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I've been nominated for a Podcast Tonight Award! Cast your vote now: www.podcasttonightawards.com/theatrepodcast 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 manager... more

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Diane Paulus joins the show for a deep dive into her remarkably storied career, starting with the serendipitous discovery of her father’s history as a director for the Army Entertainment Corps in post-war Tokyo. She shares how growing up at the doors... more

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Juan Carlos joins the show to share the incredible story of his journey from Miami to the Broadway stage. He opens up about the "athlete's mentality" he brings to his craft, a perspective shaped by his time as a high school carpenter and a college st... more

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Alex Wyse joins the show for a deep dive into the relentless "compulsion to create" that has fueled his journey from the suburbs of Cleveland to the Broadway stage and the director's chair. He shares a hilarious story about the childhood soccer match... more

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Maya Jade Frank joins the podcast to share the fascinating journey of a career that began with a serendipitous audition for her sister’s project and led her to the Broadway stages of Evita and Mary Poppins. She opens up about the unique experience of... more

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Recent Guests

Diane Paulus
Tony Award–winning director and artistic director of the American Repertory Theater at Harvard
American Repertory Theater at Harvard University
Episode: Ep346 - Diane Paulus: Six Floors of Masquerade Madness
Juan Carlos
Actor, writer and director; originated Bob Newby in Stranger Things, The First Shadow
Stranger Things The First Shadow (Broadway)
Episode: Ep435 - Juan Carlos: Why Every Actor Needs a Plunger
Alex Wyse
Actor, writer, director; co-creator/star of Indoor Boys; Marcel on the Train
Theatre/Film
Episode: Ep434 - Alex Wyse: Why Your Debut Isn't Your Destiny
Maya Jade Frank
A leading actress and tech entrepreneur, currently starring in 'Dear Evan Hansen'
Actors' Playhouse
Episode: Ep433 - Maya Jade Frank: From Little Cosette to Big Business
Chloe Tucker Caine
Dynamic performer, content creator, and real estate agent who starred as Sophie in the national tour of Mamma Mia and is a central cast member of Netflix's Owning Manhattan.
Ryan Serhant Brokerage
Episode: Ep431 - Chloe Tucker Caine: Why Every Actor Needs a Real Estate License
Bess Wohl
Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning playwright and filmmaker
Episode: Ep430 - Bess Wohl: Getting Out of the Way
Kate Baldwin
Two-time Tony Award nominee known for performances in Finian's Rainbow and Hello, Dolly!
Broadway
Episode: Ep425 - Kate Baldwin: Making It Up As She Goes
Sadie Dickerson
Broadway debut as Sandra Dee in Just in Time, originally from Austin, Texas, graduate of Missouri State University.
Episode: Ep424 - Sadie Dickerson: From Competitive Swimming to Sandra Dee
Gabrielle Nevaeh
Broadway performer and star of Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Episode: Ep421 - Gabrielle Nevaeh: Flying From All That Into the Upside Down

Host

Alan Seales
Host of the show; experienced theatre and media professional

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 171 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 States2 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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Ep435 - Juan Carlos: Why Every Actor Needs a Plunger
Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?
Be yourself, stay curious, and treat everyone with kindness and humility; the importance of building relationships and saying hi to everyone on set.
Ep435 - Juan Carlos: Why Every Actor Needs a Plunger
Q: What motivates you?
Family is a central motivator, and he also adopts an athlete's mindset to stay disciplined, humble, and relentlessly pursuing improvement.
Ep435 - Juan Carlos: Why Every Actor Needs a Plunger
Q: What's Oh Brother about?
A story about two stepbrothers with opposite personalities and a crush that creates chaotic, humorous situations; it served as a catalyst for his career by showcasing his range and initiative.
Ep435 - Juan Carlos: Why Every Actor Needs a Plunger
Q: Tell me about that break you had with Oh Brother and how it started.
Juan Carlos describes moving to LA with no representation, meeting a creative partner, producing a short film that sparked his career, and how that work led to his later opportunities, including a leap to Stranger Things on Broadway.
Ep346 - Diane Paulus: Six Floors of Masquerade Madness
Q: How did you rehearse this?
We rehearsed across six floors with a team of associate directors and a rotating cast of six phantoms, rotating roles and sharing notes to build a truly egoless, collective process, while constantly adjusting timing and audience flow based on eight weeks of previews.

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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?

A candid collection of conversations with high-profile theatre talents and creatives who traverse Broadway, television, and film, plus producers and industry leaders. Episodes emphasize personal growth, the realities of building a multi-hyphenate career, creative processes, and the balancing act between art, business, and life. Listeners often get behind-the-scenes stories, practical insights on producing work, and perspectives on resilience, collaboration, and navigating the demanding entertainment landscape. The show tends to feature guests who blend performance with entrepreneurship, leadership, and advocacy, making it rich for listeners seeking career guidance, industry context, and authentic human moments behind the glamour.

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Recent guests on The Theatre Podcast include:

1. Diane Paulus
2. Juan Carlos
3. Alex Wyse
4. Maya Jade Frank
5. Chloe Tucker Caine
6. Bess Wohl
7. Kate Baldwin
8. Sadie Dickerson

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