Survival Jobs, the hit podcast hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, is thrilled to release its latest episode, recorded live at BroadwayCon 2025. Episode 118, From Stage to Screen: Navigating a Film and TV Career for Performers, features an insightful conversation with acclaimed actors Emily Bergl (Shameless, The Marvelous Mrs.
Krysta Rodriguez
Krysta Rodriguez (Lt. Commander JoAnne Galloway) most recently starred as ‘Roxie Hart’ in the hit Broadway production of Chicago.
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BIO
Krysta Rodriguez (Lt. Commander JoAnne Galloway) most recently starred as ‘Roxie Hart’ in the hit Broadway production of Chicago. Prior to that, Rodriguez co-starred in the musical adaptation of Smash, based on the television series on NBC where she played the fan favorite ‘Ana Vargas.’ On stage, Rodriguez has starred as ‘Cinderella’ in the Broadway revival of Into the Woods; in The Collaboration for Manhattan Theatre Club and took on the role of ‘Rosie Alvarez’ in the Kennedy Center/Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie opposite Christian Borle. On television, Rodriguez co-starred in the Emmy Award winning Netflix/Ryan Murphy limited series “Halston” as the iconic entertainer Liza Minnelli, which marked her return to the platform after starring in “Daybreak” with Matthew Broderick. Krysta’s long list of television roles includes the NBC series “Trial & Error” and “Smash.” Other credits include recurring roles on “Younger,” “Married,” “Gossip Girl,” “Quantico,” “Chasing Life,” “The Mysteries of Laura,” and “Indoor Boys” (Indie Series Award). Rodriguez’s theater résumé includes Theresa Rebeck’s play Seared at MCC, in a role she originated at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, for which she was honored with an Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance. Rodriguez took on the role of famous animated princess ‘Megara’ in Disney’s premiere stage adaptation Hercules as part of The Public Theater’s PublicWorks program. Broadway credits include: ‘Ilse’ in the Deaf West revival of Spring Awakening; First Date and original companies of The Addams Family, In the Heights, Spring Awakening, A Chorus Line (Revival) and Good Vibrations. Other memorable turns include ‘Anita’ in West Side Story at The Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra; What We’re Up Against at The Women’s Project; and a standout in the Hollywood Bowl production of A Chorus Line as ‘Diana.’
STAGE CREDITS
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Awards and Nominations
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Krysta Rodriguez has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
Krysta Rodriguez has not appeared in the West End.
and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Seared.
Krysta Rodriguez won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Seared.
Podcasts
Ep19 - Krysta Rodriguez - The Trust Part
Krysta Rodriguez (The Collaboration, Smash, Spring Awakening, The Addams Family) explores a complex history of trust (and mistrust) as influenced by many factors in life - religion, family addiction, and a cancer diagnosis at the age of 30.
Krysta Rodriguez, true triple threat and my OG Wednesday Addams, sits down for a candid conversation about identity, community, Sondheim, and the next generation of artists and actors.
"Out of Sight / Out of Mind" (Krysta Rodriguez)
Initially called "The Buddy Song", this is another tune that Joe renamed to include a slash in the title. As interpreted by Krysta Rodriguez, the song turned into something different from its original intent and Charlie Rosen's period orchestrations provide a reframing that serves the message of the song well.
Ep238 - Krysta Rodriguez: Opportunity is Not a Lengthy Visitor
Currently starring as Cinderella in the Broadway revival of “Into The Woods”, Krysta Rodriguez is a talented actor, singer, and dancer with countless Broadway, TV and film credits.
Krysta Rodriguez (Broadway’s The Addams Family) on Expanding your Dreams
In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and Krysta discuss. The power of “No” in your career. Pilot season auditions in LA. Smash audition experience. Her resilience in fighting breast cancer. Playing Liza Minnelli in Halston. Expanding your dreams into other artistic pursuits.
#10 - Tamara Tunie, Ken Page, Dan Jinks, Rory O'Malley & Krysta Rodriguez
Join our wonderful guests for this week's episode, Tamara Tunie, Ken Page, Dan Jinks, Rory O'Malley & Krysta Rodriguez, as they compete head to head to determine who has the most knowledge of all things Broadway show tunes!
"Timon turned out to be my Father." Krysta Rodriguez (In the Heights, The Addams Family, A Chorus Line, "Smash") is a true Disneyland fan--she grew up with the Park in her backyard, and distinctly remembers feeling the magic radiating from the parking lot as a kid.
#419 - The Original Interview (feat. Krysta Rodriguez)
We’re revisiting our 2015 interview with Krysta Rodriguez. In 2006, Krysta performed in the ensemble of the original Broadway production of Spring Awakening, understudying four principal roles. 9 years later, she took on Ilse, one of the roles she previously understudied, in the show’s Broadway revival.
Episode 50: Krysta Rodriguez gets Broadwaysted!
We're LIVE from The Bell House in Brooklyn at NYC Podfest for our 50th episode! Play along as Krysta Rodriguez (Spring Awakening & Trial and Error) joins Bryan, Kimberly, and Kevin for whiskey, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and gin!