In the second part of our conversation with Twi McCallum, Sound Designer of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat how previews affected her design, what her responsibility is to the show after opening, and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT TWI MCCALUM is honored to serve Chicken & Biscuits as the first woman of color sound designer on Broadway. Theatre: Baltimore Center Stage, Atlantic Theater Company,...

In the first part of our conversation with Twi McCollum, Sound Designer of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat about how she prepared for her Broadway debut, why she works with an agent, why the actors don't wear microphones, and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT TWI MCCALUM is honored to serve Chicken & Biscuits as the first woman of color sound designer on Broadway. Theatre: Baltimore Center Stage,...

In this episode, you are attending the opening night of Chicken & Biscuits on Broadway with us! On October 10th, 2021, we had the pleasure speaking with members from the show's cast and creative team along with many notable guests including Norm Lewis, Andrew Barth Feldman, Rachel Chavkin, Krysta Rodriguez, Michael Urie, Michael Park, Britton Smith, and so many more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT CHICKEN &...

In the second part of our conversation with Douglas Lyons, playwright of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat all about seeing a play through a playwrights perspective, who this play was written for, why this play is different from any Broadway play before it, and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT DOUGLAS LYONS is an award-winning actor, director, composer-lyricist and teacher. TV writing: “Fraggle Rock”...

In the first part of our conversation with Douglas Lyons, playwright of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat all about the process of bringing the show to Broadway, casting, getting your work seen as an artist, and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT DOUGLAS LYONS is an award-winning actor, director, composer-lyricist and teacher. TV writing: “Fraggle Rock” (Apple TV). Theatre: the Off-Broadway Alliance-winning...

In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the music coordinator of SIX, Kristy Norter! We chat all about her process overseeing that the production follows all the union rules for their musicians, how she balances contracting SIX and playing Saxophone at Tina: The Tina Turner musical at the same time, and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT KRISTY NORTER Kristy Norter is a...

In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the casting director of Chicago Shakespeare and original US casting director of SIX, Bob Mason! We chat all about his process casting the original US queens who would eventually reign in the Broadway production of SIX as well as a few pre-Broadway pit stops! We talk about what Bob and the creative team were looking for, how they searched far and wide in their casting process and much more! If you are listening to this on...

In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the choreographer of SIX, Carrie-Anne Ingrouille! We chat all about her process working on multiple productions of SIX around the globe, how changes are implemented, and we even hear her break down the choreography from a song in the show! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT CARRIE-ANNE INGROUILLE Carrie-Anne Ingrouille is a go-to U.K. choreographer for...

In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the co-writers of SIX, Toby and Lucy! We chat all about their process from idea to paper... and then from the paper to the stage... and beyond! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT TOBY MARLOW: Toby is the composer and co-writer of SIX, alongside Lucy Moss. Following the show’s debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017, it has been performed in London's West...

We get down with Broadway's Anna of Cleves, Brittney Mack to find out what her process has looked like to develop her character in the hit Broadway show. If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT BRITTNEY MACK: A.R.T.: SIX. Off-Broadway: Black Nativity. Tour: Memphis (Ethel/Ensemble), Networks. Regional: SIX, Chicago Shakespeare Theater; Beehive (Tina Turner), Merry-Go-Round Playhouse; Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Charlaine), Avenue Q...

In the first episode in our SIX the Musical series, we sat down with Tony Award-winning Producer Kevin McCollum to learn about his process of bringing six queens to North America and then ultimately to Broadway. If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT KEVIN MCCOLLUM: Kevin McCollum has received the Tony Award for Best Musical for In the Heights (2008), Avenue Q (2004), and Rent (1996), which also won the Pulitzer Prize. Mr....

As we look back on 50 episodes, we reminisce about all the guests from last year. We also make an exciting announcement about Year 3! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our babble! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! Resources from this episode: Cody Renard Richard Micayla Brewster Richard Patterson Marc Jablonski Ruthie Fierberg Stevie Coleman Alie B. Gorie Check out Broadway's Premier Cocktail Destination:...

After taking her career into her own hands, Arts Journalist Ruthie Fierberg shares how you can too. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Ruthie Fierberg! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Ruthie Fierberg: Ruthie Fierberg is a savvy, intuitive, and creative freelance journalist. Based in New York City, Ruthie is the creator and host of the podcast Why We Theater on the Broadway Podcast Network. She...

How are ticket prices determined for Broadway shows? Marc Jablonski shares his insights on ticket prices, digital marketing, streaming marketing, A/B testing, and more! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Marc Jablonski! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Marc Jablonski: Marc Jablonski is an arts and culture researcher at AKA NYC, where for nearly 5 years he has focused on turning data into...

General Managers are the secret weapon to any musical or play and Daniel Kuney explains why its' imperative they be brought onto a project as early as possible. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Daniel Kuney! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Daniel Kuney: Daniel Kuney is the President and Founder of KGM Theatrical General Management and is considered the leading expert in theatrical general...

To get from the page to the stage, the show needs to go through casting. And Christine McKenna-Tirella, Casting Specialist at Backstage, is here to explain cast some light on the subject (you're welcome for the pun by the way!). Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Christine McKenna-Tirella! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Christine McKenna-Tirella: Christine is an experienced Casting Director...

From Broadway to your hometown stage, Richard Patterson shares how a musical joins the licensing catalogue with Music Theatre International (MTI). Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Richard Patterson! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Richard Patterson: Richard Patterson has worked in the professional licensing department since 2015, having joined the MTI family in 2012 as a Customer Account...

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Micayla Brewster! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Micayla Brewster: Micayla is a creative, detail-oriented, driven person who loves to share stories and cultivate relationships. Those skills helped her as she developed a passion for digital marketing and social media management.  She is currently based in New York City and is an Account Manager at Marathon...

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Justin Guarini! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Justin Guarini: Justin Guarini’s robust performance career launched with the first season of American Idol in 2002. His stage and screen appearances since then include Broadway productions of American Idiot, Romeo and Juliet, Wicked, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Justin has hosted shows like Idol...

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Peter Flynn! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Peter Flynn: Peter is a New York based director, writer and teacher who works both in new work development, as well as staging classic American musicals in New York and for some of the most notable regional theaters. His New York directing credits include the off-Broadway premiere of Smart Blonde by Willy Holtzman...

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with our good friend Mo! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Mo Brady: Mo Brady is co-creator, podcast host and content director of The Ensemblist, the online advocate for the talent artists working in theatre ensembles. Through our podcast, website and social presence they create conversation about what it means to be a successful artist in the theatre. The Ensemblist...

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Mercedes! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Mercedes Murphy: Mercedes Murphy (Writer/Director) has directed theater and dance at various venues including the Moscow Art Theater, Lincoln Center Outdoors, PS 122, the Vineyard Theater, the Market Theater and the American Repertory Theatre. Mercedes' work has toured throughout Europe. She has worked as an Art...

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Dori! This is part of our mini-series, Page To Stream, where we'll dive deep with theatre-makers as they explore this virtual and digital space while Broadway and theatre continues to be shutdown in America. If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Dori Berinstein: Dori is a four-time Tony-winning Broadway producer (“Fool Moon”, “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Next”,...

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Bret! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Bret Shuford: As the Broadway Life Coach Bret Shuford is passionate about helping artists create a digital reputation and bridging the gap between craft and commerce. Shuford’s Broadway credits include Wicked, Cirque Du Soleil’s Paramour, Amazing Grace, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid....

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Johanna! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Barbara Pitts McAdams (she/her): Our guest today is best known for her work with Tectonic Theater Project. Barbara Pitts McAdams was in the original company of The Laramie Project, a play devised from interviews with the residents of Laramie, Wyoming after the brutal murder of gay university of Wyoming student Matthew...