The Broadway Show: Uncut

Two big stars return to Broadway for the first time in years, in two big, big roles. First up, Tamsen sits down with actress and TV personality Sherri Shepherd who's back on Broadway for the first time in more than a decade, starring as 'Genie' in Aladdin. Sherri's the first woman to EVER play that role.

And later, he's doing it "One Last Time", one more time. Tamsen catches up with Christopher Jackson, who's back in the role that made him a Broadway superstar. He's back in Hamilton, playing the part of 'George Washington'.

The Lost Boys is the most Tony-winning musical of 2026. On this episode, Paul Wontorek sits down with the all-star producing team of Patrick Wilson, Marcus Chait, and James Carpinello. Then, Beth Stevens goes on-stage at The Palace to sit down with the Tony-winning Set Designer of The Lost Boys, Dane Laffrey.

On this episode of the pod, we're talking about two of Broadway's hottest plays of the new Fall season. First up, we hear from Tony-winner Bill Irwin about his Broadway return in The Imaginary Invalid. Then, Tamsen sits down with Bill's co-star, TV's Rachel Bloom to talk about making her Broadway debut.

Next, we hit the red carpet with the Creative Team and Stars of another one of the season's best, School Girls: Or, The African Mean Girls Play. Playwright, Jocelyn Bioh, Director, Whitney White, and two of the stars, Jasmine Amy Rogers and Patina Miller.

It's the ultimate diva showdown. Death Becomes Her is now on tour and coming soon to a city near you. On this episode, Paul Wontorek sits down for three interviews with the stars of the national tour - Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, Ken Marino, and Nasia Thomas.

The Jimmy Awards celebrates the musical theater students from high schools across America. Paul Wontorek sits down with the winners of the 2026 Jimmy Awards, Samia Posadas and Jake James.

On this episode, we're flashing back to the night of the Tony Awards. Beth Stevens talks to a bunch of the 2026 Tony Award-Winners, just minutes after they stepped off stage. You'll hear quick interviews with John Lithgow of Giant, Lost Boys Stars Shoshana Bean and Ali Louis Bourzgui, Schmigadoon! Creator Cinco Paul and Lead Produce, Lorne Michaels, Choreographers of Cats: The Jellicle Ball Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, Liberation Playwright Bess Wohl, and Ragtime Stars Joshua Henry, and Caissie Levy

On this episode, Paul Wontorek sits down with 2026 Tony-nominated star, Nathan Lane, and 2026 Tony-nominated Director, Joe Mantello, to talk about their intense Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman. It's a funny and insightful chat that actually takes place ON-STAGE at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) is one of the most nominated shows of the Tony Awards season. 8 nominations in all, including Best Musical and acting nods for both stars. On the episode, Tamsen chats with nominees Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts. Then, Beth Stevens sits down with the creative team behind Two Strangers, Jim Barne and Kit Buchan.

They are two of the Grandmasters of the Broadway stage - Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher. On this episode, Tamsen chats with Aaron, while Paul travels to Brighton Beach, Brooklyn to sit down with Nicholas.

Cats: The Jellicle Ball is now open on Broadway! It's a new telling of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, but set in the world of Ballroom. On this episode, Paul Wontorek chats with three legit legends - Junior Labeija, a legend of ballroom. Ken Ard, an original Cats legend. And André De Shields, a true Broadway legend.

They are the Grandmasters of Broadway. The Cold War-era musical Chess is back on Broadway with a brand new rewrite, all the stellar songs, and a star-studded cast. On this episode, Paul Wontorek chats with Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. Then, Beth Stevens sits down with the creative team, Director Michael Mayer and the writer of brand new book, Danny Strong.

Two awesome interviews on this episode. First up, Tamsen interviews Alison Jaye. She plays 'Joyce Maldonado' in the prequel to the hit Netflix show. Then, Charlie Cooper explores the Marriott Marquis Theatre with Gabrielle Nevaeh, who stars as 'Patty Newby' in Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

Wicked: For Good is a box office smash. And the Broadway and touring shows are just as popular as ever. Two wickedly good interviews in this episode. Tamsen chats with Allie Trimm, the actress who plays 'Glinda' on Broadway. But first, Paul Wontorek talks with the Broadway's 'Nessa Rose', Jenna Bainbridge.

Chicago celebrates it's 29th year on Broadway - now the longest running American musical. In this episode, Tamsen takes the stage at the Ambassador Theatre for a one-night only appearance. Tamsen learns the dance steps and chats with Chicago's Dance Captain. Then, Paul Wontorek talks to Broadway's 'Velma Kelly', Sophie Carmen-Jones. Finally, Beth Stevens sits down with the original Script Adapter of Chicago, David Thompson.

A jam-packed episode with three great interviews. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with the stars of Art on Broadway - Neil Patrick Harris, Bobby Canavale, and James Corden. Plus, we'll hear from Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, reuniting in the revival of Waiting For Godot. And finally, Tamsen Fadal chats with The Lion King's new 'Scar', Gavin Lee.

It's your last chance to visit Broadway's Kit Kat Club and the Tony-winning sensation, Cabaret. But the revival is still-making history, two black actors are playing 'The Emcee' and 'Sally Bowles', on Broadway. Tony and Emmy winner Billy Porter, and Olivier-nominee Marisha Wallace are on this episode of the pod, chatting with Paul Wontorek. And later, you'll hear from The Tony-winning Set and Costume Designer, Tom Scutt.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow won three Tony Awards this year. The play is a prequel to the hit Netflix Show. On this episode, Tamsen chats with two stars of Broadway's Stranger Things, Tony-nominee Louis McCartney and T.R. Knight.

Three strong women of the New York City stage, at three different places in their career. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jean Smart is back on Broadway for the first time in 25 years in Call Me Izzy. She talks to Paul Wontorek. Plus, Tamsen chats with Tony-nominee Betsy Wolfe. Betsy's off-Broadway this summer in the true, new musical Joy. And, Ella Stiller just made her off-Broadway debut in Brooklyn in the new play Dilaria. Three great conversations that you don't wanna miss.

Purpose is the winner of the 2025 Tony Award for 'Best New Play'. On this episode, Tamsen chats with one of the show's stars, Latanya Richardson Jackson. Then, Charlie Cooper catches up with another star of Purpose, and one of the play's Producers, Glenn Davis, outside Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre.

We're celebrating the 2025 Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical', Maybe Happy Ending. We'll talk to Tony-winner Darren Criss, just moments after he won the trophy for 'Best Actor' in a Musical. Then, Tamsen chats with Darren's co-star in the musical, Helen J. Shen. And later, Paul Wontorek talks to the Tony-winning Director and Tony-winning Set Designer, Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey.

It's your last chance to see Sunset Boulevard on Broadway, the 2025 Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical Revival, and Best Actress in a musical for Nicole Scherzinger. In this episode, you'll hear from Nicole just minutes after winning her Tony. Plus, Paul Wontorek sits down with her Tony-nominated co-star, Tom Francis. And Beth Stevens has a great conversation with Director Jamie Lloyd.

We're flashing back to Broadway's biggest night, The Tony Awards. Every year, right after the Tonys, Broadway's biggest stars come to New York's iconic Carlyle Hotel to party all night long. On this episode, Tamsen and Paul talk to 5 Tony Award-Winners at the after-party. You'll hear from Natalie Venetia Belcon, Cole Escola, Jak Malone, Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey.

Fresh off a Tony Award win in 2024, Jonathan Groff is back on Broadway. The new musical, Just In Time, is a celebration of the life and music of the legendary Bobby Darin. And to take on the role, Jonathan had to really, REALLY learn to dance. On this episode, Paul Wontorek chats with Jonathan Groff and the musical's choreographer, Shannon Lewis. To learn more and get tickets visit: https://www.broadway.com/shows/just-in-time/

A brand new day is headed your way. The revival of The Wiz just set out on a national tour, coming soon to a city near you. On this episode, Paul Wontorek chats with the Director of The Wiz, Schele Williams. Then, you'll hear from Academy Award-winning Set Designer, Hannah Beachler.

To learn more visit: https://wizmusical.com/tour-dates

It's the comedy smash of the season. Death Becomes Her, based on the iconic film, is now on Broadway. And audiences are drinking it up. Two great interviews on this episode. Paul Wontorek chats with the stars of Death Becomes Her, Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard. Then, Beth Stevens talks with the designer of the musical's incredible costumes, Paul Tazewell.

To learn more visit: https://www.broadway.com/shows/death-becomes-her/

The Tony Award-winning Broadway smash Some Like It Hot is now on tour, across the country. On this episode, we're talking all about this amazing musical. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with the creative team who wrote the show's hilarious book, Tony-winner Matthew Lopez and TV's Amber Ruffin. Then you'll hear from the Emmy and Tony-winning songwriting duo of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

To learn more visit: www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

Tony-winner Bebe Neuwirth continues her awesome Broadway run in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Tamsen chats with Bebe about the role, her epic career, and a whole lot more. Plus, he's ready for his close-up. Paul Wontorek talks with one of the stars of Sunset Boulevard, Tom Francis about this radically reimagined new telling, as well as starring alongside Nicole Scherzinger.

To learn more visit: https://www.broadway.com/shows/cabaret/

She's ready for her close-up. Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger makes her Broadway debut, starring in an incredible, stripped-down, raw version of Sunset Boulevard. Paul Wontorek chats with Nicole. To learn more visit: Sunset Boulevard - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Later, The Hills of California is now on Broadway. Beth Stevens talks with the star of the new play, Laura Donnelly and her husband, playwright Jez Butterworth. To learn more visit: The Hills of California - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

The North American tour of & Juliet is coming soon to a city near you! Featuring the songs of Max Martin, & Juliet gives Shakespeare a pop-music rewrite. On this episode of the pod, get to know some of the people who made this musical spectacular. First up, Paul Wontorek talks to Schitt's Creek Executive Producer/Writer, David West Read, who penned the book of & Juliet. And a little later, Beth Stevens chats with the musical's Tony Award-winning costume designer, Paloma Young. To learn more about the show visit: & Juliet - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Can robots fall in love?! Maybe Happy Ending is one of the big, bold, breakout hits of the Fall Season on Broadway. It's a brand new musical starring Emmy and Golden Globe Winner Darren Criss and Helen J Shen as two lonely helper-bots. Paul Wontorek chats with Darren. Plus, we'll hear from Helen on the red carpet. And a little later, Beth Stevens sits down with two members of the Maybe Happy Ending creative team, Director Michael Arden and Designer Dane Laffrey. To learn more visit: Maybe Happy Ending - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

It's a jam-packed episode. First up, prepare to be Swept Away by the music of The Avett Brothers. John Gallagher, Jr. stars in the new shipwreck musical inspired by their songs. Tamsen chats with John. Plus, A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical is coming soon to a city near you. Paul Wontorek chats with four cast members of the National Tour, Nick Fradiani, Robert Westenberg, Lisa Renee Pitts, and Hannah Jewel Kohn.

Julianna Margulies is back on Broadway for the first time in 18 years in the new play based on Delia Ephron's memoir Left On Tenth. First up, Tamsen sits down with Julianna to talk about her chance encounter with Delia, her experience with the play, life, family and much more. Then, Beth Stevens chats with the playwright, Delia Ephron. To learn more visit: Left on Tenth - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Robert Downey Jr. just made his Broadway debut in the new play McNeal. Paul Wontorek chats with Robert in the rehearsal room at Lincoln Center. To learn more visit: McNEAL - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Plus, Tony Award® winner James Monroe Iglehart returns to Broadway in A Wonderful World. Tamsen sits down with James to talk about taking on the role of Louis Armstrong. To learn more visit: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Broadway is getting Charmed by TV Star Alyssa Milano. Alyssa sits down with Tamsen to chat about making her Broadway debut as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago, plus a whole lot more. And later, Paul Wontorek talks to the new stars of Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club, Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho.

Tamsen has two big-time interviews on this episode of Uncut. First upon, Tony-winner Sutton Foster stars in the revival of Once Upon A Mattress as 'Princess Fred'. It's the very same role that made Carol Burnett famous, back in the day. Next up, history is happening on Broadway with the epic and timely musical Suffs. And Tony-nominee Jenn Colella stars as 'Carrie Chapman Catt'. To learn more visit: Suffs’ Jenn Colella on Juggling Broadway and Motherhood | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com and to buy tickets for Suffs visit: Suffs - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Just a few weeks left to catch the revival of The Wiz on Broadway. Hannah Beachler designed the smash-hit musical's incredible set. She's also known for her Academy Award Winning designs from the Black Panther movies. On this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek chats with the Scenic Designer of The Wiz , Hannah Beachler on inspiration for the show and how different designing for theatre can be. To Learn More visit: Scenic Designer Hannah Beachler on Infusing The Wiz with Black American Culture | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com

Oh, Mary! is the comedy hit of the summer, and it's now on Broadway. It's written by and starring Cole Escola. Cole plays a deranged and hilarious 'Mary Todd Lincoln'. Paul Wontorek chats with Cole Escola. To Learn More visit: Oh, Mary! - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Tony Award winner Ben Platt is headed back to a Broadway stage. But not in an acting role. From May 28th to June 15th, Ben plays Broadway's historic, newly remodeled Palace Theatre. Ahead of his residency, Ben sits down with Tamsen. Plus, Ella Beatty makes her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated revival of Appropriate. Ella's the daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening. But she's making a name for herself in this huge Broadway debut. She chats with Paul Wontorek. To Learn More visit: Ben Platt: Live at The Palace - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Welcome to Cabaret At The Kit Kat Club! The star-studded Broadway revival is nominated for 9 Tony Awards. Including acting nominations for it's two big stars. On this episode, Tamsen chats with Tony and Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne. He plays 'The Emcee'. After that, Paul Wontorek sits down with 'Sally Bowles', herself, Gayle Rankin. Willkommen! To learn more visit: Cabaret - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Broadway debuts don't get any bigger than this. For the first time, Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Mary Jane. Paul Wontorek chats with Rachel. To learn more visit: Mary Jane - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Plus, put on the green light. The Great Gatsby is here. And Jeremy Jordan plays 'Jay Gatsby' himself. Tamsen has that interview. To get tickets and learn more about The Great Gatsby visit: The Great Gatsby - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com