Whisper in the Wings Episode 1409

Fresh off the presses and straight to you, it’s a brand new Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. And on this new episode, we welcomed on the executive director of Inside Broadway, Katie McAllister, to talk about their 2026 Winter Theatre Programing for NYC Public School Students. This is such an amazing organization that brings young people to the theatre and helps to cultivate the next generation of theatre makers. So be sure you tune in and support this fantastic company!Inside Broadway’s2026 Winter Theatre Programing for NYC Public School StudentsMore information is available at insidebroadway.org And be sure to follow Katie to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions: insidebroadway.org [email protected]

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper as we welcomed on the playwright Shem Bitterman, director Jeremy Wechsler and the performers Noah James and Evangeline Edwards to talk about their new show The Typist. This fantastic new work, that is a a true love letter of a show, made for such a great conversation. So make sure you tune in and turn out for this wonderful production!The TypistJanuary 27th- March 9th@ The Hudson Guild Theatre (Hollywood, CA) Tickets and more information are available at playswithpeople.ludus.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: @thetypistplay@[email protected]

We are so thrilled to be bringing you coverage once again of the Fire This Time Festival on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. This time around we welcomed back the artistic director Cezar Williams as well as two participating artists Naomi Lorrain and Preston Crowder. This was such a great conversation about not only this important event, but about some incredible and timely works. So be sure that you hit play and get your tickets today!The Fire This Time FestivalJanuary 23rd- 31st@ The Apollo TheaterTickets and more information are available at apollotheater.orgAnd be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: firethistimefestival.comapollotheater.org@[email protected]@gmail.comDNR by Naomi Lorrain @naomilorrainnaomilorrain.comBlack to Save the Day by Preston Crowder @pennedbyprestonprestoncrowder.net

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the playwright Catherine Butterfield and the director Ron West to talk about the latest production of their show Brownstone. This was such a great time talking not only about this fabulous show, but also about these two incredible artists’ life in the theatre! So be sure you tune in and turn out for this wonderful work!Open Fist Theatre Company PresentsBrownstoneJanuary 24th- February 28th @ Atwater Village Theatre Tickets and more information are available at openfist.org And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: theronwest.comcatherinebutterfield.com@[email protected]

For the latests Whisper int he Wings from Stage Whisper, we were thrilled to welcome back the creator/performer Marti Cummings to talk about their upcoming show Marti Cummings; Are You There Asteroid? It’s Me Marti. This was such a great conversation about a show about our time and for our time, told brilliantly with amazing music and stories. So make sure you hit play and get your tickets today!Marti Cummings: Are You There Asteroid? It’s Me MartiTuesday, January 20th@ Joe’s PubTickets and more information are available at publictheater.org And be sure to follow Marti to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: @martigcummingsmarticummings.com

For the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the actor Ikechukwu Ufomadu, to talk about his current production of Tartuffe. The production currently playing at NYTW was such a blast to chat about. So be sure that you tune in and get your tickets while you still can!TartuffeNow- January 25th@ New York Theatre WorkshopTickets and more information are available at nytw.org And be sure to follow Ikechukwu to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions: ikehimself.com@ikeminded

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, as we welcomed the actor/dramaturg/co-director Scott Shepherd, to talk about his latest production, Ulysses. This brilliant imagining of the classic novel, was so wonderful to learn all about, and just like the conversation, should not be missed. So make sure you hit play and get your tickets today!UlyssesJanuary 13th- February 15th @ The Public TheaterTickets and more information are available at publictheater.org An be sure to follow Scott to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions: [email protected]

For the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed the playwright Justin Taylor to talk about his new show Unblinking Eye. This fantastic and timely new work was so wonderful to learn all about. So make sure you tune in, and turn out for the next production!Unblinking EyeJanuary 22nd-24th@ TheaterlabBy Invitation only, but more information is available at justinandersontaylor.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: justinandersontaylor.com

For the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the writer/director/performer Mark Tunstall, and the producer/manager/designer Michelle Plevin, to talk about their new show Always Young the Musical. This was such a great chat about a show that will excited and stir up nostalgia for anyone of the 80s and 90s. So make sure you tune in and turn out for this wonderful new production!Rooms 101 PresentsAlways Young the MusicalJanuary 15th- February 1st @ Theater for the New CityTickets and more information are available at theaterforthenewcity.netAnd be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:[email protected]@rooms101.co.ukrooms101.co.uk@alwaysyoungthemusical

We are so thrilled to be welcoming back the co-director/performer Mark Jaster onto the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. He joined us to talk about Happenstance Theater’s production of Juxtapose. This is a brilliant, unique, and exciting new piece of theater, that just like this conversation should not be missed. So be sure you tune in and turn up for this fabulous show!Happenstance Theater PresentsJuxtaposeNow - January 25th@ 59E59 TheatersTickets and more information are available at 59e59.org And be sure to follow Mark to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions: happenstancetheater.com59e59.org@happenstancetheater