Theater Girl

What really happens behind the scenes of a brand-new Broadway musical?   This week, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Paul Alexander Nolan, who plays Max in The Lost Boys, for an inside look at bringing one of Broadway's newest musicals to life. They discuss songs that were cut during previews, flying vampire mishaps, hidden onstage details, and the surprising influence Reddit fans had on a co...

In light of the holiday weekend, enjoy a mini episode recapping what Jackie called "the most incredible live theater experience ever." On a whim, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) ended up at Death Becomes Her 's closing performance, and wowowow is she glad she was there.  In this mini ep, we're reflecting on the impact of fandom within Broadway communities, the importance of shows that bring pure JOY and...

Death Becomes Her is closing on Broadway this weekend, and to mark the occasion, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by her sister Lauren, a DBH super fan who has seen the show FOURTY THREE TIMES?!?!?! (and counting... she's not about to miss closing weekend, of course). They discuss what kept Lauren coming back to the Lunt, unpack and compare Madeline performances of Megan Hilty and Betsy Wolfe, a...

Before the Theater Girl , there was the Theater Kid . This week, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by childhood friend Cat (@cat_cimino) for an honest conversation about growing up in community theater. Together, they laugh through the trauma while trying to get to the bottom of why everything felt so serious and what was really going on with the adults running the show...   Hosted by Simplecast,...

Last night was the 79th annual Tony Awards and we have some FEELINGS!!!!! Jackie breaks down the night - biggest wins, surprises, snubs, and controversies, including the victories for "Ragtime" and "Schmigadoon!", the losses for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" and "The Lost Boys", and what the results say about the current state of theater. Are Tony voters rewarding innovation, or are they still gravita...

It's Tony Awards season in New York City and Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is giving a crash course on Broadway's biggest night with absolutely no filter. Who should win? Who will win? Which nominees are overrated? Which shows deserved more love? Nothing is off limits as Jackie shares her official predictions, hottest takes, and most honest opinions on this year's nominees.   Whether you're a Broadway...

Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Broadway content creator @bwaySHO to talk The Lost Boys, Two Strangers and The Shrek-oning!  It's a conversation that is SHO delightful :)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by friends to discuss the hottest show of this Broadway season, "Cats"! (Yes, you read that right...)   This reimagined production is unlike anything we've seen on Broadway before and we're here to unpack it.  Is this show actually good for the marginalized groups it claims to represent? Did Grizabella die? What even is the Heaviside Layer? Did Andrew Lloyd Webbe...

Jackie (@ jackiemaroney_) is joined by Daniel Colonel (@daniel.colonel) - lifelong friend, renowned NYC pastry chef, and the only person Jackie knows who’s seen Wicked more times than her (fourteen, to be exact).  The pair break down their favorite Elphabas and Glindas over the years, discuss why Wicked is a perfect musical, and share their thoughts on how to improve the Gershwin Theater’s signatu...

Welcome to Episode One of Theater Girl !  Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) and Stefanie (@shesallbach) reunite on the mic to discuss Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas in Chicago .  Did Mark outshine Whitney? Is stunt casting helping or hurting Broadway? Will Jackie meet her husband at Marie’s Crisis Cafe? Tune in to find out!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

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