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DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan MacDowell
Broadway
Theater
New York City
Gypsy
Tony Awards
The Outsiders
Cabaret
Hadestown
Smash
Wicked
Sunset Boulevard
Moulin Rouge
Gavin Creel
Hamilton
The Notebook
Musical Theater
Taylor Swift
The Gilded Age
Pop Culture
Suffs

Drama! Sit down with resident dramatics, Connor MacDowell & Dylan MacDowell, as they explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and life in New York City. Joined weekly by thrilling special guests, they have intimately casual conversations about the dramatic journey that brought them here. Oh that’s a gag, honey! Say no more… it’s DRAMA.

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Latest Episodes

Dylan and Connor are joined by McKenzie Kurtz (Schmigadoon, Heathers). It’s time for a second helping of McKenzie on DRAMA. as this diva makes her podcast return! McKenzie has been up to a lot since she last sat down with the twins: departed Wicked, ... more

Connor and Dylan are joined by Olivier Award winner Layton Williams (Titanique, Cabaret). Well YES! Y’all knew we’d have a true kiki with this West End diva, who has crossed the pond to take Broadway by storm. Actually, by iceberg, b*tch! Layton spil... more

Dylan and Connor are joined by drag superstar Suzie Toot (RuPaul’s Drag Race). Consider our engines STARTED! Hopped up on NeuroGum and with Pride on the horizon, these theatre queens joined together for a gay ol’ time. Ms. Toot fills the twins in on ... more

Connor and Dylan are joined by Melissa Barrera (Titanique, In the Heights) for a brand new episode of DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. Melissa is an actor, singer, activist, producer, final girl, and now… Broadway star! She can currently be seen... more

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Suzie Toot
Glamorous drag entertainer and RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 alumna
ButtTootKing, If You Knew Suzie, Suzie with a Z
Episode: “Shirley MacLainiacs” with Suzie Toot
Melissa Barrera
Actor, singer, activist, producer; star of Titanique
Titanique / Broadway
Episode: “The Year of the Fire Horse” with Melissa Barrera
Heather Morris
Award-winning actress, dancer and singer known for GLEE; off-Broadway performer in 11 to Midnight
Actor/Performer
Episode: “Booty for Beyoncé” with Heather Morris
Jennifer Tilly
Academy Award-nominated actor, fashion icon, and television personality
The Adding Machine (New Group), The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Chucky franchise
Episode: “Charmed, Charmed!” with Jennifer Tilly
Dee Roscioli
Singer, actress and Broadway star known for Wicked, Death Becomes Her, Titanique, and The Cher Show
Broadway / Theatre
Episode: “I’ve Had Many Glindas” with Dee Roscioli
Abigail Barlow
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and composer; Broadway performer in SIX the Musical
Barlow & Bear / SIX the Musical
Episode: "Bitch, I AM the Drama" with Abigail Barlow
Claybourne Elder
Grammy/SAG/Drama Desk/Lucille Lortel nominated leading man
Theatre; NYC productions
Episode: "Roadkill Daddy" with Claybourne Elder
Matt Koplik
Creator and host of Broadway Breakdown; playwright, critic, Tony Awards historian
Broadway Breakdown
Episode: Broadway 2026 Spring Preview with Matt Koplik of Broadway Breakdown
Jenn Colella
Tony Award-nominated and Grammy-winning actress, singer, professor, and icon
Stage/Entertainment
Episode: "Literally Mother" with Jenn Colella

Hosts

Dylan MacDowell
Co-host of DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell; long-standing NYC theatre enthusiast and performer.
Connor MacDowell
Co-host of DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell; experienced interviewer with a strong theatre background.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 284 ratings
  • Drama twins rule

    Thank goodness for these two Drama brothers. Love their banter and Broadway expertise. The emotion and incite as they interview the weekly guest is a masterclass experience. Keep up the brilliant podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rrrrr6262
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show for Broadway lovers

    Connor and Dylan are great hosts! They ask their guests thoughtful, informed questions and do a lot of research on them before they come on the show. They’re very funny and always have good interactions with their guests and with each other. Strongly recommend to any broadway fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    garryp23
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent in every way

    Dylan and Connor are fantastic hosts - charming and funny but not overbearing; they never try to outshine their guests. They attract both top names and rising theater stars, and have a deep well of knowledge and easygoing manner that quickly puts their guests at a ease — a true skill that comes naturally to them. Week after week I’m elated that I listened, even when I wasn’t sure going in whether I’d be interested in that week’s guest. Nowhere else will you get such insightful, informative, enga... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CooperLogan
    United States2 years ago
  • So obsessed with this podcast!

    I get so giddy about each podcast release each week! Connor and Dylan are so knowledgeable about Theatre and the industry and ask alll the right questions, making perfect interviews/episodes each week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MayaB28
    United States2 years ago
  • This is THE theater pod!

    I wasn’t a big podcast person, until I started listening to Drama Pod. It feels like I’m chatting with friends in the room about theater, a passion of mine, and it’s so natural and easy-going, Connor and Dylan make it feel like theater is medicine for all to enjoy. They stay true to their podcast formula and inspirations, while really making the most of their time with their guests. It’s a mini recap of a guests’ repertoire along with the fun in’s and outs of shows they’ve worked on or are curre... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ky-Guy Says
    United States2 years ago

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Interviews balance depth with humor, making insiders comfortable.
Guest line-up feels high-caliber and varied, from Broadway stars to creators.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and genuine passion for theatre.
Hosts are clearly knowledgeable about Broadway and keep guests engaged with thoughtful questions.
Show consistently delivers warm, relatable conversations that still feel polished and well-researched.

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“Shirley MacLainiacs” with Suzie Toot
Q: Were you actively having fun while filming season 17 of Drag Race or was it a stressful experience?
Suzie explains she had the time of her life until a certain moment when the bottom two situation introduced stress, making parts of the experience very intense even as other moments remained joyful.
“Booty for Beyoncé” with Heather Morris
Q: What was your favorite era or moment during GLEE?
Heather points to season one after the pilot as special and notes how the cast's youthful energy and excitement created a unique atmosphere; she also highlights season four with the new cast as particularly memorable for the fresh dynamics.
"Roadkill Daddy" with Claybourne Elder
Q: Can you describe how City of Strangers began and the impact it's had on accessibility to Broadway tickets?
A chance reconnection years later, sparked by a photo from that early trip, led me to start City of Strangers, a nonprofit that partners with schools and community programs to give away Broadway tickets to people who would not otherwise be able to attend, changing lives in meaningful ways.
"Roadkill Daddy" with Claybourne Elder
Q: You've had a remarkable arc—from BYU to Broadway. What moment most defined your decision to pursue theater full-time?
The moment I decided to move to New York after seeing Sweeney Todd with that generous stranger's gift, which reignited my passion and made me realize I could build a life in the city around theater.
"Literally Mother" with Jenn Colella
Q: Do you have a favorite Jason Robert Brown song to sing?
Jenn loves Hop Along Heartbreak and also enjoys Cassandra, highlighting how collaboration with Jason Robert Brown has shaped her singing repertoire.

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Listeners follow two NYC-based theatre enthusiasts as they interview a rotating roster of Broadway performers, directors, and creators. Conversations blend career journeys, behind-the-scenes stories, and contemporary theatre culture with humor, warmth, and deep industry knowledge. Expect intimate anecdotes, practical career insights, and a strong sense of community among theatre fans. A standout vibe is the hosts' collaborative banter and genuine admiration for guests, which often makes episodes feel like a relaxed, insider-friendly hangout. This show is especially compelling for theatre professionals, aspiring performers, and superfans seeking thoughtful discourse paired with Broadway-level storytelling and pop-culture crossovers.

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Recent guests on DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell include:

1. Suzie Toot
2. Melissa Barrera
3. Heather Morris
4. Jennifer Tilly
5. Dee Roscioli
6. Abigail Barlow
7. Claybourne Elder
8. Matt Koplik

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