The Conner & Smith Show

Join us for a chat with the conductor of the American Pops Orchestra, Luke Frazier. We talk about his work with APO, his dedication to bringing music to those who don’t have the chance to hear Orchestras where they live, and how he is evolving the manner of venue in which Orchestras play. https://theamericanpops.org https://lukefraziermusic.com

Join us for a chat with out Lesbian Musical Theatre Darling/ Rapper Jade Jones. https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2020/08/07/jade-jones-as-rapper-litty-official-debuts-hip-hop-mixtape/

Join us for a loose chat with Helen Hayes Award winner Carolyn Cole and our bestie friends, Kara Tameika Watkins, Nicole Ruthmarie, Chris Sizemore, and Ryan Halbrook.

Join us for a chat with actor Wayne Duvall, appearing in the upcoming films A Quiet Place 2, and Werewolves Within, as he discusses working in past iconic films like Apollo 13, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and Lincoln. A fascinating sneak peak on to the sets of many great directors including Stephen Spielberg, Ron Howard, and the Coen Brothers.

Join us for a chat on dog farts and all things low brow on this Minisode with Matt, SGS, and Ryan…

We caught up with our pal, Ally Currin, who wrote the book to The Silver Belles, available through Broadway Licensing, and also talked about her journey, her play wright group “The Welders”, and much more…

We had a great and multi-faceted discussion with Joe Palka regarding radio, tv, theatre, politics, and our current political climate. A fascinating and fabulous finale to the Palka Party Weekend!

Join us for a weather geek out session with Fox 5 Chief Meteorologist, Sue Palka as our Palka Party Weekend continues!

Matt drives to Falls Church for Always, Patsy Cline rehearsals, Nora and Nathan’s Sound Check and more!

We catch up with “Wild Idol” members Nora Palka and Nathan Ellman-bell, and listen to a snippet of their debut single, “I Gotta Thing for You”. We talk music, composition, and just have a general blast!

Join us for a chat with Vishal Vaidya! From his experience in DC to Broadway, and his current Vocal Studio,get to know this amazing human. http://vishal-vaidya.com

Join us for a chat with Broadway’s Kyle Coffman as he talks about his experiences in the 2009 Revival of West Side Story, Newsies, his portrayal of the Artful Dodger at Arena Stage’s 2015 production of Oliver!, and his role in the upcoming Stephen Spielberg film of West Side Story!

We are so lucky to have Michael Cerveris, Kyle Coffman, and Vishal Vaidya as guests this weekend! Incredible talents ALL!

Join us for a chat with two time Tony Award Winner, Michael Cerveris. We discuss several of his iconic roles, including his Tony Award winning performances in Assassins and Fun Home. Also, hear about his band, Loose Cattle’s upcoming album! http://www.loosecattleband.com/new-page https://loosecattle.bandcamp.com/album/heavy-lifting

Join us for a discussion with Lisa Cherkasky - world renowned Food Stylist who works with the Washington Post, The Washingtonian, The Smithsonian, and on and on. What exactly is a Food Stylist? Listen and find out! https://www.lisacherkasky.com

Actress, Author, and general bad ass Donna Migliaccio joins us for a great discussion about her journey, both theatrically and as an author, as well as gardening, birding, fox watching and more! https://donnamigliaccio.com https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/author/ref=dbs_m_mng_wim_byln?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B018WBH592

Minisode leading up to Night at Newcastle!

Join us for a conversation with Alan Naylor, Rachel Felstein, and Andre Hinds! They make up Night at Newcastle! Listen to them every Thursday night! https://www.facebook.com/nightat.newcastle.50

A fantastic discussion with Sushmita Mazumdar, Arlington-based artist, writer, and educator, and founder of Studio Pause, her art studio where she invites the community to make time to explore creativity and celebrate the art and stories in the community. www. Sushmita Mazumdar.com StudioPause.com/calendar https://arts.arlingtonva.us/columbia-pike-recipes-for-you/

Join us for a chat with Broadway actor Dan Cooney, who originated the role of Poe in Matt’s first musical, Nevermore.

It’s been a big day for us, including the first time back to the gym, attending the Grand Re-Opening of South Glebe Road Giant, F*** it or Chuck it night, take out from Rebellion on the Pike, flowers from Greenstreet Gardens on a blustery day, and the return of Ryan!

Join us for a chat with former journalist, current actor/singer/dancer and playwright Abby Ybarra. From having a gun pointed at his face in Nicaragua to acting on stages across the country, including California, DC, and New York, Abby has led, and continues to weave an incredible career and story.

Join us for a chat with Tony Nominated Director/Choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge as we discuss her career trajectory, being in the same dance class as Madonna, getting notes from Stephen Sondheim, and her trademark earrings, to name just a few standout moments. https://www.marciamilgromdodge.com/mobile_home.html

Join us for a chat with Sandra Atkinson, founder and Artistic Director of Light Switch Dance Theatre, a site-specific project based company dedicated to multi-disciplinary performances in non-traditional spaces. https://lightswitchdance.wixsite.com/lsdt

We do an expose on who stops and doesn’t stop at the intersection outside our house.