Episodios

  • What’s hot on Broadway?

    What’s hot on Broadway?
    Mar 14 2025
    In a special US based episode Sarah talks to David Gordon editor in chief of TheaterMania about the shows opening this spring. From Denzel Washington to Succession stars Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook, to George Clooney there is some major star power lighting up the stage. Plus new musicals like Boop. And the Brits are coming with Operation Mincemeat.

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    41 m
  • Bonus episode: the cast of Operation Mincemeat on their Broadway debuts

    Bonus episode: the cast of Operation Mincemeat on their Broadway debuts
    Mar 11 2025
    As the award-winning British musical opens in New York, Theatermania’s David Gordon catches up with writers and performers David Cumming, Zoe Roberts,Natasha Hodgson, Claire-Marie Hall and Jak Malone. They share their excitement about enthusiastic audiences, martinis at Sardi’s with legendary stars and the pleasure of returning to the show after a break. But will the show with its silly British humour land in the US? They don’t know but the omens are good.

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    21 m
  • Why are there never enough loos in theatres and do shows close in previews?

    Why are there never enough loos in theatres and do shows close in previews?
    Mar 7 2025
    In our second question and answer episode Alex and Sarah discuss pressing topics. Why’s it called a green room? What does an ahistorical setting add to a show? And why don’t box offices sell single seats?

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    48 m
  • We need to talk about the Oliviers nominations

    We need to talk about the Oliviers nominations
    Mar 5 2025
    From Oscars to Oliviers! In a special mid-week episode, Sarah and Alex respond to the Olivier Awards nominations, which were led this year by the record-matching Fiddler on the Roof at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. But were there any snubs, shocks or surprises? And who might end up winning on the night next month?

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    39 m
  • Are stars ruining - or saving - the theatre?

    Are stars ruining - or saving - the theatre?
    Feb 28 2025
    Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell, Rami Malek and Brie Larson are the latest movie stars to fill the West End stage. But does their presence help or hinder? This week Sarah and Alex mull over a question that’s been dominating the theatre news. And talk about Rupert Goold’s exciting new Hamlet with Luke Thallon and Nancy Carroll as Gertrude. And, as a bonus, offer their Olivier predictions with special reference to Adrien Brody.

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    46 m
  • Bonus episode: Interviews with Jonathan Bailey, Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, Mason Alexander Park and Jamie Lloyd in a Shakespeare bonanza!

    Bonus episode: Interviews with Jonathan Bailey, Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, Mason Alexander Park and Jamie Lloyd in a Shakespeare bonanza!
    Feb 25 2025

    With two major Shakespeare productions opening in two days in London, WhatsOnStage's intrepid deputy editor Tom Millward went to visit Jonathan Bailey at the Bridge Theatre to discuss all things Richard II, before sailing up the river for a spell at Theatre Royal Drury Lane; where Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell, Mason Alexander Park and more are tackling much-loved comedy Much Ado About Nothing. We also got some intriguing tidbits from Jamie Lloyd about what might be on the horizon...



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    17 m
  • Why is everyone obsessed with awards?

    Why is everyone obsessed with awards?
    Feb 21 2025
    Awards season is in full swing – so Sarah and Alex rope in TheaterMania's editor-in-chief David Gordon for a gallivant around the world of Oscar-nominated films. From Wicked's witches to Conclave's cardinals, through to Emilia Perez's imploding Oscar campaign and Anora's meteoric rise to fame, the WhatsOnStage Podcast has dipped its toe into the film scene... Can Wallace and Gromit triumph? Is Adrien Brody's win a foregone conclusion? Closer to home, the trio discuss the WhatsOnStage Awards, with David cramming in seven shows while flying over to London.

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    41 m
  • How to solve a problem like Ophelia

    How to solve a problem like Ophelia
    Feb 14 2025
    Sarah talks to Nancy Carroll and Nia Towle about working on Rupert Goold’s new production of Hamlet which opens at the RSC this week with Luke Thallon playing the prince. They discuss what it’s like to take on Shakespeare’s women, how you shape a classic play in the context of feminism and #MeToo, nudity on stage and quite a lot more.

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    30 m