Inside Broadway

Inside Broadway

Christine Nagy pulls back the curtain on all things Broadway - exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and must-see shows - spotlighting the stars and the creators who make it all happen!

Episodes

April 21, 2025 16 mins
Inside Broadway host Christine Nagy chats with Kelsie Watts, the dynamic singer making her Broadway debut in Six the Musical. Watts shares her inspiring journey from pop artist to Broadway star, the challenges she faced along the way, and the excitement of performing on one of the world's most iconic stages. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories of her role as Jane Seymour, her life in New York City, and how she balances her Broad...
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Inside Broadway podcast host Christine Nagy sat down with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel, marking her 15th Broadway show with Sondheim’s Old Friends.
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Inside Broadway podcast host Christine Nagy sat down with Ainsley Melham to discuss the highly anticipated musical Boop. The show, featuring music by David Foster, is currently in previews and is set to open on April 5th.
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Christine Nagy talks with Tina Landau, who is making history this spring as the first woman to direct and co-write two Broadway shows in a single season with Redwood and Floyd Collins.
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Christine Nagy recently chatted with award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga about her new holiday album 'Sounding Joy.'  She explained that the project is not just about the joy of the holiday season and that she is excited to tour with Clay Aiken. Plus, she is coming back to Broadway! Find out where you can see her at leasalonga.com
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy recently spoke with Andy Karl, a three-time Tony nominee who stars in the new musical TEETH. Based on the hit 2007 screenplay by Mitchell Lichtenstein, TEETH delves into the story of a girl whose curse may also serve as her salvation. Karl described the show as one that “must be seen to be described!” Perfectly timed for the spooky season, this dark comedy will open on Halloween night, October 31, ...
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy recently chatted with Sky Lakota-Lynch and Emma Pittman, who are starring in the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE OUTSIDERS. They talk about the excitement of being in a show with so many cast members making their Broadway debuts; with a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging, and the realization that there is still good in the world. THE OUTSIDERS...
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September 22, 2024 17 mins
Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy recently spoke with four-time Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason who discussed stepping in for Mia Farrow after she contracted COVID-19. Mason also shared insights about her transition from acting to directing. THE ROOMMATE is playing at the Booth Theatre.
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Sophie Carmen-Jones, who is starring in the Broadway production of MOULIN ROUGE! She talks about her journey from London's West End to Broadway. MOULIN ROUGE! is playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with choreographer Lorin Latarro, who has opened three shows since March 2024. She talks about her most recent show, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, which she calls a "joyfest," and how she loves "losing herself inside each show," which most recently included Tommy and Heart of Rock and Roll. ONCE UPON A MATTRESS opens August 12th at the Hudson Theater.
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with award-winning Black female choreographer Camille A. Brown.  Born and raised in New York, she is nominated for a 2024 Tony for Best Choreography for HELL'S KITCHEN. She talks about how she used her first-hand knowledge of New York's dance landscape in the 90s to help tell the story on stage. HELL'S KITCHEN is playing at the Shubert Theatre.
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Huey Lewis and Broadway's Tamika Lawrence and Zoe Jensen about THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL. They discussed the show's journey and the choices they made in life that brought them all to the Broadway stage. THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL plays at the James Earl Jones Theater. 
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Olivier-winning director Maria Friedman. Friedman has been nominated for a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Broadway's MERRY WE ROLL ALONG. She talks about Stephen Sondheim's legacy and her friendship with him. MERRY WE ROLL ALONG is currently playing at the Hudson Theatre.
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Michael Riedel chats with WATER FOR ELEPHANTS writer Rick Elice about his recent Tony nomination and the show's theme of "finding a home." He discusses his dream to become an actor and the journey that led him to be a writer for shows like JERSEY BOYS. WATER FOR ELEPHANTS plays at the Imperial Theater. Christine Nagy was off this week.
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Elijah Rhea Johnson, who plays Michael Jackson in Broadway's MJ THE MUSICAL. Johnson talked about his year in the role and how to win a trip to see MJ on Broadway, the US tour, London, or Hamburg. To enter visit mjthemusical.com/doubleplatinum
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Michael Riedel chats with legendary lyricist Tim Rice about his new online songwriting master class.  Rice discusses the art of songwriting and how he developed his craft. For more on his class, visit www.bbcmaestro.com
Christine Nagy was off this week.
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with director Des McAnuff about his reimagined version of THE WHO'S TOMMY. McAnuff directed the 1993 award-winning version and said the changes in the current production are "very targeted." THE WHO'S TOMMY opens at the Nederlander Theatre on March 28th.
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chatted with Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James, who were staring in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES. They explain how their 20-year friendship helped bring their performance to another level. DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES plays at Studio 54 until March 31. 
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Casey Likes, who stars as Marty McFly in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. He reveals the advice Michael J. Fox gave him on opening night and how he has not watched the movie since he started rehearsals. BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL plays at the Winter Garden Theatre.
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Michael Riedel and Christine Nagy chat with Broadway star Caesar Samayoa about his role as Dr. Emilio Amigo in HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, the musical adaptation of the HBO documentary about young adults with autism. He said the role was "life changing." HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO is playing at the Belasco Theatre.
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