Broadway Talks

This week, Arav is joined by the multi-talented, #DrewGasparini. An award-winning musical theatre composer/lyricist, singer-songwriter, actor, and musician - Drew has done it all! Tune in to hear about his unique experience as a composer in the biz, invaluable career advice, composing a Broadway musical, and of course, his podcast, "Now We’re Talking with Drew Gasparini." Drew is known for his creative and unique twists as a composer, with over 10 shows under his belt including the Broadway-bound "The Karate Kid – The Musical." 

**Please note that some episodes were recorded as far back as early 2021, so please excuse any information that may have changed since then.** 

Broadway Talks, hosted by theatre-fanatic Arav Anand, brings you closer to your favorite Broadway stars! From theatre horror stories to advice about the industry, our guests can tell you what it really means to be a Broadway star! Tune into Broadway Talks, an unscripted show that is sure to keep you laughing & learning for as long as the bright lights of Broadway keep shining! Season two episodes of Broadway Talks are being released now on your favorite podcast app! Check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and www.broadwaytalks.com for more updates!

This week, Arav is joined by the crazy awesome, #SamanthaPauly. Famous for her powerhouse vocals and shining stage presence as Katherine Howard in SIX on Broadway, Sam knows what this crazy biz is all about! Take a listen to hear about the transition into New York life, how she booked SIX, and her journey as an artist - you don't want to miss what she has to say! 

**Please note that some episodes were recorded as far back as early 2021, so please excuse any information that may have changed since then.** 

Samantha made her Broadway debut originating the role of Katherine Howard in SIX, a show that has taken the world by storm. A graduate of Viterbo University with a BFA in Musical Theatre, she has been seen regionally in hit shows such as Honeymoon in Vegas, Elf the Musical, and Hairspray, to name a few. In 2019, Sam was handpicked by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Jamie Lloyd from an international search to play Eva Peron in a dynamic presentation of Evita at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre on the West End. She toured with SIX across the United States and Canada before transitioning to Broadway in the spring of 2020.  

Broadway Talks, hosted by theatre-fanatic Arav Anand, brings you closer to your favorite Broadway stars! From theatre horror stories to advice about the industry, our guests can tell you what it really means to be a Broadway star! Tune into Broadway Talks, an unscripted show that is sure to keep you laughing & learning for as long as the bright lights of Broadway keep shining! Season two episodes of Broadway Talks are being released now on your favorite podcast app! Check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and www.broadwaytalks.com for more updates!

This week, Arav is joined by the immensely talented, #EmilyBautista. Famous for her star power in roles such as Kim in Miss Saigon and #Emponine in Les Misérables, Emily definitely has some stories about experiences in the biz. Tune in this weekend to learn about what it’s like to star in such iconic musicals, touring life, and so much more! 

**Please note that some episodes were recorded as far back as early 2021, so please excuse any information that may have changed since then.**

Emily made her Broadway debut understudying the role of Kim in Miss Saigon, a role she later played across the nation on tour. She is famously recognized for her portrayal as Eponine (or #Emponine) in Les Misérables on the 2017 Revival US Tour. She was recently studying theater and communications at Ithaca College, a top 10 program for musical theatre in the country. 

Broadway Talks, hosted by theatre-fanatic Arav Anand, brings you closer to your favorite Broadway stars! From theatre horror stories to advice about the industry, our guests can tell you what it really means to be a Broadway star! Tune into Broadway Talks, an unscripted show that is sure to keep you laughing & learning for as long as the bright lights of Broadway keep shining! New episodes coming every Saturday on your favorite podcast app! Check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and on www.broadwaytalks.com for more updates!

This week, Arav is joined by Ian Coursey, a self-proclaimed “Jeremy Jordan fanatic” and a student studying musical theatre at the University of Michigan! Tune in to hear Ian and your host discuss college auditions, life at Michigan, and of course, an opportunity to laugh and learn!  Broadway Talks, hosted by theatre-fanatic Arav Anand, brings you closer to your favorite Broadway stars! From theatre horror stories to advice about the industry, our guests can tell you what it really means to be a Broadway star! Tune into Broadway Talks, an unscripted show that is sure to keep you laughing & learning until the bright lights of Broadway turn back on! New episodes coming every Saturday on your favorite podcast app! Check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and on www.broadwaytalks.com for more updates!

BONUS EPISODE! In honor of the opening night of Frozen on Broadway, we are releasing our very first bonus episode with Broadway's best, AishaJackson! Her life has been a rollercoaster from start to finish (in the very best way possible) and she has some of the funniest stories and some of the best advice to give, along with a whole lot more!  Aisha Jackson is an NYC-based Broadway star who made her Broadway debut swingin' in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and went on to some of the biggest Broadway shows as she starred in Waitress and Frozen as the "Princess Anna" standby. Other credits include Invisible Thread (Off-Broadway), Once Upon a One More Time, The Suffragists, and Despereaux. Broadway Talks, hosted by theatre-fanatic Arav Anand, brings you closer to your favorite Broadway stars! From theatre horror stories to advice about the industry, our guests can tell you what it really means to be a Broadway star! Tune into Broadway Talks, an unscripted show that is sure to keep you laughing & learning until the bright lights of Broadway turn back on! New episodes coming every Saturday on your favorite podcast app! Check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and on www.broadwaytalks.com for more updates!

After a short hiatus, we’re back! This week, Arav is joined by Broadway’s dynamic duo, Sam Leicht and Jared Reinfeldt, on season 2, episode 4 of Broadway Talks! Arav, Jared, and Sam discussed everything including Broadway debuts, film & TV acting, the stress of touring, and of course, their favorite theatre horror stories! Sam Leicht is an NYC-based Broadway actor who most recently starred in The Lightning Thief on Broadway and on the 1st National Tour, understudying “Percy” and “Luke”. Other credits include Hairspray, Ragtime, My Fair Lady, Last Ferry, Les Misérables, and A Chorus Line. A graduate of Boston College, Jared Reinfeldt is no stranger to the world of performing, given his expansive roles on multiple hit movies and TV-shows, including Gossip Girl, The Flight Attendant, Little Women, and No Way Back. Additional Off-Broadway and theatre credits include Rules of Desire, Frankenstein, Fiddler on the Roof, Spamalot, Cabaret, Godspell, and Rocky Horror Picture Show. Broadway Talks, hosted by theatre-fanatic Arav Anand, brings you closer to your favorite Broadway stars! From theatre horror stories to advice about the industry, our guests can tell you what it really means to be a Broadway star! Tune into Broadway Talks, an unscripted show that is sure to keep you laughing & learning until the bright lights of Broadway turn back on! New episodes coming every Saturday on your favorite podcast app! Check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and on www.broadwaytalks.com for more updates!

In this week’s episode, you’ll hear Nathaniel Hill, founder and president of Broadway Plus (broadwayplus.com), talk all about his roots in theatre, how Broadway Plus started, and all of the exciting things coming up in his theatre-filled life! Tune in every Saturday on your favorite podcast app for more episodes, and don’t forget to check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and on www.broadwaytalks.com. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy! Nathaniel Hill is the founder and president of “Broadway Plus”, a Broadway VIP service that provides official VIP experiences for real Broadway shows! From meet-and-greets, backstage tours, travel itineraries, and more, Broadway Plus is the one-stop-shop for theatre-goers everywhere! Since the pandemic has hit the theatre industry, Broadway Plus has transitioned into providing unique virtual experiences, to keep fans connected to Broadway. Head over to their website to find some of the most affordable rates to meet your fav Broadway stars! Broadway Talks, hosted by theatre-fanatic Arav Anand, brings you closer to your favorite Broadway stars! From theatre horror stories to advice about the industry, our guests can tell you what it really means to be a Broadway star! Tune into Broadway Talks, an unscripted show that is sure to keep you laughing & learning until the bright lights of Broadway turn back on! New episodes coming every Saturday on your favorite podcast app! Check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and on www.broadwaytalks.com for more updates!

This premiere guest of season two is the queen of everything theatre, J. Elaine Marcos. Not only has she starred in over 10 Broadway shows, but she’s also an adjudicator for some of the top musical theatre college programs throughout the country! Tune in to hear what it really takes to get into college MT, or what it’s actually like to be a literal Broadway queen! Tune in weekly on Saturday at 10 AM EST for more episodes, and don’t forget to check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and on www.broadwaytalks.com. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy! With extensive credits on Broadway, film, and television, J. Elaine Marcos is known for her brilliant comedic timing and scene-stealing roles. Broadway credits include: A Chorus Line (Val, Connie), Annie (Lily St. Regis), Flower Drum Song (Mme. Liang), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Cynthia), The Wedding Singer (Imelda Marcos), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town, and Miss Saigon. Featured film & TV credits include: RENT: Live!, 2 Broke Girls, Law and Order: SVU, School of Rock, Farm Girl in New York, and Ana Smile. She played to sold-out crowds with her autobiographical one-woman show, What I Did for A...Job!.

Episode twenty features an interview with Broadway veteran, Samantha Massell. Making her Broadway debut at just 12 years old in La Boheme, and then again in Fiddler on the Roof, Samantha can tell you all you need to know to make it on Broadway! Tune in weekly on Saturday at 10 AM EST for more episodes and don’t forget to check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and on www.broadwaytalks.com. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy! A graduate of the University of Michigan, where she doubled majored in both Musical Theatre and English, Samantha Massell is a native-New Yorker with over 6 NY & Broadway shows under her belt. Theatre credits include: Fiddler on the Roof (Broadway), La Boheme (Broadway), Little Me (NYC), ...It’s Superman (NYC), Appelemando’s Dreams (NYC), The Ballad of Baby Doe (NYC), Rags, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin, Into the Woods, and Bye Bye Birdie.

This week on Broadway Talks, you can join Arav and Matt (Raoul, The Phantom of the Opera) as they discuss everything from advice to aspiring performers all the way to what it’s like being the only Broadway world tour still running today! Tune in every Saturday at 10 AM EST for more episodes and don’t forget to check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and on www.broadwaytalks.com. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy! Matt Leisy is a British American actor whose body of work spans film, television, plays, and musicals. Currently, Matt is starring as Raoul in the world tour of The Phantom of the Opera, the only production that is currently running! Other theatre credits include: Sweeney Todd, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Carousel, and The Fantasticks. Film/TV credits include: The Blacklist, Nothing Without You, Eva, Live from Lincoln Center (PBS), and Tell.

Join Arav along with Broadway’s dynamic duo, Chris & Clay Rice-Thomson! Learn all about how they met, what it’s like starring in Hamilton, and even going on a national tour at just 12 years old! Or maybe you want to learn more about how Chris proposed with a flashmob filled with their Broadway friends! Tune in weekly on Saturday at 10 AM EST for more episodes and don’t forget to check us out on IG @BroadwayTalks and on www.broadwaytalks.com. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy! Chris Rice-Thomson is currently starring in the iconic, Hamilton, on the Philip Tour, and has done everything from West Side Story to The Book of Mormon on Broadway! Clay Rice-Thomson has been performing professionally since the age of 12 when he booked the national tour of Oliver! as a swing! You won’t want to miss out on what these two have to say!