Podcast appearances and mentions of Cole Escola

Comic Sarah Silverman talks about her new Netflix special, PostMortem, about the death of her father and stepmother, 9 days apart. She talks with Terry Gross about how the special came to be. Also, we hear from Cole Escola, creator and star of the hit Broadway comedy Oh Mary! It's an intentionally ridiculous reimagining of first lady Mary Todd Lincoln. It portrays her as having become addicted to alcohol, not because of the Civil War, but because she's desperately yearning for her only true love, cabaret. Plus, Ken Tucker reviews new albums by Willie Nelson and Ken Pomeroy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick talk at length about the history and span of Broadway (the street) before launching into Stephen's interview with Broadway star and comedian Cole Escola! Cole reveals what they hope to do next after the incredible success of "Oh, Mary!" on Broadway and challenges Stephen to a straight-off during their Late Show debut. Go see Tony-nominated "Oh, Mary!" at the Lyceum Theatre, tickets are available at ohmaryplay.com (originally aired April 28th, 2025). 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

Escola gives former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln a wild second act in the Tony-nominated play Oh, Mary! "This play is about a woman with a dream that no one around her understands," Escola says. The actor spoke with Ann Marie Baldonado about growing up in rural Oregon, the inspiration for the play, and making sense of its surprise success. Maureen Corrigan reviews Ocean Vuong's new novel, The Emperor of Gladness.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Achoo! We're falling in love with the one and only Faith Prince. You Might Know Her From Modern Family, Emily in Paris, Melissa & Joey, Spin City, My Father the Hero, The Last Dragon, and Broadway productions of Guys & Dolls, A Catered Affair, Bells Are Ringing, and BOOP!  Faith talked to us about grounding her character, Valentina, in the cartoonish plot of BOOP!, coping with fame during her star-making turn in Guys & Dolls, and leaning on her co-star Gerard Depardieu in one of her first leading roles on camera in My Father the Hero.  Faith also shared stories from working as a Broadway replacement in the cumbersome costume of Ursula in The Little Mermaid and the notoriously “realistic” production of Anne as Miss Hannigan. All that, plus working with theatre legends like Jerome Robbins, Abe Burrows, Betty Comden & Adolph Green, doing dialect work at Joey Lawrence and Lily Collins, doing her best Cyndi Lauper in cult fave The Last Dragon (and making pals with Berry Gordy, and working with Jean Smart and Mary McDonnell in the short-lived High Society.   This one was a HOOT.  Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: Evergreen topics for Anne and Damian: Tyne Daly in Gypsy, Grease, Spice Girls track listings, we look like cats in Heathcliff, the cast of Mannequin 2 aka is it Jonathan Silverman, no it's William Ragsdale in Herman's Head, Sex and the City/AJLT Cynthia Nixon's kitchen tour Tom and Lorenzo and their SJP adventure Plays Valentina in Boop on Broadway We love Dancer/Choreographer Rachelle Rak Coughing as Adelaide was tougher than talking and singing in character voice Bob Saget used his stand-up to differentiate himself from Danny Tanner  Nathan & Adelaide are famously the SOUBRETTES in Guys & Dolls so Jerry Zaks put them forward instead of Sky and Sarah (this changed how future productions positioned the 2 couples)  Jerry Mitchell says it's important to pass the baton down to the next generation of musical theatre stars Arthur Laurents aka “the meanest man in show-business”, Jerry Gutierrez, Abe Burrows, Comden & Green, Sondheim, Barishnykov, Howard Ashman, Jack Plotnick, Tina Landau,  My Father the Hero w/ Gerard Depardieu “Dirty Books” from The Last Dragon / Suzanne de Passe and Berry Gordy produced the soundtrack. Berry Gordy took her OUT and called her “baby” “One More Time” in First Wives Club “How do you know if someone has lived through trauma — by the way they get someone who doesn't like them, to like them.” Cole Escola of Oh, Mary! on CBS Sunday Morning Was in first 6 episodes of High Society with Jean Smart and Mary McDonnell (based on AbFab and Faith played the Saffy character) Faith Prince's “Men” from Nick & Nora. The show was a notorious flop. Arthur told Faith she was making a big mistake by leaving show to do Guys & Dolls. Mary Rodgers told her she could find a way into Anna through Gertrude Lawrence, who was a comedienne.  Was offered the role of Audrey in the original Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors Went to CCM with Jim Walton Had taken the revue, Scrambled Feet and was doing an IBM industrial so couldn't' take LSOH Lance Roberts is currently in Just in Time Ellen Greene did Adelaide at The Hollywood Bowl  Studied Donna Murphy who she replaced in The King & I and then did Wonderful Town (at LA Opera) Katie Finneran talked with us about James Lapine's realistic interpretation of Annie and Miss Hannigan in the 2012 revival. Said it was a challenge in the NYT. Re the 2012 revival of Annie: Andrea McArdle said “I didn't know we were doing Secret Garden” Associate Director Wes Grantham LOVES HUMOR, unlike Lapine Martin Charnin & Charles Strouse KISSED HER FEET when they visited her backstage John Doyle who directed A Catered Affair also backs away from the humor We love Bells are Ringing - Faith starred in the 2001 Broadway revival. Difficult because of Mitchell Maxwell who produced Had to ride an actor in Grey's Anatomy because character's IUD got stuck on her ex-husband's Prince Albert penis piercing Does some great character work in the indie film Our Very Own (got gig from doing reading of The Women with Allison Janney) IMDB lists her on an ep of Mad Men. INCORRECT. Martin Short was in Dennis Quaid movie, Innerspace My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies was an incredible, formative concert Managing Ursula costume in The Little Mermaid was worse than managing the wig in her Lifetime movie with Kathleen Turner, Friends at Last Vicki Lewis told us she held Dixie Carter's spit cup in a production of Mame she was in with Faith Christopher Walken kept pickled things in the pockets of his costume during James Joyce's The Dead (Marni Nixon was also in the show) We interviewed Annaleigh Ashford who is maybe made  in the mold of Faith Prince Damian is seeing an Italian production of Cats / Anne is seeing her nephew do Grease Jr.  in Sicily DUCK ASS HAIR for Danny Zuko

Leave ‘em thinking; Leave ‘em laughingClod brags about her brilliant ability to craft an exit line and leaves me a wacky voice memo about Cole Escola; a minor fight in-between.More Secrets:⁠⁠ www.mymothersdiaries.com⁠⁠Shop: ⁠www.mymothersdiaries.com/mymotherscloset⁠Listen: https://www.mymothersdiaries.com/mymotherspodcastFollow Us!Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mymothersdiaries/TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mymothersdiariesFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mymothersdiariesThank you to Dead Gowns for our intro song!Listen to Kid 1 by Dead Gowns: https://www.deadgowns.com/

T. Kyle and Brad celebrate the 250th episode of Legends Only, Addison Rae charts on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Headphones On," Lady Gaga brings 'MAYHEM' to Mexico City and Brazil, Katy Perry attends the concert, fans melt down, Madonna provides an early reminder of her record-breaking show one year prior on Copacabana Beach (and features Brad in a behind-the-scenes doc), Beyonce kicks off the 'Cowboy Carter Tour,' Blue Ivy becomes Rumi's stage manager, the cvnty robots try to take out Bey, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Christina Aguilera for Carcy Magazine, Madison Beer for Cosmopolitan, Nicole Scherzinger for People (including T. Kyle's 'Sunset Blvd.' mashup!), the Tony Awards nominees featuring Scherzy and Cole Escola for 'Oh Mary,' Spice Girls tease their 30th anniversary tour, Mummy Pig for Grazia UK, TikTok Talk featuring RuPaul and DJ Bebe shaking their t-ts, new music from Utada, Royksopp, Dove Cameron, Kygo, Victoria Nadine, and Kelly Clarkson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and playwright Cole Escola talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about the genesis of the Broadway farce "Oh, Mary!," the over-the-top comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln and her secret passion of becoming a cabaret star, for which Escola earned two Tony Award nominations. Escola also discusses their childhood in Oregon and early experiences in New York City, and gives Rocca a tour of their bespoke-decorated dressing room. 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

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Robert Costa talks with former Harvard president Lawrence Summers about President Trump's actions against universities. Also: On the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, Mark Whitaker looks at the charismatic Black leader's influence six decades after his assassination; Mo Rocca sits down with Cole Escola, star and playwright of the Broadway hit “Oh, Mary!”; Martha Teichner reports on the upcoming Vatican conclave to choose a successor to Pope Francis; Jon Wertheim meets some of the “Nonnas” who cook family recipes at a Staten Island, N.Y. restaurant; Lee Cowan visits a North Carolina pottery run by the great-grandson of Henri Matisse; and David Pogue finds out why the grocery store chain Wegmans has such devoted fans. 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

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You may have seen writer, actor, and comedian Jeffery Self on the shows 30 Rock, Desperate Housewives, and Jeffery & Cole Casserole alongside Cole Escola. Or you might know him from his books, Drag Teen and A Very Very Bad Thing. Jeffery's latest book Self-Sabotage: And Other Ways I've Spent My Time came out last month. And for this week's episode, we're heading into the Sewers archive to revisit my conversation with Jeffery from 2017, when we talked about forming a rebel theater troupe in his small southern hometown; testing his capacity for sass on television; and creating the circle of friends that he knew he needed in his life.We'll have that conversation in a minute. First, if you're enjoying The Sewers of Paris, I hope you'll consider supporting the show on Patreon. You may also enjoy my YouTube videos about the making of iconic movies and TV shows — my latest is about the film Dog Day Afternoon. And check out my weekly livestreams on Twitch, my book Hi Honey, I'm Homo!, and my free email newsletter. There's links to all that in the episode shownotes, and at MattBaume.com.

Host Jason Blitman sits down with Seán Hewitt (Open, Heaven) to discuss sense memories, queer representation in school growing up, and Seán's aversion to musicals—despite offering a sharp insight into The Sound of Music's film adaptation. Later, Jason is joined by Guest Gay Reader Jeffery Self, who shares what he's currently reading, talks about his book Self Sabotage, and reflects on theatre icons Cathy Rigby, Sally Struthers, and Gary Beach.Seán Hewitt's debut collection of poetry, Tongues of Fire, won the Laurel Prize in 2021, and was shortlisted for The Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award, the John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize, and a Dalkey Literary Award. In 2020, he was chosen by The Sunday Times (London) as one of their “30 under 30”  artists in Ireland. His memoir, All Down Darkness Wide, is published by Jonathan Cape in the UK and Penguin Press in the United States (2022). It was shortlisted for Biography of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards, for the Foyles Book of the Year in nonfiction, for the RSL Ondaatje Prize, and for a LAMBDA award, and won the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature in 2022. Hewitt is assistant professor in literary practice at Trinity College Dublin, and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.Jeffery Self is a writer and actor whose TV credits include Search Party, The Horror of Dolores Roach, Shameless, 30 Rock, Desperate Housewives, as well as co-creating and starring in the cult low-fi series Jeffery & Cole Casserole with Cole Escola. His film credits include Drop, Spoiler Alert, Mack and Rita, and The High Note. He is the author of the young adult novels Drag Teen and A Very, Very Bad Thing. He lives in New York City.SUBSTACK!https://gaysreading.substack.com/ BOOK CLUB!Use code GAYSREADING at checkout to get first book for only $4 + free shipping! Restrictions apply.http://aardvarkbookclub.com WATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreading FOLLOW!Instagram: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanBluesky: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanCONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com

Cat and Pat are joined this week by special guest Mark Indelicato! Cat and Mark bond over both having the common cold in 2025, Mark shows off his new engagement ring from his betrothed, and Pat reveals the biggest celebrity sighting possible while at dinner with Cole Escola. Mark catches Pat up on the new season of Real Housewives of Atlanta and Cat shares her thoughts on Brandi from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. They bond over how hard app dating is and Mark talks about his journey to Ugly Betty and Hacks stardom!Watch the full episode on our YouTube and follow below!Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektreatmentpodShow Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seektreatmentpodCat: https://www.instagram.com/catccohenPat: https://www.instagram.com/patreegsSeek Treatment is a production of Headgum Studios. Our associate producer is Allie Kahan. Our producer is Tavi Kaunitz. Our executive producer is Emma Foley. The show is edited, mixed, and mastered by Richelle Chen. The show art was created by Carly Jean Andrews. Like the show? Rate Seek Treatment on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review.Advertise on Seek Treatment via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2025 is: limerick • LIM-uh-rik • noun A limerick is a humorous rhyming poem of five lines. // My limerick received a prize for the funniest poem at the open mic night. See the entry > Examples: "… the play is silly, purposefully stupid and tough for even [Cole] Escola to categorize: 'If I were to call it a farce or a screwball comedy, I feel like actual scholars of comedy would be like, "There's not a single door slam, you idiot!" I would call it … a dirty limerick,' they joked to Variety earlier this fall." — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024 Did you know? A limerick is a short, humorous (and frequently bawdy) five-line poem with a rhyme scheme of aabba. While the origins of this type of verse are unknown, some believe that the poem owes its name to a group of poets from Limerick, a port city in west-central Ireland, who wrote such verses. Others point to a parlor game in which players sang the chorus of an old soldiers' song with the phrase "will you come up to Limerick?" and then added impromptu verses. Regardless, a limerick's characteristic rhythm comes from its uses of anapests, metrical feet consisting of two short syllables followed by one long syllable or two unstressed syllables followed by one stressed syllable (as in "unaware"). To wit: "There once was a song from old Éire / Sung by the soldiers living there, / 'Will You Come Up to Limerick?' / Quite possibly did the trick / In naming the limericks we share."

Cat and Pat are joined this week by special guest Jeffery Self! He talks about his new book SELF SABOTAGE which is out today and his movie with Meghann Fahy DROP which is out in April. They connect over jealousy in the industry, levels of production quality in porn they all like, and how cool it would be to have a pool house. Jeffery talks about his time working with Cole Escola in New York and how he homeschooled himself throughout high school.Watch the full episode on our YouTube and follow below!Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektreatmentpodShow Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seektreatmentpodCat: https://www.instagram.com/catccohenPat: https://www.instagram.com/patreegsSeek Treatment is a production of Headgum Studios. Our associate producer is Allie Kahan. Our producer is Tavi Kaunitz. Our executive producer is Emma Foley. The show is edited, mixed, and mastered by Richelle Chen. The show art was created by Carly Jean Andrews. Like the show? Rate Seek Treatment on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review.Advertise on Seek Treatment via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor Betty Gilpin talks about taking over for Cole Escola as the lead of the hit Broadway farce “Oh, Mary!” which follows the exploits of Mary Todd Lincoln, left alone in the White House to dream of being a cabaret performer, while her husband Abe is away tending to the men on the front lines of the Civil War. 

Cole Escola is a comedian, actor, singer, and playwright of the Broadway sensation "Oh, Mary!" We chat with them from their temporary home in New York about flavored water, a Babyface spotting on Chris' flight to Paris, an Oscars review, a breakdown of Cole's Vanity Fair look, building with Catherine O'Hara, why they have a Samsung phone, Cole's journey with the Kindle, growing up a "turkey baby," Cole's idolization of Martha Stewart, why they're sober, how long it took them to enjoy vacationing, will Cole "Anora" the Tonys? Which notable names have expressed interest in playing Mary in Cole's absence, a check-in on Radiolab, what time they wake up in the morning, and a deep dive on New York's Kips Bay. instagram.com/coleescola twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cole Escola, Original Stars to Return to ‘Oh, Mary!’; Elizabeth Marvel to Lead LCT3 World Premiere; Grace Reviews New ‘Great Gatsby’ Stars Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace read more The post Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Bridger does everything possible to avoid a scene when Cole Escola (Oh Mary!, Search Party) surprises him with a gift. Together, they discuss anthrax, shoplifting, and The View. Don't forget to review the podcast, it's the least you can do. Follow the show on Instagram I Said No Gifts! Merch Have a question for I Said No Emails or a Gift or a Curse suggestion? Email us at isaidnogifts@gmail.com and Bridger may or may not read it aloud on the show.   Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3Uw1W4v Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, performer and director, and current cast member of the smash hit play Oh, Mary!, Peter Smith is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway updates, including some crazy closing announcements. Then I am joined by actor and director Peter Smith to talk about her amazing career. A midwestern native, Peter made her Broadway debut understudying multiple roles in the critically acclaimed revival of Macbeth starring Daniel Craig. She shares her experience as a trans artist, currently understudying two cis men in the Cole Escola-led Broadway play, Oh, Mary!, having also served as Assistant Director for the show. We talk about what inspires her as an artist, and her road to the world of theater and the arts. Peter has also been seen in tv/film appearances in shows like Shrill and Girls5eva, and movies like Fire Island. Peter is such a hilarious delight, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Peter on Instagram: @ptrsmth Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Mickey-Jo was last in New York he saw more than 20 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, including a handful of plays. In this roundup of reviews, he will be sharing his thoughts on: - THE ROOMMATE, by Leigh Silverman and starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow at the Booth Theatre. - THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, by Jez Butterworth which transferred from the West End to New York's Broadhurst Theatre. - YELLOW FACE by David Henry Hwan in a new production directed by Leigh Silverman, starring Daniel Dae Kim. - OH, MARY! by and starring Cole Escola in a riotous, queer retelling of the life of Mary Todd Lincoln which has become one of Broadway's hottest tickets. Stay tuned for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on each of these plays and don't forget to share your own perspective on them in the comments! • 00:00 | introduction 03:21 | The Roommate 08:14 | The Hills of California 15:21 | Yellow Face 19:28 | Oh, Mary! • 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 60,000 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

T. Kyle and Brad discuss the threat of Spotify Wrapped 2024 incoming, T. Kyle entering his professor era, Robyn and Caroline Polachek appearing at Charli xcx's latest 'Brat Tour' stop, Christina Aguilera seeing 'Sunset Blvd,' High Fashion Editorial! featuring Kylie Minogue's Padambrella and Cole Escola's pink flamingo at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Ariana Madix's pop star moment, Cosmo for Boy Smells, Luann de Lesseps for Polyester, Lindsay Lohan for Flaunt and the continued Lohanaissance, TikTok Talk featuring Kacey Musgraves getting snatched, Alice Elm now trending, Ladymisskay's rants, new music from Imogen Heap, Kesha, Heidi Montag, Cher and Belinda, and new Queen of Pop, Diane Keaton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there secret sapphic subtext between Mary Todd Lincoln and her Chaperone, Louise? Bianca Leigh and Sarah discuss lesbian fan theories, the many many laughs, the transfer from the Lortel to the Lyceum, and more about Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! Then Sarah decides "How Queer Is It?" BIANCA LEIGH is an actress, singer, writer, and educator. Miss Leigh's acting roles include Mary's Chaperone in OH, MARY (Off-Broadway & Broadway), Waxy Bush in MTC's THE NAP on Broadway (Understudy/performed), Mary Ellen in the groundbreaking film TRANSAMERICA, Time/Wind in Taylor Mac's theatre epic THE LILY'S REVENGE, Franny Halcyon in the New York and San Francisco workshops of TALES OF THE CITY THE MUSICAL (performed in concert at the Music Box Theatre), Tatiana in Paul Lucas' award-winning verbatim piece TRANS SCRIPTS at American Repertory Theatre, Beatrice in Christina Anderson's MAN IN LOVE at Kansas City Rep, and Dr. Rachel Sandow on LAW & ORDER: SVU. Bianca wrote and performed her solo musical BUSTED, about the challenges facing a young Trans woman in pre-Disney New York, at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. She is featured in Laverne Cox's documentary DISCLOSURE, an exploration of Trans representation in motion pictures and on television, and can be heard on the Audible recording of Chonburi Hotel and Butterfly Club. Conect with Bianca Leigh Instagram: @bianca_leigh2000 Connect with GOOD SHOW! Instagram: @goodshowpodcast  Tik Tok: @goodshowpodcast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Election Day, but we're not talking about the campaign. Shane Harris welcomes Tim Naftali back to the show to talk about Americans' fascination with the presidency. When did the “modern presidency” begin? When did voters and the press become fixated on presidents' private lives? And what do we get wrong about the nation's highest office? Naftali, a presidential historian, was last on Chatter in June 2022 to talk about Watergate, a subject on which he's one of the country's leading experts. Today's conversation helps put the momentousness of this year's election in some historic perspective. Have a listen while you're standing in line to vote! People, plays, and policies discussed in this conversation include: Theodore Roosevelt, the first modern president: https://millercenter.org/president/roosevelt/life-in-brief Oh, Mary! by Cole Escola: https://www.ohmaryplay.com/ The presidential “kill list”: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/newly-declassified-document-sheds-light-on-how-president-approves-drone-strikes/2016/08/06/f424fe50-5be0-11e6-831d-0324760ca856_story.html The Jimmy Carter “running” photo: https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2025424_2025864_2025986,00.html Teddy White: https://www.nytimes.com/1986/05/16/obituaries/theodore-white-chronicler-of-us-politics-is-dead-at-71.html Read more about Naftali and his work: https://www.sipa.columbia.edu/communities-connections/faculty/timothy-naftali Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Election Day, but we're not talking about the campaign. Shane Harris welcomes Tim Naftali back to the show to talk about Americans' fascination with the presidency. When did the “modern presidency” begin? When did voters and the press become fixated on presidents' private lives? And what do we get wrong about the nation's highest office? Naftali, a presidential historian, was last on Chatter in June 2022 to talk about Watergate, a subject on which he's one of the country's leading experts. Today's conversation helps put the momentousness of this year's election in some historic perspective. Have a listen while you're standing in line to vote! People, plays, and policies discussed in this conversation include: Theodore Roosevelt, the first modern president https://millercenter.org/president/roosevelt/life-in-brief Oh, Mary! by Cole Escola https://www.ohmaryplay.com/ The presidential “kill list” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/newly-declassified-document-sheds-light-on-how-president-approves-drone-strikes/2016/08/06/f424fe50-5be0-11e6-831d-0324760ca856_story.html The Jimmy Carter “running” photo https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2025424_2025864_2025986,00.html Teddy White https://www.nytimes.com/1986/05/16/obituaries/theodore-white-chronicler-of-us-politics-is-dead-at-71.html Read more about Naftali and his work https://www.sipa.columbia.edu/communities-connections/faculty/timothy-naftali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor and Dylan are joined by James Scully (Oh, Mary!, Fire Island). Welcome to a brand new episode of DRAMA. The twins and James become fast friends, some might even say sisters, as James tunes in from his dressing room at the Lyceum Theatre. Basking in bisexual lighting, this Broadway star spills on his role as Mary's Teacher in Oh, Mary! James gushes over the brilliance of Cole Escola, his character's pants giving Fiyero's a run for its money, and the stars that have taken in this hysterical romp, including RuPaul, Julia Murney, and Rita Moreno. But first, it truly all began with James' star turn as a Porcupine in a Christmas pageant. He takes us through his iconic list of Ring of Keys moments, ranging from cast albums to Emma Thompson to Stanley Tucci and beyond. James is a sweet and humble boy who gives flowers throughout, especially to his brilliant partner Julio Torres. We cover his time filming “You” with Penn Badgley, Fire Island with his Oh, Mary! co-star Conrad Ricamora, and the Broadway rumor mill. In this episode, the boys pay special tribute to their hero, Gavin Creel, reflecting on his beautiful impact on them and the world. We had such a blast kiki-ing and laughing with James when the three of us really needed it, and maybe you will too. Go see him shine in Oh, Mary!Follow James 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!

Host Jason Blitman talks to TJ Klune (Somewhere Beyond the Sea) about the highly-anticipated sequel to his bestselling novel, The House in the Cerulean Sea. TJ talks about his favorite character, feeling seen--especially by our teachers, and makes a statement that truly shocks Jason. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader James Scully (Broadway's Oh, Mary!) talking about what he's currently reading. TJ Klune is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door, In the Lives of Puppets, the Green Creek Series for adults, the Extraordinaries Series for teens, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.James Scully is thrilled to be making his Broadway Debut with Oh, Mary!. So much love for this company and immensely grateful to be alive at the same time as Cole Escola. Special Thanks and Love to Melissa, Sean, Kate, Conor, Lisa, Dana, Ben, Ashley, Charles, Andrew, Adam, Alice, Preston, Alex, Otters 2014, and Pico. Te quiero mi bichito. Previous Credits Include: "Heathers" (Paramount), Straight Up (James Sweeney), "YOU" (Netflix), Fire Island (Hulu), "Titans" (MAX), SMUTA (Jacob Wasson), Problemista (A24), "Fantasmas" (HBO). TO THEATRE!Gays Reading is sponsored by Audible. Get a FREE 30-day trial by visiting audibletrial.com/gaysreadingBOOK CLUB!Use code GAYSREADING at checkout to get first book for only $4 + free shipping! Restrictions apply.http://aardvarkbookclub.comWATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreadingBOOKS!Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading MERCH!Purchase your Gays Reading podcast merchandise HERE! https://gaysreading.myspreadshop.com/ FOLLOW!@gaysreading | @jasonblitman CONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com

Hannah Solow is probably one of the funniest people on the planet. She creates hysterical characters on social media, is a stand up comic, and musical theatre performer. In this very funny episode, we dive into specific social media practices, grabbing control of your career, how getting cast in Broadway's hit OH, MARY! came to be, and brilliant gems of stories from being in the industry – including what it was like to tour the country in Daniel Fish's OKLAHOMA!, for instance.  Hannah Solow is currently understudy to Mary Todd Lincoln and Mary's Chaperone/Bill in Oh, Mary!, written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, at The Lyceum Theatre on Broadway.  She received her BFA in drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and has performed everywhere from The Kennedy Center to a hostel in Chinatown. She traveled to over 20 cities across the country performing as “Gertie Cummings” in Rodgers and Hammerstein's “Oklahoma!” directed by Daniel Fish. She performed on Broadway at The Cort Theatre as the “understudy” to Mike Birbiglia in his show, The New One.  For many years she performed weekly at the Upright Citizen's Brigade with musical improv team, Rumpleteaser, and monthly with house sketch teams. She has performed her original standup, characters and songs at The Bell House, Caroline's, Club Cumming, Littlefield, and many more places/basements. She has taught improvisation to students pre-K through fifth grade across both Manhattan and Brooklyn. They were way funnier than she is. @babymcgoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and hitting the campaign trail Monday. In an exclusive interview, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins “The View” to discuss President Joe Biden's exit from the upcoming presidential race, his legacy and what he wants to accomplish before the end of his term. Sara Haines shares her favorite summer books for "Ladies Get Lit." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 101: Phaedra Phaded Returns! It's episode 101, and some big changes are on the horizon! Your hosts Martyr (@dragthemartyr) and Cate (@ctepper) catch up on their respective California trips - plus being at DragCon and Fire Island. Then they talk about their current interests: Oh, Mary's Cole Escola and the Sufjan Stevens-inspired Broadway show, Illinoise. Later, returning guest Phaedra Phaded stops by! She tells us about her themed drag brunches, soot sprites, Umbrella Academy, Veep, and more! Follow Our Guest: @phaedraphaded on most social media, and on X/Twitter: @phadedphaedra + Listen to the Phaedra's first time on the pod: https://pod.link/1460638348/episode/7d8573f2ac4b15082e91477fd117d58e ~ tinyurl.com/wiggingoutpodcast
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Tune in every Friday for more WOW Report. 10) Tom Takes Broadway @01:18 9) Hot Flick: Jackpot on Prime @05:48 8) Hot Doc: Chimp Crazy @08:58 7) Tom Takes Broadway 2 @19:54 6) Rest in Perfection: Alain Delon @27:15 5) Hot Read: The Courage to Be Disliked @31:14 4) Rest in Perfection: Phil Donahue & Peter Marshall @39:19 3) Walz Family Values @44:14 2) The Alien Franchise @48:57 1) The 2024 DNC Convention @52:58

The legendary Cole Escola joins us for sassy ranch chef/mommy blogger Ree “The Pioneer Woman” Drummond and her riveting memoir “Frontier Follies.” Fire up the gas grill as we talk homeschooling, vertigo on your honeymoon, the redhead threshold for childbirth pain, kidnapping paranoia, piling into a massive SUV with two other couples, gala etiquette, and all the spinach artichoke dip you can handle.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cole Escola & Ego Nwodim join host Andy Cohen. Listen to lively debates on everything from the latest drama surrounding your favorite Bravolebrities to what celebrity is making headlines that week live from the WWHL clubhouse.Aired on 07/31/24Binge all your favorite Bravo shows with the Bravo app: bravotv.com/getbravoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and hitting the campaign trail Monday. In an exclusive interview, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins “The View” to discuss President Joe Biden's exit from the upcoming presidential race, his legacy and what he wants to accomplish before the end of his term. Sara Haines shares her favorite summer books for "Ladies Get Lit." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our queen, lord, and savior is BACK ON BROADWAY!! Idina Menzel makes her grand return in Redwoods! This week in Broadway news, we are also getting developments for shows such as Maybe Happy Endings starring Darren Criss and Boop! the Musical!Patreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie TikTok: @LindseyStone_BroadwayInstagram: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastYoutube: @FromtheMezzanineBroadwayBroadway Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t55fULcCqN0NMmK4OnfOA?si=89c08b1a8bb34d95

Music to my ears! Lin Manuel Miranda is reportedly working on a new concept album based on the cult movie, Warriors! The kicker: It sounds an awful lot like the plot of The Outsiders. Looks like the Greasers and Socs might also have to fight The Warriors for turf on Broadway... Oh, Mary! has opened on Broadway and it is sending the critics into a laughter spiral! Their reviews are on fire! To round out Broadway news, TV heartthrob, Rudy Pankow, from the Outer Banks is making his stage debut as Romeo in the American Repertory Theater's production of Romeo and Juliet! Patreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie TikTok: @LindseyStone_BroadwayInstagram: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastYoutube: @FromtheMezzanineBroadwayBroadway Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t55fULcCqN0NMmK4OnfOA?si=89c08b1a8bb34d95

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.

Actor and playwright Cole Escola chats with Chloe and Vogue's Marley Marius about “Oh Mary!” which hits Broadway today. Chioma tells us about Wimbledon and seeing Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda presentation in Sardinia. 

Cole Escola, the star and writer of New York theater's hottest ticket, “Oh, Mary!,” talks about bringing the play to Broadway, who they'd like to replace them in the show as Mary Todd Lincoln (Titus Burgess! Pedro Pascal!) and why they're not thinking about the Tonys…yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in every Friday for more WOW Report. 10) Netflix Pick: Owning Manhattan @00:40 9) Hot Flick: The Bikeriders @07:18 8) Hot Ticket: Oh Mary! @11:57 7) Hot Doc: I Am Celine Dion @17:25 6) My Sister's Way of Life @23:57 5) Hot Read: The Secret Public @29:06 4) Blake's Gone Butch @33:53 3) Netflix Pick: Secrets of the Neanderthals @38:29 2) Gay Nature: Queer Planet @42:33 1) The Shit Storm Coming Our Way @45:43

It's rare for a piece of theater to become such a cult hit that it moves from downtown to Broadway, but that's exactly what's happening with Cole Escola's ‘Oh, Mary!' For Escola, who previously was best known for their YouTube sketches and collaborations with Amy Sedaris, "it feels like I scored a goal for the home team." Oh, Mary! is an absurd comedic send up on Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham's assassination. "It's about her hopes and dreams of being a cabaret star. It's a very stupid comedy. It's essentially a sitcom." The show has made Escola a bona fide star—they recently attended the Met Gala—something that doesn't sit well with the young playwright and actor, saying that "I don't even want to be minutely known. I don't have the constitution for it." And that's partly because this is all new to them. "This play is the first thing I've ever had produced of my first work. I'm trying to enjoy it, but it is a wild peek into a completely different level and world of the entertainment industry." Considering Oh, Mary! will run on Broadway until September, Escola's got a few months of notoriety to contend with. "I do look forward to disappearing back into the gay shadows of obscurity after this is over." Read full chat in the latest issue of Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/2024/06/28/cole-escolas-oh-mary-has-finally-made-mary-todd-lincoln-star-1910985.html Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. While you're there, subscribe to Newsweek's ‘For the Culture newsletter. Follow H. Alan Scott on everything at @HAlanScott. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cole Escola is the star and creator of Oh Mary!, an upcoming Broadway play about Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln. But there's a twist: Mary is reimagined as a raging alcoholic with cabaret dreams and Lincoln is portrayed as an evil closeted gay man plotting on her misery. On the cusp of the show's Broadway debut, Brittany chats with Cole about the inspiration behind Oh Mary!, their favorite joke and why it's fun to play older women.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Boeing launching their Starliner into space for the first time and Trump complaining that the jurors in his hush money trial wouldn't smile at him, before speaking with Jim Gaffigan, Cole Escola and Andrew Huberman.

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump coming face to face with Stormy Daniels in his criminal trial while his top VP contender Kristi Noem is grilled about lying in her book.Then, Cole Escola talks about doing less than zero research when creating their play Oh, Mary!, the artistic liberties they took with certain characteristics and performing in front of Steven Spielberg, Sally Field and Tony Kushner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Met Gala was this week, have you heard? We've officially OD'd on florals, but we're doing our best to process the staggering amount of outfits that we've seen. Topics discussed include Galliano domination, merkin erasure, Zendaya's double whammy, Sean McGirr's revenge dress, Isabelle Huppert majorness, a rundown of the various designer cliques, our picks for best and worst dressed, and more! Support for today's show comes from Honeylove. Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/OUTFIT. As well as, Clarins. Get their Multi-Active Day & Night Cream for 10% off, a free welcome gift, plus free shipping on your first order when you go to Clarins.com/Outfit and use promo code OUTFIT. See all the looks that we discuss ⬇ The Galliano Gals Zendaya's first look, Zendaya's second look, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Gwendoline Christie, Natasha Poonawalla, Bad Bunny.  The McQueen Queens Lana Del Rey, Kendall Jenner The Women of a Certain Age Isabelle Huppert, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, Michelle Yeoh, Demi Moore, Meg Ryan, Sofia Coppola, Sarah Jessica Parker, Anna Wintour. Also major: Michael Shannon and his chip bag.  The Loewe Crew Taylor Russell, Greta Lee, Dan Levy, Josh O'Connor, Ariana Grande The Thom Browne Crew Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah and Wife, Gigi Hadid, Amy Fine Collins The Stella McCartney Crew Ed Sheeran, FKA Twigs, Cara Delevigne The Willy Chavarria Crew Coleman Domingo, Leon Bridges, Morgan Spector The Chloe Crew Sienna Miller, Greta Gerwig, Zoe Saldana, Emma Mackey The Balmain Crew Elle Fanning, Olivier Rousting, Tyla The Chanel Crew Michelle Williams, Riley Keough, Tessa Thompson, Gracie Abrams, Penelope Cruz The Dior Crew Rosalia, Elizabeth Debecki, Alexandra Daddario, Willow Smith  The Prada Crew Jeff Goldblum, Brie Larson, Amanda Seyfried, Amanda Gorman, Troye Sivan, Sarah Paulson Also: Tom Ford looking hot Lauren's Best Dressed   Greta Lee, Tyla, Kylie Jenner, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Rachel Sennott, Jodie Turner-Smith. Honorable mention: Usher.  Chelsea's Best Dressed Taylor Russell, Cole Escola, Isabelle Huppert, Lana Del Rey, Zendaya's second look. Honorable mention: Hamish Bowles, Amelia Grey, Erykah Badu.  Lauren's Worst Dressed  Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth, Rosalia, Awkwafina, Gabrielle Union Chelsea's Worst Dressed  Lizzo, Demi Moore, Mindy Kaling, Taraji P. Henson, Jessica Biel, Alexandra Daddario. Least Dressed Emily Ratajkowski, Rita Ora

Actor and comedian Cole Escola has written and starred in some of the funniest TV comedies: Difficult People, Hacks, and At Home with Amy Sedaris. Cole's recently taken their writing from the small screen to the stage with Oh, Mary!, a one act play that examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mary Todd Lincoln, like you've never seen before. The play makes its Broadway debut this summer. Cole joins Bullseye to talk about Oh, Mary!, gender, and all things Mary Todd Lincoln.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Cole Escola has created the theater event of the year with the stunning "Oh Mary!" (moving soon to Broadway!!) and now they are creating the podcast guest appearance of a lifetime with this groundbreaking episode. We talk hotels, baby carrots, dirty cups, and what's coming to the runway this year. And let's just say that Tim Gunn voice is in full effect this episode and if that scares you then that's something YOU need to work on! Go to OhMaryPlay.com for tickets to Cole's incredible show. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now wait a minute. We think there's no other person who's been mentioned on the show more but has never been a guest than our dear, dear friend Jeffery Self, and we're thrilled to finally have him on! You know Jeffery from his work with Cole Escola and about a million TV shows like SEARCH PARTY, GAY OF THRONES, 30 ROCK, and more. He's also an author, pardon me. His books 50 SHADES OF GAY and STRAIGHT PEOPLE: A SPOTTERS GUIDE are available wherever you get your books! Jeffery joins us to give advice on potentially working for a man you desperately want to sleep with and how to get over a jaded attitude when it comes to dating. Spring 'springs' in April, but it really shines in May! And what better way to celebrate the season's high than with a specially curated cocktail from AR Social Club? We're now accepting memberships for the month of May. Join us! arsocialclub.com Sponsor: One Skin makes skincare products that keep your skin looking wonderful AND feeling wonderful! Go to oneskin.co and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cole Escola joins Meatball and Big Dipper for this very special Sloppy Seconds Live show recorded at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn on Friday Sep 22nd. A raucous night full of naming names, finding out what makes Cole tick, and of course…rats! Only in New York! Listen to Sloppy Seconds Ad-Free AND One Day Early on MOM Plus Call us with your sex stories at 213-536-9180! Or e-mail us at sloppysecondspod@gmail.com FOLLOW SLOPPY SECONDS FOLLOW BIG DIPPER FOLLOW MEATBALL SLOPPY SECONDS IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On ATTITUDES! this week, Cole Escola and Jeffery Self join us to chat about their new podcast, Breakfast Buffet! Bryan talks Ron DeSantis and the Florida Anti-Press Bill, where regular ol' social media users could be sued for defamation for calling people out on their homophobia. Erin discusses the lawsuit to de-regulate mifepristone and its misclassification with controlled substances and the South Carolina bill that would punish abortions with the death penalty. Watch the episode on patreon.com/attitudes. #yougotthisgirl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices