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The Playbill Podcast: A Show on Broadway

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Hadestown
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Maybe Happy Ending
Theater Enthusiasts
Greek Mythology
Darren Criss
Theater
Robot Retirement Home
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Redwood
Orpheus and Eurydice
Seoul
Idina Menzel
The Playbill Podcast
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Kate Diaz
Wicked

The two most common questions anyone at Playbill gets from friends or family are: "What's on Broadway? And what should I see?" The Playbill Podcast is here to help.

Each episode highlights a currently running Broadway show and features an interview with members of the cast and/or creative team. Hosted by Alex Birsh (Playbill's VP & COO), the podcast is co-hosted by an interchanging "theatre friend... more

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Idina Menzel
Broadway actress, singer, and co-creator of Redwood
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Episode: Redwood with Idina Menzel
Darren Criss
Golden Globe winner and actor originating the role of Oliver in Maybe Happy Ending
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Hadestown with Merle Dandridge and Carlos Valdes
Q: What surprises are you seeing from being in Hadestown?
I'm pleasantly surprised at the extent and quality of support built into this show that makes it run smoothly.
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Q: What is it like being back on Broadway?
It feels like something in my spirit just relaxes getting back into the cadence, community, and discipline of Broadway.
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Q: What made this show resonate with you?
The purity of storytelling resonated with me as it is a story that I grew up with, comforting and filled with humanity.

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