Playbill Presents: The Broadway Cast

This episode is all about the smash-hit musical Hamilton as we welcome into the studio Mandy Gonzalez (In the Heights, Wicked), Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Memphis) & Joanna A. Jones (Thriller Live). Host Ben Cameron and the guests chat about the first shows they ever saw on stage, mentors who inspired them to pursue career in theatre, what it means to be a part of one of the biggest shows in theatre history & projects outside of the theatre. Additionally, JMI & Ben square off in a rap battle, and the group answers fan questions submitted via social media. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

On the newest episode of The Broadway Cast, we welcome Tony and Grammy winner Billy Porter, and Tony nominees Laura Bell Bundy and Alex Brightman to chat musicals, movies, and career-defining moments. Listen to the episode to hear about Brightman’s newest writing project (a special musical show for Disney), Porter talks about his new album The Soul of Richard Rodgers, and Bell Bundy recalls the time she performed at the ACM Awards on a giant horseshoe. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

It's all about Broadway debuts in this episode as we welcome into the studio Tony Award-nominee Eva Noblezada (Miss Saigon), Kristolyn Lloyd (Dear Evan Hansen) & Bobby Conte Thornton (A Bronx Tale). Host Ben Cameron and the guests discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, first roles they played, their early theater memories, the process of preparing for and making their Broadway debut, how Broadway has impacted their lives & much more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

It's all about the Broadway smash hit Dear Evan Hansen in this episode as we welcome into the studio The Murphys: Jennifer Laura Thompson, Laura Dreyfuss & Michael Park. Host Ben Cameron and the guests discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, the road to Broadway, what it's like being in a show that has become a massive success & has such an incredible impact, ways they keep it light & fun off stage and so much more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this special bonus episode, we take you directly to the exclusive pop-up preview of the Broadway-bound revival of Once on This Island. Live from inside the Renaissance Hotel in Times Square, host Ben Cameron chats with the cast & creative of this much anticipated production, opening this fall at the Circle in the Square Theatre. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

It's all about the triple threats in this episode as we welcome into the studio Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba (Contact, A Chorus Line, Curtains, Chicago), Tony Award-nominee Tony Yazbeck (On the Town, Chicago, Gypsy) & Tyler Hanes (Cats, Oklahoma, Hairspray). Host Ben Cameron and the guests discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, the road to Broadway, training & mentors, what it takes to stay on Broadway and so much more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this very special episode, we take you directly to the star-studded red carpet & after party at the first ever Chita Rivera Awards. Host Ben Cameron chats with some of the biggest stars on Broadway including: Chita Rivera, Bebe Neuwirth, Karen Ziemba, Tony Yazbeck, Melanie Moore, Kelly Devine, Denis Jones, Sergio Trujillo & more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this special theatre geek out episode, we welcome into the studio Fuller House on Netflix and Disney Channel star, Landry Bender. Host Ben Cameron and Landry chat about her hit TV shows, her love for theatre, roles she has played on stage & what it's like performing in front of a live audience. Plus, Landry and Ben perform a couple songs from Landry's current musical obsession, Hamilton. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this delicious episode, we welcome into the studio the men of Broadway's hit musical, Waitress: Will Swenson (Hair, Les Misérables, Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Christopher Fitzgerald (Wicked, Finian's Rainbow, Young Frankenstein) and Matt DeAngelis (Hair, Once). Host Ben Cameron and the gents repeatedly crack each other, yet still find time to discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, the road to Broadway, onstage mishaps, first jobs in NYC, what it takes to stay on Broadway and so much more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

We're kicking off season 2 in a truly magical way! We welcome into the studio Kara Lindsay (Disney's Newsies), Telly Leung (Disney's Aladdin, RENT, Godspell, Allegiance) and Ashley Brown (Disney's Beauty and the Beast & Mary Poppins). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, the road to Broadway, their first Disney memories, onstage mishaps, first jobs in NYC, what it takes to stay on Broadway and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this season 1 finale episode, we welcome into the studio Tony Award Winners Jason Robert Brown (Bridges of Madison County, Parade, The Last Five Years), Lillias White (The Life, Cats, Chicago, Fela), and Michael McGrath (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Spamalot, Memphis). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, the road to Broadway, the Tony Awards season experience, the feeling of winning a Tony, the most memorable moments in their careers and so much more! Additionally, the panel and Ben play a round of "Name that Tony Winner" and take a call from Tony Award winner, Marissa Jaret Winokur. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this Broadway Plays episode, we welcome into the studio Tony-nominee Shalita Grant (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, NCIS: New Orleans, A Midsummer Night's Dream), Olivier Award Winning writer/actor Henry Lewis (The Play that Goes Wrong), and Emmy-nominee Alison Wright (Sweat, The Americans, Sneaky Pete). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, acting education, the road to Broadway, the difference between classics and contemporary works and more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this Diversity on Broadway episode, we welcome into the studio Ramin Karimloo (Anastasia, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera), Saycon Sengbloh (Wicked, Eclipsed, Scandal), and Derrick Williams (Book of Mormon, Wicked, Aida). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, the road to Broadway, the importance of diversity in casting and in writing, what it has meant to them to be an inspiration for people of various ethnicities around the world, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this Comedic Actors of Broadway episode, we welcome into the studio Jenn Lyon (TNT's Claws, Fish in the Dark), Will Roland (Dear Evan Hansen), and Eric Petersen (School of Rock, Shrek). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss the first time they made someone laugh, the comedic process, the art of the joke, the first time they saw themselves in a Playbill, the difference between comedy vs. drama and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this Leading Ladies of Broadway episode, we welcome into the studio Betsy Wolfe (Waitress, Falsettos), Jenn Gambatese (School of Rock, Tarzan), and Mamie Parris (Cats, School of Rock). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss their first theater experiences, the road to Broadway, playing iconic roles, leading men they've worked with & more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this special Creatives of Broadway episode, we welcome into the studio composer & lyricist team Irene Sankoff and David Hein (Come From Away), Tony-nominated choreographer Denis Jones (Holiday Inn, Honeymoon in Vegas), and Tony-winning scenic designer Beowulf Boritt (Sunday in the Park with George, Act One). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss their first theater experiences, the creative process, the challenges and benefits of collaboration, dream shows they would like to work on, stories they would like to tell and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this episode, we welcome into the studio the "Broadway Bros," Corey Cott (Bandstand, Newsies, Gigi), Derek Klena (Anastasia, Wicked) & Jelani Remy (Disney's The Lion King). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss their first theater memories, their first roles on stage, the first time they saw themselves in a Playbill, Leading Ladies & much more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this episode, we welcome into the studio Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time, House), Jeremy Jordan (Supergirl, Smash, Newsies) & Tony Award winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss their first theater memories, their first roles on stage, the difference between acting for the screen vs. acting for the stage, musical vs. non-musical acting & much more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this special PRIDE Month episode, we welcome into the studio Jenn Colella (Come From Away), Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies), J. Harrison Ghee (Kinky Boots), & surprise call-in guest, Rory O'Malley (Hamilton). Host, Ben Cameron, and the panel discuss what PRIDE means to them, how the arts have served as a support system throughout their individual life journeys, the road to Broadway, the powerful experience of representing minority groups on the Broadway stage & more. Additionally, the panel and Ben play a round of "Pop Quiz" and give a Community Theater Shoutout to Fred out in Simi Valley, CA. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this premiere episode, we welcome into the studio Ana Villafañe (On Your Feet), Christy Altomare (Anastasia), & Trista Dollison (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). These new divas of Broadway, along with host, Ben Cameron, discuss their first ever theater roles, what it was like seeing their name in a Playbill for the first time, originating roles on Broadway, out of town vs. Broadway, and most memorable onstage mishaps. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support