58 episodes

Hosted by Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen, Cast Offs takes a look at Broadway, divas, and pop culture.

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    • 4.7 • 62 Ratings

Hosted by Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen, Cast Offs takes a look at Broadway, divas, and pop culture.

    GIANTS IN THE SKY #3 - Danielle Ferland, the Original Little Red Riding Hood

    GIANTS IN THE SKY #3 - Danielle Ferland, the Original Little Red Riding Hood

    Introducing GIANTS IN THE SKY, a brand new podcast hosted by BEN RIMALOWER. The first first episodes will drop here, but make sure to follow the podcast everywhere you find your podcasts, or using http://bpn.fm/giantsinthesky.
    Danielle Ferland dives into the dilemma of balancing Broadway roles with middle school and how Bernadette Peters does not run around naked backstage. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    GIANTS IN THE SKY #2 - Chip Zien, the Original Baker

    GIANTS IN THE SKY #2 - Chip Zien, the Original Baker

    Introducing GIANTS IN THE SKY, a brand new podcast hosted by BEN RIMALOWER. The first first episodes will drop here, but make sure to follow the podcast everywhere you find your podcasts, or using http://bpn.fm/giantsinthesky.
    Chip Zien charts his journey Into the Woods from James Lapine's dissatisfaction with his performance as a prince in the first reading to the night late in the Broadway run, he walked in on Stephen Sondheim all alone and crying in his darkened dressing room. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
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    • 1 hr 9 min
    GIANTS IN THE SKY #1 - James Lapine, the Bookwriter and Original Director

    GIANTS IN THE SKY #1 - James Lapine, the Bookwriter and Original Director

    Introducing GIANTS IN THE SKY, a brand new podcast hosted by BEN RIMALOWER. The first first episodes will drop here, but make sure to follow the podcast everywhere you find your podcasts, or using http://bpn.fm/giantsinthesky.
    James Lapine lets us into the origins of Into the Woods, from his very first conversations with Sondheim to Patti LuPone's audition for Cinderella, and ultimately the Broadway triumph and why it was important for him to direct the broadcast cameras rather than delegating the filming of the show to the director of the Golden Girls, as had been done for Sunday in the Park with George. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.
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    • 40 min
    Episode 55: Great Twink Roles with John Hill

    Episode 55: Great Twink Roles with John Hill

    In this episode, Ben and Daniel are joined by John Hill (Hairspray, Andy Cohen: Live) to discuss the great twink roles of musical theater and each nominate their top 5 choices.
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    • 44 min
    Episode 54: Mame with Jeffery Self

    Episode 54: Mame with Jeffery Self

    In their very first casting draft, Ben and Daniel are joined by actor and writer Jeffery Self! They talk all things Mame and discuss who they'd cast in each of their fantasy productions.
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Episode 53: The Diva Draft

    Episode 53: The Diva Draft

    In this inaugural episode of Cast Offs, Ben and Daniel each rank their top 5 favorite divas!
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    • 1 hr 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
62 Ratings

62 Ratings

JudyDean ,

Fully obsessed

Everytime I put on this podcast, I learn one to two million things. I consider it an invaluable resource for anyone who is looking for an earnest, funny, sometimes irreverent musical theatre podcast. Fully obsessed.

Larry of NYC ,

Love for the Ladies of Broadway

Ben and Daniel revere a Broadway belt and have put it on display for theatre lovers as one of the brightest lights in the world of podcasts- love their spirit and humor and showcasing of incredible singers on every show.

LSkyBlue ,

Dishy and deep!

This show will take you deep into the best of broadway with delicious backstage/offstage anecdotes and insight. With an impressive command of musical theater history, this show will make you smarter and funnier at your next cocktail party. In fact, the show itself has the best feeling of sitting with Ben and Daniel having a dishy, intimate conversation at their Fire Island share. These two charmers will reignite your passion for musicals and, of course, Patti LuPone.

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