Sue Gilad

Sue Gilad: Curtain Call Conversations

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Sue Gilad: Curtain Call Conversations is a podcast exploring the intersection of theatre, leadership, education, business, and culture through the lens of Broadway. Hosted by Grammy Award and five-time Tony Award-winning producer Sue Gilad , the series goes beyond the spotlight and into the collaborative environments where storytelling becomes a catalyst for innovation, empathy, and meaningful human connection. Drawing on decades of experience developing and producing major theatrical works, the podcast reveals how the principles that shape the rehearsal room—trust, creative risk-taking, ensem...

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Sue Gilad

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From Page to Stage — The Journey of Building a Broadway Show 09.07.2026 47:00

What does it really take to bring a Broadway production from a single idea to opening night? In this episode of Sue Gilad: Curtain Call Conversations, Sue Gilad takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the world's most complex creative processes. Drawing on her experience as a Broadway producer and co-producer, she explores how stories evolve through years of development—from the first script r...

The Empathy Engine — The Science Behind Why Broadway Changes Us 23.06.2026 34:17

What happens inside the human brain when a live performance captures our attention, stirs our emotions, and connects us to complete strangers? In this episode of Sue Gilad: Curtain Call Conversations, Sue Gilad explores the fascinating science behind empathy, storytelling, and human connection. Drawing on research from neuroscience, psychology, and live performance studies, she examines how theatr...

Betting on Broadway — The Producer's Playbook for Spotting a Hit 02.06.2026 44:24

Broadway is one of the highest-risk industries in the world. Every new production requires millions of dollars, years of development, and countless creative decisions—yet most shows never recoup their investment. So how do producers decide which stories are worth betting on? In this episode of Sue Gilad: Curtain Call Conversations, Sue Gilad takes listeners inside the decision-making process behin...

Spotlight on Youth — How Theatre Saves Teenagers 22.04.2026 27:15

Teen mental health is facing unprecedented challenges—but what if one of the most effective solutions is already within reach? In this episode of Sue Gilad: Curtain Call Conversations, Sue Gilad examines the growing crisis affecting young people today and presents a compelling, research-driven perspective on the role of theatre education in addressing it. Drawing from real-world experience and dat...

The Rehearsal Room Blueprint — What Corporate America Can Learn from Broadway 22.04.2026 25:36

What if one of the most effective models for leadership and team performance has been hiding in plain sight—inside a Broadway rehearsal room? In this opening episode of Sue Gilad: Curtain Call Conversations, Sue Gilad draws on her experience producing award-winning Broadway productions to explore how high-performing creative teams operate under pressure. She examines the systems, behaviors, and cu...