I Wanna Be Like You with Elbi Cespedes

Today, I Wanna Be Like Mark Hoebee! Mark Hoebee is currently the Producing Artistic Director of Paper Mill Playhouse. Prior to that, he was a swing and dance captain on multiple Broadway shows and national tours including Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Beauty and the Beast, and Victor/Victoria starring Julie Andrews. He went on to become an accomplished director, still directing one show a season at Pa...

Today, I Wanna Be Like Theresa McCarthy! Theresa McCarthy is most well known for originating the role of Nellie in Floyd Collins which has now returned to Broadway with the role being played by Lizzy McAlpine! She also starred as one of the three Kates in the original Broadway company of Titanic. She’s originated many Off Broadway musicals such as First Daughter’s Suite, Myths and Hymns and Queen...

Today I Wanna Be Like Michele Cavallero! Michele Cavallero is a theatrical agent who works for Take 3 Talent Agency. Before becoming an agent, Michele graduated from Emerson College with a degree in musical theater before venturing into a professional career as a performer and dance teacher. Some of Michele’s theater clients are currently starring in Boop, Buena Vista Social Club, Aladdin and more...

Today, I Wanna Be Like Mary Six! Mary Six has been tapping since she was 2 years old. Her vast career includes being a Rockette for 13 years, serving as a dance captain for The Rockettes as well. While with The Rockettes, she got to star alongside Chita Rivera in Can Can on tour in Japan. She also tapped alongside Harold Nicholas at the London Palladium in My One and Only! She went on to teach Tap...

Today I Wanna Be Like Phil Colgan! Phil Colgan joins us fresh off his run as Charles Lee in Hamilton on Broadway, after having been a swing and dance captain in & Juliet on Broadway! His vast career includes associate choreographing New York, New York alongside Susan Stroman, originating A Bronx Tale at Paper Mill Playhouse and Only Gold (directed and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler) at MCC....

Today, I Wanna Be Like Aidan McDermott! Aidan McDermott works in Company Management on and off Broadway. Currently he’s the Assistant Company Manager on Just in Time starring Jonathan Groff and former podcast guest Michele Pawk. Most notably, he served as the Assistant Company Manager on Swept Away, An Enemy of the People and The Wiz on Broadway! He was also the Company Manager for Dracula: A Come...

Today, I Wanna Be Like Tommy Bracco! Tommy Bracco is a Staten Island native who's originated 3 Broadway shows including Newsies, Pretty Woman, and The Heart of Rock n Roll! Most recently, he starred in Titanique Off Broadway! He's most well known for his time as a contestant on Big Brother back in 2019!! We get to talking about it all! Watch on YouTube and Spotify! Listen wherever you get your pod...

Today I Wanna Be Like Michele Pawk! Fresh off the announcement of her next Broadway role in Just in Time (previews begin March 28, 2025, at Circle in the Square), Michele Pawk is a Tony Award winning actress who recently performed as Madame Morrible in Wicked (2022-2024) and originated shows like Seussical (Mayzie) and Crazy For You (Irene). Her iconic roles include Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray ,...

I Wanna Be Like You with Elbi Cespedes is a podcast that explores the journeys of successful individuals and how they’ve built and sustained their careers. Host Elbi Cespedes sits down with accomplished guests to discuss their beginnings, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Through engaging and insightful conversations, this podcast offers inspiration, prac...