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Hosted by Broadway Grand Rapids · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 32 episodes
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Sometimes the things that happen behind the curtain for a Broadway production is just as fascinating as what you see on stage. Broadway Grand Rapids presents buzzworthy conversations with cast + crew from the best of touring Broadway, community arts advocates and community partners. If you are intrigued by all things Broadway and want to learn who else in West Michigan enjoys the performing arts, this podcast is for you!
Broadway Grand Rapids hosts BGR's Backstage Buzz, a arts show with 32 episodes published.
Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical THE GREAT GATSBY is the final show in BGR's 25-26 season that is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that b
The winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is THE OUTSIDERS. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by ADAM RAPP with JUSTIN L
Disney’s The Lion King is roaring into Grand Rapids and this is your insider look at one of Broadway’s most breathtaking productions. For three unforgettable weeks, April 8 through April 26, 2026, the globally celebrated
What if Juliet didn’t end it all for Romeo? In this episode, we dive into & Juliet , the hit musical that flips the script on one of the most famous love stories ever told. Created by the Emmy®-winning writer behind Schi
Listen in to the Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee in conversation with Broadway Grand Rapids President + CEO Meghan Distel + Bob Bucci, President of Marke
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is an original new musical about growing up and growing old in no particular order. Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a ne
The Book of Mormon is a Season Option and in this episode, Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee takes time to hear from actor Kevin T. Mazur who is a Swing on the National Tour. He's also a Michigan native who graduated fr
Step right up—the circus is in town! In this episode, Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee take you behind the curtain of Water for Elephants , the breathtaking musical opening Broadway Grand Rapids' 25–26 season. You’ll h
New BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast Episode! This one’s packed with Michigan pride and powerful stories! Meet Paul Louis Lessard — Okemos native and current King George in the Hamilton national tour! From King Herod in Jesu
Episode 7 of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee in conversation with Dominic Pagliaro who plays Philip Stucky. They also chat with Cynthia Walke
Episode 6 of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee in conversation with Chris Marsh Clark who is in the ensemble A Beautiful noise and is the under
Episode 5 of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee in conversation with Elisabeth Yancey who plays Yvette and is the understudy for Miss Scarlett.
Episode 4 of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee in conversation with Lois Ellise , a Michigan native representing &Juliet who performed at our 2
Episode 3 of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee in conversation with Nick Rashad Burroughs , who plays Toulouse-Lautrec in Moulin Rouge! The Mus
Get ready for the second episode of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast ! This season, BGR Ambassador Steve Steketee joins Jennifer Pascua as co-host. In this Mamma Mia! -themed episode, we chat wit
Welcome to our 2024-2025 Season! This year, Marketing Director Jennifer Pascua will be joined by Steve Steketee —our Podcast Producer, BGR Ambassador, Founder of ShutterWerks Media, and Executive Director of The Collabor
Welcome to BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast! Our featured guest is J. Daughtry who plays Berry Gordy/Nick. The Grammy-nominated, Stellar and Dove Award-winning graduate of Bethune Cookman University. He is a Theatrical, Gosp
Welcome to BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast! Our featured guest is Austen Danielle Bohmer who plays the bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, Glinda. Austen shares shares why this role is so appealing and her most hear
Welcome to BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast! Our featured guest is Maeve Moynihan plays Scout Finch. To Kill A Mockingbird is her first Broadway tour and she talks about her connection with her character and the themes of ra
Welcome to BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast! Our featured guests are Preston Truman Boyd , who plays Javert in Les Misérables. He shares his love of the show and what he likes to do when visiting each city stop on the tour.
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