The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales podcast

The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

Intimate, personal conversations with the biggest talents from professional theatre, tv, film, and more. Hear their secrets, what makes them laugh, stresses them out, and how they manage the anxiety of success. We feature both stars and creatives such as producers, stage managers, directors, press and marketing agents, or even the people who own the theaters or productions themselves.​ This is a podcast for artists, made by artists. With over 2 decades of experience in film and theatre both as cast and creative, host Alan Seales speaks with Broadway, TV, film and beyond’s biggest talents to learn more about not only how the world of theatre and performing operate, but also what makes it so real and human. In-depth, personal, behind-the-scenes conversations will highlight special details of the industry that most people may not know exist, will always find out what makes the guests love their craft, what makes them tick, and what truly inspires them. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Intimate, personal conversations with the biggest talents from professional theatre, tv, film, and more. Hear their secrets, what makes them laugh, stresses them out, and how they manage the anxiety of success. We feature both stars and creatives such as producers, stage managers, directors, press and marketing agents, or even the people who own the theaters or productions themselves.​ This is a podcast for artists, made by artists. With over 2 decades of experience in film and theatre both as cast and creative, host Alan Seales speaks with Broadway, TV, film and beyond’s biggest talents to learn more about not only how the world of theatre and performing operate, but also what makes it so real and human. In-depth, personal, behind-the-scenes conversations will highlight special details of the industry that most people may not know exist, will always find out what makes the guests love their craft, what makes them tick, and what truly inspires them. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.

 

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Ep423 - Christian Cowan: Dressing Lady Gaga at Eighteen with Super Glue and Sequins

Christian Cowan’s journey to the top of the fashion world is anything but traditional. He ... more

09 Dec 2025

43 MINS

43:27

09 Dec 2025


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Ep422 - Kevin Del Aguila: The Actor Who Accidentally Became Everything

Kevin Del Aguila has one of those careers that feels impossible on paper but makes perfect... more

05 Dec 2025

53 MINS

53:49

05 Dec 2025


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Ep421 - Gabrielle Nevaeh: Flying From All That Into the Upside Down

Gabrielle Nevaeh’s journey to Stranger Things: The First Shadow feels like a real-time com... more

02 Dec 2025

55 MINS

55:08

02 Dec 2025


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Ep420 - Kimiko Glenn: Hang Out Forever and the Art of Being Unapologetically You

Kimiko Glenn brings a mix of honesty, humor, and delightful chaos to this conversation, op... more

25 Nov 2025

58 MINS

58:44

25 Nov 2025


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Ep419 - Nathan Lee Graham: The Working Actor’s Working Actor

This conversation with Nathan Lee Graham goes deeper than expected, mixing sharp humor wit... more

18 Nov 2025

53 MINS

53:33

18 Nov 2025


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Ep418 - Nasia Thomas & Casimar Valles: The Haus Is Where Where Kids Go and Grow

Two artists with big hearts take center stage to talk about building a true home for kids ... more

11 Nov 2025

43 MINS

43:16

11 Nov 2025


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Ep417 - Phillip Johnson Richardson: Mental Health, Identity, and the Work

We go deep with Phillip Johnson Richardson on the real stuff behind a Broadway glow up. He... more

04 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:31

04 Nov 2025


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Ep416 - David Armstrong: Broadway’s Untold Story- Who Really Created the American Musical

Originally recorded for my other podcast Was It Chance? with my co-host Heather Vickery, t... more

14 Oct 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:55

14 Oct 2025


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Ep415 - Ari’el Stachel: When Performing Becomes Survival

Tony Award–winner Ariel Stachel sits down for a candid and deeply personal conversation ab... more

07 Oct 2025

57 MINS

57:39

07 Oct 2025


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BONUS - "Romy & Michele: The Musical" Performances and Interviews from Press Day

The cult-favorite film Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion has officially made the leap t... more

03 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:53

03 Oct 2025


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Ep414 - Marisha Wallace: Royal Performances and Radical Honesty

Marisha Wallace brings both powerhouse vocals and fearless honesty to this conversation, d... more

01 Oct 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:19

01 Oct 2025


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Ep413 - Nik Walker (from the vault)

Originally aired as episode 120 on December 9, 2020. Nik Walker is an artist, educator, an... more

24 Sep 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:54

24 Sep 2025


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Ep412 - Ian Knauer & Mike Abrams: Was Old Deuteronomy the Right Jellicle Choice?

When two podcasts collide, the conversation gets wild — and that’s exactly what happened w... more

16 Sep 2025

53 MINS

53:34

16 Sep 2025


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Ep411 - Jack Viertel: The Secret Architect of Broadway Hits

Jack Viertel has quietly shaped Broadway for decades, guiding landmark productions from be... more

09 Sep 2025

52 MINS

52:03

09 Sep 2025


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Ep410 - Burke Swanson: From Third Grade Stand-Up to the Netflix Universe

Burke Swanson brings the heart, humor, and metaphysical musings to this episode in a way t... more

02 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:09

02 Sep 2025


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Ep409 – Alison Jaye: Stranger Things Have Happened on Broadway

What happens when one of the biggest TV shows in the world makes the leap to Broadway? Ali... more

26 Aug 2025

55 MINS

55:41

26 Aug 2025


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Ep408 - Gerianne Pérez: Six Degrees of Mincemeat

Gerianne Pérez joins us for a candid and hilarious conversation about her winding path fro... more

19 Aug 2025

56 MINS

56:25

19 Aug 2025


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Ep407 - Alex Serino: Why Do We Have Books?

Alex Serino didn’t take the “traditional” path to Broadway, but his journey is one fueled ... more

05 Aug 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:00

05 Aug 2025


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Ep406 - Ayanna Nicole Thomas: Embracing Neurodivergence, One Spell at a Time

Ayanna Nicole Thomas didn’t follow a traditional path to Broadway—but that’s exactly what ... more

01 Aug 2025

45 MINS

45:19

01 Aug 2025


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Ep405 - Aaron Bartz: The Redemption of Draco (and Dirty Birds at 8AM)

Aaron Bartz brings a grounded, thoughtful energy to the role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Pott... more

29 Jul 2025

51 MINS

51:16

29 Jul 2025


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Ep404 - Sarah Killough: How to Audition Without Touching the Reader

From playing the oboe in northern Minnesota to casting spells as Ginny Potter on Broadway,... more

25 Jul 2025

43 MINS

43:36

25 Jul 2025


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Ep403 - Matthew James Thomas: Harry Potter, Spider-Man, and Severance Theories

Matthew James Thomas opens up in this heartfelt conversation about his journey from a rebe... more

22 Jul 2025

52 MINS

52:33

22 Jul 2025


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Ep402 - Rachel Christopher: When Poetry Meets Platform 9¾

Rachel Christopher brings a poet’s heart and a scholar’s mind to the stage eight times a w... more

18 Jul 2025

47 MINS

47:04

18 Jul 2025