Inside Broadway

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy talk with Tony nominated actress Montego Glover about her new role in "Into The Woods" at the St. James Theatre. Glover explains her history with the show and why she feels she's "grown into the witch." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Astrid Van Wieren, an original cast member from Broadway's 'Come From Away.' She talks about the show's spirit and how hard it will be to say goodbye when it closes this October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Tony Award-winning Patina Miller about her role in 'Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre. She talks about how exciting it is to work on an icon show and why it resonates with audiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Tony Award-winning theatrical producer Barry Weissler. He talks about how his show 'Chicago' just celebrated 10,000 performances and how you keep a show fresh after 25 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat about the winners of the 2022 Tony Awards. They also discuss places to eat in the theater district and Michael's upcoming wedding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Tony nominee Myles Frost about his starring role in 'MJ the Musical.' He talks about how he feels blessed to be up against so many of the greats in the theater. He also tells us what the Jackson family thinks of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Tony Award winners Jefferson Mays and Jayne Houdyshell. They star in the Broadway hit 'The Music Man' as Mayor Shinn and Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn. They talk about the experience of bringing the show to the stage after a two-year pause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Nagy chats with actress Lesley Nicol about her new one-woman show 'How the Hell Did I Get Here?' Nicol says to "expect to see the unexpected" in this new autobiographical musical story. The show brings the audience through her childhood to her time as Mrs. Patmore on “Downton Abbey.” She invites people to look into their own stories as they look at hers. Michael Riedel was off this week....

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Ramin Karimloo about returning to Broadway as Nick Arnstein in Funny Girl. He talks about how they added new songs and music, plus how the show still works for a modern audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Austin Pendleton about the new play 'The Minutes' and what it was like taking a two-year "break" from the show during the pandemic. He also talks about teaching and mentoring new actors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Harvey Fierstein about his recently published memoir "I Was Better Last Night" and the new production of Funny Girl. He also tells us what he thinks of mean people and what he loves most about working in the theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Dennis Stowe about taking over the role of Jafar in Disney’s ‘Aladdin.’ He talks about stepping in when Jonathan Freeman took his final bow after playing the character on both stage and screen. He also reveals the show he recently saw and highly recommends! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Nkeki Obi-Melekwe about playing the starring role in “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.” She talks about how she finds balance while playing such a demanding role and what it was like to meet Tina Turner in person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Warren Carlyle, choreographer of Broadway's The Music Man. He talks about working with Hugh Jackman and that there will be a surprise on opening night. He also discusses his next project with Barry Manilow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Nikki Renee Daniels, currently playing Jenny in Stephen Sondheim & George Furth’s “COMPANY." She talks about how the show has been reinvented and what it is like working with the legendary Patti LuPone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Adrianna Hicks, who is currently playing Catherine of Aragon in the Broadway Production of Six the Musical. She talks about the high energy performance and how she researched the role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with stars Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden about a newly released new album TOGETHER AT A DISTANCE recorded during lockdown with Sierra at home in New York and Julian at his home in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Tony nominee Patrick Page as he returns to the role of Hades in the hit musical Hadestown. He discusses life during the lockdown and the feeling of being back on stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with creative director David Korins about bringing his visions alive in Broadway projects like Mrs. Doubtfire, Hamilton, and the virtual reality exhibit Immersive Van Gogh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with The Phantom of the Opera star Ben Crawford about what it is like to portray a legendary character, life during the pandemic, and Broadway reopening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with legendary lyricist Tim Rice about the 50th anniversary of Jesus Christ Superstar, the reopening of Lion King, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy are back after 18 months talking about what they love...Broadway! Find out what they have been up to and how they feel about the reopening of Broadway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with James Harkness, starring in 'Ain't Too Proud.' He talks about the life of his character Paul Williams and how he found himself on Broadway. The show is playing at the Imperial Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Nagy chats with Daniel J. Watts about starring in 'Tina- The Tina Turner Musical.' He talks about the intensity of playing Ike Turner and the connection he has with his co-star Adrienne Warren. The show is playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Michael Riedel is out this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Marc Kudisch, starring in 'Girl From the North Country.' He talks about the music of Bob Dylan, and that it is one of the most favorite shows he has ever done. The show is playing at the Belasco Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.