HELLO THEATER PEOPLE!! For the first time in FIVE FREAKING YEARS I'm breaking the silence of the Theater People Universe to bring you a VERY SPECIAL episode. A few months ago, I discovered the podcast "Stage Combat" it's a true crime style THE

Laura Benanti is Baaaaaaaaack!

Aug 8th, 2018 48m 17s

Laura Benanti needs no introduction, you guys!! The Tony winner and five-time nominee joined me live on the main stage at Broadway con where we chatted like old pals....in front of 2500 people. We swapped parenting stories and talked about ever

Being Out On Broadway Featuring Jenn Colella, Ariana DeBose, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Caesar Samayoa, And Tyler Hanes

Jul 24th, 2018 47m 19s

Live From Broadwaycon 2018, we bring you "Being Out on Broadway!" Each BroadwayCon, I ask some of my favorite LGBTQ guests to sit down for a live panel discussion about how it is to be OUT on Broadway. On this year's panel, we discussed everyth

Jennifer Ashley Tepper

Jul 16th, 2018 38m 29s

We're Back! Take a listen to this episode's intro to find out what Patrick and Producer Mike have been up to and how the Theater People production schedule will be a little bit different going forward. AND THEN, prepare ye for our interview wit

Special Episode: "The Ensemblist" Presents Spring on Broadway

May 4th, 2018 49m 2s

Hey Theater People! Yes, it’s been a minute since our last episode. We will have much more on that in our next episode—an interview with newly minted Tony nominee Lindsay Mendez. You guys, if you haven’t seen "Carousel" yet, RUN, do not walk to

"My So-Called Podcast" is LIVE! Hear Our Hilarious Trailer Here!

Apr 4th, 2018 4m 16s

BIG EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!

Mar 30th, 2018 1m 30s

Hey theater People! We have big big news! Check it out!

Adam Kantor Talks "The Band's Visit"

Feb 19th, 2018 39m 35s

We're SO thrilled to welcome Adam Kantor back to the podcast! When we last chatted with Adam, he was mid-run as Motel in the 2015 Broadway revival of "Fiddler on the Roof." Adam is now back on Broadway as Telephone Guy in "The Band's Visit," on

Lea Salonga Talks "Once On This Island," Bringing "Fun Home" to The Philippines and Reflects on her Legendary Career

Feb 5th, 2018 37m 18s

YOU GUYS!!!! Sitting down with Lea Salonga for this interview was literally a dream come true. Lea, of course, needs no introduction, but since I have to put something here, here goes: In 1989 she was selected to star as Kim in "Miss Saigon"--f

Ryann Redmond Talks "Escape To Margaritaville," "Bring It On," "If/Then" and More!

Jan 22nd, 2018 41m 6s

You Guys!! We are the biggest Ryann Redmond fans ever! We first fell in love with her in 2012 when she made her Broadway debut as Bridget, the lovably awkward sidekick in "Bring It On: The Musical." From there, she went on to originate roles in

Telly Leung On Being Broadway's New Aladdin + "In Transit," "Allegiance" And More!

Jan 8th, 2018 37m 34s

We're SO excited to welcome Telly back to the podcast! Since we last spoke with him, Telly has solidified his standing as one of Broadway's most popular leading men! For the episode, we'll chat about his recent move to the New Amsterdam Theatre

Lesli Margherita Talks "Who's Holiday"

Dec 18th, 2017 29m 23s

For our final episode of 2017, we're chatting with our pal, everyone's favorite Olivier winner, Lesli Margherita (Matilda The Musical, Dames At Sea, Zorro The Musical). This holiday season, Lesli is starring in the one-woman (insert Ru Paul voi

Gillian Pensavalle of "The Hamilcast" On that time Lin-Manuel Miranda Came To Her Apartment, Got Drunk, and Did a 4-hour Interview

Oct 23rd, 2017 33m 3s

YOU GUYS!!! I am completely obsessed with today's guest, Gillian Pensavalle. Not only is the creator, producer, editor, and host of "The Hamilcast," but she is ALSO Patrick's podcast soulmate and ch-host of "True Crime Obsessed," their comedy /

Helene Yorke Talks "American Psycho" "Bullets Over Broadway" and Being a Magnet for Gay Men

Oct 9th, 2017 49m 17s

YOU. GUYS. I. AM. DYING. OF. EXCITEMENT! We have been trying to get Helene Yorke on Theater People for YEARS! We have been completely obsessed with her since seeing her in her star-making turn as Olive in "Bullets Over Broadway" but we became f

Jeremy Jordan talks "Newsies," "Bonnie & Clyde" and more

Oct 2nd, 2017 51m 41s

This episode has been YEARS in the making. We are so so so excited to welcome Jeremy Jordan to the podcast. .And actually, we sort of tricked him into it. Jeremy initially agreed to sit down for an interview for the "Bonnie and Clyde" episode o

Director Jeff Calhoun Talks "Newsies" and "Bonnie & Clyde"

Sep 18th, 2017 48m 59s

YOU GUYS!! We are SO excited to welcome director Jeff Caohoun to the podcast!Jeff has been at the helm of some of our favorite shows like "Brooklyn: The Musical," "Bonnie & Clyde," and "Newsies." He shared AMAZING stories from his decades long

Morgan James talks "Godspell," "Wonderland" and Making Her Own Way

Sep 11th, 2017 41m 17s

YOU GUYS! I've been obsessed with Morgan James for years and I was SO thrilled to get to learn more of her story for this episode. Morgan first moved to NYC to study voice at Julliard--and the story of how she made that happen is one of the coo

Tyler Hanes talks "Cats" "A Chorus Line" & More

Aug 30th, 2017 53m 22s

YOU GUYS!! We are so so excited to welcome today's guest, Tyler Hanes! I first met Tyler years and years ago when he was making his Broadway debut in "Oklahoma!" and I have been creepily stalking his career ever since. Since then he's stacked u

Alexandra Silber Talks "After Anatevka" and more + Reed Birney On His Terrifying Role in "1984"

Aug 7th, 2017 54m 5s

This Week: A Two-Parter! First Up, the FABULOUS Alexandra Silber share stories from her amazing career on Broadway (2015's "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Master Class") and The West End ("The Woman in White" and Fiddler on the Roof"). And she shar

Julia Murney Talks "Wicked" "Sex and the City" & More

Jul 24th, 2017 43m 34s

We're OBSESSED with Julia Murney! In the early days of her career, Julia made a name for herself working downtown in some of off-Broadway's hottest theaters. Her biggest break early on came in 2000 when she was cast in the leading role of Queen

Laura Osnes Talks "Bandstand" + The Cast of "The Play That Goes Wrong"

Jul 10th, 2017 41m 27s

Today's episode is in two parts, you guys! Up first is our dear friend Laura Osnes, making her FOURTH appearance on the podcast). Laura recently invited us to her perfectly appointed dressing room at the Jacobs Theater where she is starring as

Derek Klena talks "Anastasia," Wicked," Dogfight" And More!

Jun 26th, 2017 34m 42s

The handsome, charming, and talented Derek Klena invited us to his dressing room at the Broadhurst theater to chat about starring in "Anastasia." He also shared the AMAZING story of his road to professional acting, and his work in "Carrie: The

Great Comet's Brittain Ashford

Jun 19th, 2017 43m 20s

It's no secret that I'm OBSESSED with "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812"--I truly think it is one of the most powerful and affecting pieces of theater I've ever experienced. The first time I saw the show, I knew we had to have Britt

Andy Blankenbuehler and Johanna Day on their 2017 Tony Nominations

Jun 5th, 2017 43m 28s

It's a 2017 Tony Extravaganza! In this two-part episode, we have two of this year's most loved nominees! Up first, two-time Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler ("In the Heights" "Hamilton) talks this year's "Bandstand" which he directed and choreo

"Come From Away" Writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein

Jun 1st, 2017 41m 17s

YOU GUYS! The "Come From Away" obsession continues! For today’s episode, I had the great honor of sitting down for a chat with the Irene Sankoff and David Hein who conceived the show and wrote the music, book, and lyrics. I could barely contain