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Episode 6: Diane Paulus This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Broadway icon Diane Paulus — the director behind Waitress, Jagged Little Pill, Masquerade and more. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this convo is smart, candid, and refreshingly real. Diane talks about breaking barriers as a woman director, taking big creative swings, and what it actually takes to bring a show like Masquerade to life — the pressure, the payoff, and everything in between. Powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — yes, the billboard where you can literally be the main character. We talk: Directing hit shows that changed the game Being a woman in rooms not built for you The risks, rewards, and chaos of Masquerade If you love theatre, ambition, and women running the room — this one’s for you. Check out Masquerade: Masquerade on Instagram Masquerade Website Follow Odd Woman Out Follow SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6: Chloe Tucker Caine This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz is hanging with Chloe Tucker Caine—Owning Manhattan real estate boss who’s still a full-blown theatre kid at heart. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this convo is fun, unfiltered, and very “why choose one dream when you can have both?” Chloe gets real about going from musical theatre to luxury real estate, keeping Broadway dreams alive, and owning the chaos of being a multi-hyphenate in rooms that don’t always get it. Powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com—aka the billboard where you can literally be the main character for a day. We get into: How theatre made her confident AF in real estate Why Broadway is still on the vision board Balancing creativity with a high-pressure career Embracing being a little different—and making it work If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit into one box… this one’s for you Connect with Chloe Tucker Caine: Chloe's Instagram Chloe's TikTok Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6: Kara Young This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz is hanging with Kara Young—history-making Tony winner, fearless storyteller, and currently breaking hearts (and faces) in Gruesome Playground Injuries with Nick Braun. Casual. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is loud, honest, and emotionally unhinged in the best way. Kara gets real about doing deeply uncomfortable work, shattering Broadway ceilings, and what it actually feels like to be ahead of the industry instead of fitting neatly inside it. Powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com—because being the main character isn’t optional. We get into: Why Gruesome Playground Injuries hits so hard Working opposite Nick Braun and going full emotional send What those history-making Tony wins really felt like Being “too much,” “too different,” and doing it anyway Why vulnerability is her secret sauce If you love messy, brave, soul-on-the-table conversations… this one will wreck you (in a good way) Connect with Kara Young: Instagram Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 5: Shoshana Bean This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz is sitting down with Shoshana Bean—Grammy winner, Broadway icon, and certified vocal powerhouse behind her new album Only Smoke. No chill. No filter. Just truth. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is all fire and feelings. Shoshana opens up about finding her voice (literally and emotionally), the magic of Waitress, the full-body high of headlining Carnegie Hall, and what it’s like to stop apologizing for how you sound, look, or take up space. Powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com—because being the main character is a lifestyle. We get into: The raw inspiration behind Only Smoke Making art that heals instead of fits the mold What Carnegie Hall actually felt like Why Waitress was pure Broadway magic Choosing authenticity over “mainstream” every time If you’ve ever been told to tone it down, smooth it out, or fit the box—this episode is your permission slip Connect with Shoshana Bean: Official Site Shoshana's Instagram Shoshana's TikTok Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4: Linedy Genao In this upbeat episode of Odd Woman Out, host Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (affectionately known as Tutz) sits down with Linedy Genao, best known for her performance as Cinderella in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this heartfelt conversation is filled with laughter, honesty, and inspiration. Linedy reflects on her early theater roots, her Broadway dreams, and the power of embracing your uniqueness as a source of strength. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Tune in to hear Linedy Genao share: How she has overcome all of the noise on social media The importance of being true to yourself Why it’s essential to bring a little of yourself to the characters you play What she learned from being a humble and welcoming leader Connect with Linedy Genao: ⁠Instagram Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 3: Whitney White This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz is sitting down with Whitney White—Broadway director, creative force, and the mind behind Liberation, a New York Times Critics’ Pick. Casual legend behavior. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is equal parts inspiring and real. Whitney talks about her path from acting to directing, owning her voice in rooms that weren’t always built for her, and creating theatre that centers women—loudly and unapologetically. Powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com—because being the main character applies behind the table too. We get into: Making the jump from performer to director Leading with vision (even when you feel like the odd one out) Creating work that uplifts women’s voices Why embracing your “different” is actually the power move If you’re ready to take up space and trust your instincts… press play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2: Caitlin Houlahan This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz is chatting with Caitlin Houlahan—Broadway fave and the unforgettable Dawn from Sara Bareilles’s Waitress. From the stage to New Dawn Rising, Caitlin’s journey is equal parts heart, hustle, and straight-up magic. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is full of laughs, gratitude, and yes… plenty of pie talk. Caitlin gets real about owning your weird, embracing your creativity, and showing up as your authentic self—even in audition rooms where everyone’s watching. Powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com—because main character energy is mandatory. We get into: Practicing self-love (no excuses) What it really means to be your Odd Woman Out Broadway memories that’ll give you chills How theatre fuels her fire Owning your authenticity in every room If you’re here for inspiration, laughs, and a peek behind Broadway’s curtain—this episode hits all the right notes Connect with Caitlin Houlahan: Instagram: @Caithoula Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this premiere episode, host Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (affectionately known as Tutz) sits down with the incredible Bellamy Young, best known for her iconic role as Mellie Grant on Shonda Rhimes’ hit TV series Scandal. Bellamy gets candid about her journey with self-love, navigating body image pressures, and how meditation and authenticity help her stay grounded in both her career and her life. She also opens up about the lessons she learned portraying one of television’s most powerful women, Mellie Grant, and how those lessons continue to influence her today. Beyond the screen, Bellamy shares the inspiration behind her brand-new, self-produced sci-fi novel The Aetherion Code: Book One — The Spark, created in collaboration with fellow actor and writer Faye Masterson. The conversation dives into themes of empowerment, community, and the importance of women creating their own work and lifting each other up. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this heartfelt conversation is filled with laughter, inspiration, and truth. Bellamy reflects on her early theater roots, her Broadway dreams, and what it means to embrace your “oddness” as strength. Whether you’re a longtime Scandal “gladiator,” a fan of Bellamy’s new book, or simply someone looking for encouragement to step into your own power, this episode is for you. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Listen now to hear Bellamy Young talk about: Practicing self-love and confidence in a perfection-obsessed world Behind-the-scenes memories from Scandal and the evolution of Mellie Grant Creating and publishing The Aetherion Code: Book One — The Spark Her passion for theater, Broadway aspirations, and supporting women in the arts Why embracing your authentic, “odd” self is the most powerful choice you can make Connect with Bellamy Young: Book: The Aetherion Instagram: @bellamyyoung Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Odd Woman Out is a podcast where women in the arts get to be loud, real, and unapologetically themselves. Hosted by Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (aka Tutz), the show celebrates being a little odd—onstage, behind the scenes, and in everyday creative life. Through candid conversations, unfiltered stories, and plenty of laughs, Tutz and her guests talk insecurities, resilience, creativity, and what it means to fully own who you are. It’s about ditching comparison, trusting your instincts, and embracing the quirks that make you you. If Odd Woman Out helps even one woman feel more confident, seen, and in love with her own oddness—then it’s doing exactly what it was created to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Lisa Boccuzzi—master SoulCycle instructor, queer icon, arts enthusiast, influencer, and all-around powerhouse. In this minisode, Lisa gets real about the advice she has for other queer people, the emotional journey she and her wife have been on through IVF, and what it actually looks like to build a life that's unapologetically yours. It's honest, funny, inspiring, and the kind of conversation that sticks with you long after it's over. We get into: • Advice for other queer people • Her and her wife's IVF journey • Building confidence through authenticity • Finding joy in movement, community, and the arts • Why being yourself is always worth it This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Follow @oddwomanshow Follow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Broadway legend (yes, legend) and Tony nominee Eden Espinosa. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio—with mimosas in hand because... obviously—this episode is for anyone who's ever wondered what it actually takes to survive—and thrive—in an industry that constantly tells you who you should be. From becoming one of the most iconic Elphabas in Wicked, to BKLYN, to earning a Tony nomination for Lempicka, Eden has lived about five different Broadway careers in one lifetime. And somehow? She's still just getting started. Over a couple of mimosas, we get into the reality of navigating social media when everyone suddenly has an opinion, why she's stopped giving energy to trolls, what it means to trust yourself after decades in the business, and why this summer she's trading Broadway for Shakespeare. It's funny, candid, a little boozy, refreshingly unfiltered, and proof that the loudest voices in the room aren't always the ones worth listening to. We talk: • Her Tony-nominated performance in Lempicka • Becoming an iconic Elphaba in Wicked • The legacy of BKLYN and the roles that changed everything • Sipping mimosas while spilling Broadway tea • Why social media trolls don't get a seat at the table • Learning to protect your peace in a very public career • Spending the summer doing Shakespeare • Reinventing yourself without losing who you are • What it actually takes to stay in this business for decades This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. If you've ever felt like everyone had an opinion about your life, your career, or who you should be... pour yourself a mimosa and press play. Follow @oddwomanshow Follow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Kelsie Watts — vocalist, internet obsession, and your new Broadway fixation. You probably first saw her on The Voice turning chairs on Team Kelly Clarkson… and then suddenly she’s all over your TikTok absolutely demolishing vocals like it’s a personality trait. Fast forward: she just wrapped her run in Six (casual) and is now stepping into Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical — aka one of the hottest, hardest, most iconic roles on Broadway — to close out the show. No big deal. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is unhinged in the best way — we’re talking career pivots, main character energy, and what it actually feels like when your “one day” starts happening in real time. Kelsie gets into the jump from reality TV to Broadway, building a fanbase online while still grinding in the theatre world, and the pressure of stepping into roles people are VERY protective over (hi, Satine). We also get into trusting your gut, handling rejection without spiraling (or… with a little spiraling), and what it looks like when talent actually meets timing. We talk: • From Team Kelly to TikTok virality — and what happens after the cameras stop rolling• Finishing Six and why that experience hits different than you’d expect• Becoming Satine in Moulin Rouge! and stepping into a role everyone has opinions about• Trusting yourself and leaning into who you are — and how that can take you all the way to the top (hi, million followers)• Rejection, delusion (the healthy kind), and knowing your moment is coming If you’ve ever thought “wait… is this my moment?” — it probably is. Start acting like it. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with actual Broadway royalty Kerry Butler — the woman who has basically been booked, busy, and belting on Broadway for decades. You’ve seen her originate Penny Pingleton in Hairspray, steal the show in Bat Boy: The Musical, roller-skate her way through Xanadu, and appear in the Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life reboot. Basically: if you love Broadway, you love Kerry Butler. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is chaotic in the best way — full theatre tea, audition horror stories, and the kind of career wisdom you only get from someone who’s survived decades in show business and still loves it. Kerry gets into what it’s really like originating roles that become cult classics, the pressure of opening a Broadway show, and how the hell you stay sane doing eight shows a week. We also talk about the reality of longevity in theatre, raising a family while living the Broadway life, and why resilience (and a good sense of humor) might be the real secret to staying booked. We talk: • The wild ride of originating roles that become Broadway staples — and the pressure that comes with creating characters the world falls in love with• Our mutual love of Gilmore Girls and how Kerry manifested ending up in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life• The cult phenomenon of Bat Boy: The Musical and the roller-skating chaos that was Xanadu• The art of making iconic roles your own while still honoring what audiences love• Career longevity, motherhood, and how you stay passionate about the stage after decades in the business This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. If you’ve ever dreamed about Broadway, wondered how performers actually survive this industry, or just want to hear stories from a woman who has truly seen it all — this one’s for you. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Katie Lowes — aka Quinn Perkins from Scandal, . And in Inventing Anna? She’s the one who got scammed. From Hunting Wives to Waitress on Broadway, she’s done TV drama and Broadway — and she’s spilling on all of it. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is unfiltered, unhinged (in the best way), and full “how is she this cool and this normal at the same time?” energy. Katie gets real about what it was like being part of a cultural obsession like Scandal, navigating Hollywood as a woman who refuses to shrink herself, jumping between TV and Broadway without losing her voice, and balancing ambition with actual sanity. We get into rejection, reinvention, imposter syndrome, and the art of staying booked without losing your mind. We talk: • What it was really like inside the Scandal machine — and living in the Shondaland universe under Shonda Rhimes • The pressure, sisterhood, and intensity of being part of a cultural phenomenon • Taking on Waitress on Broadway and the vulnerability of live theatre • Confidence, career pivots, motherhood, marriage, and keeping your identity intact • Why a little delusion (the healthy kind) might be the secret to staying booked and unbothered This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. If you’ve ever wanted the career, the love story, the chaos, the comeback — and the confidence to own it — this one’s your blueprint. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6: Hannah Cruz This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Broadway baddie Hannah Cruz for a no-BS convo about what it actually takes to survive the entertainment industry without fully losing your mind. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is funny, raw, and painfully relatable. Hannah spills on getting cut from The Housemaid with Sydney Sweeney (yes, that hurt), going from audition chaos to Broadway in Suffs, landing The Copenhagen Test, and what it’s really like starring opposite Lea Michele in Chess on Broadway — imposter syndrome, pressure, and main character moments included. Powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — aka the billboard where you can literally make your ex watch you live your best life. We talk: Getting cut from a major film and not spiraling (or… spiraling a little) Making her Broadway debut in Suffs Booking The Copenhagen Test Sharing a stage with Lea Michele in Chess Confidence, ambition, and staying delusional enough to keep going If you’ve ever been told “no,” cried about it, and then showed up anyway — this one’s for you. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with the incredible Qween Jean — costume designer, activist, community leader, and now Tony Award winner. At the time of this recording, Qween Jean was a double Tony nominee for her costume design work on both Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Liberation, two productions that couldn't be more different but perfectly showcase her creativity, vision, and artistry. And since this conversation was recorded? Qween Jean went on to win the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Casual. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is equal parts inspiring, hilarious, unfiltered, and the kind of conversation that makes you want to stop apologizing for taking up space. Beyond her work on Broadway, Qween Jean is the founder of Black Trans Liberation and Black Trans Liberation Kitchen, organizations dedicated to supporting and uplifting Black trans communities through advocacy, mutual aid, and direct action. But what makes this conversation so special isn't just the résumé — it's hearing how Qween Jean has built a life and career rooted in purpose, community, and refusing to wait for permission. We talk about why activism matters, what it means to advocate for yourself when the world isn't always built for you, and how Qween Jean turned passion, creativity, and determination into a career that's changing Broadway and beyond. Qween Jean opens up about navigating the industry as a Black trans artist, finding confidence in her voice, trusting her instincts, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them to show up. It's honest, empowering, and a reminder that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is show up exactly as yourself. We talk: • Being a double Tony nominee for Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Liberation • Why activism and artistry go hand in hand • Founding Black Trans Liberation and Black Trans Liberation Kitchen • Advocating for yourself and taking up space unapologetically • Building community and creating opportunities for others • Navigating Broadway as a Black trans artist • Representation, visibility, and why they matter • Trusting yourself when no one else sees the vision yet • Her journey to becoming the artist, activist, and leader she is today This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. If you've ever felt underestimated, overlooked, or like you had to create your own seat at the table, this one's for you. Follow @oddwomanshow Follow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz welcomes back Broadway powerhouse Hannah Cruz for a special Tony nominee edition of the podcast — and yes, dreams are very much coming true. Fresh off her Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Svetlana in Chess, Hannah stops by to talk all things Tony season, stepping into one of musical theatre's most iconic roles, and what it's like when the thing you've worked your entire life for suddenly becomes reality. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is funny, heartfelt, chaotic in the best way, and a little bit unhinged — especially when we discover that Hannah's cat may actually be giving full method-acting-Svetlana energy at home. We get into what it feels like to navigate Tony season as an "odd woman out," the pressure and excitement of carrying a beloved character, and the surreal experience of seeing years of hard work culminate in a Tony nomination. We talk: • Receiving her first Tony Award nomination for Chess • Bringing Svetlana to life and preparing for the role • The reality of navigating Tony season • What it feels like when lifelong dreams start coming true • Finding confidence while feeling like the odd woman out • The emotional journey behind this career milestone • Why Hannah's cat may secretly be preparing for a role in Chess This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. If you've ever chased a dream that felt impossibly far away, this one's for you. Follow @oddwomanshow Follow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with the powerhouse Tony-nominated women behind Liberation — Betsy Aidem, Bess Wohl, Rachel Sussman, Susannah Flood, and Whitney White — for a conversation that is funny, honest, emotional, empowering, and very “what actually happens when women lead the room?” Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode dives into the heart of what Liberation means to each of them, the realities women still face during awards season and within the industry at large, and why collaborating with other women on a piece like this feels both healing and revolutionary. We talk all things Tony Awards, the experience of bringing a female-driven story to Broadway, and the pressure, joy, and vulnerability that comes with creating art that truly says something. We get into: • What Liberation means to each of them personally • Navigating Broadway and awards season as women in the industry • The differences women still face compared to men in theatre spaces • Why collaboration between women can be so powerful • The emotional journey of bringing Liberation to Broadway • The excitement, chaos, and surreal energy surrounding the Tony Awards • Finding your voice while lifting up other women in the process This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. If you love Broadway, powerful women, honest conversations, and hearing what really happens behind the curtain… this one’s for you. Follow @oddwomanshow Follow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with McKenzie Kurtz — and honestly? Theatre kids everywhere are going to lose their minds a little. Currently starring as Betsy in the Tony-nominated musical Schmigadoon! on Broadway, McKenzie has been living the kind of résumé that feels fake until you realize she’s actually done all of it. The 20th Anniversary Glinda in Wicked? Check. Original cast of Heart of Rock and Roll? Yep. Recently serving full chaos and comedy as Heather in Heathers off-Broadway? Obviously. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is funny, honest, nostalgic, chaotic in the best way, and very “what happens when the girl who grew up obsessively loving theatre actually makes it… but stays cool?” McKenzie opens up about growing up completely theatre-obsessed, finding herself in this industry, and navigating what it means to sometimes feel like the odd woman out while still carving your own lane anyway. We get into the joy of performing in a Tony-nominated musical, the pressure and magic of stepping into iconic roles, and why laughter backstage might honestly be the thing keeping everyone alive during eight shows a week. We talk: • Life inside the Tony-nominated world of Schmigadoon! • Becoming the 20th Anniversary Glinda in Wicked • The surreal experience of joining original Broadway casts • Her recent turn as Heather off-Broadway in Heathers • Growing up as a theatre kid and never letting go of the dream • Feeling like the “odd woman out” while finding confidence in yourself • Why comedy, chaos, and laughter are essential backstage survival tools This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. If you were the kid belting cast albums in your bedroom and refusing to be normal about Broadway… this one’s for you. Follow @oddwomanshow Follow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Tess Marshall — and trust me… this girl did not come to play. Currently a swing, dance captain, and the cover for Céline herself in the Tony-nominated fever dream that is Titaníque, Tess is the definition of “no backup plan, just vibes and talent.” And somehow? It’s working. Extremely well. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is chaotic in the best way — honest, hilarious, inspiring, and very “wait… how many times did the industry tell her no before she turned around and booked THIS?” Tess gets real about what it actually means to survive as a performer in New York while continuing to bet on yourself over and over again. We talk about swinging one of the wildest shows on Broadway, leading backstage as dance captain, and stepping into Céline Dion-level insanity at a moment’s notice. But that’s not all — because naturally, this queen also coaches actors AND fronts a rock band. Casual. We get into the rejection, the resilience, the delusion required to keep going (complimentary), and why having absolutely no backup plan might’ve been the smartest thing she ever did. We talk: • Life backstage at Titaníque and covering Céline Dion • What it actually takes to survive as a Broadway swing • Dance captaining while also performing at the highest level • Coaching actors and helping other artists level up • Her rock band era and embracing every side of herself • Pushing through rejection, burnout, and all the “no’s” • Why sometimes the only plan is… keep going This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. If you’ve ever been told “maybe you should have a backup plan,” only to fully ignore that advice and keep chasing the thing anyway… this one’s for you. Follow @oddwomanshow Follow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Daphne Rubin-Vega — and yeah… we’re talking icon behavior only. You know her as the original Mimi Marquez in Rent (a role that literally redefined Broadway), Daniella in the In the Heights movie, a Tony nominee, and now lending her voice to the wildly popular Hazbin Hotel. Casual résumé… absolutely stacked. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is exactly what you want it to be — unfiltered, electric, a little chaotic in the best way, and very “how has she done ALL of this and stayed this real??” Daphne gets into what it was actually like being at the center of Rent when it exploded — the pressure, the magic, the moments that changed her life (and the industry) forever. We talk about carving your own lane before that was even a thing, and how she’s continued to evolve across Broadway, film, TV, and voice work without ever losing herself. We also get into longevity — what it takes to keep showing up in an industry that constantly shifts — and why embracing your “odd” might actually be the whole point. We talk:• Creating Mimi Marquez and being part of a Broadway revolution• The impact of Rent then vs. now — and why it still hits• Moving between stage, screen, and voice work without losing your identity• Reinvention, resilience, and staying unapologetically YOU This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit the mold, had to create your own space, or just want to hear from a woman who’s been doing it her way since day one — this one’s for you. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Marissa Jaret Winokur — and I mean… icon behavior only. You know her as the Tony Award–winning Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, the literal first winner of Celebrity Big Brother, and a TV/film queen who has somehow stayed booked, busy, and fully herself through every era of this industry. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is exactly what you want it to be — unfiltered, nostalgic, a little spicy, and very “wait… they used to ask WHAT in interviews??” Marissa gets real about what it was like coming up during Hairspray when the conversation around body image was… not it. We’re talking interview questions about being plus size and “confident” that would absolutely not fly today — and how she navigated that while still becoming one of the most beloved Broadway leads ever. We also get into how much the industry has (and hasn’t) changed, what it means to own your narrative, and why she’s still out here doing what she loves — including touring with Mamma I’m a Big Girl Now and bringing that same Tracy Turnblad energy to a whole new chapter. We talk:• How Hairspray changed Broadway… and how Broadway still has catching up to do• Winning Celebrity Big Brother and what reality TV actually teaches you about yourself• Owning your confidence when the world is trying to define it for you• Staying relevant, resilient, and fully YOU in an industry that loves to put people in boxes This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. If you’ve ever questioned where you fit, been told who you’re supposed to be, or just want to hear from a woman who’s been breaking the mold since day one — this one’s for you. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Kandi Burruss — and yeah… she’s done everything. You know her from The Real Housewives of Atlanta (icon behavior), but that’s just one chapter. She’s a Grammy-winning artist, Broadway actress most recently seen in & Juliet, and now a FIVE-time Broadway producer with Joe Turner’s Come and Gone coming next. Casual. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this episode is exactly what you want it to be — unfiltered, wildly honest, and full “how is she doing all of this?” energy. Kandi gets into what Housewives really taught her (hint: business moves > drama), what it’s like watching her daughter step into the spotlight on Next Gen, and how she’s built an empire that somehow spans music, TV, Broadway, and beyond… without losing her mind. We also get into balance — or whatever version of it actually exists when you’re booked, busy, and producing Broadway shows — plus trusting your instincts, staying ten steps ahead, and knowing when to pivot versus when to double down. We talk: • What she actually learned from Housewives — and how it made her sharper in business• Watching her daughter step into her own spotlight (and what that feels like as a mom)• Going from reality TV to Broadway — and why she never boxes herself in• Producing on Broadway and stepping into legacy with August Wilson• Building an empire while still showing up fully in every lane If you’ve ever wondered how to do it all — or at least make it look like you are — this one’s your blueprint. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices