Stages Podcast
Stages Podcast goes beyond the resume and behind the scenes to explore the humanity behind the artistry. Tony Award winners Stephanie J Block and Marylee Fairbanks share intimate conversations with artists, spiritualists, & scientists. We explore the crossroads of spirituality and creativity, the challenges and joys of the creative process, and stories of inspiration told by award wining performers. Love where you are now with Stages Podcast. Listen now on wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
Before the Falsettos 2016 Broadway revival cast reunites at Carnegie Hall this Fall, Stephanie and Marylee take a look back at favorite moments from their conversations on the podcast with some of the beloved tight knit family, including James Lapine, Andrew Rannells, Betsy Wolfe, Brandon Uranowitz, and Eden Espinosa.
Stages on YouTube catch up on old episodes now shown fully on video!
Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for his performances in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Catch Me If You Can. He originated the stage roles of "Fiyero Tigelaar" in Wicked, and "Edward Bloom" in Big Fish, and "Jamie Wellerstein" in The Last Five Years. He is also acclaimed for his stage work in Rent, Speed-the-Plow, and My Fair Lady, and on television in "Bloodline," "Mercy Street," and many more. Rec...
After a brief intermission, Stephanie and Marylee return for the second act of Season 6! In this episode, they recap their Summer adventures, discuss the highly anticipated Falsettos reunion concerts at Carnegie Hall, and chat about Dolly Parton, & Psychics.
Stephanie and marylee chat about summer plans, the Tony awards, Paddington, Schmigadoon, the secret behind getting a job done and so much more. Thanks for joining us. Will be back in September!
Tony Award-winning Director Sam Pinkleton brings his extraordinary vision to the Broadway revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54. He is also known for his work on Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! on Broadway and in London's West End and Josh Sharp's&nb...
Anita Moorjani is a New York Times best selling author. Her book Dying To Be Me shares the story of her profound NDE (near death experience) and her spontaneous healing from end-stage lymphoma.
In this episode Anita shares what she felt and saw in her NDE, how she lives a fearlessly authentic life since her recovery, and the things that she believes are most important to healing and living a full life.
James Ortiz is an American puppet designer, puppeteer, and actor who won an Obie Award for puppet design for The Woodsman, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Puppet Design for the 2022 Broadway revival of The Skin of Our Teeth. He also received a Drama Desk nomination for his creation of "Milky White" and other puppetry work in the 2023 Broadway Revival of Into the Woods. Most recently, James brought the character of "Ro...
Dr. Anna Yusim is an internationally-recognized, award-winning, Board-Certified, Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach who helps influential people achieve greater impact, purpose, and joy in their life and work. She is the best-selling author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, Mo...
Cinco Paul is an Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and songwriter. He is widely recognized for his work on major animated hits like the DESPICABLE ME trilogy, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, THE LORAX, and HORTON HEARS A WHO. This season, he is producing his Apple TV musical comedy series SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway.
In this episode, Cinco talks about the creation of the Schmigadoon! television series, his mission trip to Japa...
Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk are powerhouses of stage and screen. Kelli most recently graced the Broadway stage in the acclaimed revival of PARADE and has starred in DR. ZHIVAGO, WICKED, and on TV in FX's "Fosse/Verdon". Jessica recently finished her beloved run in HELL'S KITCHEN, after BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, FINDING NEVERLAND, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and more. She also shares in the WICKED sisterhood, which carries into their s...
Two-time Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden takes on his next big story by bringing the iconic vampire film, THE LOST BOYS, to the Broadway stage this Spring. He was recently awarded for his work on MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and PARADE, as well as recognized for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING, and many more.
In this episode, Michael discusses how he juggles working on multiple directing projects while v...
Marc Shaiman is an Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist for his decades of work on stage and screen, including beloved Broadway hits HAIRSPRAY, SOME LIKE IT HOT,SMASH and acclaimed films When Harry Met Sally, The First Wives Club, Sister Act, Beaches, Sleepless in Seattle, Hocus Pocus, and many more. In this episode, Marc shares stories from his memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a So...
Happy Holidays to all our listeners!
Stephanie and Marylee are moving to YouTube! Starting in Season Six, Stages Podcast will release full episodes (and maybe even some past episodes!). You'll still be able to find us whereever you get your podcasts but now you can watch full episodes!
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Thank you all for the support and joy that you bri...
Renée Elise Goldsberry is a multi-hyphenate actress and singer, best known for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in the groundbreaking Broadway musical HAMILTON, for which she won Tony® and Grammy® Awards and received an Emmy® nomination for the Disney+ filmed version.
She is also known for her work in RENT, THE COLOR PURPLE, THE LION KING, ALL IN: COMEDY AB...
Jeff Hiller is a recent Emmy Award winner for his heartwarming performance as "Joel Anderson" on HBO's Somebody, Somewhere. Jeff has graced both the stage and screen in shows like American Horror Story: NYC, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and 30 Rock, and recently on stage in New York City Center's Encores! production of Urinetown.&n...
Dr. Martha Beck is a Harvard-trained sociologist, world-renowned coach on harvesting creativity and finding purpose, andNew York Timesbest-selling author across her dozens of books, including The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, Finding Your Own North Star,and her newest release,Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose.
In this ep...
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist andNew York Timesbest-selling author, who began to develop her concept of "whole brain living" after experiencing a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain. She has written several books on her experience and learnings, including My Stroke of Insight and her latest work, Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters...
Andrew Durand has received a Tony Award nomination for his standout performance in DEAD OUTLAW. He plays the title role of Elmer McCurdy in this brilliant, dark musical comedy about a mummified corpse. The show is nominated for 7 Tony Awards including Best New Musical.
Andrew's Broadway credits include HEAD OVER HEELS, SHUCKED, INK, WAR HORSE and SPRING AWAKENING. He performed in the West End in THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG and...
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