Behind The Curtain: A Broadway Podcast

We take a trip to a revival about the hilarity of life long friendships, the changes they go through and the objectivity of art. Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden have perfect chemistry in this thought provoking, hilarious play and we get to tell you all about it.

After a little summer hiatus, Ani and Viv are back and ready for a new theatre season; but first they get to catch up on all of their summer shenanigans.

Yep this time we get to finally talk all about Pedro Pascal and the incredible year he has been having. We also discuss some of the controversies and some things that as friends we may not see eye to eye. Join us as we revel on the Marvel that is our favorite Mr. Fantastic! (See what we did there?! ;)

The ladies got to spend time with their sons, sharing their love of live theater and passing down their love of Broadway to the next generation with amazing shows like Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, and MJ: The Musical. They also got to celebrate Viv’s birthday early with a chance to see the one and only Cyndi Lauper at her farewell tour and finally making a childhood dream come true. Hear all a...

After a couple weeks in hiatus, Ani and Viv are back in full force! In this special edition episode of Behind The Curtain, the two latina besties get a little loose and talk about some of the Off Broadway shows that are sure to brighten up your summer! They will make you flip your fins and get down and native!

Where are Ani & Viv? The Park Ave Counselors fill in to highlight some recent headlines in the world of Broadway. Will our beloved Broadway duo get found in time for next week's episode? Stay tuned to Behind The Curtain: A Broadway Podcast to find out!

The ladies take a trip into an immersed experience with a pirate ship in a New Orleans town where the tongue twisting rhymes and Cajun flare is as lively as the cast of misfit pirates and ladies in waiting. This revival is so colorful that the ladies can’t help, but rave about this fun revival!

The ladies review Broadway’s ‘Super Bowl’ of 2025 and get to talk all about the winners, the nominees, the amazing performances that dazzle Radio City this year and how perfect Cynthia Erivo was as a host.

Join us as we interview three of our very talented local middle school actresses as we learn all about their experiences on the stage, performing Broadway shows for their communities. Juliana, Sofia and Carmella get to share with us their whole performance experiences from their perspectives and they are so full of spark and talent you will know that this is where big Broadway dreams come alive.

In this double featured episode the ladies chat all about the true stories of two individuals that lived full lives…after death! These multi Tony nominated shows feature the real life tales of two men whose corpses went on adventures that made them part of strange history. Their stories wrapped in perfect harmonies and comedy!

These two Stranger Things fans get the theatre treat of a lifetime with one of most epic shows that has ever been on Broadway. This 5 time Tony nominee show is full of amazing talent, suspenseful horror and never seen before special effects that will blow your mind. It’s the perfect trip for those who dare to wander into the Upside Down!

Ani and Viv go through the list of this year’s Tony nominations and let you know which ones are their favorites and predict who could possibly win at the upcoming 2025 Tony awards.

These two curvaceous Latina hosts get the opportunity to be among some of the most elite and influential Latinas in our community while experiencing one of the most colorful and lively musicals of the year. A show about dreams, hard work, and the love of family that sees it all through even in the face of the most unexpected challenges. We invite you see why we love ‘Real Woman Have Curves’ and it...

We STOMPed into this classic as it’s traveling the nation spreading the loud joy that graced Off Broadway for 29 years! With a creatively talented group of performers that make music in the most unconventional ways. From empty bottles and cans, to plastic drones, shopping carts, tin garbage cans and even lighters, these musicians bring a musical statement that is, both, loud and fun and makes you...

Wrinkle, wrinkle little star! Come along as we chat about this fun show that pays homage to its 1992 movie counter part that’s all about stolen love, deceit, vanity and the pursuit of eternal life and beauty. With a sexy cast of characters, hilarious puns and stunts, this is a show that will have you die from laughter.

In this traveling Cirque Du Soleil show called ‘Luzia’ we are immersed into a magical land inspired by the rich colors and sounds of Mexico! From the incredible artists and acrobats that grace the stage, to the magical waterfall and the lively music that captures the audience’s hearts and leaves them in awe of all the beauty of this ethereal experience under the big top!

These proud latinas get to travel to the heart of Cuba through this lively and fiery show that’s all about the love of music, country and family. With a talented cast and band that play, sing and dance from the bottom of their hearts and souls with a joy that spills into the audience with its Caribbean sounds and colors. It fills every heart with all of the flavors of Havana.

We got a chance to check out this incredible documentary about the life of Renee Elise Goldsberry and her journey to motherhood, Broadway and Tony glory showing at the beautiful United Palace Theatre. With a special talk back with Renee, Lin Manuel Miranda and a surprise guest that brought the house down that left us ‘helpless’!

Take a trip with Ani and Viv to check out Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play ‘Purpose’. With an all star cast that includes Tony Award winners, Phylicia Rashad as the director, Latanya Richardson Jackson and of course our favorite, Kara Young! This new play is full of family drama, intrigue, comedy and heart and we can’t wait to tell you all about it!

Between this bitter winter and with spring around the corner these two chicas push through coughing fits and colds to bring you their latest review. This sick edition of ‘Behind the Curtain’ is lively with praise for the new revival of Cabaret, while Ani, the Broadway super fan, compares and contrasts this version with its previous revival counterpart from 1998. This episode will bring you joy, la...

Ep46- Maybe Happy Ending This time we had the joyful pleasure of experiencing this innovative and creative new musical that comes fully charged with laughter, discovery, adventure and an unconventional love story between two bots. Check out this episode of ‘Behind the Curtain’ as we chat all about one of the best and sweetest musicals of the season, our exclusive talk back and see how we partied l...

The gals once again revisit the fabulous Moulin Rouge and this time they get to gush over the new cast and the amazing Andy Carl as the new Duke of Monroth. The ladies also experience some rude behavior from some audience members and Ani doesn’t hold back this time! From the rouge to the debonair, the sultry and the glam we keep coming back for more and as always this show never disappoints.

With the insanely cold weather we are having lately we decided to check out this off Broadway jewel of a show that shines brighter than the ‘heart of the ocean’ and has the comedic flare that will sure to warm the coldest of icebergs. The ladies can’t wait to see this show again and in this episode they tell you why.

After the holiday hiatus, Ani and Viv finally get together to take a look back at all of the amazing shows they got to see in 2024 and anticipate some of the shows that will be making 2025 another interesting and fun theatre season. Who got to see more shows? The insider or the die hard fan? Find out in this fun episode of Behind the Curtain!

Here she is boys! The ladies get to review this new revival with the incomparable Audra McDonald as she leads this classic Broadway show as Mama Rose. And there’s no better way than to open the newly revamped Majestic Theatre than with this powerhouse cast. The ladies give their honest impressions of this revival and what to expect.