Breaking the Curtain

We’re thrilled to be joined by Noah J. Ricketts to talk all about playing Nick in The Great Gatsby on Broadway!

In this episode, Noah shares what it’s like portraying Nick, the lessons he hopes audiences will take away, and his thoughts on the original novel. Plus, we have some fun building a Broadway-style Gatsby party!

Sweet Oz! It's Finally Happening—Our Wicked Movie Review is Here! 

Join your Broadway Besties for an 'oz-tastic' hour-long discussion as we dive deep into Part 1 of the much-anticipated Wicked movie adaptation! From Glinda in the bubble all the way to the iconic Defying Gravity scene, we break down everything you need to know about this emotional rollercoaster through Oz!

We’re thrilled to be joined by Sophie Carmen-Jones who is currently in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway as Nini after originating the role in the West End!

In this episode, Sophie shares what first sparked her love of theatre, how her portrayal of Nini has evolved over the years, and what she loves most about playing such a fiery character. She also talks about staying energized for eight shows a week, a memorable moment from her time with the show and more!

We’re beyond excited to sit down with Matt DeAngelis to dive into the world of Swept Away, the brand-new Broadway musical!

In this episode, Matt shares insights into the preview process of a show, the stunning music by The Avett Brothers, working alongside the incredible John Gallagher Jr., and so much more.

What a whirlwind week in Broadway news! Join us as we dive into the thrilling SMASH cast announcement, discuss Jeremy Jordan's upcoming departure from The Great Gatsby, and unpack the Broadway closing announcement for Back to the Future. We’ll also explore the exciting developments of 13 Going on 30 in the UK and preview the upcoming Broadway performances at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring Death Becomes Her, The Outsiders, and Hell's Kitchen. We also question the "Ponyboy seat," celebrate Wicked movie month, and so much more!

It's another updates episode!

Your Broadway Besties are back to answer your Q&A questions, discuss the latest Broadway news (another Dirty Dancing stage adaptation? Suffs closing?!), controversies, Solea & John joining Moulin Rouge, the shows we're most looking forward to this season, our funny Swept Away story and so much more!

We’re beyond thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Jennie Harney - Fleming who is currently starring as Lil Hardin in A Wonderful World - The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway.

We chat with Jennie about the incredible Lil Hardin, the process of tech and previews on Broadway, along with what she hopes audiences take away from A Wonderful World.

A Wonderful World - The Louis Armstrong Musical is currently in previews at Studio 54.

All you dancing queens better put on your go-go boots for this episode because we're joined by Sophie Sheridan herself, Alisa Melendez!

We chat with Alisa all about touring around as Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia, the joy this musical brings to so many, who Alisa thinks is Sophie's biological dad, let's hear it for the aunties, our love of Almost Famous the Musical and so much more!

Welcome to Tulsa, 1967!

In this episode, we explore the journey of The Outsiders from S.E. Hinton’s groundbreaking novel to its powerful film adaptation, and how its timeless themes inspired a Tony Award Winning Best Musical on Broadway!

We discuss the original workshop productions, the La Jolla pre-Broadway run, major changes made from book to stage and more!

TW: Dally's death

We're beyond thrilled to be joined by the incredible Caitlin Houlahan, who is currently starring as Rita in Prelude to a Kiss!

We chat with Caitlin all about this exciting new production currently playing at Milwaukee Repertory Theater! We also discuss the 'Freaky Friday' element to the musical, her long friendship with 'Prelude' co-star Chris McCarrell, her time in Waitress as Dawn and so much more!