The Broadway Show: Uncut

The Lost Boys is the most Tony-winning musical of 2026. On this episode, Paul Wontorek sits down with the all-star producing team of Patrick Wilson, Marcus Chait, and James Carpinello. Then, Beth Stevens goes on-stage at The Palace to sit down with the Tony-winning Set Designer of The Lost Boys, Dane Laffrey.

On this episode of the pod, we're talking about two of Broadway's hottest plays of the new Fall season. First up, we hear from Tony-winner Bill Irwin about his Broadway return in The Imaginary Invalid. Then, Tamsen sits down with Bill's co-star, TV's Rachel Bloom to talk about making her Broadway debut.

Next, we hit the red carpet with the Creative Team and Stars of another one of the season's best, School Girls: Or, The African Mean Girls Play. Playwright, Jocelyn Bioh, Director, Whitney White, and two of the stars, Jasmine Amy Rogers and Patina Miller.

It's the ultimate diva showdown. Death Becomes Her is now on tour and coming soon to a city near you. On this episode, Paul Wontorek sits down for three interviews with the stars of the national tour - Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, Ken Marino, and Nasia Thomas.

The Jimmy Awards celebrates the musical theater students from high schools across America. Paul Wontorek sits down with the winners of the 2026 Jimmy Awards, Samia Posadas and Jake James.

On this episode, we're flashing back to the night of the Tony Awards. Beth Stevens talks to a bunch of the 2026 Tony Award-Winners, just minutes after they stepped off stage. You'll hear quick interviews with John Lithgow of Giant, Lost Boys Stars Shoshana Bean and Ali Louis Bourzgui, Schmigadoon! Creator Cinco Paul and Lead Produce, Lorne Michaels, Choreographers of Cats: The Jellicle Ball Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, Liberation Playwright Bess Wohl, and Ragtime Stars Joshua Henry, and Caissie Levy

On this episode, Paul Wontorek sits down with 2026 Tony-nominated star, Nathan Lane, and 2026 Tony-nominated Director, Joe Mantello, to talk about their intense Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman. It's a funny and insightful chat that actually takes place ON-STAGE at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) is one of the most nominated shows of the Tony Awards season. 8 nominations in all, including Best Musical and acting nods for both stars. On the episode, Tamsen chats with nominees Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts. Then, Beth Stevens sits down with the creative team behind Two Strangers, Jim Barne and Kit Buchan.

They are two of the Grandmasters of the Broadway stage - Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher. On this episode, Tamsen chats with Aaron, while Paul travels to Brighton Beach, Brooklyn to sit down with Nicholas.

Cats: The Jellicle Ball is now open on Broadway! It's a new telling of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, but set in the world of Ballroom. On this episode, Paul Wontorek chats with three legit legends - Junior Labeija, a legend of ballroom. Ken Ard, an original Cats legend. And André De Shields, a true Broadway legend.

They are the Grandmasters of Broadway. The Cold War-era musical Chess is back on Broadway with a brand new rewrite, all the stellar songs, and a star-studded cast. On this episode, Paul Wontorek chats with Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. Then, Beth Stevens sits down with the creative team, Director Michael Mayer and the writer of brand new book, Danny Strong.

Two awesome interviews on this episode. First up, Tamsen interviews Alison Jaye. She plays 'Joyce Maldonado' in the prequel to the hit Netflix show. Then, Charlie Cooper explores the Marriott Marquis Theatre with Gabrielle Nevaeh, who stars as 'Patty Newby' in Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

Wicked: For Good is a box office smash. And the Broadway and touring shows are just as popular as ever. Two wickedly good interviews in this episode. Tamsen chats with Allie Trimm, the actress who plays 'Glinda' on Broadway. But first, Paul Wontorek talks with the Broadway's 'Nessa Rose', Jenna Bainbridge.

Chicago celebrates it's 29th year on Broadway - now the longest running American musical. In this episode, Tamsen takes the stage at the Ambassador Theatre for a one-night only appearance. Tamsen learns the dance steps and chats with Chicago's Dance Captain. Then, Paul Wontorek talks to Broadway's 'Velma Kelly', Sophie Carmen-Jones. Finally, Beth Stevens sits down with the original Script Adapter of Chicago, David Thompson.

A jam-packed episode with three great interviews. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with the stars of Art on Broadway - Neil Patrick Harris, Bobby Canavale, and James Corden. Plus, we'll hear from Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, reuniting in the revival of Waiting For Godot. And finally, Tamsen Fadal chats with The Lion King's new 'Scar', Gavin Lee.

It's your last chance to visit Broadway's Kit Kat Club and the Tony-winning sensation, Cabaret. But the revival is still-making history, two black actors are playing 'The Emcee' and 'Sally Bowles', on Broadway. Tony and Emmy winner Billy Porter, and Olivier-nominee Marisha Wallace are on this episode of the pod, chatting with Paul Wontorek. And later, you'll hear from The Tony-winning Set and Costume Designer, Tom Scutt.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow won three Tony Awards this year. The play is a prequel to the hit Netflix Show. On this episode, Tamsen chats with two stars of Broadway's Stranger Things, Tony-nominee Louis McCartney and T.R. Knight.

Three strong women of the New York City stage, at three different places in their career. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jean Smart is back on Broadway for the first time in 25 years in Call Me Izzy. She talks to Paul Wontorek. Plus, Tamsen chats with Tony-nominee Betsy Wolfe. Betsy's off-Broadway this summer in the true, new musical Joy. And, Ella Stiller just made her off-Broadway debut in Brooklyn in the new play Dilaria. Three great conversations that you don't wanna miss.

Purpose is the winner of the 2025 Tony Award for 'Best New Play'. On this episode, Tamsen chats with one of the show's stars, Latanya Richardson Jackson. Then, Charlie Cooper catches up with another star of Purpose, and one of the play's Producers, Glenn Davis, outside Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre.

We're celebrating the 2025 Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical', Maybe Happy Ending. We'll talk to Tony-winner Darren Criss, just moments after he won the trophy for 'Best Actor' in a Musical. Then, Tamsen chats with Darren's co-star in the musical, Helen J. Shen. And later, Paul Wontorek talks to the Tony-winning Director and Tony-winning Set Designer, Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey.

It's your last chance to see Sunset Boulevard on Broadway, the 2025 Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical Revival, and Best Actress in a musical for Nicole Scherzinger. In this episode, you'll hear from Nicole just minutes after winning her Tony. Plus, Paul Wontorek sits down with her Tony-nominated co-star, Tom Francis. And Beth Stevens has a great conversation with Director Jamie Lloyd.