DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan are joined by Academy Award nominated actress Jennifer Tilly (The Adding Machine, Bullets Over Broadway, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills). This icon is currently starring off-Broadway in The Adding Machine (with the New Group), alongside Daphne Rubin-Vega, Sarita Choudhury, and Michael Cyril Creighton. Jennifer discusses working with director Scott Elliott, her incredible cas...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Dee Roscioli (Death Becomes Her, Titanique). Dee has defied gravity, sailed the ship of dreams, and is alive… FOREVERRRRR. And you know what else? She’s joining the DRAMA. FAM, officially! Get ready for this electric and connective conversation covering all aspects of Dee’s life and career. She is currently slaying in Death Becomes Her on Broadway, standing by for bo...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Grammy Award-winner Abigail Barlow (SIX the Musical, The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album). All you wanna do… is listen to this gorgeous chat featuring the twins and Abigail! But first, the Summer House drama MUST be discussed. Amanda Batula, Ciara Miller, West Wilson, Kyle Cooke, and… Carl? Then it’s time for alllll the tea from Abigail. We dive into what it’s li...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Olivier Award winner Sam Tutty (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Dear Evan Hansen). Three redheads carry a pod into your ears! Fresh off the first preview of Rocky Horror on Broadway, the twins have a spoiler-free chat about the musical revival before diving into their convo with the leading man of Two Strangers. Sam is so charming, breezy, and silly. He...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Claybourne Elder (“The Gilded Age, Company). Hello, hello, hello! On the heels of The Comeback’s third season, the twins obsess over Lisa Kudrow’s Valerie Cherish before diving into this chat. Claybourne is as sincere and dreamy as you’d hope! This star previews his debut album, If the Stars Were Mine , ahead of its release on Center Stage Records on April 3rd. “I Wa...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Matt Koplik (Broadway Breakdown) for a thrilling preview of the Broadway 2026 spring season! Their fellow theatre podcaster brings his signature hot takes and witty humor to spotlight the upcoming productions coming to the Main Stem. The boys dish on Death of a Salesman, Giant, Proof, and all of the straight plays on the docket, as well as new musicals and revivals l...

It’s the TWIN TALKS pod you’ve all been waiting for. THE WEDDING RECAP. Dylan’s fresh from his bridal era, recapping, answering questions, sharing highlights, reflecting, and giggling about his magical wedding weekend. Drag queens? Musical performances? A gay pop DJ set by Steve Deptola? You’re going to live, laugh, and LOVE during this post-wedding debrief. The second half of this twin talk featu...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Jenn Colella (Come From Away, If/Then). We’re SHAKING to have this legendary icon on the podcast to promote her upcoming cabaret at 54 Below and to chat about her incredible life and career. Jenn dishes on motherhood, marriage, and being “mostly gay.” Jenn mentions it ALL — getting a tattoo in Rob McClure’s dressing room during Chaplin, a wild night out with Antonio...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award nominee Justin Cooley (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Kimberly Akimbo). Some good kids are here for a good hang, y’all! The twins unite with Justin to talk all things Spelling Bee, which is currently running through September at New World Stages. We get into the herstory of the Bee, modernizing it for today’s audience, and the fun of working w...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony and Olivier Award winner Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat). Ahead of the original Broadway cast’s final performance in Operation Mincemeat, the twins sit down with Jak for an unofficial DRAMA exit interview. Jak looks back on seven years of Mincemeat: from meeting the team behind it, the very first audition, and taking the show all the way to New York City. Speci...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), King Kong). Three strangers (two of which are twins…) became SISTERS during this all-time dynamic, breezy, and gorgeous convo. Hear all about starring as Robin in the hit new musical Two Strangers, from first listen to audition to Boston to BROADWAY. Christiani shares her favorite songs, what it’s like w...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Brandon Flynn (Data, 13 Reasons Why). You already know and love him, but prepare to fall deeper after this truly good hang. Fresh from recently opening the new play Data at the Lucille Lortel, Brandon talks about the preview process, developing his character Jonah, and his chilly walk to work in the West Village from his East Village apartment. Brandon gets honest ab...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Grammy Award nominee Nichelle Lewis (Ragtime, The Wiz). Snuggle in during the winter snow storm for a gorgeous and cozy chat with the twins and Nichelle, who is currently starring in the critically acclaimed revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater. Hot on the heels of Oscar nominations, they dive into the amazing day for Sinners, debate how scary the film is, an...

Connor and Dylan are joined by John-Andrew Morrison (Oh, Mary!, A Strange Loop). It’s a new year, which means the twins and their guests can’t get enough of one thing and one thing only – The Traitors. Candiace, Rinna, and Rob, oh my! Listen in for spirited chatter on the latest season of the reality show (so far). Then make way for the King of the Lyceum Theatre, Mr. John-Andrew Morrison! “JAM” d...

Connor and Dylan are kicking off 2026 with their personal picks of theatre they’re most excited for in 2026. Listen in for hot takes on the shows coming to Broadway, off-Broadway, and BEYOND. Buzz words: Celine Dion, Jane Fonda, cult-classic revivals, felines, Jamie Lloyd, and MORE. They’re also reacting to the Golden Globes – from the jokes of Nikki Glaser, former Timothée Chalamet obsessions, an...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Alison Jaye ( Stranger Things: The First Shadow ). It’s the final pod of 2025, y’all! Get ready for a cozy, upbeat, seasonal, and seamless conversation between the twins and Alison. Topics covered include: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (on Broadway!), Jamie Campbell Bower’s surprise Broadway debut as Henry Creel, discourse on I Love LA and Wake Up Dead Man: A Kni...

Happy Christmas Eve to all, but especially our day-of-drop listeners! May this Twin Talk accompany our dear listeners during holiday travels, last minute present wrapping, or when you’re hiding in the bathroom during a tense family gathering. Awards season comes along with the most wonderful time of year, so listen in for a chat about films in the 2026 Oscars race. We cover Sentimental Value, Jaco...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Drew Droege ( Messy White Gays , Titanique ). The twins are elated to be joined by this celebrated comedian, writer, and performer, who is currently starring in his off-Broadway play Messy White Gays. Get ready for a chat packed with behind-the-scenes tea, casting tidbits, playwriting secrets and inspirations, and MORE. Drew takes us through some career highlights, i...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Hannah Cruz (Chess, Suffs). Game. Set. Match… made in heaven y’all! We are in love with Hannah, who’s currently starring as Svetlana in the highly-anticipated revival of Chess on Broadway. Ahead of the crazy holiday schedule, we caught up with Hannah on her Chess journey - from her early love of the show to her audition, rehearsals, and opening on Broadway. Prepare t...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Britani Bateman (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Miss Saigon). Clink your glass! We have an announcement. Britani Bateman, breakout STAR of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, is on the pod! From “Friend Of” the Housewives to “Friend of the Pod” we could not be more gagged. Ahead of her cabaret debut at 54 Below, Britani is here to tease the musical moments...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Lencia Kebede (Wicked, Hamilton). Closing out their 6 year podcast anniversary month, the twins are thrillified to welcome Wicked on Broadway’s reigning Elphaba to the podcast! Lencia is making HISTORY as the first full-time Black Elphaba on Broadway. Recorded during Wicked: For Good’s release week, the trio discuss their favorite moments, Ariana Grande’s POWER, and...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Kevin Csolak (The Outsiders, Audra Gypsy). Live from the Bernard B. Jacobs… it’s Kevin! Having been introduced by beloved 2x DRAMA. guest Solea Pfeiffer, the twins are so delighted to finally chat with this star. Kevin, who’s currently starring as Bob in The Outsiders on Broadway, speaks on his journey with the Tony-winning Best Musical: from workshops to now playing...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Morgan Dudley (Hadestown, Descendants: The Rise of Red). She takes us on the road that led her to this moment: starring as Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway. We get into backstage (and onstage!) antics, Morgan’s show diary, what it’s like performing “Flowers” each night, the eight-show-a-week grind, and audience reactions. Which former Eurydices gave Morgan some advi...

Dylan and Connor are joined by drag superstar Plasma (RuPaul’s Drag Race). This week it’s just family. Literally, as the twins (mostly Connor) are often told they share a strong resemblance to this week’s guest! We get into it! It’s a rip roaring, hilarious time with this breakout star of Drag Race’s 16th season as they celebrate the release of her new album “Is Miss Thing On?” Plasma regales the...

Connor and Dylan are joined by theatre writer, screenwriter, and songwriter Zack Zadek (Deathless, The Turning). Y’all are going to love this breezy, entertaining chat with Zack, who is celebrating the release of his musical album Deathless. This recorded version features Jeremy Jordan, Kevin Atwater, Maia Reficco, Nicolette Robinson, and more stars! Hear about the inception of the musical itself,...