes every other Saturday!

    Episode 3 – Geoffrey Ko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 62:30


    Emily Wyrwa and Jessica Feit are joined by their close friend Geoffrey Ko, the Associate Music Director of Broadway's Be More Chill, as they discuss Geoff's career, experiences on Broadway, and virtual theatre work amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. New episodes every other Saturday!

    Episode 2 – Payton Breinich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 50:35


    Emily Wyrwa and Jessica Feit are joined by their close friend, Payton Breinich, the founder and director of New Era Theatre Company, based out of Philidelphia, PA. Payton discusses his journey with theatre, how he drew inspiration during the COVID-19 pandemic, starting his own company at just 17 years old, songwriting, directing, screenwriting, and more. In the Broadway Breakdown segment, Emily, Jessica, and Payton discuss Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit, Pulitzer prize-winning musical Hamilton. Be sure to follow @neweratheatreco on Instagram! New episodes every other Saturday! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

    Episode 1 – Get to know Emily and Jessica

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 30:03


    Meet your hosts in this first episode of Theatrical Thoughts! Co-hosts Emily Wyrwa and Jessica Feit discuss their journeys with theatre and swap stories about some of their theatrical experiences. New episodes every other Saturday! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

    Podcast Trailer – Theatrical Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 1:20


    Check out the trailer to Theatrical Thoughts! New episodes every other Saturday! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.

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