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The Playbill Podcast: A Show on Broadway

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Broadway
Tony Awards
Floyd Collins
Death Becomes Her
Maybe Happy Ending
Buena Vista Social Club
Theater Production
Gypsy
Theater Friends
Musical Theater
Hadestown
Dead Outlaw
Sunset Boulevard
Theater
And Juliet
Oh, Mary
Friendship
Theater Enthusiasts
Greek Mythology
Robot Retirement Home

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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Audra McDonald
11-time nominated and 6-time Tony-award-winning actress
Episode: My Life in the Theatre - Audra McDonald
Jennifer Simard
Broadway star portraying Helen Shaw
Episode: Death Becomes Her with Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber
Christopher Sieber
Broadway actor portraying Ernest, the love interest in the show
Episode: Death Becomes Her with Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber
Jeffrey Ross
Stand-up comedian and Roast Master General
Jeff Ross Broadway
Episode: Take a Banana for the Ride with "Roastmaster General" Jeffrey Ross
Mike Isaacson
Creative director of The Muny
The Muny
Episode: The magic of the MUNY with Rob McClure, Maggie Lakis, and Mike Isaacson
Rob McClure
Actor set to play a role in Dear Evan Hansen at The Muny
Episode: The magic of the MUNY with Rob McClure, Maggie Lakis, and Mike Isaacson
Maggie Lakis
Actor set to play a role in Dear Evan Hansen at The Muny
Episode: The magic of the MUNY with Rob McClure, Maggie Lakis, and Mike Isaacson
Jonathan Groff
Tony Award winner and current star of Just In Time
Just In Time
Episode: My Life in the Theatre - Jonathan Groff
Jeremy Jordan
Tony nominated actor known for his role in 'Floyd Collins'.
Episode: Jeremy Jordan on Floyd Collins and his Tony nomination

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Alex Birsh
Host and Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Playbill, with a strong connection to Broadway and its productions.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • The Muny Episode

    I remember my mother taking her four children on the bus to see the shows at the Muny. We brought a picnic. Sat in the free seats and loved every minute. Because of this joyous activity, I’m now a casting director. The Muny. Listen to that episode. It’s wonderful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casting Confidential Host
    United States2 months ago
  • My Favorite Podcast!

    The guests on this show are always amazing and it really helps me keep up with everything Broadway and is always so fun to listen! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theaterkid49🎉
    United States3 months ago

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Take a Banana for the Ride with "Roastmaster General" Jeffrey Ross
Q: What do you want people to feel when they leave your show?
I want them to feel like they have to tell everyone what they saw and feel better than when they sat down.
Take a Banana for the Ride with "Roastmaster General" Jeffrey Ross
Q: Why do you want to be on Broadway?
It's the apex. This is the top of the food chain for me for a comic.
&Juliet with Maya Boyd and Alison Luff
Q: What do you suggest people go see as well? What show do you like out there now?
Maya recommends A Wonderful World for its great storytelling and music. Alison is eager to see Death Becomes Her, highlighting the challenges of a performer balancing motherhood.
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.
Hadestown with Merle Dandridge and Carlos Valdes
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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2. Jennifer Simard
3. Christopher Sieber
4. Jeffrey Ross
5. Mike Isaacson
6. Rob McClure
7. Maggie Lakis
8. Jonathan Groff

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