Alan and Mike sit down to process a packed year of theater, trading hot takes and reviews on a massive slate of 2025 productions. From the cult popularity of Teeth and the star power of Audra McDonald in Gypsy to the technical marvel of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, they cover the shows that defined the last twelve months.
Video: Taylor Trensch Suspects His Nomination Was Rigged
Taylor Trensch is nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical.
Did you know that Floyd Collins is Taylor Trensch's eighth Broadway show? He made his Broadway debut in Wicked in 2012, and now over a decade later, he is a Tony nominee for his outstanding performance this season in Floyd Collins.
"I get to lay on top of [Jeremy Jordan] and give him a little smooch! I've had a worse Tuesday night," he joked with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. "It's so fun and I'm so thrilled he was recognized for his extraordinary performance."
Watch as Taylor chats more about his incredible costars, why this has always been one of his favorite musicals, and so much more. Plus, check out who he is up against and catch up on all the latest Tony Awards coverage!
The 78th Annual Tony Awards will air on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
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