Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:35:58 +0000 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:35:58 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://broadwaycon.libsyn.com/podcast en http://broadwaycon.libsyn.com/podcast Like BroadwayCon itself, BroadwayCon The Podcast brings you through the stage door to be part of the excitement that happens onstage and behind-the-scenes. It is a place where Broadway fans come together to celebrate the shows they love with people who bring them to life. Each episode will feature conversations with the casts and creatives of Broadway's greatest hits (and, sometimes, misses!), and discussions featuring the industry's top producers and designers. Episode 1, featuring Olivier Award Winner Lesli Margherita and director David Alpert premieres August 17th! Read more at http://broadwaycon.libsyn.com/#qDlfgpOVVRKI0oVs.99 https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/d/b/3/6db3afa87c921c91/BroadwayCon-ThePodcast_Album.png BroadwayCon Media and Theater Podcast Productions no Mischief Media podcasts@mischiefmedia.com episodic no Like BroadwayCon itself, BroadwayCon The Podcast brings you through the stage door to be part of the excitement that happens onstage and behind-the-scenes. It is a place where Broadway fans come together to celebrate the shows they love with people who br Episode 17: Patrick Hinds and Mo Brady Talk 2016's Biggest Broadway Stories Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:14:04 +0000 46:52 false full From Hamilton Tony sweep to Hamilton casting to the Hamilton Pence visit to things that have NOTHING TO DO WITH HAMILTON (like the influx of TV musicals, the question of how diverse is Broadway really, Broadway's response to the PULSE nightclub shooting, to the Shuffle Along drama). Patrick and Mo (mostly Mo) talk about it all! Have Opinions on the topics we discussed? Email me: Patrick@broadwaycon.comFrom Hamilton Tony sweep to Hamilton casting to the Hamilton Pence visit to things that have NOTHING TO DO WITH HAMILTON (like the influx of TV musicals, the question of how diverse is Broadway really, Broadway's response to the PULSE nightclub shooting, to the Shuffle Along drama). Patrick and Mo (mostly Mo) talk about it all! Have Opinions on the topics we discussed? Email me: Patrick@broadwaycon.com Episode 16: Publicist Lisa Goldberg + Tony Winner Rory O'Malley Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:54:13 +0000 30:35 false full Broadway, TV, and Film publicist Lisa Goldberg shares her story career reinvention and how that helped her to find her way into the Broadway community. In the second half of the show, Tony nominee Rory O'Malley talks about how volunteering for the Obama campaign in 2008 helped shape him as a marriage equality activist and led to the creation of some the work that he is most proud of.Broadway, TV, and Film publicist Lisa Goldberg shares her story career reinvention and how that helped her to find her way into the Broadway community. In the second half of the show, Tony nominee Rory O'Malley talks about how volunteering for the Obama campaign in 2008 helped shape him as a marriage equality activist and led to the creation of some the work that he is most proud of. Episode 14: Buzzfeed's Louis Peitzman talks diversity on Broadway, "Falsettos", and "Dear Evan Hansen" Wed, 28 Dec 2016 12:00:00 +0000 31:08 false full Buzzfeed's senior entertainment reporter Louis Pietzman talks about tricking the popular news site into letting him write about Broadway. We discuss his in-depth look at diversity in casting on Broadway and how it has affected the Asian-American community and we talk about his reporting on the importance of the Falsettos revival and his piece on the emotional subject matter of Dear Evan Hansen.Buzzfeed's senior entertainment reporter Louis Pietzman talks about tricking the popular news site into letting him write about Broadway. We discuss his in-depth look at diversity in casting on Broadway and how it has affected the Asian-American community and we talk about his reporting on the importance of the Falsettos revival and his piece on the emotional subject matter of Dear Evan Hansen. How BroadwayCon Gets Made Part 2 / Celia Keenan-Bolger Fri, 23 Dec 2016 21:39:05 +0000 21:01 false full With BroadwayCon just a month away, we return to the BroadwayCon Office to see how the Con gets made! We talk about the exciting programming, recent guest announcements, the panels we all excited for, and big stars we can't wait to see. At the end of the episode we chat with Celia Keenan-Bolger about Patrick's favorite bit of stage magic and find out how she pulled it off!With BroadwayCon just a month away, we return to the BroadwayCon Office to see how the Con gets made! We talk about the exciting programming, recent guest announcements, the panels we all excited for, and big stars we can't wait to see. At the end of the episode we chat with Celia Keenan-Bolger about Patrick's favorite bit of stage magic and find out how she pulled it off! Episode 13: Nikka Graff Lanzarone Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:15:44 +0000 37:33 false full Broadway favorite Nikka Graff Lanzarone talks about the New Group production of Sweet Charity, making her Broadway debut in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and stepping into the iconic role of Chicago's Velma Kelly on Broadway. She also talks about her podcast, The Ensemblist, her family's show business legacy, why she still loves living in New York City.Broadway favorite Nikka Graff Lanzarone talks about the New Group production of Sweet Charity, making her Broadway debut in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and stepping into the iconic role of Chicago's Velma Kelly on Broadway. She also talks about her podcast, The Ensemblist, her family's show business legacy, why she still loves living in New York City. Episode 12: Ben Rimalower on Patti Lupone Wed, 30 Nov 2016 15:29:57 +0000 34:40 false full For this episode we're bringing you the tale of Broadway's ultimate superfan. From as far back as he can remember, Ben Rimalower has been obsessed with Patti Lupone. When the opportunity came up to work on a show she was starring in, he couldn't believe his luck. That experience would be just the beginning of a long and fabulous--if complicated--relationship with the Tony-winning star. It's SUCH a good story that he ultimately turned it into a one man show called Patti Issues.For this episode we're bringing you the tale of Broadway's ultimate superfan. From as far back as he can remember, Ben Rimalower has been obsessed with Patti Lupone. When the opportunity came up to work on a show she was starring in, he couldn't believe his luck. That experience would be just the beginning of a long and fabulous--if complicated--relationship with the Tony-winning star. It's SUCH a good story that he ultimately turned it into a one man show called Patti Issues. Episode 11: Tony Nominee Jennifer Simard & Andrew Briedis (aka Annoying Actor Friend) Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:04:31 +0000 36:04 false full This week we're bringing you a tale of friendship, overnight stardom that was two decades in the making, the power of social media, and two theater nerds' love of that 90s classic, Jurassic Park…..Or something like that.This week we're bringing you a tale of friendship, overnight stardom that was two decades in the making, the power of social media, and two theater nerds' love of that 90s classic, Jurassic Park…..Or something like that. Broadway Understudies Ellyn Marie Marsh, Ben Cherry, and Mo Brady Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:30:02 +0000 36:14 false full Understudies are some the hardest working performers on Broadway. In this episode, we find out just how difficult the job is, clear up the the differences between swings and understudies, and hear first hand stories of these performers hard at work!Understudies are some the hardest working performers on Broadway. In this episode, we find out just how difficult the job is, clear up the the differences between swings and understudies, and hear first hand stories of these performers hard at work! Episode 9: Montego Glover Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:24:18 +0000 31:30 false full Tony nominee Montego Glover (Memphis, The Color Purple, It Shoulda Been You, Les Miserables) shares stories from her childhood, talks about discovering theater, when she knew that theater would be her career, and fun memories of her early days pounding the pavement in NYC. Plus she talks about the Emmy winning TV and Broadway star who was her first NYC roommate.Tony nominee Montego Glover (Memphis, The Color Purple, It Shoulda Been You, Les Miserables) shares stories from her childhood, talks about discovering theater, when she knew that theater would be her career, and fun memories of her early days pounding the pavement in NYC. Plus she talks about the Emmy winning TV and Broadway star who was her first NYC roommate. How BroadwayCon Gets Made + Tony Winner Daisy Eagan Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:07:25 +0000 26:44 false full For this episode we go inside the BroadwayCon Offices--er, office--to chat with Mischief Management's Melissa Aneli and Sierra Fox. We get the inside scoop on what it takes to pull off the biggest and best Broadway fan convention in the world. They share their favorite moments from last year's inaugural event and make some exciting announcements about what's on the bill for 2017. In the second part of the show, we'll catch up with Daisy Eagan who won a Tony Award when she was 11 for originating the role of Mary Lenox in The Secret Garden.For this episode we go inside the BroadwayCon Offices--er, office--to chat with Mischief Management's Melissa Aneli and Sierra Fox. We get the inside scoop on what it takes to pull off the biggest and best Broadway fan convention in the world. They share their favorite moments from last year's inaugural event and make some exciting announcements about what's on the bill for 2017. In the second part of the show, we'll catch up with Daisy Eagan who won a Tony Award when she was 11 for originating the role of Mary Lenox in The Secret Garden. Episode 7: Beth Malone & Lesli Margherita Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:23:33 +0000 30:54 false full Fun Home Tony nominee Beth Malone shares memories of growing up on ranch, how discovering Singing in the Rain made her realized that she wanted to be a performer, and how she survived middle school as a bona fide geek. Half way through our talk, Lesli Margherita joins us to talk about her friendship with Beth and how Beth's role in Fun Home was a 'complete transformation' for her.Fun Home Tony nominee Beth Malone shares memories of growing up on ranch, how discovering Singing in the Rain made her realized that she wanted to be a performer, and how she survived middle school as a bona fide geek. Half way through our talk, Lesli Margherita joins us to talk about her friendship with Beth and how Beth's role in Fun Home was a 'complete transformation' for her. Episode 6: Tony Winners Lena Hall and Jeanine Tesori Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:24:23 +0000 34:46 false full In our first segment, Tony Award winner Lena Hall shares memories of growing up in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury disctrict, how she fell in love with performing, why she almost became an accountant, and her thoughts on the politics of casting. In our second segment, Tony winning composer Jeanine Tesori reflects on some of Fun Home's most groundbreaking achievements.In our first segment, Tony Award winner Lena Hall shares memories of growing up in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury disctrict, how she fell in love with performing, why she almost became an accountant, and her thoughts on the politics of casting. In our second segment, Tony winning composer Jeanine Tesori reflects on some of Fun Home's most groundbreaking achievements. Episode 5: "Hamilton" & "Grease Live" Scenic Designer David Korins + Director Thomas Kail Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:36:31 +0000 34:24 false full David Korins, the Tony nominated and Emmy winning Scenic Designer of Hamilton, Grease Live, Dear Evan Hansen, Passing Strange, and more tells all about creating the universe of the show and shares memories of working on some of Broadway's best loved shows. In the second segment, Tony-winning Hamilton director Thomas Kail talks about staging the showstopping song "Satisfied" along with Renee Elise Goldsberry.David Korins, the Tony nominated and Emmy winning Scenic Designer of Hamilton, Grease Live, Dear Evan Hansen, Passing Strange, and more tells all about creating the universe of the show and shares memories of working on some of Broadway's best loved shows. In the second segment, Tony-winning Hamilton director Thomas Kail talks about staging the showstopping song "Satisfied" along with Renee Elise Goldsberry. Laura Benanti & Robbie Rozelle Talk "She Loves Me" Cast Recording / "Fun Home's" Lisa Kron Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:59:06 +0000 35:33 false full In our first segment, Tony Winner Laura Benanti and Broadway Records's Robbie Rozelle share the backstory of recording the She Loves Me cast album. We also discuss Laura's appearance as Melania Trump on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, AND we find out if Laura is having a boy or a girl! In our second segment, Tony winning Fun Home lyricist and book writer Lisa Kron talks about being a 'beginner' and finding her way in to the graphic novel that became the Tony Award winning Best Musical.In our first segment, Tony Winner Laura Benanti and Broadway Records's Robbie Rozelle share the backstory of recording the She Loves Me cast album. We also discuss Laura's appearance as Melania Trump on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, AND we find out if Laura is having a boy or a girl! In our second segment, Tony winning Fun Home lyricist and book writer Lisa Kron talks about being a 'beginner' and finding her way in to the graphic novel that became the Tony Award winning Best Musical. Broadway's New Media Insiders: Tyler Mount, Mo Brady, & Matt Rodin Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:06:52 +0000 33:06 false full Today we're chatting with Tyler Mount, host of the Tyler Mount Vlog, Mo Brady, co-host of The Ensemblist podcast, and artepenuer Matt Rodin, creator of BROadway. These three handsome guys have each made a unique mark on the Broadway community in ways other than being a part of a Broadway show. They're eager to tell you how they did it and how you can do it too!Today we're chatting with Tyler Mount, host of the Tyler Mount Vlog, Mo Brady, co-host of The Ensemblist podcast, and artepenuer Matt Rodin, creator of BROadway. These three handsome guys have each made a unique mark on the Broadway community in ways other than being a part of a Broadway show. They're eager to tell you how they did it and how you can do it too! Carmen Cusack / Theatre Historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:24:22 +0000 32:50 false full In part 1 of the episode, we chat with Tony nominee Carmen Cusack who made one of the most celebrated Broadway debuts in recent memory this year as Alice Murphy in Bright Star. We find out where she'd been in the years leading up to this debut, we learn about her childhood and when she began to take theatre seriously, and find out who her childhood heroes were and who she still fan-girls out over! In part 2 of the episode, we chat with theatre historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper. We find out why she has devoted her life to learning the history of Broadway and sharing it with others. We ask all the nerdy questions about the Neederlander and St. James Theatres, AND we find out how New York's theatre district ended up where it is!In part 1 of the episode, we chat with Tony nominee Carmen Cusack who made one of the most celebrated Broadway debuts in recent memory this year as Alice Murphy in Bright Star. We find out where she'd been in the years leading up to this debut, we learn about her childhood and when she began to take theatre seriously, and find out who her childhood heroes were and who she still fan-girls out over! In part 2 of the episode, we chat with theatre historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper. We find out why she has devoted her life to learning the history of Broadway and sharing it with others. We ask all the nerdy questions about the Neederlander and St. James Theatres, AND we find out how New York's theatre district ended up where it is! Lesli Margherita & David Alpert talk BroadwayCon + Alice Ripley & Emily Skinner (Episode 1) Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:00:00 +0000 31:51 false full Welcome to Episode 1 of BroadwayCon The Podcast--A show for the Theatre Kid in all of us! For this our first episode, Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita (Broadway's Matilda and Dames At Sea) and BroadwayCon's David Alpert share hilarious memories from the 2016 convention (prank calling Audra McDonald! Weathering a blizzard! Nerding out over Anthony Rap!) and give us juuuuuuuust a little hint of what's in store for BroadwayCon 2017. In the second part of the show, we have a quick conversation with Broadway besties Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner who share the experiences that inspired them to get into show business!Welcome to Episode 1 of BroadwayCon The Podcast--A show for the Theatre Kid in all of us! For this our first episode, Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita (Broadway's Matilda and Dames At Sea) and BroadwayCon's David Alpert share hilarious memories from the 2016 convention (prank calling Audra McDonald! Weathering a blizzard! Nerding out over Anthony Rap!) and give us juuuuuuuust a little hint of what's in store for BroadwayCon 2017. In the second part of the show, we have a quick conversation with Broadway besties Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner who share the experiences that inspired them to get into show business! BroadwayCon The Podcast Preview Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:30:34 +0000 02:42 false full Like BroadwayCon itself, BroadwayCon The Podcast brings you throughthe stage door to be part of the excitement that happens onstage and behind-the-scenes. It is a place where Broadway fans come together to celebrate the shows they love with people who bring them to life. Each episode will feature conversations with the casts and creatives of Broadway's greatest hits (and, sometimes, misses!), and discussions featuring the industry's top producers and designers. Episode 1, featuring Olivier Award Winner Lesli Margherita and directorDavid Alpert premieres August 17th!Like BroadwayCon itself, BroadwayCon The Podcast brings you throughthe stage door to be part of the excitement that happens onstage and behind-the-scenes. It is a place where Broadway fans come together to celebrate the shows they love with people who bring them to life. Each episode will feature conversations with the casts and creatives of Broadway's greatest hits (and, sometimes, misses!), and discussions featuring the industry's top producers and designers. Episode 1, featuring Olivier Award Winner Lesli Margherita and directorDavid Alpert premieres August 17th!