The Kyle Petty Show

Not only did I have the chance to sit and talk with THE CRAFTY LUMBERJACKS (Andrew Boza & Dennis Setteducati) on stage during The Kyle Petty Show Live , but I also had an extended conversation with them on the podcast and I'm so excited to share it with you! With energy and personality like theirs, it is no wonder they have found so much success! In this episode we get into: 💘 How the two...

Ya'll. I had the best time on stage during The Kyle Petty Show Live at Theatre Three discussing the importance of arts education with Jules Greaves and I'm wildly excited to share this in-depth conversation with you! In this episode, we discuss the importance of storytelling and technique in singing and how she works with people of all ages (...ish haha) to discover the link between the tw...

Scott Schwartz on Reimagining Dear Evan Hansen and Bay Street Theater's Milestone 35 Year Anniversary! This time around, I sit down with SCOTT SCHWARTZ, Artistic Director of Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, as the iconic East End theater celebrates a landmark 35th anniversary season! Scott gives us an exclusive look at directing Bay Street's bold, reimagined production of the Tony Award-w...

What happens when you step into the glitter, the wig, and the shoes of one of musical theater's most iconic characters? In this episode, I sat down with actor Steven Charles to discuss his journey playing Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch . Steven shares the vulnerable, intense, and transformative experience of taking on such a powerhouse role. We dive into what it’s like to learn to be comf...

From Page to Stage: Bringing a One-Act to NYTF with Lisa Naso How do you take a raw idea and turn it into a premiering play in the heart of the New York theater scene? In this episode, I sit down with playwright Lisa Naso to celebrate the upcoming premiere of their brand-new one-act play, "LADIES," running this month at the New York Theater Festival. As a non-binary artist navigating the...

I had the best time chatting with Christine Boehm one-on-one for the first time in years! She directed THE 39 STEPS which is currently running at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson until May 3rd in addition to countless other productions on Long Island AND she has spent plenty of time on stage too! Here’s a bit of what we chatted about: 🎭 THE 39 STEPS and what it was like directing 4 cast members to...

It was soooooooo nice reconnecting with Zach Levy , who is rehearsing for Jesus Christ Superstar at CAP Syosset AND has been my buddy since the beginning of my Long Island Theater experience - so this was wildly special and nice to chat 1:1. 🥰 Here’s a bit of what we chatted about: 🎭 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at CAP Syosset and his experience rehearsing for Caiaphas 😂 We swapped some funny LI Thea...

I have known Jess Ader-Ferretti for years upon years and I can very confidently say my favorite role of hers is MJ Healy in Smithtown Performing Arts Center’s production of Jagged Little Pill ! It was so wonderful to chat with her and catch up! 💜🥰🎉 Here’s a bit of what we chatted about: 🎭 Jagged Little Pill! Why playing the role of MJ Healy is important to her and how some of the friendships t...

I finally got the pleasure of chatting with the wonderful Christine Fitzgerald of Our Love Fitz and thoroughly enjoyed myself! She is passionate about theater and working with children with disabilities and is quite open and transparent about the challenges she faces and how she applies it to her work. Christine has done wonderful work on and off the stage and it was my pleasure getting to know he...

I’m back with two fantastic ladies - JESS ADER-FERRETTI and CHRISTINE FITZGERALD - and we got into a number of different topics! 🎉Here’s what’s on the docket:🗣️ Chatting with Jess Ader-Ferretti about her experience rehearsing for and performing in Jagged Little Pill at Smithtown🗣️ Chatting with Christine Fitzgerald of Our Love Fitz about the importance of Children's Theater and cultivating co...

I got to see Domenick Napoli perform in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset last September and loved everything I heard and saw - which is why the second I noticed he was starring in School of Rock at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Merrick, I had to reach out. I had the best time connecting with him during this conversation! Not only is he massively talente...

I’ve got a shorter stream this time around, but there’s still plenty to get into! 🎉 Here’s what’s on the docket: 🗣️ Chatting about Cats at CM and Jagged Little Pill at Smithtown 🗣️ Chatting with Domenick Napoli who is starring in CAP Merrick’s production of “School of Rock” 🎸 A teaser of the new single from 39 Smooth - a Long Island based band including Domenick Napoli 🐝 What’s The Buzz?! - Lon...

Sometimes it feels there is a disconnect between Long Island Theater performers and the theaters they perform in and I think it’s important to chat about 🙃 There was a situation with a Children’s Theater production and a Long Island based theater that was brought to me that I felt needed to be addressed - but I also see this as an opportunity to discuss the disparity between Children’s Theater pe...

Ooooooh ya'll. This one was a fun one! 🎉Here’s what’s on the docket:🗣️ Chatting with Patrick Campbell about everything surrounding his experience directing the Long Island premiere of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Smithtown Performing Arts Center🗣️ Chatting with Shea McMahon about her experience rehearsing for CATS at CM Performing Arts Center and her inspiration for the set design - because SHE DOES...

Shea McMahon has apparently had beef with me for months and this only came to light when we shared the stage during A CHRISTMAS CAROL at CM Performing Arts Center - so I’m absolutely *chuffed* that she decided to spend some time with me on The Kyle Petty Show! Here’s a bit of what we chatted about: 🎭 Everything Cats at CM Performing Arts Center ! From her attachment to the show, to the rehearsal...

This conversation was a loooooong time in the making! I’m so glad we were able to make this happen. Here’s some of what I got into with Patrick Campbell : 🎭 His experience directing the Long Island premiere of Jagged Little Pill at Smithtown Performing Arts Center 🧐 What his creative process looks like and what drew him to directing this show  🛜 His amazing, beautiful website  PATRICKCAMPBELLDI...

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NEW KYLE PETTY SHOW! 🎉Here’s what’s on the docket:🗣️ Chatting with Michael Verre 🗣️ Catching up with Jae Hughes - with a very special (and secret 🤫) announcement🕺🏽 A performance from Michael Verre 🎭 Long Island Theater news including shows opening and closingIf I miss your theater or production or would like to hear your project featured, reach out via Instagram DM (@th...

It was a pleasure and an honor to reunite and perform with Michael Verre during CM’s Somewhere Beyond the Sea cabaret last August/September and I’m super happy we got to continue the fun on The Kyle Petty Show ! 💜Here a bit of what we chatted about:🎼 The original music he writes🧐 Some insight behind his creative process 🎭 His new original musical🎭 Some of his favorite/funniest theater memorie...

It was a pleasure to catch up with one of my besties Jae Hughes ! 🎉There was no shortage of things to discuss! Here’s a glimpse at what we chatted about: 🎭 The 39 Steps at Theatre Three ⭐️ Their involvement with Starkid and how they got involved 👀 A super-secret ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎭 Carriage House Players and their love for Shakespeare 🎲 A little “This or That” 🎭 Some favorite/funny theater memo...

Every conversation with Matthew Surico is a fun one! We THINK (lots of review would be needed) that he is the first person to appear twice on The Kyle Petty Show and that seems completely apropos (see what I did there? A little rhyming action for you!) for how much he has contributed to the brand over the years! With this conversation we discussed a few things!    Monty Python's Spamalot which...

**WE ARE AWARE THAT THERE WAS NO AUDIO IN THE BEGINNING - I’M AN OLD MAN DOING MY BEST HERE! START AT 4:44 AND WE’LL BE GOOD!**The Kyle Petty Show live podcast pilot continues! 👋🏽 Here’s what’s on the DOCKET:💃🏽 Fun conversation with my boy Matthew Surico🎭 Long Island Theater shows opening and closing **I guarantee that I don’t have information for every theater on Long Island, but you can hel...

I had the pleasure of chatting with Long Island famous choreographer Melissa Rapelje and we had the best time! We discussed her experience with Legally Blonde – how she didn't intend to work on the show and what changed her mind – her passion for dance, as well as some of her favorite roles as a performer! She's done so many things over the years and juggles it all with being a wife and mo...

Hey ya’ll! 👋🏽 I’m back with another episode of The Kyle Petty Show! Here’s what’s on the DOCKET: 💃🏽 Great conversation with Melissa Rapelje 🎉 Shout-out to the CM Teens cast of Once Upon a One More Time 🎭 Long Island Theater shows opening and closing 🎭 Audition information! You can find my EXTENDED conversation with Melissa on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts - anywhere you like to receive y...

SURPRISE! I went live tonight to discuss upcoming productions and auditions - and share highlights from my conversations with KEITH JONES (@keith_joness) and KIERNAN URSO (@kiernanurso)!  This was fun because both conversations were so different - Keith is directing Legally Blonde which opens on the mainstage at CM Performing Arts Center (@cmperformingarts) on Saturday 1/17 and Kiernan is starring...

I'm so glad that KEITH JONES decided to spend a little time with me to chat about their experience directing the upcoming production of LEGALLY BLONDE at CM Performing Arts Center, running from January 17th to February 1st! We got into so many different things from why the show is special to them to what they feel makes the CM production unique. They also shared some funny and fond memories of...