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U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap is short and sweet, bringing you the hottest Bway tea. Then I am joined by actor and writer Joel Perez to talk about their amazing career!

Joel's performance career spans genres and stages, from being part of the original Broadway cast of Fun Home, to playing opposite Sutton Foster in the off-broadway run of Sweet Charity, for which they received a Lucille Lortel Award. But what I love most about Joel is that their artistry runs so much deeper than just performing, as they are a writer and creator as well, while also being a seasoned voice actor. Joel shares about their experience growing up in a religious household, and finding their way to the world of the arts. We touch on their work in the first National Tour of In The Heights, as well as the new musical we are currently working on together at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. Joel is an absolute joy to speak to, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap is brimming with the latest Bway updates, brought to you by my amazing pals at BroadwayWorld.com!

Then I am joined by writer, actor, and Tony-nominated producer Alexi Melvin! We talk about Alexi's broad range of interests and talents, from voice acting to co-producing shows like Here Lies Love and The Notebook. Alexi also holds a co-producing credit on Illinoise, which was nominated for Best Musical at this year's Tony Awards. She shares about her upbringing and road to the world of the arts, and how her queer identity drives her to help queer stories get put on the Broadway stage. Alexi is so lovely, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway tea, including Idina Menzel's return to Broadway!

Then I am joined by Leanne Antonio to talk all about her life as an artist and Broadway performer. From originating roles in new works to covering principal roles in Disney's The Lion King on Broadway, Leanne has run the gamut of performance experience. Born in the Bahamas to Jamaican parents, Leanne had a very special road to the world of musical theater and the performing arts. After graduating from the University of Michigan, she has gone on to make her mark on the New York City theater scene, and I am so honored to get to share the stage with her in the latest iteration of the new musical adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. Leanne is simply the best, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap is overflowing with all the latest Bway news; we're talking Tony performances!

Then I am joined by Broadway performer Danny Quadrino to talk all about his amazing career. From making his Broadway debut in Bye Bye Birdie! to closing the Broadway company of Disney's Newsies, Danny is a true triple threat. We talk about his collegiate experience after having done a Broadway show, and how he lives by the motto that it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when. Danny also shares about his time in the Broadway company of Wicked, and his current position as a featured ensemble member in the revival of The Who's TOMMY. It is such a joy to chat with Danny, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap is overflowing with Bway news; we're talking AUDRA.

This week I am joined by Broadway performer and activist Kimberly Marable to talk all about her work in the theater and beyond. A co-founder of Broadway Serves, Kimberly has bridged the worlds of performing arts and community service in such beautiful ways. She has been seen on Broadway in iconic roles and productions, including Velma Kelly in Chicago, and as an original company member of Hadestown. She shares about the work/life balance a performer in New York must find, and overcoming injury in the midst of performing on Broadway. Kimberly also shares her experience performing in The Lion King, and making her Bway debut as a replacement in the original Broadway run of Sister Act. Kimberly is such a joy, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has some incredible Bway news, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com!

This week, I am joined by producer, playwright, and director, Eric Rosen! Eric currently serves as the newly-appointed Artistic Director of the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, MA, and is also directing this season's Cape production of "Tick, Tick, Boom!" starring Andy Mientus. Eric has a long history in theater leadership across the country, having served as Artistic Director of Kansas City Rep, and co-founding and leading About Face Theatre in Chicago, IL. We talk about the balance of work and home life, as Eric has a young son with his husband, performer Claybourne Elder. Eric also touches on the responsibilities of running a non-profit organization, on top of being the director of internal productions. Eric provides such amazing insights on what it means to run a regional theater, and on top of it all he is a total delight. U don't wanna miss this episode!

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