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From originating the role of Mopsa in Broadway's Head Over Heels, to taking on the role of Catherine Parr in Six: The Musical, Taylor Iman Jones is here!



U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway news, brought to you by my pals at BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by Broadway actor Taylor Iman Jones, currently starring in the world premier production of A Wrinkle In Time at Arena Stage. Originally from California, Taylor made their way to NYC and eventually to Broadway, making their debut in Groundhog Day. After originating the role of Mopsa in Broadway's Head Over Heels opposite Bonnie Milligan, Taylor went on to join productions of Hamilton, and Six. In this episode, we discuss everything from the journey of playing roles in community theater to originating roles in Broadway-bound musicals, and beyond. U don't wanna miss this episode!



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U Guys, Jon Patrick Walker is here!

Jon made his professional stage debut at the age of eight, and has been a working actor for twenty-five years, appearing in film, television, and on-and off-Broadway. In 2006, Jon portrayed Bruce Springsteen in the Broadway rock musical, High Fidelity. The following year, Jon appeared in a workshop staging of a new Pete Townshend rock opera, The Boy Who Heard Music. In 2010, Jon made his debut at Carnegie Hall, portraying one of his primary musical heroes, John Lennon, in Alarm Will Sound’s 1969. In the fall of 2015, Jon worked with another musical hero, David Byrne, in a workshop production of Mr. Byrne’s Saint Joan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, current Nessarose in Wicked on Broadway, Jenna Bainbridge is here! First, I bring you all the latest Bway tea in the BroadwayWorld Recap. Then I’m joined by Jenna as she shares her journey as an actor and advocate for disability rights, highlighting her role as Nessarose in Wicked. She discusses the importance of authentic representation of disabled individuals in the arts, her personal experiences with disability, and how these experiences shape her performances. Jenna also reflects on her transition from sports to the performing arts, the challenges of navigating accessibility in New York, and her involvement in new Broadway shows like Suffs. We talk about the intricacies of representation in musical theater, particularly focusing on the importance of casting disabled actors in roles that reflect their identities. Jenna also touches on the creative process behind building new shows, and the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in the audition room. Jenna is so insightful and lovely, U don’t wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, the Judy to my Babs, Thomas Doelger is here! This week's BroadwayWorld has your Bway updates, including a tribute to the late, great, William Finn. Then I am joined by one of my favorite people, current understudy for Elder Price in The Book of Mormon on Broadway, Thomas Doelger! A graduate with a BFA in Musical Theater from Emerson College, Thomas is a non-binary performer based in New York City. In this episode we talk about it all, from being a replacement in a long-running Broadway show, to our mutual love of Wicked. Thomas shares about their experience navigating the highs and lows of a career in the arts, and having a partner who is also a performer. Thomas shares about making their Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon, and we chat about our similar experiences as non-binary performers in a heavily gendered industry. Thomas is truly a gem, U don't wanna miss this episode!

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U Guys, this week’s episode has all the latest Bway updates in my BroadwayWorld Recap! Then I am joined by the delightful Mikayla Renfrow to chat all about her amazing career. Fresh off of graduating with a BFA from CCM, Mikayla joined the Broadway company of Wicked in the role of Nessarose. Since then, she has gone on to cover the roles of Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin, and Velma Kelly in Chicago The Musical. In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of navigating a blossoming career on Broadway, and what it means to use your individual voice and put your own stamp on things. Mikayla also shares some amazing stories about preparedness for last minute swing-ons, and how she stays grounded in the chaos. Mik is truly such a doll, U don’t wanna miss this episode!   Follow Mikayla on Instagram: @mikayla.renf Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys

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