Dressed Rehearsal

Bradley Jaden is one of the West End's most celebrated leading men, and this summer he'll make his New York stage debut as Javert in LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA SPECTACULAR , playing a limited engagement at Radio City Music Hall from July 23 through August 9. Bradley has taken on some of musical theater's most iconic roles, from Shrek to Fiyero , while spending more than a decade with Le...

It's been a season of unforgettable firsts for Jennifer Duka! She is currently making her Broadway debut as Alan Frog in The Lost Boys , the most Tony-nominated show of the season. From performing in the Tony Awards opening number alongside P!nk and Neil Patrick Harris to seeing her name on an original Broadway cast album for the very first time, this debut has been filled with pinch-me moment...

Today’s guest is Richard Riaz Yoder, who is currently dancing their heart out 8x a week in their 10th (!!!) Broadway show, the joy fest that is Schmigadoon! In this episode, we talk about the Black excellence of Shuffle Along led by the incomparable Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell, the top-down leadership Bette Midler brought to Hello, Dolly! , and where Richard falls in the very importan...

Today’s guest is Ryann Redmond. I first fell in love with her signature mix of wit, silliness, and heart in If/Then, one of my favorite musicals where she starred alongside Broadway legends, like Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, & Jenn Colella. But Ryann’s Broadway journey began even earlier when she made her debut in Bring It On the Musical. Since then, she has become a dynamic and belov...

Caroline Bowman is the true definition of an artist who leads with heart and authenticity. She made her Broadway debut as the understudy for Elphaba in Wicked and later returned to the role as principal Elphaba on Broadway. She was also part of the original Broadway cast of Kinky Boots and starred as Eva Perón on the Evita tour alongside her best friend and former podcast guest Desi Oakley. Caroli...

Introducing… Donna Vivino!!! A true Broadway baby who made her debut at just 9 years old as Young Cosette in Les Misérables. & let’s be clear, no one respects a young Cosette more than P!nk. From growing up onstage to becoming one of Broadway’s most beloved leading ladies, Donna’s career spans iconic roles like Elphaba in Wicked and Jersey in Hell’s Kitchen, plus unforgettable turns in Hairspr...

Brooke Simpson is a powerhouse vocalist, who made her Broadway debut in the groundbreaking revival of 1776 , a bold reimagining featuring a multiracial cast of female, transgender, and nonbinary actors. She now stars Off-Broadway as Cleo in Blood/Love , an epic vampire rock opera packed with glam, diva vocals, and unapologetic edge. A proud member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, Brooke first captured...

Today’s episode features the unstoppable Khaila Wilcoxon, known to some as the Troy Bolton of Broadway. From debuting in the original cast of Hadestown to ruling as Catherine of Aragon in SIX, to most recently scaling trees and belting her heart out in Redwood alongside Broadway legend Idina Menzel, Khaila is carving out a career that is entirely her own. Grounded, joyful, and deeply intentional,...

*Snap Snap* Today’s guest is Rachel Potter, an acclaimed Broadway star turned Nashville recording artist who has truly done it all. From making her Broadway debut as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family , to playing Glinda in Wicked on tour, & originating the role of the Mistress in the Tony-nominated revival of Evita, Rachel has built a career rooted in powerhouse vocals and fearless versati...

You can’t stop his beat!!! Today’s episode features showbiz legend Marc Shaiman. Marc Shaiman is a composer, lyricist, arranger, and producer whose work has shaped some of the most beloved moments across film, tv, and Broadway. He began his career as Bette Midler’s musical director before becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable scoring voices, with credits including When Harry Met Sally, The...

On this episode, I’m joined by Emma Blodgette, also known as @WearingInTheWings , a Broadway dresser, content creator, and a fierce advocate for sustainable fashion. A true second-generation theater kid, Emma grew up surrounded by showbiz with a Broadway conductor mother and an opera-singing father before carving out her own path backstage. With 10+ Broadway shows under her belt, she has worked as...

Today’s guest is Bella Coppola, a Broadway belter known for her diva turns in SIX and Smash. And let me tell you… the girl can sing!!!!! We talk about what it was like stepping into those big, glamorous roles on Broadway and getting to learn from legends like Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman along the way. Bella shares how being around artists at that level pushed her to trust her instincts and own...

Currently making his Broadway debut in Ragtime at Lincoln Center, Rodd Cyrus is living a season of firsts. From stepping into Harry Houdini’s shoes (& hat) to recording his very first Broadway cast album, this chapter is nothing short of magical. We get into all things Ragtime, the epic Vogue photoshoot, & the importance of finding your own voice (because Aaron Tveit & Jeremy Jordan al...

Taking Broadway and the styling world by storm, Bethany Tesarck is boldly marrying her worlds of performance and fashion with her new venture, Styled by Bethany . Currently dancing her butt off eight shows a week in Death Becomes Her (and yes—she’s basically a Liza Minnelli body double), Bethany is also curating unforgettable looks for opening-night red carpets, press moments, and everything in be...

Actor, singer, and disability rights advocate Jenna Bainbridge joins Dressed Rehearsal for a conversation at the intersection of Broadway, fashion, and accessibility. In 2024, Jenna made history as the first authentic wheelchair user to play Nessarose in Wicked on Broadway , and debuted in Suffs as the first wheelchair user to originate a role in a new Broadway musical . We dive into what authenti...

This week’s guest is Kim Exum , an actor, producer, and mother based in NYC. Kim made Broadway history as the longest-running Nabulungi in The Book of Mormon and originated the role of Alpha Smith in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical . She also serves as a co-host of Broadway Black’s critically acclaimed Off Book: The Black Theatre Podcast , where she helps amplify vital conversations...

Today’s guest is Abby DePhillips : accomplished concert producer, content creator, and all-around Broadway cheerleader. Abby began her career producing iconic concerts at 54 Below alongside Broadway stars, and now works with powerhouse shows like & Juliet . Along the way, she’s built a deeply loyal online community by sharing her love for the arts and the people who make this industry so speci...

We’re ringing in the holiday season Broadway-style with the one and only Desi Oakley . 🎄☃️ Broadway actor and recording artist Desi Oakley (@desioakley) joins us to celebrate her new holiday single, “Christmas on the Coast,” written by Dan Diaz and Martin Storrow — an easy breezy holiday song grounded in storytelling, nostalgia, and love. 🌊 Desi reflects on a career built one brave step at a tim...

Hot off his thirteen-year run in The Book of Mormon as the iconic Elder Cunningham, comedy king Cody Jamison Strand joins us to yap about all things joy, chaos, fashion, and finding your people. 🎤 Cody looks back on growing up in South Dakota and making it in the big city, the comedy heroes who shaped him, and what it meant to make his Broadway debut at just 23. We dive into the legacy Gavin Cree...

We’re going behind the curtain with Teale Dvornik (@thebackstageblonde) — Broadway dresser, theater historian, and one of the original backstage content creators. From Wicked to Aladdin to MJ: The Musical and Come From Away, Teale’s spent over a decade working on some of Broadway’s biggest shows while building a platform that celebrates the magic, chaos, and heart of life behind the scenes. Now sh...

She is THAT girl taking Broadway by storm. 🌟 In this episode, we sit down with Tatianna Cordóba, whose grounded perspective on showbiz, commitment to genuine human connection, and radiant joy are captivating audiences both onstage and off. At just 25, Tatianna led the Broadway company of Real Women Have Curves with grace, grit, and heart — and we talk about what that experience taught her, the we...

Join us for a soulful yet silly conversation with Matt Rodin —performer, writer, host, storyteller—on his journey from hosting Broadway.com red carpets to discovering what truly matters in life. Matt reflects on playing Jamie in the national tour of Company and bringing powerful original queer stories to life Off-Broadway in Beau and All the World’s a Stage . Known for his honesty and insight, Mat...

Meet Grace Walker—a dramaturg, writer, and content creator who’s shaking up the theater world and redefining accessibility. Passionate about new play development, disability representation, and community engagement, Grace not only shapes stories that are intentional and resonant but also creates a space online for people who love unusual, gritty, and offbeat theater to find community. Off-stage, h...

On this episode, we dive into the artistry of Broadway photography & videography with Rebecca J. Michelson, whose lens has captured defining moments—from Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth’s Wicked reunion at Redwood , to Eva Noblezada’s journey with The Great Gatsby , Sara Bareilles celebrating Jennifer Nettles’ debut in Waitress , Lin-Manuel Miranda honoring Stephen Sondheim, & many more...

Cara Rose DiPietro joins us for a heartfelt conversation on the twists and turns of a life in show business. She opens up about building her solo show at 54 Below in honor of her late mother, what it means to show up authentically online, and how everything changes when focus on chasing joy in the present moment. This episode is for the dreamers, the doers, & anyone figuring it out one step at...