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The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

Broadway Podcast Network
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Intimate, personal conversations with the biggest talents from professional theatre, tv, film, and more. Hear their secrets, what makes them laugh, stresses them out, and how they manage the anxiety of success. We feature both stars and creatives such as producers, stage managers, directors, press and marketing agents, or even the people who own the theaters or productions themselves.​ This is a p... more

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Latest Episodes

Rob Madge grew up staging living room musicals with wigs, smoke machines, and the unwavering support of their parents and grandmother—but what started as childhood play eventually became the viral, heartfelt, and Olivier-nominated solo show My Son’s ... more

Anthony Veneziale and Aneesa Folds return to the podcast with the same brilliance and warmth that made their first appearances unforgettable—this time teaming up to talk about their new boundary-breaking musical, Co-Founders, premiering at ACT in San... more

Just in time for Broadway’s biggest night, the 2025 Tony Awards, Survival Jobs hosts ⁠Jason A. Coombs⁠ and⁠ Samantha Tuozzolo⁠ drop a special bonus episode today featuring The Theatre Podcast host and Broadway insider Alan Seales. This fun, laid-bac... more

Julia Knitel grew up immersed in theater, with parents who ran a community company out of a church basement. From an early age, she was surrounded by costumes, sets, and the collaborative chaos that comes with putting on a show — and she was hooked. ... more

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Recent Guests

Aneesa Folds
Breakout star of Freestyle Love Supreme
Freestyle Love Supreme
Episode: Ep396 - Anthony Veneziale & Aneesa Folds: Hip Hop, Humanity, and Hacking the Stage
Anthony Veneziale
Tony Award-winning co-creator of Freestyle Love Supreme
Freestyle Love Supreme
Episode: Ep396 - Anthony Veneziale & Aneesa Folds: Hip Hop, Humanity, and Hacking the Stage
Julia Knitel
Tony-nominated actor with a Broadway journey from community theater to leading roles.
Current star of Dead Outlaw
Episode: Ep395 - Julia Knitel: Weird, Wild, and Wonderfully Herself
Joy Huerta
Grammy Award-winning singer and co-composer of 'Real Women Have Curves'
Jesse & Joy
Episode: Ep394 - Joy Huerta & Benjamin Velez: Pop Meets Plot in a Tony-Nominated Twist
Benjamin Velez
Award-winning composer and lyricist known for diverse musical storytelling.
Episode: Ep394 - Joy Huerta & Benjamin Velez: Pop Meets Plot in a Tony-Nominated Twist
Taylor Trensch
Tony-nominated actor known for roles in Dear Evan Hansen and Floyd Collins
Episode: Ep393 - Taylor Trensch: A Pink-Eared Dog and a Tony Nominee Walk Into a Theater…
Norm Lewis
Tony, Emmy, and SAG Award nominee with a career spanning Broadway, film, and television.
Episode: Ep388 - Norm Lewis: Fame, Failure, and the Phantom Mask
Caesar Samayoa
An actor known for his roles in Broadway productions like Come From Away and Just in Time.
Broadway
Episode: Ep386 - Caesar Samayoa: Trust the Team, Tell the Story
Joanna Gleason
Tony Award-winning actress known for her performance in Into the Woods.
Episode: Ep383 - Joanna Gleason: Be the Protein on the Plate

Host

Alan Seales
Host of a show featuring intimate conversations with prominent theatre and performing arts figures, providing insights into their experiences and the industry.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • The beginnings of autobiographies

    My favorite books are autobiographies of people in show business , and these interviews are the beginning of those stories. Thank you for sharing how the sausage gets made! It’s my favorite part!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ihateyouihateyou
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome product

    Thank you for always giving us an inside look at the lives of the people we love on Broadway. Truly enjoyed the episode with Javier made me laugh and cry keep up the awesome work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    do411
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Guests, Terrible Interviewer

    The podcast has a great premise with a great guest list, but unfortunately, the interviewer / host is not up to par. When the interviewer speaks more than the person being interviewed, there’s an issue. (It makes listening very unenjoyable.)

    Take the Patti LuPone episode, for example. If you are lucky enough to have a theatrical legend on your show, you need to let her speak instead of saying what you would “imagine” her answer to be after every question. It was overall a TOUGH listen, especia... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Neel Patrick
    United States3 years ago
  • True Gem

    I tripped over this on social media during Alan’s Hadestown takeover, and I am hooked! I started with Reeve Carney, and look forward to listening to all of them. Alan has the emotional intelligence to bring out the best in each guest, skillfully moving them through their storytelling and never stepping on them. Great stories emerge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kittyscratches
    United States3 years ago
  • Engaging and authentic!

    The Theatre Podcast is my go-to for backstage conversations with Broadway’s best. Alan truly holds space for each guest in the most engaging and delightful way. It’s organic, funny and raw. Love this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HillyNYCGal
    United States4 years ago

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The emotional authenticity and relatability of the discussions are highlighted positively.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth and personal stories shared by industry talents.
Some reviews suggest that the host's interview style may lead to interruptions that detract from the guest's narrative.
Overall, there's a strong appreciation for the caliber of guests and the quality of conversations, promoting engagement with the performing arts community.

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Ep394 - Joy Huerta & Benjamin Velez: Pop Meets Plot in a Tony-Nominated Twist
Q: Was the process writing for this similar to what you normally write with, or the normal process when you're putting an album together?
Writing for an album is a little bit different, but I feel like I brought a little bit of that to this collaboration.
Ep394 - Joy Huerta & Benjamin Velez: Pop Meets Plot in a Tony-Nominated Twist
Q: Is that hard for both of you to have songs cut?
It's so hard. It's like a baby.
Ep394 - Joy Huerta & Benjamin Velez: Pop Meets Plot in a Tony-Nominated Twist
Q: How did you meet? How did your collaboration start?
We just met for this project and we did it over Zoom during the end of the pandemic.
Ep395 - Julia Knitel: Weird, Wild, and Wonderfully Herself
Q: If you could only see one show for the rest of your life, but you can see it as many times as you want, what would you see?
Into the Woods
Ep395 - Julia Knitel: Weird, Wild, and Wonderfully Herself
Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?
To trust oneself, flip negative thoughts to positive affirmations, and recognize one's worth.

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What is The Theatre Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content features intimate conversations with a wide range of talents from the worlds of theatre, TV, and film. Typically, guests include celebrated performers, directors, producers, and others closely tied to the performing arts, providing listeners with a unique perspective on their personal journeys, challenges, and the intricacies of the industry. The topics addressed often revolve around the emotional realities of performance, the process of creation, and the communal aspects of the arts, making this content particularly relatable for those interested in the human side of the entertainment world. Special segments may focus on stories of success, the stressors of public life, and the secrets behind the artistry, which brings a level ... more

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Recent guests on The Theatre Podcast include:

1. Aneesa Folds
2. Anthony Veneziale
3. Julia Knitel
4. Joy Huerta
5. Benjamin Velez
6. Taylor Trensch
7. Norm Lewis
8. Caesar Samayoa

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