DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan are joined by Jason Schmidt (The Outsiders). Sodapop Curtis knows a thing or two about drama! Good thing he’s here to spill it alllll with us this week. Hot off the announcement that The Outsiders has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards, Jason (Soda himself) joins the twins to break it all down. Why does he love the musical? What are his favorite songs to perform? Musical influences that go into “Soda’s Letter”? How many days a week does he hit the gym? Listen to find OUT. We also ask burning questions about what it’s like backstage at the Jacobs Theatre, which cast members get the craziest DMs, and the rumors about whether or not there was even more shirtless content onstage in Tulsa, 1967 during the La Jolla run. Jason tells the boys about growing up in Chicago, going to Carnegie Mellon, and how Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies took him out west. Character inspired tattoos, Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism, Hacks season 3, and rap diss track beef fill out this wonderful episode with our favorite Outsider. Stream Jason’s original music on Spotify and check him out on Broadway eight times a week. Have you ever been out of Tulsa before? Now you’ll never want to leave.
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Dylan and Connor are joined by 2024 Tony Award nominee Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice). This beloved musical theatre comedienne sat down for a hilarious, insightful, and genuine look into her career so far. Connor and Dylan don’t shy away from asking all about their favorite of Leslie’s credits, including Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Beetlejuice, and Something Rotten. Of course they get into the recent revival of Monty Python’s Spamalot, where Leslie’s improv, belting, and musical theatre chops came together in her portrayal of Lady of the Lake. Leslie shares heartwarming memories of her late mother, as well as the story of nearly starring in the Funny Girl Broadway revival that never was. The dolls rave about Nicole Scherzinger’s upcoming Broadway turn, Leslie’s friendship with Michelle Visage, and a full circle story about Faith Prince. They get all the deets about Lady of the Lake: The Farewell Tour on June 5 at Joe’s Pub, and the companion video series (viewable on Leslie’s Instagram) in the wake of being nominated for a Tony Award. Gagged! They tease recent show-goings to Illinoise, Water for Elephants, and Stereophonic in this fabulous chat. We love Leslie and can’t wait to have her back for part 2!Follow Leslie on InstagramInfo about Lady of the Lake: The Farewell Tour at Joe’s Pub!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by West End sensation Rob Houchen (Les Misérables, Light in the Piazza). It’s POP girl summer, and this trio is ready for it! This London lad is a breath of fresh air as we chat ahead of his New York stage solo debut at Chelsea Table + Stage on June 10. Rob teases his special guest stars and excitement for this thrilling moment in his career! The Anglophile twins soak up every second talking to Rob about his West End appearances, including his 1000+ performance run as Marius in Les Misérables, the brilliance of Eugenius, and roughly 9 shows of City of Angels starring Vanessa Williams and Theo James. The camp convo covers the television talent shows that shaped them, especially Rob’s brush with X Factor. We learn about Rob’s early days, finding his voice, and his West End Does concert series and company. This fast-paced and fun chat also gets into The Secret History by Donna Tartt, Vanessa Williams’ single “Legs,” and the rise of Chappell Roan. We adore Rob, and you will too, so be sure to get your tickets to see Rob in NYC on June 10!Follow Rob on Twitter, Instagram, & TiktokGet tickets to his Chelsea Table + Stage concert on June 10!
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Dylan and Connor are joined by Avery Wilson (The Wiz, The Voice). We’re easing on down, y’all! This week we’re chatting with the Scarecrow himself: Avery Wilson. This superstar, making his Broadway debut in The Wiz, welcomes us to the merry old land of Oz in this high energy convo. Recorded on the heels of the twins’ spring show binge, Connor and Dylan kick off the chat with an ode to Sleep No More at the McKittrick Hotel. Then Avery shares his musical journey to Broadway, with childhood visits to the Big Apple with his brothers (only causing minimal trouble). He speaks about breaking the mold of expectations and going from the music industry to the theatre world, and his countless auditions before landing Scarecrow. He gushes over his talented castmates including Nichelle Lewis, Kyle Ramar Freeman, and Phillip Johnson Richardson, and the unique stamp they’re all putting on their iconic roles. Keep listening for stories about his experience on The Voice, coming out as bisexual, and bringing positive representation to the world. We hear all about The Wiz’s opening night, Cowboy Carter thoughts, and so much more in this fun chat with Avery!Follow Avery on Instagram, Twitter, & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Henry Gottfried (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Waitress). Much like Cabaret’s Ernst fatefully meeting Cliff on the train, Henry meets the twins on the pod for a serendipitous and lovely conversation. We go all in on Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club: gagging for Gayle Rankin, a gorgeous German accent, and what it’s like for audiences to receive this story. Henry? A STAR. The boys also FINALLY get into Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department. Bonus track: Connor & Dylan & Henry & Oomfs. Additionally, Henry regales the twins with stories of growing up in an artistic environment in Tennessee, and a very unique Into the Woods Ring of Keys that even had the twins gagging. Hear all about Henry getting cast in NBC’s Peter Pan: Live, going on tour with Pippin and Bright Star, and making pies with the original cast of Waitress (and live capture film!). We also chat about Henry’s directing experiences, his adoration for Alyse Alan Louis, Dylan’s addiction to The Notebook album, and Connor’s Queer as Folk journey. You don’t want to miss this breezy, insightful, and delightful conversation with Henry. Visit him at the Kit Kat Club eight times a week!Follow Henry on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Scarlett Dreams, Newsies). You’ve asked for years and here he is: AKB on DRAMA, girls, gays, and theys! And he’s doing well… ish. Andrew is the guest of your (Scarlett) dreams. Hear all about his starring turn at the Greenwich House Theatre, throwing his back out, playing gay, and how the fitness/social media material in the show tie into his real life. Andrew regales the twins with stories about his influencer (blogger) origins, soft launching his gay identity, and how Ragtime changed his life. Don’t worry, we get into the credits, honey. Beauty and the Beast (with Kerry Butler), Tuck Everlasting, Ragtime, and of course… Newsies. Even a little Submissions Only! The burning question: what was it like getting topped by Murray Bartlett in “Looking” on HBO? Stick around for tales of Mike Faist in Newsies, Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in The Idea of You, his love story with Scott Bixby, and lots and LOTS of gay content. But not anything teal. You’re going to love Andrew Keenan-Bolger even more after this pod. J’adore.Follow Andrew on Twitter, Instagram, & TiktokSee him star in Scarlett Dreams at Greenwich House Theatre!
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