Katie Rose Clarke on the Merrily We Roll Along Cast's True Backstage Bond

Katie Rose Clarke on the Merrily We Roll Along Cast's True Backstage Bond

Listen to hear how Clarke worked with director Maria Friedman in rehearsals, why the Merrily leading trio's bond carries over to the whole company, and what it's like to juggle eight shows a week while being a mom to three young children.

Gutenberg! The Musical!’s Scott Brown & Anthony King on their Broadway Journey and Working with Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells

Listen to hear why the writing duo first were inspired to write the piece, how a London run proceeded its Broadway premiere by nearly two decades, and what Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells bring to the musical.

Spamalot Cast on Bringing the Humor of Monty Python to Today’s Generation

Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jimmy Smagula, and Nik Walker as they chat about how the stars bonded during the show’s initial production at the Kennedy Center earlier this year, leaning into the comedy of Monty Python, and what bringing this musical back to Broadway means to them.

How Michael Arden’s Shared Love of Parade with Ben Platt Led to the Musical’s 2023 Broadway Revival

Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominee, director Michael Arden as he speaks on feeling humbled and honored to bring Parade back to Broadway, reminding audiences of the real-life aspects of this story, and imagining Micaela Diamond as Lucille under her Cher wig.

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Fat Ham’s James Ijames and Saheem Ali on Shaking Up Shakespeare and Making Theater Feel Fresh and Alive

Listen to our latest episode of Stage Door Sessions with 2023 Tony Award nominees for Fat Ham, playwright James Ijames and director Saheem Ali, as they speak on making a Hamlet for today’s audiences, moving from the Public Theater to Broadway, and the comfort found in food metaphors.

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