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Broadway performer and creator of the breakout downtown variety hit, Stage Time, PJ Adzima is here!

U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap is brimming with all the latest Bway news, provided by BroadwayWorld.com!

Then I am joined by PJ Adzima to talk all about his incredible career, including the creation of his own variety show, Stage Time with PJ Adzima! PJ currently plays Elder McKinley in Broadway's The Book of Mormon eight shows a week, and has still managed to create one of the most thrilling variety shows in the NYC nightlife circuit. Stage Time is a monthly downtown variety show at The Slipper Room that brings together the best of Broadway, drag, standup comedy, burlesque, circus and variety entertainment in one knock-out lineup. PJ is one of the smartest and boldest artists I know, and his show is a true showcase of just that. As the Emcee of the show every month, PJ sets the stage for his incredible ensemble of New York City artists with finesse. We talk about the intersectionality of all of the facets of art in this city, and how we need spaces to continue to bring them together. PJ is a gem, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, this week I am joined by Broadway veterans Mary Ann Lamb and Suze Misner to talk about their incredible advocacy project, Dancers For Harris - Move US Forward!

This week's BroadwayWorld Recap is overflowing with casting updates, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by Mary Ann Lamb and Suze Misner! We talk about our mutual connection to Chicago The Musical, as Mary Ann was in the original Broadway company, and they were both in the film adaptation of the show directed by Rob Marshall. Then Mary Ann and Suze share about their upcoming advocacy and fundraising project, Dancers For Harris, benefiting the Harris-Walz campaign. Together with a group of incredible artists, they have assembled a team of Broadway heavy-hitters to teach dance classes from coast to coast to raise money for Kamala Harris's presidential election campaign. From September 21st to 29th, they will be offering daily master classes with some of Broadway's best. These women are both such inspirations to me, U don't wanna miss this episode!

Visit the link below to check out their official website and see the entire class schedule, as well as make a donation.

https://sites.google.com/view/dancers-for-harris/home

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For over a decade, Jennifer Dunne Keeney has razzle dazzled audiences in Chicago The Musical on Broadway.

U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has some very exciting Bway news, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by Broadway veteran Jennifer Dunne Keeney to talk about her incredible 13-year run as a swing in Chicago The Musical on Broadway. Before joining Chicago, Jenn started her career doing national tours, eventually making her Broadway debut in the ensemble of Susan Stroman and Trevor Nunn's revival of Oklahoma!, understudying the role of Ado Annie. She then went on to join the original Broadway company of Curtains, understudying the role of Bambi. Jenn shares about her incredible work as a swing in Chicago, having performed thousands of times in more than six different roles. We also talk about her experience as a mother of two working on Broadway, and what it takes to keep a long running show fresh every single night. Jenn is truly the best, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, current Satine Alternate in Moulin Rouge on Broadway, Hailee Kaleem Wright, is truly a Sparkling Diamond.

This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest casting announcements, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by Broadway star Hailee Kaleem Wright to share her incredible story! Before landing the role of the Satine Alternate in Moulin Rouge, Hailee starred in SIX The Musical on Broadway as Catherine of Aragon, after making her Bway debut in Paradise Square. We talk about her incredible journey to being an artist in NYC, and Hailee shares about overcoming the struggles of being unhoused to achieve her dream of being a performer. She talks about her experience working on the national tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and the impact her mother has had on her life and career. Hailee is such a delight, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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From creating and starring in his own solo show, Palatable Gay Robot, to starring in the first national tour of Anastasia, Stephen Brower has the range.

U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap is overflowing with all the latest Bway updates, brought to you by my pals at BroadwayWorld.com!

Then I am joined by actor and comedian Stephen Brower to talk about his amazing performance career, including the upcoming tour of his original solo show, Palatable Gay Robot. You may know Stephen from his viral social media content, but you might also have seen him across the country on the first national tour of Anastasia as Dmitry. Prior to the tour, Stephen was also in the original Broadway company of Anastasia. Stephen is one the funniest and boldest performers I have ever had the pleasure of working with, our paths first crossing in the recent off-broadway production of Fowl Play. Most recently, Stephen was featured in the ensemble of the original Broadway cast of Lempicka. I absolutely adore Stephen, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, Co-Creators of the new off-broadway musical Fowl Play, Billy Recce and Yoni Weiss are here!

This week we have a short and sweet BroadwayWorld Recap with all the hottest Bway news from BroadwayWorld.com! Then I am joined by creatives Yoni Weiss and Billy Recce to talk about their amazing careers, and their current off-broadway show, Fowl Play. Running for a limited engagement at the AMT Theater until August 17th, Fowl Play is a gay fantasia, following the journey of two down-and-out creatives who are commissioned to write an apology musical on behalf of a well-known conservative chicken company. Billy and Yoni share all about their creative process as co-creators and composer-lyricist for the piece. We also touch on their backgrounds as writers and directors, and how their individual paths crossed in the world of queer art. They are truly the best, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, Drag superstar Selma Nilla is here!

This week's BroadwayWorld Recap is overflowing with the latest Bway updates! Then I am joined by drag performer and co-star of the upcoming off-broadway musical Fowl Play, Selma Nilla! From working in creative departments on multiple Broadway and off-broadway shows, to guest starring on shows like Hulu's Drag Me To Dinner and Netflix's Nailed It, Selma can truly do it all. In this episode we talk about everything from working together at SNL to performing off-broadway in a new musical. Selma is the best, U don't wanna miss this episode.

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U Guys, we have a true Bway DIVA in the house, it's Queen Mamie Parris!

This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the hottest Bway updates, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com!

Then I am joined by the incomparable Mamie Parris to talk all about her amazing career! We talk about her star turns, from Grizabella in the Broadway Revival of CATS, to Judy in the Broadway company of 9 To 5, and everything in between. She also shares about her experience with temporary facial paralysis, and how she hopes to inspire others going through similar situations with her art. And we of course talk all about the show that brought us together, the new off-broadway musical Fowl Play, playing this August at the AMT Theater. Mamie is a beltress, a fierce actress, and truly the loveliest. U don't wanna miss this episode!

Mamie Parris is a New York City based performer, vocal teacher, and activist. A graduate of AMDA, Mamie's career transcends genre and style. With seven Broadway credits and countless regional productions and national tours under her belt, she can truly do it all.

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U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest bway tea!

Then I am joined by Broadway performer Stephen Mark Lukas! Stephen is currently playing Nick Arnstein on the 1st National Tour of Funny Girl, after previously understudying the role on Broadway, playing opposite Julie Benko and Lea Michele. We talk about his incredible career, as one of the first replacements for the standby for Elder Price in The Book of Mormon on Broadway, as well as his countless regional credits as some of your favorite leading men. Stephen shares about his experience as an openly queer performer, and how his personal identity has enriched his ability to take on leading roles. Stephen is a total dreamboat, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, Wicked on Broadway's current Boq, Jake Pedersen is here!

Oh My Pod, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway tea! Then I am joined by Broadway performer Jake Pedersen to talk all about the amazing shows he has been a part of! Currently starring as Boq in the Broadway production of Wicked, Jake's talent knows no bounds! A true triple threat, Jake was first seen in the First National Tour of Jimmy Buffet's Escape To Margaritaville, before hopping on the national tour of Wicked. Jake went on to make his Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-Winning revival of Jason Robert Brown's Parade, with Broadway stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond. Jake shares about his experience making his bway debut in such an incredible show under the direction of Michael Arden and alongside people who he has looked up to for years. He talks about creating the original cast recording for the show, which was nominated for a GRAMMY Award. We also talk about the realities of sustaining a show 8 shows a week, and how we have to allow ourselves grace and time to rest. Jake's sweet pup Melvin even makes a cameo. Jake is the best, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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