The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast

OnStage Blog (www.onstageblog.com) talks about all things theatre, including Broadway, community theatre trends, movie musicals, audition tips, and much more. Hosted by Rachel Wagner of Rachel's Reviews.

The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by OnStage Blog, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

OnStage Blog hosts The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast, a arts show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  We Ranked Our 10 Least Favorite Broadway Songs Ever!

  Aug 4, 202640 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail Not every Broadway song can be a showstopper. In this episode of the OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast , Rachel Wagner and Jacklyn Collier count down their top 10 worst Broadway songs of all time . From beloved classics they just don't connect with to songs they think derail otherwise great musicals, nothing is off limits. Listen to how Jacklyn, being the nice person she is, struggled with getting to 10, while Rachel had more than enough to choose from! Do you agree with their choices—or did they leave off a song you can't stand? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to OnStage Blog for more Broadway discussions, rankings, interviews, reviews, and theatre news. onstageblog.com facebook.com/onstageblog twitter.com/onstageblog instagram.com/onstageblog https://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

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  Episode #15

  We Ranked Our 10 Favorite Broadway Songs Ever (Yes, Ever!)

  Jul 27, 202646 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rachel Wagner and Jacklyn Collier count down their ten favorite Broadway songs of all time, explaining why these numbers continue to inspire, move, and define musical theatre. Which songs made the cut? Which beloved classics were left off? Listen in and see how your own list compares. onstageblog.com facebook.com/onstageblog twitter.com/onstageblog instagram.com/onstageblog https://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

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  Episode #14

  Inside the Tony Awards: Insights from Behind the Scenes With Rina Saltzman!

  Jul 14, 202654 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast , we're joined by Rina Saltzman , Secretary-Treasurer of ATPAM (The Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers, IATSE Local 18032). Rina shares with Rachel and Jacklyn her unique perspective on the often-unseen world of theatrical press and company management before taking us behind the scenes of the Tony Awards . We discuss what it means to be a Tony voter, how productions prepare for their performance on Broadway's biggest night, and the enormous amount of planning and coordination that goes into making the ceremony look effortless. Whether you're curious about the business side of theatre or have ever wondered what really happens behind the curtain at the Tony Awards, this is an episode you won't want to miss. onstageblog.com facebook.com/onstageblog twitter.com/onstageblog instagram.com/onstageblog https://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

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  Episode #13

  George Washington: America's First Theatre Nerd? | America's 250th Birthday Special

  Jun 23, 202635 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail Was George Washington America's first theatre nerd? As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, we're taking a look at a side of George Washington that rarely makes it into history books: his lifelong love of theatre. From attending performances throughout his life to supporting the arts during the nation's earliest days, Washington's passion for the stage may surprise you. In this special episode of The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast , we explore how theatre shaped the cultural landscape of early America and why the country's first president was one of its most enthusiastic audience members. onstageblog.com facebook.com/onstageblog twitter.com/onstageblog instagram.com/onstageblog https://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

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  Episode #12

  Recapping Broadway's Biggest Night: Our 2026 Tony Awards Review

  Jun 9, 202653 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail OnStage Blog's Chris Peterson and Utah Theater Lovers' Megan Gutierrez join Rachel and Jax to recap the 2026 Tony Awards. They discuss the night's biggest winners, most shocking surprises, standout performances, and the moments everyone is still talking about. Plus, they take a closer look at the telecast itself—what worked, what didn't, and how this year's broadcast measured up to Broadway's biggest night. onstageblog.com facebook.com/onstageblog twitter.com/onstageblog instagram.com/onstageblog https://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

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