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Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine

Hosted by actress Ilana Levine
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With her unique style of hosting, Ilana Levine gives her listeners up close and personal access to today's biggest stars from Broadway, Film and Television. Her intimate and revealing conversations with Tony Award, Academy Award, Grammy Award and Emmy Award winners gives listeners the feeling they are part of a conversation between old friends. Guests include Julianne Moore, Matthew Broderick, Isa... more

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Orfeh is a Tony and Grammy Award-nominated New Yorker. Last summer she completed a run in her West End debut in “Burlesque The Musical” as Tess. On Broadway, she is best known for originating the role of Paulette in “Legally Blonde: The Musical” (Ton... more

Joe Tippett is an actor who starred as John Ross in the Emmy Award winning series Mare of Easttown. Joe starred in Airline Highway and Waitress on Broadway, and recurs as Hal Jackson on The Morning Show for AppleTV+. In this conversation Joe talks a... more

Frankie Grande is a true multihyphenate: a singer, songwriter, actor, Broadway performer and producer, television personality, digital creator, philanthropist, and activist whose career has taken him from Broadway stages to reality television, film, ... more

Zach Heinzerling is an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director based in New York City. He began his career at HBO working on four consecutive Emmy Award-winning documentaries and the Emmy Award-winning series “24/7” as a Field Produce... more

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Joe Tippett
Actor known for Waitress and Disruption
Theatre (Broadway/Off-Broadway)
Episode: Episode 524 - Joe Tippett
Frankie Grande
Broadway performer, author of Supergay
Self / Frankie Grande
Episode: Episode 523 - Frankie Grande
Zach Heinzerling
Award-winning documentary filmmaker
Episode: Episode 522 - Zach Heinzerling
Ben Wang
Actor known for roles in Gail Daughtry, Karate Kid Legends, The Hunger Games universe, and American Born Chinese
Actor
Episode: Episode 520 - Ben Wang
Betty Buckley
Award-winning actress and singer, longtime Broadway star
Episode: Episode 519 - Betty Buckley
Claybourne Elder
Broadway actor, singer, and composer
Episode: Episode 518 - Claybourne Elder
Jen Schriever
Lighting designer, 2026 Tony Award winner for The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys, SUNY Purchase (adjunct professor)
Episode: Episode 517 - Jen Schriever
Connie Rousouli
Two-time Tony-nominated actor, writer, and producer; co-creator/writer/star of Titanic
Theater/Broadway
Episode: Episode 516 - Constantine Rousouli
E. Lockhart
Award-winning author of We Were Liars
Author of We Were Liars
Episode: Episode 515 - E. Lockhart

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Ilana Levine
Host of Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 580 ratings
  • Fun, Joyous and addicting!

    Ilana Levine’s “LKF” podcast interviews are as addicting as obsessing over Wordle. As soon as an interview is over, the array of artistic listening inspiration is there in spades with over 300 interviews to choose from. Ilana is a fantastic interviewer and her in-depth conversations are so natural and joyous. She knows every detail of the breadth and scope of her guests illustrious careers and dives deep with humor and admiration from long-standing friendships over decades of association in the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curmudgeon Cards
    United States3 years ago
  • Back to one Steph.

    First episode I listened too was Patti, who said its a Calling. BLOW Gabriel BLOW! My spirit totally received that term.

    Next was Ten Times Perfect with Back to One Steph. That gave my work ethic a direction and refocused my tenacity. I return to this episode once a month.

    Thanks for helping save an artist! We will take one day 🤩 💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JB🥨BK
    United States3 years ago
  • Good, Involving Conversations

    The host occasionally gushes a little too much for me, but otherwise this podcast has been a real find. It’s a treasure trove of respected theater artists that you always wanted to hear more from, but might not have been famous enough for them to land a spot on a late night talk show. To Ms. Levine’s credit, she REALLY lets the more complex answers spool out, and doesn’t feel the need to jump in and interrupt them. It also helps that she’s in the biz.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Podcasting Pearls
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Really love this podcast! Loved the episode with Edie Falco ! I love when Edie said she probably wasn’t supposed to say acting school took away her confidence and Ilana said no someone is listening and thinking that’s me! Well that person IS me! I was very encouraged to hear what Edie said about how learning the intellectual side of acting made things less clear because that’s how I feel too. The more I study the intellectual side of acting the more confusing I find it and it makes me feel like... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Venusvoyagergirl
    United States4 years ago
  • Wonderful!

    This is a brilliant podcast with a loveable host and fabulous guests. What a breath of fresh air!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skatells
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The show is described as inspiring, cozy, and a must for theatre fans.
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Episode 523 - Frankie Grande
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting to write a memoir?
Read memoirs for guidance, find a trusted collaborator, and dedicate time in isolation to write, while keeping the journey honest and true to your voice.
Episode 523 - Frankie Grande
Q: What was your favorite part of writing the book?
The mountain-climbing chapter about my sister made me laugh and cry; the process of crafting the book with a collaborator helped me structure memories into meaningful essays.
Episode 520 - Ben Wang
Q: What was your entree into a professional life in acting?
It was largely about luck early on, with a first professional role in a Minnesota children's theater while still in high school, staying open to opportunities and letting the right project come to you.
Episode 518 - Claybourne Elder
Q: What inspired your new album and its reimagined approach to classic songs?
Claybourne explains that his solo show about goodness and leaving the Mormon Church led to transforming songs he loved into new versions, allowing him to express personal history and emotion, especially songs that felt inaccessible to him growing up. He aims to create versions that resonate with his current life as a father and artist.
Episode 517 - Jen Schriever
Q: How did mentorship shape your path into lighting design, and who were the people you learned from early on?
Jen explains that a local high school lighting designer and a community college mentor were pivotal, guiding her to recognize lighting as a serious craft and encouraging an early pursuit that led to SUNY Purchase and a formal design path.

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What is Little Known Facts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid interview series that centers on deep-dive conversations with leading figures from Broadway, film, and television. Across episodes, listeners get personal origin stories, career milestones, creative processes, and behind-the-scenes insights into collaborations, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of performing arts. The show frequently weaves in lessons about resilience, reinvention, and the craft of storytelling, often highlighting how guests balance art, business, and personal passions. A standout trait is the host's insider access to acclaimed artists, offering a warm, intimate vibe that feels like a long chat among friends, with a steady stream of high-profile guests and a focus on process, culture, and representation in the... more

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