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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Had to Ask: Emma Pittman on The Outsiders on Broadway, Parasocial Relationships, and What’s on Her For You Page (It’s Unhinged) | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:52:09 | |
🎭 Meet Emma Pittman: Broadway’s rising star who’s breaking the mold, telling her truth, and giving us all the backstage tea in the very first episode of Had to Ask. Emma Pittman (@emmapittmanofficial) is not just Cherry Valance in The Outsiders — she’s a vlogger, a Broadway scene-stealer, and forever the internet’s Roxie Hart. In this episode, Emma opens up about growing up in Mississippi, storytelling that honors the truth, and what it’s like stepping into a fandom-heavy show like The Outsiders. We also talk about astrology (obviously), parasocial relationships, Broadway stunt casting, and her dream job as a kid. Plus: the iconic opening night dress she wore to Back to the Future (thank you, Brendan!) and what her For You Page is serving her lately. Oh — and yes, we do talk about the Search for Dolly. Tune in for surprising insights, heartfelt moments, and stories only Emma Pittman can deliver. Follow Had to Ask at @hadtoaskpod for more bold conversations and unfiltered stories — hosted by Melanie Sutrathada. Co-produced and edited by Joseph Loper. Special thanks to The Chatwal in NYC for being the home of Had to Ask for season 1! ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your fellow theatre kids! | |||