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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 22 MIN

Mikaela Secada Brings Her Dream Role to Life in West Side Story at Paper Mill Playhouse!

from The Roundtable with Robert Bannon · host Broadway Podcast Network

Mikaela Secada stops by The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about starring in West Side Story at Paper Mill Playhouse. Coming from a family deeply rooted in music, Mikaela shares what it means to carry that legacy forward while carving out a path uniquely her own. She opens up about growing up around the arts, the influence of her famous father, and the lessons that have shaped her as a performer. We also dive into landing a dream role in one of the most beloved musicals of all time, the excitement of performing at the renowned Paper Mill Playhouse, and the determination it took to make her Broadway dreams a reality. From auditions and training to finding confidence in her voice, Mikaela gives us an inspiring look at the passion and perseverance behind her journey. Watch The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on YouTube, BroadwayWorld, and the Broadway Podcast Network. Like, subscribe, and share to help us continue bringing you the artists, authors, filmmakers, and changemakers making a difference around the world. Follow Robert on social media @RobertMBannon or visit RobertBannon.com for the latest interviews, appearances, and more! #MikaelaSecada #WestSideStory #PaperMillPlayhouse #MusicalTheatre #Broadway #BroadwayWorld #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #RobertBannon #BroadwayPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikaela Secada stops by The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about starring in West Side Story at Paper Mill Playhouse. Coming from a family deeply rooted in music, Mikaela shares what it means to carry that legacy forward while carving out a path uniquely her own. She opens up about growing up around the arts, the influence of her famous father, and the lessons that have shaped her as a performer. We also dive into landing a dream role in one of the most beloved musicals of all time, the excitement of performing at the renowned Paper Mill Playhouse, and the determination it took to make her Broadway dreams a reality. From auditions and training to finding confidence in her voice, Mikaela gives us an inspiring look at the passion and perseverance behind her journey. Watch The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on YouTube, BroadwayWorld, and the Broadway Podcast Network. Like, subscribe, and share to help us continue bringing you the artists, authors, filmmakers, and changemakers making a difference around the world. Follow Robert on social media @RobertMBannon or visit RobertBannon.com for the latest interviews, appearances, and more! #MikaelaSecada #WestSideStory #PaperMillPlayhouse #MusicalTheatre #Broadway #BroadwayWorld #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #RobertBannon #BroadwayPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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