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Backstage Pass

Backstage Pass

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 Ever wonder what it takes to make a new musical sing? Find out with New York Theatre Barn’s Backstage Pass. Hosts Teresa Attridge and Pauls Macs create space to lift up the artistry of those transforming the landscape of our industry. We make the exclusive, inclusive, going straight to the source to understand each artist’s authentic viewpoint. We’re honored to celebrate a community of people who believe that art which challenges us is worth celebrating. Featured guests include Greg Kotis, Nico Juber, Justin Huertas, L. Morgan Lee, Jenn Collella, S.C. Lucier, Meghan Rose, Hector Flores Jr., Jessie MacBeth, and more. Theme song music by Nico Juber.Broadway Podcast Network Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Literary History & Criticism
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  • Episode 29 - Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies: UNZIPPED

    Episode 29 - Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies: UNZIPPED
    Dec 23 2025
    This episode features a conversation with Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies about their musical: UNZIPPED. Set in the Bay Area in the late 1970s, UNZIPPED explores a culture of sexual liberation and the development of modern sex therapy practices through the lens of a marriage in crisis. This episode features the songs, “Oh”, performed by Kirsten Scott and Matthew Scott, as well as “Plan B” performed by Kirsten Scott. Connect with Douglas J. Cohen: Website: https://douglasjcohen.com/ Instagram: @douglasjcohen Connect with Eva Margolies: Website: https://soundcloud.com/happyevamusic Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Episode 28 - Backstage at NAMT Part 2 Featuring The King of Harlem, Roja, Wakeman, and Alice Bliss

    Episode 28 - Backstage at NAMT Part 2 Featuring The King of Harlem, Roja, Wakeman, and Alice Bliss
    Dec 9 2025
    Welcome to Part 2 of our special coverage of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals. Each year, the NAMT festival shares 45 minute preview performances of 8 new musicals in development. Part 2 of our NAMT coverage features conversations with the writers of 4 of the 8 shows in this year’s festival: The King of Harlem by John-Michael Lyles and David Gomez, Roja by Jaime Lozano and Tommy Newman, Wakeman by Jenn Grinels, and Alice Bliss by Karen Hartman, Jenny Giering, and Adam Gwon. We also share demo recordings of a song from each of these musicals so you can get a taste of the sound of each show. From The King of Harlem you’ll hear “Federico” performed by John-Michael Lyles on vocals and guitar. From Roja you’ll hear, “I Will See You Again (Te Veré Otra Vez)” with music and lyrics by Jaime Lozano and Tommy Newman, featuring Mayelah Barrera. This recording is from the album “Jaime Lozano & The Familia: Songs by an Immigrant Vol. 3” released by Concord Theatricals Recordings. From Wakemen, you’ll hear “The Trio Song” performed by Jenn Grinels, Ari Notartomaso, and Beverly Anderson. And from Alice Bliss, you’ll hear “Prologue/One More” performed by Jenny Giering. One of the most exciting parts of NAMT is that it serves as a hub for musical theatre writers and producers. While we were there, we also ran into and interviewed S. Todd Townsend and Kim Kibly, two of three writers of the musical Big Quarterly. Big Quarterly was a NAMT Recommended Musical. While it was not among the eight musicals selected for the festival, the panelists who reviewed the NAMT submissions were so struck by the work that they published a list of shows they feel should be shared with the musical theatre community. Big Quarterly was on that list. Big Quarterly was developed at Berklee NYC in the Writing and Production for Musical Theatre program, and we also interviewed Dan Marshall, an associate professor who helped develop the show. After that interview, you’ll hear the song “Opening” from Big Quarterly. And finally, we ran into friends of the pod Harrison Bryan and Brandon Zellman, co-creators of Balls: The Monster Catchin’ Musical. After their interview, we’ve included an excerpt of the song “What the World Should Be”, that features the show’s villain, Warlordturtle, performed by Harrison Bryan. If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 to hear interviews with the other NAMT writers, as well as more bonus content from musical theatre creators who were present at the festival. Connect with NAMT: Website: https://namt.org/ Instagram: @namt_org Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 27 - Backstage at NAMT Part 1 featuring FINN, Love is Dead, Soft Magical Tofu Boy(s), and Particle

    Episode 27 - Backstage at NAMT Part 1 featuring FINN, Love is Dead, Soft Magical Tofu Boy(s), and Particle
    Dec 2 2025
    Welcome to a very special episode of Backstage Pass. We recently attended the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals in New York City, and have created a podcast experience that will make you feel like you’re right there with us! Each year, the NAMT festival shares 45 minute preview performances of 8 new musicals in development. This episode features conversations with NAMT’s New Works Director Frankie Dailey, and 4 of the 8 shows in this year’s festival: FINN by Chris Nee, Chris Dimond, & Michael Kooman, Love is Dead by Brett Ryback and Jeff Lupino-Esposito, Soft Magical Tofu Boy(s) by Kevin Wong and Particle by Selda Sahin, Autumn Reeser and Derek Gregor. Tune in next week to hear the other 4 shows! We also share demo recordings of a song from each of these musicals so you can get a taste of the music from each show. From FINN you’ll hear “Sparkle and Shine” performed by Zachary Noah Piser. From Love is Dead you’ll hear “Fully Formed” performed by Lana McKissack. From Soft Magical Tofu Boy(s), you’ll hear the song “Invincible” performed by Jonathan Tan. And from Particle you’ll hear "Meet Your Heroes" sung by Gabe Violett. We also interviewed Sonya Hayden and Matthew Lowy who were featured in NAMT’s College Road Trip program, which shines a spotlight on university theatre programs that develop new musicals. Their musical, Taking Off! was recently developed at Michigan State University and an excerpt of the show was performed at the Festival of New Musicals. You can hear their song, “Ready for the World” at the end of the episode performed by Sonya Hayden. Check out Part 2 next week to hear interviews with the other NAMT writers, as well as more bonus content from musical theatre creators who were present at the festival. Connect with Frankie Dailey: Website: www.frankiedailey.com Instagram: @daileyfray Connect with Finn: Instagram: @Finnmusical Connect with Michael Kooman: Instagram: @Michaelkooman Connect with Chris Dimond: Instagram: @dimondvision Connect with Chris Nee: Instagram: @chrisnee4660 Connect with Love is Dead: Website: loveisdeadmusical.com Instagram: @loveisdead.musical Connect with Brent Ryback: Website: www.brettryback.com Instagram: @btryback Connect with Juff Lupino-Esposito: Website: https://www.jeffle.me/ Instagram:@jeffluppinoesposito Connect with Kevin Wong: Website: https://www.kevinwongmusic.com/ Instagram:@kevinywong Connect with Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor: Instagram:@seldaandderek Connect with Autumn Reeser: Website: https://www.autumnreeser.com/ Instagram: @autumn_reeser Connect with Sonya Hayden: Website: sonyahayden.com Instagram: @sonyahayden11 Connect with Matthew Lowy: Website: https://www.matthewlowy.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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