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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:

#109- Broadway Swing Love: Keirsten Nicole Hodgens from Six the Musical May 23, 2022

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HAILING from Six the Musical on Broadway, Keirsten Nicole Hodgens joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues lineup with host, Salisha Thomas. From Ball State University and swinging half the cast of Six on Broadway, she is black, queer, and a whole vibe. Follow her immediately @shespeaksmusic.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

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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!

#108- From Exception to the Rule: AMANDLA JAHAVA May 12, 2022

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AMANDLA JAHAVA joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with Host, Salisha Thomas. She is a first generation Kenyan-American actor, writer, and director based out of New York. She passionately creates and advocates for African stories from an African perspective for African people. She will be seen in Issa Rae’s new HBO show "Rapsh!t". Other credits include: Ava Duvernay’s "DMZ" and "How to Make Love to a Black Woman" produced by Lena Waithe. Regional theater credits include: Geffen Playhouse, Arizona Theater, Denver Theatre Club. She received her MFA in Acting from the Yale School of Drama ‘19 and a BFA in Acting from CalArts.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!

#107- Inside The World of Comedy with Morgan Weed Apr 21, 2022

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Salisha sits down with fellow castmate of Once Upon A One More Time, Morgan Weed, to discuss what it's like originating a role, navigating the world of comedy, and life outside of the theater.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!

#106- A Conversation with Will Swenson: Broadway Star Apr 12, 2022

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Will Swenson is a Broadway veteran and icon. He sits with Salisha and discusses his on-stage and off-stage life.Will appeared on Broadway in Lestat, 110 in the Shade and Brooklyn. Off Broadway, he played the role of Stacee Jaxx in the musical Rock of Ages but did not go on to perform the role on Broadway because he was offered the starring role of Berger in the Broadway revival of Hair. He played Sir Sagramore in Camelot at Lincoln Center and Chris in the second national tour of Miss Saigon.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!

#105- Trust Your Instincts with Ashley Chiu Apr 05, 2022

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Ashley Chiu is a screen and stage Actress, Singer, and Dancer. Born and raised in San Francisco, she holds a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is seen in the hit production Once Upon A One More Time.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!

#104- Knowing Your Worth with Felicia Curry Mar 31, 2022

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Star of the upcoming Queens Girl in the World offBroadway in New York City, Black Hair in the Big Leagues welcomes Felicia Curry. Felicia's regional resume includes Les Mis, The Color Purple, Sister Act, Caroline or Change, Ragtime, Scottsboro Boys, Matilda, Nina Simone: Four Women which she won a Berkshire Theatre Critics award for. She's been nominated 9 times for the Helen Hayes Award, bringing home the title with her performance as Lela in Lela & Co.Felicia Curry is currently starring in Queens Girl in the World on Theatre Row in New York City. Wise, grounded, present, connected, Felicia shares with host, Salisha Thomas how she has worked consistently, how she stays true to who she is on and off the stage, and gives advice on what to do if there is someone out there who feels an industry pivot in their spirit.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!

#103- Finding Love On and Off the Stage with Stephen Brower Mar 29, 2022

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Stephen Brower is a New York-based writer and performer. He's worked on Broadway in Anastasia and Once Upon a One More Time with Salisha.He sits with Salisha for this candid talk on all things Broadway life.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!

#102- Interview with The Book of Mormon's Shanel Bailey Mar 24, 2022

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She plopped out of college at Syracuse University and plopped onto Broadway in the Book of Mormon in 2019 just prior to the Broadway shutdown. Shanel Bailey is wise beyond her years, genuine, kind, and lovable! She talks about her Jamaican roots, Passion Twists hairstyle, feeling the freedom during this pandemic to play with fun colors in her hair, her experience in the Book of Mormon. Such a pure spirit, you can hear the smile in her voice.Follow Shanel on IG @simply_shanel or on Tik Tok @simply.shanelFollow Salisha @salishathomasSupport Black Hair in the Big Leagues on IG @blackhairpodcast or on Patreon!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!

#101- Briga Heelan on Her Journey Back To The Musical Stage Mar 22, 2022

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Briga Heelan is an actress and comedian. She is known for her work on the sitcoms Cougar Town, Ground Floor, Undateable, Love, Great News, and B Positive.In this podcast episode, Briga sits down with Salisha Thomas after a successful run together in the hit Britney Spears inspired musical, Once Upon A One More Time.Listen in as Briga details how she made the successful transition back from TV and film to her love of the stage. She also discusses how she won the role of Cinderella in the musical and what challenges she had to face during the COVID pandemic.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!

#100- Broadway’s Housso Semon Mar 17, 2022

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Upon beginning this podcast in 2020, this episode was one of the first episodes recorded with the beautiful, genuine, talented Housso Semon. Housso Semon has been on Broadway in Beautiful the Carole King Musical, The Lion King, and Girl from the North Country. She’s one of the most grounded souls you’ll ever meet. We love her!!!Follow Housso @houssosemon.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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