Backstage Talk

All the way from Hogwarts comes Spencer LaRue to take us through his magical journey. ✨

Philip David Stern is here to talk to us about his latest project: Stone Crossed! ???? This new musical has a concept album featuring Broadway stars Antonio Cipriano, Telly Leung, Celia Rose Gooding, Krystina Alabado, and much more! ???? The story of two lovers is told through a pop-rock sound with influences of the medieval era! ???????? In this episode, you will listen to Philip's creative process, diving through the characters, and this coming-of-age stone story! ???? Find more about Philip...

Amanda Flynn had her share as a performer until something called her towards vocal health and education. ???? She worked with the companies of The Lightning Thief and Be More Chill while they were running on Broadway! ???? Join this conversation full of advice to take care of your voice, having a healthy approach towards a performer's work, and how to keep a sustainable routine for your voice! ???? You can check out more about Amanda on her website and Instagram...

Have you ever wondered how influencer marketing works on Broadway? ???? Sam Maher and Carly Heitner join us in a wonderful conversation not only about their journey but about how social media and influencer marketing works in an industry like Broadway. ???? You will also learn about what YesBroadway is doing moving forward in a post-pandemic world! ???? If you want to learn more about YesBroadway visit their website here...

Jeffrey Schmelkin is an award-winning composer and he is here today to talk to us about his latest work: The Parts I Keep Inside! ???????? This musical will be premiering Off-Broadway on July 31st as a one-night-only event! ???? The show covers a deep reflection on mental health and Jeffrey wanted to represent it as accurately as possible. ???? He also talks about his creative process and how he took this show Off-Broadway with the help of his amazing team...

Meg Masseron is another incredible theatre journalist that came over on the show! ????She firmly believes that journalists have the potential to be heroes and public servants, their job is to always expose the truth and hold society accountable...

Kenny Ingram, a marvelous director, choreographer, and musical theatre performer is here! ✨ Do you want to know something funny? I had a full-circle moment with him because during our chat I discovered I saw him on the Lion King's stage on Broadway 13 years ago!!! ???? Join this conversation to know Kenny's journey in the arts, his creative process, and how he was part of the Off-Broadway hit "Emojiland"!! ???? If you want to reach out to Kenny, do so on his Instagram or his website...

This actor opens his heart completely to share his experience in showbiz. ???? Zack Zaromatidis, the leading man of the Bandstand 1st National Tour, came over to Backstage Talk to dive deep into his journey as a performer and musician. ???? He also reflects on his audition process and a boy band he had with his best friends! ???? I know this man is destined for greatness, I have no doubt about that...

Spencer Williams is an incredible educator that understands how to use the power of Musical Theatre to create experiences. ???? His latest work, For Tonight ✨, a new original musical, based on Spencer's third great grandfather's journal, has just released a concept cast recording! ???? With a mixture of sounds from Welsh and Romani sounds, folk, and much more, he dives deep into its creative process in this episode...

The episode with Leonardo Palacios is out now! ????

Leonardo has been a long-time family friend and Musical Theatre music director in Colombia. ???????? He shares his experience through his creative process composing for musicals, and the relationship between lyrics, music, and character...