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Episode 400: Backstage with Eric Episode 405 09.05.2026 59:47 ↓

Since today marks its 19th anniversary, I'm celebrating 110 IN THE SHADE.

Episode 399: Backstage with Eric Episode 404 02.05.2026 59:47 ↓

The lovely and talented Lyn Nagel drops by as we feature duets that are not love songs.

Episode 398: Backstage with Eric Episode 403 25.04.2026 59:47 ↓

Thomas Ovitt and McAdory Lipscomb visit to discuss KING LEAR at TheatreWorks New Milford.

Episode 397: Backstage with Eric Episode 402 18.04.2026 59:51 ↓

Performer Ricki Suzanne and director Caitlin Beaudry join the show to discuss the Goshen Players Production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.

Episode 396: Backstage with Eric Episode 401 11.04.2026 59:56 ↓

Performer CJ Calzone, director Kate Kovacs, and performer Gianni Perugini drop by to discuss the Landmark Community Theater production of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL.

Episode 395: Backstage with Eric Episode 400 04.04.2026 59:50 ↓

THE WEDDING SINGER is coming to the Warner Theater, and I'm interviewing director Travis Kendrick-Castanho and performer Julia Nelson.

Episode 394: Backstage with Eric Episode 399 28.03.2026 59:48 ↓

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, I'm playing music from the original Broadway recording of STATE FAIR.

Episode 393: Backstage with Eric Episode 398 21.03.2026 59:41 ↓

To celebrate his birthday, we're featuring some of Matthew Broderick's Broadway hits!

Episode 392: Backstage with Eric Episode 397 14.03.2026 59:45 ↓

To honor its 70th anniversary, I'm featuring the music of MY FAIR LADY.

Episode 391: Backstage with Eric Episode 396 07.03.2026 59:48 ↓

It's a morning full of motivational songs to get your day started the right way.

Episode 390: Backstage with Eric Episode 395 28.02.2026 59:48 ↓

The timeline might not match, but let's listen to some great 11 o'clock numbers from Broadway shows.

Episode 389: Backstage with Eric Episode 394 21.02.2026 59:47 ↓

Director Gretchen Ziegler and actor Frank Beaudry drop by the show to discuss THE 39 STEPS, opening soon thanks to the Goshen Players.

Episode 388: Backstage with Eric Episode 393 14.02.2026 59:41 ↓

The director and assistant director (Joe Harding and Missy Slaymaker-Hamlin) join the show to discuss THE SHARK IS BROKEN, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.

Episode 387: Backstage with Eric Episode 392 07.02.2026 59:48 ↓

Director Shanelle Dupre and actor Aric Martin-Calabrese drop by to discuss the upcoming Landmark Community Theater production of PUFFS.

Episode 386: Backstage with Eric Episode 391 31.01.2026 59:47 ↓

It's a celebration of Norbert Leo Butz, featuring songs from some of his most-famous Broadway performances.

Episode 385: Backstage with Eric Episode 390 24.01.2026 59:47 ↓

In honor of its 21st anniversary, I feature the music of LITTLE WOMEN.

Episode 384: Backstage with Eric Episode 389 17.01.2026 59:47 ↓

To celebrate his upcoming birthday (January 17), it's an hour of music by Michael Crawford.

Episode 383: Backstage with Eric Episode 388 10.01.2026 59:42 ↓

In my first broadcast of 2026, I celebrate some of the Broadway greats we lost in 2025.

Episode 382: Backstage with Eric Episode 387 20.12.2025 59:43 ↓

My lovely and talented girlfriend Lyn joins me to wrap up 2025.

Episode 381: Backstage with Eric Episode 386 13.12.2025 59:39 ↓

It's a morning of holiday-themed showtunes!

Episode 380: Backstage with Eric Episode 385 06.12.2025 50:17 ↓

Director Chris Guertin and performers Kinsley and Dan Tortora drop by to discuss Landmark Community Theater's production of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. Also, apologies; there was a glitch, and the first 5 or 6 minutes of the show didn't record correctly, so this episode opens in the middle of a song.

Episode 379: Backstage with Eric Episode 384 29.11.2025 59:40 ↓

Writer/director/actor Matt Austin drops by to discuss WHAT THE DICKENS, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.

Episode 378: Backstage with Eric Episode 383 22.11.2025 59:42 ↓

Stage manager Craig Clavette stops by the show to talk all things theater.

Episode 377: Backstage with Eric Episode 382 15.11.2025 59:43 ↓

Actor Darrell Cookman and director Jonathan Zalaski stop by to discuss DEATH BY DESIGN at the Warner Theater.

Episode 376: Backstage with Eric Episode 381 08.11.2025 59:42 ↓

Ed Bassett and Tim Phillips come on to discuss the final production by Phoenix Stage Company, a cabaret night of villain songs featuring the Bright Young Things.