Inside Broadway

Host Christine Nagy sits down with Broadway’s Christiani Pitts, now starring as Robin in the acclaimed new musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) at the Longacre Theatre. Christiani shares what drew her to this heartfelt, funny story, her collaboration with the creative team, and the onstage chemistry she built with co-star Sam Tutty. She also opens up about returning to Broadway as...

Host Christine Nagy sits down with Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, now starring as The Arbiter in the historic Broadway revival of CHESS at the Imperial Theatre. From the thrill of bringing this legendary musical back to Broadway after nearly 40 years to the challenge of reimagining a role that bridges political intrigue and romance, Bryce shares behind-the-scenes stories, insights into Danny St...

Host Christine Nagy sits down with two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris, now starring as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. From the challenges of inhabiting one of literature’s most iconic characters to the magic of Jack Thorne’s immersive adaptation, Cerveris shares behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on ho...

Host Christine Nagy sits down with Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham, now starring alongside Kristin Chenoweth in The Queen of Versailles at the St. James Theatre. From his storied career and love for comedy to the challenges of eight shows a week, Abraham shares behind-the-scenes stories, heartfelt reflections, and what makes this bold new musical a timely and thrilling Broadway experience....

Host Christine Nagy sits down with Ainsley Melham and Sonya Balsara, stars of Disney’s Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre. From childhood dreams to Broadway debuts, they share the joy, nostalgia, and chemistry that make this long-running musical a fan favorite. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, heartfelt advice, and a celebration of Aladdin’s 11th magical year on Broadway. See omnystudio.co...

Christine Nagy chats with Christine Sherrill, who’s making her Broadway debut as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia!  at the Winter Garden Theatre. From teaching fifth grade to performing across the country, Christine shares her inspiring journey, the joy of the cast, and the magic of bringing ABBA’s music to life. A must-listen for theater lovers and dreamers alike! See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

It’s World Wish Day, and we’re celebrating with some serious Disney magic! Host Christine Nagy catches up with Aladdin stars Adi Roy, Michael James Scott, and Dennis Stowe to talk about life backstage, their incredible journeys to Broadway, and what makes playing these iconic roles so special. From hilarious stories to heartfelt moments, you’ll get a real look behind the curtain.  In honor of Worl...

Inside Broadway host Christine Nagy chats with Kelsie Watts, the dynamic singer making her Broadway debut in Six the Musical . Watts shares her inspiring journey from pop artist to Broadway star, the challenges she faced along the way, and the excitement of performing on one of the world's most iconic stages. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories of her role as Jane Seymour, her life in New York...

Inside Broadway podcast host Christine Nagy sat down with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel, marking her 15th Broadway show with Sondheim’s Old Friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Broadway podcast host Christine Nagy sat down with Ainsley Melham to discuss the highly anticipated musical Boop. The show, featuring music by David Foster, is currently in previews and is set to open on April 5th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Nagy talks with Tina Landau, who is making history this spring as the first woman to direct and co-write two Broadway shows in a single season with Redwood and Floyd Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Nagy recently chatted with award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga about her new holiday album 'Sounding Joy.'  She explained that the project is not just about the joy of the holiday season and that she is excited to tour with Clay Aiken. Plus, she is coming back to Broadway! Find out where you can see her at leasalonga.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy recently spoke with Andy Karl, a three-time Tony nominee who stars in the new musical TEETH. Based on the hit 2007 screenplay by Mitchell Lichtenstein, TEETH delves into the story of a girl whose curse may also serve as her salvation. Karl described the show as one that “must be seen to be described!” Perfectly timed for the spooky season, this dark comedy will op...

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy recently chatted with Sky Lakota-Lynch and Emma Pittman, who are starring in the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE OUTSIDERS. They talk about the excitement of being in a show with so many cast members making their Broadway debuts; with a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging, and the realization that there is sti...

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy recently spoke with four-time Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason who discussed stepping in for Mia Farrow after she contracted COVID-19. Mason also shared insights about her transition from acting to directing. THE ROOMMATE is playing at the Booth Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Sophie Carmen-Jones, who is starring in the Broadway production of MOULIN ROUGE! She talks about her journey from London's West End to Broadway. MOULIN ROUGE! is playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with choreographer Lorin Latarro, who has opened three shows since March 2024. She talks about her most recent show, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, which she calls a "joyfest," and how she loves "losing herself inside each show," which most recently included Tommy and Heart of Rock and Roll. ONCE UPON A MATTRESS opens August 12th at the Hudson Theater. See omnystud...

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with award-winning Black female choreographer Camille A. Brown.  Born and raised in New York, she is nominated for a 2024 Tony for Best Choreography for HELL'S KITCHEN. She talks about how she used her first-hand knowledge of New York's dance landscape in the 90s to help tell the story on stage. HELL'S KITCHEN is playing at the Shubert Theatre. See omnystu...

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Huey Lewis and Broadway's Tamika Lawrence and Zoe Jensen about THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL. They discussed the show's journey and the choices they made in life that brought them all to the Broadway stage. THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL plays at the James Earl Jones Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Olivier-winning director Maria Friedman. Friedman has been nominated for a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Broadway's MERRY WE ROLL ALONG. She talks about Stephen Sondheim's legacy and her friendship with him. MERRY WE ROLL ALONG is currently playing at the Hudson Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel chats with WATER FOR ELEPHANTS writer Rick Elice about his recent Tony nomination and the show's theme of "finding a home." He discusses his dream to become an actor and the journey that led him to be a writer for shows like JERSEY BOYS. WATER FOR ELEPHANTS plays at the Imperial Theater. Christine Nagy was off this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Elijah Rhea Johnson, who plays Michael Jackson in Broadway's MJ THE MUSICAL. Johnson talked about his year in the role and how to win a trip to see MJ on Broadway, the US tour, London, or Hamburg. To enter visit  mjthemusical.com/doubleplatinum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel chats with legendary lyricist Tim Rice about his new online songwriting master class.  Rice discusses the art of songwriting and how he developed his craft. For more on his class, visit www.bbcmaestro.com Christine Nagy was off this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with director Des McAnuff about his reimagined version of THE WHO'S TOMMY. McAnuff directed the 1993 award-winning version and said the changes in the current production are "very targeted." THE WHO'S TOMMY opens at the Nederlander Theatre on March 28th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James, who were staring in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES. They explain how their 20-year friendship helped bring their performance to another level. DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES plays at Studio 54 until March 31. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.