U Guys, from Broadway's Aladdin and Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Keely Beirne is here!

First, I give you all the latest Bway updates, and a few personal New Year insights in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap. Then, I am joined by performer Keely Beirne to talk all things Bway. From the stamina it takes to dance in the ensemble and cover principle roles on Broadway, to knowing when it's time to honor yourself and take a break, Keely shares her insights on maintaining her career on the stage. We talk about her upbringing being surrounded by the arts, and how her queer identity has shaped and informed her career. She talks about her time in the ensemble of Frozen on Broadway, and what it takes to work in a huge ensemble show. We also touch on her experience of having a partner who is also a Broadway performer, and how limiting yourself can hinder your experience as an artist. Keely is simply hilarious, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, from Broadway's Real Women Have Curves, Tatianna Cordoba is here!

First I give you all the latest Bway updates in the BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by my pals at BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by performer Tatianna Cordoba to talk about her upcoming Off-bway project, Picnic At Hanging Rock. Tatianna shares about her experience making her Broadway debut as Ana in the original cast of Real Women Have Curves, and the intricacies of navigating a career in theater as a Latin-American woman. We talk about her upbringing surrounded by art and culture, and how it led to her studying musical theater at Boston Conservatory before moving to NYC and working on almost exclusively new works. Tatianna is such a delight, U don't wanna miss this episode! Also, catch her starring in the upcoming Off-bway run of Picnic At Hanging Rock, running at the Greenwich House Theater, December 16th to January 17th.

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U Guys, from Broadway's Wicked and the Off-Broadway hit Titanique, Michael Di Liberto is here!

First, I give you all the latest Bway tea in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap! Then I am joined by TV actor and Broadway performer Michael Di Liberto to talk all about his amazing life in the theater! From playing roles on shows like The Gilded Age and The Blacklist, to performing in the Broadway and National Touring companies of Wicked, Michael's talents are as broad as his smile. He shares about his experience in the egregiously short run of the original Broadway production of Tammy Faye, and finding the balance between artistry and commercial success on Broadway. We touch on his time playing Ruth in the Off-Broadway run of Titanique, and the origins of his incredible sense of humor, both onstage and off. Michael truly one of the best, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, Olivia Valli is here! In this episode, I give you all the latest Bway news in the BroadwayWorld Recap! Then, Olivia shares her journey through the world of musical theater, discussing her experiences in various roles, from Vivian in the first National Tour of Pretty Woman, to Elphaba in the National Tour of Wicked. She reflects on the importance of self-advocacy, the challenges of performing, and the joy of gardening in New Jersey. Olivia also touches on her family legacy, having played her very own grandmother in Off-Broadway’s Jersey Boys! She talks about the lessons learned from leading multiple national tours, and the significance of teamwork in theater. Olivia is a true gem, U don’t wanna miss this episode! 

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U Guys, Julian Manjerico is here! First, I give you all the

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U Guys, Drama Desk and OBIE Award-winning puppet designer and director, James Ortiz is here!

From his enormous, OBIE Award-winning, dinosaur puppets in Lincoln Center's The Skin of Our Teeth, to the creation of fan favorite Milky White the cow in the Broadway Revival of Into The Woods, James Ortiz's work is as imaginative as it is impactful. A graduate of the acting program at SUNY Purchase, James has worked as a designer, director, and performer in reputable regional houses all over the country, like The MUNY, Hartford Stage, Papermill Playhouse, Yale Rep, and Ars Nova. Most recently his work was seen onstage at Arena Stage in the world premiere of Heather Christian's musical adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time. You can also catch James in the upcoming original feature film, Project Hail Mary, opposite Ryan Gosling in the spring of 2026. In this episode, James shares insight on the world of puppetry and its importance onstage, and we touch on how his work has impacted people across the globe. On top of it all, James is simply the loveliest. U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, Broadway star and two-time Tony Nominee, Christopher Sieber is here!

First, I give you all the latest Bway news in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap! Then I am joined by current star of Broadway's Death Becomes Her, Christopher Sieber, to talk all about his incredible career! A veteran of the stage and screen, Christopher has an amazing resume spanning from playing the father of the Olsen twins on ABC's Two of A Kind, to his tony-nominated performance as Lord Farquaad in Broadway's Shrek The Musical. He shares about his experience being an openly queer man in the world of tv/film, and gives advice about working through difficult imposter syndrome. We talk about the journey of his current show, Death Becomes Her, getting to Broadway, and how it differs from playing roles in long-running shows like Billy Flynn in Chicago. From the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company, to the Broadway revival of La Cage Aux Folles, Christopher has truly done it all, and has garnered a well-deserved industry reverence. He is truly a delight, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, star of the screen and the stage, Vicki Lewis is here!

First, I give you all the latest Bway tea in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap. Then I am joined by a true legend of the stage and screen, Vicki Lewis! Most recently seen in A Wrinkle In Time at Arena Stage in Washington, DC, Vicki Lewis has an incredible and extensive resume of projects, spanning from originating the role of Gloria in the Broadway revival of Damn Yankees, to voicing the roles of Deb and Flo in the Disney/Pixar smash hit movie Finding Nemo. Vicki shares about navigating the world of tv and film in Los Angeles, having played roles on countless tv shows, including a five-season run on the NBC sit-com NewsRadio. We touch on the realities of being a working actor, and how her singular voice has led to a huge list of voice-over credits. From Broadway's Anastasia, to playing Velma Kelly in Chicago, Vicki's stage credits are just as vibrant and vast as her work in tv and film. On top of it all, Vicki is just the loveliest. U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, Broadway star and Tony Nominee Amber Gray is here!

First, I fill you in on all the latest Bway updates, from closing announcements to casting announcements, in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by my wonderful friends at BroadwayWorld.com.

Then I am joined by Broadway star Amber Gray to discuss her amazing career on stage and screen, and beyond! Currently starring as Mrs. Whatsit in the World Premiere of Heather Christian's musical adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time, Amber Gray is no stranger to originating roles. From Helene in Great Comet, to her Tony-nominated portrayal of Persephone in Hadestown, Amber's talent and artistry know no bounds and hold a singular place in the musical theater canon. In this episode, we talk about everything from higher education in the arts, to being a mother and a full-time working actor. Amber is truly one of the best, both onstage and off. U don't wanna miss this episode!

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