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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 1H 1M

Michael Hayden

from Backstage Babble · host cbroadwaypodcast

Today, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with Tony nominee Michael Hayden. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including the real questions asked by CAROUSEL, finding his singing voice for the role, why he decided to leave CABARET, getting advice from Edward Albee during THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE, playing two roles in ALL MY SONS, what Stephen Sondheim told him during MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, working at Trader Joe’s during the pandemic, why he had trouble memorizing his lines for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, the lessons he learned at Juilliard, acting opposite Maximilian Schell in JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, joining HENRY IV during rehearsals, the intensity of performing in FESTEN, playing Roy Cohn in the first production of ANGELS IN AMERICA, and so much more. Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with a veteran actor.

Today, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with Tony nominee Michael Hayden. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including the real questions asked by CAROUSEL, finding his singing voice for the role, why he decided to leave CABARET, getting advice from Edward Albee during THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE, playing two roles in ALL MY SONS, what Stephen Sondheim told him during MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, working at Trader Joe’s during the pandemic, why he had trouble memorizing his lines for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, the lessons he learned at Juilliard, acting opposite Maximilian Schell in JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, joining HENRY IV during rehearsals, the intensity of performing in FESTEN, playing Roy Cohn in the first production of ANGELS IN AMERICA, and so much more. Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with a veteran actor.

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