Dylan and Connor are joined by Caroline Bowman (Sunset Boulevard, Frozen the Musical). With one look and with one listen, you will certainly be OBSESSED with this week’s guest. Caroline, the queen herself, is clad in a green beanie, seated beside her darling doggie Kodak, and ready to mention it ALL with the twins. She spills on standing by for Nicole Scherzinger and Mandy Gonzalez in this season’s thrilling revival of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway. At the time of release, Connor and Caroline will have attended a screening of the film version of Wicked (Part 1 obvi), just in time for the musical’s 21st anniversary! Caroline divulges on her own Green Girl experience, climbing the challenging yet rewarding mountaintop of playing Elphaba. Caroline is also known for her incredible run as Queen Elsa in Disney’s Frozen musical. Over five years and over a thousand performances provide for some incredible stories and lessons for her to share. Stick around for tidbits about Caroline’s husband Austin Colby in The Great Gatsby, seeing her theatre sister Kara Lindsay in Once Upon a Mattress, a potential album with Ben Rauhala, and an absolutely gag worthy dose of DRAMA unlike anything you’ve ever heard - Caroline reveals that she’s been cast as Karen in SMASH on Broadway!Follow Caroline on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are coming at you again with an all-new TWIN TALK! The fellas give you a little mix of all things theatre, pop culture, love, and life in this episode. Listen in for some discourse surrounding Drag Race Global All Stars and UK6, We Live in Time starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, and everything under the sun. Connor and Dylan take another moment to reflect on the passing of the extraordinary Gavin Creel, as well as the shocking loss of Liam Payne, which instantly inspires some One Direction reflections in this episode. Then, it’s Broadway recap time! The twins took in Oh, Mary!, Sunset Boulevard, Drag the Musical, Romeo + Juliet, The Hills of California, Our Town, and Once Upon a Mattress. They’re some gagging over Shakespeare’s legendary lines in R&J, as well as raves about the stars of this revival: Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler. They gag over friends of the pod James Scully, Tom Francis, Nick Adams, Jan Sport, and more in this jam-packed romp of an episode. Don’t forget to VOTE, and early vote if ya nasty.Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

We’re remembering our friend of the pod and hero Gavin Creel, who passed away on September 30, 2024. Gavin meant the world to the Broadway community and beyond. We’re re-releasing this special episode from two years ago to honor his memory, and share Gavin’s stories, wisdom, and warmth with the world one last time.Read below about our conversation, originally released October 19, 2022. We love and miss you, Gavin. ”Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award winner Gavin Creel (Into the Woods, Hello, Dolly!). Ah… that’s history. A dream come true, even. Gagged. Listen in as the boys discuss Jay Armstrong Johnson’s I Put A Spell On You: Alive, Gavin having the time of his life in Into the Woods on Broadway, the impact of BCEFA, working with the collaborator of his dreams: Sara Bareilles, Gavin’s original work: Walk on Through, first kisses, coming out stories, Gavin’s hair journeys, a 20 year look-back on Thoroughly Modern Millie, the joy of the revival of Hair, being a London Boy, living in your truth, creating honest art, working with Sutton Foster, winning a Tony Award for Hello, Dolly!, and MORE. Go see Gavin in I Put a Spell on You: Alive at Sony Hall on October 23 and in Into the Woods through January 8th. We. Love. GAVIN.”

Connor and Dylan are joined by James Scully (Oh, Mary!, Fire Island). Welcome to a brand new episode of DRAMA. The twins and James become fast friends, some might even say sisters, as James tunes in from his dressing room at the Lyceum Theatre. Basking in bisexual lighting, this Broadway star spills on his role as Mary’s Teacher in Oh, Mary! James gushes over the brilliance of Cole Escola, his character’s pants giving Fiyero's a run for its money, and the stars that have taken in this hysterical romp, including RuPaul, Julia Murney, and Rita Moreno. But first, it truly all began with James’ star turn as a Porcupine in a Christmas pageant. He takes us through his iconic list of Ring of Keys moments, ranging from cast albums to Emma Thompson to Stanley Tucci and beyond. James is a sweet and humble boy who gives flowers throughout, especially to his brilliant partner Julio Torres. We cover his time filming “You” with Penn Badgley, Fire Island with his Oh, Mary! co-star Conrad Ricamora, and the Broadway rumor mill. In this episode, the boys pay special tribute to their hero, Gavin Creel, reflecting on his beautiful impact on them and the world. We had such a blast kiki-ing and laughing with James when the three of us really needed it, and maybe you will too. Go see him shine in Oh, Mary!Follow James on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Helen J Shen (Maybe Happy Ending, The Lonely Few). The star of this season’s newest original Broadway musical, Maybe Happy Ending, kicks off spooky season with your favorite twins. On a cozy fall night after Helen’s rehearsals, they hear all about the innovative show. Does co-starring with Darren Criss mean he spills on-set secrets from Glee and American Crime Story? Find out all of that PLUS the origins of the musical, working with Michael Arden, and thoughts about moving into the haunted Belasco Theatre. Spooookyyyyyy. We also dive into Helen’s relationship with Andrew Barth Feldman (currently starring in Little Shop of Horrors). She spills on how they met and how their love blossomed during lockdown. They also share stories from the University of Michigan, performing in Teeth and The Lonely Few, and a little Rainbow Fish and Finding Nemo chatter. Stick around for recommendations on Andrew Rannells’ latest book, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and our excitement about Gypsy casting. Take a Tumblr into this episode and get stoked for Helen in Maybe Happy Ending!Follow Helen on Instagram and TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Taylor Trensch (Dear Evan Hansen, Hello, Dolly!). The twins are bouncing off the walls with excitement to have Taylor, a dream guest, on the podcast, having been in the audience for his professional debut performance in Spring Awakening over 15 years ago. Taylor Trensch is a star, y’all! He dishes on his extraordinary career, ranging from working alongside Gavin Creel in Hello, Dolly! to his recent two-hander experience with Cynthia Nixon. And just like that… we gagged! Connor dreamcasts Taylor in the titular role in Oh, Mary, while everyone eagerly anticipates Nicole Scherzinger’s arrival on Broadway. We go down memory lane to Tampa, where Taylor’s love of theatre began with (spoiler alert) Nancy’s tragic end in Oliver! These three gab about their favorite divas (Bernadette! Lillias! Dakin Matthews!), Taylor's onstage wigs, and working with dogs and rats in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. We gush over Cristin Milioti, dissect the Ryan Murphyverse, and giggle nonstop. Did Taylor (as Boq) perform a triple pirouette during “Dancing Through Life” in Wicked? That’s one mystery we’ll never know the answer to. Be sure to see this superstar in Safety Not Guaranteed at BAM through October 20.Follow Taylor on InstagramSee Safety Not Guaranteed at BAM! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award nominee Ephraim Sykes (Our Town, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations). It’s officially fall, y’all, and we’re chatting with Ephraim, one of the stars from the new Broadway production of Our Town, to kick off the season. But first: a conversation about NBC’s Smash, and its upcoming Broadway adaptation. Gagged! Ephraim reflects on his time dancing on Smash, his entire love of the arts beginning with his talent for dance, as well as his inspirations and influences. We cover all things Our Town - from the glorious cast, co-starring with Zoey Deutch, their trip to Peterborough, New Hampshire, and why the themes of the play are timeless. The twins get the scoop on Ephraim’s Hamilton experience from early workshops all the way to Broadway, the NYCC production of Pal Joey, and starring with Ariana Grande in Hairspray Live on NBC. Ephraim was an original Newsie, made his Broadway debut in The Little Mermaid, and was nominated for a Tony AND Grammy for Ain’t Too Proud. It wouldn’t be DRAMA without covering the culture, including Industry, The Perfect Couple, and the Kendrick Lamar/Drake beef. This chat is NOT to be missed.Follow Ephraim on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, The Bridges of Madison County). We’re recording a pod about hope, OKAY?! Y’all… Jason. Robert. Brown. On DRAMA. The twins are absolutely gagged to be joined by one of their all-time favorite musical theatre songwriters. Jason is a busy, busy man. We’re joined by him ahead of his solo debut at Carnegie Hall while he’s also juggling an album drop of his 2019 Town Hall concert with Stephen Sondheim, the Parade National Tour casting process, The Last Five Years on BROADWAY’s pre-production, and writing three new projects. As if that wasn’t enough to discuss, the twins dive deep into JRB’s history to discuss his concerts at SubCulture, the early days of TL5Y in Chicago and off-Broadway, some untold stories about where and how he wrote Bridges alongside Marsha Norman, and TEA about “Being a Geek” from 13. Jason has worked with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Shoshana Bean, Jonathan Bailey, Jeremy Jordan, Kristin Chenoweth, and more legends than we can even count. Stick around for stories about Parade, Songs For a New World, and Stephen Sondheim.Follow Jason on InstagramSee Jason at Carnegie Hall on October 25th! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Megan Kane (& Juliet). On a rainy fall New York day, Megan Kane joins the boys live from the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, where she’s currently between shows at & Juliet on Broadway. The twins are feeling nostalgia in the air, y’all. Who’s surprised? Megan catches them up on her five-show weekend schedule, which recently allowed for an open Wednesday night to see The Outsiders with her hubby, Ben. Speaking of, we revisit Megan’s love story with former DRAMA. podcast guest Ben Rappaport. From high school one-act competitions to flirty Facebook messages, we get the full tea. We also get the scoop on her experience with & Juliet, having just surpassed 750 performances. Whether she’s playing Lucy (one of the Players) or Nurse Angelique or Anne Hathaway, Megan has favorite moments and songs that keep her going. She also has a prime backstage snack, which you’re going to be LIVING for. We get into The Real Housewives of Orange County, the pivotal role of Molly in Annie, British Netflix thriller Fool Me Once, and what it takes to put on a solo cabaret show. We love Megan and you will too. And that’s the way it is! Follow Megan on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Photo of Megan Kane by Bridget Badore

Connor and Dylan are chatting, so I guess that means it’s time for a TWIN TALK! In their first duo ep since announcing their partnership with iHeartRadio Broadway, the boys reintroduce themselves for any listeners new to the DRAMA. They have to dissect the Patti LuPone & Mia Farrow press tour ahead of The Roommate starting previews on Broadway, as well as celebrate Orfeh’s return to the Main Stem in Chicago. Connor & Dylan look ahead to the fall season in NYC, as they eagerly anticipate star turns from Nicole Scherzinger, Audra McDonald, and some sexy Shakespeare productions. Listen in for praise of the superstar standbys of Broadway (shoutout Caroline Bowman and Kara Lindsay), as well as Connor’s gag-worthy night at Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Buzz is building around Drag the Musical, Big Gay Jamboree, and of course Death Becomes Her. Did we mention we’re gay? Stick around for references to Outlander, Glee, Austin Butler, The Deliverance, and more y’all!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Joy Woods (The Notebook, Little Shop of Horrors). As summer is heading toward its finale, the twins debate what should be crowned “Song of the Summer.” Chappell? Sabrina? Or maybe… “My Days.” The dazzling Broadway star Joy Woods joins in the conversation with fresh takes of her own, then walks us through her own days at The Notebook. Highlights include the summer camp experience of the show’s premiere in Chicago as well as hearing Ingrid Michaelson’s score for the first time. Joy recalls the recent performance in which the set lost power (and Connor was in attendance) during the climax of her eleven o’clock number. Y’all are lucky she was warm! We hear about the company-wide game of The Traitors as organized by friend of the pod Ryan Vasquez, and our hearts are warmed by the leadership of Maryann Plunkett and Dorian Harewood after opening night. Joy speaks of her early years watching So You Think You Can Dance, high school theatre, and AMDA year while working at Juniors. We chat about Joy’s time as Audrey in Little Shop opposite Matt Doyle and Jeremy Jordan, as well as being the first replacement to join the cast of Six on Broadway. We look ahead to Joy’s upcoming turn as Sarah in Ragtime at NYCC. And what’s next for Ms Woods? We can only imagine it’ll be extraordinary!Follow Joy on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Zane Phillips (Pretty Perfect Lives, Fire Island). The twins share a special announcement regarding the podcast: DRAMA is officially partnered with iHeartRadio Broadway. That’s a gag honey, say no more! But wait, there IS more! They’re here to celebrate with Zane Phillips, the star of off-Broadway’s Pretty Perfect Lives. He’s here to talk all about the new play by Gage Tarlton, bleaching his hair, working with his co-star Elizabeth Lail, and what it’s like being in a piece of art that captures internet/online culture at this moment in time. Self-defined Judy Kuhn stan Zane fills the boys in on his theatrical roots, college experience at Elon University, and his gigs out of school. Original workshops of The Outsiders? Hmm. They of course get into Fire Island, reflections on the film, and memories from both Zane and Connor’s trips to that magical place. Glamorous with Kim Catrall, NYT puzzle game Vertex, Industry on HBO, and soft masculinity fill this chat up with even more drama. You’re going to love Zane. Mwah!Follow Zane on InstagramSee Pretty Perfect Lives at Flea’s Sam Theater through September!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits, Parade). Just before the twins’ final reunion of the summer, they sat down with this acclaimed actor and playwright for a little DRAMA! Douglas just returned to the role of Tom Collins in Rent, performing with the San Diego Symphony. Naturally, we talk about the greatness of Jonathan Larson and memories from Douglas’ time on the Rent tour. They discuss all things Table 17, Douglas’ latest play starring Tony Award winner Kara Young. He opens up about his creative process, inspiration for writing this romantic comedy play, and his involvement with casting decisions. We cover Douglas’ youth as a PK, as well as what inspired him to become a writer in the first place, rooted in his backstage days at Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. We speak about the relatability of his plays, especially Chicken & Biscuits, which opened on Broadway after the quarantine. Douglas raves about Norm Lewis, Michael Urie, and a desire to work with luminaries such as Quinta Brunson and Keke Palmer. Connor plugs Other People's Dead Dads by Jacob Wasson, Dylan is Balz to the Walz, and Douglas shares what TV shows are part of his nightly ritual. Table 17 is currently running at MCC Theater through September 22nd - get your tickets today!Follow Douglas on Instagram, Twitter, and TiktokSee Table 17 at MCC Theater! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Max Clayton (The Music Man, Moulin Rouge!). The moment has finally arrived: Max Clayton is on DRAMA. Thighs? Out. Sky? Out. Chest is also out, y’all! Hot in the midst of the Paris Olympics, the boys obsess over their favorite athletes and legendary moments before diving into all things Max. With over 9 Broadway credits under his (dance) belt and fresh off a starring turn in Crazy For You, Max regales the twins with stories galore. What was it like making his Broadway debut alongside Vanessa Hudgens? What did Hugh Jackman say in his text messages to Max during The Music Man? Has he set a wedding date with his fiance, Matt Doyle? Learn all of that and MORE, including Max’s love of Cleveland and his coming out experience in high school. Hello, Dolly! casting rumors, a technical show stop at The Notebook, and stories about Ariana Madix, Robyn Hurder, Baby V, Sutton Foster round out this amazing episode. It’s gay, it’s breezy, and it’s the episode you’ve been waiting for. Be sure to catch Max in Fowl Play at AMT Theater for 10 performances only from August 8-17.Follow Max on Instagram, Twitter, and TiktokSee Fowl Play at AMT Theater from August 8-17Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Emma Pittman (The Outsiders, Chicago). It’s Friday night at the drive-in, y’all! And by that we mean the boys are girling with one of the girls from that group of boys if you get what I’m saying? At intermission of our first viewing of The Outsiders, the twins were “gagged for Cherry” and now they’re gagged to have Emma Pittman on the pod. We go AWF on all things Love Island USA before diving in with the doll. Emma recaps the crazy summer she’s had – opening The Outsiders, awards season, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical, and more. Hear about her journey with booking and creating the role of Cherry – the BTS goes crazy. Some tea from earlier workshops of the show (Dallas and Cherry romance storyline?!?!), fan reactions, how the girls stay sane in a theatre full of men, and MORE. Emma discusses Back to the Future, her trifecta of musical theatre albums, and “The Search for Roxie.” We learn what it was really like to make her Broadway debut in the company of Chicago as Roxie Hart, and have a kiki for the ages. We’re gagged for Emma. And you will be too. J’adore.Follow Emma on Instagram & YouTubeFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Sophie Carmen-Jones (Moulin Rouge, One Day on Netflix). Here to celebrate FIVE spectacular years of Moulin Rouge on Broadway, Sophie and the twins mention it all. Because they can can can… and do! They anticipate the return of Aaron Tveit and JoJo to the Al Hirschfeld, and chat with Sophie about keeping the show fresh after having originated Nini in the West End before coming to Broadway. They dish on wigs, the upcoming Sing-A-Long Performances, and all things Rouge. Sophie shares her journey from Wales to London to NYC, and her special connection to Catherine Zeta-Jones. She dishes on working with Taylor Swift and Idris Elba in the Cats film, dancing for Little Mix and Robbie Williams, and so much more. Nothing is off the table as we chat about Sophie’s sweet fiancé, UK accents, and acting alongside Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod in One Day. Other topics include Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascension to being the Presidential Democratic nominee, Gracie Abrams, the spooky podcast Otherworld, and Sophie’s Netflix recommendations. We adore Sophie Carmen-Jones!Follow Sophie on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Grace McLean (Suffs, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812). On a sweet summer’s day, this icon called in from upstate to get into some DRAMA. Grace is known for delivering show-stopping, standout performances on stage, and she brings that same energy to the pod! We cover her remarkable career, starting with her current turn as President Woodrow Wilson in Suffs on Broadway. Brushes with Bill Clinton, HRC’s Tonys regalia, and the brilliance of Shaina Taub are all covered. Grace walks us through her multiple (!!!) times playing male characters, with hopes of Sweeney Todd alongside friend of the pod Max Jenkins. We reminisce on Grace’s iconic Broadway debut as Marya in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, as well as returning to the Imperial Theatre in Bad Cinderella alongside her hunks and Carolee Carmello. Listen in for behind the scenes tales from Grace’s time in Sleep No More, the process of writing her musical In the Green, and hilarious tales from her country estate. We had the best time with Queen Grace McLean. You can see her slay in Suffs 8 times a week on Broadway, as well as in Penelope at Joe’s Pub this Monday, July 22!Follow Grace on InstagramTickets to see Penelope at Joe’s Pub on 7/22! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Pulitzer Prize-winner and Tony-nominated playwright Martyna Majok (Gatsby: An American Myth, Cost of Living). Fresh off their summer vacation to Palm Springs, the twins discuss drag brunches, paradise in the desert, and whether or not Isaac Powell strips down at A.R.T. in this summer’s hottest show: Gatsby: An American Myth. There's no one better to chat about it all with than Martyna Majok, the show’s book writer. We dive DEEP into the process of writing this new musical, from rediscovering the source material of The Great Gatsby, to collaborating with music and lyricist Florence Welch (of Florence and the Machine, y’all!) and Thomas Bartlett, and her involvement in the casting process. Martyna bares her soul on themes, topics, and life experiences close to her heart, as well as the role they play in her writing. She tells the story of meeting her love, Bobby Conte, what it was like winning a Pulitzer for Cost of Living, and the transcendent experience of seeing John Stamos in Cabaret at Studio 54. Pool hustling, The Bear season 3, and taking stock of life are just a few more things the three of them get into in this insightful, heartfelt, and thrilling conversation. Go see Gatsby: An American Myth at A.R.T. through August 3.Follow Martyna on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by 2024 Tony Award nominee Tom Pecinka (Stereophonic). Have you got your ticket to the masquerade, y’all? The twins are starstruck by this breakout star of the Tony Award-winning Best Play of 2024. But first, Connor and Dylan share their excitement for a trip to Palm Springs, California (not Sausalito this time), while sadly missing New York Pride. The boys settle in for an indepth look into Tom’s journey with Stereophonic, and what it’s like playing the complicated Peter. How does he leave the character behind each night, as well as process audience reactions to the role? Listen and learn! Tom spills on his relationship with sweet friend of the pod Cara Ricketts, being on Broadway at the same time, and their drives to and from the city each night. Hear about Tom mastering the riff in Masquerade, the moment he learned he was Tony nominated, and what his speech would’ve included. We cover Tom’s life-changing childhood experience seeing Les Misérables, working with Uma Thurman in Williamstown, and his fondness for Love Island UK (and Ekin-Su). Sit back, relax, and enjoy Tom Pecinka on DRAMA!Follow Tom on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by MiMi Scardulla (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, A Beautiful Noise). Happy Pride month, y’all! And what a way to celebrate – by hearing all about MiMi’s stunning engagement to her partner, her queer awakening, and why representation means so much, even now in 2024. Years after seeing MiMi bust it DOWN in Kristin Chenoweth’s For the Girls on Broadway, the twins finally meet the icon, the legend, the star herself. Currently welcoming everyone to the Kit Kat Club as Texas in Cabaret, MiMi talks all things related to the Broadway revival. She fills the boys in on her own Ring of Keys moment in the arts (it’s a two-for-one!) and the queer awakening Ring of Keys she had several years ago. We gush over friend of the pod - and MiMi’s real life best friend - Tyler Hanes. Their friendship origin story is to die for, y’all. We get into A Beautiful Noise, The Heart of Rock and Roll, We Are The Tigers, and MORE. This ain’t Texas, y’all… even though it kind of is. ;)Follow MiMI on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are back with their annual Tonys Edition of TWIN TALKS! Listen for the highs, lows, surprises, snubs, and more from the 77th Annual Tony Awards, which were hosted by Ariana DeBose! It’s a celebration over the triumphant wins for Merrily We Roll Along, Stereophonic, The Outsiders, and Suffs, while also pouring one out for those who went home empty handed. Dylan shares a Maria Friedman anecdote, Connor gushes over Groff, and they both gag for Nicole Scherzinger. Stick around for thoughts about the telecast performances by Hell’s Kitchen, Cabaret, Illinoise, and more. What would the Tonys be without a little DRAMA? Oh, and just a reminder that in this house we stan Ms. Julianne Hough! Period.Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Dylan

Connor and Dylan are joined by Jason Schmidt (The Outsiders). Sodapop Curtis knows a thing or two about drama! Good thing he’s here to spill it alllll with us this week. Hot off the announcement that The Outsiders has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards, Jason (Soda himself) joins the twins to break it all down. Why does he love the musical? What are his favorite songs to perform? Musical influences that go into “Soda’s Letter”? How many days a week does he hit the gym? Listen to find OUT. We also ask burning questions about what it’s like backstage at the Jacobs Theatre, which cast members get the craziest DMs, and the rumors about whether or not there was even more shirtless content onstage in Tulsa, 1967 during the La Jolla run. Jason tells the boys about growing up in Chicago, going to Carnegie Mellon, and how Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies took him out west. Character inspired tattoos, Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism, Hacks season 3, and rap diss track beef fill out this wonderful episode with our favorite Outsider. Stream Jason’s original music on Spotify and check him out on Broadway eight times a week. Have you ever been out of Tulsa before? Now you’ll never want to leave.Follow Jason on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by 2024 Tony Award nominee Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice). This beloved musical theatre comedienne sat down for a hilarious, insightful, and genuine look into her career so far. Connor and Dylan don’t shy away from asking all about their favorite of Leslie’s credits, including Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Beetlejuice, and Something Rotten. Of course they get into the recent revival of Monty Python’s Spamalot, where Leslie’s improv, belting, and musical theatre chops came together in her portrayal of Lady of the Lake. Leslie shares heartwarming memories of her late mother, as well as the story of nearly starring in the Funny Girl Broadway revival that never was. The dolls rave about Nicole Scherzinger’s upcoming Broadway turn, Leslie’s friendship with Michelle Visage, and a full circle story about Faith Prince. They get all the deets about Lady of the Lake: The Farewell Tour on June 5 at Joe’s Pub, and the companion video series (viewable on Leslie’s Instagram) in the wake of being nominated for a Tony Award. Gagged! They tease recent show-goings to Illinoise, Water for Elephants, and Stereophonic in this fabulous chat. We love Leslie and can’t wait to have her back for part 2!Follow Leslie on InstagramInfo about Lady of the Lake: The Farewell Tour at Joe’s Pub!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by West End sensation Rob Houchen (Les Misérables, Light in the Piazza). It’s POP girl summer, and this trio is ready for it! This London lad is a breath of fresh air as we chat ahead of his New York stage solo debut at Chelsea Table + Stage on June 10. Rob teases his special guest stars and excitement for this thrilling moment in his career! The Anglophile twins soak up every second talking to Rob about his West End appearances, including his 1000+ performance run as Marius in Les Misérables, the brilliance of Eugenius, and roughly 9 shows of City of Angels starring Vanessa Williams and Theo James. The camp convo covers the television talent shows that shaped them, especially Rob’s brush with X Factor. We learn about Rob’s early days, finding his voice, and his West End Does concert series and company. This fast-paced and fun chat also gets into The Secret History by Donna Tartt, Vanessa Williams’ single “Legs,” and the rise of Chappell Roan. We adore Rob, and you will too, so be sure to get your tickets to see Rob in NYC on June 10!Follow Rob on Twitter, Instagram, & TiktokGet tickets to his Chelsea Table + Stage concert on June 10! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Avery Wilson (The Wiz, The Voice). We’re easing on down, y’all! This week we’re chatting with the Scarecrow himself: Avery Wilson. This superstar, making his Broadway debut in The Wiz, welcomes us to the merry old land of Oz in this high energy convo. Recorded on the heels of the twins’ spring show binge, Connor and Dylan kick off the chat with an ode to Sleep No More at the McKittrick Hotel. Then Avery shares his musical journey to Broadway, with childhood visits to the Big Apple with his brothers (only causing minimal trouble). He speaks about breaking the mold of expectations and going from the music industry to the theatre world, and his countless auditions before landing Scarecrow. He gushes over his talented castmates including Nichelle Lewis, Kyle Ramar Freeman, and Phillip Johnson Richardson, and the unique stamp they’re all putting on their iconic roles. Keep listening for stories about his experience on The Voice, coming out as bisexual, and bringing positive representation to the world. We hear all about The Wiz’s opening night, Cowboy Carter thoughts, and so much more in this fun chat with Avery!Follow Avery on Instagram, Twitter, & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Henry Gottfried (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Waitress). Much like Cabaret’s Ernst fatefully meeting Cliff on the train, Henry meets the twins on the pod for a serendipitous and lovely conversation. We go all in on Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club: gagging for Gayle Rankin, a gorgeous German accent, and what it’s like for audiences to receive this story. Henry? A STAR. The boys also FINALLY get into Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department. Bonus track: Connor & Dylan & Henry & Oomfs. Additionally, Henry regales the twins with stories of growing up in an artistic environment in Tennessee, and a very unique Into the Woods Ring of Keys that even had the twins gagging. Hear all about Henry getting cast in NBC’s Peter Pan: Live, going on tour with Pippin and Bright Star, and making pies with the original cast of Waitress (and live capture film!). We also chat about Henry’s directing experiences, his adoration for Alyse Alan Louis, Dylan’s addiction to The Notebook album, and Connor’s Queer as Folk journey. You don’t want to miss this breezy, insightful, and delightful conversation with Henry. Visit him at the Kit Kat Club eight times a week!Follow Henry on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Scarlett Dreams, Newsies). You’ve asked for years and here he is: AKB on DRAMA, girls, gays, and theys! And he’s doing well… ish. Andrew is the guest of your (Scarlett) dreams. Hear all about his starring turn at the Greenwich House Theatre, throwing his back out, playing gay, and how the fitness/social media material in the show tie into his real life. Andrew regales the twins with stories about his influencer (blogger) origins, soft launching his gay identity, and how Ragtime changed his life. Don’t worry, we get into the credits, honey. Beauty and the Beast (with Kerry Butler), Tuck Everlasting, Ragtime, and of course… Newsies. Even a little Submissions Only! The burning question: what was it like getting topped by Murray Bartlett in “Looking” on HBO? Stick around for tales of Mike Faist in Newsies, Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in The Idea of You, his love story with Scott Bixby, and lots and LOTS of gay content. But not anything teal. You’re going to love Andrew Keenan-Bolger even more after this pod. J’adore.Follow Andrew on Twitter, Instagram, & TiktokSee him star in Scarlett Dreams at Greenwich House Theatre! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Cara Ricketts & Daniel Fredrick (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child). To celebrate six years of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, the twins sit down with the amazing duo portraying Hermione and Ron. It’s a truly delightful chat, kicking off with Connor reflecting on memories of working at the Lyric Theatre. Cara and Daniel talk all things Cursed Child, including audition stories, what it’s like tackling these beloved and iconic characters, and their first time meeting one another. Laughs galore as we volley between topics like Challengers, Orphan Black, Kate Winslet in Mare of Easttown, Oh, Mary on Broadway, Harry Potter being a DILF (looking at you, Logan James Hall), Take Me Out, and Baby Reindeer. Canadian accents, Saltburn hot takes (six months later…), and a love for ACTING, mama, are all included in this wonderful episode with our new friends. Oh, and stay tuned for a rare cameo appearance by Cara’s boyfriend, Tom Pecinka, one of the stars of Stereophonic. You don’t want to miss this magic!Follow Cara on Instagram & TiktokSee Daniel & Cara in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by four-time Tony Award nominee Brian d’Arcy James (Days of Wine and Roses, Shrek the Musical). The twins are gagged to speak with one of their absolute HEROES this week. The one, the only: Brian d’Arcy James. Where does one begin when chatting with a legend with a resume like this? Hot off the Broadway run of Days of Wine and Roses, Brian reflects on the experience, sharing his favorite moments from the show and bringing it to Studio 54 with Kelli O’Hara. He shares what it meant to perform “Forgiveness,” as well as the story of hearing Adam Guettel’s original demos. We bounce through Brian’s life as an actor, including a Ring of Keys involving James Dean, top memories from Shrek the Musical, Into the Woods, Something Rotten, and Next to Normal, even touching upon some of his onscreen credits. Best Picture winner Spotlight? Cult favorite Smash? We mention it ALL. Tune into this wonderful, open conversation with Brian about his life, career, and passions. He's truly one of the greats, and for good reason!Follow Brian on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran. It's a family affair, y’all! The twins welcome these sister-in-law’s to discuss their brand new children’s book Piper Chen Sings. Learn all about their gorgeous book, how specific stories lead to universal connection, and what it’s like working with family. From their first meeting to their book launch day, it’s a celebration!Then (at 20:20) it’s a classic pod convo, divas. Phillipa does a deep dive into her fabulous life and career. From seeing a production of The Tempest as a young girl in Illinois to starring in the absolute smash sensation of Hamilton on a Broadway stage, Phillipa mentions it ALL. What was it like bringing a new Guenevere to life in last season’s Camelot revival? Leaning into comedy and trust in the beloved Into the Woods revival? Leading Amelie from LA to the Great Bright Way? Oh, we get into it. Plus, we have to talk about Hamilton. Nearly ten years after it started, Phillipa flashes back on memories of the worldwide phenomenon and what Eliza taught her. But that’s not all: Teeth at Playwrights, Girls5Eva, and the upcoming Drag Race finale are all wrapped up in this gorgeous convo. P.S. Stick around for the story of how Phillipa met her husband Steve Pasquale and what we may see them in onstage together someday.Follow Phillipa on InstagramFollow Maris on InstagramBuy Piper Chen Sings here! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Phylicia Pearl Mpasi (The Color Purple, The Lion King). Recorded in the afterglow of the 96th Academy Awards and release of Ariana Grande’s latest album, these three are basking in pop culture before diving into this fabulous chat. Phylicia stars as Young Celie in the movie musical of The Color Purple, alongside Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Hensen, and Danielle Brooks. She speaks about the support she received from Cynthia Erivo, as well as her co-star Halle Bailey, her “guiding light” throughout filming. Phylicia dishes on “She Be Mine” literally being hers, syncing up Celies with Fantasia, and seeing herself on the big screen. Her time at Elon, journey with The Lion King, and most recent swinging experience are all included in this dynamic episode. We manifest Elphaba in Phylicia’s future, learn about her lifelong Wicked obsession, and get the tea on being in the writers room for “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.” Listen to our full chat as gush over Raven Symoné, Vincent Jamal Hooper, and the magic of Little Debbie treats. Say hello to Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, y’all!Follow Phylicia on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Emmy nominee Zoe Kazan (Doubt, She Said, The Big Sick). The twins are gagged to be in the presence of this movie star, playwright, screenwriter, actress, and icon. After a wellness check, these fast friends chat about Zoe’s return to Broadway in Doubt: A Parable. Zoe gives flowers to her inspiring cast-mates, especially the trio of women who donned the habit of Sister Aloysius: Tyne Daly, Isabel Keating, and Amy Ryan. Does she have Doubts? We go there, y’all! Our fabulous convo also gets into Zoe’s experience working on She Said, and her beautiful friendship with Carey Mulligan, which goes back to being dressing roommates in The Seagull on Broadway. A full circle ring of keys with Tyne Daly, growing up in the city of stars, and Zoe’s writing career are all covered. Other tidbits include a little Angels in America, if she’d do a play with her partner Paul Dano, and some scoop on her upcoming 8-part adaption of East of Eden (and Miss Flo’s involvement!). Connor raves about his latest work project The Who’s Tommy, while Dylan and Zoe plug RuPaul’s The House of Hidden Meanings and Leslie Jaminson’s Splinters, respectively. What an honor and a gift to have Zoe on DRAMA. Check out Doubt on Broadway through April 21.Follow Zoe on Twitter & InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tom Francis (Sunset Boulevard, & Juliet). Y’all, we’ve got London on the phone, and it’s ringing off the hook! You know him from being the bloody torsoed leading man opposite Nichole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard in the West End. Get ready to LOVE him as he prepares to make his Broadway debut as Joe Gillis in this thrilling Jamie Lloyd-helmed revival, which was just announced to begin performances in September at the St. James Theatre. We get to know all about Tom’s upbringing as a farm boy, when he discovered his singing abilities, and his time studying the arts in college. Tom also shares his love story with his girlfriend (and Sunset Boulevard castmate) Hannah. We talk Tom’s experience watching Will Chase in RENT: Filmed Live on Broadway, then getting to star in the show as Roger himself during lockdown. We were lucky to see Tom slay as Romeo in & Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre, and he explains why it was his most challenging role to date. We dive into One Day on Netflix (and Tom’s connection to Leo Woodall), Dune Part Two, and Tom’s latest rewatch of The Sopranos. You’ll love this proper Suffolk lad!Follow Tom on Instagram & TwitterFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Solea Pfeiffer (Hadestown, Almost Famous). The twins welcome their literal queen Solea Pfeiffer to the DRAMA fam in this wonderful, free-flowing, insightful chat that’s been years in the making. After pulling double and triple duty over the last year, Solea takes us through her various projects, including starring as Eurydice in Hadestown and Ophelia in Hamlet last summer. From making her Broadway debut as Penny Lane in Almost Famous to being NYCC’s Evita and Songs for a New World Songstress, Solea is taking the theatre world by storm. She gives great insight into her mindset as a performer, shares her love story with her boyfriend Kevin Csolak, gushes over Betty Who and even spills the tea on her favorite Drag Race season 16 queens. We dive into country music, Vanessa Williams in The Devil Wears Prada, and Studio Ghibli standom. You must… love… ME.Follow Solea on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by John Cardoza (The Notebook, Moulin Rouge). Vibes are immaculate as they sat down during The Notebook’s opening week with the star playing “Younger Noah.” The twins and John discuss Sunday’s Academy Awards telecast, including favorite wins, moments, and the iconic “I’m Just Ken” performance. We catch up with him on The Notebook experience so far, the gorgeous score by Ingrid Michaelson, and creating a seamless character arc with Ryan Vasquez and Dorian Harewood as Noah. John also  previews his opening night lewk. Then, he takes us back to his Boston boyhood, the musical influences his mom bestowed upon him, and a figure skating past life. John connects the dots from Next to Normal to Michael Greif in forming his musical theatre passion, coming full circle as the prolific director is co-helming The Notebook with Schele Williams. Some Cleveland (and Baldwin Wallace) love is shared among the boys, as John reminisces on his time on tour with Moulin Rouge. Listen in for his favorite songs to sing as Christian, and the lessons gleaned from his time with Jagged Little Pill (“You Learn” vibes). But wait… there’s more! Dune Part 2 raves, a Drag Race season 16 mid-point check-in, and more top off this amazing chat. We adore John!Follow John on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are having a good ol’ fashioned TWIN TALK! Hot on the heels of Dylan becoming an honest man (getting engaged), he gives the highlights of his surprise engagement weekend in NYC. Of course these two get into their show-going adventures while together in the Big Apple, including return trips to Kimberly Akimbo and Sweeney Todd. They gag for the girls of Akimbo, and once and for all definitely shut down the online chatter around the newest Sweeney and Lovett ;) As Tveitortots and Sluttons, this is not to be missed! Connor cautions the death of the critic when it comes to theatre discourse while they rave about seeing the stunning Merrily We Roll Along revival. Dylan also recaps seeing Spamalot, including what no one is talking about regarding Ethan Slater in the show. They praise Jonathan Groff, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, and more icons of the stage in this chat. Trust, we sneak in some Kate Middleton and Paul Mescal curiosities. The rest? You’ll have to listen to Drama+ for it all, dolls!Subscribe to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Dylan

Connor and Dylan are joined by three-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa (Oklahoma!, Xanadu). After dishing on the recent lab presentation of SMASH, the twins meet the icon herself, and dive into Mary’s fabulous career. She’s done it all, y’all! Mary reflects on her long and wonderful relationship with The Transport Group, especially her cherished leading role in Queen of the Mist. Mary shares memories from working on Marilyn the Musical with Kenny Ortega, learning from Chita Rivera, and the magic of Xanadu alongside Jackie Hoffman. We get into her creative collaborations with Michael John LaChiusa and Graziela Daniele, including Marie Christine, The Gardens of Anuncia, and more. Listen in for a touching story from when Mary’s parents saw her go on for Liza Minnelli in The Rink, as well as insights into her knack for standing up against injustice (particularly in show business). Naturally, we get into Sexy Oklahoma, being directed by Daniel Fish, and the modern unruly audiences at the theater. This trio even chats about Wicked (the movie trailer too), Beyonce’s foray into country, and Mary’s Tiktok addiction. Mary is a truly authentic, distinguished force onstage and off. You’ll be drawn into this episode with this legendary star.Follow Mary on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Nikki Renée Daniels (Once Upon a Mattress, Company). Hot off the high of seeing Ariana Madix starring in Chicago, Connor fills Dylan in on ALL the hot honey deets. There’s something about Her.. And by HER we mean this week’s guest, Nikki Renée Daniels. Nikki is fresh from starring in NYCC’s Once Upon a Mattress. The lovely and delightful Nikki regales the twins with her musical upbringing, supportive parents, and journey to CCM. Nikki has the CREDITS, mama. From her Broadway debut in Aida, to playing Belle in three different Beauty and the Beast productions, Porgy and Bess, Anything Goes, The Book of Mormon, and Promises, Promises. Hear the stories of Nikki meeting her husband while performing in Les Misérables together. Oh, did we mention she made history in the most recent Tony-winning revival of Company when she became the first Black woman to play Bobbie on Broadway? We chat about Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, and we rave about Audra McDonald, so it’s also a stan podcast. Enjoy hearing from the gorge Nikki on this week’s DRAMAAAAAA.Follow Nikki on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by McKenzie Kurtz (Wicked, The Heart of Rock and Roll). It’s good to hear her, isn’t it? Wicked’s 20th anniversary Glinda, McKenzie Kurtz, joins the twins for an easy, breezy convo so gorge that you’ll think she came and went by bubble. As she nears the end of her year-long tenure as Glinda on Broadway, McKenzie reflects on what the past year has meant to her. We also look back on her Broadway debut playing Anna in Frozen, followed by an unexpected stint on the national tour alongside Ryan McCartan. Bachelor Nation fans – there’s something for everyone as we discuss (in DEPTH) the new season starring Joey. We giggle and gab like crazy. We also discuss Austin Butler and Callum Turner in The Masters of the Air, McKenzie’s Spamalot encounter with Ariana Grande, and her next starring role in the original Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. You’re going to loooooove this episode. XxxFollow McKenzie on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Rebecca Naomi Jones (Oklahoma, American Idiot). Fresh off of seeing Countess Luann’s Countess Cabaret at 54 Below, Connor fills Dylan in on the Bravo tea that was freshly poured. Rebecca happened to have co-starred with Luann on Hulu’s Difficult People, which kicks off the convo on her CREDITS, mama. She fills the twins in on growing up as a lifelong New Yorker, experiencing the culture of the city, and her recent performance and masterclass at her old middle school. We discuss all things Oklahoma (that f*cks!), Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and American Idiot. Rebecca also divulges on the dream of working with John Cameron Mitchell. Backstage tales from Significant Other, a post-COVID guest spot on And Just Like That…, and appearing in Netflix’s Someone Great (one of Connor’s faves) are just a few of the stories we dive into. Recommendations for Self Esteem and all Sharon Horgan content, meaningful chats on self love, and lessons of gratitude make this a thrilling episode. We love Rebecca!Follow Rebecca on Instagram!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd, Hamilton). Soooo there’s this tale we’re attending with Broadway’s current star of Sweeney Todd, who plays both the titular barber and Pirelli. We get right into this thrilling moment for Nicholas, as he tells us all about his journey with this Sondheim revival, moving his family across the country, and standing by for Josh Groban. He spills on the true family at the Lunt-Fontanne, doing puzzles with Annaleigh Ashford, and the magic of performing alongside his brother, Jonathan Christopher, in Sweeney Todd. Nick takes us back to his touring days in In the Heights with Lin Manuel Miranda, starring in the off-Broadway revival of Rent as Collins, and his upcoming role in New York City Center’s Jelly’s Last Jam. Listen in for chatter about The Traitors, binge-watch culture on streaming services, and a sneak peek at Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit’s upcoming takes on Lovett & Sweeney. Nicholas is performing as Mr. Sweeney Todd all evenings Wednesday-Saturday through February 8. Don’t miss out on seeing this incredible star turn!Follow Nicholas on Instagram & Twitter! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady, Amour). The boys are delighted to be graced by the insightful, lovely, and talented superstar Melissa Errico. Settle in for a love letter to music, New York City, lessons, and Stephen Sondheim. In a full circle moment, Dylan looks back on his first day interning in the city, where he encountered today’s guest at 54 Below. Melissa is known for her incredible stage credits, such as Amour (Tony nomination), My Fair Lady, Finian’s Rainbow, Les Misérables, and MORE. We get into her new album: Sondheim in the City and her upcoming residency at Birdland. Highlights include a peek into her current Little Women era this month, candlelit childhood, French Woods camp experiences, and lovers in the West Village from days gone by. Melissa invites the listeners into her incredible family life, career, connection, and tribute to the late great Sondheim.See Melissa at Birdland Jazz this Febuary 14-18! Preorder her new album Sondheim in the City! Follow Melissa on Instagram & Tiktok & TwitterFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are back again with the first TWIN TALKS of 2024, a jam-packed chitchat for your ears! Connor gags over snatching 2-for-1 Broadway Week tickets to see Ariana Madix in Chicago this winter before “recap rewatch podcast” discourse begins. The twins discuss the And That's What You Missed On Glee podcast with Jenna Ushkowitz and Kevin McHale, as well as which cast members have stayed booked since the show’s ending in 2015. Emmys, Golden Globes, and awards season chatter flows throughout this episode, including Drag Race’s reign, the category fraud (?) of The Bear as a Comedy, the Ariana DeBose & Bella Ramsey moment at the Critics Choice Awards, and more. Thoughts on Mean Girls the movie musical, our girls Erika Henningsen and Taylor Louderman, and Renee Rapp as Regina George are covered. Early Shucked movie musical dreamcasting (hello, Maren Morris) and television related doses of drama make for a fabulous episode!Subscribe to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Dylan

Connor and Dylan are joined by Blake Roman (Harmony, Hazbin Hotel). Another week, another AMAZING and harmonious episode with one of the stars of the new musical Harmony, which features original Barry Manilow tunes mixed with the true story of Germany’s Comedian Harmonists. Blake tells us all about his character, Chopin, which songs he loves the most, working with Julie Benko, and why you should go into the show knowing as little as possible. Did we mention there’s an iconic group chat with the six Harmonists? Oh, to be the government agent listening in on THAT. Blake talks about his upbringing on a farm in Erie, PA, the first musical he saw on Broadway, the impact of Next to Normal, and his gap year. But that’s not all. Blake also voices one of the main characters on A24’s Hazbin Hotel, streaming on Amazon Prime on January 19th. We discuss Blake’s original music, Bret Easton Ellis’ novels, Jacob Elordi’s SNL hosting gig, and MORE. You’re going to love this episode, and Blake of course. Go see him in Harmony on Broadway!Follow Blake on Instagram & Tiktok & TwitterFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Follow Blake on Instagram & Tiktok & TwitterFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Ryan Vasquez (Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, The Notebook). We are SO back (lol) with the first pod of 2024 with this super special guest. Before diving into our fabulous chat, we get into some Drag Race and Canada’s Drag Race tea. We then enter the world of Gavin Creel’s Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice. Ryan has a three-pronged Ring of Keys, bringing us back to the Bay, Phantom’s heyday, The Who’s Tommy, and a trip to the University of Michigan. We ALSO walk on through Ryan’s career, from being a reader at Telsey to booking Wicked, Waitress, and every role in Hamilton. And don’t worry, The Wrong Man is also covered. Looking ahead, he’ll be starring as Middle Noah in The Notebook. We discuss the unifying marriages of theatrical creative teams right now and why original work is what audiences hunger for. You won’t want to miss this thrilling, seamless, and connective conversation with the twins and Ryan.Follow Ryan on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Paul Schwensen (The Book of Mormon, Wicked). It’s the end of another fabulous year of DRAMA and we’re wrapping it up with the lovely Ohio boy, Paul Schwensen. Listen in as these Midwestern gays chat about everything under the sun, from Paul’s pandemic hair journey, performing with his family in local theatre, and traveling the country in national tours. Did you know that there’s a tunnel under DRAMA Boulevard? PERIOD. We get into Paul’s sweet doggie Hudson and why Lane Del Ray and Rock Hudson play a pivotal role. Beyonce’s Renaissance film, Sasha Velour’s book, and old timey nostalgic claymation Christmas movies are also discussed. The boys get the scoop on Paul’s Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon, tour life in Miss Saigon and Wicked,and the pants (or pantsless) impact of playing both Fiyero and Chris. We also hear all about Paul’s love story with his boyfriend. You’re going to love this cozy, connective chat. Happy holidays to you and yours and thanks for being part of the DRAMA Family.Follow Paul on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are delivering a TWIN TALKS episode before Santa Claus comes to town! Happy Holidays to all of our listeners around the world. Settle in for some cozy discourse about the current state of theatre, pop culture, film, and more. Both twins share a piece of their Harris Dickinson obsession, as he appears in both The Iron Claw and Murder at the End of the World. Somehow it’s the mid 2000s because Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens both play a key role in this conversation. We also dig into Tick, Tick...BOOM at the Kennedy Center, RHONY: Legacy, Connor’s hopes for Ryan Gosling’s Oscar, and encourage y’all to go see Harmony and How to Dance in Ohio. This episode is dedicated to our beautiful Grandma Mickey. We celebrate her life, and also express gratitude to all of our lovely listeners. Have a warm and wonderful holiday season!Subscribe to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Dylan

Dylan and Connor are joined by Broadway LEGEND Danny Burstein (Moulin Rouge, Fiddler on the Roof). Are you ready, chickens? The incredibly kind, generous, and talented Danny shares story upon story of his magnificent career. He’s worked with everyone in the business – from Bernadette Peters to Alan Cumming to Kelli O’Hara to Aaron Tveit. A true lover of the craft of acting, he delves into the fun of playing different types of roles like his characters in Moulin Rouge (which he won the Tony for), South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, and The Drowsy Chaperone. In remembrance of his late wife Rebecca Luker, Danny tells the twins about the first time he saw her and the cosmic connection they had. They also get into Danny’s television and voiceover work, Beckham on Netflix, Matt Rogers’ “Have You Heard of Christmas?” album, and MORE. You won’t want to miss this all-encompassing chat. To life!Follow Danny on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!