Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma

Still Talking, with The Creative Women of The Wedding Singer. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣

What happens when the Director, Music Director, Choreographer, and Stage Manager of a musical are all women?

You get a conversation full of creativity, collaboration, leadership, and some really honest insight into what it feels like to build a show together in a female-led creative room.

Stage Door sat down with the powerhouse leadership team behind The Wedding Singer Musical, at The Village Players Theatre, to talk about the experience, the challenges, the energy in the rehearsal room, and why this production feels so special.

New episode streaming now.

Stage Door Podcast sits down with Elijah Ahmad Lewis, currently starring as the Scarecrow in the all-new national tour of THE WIZ. A multi-award-winning performer with Broadway, television, film, and music credits, Elijah talks about the journey that shaped him as an artist, including working closely with legendary performers Patti LaBelle and Cicely Tyson.

The conversation dives into his career, the energy he brings to the role, what makes this new production of THE WIZ feel so fresh, and why audiences continue to connect with its music, heart, and message nearly 50 years later.

THE WIZ comes to the Stranahan Theater in Toledo May 26–31, 2026 for eight performances as part of the Broadway in Toledo Series. Tickets are available now through BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com

Starring Role: Sylvania Southview Grad Theron Wineinger. A scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance, Theron has an unbelievable portfolio of work and it all began in Northwest Toledo.

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415

Theron Wineinger is a scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance.

Tradition. Family. Chaos. Love. Fiddler on the Roof has been connecting with audiences for generations, and now two of the stars bringing this production to life join Stage Door Podcast to talk about the show everyone will be talking about this summer.

Steve Smithberger, one of the two actors playing Tevye, and Lydia Schafer, starring as Golde, discuss the pressure and excitement of stepping into these legendary roles, what makes this story still resonate today, and why audiences continue to fall in love with Fiddler on the Roof year after year.

From unforgettable music to deeply human moments, this production promises laughter, emotion, and a story that feels just as relevant today as ever.

Fiddler on the Roof runs June 5–21.

Staging the Future: Where Theatre Changes Lives is program from the American Theatre Guild exploring how live theatre is shaping the next generation.

The program is rooted in one core belief: access to the arts can transform lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact.

Whether you're an educator, student, theatre professional, or advocate for arts access, this podcast brings you closer to the stories shaping the future of live performance.

Step inside the beautifully broken world of The Play That Goes Wrong: where missed cues, collapsing walls, and vanishing props aren’t mistakes… they’re the show.

In this video episode, we go beyond the laughs of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s disastrous (and wildly entertaining) production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a loving parody in the spirit of The Mousetrap, to explore the real star of the performance: the set itself.

From precision-timed breakdowns to perfectly executed “failures,” we unpack the craftsmanship, engineering, and backstage coordination required to make everything go wrong… exactly right. This isn’t just slapstick, it’s technical theater at its most impressive.

Oregon Community Theatre’s upcoming production, we highlight how the set becomes a living, breathing character, one that collapses, misbehaves, and steals every scene.

Show Dates:
April 24–25 and May 1–2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
May 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Tickets:
https://octshows.org/

Still Talking, with Carrie. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣

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Spotify:⁣

https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu⁣

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Apple Podcasts:⁣

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣

It starts like any high school story… and ends in unimaginable horror.

In this episode, we spotlight Carrie the Musical, brought to the stage by Stone Productions. Based on Stephen King’s legendary story, this powerful show follows Carrie White, an outcast teen caught between relentless bullying at school and a deeply controlling home life.

But Carrie is different, and as her telekinetic powers begin to surface, the tension builds toward one unforgettable night.

From the locker room to prom night, what begins with teasing and cruelty escalates into a devastating chain of events that no one can escape. With a gripping score and emotionally charged performances, Carrie the Musical explores isolation, fear, power, and the consequences of pushing someone too far.

Catch Carrie the Musical by Stone Productions:
• Friday, April 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
• Saturday, April 25 & May 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
• Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM

This isn’t just a prom night. It’s the night everything changes.

Still Talking, with The Revolutionists. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣

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Spotify:⁣

https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu⁣

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Apple Podcasts:⁣

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣