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The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

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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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Corey Mach sits down to discuss his journey from performing in a hundred community theater productions in Cleveland to taking center stage on Broadway. He opens up about the hustle behind building his wildly successful concert series, Broadway Sings,... more

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What happens when classical opera training collides head-on with aggressive post-hardcore rock? You get the viral sensation Broadway Does Punk, a project that takes iconic standards from shows like Wicked, Hamilton, Six, and The Phantom of the Opera ... more

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Collaborative partners Lindsey Kraft and Ben Folds take us behind the scenes of their new musical project, We've Been Here Before, currently running at the SoHo Playhouse. Lindsey shares how picking up the piano at age thirty-nine led to an outpourin... more

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When Academy Award winning actor Matthew McConaughey decided it was time to open up thirty six years of personal journals, he packed up a truck with beef, bourbon, and twenty gallons of water, heading off to an undisclosed desert for fifty two days. ... more

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Recent Guests

Corey Mach
Actor and producer, creator of Broadway Sings
Broadway Sings
Episode: Ep453 - Corey Mach: The Coolest Dressing Room
Matt Copley
Michigan-based recording artist, content creator, and theatrical producer
Broadway Does Punk, Unwell
Episode: Ep452 - Matt Copley: From Opera to Post-Hardcore Music
Lindsey Kraft
Actor, writer, and composer involved in We've Been Here Before
Collaborative artist on We've Been Here Before
Episode: Ep451 - Ben Folds & Lindsey Kraft: The Pass-Fail Test
Ben Folds
Singer, songwriter, producer, author and musician
Collaborative artist on We've Been Here Before
Episode: Ep451 - Ben Folds & Lindsey Kraft: The Pass-Fail Test
Matthew McConaughey
Academy Award–winning actor, author of Greenlights
Author, Actor
Episode: Ep450 - Matthew McConaughey: Greenlights
Stephen Sater
Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning playwright, lyricist and screenwriter
Independent writer/producer
Episode: Ep448 - Steven Sater: "Murder at the Gates" - A Special Sneak Peek
Alex Brightman
Broadway actor known for Beetlejuice on Broadway and Dewey Finn in School of Rock
Beetlejuice Broadway
Episode: Ep447 - Alex Brightman (From the vault)
Matt Rodin
Actor, creator, and creative consultant; founder of Theatre.Games and The Fourth Wall; Red Carpet Challenge creator
Theatre.Games, The Fourth Wall
Episode: Ep446 - Matt Rodin: Building Doors in Broadway's Walls
Brian Anthony Moreland
Broadway producer and lead producer for Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Be More Now Productions
Episode: Ep445: Brian Anthony Moreland: Naive Enough to be Brave Enough

Host

Alan Seales
Host of the show, conducting intimate, personal conversations with theatre, TV, and film talents.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 174 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 States3 years 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 States3 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 States4 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 States4 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 States5 years ago

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Overall, feedback highlights engaging conversations and strong guest lineups.
Many appreciate backstage insights and candid career discussions.
A few reviews note uneven interviewing at times but praise high-caliber guests and sound quality.
Listeners praise the host's ability to draw out personal stories and insights from guests.

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Ep453 - Corey Mach: The Coolest Dressing Room
Q: If you could see one show for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Lip Us Wild Party, because of its nostalgia, the director's vision, and how it allowed Corey to explore a kooky, transformative role beyond simply playing a prince.
Ep453 - Corey Mach: The Coolest Dressing Room
Q: What advice would you give to your younger self and others starting out?
Don't take no for an answer; there's always a yes down the line. In New York City there are endless opportunities, so use perseverance to figure out a path and stay resilient.
Ep453 - Corey Mach: The Coolest Dressing Room
Q: What motivates you?
Seeing someone in their element, especially when I work with people like Jonathan Groff, motivates me because their passion and mastery inspire me to pursue opportunities and push the craft forward.
Ep452 - Matt Copley: From Opera to Post-Hardcore Music
Q: So for you, I believe I read that you're producing this all yourself, right? Is that correct?
Yes, for the most part I'm producing this myself, with some help from a producer and general manager, focusing on the creative direction and logistics, and building a team to support the project and take it to tour.
Ep450 - Matthew McConaughey: Greenlights
Q: I know you've been asked this a million times, but for those who don't know the book, who don't know what a green light is, explain it in your own words.
A green light is anything in life that says go or affirmatively points you toward a path, while yellow lights invite pause and red lights demand a reconsideration or learning from the experience, and the combination helps you engineer more favorable moments in the future.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Theatre Podcast

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

The show centers on intimate, candid conversations with high-profile talents from theatre, TV, and film, often focusing on the realities of building a career in the arts. Episodes regularly explore how guests balance creative integrity with commercial realities, leadership in creative teams, and the emotional side of performance—from fear and impostor syndrome to resilience, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of Broadway and stage production. Across a diverse roster of actors, writers, directors, producers, choreographers, and theatre technologists, themes of mentorship, innovation, and multi-hyphenate careers recur, making it a rich listening option for industry professionals and theatre enthusiasts alike. A standout aspect is the h... more

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Recent guests on The Theatre Podcast include:

1. Corey Mach
2. Matt Copley
3. Lindsey Kraft
4. Ben Folds
5. Matthew McConaughey
6. Stephen Sater
7. Alex Brightman
8. Matt Rodin

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