PODCAST · arts
Backstage with Becca B.
by Becca Brown
Listeners rave about this podcast, praising its engaging host Becca B. and its focus on the world of Broadway. Fans appreciate the behind-the-scenes insights and find the podcast both entertaining and inspiring. Whether you're a die-hard Broadway lover or simply enjoy a fun listen, this podcast is sure to hit the mark. Support this podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithbeccab.
Episodes
-
Ep. 191 Alex Finke on Broadway, Sondheim & Into the Woods
From growing up obsessed with Golden Age movie musicals to making her Broadway debut as Cosette in Les Misérables, Alex Finke shares the journey that led her to the stage. We talk all about playing the Baker's Wife in Into the Woods at Cape Playhouse, why Stephen Sondheim's writing continues to...
-
Ep. 190 Nick Adams on Into the Woods and His Broadway Journey
From making his Broadway debut in Chicago after seeing it as his very first Broadway show to starring in productions like Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Wicked, Falsettos, and Drag: The Musical, Nick reflects on the career moments that shaped him as a performer. We also dive into Into the Woods…
more -
Ep. 189 Joe Serafini on Into the Woods, Cape Playhouse & His Theatre Journey
We’re diving into Into the Woods at Cape Playhouse, where Joe shares what it's been like revisiting Jack a decade after first playing the role, how his perspective on the beloved Stephen Sondheim musical has evolved, and why this production has been such a meaningful experience. We also talk…
more -
Ep. 188 Alexandra Silber on Reimagining Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse
Backstage With Becca B. Episode 188 with Alexandra Silber is now LIVE on YouTube! ✨ On this episode I talked with Alexandra about the acclaimed Pasadena Playhouse production of Brigadoon and her work reimagining the beloved musical’s book for a new generation. She shares the inspiration behind…
more -
Ep. 187 Regine Sophia on Booking CHESS and Her Broadway Debut
From singing “Reflection” at her first-grade talent show to making her Broadway debut in Chess on Broadway, Regine shares the journey that led her to the Broadway. She talks about growing up inspired by Lea Salonga, performing at The Muny and Musical Theatre Wichita, and how studying psychology…
more -
Episode 186 with Harry Potter & The Cursed Child's Riley Thad Young
From his first role as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast to his current work as an onstage swing in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Riley shares how a childhood love for performing grew into a passion for storytelling and representation. He reflects on standout roles in Cats and Next to Normal,...
-
Episode 185 with Harry Potter & The Cursed Child's Isaac Phaman Reynolds
In this episode, Isaac takes us through their inspiring journey from growing up in Oklahoma with an early love for performance to making their Broadway debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. They open up about discovering theatre after starting in ballet, the lessons they learned at Boston...
-
Episode 184 with Harry Potter & The Cursed Child's Bradley Patchett
On this episode, Bradley reflects on his journey from discovering theater as a kid to becoming part of the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. We chat about the challenges and joys of performing in such a beloved show, including mastering complex scenes, embracing physically demanding…
more -
Episode 183 with The Outsiders' Hailey Hyde
Backstage With Becca B. Episode 183 with Hailey Hyde is now LIVE on YouTube! On this episode, Hailey reflects on how a childhood dream of becoming a singer — sparked by her aunts’ Broadway tours and favorite shows like Wicked — led to a growing passion for theater. We chat about her summer…
more -
Episode 182 with Jenna Lea Rosen
On this episode, Jenna talks about growing up in a Broadway-performing family, her regional theatre journey, and how she’s brought iconic roles like Elsa in Frozen and Fanny Brice in Funny Girl to life with heart and originality. We also chat about her voiceover work with Disney (including Sofia...
-
Episode 181 with Boop! The Musical's Lizzy Tucker
On this episode I talked with Lizzy about her journey as a performer — from falling in love with musical theatre as a kid watching The Wizard of Oz and Smash, to her first big role as Gabriella in High School Musical, to finding her artistic voice at Texas State University with the guidance of...
-
Episode 180 with Aristotle/Alexander Writer & Director Alex Lyras
On this episode I talked with Alex about Alexander/Aristotle now playing at Company Of Angels through May 10th — emphasizing its intellectual depth and audience engagement, the rich historical connections and cultural experiences tied to Greece, particularly during the Hellenistic period,...
-
Episode 179 with Aristotle/Alexander's John Kapelos
Backstage With Becca B. Episode 179 with guest John Kapelos is now LIVE on YouTube. On this episode, I talked with John about the challenges of building theater communities in L.A., his early days in Chicago’s collaborative scene, and how support from his father and a role at Second City helped...
-
Episode 178 with Anika Braganza
On this episode I talked with Anika about her journey as a performer including the moments she fell in love with theatre, her initial career path she thought she wanted to pursue, what ultimately guided her toward theatre, her experience in the immersive experience of “The Great Gatsby” in New...
-
Episode 177 with Los Angeles' Emily Lopez
Backstage With Becca B. Episode 177 with guest @blockedanddeletedangel is now LIVE on Youtube. On this episode I talked with Emily about all she’s done since the last time we talked, including the life changing experience of performing in her favorite musicals such as “Sunday in the Park with...
-
Episode 176 with Harry Potter & The Cursed Child's Alex Serino
On this episode I talked with Alex about how he transitioned from aspiring to be a teacher to discovering his passion for acting during high school, his college experience at Emerson College where he graduated with a BFA in acting, his desire to inspire future theater makers, his audition for…
more -
Episode 175 with Harry Potter & The Cursed Child's Erik Christopher Peterson
On this episode I talked with Erik about his journey into theater, highlighting his early inspiration from his father's role as a high school theater teacher, the unique experience of live theatre, his decision to attend Webster University after auditioning for 19 schools, the significance of...
-
Episode 174 with Harry Potter & The Cursed Child's Allie Re
On this episode I talked with Allie about her journey to becoming a theater performer, her early involvement in sports and how her passion for theater was sparked by attending her first Broadway show, her gratitude for her family's support in pursuing the arts, despite their lack of a theatrical...
-
Episode 173 with Harry Potter & The Cursed Child's Ayanna Nicole Thomas
On this episode I talked with Ayanna about her background in theatre, including her childhood in the Bronx and her move to Los Angeles, where she attended performing arts schools, the cultural adjustment she faced in LA and her longing for New York, especially during the pandemic, choosing to…
more -
Ep. 172 with David Schubert from Civilian Hotel NYC
Backstage With Becca B. Episode 172 with David Schubert, the guest experience manager at the @civilianhotel is now LIVE on Youtube. On this episode I talked with David about travel tips for visitors to New York City, the hotel’s bustling holiday season, the unique atmosphere at The Civilian Hotel...
-
Ep. 171 with Wicked's Carly Augenstein
On this episode I talked with Carly her early experiences in theater, starting at age ten with a role in a YMCA production of "Alice in Wonderland," which ignited her passion for performing, her role as Annie in a community theater production, which solidified her desire to pursue a career in the...
-
Ep. 170 with Los Angeles' Nick Bredosky
On this episode I talked with Nick about his initial interest in producing and directing before discovering his passion for acting, the importance of storytelling in theater and the supportive role of educators in nurturing talent, his experiences with a high school teacher who recognized his...
-
Ep. 169 with Back To The Future's Zoe Brooke Reed
On this episode I talked with Zoe about her journey into theater, beginning with her early involvement in school plays and community theater, her first performance as Glinda in a mini "Wizard of Oz" production, her training in the performing arts, from voice lessons to dance classes to summer...
-
Ep. 168 with Hamilton's Kendyl Sayuri Yokoyama
On this episode I talked with Kendyl about her evolution from aspiring ballerina to a multifaceted performer, her passion for musical theater and the influence of her mentors, when she discovered her love for acting through a local production of Aladdin Jr, which allowed her to combine her skills...
-
Ep. 167 with Wicked's Madison Claire Parks
On this episode I talked with Madison about her journey in musical theater, her family's artistic background and the importance of practical experience, attending a performing arts middle school, landing her first professional role at 16, the way pro shots help to make theatre more accessible…
more -
Ep. 166 with Wicked's Erica Ito
On this episode I talked with Erica about her journey into theater, being inspired by magical worlds in books like Percy Jackson and Harry Potter, her desire to perform, being influenced by memorable performances like Meryl Streep in "Mamma Mia!”, seeing "The Lion King" tour in Honolulu as a…
more -
Ep. 165 with Wicked's Austen Danielle Bohmer
On this episode I talked with Austen about her upbringing in a theater family and her initial hesitance to pursue a career in the arts, despite her passion for world-building, pivotal moments from her high school years that solidified her love for theater, influenced by iconic productions like...
-
Ep. 164 with Back To The Future's Laura Sky Herman
On this episode I talked with Laura Sky about when she first discovered her passion for theatre, how she became a well-rounded performer growing up, being accepted into Harvard and making history as one of the first women to perform in their historic Hasty Pudding Theatricals (the oldest theater...
-
Ep. 163 with The Outsiders' Tilly Evans-Krueger
On this episode I talked with Tilly about her lifelong connection to dance, childhood aspirations to join Alvin Ailey, and her transformative decision to pursue musical theater, how choreographer Sonya Tayeh influenced her transition into musical theatre, her passion for storytelling through…
more -
Ep. 162 with The Outsiders' Victor Carrillo Tracey
On this episode I talked with Victor about his early memories of theatre, including watching "Peter Pan" in a park and being captivated by "Phantom of the Opera.”, his experience at the Boston Conservatory, where he appreciated the comprehensive training and the merger with Berklee College of...
-
Ep. 161 with The Outsiders' Melody Rose
On this episode I talked with Melody about her passion for theater and her dream to be a Broadway dancer, both the challenges and growth she experienced in both dance and singing, her experience on her first National Tour of Finding Neverland where she played Peter Pan, the ins and outs of a...
-
Ep. 160 with Back To The Future's Caden Brauch
On this episode I talked with Caden about his journey to becoming a theater performer, his childhood involvement in summer camps and regional theater productions, his decision to attend T. Schreiber's Acting Conservatory in New York, his passion for Shakespeare, the possibility of being in...
-
Ep. 159 with The Outsiders' SarahGrace Mariani
On this episode I talked with SarahGrace about various aspects of her career journey, including her childhood dream of becoming an actor, her dedication to dance, singing, and acting that helped her become a well-rounded performer, living in Tokyo during her childhood and the impact it had on her...
-
Ep. 158 with The Outsiders' Jason Schmidt
On this episode I talked with Jason about his journey as an actor, from his early ambitions to his multifaceted artistic career, filming Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies where he played Buddy Aldridge, what it was like filming music numbers for the show and how long they took, how he is similar to...
-
Ep. 157 with The Outsiders' Kevin William Paul
On this episode I talked with Kevin about his journey into theater, the multifaceted influences that contributed to his artistic development, from his family's love for music to his athletic background, his thought process behind choosing Carnegie Mellon University for drama school, his love and...
-
Ep. 156 with The Outsiders' Emma Pittman
I talked with Emma Pittman about her early exposure to theatre, how she became a well-rounded performer who can tackle singing, acting, and dancing on stage, entering Broadway.com’s contest “The Search For Roxie” and winning the show, getting to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago…
more -
Ep. 155 with Back To The Future's Liana Hunt
On this episode I talked about Liana's early passion for theater, her decision to attend NYU for theater school, her subsequent role in the national tour of Mamma Mia where she played Sophie Sheridan, making a well-known character her own on both Broadway and tour, playing Katherine Plumber in...
-
Ep. 154 with Wicked's Natalie Ortega
On this episode I talked with Natalie about her passion for acting and childhood memories, the importance of regional theater in providing opportunities for aspiring actors, her audition experience for Wicked, the emotional rollercoaster of waiting and self-doubt during the process, how she...
-
Ep. 153 with Broadway's Coby Getzug
On this episode I talked with Coby about how he discovered his passion for theatre, the atmosphere of the theater community, his experiences at performing arts high school and UCLA, becoming a well-rounded and versatile performer, playing Moritz on the Spring Awakening national tour and the…
more -
Ep. 152 with The Notebook's Jordan Tyson
On this episode I talked with Jordan about when her passion for theatre and performing started, the moment she knew she wanted to make theatre a career for herself, growing up on the east coast and whether she went to theatre shows often, becoming a well-rounded performer, playing Ariel in The...
-
Ep. 151 with How To Dance in Ohio's Amelia Fei
On this episode I talked with Amelia about her journey to becoming a theater performer, growing up in Taiwan, the influence of "Phantom of the Opera" on her career, her move to NYC and going to school at AMDA, working at the Majestic theatre as an usher and the first time she heard about the show...
-
Ep. 150 with Les Miserables' Delaney Guyer
On this episode I talked with Delaney about her early experiences in theater, the impact youth theatre had on her life, the challenges of college auditions, her audition for Les Misérables, getting cast as Cosette, the emotional experiences of portraying roles in Les Misérables, the Broadway...
-
Ep. 149 with Broadway's Mary Kate Moore
On this episode I talked with Kate about when she realized she could work professionally as a theatre performer, choosing to go to school at OCU to study theatre, her most valuable takeaway from going to school there, playing Grizabella in Cats The Musical on a Cruise, joining the 2016-2017 tour…
more -
Ep. 148 with Broadway's Jordan Dobson
On this episode I talked with Jordan about discusses his journey to becoming an actor, including his inspiration from watching conductors in shows like Wicked, his Broadway debut in West Side Story, how he became the standby for Tony, why he chooses to advocate for the normalization of having...
-
Ep. 147 with Los Angeles' Dionne Gipson
On this episode I talk with LA theatre legend Dionne Gipson about when she knew she wanted to be a performer, the moment people discovered she could sing growing up, her music inspirations like The Clark Sisters, Donny Hathaway, Whitney Houston, Prince, and more, what inspired her to go to…
more -
Ep. 146 with Ballad of Songbirds' Vaughan Reilly
On this episode I talked with Vaughan Reilly about the moment she realized she wanted to be an actress, how her mom inspired her growing up, her roles on stage in regional theatre productions, some of her absolute favorite shows including Beetlejuice which she one day hopes to star in, her…
more -
Ep. 145 with Mamma Mia's Grant Reynolds
On this episode I talked with Grant Reynolds about when he knew he wanted to be a theatre performer, the first professional theatre show he saw, his favorite style of dance, why he chose to study at Carnegie Melon University and what his greatest takeaway there was, why he likes being in shows…
more -
Ep. 144 with Hadestown's Amaya Braganza
On this episode I talked with Amaya about making her Broadway debut at age 10 as July in Annie, being a part of the prestegious Broadway cast of The King & I at Lincoln Center and soon after toured with The King & I, her singing group with her two sisters called The Braganza Sisters and how they...
-
Ep. 143 with Funny Girl's Izaiah Harris
On this episode I talked with Izaiah about the moment he realized how much he loved performing, how he became a well-rounded performing and dancer growing up, Studio One Dance, realizing tap dancing is connected to musical theatre and performing at Chicago High School, being involved with...
-
Ep. 142 with Producer Jonny Perl
On this episode I talked with Jonny about first discovering his passion for the performing arts, theatre, and playing piano, the first show he saw growing up, who inspires him, how he got involved with the LA theatre community and what makes the LA theatre community so special, where the idea to...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Listeners rave about this podcast, praising its engaging host Becca B. and its focus on the world of Broadway. Fans appreciate the behind-the-scenes insights and find the podcast both entertaining and inspiring. Whether you're a die-hard Broadway lover or simply enjoy a fun listen, this podcast is sure to hit the mark. Support this podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithbeccab.
HOSTED BY
Becca Brown
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Backstage with Becca B. have?
Backstage with Becca B. currently has 187 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Backstage with Becca B. about?
Listeners rave about this podcast, praising its engaging host Becca B. and its focus on the world of Broadway. Fans appreciate the behind-the-scenes insights and find the podcast both entertaining and inspiring. Whether you're a die-hard Broadway lover or simply enjoy a fun listen, this podcast is...
How often does Backstage with Becca B. release new episodes?
Backstage with Becca B. publishes regularly with 187 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Backstage with Becca B.?
You can listen to Backstage with Becca B. on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Backstage with Becca B.?
Backstage with Becca B. is created and hosted by Becca Brown.
URL copied to clipboard!