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Breaking the Curtain

Breaking the Curtain
Broadway
The Outsiders
Musical Theatre
Swept Away
Theatre
The Notebook
Tony Awards
Wicked
Theater
Moulin Rouge
Six
Bat Out Of Hell
Broadway Season 2023-2024
Maybe Happy Ending
Covid-19
Back To the Future
Moulin Rouge!
American Idiot
Sunset Boulevard
New York City

Breaking the Curtain is the musical theatre podcast where two friends sit down with theatre legends, uncover the history behind your favourite shows, and share the latest Broadway buzz. From in-depth show breakdowns to exclusive interviews with theatre’s brightest creatives, it’s your all-access pass to the world of musical theatre.

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Latest Episodes

We're thrilled to be joined by the incredible Ben Jackson Walker to chat all about playing Link Larkin in Hairspray at the Cape Playhouse now through August 8th!

We had the chance to speak with the wonderful Joe Serafini during the Into the Woods run at the Cape Playhouse!

We chat with Joe all about returning to the role of Jack, the iconic Cape Playhouse, the life wisdom within the show and so much more!

We are beyond thrilled to be joined by Emma Hearn and Travis Roy Rogers to talk all about playing Cherry Valance and Darrel Curtis in the North American Tour of The Outsiders!

We chat with Emma and Travis about their journey with the show thus far,... more

We’re heading back to Tulsa with another interview episode with Logan Gray Saad, who is currently playing Marcia in The Outsiders on Broadway!

We chat with Logan about the Outsiders Bootcamp, her Cherry debut, ASMR, our shared love of Moulin Rouge, ... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Serafini
Actor portraying Jack in Into the Woods at the Cape Playhouse
Into the Woods (Cape Playhouse)
Episode: Ep216 - Jumping Beans with JOE SERAFINI (Into the Woods)
Emma Hearn
Actress playing Cherry Valance in The Outsiders national tour
The Outsiders touring cast
Episode: Ep215 - Cherry & Darry with EMMA HEARN & TRAVIS ROY ROGERS (The Outsiders)
Travis Roy Rogers
Actor playing Darrel in The Outsiders national tour
The Outsiders touring cast
Episode: Ep215 - Cherry & Darry with EMMA HEARN & TRAVIS ROY ROGERS (The Outsiders)
Logan Gray Saad
A performer in The Outsiders on Broadway, playing Marcia and Cherry in different contexts
The Outsiders on Broadway
Episode: Ep214 - ASMR For the Girlies with LOGAN GRAY SAAD (The Outsiders)
Trish Lindstrom
Actor, Ginny Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway
Episode: Ep213 - Theatre Magic with TRISH LINDSTROM (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
JEIGH Madjus
Special guest, Canadian performer known for Moulin Rouge! as Baby Doll
Broadway/Moulin Rouge!
Episode: Ep212 - Baby Doll with JEIGH MADJUS (Moulin Rouge! The Musical)
Bethany McDonald
Performer who played Mordema on the Bat Out of Hell North American tour
Bat Out of Hell National Tour
Episode: Ep211 - All Revved Up with BETHANY MCDONALD (Bat Out of Hell)
Carey Renee Sharpe
Writer and star of Blood Love
Blood Love (Off-Broadway)
Episode: Ep210 - Fancy Vampire Party with CAREY RENEE SHARPE (Blood/Love)
Alex Nicholson
Actor playing Toulouse-Lautrec on the Moulin Rouge! North American tour
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Episode: Ep209 - Toulouse! with ALEX NICHOLSON (Moulin Rouge)

Hosts

Chrissy
Host of Breaking the Curtain; frequently co-hosts discussions, with deep theatre knowledge and interview presence.
Jocelyn
Co-host with a strong theatre background and a warm interviewing style.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • High Quality Listening

    Crissy and Jocelyn always put so much into each episode. They do their research, ask great questions and have a wonderful way with their guests that puts them at ease. I always learn so much when I listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amandashrum
    United States4 years ago
  • So much fun! Great Theatre History episodes!

    Podchaser
    5
    Musicaltheatrepod
    5 years ago
  • Fun!

    Such a fun podcast! Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alice's Hair Wonderland
    Canada5 years ago
  • Brilliant!

    These two are so much fun! Lots of insight to the world of Broadway!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joanne.Matte
    Canada5 years ago
  • Loved it!

    Informative, fabulous, and fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    missjocebert
    Canada5 years ago

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Hosts are deeply knowledgeable and do thorough preps, making interviews feel insightful and relaxed
Guests consistently offer insider theatre perspectives that are engaging
The banter is warm, entertaining, and accessible to theatre fans

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#8
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#183
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Talking Points

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Ep216 - Jumping Beans with JOE SERAFINI (Into the Woods)
Q: Why should audiences come and see Into the Woods at the Cape Playhouse?
Joe emphasizes the extraordinary cast, the enduring masterwork of the score, and the chance to experience a historic, high-caliber production in a legendary summer theater setting, with the Woods' darkness balanced by joy and storytelling clarity.
Ep216 - Jumping Beans with JOE SERAFINI (Into the Woods)
Q: You've had the chance to play Jack a couple different times. You're coming back into it now. What are some of the things that you love about this character and specifically about revisiting him?
He loves the character's youth and journey, noting how each revival lets him discover new things, especially as his perspective changes with age and experience, and how the song choices evolve with the production. He also highlights the humor and warmth of Jack's relationship to his mother and the cow, and the adventures that follow the beans.
Ep216 - Jumping Beans with JOE SERAFINI (Into the Woods)
Q: So are we. We would love to start by having you tell us a bit about yourself and what first sparked your love of theater.
Joe describes growing up near Pittsburgh, his early family influences, and how performing with siblings and church shaped his passion, eventually leading to formal training at the University of Michigan and a professional path that brought him to the Cape Playhouse for Into the Woods.
Ep210 - Fancy Vampire Party with CAREY RENEE SHARPE (Blood/Love)
Q: What was the experience like laying down the EP for Blood Love, and how does it relate to the live show?
She explains that many tracks were developed during the writing process and that the EP serves as a capsule for fans, with significant overlap between studio recordings and the show's live music, while acknowledging some elements were finalized in the studio later.
Ep210 - Fancy Vampire Party with CAREY RENEE SHARPE (Blood/Love)
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your journey writing Blood Love? Like what sparked it?
Carey recounts the evolution from music creation to a fully realized narrative, noting how her early experiences and shift from nursing back into music led to a show that integrated songs with a strong character arc, eventually becoming the vampire universe of Blood Love.

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Two longtime friends in-depth interview theatre legends and creatives, blending personal journeys with behind-the-scenes stories from major musical productions. Episodes spotlight touring life, development and reopening of shows, and intimate backstage moments, often mixing cultural nostalgia with practical industry insights. Notable hallmarks include warm banter, deep respect for artistry, and a consistent emphasis on the realities of performing on and off Broadway, including pandemic-era challenges, fan culture, and the evolving theater landscape.

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Recent guests on Breaking the Curtain include:

1. Joe Serafini
2. Emma Hearn
3. Travis Roy Rogers
4. Logan Gray Saad
5. Trish Lindstrom
6. JEIGH Madjus
7. Bethany McDonald
8. Carey Renee Sharpe

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