Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs with the hilarious and mega talented actor Kalen Allen live and in-person at The Friki Tiki bar and venue space in Hell's Kitchen. Allen gets into the Holiday Spirit and dishes on the hit musical, ELF and why audiences are loving the musical adaptation of the Will Ferrell classic which is currently playing at the Marquis Theater on Broadway until January 4, 2025.!    Before closing...

Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live from the "You Gotta Believe" Gala on Monday, November 18, 2024! Featuring interviews with VIP guests including J. Harrison Ghee, Rosie Perez, Seth Rudetsky, Sherri Saum, Alysha Umphress, Kate Reinders, Jenna Leigh Green, Janice Huff and Alex Temple Ward, among others! More info on the non-profit organization You Gotta Believe can be found here. You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at...

Survival Jobs Co-Hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are live from the "Maybe Happy Ending" Broadway Opening Night Red Carpet on Monday, November 10, 2024! Featuring interviews with the cast, creative team and VIP guests including Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Michael Arden, Dez Duron, Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Robert Brown, Ingrid Michaelson, Laura Benanti, Casey Likes, Bobby Conte, Hailey Kilgore amongst others! "Maybe Happy Ending" is directed by Michael Arden, with...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs with the wonderfully gifted actor Pierre Marais who spills the tea on the groundbreaking production of SUNSET BOULEVARD currently playing a the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Marais discusses what makes this adaptation of the musical so unique for the cast and audiences, what it is like working alongside icons Nicole Scherzinger and Mandy Gonzalez and being a multi-hyphenate artist...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs with the incredibly comedic actor Adam Petherbridge shares his captivating journey in the world of theater, highlighting his experiences in the uproarious production THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at the New World Stages. Petherbridge discusses the universal appeal of the show, which resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, drawing them into a whirlwind of comedic chaos eight...

Bonus Episode Alert! Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live at the 2024 Only Make Believe Gala Red Carpet on Monday, October 28, 2024! Featuring interviews with an incredible lineup of Artists including Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rachel Dratch, Mario Cantone and Lena Hall amongst others! You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs.  Info on Your Hosts:  Broadway World Article on our...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the incredibly talented and thoughtful Sean Stack, who is currently starring in the hit Broadway production of Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theater! Sean shares not only about his favorite survival job experiences during his journey to Broadway, but also about why Water for Elephants is so important during these tumultuous times we are living in, where he...

Your favorite podcast hosts  Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , sit down with the mega talented and charming actor Jelani Remy who is currently starring in the hit Broadway musical Back to the Future currently playing at the Winter Garden Theater. Remy dishes on why audiences are flocking to the show, what it’s like collaborating with the iconic Roger Bart and how he approached originating a role in a new Broadway show! Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “Movie to Musical...

Bonus Episode Alert! Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo and The Art of Kindness Podcast Host Robert Peterpaul are live at the 2024 Bridgeport Film Fest Opening Night Red Carpet on Friday, September 13, 2024! Featuring interviews with the filmmakers, actors and producing teams of many of the 2024 official selections including Bob Celli, Edwin Escobar, Katrina Guzman, Kerey Viswanathan, Lorna James-Rodriguez, Brian Russell, Kyle Kostenko, TJ Sullivan, Chris Richards, Christopher F. Costa,...

Your favorite podcast hosts  Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , sit down with the hilarious and extremely gifted actor Kelly AuCoin who recently starred in the hit Hulu miniseries “Clipped” this summer! In this episode, AuCoin spills the tea on sharing the screen with such legendary actors such as Laurence Fishburne and Ed O’Neil in the six episode series and why bringing the real life character of Andy Roeser to life has been his favorite role thus far.  Before closing out the episode...

Your favorite podcast hosts  Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , sit down with the iconic and extremely talented Schele Williams, who recently directed two musicals on Broadway, The Notebook at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater with Michael Grief and The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre.  In this episode, Williams spills the tea on her friend and co-director, Michael Grief, who called her to join him in directing The Notebook and how they worked together so seamlessly to maintain one vision. She...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with four incredible actors who made their Broadway debuts during the 2023-2024 season; Chad Carstarphen and Jackie Leon who star in “Hell’s Kitchen”, Carson Stewart who is starring in “The Notebook” and Morgan Anita Wood who made her Broadway debut in “Hamilton”, the week before this panel was recorded! Taped during a live panel at the 2024 BroadwayCon event on Friday, July 26, the actors give us a glimpse into their...

Your favorite podcast hosts  Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , are thrilled to release its 100th episode featuring none other than the charismatic and legendary duo, Michael Urie and Robin de Jesús, recorded live at BroadwayCon on Friday, July 26 2024! In this special episode, Urie and de Jesús, known for their dynamic performances on stage and screen, share a candid and comedic conversation that delves deep into their artistic paths. From their unforgettable “survival jobs” to their...

Your favorite podcast hosts  Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , are thrilled to announce the latest episode of the “Survival Jobs”, featuring the extraordinarily talented and thoughtful theater enthusiast, Leana Rae Concepcion who made her debut in the Tony-winning Best Musical Revival hit, Merrily We Roll Along, this past year. In this insightful episode, Leana shares invaluable lessons learned from working alongside her co-star, Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe, and what it was like to...

Get ready for an electrifying new episode of the podcast “Survival Jobs”, where hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , sit down with the charming and multi-talented Avery Wilson. Making his Broadway debut as the ‘Scarecrow’ in the hit musical The Wiz, Avery shares his journey to the Great White Way and offers an inside look at his unique portrayal of the iconic character. Avery also reveals why audiences are flocking to see The Wiz and discusses how his interpretation of the...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the mega talented, charming and kind Jakeim Hart who is starring as “Q” in the hit Broadway musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, which is nominated for thirteen Tony Awards including Best Musical this season. Jakeim shares why both audience and critics are loving the show, what it’s like working with the legendary Alicia Keys and why he chose to share that he is on the...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the charming and talented Jordan Tyson who has made her Broadway debut this spring in The Notebook. Jordan dives into her journey to the Great White Way from her early survival jobs working at a spin studio to joining the workshop of Lempicka and more! Jordan also shares why The Notebook IP has resonated with audiences over the last four decades from novel to...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the iconic Broadway veteran and Tony Nominee Kecia Lewis in the hit Broadway musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, which is nominated for thirteen Tony Awards including Best Musical this season. Kecia shines a spotlight on her 40+ year career which includes starring in the original Broadway runs of ‘Dreamgirls’, ‘Once On This Island’ and ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ to such iconic...

Bonus Episode Alert! Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live at the "Illinoise" Gala! Featuring interviews with Director/Choreographer Justin Peck and the stars and production team of the show. ABOUT THE SHOW Direct from two critically acclaimed sold-out engagements, and nominated for the Tony, Drama League, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical, Illinoise has arrived on Broadway for a strictly limited engagement. “The majestic future of Broadway” (Los Angeles...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the mega-talented and iconic star of The Notebook, Ryan Vasquez. Ryan dives into his journey from his early Survival Jobs as a fresh college graduate to bringing the character of ‘Middle Noah’ to life alongside his co-stars John Cardoza and Tony Nominee Dorian Harewood. Ryan also shares the magic behind this original Broadway production, how it’s different from...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, live from the first annual Broadway Podcast Fest produced by Broadway Podcast Network and the Museum of Broadway. The dynamic duo are joined by the father and daughter team Jon Jon and Isa Briones who are currently starring in the hit Broadway musical Hadestown eight times a week. They both spill the tea on why the show continues to be a huge success with audiences celebrating its...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the incredibly talented and charming Isabelle McCalla, who is currently starring as ‘Marlena’ in the hit Broadway production of Water for Elephants, which received seven Tony Award nominations including Best Musical this week! Isabelle shares not only about a few of her wacky survival job experiences from early in her journey, but also about why Water for...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the down to Earth powerhouse Samantha Pauly, who is currently starring as ‘Jordan Baker’  in the hit Broadway production of The Great Gatsby, playing at the Broadway Theatre. Samantha shares not only about a few of her memorable survival jobs early in her journey, but also about the audition process for the show, why originating the role of ‘Katherine Howard’ in...

Bonus Episode Alert! Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live on the red carpet of "Lempicka" from Sunday, April 14, 2024! Featuring interviews with the stars and production team of the show including Amber Iman, Eden Espinosa, Andrew Samonsky, and Beth Leavel among others! ABOUT THE SHOW One of the world’s greatest artists deserves the world’s biggest stage: LEMPICKA comes to Broadway, following critically acclaimed, sold-out runs at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the La Jolla...

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they sit down with the incredibly talented, kind and thoughtful Alexandra Matteo, who is currently starring in the hit Broadway revival of The Who’s TOMMY , playing at the Nederlander Theatre. Alexandra shares not only about a few of her memorable survival jobs early in her journey, but also about how she got involved in this new production of The Who’s TOMMY , and how this role...