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U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest bway tea!

Then I am joined by Broadway performer Stephen Mark Lukas! Stephen is currently playing Nick Arnstein on the 1st National Tour of Funny Girl, after previously understudying the role on Broadway, playing opposite Julie Benko and Lea Michele. We talk about his incredible career, as one of the first replacements for the standby for Elder Price in The Book of Mormon on Broadway, as well as his countless regional credits as some of your favorite leading men. Stephen shares about his experience as an openly queer performer, and how his personal identity has enriched his ability to take on leading roles. Stephen is a total dreamboat, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, Wicked on Broadway's current Boq, Jake Pedersen is here!

Oh My Pod, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway tea! Then I am joined by Broadway performer Jake Pedersen to talk all about the amazing shows he has been a part of! Currently starring as Boq in the Broadway production of Wicked, Jake's talent knows no bounds! A true triple threat, Jake was first seen in the First National Tour of Jimmy Buffet's Escape To Margaritaville, before hopping on the national tour of Wicked. Jake went on to make his Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-Winning revival of Jason Robert Brown's Parade, with Broadway stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond. Jake shares about his experience making his bway debut in such an incredible show under the direction of Michael Arden and alongside people who he has looked up to for years. He talks about creating the original cast recording for the show, which was nominated for a GRAMMY Award. We also talk about the realities of sustaining a show 8 shows a week, and how we have to allow ourselves grace and time to rest. Jake's sweet pup Melvin even makes a cameo. Jake is the best, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, three-time Tony nominee Mary Testa is here!

This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has some very exciting Bway news, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com!
Then I am joined by a true Broadway legend, Miss Mary Testa. Mary's career as a performer has spanned over 4 decades and has garnered her extensive recognition as one of Broadway's strongest voices. With thirteen Broadway credits and three Tony Award nominations, Mary's work has impacted countless people and has transcended genre. From standing by for Liza Minelli opposite Chita Rivera in the original Broadway production of The Rink, to originating roles like Melpomene in Xanadu, Mary has proven that she can truly do anything thrown her way. In this episode we talk about her road to the stage, and her long-time work relationships with critically acclaimed composers William Finn and Michael John Lachiusa. Mary shares about what draws her to new projects, and how she loves to take on pieces of art that challenge her. Mary is fiery and wonderful, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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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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