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Podcasting from New York's Capital District, Ellen Cribbs and Benita Zahn talk all things theater - why we got into this crazy, creative business to what's currently happening on stages locally and around the world. Join us as we interview guest artists in various theatrical fields every other week. The spotlight will shine on theater artists onstage and behind the curtain.
benita zahn hosts Everything Theater Podcast, a arts show with 100 episodes published.
You may not recognize his name, but Buddy Bradley was an artistic genius whose talent reshaped Broadway musicals, the West End, jazz dance, and classical ballet, creating a new language of movement that endures today. Am
"Unreconciled" is based on the true story of an adolescent actor cast as Jesus in a school play directed by a parish priest. The story chronicles a survivor's journey as he confronts his past, navigates a victims' repara
Lauren A. Marchand is the 2023 Jimmy Awards winner who is currently playing Kat in "Mystic Pizza" at Capital Repertory Theatre . We chat with Lauren about her high school experience leading up to her Jimmy Awards win, wh
On April 2, 2016, a 37-year-old mother of three, Lisa, died needlessly in a jail cell. She was a pretrial detainee who had not been convicted of any crime. In her final hours, she pleaded for help, but her cries were ign
There is an exciting summer season of new plays at the Great Barrington Public Theater, featuring intimate human stories with global implications. The summer starts with "Fragments" by Jim Petosa which focuses on the AID
The Tony awards are coming up, and we have our predictions! NYC actor, writer, producer, and casting director Helene Galek joins us to discuss this past Broadway season. Is the hilarious Broadway spoof "Schmigadoon!" the
"Moulin Rouge!" is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, including "Best Musical", and now it's on tour, visiting Proctors Theatre. We speak with Luke Monday who is currently playing Christian on the US tour. We chat about life
SLOC Musical Theater is entering their 100th season! We discuss this milestone with Heather-Liz Meglino, the Chair of the Centennial Committee. We review the history of SLOC, chat about the challenges and successes they'
Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill has already been pulled out of artistic retirement to direct Deborah Zoe Laufer's "Rooted" at WAM Theatre. We chat with Maggie and Erin Patrick (General Manager at WAM) about the play and the mis
Acrobatics, puppetry, folk-pop music... "Water for Elephants" has it all in a breathtaking musical production that is currently touring the United States. We speak with "Water for Elephants" star Helen Krushinski about l
Mike Ford is back in Cambridge, and he's brought a new theater company with him! The Bridge Theatre serves as a connection between Upstate New York and New York City, fostering a vibrant exchange of artistic ideas and ta
Who will take home the golden statues this year?! We are back with film critic Jackson Murphy to talk about the films of the 2026 award season and share his predictions for Oscar night. With a lot of films connected to t
It may be considered cursed, but Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most popular and beloved plays. We chat with Dazmann Still (playing Macbeth) and Amy Frances Quint (playing Lady Macbeth) who are tackling this classic tex
Despite the cold and snow this winter, several companies have been hard at work rehearsing shows. Home Made Theater and Confetti Stage, Inc. are presenting two classics this winter. We chat with director Toni Anderson-So
It's always a challenge to work on a winter show when the weather can be so unpredictable. Ellen and Benita talk about working on winter shows, and review exciting upcoming events and shows in the Capital Region in 2026!
"Shear Madness" has been translated into 28 foreign languages, in 36 foreign countries, playing worldwide in a host of cities including Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Paris, Rejkavik, Rome, Tel Aviv, Melbourne, Johanne
We can't believe we're at the end of 2025 and our 6th year of podcasting! We also can't believe we're at the end of an era. The incredible Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill has wrapped up her 30 years as Producing Artistic Direct
Argentine playwright and actor Gaston Leguizamon's new short play, "In the Same World," will be presented at the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) at The Tank in NYC on December 11, 2025. We chat with Gasto
The holiday season is upon us, and Christmas shows are now running! We catch up with a dear friend of the Capital Region, Alex Perone, who is traveling with "How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" which is coming t
David Girard, Artistic Director of Troy Foundry Theatre , is back for the third year playing ALL the characters in an adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol." We discuss the timeless appeal of the stor
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