Breaking the Curtain

We are thrilled to be joined byAaron James McKenzieto chat all about playing Elijah in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of Gun & Powder!

Gun & Powderis a new musical inspired by the true story of Mary and Martha Clarke, African American twin sisters who take extraordinary measures to settle their mother’s sharecropper debt and save her home.In 1893 Texas, the Sisters Clarke—passing as white—embark on a remarkable Wild West adventure that examines race, family, and identity with two electrifying women who transformed from farm girls to outlaws to legends.

Catch Gun & Powder now through May 5th at Paper Mill Playhouse!

We're so thrilled to be joined by Delaney Guyer who is currently starring as Cosette on the National Tour of Les Miserables!

We chat with Delaney about portraying the role of Cosette, the show’s lasting legacy, the touring production and bringing it back to Toronto audiences!

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Surprise! We're joined by Andrew, host of the Gleek of the Week podcast! Andrew chats with us all about Glee pre and post-streaming services, the 'Glacket' aka The Glee Bracket, our favourite episodes, and so much more including our game of Who Said That: Glee Edition!

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We're joined by Broadway's Ryan Vasquez, who is currently starring as Middle Noah in The Notebook!

Ryan chats with us about portraying the role of Noah alongside John Cardoza (Younger Noah) and Dorian Harewood (Older Noah), his first time seeing the film, Ingrid Michaelson's gorgeous score, the iconic rain scene and the Broadway Community.

Join us as we chat about our excitement surrounding the 2023/2024 Broadway season!

This season is stacked with book-to-stage adaptations, original musicals, bio-musicals, jukebox musicals and revivals!

We're sharing our honest opinions ahead of award season, and don't forget – we're diving into your responses from our Instagram prompts, too!

On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by Broadway's Sparkling Diamond, Courtney Reed! Courtney is currently starring in Moulin Rouge on Broadway as Satine after playing the role in the North American Touring Company.

We chat with Courtney about the gorgeous costumes she wears in the show, how her portrayal of Satine adjusts based on the actor playing Christian, the biggest difference between tour and Broadway, her stunning entrance in the show and so much more!

Hey Queens! On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we chat with the incredible 'Standby Slayer' Darcy Stewart from SIX The Musical in Toronto! Darcy spills the royal-tea on slaying as Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Anna of Cleves.

We chat about the unique process that goes into stepping into multiple roles, her favorite moments playing each queen and the time she had to improv the closing number as Cleves!

Join us as we chat with the incredible Lauren Patten about her upcoming EP Covers, set to release on March 8th. Lauren gives us a glimpse into the creative process as well as what fans can expect from her EP Release Show at Mercury Lounge.

But that's not all! Lauren also chats with us about her new series, Hulu's Death and Other Details and also discusses her return to the stage this spring in off-Broadway's The Lonely Few.

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Dive into the romantic world of The Bridges of Madison County in this special Valentine's episode!

We dive into the history of the original novel by Robert James Waller to the iconic film, the road to the Broadway stage and beyond.

We shine our spotlight on the incredible performances of Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale, who brought these characters to life on stage with their undeniable chemistry and the score by Jason Robert Brown that has made our hearts soar for the last ten years!

Guess who's back?

We're joined by one of our favourite performers Chilina Kennedy for a return interview on Breaking the Curtain! Chilina chats all about starring as Cindy in the new musical A Sign of the Times coming to New World Stages this February!

Set in the Summer of 1965. With the country in transition – as the war in Vietnam rages on and struggles for civil rights and women’s liberation command headlines – one aspirational young woman finds herself in New York City, and ready to dive into this brave new world. InA Sign of the Times, journey back to America’s most unforgettable decade as a young photographer tries to make her way amid the changing times that defined an era. A totally original story with such classic songs as“Downtown,” “Gimme Some Lovin’,”“Rescue Me,” and“I Know A Place,” plus dozens more.

Chilina Kennedy most recently played Billie Jean King inLove Allby Anna Deavere Smith. Broadway:Paradise Square,Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, andJesus Christ Superstar. Film/TV: “The 2015 Kennedy Center Honors,”With Me. Other:The Band’s Visit(International Tour),This Ain’t No Disco(Atlantic Theater Company),Mamma Mia!(1st National Tour),A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder. Chilina is the composer of the new musicalsWild About YouandSilk, and is Artistic Producer of Eclipse Theatre Company.chilinakennedy.com