'The Wiz' with Amber Ruffin!

Broadway debuts don't get any bigger than this. For the first time, Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Mary Jane. Paul Wontorek chats with Rachel. To learn more visit: Mary Jane - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.comPlus, put on the green light. The Great Gatsby is here. And Jeremy Jordan plays 'Jay Gatsby' himself. Tamsen has that interview. To get tickets and learn more about The Great Gatsby visit: The Great Gatsby - Broadway | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com

Welcome back to the 80's. The music of Huey Lewis is now in not one, but TWO huge Broadway shows. Back To The Future, and The Heart of Rock and Roll - it's the new musical inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis & The News. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-heart-of-rock-and-roll/. For tickets and more information on Back To The Future, visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/back-to-the-future/.Tamsen chats with the 80's rock legend. Plus, Boy George is now on Broadway playing 'Harold Ziddler in Moulin Rogue! The Musical. Paul sits down with Boy George. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/moulin-rouge-musical/

A brand new day is FINALLY here. The Wiz begins Broadway preview performances this month. And superstar Wayne Brady returns to the New York City stage in the title role. Paul chats with Wayne Brady. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/Plus, Aladdin celebrates a decade on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Tamsen talks with Broadway's 'Princess Jasmine', Sonya Balsara. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/aladdin-broadway/

Two huge interviews on this episode. TV star Michael Imperioli makes his Broadway debut this Spring, alongside Jeremy Strong in the revival of An Enemy Of The People. Plus, he just opened a new bar on New York City's Upper West Side. Tamsen sits down with Michael Imperioli at 'Scarlet'. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/an-enemy-of-the-people/ But first, it's the star-studded revival of Merrily We Roll Along. Paul Wontorek chats with the stars, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/merrily-we-roll-along/

On this episode of the pod, Tamsen catches up with Cynthia Nixon. She's back on the NYC stage for the first time in 7 years, ironically, in The Seven Year Disappear. Cynthia talks with Tamsen about the new play, plus her two big shows on Max - The Gilded Age and And Just Like That.Plus, Betty Boop is headed to Broadway in 2025. Paul Wontorek catches up with the star of BOOP!, Jasmine Amy Rogers, plus the musical's Director/Choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. To learn more visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/boop-the-musical/

Two great interviews on this episode of the podcast. First up, Top Gun and ER star, Anthony Edwards is back on Broadway in the new play Prayer For The French Republic. Tamsen catches up with Anthony at Manhattan Theatre Club. And later, Shaina Taub makes history. She's just the second woman ever to write the book, music, and lyrics, AND star in her own Broadway musical. Beth Stevens catches up with Shaina. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/prayer-for-the-french-republic/

On this week's episode of the pod, it's all about The Notebook. It's the musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel, and one of the most romantic movies of all time. It features music by singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. The Notebook comes to Broadway next month. But before it does, we talked to three of the stars. First up, Charlie Cooper sits down with Joy Woods. And later in the show, we'll hear from two more stars, John Cardona and Jordan Tyson. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-notebook/

Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara, and Tony Award Nominee Brian d'Arcy James are back on Broadway, starring together in the new musical Days Of Wine And Roses. Featuring an incredible jazz score, it's based on the 1962 film. Paul Wontorek chats with Kelli and Brian. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/days-of-wine-and-roses/

Two great interviews on this episode of the podcast. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with Broadway legend Chip Zien. They're talking about Chip's incredible on stage, a legendary film flop, and his Broadway return in Harmony.Plus, an American Idol plays an American legend. Nick Fradiani talks with Tamsen about taking on the role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/beautiful-noise-neil-diamond-musical/

A whole new day is here! The Wiz is headed back to Broadway in 2024. And late night personality, comedy writer, and Tony nominee Amber Ruffin has helped update the book for toady and hopefully for years to come. Amber sits down with Paul Wontorek. To learn more and get tickets visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/