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  • Real Women Have Curves- With Josefina López

    Real Women Have Curves- With Josefina López
    2025/04/29
    In the Season 2 premiere, David and Mark-Eugene dive into Mark-Eugene’s favorite show of the Broadway season — Real Women Have Curves. They're then joined by Josefina López, the award-winning playwright behind the story, who shares its incredible journey from Boyle Heights to Broadway. López, the Founding Artistic Director of CASA 0101 Theater, has had over 130 productions of her work staged nationwide and brings decades of experience as a playwright, screenwriter, and advocate for Latino and female voices. After their inspiring conversation, David and Mark-Eugene look ahead to what’s coming this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 11 分
  • The Perfect Story How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire- With Karen Eber and Colby Webb

    The Perfect Story How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire- With Karen Eber and Colby Webb
    2025/04/27
    In Episode 35, the season finale, Mark-Eugene and David reflect on their favorite moments from the past year. They’re joined by Karen Eber—best-selling author, TED speaker, and leadership consultant—who discusses her book The Perfect Story and the science behind telling stories that truly connect and inspire. Karen is joined by Colby Webb, a global advertising executive and founder of Sav-a-Bull Rescue, who shares how storytelling drives her work. The episode wraps with Mark-Eugene and David announcing the first guest of the new season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 1 分
  • Try Not to Hold It Against Me- with Julian Schlossberg and Susan Stroman

    Try Not to Hold It Against Me- with Julian Schlossberg and Susan Stroman
    2025/04/18
    In Episode 34, Mark-Eugene and David preview their conversation with entertainment icons Julian Schlossberg and Susan Stroman. Julian shares highlights from his memoir Try Not to Hold It Against Me, reflecting on his six-decade career in film, TV, and Broadway. He’s later joined by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman, who discusses her celebrated work on The Producers, Contact, The Scottsboro Boys, and more. Together, they offer a rare glimpse into the creative forces behind some of theatre’s most iconic works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Cut Loose! With Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz

    Cut Loose! With Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz
    2025/03/31
    In Episode 33, before diving into the main topic, Mark-Eugene shares his excitement with David about finally fulfilling his dream of meeting Laura Linney. The conversation then shifts to A Chance to Fly and Cut Loose, the inspiring books by Tony winner Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz. Later, the author duo joins the discussion, offering insight into their creative process and the experience of collaborating on these stories. To wrap up, Mark-Eugene and David tease the next episode, promising plenty of behind-the-scenes stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 10 分
  • In Conversation. Joshua Harmon and Rajiv Joseph

    In Conversation. Joshua Harmon and Rajiv Joseph
    2025/03/21
    In Episode 32, David and Mark-Eugene dive into their favorite works by playwrights Joshua Harmon and Rajiv Joseph. Later, guest moderator Samantha Tuozzolo (Survival Jobs Podcast) hosts a special behind-the-scenes discussion, presented by Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) and the Drama Book Shop. Harmon and Joseph share insights into their creative process, their relationship with MTC, and how real-life events shape their storytelling. They also reflect on the excitement of having both of their shows running simultaneously at City Center. To close the episode, David and Mark-Eugene tease what’s coming next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 11 分
  • Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out- With Jennifer Ashley Tepper

    Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out- With Jennifer Ashley Tepper
    2025/03/19
    Mark-Eugene and David celebrate women in musical theatre, sharing their favorite writers and their impact. Later, David chats with Jennifer Ashley Tepper—acclaimed theatre historian, producer, and author—about her upcoming book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That The History Books Left Out. Tepper, known for her work at 54 Below and productions like Be More Chill, highlights over 300 women who shaped Broadway, from Tin Pan Alley pioneers to today’s trailblazers. She shares stories of icons like Betty Comden and Jeanine Tesori, as well as lesser-known but groundbreaking figures. Plus, Mark-Eugene and David tease an exciting partnership with Manhattan Theatre Club in the next episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Diva: Live From Hell!- With Nora Brigid Monahan, Alexander Sage Oyen, and Charles Kirsch

    Diva: Live From Hell!- With Nora Brigid Monahan, Alexander Sage Oyen, and Charles Kirsch
    2025/03/17
    In Episode 30, David and Mark-Eugene celebrate the incredible playwright—and their colleague—Nora Brigid Monahan. Later, Monahan and composer Alexander Sage Oyen join moderator Charles Kirsch to discuss DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL! and perform selections from the show. "DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL" tells the story of Desmond Channing, a dethroned high school Drama Club president, as he spirals into insanity and seeks revenge on his teen nemesis, Evan Harris. Set in the Seventh Circle, Hell's most squalid cabaret venue, Desmond must reenact the cursed events and play all the parts as his punishment. To wrap up, David and Mark-Eugene tease the next episode, which spotlights women writing musicals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 2 分
  • Right This Way: A History of The Audience with Robert Viagas and Jay Michaels

    Right This Way: A History of The Audience with Robert Viagas and Jay Michaels
    2025/03/14
    In Episode 29, David and Mark-Eugene explore the vital role audiences play in theatre, and also bring up some ghost stories from the Drama Book Shop. Later, author Robert Viagas and moderator Jay Michaels join the conversation to discuss Right This Way: A History of the Audience, a fascinating look at how audiences have evolved—from ancient colosseums to the digital age—spanning arts, genres, and eras. The episode wraps up with a tease for the next guest: a talented playwright who also happens to be a beloved Drama Book Shop employee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 23 分