Playbill Presents: The Broadway Cast

We're kicking off season 2 in a truly magical way! We welcome into the studio Kara Lindsay (Disney's Newsies), Telly Leung (Disney's Aladdin, RENT, Godspell, Allegiance) and Ashley Brown (Disney's Beauty and the Beast & Mary Poppins). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, the road to Broadway, their first Disney memories, onstage mishaps, first jobs in NYC, what it takes to stay on Broadway and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this season 1 finale episode, we welcome into the studio Tony Award Winners Jason Robert Brown (Bridges of Madison County, Parade, The Last Five Years), Lillias White (The Life, Cats, Chicago, Fela), and Michael McGrath (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Spamalot, Memphis). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, the road to Broadway, the Tony Awards season experience, the feeling of winning a Tony, the most memorable moments in their careers and so much more! Additionally, the panel and Ben play a round of "Name that Tony Winner" and take a call from Tony Award winner, Marissa Jaret Winokur. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this Broadway Plays episode, we welcome into the studio Tony-nominee Shalita Grant (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, NCIS: New Orleans, A Midsummer Night's Dream), Olivier Award Winning writer/actor Henry Lewis (The Play that Goes Wrong), and Emmy-nominee Alison Wright (Sweat, The Americans, Sneaky Pete). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, acting education, the road to Broadway, the difference between classics and contemporary works and more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this Diversity on Broadway episode, we welcome into the studio Ramin Karimloo (Anastasia, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera), Saycon Sengbloh (Wicked, Eclipsed, Scandal), and Derrick Williams (Book of Mormon, Wicked, Aida). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss when they first were inspired to pursue a career on the stage, the road to Broadway, the importance of diversity in casting and in writing, what it has meant to them to be an inspiration for people of various ethnicities around the world, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this Comedic Actors of Broadway episode, we welcome into the studio Jenn Lyon (TNT's Claws, Fish in the Dark), Will Roland (Dear Evan Hansen), and Eric Petersen (School of Rock, Shrek). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss the first time they made someone laugh, the comedic process, the art of the joke, the first time they saw themselves in a Playbill, the difference between comedy vs. drama and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this Leading Ladies of Broadway episode, we welcome into the studio Betsy Wolfe (Waitress, Falsettos), Jenn Gambatese (School of Rock, Tarzan), and Mamie Parris (Cats, School of Rock). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss their first theater experiences, the road to Broadway, playing iconic roles, leading men they've worked with & more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this special Creatives of Broadway episode, we welcome into the studio composer & lyricist team Irene Sankoff and David Hein (Come From Away), Tony-nominated choreographer Denis Jones (Holiday Inn, Honeymoon in Vegas), and Tony-winning scenic designer Beowulf Boritt (Sunday in the Park with George, Act One). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss their first theater experiences, the creative process, the challenges and benefits of collaboration, dream shows they would like to work on, stories they would like to tell and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this episode, we welcome into the studio the "Broadway Bros," Corey Cott (Bandstand, Newsies, Gigi), Derek Klena (Anastasia, Wicked) & Jelani Remy (Disney's The Lion King). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss their first theater memories, their first roles on stage, the first time they saw themselves in a Playbill, Leading Ladies & much more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this episode, we welcome into the studio Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time, House), Jeremy Jordan (Supergirl, Smash, Newsies) & Tony Award winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch). Host Ben Cameron and the panel discuss their first theater memories, their first roles on stage, the difference between acting for the screen vs. acting for the stage, musical vs. non-musical acting & much more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this special PRIDE Month episode, we welcome into the studio Jenn Colella (Come From Away), Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies), J. Harrison Ghee (Kinky Boots), & surprise call-in guest, Rory O'Malley (Hamilton). Host, Ben Cameron, and the panel discuss what PRIDE means to them, how the arts have served as a support system throughout their individual life journeys, the road to Broadway, the powerful experience of representing minority groups on the Broadway stage & more. Additionally, the panel and Ben play a round of "Pop Quiz" and give a Community Theater Shoutout to Fred out in Simi Valley, CA. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

In this premiere episode, we welcome into the studio Ana Villafañe (On Your Feet), Christy Altomare (Anastasia), & Trista Dollison (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). These new divas of Broadway, along with host, Ben Cameron, discuss their first ever theater roles, what it was like seeing their name in a Playbill for the first time, originating roles on Broadway, out of town vs. Broadway, and most memorable onstage mishaps. SUPPORT US ON PATREON Follow us on the socials: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support