Explore every episode of the podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Midwest Princess” with Joy Woods | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:45:39 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Joy Woods (The Notebook, Little Shop of Horrors). As summer is heading toward its finale, the twins debate what should be crowned “Song of the Summer.” Chappell? Sabrina? Or maybe… “My Days.” The dazzling Broadway star Joy Woods joins in the conversation with fresh takes of her own, then walks us through her own days at The Notebook. Highlights include the summer camp experience of the show’s premiere in Chicago as well as hearing Ingrid Michaelson’s score for the first time. Joy recalls the recent performance in which the set lost power (and Connor was in attendance) during the climax of her eleven o’clock number. Y’all are lucky she was warm! We hear about the company-wide game of The Traitors as organized by friend of the pod Ryan Vasquez, and our hearts are warmed by the leadership of Maryann Plunkett and Dorian Harewood after opening night. Joy speaks of her early years watching So You Think You Can Dance, high school theatre, and AMDA year while working at Juniors. We chat about Joy’s time as Audrey in Little Shop opposite Matt Doyle and Jeremy Jordan, as well as being the first replacement to join the cast of Six on Broadway. We look ahead to Joy’s upcoming turn as Sarah in Ragtime at NYCC. And what’s next for Ms Woods? We can only imagine it’ll be extraordinary! | |||
| "Sloppy Seconds" with Zane Phillips | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:49:15 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Zane Phillips (Pretty Perfect Lives, Fire Island). The twins share a special announcement regarding the podcast: DRAMA is officially partnered with iHeartRadio Broadway. That’s a gag honey, say no more! But wait, there IS more! They’re here to celebrate with Zane Phillips, the star of off-Broadway’s Pretty Perfect Lives. He’s here to talk all about the new play by Gage Tarlton, bleaching his hair, working with his co-star Elizabeth Lail, and what it’s like being in a piece of art that captures internet/online culture at this moment in time. Self-defined Judy Kuhn stan Zane fills the boys in on his theatrical roots, college experience at Elon University, and his gigs out of school. Original workshops of The Outsiders? Hmm. They of course get into Fire Island, reflections on the film, and memories from both Zane and Connor’s trips to that magical place. Glamorous with Kim Catrall, NYT puzzle game Vertex, Industry on HBO, and soft masculinity fill this chat up with even more drama. You’re going to love Zane. Mwah! | |||
| “House of Hough: A 2024 Tony Awards Twin Talk” with Connor & Dylan MacDowell | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:55:48 | |
Connor and Dylan are back with their annual Tonys Edition of TWIN TALKS! Listen for the highs, lows, surprises, snubs, and more from the 77th Annual Tony Awards, which were hosted by Ariana DeBose! It’s a celebration over the triumphant wins for Merrily We Roll Along, Stereophonic, The Outsiders, and Suffs, while also pouring one out for those who went home empty handed. Dylan shares a Maria Friedman anecdote, Connor gushes over Groff, and they both gag for Nicole Scherzinger. Stick around for thoughts about the telecast performances by Hell’s Kitchen, Cabaret, Illinoise, and more. What would the Tonys be without a little DRAMA? Oh, and just a reminder that in this house we stan Ms. Julianne Hough! Period. | |||
| “Roadies, Groupies, and Band-Aids” with Casey Likes | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:48:30 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Broadway’s newest leading man, Casey Likes (Almost Famous). It’s all happening, y’all! On the day of Casey’s literal Broadway debut, he joins the twins to discuss stan culture, mutual love for John Gallagher Jr., the Jimmy Awards, the pivotal role that Les Mis has played in his life, getting to work with Solea Pfeiffer, Chris Wood, Anika Larsen, and MORE, having a mother who also starred on Broadway, Industry on HBO, Howard on Disney Plus, the thrills of joining an absurdly exciting Broadway season, Christian Bale’s films, playing Ponyboy in The Outsiders musical, and making his Broadway debut in Almost Famous, now playing at the Jacobs Theatre! | |||
| "Qperstar" with Q. Smith | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:50:04 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Q. Smith (Come From Away, Mary Poppins). Emotions are running high as the twins share how verklempt they are about Come From Away closing. Who better to commiserate with than long-standing original cast member Q. Smith? Listen in as they discuss all things Come From Away, meeting Whoopi Goldberg and Lin Manuel-Miranda (amongst others), all eleven tours that Q. has been in, her epic love story with her best friend/husband, making history in Mary Poppins, Viola Davis in The Woman King, Kate Berlant is KATE, writing a book of interviews, the emotions of saying goodbye to Come From Away, and a retrospective on what it has meant to be part of the original company of the smash Broadway musical that has gotten a standing ovation every night for 7 years. | |||
| "Is That the Last Apple?" with Kate Reinders | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:52:44 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by the fabulous Kate Reinders (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Something Rotten!). Fast friendship is forged as this trio dives right in from a pre-pod kiki, covering Kate's return to Utah to film season 4 of HSMTMTS, if she’d consider becoming a cast member on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and being a real life Miss Jenn to the superstar breakout cast of her Disney Plus show. She dishes on Joshua Bassett’s leadership, Matt Cornett and his grilling abilities, Olivia Rodrigo’s superhuman talent, and of course Julia Lester’s star turn as Little Red. Kate also discusses her numerous Broadway credits, including playing Glinda in Wicked, Portia in Something Rotten!, and Dainty June in the Bernadette Peters’ helmed Gypsy, as well as standing by for both Amy Schumer and Laura Benanti in Meteor Shower. We’re obsessed with this queen, and you will be too! | |||
| "The Yassification of Milky White" with Kennedy Kanagawa | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:49:43 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Kennedy Kanagawa (Into the Woods). Milky White is in the house, y’all! The twins meet Kennedy, the breakout star of Into the Woods on Broadway. He’s not just a simple puppet… Listen in as the guys discuss Virgo season, the drama of Twitter Circles, dream casting Into the Woods, Theatre TikTok troubles, Gold Mountain by Jason Ma, Falsettoland with Ann Harada, growing up in Tokyo, Kennedy’s love story with David Gow, and a dream coming true by being a part of the critically lauded revival of Into the Woods. | |||
| BONUS: "Dynasty" with David Gow | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:48:45 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by David Gow (The Lip Sync Fables). A special Friday episode brings our new bestie obsession David Gow to the pod. Listen in as we discuss why redheads need more Novocaine, summers in the Berkshires, the everlasting grip of Beyonce’s Renaissance, David’s web series The Lip Sync Fables, the alumni of Pepperdine University, Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, the plot of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, David’s love story with boyfriend Kennedy Kanagawa, his friendship with Billy and Catherine Cohen, how to fix the Drag Race finale format, Uptown Garrison, and MORE. | |||
| "Queenspiration" with Samantha Pauly | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:50:32 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Samantha Pauly (Six the Musical). Listen up, let us tell you a story… settle in for a lovely conversation between the twins and Katherine Howard herself (kind of). The trio bond over their love for Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, and Ariana Grande, Sam’s journey to Broadway with Six the Musical, starring as Eva Peron in Evita at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, working with dream director Jamie Lloyd, opening night outfits, Rusty being the best role in Footloose, Alex Edelman’s Just For Us, the Taylor Swift lawsuit drama, Sam’s social media singing, the legend Julia Murney, Verity by Colleen Hoover, and MORE. Check out Sam’s solo show at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 1st. | |||
| "Elevengendary" with Nina West | 31 Aug 2022 | 01:14:07 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Nina West/Andrew Levitt (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Hairspray). An elevengendary conversation years in the making. Listen in as the twins meet the first drag performer they ever saw live, the pride of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11: Nina West. They talk all things Hairspray on tour, falling in love with Edna Turnblad, Jerry Mitchell’s post Snatch Game dreams, the Columbus drag community, why everyone needs a Patricia, whether or not she would do Drag Race All Stars, Jim Henson, VHS tapes, auditioning for Drag Race nine times, what it was like filming the competition, secrets and rumors, writing a children’s book, spreading positivity and kindness, Yellowjackets and I Love That For You, and the future of Nina West. Follow Nina on Twitter & Instagram | |||
| "Bootleg Queen" with Lena Hall | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:59:59 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony Award winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Little Shop of Horrors). Mere hours after Connor’s trip to Chromatica (MetLife Stadium), the twins meet Lena Hall for some DRAMA. They dip right into the highwire chat, hearing stories from the set of “Snowpiercer,” the online fanfare over Lena’s upcoming return to theatre, and why being on stage is being home. She talks about keeping a performance fresh each night, why bootlegs shouldn’t be taboo, filming Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods, her eternal love for her fellow contestants, and encountering the role of a lifetime: Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. We talk teen idol Jonathan Brandis, owning a DVD player, and her upcoming return to the New York stage as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. | |||
| "Heartbreaker" with Paul Alexander Nolan | 17 Aug 2022 | 01:03:00 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Drama Desk nominee Paul Alexander Nolan (Slave Play, Bright Star). The twins live a dream come true by chatting with Canadian native Paul about his storied career as a leading man, from playing the titular role in Jesus Christ Superstar to the recent musical Life After by Britta Johnson. No stone is left unturned as they discuss tattoos, summer nearing its end, A Strange Loop, Escape to Margaritaville, and Paul’s path not taken during the pandemic to become a firefighter. The trio get into Paul’s run as Guy in Once, his journey in Bright Star opposite queen Carmen Cusack, the challenge of playing Jim in Slave Play, and the thrilling concept album he’s been developing. Paul brings a warmth and intelligence to the pod that is not to be missed! | |||
| "Bobby, Baby" with Bobby Conte | 10 Aug 2022 | 01:02:32 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Bobby Conte (Company, A Bronx Tale). Days after the hit revival of Company closed, the twins meet Bobby for a chat about all things Sondheim, singing “Another Hundred People” as PJ, his long hair and new short cut, backstage antics with Claybourne Elder, Manu Narayan, and Patti LuPone, going to Michigan, his 30th birthday, wisdom from Rob McClure and Jen Colella, the new Maggie Rogers album, book recommendations, stories from A Bronx Tale, working with the late, great Nick Cordero, his original album, every possible theory in The Staircase, and MORE. Get your tickets to see Bobby’s solo concert at Birdland on Monday, August 15 at 7pm! | |||
| “Angelina Jolie Coded” with Jason Schmidt | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:47:00 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Jason Schmidt (The Outsiders). Sodapop Curtis knows a thing or two about drama! Good thing he’s here to spill it alllll with us this week. Hot off the announcement that The Outsiders has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards, Jason (Soda himself) joins the twins to break it all down. Why does he love the musical? What are his favorite songs to perform? Musical influences that go into “Soda’s Letter”? How many days a week does he hit the gym? Listen to find OUT. We also ask burning questions about what it’s like backstage at the Jacobs Theatre, which cast members get the craziest DMs, and the rumors about whether or not there was even more shirtless content onstage in Tulsa, 1967 during the La Jolla run. Jason tells the boys about growing up in Chicago, going to Carnegie Mellon, and how Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies took him out west. Character inspired tattoos, Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism, Hacks season 3, and rap diss track beef fill out this wonderful episode with our favorite Outsider. Stream Jason’s original music on Spotify and check him out on Broadway eight times a week. Have you ever been out of Tulsa before? Now you’ll never want to leave. Follow Jason on Instagram & Tiktok | |||
| "I Was Waiting for Boots" with Julia Lester | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:48:43 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Julia Lester (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Into the Woods). The twins are joined by the fabulous Julia Lester for a rip-roaring chat about life, the woods, and East High. Listen in as they discuss Julia’s Broadway debut as Little Red Ridinghood, POTUS on Broadway, if siblings hug, seeing Something Rotten! at the St. James, working with her idol Sara Bareilles, growing up in a show business family, the absolute TEA about HSM:TM:TS season 3, dreams for season 4, the cast being besties, hearing Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett’s original music backstage, and what’s to come for Ashlyn at Camp Shallow Lake. We had a BALL. | |||
| “A New Leading Man” with Jason Forbach | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:54:31 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Jason Forbach (Into the Woods, Les Miserables). Take a midsummer day’s journey into the woods as we discuss Jason being the opening night Baker in the revival of Into the Woods, covering multiple tracks, being featured in People, meeting his husband in the callbacks of Les Mis, being raised by awards shows, performing at the Tonys, the magic of working with Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel, the profound, timeless work of Sondheim and Lapine, final thoughts and predictions on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7, Jeremy Allen White in The Bear, Austin Butler in Elvis, and Station 11 on HBO. You MUST see Jason in Into the Woods this summer at the St. James in New York City. | |||
| “Kiss the Cod” with Second Act Snacks (Matthew “Mooch” Mucha and Taylor Okey) | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:42:35 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Matthew “Mooch” Mucha and Taylor Okey from Second Act Snacks (Broadstream). Hot off the Funny Girl presses, the twins are still reeling from the DRAMA of the Broadway community. Listen in as they learn about the origins of Second Act Snacks, touring the country with Bandstand, the best Upper West Side Bars, turning a backstage IG live into a hustle, Selling Sunset tea, the book/Apple TV+ series Defending Jacob, dreams of international seasons of their show, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, and MORE. Watch season 2 of Second Act Snacks on Broadstream now. | |||
| “Here Comes Falling Slowly” with Elizabeth A. Davis | 13 Jul 2022 | ||
Connor and Dylan are joined by the fabulous Tony nominee Elizabeth A. Davis (1776, Once). This trio settles in for an intellectual, calming, and inspiring chat - and nothing is off the table! Join us for a fab conversation about the beauty of Cleveland, the nuance of Blanche and Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire, growing up in Texas, the goddess Al Silber, visiting Rikers Island with John Weidman, theatre as service, her musical My Name’s Not Indian Joe, the shock of a lifetime getting a Tony nomination, actor/musician roles in musicals, being an artist vs a mercenary, Connor’s hunt for a Diana the Musical t-shirt, the comfort of David Attenborough, and the musical complexity of portraying Thomas Jefferson in Diane Paulus’ reimagined upcoming Broadway revival of 1776. | |||
| "The Essence" with Alex Boniello | 06 Jul 2022 | 01:04:02 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Alex Boniello (Spring Awakening, Dear Evan Hansen). Listen in as the boys discuss the end of Pride month (a whole month?), Alex’s upcoming wedding, his debut children's book "A Case of the Zaps,", the epic invisible string style story of getting cast in Spring Awakening, advice for aspiring performers, winning a Tony Award for producing Hadestown, Johnny Gallagher Jr., playing Connor in Dear Evan Hansen, Muna’s new album, Conversations with Friends, a plethora of doses of Drama, and even more. You don’t want to miss this hilarious and insightful chat. | |||
| “The Titular Role” with Chilina Kennedy | 29 Jun 2022 | ||
Dylan and Connor are joined by Chilina Kennedy (Paradise Square, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical). As Pride month comes to a close, the twins learn about Chilina’s Toronto roots, touring the US as Sophie in Mamma Mia, her original musical Without Her (formerly Call It Love), playing Carole in Beautiful on Broadway and in Canada, being a working mother, performing at the Tony Awards, the legendary queen Joaquina Kalukango, Rough Trade and Carole Pope, This Ain’t No Disco, Harry’s House, two new Canadian Drag Race series, and Chilina starring on Broadway as Annie O’Brien in Paradise Square. | |||
| "Legs and Legends" with Alex Ellis | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:46:36 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Alex Ellis (Titanique, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever). Listen in as the dolls break down the 2022 Tony Awards, favorite wins of the season, Deirdre O’Connell’s iconic speech, Lea Michele’s spray tan, performing in Catch Me If You Can, theatre as a lifeline, the magic of friends Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli, meditation, Saturn returning, Aaron Tveit, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7, and performing as Rose in Titanique the Celine Dion parody musical. | |||
| "Fanny Benko" with Julie Benko | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:50:48 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Julie Benko (Funny Girl, Fiddler on the Roof). Listen in as they discuss the First National Tour of Spring Awakening, the Ring of Keys moment for her and her entire family catching the theatre bug, Into the Woods transferring to Broadway, the rumors and online chatter surrounding Funny Girl, being a standby, her new album dropping later this summer, the anxiety of “staying ready” as a performer, her journey to her current job, and standing by for the iconic role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway. | |||
| "The Mischief" with L Morgan Lee | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:56:28 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by 2022 Tony Award nominee L Morgan Lee (A Strange Loop). Join the twins as they chat with this newly minted Tony nominee and dive deep into her fabulous life and career. From watching The Wizard of Oz and Grease 2 on rented VHS tapes to making her long awaited Broadway debut this season, you’ll love hearing the tea about getting a Tony nomination, meeting Whoopi Goldberg, finding professional success during the pandemic, developing the stage version of The Danish Girl, dating as a queer, trans woman, why the role of Glinda in Wicked is so beautifully written, being vocally ready for 8 shows a week, Legendary season 3, bartending on WWHL, the greatest Housewives on Bravo right now, and all things A Strange Loop on Broadway. | |||
| “They Might’ve Kissed” with Sas Goldberg and Max Jenkins | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:47:18 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by the bestie stars of Which Way to the Stage, Sas Goldberg (Significant Other, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Max Jenkins (Dead to Me, Special). Listen in for a rip-roaring chat about all things about Stagedoor Manor vs French Woods, Max learning Sweet Charity choreo with Christina Applegate, how these two were doxxed by RHONY alumna Carole Radziwill, Sas’ middle school affiliate Mischa Barton, that time Max and Sas went to prom together at Laguardia High School, the brilliance of Heléne Yorke, a Madonna lip sync that started it all, Jen Colella’s number from Suffs, Gideon Glick, and playing the roles of a lifetime in Ana Nogueira’s Which Way to the Stage, running through June 5 at MCC Theater. | |||
| "Finding Her Grail" with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:43:22 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by 2024 Tony Award nominee Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice). This beloved musical theatre comedienne sat down for a hilarious, insightful, and genuine look into her career so far. Connor and Dylan don’t shy away from asking all about their favorite of Leslie’s credits, including Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Beetlejuice, and Something Rotten. Of course they get into the recent revival of Monty Python’s Spamalot, where Leslie’s improv, belting, and musical theatre chops came together in her portrayal of Lady of the Lake. Leslie shares heartwarming memories of her late mother, as well as the story of nearly starring in the Funny Girl Broadway revival that never was. The dolls rave about Nicole Scherzinger’s upcoming Broadway turn, Leslie’s friendship with Michelle Visage, and a full circle story about Faith Prince. They get all the deets about Lady of the Lake: The Farewell Tour on June 5 at Joe’s Pub, and the companion video series (viewable on Leslie’s Instagram) in the wake of being nominated for a Tony Award. Gagged! They tease recent show-goings to Illinoise, Water for Elephants, and Stereophonic in this fabulous chat. We love Leslie and can’t wait to have her back for part 2! | |||
| "COCK in the Spotlight" with Joel Harper-Jackson | 25 May 2022 | 00:48:29 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Joel Harper-Jackson (COCK, Kinky Boots). On the West End, the name on everybody’s lips is Joel in COCK. Saving the day to replace Taron Egerton in the play, Joel is currently starring with Jonathan “Johnny” Bailey through June 5th. Listen in as they discuss Joel’s life in the countryside, the blessings of lockdown, creating his original album “So What Happens Now?”, how an audition prep turned into a house call from the police, performing in Kinky Boots, coming out at 11 years old, his dreams for what’s next, the Matilda film with Emma Thompson, and MORE. | |||
| "One of One" with Sidney DuPont | 18 May 2022 | 00:49:23 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by newly minted Tony Award nominee Sidney DuPont (Paradise Square, Beautiful). Recorded a few weeks before his big nomination while Dylan was visiting Connor in Hell’s Kitchen, the guys hit it off with a high energy chat. Sidney shares the creative process of being one of the only cast members to be part of Paradise Square from its earliest inception, some Fifth Harmony lyrics are recited off-book, they talk Irish step dancing, gay storylines with A.J. Shively’s Owen in Paradise Square, getting life poured into you by LaChanze, Moon Knight on DisneyPlus, the many interpretations of Meadowlark, being mentored by Titus Burgess, and creating the role of Washington Henry in the ten-time Tony nominated musical Paradise Square now on Broadway. | |||
| "CJ the Cowboy" with CJ Pawlikowski | 11 May 2022 | 00:46:36 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by CJ Pawlikowski (Jersey Boys, Book of Mormon). Sit back for a fantastic, easy-going conversation about the boys from Jersey, the impact of Kelly Clarkson & American Idol, the origin of the name “CJ,” The Flight Attendant, seeing Young Sheldon in the wild, what a production of Bye Bye Birdie can do for someone, the Indiana University Hoosiers, booking your dream shows, the brilliance of Michael Urie, filming the pro-shot of Jersey Boys with Nick Jonas in Cleveland, scary movie suggestions, crushing on Jonathan Bailey, and being the final Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys at New World Stages in New York City. | |||
| “Well/Unwell” with John Gallagher Jr. | 04 May 2022 | 00:52:06 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony Award winner John Gallagher Jr. (Spring Awakening, American Idiot). Truly, heaven must feel like this. Join the guys as they discuss A Strange Loop on Broadway, John’s state of well/unwellness, the experience of winning a Tony award at 22 years old, the legendary Spring Awakening OBC group text chain, working with Michael Mayer on a trio of projects, Swept Away with Stark Sands, Johnny’s Modern Love episode, releasing original music, the SA Gap ad, an Amy Adams awkward moment, moving apartments in New York City, Short Term 12, working on American Idiot, and the cultural phenomenon of Spring Awakening and the new HBO reunion documentary Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known. | |||
| "Embrace the Tortoise" with Kelly AuCoin | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:46:13 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Kelly AuCoin (The Girl from Plainville, The Americans). Settle in for a high energy chat with the guys as they discuss Dylan’s present visit to NYC, Kelly’s plethora of television credits, working with Colton Ryan, taking a vocal class from Randi Graff, being the son of a politician, the magic of acting, the different types of directors, Bruce Springsteen songs, filming with method actors like Jared Leto, words of encouragement from his high school biology teacher, why he’ll never retire from acting, and portraying Detective Scott Gordon on Hulu’s The Girl from Plainville along Elle Fanning and Chloe Sevingy. | |||
| "Black Orpheus" with Jordan Dobson | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:46:14 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Jordan Dobson (Hadestown, West Side Story). Listen in as the guys discuss the new season of Elite on Netflix, Jordan’s new musical The Wanderer at PaperMill Playhouse, jazz band, the musical Parade, the Philly arts scene, making his Broadway debut in the Ivo Van Howe West Side Story revival, standing by for Isaac Cole Powell, what it was like to be a Black man playing a role traditionally played by white actors, the icon that is Tatiana Lofton, Connor’s crush on Andre Lamoglia, Jensen McRae, a secret project tease, A Beautiful Noise trying out in Boston, and playing Orpheus in Hadestown on Broadway. | |||
| BONUS: "American Reject" with Kathleen Monteleone | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:46:10 | |
BONUS EP! Dylan and Connor are joined by Kathleen Monteleone (American Reject, Grease: You’re the One That I Want). Listen in for this very special episode as the boys chat with Kathleen about her new feature film American Reject. They dive into the creation of an original story, filming in 15 days, the incredible cast, original music, and future project ideas. They also go DEEP into Kathleen’s time on the reality show Grease: You’re the One That I Want, Hands on a Hardbody on Broadway, raising (and being) twins, Heather Christian’s Oratorio for Living Things, 90s Brad Pitt films, and MORE. | |||
| “Theatre Applebee’s” with Rob McClure | 13 Apr 2022 | 01:04:41 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony nominee Rob McClure (Mrs. Doubtfire, Beetlejuice). This is one for the AGES. Your mind is about to be blown. Listen in as the guys discuss Rob’s incredible room of theatre memorabilia, the day he went to Stephen Sondheim’s apartment, writing a novel, Into the Woods lyrics discourse, the story of Rob auditioning for and being nominated for a Tony for Chaplin, a review of Hilary Duff’s How I Met Your Father, letting yourself love the theatre, Sweeney Todd, “grabbing coffee,” performing in Something Rotten! and Avenue Q on tour, co-starring with his wife, directing high school shows, a deep dive into LOST, and giving a tour de force performance in Broadway’s feel good musical of the year: Mrs. Doubtfire. | |||
| "All You Can Eat Pickles" with Mandy Gonzalez | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Mandy Gonzalez (In the Heights, Hamilton). Listen in for a thrilling chat as the twins learn about Mandy’s Broadway debut in AIDA, standing by for Idina Menzel, co-starring with Joshua Bassett in Better Nate Than Ever, her book series Fearless, being known for “Breathe” from In the Heights, creating representation in art, Mandy’s working relationship with her “brother” Lin Manuel Miranda, binging the new Bridgerton season, The Worst Person in the World losing Oscars, Kristin Chenoweth and Sutton Foster’s memoirs, and returning “home” to the Richard Rodgers Theatre to play Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton. | |||
| "Magnum Opi" with Ethan Slater | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:52:07 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Ethan Slater (SpongeBob SquarePants, Assassins). NOT a simple sponge! Listen in as the guys discuss Sondheim’s birthday, Ethan’s new play Good Night, Oscar, starring alongside comedic genius Sean Hayes, staying positive with Danny Skinner, Severance on Apple TV+, working with John Doyle and an unreal cast in Classic Stage Company’s Assassins, the brilliance of Tavi Gevinson, the dream role of Lee Harvey Oswald and the Balladeer, the masterful art of Tina Landau, Vassar, Sondheim revivals on YouTube, and starring as SpongeBob SquarePants in the Tony nominated titular role. We. Love. Ethan. | |||
| “Absolute Bangers” with Rob Houchen | 29 May 2024 | 00:48:25 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by West End sensation Rob Houchen (Les Misérables, Light in the Piazza). It’s POP girl summer, and this trio is ready for it! This London lad is a breath of fresh air as we chat ahead of his New York stage solo debut at Chelsea Table + Stage on June 10. Rob teases his special guest stars and excitement for this thrilling moment in his career! The Anglophile twins soak up every second talking to Rob about his West End appearances, including his 1000+ performance run as Marius in Les Misérables, the brilliance of Eugenius, and roughly 9 shows of City of Angels starring Vanessa Williams and Theo James. The camp convo covers the television talent shows that shaped them, especially Rob’s brush with X Factor. We learn about Rob’s early days, finding his voice, and his West End Does concert series and company. This fast-paced and fun chat also gets into The Secret History by Donna Tartt, Vanessa Williams’ single “Legs,” and the rise of Chappell Roan. We adore Rob, and you will too, so be sure to get your tickets to see Rob in NYC on June 10! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok | |||
| “I Don’t Give a Shit, But I Do” with Eva Noblezada | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:47:38 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by two-time Tony® nominee Eva Noblezada (Hadestown, Miss Saigon). Listen in as they discuss Oscar nominations, growing up in San Diego and North Carolina, performing in Les Mis and Miss Saigon on the West End as a teenager, being a quintuple pisces, Lady Gaga in House of Gucci, AMC A-List, social cues, the pandemic, being in a film with Jane Fonda, starring on Broadway alongside her partner Reeve Carney, and performing 8 times a week as Eurydice in Hadestown. | |||
| “The Gaggage” with Orfeh | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:45:33 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Orfeh (Legally Blonde the Musical, Pretty Woman). Are y’all gagging? Listen in as they discuss Orfeh’s incredible career, Connor going to Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, how Orfeh met her husband Andy Karl, their showmance at Saturday Night Fever, her legacy as Rusty in Footloose, Tony snubs, meeting Julia Roberts backstage at Pretty Woman, Orfeh’s musical influences, astrology, Altar Boyz, Cher, and playing the iconic role of Paulette in Legally Blonde the Musical. Gaggage! | |||
| “Flames on the Side of My Face” with Jennifer Simard | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:46:19 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard (Company, Disaster!). Take notes as they discuss Jennifer’s brilliant career on stage so far, comedy inspirations, the joys of playing opposite Christopher Sieber, her pandemic era podcast with Jessica Vosk @killingitonbroadway, Barbara Barrie, Connor’s inability to finish a book, wigs, Mean Girls, being a part of the creative process of Shrek the Musical, the journey to receiving a Tony Award nomination as Sister Mary Downey in Disaster!, and her current side-splitting turn as Sarah in Company on Broadway. | |||
| "Let's Eat" with John Michael Fiumara | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:46:44 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by John Michael Fiumara (West Side Story, Hamilton). The Jets are the GREATEST and we’re chatting with our new favorite one today. Listen in as the guys discuss becoming a Newsie on Broadway, living life to the fullest, training at the Abby Lee Dance Studio (Dance Moms! Drama!), the story of getting cast as Big Deal, being part of Hamilton in Chicago and now the Los Angeles company, Rachel Zegler and Mike Faist being snubbed for Oscar noms, auditioning for Steven Spielberg and Justin Peck, the Jets group text, and being part of the incredible new film version of West Side Story. | |||
| "Doug in Chicago" with Roe Hartrampf | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:51:48 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Roe Hartrampf (Diana the Musical, Emily in Paris). It’s like old friends! Listen in as the guys discuss playing Prince Charles on Broadway (and Netflix), Roe being nominated for a Razzie Award, Kacey Musgraves in concert, camp!, the Pillowman on Broadway, working with Margot Robbie in Pan Am, playing the boyfriend of Emily in Paris, The Gilded Age, Paul Mescal in The Lost Daughter, A Strange Loop, and being part of theatre history in the instant cult classic Broadway musical Diana the Musical. | |||
| "Pathetic Little Dreamer" with Analise Scarpaci | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:54:42 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Analise Scarpaci (Mrs. Doubtfire, Matilda). The girls hit it AWF. They discuss all things Jonas Brothers, breakdown And Just Like That, Natalie Portman in Black Swan, obsessing over Patti LuPone, meeting Olivia Rodrigo, stanning HSMTMTS, Dylan’s crush on Joshua Bassett, auditioning for Billy Elliot, performing in Matilda, writing an original EP, and starring in the new hit musical comedy Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway. | |||
| “The Gag of Alabama” with Nick Rashad Burroughs | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:45:54 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Nick Rashad Burroughs (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Kinky Boots). Listen in as they discuss growing up in Alabama, the impact of Ruben Studdard, being a jock, Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria, stanning Kornbread and Angeria on Drag Race Season 14, playing the snake head puppet in King Kong on Broadway, how Kinky Boots changed Nick’s life, unofficially becoming Bob the Drag Queen’s drag daughter, working with Todrick Hall on “Ordinary Day,” writing original music, and starring as Ike Turner in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. A leading man, honey! We love Nick! | |||
| "Am I the Drama?" with Tatiana Lofton | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:56:27 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Tatiana Lofton (Little Shop of Horrors, Waitress). Join the gals on Skid Row as they discuss performing in Little Shop of Horrors, Scream (2022), a city-to-city deep dive into the Real Housewives, swinging for your supper, having a Wicked themed bathroom, Pace, the lasting impact of NeNe Leakes, touring with Once on This Island, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, A Beautiful Noise, working with Conrad Ricamora, Invisible Thread/Witness Uganda, Tavi Gevinson, and Wordle. This one is pure, unfiltered fun and fabulousness! | |||
| "That's Class" with Fra Fee | 26 Jan 2022 | 00:51:53 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Fra Fee (Hawkeye, The Ferryman). Settle in as the lads discuss Fra’s move to the countryside, meeting his boyfriend Declan, performing as Michael Carney in The Ferryman, book recommendations by Olivia Liang, Sally Rooney, and Douglas Stewart, filming the Les Misérables film by day and performing in Les Misérables onstage by night, the gay scene in Ireland, Tom Holland as Spider-Man, Jamie Dornan in Belfast, Connor’s crush on Florence Pugh, Dylan’s crush on Aaron Tveit, and Fra being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kazi in Hawkeye. | |||
| “Leaving the Lamp” with Major Attaway | 19 Jan 2022 | 00:44:00 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Major Attaway (Aladdin). Listen in as they discuss Major’s Twitch channel @IAmMajor, LaChanze’s powerful performance in Trouble in Mind, obsessing over Real Housewives of New Jersey, Q-Force, and Money Heist, a two-part Ring of Keys, “Genie Camp,” hometown icons like Jay Armstrong Johnson, Tiffany Mann, and Todrick Hall, Genie’s Jukebox, voiceover work, and the incredible story of getting cast in and becoming the Genie in Aladdin on Broadway. | |||
| "Ease on Down the Pod" with Avery Wilson | 22 May 2024 | 00:46:08 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Avery Wilson (The Wiz, The Voice). We’re easing on down, y’all! This week we’re chatting with the Scarecrow himself: Avery Wilson. This superstar, making his Broadway debut in The Wiz, welcomes us to the merry old land of Oz in this high energy convo. Recorded on the heels of the twins’ spring show binge, Connor and Dylan kick off the chat with an ode to Sleep No More at the McKittrick Hotel. Then Avery shares his musical journey to Broadway, with childhood visits to the Big Apple with his brothers (only causing minimal trouble). He speaks about breaking the mold of expectations and going from the music industry to the theatre world, and his countless auditions before landing Scarecrow. He gushes over his talented castmates including Nichelle Lewis, Kyle Ramar Freeman, and Phillip Johnson Richardson, and the unique stamp they’re all putting on their iconic roles. Keep listening for stories about his experience on The Voice, coming out as bisexual, and bringing positive representation to the world. We hear all about The Wiz’s opening night, Cowboy Carter thoughts, and so much more in this fun chat with Avery! | |||
| “Emergency Elphie” with Carla Stickler | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:37:48 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Carla Stickler (Wicked, Mamma Mia). We got the exclusive with the woman who saved Broadway, y’all! After not having performed the role of Elphaba in 7 years, Carla flew in to help at the Gershwin over the holidays. Listen in as they discuss returning to Wicked, Interlochen, getting to slay the house down boots in “No Good Deed,” finding the love of her life, leaving the industry to work in tech, Sondheim dream roles, Mrs. Doubtfire going on pause, leaving Bachelor Nation, Adele’s 30, and happily living a life of many passions. | |||
| "A Big Sing" with Steven Pasquale | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:36:49 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Steve Pasquale (Assassins, The Bridges of Madison County). Ring in the new year with the guys as they discuss Steve’s performance as John Wilkes Booth in Assassins, the sad closings of four Broadway shows, getting boosted, Blood Brothers, standing by for Brian d’Arcy James, the legendary score from The Bridges of Madison County, starring on Rescue Me for seven seasons, a delayed Broadway debut, Jon Groff’s matchmaking skills, staying politically active, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and finding the perfect project to share the stage with his wife Phillipa Soo. | |||
| "Story of My Life" with Will Chase | 29 Dec 2021 | 01:18:25 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Will Chase (Smash, Nashville, Kiss Me, Kate). We are ending 2021 with a SMASH. Join the guys as they talk all things West Side Story movie, Will’s unreal former co-stars like Debra Messing, Christian Borle, and Anjelica Huston on Smash, playing Billy’s dad in Stranger Things, going to Oberlin, honoring the legacy of Stephen Sondheim, working with Kelli O’Hara, being snubbed for a Tony in Kiss Me, Kate, the short run of The Story of My Life, getting into directing, making his Broadway debut in RENT, and all things Ingrid Michaelson. And so. Much. MORE. | |||