Editor-In-Chief Robert Viagas, the visionary behind the new Theatre Magazine Encore Monthly, is a legendary theatre author, educator, critic and journalist. From founding Playbill.com and Playbill Radio to writing and editing the Playbill Broadway Yearbook Series, Robert has kept us all informed, enlightened and engaged. We’ll hear all about Robert’s latest venture in this special Deep Dive Broadway episode. Visit https://encoremon...

DEEP DIVE BROADWAY is DEEPLY honored to welcome legend, Sir Tim Rice, lyricist of enumerable beloved smash hit shows and unforgettable songs.  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jesus Christ Superstar Evita Chess Lion King Beauty and the Beast Aladdin King David Aida . ...to name a few. As the Winner of 3 Oscars, 4 Grammy’s, 3 Golden Globes, 3 Olivier Awards, 3 Tony Awards and 1 Emmy, our guest is one of only 15...

Joe Benincasa is President and CEO of The Actor’s Fund. His tireless work on behalf of the entire entertainment and performing arts community nationwide began in 1989. Joe took an organization mired in debt and transformed it into a formidable human service institution that offers emergency financial assistance and help with housing, health care and employment to more than 17,000 entertainment professionals a year. He is also Presi...

Today and always we celebrate PRIDE. Our guests are the creators of the PRIDE PLAYS – Producers Doug Nevin and Michael Urie and Festival Director Nick Mayo. Now in it’s second year, the Pride Plays – in association this year with Playbill and Rattlestick Playwright’s Theatre – are once again celebrating spectacular queer-themed works from renoun artists such as Lisa Kron and the Five Lesbian Brothers, Donja R. Love, MJ Kaufman and ...

Join us for the first-ever LEGALLY BLONDE MUSICAL REUNION. 20 members of the original Broadway company along with the show's creators, director/choreography and producers come together to share crazy behind-the-curtain memories and to celebrate and raise money for BC/EFA's COVID-19 Emergency Fund.  DEEP DIVE BROADWAY welcomes Laura Bell Bundy, Annaliegh Ashford, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Richard Blake, Leslie Kritzer, Nikki Snelson...

I can’t imagine a more perfect show for the world we’re living in right now. The new Netflix TV Series, SWEET MAGNOLIAS, is all about renewal, joy, love and perseverance. Based on the novels by Sherryl Woods, the show about three women who lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small, Southern town of Serenity. SWEET MAGNOLIAS is jam-packed with theatre talent including Heather Headley, Brooke El...

To celebrate the premier of the star-studded radio horror comedy play "DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS, Deep Dive Broadway hosted a Live Town Hall Event with cast members Alex Brightman, Ashley Park, James Monroe Iglehart, Rob McClure, Christopher Sieber, Richard Kind, Alan Tudyk, Kathy Fitzgerald, Orville Mendoza and writer/director Gordon Greenberg & writer Steve Rosen. The show was edited by Bart Fassbender (Soft Power, Blo...

Kerry Butler is a theatrical powerhouse. A triple threat - Actor. Singer. Podcaster! A comic genius, Kerry has created many iconic roles including: Penny Pinkleton in "Hairspray", Clio/Kira in Xanadu, Brenda in "Catch Me If You Can", Marianne in "Disaster!", Betsy Horan/Mrs. Norby/Mrs. George in "Mean Girls" and most recently Barbara in "Beetlejuice". Kerry also starred in "Little Shop...

Welcome to the Rock! Live from BroadwayCon we ‘Deep Dive’ with the creators, director, choreographer and several original actors from the hit musical COME FROM AWAY. How did this incredibly moving, universal story of hope, generosity and compassion come to life? Creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Director Christopher Ashley, Choreographer Kelly Devine and original Broadway cast members Joel Hatch and Astrid Van Wieren, share th...

Part 2: The PROM collaborators Bob Martin (Book Writer) and Chad Begulin (Book Writer / Lyrist) share their process of creation on DEEP DIVE BROADWAY. Their priceless insider stories are as clever, whimsical, poignant and unforgettable as their magnificent work. Connect with Dori https://www.dramaticforces.com https://instagram.com/dori.berinstein https://BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Part 1: The PROM collaborators Bob Martin (Book Writer) and Chad Begulin (Book Writer / Lyrist) share their process of creation on DEEP DIVE BROADWAY. Their priceless insider stories are as clever, whimsical, poignant and unforgettable as their magnificent work. Connect with Dori https://www.dramaticforces.com https://instagram.com/dori.berinstein https://BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Dive deep behind-the-curtain with THE PROM's extraordinary music team led by Composer Matthew Sklar, Music Supervisor Mary Mitchell-Campbell and Music Director Meg Zervoulis. The daunting challenges and thrilling breakthroughs faced by PROM's music team on their trek to Broadway is the stuff of theatre legend.  The show must go on!! How did PROM's music team overcome off-the-charts challenges on Opening Night when Manha...

Dive deep behind-the-curtain with THE PROM's extraordinary music team led by Composer Matthew Sklar, Music Supervisor Mary Mitchell-Campbell and Music Director Meg Zervoulis. The daunting challenges and thrilling breakthroughs faced by PROM's music team on their trek to Broadway is the stuff of theatre legend.  The show must go on!! How did PROM's music team overcome off-the-charts challenges on Opening Night when Manha...

Part 2: How did the Broadway hit BEETLEJUICE come to life? DEEP DIVE BROADWAY goes back in time with Tony-winning Director Alex Timbers, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures EVP Mark Kaufman and Beetlejuice himself, Alex Brightman, to explore the creative evolution of this hauntingly fun, mischievous and inventive theatre adaptation. Connect with Dori https://www.dramaticforces.com https://instagram.com/dori.berinstein https://Broadwa...

Part 1: How did the Broadway hit BEETLEJUICE come to life? DEEP DIVE BROADWAY goes back in time with Tony-winning Director Alex Timbers, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures EVP Mark Kaufman and Beetlejuice himself, Alex Brightman, to explore the creative evolution of this hauntingly fun, mischievous and inventive theatre adaptation. Connect with Dori https://www.dramaticforces.com https://instagram.com/dori.berinstein https://Broadwa...

Part 2 of the deep dive behind-the-curtain of the 2019 Tony-winning revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA with extraordinary artists from the show including: Director Daniel Fish, star Mary Testa (Aunt Eller), star James Davis (Will Parker), Music Director Nathan Cosci and Producer Eva Price. DEEP DIVE BROADWAY explores how this classic musical was entirely re-imagined for a contemporary world without changing one wor...

Part 1 of the deep dive behind-the-curtain of the 2019 Tony-winning revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA with extraordinary artists from the show including: Director Daniel Fish, star Mary Testa (Aunt Eller), star James Davis (Will Parker), Music Director Nathan Cosci and Producer Eva Price. DEEP DIVE BROADWAY explores how this classic musical was entirely re-imagined for a contemporary world without changing one wor...