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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 preparation required to return to the Broadway stage in the highly anticipated revival of PARADE. She discusses the courage required to live a life filled with curiosity, the joy of giving and receiving energy as an actor, an how cooking has empowered her.

PARADE

Culinary School at ICE

Micaela Diamond Insta

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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, after performing the role on Broadway. He starred in HELLO DOLLY!, SHE LOVES ME, HAIR AND THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE.

In this episode, Gavin shares insights about his origional musical piece, WALK ON THROUGH, based on the colle ctions at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. He explores his relationship to a higher power and his desire to speak truth on stage and in life.

Andy Warhol Diaries

My Stroke of Insight

The Fox The Mole The Horse and The Boy

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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 Broadway history to create the Museum of Broadway.

The Museum of Broadway

MoonOmens

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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 of vulnerablity and gratitude.

A Revolution in Resolutions

Into The Woods Tour Tickets

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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 a Stages Podcast shout out from Marylee and Stephanie... AND... Stephanie J. Block will send you a personalized holiday greeting!

Stephanie and Marylee are taking some time for family and friends and hope that all of you are pausing during this busy time to take in and focus on all the good in the world.

We want to extend our gratitude to all the guests who have taken the time to share with us and thank you to all our listeners for supporting us and helping us to grow in so many ways.

We will see you January 1, 2023, for SEASON THREE of Stages Podcast!

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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, Bonnie talks about the loss of her father just days before she was called to audition for KIMBERLY AKIMBO. She weaves this personal story and grief into her Award-winning and hilarious portrayal of "Aunt Deb" in the critically acclaimed musical, and shares how she discovered the alignment of human connection, artistry and healing.

Kimberly Akimbo

Belting Bons

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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 of the top ten most produced plays in America last season Other plays include What Would Crazy Horse Do?, Landless and Cow Pie Bingo, Average Family, Vanishing Point, and Cherokee Family Reunion.

In this episode, Larissa discusses her journey from ballet dancer to playwright, why her plays alwasys incorporate movement and satirical storytelling, and the not one-but five! productions she has headed to New York stages next season.

The Thanksgiving Play

Marylee's Moth Story

Larissa FastHorse

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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.

In this episode, Kevin shares some of what he has learned in his three decades of working with homeless youth, describes how feeling seen empowers independence, and welcomes in his next stage as a Broadway producer.

The Covenant House Sleep Out

Mary Oliver Poetry Foundation

The Harriet Tubman Effect

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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 his instant connection to Stephanie during the audition process for FASSETTOS, breaks down how he separates from. his character whil in Tom Stoppard's LEOPOLDSTADT, and channels his neuroses when Marylee surprises him with a ive personality test.

Leopoldstadt

Marylee's CD

Personality Test

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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. His Broadway credits include ELF, JERSEY BOYS, WICKED, & RENT. He is now starring as The Baker in INTO THE WOODS.

In this weeks episode, Broadway's The Baker and The Baker's Wife discuss bringing a 15-year marriage into their storytelling, getting notes to stop touching each other, the blessing of not sharing a dressing room, and finding the fairytale in new ways, every single performance.

Into The Woods

It Takes Two

Bag Balm

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