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What did you think of this episode?Mini episode recapping my highlights of 2024 in theatre.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
1/1/25 • 14:48
What did you think of this episode?I had a blast chatting with Stephanie about her favorite show, Back To The Future. What's her favorite song, favorite understudy, and what show do we both love that has also played the Winter Garden Theatre?Stephanie's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
12/10/24 • 51:04
What did you think of this episode?I definitely learned a lot from my great chat with Cory Pattak, who is the lighting designer for The Great Gatsby and the upcoming A Wonderful World. So much goes into what he and the rest of the creative team do.Cory's WebsiteCory's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
9/12/24 • 42:49
What did you think of this episode?Today's the Day!Earlier this month, I got together with a few fans of The Great Gatsby Musical and we kept it casual. Enjoy the conversations, old sports!Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
8/24/24 • 82:41
What did you think of this episode?Back in March I had an amazing conversation with Christopher Hanford. We talked about tour life, The Boy Band Project, understudies and his project, Reader For Actors.Christopher's InstagramReader For Actors InstagramReader For Actors WebsiteSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/20/24 • 26:22
What did you think of this episode?Super thrilled to have Henry Gottfried on the show. We chat about the current revival of Cabaret, lots of Waitress conversations, how an acapella group got him a guest appearance on Glee, and his special skills.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/18/24 • 49:35
What did you think of this episode?Sam Harvey is back and we are unscripted and unhinged this year. We talked about anything and everything, set some new intentions for next year and even had a special guest.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/17/24 • 74:20
What did you think of this episode?Loved chatting with Sean McGee about Jersey Boys, Oklahoma (both the musical and the state), Shucked, and we even started our own little Kevin Cahoon fan club.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
3/11/24 • 37:23
What did you think of this episode?What an honor to chat with Ivan about his TV work, writing screenplays, and of course his theatre work. Of course we chatted about my favorite, Bonnie & Clyde and his new musical, Elephant Shoes. Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
2/23/24 • 27:29
What did you think of this episode?My conversation with the amazing musical theatre writing team of Reynolds & Price. We discuss all things The Violet Hour as well as other past and present projects and Will & Eric's individual projects.The Violet Hour WebsiteReynolds & Price WebsiteThis MT SpaceWill's InstagramEric's InstagramThe Violet Hour InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
2/20/24 • 69:38
What did you think of this episode?As Shucked enters it's final week of shows (and I cry all week about it), here's an episode I recorded back in August 2023 with Matthew who is one of the show's biggest fans. I hope everyone enjoys it, I feel like this is a love letter to Shucked and how much we will never forget it. I know I won't and I'm betting Matthew won't either.Matthew's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
1/10/24 • 37:01
What did you think of this episode?You're in for a double treat as I talk to Dionne Lea and her co-producer (and husband), Keith David about Dionne's show, The Way It Is…Now. Dionne's InstagramDionne's WebsiteKeith's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
11/24/23 • 16:08
What did you think of this episode?Michael and I chat about his albums (specifically my favorite one, Abandoned Heart), his new projects and even the font on his first two albums. We had some Gemini fun!Michael's WebsiteMichael's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
10/27/23 • 50:13
What did you think of this episode?Back in August, I sat down with the creators of the new musical mockumentary, Act of Faith, Kyle Reid Hass, Jeremy Swanton, and Dana Norris. We had such a great conversation and discussed pretty much everything about our own musical theatre journeys as well as what's in store for season 2 of Act of Faith. Act of Faith WebsiteAct of Faith InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
10/17/23 • 81:13
What did you think of this episode?Brandi and I discuss her new single "Daydream," and more music to come. We also chat about her Broadway career, Miss America and being daytime's first mermaid.Brandi's websiteBrandi's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
9/27/23 • 21:14
What did you think of this episode?It was so much fun catching up with Justin Sargent! We discuss everything from Rock of Ages to Bonnie & Clyde to Justin's new show premiering in Orlando in October called Queen: Rhythm & Rhapsody!Justin's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
9/7/23 • 28:43
What did you think of this episode?I had such a blast chatting with the amazing Ashley Chiu. We chat about being a princess in Once Upon A One More Time, who the biggest Britney fan is, and the unique job she can add to her resume.Ashley's InstagramAshley's TikTokSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
8/25/23 • 29:21
What did you think of this episode?I love talking about new musicals and I'm joined by co-creators of "Whisper Darkly" DJ Salisbury and Andrew Gerle. We discuss the album that's being released in the Fall. Future plans for the musical and other projects from both DJ and Andrew.Whisper Darkly WebsiteWhisper Darkly InstagramWhisper Darkly TikTokDJ Salisbury WebsiteAndrew Gerle WebsiteSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
8/2/23 • 42:21
What did you think of this episode?I've been saving this one for a bit. You know him from Newsies, My Fair Lady, and Ragtime. Mark Aldrich is one of the sweetest guys I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. We had such fun conversations about traveling, The Happy Hour Guys, his book and his first job when he moved to NYC.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/19/23 • 47:51
What did you think of this episode?I've been doing this podcast for 2 years now and Sam Harvey is back to chat with me. There's so much packed into this true Jen and Sam experience that I don't even know where to start. Take a listen and hear us manifesting future guests, a fun game of two truths and a lie, and we may have cold called a few people. Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/17/23 • 78:09
What did you think of this episode?Join me as I chat with Bekah Walsh, a theatre writer and influencer. We talk about her big announcement, our favorite shows, and some cool experiences with animals.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
6/28/23 • 38:00
What did you think of this episode?Join me as I talk with Stanley Martin about writing sketch comedy, plays, being in Aladdin and working with his dog in The Wiz!Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
6/2/23 • 29:17
What did you think of this episode?Singer/Songwriter, Katie Boeck, just released her new album, Calico, in April. We chat about her Broadway debut in Spring Awakening (Deaf West Revival), having her music featured on television, and being in an all-female Bollywood band.Katie's WebsiteKatie's InstagramListen to Katie's music on SpotifySupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
5/26/23 • 37:39
What did you think of this episode?Boy Band Brunch is back on June 17 at City Winery and Travis, creator of The Boy Band Project, is here to talk about what we can expect. He also gives us some cool new info about what's next for The Boy Band Project and we even chat a bit about The Girl Band Project!The Boy Band Project WebsiteThe Boy Band Project InstagramThe Girl Band Project WebsiteSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
5/19/23 • 25:26
What did you think of this episode?One of my favorites is here. Keri and I discuss Six, Waitress, and her new EP due this Summer. I can't wait!P.S. Apologies for the construction going on outside of Keri's apartment. Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
4/24/23 • 50:52
What did you think of this episode?Jad Jacob is a creator of film, television, music and theatre. We chat about his new musical, Beethoven: Live in Concert, performing at Carnegie Hall, dueling pianos, and his book of poetry.Beethoven: Live in ConcertWebsite Instagram TikTok Jad JacobWebsiteSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
4/21/23 • 25:00
What did you think of this episode?Fellow Disnerd, James Monroe Iglehart and I had a blast in this episode. Maybe a bit too much fun, but that's just how we are. We discuss Ragtime, voice overs, and I even got a little Freestyle Love Supreme moment.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
3/29/23 • 47:05
What did you think of this episode?You know him from Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde, Little Shop of Horrors, etc. Jeremy Jordan is here and we had a lot of fun. We discuss his upcoming movie, Spinning Gold, his band, Age of Madness, and a bunch of other topics.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
1/24/23 • 49:55
What did you think of this episode?Writer, director, and teacher, Brad Bass has done it all! We chat about his Broadway days and the musicals he's writing now. He also made me jealous with his Joey McIntyre story.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
12/27/22 • 50:40
What did you think of this episode?You know her as Broadway’s psychologist and today Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is here with me. Listen as we discuss different shows, her favorite shows and our love for Brittney Mack.Dr. Drama InstagramDr. Drama WebsiteSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
11/21/22 • 53:52