The WhatsOnStage Podcast

• What’s hot on Broadway?

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

  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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• We need to talk about the Oliviers nominations

  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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Are stars ruining - or saving - the theatre?

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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