DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

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“Chocolate Cake Moment” with Christopher Fitzgerald Oct 18, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Christopher Fitzgerald (Wicked, Waitress). As the boys continue to festivate over Wicked’s 20th anniversary, the original Bick, oh sorry… Boq joins them to talk all things Oz. It’s a rare podcast appearance for a man who’s had a plethora of Broadway appearances! They reminisce on Chris’ early days discovering Boq, seeing Kristin and Idina build their iconic performances, and how he himself was encouraged to expand on character content for Joe Mantello and Winnie Holzman. We got the EXCLUSIVE. We also dive into his illustrious Broadway credits, including his time in Waitress, Finian’s Rainbow, Young Frankenstein, Company, and the controversial Corpus Christi. Soon you’ll see Chris in his next venture: playing Patsy in the revival of Spamalot! You DESERVE this episode.
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“King of Thirst Traps” with Ashley Parker Angel Oct 11, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Ashley Parker Angel (Wicked, Hairspray) to continue our Wicked 20th Anniversary celebration. The boys have a blast, having previously connected after seeing Ashley in Hairspray. You know Ashley as the former frontman of O-Town, the boyband sensation, as well as for his hit single “Let U Go.” Well, this heartthrob is our Fiyero feature, and he generously recalls his time in the tight white pants in Wicked. Ashley discusesses the meta experience of playing Link Larkin in Hairspray, performing alongside Lance Bass as Corny Collins, and where the cast would party all night long. He takes us back to Reading, CA, where his star turn as Danny Zuko launched his career, and led him to fall backwards into “Making the Band.” Ashley raves about working with Max Martin on his album Soundtrack to Your Life, and how he just might make a return to the stage in & Juliet someday. This former Fiyero dishes on his excitement for the Wicked movie, why he turned down Dancing with the Stars, and his fitness business High Level. Oh, and of course we get into the possibility of an OnlyFans and why Buzzfeed crowned Ashley as “King of Thirst Traps.”
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“Momgénue” with Michelle Federer Oct 04, 2023

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Michelle Federer (Wicked, The Cottage) to kick off their month-long celebration to honor Wicked’s 20th anniversary. Broadway’s original iconic Nessarose does NOT disappoint, as she regales the twins with stories about early involvement with the show, when she realized it would be a smash, and Nessarose’s original costumes and scenes. Dr. Dillamond’s funeral? The original “Dancing Through Life” song and title? We cover it all, even the scrapped concept of Nessarose as a Norma Desmond figure! Michelle of course fills the twins in on her love story with husband (and original Fiyero) Norbert Leo Butz. We hear all about covering three roles in The Cottage on Broadway right now and why Michelle is feeling more like herself than ever. We talk Only Murders in the Building, the Broadway Flea Market, and LOTS of drama from Michelle including the art of people watching and podcast recs. “Just her and *we*... the wicked twins offffff the east……”.

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"Broadway's Beating Heart" with Casey Nicholaw Sep 27, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony-winning director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw (Some Like It Hot, The Book of Mormon). DRAMA listeners are in for a TREAT with this one. Fresh off a recent lab of Disney’s Hercules, Casey shares incredible details from his illustrious career. Stores include taking a VERY different Aladdin out of town, his proudest achievement from the Mean Girls musical, and making his Broadway debut in Crazy For You. We dive deep into the meaningful legacy and experience of The Prom. Which character in a show he directed would Casey want to play? What was it like jumping into Some Like It Hot for a week of shows as Spats Colombo? Will his West End Dreamgirls ever make it to Broadway? Tune in for all of that and MORE, plus tales from The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!, and Spamalot.
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"The Futurinos" with Liana Hunt Sep 20, 2023

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Dylan and Connor are joined by the fabulous Liana Hunt (Back to the Future, Mamma Mia). It was a total thrill to chat with this Broadway star ahead of her weekend of shows as Lorraine Baines in 2023’s summer musical smash Back to the Future. We learn all about Liana’s childhood of tapping trees for maple syrup while also fostering her love of musicals through Disney Princesses. This trio clicks instantly, relishing in tales from StageDoor Manor, Liana’s longtime friendship with Shaina Taub, and her love story with Larkin Bogan from NYC classmates to husband and wife. Liana talks about her time as Katherine in Newsies on Broadway, as well as the tour of Mamma Mia that led her to make her debut at the Winter Garden Theatre. She teases her experience in The Devil Wears Prada musical, and what led her to decide to audition for Back to the Future. Cillian Murphy, Bright Star, and a Bachelor Nation discussion complete this fabulous episode. See Liana in Back to the Future the Musical on Broadway, now open!
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"How You Doin?" with Antwayn Hopper Sep 13, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Antwayn Hopper (A Strange Loop, Hair). This trio delivers a high energy episode while a summer storm rages on. Antwayn blesses our ears with his beautiful baritone voice, taking us on his journey from Topeka, Kansas to the stages of New York City. Of course we chat all about A Strange Loop, where Antwayn made his mark as Thought 6, as well as the creative beauty of making his Broadway debut in the latest Hair revival. We learn about Billy Porter’s take on The Life, which Antwayn starred in, and how sharing his whole self has led to moments like that. These three laugh and throw a little shade, wondering about the state of the dramaturg, swooning over Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Antwayn even suggests who should replace Wendy Williams on TV. Hint: you know them. There are recs of Dermot Kennedy’s music, Mary Rodgers’ memoir Shy, and American Monster. It’s a thrill ride of an episode, and Antwayn brings the DRAMA!

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"Teeny Weeny Speedo Bikini" with Colin Donnell Sep 06, 2023

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Colin Donnell (The Shark is Broken, Chicago Med). Get ready, DRAMA. listeners, as this episode has it all. There’s talk of speedos, the MUNY, babies, 70s film actors, love stories, and MORE. Currently starring in the new Broadway play The Shark is Broken, Colin joins the twins for a fabulous chat. Learn about his exposure to the arts at a young age and how it inspired him to get involved (in a Troy Bolton inspired twist). Hear about his love story with friend of the pod Patti Murin, the naming origins of their beautiful daughters, and what it’s like being a dad doing eight shows a week. We discuss baring it all onscreen and off, opening the second national tour of Wicked, being nominated for an Astaire Award for Anything Goes, and what it was like to revive Merrily We Roll Along at NYCC Encores. We love Colin and you will too.

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“13 Going on 30” with Matt Doyle Aug 30, 2023

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Dylan and Connor are once again joined by Tony Award winner Matt Doyle (Company, Sinatra: The Musical). The twins are turning 30 TODAY and Matt Doyle is BACK to help celebrate their golden birthday with family. It’s been over three and a half years since Matt was on the pod, so we had a LOT to catch up on. Matt tells the story of his engagement to longtime partner Max Clayton (Beth Leavel knew before the world did, y’all). We look back on his Company experience, which triumphed through the pandemic, reached incredible success, and earned Matt a Tony Award. He shares Little Shop of Horrors memories, including raving about his fabulous Audrey costars Lena Hall, Maude Apatow, and Joy Woods. We of course sneak some reminiscing and Spring Awakening chatter in before looking ahead to Matt’s next big adventure: playing Sinatra in Sinatra: The Musical. It’s golden, y’all.
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"Nerd Nirvana" with Dana Steingold Aug 23, 2023

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Dana Steingold (The Cottage, Beetlejuice). The twins and Dana CLICKED during this free-wheeling, footloose, and fancy-free chat. Listen in for tales of Stagedoor Manor, Felicity’s impact on Dana’s NYU (and haircut?) journey, and how friend of the pod Max Jenkins factors into it all. It’s a theatre lovers delight as they dive into originating in Beetlejuice on Broadway and tracking the show’s wild resurrection. But that’s not all. We touch on Avenue Q, the Godspell Broadway production that never was, timing being everything, The Peanut Butter Players, Sudafed on Glee, Frozen on Tour, and female duets in the theatre canon. We also discuss Scott Foley in a robe. Are you so ready? See Dana star in The Cottage now through October 29!

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"Immersive Theatre & Coffee Creamer" Part 1 with Connor & Dylan MacDowell Aug 18, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are dropping an extra TWIN TALKS on the feed! The people have asked, so we’re back at last with some one on one chatter. We kick off with some insight into Connor’s recent coffee creamer habit, why Dylan is mad at the shock over Troye Sivan’s bedroom preference, and our upcoming parallel birthday parties. Drama! Connor treats us to a recap of his recent summer return trip to London, including his show-going experiences at Brokeback Mountain and Mamma Mia: The Party! There’s discussion of Mike Faist, ABBA, and a little tease for what’s to come in part 2 of this episode, available only on our Patreon: DRAMA+. Subscribe now for our exclusive discussion of Guys & Dolls in the West End, who Dylan’s ultimate celeb crush is, and an intriguing DraxMoi submission about The Glee Project. Listen and love, y’all!
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