Best David Alpert & Broadway Podcast Network Podcasts (2024)

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#61 - Liz Larsen 51:07

3M ago51:07

51:07

Tony Nominee Liz Larsen (BEAUTIFUL, HAIRSPRAY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, STARMITES) joins David to share her love of the Disney Parks, specifically "Soarin'," "it's a small world," and the movie MULAN. When Liz was 19 she finally got to go to Disneyland for the first time and shares her memories from that trip, including going on "it's a small world" wh…

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"E-Ticket to Broadway" LIVE at PodFest 2024 43:40

4M ago43:40

43:40

Recorded LIVE at the Museum of Broadway in the center of Times Square, where the Broadway Podcast Network hosted PodFest 2024, including a special episode featuring The Book of Mormon star Nic Rouleau, and host of E-Ticket to Broadway, David Alpert. Together they play a Disney Parks Mad Lib, and a friendly round of the Match Game. Follow on Instagr…

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#60 - Park Hopper with Susan Egan 32:18

7M ago32:18

32:18

This PARK HOPPER episode of E-Ticket to Broadway features Tony Award-Nominee and Disney Icon Susan Egan! These short Park Hoppers are meant to get you from one episode to the next, and this star of Broadway's Beauty and the Beast is always a delight to have on the podcast to share her love of Goofy, The Disney Parks, as well as share more about Dis…

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#59 - Andrew Samonsky 1:16:14

8M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

A big fan of the Disney Parks and Star Wars, Drama Desk Award-nominee Andrew Samonsky (Lempika, South Pacific, Come From Away, Bridges of Madison County) joins David to share his favorites stories and memories of going to Disney. Andrew is from California, so went to Disneyland as a kid, including a fun early birthday trip where he stayed at the Di…

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"E-Ticket to Broadway" LIVE at BroadwayCon 2023! 59:41

1y ago59:41

59:41

A live recording from the 2023 BroadwayCon with host David Alpert and special guests Grey Henson (Mean Girls, Shucked), Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo, Wicked), & James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton). Recording on July 22, 2023, the panel completes a "Ride Rumble" bracket to determine which Disney Parks attraction will come out victorious! Be su…

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#58 - Vanessa Williams 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

55:24

The one and only Vanessa Williams joins David for this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share her love of all things Disney. This Tony, Emmy, & Grammy-Award Nominee explains how her connection with Disney began while she was still in the womb, and why her Disney+ avatar is Thumper. Vanessa grew up watching Disney films, especially "Bambi," and …

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#57 - Alli Mauzey 1:10:31

1+ y ago1:10:31

1:10:31

To say Broadway's Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo, Wicked, Cry-Baby, Hello Dolly) is a fan of Disneyland is a great understatement, and on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," she and David discuss their mutual love of the OG Theme Park. Alli's family lived on the future site of Disneyland and shares incredible stories of her family meeting Walt Di…

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#56 - Park Hopper with Lesli Margherita 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

33:25

This PARK HOPPER episode of E-Ticket to Broadway features Olivier Award-winner, Broadway star, and Goofy's #1 Anti-Fan, Lesli Margherita! These short Park Hoppers are meant to get you from one episode to the next, and this star of Broadway's Matlida & Dames at Sea is always a delight to have on the podcast to share her love of Roger Rabbit, Star Wa…

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#55 - Park Hopper with Kate Reinders 23:59

1+ y ago23:59

23:59

The first ever PARK HOPPER episode of E-Ticket to Broadway reunites host David with his childhood friend/fancy Broadway and Disney+ star Kate Reinders! These short Park Hoppers are meant to get you from one episode to the next, and who better to start this series than Miss Jenn of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," and star of Somethin…

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#54 - Kearran Giovanni 50:12

2y ago50:12

50:12

Broadway superstar Kearran Giovanni ("Catch Me if You Can," "Tarzan," TV's "Major Crimes") joins pal David to share her love of Disney and the Theme Parks! From loving the films as a kid (specifially "The Little Mermaid") to starring as Belle in her own roller-skating version of "Beauty and the Beast," Kearran's passion for the mouse runs deep. Lis…

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#53 - Rob McClure 1:11:47

2y ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Tony Award-nominee and Broadway superstar Rob McClure (Beetlejuice, Mrs. Doubtfire, Avenue Q) joins David to chat all things Disney Parks on this episode of 'E-Ticket to Broadway'! Rob's love and fascination with Disney magic is incredibly sweet and genuine--listen as he shares his experience of going to Walt Disney World for the first time at age …

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"E-Ticket to Broadway" LIVE at BroadwayCon! 1:05:11

2y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

A live recording from the 2022 BroadwayCon with host David Alpert and special guests Andrew Barth Feldman (Dear Evan Hansen), Lesli Margherita (Matilda), and Jelani Remy (The Lion King). Recording on July 9, 2022, the panel completes a "Ride Rumble" bracket to determine which Disney Parks attraction will come out victorious! Be sure to check out ou…

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#52 - Christy Altomare 1:00:28

2+ y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Christy Altomare, the star of "Anastasia," "Mamma Mia," and "Spring Awakening" joins David to share her love of the Disney Theme Parks! Christy has held onto a wonderful photo souvenir book from her first trip to Walt Disney World which she discusses with David--specifically how she was "enthralled and excited and dancing the hip hop" as she visite…

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E-Ticket Episode Swap! - Dizney Coast to Coast: "Snow White's Enchanted Wish and her Dark Ride History" 1:00:56

2+ y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

A special episode swap between "E-Ticket to Broadway" and "Dizney Coast to Coast!" This "Dizney Coast to Coast" episode was released September 15, 2021: Season 8, Episode 33. Featuring Jeff DePaoli and David Alpert. "Disney fans rejoice! Snow White recently got an update to her classic Disneyland dark ride. Listen as a "Snow White and the Seven Dwa…

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#51 - Nic Rouleau 53:17

2+ y ago53:17

53:17

The wonderful Nic Rouleau, Broadway's record-setting Elder Price in The Book of Mormon, joins David on this episode to share his love of the magical world of Disney. Nic is a true Disney fan--he shares that it was the music from the Disney movies that truly was his gateway into loving the brand--and discusses how watching "The Little Mermaid," "Her…

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#50 - James Monroe Iglehart 1:09:12

3y ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Your wishes have been granted, for the one and only James Monroe Iglehart ("Aladdin," Hamilton") joins David on this 50th episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway!" James is such a genuine fan of Disney and going to the Parks--he shares that the first time he heard "The Bear Necessities" he knew he had to go to Disneyland! Listen as James discusses what it…

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#49 - Carly Jibson 1:11:45

3y ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Broadway's Carly Jibson ("Hairspray," "Cry-Baby") joins her childhood friend David to discuss all things Disney. This self-proclaimed mermaid shares her deep love for Ariel and "The Little Mermaid," and how the Alan Menken-era of Disney sparked her true love for musicals...and singing ballads in a bathtub. Listen as Carly recalls watching "Fantasia…

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#48 - Kara Lindsay 1:09:48

3y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

The one and only Kara Lindsay returns to "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share more of her love for Walt Disney World as well as the magical world of Disney. This beloved star of "Newsies," "Wicked," and "Beautiful" has been a true fan of Disney ever since she was a young girl in Rochester, New York, and continues to love Belle to this very day. From wat…

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#47 - Nik Walker 51:43

3y ago51:43

51:43

Nik Walker (Hamilton, Ain't Too Proud) is a true Disney Parks fan, and shares everything from his favorite memories of going to the Parks, as well as his connection to the brand on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway." As a young boy in Boston where he would watch all of the Disney animated classics ("Disney was my babysitter") Nik discusses how …

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#46 - Dan DeLuca 53:57

3y ago53:57

53:57

Get ready for this King of New York, as Dan DeLuca (Newsies) joins David to share his love of the Disney Parks. From growing up a true Disney kid and seeing "The Lion King" in the movie theaters and loving "A Goofy Movie," to collecting the classic VHS Cassette Tapes and Burger King glasses, Dan's love of Disney is pure. He shares his love of "Pete…

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#45 - Courtney Reed 1:01:17

3y ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Broadway's Jasmine, Courtney Reed ("Moulin Rouge" "In the Heights"), joins David for this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" for a thrilling chase through her Disney life. Courtney describes how as a child she was obsessed with the Renaissance of Disney animated films, specifically watching "The Lion King," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Little Mermai…

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#44 - Adrienne Walker 43:08

3y ago43:08

43:08

Broadway's Lion Queen, Adrienne Walker, joins "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share her love of Disney! Listen as Adrienne explains how the Disney movies and animation so deeply affected her as a kid--specifically having the videos of "Aladdin," "Beauty and the Beast" and, coincidentally, "The Lion King" played on rotation in her house, and how she so de…

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#43 - Ethan Slater 49:13

3y ago49:13

49:13

Tony Award-nominee Ethan Slater ("Spongebob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical," "Fosse/Verdon" Boq in the "Wicked" movie) joins David on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to discuss yet another very lovable, friendly, animated icon. From his early days of watching "Bambi" and knowing he was going to love "The Little Mermaid," Ethan was certain…

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#42 - Patti Murin 56:27

3y ago56:27

56:27

Love is an open door on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," as David is joined by Disney-enthusiast and Broadway star Patti Murin! Listen as Patti ("Frozen," "Xanadu," "Wicked") shares her eternal love of Disney--from loving Snow White to Ariel to Belle to Anna, to her first magical cross-country trip to Disneyland when she was four years old a…

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#41 - Tituss Burgess 1:00:26

3y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

To kick off Season 4 of "E-Ticket to Broadway," Emmy Award-nominee Tituss Burgess joins David to talk all things Disney, from working at Walt Disney World, to starring as Sebastian in "The Little Mermaid" on Broadway. Listen as this star of "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "Jersey Boys" reveals that the first Disney movie he saw was, indeed, "Th…

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#40 - Krysta Rodriguez 54:46

3+ y ago54:46

54:46

"Timon turned out to be my Father." Krysta Rodriguez (In the Heights, The Addams Family, A Chorus Line, "Smash") is a true Disneyland fan--she grew up with the Park in her backyard, and distinctly remembers feeling the magic radiating from the parking lot as a kid. On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," Krysta and David discuss their love for W…

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#39 - Kerry Butler 48:33

3+ y ago48:33

48:33

Broadway superstar Kerry Butler ("Hairspray," "Beetlejuice," "Mean Girls," "Catch Me if You Can," "Xanadu") joins David for an ultimate Disney-fan conversation. This Brooklyn girl has loved Disney her whole life, especially "The Little Mermaid," Ariel, and all of the music from Howard Ashman & Alan Menken. From spending her engagement weekend at Di…

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#38 - Autumn Hurlbert 57:31

3+ y ago57:31

57:31

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," David is joined by his bestie Autumn Hurlbert ("Something Rotten," "Little Women," MTV's "Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods") to discuss their mutual love of Disney (including their very first friend date seeing "Toy Story 3" and bonding over their emotional connection to the film). Autumn describe…

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#37 - Rory O'Malley 1:04:26

3+ y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

"Disney was everything to me." Rory O'Malley ("The Book of Mormon," "Hamilton," "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee") joins David for this episode to chat Disney movies, the Parks, and making a difference in the world. From seeing "Beauty and the Beast" in the movie theater as a kid, to watching "Cinderella" multiple times, it's clear that …

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#36 - Lena Hall 1:01:39

3+ y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

If ever there was an episode about a deep love for both Wall-E & Maximus (the horse from "Tangled"), this is the one. Join Tony Award-winner Lena Hall ("Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "Kinky Boots," TNT's "Snowpiercer") as she reminisces about her love of Disney growing up--from going to Disneyland as a kid and seeing Captain EO and "It's a Small Worl…

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#35 - Sierra Boggess 1:12:07

3+ y ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Broadway’s Ariel, Sierra Boggess (“The Little Mermaid,” “School of Rock,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “It Shoulda Been You”), is the guest on this episode of “E-Ticket to Broadway” and shares just how much she’s always loved Disney, especially the sidekicks. As a kid Sierra never wanted to be Cinderella—she wanted to be Gus Gus, and has always love…

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#34 - Ann Sanders 1:11:52

3+ y ago1:11:52

1:11:52

If you've ever wanted to hear "Home" from Beauty and the Beast sung in German, this is the episode for you! Broadway veteran Ann Sanders ("Dear Evan Hansen," "Avenue Q," "Frozen," "Beauty and the Beast," "If/Then") joins her pal David to talk all things Disney. She recalls her childhood days in Chicago watching Disney movies on VHS, and how she alw…

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#33 - Adam Jacobs 51:14

3+ y ago51:14

51:14

The star of Broadway's "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and "Les Miserables," Adam Jacobs joins David for this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to discuss his love of the Disney Parks and the entire Disney catalogue. From his earliest days going to the Parks (and loving the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and freaking out on Space Mountain), to fee…

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#32 - Heidi Blickenstaff 1:12:12

3+ y ago1:12:12

1:12:12

"I'm so glad Disney exists, because I don't know what I'd do without it in my life." Heidi Blickenstaff (Something Rotten, [title of show], The Little Mermaid, "Freaky Friday") joins the podcast to share her true love of this magical world. From going to the Parks as a child (and being scared to ride the "scary rides," like Dumbo the Flying Elephan…

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#31 - Jonathan Freeman 1:15:34

3+ y ago1:15:34

1:15:34

Kicking off Season 3 of "E-Ticket to Broadway" is the Tony Award-nominated Disney Legend that is Jonathan Freeman. Listen as Jonathan shares his memories of going to Disneyland and Walt Disney World as a kid and being "over-stimulated," and his absolute love of the Disney Villains (Captain Hook being his fantasy boyfriend, Malificent, his fantasy g…

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Extra Magic Episode #6 - Queens of the Kingdom 1:15:16

3+ y ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Recorded LIVE on January 21, 2021. "And tonight they are...LIVE! Join for a special "Queens of the Kingdom" edition of this Extra Magic Hour of “E-Ticket to Broadway” as part of the Broadway Podcast Network’s Special Live events on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 8:00pm EST. Hosted by David Alpert, original Broadway Cast Members of SIX Adrianna Hicks…

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#30 - Lisa Howard 47:31

3+ y ago47:31

47:31

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," the incredible star of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and "It Shoulda Been You," Lisa Howard, joins David to share her love of the Disney Theme Parks! Listen as Lisa recalls her first trip to Walt Disney World when she was nine years old and scared of The Haunted Mansion, making her Dad join …

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#29 - Gavin Lee 1:14:07

3+ y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Drama Desk Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Gavin Lee joins David on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to share his memories of going to Walt Disney World and what it was like creating the role of Bert in the stage production of Mary Poppins! This Broadway star of Les Miserables and Spongebob Squarepants fondly recalls performing "Supercali…

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#28 - Stephanie Styles 56:46

3+ y ago56:46

56:46

Stephanie Styles (Broadway's Kiss Me, Kate; TV's "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, the National Tour of Newsies) is a bona fide Disney fan. On this episode, listen as her enthusiasm of the Disney magic radiates through every thing she shares--from her early trips to Walt Disney World, to Disneyland becoming her home-park, to her love of corn dogs. St…

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#27 - Paige Davis & Patrick Page 55:49

3+ y ago55:49

55:49

This episode is a "tale as old as time," as Broadway stars Paige Davis (Chicago, "Trading Spaces") & Tony Award-nominee Patrick Page (Hadestown, The Lion King, Spiderman: Turn off the Dark) join David to share their love of the Disney magic and discuss what exactly a Dole Whip is. Listen as this incredible married couple share the story of how they…

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#26 - Annaleigh Ashford 49:30

3+ y ago49:30

49:30

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway", Tony Award-winner Annaleigh Ashford joins to share her deep love of the Disney Parks! This lovable star of Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, and Sunday in the Park with George discusses her childhood dreams of going to Disney (including her first trip to Anaheim that involves a dance competition & Susan Egan), …

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#25 - Jenn Colella 52:20

4y ago52:20

52:20

Tony Award-nominee Jenn Colella (Come From Away, Chaplin, If/Then) joins her Broadway buddy David for this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway!" Listen as Jenn shares her love of Space Mountain & Pirates of the Caribbean, going to Walt Disney World as a kid, and how she was fortunate enough to sing a lyric about Disneyland on a Broadway stage eight ti…

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#24 - Gilles Chiasson 52:52

4y ago52:52

52:52

From the original casts of Rent, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Civil War, Gilles Chiasson joins the podcast to chat with his fellow Muskegonite David to chat all things Disney Parks. Gilles shares his early memories of going to Walt Disney World and singing in the queue of The Haunted Mansion, to then going to Disneyland for the first time by hims…

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#23- Alysha Umphress 1:00:03

4y ago1:00:03

1:00:03

From Broadway's On the Town, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, & American Idiot; Alysha Umphress joins David on this episode to talk about her love of Space Mountain & The Enchanted Tiki Room. From growing up in California and going to Disneyland (and an incredible experience pulling the sword out of the stone), to visiting Walt Disney World to w…

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Extra Magic Episode #5 - Mickey's Birthday Celebration 1:20:13

4y ago1:20:13

1:20:13

Recorded LIVE on November 18, 2020. He’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me, AND it’s his birthday! Join for a special “Extra Magic Hour” of “E-Ticket to Broadway” as part of the Broadway Podcast Network’s Special Live events to celebrate Mickey’s 92nd Birthday! Host David Alpert was joined by some very special E-Ticket guests: Eden …

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#22- Jodi Benson (Part 2) 32:47

4y ago32:47

32:47

In Part Two of this episode with Disney Legend & Tony Award-nominee Jodi Benson, David and Jodi play Fast Pass Answers and other fun E-Ticket games, and Jodi answers questions from her incredible fans. Listen as Jodi shares some of her favorite moments from The Little Mermaid, from her favorite lines and scenes; as well as her memories of working w…

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#21 - Jodi Benson (Part 1) 47:41

4y ago47:41

47:41

Grab your dinglehoppers and your snarfblats, because on this episode of E-Ticket to Broadway, David is joined by the one and only Jodi Benson! Star of "The Little Mermaid," Crazy for You, and Smile, Jodi shares her world of Disney--from growing up loving Cinderella, to her experience with Ariel, to going to the Parks with her family. Listen as this…

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#20 - Gabrielle Ruiz 55:31

4y ago55:31

55:31

Star of the hit show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," Gabrielle Ruiz joins David on this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway" to chat all things Disney, and shares how she danced at the Enchanted Tiki Room at Walt Disney World as a kid in her matching 90's family outfits. She recalls her time on "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and on Broadway in In the Heights, Evita, an…

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#19 - Emily Skeggs 50:16

4y ago50:16

50:16

On this episode of "E-Ticket to Broadway," David is joined by Tony Award-nominee Emily Skeggs (Fun Home) to discuss what it was like growing up loving Pocahontas and "Colors of the Wind," and then blasting "Colors of the Wind" backstage at Fun Home with Judy Kuhn. Emily shares her troubling experience going to Walt Disney World as a four year old, …

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#18 - Drew Gehling 48:30

4y ago48:30

48:30

Broadway's original Dr. Pomatter, Drew Gehling (Waitress, Jersey Boys), joins the podcast to chat with his fellow former Disneyland Cast Member David and together they discuss Drew's incredible performance as The Prince (and The Huntsman at certain performances) in Snow White: An Enchanting New Musical. Drew opens up about his admiration for Sneezy…

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