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Inside Broadway
by 106.7 Lite fm (WLTW-FM)
Christine Nagy pulls back the curtain on all things Broadway - exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and must-see shows - spotlighting the stars and the creators who make it all happen!
Episodes
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Two Strangers Stars Reflect on Friendship and Broadway Success
Host Christine Nagy sits down with Broadway stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, the leading duo of the eight-time Tony-nominated musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). In this lively conversation, Christiani and Sam share how they built the chemistry and trust needed to...
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John Riddle on the Magic of Titanique
Host Christine Nagy sits down with Broadway favorite John Riddle, the acclaimed performer behind Cal Hockley in Titanique. In this candid conversation, John reflects on the show's extraordinary journey from a small downtown production to a Broadway sensation, shares what it's been like to spend...
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Stephanie Jae Park Reigns as Catherine Parr in Broadway's Six
Host Christine Nagy sits down with Broadway star Stephanie Jae Park, currently dazzling audiences as Catherine Parr in Six: The Musical. In this candid conversation, Stephanie shares what it was like to step directly into a leading Broadway role, the journey that took her from Guam to Broadway…
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From Cake to Chemistry: Christiani Pitts on Her New Broadway Adventure
Host Christine Nagy sits down with Broadway’s Christiani Pitts, now starring as Robin in the acclaimed new musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) at the Longacre Theatre. Christiani shares what drew her to this heartfelt, funny story, her collaboration with the creative team, and…
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Bryce Pinkham on CHESS: Reimagining The Arbiter in Broadway’s Historic Revival
Host Christine Nagy sits down with Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, now starring as The Arbiter in the historic Broadway revival of CHESS at the Imperial Theatre. From the thrill of bringing this legendary musical back to Broadway after nearly 40 years to the challenge of reimagining a role that...
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Michael Cerveris on Becoming Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at PAC NYC
Host Christine Nagy sits down with two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris, now starring as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. From the challenges of inhabiting one of literature’s most iconic characters to the...
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F. Murray Abraham on the Thrill of Live Theater
Host Christine Nagy sits down with Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham, now starring alongside Kristin Chenoweth in The Queen of Versailles at the St. James Theatre. From his storied career and love for comedy to the challenges of eight shows a week, Abraham shares behind-the-scenes stories,...
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From Magic Carpets to Broadway Dreams: Ainsley Melham and Sonya Balsara Soar in Aladdin
Host Christine Nagy sits down with Ainsley Melham and Sonya Balsara, stars of Disney’s Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre. From childhood dreams to Broadway debuts, they share the joy, nostalgia, and chemistry that make this long-running musical a fan favorite. Tune in for behind-the-scenes...
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Christine Sherrill’s Joyful Journey to Mamma Mia!
Christine Nagy chats with Christine Sherrill, who’s making her Broadway debut as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia! at the Winter Garden Theatre. From teaching fifth grade to performing across the country, Christine shares her inspiring journey, the joy of the cast, and the magic of bringing ABBA’s…
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Making Wishes Come True with the Cast of Aladdin!
It’s World Wish Day, and we’re celebrating with some serious Disney magic! Host Christine Nagy catches up with Aladdin stars Adi Roy, Michael James Scott, and Dennis Stowe to talk about life backstage, their incredible journeys to Broadway, and what makes playing these iconic roles so special.…
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Pop Artist to Broadway Queen: Kelsie Watts' Journey in 'Six'
Inside Broadway host Christine Nagy chats with Kelsie Watts, the dynamic singer making her Broadway debut in Six the Musical. Watts shares her inspiring journey from pop artist to Broadway star, the challenges she faced along the way, and the excitement of performing on one of the world's most...
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Beth Leavel: Hanging with 'Old Friends' on Broadway
Inside Broadway podcast host Christine Nagy sat down with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel, marking her 15th Broadway show with Sondheim’s Old Friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Betty Boop Hits Broadway with Ainsley Melham
Inside Broadway podcast host Christine Nagy sat down with Ainsley Melham to discuss the highly anticipated musical Boop. The show, featuring music by David Foster, is currently in previews and is set to open on April 5th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tina Landau Makes Broadway History with Two Groundbreaking Shows
Christine Nagy talks with Tina Landau, who is making history this spring as the first woman to direct and co-write two Broadway shows in a single season with Redwood and Floyd Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Broadway star Lea Salonga on New Holiday Album 'Sounding Joy'
Christine Nagy recently chatted with award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga about her new holiday album 'Sounding Joy.' She explained that the project is not just about the joy of the holiday season and that she is excited to tour with Clay Aiken. Plus, she is coming back to Broadway! Find...
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Andy Karl Stars in TEETH at New World Stages
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy recently spoke with Andy Karl, a three-time Tony nominee who stars in the new musical TEETH. Based on the hit 2007 screenplay by Mitchell Lichtenstein, TEETH delves into the story of a girl whose curse may also serve as her salvation. Karl described the show as…
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People Are Still Loving 'The Outsiders' After All These Years
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy recently chatted with Sky Lakota-Lynch and Emma Pittman, who are starring in the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE OUTSIDERS. They talk about the excitement of being in a show with so many cast members making their Broadway debuts; with a dynamic original...
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Marsha Mason Makes Unexpected Broadway Return
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy recently spoke with four-time Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason who discussed stepping in for Mia Farrow after she contracted COVID-19. Mason also shared insights about her transition from acting to directing. THE ROOMMATE is playing at the Booth Theatre. See...
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Sophie Carmen-Jones Thought Broadway was an "Unattainable Goal"
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Sophie Carmen-Jones, who is starring in the Broadway production of MOULIN ROUGE! She talks about her journey from London's West End to Broadway. MOULIN ROUGE! is playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Choreographer Lorin Latarro: Each Show Is A Whole News Universe
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with choreographer Lorin Latarro, who has opened three shows since March 2024. She talks about her most recent show, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, which she calls a "joyfest," and how she loves "losing herself inside each show," which most recently included Tommy...
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Camille A. Brown Brings Her 90s Memories to Hell's Kitchen
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with award-winning Black female choreographer Camille A. Brown. Born and raised in New York, she is nominated for a 2024 Tony for Best Choreography for HELL'S KITCHEN. She talks about how she used her first-hand knowledge of New York's dance landscape in...
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Huey Lewis: 'Heart of Rock and Roll' Is All About Choices In Life
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Huey Lewis and Broadway's Tamika Lawrence and Zoe Jensen about THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL. They discussed the show's journey and the choices they made in life that brought them all to the Broadway stage. THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL plays at the James...
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Broadway's 'Merrily We Roll Along' Is A Love Letter to Sondheim
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Olivier-winning director Maria Friedman. Friedman has been nominated for a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Broadway's MERRY WE ROLL ALONG. She talks about Stephen Sondheim's legacy and her friendship with him. MERRY WE ROLL ALONG is...
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'Water for Elephants' Writer Rick Elice Talks About "Finding a Home"
Michael Riedel chats with WATER FOR ELEPHANTS writer Rick Elice about his recent Tony nomination and the show's theme of "finding a home." He discusses his dream to become an actor and the journey that led him to be a writer for shows like JERSEY BOYS. WATER FOR ELEPHANTS plays at the Imperial...
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Elijah Rhea Johnson Reflects On His Year In MJ
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Elijah Rhea Johnson, who plays Michael Jackson in Broadway's MJ THE MUSICAL. Johnson talked about his year in the role and how to win a trip to see MJ on Broadway, the US tour, London, or Hamburg. To enter visit mjthemusical.com/doubleplatinum See...
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Tim Rice: Technique Can Get In The Way Of Inspiration
Michael Riedel chats with legendary lyricist Tim Rice about his new online songwriting master class. Rice discusses the art of songwriting and how he developed his craft. For more on his class, visit www.bbcmaestro.com Christine Nagy was off this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Director Des McAnuff on 'The Who's Tommy' New Look
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with director Des McAnuff about his reimagined version of THE WHO'S TOMMY. McAnuff directed the 1993 award-winning version and said the changes in the current production are "very targeted." THE WHO'S TOMMY opens at the Nederlander Theatre on March 28th....
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Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James Back on Stage Together in 'Days of Wine and Roses'
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James, who were staring in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES. They explain how their 20-year friendship helped bring their performance to another level. DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES plays at Studio 54 until March 31. See...
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Casey Likes Stars in 'Back to the Future: The Musical'
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Casey Likes, who stars as Marty McFly in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. He reveals the advice Michael J. Fox gave him on opening night and how he has not watched the movie since he started rehearsals. BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL plays at the…
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Caesar Samayoa: How To Dance In Ohio Has Been Life Changing
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Broadway star Caesar Samayoa about his role as Dr. Emilio Amigo in HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, the musical adaptation of the HBO documentary about young adults with autism. He said the role was "life changing." HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO is playing at the Belasco...
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Chip Zien: HARMONY Touches on Themes Relevant for Today
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Broadway veteran Chip Zien about his role as the "Rabbi" in the Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman musical HARMONY. He explains how the show touches on current themes. He also reminisces about working with Stephen Sondheim. HARMONY opened Monday, November 13…
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Nick Fradiani: Broadway's New Neil Diamond
Michael Riedel chats with Nick Fradiani, Broadway's new Neil Diamond, in the bio-musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL. He crafted this performance after watching thousands of hours of Diamond on stage. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is currently at the Broadhurst Theater. Christine Nagy was off...
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Warren Carlyle: Path from Dancer to Director
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with choreographer and director Warren Carlyle about working with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman on HARMONY. He explains his "accidental journey" to becoming a director and how he was always a storyteller. HARMONY opens Monday, November 13, at the Ethel...
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Kritzer: A New Modern Sensibility for Spamalot
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with actress Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, who is starring in the Broadway revival of SPAMALOT. She discusses the new modern sensibility and vibe of the production. SPAMALOT opens Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the St. James Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener...
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Theresa Rebeck Does Not Believe the Straight Play is Dead
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with playwright and director Theresa Rebeck about her play, DIG. She discusses how the show is relevant to the audience and that the straight play is not dead. She also talks about her other new show, I NEED THAT, starring Danny DeVito. DIG is currently...
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Jarrod Spector is Hamilton's New King George III
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Tony-nominated actor Jarrod Spector about joining the cast of Hamilton. Spector steps into the role of King George III and talks about what it is like to join the cast of a show that changed the cultural landscape. Hamilton is currently playing at the...
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Alex Brightman Makes a Shift from Musicals with 'The Shark is Broken'
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman about his return to Broadway in The Shark is Broken, a new comedy about the making of Jaws. Brightman plays the role of Richard Dreyfuss and talks about the dynamic with his co-stars Colin Donnell and Ian Shaw. He…
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Joe Pantoliano Did Not Have The Courage To Be In A Musical
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with actor Joe Pantoliano, a.k.a. "Joey Pants," about his role in the off-Broadway show "Rock and Roll Man." He has always wanted to do a musical and is happy to check it off his bucket list. "Rock and Roll Man is at New World Stages on West 50th until...
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Tovah Feldshuh : It Took Some Convincing for to Join Broadway’s “Funny Girl” Cast
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with six-time Emmy and Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh about stepping into the role of Rosie Bryce in “Funny Girl” alongside Lea Michelle, what made her take the role, and how she feels about the remaining performances knowing that the show is closing next…
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Inspired By Creativity
Michael Riedel chats with Stephanie J. Block & Marylee Fairbanks about their podcast 'Stages.' They connect with creative people and talk about how art threads through every stage of life. They also talk about personal projects they are currently working on. Christine Nagy was off this week. See...
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Tim Rice Finds Writing Lyrics "Liberating"
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with legendary lyricist Tim Rice. Rice is one of the few EGOT winners, which means they have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1999 and will now receive their highest honor, the Johnny Mercer…
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Miriam Silverman Talks About Talking 'The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window' to Broadway
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Miriam Silverman, Tony-nominated star of 'The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window.' She talks about working on the show for the past seven years and the joy of bringing it to Broadway. She also chats about working with Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan.…
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Chita Rivera: "I Want To Come Back as a Dance"
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Broadway legend and Tony award winner Chita Rivera. She talks about her remarkable career and how she went from tomboy to ballerina and then onto Broadway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Reconstructing Bob Fosse's Dancin'
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Tony award winner director/ choreographer Wayne Cilento about the Broadway return of Bob Fosse's Dancin' after 41 years. After performing in the original cast, he talks about reconstructing the show as a director and updating it for a new audience. Bob...
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'Shucked' Star Kevin Cahoon: "Never Laughed So Hard"
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Kevin Cahoon about the new Broadway musical comedy 'Shucked.' Cahoon plays 'Peanut' in the show directed by Jack O'Brien and written by Robert Horn, Brandy Clark, and Shane McAnally. He talks about being part of the production from the beginning and how...
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Anthony Rapp's Memoir 'Without You' Now On Stage
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Anthony Rapp about his new autobiographical show, 'Without You" based on his memoir of the same name. The show features music from Jonathan Larson's Rent and original songs. 'Without You' plays at New World Stages through June 11. See...
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Danny Burstein Calls 'Pictures from Home' a "Fascinating Concept"
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Broadway veteran Danny Burstein. Burstein is currently starring in 'Pictures From Home' a stage adaptation of Larry Sultan's photo memoir. He talks about working with Nathan Lane and Zoë Wanamaker and how his character learned about his parents through...
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Will Swenson on Portraying Music Icon Neil Diamond in 'A Beautiful Noise'
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with actor Will Swenson on what it is like to portray music icon Neil Diamond in Broadway's "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical." He speaks about how he prepared for the role and what brought him to musical theater. "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil...
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Stephen McKinley Henderson on 'Between Riverside and Crazy'
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Stephen McKinley Henderson about his career and Broadway's 'Between Riverside and Crazy.' He talks about how he "loves the family of theater" and felt the need to give back to the community by teaching. 'Between Riverside and Crazy' is at the Hayes...
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Broadway's 'Shucked': A Fable with a Message
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Tony winner Robert Horn who wrote the book for the new Broadway original musical 'Shucked.' He explains it's a "fable with an important message" and that "it's a lot of fun and the music is just glorious." 'Shucked' opens at the Nederlander Tuesday…
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Christine Nagy pulls back the curtain on all things Broadway - exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and must-see shows - spotlighting the stars and the creators who make it all happen!
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