The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture

The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture

THE SALISHA SHOW offers an intimate look into the lives of Broadway stars, creatives, and changemakers. Hosted by Broadway actress Salisha Thomas, each episode features heartfelt conversations that inspire, entertain, and celebrate the magic of theater and the arts. Tune in for behind the scenes stories, life lessons, and a dose of motivation from the world's stage.

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June 12, 2026 10 mins

She is back. And she is not the same person who left.

Salisha is six months postpartum, baby Ajax is thriving, and a whole new season of The Salisha Show is officially underway. But before she gets into any of it she has something she needs to say first.

What if you did not have to choose?

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • The moment Salisha realized she had been living proof that career and family do not have to cancel each othe...
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There are some people who walk into a room and immediately change the energy.

Omari Wiles is one of those people.

As the choreographer behind Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Omari has helped bring ballroom culture to Broadway in a way that feels authentic, powerful, and deeply human.

But this conversation goes far beyond choreography.

It is about creating spaces where people can be seen.

It is about knowing your worth.

It is about representatio...

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In this deeply personal episode of The Salisha Show, Salisha shares the full story of giving birth to her son, Ajax Anthony Weiss.

From the fear she carried around pregnancy and childbirth to unexpectedly going into labor before her scheduled C-section, Salisha opens up about every part of the experience with honesty, humor, vulnerability, and gratitude.

She talks about performing while pregnant, preparing for Hugh Jackman’s Ra...

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Salisha is officially a mother. Baby Ajax is here!

And somehow… seven days after giving birth, she stepped onto the stage at Radio City Music Hall to sing Never Enough in Hugh Jackman’s show From New York, With Love.

And yes… she made it.

In this episode, Salisha shares:
• What the week between labor and Radio City actually looked like
• The emotional reality of recovering postpartum while preparing for one o...

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There are moments where you start questioning if something is really meant for you.

You look at the requirements. You compare yourself to others. You start listing all the reasons why it might not work.

And before you even try you have already taken yourself out of the running.

Salisha is getting into that today.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • The Black women on Broadway who have expanded what feels possible
  • Why representation m...
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You have worked too hard to stay silent about what you need. But speaking up at work is one of the scariest things to do especially when your career is on the line.

So how do you do it without blowing everything up?

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • What happened when Salisha was cast as a swing in one of the most demanding dance shows on Broadway and why it almost broke her
  • The moment she had to be radically hone...
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There are moments in life where you are just trying to get through it.

You have a plan. You have a goal. You are focused on the outcome.

And then something unexpected happens that reminds you to slow down and actually experience what is unfolding in front of you.

Salisha shares one of those moments today.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
• Traveling at 36 weeks pregnant and the decision that ...

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There are things that happen in life that you do not talk about right away. Maybe because you are still figuring it out. Maybe because it feels too personal. Maybe because you did not even know what to call it until later.

Salisha is getting into one of those things today.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • A chapter of her journey she almost kept to herself and why she is glad she did not
  • The guilt that crept in after and the rem...
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You have started something. Maybe it was a book, a business, a creative project, a dream you put on the back burner because life got in the way. Salisha is here today with a question that might sting a little.

What would happen if you actually finished it?

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • Why finishing what you start creates a momentum that time itself cannot ignore
  • The guilty pleasure that taught Salisha everything she knows ab...
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You have cracked a code. You are aligned, you are motivated, you are feeling like yourself. And then you walk into a room and something shifts. Salisha is mulling over one of the most important questions she has ever asked out loud: how do you protect that energy and bring it into every space you enter?

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • What it means to crack a code in your life and why protecting that momentum is everything
  • The...
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A new year is around the corner and Salisha is doing what she does every year: taking inventory, setting intentions, and asking the hard questions. But this time, she's not doing it alone. She's inviting you in.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • Why Salisha built the Glow Up Society on Skool and what you can actually get from joining
  • The 90-day Glow Up course coming in the new year and what accountability really looks like week ...
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Salisha is pulling back the curtain on one of her most personal and most powerful yearly rituals. Every Christmas season, she sits down and does something most people would never admit to: she ranks her friendships. Not out of judgment, but out of self-preservation, clarity, and love.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • What the A-List, B-List, and Sh*t List actually mean and why having one changes everything
  • How a lonely stretch ...
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In this episode of The Salisha Show, Salisha shares a vulnerable and empowering reflection on what it truly means to be ready for your dreams.

Broadcasting from Gotham Production Studios in New York City while nearly nine months pregnant, Salisha opens up about building the life she always imagined while navigating motherhood, creativity, and the unpredictable path of a performer.

From Broadway stages to writing her book Why Be a 9 W...

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This week, Salisha shares the ultimate New York story that perfectly captures her love hate relationship with the city.

From a rat falling from the ceiling during a double date in Harlem to unexpected celebrity encounters in elevators and on sidewalks, Salisha reflects on the chaos, magic, and possibility that define life in New York City.

In this solo episode, Salisha talks about
 • The restaurant moment that traumatized her...

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This week, Salisha shares a powerful realization about hair, identity, and what it really means to show up fully in the audition room.

After taking a commercial class in New York City, a simple question from a casting director shifted the way she saw herself. What started as a conversation about a wig turned into a deeper reflection about confidence, perception, and the subtle ways performers sometimes hide parts of themselves witho...

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This week, Salisha sits down with Miss New Hampshire USA, MonaLesa Brackett, for a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, and making history on one of the biggest stages in the country.

From competing as a teen in Brooklyn to stepping onto the Miss USA stage at 36, MonaLesa shares the full-circle journey that led her to represent not only her state, but women around the world who have ever felt different, overlooked, or coun...

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This week, Salisha shares some of the worst auditions of her career and the lessons they taught her about resilience, timing, and trusting the process.

From cracking on high notes to singing the wrong material in the wrong rooms, Salisha walks through real moments from her journey as a performer. She reflects on rejection, self-doubt, and the long road that led from countless no’s to booking her first Broadway show.

In this sol...

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This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha sits down with Broadway and West End powerhouse Marisha Wallace for an honest and grounding conversation about what it really takes to sustain a life in theatre.

From early mornings outside the Actors’ Equity building to starring in iconic productions like Cabaret, Marisha shares the realities of carrying success once the dream arrives. She opens up about leaving New York during a pivotal...

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On this week's episode, Salisha pulls back the curtain on what Broadway auditions are really like. From crowded open calls filled with anxiety and anticipation to calm, appointment-only auditions with casting teams who already know your work, Salisha shares firsthand experiences from both sides of the audition process.

Here, she walks listeners through the differences between open calls and agent appointments, what it feels like to ...

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This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas shares one of the boldest and most surprising decisions she has ever made and how it became the unexpected turning point that led her toward meeting her husband. Before Andrew, there was someone she cared for deeply, someone who kept her close without offering clarity or commitment. After years of confusion, chemistry, and unanswered questions, Salisha made a choice that defied logic. S...

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