The Color Purple Recoups on Broadway

Brainteasers For Broadway Geniuses with Peter Filichia

Think you know Broadway inside and out? In this episode, we sit down with theater historian, author, and Broadway commentator Peter Filichia to test your stage smarts. His latest book challenges even the most seasoned fans with brainteasers spanning decades of musicals—from Cats to Dear Evan Hansen.

"Alfie Alzheimer's" (Live Episode)

Surprise bitch! Aman makes his Round 3 debut on this month's livestream episode where we're joined by Keely and Ethan! We discuss Cynthia Erivo, Lindsay Heather Pearce, and why we shouldn't be bitchy to "Bitch." Songs this episode include: Anything Goes/ Anything You Can Do.

Episode 178: The Show Goes On, Broadway Hirings, Firings, and Replacements, part 2.

This week’s episode of Broadway Nation is the second half of my conversation with author Ron Fassler, whose latest book is titled The Show Goes On — Broadway Hirings, Firings, and Replacements.

Ep. 60 :Baldwin, Broadway, and the Power of Maybe with Brandon Victor Dixon

In this thoughtful and heartfelt episode, host Lauren Van Hemert sits down with acclaimed actor, producer, and musician Brandon Victor Dixon to discuss his artistic journey, advocacy, and newly released single, "Maybe." Known for roles in Hamilton and The Color Purple, Dixon opens up about the soulfulness behind his music, the importance of civic engagement, and the power of storytelling in creating social change.

Becoming... award-winning Casting Director Bernie Telsey ("The Color Purple," "The Idea of You," "Hamilton," "SMASH," "Wicked," "The Gilded Age"

With 15 wins and 76 nominations, Bernard Telsey is one of the premier Casting Directors in the industry. Casting our favorite films, television shows, and Broadway shows, Telsey Casting is well known for excellence in casting.

S9 Ep7: Carly Mercedes Dyer

The Olivier nominee on bringing new life to Cassie in A Chorus Line, diving into the welcomed responsibility of leading shows like The Drifters Girl, The Color Purple and Memphis, and why her success on the stage is "bonkers". Host: William J Connolly.

59. “A Bright-Eyed, Bushy-Tailed, Hydrated Elphaba” (with Saycon Sengbloh)

When considering the most iconic Elphabas, one name is bound to come up: Saycon Sengbloh, the first Black actress to play the role on Broadway. This episode, Saycon tells the boys all about her unexpected musical theatre career, why a can of Sprite is her secret weapon and knowing exactly what she brings to the table.

Episode 349: Nikisha Williams gets Broadwaysted!

BURNing to talk to an old friend of the show! Play along as Nikisha Williams (@williamsnikisha - Hamilton) join Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for gin, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and whiskey! Become a supporter on our Patreon: https://bit.ly/2Q2zELG.

Ep. 78: From Book to Movie to Musical to Movie Musical

In this episode, Andrew and Graceson talk about the film adaptations of two Broadway musicals, which once were films, which once were books. The Color Purple directed by Blitz Bazawule and Mean Girls directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr.

Encore Episode: Patricia Zipprodt and the Women Who Invented Broadway

This is the second part of my discussion with Tony Award-winning Costume Designer Ann Hould-Ward in which we trace the legacy chain of Broadway costume design expertise that was handed down directly over a 100-year period from Aileen Bernstein to Irene Shariff to Patricia Zipprodt to Ann Hould-Ward, herself.

Special Encore Episode: Irene Sharaff And The Women That Invented Broadway

To celebrate Women's History Month he is the first of two episodes recorded during the pandemic about the history of Broadway Costume design with special guest Ann Hould-Ward. Irene Sharraff is the legendary Broadway costume designer whose incredible 56-year career spanned from 1933 to 1989.