The Theater Enthusiast Podcast

Alison Tanney
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Join host Alison Tanney where she talks with different professionals as they talk about their life and career working inside the theater, film and television industry. 

  1. 8h ago

    The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 2- Lea & Drew Lachey

    This episode we are joined by Lea and Drew Lachey! Lea is a performer and choreographer and Drew is an award-winning stage and screen star also known for being a part of the group 98 Degrees. He also appeared on Broadway in RENT and SPAMalot! They are the creators and co-directors of the off-Broadway show Label•less. Not only did they create and co-director, Lea choreographed, and Drew wrote/co-wrote original music for the show! Label•less features a wildly talented cast of young adults sharing real-life experiences and taking audiences on an emotional journey packed with soaring vocals and electric dancing. Label•less is playing at The Duke on 42nd Street from now until August 29th. For tickets, visit labellessmusical.com/tickets. We speak with Lea and Drew about the creation of Label•less, Drew's journey to working on Broadway, their non-profit Lachey Arts, what led theater experience led Drew to 98 Degrees and much more!

    1h 36m

  2. Jun 12

    The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 15 Episode 1- Norm Lewis

    This episode we are joined by Tony nominated performer Norm Lewis! Norm is known for his roles in Porgy and Bess, Les Miserables and The Phantom of Opera. Many of his other theater credits include The Who’s Tommy, Miss Saigon, Sweeney Todd, Once on This Island, The Little Mermaid, Monte Cristo and Chicken & Biscuits. And let’s not also forget Norm was on Scandal!  Norm is making his return to 54 Below from June 14th to June 20th for his show Broadway and Beyond! To get your tickets, visit 54below.org. We talk with Norm about how he got his start, his many different roles he's played over the years, working on Scandal, his upcoming concert and 54 Below and much more! Also, Norm did give us some exclusives during our conversation...!

    1h 50m

  3. May 14

    The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 6- Joomin Hwang

    This episode we are joined by performer Joomin Hwang! Joomin is currently starring in &Juliet on Broadway and most recently released his first book The Rule of Five Journal, which grew out of his own experience navigating major life changes and building a daily system to stay grounded and focused. Joomin started as a breakdancer in Korea, moved to the U.S. at 29 without speaking English, and made his Broadway debut just five years later in The Prom.  To purchase Joomin’s book, The Rule of Five, check out the links on his insta page and Amazon.  We speak with Joomin about his journey coming to the US without knowing how to speak English, what got him to start writing his book, him being a vocal coach and much more!

    2h 20m

  4. May 5

    The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 5- Nicole Travolta

    This episode we are joined by actress and comedian Nicole Travolta! Nicole's show, Nicole Travolta Is Doing Alright is currently playing at Soho Playhouse until May 10th! The show was originally developed in Los Angeles and has since played sold-out engagements nationwide Off-Broadway, at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and makes its return to Soho Playhouse. On a personal note: I saw the show and LOVED it! I encourage you all to go and see it! For for more information and tickets to Nicole Travolta Is Doing Alright visit: doingalrightshow.com

    1h 6m

  5. Apr 30

    The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 4- Tami Eagle Bowling and Ashley Bowling for The Janice Jam

    This episode we are happy to welcome Tami Eagle Bowling and Ashley Bowling! We chat with Tami and Ashley about Tami's journey with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, Ashley's career as an aspiring performer and most importantly, The Janice Jam! More about Tami and Ashley: Tami is a stage 4 breast cancer thriver, a passionate advocate, motivational speaker, and event producer dedicated to raising awareness and advancing research for metastatic breast cancer (MBC). She is also the founder of The Eagle Method and the leading thriver of The Janice Jam! Ashley is a singer, actress and voiceover artist who has been performing since she was 5. She is also a lead vocalist with the School of Rock House Band and recently appeared as a Junior Starduster at Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Ashley will also be performing at this year’s The Janice Jam! The Janice Jam was founded in 2023 by Matt DeAngelis in loving memory of his mother, Janice, who passed away from metastatic breast cancer in 2022. The Janice Jam curates an unforgettable evening of Celebration, Remembrance, and Awareness each year. The event serves as both a tribute to Janice’s love for theater and a rallying cry for the millions affected by metastatic breast cancer, with 100% of net proceeds supporting research grants through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the world’s largest private funder of breast cancer research. The Janice Jam is taking place Monday, May 4th at Sony Hall at 7pm ET! To purchase tickets, support and watch the livestream please visit: www.Playbill.com/TheJaniceJam Be sure to join The Janice Jam at The Paramount Times Square Generator Hotel every other Tuesday starting back up on 5/12 for BROADWAY TUESDAYS! For more info, follow @thejanicejam

    30 min

  6. Apr 16

    The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 3- Rachel Potter

    This episode we are joined actor and Nashville recording artist, Rachel Potter! Rachel is known for her roles on Broadway as Wednesday in The Addams Family and Mistress in Evita. She has also appeared on The X Factor and The Search for the Next Elle Woods. Her album Stages is out now and can be streamed on all music streaming platforms.  Now based in Nashville, Rachel has made it her mission to bring Broadway to Music City. In partnership with the Hutton Hotel, Rachel has brought her concert series Off Broadway at the Hutton to life. On April 18th the newest concert will be performed- That’s So High School featuring Taylor Louderman, Elle McLemore and Jelani Remy! You can check out Rachel’s instagram for more info on how to get tickets! (There is a prom to follow!) We speak with Rachel about how Off Broadway at the Hutton Hotel started and what she hopes the future of the concert series will bring, being a working mom, her start on Broadway and much more!

    1h 23m

  7. Mar 19

    The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 2- Sierra Boggess

    This episode we are joined by actress Sierra Boggess! Sierra is currently starring in The York Theatre's production of Monte Cristo and known for originating the role of Ariel in the Little Mermaid on Broadway and as Christine in Phantom and Love Never Dies. Her other credits include School of Rock, It Shoulda Been You, Master Class and Harmony. We talk with Sierra about working on Monte Cristo which reunites her with Norm Lewis and Adam Jacobs, working at the York Theatre, working on a new musical, her love of Barbara and much more! Monte Cristo is playing at The York Theatre now until April 5th! For tickets, go to https://www.yorktheatre.org

    51 min

  8. Mar 12

    The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 14 Episode 1- Ken Levine

    This episode we are joined by winning writer, director, playwright, major league baseball announcer and cartoonist, Ken Levine! Ken's play Guilty Pleasures: An Unapologetic Comedy will be playing at the Westchester Playhouse in LA presented by Kentwood Players! The show starts March 13th and plays until April 4th. For tickets to the show, visit kentwoodplayers.org We chat with Ken about what got him into writing, working on the sequel to Mannequin, directing for tv and theater, his play Guilty Pleasures: An Unapologetic Comedy and much more!

    41 min
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Join host Alison Tanney where she talks with different professionals as they talk about their life and career working inside the theater, film and television industry. 

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  • Creator
    Alison Tanney
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Theater Enthusiast Podcast
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    The Theater Enthusiast Podcast

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