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DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan MacDowell

Drama! Sit down with resident dramatics, Connor MacDowell & Dylan MacDowell, as they explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and life in New York City. Joined weekly by thrilling special guests, they have intimately casual conversations about the dramatic journey that brought them here. Oh that’s a gag, honey! Say no more… it’s DRAMA.

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55:48

“House of Hough: A 2024 Tony Awards Twin Talk” with...

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/06/19

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

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47:00

“Angelina Jolie Coded” with Jason Schmidt

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/06/12

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

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43:22

"Finding Her Grail" with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/06/05

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

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48:25

“Absolute Bangers” with Rob Houchen

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/05/29

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

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46:08

"Ease on Down the Pod" with Avery Wilson

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/05/22

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

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49:53

"Life is Beautiful" with Henry Gottfried

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/05/15

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 &

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53:38

"Gay as HELL" with Andrew Keenan-Bolger

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/05/08

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

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49:02

“Big Dawg” with Cara Ricketts & Daniel Fredrick

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/05/01

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

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55:35

“Bag of Tricks” with Brian d’Arcy James

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/04/24

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

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58:30

“You Can Call Me Pippa” with Phillipa Soo & Maris...

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/04/17

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

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49:27

“A PhD in Wicked” with Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/04/10

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

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45:08

“The Temptation to Say I’m Deeply Unwell” with Zoe Kazan

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/04/03

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

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45:00

“Proper Suffolk Vibes” with Tom Francis

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/03/27

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

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57:18

“Prednisone and a Prayer” with Solea Pfeiffer

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/03/20

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

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49:32

“Sweaty Little Family” with John Cardoza

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/03/13

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

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40:00

"Dylan's the Next Bride" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/03/06

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

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49:59

“That Was a Mess” with Mary Testa

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/02/28

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

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46:01

“Muscle Mommies” with Nikki Reneé Daniels

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/02/21

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

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47:13

“Goodbye to Glinda” with McKenzie Kurtz

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/02/14

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

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56:00

“Mama I Want to Sing” with Rebecca Naomi Jones

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2024/02/07

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

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