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The divas are diva-ing! Jodi and Nora start out with a recap of Nora's experience at the Cowboy Carter Tour in New Jersey, which famously had a tremendous amount of rain and a gender reveal (1:00) and go through some fake-sounding real-life headlines sent in by listeners (12:00). Then, they dig into The New Yorker's feature interview with Broadway legend Patti Lupone and her feud with everyone and everything around her, but notably including two other Broadway legends Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald (25:00). For the second week in a row and the second time ever, Jodi and Nora are discussing Hailey Bieber, but this time it's because she sold her beauty brand Rhode to e.l.f for $1 billion (46:06). And finally, they touch down on two fun and fluffy shows they've been watching: ‘Sirens' on Netflix (58:06) and ‘Overcompensating' on Amazon Prime (1:06:30), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:14:30). Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com! Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Csolak shares his journey from growing up in his mom's New Jersey dance studio to starring as Tulsa in the Broadway revival of Gypsy. He opens up about performing alongside Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein, the artistic influence of the live orchestra, and how the cast is breathing new life into a classic. Kevin also reflects on what it means to approach each show with intention and curiosity—even months into the run. He takes us behind the scenes of his whirlwind audition for Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, including the surreal moment of dancing in front of the director himself. Plus, he recalls the unexpected overlap between his commercial dance career and Broadway—like performing at the Super Bowl with Justin Timberlake just hours before starting Mean Girls rehearsals. Throughout, Kevin shares insight into how rejection can fuel reinvention, and why staying creatively sharp is non-negotiable. Kevin Csolak is a Broadway, TV, and film actor known for playing Tulsa in Gypsy, Diesel in West Side Story, and Aaron in Mean Girls. His screen work includes roles on Jessica Jones, Boardwalk Empire, Animal Kingdom, and the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room. He's also danced in major live performances with artists like Justin Timberlake and Hayley Kiyoko. Follow Kevin on social: Instagram: @kevincsolak Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon and watch video versions of the episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter & Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theatre_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheTheatrePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alan's personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alanseales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin! Your weekly deep dive into the hottest moments in pop culture, music, Broadway, celebrity news, and more!This week, Matty is reacting to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter World Tour, and he's absolutely obsessed with Rumi Carter's viral performance — the internet's new favorite superstar-in-the-making! He also breaks down Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert in Brazil, plus gives you the scoop on the biggest music tours coming to the U.S. in 2025/2026.On the theater front, Matty unpacks the buzz around the 2025 Tony Award nominations — from the most historic and herstoric nods to some jaw-dropping snubs. We're talking:Nicole Scherzinger & Tom Francis for Sunset BLVDDenzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhall (Othello) George Clooneys first nomination for Good Night and Good LuckBuena Vista Social ClubIdina Menzel for Redwood Kieran Culkin for Glen Garry Glen RossAfter weeks of trying, Matty finally scored tickets to see the one and only Audra McDonald in her incredible, Tony-nominated performance in Gypsy — and yes, she absolutely delivered. But while the show was Broadway magic, the audience? A total mixed bag. Matty dishes on the thrill of finally seeing a legend live… and the chaos that came with it. We're talking nonstop phone glow, whispers during solos, and yes — a woman sitting in the aisle like she was at home (WTF?!). Theater etiquette is not optional, and Matty's got thoughts.On screen and streaming:Jon Hamm in Your Friends and NeighborsJulia Garner's new project (could be major!)And the Real Housewives of Miami Season 7 trailer — yes, Miami is on

This week on The Monday Edit: JVN takes Miami, threats to due process, Barbra & Mariah & Ariana, when to stop drinking coffee, and some history making Tony Nominations. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday. Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Gossip Pups recap their week and then it's time to spill the tea on...Pop Culture: Travis Kelce unfollows Ryan Reynolds and Golf's with Justin Timberlake, James Marsden finally answers The Notebook Fans' Burning Question, Tony Award Nominations and Snubs, The 20 Horses competing in the 2025 Kentucky Derby,  Bill Belichick breaks silence on controversial CBS interview and defends girlfriend Jordon Judson and 'Today' Star Al roker surprises fans by announcing a career firstPup Culture: Woman says her daughter in law freaked out because she let her dog lick plates after a family dinner, Pampered Dog's viral bedtime ritual includes a 7:30pm Bedtime and a pink sleeping mask and World's Tallest Dog and Smallest Dog Have a very gentle record breakers' meeting!Follow Tinkerbelle and Belle! Instagram: @TinkerbellethedogTikTok: @TinkerbelleAdogFacebook: Tinkerbelle the DogYoutube: Tinkerbelle the dogTwitter: @TinkerbelleadogHave a question for us? Email us at GossipPups@gmail.com!SHOP: Tinkerbelle the Dog & Belle's 2025 CalendarSHOP: Tinkerbelle the dog & Belle Merch

Prepare-se para uma imersão profunda no universo de "Gypsy"! Neste episódio imperdível, desvendamos a mais recente montagem deste clássico musical, com a incomparável Audra McDonald assumindo o icônico papel de Mama Rose.Vamos além do palco e da ribalta para explorar as nuances desta produção, comparando-a com montagens memoráveis do passado e analisando como a interpretação de McDonald se encaixa no legado desta personagem complexa e fascinante.Mergulharemos nas histórias reais por trás do espetáculo: a infância de June Havoc e Gypsy Rose Lee, suas trajetórias singulares e a dinâmica familiar intensa que moldou suas vidas e inspirou o musical.E para completar nossa análise, convidamos você a uma jornada psicológica pelos meandros da mente de Mama Rose, desvendando suas motivações, ambições e as feridas que a impulsionam. Exploraremos a relação simbiótica com suas filhas e as consequências de suas escolhas.Apresentação:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@liviamulder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edição: Lívia LeãoEmail: lihnumlivro@hotmail.com

The world needed Doechii and Chappell Roan more than we know. What's different about the next era of pop stars? Let's dive into what Doechii and Chappell Roan are doing that sets them apart from the typical cookie-cutter pop star timeline. PLUS Trace Cyrus slamming Katy Perry, new rules for The Academy, SZA and Kendrick's opening night, and more! Subscribe to my Substack: http://toopoptohandle.substack.comFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/toopoptohandle/00:00 Introduction03:38 New Music Releases07:20 Coachella Weekend Two12:44 SZA and Kendrick kickoff the Grand National Tour16:42 Trace Cyrus slams ‘lame' Katy Perry saying she copied Miley Cyrus' career20:56 Variety announces Actors on Actors Broadway edition featuring Patti Lupone, Audra McDonald, and more 25:03 New rules for The Oscar nominations and votings rules 31:36 Doechii on the cover of Cosmopolitan 49:03 Chappell Roan on Las Culturistas 01:02:57 RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Finale Recap01:09:26 Yes and Mess of the Week

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Zach Daniel Jones, originating the role of Angie in the current revival of “Gypsy” at the Majestic Theater. “Class Notes” actively covers New York's current theater season on, off, and off-offBroadway. GYPSY-Zachary Daniel Jones, Brendan Sheehan, Audra McDonald, Andrew Kober, Danny Burstein, Jordan Tyson read more The post Class Notes: Zach Daniel Jones “Gypsy” appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

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The co-hosts question if Pres. Trump's tariffs will backfire or bring back American jobs as some Republicans join Democrats to rebuke his trade war. Then, after Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen took her newborn to work to demand the House vote on a bill to allow new parents to stay home and vote by proxy, the co-hosts discuss Speaker Johnson's response. Laurence Fishburne joins to discuss his new espionage thriller "The Amateur," the 40th anniversary of working with Whoopi Goldberg on "The Color Purple," and reveals if he would star in another "Matrix" movie. Six-time Tony-winner Audra McDonald shares how she came to play the iconic character Mama Rose in the revival of "Gypsy" and discusses the significance of three Black women starring as the leads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dylan and Connor are joined by Jason Gotay (Floyd Collins, Teeth). Girls and gays, hold onto your panties because heartthrob and leading man Jason is here on DRAMA. ahead of his grand Broadway return in Floyd Collins. We discuss this year of revivals, led by incredible leading performances by Audra McDonald, Nicole Scherzinger, and more. Who's snatching the Tony? Jason spills all the tea on Floyd Collins, his role, and what to expect from this new Tina Landau production. Don't worry, your burning questions are answered. Was Jason really naked on stage in Teeth? What was it like playing Peter Parker on Broadway? Who's Jason's favorite pop diva? All tea. We also hear Jason's coming out story, his love story with his husband (spoiler: Alison Williams was perching nearby…), and how he's coming into his own as a gay man both on and off-stage. It wouldn't be three gays gabbing without discussion of Drag Race season 17, Lady Gaga's Mayhem album, and… Survivor? Stories from the Gossip Girl reboot, playing Che in Evita at New York City Center Encores!, and his Broadway debut in Bring It On: The Musical are also part of this instantly canon episode of the podcast. Catch Jason in Floyd Collins at Lincoln Center Theater this spring! You don't want to miss it.Follow Jason on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

This episode we are joined by the delightful Jordan Tyson!  Jordan is currently starring as June in the Broadway revival of Gypsy with Audra McDonald and made her Broadway debut as Young Allie in The Notebook.  Her other theater credits include Lempicka at La Jolla Playhouse, Into the Woods at PCLO, Bulrusher at McCarter/Berkeley Rep and Streets of New York at Irish Repertory.We speak with Jordan about her career, the importance of self care while working, making her Broadway debut, working with Audra McDonald and much more!

Tony Award-winning director George C. Wolfe and Tony Award-nominated director and choreographer Camille A. Brown joined Shelley Wade at The Sound Space @ Audacy New York for a conversation about Black excellence on Broadway and their work on "Gypsy" on Broadway starring Audra McDonald.

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Lane Bradbury, who played the role of Dainty June in the original Broadway cast of GYPSY. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including why Ethel Merman wasn't a good co-star, joining the Actor's Studio, method acting with Elia Kazan for J.B., why Bette Davis was suspicious of her during THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, watching Patrick O'Neill and Bette Davis in rehearsal, the moment in GYPSY that caused a rift between her and Jerome Robbins, Lee Strasberg's favorite acting exercises, why she didn't audition for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, working with June Havoc herself on MARATHON '33, how an audition for GREENWILLOW led her to move to California, putting together her cabaret act, why Audra McDonald is Broadway's best Mama Rose, why she doesn't own the OBC of GYPSY, and so much more. You won't want to miss this episode with a true theater veteran.

Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with stage and screen actor Kevin Csolak! Kevin can be seen currently on Broadway in what critics are calling one of the greatest musicals of all time, Gypsy (www.gypsybway.com). Kevin, who plays Tulsa discusses working with Broadway legends in Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein, the audition process and much more. In addition, Kevin talks about his work in both the stage and film adaptation of West Side Story, being directed by one of the greats, Steven Spielberg, working on set in the hot summer and more! Also, Kevin talks about his recurring role on the show, Animal Kingdom as well as dancing alongside Justin Timberlake at the 2018 Superbowl! Don't miss this interview!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Olivier Award-winner Lesli Margherita (Gypsy, Matilda). The Queen has arrived, y'all. Lesli is starring in Gypsy on Broadway, where she's making audiences hoot, holler, and gag eight shows a week as Tessie Tura. Hear about the twins' experience at the show, Lesli's personal history with it, and how she took a “big swing” to get George C. Wolfe to notice her self tape audition. Everyone loves Queen Lesli and you're going to fall even deeper for this diva. Hear about her love of Star Wars (Storm Troopers and light sabers at her wedding? Hello!), how she keeps herself busy during act one of Gypsy, and her dreamy West End theatre experience in Zorro. Did we mention she won an Olivier? She gushes over co-stars Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein, shares tales from Matilda's innovative transfer from London, and reflects on her most cherished theatrical experiences… which you'll have to listen to find out about. Stick around for RuPaul's Drag Race chatter, TikTok hackings, Bad Sisters and Summer House, and MORE. You cannot miss Lesli as Tessie Tura. You'll regret it for the rest of your LIFE. Let us entertain you!Follow Lesli on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Stephen jumps on The Pod Show yet again to talk Broadway ahead of these two stars of the stage and screen! First up: Emmy, GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning theater legend Audra McDonald is the first Black woman to play the lead role in “Gypsy” on Broadway, where her performance as Mama Rose is said to have the impact of a whirling cyclone. Next, Betty Gilpin tells Stephen about training for her role in the new series, “American Primeval,” and what the significance of her Broadway debut in 'OH, MARY!' means for her family in this extended interview with the acclaimed actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actors Audra McDonald and Joy Woods discuss starring as Rose and her daughter Louise in the acclaimed Broadway revival of "Gypsy," running now at the Majestic Theatre. 

Mickey-Jo recently travelled to New York to see the new Broadway revival of GYPSY, written by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne, and Stephen Sondheim. Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald stars as Rose, and is joined by Danny Burstein (Fiddler on the Roof, Moulin Rouge, Follies, Cabaret) as Herbie, Joy Woods (The Notebook, Six, Little Shop of Horrors) as Louise, and Jordan Tyson (The Notebook) as June. Further casting includes Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Dames at Sea, Zorro) as Tessie Tura, Lili Thomas (Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen) as Miss Mazeppa, and Mylinda Hull (42nd Street, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mr Saturday Night) as Electra. Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the new production at the Majestic Theatre, as well as its cast, and the show's material. Don't forget to comment below with your thoughts on the revival. • 00:00 | introduction 02:49 | the material 11:46 | Audra as Rose 19:44 | the production 30:18 | supporting cast • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 70,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

We look at a monumental score by Kern and Hammerstein that just keeps rolling along in imaginative and compelling renditions by Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Bill Evans, Audra McDonald, Peggy Lee and more.

Woods, a rising star of the New York stage, never thought much about "Gypsy" because she never thought there'd be a role for her in the landmark 1959 musical. Now she's appearing opposite Audra McDonald in the new Broadway revival — and finding ways to make the role of Louise her own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REVIEWS ARE OUT FOR GYPSY and AUDRA SLAYED!!! This is the season of Broadway Femininomenons: Audra McDonald receiving rave reviews for Gypsy, Eva Noblezada leaving The Great Gatsby and stepping back into her role at Hadestown, and Sarah Hyland taking Eva's place as Daisy Buchanan! BIG THINGS HAPPENING!!!Patreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie TikTok: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastInstagram: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastYoutube: @FromtheMezzanineBroadwayBroadway Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t55fULcCqN0NMmK4OnfOA?si=89c08b1a8bb34d95

In this episode, we take center stage with the 2024 Broadway revival of "Gypsy," starring the incomparable Audra McDonald at the Majestic Theater. We strip away the sequins to reveal the heart of this iconic musical, exploring McDonald's potentially divisive portrayal of Mama Rose and the production's attempts to breathe new life into a Broadway classic. From George C. Wolfe's direction to Danny Burstein's standout performance as Herbie, we leave no stone unturned. Is this revival letting them entertain you, or is it a case of déjà vu? Join us as we debate the show's highs, lows, and everything in between, including our Tony Awards predictions. Whether you're a die-hard "Gypsy" fan or a Broadway newcomer, this episode is your backstage pass to the most talked-about revival of the season. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on "Gypsy" on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For every podcast, there comes a time to wrap it up. Untimely demise, you say? Conclusions happen in their own time. Keeping with our raison d'etre, we saw the 2024 production of Audra Gypsy. Now we humbly offer our thoughts and takes one final time. In this episode we discuss motherhood, passerelles, and key changes. Come listen as we head out to the great white way in the sky. Open your minds. Listen with hope. Enjoy !

Much like the staggering beauty of her voice, Audra McDonald is impossible to ignore. The only artist to sweep all four acting categories at the Tony’s, she’s the most decorated Broadway star of all time. Reviews of her award-winning performances overflow with accolades, describing her stage presence as “spellbinding,” “haunting,” and “genius.” But for the California native, things haven’t always been easy. She talks to Alec about getting into Juilliard, making it on Broadway, and the suicide attempt that helped shape who she is today. Originally aired July 25, 2017See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, Scorekeepers! Welcome to another episode of your favorite podcast, THE SCORE! This week, we're talking about the holiday season (0:23:29). What are we celebrating this year? What are we definitely NOT celebrating this year? And how do our identities inform those feelings and decisions? But first, we finally wade into the Wicked discourse and Lee gives us their review of the new all-Black production of Gypsy on Broadway, starring the legendary Audra McDonald (0:00:32). Last but certainly not least, for PBJ we celebrate the life of Black and queer artist, activist and icon, Nikki Giovanni (0:54:17). Let's do it to it, y'all! And HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and yours!!!Hosts: Lee Bynum, Rocky Jones, Paige ReynoldsProducer: Rocky Jones--Hey hey, THE SCORE is now on social! Follow us @thescorepod on Instagram here and Bluesky here! --New episodes of THE SCORE drop every other Tuesday. If you like what you hear, please support us and SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast app and be sure to SHARE our show with your friends. Also, leaving a 5-star REVIEW on Apple Podcasts is a great way to help people find our show. Email your questions or comments to thescorepodcast2.0@gmail.com.Ways to Listen: Apple | Spotify | YouTubeFollow Your Hosts on Insta! Lee | Paige | Rocky

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Ted Koppel looks at how a theater program at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York is causing recidivism rates to plummet. Also: Tracy Smith talks with Nicole Kidman about her latest film, “Babygirl”; David Martin sits down with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin; Mo Rocca chats with actress Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about the new Broadway revival of “Gypsy”; Luke Burbank profiles singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers; Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue) makes his annual visit to share gift suggestions for the gadget lovers on your shopping list; and comedian Jim Gaffigan shares what gifts you should NOT give this holiday season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SCOTT LOGSDON has written the book/lyrics for STICKS & STONES (with composer John McDaniel) which had a premiere concert starred Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz, and George Salazar for Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation/BC/EFA; 12 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS (with composer Dana P. Rowe, currently in development as a film with Jerry Mitchell attached); JOYCE JACKSON'S GUIDE TO DATING, (with composer Steve Marzullo) which premiered in Orlando and was seen in concert at 54 Below; AN AMERICAN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL (with various CMA winning and nominated composers) THE CRINOLYNNS and LOVE (r)EVOLUTION, a song cycle covering 120 years of LGBTQIA+ history, both written with Aaron Gandy. Both STICKS & STONES and JOYCE JACKSON won the Florida Theatrical Association's New Musical Discovery Competition. JOYCE was featured in the NAMT Composer's Concert Series and was a finalist for Richard Rodgers/ Jonathan Larson Awards. Scott has written Broadway specialty lyrics for Roundabout Theater Company's Tribute to Alec Baldwin (directed by Scott Ellis) and the GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition for the LES MISERABLES company, as well as for notable performers including Jason Alexander. Logsdon was vetted by the Cole Porter estate to rewrite lyrics for the documentary, Fabulously Fake: The Real Life of Kenneth Jay Lane. With Dana P. Rowe, he wrote the theme song for the series Stars In the House. His non-musical plays include THE BOIS (an all-male, contemporary take on the classic play THE WOMEN), which received a staged reading at the Abbey in Orlando, and THE MOURNING AFTER (a dark comedy.) As an actor, he was an originating cast member in the LES MISÉRABLES national company. He's been seen in such roles as Thenardier, Sweeney Todd, Billy Bigelow, Che, El Gallo, and King Herod. He has performed across North America as a soloist with symphonies and as a guest star in the award-winning Sondheim Unplugged at 54 Below in New York City. His many directing credits include CHESS, THE FANTASTICKS, DRIVING MISS DAISY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the southeastern premiere of SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW. He holds a degree in musical theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory and received a Distinguished Alumni Award for work in the field of musical theatre.   Aaron Gandy A specialist in American musical theater and American popular song, Aaron Gandy's concerts and recordings embrace the best of Broadway from Kern to Lloyd-Webber, while encompassing Swing, Jazz and the golden age of Hollywood. Recent recordings include the all-star Jule Styne In Hollywood (PS Classics) and the upcoming Busker Alley (Jay Records). In 2004 he conducted the premiere recording of Kay Swift's Fine & Dandy on PS Classics featuring Broadway's Carolee Carmello and HBO's Mario Cantone. Upcoming recordings include Alec Wilder's Miss Chicken Little (originally broadcast on CBS television in 1953) and a restoration of Walter Donaldson's jazz-age romp Whoopee! Regarded as a leading authority on composer Vincent Youmans, Mr. Gandy restored and conducted the premiere recording of Youmans' final Broadway score Through the Years starring Metropolitan Opera Soprano Heidi Grant Murphy. Mr. Gandy restored the original film orchestrations for Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, and Irving Berlin's White Christmas. His restoration of the original film orchestrations for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! was performed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in 1997. Mr. Gandy's Broadway credits include Disney's The Lion King, Urinetown, and Dora the Explorer Live! at Radio City Music Hall. He has concertized with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, The Chicago Humanities Festival, 42nd Street Moon, Cami Hall, San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon, The Museum of Television and Radio, Symphony Space, Tribeca Performing Arts Center and solo appearances with Davis Gaines, Leslie Uggams, Christianne Noll, Jerry Hadley, Jim Dale, Dick Hyman, Lainie Kazan and Glenn Close.

“Gypsy,” a work by Stephen Sondheim, Jule Styne, and Arthur Laurents, is often called the greatest of American musicals; a new production on Broadway is a noteworthy event, especially when a star like Audra McDonald is cast in the lead role of Rose. McDonald has won six Tonys for her acting, in both plays and musicals. In the repertoire of musicals, race in casting is still very much an issue, and one columnist criticized her portrayal of Rose because of her race. “I have dealt with this my entire career,” McDonald tells Michael Schulman, recalling that in her breakout performance, in “Carousel,” some audiences “were upset with me that I was playing Carrie, saying, ‘She wouldn't have been Black.' There's a man who comes down from heaven with a star in his hand!” In a wide-ranging interview onstage at The New Yorker Festival, McDonald discusses how when she was a child theatre was initially intended to be a type of therapy for her, and the roles her parents wouldn't let her take. “Gypsy” is currently in previews on Broadway. 

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Curtain up on the 50th deep dive of KNOW THE SHOW as Anika and Michael delve into GYPSY, widely considered to be the greatest musical of all time.

Immigration, capitalism, feminism, intersectionality, and the civil rights: this musical has it all! Flaherty & Ahren's 1998 musical Ragtime is a big, expensive show with lots of plot (never Peter's strong suit) – but we love this musical and what it has to say about kingdoms of power and the kingdom of God. _________________________________________ Peter & Nathan make some highly controversial claims: – "Ragtime" is the greatest opening number in Broadway history. – "Daddy's Son" – Nobody sings this like Broadway's GOAT, Audra Ann McDonald. Nathan will fight you on this. – "Henry Ford" & "Wheels of a Dream" – Is Ragtime just an extended commercial for Ford? And we wonder together about hearing "New Music," listening for resurrection, and what it means to live faithfully "‘Til We Reach That Day." _________________________________________ You'll hear Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Marin Mazzie, Peter Freidman, Judy Kaye and the cast of the 1998 Original Broadway Cast. _________________________________________ Never miss an episode! Sign up for our email list to get updates when new episodes are released, info about upcoming special events, and more. _________________________________________ Check out some of our all-time favorites! Phantom of the Opera Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jesus Christ Superstar! Schmigadoon! (Season 1 / Season 2) West Side Story! Yentl! Frozen! Barbie!

THE SECRET GARDEN  Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman | Music by Lucy Simon | Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson BurnettWorks Consulted & Reference :The Secret Garden (Original Libretto) by Marsha NormanCreating THE SECRET GARDEN Produced by Broadway Podcast NetworkMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie  (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording  (Original Cast Recording  / Deluxe)  | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.  | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"Lily's Eyes" from  The Secret Garden (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Lucy Simon, Lyrics by Marsha Norman | Performed by Mandy Patinkin & Robert Westenberg  "Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording)  | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff

Get ready to GUSH with your Broadway Besties, Lindsey Stone and Josh Rosen while we YAP about the latest Broadway News! We are talking about the new casting for All In: A Comedy About Love featuring many FTM favorites like Lin Manuel Miranda, Andrew Rannells, and Aidy Bryant. The news EVERYONE has been waiting for finally broke this week: who would be joining Audra McDonald in Gypsy (Joy Woods & Jordan Tyson!!). To round out this week in Broadway news, we have our first piece of Tony Awards news for 2025!Click below to join the Patreon and become my Broadway Bestie! Josh joins me on the podcast after chat this week!Patreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie TikTok: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastInstagram: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastYoutube: @FromtheMezzanineBroadwayBroadway Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t55fULcCqN0NMmK4OnfOA?si=89c08b1a8bb34d95

All you have to do is dream--and tune into our broadcast: Jennifers Holliday and Hudson, Beyoncé, Audra McDonald, Diana Ross and more deliver one of the great scores of the 1980s.

Connor and Dylan are chatting, so I guess that means it's time for a TWIN TALK! In their first duo ep since announcing their partnership with iHeartRadio Broadway, the boys reintroduce themselves for any listeners new to the DRAMA. They have to dissect the Patti LuPone & Mia Farrow press tour ahead of The Roommate starting previews on Broadway, as well as celebrate Orfeh's return to the Main Stem in Chicago. Connor & Dylan look ahead to the fall season in NYC, as they eagerly anticipate star turns from Nicole Scherzinger, Audra McDonald, and some sexy Shakespeare productions. Listen in for praise of the superstar standbys of Broadway (shoutout Caroline Bowman and Kara Lindsay), as well as Connor's gag-worthy night at Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Buzz is building around Drag the Musical, Big Gay Jamboree, and of course Death Becomes Her. Did we mention we're gay? Stick around for references to Outlander, Glee, Austin Butler, The Deliverance, and more y'all!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

I went to BroadwayCon and we need to TALK ABOUT IT!! I take you on a vlog of my day at BroadwayCon, attending The Notebook Musical Q&A, Broadway Trivia, shopping in the marketplace and more!We discuss the top Broadway shows of the week and then get into the weekly news. Kicking it off with the Cabaret casting news of Auli'i Cravalo and Adam Lambert, Oh, Mary! extending, Ragtime at City Center, and more!Patreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie TikTok: @LindseyStone_BroadwayInstagram: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastYoutube: @FromtheMezzanineBroadwayBroadway Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t55fULcCqN0NMmK4OnfOA?si=89c08b1a8bb34d95

Live long and prosper, Trekkies! We are here with the inimitable Rosalind Chao. You Might Know Her From: The Joy Luck Club, Mulan, 3 Body Problem, Sweet Tooth, M*A*S*H, Star Trek: The Next Generation & Deep Space Nine, I Am Sam, Just Like Heaven, Freaky Friday, and The L Word: Generation Q. Rosalind gave us all the goods on “the summer of Chao” with her one-two fantasy punch on Netflix, the fervent (and divided) base of fans formerly known as “trekkies,” and her history-making turns in The Joy Luck Club and the live-action Mulan (but is the industry making any progress? Sigh.) Plus, Rosalind teases Pei-Pei's return in Freaky Friday 2, explains why it was important to embrace the trans community with her role on Gen Q, and gets to the bottom of her tucking her hair behind her ear in Just Like Heaven where Reese Witherspoon f*cks a ghost. Rosalind Chao, we love you!    Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom   Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne   Discussed this episode: Cold plunging on TikTok Faye Dunaway documentary on MAX `is worth your time Jessica Pare is Megan Draper   We lost Shelley Duvall, Shannen Doherty, Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons this month Richard Simmons on Rosie  Tiny Tim's “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” (died in 1996) We will start exchanging clip flash drives Jennifer Hudson on Sesame Street Della Reese safety glass PSA Martha Raye for Polident Ellen Greene in Little Shop Dreamgirls concert with Audra McDonald, Lillias White, Heather Headley (pitch match clapback @ 3:45) Was rumored that Kim Cattrall was coming back to AJLT but it has been revealed to be fake We will be doing recaps of And Just Like That S3 on the Patreon Faye Dunaway peeling an egg for Parco Janet Jackson saying “I don't like speaking” Janet at a meet n greet in a “So you doing the bending” shirt  Wife Swap woman who sungazed instead of eating 3 Body Problem (Liu Cixin) on Netflix just renewed for seasons 2 and 3 Reads audiobook of Book 1 from the series Zine Tseng plays younger version of Rosalind's character Plays an oil baron style villain on Sweet Tooth (Netflix)   Worked with Lindsay Lohan in Freaky Friday and Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges in Diff'rent Strokes Lied about her age to get the M*A*S*H finale and spin-off, AfterM*A*S*H Keiko O'Brien on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Played Rose in The Joy Luck Club (1993)  Mulan's mom in 2020 live action Disney remake Played Maya Erskine's mom in the rom-om Plus One Ok Anne likes Jack Quaid now Did show with B.D. Wong off-Broadway in June (What Became of Us) Freaky Friday 2 is happening and Pei-Pei is back Here's Lucy and Genny Lim's play, Paper Angels: both with the legend, James Hong Jessie Nelson and JoAnne Akalitis Micah's mom on The L Word: Generation Q Reincarnated daughter of Robin WIlliams in What Dreams May Come Played the Dean, Dr. Kim on The O.C. and had great chemistry with Ben McKenzie Rachel Bilson is kewl Supercut of Rosalind in Just Like Heaven We love Mark Waters

When you subscribe for only $10 a month, you will receive behind-the-scenes access to the life of a musician who makes a living on Broadway through YouTube videos, podcasts, and articles on what you need to know. We also have merchandise! https://merchandise.broadwaydrumming101.comIn this episode of Broadway Drumming 101, we are thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Bill Hayes. With an illustrious career that has spanned decades, Bill shares his journey from a young music enthusiast to a celebrated Broadway musician. Tune in as we delve into:* Broadway Career: Bill Hayes discusses his extensive Broadway career, maintaining a balance while working with renowned artists like Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, and Frank Sinatra.* Early Music Interests: Starting with piano lessons in kindergarten, Bill's passion for music grew as he got interested in drums during junior high. He formed his first band, "Barcelona Brass," inspired by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.* High School and Beyond: Bill studied under Alan Dawson in Boston during high school and later attended Hart School of Music, where he learned from notable musicians like Gary Burton and Al Lipak.* Transition to Broadway: Bill describes his move to New York, initially facing uncertainty but soon finding opportunities to sub in Broadway pits, eventually leading to his own chairs.* Challenges and Adaptations: Hear about Bill's experiences adapting to technological changes in Broadway pits, from acoustic settings to using in-ear monitors and flat screens.* Diverse Musical Styles: Bill emphasizes the importance of versatility in Broadway, switching between various musical styles quickly, and how this skill is valuable when playing with different artists.* Networking and Subbing: Bill advises aspiring Broadway musicians to start by subbing, meeting established players, and building a network as crucial steps for getting and maintaining work on Broadway.* Maintaining Musicianship: Learn about the importance of staying in shape, both musically and physically, to avoid injuries and maintain high performance levels throughout a long career.* Career Longevity and Flexibility: Bill reflects on the unpredictability of Broadway careers, the importance of staying flexible, taking opportunities as they come, and continuously learning and adapting.Bill Hayes' career has taken him around the globe, performing with legends like Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Frank Sinatra, and Audra McDonald. His international tours have included destinations from Paris to Uruguay to Tokyo. Bill has recorded three albums with Streisand, six with Minnelli, and collaborated on projects with Sinatra, Rufus Wainwright, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Meredith Monk, Maria Schneider, Gerry Niewood, and Lea DeLaria.His musical versatility is a hallmark of his career, demonstrated by his diverse collaborations. From sharing the stage with KORN on MTV Unplugged to performing with Spiritualized at Radio City Music Hall, Bill has worked with musical icons like Aretha Franklin, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Marvin Hamlisch, and Art Garfunkel. Bill's Broadway contributions are equally impressive, with chairs in over 60 Broadway shows and recordings of numerous cast albums. His television appearances span five continents, showcasing his global influence.Bill Hayes proudly endorses Innovative Percussion and Paiste Cymbals.Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of Broadway's finest musicians!Clayton Craddock is the founder of Broadway Drumming 101, a comprehensive online platform dedicated to providing specialized mentorship and a meticulously curated collection of resources.Clayton's Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include: tick, tick...BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill, and Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. He has subbed for shows like Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, Spongebob Squarepants - The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. Clayton has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Boyle, Norm Lewis, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.For more about Clayton Craddock, click here: www.claytoncraddock.comCONNECT WITH ME ON MEETHOOK! Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Chris and Dom are clutching their pearls this week: Audra McDonald in Gypsy, Adele standing up for Pride, Zachary Quinto standing up for himself (?), The Rat Czarina, and JLO continuing to dominate the entertainment news cycle. Then, Food Network's Damaris Phillips joins to explore why we are able to keep up with all of the Kardashians BUT Rob.You can find Damaris at @chefdphillips.You can find Dom at dommentary.com.You can find Chris at @thechrisderosa.Follow the show at @fixingfamouspeople.Subscribe to the Patreon Fixing Bonus People here.Write a review and let us know who you want us to fix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Platt is an actor, singer, and songwriter who's quickly become one of the most decorated performers of his generation. He sits down with Guy to talk about his first professional acting role at age 9, breaking out in “Pitch Perfect” and the runaway success of “Dear Evan Hansen,” finding his voice as an “authentically” queer artist, and the secret ingredient behind his success: “sacrifice”. Buy Ben's new album, “Honeymind”, here: https://interscope.com/collections/ben-platt/products/honeymind-cdBen's current residency at the Palace Theatre on Broadway: https://www.broadway.org/shows/details/ben-platt-live-at-the-palace,842Links from the Show: • Ben performing “I've Got the Magic in Me” in Pitch Perfect• Ben singing “You Will Be Found” (from “Dear Evan Hansen”) on America's Got Talent• “The Politician” on Netflix• Ben's duet with Lin-Manuel Miranda• “Cherry on Top” Official Music video (from “Honeymind”)For more conversations like this – with guests ranging from Audra McDonald to David Duchovny, Jason Sudeikis, and Tom Hanks – go to https://www.thegreatcreators.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephen Cole is back on StoryBeat for the second time. An award-winning writer of musical theatre, non-fiction books, short stories, and novels, Stephen's work has been recorded, published, and produced worldwide, from New York City to London to the Middle East and Australia. With Matthew Ward he wrote the musicals After The Fair, Merlin's Apprentice, Rock Odyssey, and Casper (which originally starred Chita Rivera), The Night of the Hunter and Saturday Night at Grossinger's (with music by Claibe Richardson), and Dodsworth and Time After Time (with music by Jeff Saver), which has recently been revived at the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati.  In 2005 Stephen and composer David Krane were commissioned to write the first American musical to premiere in the Middle East. The result was Aspire, which was produced in Qatar. Their hilarious cross-cultural experiences resulted in another show titled The Road To Qatar! which has been produced in Dallas, New York and the Edinburgh International Festival (where it was nominated for Best Musical).  His most recent musical, Goin' Hollywood, was produced in 2023 to rave reviews and sold-out audiences in Dallas.Stephen has written continuity, narration, and special material for fifteen different Drama League Shows including all-star tributes to Kander and Ebb, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Liz Smith, Peter Stone, Angela Lansbury, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald and Neil Patrick Harris.  As an author, Stephen has published That Book About That Girl, I Could Have Sung All Night: the Marni Nixon story (which is currently in development as a feature film), Noel Coward: A Bio Bilbliography, and the Charles Strouse memoir Put On a Happy Face. A prolific short story writer, Stephen's first novel Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who? was published in January 2024.  I've read Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who? It's what's you call a real hoot, especially for lovers of old broads on old Broadway. It's the most entertaining time-slipping story I've read since Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five.Stephen is a recipient of a Gilman-Gonzales Falla Commendation for musical theatre as well as the prestigious Edward Kleban Award.  www.stephencolewriter.orghttps://www.facebook.com/steve.cole.5076798 https://www.instagram.com/stephencolewrit  

Hello Wholigans! On today's Who's There, our weekly call-in show, we take your comments about Judge Judy and ANOTHER Schwartzman brother before answering your many fabulous questions about Kelly Rowland's horrible Cannes experience, Adria Arjona's slow and steady rise to fame, Jon Lovett's Survivor casting, Simu Liu's Dragon's Den casting, BBMAK's love for protein, Fiona Apple's roommate's love for Fiona Apple, Audra McDonald's awareness of the other Gypsy, and more! As always, call in at 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns for a future episode of Who's There?. Want more of what you heard today? Get a TON of bonus content over on Patreon.com/WhoWeekly. And pre-order Bobby's upcoming novel FOUR SQUARES, out 6/18, right now! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Audra McDonald chats about her concert at the “London Palladium” which is now part of PBS' “Great Performances” series. Plus, author and professor, Suzy Welch shares advice for new college grads. 

In preparation for the PBS/Great Performances concert of Audra McDonald from the London Palladium (May 17), we play some of her finest moments from across her storied career: rarities and Tony-winners.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns with special guest, Juwan, from the "Edit That Out" Podcast. The hosts tackle in-depth the 2023 Ava DuVernay directed film, "Origin." DuVernay's film explores author Isabel Wilkerson's tremendous personal tragedy that sets her on a path of global investigation and discovery as she writes her book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Over the course of the film, Wilkerson travels throughout Germany, India, and the United States to research the caste systems in each country's history. The film stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Audra McDonald, Vera Farmiga, Blair Underwood, and Nick Offerman. 

Oskar Eustis is the Artistic Director at the Public Theater in New York City. He sits down with Guy to talk about “falling into the avant-garde rat hole” early in his career; convincing Lin-Manuel Miranda that Hamilton was more than a concept album; bringing theater to senior centers, women's shelters, and prisons; and why he believes performing arts are essential to democracy.See what the Public theater has playing here: https://publictheater.org/Links from the Show: Lin-Manuel Miranda debuts Hamilton at the White House in 2009Oskar's TED TalkBrief profile of the Public Theater's Public Works programShakespeare in the ParkFor more conversations like this – including interviews with theater legends like Audra McDonald and Nathan Lane – go to https://www.thegreatcreators.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we prepare to launch our fourth season at iHeartRadio, we're revisiting some of host Alec Baldwin's favorite episodes from the archives. In this episode, Alec speaks with actress, singer and Broadway star Audra McDonald. Much like the staggering beauty of her voice, Audra McDonald is impossible to ignore. The only artist to sweep all four acting categories at the Tony's, she's the most decorated Broadway star of all time. Reviews of her award-winning performances overflow with accolades, describing her stage presence as “spellbinding,” “haunting,” and “genius.” But for the California native, things haven't always been easy. In this 2017 conversation, McDonald talks to Alec about getting into Juilliard, making it on Broadway, and the suicide attempt that helped shape who she is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.