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The 54 Below Podcast
by Broadway Podcast Network
The 54 Below Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the world-famous Broadway supper club. Known as “Broadway’s Living Room,” the club is a destination for acclaimed stars of the stage and music world and their fans. Join us as we sit down and chat with the performers who grace our stage as they inspire us with stories about their journey to Broadway, share news about their upcoming shows and projects, and make us laugh with some backstage tales that you may not have heard before! Hosted and produced by 54 Below Senior Creative Marketing Manager Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Assistant Programming Director Macon Prickett with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.
Episodes
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Episode 79: STORM LARGE
Rockstar and 54 Below staple Storm Large sits down with us to talk about Cabaret, finding happiness, and Billie Eilish. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains adult content and explicit language. For tickets and more information about Storm's upcoming show, visit http://54below.org/StormLarge The...
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Episode 78: SENZEL AHMADY
The former Jasmine of Disney's Aladdin US Tour, Senzel Ahmady, sits down with us to talk about her life as a dropout princess, her Filipino-Afghan roots, and making her 54 Below solo debut! Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett co-host. For tickets and more information about Senzel's…
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Episode 77: NINA WEST
RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West talks to us about her life in drag, growing up in Ohio, and all things Drag Race! Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Nina's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/NinaWest The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon...
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Episode 76: CHRISTINE PEDI
Drama Desk Award nominee Christine Pedi talks about her career journey, "Forbidden Broadway" and "Chicago," and the life of comediennes as she knows it. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Christine's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/WickedStage The 54…
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Episode 75: NITA WHITAKER
Multi-hyphenate award-winning actress Nita Whitaker talks about her passion for music and healing, entering pageants to pay for nursing school, and working with icons like David Foster and Alan Thicke. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For tickets and more information about Nita's upcoming...
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Episode 74: HUGH PANARO
One of the few actors ever to play both male lead roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Hugh Panaro tells the story of how he convinced Hal Prince to give him the titular role, his show mementos, and the release of his first album! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Watch Hugh perform "Music of...
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Episode 73: ROBERT W. SCHNEIDER
Award-winning multi-hypenate Robert Schneider talks about his career as a producer and educator, his love for bringing obscure musicals back on stage, as well as a serendipitous occasion at 54 Below which launched a big project. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Robert's...
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Episode 72: THE BARRICADE BOYS
Scott Garnham and Simon Schofield of UK’s No. 1 West End musical theater supergroup, The Barricade Boys, talk about the group's origins and concerts around the globe, "Les Mis," and their favorite roles. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Watch a preview of The Barricade Boys performing a...
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Episode 71: TAMMY FAYMOUS
New York’s riotous and raucous hairy Drag Queen Tammy Faymous (Alexander Kacala) talks about drag as an artform, "Die Hard" as a Christmas film, and complicated family relationships in between sips of spiced (spiked?) eggnog. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more...
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Episode 70: LISA HOWARD
Broadway leading lady Lisa Howard stops by the podcast with some hot cocoa to chat about Hallmark movies and #CountdownToChristmas, as well as her star turns on stage and in the film "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2." Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information on Lisa's...
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Episode 69: BRANDON VICTOR DIXON
Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon talks about his iconic roles in shows like "Hamilton" and "Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE", what's on his Spotify playlist, and his advocacy work with the WeAre Foundation. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Brandon...
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Episode 68: ELLIE NUNN
West End actress Ellie Nunn phones in from across the pond to talk about the essence of Stephen Sondheim's genius, the art of cabaret, and designer hand puppets (as well as a wonderful night out with Helena Bonham Carter). Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. See Ellie perform...
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Episode 67: JASMINE FORSBERG
Here Lies Love star and incoming SIX Broadway queen Jasmine Forsberg talks about connecting with her Filipino roots on and off stage, creating community both on tour and in her Broadway debut, and her dreams for the future. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more info about Jasmine's...
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Episode 66: FRANCES RUFFELLE & NORMAN BOWMAN
Tony® winner Frances Ruffelle and leading West End star Norman Bowman talk about their first meeting in Les Mis, the origins of "Frankie and Beausy," and the secret ingredient to their enduring friendship. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Frances...
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Episode 65: JAI RODRIGUEZ
RENT star and "Queer Eye" alum Jai Rodriguez talks about how being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States shaped his career choices on stage and screen. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about Jai's upcoming show, visit 54below.org/JaiRodriguez. The 54...
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Episode 64: KYLIE MCNEILL
Rising star Kylie McNeill talks about being the acclaimed voice behind the titular character of Mamoru Hosoda's BELLE, her songwriting inspirations, and dream roles. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. To see Kylie sing "U" from BELLE, go to...
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Episode 63: JADE JONES
"The Disney Princess who raps" (District Fray Magazine) Jade Jones talks about her musical inspirations from 70's music to Drake, and how she became Olney Theatre's "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Jade's upcoming show,...
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Episode 62: SANTINO FONTANA
Tony®️ winner Santino Fontana traces the path his career has taken so far, recounts the oddity of shooting Disney's "Frozen," and tells us how his child's friends don't believe he's the real Prince Hans. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about Santino's upcoming show,...
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Episode 61: CHARLES KIRSCH
Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch joins us to talk about the Golden Age of theatre and how a pandemic hobby became the smash hit podcast and cabaret show we know and love. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Charles's upcoming show, "Backstage Babble...
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Episode 60: KATIE ROYSE GINTHER & IZY TAYLOR
Producers of the upcoming "54 Sings Diana The Musical" chats with us about how they became DiFanas, what critics didn't understand, and their lives as young producers. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Katie and Izy's upcoming show, "54 Sings Diana...
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Episode 59: JONATHAN HOOVER
"American Horror Story" alum Jonathan Hoover talks about starring alongside Patti LuPone, Ryan Murphy sliding into his DMs (professionally), and what it means to be a "Second-Rate Somebody." Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more information about Jonathan's upcoming…
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Episode 58: BAILEY RYON & MILLY SHAPIRO
Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, two of Broadway's original four Matildas talk about growing up, creating cast traditions, and their favorite Matilda memories ahead of this year's Matildapalooza at 54 Below where several young actors who have taken on the role will come together in celebration of...
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Episode 57: TAYLOR IMAN JONES
"SIX" queen Taylor Iman Jones talks to us about "Devil Wears Prada" the musical, "Head Over Heels," and the two tap combinations she'll never forget. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Taylor Iman Jones is so excited to be making her New York solo debut at 54 Below! She’s…
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Episode 56: JORIAH KWAMÉ
Award-winning musical theater composer Joriah Kwamé talks about his recent work in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, his viral hit "Little Miss Perfect," and the music that brings him and others joy. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Since he was a child, Joriah has struggled with his...
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Episode 55: WALTER WILLISON
Tony Award® nominee Walter Willison talks about Danny Kaye and Two by Two, his Pippin debut as the titular role, and the upcoming Pippin 50th Anniversary reunion. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For more information about Walter's upcoming Pippin 50th reunion show at 54 Below, visit...
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Episode 54: MATT SALDIVAR
Singer-songwriter and Broadway star Matt Saldivar talks about his music, The Petersons, and versatility as an artist. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Matt Saldivar is a New York City-based performer who has originated numerous principal roles in Broadway productions, including The Wedding...
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Episode 53: JENNIFER SIMARD
Jennifer Simard, one of Broadway's funniest ladies, stops by the podcast to talk about Company, comedy, and Disaster! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Jennifer Simard is a two-time Tony Award®, four-time Drama Desk Award, two-time Drama League Award, and Lucille Lortel Award nominee, who...
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Episode 52: TIN CAN BROTHERS
The sensational Tin Can Brothers give us an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview about their new musical, Spies Are Forever, and talk about their careers starting from becoming members of Team StarKid. Associate Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. The Tin Can Brothers (Corey Lubowich,...
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Episode 51: AMANDA GREEN
Two-time Tony Award® nominee Amanda Green talks about her recent work in Mr. Saturday Night, becoming the first woman president of The Dramatists Guild, and a sneak peek into what's coming up in 2023. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Amanda received nominations for the 2022 Tony Award® and...
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Episode 50: JEANNA DE WAAL
Broadway's Princess Diana Jeanna de Waal talks about Diana The Musical, Broadway Weekends, and everything in between. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Jeanna was most recently nominated for a Drama Desk award for her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales in Diana The Musical on Broadway…
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Episode 49: NIK WALKER
Hamilton's Aaron Burr (Sir), Nik Walker, talks about being Broadway's little brother, how his ADHD got him into theatre, and some behind the scenes stories about Hamilton and Ain't Too Proud. Nik Walker is an actor, writer, cinephile and theme park nerd, who’s been doing the Broadway thing for a...
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Episode 48: ROE HARTRAMPF
Diana The Musical's Prince Charles, Roe Hartrampf, shares behind-the-scenes stories about the development of Diana, filming with Netflix during lockdown, and his TV work. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Fresh off of his Broadway debut in Diana The Musical, Roe Hartrampf...
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Episode 47: ALEXANDRA SILBER
Grammy nominated artist and storyteller Alexandra Silber talks about her journey through adversaries, her career, and a glimpse into her upcoming show at 54 Below. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Alexandra Silber (Fiddler on the Roof, Master Class, Carousel, The Woman in...
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Episode 46: KATE BALDWIN & AARON LAZAR
Tony Award® winner Kate Baldwin and Broadway and TV star Aaron Lazar talk about dream roles, their careers, and how their showstopping duo came to be. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. Fresh from their critically acclaimed run in The Bridges of Madison County, two time Tony Award® nominee...
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Episode 45: T. OLIVER REID
Hadestown's new Hermes, T. Oliver Reid, drops by the podcast to talk about representation on Broadway, co-founding the Black Theatre Coalition, and teaching the next generation of artists. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. T. Oliver Reid has spent the past 20 years working on Broadway…
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Episode 44: EMILY SKINNER
Tony Award® nominee Emily Skinner talks about The Cher Show, the importance of meditation and the arts, and a secret Broadway project. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. Emily Skinner (The Cher Show, Prince of Broadway, Side Show, The Full Monty) returns by popular demand in...
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Episode 43: ANN MORRISON
Drama Desk nominee and entertainment dynamo Ann Morrison talks about Merrily We Roll Along, Sondheim, and her multi-hyphenate work as an artist. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts. “From the first moment, she proved to be an entertainment dynamo.” -Steven Suskin, Playbill Ann...
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Episode 42: TOM KITT
Tony®, Grammy, Emmy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt talks about Next to Normal, his writing process, and new songs debuting at his upcoming show at Feinstein's/54 Below. Tom Kitt is thrilled to return to Feinstein’s/54 Below with his new solo concert, where he’ll be at the…
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Episode 41: JOEY CONTRERAS
Broadway-Pop crossover extraordinaire Joey Contreras drops by to talk about songwriting, queer storytelling, and his Broadway icons and influences. Joey Contreras has some stuff in the works and he’s ready to share it all on the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage. Joined by an incredible lineup of…
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Episode 40: TINA SCARIANO
Multi-hyphenate Tina Scariano talks to us about rock queens, the versatility of artists, and following your dreams. Tina Scariano, Musician, Actor, Makeup Artist and Podcast Host, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below debut in Feels Like Home – A ’70s folk rock show celebrating the queens of rock –…
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Episode 39: KATIE HARMAN
Former Miss America Katie Harman chats with Director of Marketing Nella Vera about serving as "America's Ideal" in the wake of 9/11, her passion for performance and her involvement with Pink Martini, and the impact of pageantry on the empowerment of women. Katie Harman, Miss America 2002 with a...
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Episode 38: ARI SHAPIRO
NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses with Marketing Director Nella Vera how his journalistic endeavors paved the way for performance, sometimes with his favorite band, Pink Martini, and sometimes with his cabaret partner Alan Cumming. When Ari is not in front of a microphone on a stage, he sits in front…
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Episode 37: MAURICIO MARTÍNEZ
International Emmy Award winner Mauricio Martínez talks to Marketing Director Nella Vera about On Your Feet!, how being an immigrant affects his performance, and his upcoming album. The star of Broadway’s On Your Feet!, Mauricio Martínez was most recently seen in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production...
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Episode 36: JULIA MURNEY
Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney drops by the podcast and talks to Director of Marketing Nella Vera about Zoom concerts, Wicked and The Wild Party, and traveling across the globe. For information about Julia's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com Watch Julia Murney sing “But The World Goes…
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Episode 35: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG
John Lloyd Young, Broadway's Jersey Boy and concert artist, joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a heartfelt conversation on the future of streaming and theatre, stereotypes, and his part in the Presidential Committees on the Arts and Humanities. Film, stage and concert artist, John...
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Episode 34: CHARLES BUSCH
Charles Busch, the legendary actor, playwright, cabaret entertainer, and screenwriter, joins our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, for a lively chat ahead of his New Year Eve’s concert. Charles Busch is the author and star of such plays as The Confession of Lily Dare, The Divine Sister, Vampire...
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Episode 33: BRENDA BRAXTON
Tony Award® nominee Brenda Braxton talks to Assistant Programming Director Kevin Ferguson about "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Dreamgirls," living through cultural phenomena, and making an impact on and off the stage. To learn more about Brenda's upcoming show, visit 54below.com The Feinstein’s/54…
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Episode 32: PAULO SZOT
Tony Award® winner Paulo Szot joins Director of Marketing Nella Vera in conversation about returning as Billy Flynn in Chicago, his award-winning run in South Pacific with Kelli O'Hara, his home country of Brazil, and his career in opera. For information about Paulo's upcoming show, visit...
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Episode 31: DAVID SABELLA
Broadway actor and internationally recognized classical singer David Sabella sits down with Director of Marketing Nella Vera to talk about originating Mary Sunshine in Chicago, his operatic background, voiceover work for Fox and Disney, and his love of teaching. For information about David's...
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Episode 30: MYKAL KILGORE
Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore chats with Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson about Billy Porter's mentorship, his performance at the Met Gala, and using his platform to serve as a change agent for civil rights and LGBTQ+ issues. For more information about Mykal's upcoming show,...
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The 54 Below Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the world-famous Broadway supper club. Known as “Broadway’s Living Room,” the club is a destination for acclaimed stars of the stage and music world and their fans. Join us as we sit down and chat with the performers who grace our stage as they inspire us with stories about their journey to Broadway, share news about their upcoming shows and projects, and make us laugh with some backstage tales that you may not have heard before!
Hosted and produced by 54 Below Senior Creative Marketing Manager Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Assistant Programming Director Macon Prickett with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.
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The 54 Below Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the world-famous Broadway supper club. Known as “Broadway’s Living Room,” the club is a destination for acclaimed stars of the stage and music world and their fans. Join us as we sit down and chat with the performers who grace our stage as they...
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