DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award nominee Justin Cooley (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Kimberly Akimbo). Some good kids are here for a good hang, y’all! The twins unite with Justin to talk all things Spelling Bee, which is currently running through September at New World Stages. We get into the herstory of the Bee, modernizing it for today’s audience, and the fun of working with the incredible cast on this hilarious show. Lilli Cooper’s vocals, performance, and wig are all raved about. Justin burst onto the scene in Kimberly Akimbo, garnering him a nomination for every theatrical award on the planet. He looks back on the show that brought him to the city, what it was like joining the Broadway community at 18 years old, and taking his dad to the Tony Awards. Actual Ring of Keys happens during Ring of Keys. GAG IT. Stick around for commentary about Normal People by Sally Rooney, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and Bad Bunny’s halftime show. We L-O-V-E Justin and this chat!

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony and Olivier Award winner Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat). Ahead of the original Broadway cast’s final performance in Operation Mincemeat, the twins sit down with Jak for an unofficial DRAMA exit interview. Jak looks back on seven years of Mincemeat: from meeting the team behind it, the very first audition, and taking the show all the way to New York City. Special memories from the Broadway experience are shared, including some fabulous celebrity encounters, fan interactions, and lessons learned from Hester. Jak shares never-before-told stories about his early days falling in love with the arts. Pantos, grandmothers, and doggies, oh my! We talk Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade, Grey Gardens, Love Story, and a little Nicole Scherzinger. Why not! Jak teases what he’s up to next and shares tidbits on what he’s been working on creatively in New York City. We’re dreaming of Jak in Oh, Mary! You’re going to LOVE this chat with Jak. “What a silly thing for anyone to –” Dramaaaa!

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), King Kong). Three strangers (two of which are twins…) became SISTERS during this all-time dynamic, breezy, and gorgeous convo. Hear all about starring as Robin in the hit new musical Two Strangers, from first listen to audition to Boston to BROADWAY. Christiani shares her favorite songs, what it’s like working with Sam Tutty, and how returning to the New York stage in this show has been a gift. Stories from A Bronx Tale, highlights from middle school productions of Grease, and the impact of Raven Symone and The Cheetah Girls are discussed at length. We also get into The Pitt season 2, Olivia Dean’s MOMENT, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, AND Ultimate Road Trip tea. This episode is the cure for your winter blues. Be happy, y’all.

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Brandon Flynn (Data, 13 Reasons Why). You already know and love him, but prepare to fall deeper after this truly good hang. Fresh from recently opening the new play Data at the Lucille Lortel, Brandon talks about the preview process, developing his character Jonah, and his chilly walk to work in the West Village from his East Village apartment. Brandon gets honest about his coming out story, the radical queer life he lives with his talented husband Jordan Tannahill, and how he hopes he can pave the way for young queer actors. These ‘93 babies hit it off as they discuss The Real Housewives of Miami, Lady Gaga and the Grammys, and Charlize Theron’s transformation in Monster. But that’s not all, honey! They cover Rent Boy by Gary Indiana, 1000lb Sisters (drama!), and the lost art of the answering machine messages. In light of Heated Rivalry’s meteoric popularity, Brandon reflects on a similar effect when 13 Reasons Why was first released 10 years ago. This episode suuuuper gay btw! We’re big Brandon fans on DRAMA. Go see him in Data through March 29th!

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Grammy Award nominee Nichelle Lewis (Ragtime, The Wiz). Snuggle in during the winter snow storm for a gorgeous and cozy chat with the twins and Nichelle, who is currently starring in the critically acclaimed revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater. Hot on the heels of Oscar nominations, they dive into the amazing day for Sinners, debate how scary the film is, and list off their top hottest Michael B. Jordan performances. We chart Nichelle’s full journey: show choir solos, Molloy College experiences, survival jobs, and MORE. Stories from Hairspray on tour (with Nina West!) and being on American Idol (with Katy Perry!) cannot be missed. Stick around for Traitors talk, the online video that booked Nichelle in The Wiz, and how Nichelle’s connection to the spiritual world plays out onstage. CHILLS.

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