Michael Riedel chats with WATER FOR ELEPHANTS writer Rick Elice about his recent Tony nomination and the show's theme of "finding a home." He discusses his dream to become an actor and the journey that led him to be a writer for shows like JERSEY BOYS. WATER FOR ELEPHANTS plays at the Imperial Theater. Christine Nagy was off this week.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Elijah Rhea Johnson, who plays Michael Jackson in Broadway's MJ THE MUSICAL. Johnson talked about his year in the role and how to win a trip to see MJ on Broadway, the US tour, London, or Hamburg. To enter visit mjthemusical.com/doubleplatinum

Michael Riedel chats with legendary lyricist Tim Rice about his new online songwriting master class.  Rice discusses the art of songwriting and how he developed his craft. For more on his class, visit www.bbcmaestro.com
Christine Nagy was off this week.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with director Des McAnuff about his reimagined version of THE WHO'S TOMMY. McAnuff directed the 1993 award-winning version and said the changes in the current production are "very targeted." THE WHO'S TOMMY opens at the Nederlander Theatre on March 28th.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James, who were staring in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES. They explain how their 20-year friendship helped bring their performance to another level. DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES plays at Studio 54 until March 31.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Casey Likes, who stars as Marty McFly in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. He reveals the advice Michael J. Fox gave him on opening night and how he has not watched the movie since he started rehearsals. BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL plays at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Broadway star Caesar Samayoa about his role as Dr. Emilio Amigo in HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, the musical adaptation of the HBO documentary about young adults with autism. He said the role was "life changing." HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO is playing at the Belasco Theatre.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Broadway veteran Chip Zien about his role as the "Rabbi" in the Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman musical HARMONY. He explains how the show touches on current themes. He also reminisces about working with Stephen Sondheim. HARMONY opened Monday, November 13, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

Michael Riedel chats with Nick Fradiani, Broadway's new Neil Diamond, in the bio-musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL. He crafted this performance after watching thousands of hours of Diamond on stage. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is currently at the Broadhurst Theater.
Christine Nagy was off this week.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with choreographer and director Warren Carlyle about working with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman on HARMONY. He explains his "accidental journey" to becoming a director and how he was always a storyteller. HARMONY opens Monday, November 13, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.