Get ready for an electrifying new episode of the podcast “Survival Jobs”, where hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , sit down with the charming and multi-talented Avery Wilson. Making his Broadway debut as the ‘Scarecrow’ in the hit musical The Wiz, Avery shares his journey to the Great White Way and offers an inside look at his unique portrayal of the iconic character.

Avery also reveals why audiences are flocking to see The Wiz and discusses how his interpretation of the ‘Scarecrow’ stands apart from previous renditions. He also delves into the thrill of working alongside Broadway icons Wayne Brady and Deborah Cox, among other remarkable cast members. To top it off, Avery engages in a delightful game of Fill-In-the-Lyric, showcasing his quick wit and musical prowess!

Fans will also learn how 2024 Tony Nominee, Shoshana Bean, supported Avery on his journey to booking his first theater job ever! Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into Avery and his co-star’s stunning appearance at the Met Gala, where they dazzled on the red carpet. 

This exciting episode kicks off with Samantha and Jason’s last-minute predictions for the upcoming 2024 Tony Awards, happening this Sunday. Tickets for The Wiz are available at the Marquee Theater or online here.

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Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the mega talented, charming and kind Jakeim Hart who is starring as “Q” in the hit Broadway musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, which is nominated for thirteen Tony Awards including Best Musical this season. Jakeim shares why both audience and critics are loving the show, what it’s like working with the legendary Alicia Keys and why he chose to share that he is on the autism spectrum in his bio for “Hell’s Kitchen”.

Before closing out with a fun game of Song Association, Jakeim dives into some of his favorite and not so favorite gigs he had before making his Broadway debut in ‘Almost Famous’,his dream project that he would like to bring to the big screen in the future and behind the scene of his ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ opening night red carpet outfit styled by Osh Ashruf! Tickets for ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ are available at the Shubert Theatre or online here.

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason chatting about Pride Month, Tony nominee Jonathan Groff and the upcoming Bridgeport Film Fest, of which Jason is the co-founder and executive director! 

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Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the charming and talented Jordan Tyson who has made her Broadway debut this spring in The Notebook. Jordan dives into her journey to the Great White Way from her early survival jobs working at a spin studio to joining the workshop of Lempicka and more! Jordan also shares why The Notebook IP has resonated with audiences over the last four decades from novel to movie and now Broadway!

Before closing out with a fun game centered around romance novels, Jordan spills the tea on the rehearsal process and her once in a lifetime experience working with her female co-stars Maryann Plunket and Joy Woods! Tickets for The Notebook are available at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre or online here.

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing their exciting experience of seeing the current revival of The Wiz on Broadway and how much they adore Deborah Cox.. 

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Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the iconic Broadway veteran and Tony Nominee Kecia Lewis in the hit Broadway musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, which is nominated for thirteen Tony Awards including Best Musical this season. Kecia shines a spotlight on her 40+ year career which includes starring in the original Broadway runs of ‘Dreamgirls’, ‘Once On This Island’ and ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ to such iconic television shows such as ‘Mad About You’, ‘Law and Order: SVU’, ‘The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, “Passages” and more! Kecia also dives into the joy of working with her powerful female co-stars Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon and Lead Producer and Composer Alicia Keys in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and why audiences and critics are praising the production!  

Before closing out with a fun game of Fill in the Lyric…Alicia Keys Edition, Kecia dives into the many surprising gigs she’s had over the years as a working actor! Tickets for ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ are available at the Shubert Theatre or online here.

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason chatting about the Stephen Sondheim Awards at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut where Jason was a presenter! 

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Bonus Episode Alert! Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live at the "Illinoise" Gala! Featuring interviews with Director/Choreographer Justin Peck and the stars and production team of the show.

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Direct from two critically acclaimed sold-out engagements, and nominated for the Tony, Drama League, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical, Illinoise has arrived on Broadway for a strictly limited engagement. “The majestic future of Broadway” (Los Angeles Times) is here.

Based on the landmark Sufjan Stevens album, Illinoise “springs to epic life onstage” (The Washington Post) in a “mysterious, deeply moving and unforgettable dance-musical” (The New York Times) directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Justin Peck.

Peck and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury have crafted an original story that takes the audience on “an emotionally supercharged” (The Hollywood Reporter) journey. A group of friends gather around a campfire and tell tales of family, myth, and growing up, inspiring one young man to finally share his powerful story of first love. Through a unique blend of live music, dance, and theater, “Illinoise explores the hot zone between childhood and adulthood when emotions can be at their most overwhelming” (The New York Times).

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Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the mega-talented and iconic star of The Notebook, Ryan Vasquez. Ryan dives into his journey from his early Survival Jobs as a fresh college graduate to bringing the character of ‘Middle Noah’ to life alongside his co-stars John Cardoza and Tony Nominee Dorian Harewood. Ryan also shares the magic behind this original Broadway production, how it’s different from the 2004 film and why audiences are flocking to see it!

Before closing out with a fun game of Book to Broadway, Ryan spills the tea on portraying all of the lead male characters in Hamilton during its various iterations through the years! Plus how the hit Netflix reality show The Traitor’s is currently feeding his soul and taking over behind the scenes at The Notebook, which might surprise listeners! Tickets for The Notebook are available at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre or online here.

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason gagging over the brand new trailer for the upcoming Wicked film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. 

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Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, live from the first annual Broadway Podcast Fest produced by Broadway Podcast Network and the Museum of Broadway. The dynamic duo are joined by the father and daughter team Jon Jon and Isa Briones who are currently starring in the hit Broadway musical Hadestown eight times a week. They both spill the tea on why the show continues to be a huge success with audiences celebrating its fifth year on Broadway. They also dive in on their personal experiences in rehearsals and working together for the first time on the Broadway stage.  

Before closing out with a fun game of Who Said It Trivia, Jon Jon and Isa share some of their wildest and most memorable survival jobs before they reached icon status! Tickets are available for Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre box office or online here.  

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Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the incredibly talented and charming Isabelle McCalla, who is currently starring as ‘Marlena’ in the hit Broadway production of Water for Elephants, which received seven Tony Award nominations including Best Musical this week! Isabelle shares not only about a few of her wacky survival job experiences from early in her journey, but also about why Water for Elephants has resonated so deeply with audiences and critics alike, where she was when she received the call she would be making her Broadway debut as ‘Princess Jasmine’ in Aladdin, and how the Broadway community can continue to be more inclusive of diverse stories and storytellers!  

Before closing out with a fun game of Broadway Circus Show Trivia, Isabelle shares how she hopes to inspire the next generation of women artists! Tickets are available for Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theater box office or online here.  

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason encouraging filmmakers to submit their short films and screenplays to the upcoming Bridgeport Film Fest and some of their favorite Tony Award nominations. 

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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!

ABOUT THE SHOW

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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