In this final episode, I explain why I'm ending the podcast, and where you can find me in the future. The podcast archive will be available until January of 2020.Get Elsie Cast stuff on my TeePublic shop.

63: Andrew Forste on being House Properties at the Sondheim

Aug 12th, 2019 1h 1m

We have the Elsie Fest date!My guest Andrew Forste is on the podcast to talk about working backstage at the Stephen Sondheim theater, his child as a musical theater actor, the Elsie alums he's worked with, and his celebrity sister. Stay tuned

62: Glee's Impact on Society

Jul 15th, 2019 41m 23s

When my husband told me that two of his students gave a presentation called "The Impact of Glee on Society," I knew I had to interview them. Our conversation is also a fitting tribute for the sixth anniversary of Cory Monteith's death. You can

61: 42nd Street Stitches

Jun 24th, 2019 40m 59s

I talk to Kristen Daniels of 42nd Street Stitches! We nerd out about musicals and stitchery and the whole thing ends with Darren Criss and Nick Jonas singing Brotherhood of Man.Support the podcast on my Indiegogo.We are both members of the Br

60: Jason SweetTooth Williams on Be More Chill and Broadway Bounty Hunter

May 28th, 2019 48m 26s

I chat with Jason SweetTooth Williams about his off-Broadway musical Broadway Bounty Hunter, opening this summer, and his Broadway musical Be More Chill, how he got his start in musicals, and what it's like to wear those tighty-whities in front

59: Jeremy Jordan is at Waitress and Jen's here to talk about it

May 6th, 2019 45m 49s

My guest is Jennifer Lyn from Jeremy-Jordan.com and we're talking about Jeremy! Shop Jennifer Lyn TreasuresSupport the podcast on my Indiegogo. Shop Elsie Cast merch. Episode updated 5-6-19.

58: Producer Ashlee Latimer

Feb 14th, 2019 51m 5s

I interview Producer/Director/Writer Ashlee Latimer about her work on Be More Chill, Once On This Island, and Hadestown, her approach to life, and our mutual love of Darren Criss. I found her inspiring and I think you will too.Click here to su

57: Be More Chill at the Guggenheim

Jan 28th, 2019 34m 10s

On Monday, January 21st I went to a Works & Process event at the Guggenheim Museum. The Creatives from Be More Chill were there to discuss the show with Laura Heywood and a medical ethicist. The event was terrific and I was able to interview so

56: Sounds from Broadwaycon 2019

Jan 15th, 2019 49m 23s

Listen to my adventures at Broadwaycon 2019! Featuring one-on-one interviews with fans, excerpts from panels, and George Salazar talking about his experience at Elsie Fest. Plus a song from Laura Osnes!Help me grow the podcast by contributing

55: Get ready for Broadwaycon with Mardie Baldo

Jan 2nd, 2019 45m 38s

Mardie and I discuss her upcoming panel at Broadwaycon titled "Broadway is for AnyBODY" as well as what we're looking forward to at the con. Mardie gives some tips for enjoying the con, as well. And of course we talk about Elsie Fest and all th

54: Teddy Toye and Becca Lee talk about The Prom

Nov 12th, 2018 28m 2s

The Prom was one of the new musicals featured at Elsie Fest 2018. Ensemble members Teddy Toye and Becca Lee are here to talk about this new musical, their experience at Elsie Fest, and what it means to be part of the ensemble in a Broadway show

53: Be More Chill

Oct 22nd, 2018 38m 30s

I interview the Music Director and Vocal Arranger from the soon-to-be Broadway show Be More Chill! We talk about what it means to be a Music Director, what it's been like working on an off-Broadway show that's also a viral internet hit, and how

52: Sounds From Elsie Fest 2018

Oct 13th, 2018 25m 20s

It's Sounds From Elsie Fest 2018! I interview Kiki, Tori, and Bryce, then there's a singalong with last episode's Kenney Green from Marie's Crisis Piano Bar, and then highlights from Alex Newell, Joshua Henry, Sutton Foster and Darren Criss!A

51: The Man Behind the Marie's Crisis Piano

Oct 3rd, 2018 38m 51s

Get psyched up for Elsie Fest with me and Kenney Green, one of two Marie's Crisis piano players who make the singalongs at Elsie Fest happen.

50: The return of Jen from Jeremy-Jordan.com

Jul 30th, 2018 45m 21s

Back by popular demand, Jen is here to talk about Jeremy Jordan's recent concert, changes at Waitress, and the contest we'd like to see Nick Barasch and Etai Benson have at the next Elsie Fest.And I have a few wise words for those who are wait

49: Coloring Broadway

Jul 2nd, 2018 47m 21s

I talk to Andrea Koehling, Chief Coloring Officer of Coloring Broadway. We had a great time talking and came up with a splendid idea I think you're going to like.More about Coloring Broadway at their website: coloringbroadway.com. Shop Elsie

48: #SaveRISE

Jun 18th, 2018 47m 36s

Go sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/netflix-save-riseBuy Elsie Cast merch here.

47: In which I awkwardly fangirl at Nick Barasch and then we fan together about things

Jun 5th, 2018 43m 32s

I check off an item from the Elsie Cast bucket list by interviewing Nicholas Barasch, who is most recently known for playing Arpad in the 2016 revival of She Loves Me.I gush at him, we gush together about various Elsie alums, and then Ingrid M

46: Wicked Frozen

May 21st, 2018 36m 24s

I interview Wicked Frozen writers Zoe Farmingdale and Toby Singer about their new off-Broadway show, finding a career in the arts, and what Wicked and Frozen have in common.This is the fixed version and should work. Earlier technical difficu

45: Rise producing director Rosemary Rodriguez

May 7th, 2018 41m 27s

I interview Rise producing director Rosemary Rodriguez about her work on the show. Mostly we gush about Auli'i Cravalho. Because obviously.Find out more about Rosemary at www.rosemaryrodriguez.comPlease subscribe to Elsie Cast and tell your

44: The Merch Guy

Apr 23rd, 2018 43m 51s

I talk to Ricky Winowiecki, CEO of Ann Arbor Tees about his long-standing relationship with Starkid, Darren Criss, Elsie Fest and Computer Games. Ann Arbor Tees has done merch for all four groups since 2011, and we got into the weeds about the

43: On Leslie Odom Jr. and Smash and Hamilton and Elsie Fest and so much more!

Apr 9th, 2018 1h 3m

I interview Renee Grassi, youth librarian and long-time fan of Leslie Odom, Jr. We talk about Leslie, Smash, Hamilton, Glee, Spongebob, Rise, Boys in the Band, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and the joys of national tours. Among other things. The episod

42: Lea Michele's biggest fan

Mar 26th, 2018 1h 1m

I interview Camilla about loving Lea Michele. Along the way, we talk about Glee, what to do when your stan makes a show that terrifies you, Elsie Fest, Corey Cott, Alex Newell, Once On This Island, The Band's Visit, Casey Cott, Darren Criss and

41: Stanning Lea Salonga

Mar 12th, 2018 1h 3m

First I talk about that video from Oscar night. You know, the one where they talk about Elsie Fest. Then, I get to interview Matt Steele and Michael Steele (pictured) about their love of Lea Salonga. We stan and stan and talk about the importa

TDF wants to help you see a show

Feb 26th, 2018 1h

I'm so excited to bring you my 40th episode! I interview Patrick Keohane, the Online Presence Manager for TDF. www.tdf.orgThe episode ends with Norm Lewis singing "What's Going On" at Elsie Fest 2017. Support the podcast by taking a look at