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Special Episode: Nunziata, Capaldi on Bringing ‘Figaro’ to Life

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On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with two of the artists behind the original cast album for “Figaro: An Original Musical,” which is available to stream or purchase now. First, he talks to the show’s co-conceiver, co-book writer, and director Will Nunziata. They get into how Will and read more


Special Episode: Julie Benko on the ‘Euphonic Gumbo’ of New Orleans Music

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On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with the star of both “Funny Girl” and “Harmony” on Broadway Julie Benko. Just one week after closing “Harmony,” Julie is back on the stage at Birdland Jazz Club on Monday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. with a special Mardi Gras concert read more


Special Episode: Nick Fradiani on Neil Diamond Continuing to Defy Critics With ‘A Beautiful Noise’

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On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with “American Idol” winner and Broadway star Nick Fradiani. Nick made his Broadway debut as the Neil Diamond (Then) alternate in the original cast of “A Beautiful Noise,” and took over the role from Will Swenson last fall. In their conversation, Nick read more


Special Episode: Jamie Lawrence on ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ Nora York’s ‘Rain’

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On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Emmy Award-winning composer, music arranger, and orchestrator Jamie Lawrence. He is currently represented on Broadway as the co-orchestrator for “Days of Wine and Roses,” marking his Broadway debut, having also worked on numerous Tony Awards ceremonies over the years as an read more


Special Episode: Brianna Barnes on Her ‘Beautiful’ Connections to Carole King

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On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Brianna Barnes who begins performances on Tuesday, Jan. 9 as Carole King in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s production of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” Brianna has been auditioning to play Carole for years but feels like now is finally the right read more


Special Episode: Sara Bareilles on the Power of ‘Waitress’

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On todays’ episode, Grace Aki is in conversation with the composer and star of “Waitress: The Musical.” Sara Bareilles talks about her incredible journey with the show from composer to star and how she completely rearranged her life to put “Waitress” at the center of it. The live capture of read more


Special Episode: Joe Iconis on the Craziness of the ‘Christmas Extravaganza’

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On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Tony-nominated writer and composer Joe Iconis to discuss his 13th annual ‘Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza’ happening at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 10 at 54 Below in New York City.  This annual tradition is back read more