Ep202 - It's All Happening with TESS MARSHALL & MICHAEL FABISCH (Almost Famous)
It's all happening! Almost Famous: The Musical finds new life at A.C.T of CT!We chat with Tess Marshall and Michael Fabisch about playing the iconic roles of Penny Lane and Willian Miller in this exciting new production, working with the brilliant Tom Kitt, which 1970s rock band they'd travel back in time to travel on tour with and much more!Almost Famous: The Musical plays now through November 23rd at A.C.T!
Happy Halloween! We're so excited to be joined by Jesse Sharp and Lexie Dorsett Sharp to talk all about Beetlejuice's return to Broadway!Jesse and Lexie are a real-life married couple making their Broadway debuts together in Beetlejuice, after touring with the show together for three years.
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Ep200 - Us & Boq with DANNY QUADRINO (Wicked)
Let's rejoicify! Danny Quadrino is on the pod!We're joined by Danny Quadrino, who stars in Wicked on Broadway as everyone's favourite munchkin - Boq! We chat with Danny about Wicked's upcoming 22nd Broadway anniversary, the Wicked movie taking over grocery aisle shelves, ghosts in the Gershwin and so much more!
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Ep199 - Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
In this episode, we take a jump to the left and a step to the right as we discuss Linus O'Brien's documentary - Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror! This is a must-see for every Rocky Horror fan, be sure to check out showtimes for Strange Journey in theatres near you: rockyhorrordoc.com
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Ep198 - Show History: SWEPT AWAY
Alright, yeah! We’re kicking off our 2025 Spooky Season with a chilling deep-dive into Swept Away — the hauntingly beautiful musical by the Avett Brothers and John Logan.In this episode, we discuss the real-life tragedy that inspired the story, how the Avett Brothers’ album Mignonette inspired the musical, marketing a show with dark themes on Broadway, and its sudden closure after a brief run. From brotherhood and survival to sacrifice and redemption, Swept Away makes the perfect start to our season of ghost lights and haunted stories.*Sound effects from Pixabay Follow us on social media!Instagram @breakingthecurtainTikTok @breakingthecurtainbreakingthecurtain.com
Breaking the Curtain is the musical theatre podcast where two friends sit down with theatre legends, uncover the history behind your favourite shows, and share the latest Broadway buzz. From in-depth show breakdowns to exclusive interviews with theatre’s brightest creatives, it’s your all-access pass to the world of musical theatre.