From B.A. to Broadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the hit JRB musical, The Last 5 Years! With the current concert production flooding everyone's feed, tons of people are being exposed to this 2 person show, and it sure is a good one to know!

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In Episode 102, Brennan is joined by NY actor and podcaster, Erica Ito, as they talk about lowering the stakes of school, embracing cringe, and her journey of joining the tour of Wicked! They also touch on developing the skill (and yes it is a skill) of not caring so much about certain things in order to keep your eyes on the true goal!

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In Episode 101, Brennan is once again joined by Broadway’s Michael Ivan Carrier, as they talk about all the amazing things Michael has been up to since the last time they were on our show! From their first co-star on tv, to stepping into a principal role full time on Broadway, it’s been a busy couple years! 

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the Broadway musical Xanadu! This movie to stage musical is a fun cult classic filled with roller skates, fake Australian accents, Greek mythology, and more! If that doesn't check all the boxes, then I don't know what does!!

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In our very special 100th episode, Brennan is joined by Tony Award winner and Broadway legend, Beth Leavel as they discuss the relationship of discipline and passion for the craft, as well as the balance one must have between work and life in order to truly find success! Beth is well known for being not only an incredible talent, but also just an incredible person, and after listening to this episode, there's no doubt that it's the truth!

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In Episode 99, Brennan is joined by Senior Theatre/TV/Film Agent from Take 3 Talent, Michele Cavallero, as they break down the agent/actor relationship and address all the responsibilities that come along with it! A lot of folks believe the misconception that having an agent will solve all their problems and remove so much of their responsibilities, but there is so much teamwork that goes into making that relationship fruitful for all!

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In this week's mini-sode we are shining the spotlight on Broadway's Twelfth Night- inspired, Elvis Presley jukebox musical "All Shook Up"! Yeah, you heard that right! A Broadway musical inspired by a Shakespeare play, set to the tunes of Elvis Presley! What more could you ask for??

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In Episode 98, Brennan is joined by the creator of "Meet the Robinsons the Unofficial Concept Album", Elijah Zurek, as the two of them discuss bravery, confidence, tenacity, and the sheer need to just keep moving forward! You know when you sign up for a career in this industry that it is going to be hard, but sometimes you just need to say "This is going to be successful" and don't stop til its true!

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on Disney's Frozen the Musical. Perhaps one of Disney's most well known franchise, the stage adaptation took on a different lens to cater more towards an adult audience. The life of the show on Broadway was cut short by the pandemic, but the production is still going strong in the regional market across the US!

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In Episode 97, Brennan is joined by Broadways Claybourne Elder, as they talk about his journey studying theatre in several countries, nearly quitting the industry, and how to maintain your self identity amidst the highest high and the lowest low! It's so important that we ground ourselves in life so that we can celebrate the highs, and then when they dissipate the lows don't feel as hard!

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In this first mini-sode of year 3, we are shining the spotlight on the Broadway musical "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels". While we did spend a quarter of this episode talking about the Traitors, we promise this is a great show to know, especially for all our character actors out there!!

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In Episode 96, Brennan is once again joined by actor and now casting assistant, Sarah Hogewood, as they talk about TYA, the fear of cringe, the idea of "play", and the ways being on the casting side of the process has influenced how she approaches the acting side now! 

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In this week's mini-sode we are shining the spotlight on Broadway's Sister Act the Musical! From screen to stage, this show is a delightful mix of habits and shenanigans that has made it the classic it is today!

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In Episode 95, Brennan is joined by actor/ fellow audition monitor, Kevin Herrera, as they talk about audition season and all of the common questions/ situations they experience! The audition process can be very daunting and scary, but above all else, they want you to know that they are there to help!

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In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on one of the most iconic Broadway musicals, "The Phantom of the Opera"! Obviously everyone has heard of this show, and there is good reason as to why it's the longest running production in Broadway history!

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In Episode 94, Brennan is joined by former Broadway actor turned Financial Advisor, Kevin Worley, as they talk about all the tricks and tools actors can use to set themselves up for the most financial stability possible! While we are all aware of the age old trope of the struggling artist, they may not need to be struggling as much was they think!

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In Episode 93, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Robb Sapp as they talk about what it's like for the little theatre nerd to make it all the way to Broadway! Not only is Robb incredibly talented with a resumé to boot, but he also the kindest, most humble guy who still lets that little inner theatre kid out to experience the wonders of Broadway!

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the Broadway musical "[title of show]"! This delightful little one act musical is a hidden gem full of friendship, silliness, and some cozy, good vibes!

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In Episode 92, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Shelby Acosta as they talk about theatre boarding school, getting into the grind, and making sure you're always bringing yourself to every space you enter!

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Music: Dylan Kaufman
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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the 2012 Pasek and Paul musical: Dogfight! This one is quite a doozy of a plot with some absolute bops thrown in there, but boy did it leave us with a lot to talk about!

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Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik
Music: Dylan Kaufman
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In Episode 91, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Tiernan Tunnicliffe as they talk about the shifts that have to happen after you achieve your dreams, and giving yourself permission to make new ones! It's often in those moments of uncertainty that you discover new passions and goals you hadn't let yourself entertain before!

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on Broadway's favorite corn musical, "Shucked"! Well... it's a musical about corn, and if that's not incentive enough to listen to this episode, I don't know what is!

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Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik
Music: Dylan Kaufman
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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the very beloved Broadway musical "Ragtime"! With its current Broadway production extending nearly 6 months, this star-studded revival is the talk of the town!

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In Episode 90, it is time for the annual solo episode as Brennan goes back and talks about everything we've chatted about during Year 2! It was a really great year for the pod, and we are so excited for what 2026 has in store!

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the holiday classic "Meet Me In St. Louis"! From screen to stage, this charming little show has cemented itself as a must-watch for so many every holiday season!

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In Episode 89, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Russell Daniels as they talk about his journey from a degree in Music Education to being Josh Gad's standby in Gutenberg on Broadway! From sketch comedy, to hit parody shows, to Broadway itself, Russell has made a name for himself as one of the best comedic actors in the biz, and has a lot of wisdom to share of how he did it!

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In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on Broadway's TYA musical "The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical"! It's not often you see TYA (theatre for young audiences) on Broadway, but despite the negative Broadway reviews, the show has garnered a huge following across the country! It's creativity, ingenuity, and accessibility prove that there is a place for TYA on Broadway!

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In Episode 88, Brennan is joined by Broadway Casting Director, Kevin Metzger-Timson, as they talk about his transition from performing into casting, and all the things one may not know about what goes on behind the casting table! Between his experience as a performer, and his time casting with the TRC Company, Kevin is the perfect person to help us debunk all the myths of the casting process!

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In Episode 87, Brennan and Danny are bringing you all of their praises and hot takes about the long awaited film "Wicked: For Good"! Whether it be Cynthia's "No Good Deed", or the newly iconic chunky knit cardigan, this movie is on everyone's mind right now, so come share in the joy with us!

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In this week's Episode, Danny is joining Brennan over on the main as they discuss all the various ways to make seeing New York theatre affordable. Art should be accessible to all, and while Broadway is a prestigious institution, there are still tons of ways to be able to see a lot of the shows in the city without breaking the bank! 

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the Broadway musical "Tuck Everlasting". This lesser known gem of a show walks a fun line of family friendly theater with rather existential subject matter in a way that ends up being somehow charming?? 

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In Episode 85, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Britney Coleman as they talk about the midwest to NYC transition, and the need to bring an authentic self into the industry! If we've learned anything by now, it's that every journey looks different and so does the journey to finding one's unique voice in this crazy world of theatre we choose to live in!

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on a lesser known, Off-Broadway musical, "Lucky Stiff". This Ahrens and Flaherty musical is a farcical delight, with some good music, and hysterical hijinks. It deserves some time in the spotlight for a change, so go show it some love!

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Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik
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In Episode 84, Brennan is joined by Off-Broadway's Alex Stompoly as they chat about the life of a renaissance faire performer, the evolution of emerging into the industry as a queer artist, and the joys of performing with our dear old friends at The Twenty Sided Tavern! It's really amazing when just showing up to work puts you in spaces and with people you could've only dreamed about, and Alex is no stranger to that beautiful phenomenon!

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on Broadway's spooky classic, "The Addams Family Musical"! With a truly all star cast, this adaptation of everyone's favorite creepy, cooky family is a treasure trove of bops for all voice types, and an overall good time! *snap snap*

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In Episode 83, Brennan is joined by NYC-based artist, Meghan Fitton, as they talk about entering NY without a musical theatre degree, and how to find your own power when the world you're in is uncontrollable!

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "Avenue Q"! Not only did it win the Tony Award for Best Musical, but this edgy puppet-based musical beat out Wicked! It's a classic and a hit, and all the character actors out there gotta know it!

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In Episode 82, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Andrew Arrington as they talk about learning to love theatre and find those spaces that keep that love going. And as always, this platform remains an Audra McDonald fan account!

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In Episode 81, Brennan is joined by NYC-based performer Allison Lian, as they examine the differences between self care and self sabotage, and question the ways actors should actually be shoeing up for themselves! What is meant for you will not pass you by, but that does not mean you should just sit around and wait for it to happen!

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In this week's mini-side, we are shining the spotlight on one of the most widely-known Broadway musicals of all time, "Fiddler on the Roof". This beloved classic has seen so many lives on and off Broadway and contains on of the most quintessential musical theatre scores out there. 

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