In his first London show since you-know-what disrupted everything last year, Ryan Anderson has found himself in the right role at the right time. Join us as host Sally Fuller chats with Anderson about leading the Charing Cross Theatre productio

#41: You Will be Found - Interview with Liz Kate

Aug 28th, 2021 53m 42s

Her fans up til now have known her as a singer-songwriter, but when Dear Evan Hansen hits movie theatres in September, we will get to see a whole new side of Liz Kate. Making her feature film debut as a new character named Gemma, Liz tells host

#40: Darlin' Cory - Interview with Kristian Bush and Phillip DePoy

Aug 21st, 2021 31m 50s

The Alliance Theatre’s upcoming world premiere of Darlin’ Cory has brought Sugarland frontman Kristian Bush and prolific playwright/novelist Phillip DePoy together to write an Appalachian myth a la Hadestown. Bush and DePoy sat down with host S

#39: Revolting Children with Michael Perrie Jr.

Aug 14th, 2021 55m

Michael Perrie Jr. was that kid in youth theatre: The one who lived for a laugh and always had to learn the hard way. Fast-forward 18ish years, and his comedic daring has made him not only a successful performer but a gifted composer/lyricist/l

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#38: Into the Woods - BONUS Patreon Excerpt

Jul 26th, 2021 7m 43s

Today marks our very first local theatre review! Last week, host Sally Fuller (and Thomas “the Bearded Man” Fuller) got to see City Springs Theatre Company’s Into the Woods live and in-person (starring BGP guest Terry Burrell), and she's record

#37: When the Booth Goes Bright - Interview with Amélie's Michael Fentiman

Jul 19th, 2021 54m 23s

As Amélie the musical’s creative team prepared for a UK premiere at the Watermill Theatre, they knew the quirky show needed a transformation from the Broadway version. Enter director Michael Fentiman. Today, Mike sits down with host Sally Fulle

#36: My Favorite Podcast with Michael Perrie, Jr.

Jul 12th, 2021 48m 32s

This might be the first ever podcast episode about a musical about a podcast. Between various engagements playing Buddy Holly/everyone in Million Dollar Quartet, multi-talented performer and writer Michael Perrie, Jr. found a way to blend his l

#35: Wait for the Morn with Spencer Williams

Jul 5th, 2021 57m 51s

As this episode coincides with the USA's Independence Day observance, it seems fitting to feature a musical about the quintessential American experience of traveling across the world to make a new life. Spencer Williams' musical For Tonight is

#34: God Help the Outcasts with Darius Frye

Jun 28th, 2021 53m 45s

The second chapter in our New Works Series features hip hop music video creator-turned-musical theatre video producer, Darius Frye. His company Stage-to-Screen imagines what a film version of a given musical would look like and creates a taste

#33: Starry-Eyed with Danielle Morgan

Jun 21st, 2021 41m 41s

Today's episode marks the beginning of a new mini-series from the BGP, the "New Works Series." Writers and producers from around the world will come on the show to chat with host Sally Fuller about the musical theatre projects they are spearhea

#32: The Impossible Dream with Terron Brooks

Jun 14th, 2021 55m 16s

This might be my first Broadway interview that hardly centers around Broadway- or even entertainment- at all. Terron Brooks is known for his starring role in NBC's miniseries The Temptations where he played Eddie Kendricks, as well as star turn

#31: Behind the Curtain

May 31st, 2021 39m 34s

The hardest part of producing an episode is having to cut awesome material. So I'm excited to share with you some deleted scenes that didn't quite make it into the show, but are too good to let go! Today you'll get to hear a deeper dive into th

#30: The Backstage Blonde with Teale Dvornik

May 24th, 2021 48m 35s

When actors whirl off-stage for a quick-change, Teale Dvornik makes theatre magic happen. Teale has been a dresser on Broadway for the past six years, and ever the entrepreneur, she has grown a side business as a blogger/social media influencer

#29: In My Own Little Corner with Paige Faure

May 17th, 2021 54m 18s

Remember when celebrity after celebrity cycled through the Broadway production of Cinderella in the principle roles? If you saw it in the summer of 2014, you would have caught the one stretch of the run in which Ella was played by one of Broadw

#28: Children Will Listen with Terry Burrell

May 10th, 2021 52m 51s

From a dancer and soloist in a 1970s Ashton Springer musical tour to Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie on Broadway, Terry Burrell's career has been exciting, to say the least. Her joy very audibly bubbles over as she tells story after stor

#27: Like a Musical with Alexander S. Bermange

May 3rd, 2021 50m 52s

Ever wonder what a performer is thinking as they sing an opening number for the millionth time? Or what it might be like to sing a love song to a co-star they hate? Songwriter Alexander S. Bermange has taken those concepts to an extreme in his

#26: All I Ask of You with Paul Milliken

Apr 26th, 2021 50m 35s

The Phantom of the Opera is known for its pristine vocals and breathtaking spectacle, but it took a rocky road to achieve its status. Listen as we dive into how Andrew Lloyd Webber went through three different lyricists and three Phantoms befor

#25: The Music of the Night with Paul Milliken

Apr 19th, 2021 49m 30s

If you're a fan of both monster movies and musicals, there is no better day than when you discover your favorite monster story is also a Broadway musical. After this impossibly wonderful moment, Emmy Award-winner Paul Milliken spent years of hi

#24: Almost Craig A. Meyer II - The Gift of Theatre

Mar 29th, 2021 39m 34s

There are few experiences that bring people together quite like sharing moments of live theatre. In today's episode, host Sally Fuller continues her conversation with special guest Craig A. Meyer to revisit some of the best performances he saw

#23: Almost Craig A. Meyer - Behind the Tony Awards

Mar 22nd, 2021 45m 22s

One minute you're an outspoken Actors' Equity Association member, and the next you're a councilor shaking things up in AEA and voting for the Tony Awards. That is, if you're Craig A. Meyer. Today, host Sally Fuller is joined by the triple-threa

#22: Mr. Disney Musical III - Santa Fe

Mar 15th, 2021 37m 15s

What better way to wrap up a series name-dropping Alan Menken than to highlight his Tony Awards win? Though he had Oscars and Grammys already, the Disney and Broadway composer had to wait until 2012 to get his Tony. And that, of course, was for

#21: Mr. Disney Musical II - Seize the Day

Mar 8th, 2021 41m 24s

It was a flop in movie theatres and a smash on Broadway. Disney’s Newsies has always held a mystic charisma that even the grumpiest critics (you know who you are) admit to appreciating. Join host Sally Fuller and guest Ashley Elliott on today’s

#20: Mr. Disney Musical I - Be Our Guest

Mar 1st, 2021 51m

20 episodes already?! My, how time flies! Today we dive into the whole new world of composer Alan Menken, Disney songwriter extraordinaire, an EGOT winner, and the heart and soul of the Disney Renaissance. Join host Sally Fuller with a triumpha

#19: Send in the Clowns - Interview with Hunter Ryan Herdlicka

Feb 22nd, 2021 45m 38s

That moment when you’re preparing your second audition for a musical and realize you’ll be singing for the show’s legendary composer himself… No pressure. Actor Hunter Ryan Herdlicka had that exact experience on his way to landing the role of H

#18: The Prince of Broadway III - Willkommen

Feb 15th, 2021 59m 46s

Step into the exciting party scene of 1930s Berlin with a racy M.C. as your tour guide through the lens of the seedy Kit Kat Klub. With dancing to do and interesting people to meet, what could possibly break the cycle of fun? Such is the backdr