Theater People

The Tony winning actress made headlines when, at the absolute height of her career, she decided to step away from acting and move to Madison, WI to pursue other passions and interests. She discusses this decision, what she's up to now, her work in "In the Heights", and Tony winning performance as Anita in the 2009 Arthur Laurents helmed production of "West Side Story."

The two time Tony nominated star of "In the Heights" and "La Cage Aux Folles" talks making his film debut in "Camp", and making it on Broadway. And you MUST hear his great story about friend and "Heights" co-star (and upcoming Theater People guest) Karen Olivo.

The Tony Award winner talks making her Broadway debut in the infamous Stephen Sondheim musical flop "Merrily We Roll Along," creating the role of Caroline in the Tony-nominated and Olivier Award-winning "Caroline, or Change," and why she was compelled to come back to Broadway this season in "Holler If Ya Hear Me," the mostly rapped-through musical featuring the music, lyrics, and poetry of Tupac Shakur.

All Hail The Queen! The fabulous "Matilda" star talks growing up on a cattle ranch, winning the role of Inez in London's "Zorro The Musical" and how that led to an Olivier award for her performance, how she landed the role of Mrs. Wormwood in "Matilda" for her Broadway debut, and why she calls herself The Queen.

The "If/Then" and "Rent" (and, um "Adventures in Babysitting") star talks returning to Broadway in one of this seasons hottest new shows, reuniting on stage with friend and co-star Idina Menzel, and, of course, not getting enough shift hours at Starbucks in his pre-"Rent" days.

The Broadway beltress discusses her humble beginnings as a Disney theme park performer, her breakthrough performance in the Title role of the 2004 musical "Brooklyn", being Idina Menzel's standby in the original company of "Wicked", and performing her dream role of Maureen Johnson in the closing company of "Rent." She also shares auditioning advice for up-and-comers, goes deep on her respect and professional friendship with Idina Menzel (they have, after all shared two of the most important roles in recent musical theater history) and tells all about her career ups and downs.

The hilarious (and blindingly gorgeous) two-time Tony winner talks about dropping out of Carnegie Mellon to study in NYC with Uta Hagen, balancing career and motherhood, how to win a Tony with just two scenes of material. beating out movie stars for the role of Miss Hannigan in the recent revival of "Annie," and her upcoming show at 54 Below. Oh, and she has a bunch of tips for performers just starting out!

This week we welcome two women with vastly different styles who dominate NYC's cabaret scene, downtown and up. First up, Bridget Everett, who packs 'em in at downtown hot spots Joe's Pub and La Mama. Second, Maude Maggart, who plays internationally renowned rooms like Feinstein's and Cafe Carlyle. Warning: some adult language is used; this episode may not be suitable for young kids.

The Tony nominated director of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" talks casting Neil Patrick Harris, the show's long traipse to Broadway, his other hit shows including "Spring Awakening," (Tony Award) "American Idiot," and "Thoroughly Modern Millie," and tells the definitive of how Sutton Foster was elevated from understudy to Millie's title role.

The Tony nominated "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" co-star discusses growing up as 1 of 10 kids, the highs and lows of her career, quitting the business the day before being cast in "Beautiful", and how she almost died two days into rehearsal. You can't make this stuff up.

The "Submissions Only" co-creator stops by to talk about season 3 of the popular web series and the many (stylish) hats he wears in bringing the show to life, his Broadway work, and how Sutton Foster was at one point his babysitter. Seriously.

The "Ugly Betty" star sits down to discuss his (fictional) year working in Barbra Streisand's basement in the hit play "Buyer and Cellar," making his Broadway debut, and how that sneaky Vanessa Williams taught him some very important tricks of the acting trade.

The hilarious and sardonic actress reflects on child stardom, winning a Tony Award at age eleven, how motherhood has changed her, and still trying to "make it" in the business.

The Tony nominated star of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" and Frank Wildhorn's "Bonnie and Clyde" (among many others) sits down with us to discuss married life, new projects, and, of course, scrapbooking.

Everybody say Yeah! The Tony nominated Kinky Boots star drops by to discuss her career, go-go dancing with Lady Gaga, and why she loves playing hookers. OMG, OMG You Guys, this episode is awesome.

The playbill.com columnist discusses his hit play "Patti Issues" about his obsession - turned - (tumultuous) friendship with Broadway legend Patti LuPone.

Tony Award winner Cady Huffman kicks off our podcast with hilarious and moving stories from her career--and a killer Ethel Merman impression.

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