TPAC's Arts Appetizer Podcasts

In this Arts Appetizer, Jeremy Painter speaks with community partner and Metro Schools African Dance Teacher Normalanga "Nomi" Eniafe and  Once on This Island  cast member Tyler Hardwick about the importance of this show, the onstage seating, and so much more.  Once on This Island  was performed at TPAC October 15-20, 2019. 

On this TPAC 20, Kristin Horsley speaks with Kris Lythgoe, Executive Producer of 'Aladdin and His Winter Wish' and Founder of Lythgoe Family Give Kids Panto. Kristin and Kris speak about growing up in a theatrical family, what Panto is, and much more! 

Kristen Horsley spoke with TPAC's new President and CEO, Jennifer Turner, during an Arts Appetizer earlier this year. On this podcast, Jennifer speaks about her experience, hopes for the future, and answers some questions from patrons as we gear up for the 2019-20 Broadway season. 

Kristin Horsley spoke with  Miss Saigon 's Emily Bautista and Anthony Festa about bringing the grand production (helicopter included) around the country, audience reactions, and more on this TPAC 20.  Miss Saigon  came to TPAC June 4-9, 2019.  

Cast member and Tennessee native Analisa Leaming talks about taking the show on the road with Broadway legend Betty Buckley, plus dating and relationship specialist Betty Russell shares her experiences as a modern day matchmaker.

Cast members Tari Kelly and Edward Staudenmayer join TPAC's Kristin Horsley and Daniel Harris from the TPAC Box Office to discuss how they got involved with theatre, the audition process, and what to do when things go wrong on stage.

TPAC's Kristin Horsley and writer and communications professional Joe Pagetta join "A Bronx Tale" cast member Frankie Leoni to discuss being a kid actor in a musical and growing up Italian American.

TPAC's Kristin Horsley discusses "A Bronx Tale" and growing up Italian American with cast members Richard H. Blake and Joe Barbara, Mangia Nashville owner Nick Pellegrino, and Angel Celucci from the Amerigo Vespucci Society. 

Cast members Alma Cuervo and Ilda Mason join community partner Ramon Cisneros to discuss the different dance styles in "On Your Feet!" and the careers of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. 

TPAC's Kristin Horsley speaks with Nashville native Jeremy Benton and Franklin resident John Conrad Schuck from "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" about performing in their hometowns, their favorite Nashville spots, and bringing a holiday show to audiences across the country.

TPAC's Kristin Horsley speaks with Trista Moldovan who plays Carlotta in the touring production of "The Phantom of the Opera" about working with her husband, spending holidays on the road, and bringing this iconic show to life.

Cast members Evan Alexander Smith and Sid Solomon join Ben Oddo from Nashville's The Ben & Morey Show to discuss why plays don't tour as often to performing physical comedy live.

Cast members Jonathon Timpanelli and Jesse Sparks join pit musician Lynn Keller and local community member Tim Calhoun about being musicians in a Broadway show to how they each got into their careers.

Cast members Desi Oakley and Bryan Fenkart discuss everything from the coherency of the cast to working with songwriter and composer Sara Bareilles.

Bowling Green, Kentucky, native Bronson Norris Murphy, who plays The Phantom, join fellow cast member Sean Thompson, and Christi Dortch, TPAC's Executive Vice President of Programming to discuss the demanding roles in "Love Never Dies" and how touring productions are curated for TPAC's season.

Brentwood, Tennessee, native Ginna Claire Mason, who plays Glinda, joins Vanderbilt Musicologist James Lovensheimer to discuss what it's like to be a standby for a Broadway show, the intricate costumes in "Wicked," teaching musicology, and more.

Cast members Richard LaFleur and Anne Marie Snyder of "Cabaret" discuss what it's like to be a quadruple threat as a singer, actor, dancer, and instrumentalist. Plus, country singer JT Hodges discusses his transition to acting in a theatrical production.

Cast and creative members Christopher M. Howard, Ashlee Duprè, and Sean Maurice Kelly join Nashville Ballet's Artistic Director and CEO Paul Vasterling to discuss developing a show, creating dance numbers, and the Nashville Ballet.

Cast members Amanda Naughton and Michael Winther join graphic novelist Janet K. Lee and TPAC's Akil Lyle discuss the road life of a standby performer, the graphic novel that inspired the Broadway production, and more.

Nashville native and co-writer of "Something Rotten," Wayne Kirpatrick, joins music director Brian Kennedy to discuss songwriting, producing the show, and more.

Cara Kilda, animal wrangler for "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" and Dr. Julie Lounds Taylor of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center discuss everything from handling rats on tour to the affects of autism on everyday life.

Cast members Julia Osborne and Melody Betts discuss performing in the iconic musical, and Holly Johnson of Catholic Charities of Tennessee shares Nashville's history as a refugee city. 

Cast members Megan Loomis and Ruth Pferdehirt talk about the exciting art and choreography of the quick change and playing several characters in one show. Plus, genealogist Cinamon Collins discusses the surprising work of researching family histories.

During the 20th Anniversary Tour of "RENT," TPAC's Kristin Horsley learns the ins and outs of producing the show from the musical's executive producer Stephen Gabriel, and cast member David Merino talks about being inspired by the show before playing his dream role of Angel.

TPAC's Kristin Horsley talks with the creative team behind Studio Tenn's "Evita," the first locally-made production featured on TPAC's annual Broadway season. The one-of-a-kind production starred Broadway's Eden Espinosa, Anthony Crivello, and Ben Crawford with Nashville-based talent Rene Millan and Mia Rose Lynne. "Evita" played Nashville Sept. 9-18, 2016.