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Saturday, July 21, 2018

Spotlight: Ryan Duncan, “Gettin’ The Band Back Together” by James Marino

The Spotlight podcast is hosted by Jena Tesse Fox. Guest: Ryan Duncan, “Gettin’ The Band Back Together” Gettin’ The Band Back Together Host: Jena Tesse Fox | T…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:55AM
Sunday, July 15, 2018

This Week on Broadway for July 15, 2018: Lucie Arnaz by James Marino

Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Lucie Arnaz. Jan Simpson joins in and we review Mary Page Marlowe @ Second Stage Theater, Log Cabin @ Playwrights Horizons, …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:30PM
Sunday, July 8, 2018

This Week on Broadway for July 8, 2018: Nancy Anderson by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Nancy Anderson about Anne of Green Gables: A New Folk Rock Musical. We review Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish @ National Yiddi…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 01:20PM
Sunday, July 1, 2018

This Week on Broadway for July 1, 2018: Carmen Jones by James Marino

James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Jan Simpson review Carmen Jones @ Classic Stage Company, Girls & Boys @ Minetta Lane Theatre, Skintight @ Roundabout Theatre Company, Log Cabin …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:13PM
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: NYMF kicks off July 9, Michael Jackson’s Lab, All-Female Glengarry, Lohan Plows into West End “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hit…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Feldman and Rapp Win Jimmy’s, Cher Shares, Lilli Cooper and Sarah Stiles Tootsie, Arndt Replaces Skerritt, Concert for America coming. “Today on Broadway” is a da…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, June 24, 2018

This Week on Broadway for June 24, 2018: Vivian Reed by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Vivian Reed about her show coming at The Green Room 42. We review Skintight @ Roundabout, Mint’s Conflict, Sugar in O…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:24PM
Saturday, June 23, 2018

Class Notes: From “Dan Cody’s Yacht,” Casey Whyland by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Casey Whyland about “Dan Cody’s Yacht,” playing off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club. Class Notes actively covers New …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, June 22, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, June 22, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected]

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, June 21, 2018

Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 21, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected]

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Michael Jackson musical headed to Broadway in 2020, Jennifer Lee freezes her way into Pixar, and more! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitt…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, June 18, 2018

Class Notes: From “Dance Nation,” Eboni Booth by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Eboni Booth about “Dance Nation,” playing off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons. Class Notes actively covers New York’s c…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM
Sunday, June 17, 2018

This Week on Broadway for June 17, 2018: Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo about his new book, “FRAVER BY DESIGN: Five Decades of Theatre Poster Art from Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:26PM
Thursday, June 14, 2018

BroadwayRadio Special: A Chat with Robbie Rozelle by James Marino

Here is a little conversation with my friend, Robbie Rozelle, where we talk about his experiences working for Playbill, Broadway Records, directing, taking the stage himself and other tidbit…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, June 3, 2018

This Week on Broadway for June 3, 2018: Small Town Story and Our Lady of 121st Street by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review American Theater Group’s production of Small Town Story @ The South Orange Performing Arts Center, Our Lady of 121st Stre…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:25AM
Friday, June 1, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, June 1, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Ruthie Ann Miles heads to London, Tony Awards to Honor Parkland Theatre Teacher, Club Cumming Wins Hearing to Resume Live Entertainment, Federle to Write and Executive Produce �…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, May 27, 2018

This Week on Broadway for May 27, 2018: Evan Pappas by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Evan Pappas. Reviews include The Beast in the Jungle @ Vineyard Theatre, Randy Writes a Novel @ The Clurman Theatre, and St…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Drama League Award Winners, Obie Award Winners, Grosses, and Sunday Night’s Chita Rivera Awards! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hittin…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, May 20, 2018

This Week on Broadway for May 20, 2018: Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution (Book Review) by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about the new book, Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdum. Reviews include Li…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:33AM
Sunday, May 13, 2018

This Week on Broadway for May 13, 2018: 2018 Tony Nominations, Part 2 by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere continue their talk about the Tony Nominations. Reviews include Encores! production of Me and My Girl, Blues, Ballads, and Sin-Songs: Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:50PM
Sunday, May 6, 2018

This Week on Broadway for May 6, 2018: 2018 Tony Nominations, Part 1 by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about some of the Tony Nominations. Our conversation will continue next week. Reviews include Summer and Smoke @ Classic Stage Com…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:29PM
Saturday, May 5, 2018

BroadwayRadio Special: Interview with Lea Salonga by James Marino

James Marino and Matt Tamanini talk with Lea Salonga about her Broadway career and new album “Bahaghari” (traditional songs of the Philippines) Guest: Lea Salonga   Known across the…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:16PM
Sunday, April 29, 2018

This Week on Broadway for April 29, 2018: Emily Skinner by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Emily Skinner. Reviews include Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two  …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:01PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Travesties Reviews, Outer Critics Circle Award Nominees Announced, Video Recommendations, Scandalios To Receive Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award, KING KONG Finds its first principals…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Class Notes: From “Goldstein: The Musical,” Michael Roberts by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider takes to composer and lyricist, Michael Roberts about “Goldstein: The Musical,” playing off-Broadway at The Actor’s Temple. Class Notes activ…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM
Sunday, April 22, 2018

This Week on Broadway for April 22, 2018: Lynn Ahrens by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Lynn Ahrens. Reviews include My Fair Lady, Dance a Little Closer @ Green Room 42, Children of a Lesser God, MCC Theater…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:51PM
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected]

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, April 15, 2018

This Week on Broadway for April 15, 2018: Benjamin Scheuer and Carousel by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Benjamin Scheuer. Reviews include Carousel, Mean Girls, The Sting @ Paper Mill Playhouse, and Marilyn Maye: 90 At Last! @ Fe…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:48PM
Thursday, April 12, 2018

Class Notes: From “Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story,” Christian Barry by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director and songwriter, Christian Barry about “Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story,” playing off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters. Class Notes acti…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Class Notes: From “Locked Up B*tches,” Michael Raine by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director/choreographer Michael Raine from “Locked Up B*tches” playing off-Broadway at The Flea Theater. Class Notes actively covers New Yo…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM
Sunday, April 8, 2018

This Week on Broadway for April 8, 2018: Drew Droege and Frozen by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Drew Droege. Reviews include Frozen, Bobbie Clearly @ Roundabout Underground‎, Rocktopia, Hitler’s Tasters @ Cente…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:26PM

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