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  • A Broadway Conversation with BIANCA LEIGH ("Oh, Mary!")

    A Broadway Conversation with BIANCA LEIGH ("Oh, Mary!")
    Aug 2 2024
    In this episode, we sit down with Bianca Leigh to discuss her role in the Broadway production of "Oh, Mary!". Please note that this episode may contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the musical yet, you can catch "Oh, Mary!" playing at Lyceum Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on "Oh, Mary!" on our podcast cover post. BIANCA LEIGH (Mary’s Chaperone/Bill). Original Off-Broadway cast. Miss Leigh's performances include Waxy Bush in The Nap (u/s, performed) at MTC, Frannie Halcyon in Tales of the City: The Musical, in concert at the Music Box Theatre, Time/Wind in Taylor Mac’s The Lily's Revenge, Tatiana in Trans Scripts, Part 1: The Women, Mary Ellen in the groundbreaking film Transamerica, Dr. Rachel Sandow on "Law & Order: SVU," and Karma Johnstone in Hurricane Bianca. Her writings include "Orla" in Overheard: Fourteen Monologues commissioned by the Breaking the Binary Festival. She is featured in Laverne Cox’s documentary Disclosure on Netflix, and can be heard on Audible’s recording of Chonburi International Hotel and Butterfly Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • “OH, MARY!” (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

    “OH, MARY!” (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
    Jul 24 2024
    In this episode, we discuss Broadway’s “OH, MARY!" the new dark comedy playing at the Lyceum Theatre. We had a great time going back and revisiting the show from the Off-Broadway to the Broadway transfer. We delve into how funny the show is and why it is working so well. Plus, we launched a new section in this episode featuring announcements in the Broadway/Off-Broadway space, so make sure you check those out at the end. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. And share your thoughts on all of our past episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • A Broadway Conversation with NORA SCHELL and GARNET WILLIAMS (CATS: The Jellicle Ball)

    A Broadway Conversation with NORA SCHELL and GARNET WILLIAMS (CATS: The Jellicle Ball)
    Jul 19 2024
    In this episode, we sit down with Nora Schell and Garnet Williams to discuss their roles in the off-broadway production of CATS: "The Jellicle Ball". Please note that this episode may contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the musical yet, you can catch CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" playing at PAC NYC. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" on our podcast cover post. Nora Schell graduated from The University of Michigan with a BFA in musical theatre and a minor in gender, race, and nation. They received Drama Desk, Drama League, and Clive Barnes Award nominations for their Off-Broadway debut in SPAMILTON. Nora made their Broadway debut in Jagged Little Pill. With their educational background, Nora continues to cultivate a career focused on the intersection of performing and social justice. Thank you to Gregg Baker Management and their family. @noraschellmusic Garnet Williams is a writer, actor, and singer originally from Atlanta. Some favorite roles include The Lovebird in Skyward: An Endling Elegy (Powerhouse) and Miss Olivia Blonde in At Hotel MacGuffin (Parity). More recently she has been on concert stages from Caveat to Joe’s Pub. For Lucile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 200 Episodes of Half Hour: A deep dive into Jeff & Richie's theater journey!

    200 Episodes of Half Hour: A deep dive into Jeff & Richie's theater journey!
    Jul 17 2024
    Celebrate the 200th episode milestone of "Half Hour with Jeff & Richie" as we pull back the curtain on our own theatrical adventures! In this special edition, we're turning the spotlight on ourselves to share: - Our paths into the world of theater - Unforgettable moments we've witnessed in theater history - Hilarious stories from our years in the industry - Our vision and hopes for the future of Broadway and beyond Whether you're a regular listener, a Broadway enthusiast in New York City, or a theater lover anywhere in the world, this episode offers unique deep dive into our lives. Join us as we reflect on 200 episodes of post-show discussions, industry interviews, and our personal journeys in the theater. Follow @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram and YouTube for more exclusive content, and keep the conversation going by sharing your thoughts on our past episodes. #HalfHour #BroadwayPodcast #BroadwayPodcastNetwork #NYCTheater #MusicalTheater #BroadwayFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • A Broadway Conversation with ANA VILLAFAÑE (N/A: A New Play)

    A Broadway Conversation with ANA VILLAFAÑE (N/A: A New Play)
    Jul 12 2024
    In this episode, we sit down with Ana Villafañe to discuss her new role in the play N/A. Please note that this episode may contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the play yet, you can catch N/A playing at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on N/A on our podcast cover post. ANA VILLAFAÑE has her first major feature film releasing this year, as the title role in Castro’s Daughter opposite James Franco. She recently starred as ‘Ava Gardner’ in Sinatra; the Musical in the UK. Broadway: Best known for her debut originating the role of ‘Gloria Estefan’ in global hit musical On Your Feet from 2014-2017 (Theatre World Award, Drama League Award). In 2021, Villafañe returned to re-open Broadway as the iconic Roxie Hart in Chicago. Off-Broadway: Nina Rosario in the Kennedy Center’s 2018 production of In the Heights by Lin Manuel Miranda. Earned her second Drama League Award in 2019 for MCC’s critically acclaimed Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties. Select TV credits: On Netflix/NBC as ‘Dr. Valentina Castro’ on “New Amsterdam,” and ‘KT’ on “Younger” (Paramount+). Named one of the New York Times’ “30 under 30” and honored by NHMC for trailblazing Latin representation in entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • FROM HERE (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

    FROM HERE (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
    Jul 10 2024
    In this episode, we discuss the Off-Broadway production of FROM HERE. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch FROM HERE playing at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on FROM HERE on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • CATS: “THE JELLICLE BALL” (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

    CATS: “THE JELLICLE BALL” (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
    Jul 3 2024
    In this episode, we discuss the Off-Broadway production of CATS: “THE JELLICLE BALL”. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch CATS playing at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on CATS on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • N/A (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

    N/A (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
    Jun 28 2024
    In this episode, we discuss the Off-Broadway production of N/A featuring Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch N/A playing at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on N/A on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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