BROADWAY BESTIES

BROADWAY BESTIES

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BROADWAY BESTIES episodes

  • Broadway Hot Takes No Apologies

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    This week on Broadway Besties, we’re spilling our hottest Broadway opinions with zero filter. The shows we swear are overrated. The performances that deserve more love. The casting choices we still can’t understand. And yes, we’re ready to defend every take. Grab your Playbill and buckle up, because friendships may be tested and theater fans may gasp. It’s hot takes, big laughs, and pure Broadway chaos.

    42 min
  • Broadway Besties Curtain Up on a New Year

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    Broadway Besties is back and better than ever. A new year brings a new chapter and we are starting it by reliving the magic of last season. From unforgettable shows to backstage moments, we are recapping the experiences that defined our year. Mark takes us inside his latest trip to New York with stories that feel too good to be true and a few surprises that will leave you in awe. Expect laughter, nostalgia, show stopping memories, and plenty of Broadway obsession. Same besties. Bigger stories. A brand new act begins.

    45 min
  • Defying Gravity… Again: Wicked Part Two and Our Ragtime Dream Cast

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    This week on Broadway Besties, we are flying back to Oz and diving headfirst into every magical, chaotic, heart-stopping moment of Wicked Part Two. Mark has seen it, Amy has not, which means we unpack the twists, the tears, the triumphs, and the tiny details you might have missed. Then we switch universes entirely and head to turn-of-the-century America as we dream-cast a full cinematic version of Ragtime. We pick the actors, the directors, and the aesthetics and decide once and for all whether Ragtime deserves the Hollywood treatment. It is drama, nostalgia, and musical theatre mayhem in its purest form.

    44 min
  • Broadway Besties Take Manhattan

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    This week on Broadway Besties, we’re taking you inside our NYC Extravaganza! Six shows, countless laughs, and one unforgettable trip. From Ragtime to The Great Gatsby, Sunset Boulevard, Oh Mary, Death Becomes Her, and Suffs — we saw it all. But which show stole our hearts this time? Tune in to hear our takes, surprises, and maybe a few tears.

    🎭 It’s Broadway overload in the best way possible.
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    47 min
  • You Think You Know Us? Think Again!

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    This week, Mark and Amy pull back the curtain and answer the most popular questions fans have asked on social media. From guilty pleasures to secret Broadway crushes, nothing is off limits — and some of the answers might just shock you. Even Mark, who thought he knew Amy inside and out, is left speechless. Expect laughter, surprises, and a few truths that even the best of besties didn’t see coming.

    48 min
  • Broadway Besties Take Manhattan: Planning Our Next NYC Adventure

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    The Besties are heading back to the Big Apple — and this week, we’re spilling all the tea about our upcoming Broadway trip! From the shows we can’t wait to see (and yes, there are some surprises) to the restaurants topping our must-eat list, we’re taking you behind the curtain as we plan our next New York City extravaganza. We’ll share what we’re doing during our downtime, the hidden gems we’ve discovered, and how we’re turning this trip into our ultimate Broadway Besties experience. Grab your Playbill and your walking shoes — it’s time to plan the perfect NYC getaway!

    36 min
  • 🌟 Carrie St. Louis: From Broadway to Dolly 🌟

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    This week on Broadway Besties, we sit down with the dazzling Carrie St. Louis, fresh off her run as Dolly Parton in the brand-new Dolly musical. Carrie’s talent is undeniable, an accomplished Broadway actress with a powerhouse voice and a presence that lights up every stage. This conversation had Mark absolutely giddy as we dove into her journey, her time as Dolly, and what’s next for this stunning star.

    1 hr
  • 🎭✨ Broadway Meets the Beat: When Showtunes Go EDM

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    This week on Broadway Besties, Mark is joined by special co-host Adam, a massive EDM fan with a surprising love for theater. Together, they explore the unexpected similarities between Broadway and EDM—from the shared build-ups and epic drops to the communal energy that fills theaters and dance floors alike.

    Get ready for laughs, music talk, and a few shocking crossovers you never knew existed. Whether you’re a Broadway buff or a festival raver, this episode will have you seeing both worlds in a whole new light.

    47 min
  • The Ultimate Broadway Playlist

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    This week on Broadway Besties, Amy and Mark go head-to-head as they reveal their top 12 Broadway songs of all time. From show-stopping ballads to toe-tapping numbers, the Besties curate the ultimate playlist every theater lover needs. Do you agree with their picks? And the real question—whose list do you vibe with more, Amy’s or Mark’s?

    41 min
  • ✨ Aaron Lazar Returns: One Year of The Impossible Dream & A New Chapter Begins ✨

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    This week, Mark welcomes back the incomparable Aaron Lazar to Broadway Besties! It’s a special conversation marking the one-year anniversary of his heartfelt album The Impossible Dream. Aaron reflects on the past year, shares the exciting news about launching his very own podcast, and within the first five minutes reveals something surprising that even longtime fans might not know. From music to new beginnings, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughter, and those unforgettable Broadway Besties moments.

    55 min

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