The Playbill Podcast: A Show on Broadway

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The Playbill Podcast: A Show on Broadway

The two most common questions anyone at Playbill gets from friends or family are: "What's on Broadway? And what should I see?" The Playbill Podcast is here to help. Each episode highlights a currently running Broadway show and features an interview with members of the cast and/or creative team. Hosted by Alex Birsh (Playbill's VP & COO), the podcast is co-hosted by an interchanging "theatre friend," someone at or connected to Playbill who is well-versed in Broadway within their own social circles, and often answers the question, "What Broadway show would I like?" Whether you’re a Broadway veteran or just starting to explore, the Playbill Podcast brings you the magic of Broadway, one show at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodios

  1. Tony Awards Predictions with Adam Feldman and Elysa Gardner

    2 JUN

    Tony Awards Predictions with Adam Feldman and Elysa Gardner

    The Tony Awards are on Sunday, June 8, and what better way to prepare for the big night than by talking about what could happen! As a Tony Awards partner, Playbill and host Alex Birsh (Playbill’s C.O.O.) can’t disclose too many opinions…but that’s why we brought on two people who CAN share their thoughts and are Tony Awards voters themselves.  Adam Feldman (Time Out) and Elysa Gardner (The New York Sun, The New York Times, Broadway Direct) are theatre critics and have plenty of thoughts on who and what they’ll vote for, and who they think will walk away with trophies. And, of course, don’t forget to tune in on June 8 to PlutoTV at 6:40 PM for Tony Awards: Act 1, and CBS for the main broadcast at 8 PM. If you’d like to jump to specific awards categories, here’s a timecode guide: 05:40 - Best Orchestrations 09:20 - Best Choreography 13:16 - Best Direction of a Musical 17:05 - Best Direction of a Play 20:55 - Best Sound Design of a Musical 23:11 - Best Sound Design of a Play 24:45 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical 26:09 - Best Lighting Design of a Play 27:34 - Best Costume Design of a Musical 29:20 - Best Costume Design of a Play 30:50 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical 31:48 - Best Scenic Design of a Play 33:11 - Best Original Score 34:48 - Best Book of a Musical 37:22 - Best Performance by an Actress in Featured Role in a Musical 39:19 - Best Performance by an Actor in Featured Role in a Musical 41:43 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play 44:42 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play 47:39 - Best Performance by an Actress in Leading Role in a Musical 52:51 - Best Performance by an Actor in Leading Role in a Musical 56:39 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play 58:10 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play 59:31 - Best Revival of a Musical 1:01:01 - Best Revival of a Play 1:03:01 - Best Play 1:06:04 - Best Musical Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 11 min
  2. Jeremy Jordan on Floyd Collins and his Tony nomination

    27 MAY

    Jeremy Jordan on Floyd Collins and his Tony nomination

    In the early 1990s, college students Adam Guettel and Tina Landau embarked on a wild idea: writing a musical based on the strange-but-true story of Floyd Collins, the Kentucky man who got stuck in a cave in 1925 trying to turn the cave into a tourist attraction. The topic was so intriguing because of what happened after he got stuck: the news story became one of the country's first "viral stories," reaching far and wide and creating such pandemonium that thousands would gather atop the entrance to the cave, hoping he would get rescued. After making it to an Off-Broadway theatre in 1996, the musical circled the Broadway industry for decades thanks to the clever concept by Landau and beautiful score by Adam Guettel, now a two-time Tony Award winner (and Landau is now a Tony-nominated director). The musical has finally made it to Broadway and received six Tony Award nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical and Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Jeremy Jordan, our guest for the episode. We talk about what it's like to be nominated again, his path to the show, and his thoughts on why Floyd represents the best of him. Before the interview, host Alex Birsh (Playbill's C.O.O.) brings on a theatre friend to go into why the show resonated with him so much. 00:23 - Sneak Peek 01:47 - Interview with theatre friend Logan Culwell-Block 11:08 - Interview with Jeremy Jordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  3. Oh, Mary! with Cole Escola and Sam Pinkleton

    19 MAY

    Oh, Mary! with Cole Escola and Sam Pinkleton

    Few shows on Broadway get to be considered a "breakout hit," but the original play Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre has officially hit the mainstream, hosting sold-out crowds and major celebrities like few other Broadway shows this season. Most surprising of all: it is a farce, a smash hit comedic play based on the mostly untrue story of Mary Todd Lincoln and her husband, former US President Abraham, during his final weeks. In this episode, host Alex Birsh brings on the creator and star of the show, Cole Escola, and the director, Sam Pinkleton, to discuss how this show came to be and what it's like bringing it to audiences every day. Before the interview, Alex brings on the theatre friend of the episode, Logan Culwell-Block, to chat about why this show resonates with him so much. 00:23 - Sneak peek 02:47 - Interview with Logan 12:50 - Interview with Cole and Sam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  4. &Juliet with Maya Boyd and Alison Luff

    12 MAY

    &Juliet with Maya Boyd and Alison Luff

    What would happen next if Shakespeare's Juliet decided not to take her own life? The story told each night at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre is an answer to that question. &Juliet came to Broadway in 2023 and has captivated the hearts of theatergoers with its infectious story and pop music hits, all produced by one person: Max Martin, the five-time Grammy Award winner who has worked with the likes of The Backstreet Boys, N'Sync, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, and more. Each of these artists, plus a host of others, has songs in the show that help tell the story of the continuation of the most famous romance in history. As we do each episode, host Alex Birsh brings on members of the production: Maya Boyd, who plays Juliet, and Alison Luff, who plays the narrator of the show, Anne Hathaway (Shakespeare's real wife's name....it's true). Before the interview, he brings on a theatre friend who will tell us why the show resonated with him so much, to the tune of seeing the show 11 times(!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  5. Redwood with Idina Menzel

    5 MAY

    Redwood with Idina Menzel

    In this episode, we talk to Idina Menzel, one of Broadway's brightest stars, about her musical Redwood. Co-created by Menzel and writer/director Tina Landau, Redwood the Musical is about finding inner peace within the beautiful Redwood Forest. Menzel talks about what it's meant to her to bring Redwood to the Nederlander Theatre, as well as how surreal it is to be back in that specific theatre, in her old dressing room, from her days in RENT. Before the interview with Idina, host Alex Birsh brings on Ethan Treiman, Playbill's videographer and editor, who discusses why Redwood resonated with him. 0:39 - Peek into the show 2:09 - Interview with our theater friend, Ethan Treiman 10:06 - Interview with Idina Menzel If you want to see Redwood, head to RedwoodMusical.com or visit Playbill.com for more information about every show on Broadway. Redwood is set to close on May 18, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  6. Operation Mincemeat with Natasha Hodgson and Jak Malone

    28 ABR

    Operation Mincemeat with Natasha Hodgson and Jak Malone

    This episode highlights one of the most captivating new Broadway shows today: Operation Mincemeat! Winner of London's Olivier Award for Best Musical in 2024, the show tackles the complex but exhilarating story of British intelligence officers in WWII fooling the most dangerous man in the world. Playbill Podcast host Alex Birsh brings on Natasha Hodson and Jak Malone, two stars of the show. Natasha is also one of the creators, first thinking about this concept thanks to a podcast episode. Before their interview, Alex brings on Bryan Campione of the Playbill staff to chat about why this musical is his favorite of the season. :28 - A quick summary of Operation Mincemeat 2:21 - Bryan and Alex's thoughts on the show 9:37 - Alex's interview with Natasha and Jak of Operation Mincemeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  7. SIX: The Musical with creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss

    21 ABR

    SIX: The Musical with creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss

    When Broadway returned from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, it needed a jolt, a bolt of lightning. Happily, we did not just get one. We got SIX. In this episode, host Alex Birsh talks with Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the creators of SIX: The Musical, to discuss how an idea developed in a university dorm room turned into a smash-hit musical that has played over 1,400 performances on Broadway and around the world. Before the interview, Birsh chats with Meredith Ammons, Playbill's Social Media Coordinator, about why she suggests SIX to her friends and family who ask her, "What Broadway show should I see?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  8. Maybe Happy Ending with Darren Criss

    14 ABR

    Maybe Happy Ending with Darren Criss

    Could a show about robots be Broadway's best new love story? On this episode, we talk with Golden Globe winner Darren Criss (American Crime Story, Glee) who stars in Maybe Happy Ending, one of the buzziest new musicals on Broadway. He chats with Playbill's Alex Birsh about what the show means to him and what it's like bringing it to audiences each week. The episode also features an interview with the theater friend of the week, Diep Tran (Playbill's Editor-In-Chief), who talks about why this show resonated with her so much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  9. Hadestown with Merle Dandridge and Carlos Valdes

    7 ABR

    Hadestown with Merle Dandridge and Carlos Valdes

    Welcome to The Playbill Podcast! Join us for our inaugural episode as we chat about Hadestown, the fan-favorite Broadway show that won the 2019 Best Musical Tony Award. Alex Birsh hosts the episode with guests Merle Dandridge (The Last of Us, Station 19) and Carlos Valdes (The Flash, Up Here) who currently play Persephone and Orpheus on Broadway. Our theater friend of the week is Margaret Hall, a member of Playbill's writing staff, who talks about why Hadestown is one of her favorite shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  10. 26 MAR

    Introducing 'The Playbill Podcast'

    Welcome to The Playbill Podcast! There are always so many choices of what to see on Broadway, and it's always hard to know if you're not...in the know. The Playbill Podcast is here to help. Hosted by Playbill's vice president, Alex Birsh, whose family has operated Playbill since the 1960's, each episode will focus on a currently running Broadway show and help you with the question: would this show be for me? And if you've seen the show discussed, the second part of the episodes feature an interview with current cast members or creative forces that helped make the show what it is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

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The two most common questions anyone at Playbill gets from friends or family are: "What's on Broadway? And what should I see?" The Playbill Podcast is here to help. Each episode highlights a currently running Broadway show and features an interview with members of the cast and/or creative team. Hosted by Alex Birsh (Playbill's VP & COO), the podcast is co-hosted by an interchanging "theatre friend," someone at or connected to Playbill who is well-versed in Broadway within their own social circles, and often answers the question, "What Broadway show would I like?" Whether you’re a Broadway veteran or just starting to explore, the Playbill Podcast brings you the magic of Broadway, one show at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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