Episodes

  • What To Pick Up When I Put It Down

    What To Pick Up When I Put It Down
    Mar 21 2022
    Ya'll know what to do! It's time to hit your mark and go Off Book! This week the crew is tired because they've been working but they're still making it work. They get knee-deep into a conversation about New York City Center's Encores production of THE LIFE directed by Billy Porter, the world of critics and critiques, how great the musical presentation for Hearts Beat Loud written by Ngozi was, Jazmine Sullivan live, and more! Also, Kim has a voice session and has to leave a little early so we welcome Nadia Brown (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as she talks about her new show The Green Room airing on Ovation, her self-care practices working on Broadway, and her life in London. Oh, and Ngozi gives some great advice to our listener letter! Don't miss it! Let's go! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their theatre dreams. Email: OffBook@BroadwayBlack.com Twitter: @OffBookPodcast | @BroadwayBlack IG: @BroadwayBlack | @OffBookPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/broadwayblack2.0 www.BroadwayBlack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Double The Confederates

    Double The Confederates
    Mar 14 2022
    Alright now! It's that time! Time to go Off Book with Drew, Kim, & Ngozi! Listen in as Kim shows how close she is to being a conservative, Ngozi talks about the new musical she's writing the book for, Drew laments about his work week, and the entire crew talks about how none of them are the 'brownstone friend.' Hot topics include Hadestown coverage, R.I.P. Johnny Brown, the Oscar curse, all of the Broadway Openings, and more! Then get into the Signature Theatre's Black Theatre Night Panel Discussion for the play Confederates by Dominique Morisseau moderated by Jerrie Johnson (Harlem), featuring Dria Brown (Broadway Advocacy Coalition), Dr. Fabienne Doucet (NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools), Dominique Morisseau (Playwright/Activist), Brandon Michael Nase (Broadway for Racial Justice). Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their theatre dreams. Email: OffBook@BroadwayBlack.com Twitter: @OffBookPodcast | @BroadwayBlack IG: @BroadwayBlack | @OffBookPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/broadwayblack2.0 www.BroadwayBlack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • 'West Side, or Change' feat. Paul Tazewell + BONUS 'But Not Without Her' feat. Carrie Mae Weems

    'West Side, or Change' feat. Paul Tazewell + BONUS 'But Not Without Her' feat. Carrie Mae Weems
    Mar 7 2022
    Hey Yall! It's time to hit your mark and go Off Book. This week we dive into A LOT! Our weeks and the shows we've seen are sorts of large in number *cough* Drew! *cough, cough*. Hot topics include James Earl Jones getting a theatre renamed in his honor, Black Theatre Night of Confederates at Signature Theatre, Emmett Till opera, the new Blair Underwood produced musical, + more! In addition, Drew takes back what he said about Moulin Rouge, Ngozi wants to take voice lessons, and Kim is half reading and half paying attention. This episode featured the full interview with Tony Award-winning Broadway costume designer & Academy Award nominee Paul Tazewell (West Side Story, Caroline, or Change, Hamilton). Pulled from Broadway Black's new video series Black & Blue, filmed at the Civilian Hotel, you can watch the filmed cut on Youtube. BONUS: Drew got a chance to interview Carrie Mae Weems, who helped develop the show "Arden, But Not Without You' at The Flea Theater. He felt so moved he wanted you to hear her words coming from her. There is just something about her voice. You can also read the interview on BroadwayBlack.com. (Also, you might wish that Drew could have gone off-mic this week. Unfortunately, it seems he may be trapped in a tunnel. Sometimes sh*t happens.) Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their theatre dreams. Email: OffBook@BroadwayBlack.com Twitter: @OffBookPodcast | @BroadwayBlack IG: @BroadwayBlack | @OffBookPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/broadwayblack2.0 www.BroadwayBlack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 51 mins
  • The Leading Player's Leading Players feat. Ben Vereen

    The Leading Player's Leading Players feat. Ben Vereen
    Feb 28 2022
    It's time to hit your mark with the crew! This week we discuss the end of Black History Month, the casting of For Colored Girls, Kimberly Akimbo heading to Broadway, and trouble in Paradise Square, allegedly. We also get Ben Vereen to go Off Book with us. He discusses his career, how Sammy Davis Jr. took him under his wing, Andrew Lloyd Webber not speaking to him for ten years, Harry Belafonte inspiring him, and many more unique experiences throughout his life and career. its an episode for the history books! Get you some! Let's go! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their theatre dreams. Email: OffBook@BroadwayBlack.com Twitter: @OffBookPodcast | @BroadwayBlack IG: @BroadwayBlack | @OffBookPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/broadwayblack2.0 www.BroadwayBlack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • A Day in The Life featuring Lillias White

    A Day in The Life featuring Lillias White
    Feb 21 2022
    It’s “A Day in The Life” featuring Lillias White! Get into the brand new episode of @offbookpodcast with the #broadwayblack Icon herself! Along with Ms White discussing pretty much her entire career, your favorite hosts dive into the hottest topics from the week including feeling like real housewives, the ushering in and ushering out of Broadway shows, a little more Black No More, and some new projects the crew is working on! It’s time to hit your mark! Let’s go! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their theatre dreams. Email: OffBook@BroadwayBlack.com Twitter: @OffBookPodcast | @BroadwayBlack IG: @BroadwayBlack | @OffBookPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/broadwayblack2.0 www.BroadwayBlack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 4 mins
  • More Black, No?! featuring Brandon Victor Dixon & Tariq Trotter

    More Black, No?! featuring Brandon Victor Dixon & Tariq Trotter
    Feb 14 2022
    Let's go castmates! It's time to hit your mark! This week we talk about new productions and canon works, as well as discuss Wicked and Phantom history makers, Britton & The Flea, and end with a great interview with stars of the new musical "Black No More," Brandon Victor Dixon and Tariq Trotter, well-know as Black Thought from The Roots. Soundcheck, 1-2-1-2 turn the monitors up! Come be Off Book with us! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their theatre dreams. Email: OffBook@BroadwayBlack.com Twitter: @OffBookPodcast | @BroadwayBlack IG: @BroadwayBlack | @OffBookPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/broadwayblack2.0 www.BroadwayBlack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • No Glass Cliffs feat. Gennean Scott (The Broadway League Dir. of DEI)

    No Glass Cliffs feat. Gennean Scott (The Broadway League Dir. of DEI)
    Feb 7 2022
    This week we're joined by theatre critic and What's Up Broadway co-host, Ayanna Prescod, listen in as Drew takes up most of the time with his week of events including a Broadway Sessions storytime & being mistaken for Savion Glover. Hot Topics include The Color Purple film cast and a few exclusives you'll want to hear. Also, don't miss the rundown of what's happening with The Broadway League as we sit down with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Broadway League, Gennean Scott. She ain't running so pull up! Hit your mark! It's that time! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their theatre dreams. Email: OffBook@BroadwayBlack.com Twitter: @OffBookPodcast | @BroadwayBlack IG: @BroadwayBlack | @OffBookPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/broadwayblack2.0 www.BroadwayBlack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • Viva Las MJ! Don't Stop Til You Get Enough Off Book

    Viva Las MJ! Don't Stop Til You Get Enough Off Book
    Jan 31 2022
    Lean. with us and rock with us as we talk about all the things of MJ: The Musical, Skeleton Crew, Drew's trip to Vegas, and... wait,.. what happens on Off Book stays on Off Book! It's time to hit your mark, the overture is starting. Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their Broadway dreams. Email: OffBook@BroadwayBlack.com Twitter: @OffBookPodcast | @BroadwayBlack IG: @BroadwayBlack | @OffBookPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/broadwayblack2.0 www.BroadwayBlack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins