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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
Broadway Season 2023-2024
Maybe Happy Ending
Covid-19
Back To the Future
American Idiot
Sunset Boulevard
Bat Out Of Hell
Death Becomes Her
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 Carey Renee Sharpe to chat all about Blood/Love: A Vampire Pop Opera! Carey makes her Off-Broadway debut as Valerie in her own original production. We chat with Carey all about developing & performing in Blood/Love, vam... more

We're thrilled to be joined by Canadian artist Alex Nicholson to chat all about starring as Toulouse-Lautrec in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on tour!

Catch Moulin Rouge at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto from April 22nd to May 10th!

After 6 years since the last North American production, your "Bat Gals" finally made it back to Bat Out of Hell: The Musical! We were fortunate to catch two dates of this thrilling musical on its new North American Tour! We had to break out our micro... more

The Bat is back! We are beyond excited to have John Zamborsky joining us on the podcast to chat all about the North American Tour of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical!

Zamb is currently in the ensemble of Bat Out of Hell as Denim! We chat with them all ... more

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Recent Guests

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)
John Zamborsky
Actor in Bat Out of Hell The Musical, plays Denim
Bat Out of Hell The Musical
Episode: Ep207 - #BatFam with JOHN ZAMBORSKY (Bat Out of Hell: The Musical)
Danielle Wade
Leading actor in Shucked national tour (Maizy)
Shucked
Episode: Ep206 - Just Another Farm Girl with DANIELLE WADE (Shucked)
Allie Ray
Currently starring as Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter and The Cursed Child on Broadway
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
Episode: Ep205 - 'She's Just A Girl' with ALLIE RE (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
Christian Douglas
Actor and songwriter, currently playing Christian in Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge!
Episode: Ep204 - Love Song with CHRISTIAN DOUGLAS (Moulin Rouge!)
Teale Dvornik
Broadway dresser, theater blogger, registered tour guide, and author
Episode: Ep203 - History Hiding Around Broadway with TEALE DVORNIK
Tess Marshall
Actress starring as Penny Lane in Almost Famous The Musical
ACT
Episode: Ep202 - It's All Happening with TESS MARSHALL & MICHAEL FABISCH (Almost Famous)
Michael Fabisch
Actor starring as William Miller in Almost Famous The Musical
ACT
Episode: Ep202 - It's All Happening with TESS MARSHALL & MICHAEL FABISCH (Almost Famous)
Lexie Dorsett Sharp
Broadway performer covering various roles in Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice on Broadway
Episode: Ep201 - Beetlejuice Returns with JESSE SHARP & LEXIE DORSETT SHARP (Beetlejuice)

Hosts

Jocelyn
Co-host who engages with guests and discusses topics.
Chrissy
Co-host who introduces the episodes and interviews guests.

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
    4 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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The show is fun and engaging, with insightful takes on Broadway culture.
Hosts bring warmth and strong theatre knowledge, making episodes informative and entertaining.
Crissy and Jocelyn put in deep research and guide conversations smoothly, making guests feel at ease.
Listeners praise the mix of history and contemporary Broadway insights.

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Ep206 - Just Another Farm Girl with DANIELLE WADE (Shucked)
Q: Can you tell us about your journey with Shucked and what drew you to Maizy?
Danielle discusses how the show's humor, heart, and sense of community spoke to her, and how her previous experiences prepared her to bring Maizy to life on tour.
Ep205 - 'She's Just A Girl' with ALLIE RE (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
Q: What Hogwarts House are you in?
I am a Ravenclaw, and we actually were required to take the tests before we all joined the company.
Ep205 - 'She's Just A Girl' with ALLIE RE (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
Q: Is there a certain part of a warm-up or preparation that you can't skip?
We have a mandatory company warm-up before the show which involves physical exercise and vocal warm-ups.
Ep205 - 'She's Just A Girl' with ALLIE RE (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
Q: What was the biggest challenge stepping into a show with so many moving parts?
It's very athletic, requiring stamina for physicality I've never experienced before, especially balancing suitcases and moving parts of the show.
Ep205 - 'She's Just A Girl' with ALLIE RE (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
Q: Were you like a big fan of the Harry Potter franchise before you became part of the show?
Oh yeah, like huge. I think most people my age grew up with it, dressing up as Hermione Granger for Halloween, and now it's magical to have my Broadway debut at Hogwarts.

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What is Breaking the Curtain about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two theatre-loving hosts dive into the history and current buzz of musical theatre, delivering in-depth show breakdowns and candid interviews with theatre legends and rising stars. Episodes center on personal journeys in the industry, production insights, and the evolution of Broadway shows, with a strong emphasis on the creative process, performance realities, and fan culture. The format blends archival context with fresh conversations, making it a go-to for listeners who crave behind-the-scenes storytelling and practical career takeaway moments in theatre and musical production. A notable strength is the rapport between hosts and guests, which often yields warm, informative conversations that resonate with both industry insiders and theat... more

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Recent guests on Breaking the Curtain include:

1. Alex Nicholson
2. John Zamborsky
3. Danielle Wade
4. Allie Ray
5. Christian Douglas
6. Teale Dvornik
7. Tess Marshall
8. Michael Fabisch

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