From B.A. to Broadway

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on yet another Sondheim Broadway musical: Merrily We Roll Along! Although in recent years it has became a huge staple in musical theatre, it has a history fraught with stumbles and failure. So make sure you tune in to learn how exactly they turned everything around for this lovely show! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan...

In Episode 55, Brennan is once again joined by fan-favorite: Brandon Walters as they break down the procedures of attending an EPA or ECC. Securing an audition slot can be hard enough, but you also need to know what times the different venues open, when you can sign up on certain lists, etc. So tune in to ensure your best chance of having a successful audition day! Support the show Host/ Productio...

In our first mini-sode of Year 2, we are shining the spotlight on the Off-Broadway cult classic: Heathers the Musical! With a new production about to hit New World Stages, and a whole week of auditions happening right now, this show has been on everyone's minds, so tune in to make sure you're in the know! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman G...

Happy Year 2! In Episode 54, Brennan is joined by David Dines (a.k.a. Hanukah Lewinsky) as they talk about David's journey as a New York City drag queen! Drag has always been such a beautiful, multi-faceted art form, and a staple in the queer community, and it walks hand in hand with theatre performance as a viable career! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dy...

In this week's mini-sode, we are not only shining the spotlight on the Broadway classic, Hello Dolly!, we are also celebrating the one year anniversary of From B.A. to Broadway!!! Thank you to all who have ever tuned in to this show, and here's to many more years! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobroad...

In Episode 53, Brennan is once again joined by Cara Rose DiPietro, as they discuss "Audition Season" during their live podcast recording at BroadwayCon 2025! As we are in the midst of audition season right now, they're giving you the first hand perspective, so make sure you tune in to hear what's going on! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dyla...

In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on Broadway's classic: Oklahoma! With Oklahoma being among the first book-musicals, it helped pave the way for what we know as modern musical theatre today! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Patreon.com...

In Episode 52, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Kim Onah, as they talk about her journey from getting an English degree from Harvard, to making a Broadway principal debut with a bunch of strangers! Choosing to pivot from Ivy-League to musical theatre is no easy task, but Kim's career has been one of persistence and believing in herself! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan...

In this week's "mini"-sode, we are shining the spotlight on Broadway's most haunting musical: Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Another one of Sondheim's masterpieces, this show has seen many an iteration with some Broadway powerhouses, so tune in and attend the tale! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic De...

In Episode 51, Brennan is joined by broadway's Nik Walker, as they talk about his journey to Broadway, and his current position as a Theatre professor at his alma mater! As both actor and college educator, Nik has a really cool place in the world of all we talk about on this podcast, and he's got a lot of wisdom to share about it. So make sure you tune in! Support the show Host/ Producti...

In this week's mini-sode we are shining the spotlight on the 2000's Broadway hit: Spring Awakening! Every theatre kid has a Spring Awakening phase and its for good reason, because this show beautifully melds very serious/ important content matter with really unique music and storytelling, and its a must for all young actors out there! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan S...

In Episode 50, Brennan is joined Broadway’s Jordan Dobson as they talk about his journey from being labeled dancer-only to being several leading men on Broadway! Does he maybe steal his costume pieces sometimes? Well, you’ll just have to listen to find out! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobroadway on Instagram,...

In this week's mini-sode we are shining the spotlight on everyone's favorite Broadway show within a show: Pippin! Well according to Brennan, maybe not everyone... So tune in and let us know if you're a Pippin person! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Patre...

In Episode 49, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Ally Bonino as they talk about her journey as a New York actress to her recent Broadway debut in Suffs the Musical. With recent events, theatre like this is so important now more than ever, and Ally got to experience that first hand through a very unique lens... along with a cold, salty walk to our studio!  Support the show Host/ Production/ Edit...

In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on the Broadway classic: Camelot! Camelot has historically had quite mixed reviews, but it's welcome at this round table any time! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Patreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 48, Brennan is joined by NYC actor/ composer RJ Christian as they talk about navigating the biz during a pandemic, working on Ratatouille the TikTok musical, and how building a strong community is vital to maintaining your theatre career and general wellbeing! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobroadway...

In this week's mini-sode we are shining the spotlight on the classically, charming Broadway hit musical: She Loves Me! This one has not always gotten the love it deserves, but it is certainly more in the mainstream now, and it has a TON of potential book songs, so go check it out! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsith...

In Episode 47, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Don Darryl Rivera as they talk character acting, TYA, and his run in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway! Now we just gotta work on getting Iago a power ballad...  Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Patreon.com/batobroadwa...

In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on the Tony Award winning musical: Sunset Blvd. Current revival aside, Sunset Blvd. has a long history fraught with controversy on its long road to Broadway. Brennan and Danny just saw the revival this past week and they're itching to gab about it, so tune in for all the hot takes! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Bren...

In Episode 46, Brennan embarks on the first solo episode of the show as he gets everyone ready for audition season by reviewing everything we learned in 2024! There were 45 full episodes prior to this one, and hours upon hours of wisdom shared from all of our special guests, so let's make sure we remember it all! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufma...

In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on the Tony Award winning musical: Passion! This is probably the weirdest one we've done so far, so buckle up!! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Patreon.com/batobroadway

In Episode 45, Brennan is finally joined in a main episode by our very own Danny Saulle as they discuss the smash-hit phenomenon: Wicked Part 1! They could talk about it for hours, but they did a very good job of keeping it under 60 minutes!! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and T...

In this week's episode we are talking about the legendary Broadway musical: The Color Purple. Based on the classic American novel, this show has touched audiences around the world with its hauntingly powerful story. With the original book now being banned in many schools across the country, it's now more important than ever that this story be told! Support the show Host/ Production/ Edit...

In Episode 44, Brennan is joined by actress/ audition coach Julie Galorenzo as she explains the college audition process that students currently go through to study musical theatre. There's sure a whole lot to do, so make sure you tune in and get ready to take some notes! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobr...

In this week's mini-sode we're shining the spotlight on the Broadway classic: Annie the musical! Everyone knows the story of the little, red-headed orphan, but the production itself has a long, rich history, so make sure you tune in! Support the show Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik Music: Dylan Kaufman Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi @batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and...