Theater Girl

It's good to see me isn't it!!!!??? No need to respond, that was rhetorical ;)Jackie's back from vacation and we're catching up on some major headlines we missed. First up, what is happening with Sunday in the Park with George? Ariana Grande announced she’s taking a step back from the spotlight after finishing her tour and officially pulled out of the highly anticipated revival. Then, just weeks later, Jonathan Bailey announced he was leaving too.  Why did he follow Ariana out the door? Is this production even still happening?!  Can Lea Michele step in even...

Before taking a few weeks off for summer vacation, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) breaks down everything we know so far about the upcoming 2027 Broadway season! Coming this Winter/Spring: a highly anticipated new musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda, a Paddington London transfer that is questionable, and of course, Evita directed by Jamie Lloyd starring Rachel Zegler.     But how are they going to do the balcony scene in New York City?!?!?!?! We have some ideas... Follow @theatergirlpod! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

This week we're talking to the girl behind #FEEDTHEBIRDSGATE. And if you have no idea what I'm talking about ....13-year-old Coco Marshall (@coco.marshall80) went viral after her dad (@champ_benn) shared a video of her performing "Feed the Birds" in her community theater production of Mary Poppins. Many people in the comments said Coco sounded more like Mariah Carey than Mary Poppins and she sparked a wave of controversy and debate across #theatertok and beyond. She's continuing to post "yaaaas-ified" covers of musical theater classics with sensational runs and riffs and the internet is eating it...

Jackie went to see Titanique this week—a show she had previously written off as a little silly and hadn't paid much attention to—but she left with an entirely new opinion on it. Listen now to hear what changed her mind and why she now has a newfound appreciation for this kooky crazy show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

****if you're on apple podcasts or another audio only platform i suggest you go over to spotify or youtube for the true vlog video experience :)   hiiii guys... thanks for bearing with me as this episode is comes out a day later than normal.  i've been in a bit of a funk lately (mercury in retrograde amiright?!)  so instead of forcing myself to churn out a video that didn't feel authentic, i decided to let you into a little sliver of my life.  i've always used broadway and theater as a way to reset and pick myse...

Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Kristina Leopold (@kristinaleopold_), currently starring in Titanique and previously seen in Six. Kristina shares her journey to Broadway, what it's really like performing alongside stars like Jim Parsons and Frankie Grande, and the vocal injury that nearly left her with permanent damage.   Follow @theatergirlpod! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What really happens behind the scenes of a brand-new Broadway musical?   This week, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Paul Alexander Nolan, who plays Max in The Lost Boys, for an inside look at bringing one of Broadway's newest musicals to life. They discuss songs that were cut during previews, flying vampire mishaps, hidden onstage details, and the surprising influence Reddit fans had on a controversial scene.   Follow Theater Girl (@theatergirlpod)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

In light of the holiday weekend, enjoy a mini episode recapping what Jackie called "the most incredible live theater experience ever." On a whim, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) ended up at Death Becomes Her's closing performance, and wowowow is she glad she was there.  In this mini ep, we're reflecting on the impact of fandom within Broadway communities, the importance of shows that bring pure JOY and ENTERTAINMENT, and recounting how Jennifer Simard eluded everyone at the stage door! It's a quickie but its fun :)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Death Becomes Her is closing on Broadway this weekend, and to mark the occasion, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by her sister Lauren, a DBH super fan who has seen the show FOURTY THREE TIMES?!?!?! (and counting... she's not about to miss closing weekend, of course). They discuss what kept Lauren coming back to the Lunt, unpack and compare Madeline performances of Megan Hilty and Betsy Wolfe, and debate if the musical could have had a longer run if both leads had been replaced at the same time. Death Becomes Her will be alive forever in our hearts...

Before the Theater Girl, there was the Theater Kid. This week, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by childhood friend Cat (@cat_cimino) for an honest conversation about growing up in community theater. Together, they laugh through the trauma while trying to get to the bottom of why everything felt so serious and what was really going on with the adults running the show...   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last night was the 79th annual Tony Awards and we have some FEELINGS!!!!! Jackie breaks down the night - biggest wins, surprises, snubs, and controversies, including the victories for "Ragtime" and "Schmigadoon!", the losses for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" and "The Lost Boys", and what the results say about the current state of theater. Are Tony voters rewarding innovation, or are they still gravitating toward the safest choices? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Tony Awards season in New York City and Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is giving a crash course on Broadway's biggest night with absolutely no filter. Who should win? Who will win? Which nominees are overrated? Which shows deserved more love? Nothing is off limits as Jackie shares her official predictions, hottest takes, and most honest opinions on this year's nominees.   Whether you're a Broadway super fan or just trying to get caught up, this episode will get you ready for the Tonys! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Broadway content creator @bwaySHO to talk The Lost Boys, Two Strangers and The Shrek-oning!  It's a conversation that is SHO delightful :)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by friends to discuss the hottest show of this Broadway season, "Cats"! (Yes, you read that right...)   This reimagined production is unlike anything we've seen on Broadway before and we're here to unpack it.  Is this show actually good for the marginalized groups it claims to represent? Did Grizabella die? What even is the Heaviside Layer? Did Andrew Lloyd Webber say this was okay??? Tune in to find out! Purrrrrrrrrrrrriod. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

Jackie (@ jackiemaroney_) is joined by Daniel Colonel (@daniel.colonel) - lifelong friend, renowned NYC pastry chef, and the only person Jackie knows who’s seen Wicked more times than her (fourteen, to be exact).  The pair break down their favorite Elphabas and Glindas over the years, discuss why Wicked is a perfect musical, and share their thoughts on how to improve the Gershwin Theater’s signature cocktail, the Oz-mopolitan.  Thrillifying! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Episode One of Theater Girl!  Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) and Stefanie (@shesallbach) reunite on the mic to discuss Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas in Chicago.  Did Mark outshine Whitney? Is stunt casting helping or hurting Broadway? Will Jackie meet her husband at Marie’s Crisis Cafe? Tune in to find out!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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