Podcast

Behind the Magic: The Official Disney on Broadway Podcast

Arts, Performing Arts

In partnership with iHeartRadio Broadway, BEHIND THE MAGIC: THE OFFICIAL DISNEY ON BROADWAY PODCAST is pulling back the curtain and inviting you backstage! Each episode, host Danielle Monaro gets exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes secrets from the people who bring Disney’s most-beloved stories to life on stage. Discover the real magic behind THE LION KING, ALADDIN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, FROZEN and more.

Episodes
9
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
41 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

9 episodes, newest first

  1. Mischief, Mayhem, Magic: The Villains of Disney on Broadway: Part 2

    Show notes

    In celebration of this spooktacular season, Danielle Monaro sits down with Disney on Broadway’s baddies! Listen as Dennis Stowe (Jafar), Gavin Lee (Scar), and Stephen Mark Lukas (Gaston) share their secrets of bringing Disney’s most wickedly fun villains to life.

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    23 min
  2. Mischief, Mayhem, Magic: The Villains of Disney on Broadway: Part 1

    Show notes

    In celebration of this spooktacular season, Danielle Monaro sits down with Disney on Broadway’s baddies! Listen as Dennis Stowe (Jafar), Gavin Lee (Scar), and Stephen Mark Lukas (Gaston) share their secrets of bringing Disney’s most wickedly fun villains to life.

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    48 min
  3. It’s a Guest! It’s a Guest!—Ft. Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe

    Show notes

    And now, we invite you to relax, let us pull up a chair as the podcast proudly presents: a behind the magic look at Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on tour. Join host Danielle Monaro as stars Kyra Belle Johnson (Belle) and Fergie L. Philippe (Beast) reflect on their audition process, tour must-haves, and the enduring legacy of this tale as old a time!

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    51 min
  4. Never Had a Friend Like This — Ft. Rodney Ingram, Caleb A. Barnett, and Sonya Balsara

    Show notes

    Wishing for an inside-the-lamp look at ALADDIN on Broadway? Host Danielle Monaro is on the job! This week, listen as cast members Rodney Ingram (Aladdin), Caleb A. Barnett (Genie), and Sonya Balsara (Jasmine) open up about finding their way to Agrabah, favorite stage door memories, and even ghost sightings throughout the historic New Amsterdam Theatre!

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    55 min
  5. The Maestros Behind the Magic

    Show notes

    What does it take to bring a Broadway score to life eight times a week? A little Disney magic! On this episode, Danielle Monaro goes into the orchestra pit with Michael “Koz” Kosarin (Music Supervisor, Conductor, Arranger, and Director) and Cherie Rosen (Music Director and Conductor). From unexpected journeys to a peek inside the orchestra pit, this episode explores the stories, artistry, and beloved melodies that make Disney on Broadway hit all the right notes.

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    53 min
  6. Wham, Bam, Thank You Glam: The Magic of Makeup

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Long before the curtain rises, magic is being made in the makeup chair! On this episode, Danielle Monaro heads backstage with the hair and makeup supervisors behind THE LION KING (Elizabeth Cohen) and ALADDIN (Cheryl Thomas) on Broadway to explore the theatrical illusions, beauty hacks, quick changes, and sweat-proof glam that turns actors into Disney icons.

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    37 min
  7. Music, Memories, Majesty: The South African stories of THE LION KING

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Listen as host Danielle Monaro celebrates the legacy of this groundbreaking production and the South African influences woven into its breathtaking artistry. Through never-before-heard stories from cast members Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi (Rafiki), Pearl Khwezi (Nala), Mduduzi Madela (Simba), Bongi Duma (Ensemble), and Lindiwe Dlamini (Ensemble), experience the heart and heritage behind The Lion King, the world’s #1 musical.

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    37 min
  8. Onstage Surprises & Backstage Secrets: Inside ALADDIN on Broadway | Part 2

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    What really happens behind the curtain at ALADDIN on Broadway? From Swarovski crystals and custom glitter blends to pre-show rituals and onstage surprises, Danielle Monaro goes deeper with the cast on what keeps the magic alive night after night, and why every performance feels like the first time.

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    29 min
  9. Arabian Nights, Broadway Lights

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Want to know more about the magic behind ALADDIN on Broadway? Wish granted! On this episode, host Danielle Monaro sits down with original cast members Don Darryl Rivera (Iago), Michael James Scott (Genie), and Dennis Stowe (Jafar) for an exclusive, behind-the-curtain conversation. Discover a whole new world of backstage secrets and cherished memories as they reflect on their 12+ year journey with ALADDIN

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    41 min

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