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U Guys, this is a very special episode, as I am joined by Tamela Aldridge, the Executive Artistic Director of the amazing organization, Only Make Believe! Of course I update you on all the latest Bway info in my segment, The BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by my wonderful partners at BroadwayWorld.com! Then, we hear from Tamela about the incredible work that her organization does, bringing theater to children in hospitals and care facilities all over the country. Tamela has an extensive background as an actor prior to taking over the leadership position of OMB, and she speaks to her experience of wanting to give back but not knowing how, until she auditioned and was cast in OMB shows. We talk about how integral the arts can be in healing the bodies and minds of young people, and how working with children can be a completely transformative experience as an actor. Visit onlymakebelieve.org to find out more information on ways you can contribute to this beautiful and important work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, there is so much to talk about in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by my partners at BroadwayWorld.com! Then I am joined by Tony Nominated actress, Kenita Miller, to talk all about her amazing career! We talk about her Tony nominated performance as Lady In Red in For Colored Girls, as well as her times in Once On This Island, Xanadu, and The Color Purple. Kenita shares how she learned to navigate performing extremely heavy material eight times a week, and how we are all still learning through our art. She talks about her experience developing new works, and how she performed on Broadway while she was nine months pregnant! We chat about our current project at the New York Stage and Film festival, A Wrinkle In Time. U don't wanna miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, this week’s BroadwayWorld Recap is overflowing with the latest Bway news, including casting announcements and updates on the ongoing Hollywood strike. Then I am joined by Bway performer, teacher, and composer, Robi Hager! We chat about his incredible career on Broadway, having been in the original Bway company of Spring Awakening, as well as How To Succeed, Doctor Shivago, and Bye Bye Birdie. Robi shares his experience as an openly gay Mexican-American in the world of Theatre, and how his upbringing shaped the performer and artist he is today. We talk about diving into new works together, and his experience switching from being a performer to being behind the table. U don’t wanna miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap is full of all the latest Bway news! Then I am joined by Broadway performer, teacher, and playwright, Jason Forbach! Jason is currently on tour with the revival of Into The Woods after covering multiple roles in the show during its Broadway run. Jason has been in such iconic shows as The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, both in the touring companies and on Broadway. He speaks about his experience being a swing and covering multiple roles in many shows, and how his upbringing in the Midwest led him to studying theater in college. We talk about what it's like to perform post-pandemic, and how wonderful it is to work with people who were originally some of our greatest role models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap features casting announcements, openings, closings, and so much more, brought to you by my amazing partners at BroadwayWorld.com! Then I am joined by actress of the stage and screen, Ana Villafañe! Ana is an incredible Broadway performer, most notably making her Bway debut originating the role of Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet! She then went on to re-open Broadway post-shutdown in the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago The Musical, and most recently starred in the new independent feature film, Castro's Daughter, in the title role playing opposite James Franco. Ana talks about her experience as a proud Latina working in the arts, and how her friendship with Gloria Estefan informed her performance as Gloria for her incredible three-year Bway run. She touches on growing from unsustainable habits surrounding being a performer, and how thrilled she is for everyone to see her new film! U don't wanna miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh My Pod, this week's episode is so fun! First I dive into the BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by my partners at BroadwayWorld.com, to fill you in on all the latest Bway tea. Then I am joined by the incredible, Jessica Hendy, to talk about her fabulous new one-woman autobiographical show, Walking With Bubbles. Jessica's story is unlike any I've heard before, and she so generously speaks about it on the pod! We touch on her having the distinction of being the only person to have been in both the original Bway production of CATS, as well as the Bway revival. Jessica was also seen on Broadway in Amour and Disney's Aida, but she says that her favorite role to date has been playing herself in her own original show, now playing Off-Broadway at the AMT Theater! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, this week's episode comes out on Juneteenth, and I implore you to visit thejuneteenthfoundation.com to donate to this incredible cause! The BroadwayWorld Recap is full of all the craziest Bway news, including highlights from this year's Tony Awards. Then, I am joined by performer Kolby Kindle to talk all about his run in the current Off-Broadway production of The Play That Goes Wrong. Kolby talks about his experience doing many national tours across the country, and the importance of Black representation in the theater. He touches on growing up singing in church and how his family's encouragement to follow his dreams helped lead him to New York City and a life of being an artist. Kolby is such a love, you don't want to miss him! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh My Pod, U Guys! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap is full of the latest Bway news, brought to you by my amazing partners at BroadwayWorld.com! I am joined by Harry Bouvy and Sean Allan Krill who are both currently in the Broadway revival of Parade, and who also just so happen to be married! We talk all things Bway, navigating the industry as a married couple, and what it's like to perform in a show with your best friend every night. Harry and Sean also share beautiful stories about their respective late partners, and how they found love and strength through their grief. They talk about their experience performing regionally all over the country, and how special it is for them to be doing this brilliant revival of Parade, as it is Harry's Broadway debut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys! This week's episode features a special Pride edition of the BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com! Then, Jayke is joined by Bway performer, Hannah Shankman, to talk about her incredible career on Broadway, The West End, and across the country! Hannah shares about her time in Les Mis, covering both Fantine and Eponine, as well as what it was like to cross the pond with Hair The Musical on The West End. She touches on learning to pace herself, both onstage and off, and how being patient has been a key component to her success. She also shares what it was like to be covered in fake tattoos every night as the original Tattooed Lady in Sideshow on Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap highlights BWW's 20th Anniversary concert, benefitting Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. Then Jayke is joined by Bway icon, Laura Bell Bundy! Laura shares all about her Tony-nominated time as Elle Woods in the original Broadway cast of Legally Blonde The Musical. She talks about her career highlights, and her activism for women's rights through the arts. Laura's podcast, "Women of Tomorrow", is also part of the Broadway Podcast Network, and her latest original album of the same name is available to stream everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, there is so much tea to spill in this week's segment, The BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com. We're talking Tony Awards babes! This week, Jayke is joined by Broadway performer Emma Pittman to talk all things Chicago The Musical! Emma shares her experience winning 'The Search For Roxie' and her road to playing Roxie Hart, as well as joining the ensemble of the show. She also talks about her upcoming Broadway show, Back To The Future, and being an ally to the queer community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys! This week, Jayke shares the latest Bway updates in the segment, the BroadwayWorld recap, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com. Then Jayke is joined by playwright, actor, and musician, Justin Huertas to talk about his show, 'Lizard Boy', coming to off-broadway! A Seattle based creator, Huertas shares his artistic process in creating musicals, and what it's like to perform in his own works. He also touches on his experience as a queer Filipino man in the theater industry, and how his upbringing in Seattle has affected his life's work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U guys! This week Jayke is talking all things Tony Nominations in the segment, The BroadwayWorld Recap! Then Jayke is joined by Broadway performer, Christine Cornish, to talk about being in the Broadway revivals of Chicago The Musical, Kiss Me Kate, My Fair Lady, and CATS. Christine shares her experience growing up in the dance community, and participating in the fancy choir at CCM. She also talks about her artistic process of creating a character, and what it's like to teach dance in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, it's award season, which means Jayke has piping hot tea to spill in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap. Then, Jayke is joined by Funny Girl Broadway's Leslie Blake Walker to talk all about taking part in this incredible revival. Leslie discusses her artistic process in creating choreography, her background as a dancer, and performing in countless regional shows, including a production of CATS at age 10. Leslie also shares her experience performing alongside incredible performers like Jane Lynch, Ramin Karimloo, and Lea Michele. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh My Pod U Guys, this week Jayke dives into all the latest Bway news in the segment, the BroadwayWorld recap. Then Jayke is joined by Broadway actor, writer, and producer, Alex Wyse, to talk about playing opposite Sean Hayes in the new play, Good Night, Oscar, on Broadway! Alex chats about his experience directing his own films and shorts, 'Summoning Sylvia' and 'Indoor Boys', and shares what it was like co-creating the off-broadway musical comedy, 'A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet.' He also touches on being openly queer, and how that has informed how he approaches creating and producing new works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh My Pod U Guys! There is so much Bway news to break down in this week's segment, The BroadwayWorld Recap. Jayke is joined by Broadway star, Lesli Margherita, to talk all things Matilda, tap dancing in a gold tuxedo on a Broadway stage, and performing on the West End. Lesli shares her experience of doing a one-woman show off-broadway, and performing regionally all over the country. She even touches on working with legends like Randy Skinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jayke shares the latest Bway updates in the segment, The BroadwayWorld Recap! Then Jayke is joined by Broadway's Carrie St. Louis to talk about her incredible theatrical career, including her time as Glinda in Wicked. Carrie shares her experience playing Sherrie in Rock of Ages, and how much she loved playing Lauren in Kinky Boots. We also talk about how much fun she is having starring as Rose in the off-broadway production of Titanique, currently running at the Daryl Roth Theater. Carrie also touches on her training as an opera singer, and how it has helped her stamina as a musical theater performer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh my pod, u guys! This week Jayke talks about everything going on in latest bway news in their segment, the BroadwayWorld Recap, including news about a benefit concert in support of the queer community. Then Jayke is joined by Broadway performer, Abby C. Smith, to chat about her experience originating the role of Mrs. Puff in The Spongebob Musical on Broadway. Abby touches on how having musical parents influenced her life as a musician and artist. She also speaks on being an ally to the queer community, and how she loves the art form of drag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jayke dives into their segment, the BroadwayWorld Recap, sharing all the hottest Bway news. Then Jayke is joined by freestyle rap artist and Broadway performer, Aneesa Folds, to chat about her experience in the Broadway improv musical, Freestyle Love Supreme. Aneesa shares what it was like growing up in Queens as an extremely shy child, and how her exposure to hip-hop shaped her affinity for freestyle rap. She also touches on her experience as a black woman in theater, and her dream of playing Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. We even get the inside scoop on what it's like to work with Bway celeb, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Jayke dives into all the latest Bway tea, including a special tribute to Ann Reinking. Then, Douglas Lyons joins the pod to talk all about his experience as a Broadway performer. We chat about Doug's time in shows like The Book of Mormon, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, as well as his current Broadway production; Parade. Douglas also talks about his experience as a composer, lyricist, and playwright, and what it was like to see his first original play, "Chicken and Biscuits", produced on Broadway at The Circle in the Square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices