DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan are joined by Briga Heelan (Once Upon a One More Time). We’re SO LUCKY to be joined by the superstar leading lady of Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway: Briga Heelan. But first: hear all about the twins’ morning-after takes on Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film. Longtime listener, first-time caller Briga then meets the guys for a glorious on-air chat. They discuss their friendship orig...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Alex Joseph Grayson (Parade, Into the Woods). Before THIS Parade (wink, wink) passes by, the boys are joined by Alex to discuss all things regarding 2023’s Tony-winning Best Revival of a Musical. Hear about how Alex approaches his performance of Jim Conley, taking the show from City Center to the Jacobs, and staying in top shape for the show eight times a week. Alex...

Connor and Dylan toast to 200 episodes of DRAMA. with this special anniversary celebration with Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara (The King & I, The Gilded Age). After some sentimental words, the twins welcome this absolute queen to the podcast, diving into a conversation about the origins and importance of Days of Wine and Roses at the Atlantic Theater Company (now through July 16). Kelli gushes...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo, Wicked). The post-Pride, post-Tonys craziness has settled and the boys FINALLY got to sit down with the iconic Alli Mauzey. But first, hear about highlights from the twins’ experiences at New York Pride. Alli shares exciting backstage encounters with celebrity visitors at Wicked, reflects on her time as Glinda, and reveals that she was a...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Ben Jackson Walker (& Juliet). On the precipice of New York Pride kicking off, these gays come together for some theatre, pop culture, love, and life, honey! The twins are fresh from Trixie Mattel’s Solid Pink Disco (featuring Katya) and plenty of Padam Padam. Of course they chat about all things & Juliet, including Ben’s journey to becoming Romeo, how he passes time...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Ben Rappaport (Good Night, Oscar, Fiddler on the Roof). Listen in for a wonderful chat with Ben, a long sought after guest of DRAMA. The boys hit it off, discussing their pop culture obsessions - The Other Two on Max, Queer Eye season 7, and Niall Horan’s slow burn album. They also dive into Ben’s upbringing, theatre origins, and the amazing arts program that got him...

Dylan and Connor present the sequel to our Twins Talkin’ Tonys episode! Inspired by Michael Arden’s triumphant Tony-winner speech, we’re just Two F*ggots Talkin’ Tonys! Broadway’s Biggest Night might’ve kicked off wordless, but we’ve got plenty to go around! We’re breaking down the glorious peformances, well-deserved wins, snubs, and even fashion moments on the 76th Annual Tony Awards. Listen to h...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Suzie Miller & Justin Martin (Prima Facie) on the eve of the 2023 Tony Awards. Live from London, Sydney, New York, and Columbus, this foursome dives in at various hours of the day to discuss the award-winning (and nominated) play Prima Facie. Justin and Suzie describe their professional meet-cute at Heathrow Airport, then dive into all aspects of their collaboration...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet). It’s not your podcast… it’s your BAD podcast. On the eve of Bad Cinderella’s final leg of Broadway performances, the twins meet with the star of the show herself: Linedy Genao. Listen to this leading lady discuss being the first person to sing an original Andrew Lloyd Webber song, the shirtless hunks of the kingdom, and ho...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Drew Gehling (Waitress, Little Shop of Horrors). This is your newly certified pilot, Captain Gehling, speaking. It’s going to be a smooth flight through your ear canals. Buckle in for a rip-roaring conversation about Drew’s storied career in show business. Who gave Christine Baranski mushrooms in The Good Fight? Who was in the pilot of Succession (and stood in for a...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Broadway star Anna Uzele (New York New York, Six). These become fast friends during Anna’s podcast debut! This is an unforgettable first time, as they learn all about her love story with her gorgeous tattoo artist husband Glenn, her Evangelical upbringing, and the journey from Delaware to NYC. Anna tells the twins about her self-described “feral child” artsy self, al...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Julian Lerner (Oliver!, The Wonder Years). In the midst of rehearsals for the highly anticipated New York City Center production of Oliver!, Julian talks the Drama boys all about the show and his role of the Artful Dodger. Working with Raul Esparza, Lilli Cooper, and the extremely talented cast are only the beginning. But that’s not all. Julian talks about playing Ga...

Connor and Dylan are back with TWIN TALKS: Tonys Edition! Hot on the heels of the Tony Awards nominations hosted by Myles Frost and Lea Michele, they dissect the surprises, snubs, and selection by this year’s committee. It’s a breakdown of the performance categories, celebrating friends of the pod Annaleigh Ashford, Colton Ryan, J Harrison Ghee, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Jordan Donica, and Julia Le...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award nominee Grey Henson (Mean Girls the Musical, Shucked). Legendary legends abound. Get ready to be obsessed with Grey. Currently making audiences laugh their booties off in Shucked eight times a week, Grey tells the twins all about his journey back to the Broadway stage. Hear about the herstory of his Nederlander dressing room, his wonderful castmates, and w...

Dylan and Connor are joined once again by Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder (A Beautiful Noise, Moulin Rouge). For the second time in Drama history, the boys welcome a guest back for another full-length episode. Queen Robyn Hurder re-joins the party to catch the guys up on what she’s been up to since December 2020. Dramaaaa.  Hear all about what it was like to return to Moulin Rouge in a COVID...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tyler Joseph Ellis (@tylerjosephellis on TikTok). Get ready to be OBSESSED. Listen in as the boys get down to BUSINESS with TikTok’s favorite theatre comedy creator: Tyler Joseph Ellis. The twins recap their debaucherous friend reunion weekend in Kansas City, then recall meeting Tyler after Moulin Rouge this winter. They discuss Glee on Broadway: Alex Newelll in Shuc...

Dylan and Connor are joined by the breakout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Jan Sport (Season 12, All Stars 6). THE girl lets loose on this fabulous chat about alllll the things. Drag Race is the backbone of this candid convo, as Jan spills on her life as a Ru Girl, what it’s like behind the scenes, who she was surprised to see walk into the AS6 Work Room, who she’s closest to from Season 12, and which...

Connor and Dylan are joined by the Sparkling Diamond Ashley Loren (Moulin Rouge, Jekyll & Hyde). The guys gush over Ashley’s incredible talent, having recently seen her make her legendary legend entrance at the Al Hirschfeld. Ashley recounts her path from standby to alternate to now being the full-time Satine in Moulin Rouge. They chat about singing with Aaron Tveit, adopting her cat Mozart, and a...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Carrie St. Louis (Titanique, Wicked). Years in the making, the three finally sit down to get down to BUSINESS. First up? Titanique, now playing through September 10th at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Hear all about Carrie’s voyage with besties Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli. They also discuss gratitude for longer Drag Race episodes, Scandoval, Miley’s Endless Summ...

Connor and Dylan have some TWIN TALKS for you this week! It’s an Academy Awards post-mortem, interspersed with all the theatre, pop culture, love, and life you need. This episode includes chatter about the current Broadway season, Funny Girl announcing its closing, and the climate of Friends of the Pod appearing in a lot of shows this spring. For some apparent reason they wonder how Lea Michele wo...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Brian Martin (Some Like It Hot, Mrs. Doubtfire). Listen in as the boys discuss the most important cultural moment of the week (two weeks ago): Ariana Debose at the BAFTAs. From there, they learn all about Brian’s upbringing in Michigan and his life changing experience seeing the original Broadway cast of Wicked. Ripping library cast recordings onto your vintage mp3 p...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Jordan Donica (Camelot, My Fair Lady). On the eve of Lincoln Center Theater’s first performances of the reimagined production of Camelot, the twins meet Jordan for an intimate and thrilling conversation. But first: hear about the twins’ visit to A Doll’s House starring Jessica Chastain. Jordan gives his full backstory, detailing his close relationship to his family o...

Dylan and Connor are joined by the fabulous Alysha Umphress (On The Town, “Bonding”). It’s a proper kiki, full of laughter while nothing is off the table. The trio immediately bond over their love of ol’ London Town, reveling in their pantomime adventures and favorite afternoon tea spots. Alysha spills on her upbringing in the Bay Area, her multiple appearances in Annie the Musical, and her Shelli...

Connor and Dylan are joined by the fabulous West End queen turned Broadway star Melanie La Barrie (& Juliet, Matilda). This side-splitting gab between the dolls leaves no stone unturned, as they immediately hit it off. The trio chat about & Juliet’s transfer to New York City, creating the role of Nurse/Angelique, and the power of this groundbreaking musical sensation. Hear about Melanie’s Trinidad...

Dylan and Connor bring you a cheeky installment of our TWIN TALKS. Fresh from their trip abroad to London, the lads give a full breakdown of their holiday highlights. They relate to study abroad girlies after returning to the states, pointing out key differences between the US and GB. West End theatre-going is covered: Cabaret, & Juliet, The Burnt City, Mother Goose, and 2:22: A Ghost Story. They...