Stages Podcast by Marylee Fairbanks

05.13.2024

In The Center Of The Saddle with Betty Buckley

Known as "the voice of Broadway," acclaimed and award-winning performer Betty Buckley has made her mark in iconic roles like "Norma Desmond" in SUNSET BOULEVARD, "Grizabella" in CATS, "Margaret White" in CARRIE, and "Alice Nutting/Edwin Drood" in THE MYSTERY OF...

05.13.2024

The Goddess with Jocelyn Bioh

Tony Nominee Jocelyn Bioh is an Award-winning Ghanian-American playwright and actress. Her most recent play, JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, is Tony-nominated for Best Play this season. Jocelyn’s work can be seen across screen and stage. SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN...

04.29.2024

Open To The Magic with John Tartaglia

John Tartaglia has been working as a professional puppeteer since the age of 16, as one of the youngest performers ever to be in the cast of "Sesame Street." He earned a Tony award nomination for his Broadway debut in...

04.15.2024

LOVE OVER FEAR with Jenn Colella

The personification of kindness, Jenn Colella, returns to Broadway as "Carrie Chapman Catt" in the new musical SUFFS. She shined on stage in IF/THEN, URBAN COWBOY, HIGH FIDELITY, CHAPLIN: THE MUSICAL, and was nominated for a Tony Award for her...

03.18.2024

Intoxicated with Kelli O'Hara

Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara has established herself as one of Broadway's brightest stars and greatest leading ladies. She has starred in FOLLIES, THE PAJAMA GAME, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, THE BRIDGES...

03.04.2024

Two Things with Tom Broecker

Tom Broecker has helped bring your favorite sketch comedy characters to life for nearly 30 years, as an Emmy Award-winning costume designer for Saturday Night Live. He has also designed for hit TV series like Showtime's...

02.19.2024

Leslie of The Lake with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer dazzles with an illustrious career on Broadway and beyond, originating roles in hit shows like BEETLEJUICE, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, ELF, and A CATERED AFFAIR. She is also...

02.05.2024

Deconstructing Seth with Seth Rudetsky

Seth Rudetsky is a beloved Broadway music director, writer, and host of "Seth's Big Fat Broadway" and "Seth Speaks" on SiriusXM, where he gets to showcase his vault of musical theater knowledge. He and his husband, James Wesley Jackson, raised...

01.22.2024

Style & Heart with George Brescia

George Brescia is a renowned style expert, TV personality, and author of Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life. In this episode, he discusses how your wardrobe is the "window to your soul," the ways you can make fashion work for you, and why...

01.08.2024

A New Season with Stephanie J. Block & Marylee Fairbanks

For the Season 4, Stephanie and Marylee discuss their visions and vibes for 2024. They dive into their lifelong fandom for Barbra Streisand, share their favorite books of the year and play a guessing game to discover the meaning of...

12.25.2023

S3E27: Christmas on the Prairie with Alison Arngrim & Dean Butler

For the final episode of 2023, Marylee gifts Stephanie a surprise visit from "Little House on the Prairie" stars Alison Arngrim ("Nellie Oleson") and Dean Butler ("Almanzo Wilder"). Alison and Dean share behind-the-scenes stories from set, why they feel the...

12.11.2023

S3E26: Clever and Curious with Alli Mauzey

Alli Mauzey is an acclaimed actress and singer known for her outstanding performances on Broadway. She starred as Glinda in WICKED, and HELLO DOLLY! with Bette Midler. She originated the role of "Lenora" in CRY-BABY, and is currently starring as...

11.27.2023

S3E25: Acceptance & Surrender with Eden Espinosa

Eden Espinosa is an Emmy-nominated voice actor. She has performed on Broadway in the roles of Elphaba in WICKED, Maureen in RENT, and the title role in BROOKLYN. She portrayed Trina in the national tour of FALSETTOS and I currently...

11.12.2023

S3E24: Shiny with Cheyenne Jackson

"Cheyenne Jackson is a beloved leading man of stage and screen, known for his work on and off Broadway in XANADU, FINIAN'S RAINBOW, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, THE SECRET GARDEN, AIDA, ALL SHOOK UP, DAMN YANKEES and INTO THE WOODS. On...

10.30.2023

S3E23: Full of Shiz with Quincy Brown & Kevin Bianchi

Quincy Brown and Kevin Bianchi started Sentimental Men Podcast three years ago out of the love (and their obsession) over WICKED. They started out as two friends bantering and bickering about theater during the shutdown and have ended up with...

10.23.2023

S3E22: The Make-up of Joe Dulude with Joe Dulude

Joe Dulude is an award-winning make up designer and drag artist. His work includes WICKED, BEETLEJUICE, MATILDA, SPONGEBOB: THE MUSICAL, MJ: THE MUSICAL and many more. In this episode, Joe shares how nature inspires new ideas for colors, shapes and...

10.07.2023

S3E21: Fully Expressed with Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom Jr. is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor & singer. He shot to stardom in HAMILTON in the role of Arron Burr and is now on Broadway in PURLIE VICTORIOUS. In this episode, Leslie discusses his experience bringing...

09.25.2023

S3E20: The Immersion of Arielle with Arielle Jacobs

Arielle Jacobs stars as Imelda Marcos in HERE LIES LOVE. She made her Broadway debut in IN THE HEIGHTS as Nina Rosario. She was starred on Broadway in Disney's ALADDIN, and WICKED. She starred Off-Broadway in BETWEEN THE LINES, and...

09.11.2023

S3E19: A Full Disco Ball with Sammi Cannold

Sammi Cannold is a theater director and Documentary Producer. She directed EVITA at New York City Center and A.R.T, RAGTIME at Ellis Island, and SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center. In this episode, Sammi shares how attending the memorial for...

08.28.2023

S3E18: Faith-isms with Faith Prince

Faith Prince won a Tony for her outstanding performance as Adelaide in GUYS AND DOLLS. She also starred on Broadway in THE KING AND I, JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY, BELLS ARE RINGING, and A CATERED AFFAIR. In this episode, Faith reminisces...

08.14.2023

S3E17: Reimagined with Lillias White

Lillias White has performed on Broadway for four decades. Her shows include DREAMGIRLS, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, CHICAGO and her Tony Award-winning performance in THE LIFE. She is currently starring in HADESTOWN as "Hermes". In this episode, Lillias discusses how...

07.31.2023

S3E16: Big Feelings with Jessie Mueller

Jessie Mueller has starred on Broadway in WAITRESS, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, CAROUSEL, ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER and won a Tony Award for her work in BEAUTIFUL:THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. In this episode, Jessie discusses...

07.17.2023

S3E15: New York Capable with Nikki Renée Daniels -

Nikki Renée Daniels has been in ten Broadway Shows including COMPANY, THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, ANYTHING GOES & LES MISERABLES. She starred in the role of Angelica Scuyler in the Chicago company of HAMILTON. In...

07.03.2023

S3E14: Perfect Pitch(er) with Derek Klena

Derek Klena earned a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of "Nick Heally" in Alanis Morissette's Broadway musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL. He has preformed on Broadway in ANASTASIA and is currently in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. In this episode,...

06.19.2023

S3E13: Infuse The Weirdness with John Cariani

John Cariani is a playwright and Tony-nominated actor and has been seen on Broadway in The Band's Visit, Something Rotten!, and Fiddler On The Roof. In this episode, John discusses why weirdness is imperative to creating a compelling story. He...

06.05.2023

S3E12: Music Is My First language with Jordan Donica

Jordan Donica currently stars in Lincoln Center Theatre's revival of Camelot, which has earned him a Tony Award Nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. His other Broadway credits include Freddy in My...

05.22.2023

S3E11: Comedy To Survive with Robert Horn

Robert Horn is a playwright, screenwriter and producer. He won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Book Of A Musical for his Broadway adaptation of Tootsie. His other musicals include 13, Disney Theatrical's Hercules and his current Tony-nominated musical Shucked....

05.08.2023

S3E10: What Is Your Heartbeat with Betsy Wolfe

Betsy Wolfe is a Tony Award nominated actress and performer who is currently starring on Broadway in & Juliet. Her other credits include Falsettos, Waitress, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Bullets Over Broadway. In this episode, Betsy shares the...

04.24.2023

S3E9: 110% Or Not At All with Tiler Peck

Tiler Peck is a Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet and is also an actor and author. Tiler has been seen on Broadway in The Music Man, On The Town, and Little Dancer. This episode, Tiler discussed...

04.09.2023

S3E8: Finding Her Voice with Eva Noblezada

Eva Noblezada is a Grammy Award winner currently starring in Hadestown as Eurydice, a role which earned her a Tony nomination in 2019. She also received a Tony Nomination for the role of Kim in the 2017 revival of Miss...

03.26.2023

S3E7: One Of The Kind Ones with Kennedy Kanagawa

Kennedy Kanagawa is a performer & puppeteer. He has performed the role of Milky White in INTO THE WOODS in the Broadway revival and the special engagement U.S. tour. In this episode, we learn how Kennedy helped transform “Milky...

03.12.2023

S3E6: We All Have Our Stuff with David Lindsay Abaire

David Lindsay Abaire is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter & lyricist. His work spans Broadway and film and includes KIMBERLY AKIMBO, SHREK THE MUSICAL, GOOD PEOPLE, & RABBIT HOLE. In this episode, David shares how critically-acclaimed KIMBERLY AKIMBO transformed from...

02.26.2023

S3E5: Radically Inclusive with Kevin Newbury & Brandon Kazen-Maddox

Kevin Newbury is an award winning theater, opera & film director. His work has been featured on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES, and his work has been celebrated at Cincinnati Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Carnegie Hall & The Kennedy Center. ...

02.12.2023

S3E4: Thinking Like Herself with Micaela Diamond

Micaela Diamond is an actress, performer & chef. She starred as Babe in THE CHER SHOW, Peggy in TICK, TICK, BOOM! and Lucille Frank in the upcoming Broadway production of PARADE. In this episode, Micaela shares the mental and physical...

01.29.2023

S3E3: Both Are True with Gavin Creel

Gavin Creel joins STAGES PODCAST this week. Gavin is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor and songwriter. He is the co-founder of Broadway Impact. Gavin is currently on tour with INTO THE WOODS, starring as Cinderella's Prince and The Wolf,...

01.15.2023

S3E2: Filling The Gap with Julie Boardman

Tony Award-winning producer and co-founder of The Museum of Broadway, Julie Boardman joins us this week. In this episode, Julie discusses being a "disruptor," growing up in an entrepreneurial family, and she combined and immersive experience with groundbreaking moments in...

01.01.2023

S3E1: (20)23 And Me with SJB & MLF

Happy New Year! Stephanie and Marylee sit down and set intentions for 2023. In this episode, Marylee shares the six steps to creating your own Sankalpa and how it helps you clarify your deepst desires and they discuss the power...

12.18.2022

S2E32: Happy Holidays with Stephanie J. Block and Marylee Fairbanks

Stages Podcast has a contest this week! Go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave stars and a review, like our Instagram page, then send us a picture of your review on Insta and you will be eligible to win...

12.04.2022

S2E31: Beautiful Belief with Bonnie Milligan

Bonnie Milligan is starring in the current Broadway hit musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO as Aunt Debra. She received accolades for her performances in HEAD OVER HEELS and KINKY BOOTS and is known for her amazing range and belt. In this episode,...

11.20.2022

S2E30: Responding To The Moment with Larissa FastHorse

Larissa FastHorse is a 2020 MacArthur Fellow, award winning Native American playwright, choreographer & arts advocate. She is the co-founder of Indigenous Direction, the nation’s leading consulting company for Indigenous arts and audiences. Her satirical comedy, The Thanksgiving Play was one...

11.06.2022

S2E29: Called To Love with Kevin Ryan

Kevin Ryan has been the President and CEO of the Covenant House for the past 13 years and has helped countless kids. The Covenant House Sleep Out takes place on November 13, 2022. This year marks Stephanie's 10th sleep out....

10.23.2022

S2E28: Personality + with Brandon Uranowitz

Brandon Uranowitz is a three time Tony Award nominee for his work in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, FALSETTOS, and BURN THIS. In this episode, Brandon remembers what it was like growing up as a child actor, shares memories of...

10.09.2022

S2E27: Be Where Your Feet Are with Sebastian Arcelus & Stephanie J. Block

This week we are joined by Sebastian Arcelus and our own Stephanie J. Block. Sebastian Arcelus is known for his roles as Lucas Goodwin in the Netflix series HOUSE OF CARDS and Jay Whitman in the CBS series MADAM SECRETARY....

09.25.2022

S2E26: The Walk Of Courage with Elizabeth A. Davis

Elizabeth A. Davis is a Tony Award nominee, starring as Thomas Jefferson in the current Broadway revival of 1776, at the Roundabout Theater Company. The earned her Tony nod for her appearance as Reza in ONCE. In this episode, Elizabeth...

09.11.2022

S2E25: Comedy In Comfortable Shoes with James Burrows

James Burrows is an 11-time Emmy Award-winning director. He began his television career directing episodes of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Bob Newhart Show," and "Laverne & Shirley." He became the resident director on "Taxi," then co-created the beloved classic "Cheers," directing 243...

08.28.2022