Broadway Gives Back

S5 Ep5: Kaila Mullady

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Kaila Mullady is a worldwide beatbox champion, cast member of the Tony Award-winning Freestyle Love Supreme, and founder of The Academy of Noise, dedicated to inspiring youth to find their power of voice. Learn about Kaila's work promoting mental health fitness through beatboxing by listening to Season 5, Episode 5 of the Broadway Gives Back Podcast.

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Facebook: @kailamullady
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Twitter: @kailamullady

The Academy of Noise

Freestyle Love Supreme

Freestyle+

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S5 Ep4: Lamar Richardson

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:30:00 -0000

Lamar Richardson is a 3 Time Tony Award-nominated producer and award-winning actor. You may have seen him in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Blue Bloods, New Amsterdam, or Weird City, and heard of his co-producing work on shows including Merrily We Roll Along and The Wiz. Listen to Season 5, Episode 4 of the Broadway Gives Back Podcast to learn about Lamar's passion for diversifying the investor pool on Broadway and bringing new playwrights and voices of all ages to the stage.

Current mentor https://www.c5la.org/

https://www.newyorkcares.org/

Former Big Brother https://www.bbbs.org/

Former next Gen perspectives participant https://www.generationcitizen.org/

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S5 Ep3: Latiné Musical Theatre Lab with Robin de Jesús & Ryan Morales

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0000

On this episode of the Broadway Gives Back podcast, we have two crazy talented and very passionate guys as our guests - Robin de Jesús and Ryan Morales.

Robin de Jesús is a film and theater actor best known for playing roles in the Broadway musicals In the Heights, La Cage aux Folles, and in The Boys in the Band, which earned him three Tony Award nominations. He also starred in the film adaptation of The Boys in the Band on Netflix. He was in the mini-series Welcome to Chippendales and the film tick, tick... BOOM!, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, for which he received massive critical acclaim. Robin has a reputation of being one of Hollywood’s and Broadway’s hardest-working actors who always delivers.

Ryan Morales is an actor, a singer, a producer, an activist and the Founder & Producing Artistic Director of Latiné Musical Theatre Lab, an organization that develops and advocates for new Latiné-written works of musical theatre. His mission is to radically change who gets to tell musical stories on stages across the country and around the world. Ryan has a passion for telling stories about men who find strength in their vulnerability - not shame. Stories that elevate the Latiné and LGBTQ+ experience beyond the boundaries they typically exist in.

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Robin's morning music inspo:

Vivir Mi Vida

La Vida Es Un Carnaval

Ryan's morning music inspo:

Dreamer

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S5 Ep2: RISE Theatre Directory & Maestra Music with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Georgia Stitt

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Music is our focus today on the Broadway Gives Back podcast, and I have two very special women as my guests. So first, Let’s “Let it go” for Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy award-winning, Kristen Anderson-Lopez. Kristen is best known for her work from Frozen, Coco, In Transit, Up Here and Finding Nemo. Kristen is also very involved in two important organizations… Brooklyn Children’s Theatre and Maestra Music. Speaking of Maestra… we will also be talking to multiple award winning music director, composer, lyricist, pianist, and music producer, Georgia Stitt, who started Maestra Music to provide support, visibility, and community to the women and nonbinary people who make the music in musical theatre— and now together with Lin-Manuel Miranda, they are developing and managing the RISE Theatre Directory which is helping to build a more equitable and inclusive theatre industry.

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risetheater.org

maestramusic.org

brooklynchildrenstheatre.org

tadatheater.com

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S5 Ep1: Donna Murphy and Transport Group

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Broadway Gives Back we talk about Transport Group and their mission of crafting risk-taking and thoughtful productions of theatre that widen the lens on our American experience. Their works create space for new American perspectives that deepen our shared capacity for empathy and understanding. My guests are two incredible human-beings. Jack Cummings III is the co-founder and artistic director at Transport Group, and has been nominated for Drama Desk and Obie awards. Donna Murphy is on the Artistic Advisory Board at Transport Group and she is a Five time Tony Award nominee and two time Tony winner. Her career spans film, television, and of course, theatre. Donna has starred in shows like: Passion, The King & I, Wonderful Town, and Into the Woods to name a few. For her contribution to the arts, she has received numerous special honors and she donates her time to many different organizations.

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Website: transportgroup.org
Instagram: @transportgrp

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Instagram: @officialdonnamurphy

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S4 Ep6: Earth Month Series - Jessie Mueller

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:08:00 -0000

Our guest today is the “Beautiful” actor, and we mean that literally and figuratively, Jessie Mueller! Jessie starred in Beautiful, the Carole King musical and won the Tony Award for her performance. Jessie also has been nominated for a Tony for the leading roles in Waitress, Carousel and On A Clear Day You Can See Forever. Her body of work is breathtaking and inspiring. As impressive as her acting career is, her social activism is equally as impressive. Jessie supports art education, LGBTQ+ rights, anti-gun violence, women’s rights, Broadway Cares and the Entertainment Community Fund.

In this episode, Jesse joins the podcast along with Anika Larsen, a Tony Award Nominee and a climate devotee, to talk about the environment during Earth Month. This is part of the series, called The United Nations Global Goals where we talk about tackling the world’s “to do” list to make our planet a better place.

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Learn more about composting:

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Instagram: @jessiermueller

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S4 Ep5: Earth Month Series - Laura Bell Bundy

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0000

Our guest in this episode is a true activist. Laura Bell Bundy is also an actress, a recording artist, a singer/songwriter, a director, a producer, and a podcaster. Broadway fans will know her as Tina in Ruthless, Amber in Hairspray, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, where she was nominated for a Tony Award, and she played Glinda in Wicked. She started her own foundation called Women of Tomorrow, which works to raise the social consciousness by bringing awareness to women’s issues through art, education and community.

As part of the Broadway Gives Back podcast's Earth Month series, “United Nations Global Goals” we are talking about tackling the world’s “to do” list to make our planet a better place. I’m joined by my Earth Month co-host Tony Nominee, Anika Larsen. We decided to work together on this series and bring in guests to talk about the ways in which we all can make small changes for the greater good. Join us as Laura talks about Global Goal #5, Gender Equality.

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Website: laurabellbundy.com
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S4 Ep4: Earth Month Series - Andrew Barth Feldman

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Our special guest today is Andrew Barth Feldman who won the 2018 National High School Musical Theatre Award, and went on to make his Broadway debut as the title character in the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen as a junior in high school. Since then, he has starred in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, and various other television shows and films, and he has won an Emmy Award for hosting the 2020 Roger Rees Awards. He works as a performer, writer, creator, and an advocate.

This episode is part of our Earth Month series, called The United Nations Global Goals, where we talk about tackling the world’s “to do” list to make our planet a better place. I’m joined by my passionate co-host, Tony Nominee Anika Larsen. We decided to work together on this series during Earth Month and bring in guests to talk about the ways in which we all can make small changes for the greater good, with a focus on the Broadway community and theatre fans.

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S4 Ep3: Earth Month Series - Barrett Foa

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:48:00 -0000

Best known for his role as Eric Beale on the CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles, Barrett Foa is an incredibly talented cross-over artist and actor who has performed in Hollywood and the theatre world. He made his Broadway debut in 2001 in the original cast of Mamma Mia, which launched his stage career. He then starred in shows like: Avenue Q, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Buyer and Cellar off-Broadway. Barrett is also the vice-chair of Every Day Action, an organization whose goal is to change the way Hollywood manages food waste. On the podcast, Barrett talks about ways in which we can help feed people with food insecurities.

Today’s podcast is part of our Earth Month series, called United Nations Global Goals, where we talk about tackling the world’s “to do” list to make our planet a better place. I’m joined by my passionate Co-Host for this series, Anika Larsen, who was a guest on this podcast last year and introduced me to the Global Goals. Anika is a Tony Award Nominee and advocate for sustainability and the environment. We decided to work together on this series and bring in guests to talk about the ways in which we all can make small changes for the greater good.

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Instagram: @BarrettFoa
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S4 Ep2: Earth Month Series - Telly Leung

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:27:00 -0000

Our special guest today is Telly Leung, who in addition to his incredible acting career, is an activist. He was born and raised in New York City so the world of theatre and art was always a part of his life. And on this podcast, Telly talks about the importance of sustainable cities, which includes the arts. Telly has been in so many Broadway shows including: Flower Drum Song, Pacific Overtures, Rent, Aladdin, Godspell, and of course, Allegiance. Telly also produces and directs shows and is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. He passionately believes in the power of “paying it forward” and works to help young performers and supports Arts Education programs.

This podcast is part of a new Earth Month series, called United Nations Global Goals where we talk about tackling the world’s “to do” list to make our planet a better place. I’m joined by my passionate Co-Host Anika Larsen, who was a guest on this podcast last year and introduced me to the Global Goals. Anika is a Tony Award Nominee and a passionate advocate for sustainability and the environment. We decided to work together on this series and bring in guests to talk about the ways in which we all can make small changes for the greater good.

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Website: TellyLeung.com/
Facebook: @TheTellyLeungPage
Instagram: @TellyLeung

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S4 Ep1: Earth Month Series Kick-Off

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:10:00 -0000

Join us for the launch of our Earth Month series as Jan welcomes Tony nominee, Anika Larsen, to be her co-host and brings in special Broadway guests to discuss the United Nations Global Goals for sustainable development. We will talk about tackling the World’s To Do List to make the planet a better place and look at ways in which Broadway shows, casts and crews, as well as fans, can make small changes for the greater good. We are focused on being helpful and hopeful, as opposed to helpless and hopeless, as we look at the climate crisis, food insecurities, human rights, poverty, education and more.

Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episode and how you can donate and/or help:

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Website: AnikaLarsen.biz
Facebook: @Anika.Larsen.NYC
Instagram: @GreenMomAF

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Earth Month Series Trailer

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Happy Earth Month! Broadway Gives Back has partnered with Anika Larsen and the Broadway Green Alliance to bring you The Broadway Vlog to Save The Planet - a month-long video and podcast series dedicated to helping Broadway go from feeling helpless to hopeful when it comes to the climate change revolution.

You'll hear from guests like Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, Sierra Boggess, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Bell Bundy, and more on how Broadway is making the world a more sustainable place and what we all can do to make a difference.

Visit BPN.fm/SaveThePlanet to learn more!

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S3 Ep8: Anika Larsen

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Currently rockin’ out as the mom in ALMOST FAMOUS THE MUSICAL on Broadway, Anika Larsen is a Drama Desk winner and Tony and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee for her role as Cynthia Weil in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. She recently released an album of lullabies for all ages called Sing You to Sleep and is on the board of NYC Children’s Theater. The mother of two “beautiful” boys, she joined the Broadway Green Alliance and is a passionate ambassador for the Global Goals for Sustainability so that she can tell her children she really tried to pass on to them a healthy planet. Join Anika as she takes us behind the scenes of Broadway's dedication to and her future hopes for climate change.

Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:

Broadway Green Alliance
The Global Goals for Sustainability
New York City Children’s Theater
TerraCycle
Stars in the House for Climate Change, benefiting Broadway Green Alliance
Prizeo Sweepstakes: Win a VIP Broadway Experience, benefiting Broadway Green Alliance

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S3 Ep7: Museum of Broadway

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000

The Museum of Broadway is an immersive and interactive theatrical experience devoted to musicals, plays, and the people who create them. Featuring the work of dozens of designers, artists, and theater historians, this one-of-a-kind museum takes visitors on a journey along the timeline of Broadway, from its birth to present day, where the past, present, and future of Broadway come together like never before! In addition, a portion of each ticket sold to the Museum of Broadway will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Join co-founders Julie Boardman and Diane Nicoletti as they take you behind the scenes of this exciting new addition to the Broadway landscape and share the story of how they brought Broadway history to life.

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Facebook: @MuseumofBroadway
Twitter: @MuseumofBroadway
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S3 Ep6: Julie Halston

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Actress and comedienne Julie Halston is one of the funniest women on Broadway and off. She has starred in TOOTSIE, YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, ANYTHING GOES, HAIRSPRAY, and GYPSY. She has also appeared in the television reboots of SEX AND THE CITY and GOSSIP GIRL. Julie is also a staunch advocate for people living with pulmonary fibrosis, receiving the 2020 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her charitable work for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). Halston is a Board member of the PFF and has dedicated herself to raising funds and awareness for PFF for more than a decade. Join Julie as she relates her very personal pulmonary fibrosis story and the joys of giving back.

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S3 Ep5: Brad Oscar

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0000

From his current role in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to his Tony Award-nominated performances in SOMETHING ROTTEN! and THE PRODUCERS, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SPAMALOT, and many more, Brad Oscar is one of the funniest men on Broadway and off. For 20 years, Brad has also supported and now serves on the board of Only Make Believe, an amazing charity that brings theater into special needs schools and hospitals throughout New York City and Washington, DC. Join Brad as he discusses the healing power of the arts in the lives of critically ill and special needs children.

Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:

Only Make Believe
Purchase tickets to Only Make Believe’s Back on Broadway gala on on Monday, November 14, hosted by John Oliver
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Entertainment Community Fund

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Twitter: @RealBradOscar
Instagram: @BradOscar64

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S3 Ep4: Sharon Azrieli

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Soprano Sharon Azrieli has enjoyed international success with leading organizations such as the Canadian Opera Company, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, and the New Israel Opera, among others. Sharon created the Azrieli Music Prizes for the Azrieli Foundation in 2014 and is devoted to arts education and philanthropy. She is a director on the board of the Azrieli Foundation, and concurrently sits on the boards of several other philanthropic organizations including National Arts Centre of Canada, Orchestre Classique de Montréal (where she holds the title President Emeritus), McCord Museum, the Canadian Vocal Arts Institute, The Opera Cares Foundation, the America-Israel Cultural Foundation, Sharon Azrieli Foundation for the Arts as well as on the honorary board of Camp Tutti and Camp Kinneret Biluim. Join Sharon as she discusses the importance of arts education in her native Canada and beyond.

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S3 Ep3: David Ambroz

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

David Ambroz is a national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate. After growing up homeless and then in foster care, he graduated from Vassar College and later from UCLA School of Law (J.D.), and was recognized by President Obama as an American Champion of Change. Join David as he shares his powerful story of growing up homeless on the streets of New York City and discusses the next steps in the fight against poverty.

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Website: DavidAmbroz.com
Twitter: @daveambroz
Instagram: @hkdambroz
A Place Called Home memoir

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S3 Ep2: Martha Plimpton

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

From THE GOONIES to Emmy Award-winning actress and activist, Martha Plimpton has been a welcome face in film, television, and on stage for over 40 years. She’s a three-time Tony nominee, a Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle winner, and recently won an Independent Spirit Award for her most recent film, MASS. Her new show SPRUNG is currently streaming. In 2012, she co-founded A Is For, which amplifies art and artists that work to end the stigma against abortion. Join Martha as she discusses her hopes for Broadway and the important fight for reproductive rights for women.

Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:

A Is For
Purchase tickets to A Is For’s Broadway Acts for Abortion benefit on Sunday, October 2
Planned Parenthood
Red River Women’s Clinic
Whole Woman’s Health
The Pink House Fund
Lilith Clinic
The Brigid Alliance

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Facebook: @OfficialMarthaPlimpton
Twitter: @VWOfficial
Instagram: @MarthaPlimpton

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S3 Ep1: Vanessa Williams

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry today. From her hit recording career to celebrated performances in film and television, Vanessa is equally at home on stage. She’s best known to Broadway fans for her memorable roles in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, INTO THE WOODS, AFTER MIDNIGHT, and her recent performance in POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE. Vanessa is also a strong advocate for equal rights, embracing and supporting such organizations as Black Theatre United, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, Special Olympics, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and several others. She was honored with the Human Rights Campaign Ally for Equality Award for her humanitarian contributions. Join Vanessa as she discusses the necessary strides for representation on Broadway, in front of and behind the curtain.

Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:

Black Theatre United
Purchase tickets to the inaugural Black Theatre United Gala on Monday, October 3

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(Vanessa Williams photo by Kate Best.)

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S2 Ep31: Hugh Jackman

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:05:00 -0000

Hugh Jackman is the most down to earth superhero. A multiple award winner with Tonys, Emmys, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe, Hugh won a special Tony Award in 2012 recognizing his accomplishments as a performer and a humanitarian. Hugh and his wife, Deb Furness, support a number of important causes, and he has broken the fundraising record for Broadway Cares multiple times. Join everybody’s favorite music man as he discusses a lifetime of giving back.

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Facebook: @HughJackman
Twitter: @RealHughJackman
Instagram: @TheHughJackman

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S2 Ep30: Dori Berinstein & Sammi Cannold

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:04:00 -0000

Dori Berinstein is an Emmy Award-winning documentarian, a four-time Tony-winning Broadway producer, an Olivier Award winner, Golden Globe nominee. She’s also the Co-Founder/CEO of the Broadway Podcast Network. Sammi Cannold (Dori’s daughter) is a director who is one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 in Hollywood & Entertainment, and has worked on and off Broadway, in film, and in television on shows for CBS, Nickelodeon, Paramount+, and Cirque du Soleil. Sammi also works with Human First Coalition, an organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. Mother and daughter recently collaborated on the documentary THE SHOW MUST GO ON. Join Dori and Sammi as they discuss the challenges and rewards of incorporating giving back onstage and off.

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S2 Ep 29: TDF

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:02:00 -0000

Victoria Bailey has been the executive director of TDF (Theatre Development Fund) since 2001. TDF is dedicated to bringing the performing arts to everyone by engaging and cultivating a broad and diverse audience and eliminating barriers to attendance. Tory envisions a world where the transformative experience of attending live theatre is essential, relevant, accessible, and inspirational. During her 20-year tenure, Tory has led the development of the new TKTS booth at Duffy Square, the expansion of education programs, and the introduction of sensory friendly Broadway performances. She’s a Professor at the School of the Arts at Columbia University, and a member of the board at the Times Square Alliance. Join Tory as she discusses the state of Broadway and her vision for TDF and the theater industry moving forward.

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S2 Ep28: Sergio Trujillo & Jack Noseworthy

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Broadway power couple Sergio Trujillo and Jack Noseworthy are as magnetic offstage as they are onstage. Sergio began his career on Broadway as a performer in such legendary musicals as JEROME ROBBINS’ BROADWAY, GUYS AND DOLLS, and FOSSE before becoming one of the industry’s most sought after choreographers, including MEMPHIS, JERSEY BOYS, ON YOUR FEET, and his Tony Award-winning choreography for AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS. Jack is a familiar face on film and television, and is best known to Broadway fans for his memorable performance in SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS. In addition, Jack is an Individual Giving Officer with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, helping to raise money for this iconic Broadway institution. Join Sergio and Jack as they discuss the challenges and rewards of giving back—individually, collectively, and as a family.

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S2 Ep27: Jonathan Groff

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

SPRING AWAKENING, HAMILTON, FROZEN, LOOKING, MINDHUNTERS, GLEE… Jonathan Groff is a Grammy winner, Obie winner, two-time Tony nominee, and Emmy nominee. From Melchior to Kristoff, King George, and more, he’s a familiar face on stage, screen, and television. In addition to supporting causes like Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, LGBTQIA+ rights, and the Entertainment Community Fund, he recently produced a SPRING AWAKENING reunion on HBO as a charity benefit. Join Jonathan as he discusses his amazing career and the challenges and rewards of giving back.

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S2 Ep26: Cody Renard Richard

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Cody Renard Richard is an advocate, educator, producer, and professional stage manager with a career that spans Broadway, television, Cirque Du Soleil, and opera. On Broadway, he has stage managed 14 productions and was most recently the Production Stage Manager and Associate Director for FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, a co-producer on THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, and is now working on the tour of MOULIN ROUGE. As a philanthropist and activist, he has worked with numerous organizations, including Broadway Advocacy Coalition where he founded The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program for aspiring BIPOC theater makers. Join Cody as he discusses a changing—and hopefully more inclusive—Broadway industry.

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S2 Ep25: American Theatre Wing

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Heather Hitchens is the President & CEO of the American Theatre Wing. As CEO, she is charged with co-presenting and maintaining the Wing’s brand of excellence in the Tony Awards as well as the Wing’s other vital grant-making and professional development, educational, and media programs. Join Heather as she takes us backstage at the Wing, supporting artists and arts education.

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S2 Ep24: Naila McKenzie Ross

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Our guest this week—Naila McKenzie Ross—is spearheading change in the fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As Disney Theatrical Production’s Director of Inclusion Strategy, Business Affairs & Legal Counsel, a board member of the Black Theatre Coalition and Broadway Advocacy Coalition, and an active member of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of The Broadway League, she helps to support historically excluded and under-represented communities on Broadway and beyond. Join Naila as she takes us backstage with her important work on creating a better world.

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S2 Ep23: Rory O'Malley

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Tony Award nominee Rory O’Malley has appeared on Broadway in THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and HAMILTON, and is a familiar face in films and on television. He also supports a number of really important causes, including the fight for gay marriage, arts education with his alma mater Carnegie Mellon University, and many more. Join Rory as he takes us backstage with these hit shows and leads the Broadway charge for marriage equality.

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S2 Ep22: Kellie Overbey

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Kellie Overbey, is—to quote her Twitter and Instagram bios—a “democrat, activist, feminist, actor, reader, writer, knitter,” and, perhaps most importantly, a “mouthy agitator.” Kellie has worked for over 30 years as a professional actress in theater, television, and film. She has performed in over 70 plays, has written several plays, and penned the screenplay for the 2012 film That’s What She Said. Kellie is an Eastern Principal Councilor at Actors Equity Association, the co-founder and executive director of A Is For, which works to eradicate stigma against abortion care, and a founding member of Fair Wage On Stage, which advocates for fair wages for artists working in the theater. Join Kellie as she takes us backstage in her fight for reproductive rights and an activist life spent on the frontlines.

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S2 Ep21: Lois Robbins

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Lois Robbins is an accomplished actress whose work spans theater, television, and film. She also hosts The LoDown, her highly successful Instagram Live program and podcast, where she explores voices inside and outside the entertainment industry. Join Lois as she shares "The LoDown" on her extensive philanthropic work and her dreams for a better world.

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S2 Ep20: James Monroe Iglehart

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000

From his Tony Award-winning role as everybody’s favorite genie in ALADDIN to rapping as J-Soul in FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, Broadway has never had a friend like James Monroe Iglehart. He’s also appeared in HAMILTON, MEMPHIS, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and CHICAGO, and stars in the fantastic new audio drama called TWITS on the Broadway Podcast Network. Join James as he freestyle raps about some of his favorite roles and discusses what it means to be an activist—on and offstage.

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S2 Ep19: Jerry Mitchell & Paul Canaan

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000

We’re dancing our way into 2022 with two very special guests. Jerry Mitchell is a two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and KINKY BOOTS, both of which he also directed. His directing credits also include LEGALLY BLONDE, ON YOUR FEET!, and PRETTY WOMAN. Offstage, Jerry has made a significant impact as the creator of Broadway Bares, the annual comedy burlesque show that has raised over 22 million dollars for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Paul Canaan has appeared as a performer on Broadway for over 15 years and served as the Dance Captain on KINKY BOOTS. He’s also the co-founder and Executive Director of Take It From The Top, a national arts alliance that provides quality education enrichment through music, dance, and theatre. Jerry and Paul recently partnered to launch The Original Production, a dance licensing company that offers high schools and theaters the opportunity to learn and perform original Broadway choreography. Join Jerry and Paul as they go backstage with their amazing careers and the importance of arts education for future generations.

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S2 Ep18: Erich Bergen

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Best known for his roles as Bob Gaudio in the touring company and Clint Eastwood’s film version of JERSEY BOYS and as Blake Moran in the hit CBS television series MADAM SECRETARY, Erich Bergen made his Broadway debut in 2018 in the hit musical WAITRESS, and recently returned to the show for a limited run. During the pandemic, he started a side hustle creating online charity events. Join Erich as he goes behind the scenes of JERSEY BOYS and WAITRESS, and the challenges of raising money for important causes during the pandemic.

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S2 Ep17: Miracle on 22nd Street

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Miracle on 22nd Street is an amazing holiday charity that connects families in need with real-life elves. Join founder Jim Glaub as he tells the fascinating backstory behind these “Dear Santa” letters and the joys of giving back.

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S2 Ep16: Norm Lewis

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Norm Lewis is a talented singer, actor, and performer and possesses one of Broadway’s best baritones. For his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS, he received Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. Norm’s many other theater credits include SIDE SHOW, THE LITTLE MERMAID, LES MISÉRABLES, CHICAGO, MISS SAIGON, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, SWEENY TODD, and most recently, CHICKEN AND BISCUITS. In May of 2014, he made history as THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’s first African American Phantom on Broadway. Join Norm as he shares memories of his Broadway career, working with Stephen Sondheim, and his work for social justice.

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S2 Ep15: SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

This week’s episode shines a spotlight on The Stuttering Association for the Young, or SAY, a national nonprofit that empowers, educates, and supports young people who stutter and the world that surrounds them. SAY offers comprehensive and innovative programs that address the physical, social, and emotional impacts of stuttering by providing support, advocacy, and life-changing experiences for these young people. Join SAY Executive Director Noah Cornman, Vice President Travis Robertson, and board member and one of SAY’s biggest supporters, Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara as they share their inspiring stories about this very special organization.

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S2 Ep14: Frank DiLella

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Frank DiLella is one of Broadway’s most recognizable faces. As the Emmy Award winning host of ON STAGE, a weekly theater program on Spectrum News NY1, Frank has served as a correspondent on- and off-Broadway and around the world, and hosts his own podcast “Show and Tell with Frank DiLella” on iHeart Radio. A strong advocate for arts education, join Frank as he recounts some of his favorite backstage stories and the joys of doing good—this time from the other side of the mic!

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S2 Ep13: Britton Smith

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Britton Smith is a founding member and the President of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, the Tony Award-winning organization that unites artists, experts, students, and community leaders to use storytelling and artistry to combat systemic racism. He has also appeared as an actor on Broadway in BE MORE CHILL, AFTER MIDNIGHT, and SHUFFLE ALONG, as well as a number of Off-Broadway shows. In addition, he’s a singer/songwriter and the frontman for the funk-gospel-soul group Britton & The Sting. Join Britton as he discusses BAC’s important work in making Broadway a more equitable space for all.

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S2 Ep12: Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

For Broadway fans, Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mom. But she’s also a Board Member of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and the American Theater Wing. As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, her career has focused on providing services to underserved communities in Upper Manhattan and The Bronx, and she was appointed to the New York State Psychology Board in 2000. Join Luz as she discusses her extensive philanthropic work with her phenomenal family.

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S2 Ep11: Todd Wagner

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Todd Wagner is founder and CEO of Charity Network, a company that harnesses the power of celebrity, technology, and media to raise awareness and funds for causes around the world. In 1995 he introduced streaming media to the world when he launched Broadcast.com with business partner Mark Cuban and later sold the company to Yahoo! for $5.7 billion. As CEO of 2929 Entertainment, he pioneered the practice of releasing films simultaneously in theaters, on digital platforms, and DVD, and brings compelling stories to life through 2929 Productions and Magnolia Pictures. Join Todd as he tells his inspiring story of entrepreneurship and philanthropy, helping improve the lives of at-risk children through the Todd Wagner Foundation.

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S2 Ep10: Marissa Jaret Winokur

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Marissa Jaret Winokur is one of “the nicest kids in town.” Best known for her Tony Award-winning role as “Tracy Turnblad” in the hit Broadway musical HAIRSPRAY, Marissa has also starred in film and TV, where she also became the first winner of CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER. In addition to being an award winning artist, she’s a cancer survivor, a wife, a mom, and a philanthropist. Join Marissa as she talks about reuniting with her HAIRSPRAY family for the opening number at this year’s Tonys, the importance of the role of Tracy, and the power of giving back.

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S2 Ep9: Bianca Marroquín

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:01:00 -0000

Bianca Marroquín made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the hit revival of CHICAGO and has returned to that show during Broadway’s reopening as Velma Kelly. From a successful stage career in Mexico City to IN THE HEIGHTS and THE PAJAMA GAME on Broadway, playing Chita Rivera in FX’s FOSSE/VERDON, and a starring role in the Apple TV series ACAPULCO this fall, Bianca is also the Ambassador for Viva Broadway, helping to bridge the gap between Broadway and the LatinX community. Join Bianca as she discusses her long-running relationship with CHICAGO and the joys of giving back.

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S2 Ep8: Ana Villafañe

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Best known for her amazing Broadway debut as Gloria Estefan in ON YOUR FEET, Ana Villafañe currently stars as the legendary Roxie Hart, one half of the killer diller team in the hit revival of CHICAGO. She also lends her voice and her talents to a number of important causes, including supporting individuals with arthritis and homeless children. Join Ana as she discusses overcoming juvenile arthritis and what it means to give back.

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S2 Ep7: Luis Salgado

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Luis Salgado got his Broadway debut as a performer and Assistant Choreographer on IN THE HEIGHTS and has since gone on to perform in many shows, including WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, ROCKY, and ON YOUR FEET. As a director, choreographer, performer, and teacher, Luis is passionately dedicated to his Latin roots. His company, Salgado Productions, is committed to telling original stories of Latin America and making “Art With A Purpose”. Luis’s love for social work led him to the development of R.Evolución Latina, a nonprofit that provides artistic empowerment to underprivileged youths in New York City through free workshops, classes, and seminars. Join Luis as he discusses the challenges of the Latinx community on Broadway and making a difference.

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S2 Ep6: Nick Wyman

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Nick Wyman is a familiar face on Broadway, in film, television, and over 100 commercials. He was recently acclaimed for his work opposite Bryan Cranston in NETWORK, his 16th Broadway show. Other credits include the original cast of LES MISERABLES, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, MY FAIR LADY, and the original cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. For 25 years, Nick served on the governing board of Actors’ Equity Association, including 5 years as its National President. Join Nick as he discusses the challenges of being a working actor and the benefits of doing good.

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S2 Ep5: LIVE from Times Square with Freestyle Love Supreme

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:45:00 -0000

That’s a rap! As part of the three-day Curtain Up! celebration of Broadway’s reopening this past weekend, Broadway Gives Back host Jan Svendsen joined FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME cast members Kaila Mullady, Anthony Veneziale, Tarik Davis, and James Monroe Iglehart to discuss the hit Broadway show returning to the Booth Theater in October.

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S2 Ep4: Gregory Jbara

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Best known for his Tony Award-winning role as “Dad” in the hit musical BILLY ELLIOT, Gregory Jbara has also starred in DAMN YANKEES, VICTOR/VICTORIA, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, CHICAGO, and many more. A familiar face in film and on television as well, he’s currently filming his 12th season in his role as “Garrett Moore” on the hit CBS police drama BLUE BLOODS. A passionate advocate for a number of causes, Greg has spent the pandemic raising funds for amazing organizations like The Actors Fund, Broadway Cares, SAY, Charleston Playhouse, The Blank Theatre, Great Cycle Challenge, just to name a few. Join Greg as he discusses his illustrious career and the benefits of doing good.

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S2 Ep3: Project ALS

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

For over 20 years, Project ALS has been on the frontlines in the fight against ALS, identifying and funding scientific and medical research that will lead to the first effective treatments and a cure. To date, Project ALS has raised over $120 million.

Join three of Project ALS’ biggest supporters—founder Valerie Estess, Broadway icon and 7-time Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein (and a nominee again this year for his role in MOULIN ROUGE), and Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt (and a Tony nominee again this year for his orchestrations on JAGGED LITTLE PILL)—as they talk about their work with Project ALS and what it means to them.

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Project ALS

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Instagram: @dannybur
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S2 Ep2: Cady Huffman

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Cady Huffman is best known for her bodacious, Tony-winning role as Ulla in the hit musical THE PRODUCERS. She’s an actress, singer, dancer, producer, and director, and a familiar face in film and on television. She’s also a passionate advocate for a number of causes, including arts education, AIDS awareness, breast cancer research, women’s heart health, and animal rights. Join Cady as she discusses the joys of creating Ulla, her philanthropic work, and the burden of making audiences laugh after 9/11.

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Facebook: @imcady
Twitter: @CadyHuffman
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Cady Huffman & Mary Ann McSweeney at Birdland: “It Was a Very Good Year”

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S2 Ep1: Joel Grey

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome back to the Broadway Gives Back Podcast Season 2! Joel Grey is best known for his immortal portrayal of the Emcee in CABARET, which won him the Tony and an Academy Award. But Joel has had a distinguished career for nearly 70 years—GEORGE M!, CHICAGO, WICKED, ANYTHING GOES, and so many more. He co-directed the Tony Award-winning revival of THE NORMAL HEART and recently directed the Drama Desk-winning off-Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, performed in Yiddish. An acclaimed photographer and author, Joel is also a passionate advocate for a number of important causes. Join Joel as he looks back on his remarkable career, coming out at the ripe young age of 82, welcoming audiences back after 9/11, and more.

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Instagram: @joelgnyc

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S1 Ep28: Season 1 Finale - Backstage with Broadway Gives Back

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Season 1 of Broadway Gives Back featured some of the brightest lights of Broadway in front of the footlights and backstage sharing their very personal journeys of doing good. For this special bonus episode, join Executive Producer Jan Svendsen, co-producer Jim Lochner, Broadway Podcast Network co-founder Dori Berinstein, our amazing sound engineer Brittany Bigelow, and special guest Emmy Award-winning director Glenn Weiss as we take you “backstage” with Broadway Gives Back and relive our favorite moments from our inaugural season.

Thanks for listening! We’ll see you again in September for Season 2!

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S1 Ep27: Rosie O'Donnell

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

From standup comedy to movies, TV, and Broadway, Rosie O’Donnell has done it all. She has been a 3-time host of The Tony Awards, winning a Primetime Emmy as host of the 1998 Tonys, and she has been a tireless supporter of Broadway during the six years she hosted her daytime talk show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show (for which she won an astonishing 11 Daytime Emmys), as well as during her tenure on The View and on her SiriusXM radio show. Along the way, she has lent her voice to a number of important causes, receiving the Isabelle Stevenson Award at the 2014 Tony Awards in recognition of her commitment to arts education. Join Rosie for a lively discussion on the joys of theater, the importance of arts education, and more.

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Rosie’s Theater Kids

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Website: Rosie.com
Twitter: @Rosie
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S1 Ep26: Isaac Mizrahi & Russell Granet (New 42)

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

New 42 is a leading nonprofit with a mission to make performing arts a vital part of everyone’s life from the earliest years onward. Through their signature projects—the New Victory Theater and New 42 Studios—New 42 serves artists, educators, and New Yorkers of all ages with invaluable arts engagement and resources related to the performing arts. Join New 42’s President & CEO Russell Granet and its newest Board Director, fashion designer and icon Isaac Mizrahi, for an inspiring discussion on arts education and more.

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Website: IsaacMizrahi.com
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Instagram: @IsaacMizrahiNY
Isaac Mizrahi photo by: Frank Rothenberg

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Twitter: @RussellGranet
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S1 Ep25: Jessica Hecht

Wed, 26 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000

From Breaking Bad, The Boys, and her iconic performance as Susan, the lesbian lover to Ross’s ex-wife on Friends to recent hits like The Sinner and Special, Jessica Hecht has been a familiar and welcome presence on film, television, and stage for nearly 30 years. She also lends her voice and talent to raising money for a number of important causes. Join Jessica for an inspiring discussion on bringing Shakespeare to Syrian refugees, arts education, philanthropy, and more.

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S1 Ep24: If You Could Wave a Magic Wand...

Wed, 19 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Over the last few months, dozens of Broadway luminaries have shared stories about their careers, their views on doing good, and their hopes and dreams for a better Broadway when it reopens this fall.

During the shutdown, the theater industry came under much-needed scrutiny for many of its long-established practices onstage and off. While the excitement is palpable as Broadway shows roll out their return dates, the question remains what changes we will see in the industry moving forward.

When we asked our guests “If you could wave a magic wand, what changes would you like to see when Broadway reopens,” they responded passionately with suggestions for audiences as well as the talented industry folks onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes. Join us on this special episode of Broadway Gives Back as we explore their thought-provoking answers.

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S1 Ep23: Greg Propper

Wed, 05 May 2021 04:04:00 -0000

Doing good—and doing it well—requires out-of-the-box thinking. And few people demonstrate that type of thinking more than today’s guest. As the President of Propper Daley, Greg Propper spends his days helping brands, nonprofits, and philanthropists accelerate positive change in the world. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in film, television, music, and Broadway—Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Shawn Mendes, Kerry Washington, Camila Cabello, and so many more. A social impact innovator, Greg has worked at the intersection of public policy, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and entertainment for over 25 years. Join Greg for an impassioned discussion on entertainment, politics, and giving back.

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Instagram: @gpropper1

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Website: PropperDaley.com
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Twitter: @PropperDaley
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S1 Ep22: Broadway World

Wed, 05 May 2021 04:02:00 -0000

Broadway fans around the world rely on BroadwayWorld.com to stay up to date on the latest news and to connect to the theater community. Founded in 2003, Broadway World is the largest theater website in the world, covering everything behind the curtain and in front of the footlights as well as being mindful of its corporate social responsibility mission and supporting charitable initiatives. Join Broadway World founder and Editor-In-Chief Robert Diamond for a frank discussion on tech, theater, and doing good.

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Website: BroadwayWorld.com
Facebook: @BroadwayWorld
Twitter: @BroadwayWorld
Instagram: @OfficialBroadwayWorld

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Twitter: @RobDiamondBWW
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S1 Ep21: Damian Bazadona

Wed, 05 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000

From the Super Bowl to Broadway’s biggest hits, Damian Bazadona has led digital marketing efforts for some of the world’s leading brands. He’s the founder of the digital advertising agency Situation, a speaker, the co-creator of TedXBroadway, a thought leader, and a philanthropist. Damian has been working with stakeholders on Broadway, in the entertainment world, and with charities to help navigate pre- and post-pandemic marketing. Join Damian for a passionate discussion about philanthropy, Broadway’s past, present, and future, and incorporating cause-marketing into brands.

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S1 Ep20: John Lloyd Young

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

In 2005, John Lloyd Young took Broadway by storm with his portrayal of Frankie Valli in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS. He won the Tony Award, a Drama Desk, a Theatre World Award, and a Grammy for his memorable performance as well as starring in Clint Eastwood’s 2014 film version. Throughout his career, he has used his voice and his talent to support a number of important causes on Broadway, in Washington, and beyond. Join John for a raw, vulnerable discussion about art, artists, and doing good.

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Twitter: @GenuineJLY
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S1 Ep19: The Actors Fund

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Talk to anybody in the entertainment industry—not just Broadway!—and they’ll sing the praises of The Actors Fund, which provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals. The Fund serves everyone in film, theater, television, music, opera, radio, and dance, with programs including social services, emergency financial assistance, health care, housing, and more. Join The Actors Fund Board of Trustees Chair (and Tony Award winner!) Brian Stokes Mitchell and President & CEO Joseph Benincasa for an inspiring look at how the organization continues to support struggling artists throughout the entertainment industry during these difficult times.

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Learn more about the many great programs being done by The Actors Fund across the country, as well as other amazing organizations discussed in the episode, and ways you can help.

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Twitter: @bstokesmitchell
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Twitter: @GoodHouse7
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S1 Ep18: The Public Theater

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

From HAIR and A CHORUS LINE to HAMILTON and many more, for over 65 years The Public Theater has shaped the stories of tomorrow. The Public by the numbers... Founded in 1954 by Joseph Papp as one of the nation’s first nonprofit theaters, The Public has received 59 Tony Awards, 184 Obie Awards, 55 Drama Desk Awards, 58 Lortel Awards, 34 Outer Critic Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards, 6 Pulitzer Prizes, and more. Join The Public’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Board of Trustees Chair Arielle Tepper, and Associate Artistic Director/ Director of Artistic Programs Shanta Thake for a frank, inspiring discussion on philanthropy, theater’s racial reckoning, and the role of the arts in our ever-changing world.

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Learn more about the many great programs being done by The Public and ways to donate.

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Website: PublicTheater.org
Facebook: @publictheater
Twitter: @publictheaterny
Instagram: @publictheaterny

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S1 Ep17: Freestyle Love Supreme

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Before HAMILTON, before IN THE HEIGHTS, there was FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME! From their hit 2019 Broadway show to a GRAMMY-nominated documentary, this amazing hip-hop improv squad not only delights audiences with their talented tongues and clever wordplay, they’re training freestyle rap artists of all ages. Join FLS crew members Anthony “Two-Touch” Veneziale, Chris “Shockwave” Sullivan, Aneesa “Young Nees” Folds, and Andrew “Jelly Donut” Bancroft to discuss their personal hip-hop and improv journeys; the FLS Academy, the first ever freestyle school; and much more.

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FLS Academy

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Twitter: @jellyd
Instagram: @mcjellyd

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Website: AneesaFolds.com
Twitter: @aneesafolds
Instagram: @aneesafolds

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Website: AnthonyDVeneziale.com
Twitter: @AnthVeneziale
Instagram: @TwoTouchFLS

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Website: shockwavebeatbox.com
Facebook: @shockwavebeatbox
Twitter: @offbookbeatbox
Instagram: @sharkwave

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S1 Ep16: Josh Groban

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:03:00 -0000

To music fans around the world, Josh Groban is a four-time GRAMMY-nominated singer who has sold over 22.5 MILLION records in the US alone. But for Broadway fans, he’ll forever be the star of the hit musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812. As the founder of the Find Your Light Foundation, Josh uses his voice and talent to support a number of causes, especially arts education. Join Josh for an impassioned discussion on music, theater, Sondheim, and the joys of giving back.

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Website: joshgroban.com
YouTube: @joshgroban
Facebook: @joshgroban
Twitter: @joshgroban
Instagram: @joshgroban

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S1 Ep15: Sara Bareilles

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:02:00 -0000

Sara Bareilles is not only a GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, she’s also the creator of the hit Apple TV drama LITTLE VOICE, the composer of the hit Broadway musical WAITRESS, an actor, and an activist. But even with the many demands on her creative life, she gives so much of her time and her talent to help those in need. Join Sara for a passionate discussion on music, women in the arts, and much more.

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S1 Ep14: Stellene Volandes

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

As the Editor-in-Chief of Town & Country and the Editorial Director of Elle Decor, as well as the author of two best-selling books, Stellene Volandes is the epitome of style. But she is also at the heart of the annual Town & Country Philanthropy Summit and the magazine’s summer issue devoted to philanthropy, which have featured stage luminaries like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bradley Cooper, Glenn Close, Sarah Jones, Judith Light, Mandy Patinkin, Leslie Odom Jr., Sutton Foster, Cate Blanchett, and many more. Join us for a spirited discussion on modern-day giving and takeaways from the greatest minds in Broadway, the arts, politics, and business on change in an ever-changing world.

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Twitter: @therealstellene
Instagram: @stellenevolandes

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S1 Ep13: Richard Kind

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

What do Pixar, George Clooney, and Larry David all have in common? They’re all smart producers that hired the amazing talents of actor Richard Kind. A familiar face on Broadway, TV, and film—from CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM and the Oscar-winning film ARGO to his hilarious and heartbreaking performance as Bing Bong in Pixar’s INSIDE OUT—join the Drama Desk winner and Tony Award nominee for a serious discussion about kindness, giving back, and much more.

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Twitter: @RealRichardKind
Instagram: @RealRichardKind

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S1 Ep12: Mandy Gonzalez

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000

From Nina in In the Heights , Angelica in Hamilton, Elphaba in Wicked, Amneris in Aida, and many more, Mandy Gonzalez has carved out her own unique niche on Broadway and in music, TV, and film. She’s as passionate onstage as she is off, lending her vocal talents, time, and energy in support of a number of important causes. Join this triple threat as she talks about surviving breast cancer, her multifaceted career, and much more.

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S1 Ep11: Tonya Pinkins

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000

From her Tony Award-winning turn in JELLY’S LAST JAM to her immortal performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, in TV and film, in front of and behind the camera, Tonya Pinkins is an actress, a writer, producer, director, and a fierce, outspoken activist and advocate for so many important causes. With her new film, RED PILL, premiering this month, join the Tony Award winner for a thought-provoking discussion on art, activism, and more.

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Check out the Red Pill trailer, Tonya’s You Can’t Say That podcast, and worthy organizations discussed in this episode:

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Twitter: @tonyapinkins
Instagram: @tonyapinkins

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S1 Ep10: 25 Years of Rent

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Twenty-five years ago, Rent changed Broadway and pop culture. Jonathan Larson’s landmark musical began life at New York Theatre Workshop in 1993 and later went on to sweep the 1996 Tony Awards and win a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Join original cast member Adam Pascal, New York Theatre Workshop Artistic Director James Nicola, and director Andy Señor Jr. for a look back at this groundbreaking show.

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25 Years of RENT: Measured in Love NYTW Gala on March 2 (purchase tickets, streaming through March 6)

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Facebook: @adampascal
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Twitter: @andysenorjr
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S1 Ep9: Michael McElroy

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

For over 25 years, Michael McElroy has used his voice to spark positive change. From Broadway to Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and more, Michael is the Founder, Musical Director, and Arranger for Broadway Inspirational Voices, a multi-racial GRAMMY-nominated gospel choir composed of Broadway performers that provides hope, inspires, and transforms at-risk youth through music and the arts. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the power of music, Broadway’s racial reckoning, and more.

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Instagram: @michaelmichaeltheartist

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S1 Ep8: Celia Keenan-Bolger & Gideon Glick

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

When To Kill a Mockingbird opened on Broadway, all eyes were on Celia Keenan-Bolger and Gideon Glick. Their immortal performances as Scout and Dill scored a Tony Award for Celia and a Tony nomination for Gideon. But when Broadway shut down last March, these fast friends did what so many in the theater industry did—turned their sights to helping others. Join us for an impassioned discussion on feeding pandemic frontline workers, the future of Broadway, and much more.

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Figure out your role for doing good, developed by Deepa Iyer, SolidarityIs and Building Movement Project:

Mapping Our Roles in Social Change Ecosystems (PDF)

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Twitter: @celiakb
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S1 Ep7: Broadway Green Alliance

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:20:00 -0000

In 2008, Broadway finally went green. Since then, the Broadway Green Alliance has worked tirelessly to educate, motivate, and inspire the entire theater community and its patrons to implement environmentally friendlier practices on Broadway and beyond. Join Broadway Green Alliance Founder and Co-Chair Susan Sampliner, Director Molly Braverman, and former “Green Captain” (and recent Tony Award nominee!) Elizabeth Stanley as they discuss how BGA is making Broadway—and theater in general—better for the planet.

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Instagram: @el.stans

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S1 Ep6: Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

From the Biden-Harris Inaugural Concert to their wildly popular “Stars in the House” live-stream concert series, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley have not only brought hope and entertainment to Broadway fans around the world during the pandemic, they’ve raised awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for The Actors Fund and other notable organizations. Join these two Broadway icons as they discuss decades of social impact—in front of and behind the curtain.

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Website: SethRudetsky.com
Facebook: @SethRudetskyBway
Twitter: @SethRudetsky
Instagram: @SethRudetsky

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Twitter: @JamesWesleyNYC
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S1 Ep5: Dan Pallotta

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0000

At the center of charitable giving and human transformation is Dan Pallotta. A controversial activist and fundraiser, Dan is the founder of Pallotta TeamWorks, which invented the multi-day AIDS Rides and Breast Cancer 3-Days; the president of Advertising for Humanity; and the author of three best-selling books. His 2013 Ted Talk, “The Way We Think About Charity Is Dead Wrong,” has been viewed more than 5 million times and has been ranked one of the 100 most-persuasive TED Talks of all time.

Join us for an eye-opening discussion on charitable giving that just might transform the way you think about changing the world.

Learn more about Dan’s philosophy on charitable giving:

Connect with Dan Pallotta:

Website: DanPallotta.com
Facebook: @DanPallotta
Twitter: @DanPallotta
YouTube: @DanPallottaChannel
TED Talk: “The Way We Think About Charity Is Dead Wrong” TED Talk

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S1 Ep4: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Talk to anyone in the Broadway community about giving back and you’re bound to hear them sing the praises of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. With popular programs like Broadway Bares, Broadway Barks, the Easter Bonnet Competition, and those ubiquitous red buckets, BC/EFA has raised over $300 million for essential services for people with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington DC. Join BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola, Director of Development Danny Whitman, and Board of Trustee member (and Tony Award winner!) Gavin Creel for a lively discussion about all the good BC/EFA does within the Broadway community and beyond.

Looking for ways to give back?

Check out BC/EFA and its many worthy fundraising initiatives discussed in this episode:

Connect with Gavin Creel:

(Gavin Creel headshot by Matthew Murphy)

Website: GavinCreel.com
YouTube: @gavincreelofficial
iTunes: Gavin Creel
Spotify: Gavin Creel

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S1 Ep3: Luis Miranda & Lin-Manuel Miranda

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0000

You may know him as the star of the hit HBO documentary Siempre, Luis. But for over 40 years, Luis A. Miranda, Jr. has used his tireless energy to champion community activism. He is the Founding Partner of The MirRam Group, a government affairs, lobbying, and political consulting firm in New York City, and the Founding President of the Hispanic Federation. He also chairs or sits on the board of numerous political and arts organizations, including the Latino Victory Fund, the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, The Public Theater, NYC & Company, The City, The Broadway League’s Viva Broadway, and the Caribbean and Latin American Studies Department at the CUNY Graduate Center.

With his wife, Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda, and his children Luz Miranda-Crespo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Miguel Towns, Luis and The Miranda Family passionately advocate for education, the arts, and social justice, along with a sustained focus on relief and rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Join us (with a surprise guest appearance from Lin-Manuel!) for an impassioned discussion of the power of activism and making a difference.

Looking for ways to give back?

Check out these worthy organizations discussed in this episode:

Connect with Luis:

Twitter: @Vegalteno
Instagram: @Vegalteno

Connect with Lin-Manuel:

Website: LinManuel.com
Twitter: @Lin_Manuel

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S1 Ep2: Gloria Estefan & Emilio Estefan

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Get on your feet! This episode of Broadway Gives Back welcomes two titans of the music industry. With 7 Grammy Awards, 38 #1 hits, and over 100 million albums sold worldwide, Gloria Estefan is the most successful Latin crossover performer in the history of pop music. As a world-renowned music, television, and film producer, Emilio Estefan has been instrumental in shaping, developing, and directing Gloria’s career plus Shakira, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Jon Secada, and many others. With a resume that includes 19 Grammy Awards, Emilio also served as the Executive Producer of On Your Feet!, the 2015 smash Broadway musical that showcased the Estefans’ incredible talent, their music, and their heritage to the world in a remarkable rise to global superstardom. Join the Estefans for an impassioned discussion on their decades-long career in the music business, the challenges of bringing a musical to Broadway, and their commitment to giving back.

Looking for ways to give back?

Check out these worthy organizations discussed in this episode:

Connect with the Estefans:

Gloria Estefan

Website: GloriaEstefan.com
Facebook: @GloriaEstefan
Twitter: @GloriaEstefan
Instagram: @GloriaEstefan

Emilio Estefan

Website: EmilioEstefanJr.com
Facebook: @EmilioEstefan
Twitter: @EmilioEstefanJr
Instagram: @EmilioEstefanJr

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S1 Ep1: Judith Light

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

From One Life to Live and Who’s The Boss to Transparent, The Politician, and much more, Judith Light is always a bright light in theater, television, and film. In 2012 and 2013, she became the first actor in nearly two decades to win two consecutive Tony Awards for her performances in Other Desert Cities and The Assembled Parties, and in 2019 she was honored with the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her extensive philanthropy work to end HIV/AIDS and as a champion for LGBTQIA+ and human rights. Sit back while we chat with the multiple Tony and Emmy award-winning actress about her decades-long career and her passion for doing good.

Looking for ways to give back?

Check out these worthy organizations discussed in this episode:

Connect with Judith:

Website: JudithLight.com
Facebook: @officialjudithlight
Twitter: @JudithLight
Instagram: @JudithLight

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Broadway Gives Back Trailer

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 18:40:00 -0000

Broadway is deeply involved with charity and supporting important causes….it’s in the DNA. This podcast will spotlight Broadway actors, shows and organizations in their pursuit of social responsibility and impact. You will hear from guests about their causes, how they got involved with charities, as well as stories of the people who have benefited from these philanthropic efforts. From stars to stagehands, from ensemble and cast members to big organizations and small, we will discuss why philanthropy is so vital and inspiring. And we will be inspired to do good, get educated and take action to make the world a better place. This feel-good podcast will also discuss ways in which the listeners can become “everyday” philanthropists.

Jan Friedlander Svendsen worked on Broadway for 18 years running the marketing and cause-related programs for the Tony Awards and the Broadway League. She has worked at the Charity Network for the past 5 years, as Chief Creative Officer, helping celebrities raise awareness and funds for cause. This podcast is a passion project that marries the two worlds that she knows and loves.

Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

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