The Broadway Beat's 2026 Spring Preview

Rebecca Michelson, Julia Zhen

Say cheese! Theatre photographer Rebecca Michelson joins us to discuss photographing your favorite Broadway stars, Beaches the Musical, and how photos actually steal part of your soul. Then, Zach’s Dad’s New Wife stops by to chat about Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which she got us tickets for I guess?   00:00:00 - LIVE SHOW ALERT: The Broadway BeaTonys 00:01:38 - Rebecca Michelson 00:22:50 - Zach's Dad's New Wife is here! 00:34:05 - PICTURE THIS!   Follow Rebecca - @rebeccajmichelson [https://www.instagram.com/rebeccajmichelson/] Follow Julia - @juliazhen_ [https://www.instagram.com/juliazhen_/]   Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews [https://www.instagram.com/bwaybeatnews/] TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebroadwaybeat] thebroadwaybeat.com [https://www.thebroadwaybeat.com/]   The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose [https://www.instagram.com/haleyisfamous/?hl=en], with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht [https://www.instagram.com/pertoltprecht/?hl=en]. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose [https://www.instagram.com/jkrosecomp/] and sung by Patti Lupone.

Sir Brock Warren, Ryan Kristopik

Put some flour in your cake, because we’ve got Sir Brock Warren (Death Becomes Her) on the pod! We’re talking dessert, fashion, stubbing your toe as performance art, and what actors really say to each other when they fake talk on stage. Then, notorious Broadway Bootlegger Salvatore Lime stops by for an inside look at the world of filming live theatre. Plus, our shortest segment of all time!   00:00 - Hello, Headlines! 02:04 - Sir Brock, our new friend 20:50 - Salvatore Lime, Broadway Bootlegger 33:46 - STAGE FRIGHT, our new thing   Follow Sir Brock - @only1sirbrock [https://www.instagram.com/only1sirbrock/] Follow Ryan - @ryankristopik [https://www.instagram.com/ryankristopik/]   Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews [https://www.instagram.com/bwaybeatnews/] TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebroadwaybeat] thebroadwaybeat.com [https://www.thebroadwaybeat.com/]   The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose [https://www.instagram.com/haleyisfamous/?hl=en], with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht [https://www.instagram.com/pertoltprecht/?hl=en]. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose [https://www.instagram.com/jkrosecomp/] and sung by Patti Lupone.

Troy Iwata, Allison Mintz

Oh you dog! Troy Iwata (The Daily Show, Be More Chill) joins us to chat about sleep, drugs, jokes that don’t land, his Wikipedia’s “personal life” section & more. Then, dog actor Oliver Starlight (Allison Mintz) joins us to talk about being a career Sandy in Annie. Plus, we bring back everybody's favorite game, Be More Chill or Be Less Chill!   00:00 - Hello (ft. an Understudy) 02:11 - Troy Iwata 24:35 - Woof, It's Oliver Starlight 40:17 - Be More Chill or Be Less Chill   Follow Troy -  @mrtroyiwata [https://www.instagram.com/mrtroyiwata/] Follow Allison -  @allisonmintz [https://www.instagram.com/allisonmintz/]   Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews [https://www.instagram.com/bwaybeatnews/] TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebroadwaybeat] thebroadwaybeat.com [https://www.thebroadwaybeat.com/]   The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose [https://www.instagram.com/haleyisfamous/?hl=en], with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht [https://www.instagram.com/pertoltprecht/?hl=en]. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose [https://www.instagram.com/jkrosecomp/] and sung by Patti Lupone.

The Broadway Beat's 2026 Spring Preview

It’s The Broadway Beat’s 2026 Spring Preview! Editors Zach Raffio, HaleyJane Rose and Edward Precht walk you through all of the season’s new plays and musicals, which are all 100% real. Plus some surprise special guests drop by to talk about THEIR real musicals!    00:00 - Hellooooo 02:24 - What's coming to Broadway? 13:29 - These upcoming shows are NOT fake! 27:20 - Shaggy and Baggy, surprise guests   HaleyJane Rose: @haleyisfamous [https://www.instagram.com/haleyisfamous/] Edward Precht: @pertoltprecht [https://www.instagram.com/pertoltprecht/] Zach Raffio: @zachraffio [https://instagram.com/zachraffio/]   Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews [https://www.instagram.com/bwaybeatnews/] TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat thebroadwaybeat.com   The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose, with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.

Eleri Ward, Rocky Paterra

Hey baby! Eleri Ward (Internal Rituals, Gatsby: An American Myth) joins this week’s eppy to discuss recording music in a closet, what if Gatsby took place in Boston, and how a wake is really a rehearsal for a funeral. Then, The Broadway Ghostwriter stops by to discuss helping theatre performers transition into the world of pop music. Plus a round of The Broadway Beat’s Jimmy Fallon Wheel of Impressions!   00:00:00 - Welcome back and headlines 00:02:09 - Eleri Ward 00:21:46 - The Broadway Ghost Writer 00:38:09 - The Broadway Ghost Writer shares his lyrics! 00:44:54 - The Broadway Beat’s Jimmy Fallon Wheel of Impressions   Follow Eleri - @eleriward [https://www.instagram.com/eleriward/] Follow Rocky - @rockypaterra [https://www.instagram.com/rockypaterra/]   Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews [https://www.instagram.com/bwaybeatnews/] TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebroadwaybeat] thebroadwaybeat.com [https://www.thebroadwaybeat.com/]   The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose [https://www.instagram.com/haleyisfamous/?hl=en], with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht [https://www.instagram.com/pertoltprecht/?hl=en]. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose [https://www.instagram.com/jkrosecomp/] and sung by Patti Lupone.