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Adrienne Warren is currently starring as "Cathy Hiatt," opposite Nick Jonas, in the highly anticipated Broadway debut of THE LAST FIVE YEARS. She received a Tony Award for her performance as "Tina Turner" in TINA, THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, after originating the role in the West End. Her additional Broadway credits include SHUFFLE ALONG, BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL, THE WIZ, and DREAMGIRLS. She has also starred on TV and film in Hulu's BLACK CAKE, Sony Pictures' THE WOMAN KING, and ABC's WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT, where she starred as Mamie Till-Mobley. Adrienne is also dedicated to building a more equitable society through arts and storytelling, as a Co-Founder of Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC), which won an honorary Tony Award in 2021.

In this episode, Adrienne shares how she gets to use every part of her voice in "Cathy," the ways she will always be connected to Tina Turner, and her belief that nothing happens in life before you are ready for it.

The Last Five Years

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Tina's Chant Album

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Jonathan Groff is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor, who is beloved on Broadway and beyond. He is known on stage for his acclaimed performances in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, HAMILTON, and SPRING AWAKENING, as well as for his roles on TV and in film, including Glee, Looking and the Frozen franchise. Jonathan returns to Broadway as "Bobby Darin" in the new musical JUST IN TIME.

In this episode, Jonathan shares what it felt like performing to empty houses before SPRING AWAKENING became a massive hit, transforming into a musical icon on-stage as Bobby Darin, and getting comfortable with failure on the path to growth.

Just In TIme

Intimacy Idiot

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Gabrielle Nevaeh will make her Broadway debut in the highly-anticipated STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. She is an Emmy-nominated actress who has graced the small screen throughout her teen years, starring in many hit shows, including Nickelodeon's "The Girl Lay Lay" and the revival of the sketch comedy show "All That." Gabrielle is also a singer, producer and clothing designer focused on sustainable fashion.

In this episode, Gabrielle shares why being on Broadway is an childhood dream she never thought could come true, how comedy helped her outgrow her shy nature, and what the teamwork of live theater has taught her about acting.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

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Nathan Lee Graham has illuminated stage and screen for decades. On Broadway, he performed in THE WILD PARTY and PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT. He is known for his roles on screen in the Zoolander movies, Sweet Home Alabama, Hitch, Theater Camp, and currently in Hulu's Mid-Century Modern alongside Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and the late Linda Lavin.

In this episode, Nathan shares how powerful women have guided him, learning to perform for a multi-camera sitcom, and why he focuses on always moving forward in life while protecting his inner circle carefully.

Mid-Century Modern on Hulu

Jim Caruso's Cast Party

The Telepathy Tapes

Lizzy McAlpine is set to make her Broadway debut, opposite Jeremy Jordan, in the Lincoln Center Theater production of FLOYD COLLINS. After releasing her critically acclaimed debut album, Give Me a Minute, in 2020, she went on to release two more albums, hit the Billboard 100 charts and go viral on TikTok with her song, "Ceilings." In this episode, Lizzy shares how trusting her instincts has guided her music career and why her love of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA connected her to work on another Adam Guettel musical. Lizzy's Music Floyd Collins tickets Tickes to Marylee's Moth Radio Hour Competition

Darren Criss is an Emmy Award-winning actor, songwriter, and beloved star of stage and screen. He gained a fan following as "Blaine Anderson" on Fox's Glee, and won an Emmy and Golden Globe for his portrayal of "Andrew Cunanan" in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. He started his career, as both an actor and writer, in the viral hit A VERY POTTER MUSICAL, before making his Broadway debut in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, and continued starring on stage in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, David Mamet's AMERICAN BUFFALO, and currently in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

In this episode, Darren shares why he will always love humanity, what happened when director Michael Arden called him to be a part of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and how the show feels like a "living, breathing hug."

Maybe Happy Ending

StarKid Productions

Darrin Criss

Brent Comer is making his splash on the Broadway scene, starring as "Darrel Curtis" in the Tony Award-winning hit THE OUTSIDERS. Before Broadway, he was traveling across the country in the national tour of LES MISÉRABLES. In this episode, Brent shares his love of movies, why he almost quit show business, and how he stays grounded amidst the show's dedicated fandom. The Outsiders Tickets Stephanie Concerts Better Help

Season Five of Stages Podcast starts with a question and answer episode. We're joined by a fantastic group of Thespians, all connected through their work with the Educational Theatre Foundation. ETF is the philanthropic arm of the Educational Theatre Association, and home to the International Thespian Society.

In this episode, Cristiana, Marsae, Layla, Kenna, McKenzie & Lolly join Marylee and Stephanie to ask questions about working in the theater.

Educational Theatre Foundation

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James Monroe Iglehart is a Tony Award-winning actor of stage and screen, currently co-directing and starring as Louis Armstrong in the Broadway musical A Wonderful World. You know him from Broadway hits Aladdin (Genie), Spamalot (King Arthur), Hamilton (Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson), Chicago(Billy Flynn), and Freestyle Love Supreme. Iglehart's television and film credits include recurring roles in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Maniac," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", "At Home with Amy Sedaris," "Girls5eva," and the feature film "Disenchanted." He has also voiced numerous characters for animated shows including "Hazbin Hotel," "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventures," "DuckTales," and "SuperKitties."

In this episode, James shares his love for "the godfather of jazz", meeting his wife in show choir at the age of 16, and his nerdy love of comic books and his own books for Marvel Comics.

Wonderful World Tickets

Lil Harden

James' Marvel comics

Marla Mindelle is criminally deranged for writing and starring in her second musical, THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE. She co-created and starred as Céline Dion in the hit Off-Broadway show TITANIQUE, which won her the 2023 Lucille Lortel Award and Obie award. On Broadway she perfomed in SISTER ACT (Sister Mary Robert, Outer Circle Critics Nomination), Stepsister Gabrielle in CINDERELLA and SOUTH PACIFIC. Marla starred as Olivia in the Emmy- nominated series, "Special" (Netflix).

In this episode, Marla talks about her surprise and delight of being back on stage in New York and how resiliency and humor are the corner stones of success. She candidly shares her ongoing challenges with tinnitus, and how it has affected her as a performer.

Marla Mindelle

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