The Weekly Dose of Joel

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January 26 Broadway Is Buzzing and So Am I: ft. Bryce Pinkham, Whitney White, Grey Henson, and Crystal Lucas-Perry
In this week’s episode, Joel Crump is back and buzzing with everything happening on Broadway right now. He breaks down the latest theatre news, talks this week’s box office grosses, and shares a Broadway history throwback you will not want to miss. Plus, he sits down with Bryce Pinkham from Chess, Whitney White, director of Liberation, and Grey Henson and Crystal Lucas-Perry from Bigfoot!
Indulge in Broadway buzz like never before with The Weekly Dose of Joel, Everything Broadway and More. This podcast, brought to you by the Broadway Podcast Network and Broadway Time, delivers the latest news, theatre history, and exclusive interviews with Broadway stars, all in one place. Don’t miss your front row seat to the magic of Broadway.

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15 min
December 16, 2025 Broadway Time at Carmine's with Wesley Wray | Buena Vista Social Club
Broadway newcomer Wesley Wray, currently starring in Buena Vista Social Club, joins host Joel Crump for a new edition of Broadway Time at Carmine’s.
About Wesley:
Wesley Wray (Young Ibrahim) Broadway debut! BFA Musical Theatre student at the University of Michigan (class of ‘26) and proud native of Miami, Florida. Wesley is a member of the Peter London Global Dance Company, celebrated for its distinctive Afro-Caribbean movement style. Wesley’s extensive training includes studying at the Alvin Ailey School, where he honed his skills in Martha Graham, Lester Horton, and ballet techniques. He further developed his classical acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he not only performed as Amiens and Silvius in Shakespeare’s As You Like It, but also composed the music for the production. While attending Michigan, Wesley has been seen in A Chorus Line (Mike Costa), Guys and Dolls (Harry the Horse), and most recently in Shaina Taub’s Twelfth Night (Duke Orsino). His most notable film credit includes working as a stand-in for Little in the Oscar-winning film Moonlight. Wesley is thrilled to make his Broadway debut, originating a role in such a beautiful, culturally enriching production. He is deeply grateful to his community for supporting him in reaching this dream. IG: @wesleywwray
"Broadway Time at Carmine's" features Broadway stars over lunch in engaging conversations at the iconic Carmine’s Times Square eatery.
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18 min
November 15, 2025 Broadway Time at Carmine's - Jak Malone | Operation Mincemeat on Broadway
Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning Jak Malone joins host Joel Crump for another edition of "Broadway Time at Carmine's".
About Jak:
Jak Malone is an Olivier Award-winning actor from Merseyside. He won the 2024 Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical, playing Hester in Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre. Further stage credits include: Sondheim on Sondheim (Alexandra Palace Theatre); Spies Are Forever (Gillian Lynne Theatre); Operation Mincemeat (Riverside Studios / Southwark Playhouse / New Diorama Theatre) and A Clockwork Orange (Everyman Theatre, Liverpool). Workshops include: Benny & Joon (Larry Hirchhorn); Grayson: The Musical (National Theatre). Training: BA Acting, LIPA. When Jak is not performing he’s an avid fan of horror movies, nail varnish and The Muppets.
"Broadway Time at Carmine's" features Broadway stars over lunch in engaging conversations at the iconic Carmine’s Times Square eatery.
For more, visit www.BWayTime.com, and follow:
📍 @carminesnyc
🎭 @broadwaytime_

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16 min
October 01, 2025 Satisfied: Catching up with Renée Elise Goldsberry
In this week’s episode, Joel Crump meets Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry in Times Square to celebrate the release of her new documentary Satisfied. Goldsberry reflects on the whirlwind of Hamilton’s historic rise, what it means to return home to Broadway, and how she balances motherhood with a groundbreaking career.
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4 min
September 26, 2025 Broadway Time at Carmine's - Lakisha May and Matt Wilkas | Ginger Twinsies
Broadway, television, and film stars Lakisha May and Matt Wilkas join host Joel Crump for another edition of “Broadway Time at Carmine’s.”
About Lakisha:
Lakisha May is an actor, producer, and advocate who originated roles on Broadway in Jaja’s African Hair Braiding and appeared off-Broadway in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Everybody and Robert Askins’ The Squirrels. She was most recently seen in Alice Childress’ Wine in the Wilderness at CSC and Molière’s The Miser at MIP. On screen, she has appeared in Law and Order: SVU, City on a Hill, and Historias del Canal. As an assistant producer with LaChanze Productions and through her company CCC, Lakisha has collaborated with artists including Nikyatu Jusu, Rashad Frett, and Saheem Ali. Beyond the stage and screen, she has served as chair of the James Beard Leadership Awards Committee and organized the grand opening block party for SÜPRMARKT, a low-cost organic vegan grocery store in South Central LA. She is a graduate of Spelman College and holds an MFA in Acting from The American Conservatory Theater.
About Matt:
Matthew Wilkas is an actor and writer who most recently recurred on Amazon Prime’s The Better Sister and CBS’ So Help Me Todd opposite Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin. He starred alongside RuPaul in Netflix’s AJ & The Queen and appeared in Netflix’s Bonding, Gayby, Modern Family, Looking, Island Zero, and Chris Rock’s Top Five. On Broadway, Matt played Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and recently starred as Orin the Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors at the Pasadena Playhouse with MJ Rodriguez and Amber Riley. He wrote, produced, and starred in the series New York Is Dead, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and won Best Comedy at the New York Television Festival. His sketch comedy YouTube channel Matt and Dan has been screened at over 40 LGBTQ film festivals worldwide.
Broadway Time at Carmine’s features Broadway stars over lunch in engaging conversations at the iconic Carmine’s Times Square eatery.
For more, visit www.BwayTime.com, and follow:
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🎭 @broadwaytime_

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19 min
August 29, 2025 Jamie Lloyd: From Beckett to Broadway and Beyond
In this week’s episode, Joel Crump sits down with visionary director Jamie Lloyd to talk about his bold new production of Waiting for Godot, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. Lloyd opens up about why the play resonates so strongly in 2025, how he builds productions around the people in the room, and what it’s like directing two friends with a bond that spans more than four decades. Plus, Joel brings you the latest Broadway Buzz and a theater history bite to set the stage for this landmark revival.
Indulge in Broadway buzz like never before with The Weekly Dose of Joel: Everything Broadway and More. This podcast, brought to you by the Broadway Podcast Network and Broadway Time, delivers the latest news, theater history, and exclusive interviews with Broadway stars, all in one podcast. Don’t miss your front-row seat to the magic of Broadway.

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12 min
August 21, 2025 Patina Miller: From Broadway to the Finish Line
In this week’s episode, Joel Crump is chatting with Tony and Grammy Award winner Patina Miller! Patina, beloved for her performances in Pippin, Into the Woods, Sister Act, and Power Book III: Raising Kanan, joins Joel to talk about her passion for running. This summer, she served as a mentor and ambassador for New York Road Runners’ “Run for the Future” program, running alongside young women in the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K during Harlem Week. She also looks ahead to the first-ever Broadway Mile on September 7, sharing how running fuels her stamina on stage, provides clarity offstage, and inspires the next generation of performers and athletes.
Indulge in Broadway buzz like never before with The Weekly Dose of Joel: Everything Broadway and More. This podcast, brought to you by the Broadway Podcast Network and Broadway Time, delivers the latest news, theater history, and exclusive interviews with Broadway stars, all in one podcast! Don’t miss your front-row seat to the magic of Broadway.

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19 min
August 08, 2025 Broadway Time at Carmine's - Ryan McCartan | The Great Gatsby on Broadway | Broadway Time
Broadway, television, and film star of The Great Gatsby on Broadway, Ryan McCartan, joins host Joel Crump for another edition of "Broadway Time at Carmine's".
About Ryan:
Broadway credits include Fiyero in Wicked and Hans in Disney’s Frozen. Off-Broadway, he originated JD in Heathers. Regionally he starred as Tony in West Side Story at Lyric Opera of Chicago. On-screen credits include Fox’s “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” remake, “Liv & Maddie,” “Freakish,” “Royal Pains,” “Midnight, Texas,” “Monday Mornings,” “Last Man Standing” and “The Middle.”
"Broadway Time at Carmine's" features Broadway stars over lunch in engaging conversations at the iconic Carmine’s Times Square eatery.
For more, visit www.BWayTime.com, and follow:
📍 @carminesnyc
🎭 @broadwaytime_

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29 min
July 08, 2025 Broadway Time at Carmine's - Gabrielle Nevaeh | Stranger Things on Broadway | Broadway Time
Broadway newcomer and star of Stranger Things: The First Shadow Gabrielle Nevaeh joins host Joel Crump for another edition of "Broadway Time at Carmine's".
About Gabrielle:
Gabrielle Neveah (Patty Newby) is an actress, producer, and voice-over artist known for her work in television, film, and sports media. She gained recognition as the star of Nickelodeon’s “That Girl Lay Lay,” making history with the network’s first series featuring two Black female leads. The show achieved record-breaking ratings and marked a milestone in representation. Gabrielle also made history as the first woman and first Black woman to call an NFL Wildcard Game on CBS. She’s hosted major events like the 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards, the Nickelodeon Slime Cup, and “Nick News.” As a voice artist, Gabrielle voices Clawdeen Wolf in “Monster High” and stars in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai and Curses for DreamWorks. Her career has earned
"Broadway Time at Carmine's" features Broadway stars over lunch in engaging conversations at the iconic Carmine’s Times Square eatery.
For more, visit www.BWayTime.com, and follow:
📍 @carminesnyc
🎭 @broadwaytime_

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25 min
June 17, 2025 Broadway Time at Carmine's - Jordan Fisher and Solea Pfeiffer | Moulin Rouge
Broadway stars Jordan Fisher and Solea Pfeiffer join host Joel Crump for another hilarious edition of "Broadway Time at Carmine's".
About Jordan:
Jordan most recently starred as Bobby in the New York City Center Encores! production of Urinetown and as Orpheus in Hadestown on Broadway. Additional Broadway credits include Anthony in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Evan in Dear Evan Hansen, and Laurens/Philip in Hamilton. He starred in and produced Netflix’s Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between and was one of the voices of 4*Town in Disney/Pixar’s Turning Red. Jordan played Mark in Fox’s “Rent: Live” and Doody in Fox’s “Grease: Live!”
About Solea:
Solea Pfeiffer appeared most recently as Myrtle in the world premiere of Florence Welch’s Gatsby at American Repertory Theater. On Broadway, she has starred in Almost Famous (Penny Lane) and Hadestown (Eurydice). Her Off-Broadway credits include You Are Here (Audible Theater); Eva Perón in Evita and Songs for a New World (City Center); and Ophelia in Hamlet (Delacorte). On tour, she played Eliza in the West Coast premiere of Hamilton. Additional credits include Sondheim on Sondheim (Hollywood Bowl), West Side Story (LA Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra), The Light in the Piazza (Lyric Opera of Chicago). TV/Film: “The Good Fight,” “Scandal,” A Jazzman’s Blues.
"Broadway Time at Carmine's" features Broadway stars over lunch in engaging conversations at the iconic Carmine’s Times Square eatery.
For more, visit www.BWayTime.com, and follow:
📍 @carminesnyc
🎭 @broadwaytime_

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28 min

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Indulge in Broadway buzz like never before with "The Weekly Dose of Joel: Everything Broadway and More." This podcast, brought to you by the Broadway Podcast Network and Broadway Time, delivers the latest news, theater history, and exclusive interviews with Broadway stars, all in one podcast! Don't miss out on your front-row seat to the magic of Broadway!