Stages Podcast

Jason Alexander is an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actor, known for his work on stage and screen in long-running tv shows like "Seinfeld" and big screen hits like "Pretty Woman." He won his Tony and Grammy Awards for his work in JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY and served as the Artistic Director of "Reprise!" in Los Angeles.

In this episode, Jason shares how being George Costanza, the everyman anti-hero, helped define his career, how building an acting foundation allows an artist to then just play on screen and on stage, how he broaches polarizing topics with those who hold world views very different than his own, and his exciting new venture in podcasting.

Starts With Us

Touching The Void

Raisin In The Sun: "Child, when do you think is the time to love somebody the most; when they done good and made things easy for everybody? Well then, you aint through learning-becuase they aint all the time at all. ~ Lorraine Hansenberry

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Kristina Wong is a comedienne and satirist, known for shows that tackle race, identity, and privilege. Her shows include "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Wong Street Journal," and "Kristina Wong Sweatshop Overlord," which was performed and streamed with New York Theatre Workshop. In this episode, Kristina discusses what inspired her to run for public office, the parallels she discovered between comedians and politicians, and how she turned her panic into action during the pandemic by founding the mutual aid network, Auntie Sewing Squad. (A.S.S)

Auntie Sewing Squad Book

Kristina Wong

Asian Arts Initiative

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Joe DiPietro is a Tony Award-winning playwright and lyricist. His musicals and plays have received thousands of productions across the country and around the world, including NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, MEMPHIS, ALL SHOOK UP, LIVING ON LOVE, THE TOXIC AVENGER, THE THING ABOUT MEN, and, most recently, DIANA: THE MUSICAL. In this episode, Joe shares behind the scenes of the Netflix filming of DIANA: THE MUSICAL, his new collaboration on the Sir Tom Jones musical WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT, and growing up with a big Italian family in New Jersey.

Joe Dipietro

It's Only Make Believe

The Oradell Library

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Mandy Gonzalez is an actress and author. She is currently starring as Angelica in the Broadway hit "Hamilton". Mandy is best known for her portrayal of Nina Rosario in In "The Heights" She has also starred in "Lennon", "Dance Of The Vampires", "Aida" and "Wicked.

In this episode, Mandy talks about first meeting Lin-Manuel Miranda in the Drama Book Shop basement, her journey with cancer and wellness, and her you young adult book series, Fearless.

Crazy Sexy Cancer

Mandy Gonzalez

Drama Book Shop

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Andrew Rannells is a Tony-nominated actor known for his work on stage and screen. He has starred on Broadway in THE BOOK OF MORMON, HAMILTON, FALSETTOS, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, BOYS IN THE BAND, and more. He starred in HBO's "Girls," NBC's "The New Normal," Showtime's "Black Monday," Netflix's "The Prom," and Tina Fay's Girls5eva on Peacock. His many voice acting credits, including as Matthew MacDell on Netflix's "Big Mouth." In this episode, Andrew talks about his coming-of-age memoir, Too Much is Not Enough, his costume party with Meryl Streep, and reminisces with Stephanie about their time on stage together in FALSETTOS.

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Hope Azeda is a leader in contemporary Rwandan theater. She is a writer, actor, director, and the founder and Artistic Director or Mashirika Creative & Performing Arts.

Arthur Nkusi is the Founder and Creative Director of Arthur Nation. He is a radio host, comedian, and actor.

In this episode, Hope and Arthur chat about how they envisioned their lives as entertainers from young ages, the first time they worked together, and the power that theater has on healing trauma and making space for life to move forward.

Ubumuntu Arts Festival

Arthur Nkusi

Rwanda Memorial

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Megan Hilty brings holiday cheer wherever she goes. She played "Glinda" on Broadway in WICKED, worked with Dolly Parton in 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL and flexed her physical comedy muscles in NOISES OFF, for which she earned Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations. She performs her concerts around the world and her voice is recognizable from animated series like CENTAURWORLD, TROLLSTOPIA, & AMERICAN DAD . In this episode, Megan breaks down her obsession with Christmas, how that love translated to the making of her holiday album, and how her stage-to-screen crossover came by way of playing breakout star Ivy Lynn on NBC's "Smash."

Lets Be Bad

A Merry Little Christmas

Oh Holy Night

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Danny Burstein is an Award-winning actor of stage and screen. He won the Tony Award in 2020 for his performance as "Harold Zidler" in MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway. He has also starred in recent revivals of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, FOLLIES, GOLDEN BOY, SOUTH PACIFIC and CABARET and originated roles in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and more. He has also worked on the BBC sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous," HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," and NBC's "Law & Order."

In this episode, Danny shares stories about the "naughty" actors he worked with when he was young, getting back to work on Broadway in MOULIN ROUGE!, and the lessons he has learned from the iconic actors who mentored him.

Moulin Rouge

Rumi~ The House Guest

ALS Foundation

Hollywood Reporter

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Pamela Bob is a multi-hyphenate creator --- actress, producer, writer, make-up artist and photographer. She has been seen on Broadway in HAND TO GOD and A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. She was recently featured by FORBES Magazine for her award winning new television series, Livin' On A Prairie. In this episode, Pamela looks back at the magical moments that led to her creating "Livin on a Prairie," balancing motherhood with her career, and the quest for more "woo woo moments" in life.

Pamela Bob

Livin' On A Prairie

Forbes

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You asked, we answered. In our episode of giving thanks, Seren Cho, Fellow Stages Podcast team member, takes the host seat to ask Stephanie and Marylee what you want to know, including their answers to "The Five Questions."

In Gratitude, we thank you for supporting us.

Barry Manilow

Patricia Ellsberg

Anodea Judith

Louise Hay

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