Tpac's Arts Appetizer Podcasts

In this special episode, Kristin Horsley speaks remotely with Dr. Jim Jackson, Psychologist and Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, about his work and research, and helps guide us toward healthy practices during this ongoing crisis.

On this TPAC 20, Kristin Horsley speaks with Nashville Opera's CEO and Artistic Director John Hoomes about their upcoming performances of Rigoletto April 9 and 11 here at TPAC. 

On this Arts Appetizer, Kristin Horsley speaks with My Fair Lady cast members Adam Grupper and Kevin Pariseau, dialect coach and community member Jill Massie, as well as TPAC's Lattie Brown. They discuss everything from the different dialects in London, to teaching students here in Nashville, their careers, and more.  My Fair Lady held performances at TPAC February 4-9, 2020. 

In this episode, Kristin Horsley speaks with CATS cast members Adam Richardson and Maria Failla as well as Maegan Phan, co-owner of Mewsic Kitty Cafe. The conversation includes everything from singing offstage, to the changes from the original production, to the choreography.  CATS performed in Nashville November 19-24, 2019. 

In this Arts Appetizer discussion, Kristin Horsley speaks with TPAC staff member Daniel Harris and The SpongeBob Musical's Cody Cooley and Stephen Kallas about the audition process, the intricate staging, and more. The SpongeBob Musical was performed at TPAC November 5-10, 2020. 

In this Arts Appetizer, Jeremy Painter speaks with community partner and Metro Schools African Dance Teacher Normalanga "Nomi" Eniafe and Once on This Island cast member Tyler Hardwick about the importance of this show, the onstage seating, and so much more. Once on This Island was performed at TPAC October 15-20, 2019. 

On this TPAC 20, Kristin Horsley speaks with Kris Lythgoe, Executive Producer of 'Aladdin and His Winter Wish' and Founder of Lythgoe Family Give Kids Panto. Kristin and Kris speak about growing up in a theatrical family, what Panto is, and much more! 

Kristen Horsley spoke with TPAC's new President and CEO, Jennifer Turner, during an Arts Appetizer earlier this year. On this podcast, Jennifer speaks about her experience, hopes for the future, and answers some questions from patrons as we gear up for the 2019-20 Broadway season. 

Kristin Horsley spoke with Miss Saigon's Emily Bautista and Anthony Festa about bringing the grand production (helicopter included) around the country, audience reactions, and more on this TPAC 20. Miss Saigon came to TPAC June 4-9, 2019.  

During this Arts Appetizer discussion, Hello Dolly! cast member and Tennessee native Analisa Leaming talks about taking the Broadway show starring Bette Midler on the road starring Betty Buckley. And, our community member, local Dating and Relationship Specialist Betty Russell, shares her experiences as a modern day matchmaker.

On this episode, Kristin Horsley speaks with Anastasia cast members Tari Kelly and Edward Staudenmayer as well as community member from TPAC's box office Daniel Harris. The four discuss everything from how they got involved with theatre, when things go wrong onstage, and the audition process. 

On this Arts Appetizer podcast, Kristin Horsley speaks with community member Joe Pagetta and 'A Bronx Tale' cast member Frankie Leoni about everything from being a kid actor in a musical to growing up Italian American. 

In this TPAC 20, Kristin Horsley discusses A Bronx Tale and growing up Italian American with cast members Richard H. Blake and Joe Barbara, Mangia Nashville owner Nick Pellegrino, and Angel Celucci from the Amerigo Vespucci Society. 

On this Arts Appetizer, Kristin Horsley speaks with cast members Alma Cuervo and Ilda Mason with community partner Ramon Cisneros discussing everything from dance styles in the show to the careers of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. 

On this episode of the TPAC 20, Kristin Horsley speaks with Nashville native Jeremy Benton and Franklin resident John Conrad Schuck from Irving Berlin's White Christmas! They discuss everything from performing in their hometowns, their favorite Nashville spots, bringing the show to audiences across the country, and more.  Irving Berlin's White Christmas played TPAC November 13-18, 2018. 

On this episode of the TPAC 20, Kristin Horsley speaks with Trista Moldovan who plays Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera on tour. Trista discusses working with her husband, spending holidays on the road, bringing this iconic show to life, and more!  The Phantom of the Opera played TPAC October 24 - November 4, 2018. 

In this Arts Appetizer, we speak with the two leads of 'Waitress', Desi Oakley and Bryan Fenkart on everything from the coherency of the cast to working with Sara Bareilles.

In this Arts Appetizer we talk with Bowling Green native Bronson Norris Murphy who plays the Phantom, Sean Thompson who plays Raoul, and Christi Dortch the EVP of Programming here at TPAC. This podcast discusses everything from the demanding roles in 'Love Never Dies', to how shows are brought to TPAC. Enjoy!

On this Arts Appetizer Brentwood native Ginna Claire Mason who plays Glinda in 'Wicked' alongside Vanderbilt Musicologist James Lovensheimer discuss what it's like to be a standby for a Broadway show, the intricate costumes in 'Wicked', teaching musicology and more!

On this Arts Appetizer Richard LaFleur and Anne Marie Snyder from 'Cabaret' alongside country singer JT Hodges discuss what it's like to be a quadruple threat onstage: singer, actor, dancer, and instrumentalist.