The Come Up
The Come Up pulls back the curtain on the perpetual journey of “making it.” Artists and creatives share insights, stories, and truths about the reality of being a human being in show business, with actor and generalist Matt Rodin.
Episodes
December 18, 2024 • 38 mins
Matt sits down with Tony-nominated actor Gabby Beans, currently starring in Broadway's groundbreaking production of Romeo and Juliet. Playing both Mercutio and Friar Lawrence, Gabby shares how she explores the extremes of nihilism and idealism through these contrasting roles, and what it means to bring her authentic self to classical theater.
They discuss how this bold reimagining of Shakespeare's most famous work is drawing unprec...
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December 3, 2024 • 31 mins
Matt sits down with comedian and actor Janine Harouni. Janine has been making waves in the comedy scene both in the UK and the US with her sharp wit and fearless storytelling. From her critically acclaimed stand-up specials to her rising presence on social media, Janine brings a fresh and candid perspective to the stage.
During our conversation, Janine shares her journey from West End actor to stand-up comedian, and how a life-chan...
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November 19, 2024 • 51 mins
Matt sits down with actor, musician, and his ex-show-husband (from the national tour of COMPANY) Ali Louis Bourzgui. Known for his standout performance in the Broadway revival of The Who's Tommy, Ali shares how transitioning from the intense demands of Tommy to the camaraderie of COMPANY transformed his approach to both his work and personal life.
They delve into the challenges of leading a high-octane show, the isolation that can ...
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October 22, 2024 • 34 mins
Matt Rodin sits down with Broadway royalty, Tony Award winner Beth Leavel. With a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Beth has become a true luminary in the theater world. She's celebrated for her Tony-winning performance in The Drowsy Chaperone and Tony-nominated roles in Baby It's You! and The Prom. Beth's résumé boasts 13 Broadway credits—including 42nd Street, Mamma Mia!, and Elf—plus countless performances at regiona...
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December 19, 2023 • 49 mins
Danny and Matt have a candid conversation about nuance, perspective, growing up, and the new Broadway musical HARMONY.
Danny Kornfeld played Young Rabbi in Harmony off-Broadway and makes his Broadway debut in this role. Select theater credits include: Aunt Caroline in Renascence (Transport Group), Sondheim On Sondheim (Kansas City Lyric Opera), Wringer (City Center), Mark Cohen in RENT (20th Anniversary Tour), Fiddler On The Roof ...
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November 7, 2023 • 73 mins
On this episode, a heartwarming, eye-opening, and candid conversation with two-time Tony Award nominee, writer, actor, and just all-around good dude, Alex Brightman. We go deep on everything from his relationship with mental health and medication over the last few years to what all the twists and turns of the entertainment business have taught him, and of course - The Shark is Broken.
Alex Brightman is a writer and two-time Tony A...
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October 24, 2023 • 73 mins
Arielle and Matt have an honest and heartfelt conversation about HERE LIES LOVE, her Bells Palsy diagnosis, what it looks like to truly love yourself, and the incredible story of her family's journey to the United States.
Arielle Jacobs, a first-generation Filipino-American actress, was last seen on Broadway starring as Princess Jasmine in the smash-hit Broadway musical Disney’s Aladdin, and most recently starred as Delilah McPhee...
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June 2, 2023 • 73 mins
Kevin Cahoon, Tony Award Nominee, "The World's Youngest Rodeo Clown", writer, director, and seasoned Broadway veteran, sits down for a joy-full conversation about his almost 30 years in the industry, what he loves most about what we do, and how SHUCKED has changed him.
Kevin currently plays Earl Clark on FOX’s “Monarch.” Broadway: The Who’s Tommy, The Lion King, The Rocky Horror Show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Wedding Singer. Of...
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May 23, 2023 • 72 mins
Jordan Donica, Tony Award Nominee and a truly philosophical prince charming, sits down for a conversation about community, what makes things contemporary, the fun in the work, and what he's learning and leaning into.
Jordan is currently starring as Sir Lancelot in the Lincoln Center Theater production of Camelot, for which he received a Tony nomination. He previously starred as Jordan Chase in the CW’s Charmed and guest starred in ...
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May 9, 2023 • 63 mins
Micaela Diamond, Tony Award nominee and culinary celestial sits down for a conversation about everything from validation and vocal breaks to partnership, pasta, and PARADE. On May 2nd, 2023, Micaela was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Lucille Frank in the Broadway revival of Jason Robert Brown's PARADE. This conversation was recorded in March 2023, just after opening night.
Micaela made her Broadway debut as Babe ...
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April 25, 2023 • 58 mins
Khris Davis, dedicated actor and star of the new movie BIG GEORGE FOREMAN, sits down for an honest conversation about his passion for the work, spirituality, and what he's learned along the way.
Khris Davis made his NY stage debut starring in The Royale at Lincoln Center (winner of Obie, Drama Desk, Theatre World and Clive Barnes awards; Drama League nominee). Making his Broadway debut, Davis also starred in Sweat (The Public Theat...
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April 18, 2023 • 77 mins
Karli Dinardo, Australian native and one of the most powerful dancers I've ever met, sits down for a conversation about the spiritual nature of dance, her role in Bob Fosse's DANCIN, and how being an immigrant in this city and business have shaped the woman she is today.
At the time of recording and release, Karli is in Bob Fosse's DANCIN on Broadway.
Karli's credits include - Broadway: Moulin Rouge! (OBC, Nini u/s). National Tours...
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April 11, 2023 • 67 mins
Grace McLean, a one-of-a-kind performer, writer and composer, sits down for a conversation about finding your voice, creating your own work, embracing your weird, the Marx brothers, and BAD CINDERELLA.
When this episode was recorded and released, Grace was performing as The Queen in Andrew Lloyd Webber's BAD CINDERELLA on Broadway.
Grace is a performer, writer, and composer. Broadway: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Off-...
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March 28, 2023 • 93 mins
Harry Turner, filmmaker and conservationist, sits down for a heartfelt conversation about the relationship between us and nature, mental health, and the power of the jungle.
This episode was recorded in mid-February 2023.
‘Wildcat’ tells the story of Harry, a veteran suffering from depression and PTSD who enters the Peruvian Amazon and meets an American scientist running a wildlife center. Entrusted with the life of an orphaned bab...
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March 14, 2023 • 64 mins
Leo Reich, queer comedian/writer and sardonically self-referential member of Gen-Z, sits down for a conversation about not being funny, self-promotion, and straight people.
When this was released, Leo had just closed his solo show LITERALLY...WHO CARES Off-Broadway.
Leo Reich is a comedian and writer - his smash debut show Literally Who Cares?! was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Dave Comedy Awards 2022 and culminated in a sold...
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February 28, 2023 • 68 mins
James T. Lane, saintly song and dance man and beacon of light, sits down for a conversation about the divine nature of creativity, addiction, recovery, showing up when it's hard, letting go of perfection, and making space for grace.
When this was recorded and released, James was starring as Billy Flynn in the Broadway revival of CHICAGO.
James grew up in the rich artistic city of Philadelphia. He started dancing at the age of 6 and...
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February 14, 2023 • 70 mins
J. Harrison Ghee, minister of love and transcendent triple thread, sits down for an inspiring conversation about intention, purpose, love, and how each of us can free ourselves so that we can truly see ourselves.
When this was recorded and released, J. was starring as Jerry/Daphne in SOME LIKE IT HOT on Broadway.
J. Harrison Ghee is a North Carolina native and has been based in New York City for 13 years. J. has performed all over ...
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January 31, 2023 • 70 mins
Constantine Rousouli and Carrie St. Louis, TITANIQUE's Jack and Rose, sit down for a kooky crazy candid conversation about creating your own work, friendship, and building a life you love.
This episode was recorded in January of 2023, while Constantine and Carrie were playing Jack and Rose, respectively, in the Off-Broadway hit TITANIQUE at the Daryl Roth Theater.
Constantine Rousouli is not only one of the creators of TITANIQUE, h...
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January 17, 2023 • 55 mins
Arty Froushan, an actor and truly gentle man, sits down for a conversation about craft, identity, discipline, the definition of "artist", and this podcast.
When this was recorded, Arty was in the midst of the Broadway run of Tom Stoppard's LEOPOLDSTADT.
British Iranian actor Arty stars as 'Jonah' in both seasons of Amazon’s fantasy drama ‘Carnival Row' alongside Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevigne. His other TV credits include 'Strike...
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January 3, 2023 • 57 mins
Melanie La Barrie, a generous soul with a Calypsonian spirit, sits down for a candid conversation about the relationship between artist and audience, spirituality, new musicals and tiny miracles.
When this was recorded, Mel had just made her Broadway debut in "& Juliet".
Mel is originally from Trinidad where she was a Calypsonian and a radio DJ before moving to London and getting her Masters in Organizational Psychology. She booked...
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