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The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture

THE SALISHA SHOW offers an intimate look into the lives of Broadway stars, creatives, and changemakers. Hosted by Broadway actress Salisha Thomas, each episode features heartfelt conversations that inspire, entertain, and celebrate the magic of theater and the arts. Tune in for behind the scenes stories, life lessons, and a dose of motivation from the world’s stage.

Copyright: © Salisha Thomas & Broadway Podcast Network

Latest Episodes:

#119- 1776 Reimagined: Breaking Boundaries with Hair and Identity Jan 07, 2023

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Hey y’all, what’s up? In this video, we’re diving into the revolutionary world of "1776 Reimagined: Breaking Boundaries with Hair and Identity"! I had the extraordinary privilege of witnessing this groundbreaking Broadway show, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer! This isn't your traditional "1776" – it’s a diverse and powerful revival featuring an all-female, trans, and non-binary cast.Join me as I chat with the phenomenal Oneika Phillips and Liz Mikel about their powerful performances and the incredible impact of portraying historically white male roles. Ever wonder what it feels like to bring such iconic characters to life in a new, inclusive way? You’re about to find out!We also dig deep into the significance of hair and identity on stage and how these talented actors stay true to themselves while making bold statements. This is theater like you've never seen before – raw, real, and resonating with today's social conversations.Hit subscribe and come on the ride with us as we explore the magic of Broadway, the brilliance of "1776," and the beauty of authentic self-expression. Let’s celebrate the power of representation and the voices that are breaking boundaries!#HairIdentity #HairInTheater #StageHair #HairRepresentation #HairOnStageCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro10:59 - How Hair Can Be Revolutionary15:26 - Playing a Role Originally Written for a White Man22:05 - Spoiler Alert: Original Script of 177628:31 - Inspiration Behind the Show31:13 - Find the Guests on Social Media32:40 - Thank You for WatchingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

#118- Inside Broadway’s 1776 Revival: Tiffani Barbour’s Story Dec 30, 2022

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Hey y’all, what’s up? In this video, we dive Inside Broadway’s 1776 Revival: Tiffani Barbour’s Story! Join Salisha Thomas as she sits down with the incredible Tiffani Barbour, a Baltimore native who's done it all – actor, singer, director, and even a comedian! Ever wonder what it's like starring in a groundbreaking Broadway revival? Tiffani shares her journey from VEEP and Law and Order to her current role in 1776, playing Andrew McNair and the Congressional custodian. Discover how this all-female, non-binary, and trans cast transforms a classic show into a powerful, relevant statement. Plus, don’t miss out on her personal anecdotes about her hair journey, swinging roles, and performing on stage. Hit subscribe and come on the ride as we explore the vibrant world of Broadway, performance, and Tiffani's stellar career. Let’s go!#1776BroadwayShow #1776Exclusive #Broadway #Inside1776 #SalishaThomasCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro1:15 - How is 1776 Going9:05 - Your Bravo Debut11:08 - Swinging14:10 - Hair Journey18:50 - Hair and Makeup on Set27:40 - Where to Find Tiffany28:41 - ClosingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

#117- J. Daughtry on Broadway, Community, and Giving Back Dec 23, 2022

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Hey y’all, what’s up? In this video, I’m ecstatic to bring you a heart-to-heart with the incredibly talented J. Daughtry! 🎭✨ Ever wonder what it’s like to be on Broadway, give back to the community, and balance a whirlwind career? You’re in the right place!Join me, Salisha Thomas, as I chat with J. Daughtry, a Broadway superstar who's graced the stage in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," "The Color Purple," and "Ain't Too Proud." 🌟 From his days touring with "Motown," "Miss Saigon," and beyond, Jay’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. We dive into his work with Broadway Cares, the Artist Relief Fund, and his very own "Helping Hands" initiative, which supports fellow artists during tough times. 💖Jay’s not just a phenomenal performer—he’s a true community hero. Whether he's lighting up the stage as Teen Angel in "Grease" or lending a helping hand, his story will move you. Don’t miss this chance to hear about his passion for giving back, his love for the Broadway community, and his incredible journey.Hit subscribe and come on the ride with us! 🎉👑#Broadway #SalishaThomas #Jdaughtry #HelpingHands #BroadwayCares #Community #Grease #Inspiration #Performance #MusicalTheatre#MtownTour #SalishaThomas #BankerToActor #ActorInterview #BroadwayInsightsCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro1:40 - How are you5:20 - Broadway vs Tour7:18 - What is Helping Hands10:56 - Are you going to be an actor forever13:38 - Money is energy16:25 - Where do you see yourself in 20 years20:00 - What makes you feel seen26:40 - Do you feel like a man or a black person first29:38 - Are you spiritual31:33 - Our generation is returning to our roots34:23 - Where to Find J. Daughtry34:41 - What J. Daughtry is Grateful for Today36:17 - OutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

#116- The Illusion of Time with Dawn L Troupe Dec 19, 2022

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Dawn L Troupe joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with Host Salisha Thomas. An actor, singer, artist mother, director, writer, and producer who has performed at just about every major regional house in the United States including but not limited to ART, Cal Shakes, Joes Pub, Hill Barn, Berkeley Rep, and Theatreworks, to name a few. And now Dawn has made her Broadway debut in the revival of 1776!Salisha here! Dawn is truly the gem of the earth. Dawn Troupe was there when I got my Equity Card back in 2014 in my first professional show, Once On This Island at Theatreworks in the Silicon Valley. She played Mama Euralie and was the most nurturing, loving, warm, and inviting soul--on stage as well as off stage.Follow Dawn on socials at www.dawnltroupe.com and IG @dawnltFollow Salisha Thomas @salishathomas or www.salishathomas.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

#115- Paving Your Own Path with Gisela Adisa Dec 09, 2022

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Gisela Adisa from 1776 on Broadway joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues lineup with host, Salisha Thomas. Gisela is a Broadway, television, commercial, and voiceover actress. Some of her stage credits include the National Tour of Sister Act, she made her Broadway debut in Beautiful the Carole King Musical, and was nominated for an Ovation Award for her performance as Eartha Kitt in Lights Out: Nat King Cole, and at the time of this recording has been killing it in 1776 on Broadway as Robert Livingston.Gisela is a star, currently killing it at life, and we can't wait to see what she does next!Follow Gisela Adisa on IG @imgisela.Follow host Salisha Thomas on IG @salishathomasLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

#114- FAT HAM'S Nikki Crawford and Adrianna Mitchell Jul 21, 2022

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Nikki Crawford and Adrianna Mitchell join this week's episode on Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas! They are currently starring in the FAT HAM playing at the Public Theatre in New York City. Get your tickets Here.Nikki Crawford graduated from Carnegie Melon has been all over TV, film, and theater. She's performed live from regional houses across the country and has been on television in Criminal Minds, Pretty Little Liars, Malcom in the Middle, and let's not forget Martin, Living Single, and A Different World to name a few!Adrianna Mitchell graduated from Spellman and American Conservatory Theater. She's an actress, writer, and director. She's been on Blacklist, Bull, The Good Fight, Queens, Harlem's Kitchen, and Snowfall, and more!Follow them at @nikkicrawford917 and @adriannamitchell_.Follow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas and www.salishathomas.comFAT HAM is a co-production between The Public and National Black Theatre, and reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece Hamlet with a black, queer, and southern twist. It explores questions of identity, family, and trauma in a delectable comic tragedy directed by The Public’s Associate Artistic Director Saheem Ali.The show stars Marcel Spears (CBS’s The Neighborhood) as the show’s modern day Hamlet– Juicy, a queer, Southern college student. Set at a backyard BBQ complete with Southern soul food , this is NOT your typical Hamlet retelling (it even ends in a drag performance). But it’s an important, thought provoking play that I hope you’ll come check out. Nikki Crawford plays Tedra (based on Hamlet’s Mother Gertrude) and Adrianna Mitchell plays Opal (based on Ophelia) and they are wonderful, fun, and integral parts of this retelling.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

#113- Playwright and Performer: Roger Q. Mason Jul 07, 2022

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Roger Q. Mason (Playwright) (they/them) joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas. They were recently touted by The Brooklyn Rail as "quickly becoming one of the most significant playwrights of the decade." Their playwriting has been seen on Broadway at Circle in the Square (Circle Reading Series); Off and Off-Off-Broadway at MCC Theatre with Carnegie Hall, La Mama ETC, New York Theatre Workshop, New Group, The Fire This Time Festival, Dixon Place, American Theatre of Actors, Flea Theatre, and Access Theater; and regionally at McCarter Theatre, Center Theatre Group, Victory Gardens, Chicago Dramatists, Steep Theatre, Serenbe Playhouse, Theatre Rhinoceros, Open Fist Theatre Company, EST/LA, Coeurage Theatre, Rogue Artists Ensemble, Son of Semele, and Skylight Theatre. Roger is an honoree of the Kilroys List; the Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award; the Fire This Time Festival Alumni Spotlight; and the Hollywood Fringe Festival Encore Producers Award. Mason’s films have been recognized by the British Film Institute Flare Festival, Lonely Wolf International Film Festival, SCAD Film Festival, AT&T Film Award, Atlanta International Film Festival, Webby Awards, and Telly Awards. They've screened at the British Film Institute Flare Festival, Lonely Wolf International Film Festival, Inside Out Festival (Toronto), SCAD Film Festival, Hollyshorts, Outfest and Outfest Fusion, Rio LGBT Film Festival (Brazil), Bentonville Film Festival, Outshine Film Festival, and the Pan African Film Festival. Mason serves as an associate producer on Discovery+ docuseries BOOK OF QUEER and researcher for Freeform/Disney’s HOW WE GOT HERE. Mason holds degrees from Princeton University, Middlebury College, and Northwestern University. They are a member of Page 73's Interstate 73 Writers Group and Primary Stages Writing Cohort, the co-host of Sister Roger's Gayborhood podcast with Lovell Holder, and the lead mentor of the New Visions Fellowship and Shay Foundation Fellowship.Roger Q. Mason will premiere their much-anticipated play Lavender Men with Skylight Theatre Company and Playwrights’ Arena in Los Angeles, August 6-September 4. Directed by Lovell Holder, this genre-pushing play courageously re-imagines one of America’s most beloved historical icons, President Abraham Lincoln, through a queer person of color’s storytelling lens. The production will also be accessible to a national audience via streaming performances beginning August 20. Visit www.LavenderMenPlayLA.com for more information and to purchase tickets.Follow Roger @rogerq.masonFollow Host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomasLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

#112- Tony Award Nominated Actor from Paradise Square: Sidney DuPont Jun 25, 2022

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Tony Nominated actor, Sidney DuPont graces Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas! He is an actor, dancer, a cinematographer, director, and award winning screenwriter. He has toured with Memphis, a Chorus Line, and Beautiful as well as doing the Australian and Broadway companies of Beautiful and is now starring in Paradise Square on Broadway for which he has received his very first Tony Award Nomination. Sidney DuPont is kind, fun, talented and radiates "Black Boy Joy." And when he is on stage, he pours every ounce of his soul into every role he takes on.Follow his journey on Instagram at @sidneydupont! You're going to love him!Follow host, Salisha Thomas on her blog at www.salishathomas.com or on IG @salishathomasBlack Hair in the Big Leagues is part of the Broadway Podcast Network.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com

Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

#111- From the Hadestown Tour: Tyla Collier Jun 16, 2022

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We recorded with Tyla Collier literally in 2020 and the audio got damaged. BUT WE HAVE FINALLY RECOVERED IT!!!! SO SO happy to share this episode with you all. Tyla is an actor, singer, dancer, and an award winning Voiceover artist and audiobook narrator. Tyla is such a sweet, talented, and kind spirit in the Broadway community and currently on tour with Hadestown! Follow her journey at @tyla_collier and check out www.tylacollier.com.Follow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas or read the blog at www.salishathomas.com. Black Hair in the Big Leagues is part of the Broadway Podcast Network.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can send fan mail here!

@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com

Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

#110- Tony Nominated Director of Skin Of Our Teeth: Lileana Blain-Cruz May 26, 2022

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A graduate from Princeton AND Yale, Lileana Blain Cruz joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas. Lileana is the director of The Skin of Our Teeth on Broadway which also happens to be her Broadway directorial debut!!!! Go to the Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center in NYC to catch the show and follow Lileana @LileanaBlainCruzofficial or her website at www.lileanablaincruz.com.Follow Host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas or her blog at www.salishathomas.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can send fan mail here!

@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com

Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

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