Broadway Talks
By Arav Anand
Broadway TalksAug 08, 2020
2.09 - Broadway & Reality TV with Cassie Silva | Broadway Talks
In this episode of Broadway Talks, Cassie Silva gives an unparalleled insight into the world of entertainment, from starring in multiple Broadway shows, Broadway National Tours, Nickelodeon shows, and even the MTV Reality Show, "Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods." Tune in to hear Cassie discuss her experiences in her range of artistic endeavors!
**Please note that some episodes were recorded as far back as early 2021, so please excuse any information that may have changed since then.**
With roles ranging from Valerie Clark in A Chorus Line to Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda on Broadway, Cassie Silva is a true triple-threat with over two decades of training and success in the NYC and LA entertainment industry. Getting her start as a dancer at a young age, Cassie made her Broadway debut in Rock of Ages before moving on to Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda on Broadway and subsequently playing the same role on the Broadway National Tour. Interestingly, one of her first big gigs was being cast on the hit MTV reality TV show, "Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods."
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!
2.08 - Composing Broadway Musicals with Drew Gasparini | 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!
2.07 - SIX Broadway with Samantha Pauly | Broadway Talks
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!
2.06 - Les Mis & Miss Saigon with Emily Bautista | Broadway Talks
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!
2.05 - UMich College MT with Ian Coursey | Broadway Talks
Bonus! - Experiences on Broadway with Aisha Jackson | Broadway Talks
2.04 - The Showbiz Life with Sam Leicht & Jared Reinfeldt | Broadway Talks
2.03 - Broadway Plus with Nathaniel Hill丨Broadway Talks
2.02 - A Career in Showbiz with Melanie Chartoff | Broadway Talks
A student of the legendary Stella Adler, Chartoff appeared on Broadway in Galt MacDermott’s “Via Galactica,” and “Scapino,” with England’s Young Vic Company. Off-Broadway: she sang in Sondheim and Rodgers’ “Do I Hear a Waltz?” and was featured in the improv musical revue, “The Proposition.” She starred in and wrote “Fridays”, on ABC, and has a household name for starring as Didi Pickles and Grandma Minka on “Rugrats”.
2.01 - College Auditions & 10+ Broadway Shows with J. Elaine Marcos丨Broadway Talks
Episode Twenty-One - A Broadway Star with Julia Knitel丨Broadway Talks
Growing with parents who ran a community theatre, Julia was essentially raised on the stage! She made her Broadway debut at just 16 years old in Bye Bye Birdie and her principal debut at 22 years old as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, subsequently playing the titular role in the national tour a few years later. Other credits include: Janice in Come From Away (North American Tour), Louise in Gypsy (MUNY), and Barbara in A Letter to Harvey Milk (Off-Broadway).
Episode Twenty - A Broadway Veteran with Samantha Massell丨Broadway Talks
Episode Nineteen - A Dancer's Life with Kimberly Immanuel丨Broadway Talks
A graduate of NYU Tisch (The New Studio on Broadway - ranked #3 in the world by The Hollywood Reporter), Kimberly knows the biz through all of the ins and outs! From starring in the tour of White Christmas to Off-Broadway performances of The Fantasticks, Heartbreak House, Pacific Overtures, and Thoroughly Modern Millie, Kimberly has done it all! Other credits include: Godspell, 42nd Street, The Little Mermaid, Singin’ in the Rain, Evita, Grease, Chasing Rainbows, and more.
Episode Eighteen - Phantom & Touring with Matt Leisy丨Broadway Talks
Episode Seventeen - Mean Girls Broadway with Gianna Yanelli丨Broadway Talks
A graduate of Texas State University, Gianna has starred in everything from Junie B. Jones (as the titular role) to being in the ensemble and understudying Janis Sarkisian in the original Broadway company of Mean Girls! Trust us, you’ll have a whole new look into the biz once you hear what Gianna Yanelli has to say!
Episode Sixteen - WICKED Broadway with Lindsay & Sam丨Broadway Talks
Lindsay Heather Pearce is a legend on both TV and Film. Starring as a competitor on The Glee Project and subsequently featured in 2 episodes in Glee as Harmony to making her Broadway debut as Elphaba in WICKED, she can tell you everything you need to know about making it in the biz. Other credits include: Spring Awakening, American Idiot, A Moment in Time, and Bare.
A graduate of Princeton University, Sam is a veteran when it comes to playing Fiyero! From understudying Fiyero on the WICKED National Tour to now playing him on Broadway, he knows exactly what it takes to be a Broadway star! Other credits include: Almost Famous, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Once.
Episode Fifteen - Diana & A Life on Broadway with Bethany Tesarck丨Broadway Talks
A graduate of Pace University: BFA Musical Theatre (Ranked in the Top 25 BFA Programs by OnStage Blog), Bethany is no stranger to the world of Broadway. Having starred in three Broadway shows; Gypsy, Bye Bye Birdie, and the upcoming Diana; she knows what life is like as a Broadway star! Other credits include Mamma Mia!, 42nd Street, A Chorus Line, Xanadu, and more.
Trust us when we say, “There’s no one better than Bethany Tesarck!”