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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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54:00

"The Marathon" with Kerry Ellis

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/10/25

Connor and Dylan are joined by Kerry Ellis (Wicked, We Will Rock You). The twins wrap up their legendary 20th anniversary of Wicked celebration, joined by the first British actress to play Elphaba on both Broadway AND the West End – Kerry Ellis. The First Lady of the West End dives into her entire history with Wicked, from her early auditions, standing by for Idina Menzel, debuting in London and eventually taking the show to Broadway alongside Kendra Kassebaum and Aaron Tveit. We discuss all things

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44:30

“Chocolate Cake Moment” with Christopher Fitzgerald

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/10/18

Connor and Dylan are joined by Christopher Fitzgerald (Wicked, Waitress). As the boys continue to festivate over Wicked’s 20th anniversary, the original Bick, oh sorry… Boq joins them to talk all things Oz. It’s a rare podcast appearance for a man who’s had a plethora of Broadway appearances! They reminisce on Chris’ early days discovering Boq, seeing Kristin and Idina build their iconic performances, and how he himself was encouraged to expand on character content for Joe Mantello and Winnie

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57:41

“King of Thirst Traps” with Ashley Parker Angel

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/10/11

Connor and Dylan are joined by Ashley Parker Angel (Wicked, Hairspray) to continue our Wicked 20th Anniversary celebration. The boys have a blast, having previously connected after seeing Ashley in Hairspray. You know Ashley as the former frontman of O-Town, the boyband sensation, as well as for his hit single “Let U Go.” Well, this heartthrob is our Fiyero feature, and he generously recalls his time in the tight white pants in Wicked. Ashley discusesses the meta experience of playing Link Larkin in

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58:23

“Momgénue” with Michelle Federer

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/10/04

Dylan and Connor are joined by Michelle Federer (Wicked, The Cottage) to kick off their month-long celebration to honor Wicked’s 20th anniversary. Broadway’s original iconic Nessarose does NOT disappoint, as she regales the twins with stories about early involvement with the show, when she realized it would be a smash, and Nessarose’s original costumes and scenes. Dr. Dillamond’s funeral? The original “Dancing Through Life” song and title? We cover it all, even the scrapped concept of Nessarose as a

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43:22

"Broadway's Beating Heart" with Casey Nicholaw

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/09/27

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony-winning director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw (Some Like It Hot, The Book of Mormon). DRAMA listeners are in for a TREAT with this one. Fresh off a recent lab of Disney’s Hercules, Casey shares incredible details from his illustrious career. Stores include taking a VERY different Aladdin out of town, his proudest achievement from the Mean Girls musical, and making his Broadway debut in Crazy For You. We dive deep into the meaningful legacy and experience of The

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48:02

"The Futurinos" with Liana Hunt

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/09/20

Dylan and Connor are joined by the fabulous Liana Hunt (Back to the Future, Mamma Mia). It was a total thrill to chat with this Broadway star ahead of her weekend of shows as Lorraine Baines in 2023’s summer musical smash Back to the Future. We learn all about Liana’s childhood of tapping trees for maple syrup while also fostering her love of musicals through Disney Princesses. This trio clicks instantly, relishing in tales from StageDoor Manor, Liana’s longtime friendship with Shaina Taub, and her

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48:01

"How You Doin?" with Antwayn Hopper

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/09/13

Connor and Dylan are joined by Antwayn Hopper (A Strange Loop, Hair). This trio delivers a high energy episode while a summer storm rages on. Antwayn blesses our ears with his beautiful baritone voice, taking us on his journey from Topeka, Kansas to the stages of New York City. Of course we chat all about A Strange Loop, where Antwayn made his mark as Thought 6, as well as the creative beauty of making his Broadway debut in the latest Hair revival. We learn about Billy Porter’s take on The Life,

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46:22

"Teeny Weeny Speedo Bikini" with Colin Donnell

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/09/06

Dylan and Connor are joined by Colin Donnell (The Shark is Broken, Chicago Med). Get ready, DRAMA. listeners, as this episode has it all. There’s talk of speedos, the MUNY, babies, 70s film actors, love stories, and MORE. Currently starring in the new Broadway play The Shark is Broken, Colin joins the twins for a fabulous chat. Learn about his exposure to the arts at a young age and how it inspired him to get involved (in a Troy Bolton inspired twist). Hear about his love story with friend of the

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1:05:05

“13 Going on 30” with Matt Doyle

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/08/30

Dylan and Connor are once again joined by Tony Award winner Matt Doyle (Company, Sinatra: The Musical). The twins are turning 30 TODAY and Matt Doyle is BACK to help celebrate their golden birthday with family. It’s been over three and a half years since Matt was on the pod, so we had a LOT to catch up on. Matt tells the story of his engagement to longtime partner Max Clayton (Beth Leavel knew before the world did, y’all). We look back on his Company experience, which triumphed through the pandemic,

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1:00:24

"Nerd Nirvana" with Dana Steingold

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/08/23

Dylan and Connor are joined by Dana Steingold (The Cottage, Beetlejuice). The twins and Dana CLICKED during this free-wheeling, footloose, and fancy-free chat. Listen in for tales of Stagedoor Manor, Felicity’s impact on Dana’s NYU (and haircut?) journey, and how friend of the pod Max Jenkins factors into it all. It’s a theatre lovers delight as they dive into originating in Beetlejuice on Broadway and tracking the show’s wild resurrection. But that’s not all. We touch on Avenue Q, the Godspell

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21:02

"Immersive Theatre & Coffee Creamer" Part 1 with...

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/08/18

Connor and Dylan are dropping an extra TWIN TALKS on the feed! The people have asked, so we’re back at last with some one on one chatter. We kick off with some insight into Connor’s recent coffee creamer habit, why Dylan is mad at the shock over Troye Sivan’s bedroom preference, and our upcoming parallel birthday parties. Drama! Connor treats us to a recap of his recent summer return trip to London, including his show-going experiences at Brokeback Mountain and Mamma Mia: The Party! There’s

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41:00

“The Pace of Grace” with Adrianna Hicks

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/08/16

Connor and Dylan are joined by Adrianna Hicks (Some Like It Hot, Six). One of Broadway’s HOTTEST leading ladies joins the twins for an encompassing chat all about her life and career. We discuss all things Sugar Kane in the new Broadway musical Some Like It Hot. We chat about the inspiration for her interpretation of the character made famous by Marilyn Monroe, cut songs by Shaiman & Whitman, and how she’s finding balance. From Beyonce’s influence on Catherine of Aragon to what it was like being

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47:58

“Water Off a Duck’s Back” with Andrew Durand

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/08/09

Connor and Dylan are joined by Andrew Durand (Shucked, Head Over Heels). Water off a duck’s back, mama! You know and love Andrew for being the star of this season’s musical comedy sensation Shucked, but just WAIT until you get to know the man himself. Hear about how his Georgia roots and a fabulous theatre community got him all the way to Boston Conservatory and onto the Great Bright Way. You won’t want to miss the juicy details of being cast in Spring Awakening on Broadway in 2009, where the cast

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45:00

“Claim Your Story” with Sean Hayden (Stage Combat...

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/08/02

Dylan and Connor are joined by Sean Hayden (Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story Podcast). Join us for this very special episode where we meet Sean, the host/writer/star of his own scripted nonfiction podcast: Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story. On the eve of releasing season two of his thrilling podcast, the twins dive deep into Sean’s story. Hear about his southern upbringing, coming out story, and journey to New York – everything that leads up to a fateful performance of Billy Elliott at the

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54:17

“BRIGA-doon” with Briga Heelan

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/07/26

Connor and Dylan are joined by Briga Heelan (Once Upon a One More Time). We’re SO LUCKY to be joined by the superstar leading lady of Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway: Briga Heelan. But first: hear all about the twins’ morning-after takes on Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film. Longtime listener, first-time caller Briga then meets the guys for a glorious on-air chat. They discuss their friendship origins, Briga’s love story with her husband, and her beautiful family’s journey from the west coast to the

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57:09

"Math Rock Sondheim Music" with Alex Joseph Grayson

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/07/19

Dylan and Connor are joined by Alex Joseph Grayson (Parade, Into the Woods). Before THIS Parade (wink, wink) passes by, the boys are joined by Alex to discuss all things regarding 2023’s Tony-winning Best Revival of a Musical. Hear about how Alex approaches his performance of Jim Conley, taking the show from City Center to the Jacobs, and staying in top shape for the show eight times a week. Alex is a man of many hats (and trades), which play into the journey that brought him to the Broadway stage

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54:29

200th Episode Celebration with Kelli O’Hara

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/07/12

Connor and Dylan toast to 200 episodes of DRAMA. with this special anniversary celebration with Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara (The King & I, The Gilded Age). After some sentimental words, the twins welcome this absolute queen to the podcast, diving into a conversation about the origins and importance of Days of Wine and Roses at the Atlantic Theater Company (now through July 16). Kelli gushes over working with Brian d’Arcy James, teases a riveting second season of The Gilded Age (featuring

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45:55

“The Panera Bread Bowl” with Alli Mauzey

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/07/05

Connor and Dylan are joined by Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo, Wicked). The post-Pride, post-Tonys craziness has settled and the boys FINALLY got to sit down with the iconic Alli Mauzey. But first, hear about highlights from the twins’ experiences at New York Pride. Alli shares exciting backstage encounters with celebrity visitors at Wicked, reflects on her time as Glinda, and reveals that she was almost painted green in another life… wig! Alli also describes her ring of keys moment: Judy Kuhn doing

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44:09

“The Gays in Question” with Ben Jackson Walker

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/06/28

Dylan and Connor are joined by Ben Jackson Walker (& Juliet). On the precipice of New York Pride kicking off, these gays come together for some theatre, pop culture, love, and life, honey! The twins are fresh from Trixie Mattel’s Solid Pink Disco (featuring Katya) and plenty of Padam Padam. Of course they chat about all things & Juliet, including Ben’s journey to becoming Romeo, how he passes time backstage before his rockstar entrance, and working with Betsy Wolfe, Lorna Courtney, and

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55:15

“Theatre Refreshments Was My Major, Dude” with Ben...

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2023/06/21

Dylan and Connor are joined by Ben Rappaport (Good Night, Oscar, Fiddler on the Roof). Listen in for a wonderful chat with Ben, a long sought after guest of DRAMA. The boys hit it off, discussing their pop culture obsessions - The Other Two on Max, Queer Eye season 7, and Niall Horan’s slow burn album. They also dive into Ben’s upbringing, theatre origins, and the amazing arts program that got him all the way to Julliard. Ben shares his love story with his wife, Broadway star Megan Kane (including

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