DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

• “Sugar and Shots” with Bella Coppola

  Connor and Dylan are joined by Bella Coppola (Smash, Six the Musical). We know we’ve kept you waiting, we know we’ve made you mad, but this time that we’ve spent recording the pod is the best time we’ve ever had. Ding! At long last, we’re featuring one of the stars of Smash on BROADWAY. This is a moment we’ve dreamed of since we first watched the television series over a decade ago. Bella stars as Chloe, the associate director/choreographer, and she’s here to tell us all about it. Listen up for a spoiler-free discussion about the stage show, all of our favorite moments/songs/lines, her journey to becoming part of the musical, and Bella’s magical opening night experience. Oh… and may we say “Stro”? Bella is a DRAMA. listener, y’all! It’s a true kiki as we discuss Bravo shows, biking on the crazy city streets, Real Women Have Curves and John Proctor is the Villain, and MORE. Bella also starred in Six, so keep listening for the Jane Seymour tea. We rave about Brooks Ashmanskas, Shaiman/Whitman scores, and lots and lots of drama. Let us be your stars, y’all.Follow Bella on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

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• "Give It Real Balls" with Ana Gasteyer

  Dylan and Connor are joined by Ana Gasteyer (Once Upon a Mattress, “Saturday Night Live”). The Queen is coming. Actually, the Queen has ARRIVED. The twins are absolutely gagged to be joined by icon, legend, mother Ana Gasteyer. Fresh off of singing into a bullhorn in Times Square (IYKYK), Ana dives right into discussing the hot-off-the-presses cast album for Once Upon a Mattress, how it felt returning to Broadway with such a beloved show and cast, and what it was like playing alongside Michael Urie. Listen as she spills on her 6 seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” including the recent SNL50 celebration. Ana speaks on when she realized she was ready to leave SNL, followed by becoming one of the very first women to play Elphaba in the original company of Wicked in Chicago. Ana speaks about her Quaker upbringing leading to a life of performing, whether it be with The Groundlings, on television, or even the Broadway stage. She shares tidbits about working with Rachel Dratch, Kate Reinders, and appearing on early demos of Hairspray. We gush over the new film Sinners, Floyd Collins and its extraordinary cast, and happily celebrate Drag: The Musical’s award nominations. We only love Ana more after some DRAMA!Follow Ana on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

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• "Spaghetti Bash" with Jasmine Amy Rogers

  Dylan and Connor are joined by Jasmine Amy Rogers (Boop the Musical, Mean Girls). Where is Betty… y’all she’s HERE! We’re absolutely gagged to be chatting with the delightful, breezy, and charming star of Boop the Musical: Jasmine Amy Rogers. Hear all about her journey with the show: auditioning, getting cut, and working her Betty BOOTY off to get back in the room and take what was rightfully hers. Jasmine spills on working with legendary legend Jerry Mitchell, her dreamy onstage love interest Ainsley Melham, and the fabulous crew of designers and creatives who helped bring her version of Betty Boop to life. What’s Jasmine’s favorite song to sing in the show? What’s it like to finally have the show open? What’s Pudgy the dog’s tea? You’ll have to listen to find out. Singing Idina Menzel’s Rent and Wicked songs in the car, obsessing over Ed, Edd, & Eddy, Codename: Kids Next Door, and Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, and competing in the Jimmy Awards are only a few of the stories Jasmine shares from her formative years. We also chat about touring with Mean Girls, the hot girl New York summer ahead, and the literal trauma of watching Private Practice. Prepare to fall in love with this season’s breakout leading lady Jasmine Amy Rogers and don’t miss her in Boop the Musical! at the Broadhurst Theatre.Follow Jasmine on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Photo of Jasmine Amy Rogers by Nicole Wilson

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• “Very Derry of Me” with Saoirse-Monica Jackson

  Dylan and Connor are joined by Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Irishtown, Derry Girls). Currently starring in Irishtown at Irish Rep, Saoirse is fresh off opening night and settling into her stint in the Big Apple. Co-starring with Kate Burton, THE Ellis Grey from Grey’s Anatomy? Gagged! Saoirse shares her favorite bits about New York - from the people to the food to the nightlife. You know and love her as Erin Quinn in the hit series Derry Girls, so the twins have to gush all about it. Saoirse dishes on her favorite episodes from the series, how she feels about the final episode, and thoughts on the show’s legacy. More topics include the brilliance of Bette Midler in Beaches, the Irish actresses Saoirse looked up to while growing up, and the series I Hate Suzie. Stick around for chatter about Saoirse’s favorite podcasts, Cillian Murphy films, and Drag Race UK. Listen to the end for the scoop on Saoirse’s upcoming wedding. We love this Derry girl and know you will too! See her in Irishtown at Irish Rep through May 25 only.Follow Saoirse on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

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• “Bet It All On Snook” with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

  Connor and Dylan have a surprise for you.. A TWIN TALK. They know they’ve kept you waiting, they know they’ve made you mad, but this time that we’ve spent creating is the best we’ve ever had… now cut, print… POD. The twins are opening up the grab bag of listener submitted theatre, pop culture, love, and life questions for you this week. Thoughts on the upcoming Tony nominations, word of mouth around Smash, Boop!, Real Women Have Curves, and Old Friends, as well as who they’re throwing money down on a big win for (hint: it’s in the title of the episode). Of course there’s chatter about the season finale of The White Lotus, the Kenya Moore debacle on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, how Meryl Streep could and should be involved in Mamma Mia! 3, and a Traitors season 4 dream-casting session. Because all gays are casting directors! Listen in for all of that and more on this week’s installment of DRAMA. Live, laugh, drama, y’all.Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok & BlueskyFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

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