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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 discusses the histoy lessons she has learned from performing in 1776, how violin lessons paid off when she auditioned for ONCE, ad how she flourished in the performing arts growing up in small town Texas.

Elizabeth A. Davis

1776 Tickets

Annette Gordon Reed

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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 of the 273 episodes, as well as all 246 episodes of "Will & Grace." He has directed the pilots and multiple episodes of "Frasier," "Friends," "Mike & Molly," the pilots of "Two and a Half Men" and "The Big Bang Theory," and hundreds of other shows that he chronicles in his new memoir, Directed by James Burrows.

In this episode, James shares lessons he has learned throughout his five-decade career, behind-the-scenes stories from directing more than 1,000 episodes of television, and how he knows something is truly funny.

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Celia Rose Gooding was nominated for a Tony for her Broadway debut performance as "Frankie Healy" in the rock musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL at just 20 years old. Her first memory of wanting to be a professional actor comes from watching her mother, LaChanze, win a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her work in THE COLOR PURPLE in 2006. After spending the last few years on Broadway, Celia can now be seen as "Nyota Uhura" in the hit Paramount+ original series, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

In this episode, Celia shares how growing up in a community of "theater people" helped spark her own artistry and how she sees diversity in those who create off-stage is just as important as on-stage.

In this episode, Celia shares how growing up in a community of "theater people" helped spark her own artistry and how she sees diversity in those who create off-stage is just as important as on-stage.

The Hollywood Reporter

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Jagged Little Pill

Marti Gould Cummings is a drag artist, activist, tv personality and former NY City Council Candidate.

You can see Marti on Fusion televisions SHADE QUEENS OF NYC, on THE MARTI REPORT on LOGO, DRAGGED on Yahoo! and on THE X CHANGE RATE on The Build Series. They serve on the Board of Directors for The Ali Forney Center for Homelss LGBTQ Youth, the Advisory Board of Equality NY, and is National Co-Chair of Drag Out The Vote.

In this episode, Marti reflects on the "Baby Shark" performance that went viral, the ups and downs of running for political office, and how they have combined drag artistry and activism to spark conversation and change.

Marti Gould Cummings

Marti Talks

Ted Talk

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We're back! To kick off Act II, Stephanie and Marylee catch up on how they spent the Summer, break down the meaning of their birth dates according to Destiny Cards, and obsess over how life imitates INTO THE WOODS in too many ways.

INTO THE WOODS

KIMBERLY AKIMBO

DESTINY CARDS

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We wrap up the first half of our second seaon this week.

Join us as we take a look back at the last two seasons and check in on where some of our guests are now.

We will be back August 1, 2022 with a surprise. But, keep checking in for bonus episodes during the break!

Love where you are now.

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Kecia Lewis is a dynamic stage and screen performer with more than 40 years working in TV, film, and theatre. Her work has been seen throughout multiple seasons of hit TV shows like "The Blacklist" and "Mad About You." She has starred on Broadway in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', LEAP OF FAITH, CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, BIG RIVER, and CHICAGO. She holds the title as the youngest actress to play "Effie" in DREAM GIRLS, right out of high school.

In this episode, Kecia walks us down the memory lane of her career, talks about learning to sing from Chaka Khan, and recounts how a seven-year break from the business led to her self-discovery.

Life Every Voice

The Upgrade

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an Emmy and Tony Award-nominated actor for his work as Mitchell Pritchett in ABC's "Modern Family" and currently as Mason Marzac in the Broadway revival of TAKE ME OUT. Jesse made his Broadway debut in ON THE TOWN, and was in the original Broadway cast of THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, for which he and his ensemble cast won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Cast Ensemble. He and his husband, Justin Mikita, founded a non-profit called Tie the Knot, to raise awareness and advocate on behalf of LGBTQ equality throughout the world. In this episode, Jesse talks about his documentary "Broadway Rising," experiencing fatherhood, and trying to get his mail back from Leonardo DiCaprio.

Tie The Knot

Architectural Digest

Cook Book

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Cara Belvin is the founder of EmpowerHER, a non-profit, mentoring program for youth facing loss.

Cara was nine years old when her mother, Kit, died of breast cancer, and she was desperate to meet others who could relate to her loss. Since 2013, her work has gone from local gatherings near her hometown of Boston to mentorship programs and events held across the country.

In this Mother's Day episode, Cara opens up about her personal experience with great loss as a child, what she learned from her mother about parenting, and how mentorship helps heal trauma and teaches that loss is survivable.

Empower Her

Kaysedia Tupperware

Hope Edelman

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Matt Doyle is a dynamic stage performer and successful Twitch streamer. He has graced the stage in hit shows like SPRING AWAKENING, THE BOOK OF MORMON, WAR HORSE, SWEENEY TODD, and the current Broadway revival of COMPANY. In this episode, Matt recalls the unforgettable experience of singing directly into Stephen Sondheim's face, shares life lessons from exploring Europe right after graduating high school, and adds originating a role and producing a show to his career vision board.

Matt Doyle

Company Tickets

Romeo & Juliet

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