Episodes
Broadway debuts don't get any bigger than this. For the first time, Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Mary Jane. Paul Wontorek chats with Rachel. To learn more visit: Mary Jane - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com Plus, put on the green light. The Great Gatsby is here. And Jeremy Jordan plays 'Jay Gatsby' himself. Tamsen has that interview. To get tickets and learn more about The Great Gatsby visit: The Great Gatsby - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com
Published 04/17/24
Published 04/17/24
Welcome back to the 80's. The music of Huey Lewis is now in not one, but TWO huge Broadway shows. Back To The Future, and The Heart of Rock and Roll - it's the new musical inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis & The News. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-heart-of-rock-and-roll/. For tickets and more information on Back To The Future, visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/back-to-the-future/. Tamsen chats with the 80's rock legend. Plus, Boy George is now on Broadway...
Published 04/03/24
A brand new day is FINALLY here. The Wiz begins Broadway preview performances this month. And superstar Wayne Brady returns to the New York City stage in the title role. Paul chats with Wayne Brady. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/ Plus, Aladdin celebrates a decade on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Tamsen talks with Broadway's 'Princess Jasmine', Sonya Balsara. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/aladdin-broadway/
Published 03/12/24
Two huge interviews on this episode. TV star Michael Imperioli makes his Broadway debut this Spring, alongside Jeremy Strong in the revival of An Enemy Of The People. Plus, he just opened a new bar on New York City's Upper West Side. Tamsen sits down with Michael Imperioli at 'Scarlet'. But first, it's the star-studded revival of Merrily We Roll Along. Paul Wontorek chats with the stars, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe.
Published 02/26/24
On this episode of the pod, Tamsen catches up with Cynthia Nixon. She's back on the NYC stage for the first time in 7 years, ironically, in The Seven Year Disappear. Cynthia talks with Tamsen about the new play, plus her two big shows on Max - The Gilded Age and And Just Like That. Plus, Betty Boop is headed to Broadway in 2025. Paul Wontorek catches up with the star of BOOP!, Jasmine Amy Rogers, plus the musical's Director/Choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. To learn more visit...
Published 02/06/24
Two great interviews on this episode of the podcast. First up, Top Gun and ER star, Anthony Edwards is back on Broadway in the new play Prayer For The French Republic. Tamsen catches up with Anthony at Manhattan Theatre Club. And later, Shaina Taub makes history. She's just the second woman ever to write the book, music, and lyrics, AND star in her own Broadway musical. Beth Stevens catches up with Shaina. To learn more and get tickets visit...
Published 01/29/24
On this week's episode of the pod, it's all about The Notebook. It's the musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel, and one of the most romantic movies of all time. It features music by singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. The Notebook comes to Broadway next month. But before it does, we talked to three of the stars. First up, Charlie Cooper sits down with Joy Woods. And later in the show, we'll hear from two more stars, John Cardona and Jordan Tyson. To learn more and get tickets visit...
Published 01/22/24
Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara, and Tony Award Nominee Brian d'Arcy James are back on Broadway, starring together in the new musical Days Of Wine And Roses. Featuring an incredible jazz score, it's based on the 1962 film. Paul Wontorek chats with Kelli and Brian. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/days-of-wine-and-roses/
Published 01/17/24
Two great interviews on this episode of the podcast. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with Broadway legend Chip Zien. They're talking about Chip's incredible on stage, a legendary film flop, and his Broadway return in Harmony. Plus, an American Idol plays an American legend. Nick Fradiani talks with Tamsen about taking on the role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/beautiful-noise-neil-diamond-musical/
Published 01/01/24
A whole new day is here! The Wiz is headed back to Broadway in 2024. And late night personality, comedy writer, and Tony nominee Amber Ruffin has helped update the book for toady and hopefully for years to come. Amber sits down with Paul Wontorek. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/
Published 12/27/23
Emmy Winner Sarah Paulson returns to Broadway for the first time in 13 years in the new family drama Appropriate. It's the new play from Playwright Brandon Jacobs Jenkins. The story of a family - forced to deal with dark secrets and ghosts from the past, while reconnecting over the memory of their late father. Sarah stars alongside Corey Stoll, Elle Fanning, and more. Paul Wontorek sat down with Sarah Paulson at legendary Broadway hotspot, Sardi's. To learn more and get tickets visit...
Published 12/04/23
LaChanze isn't just a Tony winning Actress; she's also a Tony winning Producer. And it's nearly your last chance to see a couple of the amazing productions she has on Broadway right now. On this episode, Tamsen takes a walk with LaChanze through Manhattan's Theater District. Plus, Australian pop sensation Betty Who is now on Broadway in Hadestown. She sits down with Paul Wontorek. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/hadestown/
Published 11/13/23
Riverdale favorite Casey Cott is on Broadway, right now, starring in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He plays 'Christian', now til February. Paul Wontorek sits down with Casey. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/moulin-rouge-musical/
Published 11/01/23
Two great interviews on this episode of the pod. First up, Tony Winner Christian Borle talks working on Some Like It Hot for more than a year and why you should still see it while you can. He chats with Tamsen. Plus, Nicole Ari Parker is here - "And Just Like That," she's back on the New York City stage in The Refuge Plays. She sits down with Paul Wontorek.
Published 10/09/23
It's Broadway's biggest, most immersive party. Here Lies Love is NYC's hottest dance club and one of Broadway's hottest shows. It also features the music of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, plus Broadway's first-ever all-Filipino cast. In this episode of the pod, Tamsen sits down with one of the stars of Here Lies Love, Conrad Ricamora.
Published 10/04/23
Rock icon and Grammy Winner Melissa etheridge is now on Broadway with her one-woman show, My Window. In this episode of the pod, Tamsen chats with Melissa about the show and
Published 09/19/23
The new Fall Season on Broadway is upon us, with tons of new shows. In this jam-packed episode we're highlighting two of the big ones. It's a Book of Mormon reunion. Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are back together on Broadway in the new, two-man comedy, Gutenberg! Paul Wontorek chats with Josh and Andrew. But first, Spamalot is coming back to Broadway this Autumn. And Tony Award Winner James Monroe Iglehart plays 'King Arthur'. Tamsen has an hilarious talk with James. To learn more and get...
Published 09/11/23
The Wiz sets out on a pre-Broadway tour this month in Baltimore before arriving on The Great Bright Way in 2024. In this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek sits down with the Director of The Wiz, Schele Williams. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/
Published 09/06/23
It's your last chance to see Once Upon A One More Time on Broadway. The musical, inspired by the music of Brittney Spears, is now in its final weeks. The show stars Justin Guarini. He plays 'Prince Charming'. Justin sat down with Paul Wontorek.
Published 08/21/23
Great Scott! Back To The Future: The Musical is now open on Broadway. On this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek sits down with Tony Award Winner Roger Bart. He plays 'Doc Brown'. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/back-to-the-future/
Published 08/17/23
SNL Alum Alex Moffat makes his Broadway debut in the new play The Cottage. It's the hilarious and star-studded new play directed by TV Icon Jason Alexander. Paul Wontorek has a chat with Alex.
Published 07/24/23
It's The Summer Of George! TV Icon and Tony Award Winner Jason Alexander returns to Broadway, this time making his directorial debut in the star-studded new play The Cottage. Tamsen Fadal sits down with Jason.
Published 07/17/23
When we think of Broadway, we don't usually think of jump-scares and horror. But now comes the creepy, new thriller Grey House. In a short and sweet interview right outside Broadway's Lyceum Theatre, Tamsen takes a walk with one of the stars of Grey House, Tatiana Maslany.
Published 07/10/23
Tony Award Winner Ben Platt is once again nominated for a Tony for his work in the stunning revival of Parade. Get ready for this Sunday's Awards Ceremony with Paul Wontorek's chat with Ben.
Published 06/09/23