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  • Isn't She Great: Women Led Comedies From 9 To 5 To Booksmart

    Isn't She Great: Women Led Comedies From 9 To 5 To Booksmart
    Dec 12 2025
    In this episode, Elizabeth Teets discusses her anthology Isn’t She Great: Writers on Women-Led Comedies from 9 to 5 to Booksmart, celebrating the power and humor of women-led comedies. Joined by contributors Samantha Mann, Lana Schwartz, and Yael Krinsky, they explore cult cinema, film criticism, and the enduring glamour of pink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 12 min
  • A Conversation with David Adjmi and Kenneth Lonergan

    A Conversation with David Adjmi and Kenneth Lonergan
    Dec 11 2025
    In this episode, Kenneth Lonergan moderates a conversation about Stereophonic, David Adjmi’s Tony Award-winning play. Set in mid-1970s Sausalito, the story takes us inside a recording studio where a rock band on the brink of superstardom struggles to create their sophomore album. Fueled by booze, sleep deprivation, and a giant bag of cocaine, the band’s relationships are pushed to the breaking point as a process meant to last weeks stretches indefinitely. With original songs by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, Adjmi’s epic play offers an electrifying portrait of creative tension, division, and the pursuit of a masterpiece. David Adjmi’s other works include Stunning, Marie Antoinette, 3C, Elective Affinities, and The Evildoers. He is a Guggenheim Fellow, Whiting Writers’ Award recipient, and Steinberg Playwright Award winner, and his memoir Lot Six was published by HarperCollins. Kenneth Lonergan, celebrated as a playwright and filmmaker, co-wrote Gangs of New York and wrote and directed You Can Count on Me, Margaret, and Manchester by the Sea, for which he won the Academy Award and BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay. Lonergan’s best-known plays include This Is Our Youth, Lobby Hero, and The Waverly Gallery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 21 min
  • The Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot Reading

    The Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot Reading
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode, we’re joined by Emily McGill, creator of The Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot. A recovering Broadway publicist turned “Ivy League Witch,” Emily takes us on a bewitching journey where tarot meets theatre, revealing how Broadway archetypes align with the Major and Minor Arcana. With stories from her work on 20 Broadway shows and her path into spiritual psychology, Emily shares how the Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot blends showbiz and spirituality in a way that’s magical, playful, and deeply personal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 min
  • The Queens’ English with Chloe O. Davis

    The Queens’ English with Chloe O. Davis
    Dec 9 2025
    In this episode, author Chloe O. Davis discusses The Queens’ English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases – Young Readers Edition. This playful, illustrated guide explores the rich history and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community to the English language, tracing terms from Sappho to the underground ball scene, the Stonewall Riots, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. Davis shares insights into how words like “boi,” “drag,” and “demisexual” entered popular culture and celebrates the diverse voices that have shaped queer history and identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 14 min
  • The Making of a Musical: The 12 Year Journey of Love Quirks

    The Making of a Musical: The 12 Year Journey of Love Quirks
    Dec 8 2025
    In this episode, composer, lyricist, and performer Seth Bisen-Hersh discusses The Making of a Musical: The 12-Year Journey of Love Quirks. He shares an insider’s look at the writing and producing process behind his award-winning off-Broadway musical, including detailed chapter analyses of every song and behind-the-scenes stories. Bisen-Hersh’s witty, comedic voice shines throughout, offering inspiration for Broadway hopefuls, underdog artists, and fans of perseverance. The conversation is moderated by Ashley Wool, who made her Broadway debut originating the role of Jessica in How to Dance in Ohio and has collaborated with Seth for years, bringing her insight and perspective on musical theatre performance to the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 6 min
  • The Periodic Table of Broadway Musicals with Andrew Gerle, Joseph Zellnik, Marc Bonanni , and Mary Testa.

    The Periodic Table of Broadway Musicals with Andrew Gerle, Joseph Zellnik, Marc Bonanni , and Mary Testa.
    Dec 7 2025
    Get ready for a wonderfully nerdy Broadway deep dive! In this episode, host Marc Bonanni of Broadway by Ghostlight sits down with authors Andrew Gerle and Joseph Zellnik to celebrate their dazzling new book The Periodic Table of Broadway Musicals. They’re joined by very special guest—three-time Tony nominee and Broadway icon—Mary Testa for a lively talkback, signing, and live podcast recording that blends history, humor, and show-tune devotion. Inspired by the classic periodic table, the book reimagines 118 essential musicals—from A Chorus Line to Rent—as elements, complete with “atomic” symbols, clever original artwork, cast lists, trivia, and insights that reveal how each show shaped the evolving chemistry of Broadway. Whether you’re a superfan, a theatre student, or simply someone who loves a good poster and a great story, this conversation uncovers the inspiration behind the project and the unexpected alchemy of musical theatre itself. Tune in for laughs, lore, and a whole lot of Broadway love—all with a full-size pull-out poster waiting in the wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 min
  • Save Me a Seat – On the Road with Hello Dolly! - with Lewis J. Stadlen

    Save Me a Seat – On the Road with Hello Dolly! - with Lewis J. Stadlen
    Dec 6 2025
    In this episode, actor and author Lewis J. Stadlen joins theater historian Laurence Maslon to discuss Stadlen’s new book Save Me a Seat! On the Road with Hello, Dolly!. Offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the daily life of a touring company, Stadlen shares candid stories of joy, frustration, and camaraderie from the 2018 national tour of Hello, Dolly!—spotlighting not only the actors but also the unseen crews who make the magic happen. With humor and honesty, Stadlen captures the triumphs and trials of life on the road, making this a theater book like no other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 2 min
  • What Is Lighting Design? A Genealogy of People and Ideas

    What Is Lighting Design? A Genealogy of People and Ideas
    Dec 5 2025
    Discover the history and artistry behind stage lighting in a conversation with Michael Chybowski, author of What Is Lighting Design?: A Genealogy of People and Ideas. Chybowski traces 500 years of innovation—from the Renaissance to today—showing how ideas, technology, and artistry have shaped the craft of lighting design and its role in performance. A celebrated freelance designer and Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut, Chybowski brings his extensive experience in theatre, opera, dance, and film to this illuminating discussion of how light transforms the stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 min