Behind The Curtain: A Broadway Podcast

Summer is here and we are catching you up on all things Tonys and the winners and surprises of the 2026 season. And we also get to highlight ‘Fear of 13’ with the debuts of Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Emmy winner Tessa Thompson who bring the audience the true story of an innocent man than spent 22 agonizing years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

We get lost in the musical adaptation of this 1980s iconic teenage vampire classic that has earned 12 Tony award nominations this 2026 season. Does it strike up a cord with the nostalgia of its movie counterpart? We tell you all about it in this episode of BTC.

In this half episode we highlight a wonderful regional production of ‘Little Women’ the musical that Viv has been working on as the costume designer and Ani gets to tell you all about it from her perspective as an audience member and a bestie. A production that has been poured with love and hard work by incredible local Jersey talent and right across the pond from the Broadway lights. An honest an...

We get a chance to see the stage version of this 80s classic with the incomparable Jessica Vosk as the fiery CeCe Bloom. How does the stage version compare to its book and big screen counterparts? We chat all about it in this episode of Behind the Curtain.

In this amazing revival of the true story about a bank robbery gone wrong in New York City back in the 70s, we get to see the human side of two desperate men, trying to make things happen for them. In an incredibly relatable story that mimics a lot of what’s happening today. We get an opportunity to see this fiery play, in all its glory and the audience definitely does not leave empty-handed after...

With the Tony nominations just recently released the girls get to have an opportunity to see one of the nominees for best musical. An incredibly unique, heartwarming and relatable story that comes packed with laughter, beautiful music, and it’s full of heart. We get to tell you all about how these two strangers carry a cake across New York and changing each other’s lives forever.

Viv takes a deep dive into this Off Broadway hit that is finally making its maiden voyage on Broadway with a mischievous crew of characters and a singing diva that will spin one of the greatest love stories into a rib-tickling trip. We compare the two versions of this hilarious parody and give you the inside scoop!

We take a ride back to Moulin Rouge to experience one of our favorite stunt castings for Zeidler, Megan Thee Stallion! She graces Broadway for the first time with Rouge, charisma and a raw confidence that only this rap queen can bring. To say that she brought the house down is an understatement and we are here to tell you all about it.

We finally get to share our experiences with this hilariously, poorly researched play about one of the most well-known first ladies of this country. Cole Escola lets us peek into a little fictional window of Mary Todd Lincoln and her aspirations to become a cabaret performer once again, while trying to stay sober and faithful to Abraham. Yes! It left us clutching our pearls! This show is as unique...

Viv goes on a week double feature solo to check out two amazing Broadway musical jewels which brought so many memories and sparked joy the way that theater should! The girls come together to talk all about these Tony award winning shows.

In our very first interview we get to chat with up and coming writer, actress and singer, Amanda Fischler, about her reimagined musical tale about the Odyssey from the perspective of the maids aptly named, ‘Twelve Maids’. She gives us an insight on what inspired her to write a musical and about the writing process and having the story come to life.

These chatty ladies spend one chilly evening supporting the local NJ arts at Papermill Playhouse and their production of Frozen. A Broadway style show that was full of heart and warm hugs, and just around the corner.

As 2025 just came to a close, we take a look back at the list of shows that we got to see and enjoy during the year. From our favorites, to the ones we weren’t so crazy about, and the reasons why we are not rich! Our love of Broadway and live shows are keeping us poor, but we ain’t mad about it. We also get to review Stranger Things season 5 and give you our take on the last season of one of the m...

Ani gets to take Viv for the first time to check out the incredible live acts under the big top of one of the greatest circuses in the world, The Big Apple Circus. Now on its 48th year, this one ring circus spectacular has been a classic staple of NYC with illustrious daredevils, laugh makers and high flying artists that continue delight audiences of all ages and the hearts of these two hostesses.

In this spoiler filled episode of BTC we dive into a double feature of Wicked 2 and Stranger Things season 5, which also have successful Broadway counterparts. We get to review and give you the ‘scoops ahoy’ (see what we did there!) on these two incredible stories, the connections to their theatrical siblings, their amazing casts and magical creative teams.

We get to review this spunky and fun show that is packed full of laughs, iconic lines and a lively cast of fashionable characters. With its funky, colorful style and 90s nostalgia, this show catapulted Viv down memory lane. Did it do the same for Ani? Find out in this episode of Behind the Curtain!

Come with us to see the most magical show on Broadway…literally! Rob Lake’s magical illusions take center stage and he brings some nostalgic friends along.

Our favorite ghoul is back and taking New York by storm one more time before making Broadway its final resting place after touring the US for the past 2 years. We compare this version to the original one on Broadway and give you the scoop on what to expect of its touring counterpart and the fun you will have in the afterlife!

We get a chance to take a glimpse at the life of the rich and famous in an original musical set in the style of a documentary. Kristin Chenoweth stars in this new production about a woman going from rags to riches worthy of Versailles. But is this a story as grandiose as King Louis XIV glorious castle?

We check out the movie version of this Tony award winning musical that has an incredible all Latin cast, led by Tonatiuth, Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez. This one stole our hearts and we can’t wait to tell you all about it.

Check out this interstitial episode where we get more relaxed and loose in this intimate chat about our experiences watching and being part of this strange piece of art that has become a cult classic that has time warped the cinemas non-stop for over 50 years!

We are so excited for this new fall season of shows and tell you what we are looking forward to seeing and reviewing for our listeners.

This time we treated ourselves to one man shows with, Adam Sandler’s: You’re my best friend tour & Hugh Jackman’s: From New York, with love show. We share and weigh in on our experiences with this wide range of comedic and musical shows in which both men get to showcase their talent, their friends, and a little bit of who they are. These talented men show us how they are still on top of their...

We return to the Emerald City for another look at this Broadway classic that has been gracing the Gershwin stage for over 20 years. With the second ‘Wicked’ movie on the horizon we wanted to go back and see the musical version once again and see if the magic is still in Oz. Does this show still gives us the theatre goosebumps? We got the Wicked tea!

In this action packed episode we share all about the ‘King of Roasts’ , comedian Jeff Ross and his one man show! We also got to celebrate the last Hamilten event at the United Palace with Lin Manuel and special guests. We were in the ‘room where it happened’ and got to sing along with some of the most avid Hamilton fans in the world! Is Ani a better singer than Viv…wait for it!