DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

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"Magic Tingles" with Robyn Hurder Dec 23, 2020

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Dylan and Connor are joined by super special guest Tony nominee Robyn Hurder (Moulin Rouge, A Chorus Line). Celebrate with the dolls as they toast to the magic of the arts, Taylor Swift’s evermore album, The Prom film’s casting choices, being Marty in the Grease revival, fake out dream sequences, texts from SJP, coming full circle as Cassie in A Chorus Line, motherhood, backstage bonding with her costars Ricky Rojas, Max Clayton, and Aaron Tveit, the DRAMA of The Bachelorette, and creating her Tony nominated role of Nini in Moulin Rouge the Musical.
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"Party Monster" with Derek Klena Dec 16, 2020

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony nominee Derek Klena (Jagged Little Pill, Anastasia). Listen to the boys discuss the Grammys, the upcoming vaccine, the brilliance of Dogfight, the amazing influences of Joe Mantello and Tom Kitt, how “Goodbye” from Catch Me If You Can skyrocketed his career, the Magic Mike musical, the even stronger relevance of Slave Play post-2020, his love story with his wife Elycia, the Fanastasias, Christmas tree drama, being the iconic DJ Fingablast in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and getting his first Tony nomination for playing Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill.
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"We Call That Fierce" with Michael James Scott Dec 09, 2020

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Dylan and Connor are joined by the legendary Michael James Scott (Aladdin, Something Rotten, Book of Mormon) for a FIERCE conversation. He brings DRAMA. They go in on favorite Christmas songs, finding grace for growth, Disney on Broadway, his iconic portrayal of the Genie in Aladdin, becoming an Australian superstar, the unreal guest list at his wedding, Nina West, Tarzan on Broadway, Sam Harris in Joseph… Dreamcoat, Cleveland, being unapologetically you, and Michael’s incredible debut album “A Fierce Christmas.”
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“GRL PWR” with Desi Oakley Dec 02, 2020

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Desi Oakley (Waitress, Chicago) for a truly fantastic conversation. They talk all things reality television, how Desi reconnected with her now boyfriend, Mel B’s Roxie Hart legacy, touring the country in Waitress, covering Jenna in the West End, Wichita, KA, the Ratatouille TikTok musical, and her Broadway.com vlog ‘Pie a la Road.’ Plus, a DRAMA first when Desi’s boyfriend Andy Jones joins the trio LIVE on the pod.
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"The Bogglement" with Celia Rose Gooding Nov 25, 2020

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony nominee Celia Rose Gooding (Jagged Little Pill) for a convo that’ll leave you feeling grateful… or is thankful? Ask Katy Perry! Listen in as they discuss the Broadway smash Jagged Little Pill, The Vampire Diaries, having superstar LaChanze for a mother, Spotify playlists, influential teachers, The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix, loving Antonio Cipriano, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and playing a young, Black, queer activist in her Tony nominated Broadway debut. Happy Thanksgiving!
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"Giddy Up!" with Elizabeth Stanley Nov 18, 2020

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Connor and Dylan are joined by super special guest Tony nominee Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill, On the Town). Listen in on a cozy, rainy evening as they connect over her creating the iconic role of Mary Jane Healy, virtual auditions, a breakdown on the best “Chris” (one month later), the life lessons of Sondheim’s music, how Elizabeth met her fiancé, hiking during the Tony nominations, Diablo Cody’s genius, Chace Crawford aging like a fine wine, the wild west of Twitter, more Emily in Paris, Ragtime, and the most Tony nominated musical of the season: Jagged Little Pill.
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“The Meaning of Keala” with Keala Settle Nov 11, 2020

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Dylan and Connor are celebrating one year of DRAMA. They’re joined by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman, Waitress) for a thrilling conversation about loving yourself, Mariah Carey, their puppies, Biden/Harris winning to heal the soul of the nation, Keala’s relationship with her late mother, Sam Smith’s new album, Sara Bareilles and the magic of Waitress, stagehands, the power of the theatre community, Keala recovering from a stroke before the Oscars, and singing “This is Me” in the global sensation The Greatest Showman. Also, she sings some Mariah LIVE on the pod!
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"At the Time of Recording" with Nathaniel Hill Nov 04, 2020

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Nathaniel Hill (Broadway Plus) for a conversation recorded BEFORE the election. Drama! They talk about politics, using your voice for good, the Broadway community, Nathaniel’s immensely varied career in the arts, the perfection of Hairspray, Flaming Saddles, Clare’s season of The Bachelorette, new Adele and Ariana music, Call My Agent! on Netflix, and Nathaniel’s incredible venture Broadway Plus.
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“I Have All These Wigs” with Jay Armstrong Johnson Oct 28, 2020

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Dylan and Connor are joined by superstar Jay Armstrong Johnson (I Put a Spell on You, On the Town) for a thrilling chat to get in the Halloween spirit. They discuss The Haunting of Hill House, a rundown of Jay’s resume, Priyanka Chopra’s hair, Hands on a Hardbody, standing by for Aaron Tveit, the dream team of On the Town, secrets and thrills from the revival of Hair, marching on Washington for marriage equality, a sex scene with Russell Tovey, their neighborly connection, Jay’s live album, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Connor’s eternal crush on Gavin Creel, and Jay’s incredible Halloween live show I Put a Spell on You, premiering 10/29 at 8pm. Support BCEFA and VOTE!
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"Just Breathe" with Arielle Jacobs Oct 21, 2020

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin, In the Heights) for a magic carpet ride through her fabulous career. Listen in as they discuss the name on everyone’s lips… Emily (In Paris, of course), Broadway’s postponement, Dylan’s foresight regarding Aaron Tveit’s Tony nomination (his mind!), representation in the arts, her star making turn as Gabriella in High School Musical, our love for Ben Moss, The Happiness Project podcast, Dylan’s spooky Laurie Strode behaviors, making her Broadway debut in In the Heights, starting Sanctavía, and Arielle’s two year journey as Princess Jasmine in Aladdin.
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