Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the down to Earth powerhouse Samantha Pauly, who is currently starring as ‘Jordan Baker’  in the hit Broadway production of The Great Gatsby, playing at the Broadway Theatre. Samantha shares not only about a few of her memorable survival jobs early in her journey, but also about the audition process for the show, why originating the role of ‘Katherine Howard’ in the Broadway hit SIX was so life changing, and her big smooch with Broadway Legend Patti Lupone! . 

Before closing out with a fun game of Broadway Leading Lady Trivia, Samantha shares advice for anyone who is stuck in their survival job while craving a career in the arts and why everyone needs to run to the box office and get their tickets for The Great Gatsby.  Tickets are now available  here.  

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason discussing the stunning fashion on the opening night red carpet of the new Broadway show Hell’s Kitchen. Some of their highlights include Shoshana Bean, Maleah Joy Moon, Jackie Leon and Jakeim Hart among others!  Plus they share their favorite moments from the first annual Broadway Pod Fest at the Museum of Broadway that happened on Sunday, April 21. 

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Bonus Episode Alert! Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live on the red carpet of "Lempicka" from Sunday, April 14, 2024! Featuring interviews with the stars and production team of the show including Amber Iman, Eden Espinosa, Andrew Samonsky, and Beth Leavel among others!

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One of the world’s greatest artists deserves the world’s biggest stage: LEMPICKA comes to Broadway, following critically acclaimed, sold-out runs at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the La Jolla Playhouse. From the Tony Award®-winning director of HADESTOWN and starring Eden Espinosa, this New York Times Critic’s Pick is a sweeping musical portrait of a woman who changed art and culture forever.

Spanning decades of political and personal turmoil and told through a thrilling, pop-infused score, LEMPICKA boldly explores the contradictions of a world in crisis, a woman ahead of her era, and an artist whose time has finally come.

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Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they sit down with the incredibly talented, kind and thoughtful Alexandra Matteo, who is currently starring in the hit Broadway revival of The Who’s TOMMY , playing at the Nederlander Theatre. Alexandra shares not only about a few of her memorable survival jobs early in her journey, but also about how she got involved in this new production of The Who’s TOMMY , and how this role is different than her other Broadway journeys, including Mrs. Doubtfire, A Bronx Tale and Annie. 

Before closing out with a fun game of Broadway revival trivia, Alex shares advice for anyone who is stuck in their survival job while craving a career in the arts and her post show routine while performing in such a physically demanding production eight times a week. Tickets are now available for The Who’s TOMMY here.  

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason discussing the fifth anniversary of the hit Tony award-winning Broadway musical Hadestown, which is currently starring the iconic Jon Jon Briones and his daughter, Issa Briones. Jason and Samantha will be interviewing this Sunday, April 21st, at the first-ever Pod Fest, sponsored by Broadway Podcast Network and the Museum of Broadway. Tickets are free and available, and you get to meet Samantha and Jason, who will be there all day celebrating the art of the podcast.

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Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo on the latest episode of "Survival Jobs" as they sit down with Naomi Lorraine and Toby Toby Onwumere, stars of the groundbreaking play "Jordans" at the Public Theater. Directed by Whitney White and penned by Ife Olujobi, "Jordans" explores the challenges faced by Black professionals in predominantly white spaces, making it a timely and crucial piece of theater in today's landscape.

In a candid conversation, Naomi and Toby discuss how decision makers in the greater theatre community can be more inclusive and representative of Black and Brown performers and a peak into the rehearsal process working with prolific director Whitney White and working alongside the iconic actor Kate Walsh.

Before they wrap up with a game of Public Theater trivia, Naomi and Toby share some heartwarming advice for other creatives trapped in survival jobs and aspiring to pursue their artistic dreams full-time. Tickets for "Jordans" are now on sale at the Public Theater website and the show opens today, April 11th and runs thru May 12th!

The episode starts with a mic check where Samantha and Jason talk about the east coast Earthquake that happened last week while they were interviewing Naomi and Toby!

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“Survival Jobs”, the acclaimed podcast hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, are excited to announce the release of Episode 86, featuring the versatile vocalist, actor, and podcast entertainment host, Robert Bannon. In this hilarious episode, Bannon joins the hosts to discuss his latest venture: exclusive roundtable episodes airing every Friday on BroadwayWorld.com.

Listeners will gain insight into Bannon’s remarkable balancing act, as he navigates his role as a full-time fifth-grade teacher while engaging in captivating interviews with renowned entertainers for his podcast, also streaming on the Broadway Podcast Network. From sharing the stage with icons like Patti LaBelle to his triumphant return to music and performance after a hiatus, Bannon’s journey is both inspiring and enlightening.

The episode kicks off with Jason and Samantha’s lively discussion on the hit Broadway revival of The Who’s Tommy, currently captivating audiences at the Nederlander Theater. Audiences are encouraged to secure their tickets for this unforgettable adaptation!

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“Survival Jobs”, the popular podcast hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, is back with episode 85 featuring the incredibly talented and brilliantly funny Natalie Ortega who made her Broadway debut in the iconic hit show Wicked as “Nessarose” this month. 

Listeners are in for a treat as Natalie opens up about her audition experience for the role and shares candid insights into her experience stepping onto the Broadway stage for the very first time. But that's not all - Natalie also discusses her viral hit single "Step Stool," which has taken social media by storm as a comedy sensation. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration behind the song and Natalie's unexpected journey to viral fame. Tickets for Wicked are available online or at the Gershwin Theater box office. 

Before wrapping up with a lively game of Wicked 20th anniversary trivia, Natalie imparts valuable advice for anyone navigating survival jobs while pursuing a career in the arts. Her words of wisdom are sure to inspire and uplift aspiring artists facing similar challenges.

Kicking off the episode with a fresh ‘mic check’, Jason and Samantha share exciting updates about the Bridgeport Film Fest, a film festival founded by Jason in his hometown of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Submissions are now open for short films and short screenplays, with a special discount of 25% off entry using the code “BFFSPRING2024. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work and be part of an incredible cinematic celebration.

In addition, Jason and Samantha highlight the Art of Kindness Podcast with Robert Peterpaul and the new Flop Fan Podcast created and hosted by Casey Miko, offering listeners a curated selection of engaging content to explore.

Lastly, the exclusive video interview with Natalie Ortega can be found here on Broadway World, while the audio-only version of the episode is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. 

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Bonus Episode Alert! Podcast history is being made- the first ever crossover episode event featuring Robert Peterpaul host of The Art of Kindness Podcast and Samantha Tuozzolo, co-host of Survival Jobs: A Podcast is out NOW. Samantha and Robert are live on the opening night red carpet of The Notebook on Broadway asking cast, creative and attendees all about survival jobs and being kind! 

This bonus episode features interviews with the stars and production team of the show including Ingrid Michaelson, Bekah Brunstetter, Joy Woods, Ryan Vasquez, Maryann Plunkett, Dorian Harewood, Jordan Tyson, John Cardoza, and Andrea Burns to name a few. Plus we chat with attendees including the man who started it all, Nicholas Sparks. 

The Notebook is a new musical based on the best selling novel that inspired the iconic film. Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart, in a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.

The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida) and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s This Is Us), and choreography by Katie Spelman. Buy tickets to the show here! 

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In an exciting and special Women's History Month episode of the podcast Survival Jobs, recorded live at The Museum of Broadway, Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo  sits down with some exceptionally talented and powerful members of the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated new musical, Suffs. The musical is set to start its first preview at The Music Box Theatre on March 26, 2024. Among those featured in this conversation are Ally Bonino (Lucy Burns), Anastacia McCleskey (Mary Church Terrell), Nikki M James (Ida B. Wells), Grace McLean (President Woodrow Wilson), as well as members of the Suffs creative team including Mayte Natalio (Choreographer) and Andrea Grody (Music Director).

During this chat, these women touch on the importance of confidence, mutual support, and advocating for oneself as a woman in the theatre industry. They also discuss the significance of SUFFS coming to Broadway, especially given the current societal climate.

Before wrapping up this important and inspiring conversation, they conclude with a lively game of "Women's History Month Trivia" - you'll have to tune in to see who scored the most points!

Kicking off Episode 83, Jason A. Coombs  and Samantha Tuozzolo   delve into a spirited mic check, discussing Women's History Month and the necessary changes needed in the industry and beyond for women to achieve equal rights and for societal and industry pressures to be alleviated.

Lastly, the exclusive video interview can be found here on Broadway World, while the audio-only version of the episode is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or any of your other favorite podcast apps, as well as The Broadway Podcast Network.

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In an exciting new episode of the hit podcast "Survival Jobs," beloved hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sit down with the exceptionally talented and captivating Sherz Aletaha, currently making her Broadway debut in the highly acclaimed revival of "Merrily We Roll Along" at the prestigious Hudson Theatre.

Listeners are in for a treat as Sherz spills the tea on her audition experience for "Merrily We Roll Along" and offers a glimpse behind the scenes working alongside veteran luminaries like Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez. From audition anecdotes to behind-the-scenes stories, Sherz’ conversation with Jason and Samantha is both enlightening and entertaining.

But that's not all! Before wrapping up the episode with a lively game of "Merrily Co-Star Trivia," Sherz takes listeners on a journey through her upbringing in Southern California and discusses one of her most memorable survival jobs as a matchmaker in New York City! Tickets for “Merrily We Roll Along” are currently available online and at the box office. 

Kicking off Episode 82, Jason and Samantha dive into a spirited mic check, touching on the recent Academy Awards including Ryan Gosling’s iconic performance of I’m Just Ken and some of the big winners, including the likes of Emma Stone in “Poor Things”, Da’Vine Joy Randolph in “The Holdovers”, and the writer of “American Fiction” Cord Jefferson. 

Lastly, the exclusive video interview with Sherz Aletaha can be found here on Broadway World, while the audio-only version of the episode is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. 

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Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the first episode in the brand new season three featuring with the extremely talented, charming and hilarious Jonathan Bennett who is currently portraying the roles of ‘Sir Robin' in the Broadway revival of “Monty Python’s Spamalot”, at the St. James Theatre. Jonathan shares where he was when he found out he booked his first Broadway show, how the Broadway community has embraced him as he transitioned back to theatre from film and television, and why Spamalot is a must see show before its limited engagement ends on April 7! 

Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “Mean Girls: Movie or Musical”, Jonathan shares what survival job he was working when he found out he booked ‘Aaron Samuels’ in “Mean Girls” back in 2004 and advice for anyone feeling uninspired during their creative journeys. Tickets for “Spamalot” are currently available online and at the box office! 

Episode 81 opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check discussing how excited they are to be back recording new episodes after an extended hiatus and all about their season three launch party at the gorgeous restaurant BEA in Midtown Manhattan this past weekend! Lastly, the exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and an audio only version is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. 

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