Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma

Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Matanick
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Two average guys covering the local theatre scene in NW Ohio and SE Michigan. Speaking to all Directors, Producers, Choreographers, Set Designers, Stage Managers, and anyone else connected to stage theatre. They're not the experts, but luckily their guests are, so the guest does most of the talking. Toledo Ohio, Sylvania, Perrysburg, Waterville, Whitehouse, Oregon Ohio, Adrian Michigan, Sandusky, Huron, Maumee, Holland Ohio, Rossford Stage Door on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071808249771 Stage Door on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagedoorpodcast/?hl=en

  1. Making Some Beautiful Noise with Joe Caskey

    5d ago

    Making Some Beautiful Noise with Joe Caskey

    Joe Caskey is living the dream. The DFW native and Oklahoma City University graduate joins The Stage Door Podcast to talk about making his national tour debut in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. From playing Elvis Presley and the Beast to stepping into one of the biggest touring productions in the country, Joe shares his journey, the realities of life on the road, and what it's like bringing Neil Diamond's legendary music to audiences across America. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise tells the inspiring true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became one of the most successful recording artists of all time. Packed with iconic hits like "Sweet Caroline," "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Cracklin' Rosie," the musical celebrates the life and career of a true American music legend. A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is the fifth and final production in the 2025-2026 Broadway in Toledo season and will play eight performances at the Stranahan Theater from June 16-21, 2026. Tickets are available at BroadwayInToledo.com, StranahanTheater.com, and Etix.com. Performance Schedule: Tuesday, June 16 – 7:30 PMWednesday, June 17 – 7:30 PMThursday, June 18 – 7:30 PMFriday, June 19 – 7:30 PMSaturday, June 20 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PMSunday, June 21 – 1:00 PM & 6:30 PMFollow Broadway in Toledo:Facebook: @BroadwayInToledoInstagram: @BwayToledo New episode streaming now.

    26 min
  2. Still Talking, with The Creative Women of The Wedding Singer. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣

    Jun 2

    Still Talking, with The Creative Women of The Wedding Singer. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣

    Still Talking, with The Creative Women of The Wedding Singer. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣ ⁣ Spotify:⁣ https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu⁣ ⁣ Apple Podcasts:⁣ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣

    3 min
  3. The Creative Women of The Wedding Singer

    May 29

    The Creative Women of The Wedding Singer

    What happens when the Director, Music Director, Choreographer, and Stage Manager of a musical are all women? You get a conversation full of creativity, collaboration, leadership, and some really honest insight into what it feels like to build a show together in a female-led creative room. Stage Door sat down with the powerhouse leadership team behind The Wedding Singer Musical, at The Village Players Theatre, to talk about the experience, the challenges, the energy in the rehearsal room, and why this production feels so special. New episode streaming now.

    20 min
  4. The Wiz: Ease On Down with Elijah Ahmad Lewis

    May 22

    The Wiz: Ease On Down with Elijah Ahmad Lewis

    Stage Door Podcast sits down with Elijah Ahmad Lewis, currently starring as the Scarecrow in the all-new national tour of THE WIZ. A multi-award-winning performer with Broadway, television, film, and music credits, Elijah talks about the journey that shaped him as an artist, including working closely with legendary performers Patti LaBelle and Cicely Tyson. The conversation dives into his career, the energy he brings to the role, what makes this new production of THE WIZ feel so fresh, and why audiences continue to connect with its music, heart, and message nearly 50 years later. THE WIZ comes to the Stranahan Theater in Toledo May 26–31, 2026 for eight performances as part of the Broadway in Toledo Series. Tickets are available now through BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com

    25 min
  5. Starring Role: Sylvania Southview Grad Theron Wineinger. A scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance, Theron has an unbelievable portfolio of work and it al

    May 15

    Starring Role: Sylvania Southview Grad Theron Wineinger. A scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance, Theron has an unbelievable portfolio of work and it al

    Starring Role: Sylvania Southview Grad Theron Wineinger. A scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance, Theron has an unbelievable portfolio of work and it all began in Northwest Toledo. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415 Theron Wineinger is a scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance.

    36 min
  6. Keeping Tradition Alive with Fiddler on the Roof

    May 8

    Keeping Tradition Alive with Fiddler on the Roof

    Tradition. Family. Chaos. Love. Fiddler on the Roof has been connecting with audiences for generations, and now two of the stars bringing this production to life join Stage Door Podcast to talk about the show everyone will be talking about this summer. Steve Smithberger, one of the two actors playing Tevye, and Lydia Schafer, starring as Golde, discuss the pressure and excitement of stepping into these legendary roles, what makes this story still resonate today, and why audiences continue to fall in love with Fiddler on the Roof year after year. From unforgettable music to deeply human moments, this production promises laughter, emotion, and a story that feels just as relevant today as ever. Fiddler on the Roof runs June 5–21.

    29 min
  7. Staging the Future: Shaping the Next Generation

    May 1

    Staging the Future: Shaping the Next Generation

    Staging the Future: Where Theatre Changes Lives is program from the American Theatre Guild exploring how live theatre is shaping the next generation. The program is rooted in one core belief: access to the arts can transform lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact. Whether you're an educator, student, theatre professional, or advocate for arts access, this podcast brings you closer to the stories shaping the future of live performance.

    18 min
  8. Spotify VIDEO: When the Set Steals the Show: The Chaos Behind The Play That Goes Wrong

    Apr 24

    Spotify VIDEO: When the Set Steals the Show: The Chaos Behind The Play That Goes Wrong

    Step inside the beautifully broken world of The Play That Goes Wrong: where missed cues, collapsing walls, and vanishing props aren’t mistakes… they’re the show. In this video episode, we go beyond the laughs of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s disastrous (and wildly entertaining) production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a loving parody in the spirit of The Mousetrap, to explore the real star of the performance: the set itself. From precision-timed breakdowns to perfectly executed “failures,” we unpack the craftsmanship, engineering, and backstage coordination required to make everything go wrong… exactly right. This isn’t just slapstick, it’s technical theater at its most impressive. Oregon Community Theatre’s upcoming production, we highlight how the set becomes a living, breathing character, one that collapses, misbehaves, and steals every scene. Show Dates:April 24–25 and May 1–2, 2026 at 7:30 PMMay 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM Tickets:https://octshows.org/

    15 min
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Two average guys covering the local theatre scene in NW Ohio and SE Michigan. Speaking to all Directors, Producers, Choreographers, Set Designers, Stage Managers, and anyone else connected to stage theatre. They're not the experts, but luckily their guests are, so the guest does most of the talking. Toledo Ohio, Sylvania, Perrysburg, Waterville, Whitehouse, Oregon Ohio, Adrian Michigan, Sandusky, Huron, Maumee, Holland Ohio, Rossford Stage Door on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071808249771 Stage Door on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagedoorpodcast/?hl=en

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