Backstage on WZBG

Episode 424: Backstage with Eric Episode 429 31.10.2026 59:45 ↓

Director Tracy Liz Miller joins the show to discuss ALMOST, MAINE, coming soon to the Warner Theater.

Episode 423: Backstage with Eric Episode 428 24.10.2026 59:42 ↓

It's a girl power hour, chock-full of great songs performed by amazing women.

Episode 422: Backstage with Eric Episode 427 17.10.2026 59:41 ↓

The Palace Theater's Frank Tavera joins the show to discuss all the great happenings at the Palace.

Episode 421: Backstage with Eric Episode 426 10.10.2026 59:47 ↓

Theater couple (and all around great people) Tony and Katie Leone drop by to talk about their lives in theater and their relationship with one another.

Episode 420: Backstage with Eric EPisode 425 03.10.2026 1:00:04 ↓

Diana Waller and Payton Turpin drop by to discuss MOON OVER BUFFALO, opening soon at the Old Town Hall in Goshen thanks to the Goshen Players.

Episode 419: Backstage with Eric Episode 424 03.10.2026 43:45 ↓

It's an interrupted edition of the podcast. A power outage ended the broadcast prematurely, but you at least get about 45 minutes of Broadway songs relating to autumn.

Episode 418: Backstage with Eric Episode 423 19.09.2026 59:47 ↓

Actor Mensah Robinson and assistant director Patti Guarantao visit to discuss RAGTIME, opening soon at the Thomaston Opera House (thanks to the folks at Landmark Community Theater).

Episode 417: Backstage with Eric Episode 422 12.09.2026 59:44 ↓

TheatreWorks New Milford president McAdory Lipscomb and actors Joe Harding and Jonathan Ross join the show to discuss THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, opening soon.

Episode 416: Backstage with Eric Episode 421 05.09.2026 59:47 ↓

My lovely and talented girlfriend Lyn joins me for a grab-bag of Broadway showtunes.

Episode 415: Backstage with Eric Episode 420 29.08.2026 59:43 ↓

To honor them after their passing, I feature music from Tim Curry and Dolly Parton.

Episode 414: Backstage with Eric Episode 419 22.08.2026 59:47 ↓

Friend of the show Craig Clavette comes by to discuss the crossover between theater and The Simpsons.

Episode 413: Backstage with Eric Episode 418 15.08.2026 59:44 ↓

Theater couple John and Lucia Dressel visit the show to discuss their life as a couple and a theater couple.

Episode 412: Backstage with Eric Episode 417 08.08.2026 59:47 ↓

Artistic Director Dorothy Lyman and performer Jamie Spannhake drop by to discuss "Summer Shorts," the short play festival at TheatreWorks New Milford.

Episode 411: Backstage with Eric Episode 416 01.08.2026 1:00:28 ↓

It's a summer vacation themed episode featuring music connected to that classic vacation destination, Disney!

Episode 410: Backstage with Eric Episode 415 25.07.2026 1:01:33 ↓

In celebration of her birthday, I'm featuring the luminescent Kristin Chenoweth.

Episode 409: Backstage with Eric Episode 414 18.07.2026 59:47 ↓

It's a show full of "I Want" songs from famous Broadway shows!

Episode 408: Backstage with Eric Episode 413 11.07.2026 59:41 ↓

Since his birthday is July 12, I thought it might be nice to celebrate Broadway great Cheyenne Jackson.

Episode 407: Backstage with Eric Episode 412 27.06.2026 59:46 ↓

Executive director of TheatreWorks New Milford Gale Alexander and music director Marina Kolitsas come on the show to talk about SPRING AWAKENING.

Episode 406: Backstage with Eric Episode 411 20.06.2026 59:47 ↓

Performer Lily Percival (Anastasia) and director Michael Calabrese join the show to discuss ANASTASIA, opening soon at Landmark Community Theater.

Episode 405: Backstage with Eric Episode 410 13.06.2026 59:47 ↓

Theater couple Kelly and Noel Roberge join the show to talk about their lives in the theater and as a couple.

Episode 404: Backstage with Eric Episode 409 06.06.2026 59:47 ↓

Director/producer Kathy Kelly and playwright Cinzi Lavin join the show to discuss A GOODNIGHT KISS, their play about a Connecticut couple from the Civil War.

Episode 403: Backstage with Eric Episode 408 30.05.2026 59:47 ↓

Local theater couple Frank and Caitlin join the show to discuss their life together in and out of the theater.

Episode 402: Backstage with Eric Episode 407 23.05.2026 59:47 ↓

In response to last week's show about musicals inspired by books, I take some time to celebrate truly original Broadway musicals.

Episode 401: Backstage with Eric Episode 406 16.05.2026 59:47 ↓

It's an hour of songs from Broadway shows based on books!

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.