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  • God, Sex, and Musical Theatre with Kristin Hanggi

    God, Sex, and Musical Theatre with Kristin Hanggi
    2025/12/02
    Award-winning Broadway director Kristin Hanggi (Rock of Ages, bare, Dear Dumb Diary) joins us to discuss her debut book, God, Sex, and Musical Theatre: Meditations for Unlocking the Powerful Self. Through poetry, musings, and autobiographical reflections, Kristin explores faith, desire, creativity, and self-expression, showing how spirituality, sexuality, and artistry intersect in the life of a creative soul. This episode dives into the playful, passionate, and profound insights of Hanggi’s writing, offering listeners inspiration to embrace self-love, joy, and the freedom to fully express their unique selves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 28 分
  • Braving Creativity with Maddie Corman, Naomi Vladeck, and Kristin Hanggi

    Braving Creativity with Maddie Corman, Naomi Vladeck, and Kristin Hanggi
    2025/12/01
    Join us for a lively conversation with actor and writer Maddie Corman and creativity coach and author Naomi Vladeck, moderated by Tony-nominated director and author Kristin Hanggi. Together, they’ll explore themes from Vladeck’s book Braving Creativity: Artists Who Turn the Scary Thrilling Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation, which shares the powerful stories of women artists—including her own—who faced fear and uncertainty at pivotal life moments and emerged transformed. Blending Corman’s theatrical perspective, Vladeck’s coaching insights, and Hanggi’s creative vision, this event offers inspiration, humor, and practical wisdom for anyone looking to embrace change and create boldly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間
  • The Girls from Golden to Gilmore- With Stan Zimmerman and Marissa Jaret Winokur

    The Girls from Golden to Gilmore- With Stan Zimmerman and Marissa Jaret Winokur
    2025/11/03
    Stan Zimmerman, the creative force behind The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and Gilmore Girls, joins us to discuss his new memoir, The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore. From a gawky Jewish boy in Detroit dreaming of Hollywood to a celebrated writer, producer, director, and playwright, Stan shares stories of his friendships with remarkable women, journal entries from his early career, and behind-the-scenes tales of some of television’s most iconic female ensembles. The conversation is moderated by Tony Award-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray, What We Do in the Shadows), who brings her insight from Broadway, television, and film to explore Stan’s career, his creative process, and the enduring impact of the women who shaped his journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間
  • A Conversation with Miranda Rose Hall, Robert Duffley and Geoff Kanick

    A Conversation with Miranda Rose Hall, Robert Duffley and Geoff Kanick
    2025/10/18
    In this episode, playwright Miranda Rose Hall joins Robert Duffley and Geoff Kanick of LubDub Theatre Co to discuss To Tell a Story About the Earth—a playful, inventive piece that’s part traditional play and part MadLib-style guide to creating original theatre about the natural world. Blending artistry, collaboration, and climate awareness, the conversation dives into how this ensemble-driven work invites communities to devise their own stories in celebration of Earth Day and beyond. Learn more about their work and explore a devising guide at www.lubdubtheatre.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 分
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist with Daniel Pollack-Pelzner and Javier Muñoz

    Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist with Daniel Pollack-Pelzner and Javier Muñoz
    2025/10/06
    In this episode, Javier Muñoz—star of Hamilton and In the Heights—sits down with author Daniel Pollack-Pelzner to explore Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist, the definitive look at how a creative kid from Washington Heights became one of the most influential storytellers of our time. Drawing from over 150 interviews, Pollack-Pelzner traces Miranda’s journey from high school musicals to global hits like Hamilton, Moana, and Encanto, uncovering the drive, collaboration, and cultural fusion that shaped his artistry. It’s an inspiring, behind-the-scenes portrait of genius, heart, and the making of a modern Broadway legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Out for Blood: A Cultural History of Carrie the Musical -with Chris Adams, Jak Malone, and Joe Iconis

    Out for Blood: A Cultural History of Carrie the Musical -with Chris Adams, Jak Malone, and Joe Iconis
    2025/10/02
    In this episode, David Rigano sits down with Chris Adams, author of Out for Blood: A Cultural History of Carrie the Musical, for a deep dive into one of Broadway’s most notorious flops turned cult sensation. Joined by Tony and Olivier Award winner Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat), composer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill), and some unforgettable audience cameos, the conversation explores the chaotic origins of Carrie, its spectacular crash, and the passionate fandom that brought it back to life. Stick around for a surprise finale you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 14 分
  • Jesus Christ Superstar: Behind the Scenes of the Musical Phenomenon

    Jesus Christ Superstar: Behind the Scenes of the Musical Phenomenon
    2025/09/28
    More than fifty years after Jesus Christ Superstar first shocked, thrilled, and redefined what a musical could be, we revisit the rock opera’s journey with journalist and playwright Ellis Nassour. Author of the definitive book on the making of Superstar, Nassour takes us behind the scenes of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s early collaborations, the risky leap from record to stage, and the controversies that followed. From avant-garde Broadway choices to the landmark film adaptation, he shares untold stories, rare photos, and insider interviews that bring this revolutionary work to life. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about how a “concept album” became a worldwide phenomenon, this episode is a deep dive into a piece of theater history that continues to resonate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Playwriting—Making Art and Making a Living

    Playwriting—Making Art and Making a Living
    2025/09/22
    In this episode, we explore three essential books on the craft of playwriting: Letters to a Young Playwright by Adam Szymkowicz, Playwriting with Purpose and Writing Adaptations and Translations for the Stage by Jacqueline Goldfinger. The discussion covers practical advice for early-career and emerging playwrights, from developing characters and writing dialogue to adapting works for stage performance, all enriched with insider tips and real-world insights from award-winning dramatists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 10 分