The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
Episodes
Ep64 - Cody Renard Richard: Stage Managing Broadway's Biggest Shows
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From a horse ranch in Texas to the Great White Way, this Broadway production stage manager has never stopped. Cody Renard Richard takes us behind the ...
Ep63 - Desi Oakley: She's Officially an Officiant
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Desi Oakley made her Broadway debut in Wicked in 2012, before going on to shows such as the Annie revival (also in 2012), the First National Tour of t...
Ep62 - Chris Sullivan (Shockwave) & Aneesa Folds (Young Nees) from Freestyle Love Supreme
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Chris Sullivan (aka Shockwave) & Aneesa Folds (aka Young Nees) who are two of the newest stars to the Broadway stage. They’re...
Ep61 - Daniel J. Watts: Tina the Musical, Hamilton, In the Heights
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel J, Watts made his Broadway debut in The Color Purple in 2006. He has also been in shows such as The Little Mermaid, In The Heights, Ghost the M...
Ep60 - Derren Brown, mentalist, illusionist, and author
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From stage to screen, two-time Olivier Award winner Derren Brown has mesmerized millions worldwide with his unique brand of mind reading, persuasion, ...
Ep59 - Andrew Polk: Making his Broadway Debut at the Age of 54
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew just finished his Emmy winning run as Avrum in The Band’s Visit (which was his Broadway debut at the age of 54!). He co-stars on Alan Cumming...
Ep58 - Elliot Mattox, Dana Steingold, Ramone Owens of the Beelejuice Ensemble (Part 2)
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2: I've said it before, and I've said it again... ensemble members, swings, and standbys have some of the hardest jobs on the stage. This episode...
Ep58 - Elliot Mattox, Dana Steingold, Ramone Owens of the Beelejuice Ensemble (Part 1)
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: I've said it before, and I've said it again... ensemble members, swings, and standbys have some of the hardest jobs on the stage. This episode...
Ep57 - Krystina Alabado: She's the Weiner!
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Krystina made her Broadway debut in American Idiot in 2011 before originating the role of Vanden in American Psycho. She is now starring as Gretchen W...
Ep56 - Bret Shuford, Broadway actor and life coach
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He’s an actor and theatre creator who has appeared in numerous national tours, feature films, and 5 Broadway shows including Beauty and the Beast, C...
Ep55 - Astrid Van Wieren: She Actually Comes From Away
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Dora award-winning Canadian actress made her Broadway debut in Come From Away in 2017, and has now performed her role of Beulah over 1000 times. ...
Ep54 - Alex Brightman (Part 2): Beetlejuice, School of Rock, Big Fish, Wicked
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part2: This 2-time Tony-nominated actor made his Broadway debut in Wicked as 2008 as Boq, and since then has gone on to roles in Assassins, Matilda th...
Ep54 - Alex Brightman (Part 1): Beetlejuice, School of Rock, Big Fish, Wicked
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part1: This 2-time Tony-nominated actor made his Broadway debut in Wicked as 2008 as Boq, and since then has gone on to roles in Assassins, Matilda th...
Ep53 - Kerry Butler: Beetlejuice, Mean Girls, Rock of Ages, and like a zillion more
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Tony nominated actress made her Broadway debut in 1993 in Blood Brothers, before starring in shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Le Mis, Hairspra...
Ep52 - Alex Timbers (Part 2): Tony Nominated Director & Writer
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2: "This two-time Tony nominated writer and director is a recipient of Golden Globe, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and London Evening Standar...
Ep52 - Alex Timbers (Part 1): Tony Nominated Director & Writer
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: This two-time Tony nominated writer and director is a recipient of Golden Globe, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and London Evening Standard...
Ep51 - Leslie Kritzer: A Self-Proclaimed Jew-rican Tearing Up Broadway
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This self-proclaimed Jew-rican is tearing it up 8 times a week in Beetlejuice on Broadway, consistently proving herself as one of the funniest people ...
Ep50 - William Ivey Long (Part 2): 6-time Tony Award Winning Costume Designer
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
PART 2: A 6-time Tony Award winner (with 17 total nominations) over his 43 year career as a costume designer on Broadway, this Raleigh, NC native shar...
Ep50 - William Ivey Long (Part 1): 6-time Tony Award Winning Costume Designer
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
PART 1: A 6-time Tony Award winner (with 17 total nominations) over his 43 year career as a costume designer on Broadway, this Raleigh, NC native shar...
Ep49 - Kirsten Scott: She Is Going to Rock Our Socks Off
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The bubbly and bright Kirsten Scott is taking the Off-Broadway the stage by storm as Sherrie in the 10th Anniversary revival of Rock Of Ages. Kirsten ...
Ep48 - Justin Guarini: The American Idol is More Than a Lil' Sweet
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Guarini’s robust performance career launched with the first season of American Idol in 2002, performing alongside Kelly Clarkson. His stage a...
Ep47 - Jawan Jackson: He Ain't Too Proud to Admit He Wanted To Be a Dolphin Trainer
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Detroit native had no idea that one day he would get to play one of the most influential people of his lifetime not once, but twice! Currently st...
Ep46 - Jackie Hoffman: A Personal Comedy Hour
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Hoffman has solidified herself as one of the funniest women of her generation, perhaps even of all time. This Emmy-nominated, Obie-award-winnin...
Ep45 - Ken Davenport: Tony-Winning Producer, Writer & Theatre Entrepreneur
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This 2-time Tony winning producer has a 26 year career directly involved with Broadway. As one of the most entrepreneurial people in the creative spac...
Ep44 - Andrew Barth Feldman: High School Musical, Dear Evan Hansen
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After winning the 2018 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor, Andrew Barth Feldman found his way -- at the age of 16 -- into the title role of ...
Cereal: Part of a Broadway-Lover’s Complete Breakfast – Part 5: The Tony Awards, The Press Room
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 5 – The Tony Awards: The Press Room: The 73rd Annual Tony Awards Awards took place on June 9th 2019, at the Radio City Musical Hall, hosted by ...
Ep43 - Kate Rockwell: Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, Rock of Ages, and foodie!
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Rockwell is showing Broadway that playing dumb takes a lot of brains. Currently starring in Mean Girls as Karen Smith, she has just entered year ...
Cereal: Part of a Broadway-Lover’s Complete Breakfast – Part 4: The Tony Awards, The Red Carpet
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 – The Tony Awards: The Red Carpet: The 73rd Annual Tony Awards Awards took place on June 9th 2019, at the Radio City Musical Hall, hosted by ...
Ep42 - Sarah Stiles: For the Billionth Time, Go See Tootsie
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Stiles is taking the stage and screen by storm. She is currently starring in Tootsie The Musical on Broadway, for which she was nominated for a ...
Cereal: Part of a Broadway-Lover’s Complete Breakfast – Part 3: The Drama Desk Awards, The Press Room
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 – The Drama Desk Awards: The Press Room: The 64th Drama Desk Awards took place on June 2nd 2019, at the Town Hall Theatre on 43rd Street. The...
Ep41 - Diana Salameh & Erik Piepenburg: Marketing Agents Extraordinaire
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve seen Diana Salameh and Erik Piepenburg’s work but you may not know it. Diana and Erik are employees of NYC marketing agency Serino Coyne. ...
Cereal: Part of a Broadway-Lover's Complete Breakfast - Part 2: The Drama Desk Awards, Red Carpet
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 – The Drama Desk Awards: Red Carpet: The 64th Drama Desk Awards took place on June 2nd 2019, at the Town Hall Theatre on 43rd Street. The red...
Ep40 - Chase Brock, Choreographer: Be More Chill
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Making his Broadway debut at just 16 years old in The Music Man, Chase Brock has grown into the role of choreographer on many projects on the stage an...
Cereal: Part of a Broadway-Lover's Complete Breakfast - Part 1: Tony Nominations
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: Tony Nominations: Jillian wakes up early. Like super early. And heads to the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts and Lincoln Center...
Ep39 - Ann Harada: Capturing Our Hearts Since Avenue Q
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Harada captured our hearts in Avenue Q, where she played the insightful and hilarious Christmas Eve. She has been on Broadway since 1988, making h...
Ep38 - Caitlin Kinnunen & Isabelle McCalla: The Prom on Broadway
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Kinnunen and Isabelle McCalla are not only co-stars of The Prom, but real life besties. Playing Emma and Alyssa respectively, they have a stro...
Ep37 - Des McAnuff: Tony Winning Director/Producer
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two Time Tony Winning Director Des McAnuff has been directing on Broadway for over 30 years. His latest Broadway hit, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life A...
Ep36 - Casey Nicholaw: Tony Award Winning Director/Choreographer
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Nicholaw has been credited for having “galvanized the modern form of the classic musical comedy” – Playbill.com. The nine musical comedies...
Ep35 - Becca Lee, Teddy Toye, & Mary Antonini: A Loving Trio from Broadway's The Prom
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode features Becca Lee, Teddy Toye, and Mary Antonini, three of the amazing ensemble members from The Prom. Their real-life friendshi...
Ep34 - Christopher Sieber: He's Come a Long Way Since His Living Room Performances
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a young child, Christopher Sieber would create and perform his own shows in front of a window in his living room. The grass and unsuspecting passer...
The Prom Takeover - Bonus Callback to Beth Leavel and Dori Berinstein
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Before there was the May 2019 The Prom takeover, there were episodes 9 and 14 with Beth Leavel and Dori Berinstein. Please take a moment to revisit th...
Ep33 - Angie Schworer: The Role was Literally Written for Her
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A 28 year veteran of the Broadway stage, Angie Schworer, a true-life gypsy has been part of the original casts in 9 out of 11 of her Broadway credits,...
Ep32 - Warren Carlyle: Tony Award Winning Director/Choreographer
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Carlyle is a Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critic Circle Award winning director and choreographer. To top it all off, he was just nominated for 2...
Ep31 - Josh Lamon: Theatre Literally Saved His Life
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Lamon is currently starring as Sheldon in The Prom on Broadway (which was nominated for 7 2019 Tony Awards including best musical). Josh made his...
Ep30 - Michael Kushner: Photographer, Investor, Producer, Multi-Hyphenate
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A true multi-hyphenate, Michael Kushner is an amazing example of how you can be heavily involved in theatre without being on stage all the time. He is...
Ep29 - Micaela Diamond: This Cher "Babe" Representing the Young, Queer Community
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Micaela Diamond traded in freshmen year for opening night. This powerhouse 19 year old is currently making her Broadway debut as Babe in The Cher Sho...
Ep28 - Loren Lott (aka Loren Sharice): Broadway Turned Soap Star
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Loren Lott is the brilliant Broadway belter, turned TV star. She has appeared on Broadway in Motown the Musical and Once on this Island after making i...
Ep27 - Brandon Uranowitz: Being His Authentic Self
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Uranowitz is a two-time Tony-nominated actor best known for his roles as Adam in An American in Paris and Mendel in the 2016 Broadway revival ...
Ep26 - Jarrod Spector: Record Breaker, Heart Taker
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tony nominee Jarrod Spector made his Broadway debut as Gavroche in the original production of Les Misérables, and went on to play a record-breaking 1...
Ep25 - Patti Murin: Frozen, Lysistrata Jones, Xanadu, Wicked
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Patti Murin made her Broadway debut in 2007 in Xanadu. She went on to originate the title character of Lysistrata Jones in 2011. Following that, she p...
Ep24 - Noah J. Ricketts: A Childhood Injury Kicked Off His Broadway Dreams
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After starting as an ensemble member and understudy, Noah J. Ricketts has taken over the role of Kristoff in Frozen the Musical on Broadway. The Louis...
Ep23 - Tom Kitt: Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator and Music Director
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tony, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt has been writing and arranging music for over three decades. He talks about his long career on and off ...
Ep22 - Ryann Redmond: The First Woman to Play Olaf
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Currently starring in Frozen the Musical on Broadway as Olaf, she is the first woman in history to play this role on any stage or screen! She made h...
Ep21 - Joe Carroll: The Prince of Broadway
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Carroll joins us this week to kick off our Disney’s Frozen on Broadway takeover month. Joe recently joined the company of Frozen as Prince Hans,...
Ep20 - Christopher Ashley: Tony Award Winning Director and Mastermind behind La Jolla Playhouse
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tony winning director Christopher Ashley is best know for various shows including Come From Away, Memphis, Xanadu, and All Shook Up and is the artisti...
Ep19 - John Bolton: How to Succeed in Comedy Without Really Trying
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With over 25 years in the industry, John Bolton is the ultimate showman. He made his Broadway debut in 1994 and has been honing his comedy skills ever...
Ep18 - Chad Kimball: Kicking An Adderall Addiction and Starring on Broadway
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Tony nominee Chad Kimball, currently starring in the Broadway production of Come From Away. The episode discusses a wide range o...
Ep17 - Jana Robbins & Haley Swindal: This Friendship Can't Quit You
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting the podcast this episode are the dynamic duo Jana Robbins and Haley Swindal – a pair that meet somewhat recently in This One’s For the Gi...
Ep16 - Harrison Chad: The Voice of Tarzan and Boots from Dora the Explorer
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Harrison Chad may have been a big part of your childhood without you even knowing it. Best known for his voiceover performance of Boots from Dora The ...
Bonus - Loveville High Launch Party
02 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, we talk to the cast and creative team of Loveville High – A Prom In Nine Musical Podcasts at their NYC launch party. ...
Ep15 - Kathryn Allison: A Rising Broadway Powerhouse to Keep Your Eye On
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is with Kathryn Allison. In 2014 she was chosen out of 200 singers to win the NY Musical Theatre Festival’s Next Big Broadway ...
Ep14 - Dori Berinstein: 4-Time Tony Award Winning Producer
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dori Berinstein is a four-time Tony Award-winning producer, Emmy Award-winning director, and Robert Whitehead Award recipient from the Commercial Thea...
Ep13 - Michael Lee Brown: From Understudy to Alternate, Dear Evan Hansen is Where He Will Be Found
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with Michael Lee Brown. Michael made his Broadway debut in Dear Evan Hansen as an understudy for the three male teens; Evan, Conno...
Ep12 - Alison Burns & Lulu Picart from the 10KDollarDay Comedy Podcast
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Actresses, singers, teachers, composers, comedians, and hosts of 10KDollarDay, a podcast about fake luxury travel, Alison Burns Jackson and Lulu Picar...
Ep11 - Ani DiFranco: Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter, Poet, and Activist
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ani DiFranco is certainly no stranger to performing in front of thousands. She is a gold record maker, grammy award winner, and one of this generation...
Ep10 - 2018 Wrap Up with Alan Seales and Jillian Hochman
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week host Alan Seales and Producer Jillian Hochman present their favorite shows of 2018, both on and off Broadway. Favorites include: Spongebob ...
Ep9 - Beth Leavel: The Prom, The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Raleigh, North Carolina native Beth Leavel! Beth currently stars as Dee Dee Allen in The Prom on Broadway. She made her Broadw...
Ep8 - Ali Stroker; Oklahoma!, Spring Awakening, Loveville High
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Stroker is unstoppable. We fell in love with her while she was on The Glee Project but in recent years has made history as the first person in a w...
Ep7 - Orfeh: Legally Blonde, Pretty Woman, Saturday Night Fever
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Broadway belter talks about how she never actually expected to end up on Broadway after her early pop career as one half of the duo Or-N-More. Orf...
Ep6 - Nancy Opel: Urinetown, Wicked, Evita... where should we stop?
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Opel has a long career spanning over three decades. She is now appearing on Broadway as Wicked’s Madame Morrible. She was nominated for the 20...
Ep5 - Bonnie Milligan (aka Broadway's Beltress): Head Over Heels
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie Milligan discusses her childhood, growing up in a religious household in Illinois, finding self confidence in controlling her narrative, and th...
Ep4 - Andy Karl: Pretty Woman, Legally Blonde, Rocky, Altar Boyz
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Olivier Award winning and three time Tony nominated actor Andy Karl joins us this week. Throughout his time in New York, he has done 13 Broadway shows...
Ep3 - Wesley Taylor: Spongebob Squarepants, Indoor Boys, Rock of Ages
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to actor, singer, dancer, writer, and director Wesley Taylor. Wesley speaks to growing up in Orlando with the performance bug. He ...
Ep2 - Ariana DeBose: The Prom, Donna Summer, Hamilton, SYTYCD
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with 2018 Tony nominee Ariana DeDose. She discusses how her early childhood as a competitive dancer led her to So You Think You Can...
Ep1 - An Introduction to The Theatre Podcast
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Intimate, personal conversations with theatre’s biggest talents, ranging all across the spectrum of individuals involved in the professional theatre...
Podcast Trailer
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Intimate, personal conversations with the biggest talents from professional theatre, tv, film, and more. Hear their secrets, what makes them laugh, st...