Curtain Call Conversations: A Van Wezel Podcast

Spooky season is here and so are spooky shows at the Van Wezel! In this edition of Curtain Call Conversations, Griffyn and Muffy talk about Twilight in Concert and Haunted Illusions, two thrilling shows you won't want to miss. Additionally, Muffy sits down with David Caserta, master illusionist from Haunted Illusions to learn more about the show.

It all ends with Griffyn and Muffy's love of Disney while coming up with TV shows and movie that they think should be made into Broadway musicals. If this doesn't get you in the mood for Halloween, we don't know what will!

Do you and nine of your closest friends want to see a show? Then a group package is the right option for you! In this episode of Curtain Call Conversations, PR Director Muffy Lavens sits down with Group Sales Coordinator Pam Foster and Group Leader Char Mordini to learn more about the group sales process at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. For more information on group sales, visit https://www.vanwezel.org/events/group-sales

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is hosting the very first Family Fest! Education Director Justin Gomlak is joined by Terrance Jackson from the Asolo Repertory Theatre to talk about their production of Alice in Wonderland debuting at the Fall Family Fest, along with all the other vendors and markets who will be part of the event.

Plus, Terrance and Justin have a little fun mixing up the Broadway shows, Aladdin and Wicked.

To learn more about Fall Family Fest, visit https://www.vanwezel.org/events/detail/family-fest

In this episode, General Manager Kyle Turoff and Director of Education Justin Gomlak discuss some of the exciting shows coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall this season. Shows like Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Dave Koz and Friends 2025 Christmas Tour, an all-new Neil Berg show, and so much more! Plus, Kyle and Justin play a game of "This or That" reliving their theater days. Learn more about the 2025-2026 show season by visiting VanWezel.org

Do you love Celsius, ice cream, and chicken nuggets? Have you ever wondered how a show gets loaded in to a venue? Do you generally like listening to random banter? If so, this is the episode for you!

Griffyn and Nate use this episode to share what a day behind the scene in the theatre is like for them...with a few random topics thrown in. These two are sure to make you laugh, while also providing a little bit of insight into what their day consists of.

For actual show information, visit VanWezel.org

In this episode, Muffy is back to speak with Clover and Dani, two students who went through the Van Wezel Education & Community Engagement Department's Technical Theatre Camp earlier this summer. Learn all about the activities and stay tuned for more information on next year's camp.

For more offerings from the Education & Community Engagement Department, visit https://www.vanwezel.org/education-community

We're celebrating Christmas in July at the Van Wezel with new shows going on sale July 18. Join Muffy and Thom as they discuss the 2025 holiday line up.

• Segment 1: Holiday shows going on sale
• Segment 2: Interview with Mel Marvin, the music composer for Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical,
• Segment 3: Guess the show

Links:

Christmas in July

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Van Wezel Website

In the inaugural episode, Justin Gomlak (Director of Education & Community Engagement) and Muffy Lavens (Public Relations Director) sit down to talk about Broadway, specifically how to get the best seats and discounts through a Broadway Subscription. They also discuss the controversy of the proposed casino coming to Times Square, and they end the episode with a little reflection on last season. 

Links: 

• Broadway Subscriptions
• Playbill Article
• Van Wezel Website

A sneak peek at the podcast coming out of Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Episodes will air every two weeks on Wednesdays.