Broadway with AJ

AJ’s back from New York and ready to spill all the theatrical tea! In this episode, they recap their whirlwind Broadway adventure, including a hauntingly glamorous take on Sunset Boulevard, a powerhouse revival of Gypsy, and the hilariously campy musical adaptation of Death Becomes Her. From standing ovations to standing in line at the stage door, AJ shares all the highlights, hot takes, and unforgettable moments from their trip to the Great White Way.

🎭 This week, we stepped into the world of The Drowsy Chaperone at WVLO! After enjoying the show, we caught up with two standout cast members—Melissa (Janet Van De Graaff) and Tony (Adolpho)—to chat all things musical theater. From lightning-fast quick changes to their ultimate dream roles, this behind-the-scenes peek is full of laughs, insight, and Broadway dreams. Whether you’re a theater fan or just love a good interview, you won’t want to miss this one!

This week, we’re chatting with Ruby Day! Recently starting in Waitress at SF Playhouse and now currently closing out the month at the San Jose Stage in Sweet Charity! We talk about her theater journey, some dream roles, and rhyming game leaving us wondering if we should quit our day jobs.

This week, we’re diving into SVS’s thrilling new production of The Tempest—a fantastical reimagining where Shakespeare meets Dungeons & Dragons.

We share our thoughts on the show’s creative world-building, standout performances, and how this magical island adventure gets a tabletop twist. Plus, we sit down with director Drew Benjamin Jones to talk about his bold DND-inspired vision, turning Prospero into a dungeon master, and how the cast embraced this imaginative approach to storytelling.

We’re breaking down Broadway’s biggest night—the Tony Awards! 🎭✨ Tune in as we share our favorite show-stopping performances, gush (and side-eye) over red carpet fashion moments, and dive into the win that truly stole our hearts. From standing ovations to style statements, we’ve got all the glittering highlights and hot takes you need.

This week, we’re headed off from Sacramento with the electrifying Billy Rude, who’s currently tearing up the stage as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet at Broadway At Music Circus! 🎹🔥

We chat all about the unique experience of performing in the iconic theater-in-the-round, what it takes to bring the “wild child” of rock ‘n’ roll to life, and how the energy of the tent fuels the performance. Billy also opens up about his path to the role and the magic of live musical theatre.

Plus, we play a theater-themed game that gets very visionary—and Billy reveals his dream roles. Don’t miss this fun and heartfelt conversation with one of the most dynamic talents working in regional theatre today!

Double episode week! This time, we journey into the misty Highlands with South Bay Musical Theatre’s production of Brigadoon. We unpack the timeless charm of Lerner and Loewe’s classic, from its lush score to the romantic, otherworldly tale of a village that appears once every hundred years. Tune in as we share our thoughts on the local cast, standout musical numbers, and what made this production feel like stepping into a dream.

This week, we're headed to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre to experience the Tony-winning revival of Parade. From the haunting score to the powerhouse performances, we break down what makes this production so emotionally gripping and historically resonant. Join us as we dive into the story of Leo Frank, the musical’s timely themes, and our personal takeaways from the show. Plus, a few behind-the-scenes tidbits from the BroadwaySF experience!

We’re back! Did you miss us? We’re here to discuss our latest adventure with special guest Renee!

This week, we’re taking you along for the ride from Jersey Boys at Palo Alto Players! From the harmonies to the heartbreak, we’re breaking down everything we loved about this high-energy production of the Tony Award-winning musical.

Plus, we’ve got an exclusive treat for our listeners: use promo code BILLBOARD for a special discount on tickets!

Hit play, and let’s walk like a man through one of Broadway’s biggest jukebox hits!

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