My First Show

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  • Like many of us, Eva grew up doing theater. She attended musical theater camp and loved Broadway musicals. While a true passion, Eva chose to pursue a career in politics. She began by working for the Gore campaign during the infamous 2000 presidential election. She then transitioned to journalism, spending five years with ABC News as an Assignment Editor and Coordinating Producer, where she covered 9/11, the Iraq War, the 2004 Presidential Election, the death of Pope John Paul II, amongst others.En route towards a successful lifetime career in news, Eva made the decision to follow her original, true passion. In 2005, she left her job at ABC News to pursue a life in the theater, as a producer. The decision to leave a steady job and start from scratch in a famously cutthroat industry was not an easy one. But it certainly paid off. Eva has amassed over 18 Broadway credits and three Tony Awards. And, last year, she had four Broadway shows running simultaneously at one point. Her success can, of course, be attributed to her hard work and tenacity, but also to returning to her first love, building on the passion generated from her formative experiences in the theater—her first shows.On each episode of My First Show, Eva speaks with a different luminary from the entertainment industry, framing the discussion around four questions:What was the first show you saw?What was the first show you were in?What was your first professional show?If you could be in any show, anywhere, at any time, what would it be?Through a lively and personal conversation, Eva explores each guest’s formative experiences, how ambitions became reality and what dream roles still remain.Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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Episodes
  • S3/Ep3: Ashley Park

    S3/Ep3: Ashley Park
    Jan 26 2022
    Originally released November 24, 2020. Ashley Park, currently starring in Season Two of Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” looks back on growing up and going to college in Ann Arbor, as well as hoofing it at the Pittsburgh CLO. She also discusses her long-term relationship with the role of Millie, former audition song that required a sequined vest, and her hilarious performance as Ashley Gold on “Girls5Eva.” Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • S3/Ep2: Mike Faist

    S3/Ep2: Mike Faist
    Jan 19 2022
    Originally released on December 8, 2020. Eva talks with Tony nominee and star of the Golden Globe Award-winning WEST SIDE STORY film. Faist looks back on his Broadway debut in NEWSIES, originating the Connor Murphy in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and the way in which he forged a sense of brotherhood among the Jets in WEST SIDE STORY. As well as his experiences working with director Steven Spielberg and choreographer Justin Peck.  Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • S3/Ep1: Uzo Aduba

    S3/Ep1: Uzo Aduba
    Jan 12 2022
    Originally released August 25, 2020. Eva talks to the always funny and totally remarkable Uzo Aduba (star of CLDYE’S on Broadway) about the production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL that started it all, the art of the talk-sing, and a misunderstanding that may have invented the greatest musical mashup of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins

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