Break A Bat! where Baseball Meets Broadway

TV's Jessalyn Gilsig steps into the 'remote' Batter's Box for Episode 27 alongside Al Malafronte (Host), Alan Seales (Producer), and Chris Katzmann (Creative Consultant). Gilsig's career on screen spans primetime mega-hits including leading roles in Boston Public, Nip/Tuck, Vikings, as well as a personal favorite of our host - Glee...

Meghan Picerno steps into The Batter's Box with host Al Malafronte and producer Alan Seales, for Episode 26! Picerno is currently playing Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, after having previously played the role in the show's touring production, as well as its sequel Love Never Dies. Broadway's longest-running show, seeing Phantom is one of the most epic experiences you can have on The Great White Way...

As COVID-19 brings the world to a halt, the deep impact on the Broadway and baseball communities can't be overstated. While our team hopes to provide some solace during these trying times, this episode tackles the tough questions surrounding the weeks and months ahead for the two mediums we care about so deeply, as both remain in limbo due to their inevitable shutdowns...

Amanda Jane Cooper steps into The Batter’s Box for Episode 24! Cooper holds the distinction of being one of the longest-tenured actresses to play Glinda in the now storied franchise that is Wicked on Broadway. Amanda performed the role in the show’s First National Tour in 2011, Second National Tour from 2015-2017, and then in the Broadway company from 2017-2018...

Caitlin Houlahan is one of the stars of Girl from the North Country featuring the music of Bob Dylan, which just began previews and has a Broadway opening set for March 5th at the Belasco Theatre...

Kennedy Caughell steps into The Batter's Box in Episode 19! Caughell is currently hitting for some major power on the road in the touring production of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, in which she stars as Carole King. Caughell's stage credits include playing Elphaba in the Wicked tour, multiple positions in the Broadway production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, as well as the Broadway production of Beautiful...

It's a Baseball meets Broadway roundtable! In this week's episode, our host Al Malafronte calls some All-Star panelists to The Batter's Box to discuss all things topical in the baseball and Broadway world. Co-captaining the panel alongside Malafronte is someone who's been instrumental in the baseball and theatre crossover world. With diverse experience in both acting and athletics, his knowledge and expertise on both fronts are truly invaluable...

Nancy Newman has served as one of the YES Network's leading talents since 2003, and invited our host Al Malafronte up to Yankee Stadium for a special interview. The two look back on some of her highlights while covering the Yankees, hosting Yankees Magazine and helping make the show what it is today, and covering Yankee legends Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez during their primes - as well as their unique approaches and style of performance...

Jane Bruce is in the midst of an exciting rookie year on Broadway, serving as part of the backbone for one of Broadway’s hottest new shows Jagged Little Pill, featuring the music of Alanis Morissette. Bruce plays a multitude of roles on the team as a member of the chorus, as well as an understudy to principal roles that speak to her versatility as a performer...

Michael Potts steps into The Batter’s Box to chat with host Al Malafronte and producer Alan Seales in Episode 16! Potts is an Obie Award Winner, and one of the most esteemed and versatile actors in the game. He takes the boys through his processes and views towards acting that’ve produced some extremely memorable performances both on stage and on screen...