Best Alex Lacamoire Podcasts (2024)

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Creativity + Dominant Stories w/Alex Lacamoire 46:06

2+ y ago46:06

46:06

It’s not often that one of your childhood friends is a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winner. But that is the case with Jess and music director, arranger, and composer— Alex Lacamoire. Alex is best known for his work on Broadway shows like In The Heights, Dear Evan Hansen, and Hamilton. Most recently, Alex composed the score for Netflix’s Vivo and se…

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Aging. Period. w/Stacy London 44:08

2+ y ago44:08

44:08

You may remember Stacy London, one of America’s foremost style experts and co-host of TLC’s iconic show, “What Not to Wear.” Well now, in the middle passage of her life, Stacy is adding CEO to her resume. After an accomplished career in fashion, Stacy is now CEO of State of Menopause, a lifestyle company that is advocating for the underrepresented …

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Can I Love My Body And Still Want To Lose Weight? w/Amani Al-khatahtbeh 59:41

2+ y ago59:41

59:41

In this episode, Jess speaks publicly for the first time in a decade about a subject near and dear to her heart: body positivity in the context of weight loss. This episode tackles the question: “Can you love your body while still desiring to lose weight?” Jess and her guest for this episode, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, have both experienced 100+ lb weigh…

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Iskra Lawrence on Body Image + Holiday Dominant Stories 44:14

2+ y ago44:14

44:14

We’ve been collecting questions from you, sweet listener, and in this very special holiday edition of Dominant Stories, Jess and Iskra Lawrence tackle some of your questions: From managing grief during this time of year to managing body image and appearance related comments from your family, this episode is your guide to survive the holidays with y…

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Can I Love My Body and Still Get Plastic Surgery? w/Rachel Bloom and Nadia Craddock 57:36

2+ y ago57:36

57:36

Jess talks with Rachel Bloom, Emmy and Golden Globe winner, and the star and creator of the hit show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. After Rachel’s recent breast reduction surgery and the media’s (false) portrayal of it, they discuss how media tropes and stereotypes can force women into boxes about how they feel about themselves. Jess and Rachel reflect on th…

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ReWriting Beauty Onscreen w/Shonda Rhimes 1:00:53

2+ y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

We all know and love the mind of Shonda Rhimes. She’s the founder of Shondaland and the force behind so many beloved TV series including Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and How to Get Away with Murder + Bridgerton. In this episode, Shonda talks about the intentionality behind her shows and explains how having a diverse cast and crew wasn’t so muc…

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Introducing: J.ill the Podcast with Jill Scott 3:59

2+ y ago3:59

3:59

Hi, Dominant Story fans! We're excited to share the Jill Scott podcast hosted by culture expert Jill Scott. It's a show from iHeartRadio and we think you'll enjoy it too. Don't just take our word for it, though. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself! About the podcast: Jill Scott, Laiya St.Clair, and Aja Graydon-Dantzler are music and enter…

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Breaking the Binary w/Addison Rose Vincent + Nicolette Mason 59:52

2+ y ago59:52

59:52

You might think that “breaking the binary” is only about breaking the gender binary, but there is so much more to binary thinking. Binary thinking refers to anytime we see the world as one way OR another. Binary thinking allows no room for the in-between. And Dominant Stories thrive on binary thinking. To help us explore how thinking differently ab…

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Sharing the Legacy of Beauty Rituals w/Ana Flores + Luvvie Ajayi Jones 53:33

2+ y ago53:33

53:33

Today’s episode is all about the ritual of beauty. Jess speaks with Ana Flores, speaker and founder of the We All Grow Latina network, about the beauty rituals that were handed down to her as a young woman from El Salvador. Now as a mother herself, Ana is conscious about the beauty rituals and ideas she chooses to hand down to her 14 year old daugh…

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When Your Body Feels Like The Enemy w/Azure Antoinette 50:53

2+ y ago50:53

50:53

In this episode, Jess talks with world renowned poet and speaker, Azure Antoinette, about her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. Azure has been called the “Maya Angelou of the millennial generation” by Forbes magazine. She’s a slam poet who has shared a stage with Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love, and Lady Gaga. Her words are like rays of truth and …

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Fame, Influence, and Identity w/Debby Ryan 50:41

2+ y ago50:41

50:41

In this episode, Jess speaks with actor Debby Ryan, about her journey growing up as a child star appearing on shows like the Disney Channel series, “Jessie”. Now in her late 20’s, Debby is evolving into an industry powerhouse. She has 10’s of millions of followers online and is transparent about how she navigates living authentically while also liv…

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Change your story, Change Your Life, w/Lori Gottlieb 53:23

2+ y ago53:23

53:23

In this keystone episode, Jess talks with her friend, psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb to define what ‘Dominant Stories’ are. Lori is a bestselling author turned therapist who's been helping people challenge and change their inner monologues through the lens of storytelling for decades. Lori has a gift for making complex ideas relatable and is the per…

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Creativity and Dominant Stories w/Sara Bareilles 54:15

2+ y ago54:15

54:15

In this inaugural episode, Jess talks with her friend, Sara Bareilles, about the connections between our Dominant Stories and our creativity. You may know Sara as the songwriter for the hit Broadway musical, “Waitress”, and you have definitely heard her breakout single, “Love Song”. In this conversation, Sara opens up about how she navigates taking…

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Introducing Dominant Stories with Jess Weiner 2:35

2+ y ago2:35

2:35

Jess Weiner has over 20 years of experience creating impactful discussions and shifting perceptions around body image, representation, beauty, mental wellness, and self-confidence. She’s helped Fortune 500 companies become more inclusive and culturally fluent, including as a partner behind Dove’s “Real Beauty” campaign, and helping to evolve Barbie…

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Best of Billboard on Broadway: Alex Lacamoire 31:43

4+ y ago31:43

31:43

The very busy music director/supervisor/orchestrator/arranger just won an Emmy for Fosse/Verdon; Rebecca revisits their deep conversation about his many roles and high-profile theater projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Moulin Rouge! 38:20

4+ y ago38:20

38:20

The explosive new musical's stars — Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo and Sahr Ngaujah — talk to Rebecca about how their show is changing the way pop music is used on Broadway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tootsie 37:19

4+ y ago37:19

37:19

Composer David Yazbek returns to the podcast, along with Tony-nominated actors Lilli Cooper and Andy Grotelueschen, to chat about adapting the beloved comedy for Broadway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Best of Billboard on Broadway: Sara Bareilles and 'Waitress' 31:30

4+ y ago31:30

31:30

After a nearly four year run, the singer-songwriter's acclaimed first musical will close in early 2020; a throwback to Bareilles' chat with Rebecca, along with actors Will Swenson and Betsy Wolfe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Secret Life of Bees 36:39

5y ago36:39

36:39

Composer Duncan Sheik reflects on his musical theater career and his latest project, along with lyricist Susan Birkenhead and actor Eisa Davis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alex Timbers 34:02

5y ago34:02

34:02

The Tony-nominated director of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Rocky, Beetlejuice and Moulin Rouge (among others) reflects on his career in theater. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Norbert Leo Butz & Sherie Rene Scott 36:54

5y ago36:54

36:54

The "Last Five Years" and "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" co-stars and Broadway vets chat about their longtime creative partnership and their upcoming 54Below show "Twohander." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Best of Billboard on Broadway: Hadestown 48:59

5y ago48:59

48:59

After a long journey from Vermont to downtown New York to London and back, Anais Mitchell's musical is now an eight-time Tony winner, including for best musical. A look back at Rebecca's engaging conversation with Mitchell, best director winner Rachel Chavkin, and stars Amber Grey and Patrick Page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Behind the Scenes At the 2019 Tonys 56:06

5y ago56:06

56:06

What's it like to actually go to the Tonys? And what did this year's show get right and wrong? Rebecca is joined by The Ensemblist's Mo Brady for a special post-Tony episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Best of Billboard on Broadway: Sutton Foster 40:10

5y ago40:10

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She'll be back on Broadway in 2020 and in the meantime has a series of Cafe Carlyle concerts and the sixth season of Younger coming up: a throwback to Rebecca's conversation with one of musical theater's favorite performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Beetlejuice 40:20

5y ago40:20

40:20

Composer/lyricist Eddie Perfect joins stars Kerry Butler and Sophia-Anne Caruso to tell Rebecca all about creating the massively entertaining, Tony-nominated new musical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ain't Too Proud 51:44

5y ago51:44

51:44

The five men of the Temptations — well, the Broadway version of them — chat with Rebecca about their electrifying new show and the groundbreaking group that inspired it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Oklahoma! 59:48

5y ago59:48

59:48

What makes the new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! so groundbreaking? Actor Patrick Vaill (Jud Fry) and orchestrator/arranger/music supervisor Daniel Kluger join Rebecca to chat about the show's evolution; actor Rebecca Naomi Jones (Laurey Williams) joins later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Kiss Me Kate 43:41

5y ago43:41

43:41

Stars Will Chase, Kelli O'Hara and Corbin Bleu chat with host Rebecca Milzoff about their Tony-nominated musical comedy and its modern update currently on Broadway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'Be More Chill' on Broadway 1:03:10

5y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

First it was a viral sensation off-Broadway; now, Joe Iconis' musical Be More Chill has hit its biggest stage yet. Stars Gerard Canonico, Stephanie Hsu and George Salazar reflect on their show's crazy journey with host Rebecca Milzoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hadestown 50:35

5y ago50:35

50:35

Composer Anais Mitchell, director Rachel Chaikin, and actors Patrick Page and Amber Grey chat with Rebecca about their buzzy new musical's journey to Broadway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Best of Billboard on Broadway: Rachel Bloom and 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' 54:36

5y ago54:36

54:36

The CW musical show's four-season run just ended, but the music lives on — as does this podcast favorite. Rebecca chats with creator/star Rachel Bloom, executive music producer Adam Schlesinger, and supervising producer/writer/music consultant Jack Dolgen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish 39:38

5y ago39:38

39:38

Broadway legend Joel Grey is directing a new kind of Fiddler on the Roof -- and it's become an off-Broadway hit. He joins stars Steven Skybell, Rachel Zatcoff and Ben Liebert to explain just how that happened on this week's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Prom 32:24

5y ago32:24

32:24

Book writer and lyricist Chad Beguelin, composer Matthew Sklar, and (hilarious!) stars Beth Leavel and Christopher Sieber chat about their musical comedy winning rave reviews on Broadway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Do You Make a Grammy-Winning Cast Album? 35:39

5y ago35:39

35:39

This year, Tony-winner The Band's Visit took home the Grammy award for best musical theater album. Composer David Yazbek, co-producer/music supervisor Dean Sharenow, and star Katrina Lenk talk to Rebecca about how they made it -- and why (maybe) it won. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Pretty Woman 43:12

5y ago43:12

43:12

What happens when Bryan Adams comes to Broadway? Stars Samantha Barks, Andy Karl and Orfeh chat with Rebecca about getting cast in the mega-pop musical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Recapping 'Rent' on Fox! 48:32

5y ago48:32

48:32

New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff joins Rebecca to delve into Fox's live (or semi-live?) broadcast of Jonathan Larson's hit musical; cast member Mario calls in to reflect on the experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joey McIntyre 30:14

5y ago30:14

30:14

The New Kids on the Block star calls into the podcast to discuss his love of musical theater and his upcoming role in Waitress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Cher Show 52:43

5+ y ago52:43

52:43

The three Chers of The Cher Show —Stephanie J. Block, Micaela Diamond and Teal Wicks —along with their Sonny, Jarrod Spector, join Rebecca for a lively chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jason Robert Brown 38:19

5+ y ago38:19

38:19

The Tony-winning composer and lyricist opens up about his creative process and his newest solo album, How We React and How We Recover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Melissa Errico 35:03

5+ y ago35:03

35:03

The longtime Broadway star chats about her new album, Sondheim Sublime, how roles for women are evolving on Broadway, and much more in her chat with Rebecca. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dishing on 'A Very Wicked Halloween'! 30:07

5+ y ago30:07

30:07

NBC honored the 15th anniversary of Wicked on Broadway with a star-studded musical special this week. Rebecca and guests Keith Caulfield and Katie Atkinson of Billboard's Pop Shop podcast talk all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Laura Benanti/My Fair Lady 40:35

5+ y ago40:35

40:35

One of Broadway's favorite performers chats with Rebecca about her upcoming role as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, her richly varied career, and her activism as an artist today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Head Over Heels 35:33

5+ y ago35:33

35:33

Stars Andrew Durand, Bonnie Milligan and Alexandra Socha chat with Rebecca about their new musical driven by the songs of the Go-Go's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Jonathan Larson Project 47:44

5+ y ago47:44

47:44

A group of young Broadway stars plus a few special guests are banding together to bring wider attention to Jonathan Larson's music beyond Rent. The Jonathan Larson Project's George Salazar, Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus and Daphne Rubin-Vega chat with Rebecca about Larson's life and legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Smokey Joe's Cafe 36:34

5+ y ago36:34

36:34

The stars and director of the acclaimed current off-Broadway production chat with Rebecca about Leiber and Stoller's pop catalog and the joys of musical revues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Be More Chill 56:00

5+ y ago56:00

56:00

The viral sensation musical is now bound for Broadway; stars Will Roland, Stephanie Hsu and Jason Tam, along with composer Joe Iconis stop by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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School of Rock 48:13

5+ y ago48:13

48:13

They're in the band: the cast's Justin Collette and Levi Buksbazen plus music supervisor Ethan Popp educate Rebecca on the world of School of Rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sutton Foster 39:23

5+ y ago39:23

39:23

The Broadway fan favorite and Younger star chats about her evolving career and her new album Take Me To The World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Ain't No Disco 48:13

5+ y ago48:13

48:13

A new musical from Hedwig and the Angry Inch scribe Stephen Trask and Wallflowers drummer Peter Yanowitz delves into the heyday of Studio 54 and Mudd Club. Along with stars Samantha Marie Ware and Peter LaPrade, Trask and Yanowitz chat about their rock-inspired new show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Carousel 39:20

6y ago39:20

39:20

The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is one of the most acclaimed revivals on Broadway now; stars Joshua Henry, Jessie Mueller and Renee Fleming chat with Rebecca about why it's still so relevant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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