DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

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"Dylan's the Next Bride" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell Mar 06, 2024

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Connor and Dylan are having a good ol’ fashioned TWIN TALK! Hot on the heels of Dylan becoming an honest man (getting engaged), he gives the highlights of his surprise engagement weekend in NYC. Of course these two get into their show-going adventures while together in the Big Apple, including return trips to Kimberly Akimbo and Sweeney Todd. They gag for the girls of Akimbo, and once and for all definitely shut down the online chatter around the newest Sweeney and Lovett ;) As Tveitortots and Sluttons, this is not to be missed! Connor cautions the death of the critic when it comes to theatre discourse while they rave about seeing the stunning Merrily We Roll Along revival. Dylan also recaps seeing Spamalot, including what no one is talking about regarding Ethan Slater in the show. They praise Jonathan Groff, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, and more icons of the stage in this chat. Trust, we sneak in some Kate Middleton and Paul Mescal curiosities. The rest? You’ll have to listen to Drama+ for it all, dolls!
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“That Was a Mess” with Mary Testa Feb 28, 2024

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Connor and Dylan are joined by three-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa (Oklahoma!, Xanadu). After dishing on the recent lab presentation of SMASH, the twins meet the icon herself, and dive into Mary’s fabulous career. She’s done it all, y’all! Mary reflects on her long and wonderful relationship with The Transport Group, especially her cherished leading role in Queen of the Mist. Mary shares memories from working on Marilyn the Musical with Kenny Ortega, learning from Chita Rivera, and the magic of Xanadu alongside Jackie Hoffman. We get into her creative collaborations with Michael John LaChiusa and Graziela Daniele, including Marie Christine, The Gardens of Anuncia, and more. Listen in for a touching story from when Mary’s parents saw her go on for Liza Minnelli in The Rink, as well as insights into her knack for standing up against injustice (particularly in show business). Naturally, we get into Sexy Oklahoma, being directed by Daniel Fish, and the modern unruly audiences at the theater. This trio even chats about Wicked (the movie trailer too), Beyonce’s foray into country, and Mary’s Tiktok addiction. Mary is a truly authentic, distinguished force onstage and off. You’ll be drawn into this episode with this legendary star.
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“Muscle Mommies” with Nikki Reneé Daniels Feb 21, 2024

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Nikki Renée Daniels (Once Upon a Mattress, Company). Hot off the high of seeing Ariana Madix starring in Chicago, Connor fills Dylan in on ALL the hot honey deets. There’s something about Her.. And by HER we mean this week’s guest, Nikki Renée Daniels. Nikki is fresh from starring in NYCC’s Once Upon a Mattress. The lovely and delightful Nikki regales the twins with her musical upbringing, supportive parents, and journey to CCM. Nikki has the CREDITS, mama. From her Broadway debut in Aida, to playing Belle in three different Beauty and the Beast productions, Porgy and Bess, Anything Goes, The Book of Mormon, and Promises, Promises. Hear the stories of Nikki meeting her husband while performing in Les Misérables together. Oh, did we mention she made history in the most recent Tony-winning revival of Company when she became the first Black woman to play Bobbie on Broadway? We chat about Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, and we rave about Audra McDonald, so it’s also a stan podcast. Enjoy hearing from the gorge Nikki on this week’s DRAMAAAAAA.
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“Goodbye to Glinda” with McKenzie Kurtz Feb 14, 2024

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Connor and Dylan are joined by McKenzie Kurtz (Wicked, The Heart of Rock and Roll). It’s good to hear her, isn’t it? Wicked’s 20th anniversary Glinda, McKenzie Kurtz, joins the twins for an easy, breezy convo so gorge that you’ll think she came and went by bubble. As she nears the end of her year-long tenure as Glinda on Broadway, McKenzie reflects on what the past year has meant to her. We also look back on her Broadway debut playing Anna in Frozen, followed by an unexpected stint on the national tour alongside Ryan McCartan. Bachelor Nation fans – there’s something for everyone as we discuss (in DEPTH) the new season starring Joey. We giggle and gab like crazy. We also discuss Austin Butler and Callum Turner in The Masters of the Air, McKenzie’s Spamalot encounter with Ariana Grande, and her next starring role in the original Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. You’re going to loooooove this episode. Xxx
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“Mama I Want to Sing” with Rebecca Naomi Jones Feb 07, 2024

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Rebecca Naomi Jones (Oklahoma, American Idiot). Fresh off of seeing Countess Luann’s Countess Cabaret at 54 Below, Connor fills Dylan in on the Bravo tea that was freshly poured. Rebecca happened to have co-starred with Luann on Hulu’s Difficult People, which kicks off the convo on her CREDITS, mama. She fills the twins in on growing up as a lifelong New Yorker, experiencing the culture of the city, and her recent performance and masterclass at her old middle school. We discuss all things Oklahoma (that f*cks!), Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and American Idiot. Rebecca also divulges on the dream of working with John Cameron Mitchell. Backstage tales from Significant Other, a post-COVID guest spot on And Just Like That…, and appearing in Netflix’s Someone Great (one of Connor’s faves) are just a few of the stories we dive into. Recommendations for Self Esteem and all Sharon Horgan content, meaningful chats on self love, and lessons of gratitude make this a thrilling episode. We love Rebecca!
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“Sweeney Synchronicity” with Nicholas Christopher Jan 31, 2024

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd, Hamilton). Soooo there’s this tale we’re attending with Broadway’s current star of Sweeney Todd, who plays both the titular barber and Pirelli. We get right into this thrilling moment for Nicholas, as he tells us all about his journey with this Sondheim revival, moving his family across the country, and standing by for Josh Groban. He spills on the true family at the Lunt-Fontanne, doing puzzles with Annaleigh Ashford, and the magic of performing alongside his brother, Jonathan Christopher, in Sweeney Todd. Nick takes us back to his touring days in In the Heights with Lin Manuel Miranda, starring in the off-Broadway revival of Rent as Collins, and his upcoming role in New York City Center’s Jelly’s Last Jam. Listen in for chatter about The Traitors, binge-watch culture on streaming services, and a sneak peek at Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit’s upcoming takes on Lovett & Sweeney. Nicholas is performing as Mr. Sweeney Todd all evenings Wednesday-Saturday through February 8. Don’t miss out on seeing this incredible star turn!

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“A Sondheim Woman” with Melissa Errico Jan 24, 2024

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady, Amour). The boys are delighted to be graced by the insightful, lovely, and talented superstar Melissa Errico. Settle in for a love letter to music, New York City, lessons, and Stephen Sondheim. In a full circle moment, Dylan looks back on his first day interning in the city, where he encountered today’s guest at 54 Below. Melissa is known for her incredible stage credits, such as Amour (Tony nomination), My Fair Lady, Finian’s Rainbow, Les Misérables, and MORE. We get into her new album: Sondheim in the City and her upcoming residency at Birdland. Highlights include a peek into her current Little Women era this month, candlelit childhood, French Woods camp experiences, and lovers in the West Village from days gone by. Melissa invites the listeners into her incredible family life, career, connection, and tribute to the late great Sondheim.
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"Category Fraud" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell Jan 17, 2024

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Dylan and Connor are back again with the first TWIN TALKS of 2024, a jam-packed chitchat for your ears! Connor gags over snatching 2-for-1 Broadway Week tickets to see Ariana Madix in Chicago this winter before “recap rewatch podcast” discourse begins. The twins discuss the And That's What You Missed On Glee podcast with Jenna Ushkowitz and Kevin McHale, as well as which cast members have stayed booked since the show’s ending in 2015. Emmys, Golden Globes, and awards season chatter flows throughout this episode, including Drag Race’s reign, the category fraud (?) of The Bear as a Comedy, the Ariana DeBose & Bella Ramsey moment at the Critics Choice Awards, and more. Thoughts on Mean Girls the movie musical, our girls Erika Henningsen and Taylor Louderman, and Renee Rapp as Regina George are covered. Early Shucked movie musical dreamcasting (hello, Maren Morris) and television related doses of drama make for a fabulous episode!

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“OH BABY!” with Blake Roman Jan 10, 2024

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Blake Roman (Harmony, Hazbin Hotel). Another week, another AMAZING and harmonious episode with one of the stars of the new musical Harmony, which features original Barry Manilow tunes mixed with the true story of Germany’s Comedian Harmonists. Blake tells us all about his character, Chopin, which songs he loves the most, working with Julie Benko, and why you should go into the show knowing as little as possible. Did we mention there’s an iconic group chat with the six Harmonists? Oh, to be the government agent listening in on THAT. Blake talks about his upbringing on a farm in Erie, PA, the first musical he saw on Broadway, the impact of Next to Normal, and his gap year. But that’s not all. Blake also voices one of the main characters on A24’s Hazbin Hotel, streaming on Amazon Prime on January 19th. We discuss Blake’s original music, Bret Easton Ellis’ novels, Jacob Elordi’s SNL hosting gig, and MORE. You’re going to love this episode, and Blake of course. Go see him in Harmony on Broadway!

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"We Are SO Back" with Ryan Vasquez Jan 03, 2024

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Ryan Vasquez (Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, The Notebook). We are SO back (lol) with the first pod of 2024 with this super special guest. Before diving into our fabulous chat, we get into some Drag Race and Canada’s Drag Race tea. We then enter the world of Gavin Creel’s Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice. Ryan has a three-pronged Ring of Keys, bringing us back to the Bay, Phantom’s heyday, The Who’s Tommy, and a trip to the University of Michigan. We ALSO walk on through Ryan’s career, from being a reader at Telsey to booking Wicked, Waitress, and every role in Hamilton. And don’t worry, The Wrong Man is also covered. Looking ahead, he’ll be starring as Middle Noah in The Notebook. We discuss the unifying marriages of theatrical creative teams right now and why original work is what audiences hunger for. You won’t want to miss this thrilling, seamless, and connective conversation with the twins and Ryan.

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