DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Dylan and Connor are joined by McKenzie Kurtz (Schmigadoon, Heathers). It’s time for a second helping of McKenzie on DRAMA. as this diva makes her podcast return! McKenzie has been up to a lot since she last sat down with the twins: departed Wicked, originated the role of Cassandra in The Heart of Rock and Roll, slayed as Heather Chandler off-Broadway, and is now starring in Schmigadoon! This Drama Desk nominee spills on finding her version of Betsy, pulling funny faces onstage, and being given the freedom by director Christopher Gatelli to play. McKenzie reflects on Schmigadoon ending an era at the Kennedy Center, auditioning for the Apple TV series, and her Broadway.com Vlog. For those who heard our first chat, things come full circle as we dish on The Bachelor (none of us watch anymore - trust!), as well as gag over Off Campus and Rob Rausch. Listen as McKenzie gives us the tea on her relationship with Brent Comer, including the role that our episode played in the early days of their budding romance! Heathers, Halloween, and Heated Rivalry! Oh my! This is a delightful chat with a darling gal, and we simply adore her. You can’t miss McKenzie’s comedic prowess onstage in Schmigadoon on Broadway!Follow McKenzie on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Olivier Award winner Layton Williams (Titanique, Cabaret). Well YES! Y’all knew we’d have a true kiki with this West End diva, who has crossed the pond to take Broadway by storm. Actually, by iceberg, b*tch! Layton spills on being nominated for a Tony Award for his turn in Titanique, reprising the same role for which clinched an Olivier. He speaks candidly about receiving the offer for the role in the West End, as well as how his transfer to Broadway came to be. We gab about Layton’s adventures in the Big Apple, his fabulous co-stars Constantine Rousouli and Melissa Barrera, and advice he received from Jak Malone ahead of the run. Listen in as the twins break down the latest Drag Race All Stars bracket scenario, Layton divulges his encounters with members of the Spice Girls, and the last time Tom Holland tried to FaceTime him. These three share plenty of laughs while also chatting about Strictly Come Dancing, Billy Elliot, and why Eeeeeveryboy’s Talking About Jamie. Wake! It! Up! Prepare to giggle and gag with Layton Williams this week on DRAMA!Follow Layton on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by drag superstar Suzie Toot (RuPaul’s Drag Race). Consider our engines STARTED! Hopped up on NeuroGum and with Pride on the horizon, these theatre queens joined together for a gay ol’ time. Ms. Toot fills the twins in on her upcoming one-woman solo tour, Suzie with a Z, which she is bringing to 17 cities across the nation this summer. All-singing, all-dancing, all Suzie Toot! This queen recalls when she last saw RuPaul in the flesh, speaks on the legacy of being the “Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses,” and reflects on how life has changed after the race. Our guest spills the tea about Provincetown, her drag inspirations Dina Martina, Jinkx Monsoon, and Sasha Velour, and the key to tap dancing as a giant menorah during the holiday season. Of course we get into ButtTootKing (Suzie’s trio with Kori King and Lydia B. Kollins), their upcoming Halloween tour, and behind the scenes tidbits from Drag Race season 17. Why is Suzie a redhead? Which Tony snub is Dylan still peeved about? Sit back, relax, and enjoy Suzie Toot on DRAMA!Follow Suzie on Instagram & Twitter & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Melissa Barrera (Titanique, In the Heights) for a brand new episode of DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. Melissa is an actor, singer, activist, producer, final girl, and now… Broadway star! She can currently be seen starring as Rose DeWitt Bukater in Titanique at the St. James Theatre. She spills on sailing the Ship of Dreams, getting to be funny onstage, and working with Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, Deborah Cox, Jim Parsons, and MORE. Visits from Patti LuPone, Melissa’s gaggy Betsey Johnson archival custom opening night dress, and joining the Broadway community are all discussed. This multi-talented star of the Scream franchise dishes on being asked to do Chicago on Broadway, coming to NYC to see shows, and excitement for the Titanique’s upcoming Tonys performance. Having starred as Vanessa in the In the Heights film, Melissa shares stories from the shoot, navigating her mental health on set, and bonding with Anthony Ramos. We get into Melissa’s new production company, writing screenplays, and her dreams of directing. Stick around for chatter on Catherine Zeta Jones in Chicago, working with Lin Manuel-Miranda, and starring in Carmen with Paul Mescal. Near, far, wherever you are… you’re gonna gag for this episode of the podcast!Follow Melissa on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are here to break down the 2026 Tony Award Nominations! The headline of the day: Lea Michele SNUBBED for a Leading Actress in a Musical! DRAMA. We kick off by crashing out over that, along with other juicy news such as June Squibb and Danny Burstein making Tonys history, Scott Rudin’s double nominations, None for Proof including awards darling Kara Young!), and only one acting nod for Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Gagging over Ali Louis Bourzgui, Constantine Rousouli, Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, and Hannah Cruz! Excitement for the four Best Musical options (Two Strangers, Schmigadoon, The Lost Boys, and Titanique) and intrigue over the Best Revival options (Ragtime, Rocky Horror, and Cats) will make for a VERY wild telecast. We love the theatre community and we love YOU. Thanks for tuning in, y’all!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Heather Morris (Glee, 11 to Midnight). The twins are together for a GLEEful spring reunion in the Big Apple, and they’re quite frankly gagged to be in the presence of this dancing diva. You know and love their guest from portraying Brittany S. Pierce on the musical comedy Glee. Now through May 11th, you can see her slay onstage in Cost n' Mayor’s off-Broadway dance show 11 to Midnight. These three hit it off, gabbing about the Glee renaissance in NYC with Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele, Kevin McHale, Darren Criss, and of course HeMo. Heather opens up about living in Arizona with her boys, her botox-free lifestyle, and making the most of her stint in NYC. We get the scoop on her recent appearance in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as a guest speller, as well as sharing an onstage dance with Mr. Shue himself, Matt Morrison, in Just in Time on Broadway. Listen as we wax poetic about Heather’s favorite Glee guest stars, dealing with anxiety while on set, brushes with reality competition shows, and all things 11 to Midnight, from cropped rugby tees to onstage highlights. Oh, did you know Heather WON The Masked Dancer as a pair of scissors? Things get astrological, y’all! Settle in for this fabulous chat with Heather, and catch her while you can in 11 to Midnight this spring!Follow Heather on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Academy Award nominated actress Jennifer Tilly (The Adding Machine, Bullets Over Broadway, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills). This icon is currently starring off-Broadway in The Adding Machine (with the New Group), alongside Daphne Rubin-Vega, Sarita Choudhury, and Michael Cyril Creighton. Jennifer discusses working with director Scott Elliott, her incredible castmates, and the joys of crafting and getting into character. Tilly talks about her gaggy custom Balmain RHOBH reunion dress, why she joined the series, and jumping into Rachel Zoe’s pool with Keltie Knight. She spills on her Gay Icon Status, running her own Oscar campaign for Bullets Over Broadway, and juicy stories about Hollywood. Listen closely for her hot takes about movie musicals, the future of the Chucky franchise, and teases Celebrity Autobiography coming to Broadway this summer. Jennifer brings her signature glamour, sense of humor, and inimitable storytelling. Don’t miss her off-Broadway through May 17th! Follow Jennifer on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Dee Roscioli (Death Becomes Her, Titanique). Dee has defied gravity, sailed the ship of dreams, and is alive… FOREVERRRRR. And you know what else? She’s joining the DRAMA. FAM, officially! Get ready for this electric and connective conversation covering all aspects of Dee’s life and career. She is currently slaying in Death Becomes Her on Broadway, standing by for both leading roles of Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp. You know and love Dee as one of the first and longest-running Elphaba’s in Wicked across the country. She also had an epic run as Celine Dion in Titanique off-Broadway. We talk about early Wicked memories, her abundance of Glindas, the charming and upbeat backstage life at the Daryl Roth, and being “The Fourth Cher” in The Cher Show. We get into Project Hail Mary, audio books on Libby, and Jennifer Tilly. Go see Death Becomes Her with friends of the pod Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and more fabulous folks. We love Dee!Follow Dee on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Grammy Award-winner Abigail Barlow (SIX the Musical, The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album). All you wanna do… is listen to this gorgeous chat featuring the twins and Abigail! But first, the Summer House drama MUST be discussed. Amanda Batula, Ciara Miller, West Wilson, Kyle Cooke, and… Carl? Then it’s time for alllll the tea from Abigail. We dive into what it’s like starring in SIX the Musical as Katherine Howard, sharing a dressing room with Dylan Mulvaney, and her journey to making this thrilling debut. Abigail famously wrote (and won a Grammy!) for The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album with her collaborator Emily Bear. We get into the origin story, happy memories from that time, and the way it led to writing the music for Moana 2. We get into it ALL. Abigail talks about her pop star journey and what’s to come creatively. There are doses of drama abound, including The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, the two year anniversary of The Tortured Poets Department, and The Song of Achilles and Circe by Madeline Miller. Get ready to absolutely queen out while listening to this episode. Catch Abigail in SIX the Musical all summer long!Follow Abigail on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Olivier Award winner Sam Tutty (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Dear Evan Hansen). Three redheads carry a pod into your ears! Fresh off the first preview of Rocky Horror on Broadway, the twins have a spoiler-free chat about the musical revival before diving into their convo with the leading man of Two Strangers. Sam is so charming, breezy, and silly. He fills the boys in on his New York experience, his thoughts on American culture and cuisine, and the nature of the eight-shows-a-week schedule. Sam’s upcoming trip to London, featuring a birthday barbecue, Tesco’s Meal Deal, and a visit to see his girlfriend’s musical Paddington are all discussed. Sam charts his journey through every iteration of Two Strangers, including the various recordings of “New York,” being part of script and character revisions, and how the show has grown since Christiani joined the cast for the American run. He speaks about his early experiences with the theatre (Phantom of the Opera!), when he learned he could sing, and happy memories from Dear Evan Hansen in the West End. Anime, video games, and Summer House and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are on the table, y’all. Prepare to fall in love with Sam. Don’t miss him in his Broadway debut as Dougal in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)!Follow Sam on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Claybourne Elder (“The Gilded Age, Company). Hello, hello, hello! On the heels of The Comeback’s third season, the twins obsess over Lisa Kudrow’s Valerie Cherish before diving into this chat. Claybourne is as sincere and dreamy as you’d hope! This star previews his debut album, If the Stars Were Mine, ahead of its release on Center Stage Records on April 3rd. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” lullabies, standards, and even a song from If/Then can be heard on his stunning record. Clay dishes on Encores! The Wild Party, his upcoming 54 Below shows, and pivotal album advice he received from Emily of The Indigo Girls. Clay is a Sondheim boy through and through - starring as Andy in Company on Broadway, Sondheim’s 80th Birthday Celebration, Sunday in the Park with George (standing by for Jake Gyllenhaal), and MORE. We discuss the kindness of strangers on his first trip to NYC, which inspired his own charity organization City of Strangers. Claybourne shares Broadway highlights, stories from his Mormon upbringing in Utah, and memories from filming “The Gilded Age.” Stick around for a doozy of doses of DRAMA., including how Dylan fared doing Hudson Williams’ skincare routine and Clay’s Chappell Roan hot take. Clay is king!Follow Claybourne on InstagramBuy his debut album from Center Stage RecordsSee him at 54 Below on April 3rd, 4th, or 15thFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twi

Dylan and Connor are joined by Matt Koplik (Broadway Breakdown) for a thrilling preview of the Broadway 2026 spring season! Their fellow theatre podcaster brings his signature hot takes and witty humor to spotlight the upcoming productions coming to the Main Stem. The boys dish on Death of a Salesman, Giant, Proof, and all of the straight plays on the docket, as well as new musicals and revivals like Schmigadoon, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Rocky Horror Show. They rave about Carrie Coon, Rose Byrne, Jessica Hecht, and all the gals (which should come as no surprise). Listen as they discuss how many cast members from The Gilded Age and The Bear will be treading the boards, the trend of “bringing out the beave,” and for some scuttlebutt about Paddington’s rumored journey across the pond. Will the twink musical of the season (The Lost Boys) prevail? With this trio, you know there’s plenty of early Tony Awards talk throughout about the major categories: musical, actor, actress, and beyond. Some might say this is a breakdown of Broadway. Get into it!Follow Matt Koplik on Instagram & listen to Broadway Breakdown!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

It’s the TWIN TALKS pod you’ve all been waiting for. THE WEDDING RECAP. Dylan’s fresh from his bridal era, recapping, answering questions, sharing highlights, reflecting, and giggling about his magical wedding weekend. Drag queens? Musical performances? A gay pop DJ set by Steve Deptola? You’re going to live, laugh, and LOVE during this post-wedding debrief. The second half of this twin talk features Olivier Award nomination reactions, Broadway drama stemming from actors spilling on TikTok, reality TV rundowns, Sunset Boulevard and Vanderpump Rules’ similarities, and Kandi Burress in & Juliet. Oh wait, also sooooo much more.Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Jenn Colella (Come From Away, If/Then). We’re SHAKING to have this legendary icon on the podcast to promote her upcoming cabaret at 54 Below and to chat about her incredible life and career. Jenn dishes on motherhood, marriage, and being “mostly gay.” Jenn mentions it ALL — getting a tattoo in Rob McClure’s dressing room during Chaplin, a wild night out with Antonio Banderas and friends, and covering Idina Menzel’s role in If/Then for one afternoon only (and which Tony-winning BOYFRIEND of hers attended the show). Getting high and seeing Into the Woods with Bobby Conte, auditioning for Marianne Elliot’s Company (in a surprising role!), and performing Fun Home in a funeral home. Y’all… this episode has the tea, the stories, and MORE. We get into Heated Rivalry, Industry, Dying for Sex, and of course… Come From Away. Jenn also gives marital advice to Dylan on the eve of his wedding. GAGGY.Follow Jenn on InstagramSee Jenn at 54 Below on March 27 & 28!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award nominee Justin Cooley (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Kimberly Akimbo). Some good kids are here for a good hang, y’all! The twins unite with Justin to talk all things Spelling Bee, which is currently running through September at New World Stages. We get into the herstory of the Bee, modernizing it for today’s audience, and the fun of working with the incredible cast on this hilarious show. Lilli Cooper’s vocals, performance, and wig are all raved about. Justin burst onto the scene in Kimberly Akimbo, garnering him a nomination for every theatrical award on the planet. He looks back on the show that brought him to the city, what it was like joining the Broadway community at 18 years old, and taking his dad to the Tony Awards. Actual Ring of Keys happens during Ring of Keys. GAG IT. Stick around for commentary about Normal People by Sally Rooney, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and Bad Bunny’s halftime show. We L-O-V-E Justin and this chat! Follow Justin on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony and Olivier Award winner Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat). Ahead of the original Broadway cast’s final performance in Operation Mincemeat, the twins sit down with Jak for an unofficial DRAMA exit interview. Jak looks back on seven years of Mincemeat: from meeting the team behind it, the very first audition, and taking the show all the way to New York City. Special memories from the Broadway experience are shared, including some fabulous celebrity encounters, fan interactions, and lessons learned from Hester. Jak shares never-before-told stories about his early days falling in love with the arts. Pantos, grandmothers, and doggies, oh my! We talk Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade, Grey Gardens, Love Story, and a little Nicole Scherzinger. Why not! Jak teases what he’s up to next and shares tidbits on what he’s been working on creatively in New York City. We’re dreaming of Jak in Oh, Mary! You’re going to LOVE this chat with Jak. “What a silly thing for anyone to –” Dramaaaa!Follow Jak on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), King Kong). Three strangers (two of which are twins…) became SISTERS during this all-time dynamic, breezy, and gorgeous convo. Hear all about starring as Robin in the hit new musical Two Strangers, from first listen to audition to Boston to BROADWAY. Christiani shares her favorite songs, what it’s like working with Sam Tutty, and how returning to the New York stage in this show has been a gift. Stories from A Bronx Tale, highlights from middle school productions of Grease, and the impact of Raven Symone and The Cheetah Girls are discussed at length. We also get into The Pitt season 2, Olivia Dean’s MOMENT, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, AND Ultimate Road Trip tea. This episode is the cure for your winter blues. Be happy, y’all.Follow Christiani on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Brandon Flynn (Data, 13 Reasons Why). You already know and love him, but prepare to fall deeper after this truly good hang. Fresh from recently opening the new play Data at the Lucille Lortel, Brandon talks about the preview process, developing his character Jonah, and his chilly walk to work in the West Village from his East Village apartment. Brandon gets honest about his coming out story, the radical queer life he lives with his talented husband Jordan Tannahill, and how he hopes he can pave the way for young queer actors. These ‘93 babies hit it off as they discuss The Real Housewives of Miami, Lady Gaga and the Grammys, and Charlize Theron’s transformation in Monster. But that’s not all, honey! They cover Rent Boy by Gary Indiana, 1000lb Sisters (drama!), and the lost art of the answering machine messages. In light of Heated Rivalry’s meteoric popularity, Brandon reflects on a similar effect when 13 Reasons Why was first released 10 years ago. This episode suuuuper gay btw! We’re big Brandon fans on DRAMA. Go see him in Data through March 29th! Follow Brandon on InstagramGet tickets to see Brandon in Data!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Grammy Award nominee Nichelle Lewis (Ragtime, The Wiz). Snuggle in during the winter snow storm for a gorgeous and cozy chat with the twins and Nichelle, who is currently starring in the critically acclaimed revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater. Hot on the heels of Oscar nominations, they dive into the amazing day for Sinners, debate how scary the film is, and list off their top hottest Michael B. Jordan performances. We chart Nichelle’s full journey: show choir solos, Molloy College experiences, survival jobs, and MORE. Stories from Hairspray on tour (with Nina West!) and being on American Idol (with Katy Perry!) cannot be missed. Stick around for Traitors talk, the online video that booked Nichelle in The Wiz, and how Nichelle’s connection to the spiritual world plays out onstage. CHILLS.Follow Nichelle on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by John-Andrew Morrison (Oh, Mary!, A Strange Loop). It’s a new year, which means the twins and their guests can’t get enough of one thing and one thing only – The Traitors. Candiace, Rinna, and Rob, oh my! Listen in for spirited chatter on the latest season of the reality show (so far). Then make way for the King of the Lyceum Theatre, Mr. John-Andrew Morrison! “JAM” dishes on his journey with the hit play Oh, Mary!. His year of Abraham Lincoln, camp, and comedy led him to this moment sharing the stage with Jane Krakowski, Jinkx Monsoon, Hannah Solow, Cheyenne Jackson, and MORE. Listen in for tales of onstage hijinks, backstage antics, and how he approaches each performance as Mary’s Husband. JAM shares stories from youth theatre in Jamaica, seeing Dreamgirls on Broadway with the original Broadway cast, and his experiences at La Mama. Finally, listen in for reflections on A Strange Loop and the gay porn studio they developed the show at. JUICY. Don’t miss John-Andrew in Oh, Mary through this spring at the Lyceum Theatre!Follow John-Andrew on InstagramSee JAM and his castmates in their "Niche Cabaret Legends" show on February 9th!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are kicking off 2026 with their personal picks of theatre they’re most excited for in 2026. Listen in for hot takes on the shows coming to Broadway, off-Broadway, and BEYOND. Buzz words: Celine Dion, Jane Fonda, cult-classic revivals, felines, Jamie Lloyd, and MORE. They’re also reacting to the Golden Globes – from the jokes of Nikki Glaser, former Timothée Chalamet obsessions, and lots of Amy Poehler chatter. Does Ariana Grande still have a chance at an Oscar nomination? Will Rose Byrne come to Broadway with an Academy Award in her bag? Will Gwyneth Paltrow return to the stage? And will Dylan ever stop watching BTS clips of Avatar: Fire and Ash? Tune in for answers, speculations, and even more chatter on all things theatre, pop culture, love, and life.Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Alison Jaye (Stranger Things: The First Shadow). It’s the final pod of 2025, y’all! Get ready for a cozy, upbeat, seasonal, and seamless conversation between the twins and Alison. Topics covered include: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (on Broadway!), Jamie Campbell Bower’s surprise Broadway debut as Henry Creel, discourse on I Love LA and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, as well as the impact that Netflix and Stranger Things has had on the world. Alison speaks about being a Broadway kid, appearing in Sunday in the Park with George and Mary Poppins, and the road that led her to becoming Joyce Maldonado. We gush over Burke Swanson, Neil Caffrey, and the backstage banter at the Marquis over Heated Rivalry. Stick around for Alison’s beautiful reflection on her year, Sondheim stories, and more. We simply adore Alison! See you in 2026, y’all!Follow Alison on on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Happy Christmas Eve to all, but especially our day-of-drop listeners! May this Twin Talk accompany our dear listeners during holiday travels, last minute present wrapping, or when you’re hiding in the bathroom during a tense family gathering. Awards season comes along with the most wonderful time of year, so listen in for a chat about films in the 2026 Oscars race. We cover Sentimental Value, Jacob Elordi, and even more Wicked: For Good discourse. Will Ariana clench a second consecutive nomination? Speaking of Ms. Grande, listen in as we break down her bestie Bowen Yang’s departure from Saturday Night Live. Then, just what you asked Santa for… a post mortem on The Queen of Versailles and Kristin Chenoweth. It’s tea, y’all. We wrap up this cozy little chat with thoughts on Marjorie Prime, the Titanique announcement, some Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy Ending rumors, and our adoration for Heated Rivalry. Thank you for spending your holidays with us, as well as tuning in all year long. We love you all!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Drew Droege (Messy White Gays, Titanique). The twins are elated to be joined by this celebrated comedian, writer, and performer, who is currently starring in his off-Broadway play Messy White Gays. Get ready for a chat packed with behind-the-scenes tea, casting tidbits, playwriting secrets and inspirations, and MORE. Drew takes us through some career highlights, including his viral Chloë Sevigny impression, appearing in Luca Guadagnino’s film Queer, and the television series Heathers. We dive into his history with Titanique, and what it was like performing alongside Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, and Willam. We also talk about the hottest movies of the year, including Weapons (hello, Amy Madigan!), One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, The Secret Agent, and more. There’s piping hot takes that you do not want to miss about the Supporting Actress field, y’all! We also get into Heated Rivalry, Jean Smart, and queer culture at large. Need we say more? We love Drew and Messy White Gays! The play, that is. Of course. Follow Drew on on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Hannah Cruz (Chess, Suffs). Game. Set. Match… made in heaven y’all! We are in love with Hannah, who’s currently starring as Svetlana in the highly-anticipated revival of Chess on Broadway. Ahead of the crazy holiday schedule, we caught up with Hannah on her Chess journey - from her early love of the show to her audition, rehearsals, and opening on Broadway. Prepare to be riveted by her incredible pre-show process, the antics that occur on and backstage, and what it’s like working with Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, and Aaron Tveit. We get into Gleek days, being a teenage Mama Rose, and how she met her husband on the road. Speaking of, Hannah is a legendary Eliza in Hamilton. She shares stories from the tour, including why it changed her relationship with singing forever. We get into the Gussie of it all… that’s right, Hannah is currently filming Richard Linklater’s Merrily We Roll Along alongside Paul Mescal, Ben Platt, and Beanie Feldstein. Exclusive stories are told about what the next 15 years have in store for this diva. We talk Suffs, Die My Love, The Wedding Singer, and more. You’re going to know her so well. J’adore!Follow Hannah on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Britani Bateman (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Miss Saigon). Clink your glass! We have an announcement. Britani Bateman, breakout STAR of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, is on the pod! From “Friend Of” the Housewives to “Friend of the Pod” we could not be more gagged. Ahead of her cabaret debut at 54 Below, Britani is here to tease the musical moments, special guests, and gaggy surprises that she has in store for “What About Me?” We dive deep into all things Bravo: which RHOSLC castmates she’s closest to, opening up about her family and dating life on the show, and her first Bravo Con experience. Reality star vocalists, unseen moments, and Kathy Hilton stories galore! Britani has an exclusive reveal for DRAMA… you’re going to be gagged. There might even be a stuffed animal with a voice inside. Just you wait! Britani spills the tea on Miss Saigon with Will Swenson, the Fantine/Les Mis storyline that almost-was, and dream roles on Broadway. Death Becomes Her and Madeline Ashton… are you listening? Britani is so real, open, and genuine. You’re all going to gag for this incredible episode. See her at 54 Below on December 5 and 6 OR join the show’s livestream on December 6. We love our queen!Follow Britani on Instagram & TiktokGet tickets to her 54 Below cabaret on Dec 5 & 6!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeart

Connor and Dylan are joined by Lencia Kebede (Wicked, Hamilton). Closing out their 6 year podcast anniversary month, the twins are thrillified to welcome Wicked on Broadway’s reigning Elphaba to the podcast! Lencia is making HISTORY as the first full-time Black Elphaba on Broadway. Recorded during Wicked: For Good’s release week, the trio discuss their favorite moments, Ariana Grande’s POWER, and the two very special screenings Lencia got to attend. We chart Lencia’s entire journey with the musical: from audition to rehearsal to opening night on the Gershwin stage. She shares her approach to the character, what this moment has meant to her, and how her co-star Allie Trimm helped welcome her to Oz. Lencia speaks about touring with two different Hamilton companies, where she played Woman 5 and then THAT GIRL Angelica Schuyler. We hear stories from Rent on Tour, singing backup for Beyoncé Knowles Carter, and greatest hits from hometown theatre. Stick around for a recap of Jinkx and DeLa’s holiday show, raves for Joshua Henry in Ragtime and Liberation on Broadway, and continued discourse of The Summer I Turned Pretty. Don’t you see… he loves her. And so. Do. We.Follow Lencia on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Kevin Csolak (The Outsiders, Audra Gypsy). Live from the Bernard B. Jacobs… it’s Kevin! Having been introduced by beloved 2x DRAMA. guest Solea Pfeiffer, the twins are so delighted to finally chat with this star. Kevin, who’s currently starring as Bob in The Outsiders on Broadway, speaks on his journey with the Tony-winning Best Musical: from workshops to now playing a principal role full-time. You knowww we dig into Audra Gypsy, as our guest sang, danced, and acted his heart out as Tulsa in the glorious revival at the Majestic Theatre. We hear Kevin’s side of the epic love story with his girlfriend Solea. You’ll be swooning! Something’s coming, y’all… and it’s the burning tea on the West Side Story revival AND the Spielberg film. Kevin appeared in both, so we chat about the controversial (and ahead of its time) Broadway production, featuring direction by Ivo van Howe and starring Isaac Cole Powell (who gave an orgasmic “Maria” performance every night). Hear about working with Spielberg, highlights from the movie set, and a sneaky story about the “Officer Krupke” scene. Chess, Mean Girls, and little Kevin’s Broadway debut in The Grinch are all included in this all-timer episode. We adore Kevin, and his performance (and khakis) cannot be missed in The Outsiders through December 14!Follow Kevin on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Morgan Dudley (Hadestown, Descendants: The Rise of Red). She takes us on the road that led her to this moment: starring as Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway. We get into backstage (and onstage!) antics, Morgan’s show diary, what it’s like performing “Flowers” each night, the eight-show-a-week grind, and audience reactions. Which former Eurydices gave Morgan some advice? And what helpful direction did Rachel Chavkin provide? The entire principal cast changed over for the first time in the show’s history, as Morgan stars alongside Oliver nominee Jack Wolfe, Tony nominee/Friend of the Pod Rebecca Naomi Jones, and Tony winner Paolo Szot. GAGGY. Morgan slayed in Descendants: The Rise of Red, Jagged Little Pill on Broadway, and even writes original music. Don’t worry, we get into it ALL. Manifestations and zodiac signs play a big role, y’all! The pop culture chatter also includes the QUEEN Brandy, Gen V on Amazon, Katy Perry’s new single “bandaids”, and some true crime docs. Stick around for BTS stories with Jack Wolfe. You’re going to LOVE this conversation and Morgan. Catch her at the Walter Kerr now!Follow Morgan on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by drag superstar Plasma (RuPaul’s Drag Race). This week it’s just family. Literally, as the twins (mostly Connor) are often told they share a strong resemblance to this week’s guest! We get into it! It’s a rip roaring, hilarious time with this breakout star of Drag Race’s 16th season as they celebrate the release of her new album “Is Miss Thing On?” Plasma regales the boys with Elaine Stritch musings, memories from time on the set of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and more. This diva reflects on seeing Wicked at an impressionable age as well as seeing the 2022 Funny Girl revival during previews. Yes, the Beanie/Lea discourse continues in the year of our lord 2025! Period. She openly speaks about mental health, words of wisdom from Trixie Mattel, and her cosmic connection to Barbra Streisand. Of course we get into Drag Race, as Plasma spills on her preparation process, annihilating the Rusical challenge, and her favorite runways. There are laughs and musical theatre references galore, as well as this trio gagging over Sarah Paulson’s many characters in the Ryan Murphyverse. Stick around for Plasma and Dylan dreaming up new Rusical ideas, and be sure to check out Plasma’s live album streaming now!Follow Plasma on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by theatre writer, screenwriter, and songwriter Zack Zadek (Deathless, The Turning). Y’all are going to love this breezy, entertaining chat with Zack, who is celebrating the release of his musical album Deathless. This recorded version features Jeremy Jordan, Kevin Atwater, Maia Reficco, Nicolette Robinson, and more stars! Hear about the inception of the musical itself, the nearly a decade-long road that led to a recorded album, and which special guest stars are on it (Yes, we have the DRAMA. exclusive, y’all!). Zack hypes up his Joe’s Pub concert, which will have many treats and surprises for lucky fans. Connor gushes over his favorite song of Zack’s, “Right Place, Right Time” from Love, Rosie. Get Lilly Collins on the horn to produce the feature length musical! We talk Lost, its inventive storytelling, characters, and legacy. We talk Broadway musical act one finales – battling it out for our favorites. And we talk about Tate McRae, movie musicals, and Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Oh, and we discuss The Turning starring Jordan Fisher and Lola Tung. Get READY! Tickets are on sale now for Zack’s Joe’s Pub concert on November 14 and you can buy and stream Deathless wherever you listen to music.Follow Zack on InstagramStream Deathless on Spotify!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which als

Dylan and Connor are joined by Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme (RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show). We’re kicking off the 6th year of DRAMA. with this truly iconic duo, just in time for the happiest season! This legendary pair of global drag superstars sat down with the twins to spread holiday cheer in honor of their own milestone 8th annual iteration of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. The queens reminisce on their first time seeing one another perform in drag - long before stepping onto the Main Stage of RuPaul’s Drag Race & All Stars. Hot on the heels of leading Oh, Mary!, Jinkx speaks about the brilliant play and her time embodying Mary Todd Lincoln. She also gives us a live vocal of “Ring of Keys” (gag it!). As head writer this year, hear from DeLa about the breakneck pace of mounting this epic holiday extravaganza. It’s going to be sensational! Listen for insights from the divas about why queer people are equipped for creating art in times of crisis, the influence of Death Becomes Her, Jim Henson, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and more, as well as TV recs from these stars. See Jinkx & DeLa on tour in 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada from November 12 - December 30! Santa, la la la… Follow Jinkx on InstagramFollow DeLa on InstagramGet tickets to The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Rodd Cyrus (Ragtime, The Light in the Piazza). It was the music of a podcast beginning… wig… Rodd shares stories about starring as Harry Houdini, his favorite Ahrens & Flaherty songs to hear every night, and what it’s been like bringing Ragtime for New York City Center to Broadway. Rodd discusses being part of “the loop group” on The Gilded Age, shooting an episode of Elsbeth, his journey from the west coast to Juilliard, the “Black Mirror” experience of performing in Ragtime at NYCC during the 2024 Presidential Election, and sharing the screen with the QUEEN: Queen Latifah. Rodd tells his love story with his girlfriend Stella, including details of their White Lotus adjacent vacation, and spills on their dream show to do together. Listen in to hear about why Connor is at a Netflix crossroads, Rodd’s love of Riverdance, and a debrief on Jennifer Lopez in Kiss of the Spider Woman. Prepare to be amazed by Rodd in Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater!Follow Rodd on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

This week the twins are yapping their little pod mics off about all of the hottest hot button topics in pop culture and in the theatre world at large. Jane Krakowski’s starring turn in Oh, Mary, Betsy Wolfe in Death Becomes Her, Bat Boy at New York City Center, the musicians strike drama, and MORE. Listeners, friends, and lovers submitted juicy topics to get into, so we mention it all. There’s a power ranking breakdown of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, thoughts on Dr. Wendy Osefo, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, and the cast of The Real Housewives of Potomac, and of course, Britani Bateman’s solo show: What About Me? at 54 Below. Dream DRAMA guests, worries about AI, and celebrity cosmetic surgeries are only the tip of this iceberg and baby you’re the Titanic! Listen and love, y’all!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Jay Armstrong Johnson (I Put a Spell on You, Moulin Rouge the Musical). Jay is BACK on the pod. Thankfully no one had to wait 300 years for a virgin to light the Black Flame Candle… I Put a Spell on You, Jay’s Halloween extravaganza, returns to Webster Hall on October 20th for its 10th anniversary celebration benefiting the Ali Forney Center. The twins catch up with Jay on all things Winifred Sanderson, how the show has evolved, and which special guests and treats attendees can expect this year. Hint: Robyn Hurder, Ariana DeBose, and more. Y’ALL! Jay is currently starring as Christian in Moulin Rouge the Musical, a role he’s dreamed of since youth but never thought he’d get the opportunity to play. Hear the tea about being passed over for it previously, but how the timing finally was right. We also discuss Jay’s turn in Parade at New York City Center and on Broadway, his love story with his gorgeous boyfriend, and what it was like to step onstage for the 50th anniversary of A Chorus Line. We’re so thrilled to welcome our friend Jay back to the pod for some Double Drama and we know you will love it too. See you on Halloween Night (aka October 20th!).Follow Jay on InstagramGet tickets to I Put a Spell On You at Webster Hall on October 20th!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

The twins are giving you a Twin Talk AND an interview with Jasmine Forsberg (I & You, Six) all packed into one fabulous episode. First, listen to Connor and Dylan break down the juiciest hot topic on the planet: Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album. Immediate reactions, whether or not their title predictions match the song content, and a dissection on all things Taylor. Speaking of Showgirls, we’re ALSO chatting with Jasmine Forsberg, who you will know from Six the Musical, Here Lies Love, and Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. Are you gagged? We get into “Heart of Stone,” the way David Korins brilliantly redesigned the Broadway Theatre, and how much fun she and the cast had on and offstage while performing Sondheim BOPS. Oh, did we mention Lea Salonga’s impact? Queens, everywhere! Jasmine is currently starring in the world premiere of I & You: The Musical, running at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre. She gets into what it’s like building a brand new show alongside Benji Santiago. That’s showgirl life, my darlings! J’adore!Follow Jasmine on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award nominee Lorna Courtney (Heathers the Musical, & Juliet). It’s a beautiful freaking day on the pod, y’all! The QUEEN of Westerburg High is here to dish on all things Heathers the Musical. SO very. We discuss Veronica Sawyer, her take on the role, the gaggy cast filling out the halls of Westerburg, and her pre (and post!) show rituals. What songs does Lorna love to sing? Also, tune in to hear which show Lorna was ALSO auditioning for at the same time as Heathers. Hint: it’s coming to Broadway this fall. We of course discuss & Juliet, the hit Broadway show that garnered Lorna her first Tony nomination for Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. Favorite memories, song, backstage guests, and Mama Melanie La Barrie are just a few of the tidbits she shared from that time. Stick around for Little Mix, Jade, and Perrie chatter, plus reality television and Halloween tea. Can we be seventeen, please? We love Lorna!Follow Lorna on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Settle in for one of your favorite ways to spend an hour: a twin talk! The world may be ending, but at least the twins are on their (self-made) platform to gab their way through it. Dylan and Connor recap Dylan’s bachelor(ette) party – The Dylanette. Highlights from West Hollywood, Paramount Studios, a mimosa happy hour, and a full rundown of the reality stars they met. They also share a never-before-told story of going to SUR and meeting the new “number one guy in the group” on the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules. Gag it! We spill the tea on why Cheno is in Broadway news this week, Cabaret’s premature closing, the Dreamgirls star search, and whether or not Evita, Burlesque, and The Devil Wears Prada will transfer stateside. Whew! There are doses of drama galore, but you’ll have to tune in for more. See you in the mountains of Provo with the Salt Lake City Housewives, y’all!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Hannah Solow (Oh, Mary!). Ahead of her residency as the titular First Lady (and cabaret chanteuse), Hannah arrives on the pod in a blaze of glory. She charts her entire journey with Oh, Mary!, from the first time she stepped into rehearsals for the Off-Broadway run at the Lucille Lortel all the way to over a year later at the Lyceum Theatre. Hannah shares memories from making her Broadway debut, creating her version of Mary, and how she honors Cole Escola’s Mary Todd legacy onstage. Tune in for a conversation stock full of pop culture chatter – the Emmy Awards, theatrical dream casting, #NotSinceHamilton, performing arts high school, Tisch, the theatre scene in California, the glory days of Instagram, Cole Escola, and MORE. The twins also recap Dylan’s bachelor(ette) party, The Dylanette, which was full of West Hollywood dreams, reality television guest appearances, and memories to last a lifetime. Keep your eye out for Hannah’s upcoming solo show and don’t miss her as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! on Broadway from September 30 – October 12!Follow Hannah on Instagram and Twitter Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by two-time Tony-nominee Christopher Sieber (Death Becomes Her, Spamalot!). Get ready for a rip-roaring, dazzling, breezy chat with your favorite Broadway star and his new favorite twins. So much drama, so little time. Christopher currently stars as Ernest Menville in the smash hit musical version of Death Becomes Her. We dive into all things DBH, from working with his miraculous leading lady costars Jennifer Simard and Megan Hilty, personally crafting Ernest’s big solo number, and fan response to the show. They learn about Christopher’s journey with his gay identity, including meeting his beloved husband while performing in Beauty and the Beast together in the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Stage credits we discuss include playing Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods, Sir Dennis Galahad in Spamalot!, Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical, and Trent in The Prom. Up next, Christopher will appear in Bat Boy: The Musical at New York City Center. We loved our chat with this incredible man, and you’ll surely love him. Stick around for book recommendations, love for The Pitt on HBO Max, and a River Phoenix tribute podcast that you’ll just devour. Don’t miss Christopher in Death Becomes Her! It all really is for the gays, y’all!Follow Christopher on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by the reigning winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 10, Ginger Minj! Well, we got her gal! The Glamour Toad joins the twins for an end-of-summer chat that is so queer, so draggy, and so gaggy that you’ll be begging for part two immediately. Ginger reflects on her entire ten-year journey on Drag Race: season 7 filming conditions, reactions, and castmates; how much she’s grown in that time; favorite memories and moments; why she felt it was time to return to All Stars again, and what winning really felt like. Ginger is hot off her summer residency in Provincetown and getting ready for Hokus Pokus Live with Sapphira Cristal and friend of the pod Jujubee. Spooky season is coming, y’all! She teases what to expect, the origins of the show, and becoming Bette Midler’s drag daughter on the set of Hocus Pocus 2. Ginger shares what it’s been like to have a health journey shown onscreen for the entire world. This is DRAMA, honey, so we of course get into her theatrical side, even teasing a Broadway debut in the VERY near future. Tune in for all of that and more in this fabulous episode of DRAMA.Follow Ginger on Instagram & Twitter & TiktokSee Hokus Pokus Live on tour!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscri

Your favorite twins are talk, talk, talking again! Y’all, the amount of theatre, pop culture, love, and life that is discussed in this episode is truly limitless. Buckle up. We fully break down Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl announcement, guess what the songs will be about, analyze her appearance on her boyfriend (fiancé by the time of release!) Travis Kelce’s podcast, and debate whether or not we’re true Swiftie stan. Spoiler alert: we are. Connor continues to be obsessed with Sabrina Carpenter, and can’t wait for Man’s Best Friend, while Dylan waxes poetic about the chilling, intense, and extraordinary Netflix miniseries Adolescence. But that’s not all. There is theatre casting news out the wazoo! June Squibb and Cynthia Nixon in Marjorie Prime, Carrie Coon in Bug, Jasmine Amy Rogers in Spelling Bee, Sherie Rene Scott in Queen of Versailles, oh my! Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball, Laurie Metcalf’s allegiance to Scott Rudin, and so much more. Love, light, and showgirl life, y’all. Stream Jason Schmidt’s original music btw!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by two-time Olivier Award-nominee Marisha Wallace (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Guys and Dolls). On the album release day of Marisha Wallace: Live in London, The Toast of Mayfair joined the twins for a good ol’ kiki! This incredible concert recording features all the gaggiest hits from Marisha’s career so far, including Guys & Dolls, Dreamgirls, Waitress, Hairspray, Oklahoma, and of course Cabaret. She opens up about the creative process for this one night only concert, the importance of sharing her story, and relying on the kindness of strangers along the way. Marisha currently stars at Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club opposite Billy Porter, bringing the house down with “Maybe This Time” and the titular number (both of which are on the album!). We learn about Marisha’s cosmic connection to Beyoncé, watching Cowboy Carter beside Tina Knowles, being embraced by the British public, and finding Miss Adelaide with Nicholas Hytner. Hear iconic stories from her time in the Celebrity Big Brother house with Sharon Osborne and Louis Walsh, such as learning of her Olivier nomination live on television, as well as meeting Camila Parker Bowles and King Charles at Buckingham Palace. See Marisha in Cabaret in New York City, and go get her new album today!Follow Marisha on InstagramCheck out Marisha Wallace: Live in LondonFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bo

Dylan and Connor are joined by Chiara Aurelia (John Proctor is the Villain, Dilaria). It’s a cruel, theatre girlie summer, y’all! The twins are GAGGED to be joined by Chiara, who is currently making her Broadway debut as Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain. We discuss the hit play, how she went from seeing her childhood friend Sadie Sink in the show to finding herself starring in it within a matter of months, and what goes DOWN in the cast group chat. After binging the TV series Cruel Summer all week, Connor and Dylan are eager to chat with Chiara about her experience on the show. From gaggy costars Olivia Holt, Sarah Drew, and Froy Gutierrez, to filming three timelines in one day, to the shocking twist ending, Chiara mentions it ALL. She just finished making her off-Broadway debut in Dilaria, alongside Ella Stiller and friend of the pod Christopher Briney. We also discuss Pretty Little Liars, Happy Gilmore 2, Weapons, and Hysteria. You’re going to love this chat with Chiara. Don’t miss her running for the green light in John Proctor is the Villain through September 7 only.Follow Chiara on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Dylan and Connor are joined by Burke Swanson (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Back to the Future the Musical). Burke is currently starring as James Hopper Jr., AKA young David Harbour, in the stage play origin story of Netflix’s hit TV series Stranger Things. So yeah, you’re gonna be GAGGED! 100 performances into the play, Burke shares what his return to Broadway has been like, his favorite moments onstage with his costars, and how this show is flipping the script on what entertainment looks like on Broadway in 2025. Theatergoers across the country will know Burke from his portrayal of George McFly in Back to the Future the Musical (keep listening for a reenactment of his iconic character voice), as well as his New York stage debut in The Rose Tattoo opposite Marisa Tomei. He shares stories from his time PA’ing for Ralph Fiennes in The Menu, and how he’s stayed creatively engaged and fulfilled through the last few years. We talk fashion, Ryan Phillipe, Glass House Tavern, social life while onstage 8x a week, BJJ’s Purpose, David Corenswet as Superman, and moms. It’s a chat you will not want to miss. We’re so happy to welcome Burke into the DRAMA fam and guarantee that you are going to fall in love with him during this chat.Follow Burke on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Christopher Briney (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Dilaria). It’s here, y’all: the summer you turned UP your volume and listened to your favorite twins chat with television’s Conrad Fisher: Chris Briney. Chris is currently starring in Dilaria, the new off-Broadway play by Julia Randall. Hear all about his New York onstage debut, his costume of a slutty rugby tee and Calvins, and his costars Ella Stiller, Chiara Aurelia, and Tessa Albertson. From himbo Noah in Dilaria to high school heartthrob Aaron Samuels the Mean Girls movie musical, we get into Chris’ memories from North Shore High, working with Tina Fey, and why he gives major kudos to the film’s dancers. We of course discuss The Summer I Turned Pretty, including the storyline he’s most proud of, the show’s music budget, and his connection to the piece and his costars. Spoiler: he played basketball with one of them the day before this interview. But wait, there’s more! Chris talks about his favorite theatrical memories from his time at PACE. We also break down Bravo’s Next Gen NYC, the anniversary of Taylor Swift’s “folklore” album, and the musical of Alex G. Oh, and the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show. You’re going to fall in love with Chris (if you haven’t already). Don’t miss him in Dilaria at the Daryl Roth Theater 2 and on Amazon’s The Summer I Turned Pretty.Follow Chris on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Originally released November 13, 2019.Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Zach Adkins (Anastasia, Kinky Boots) as they break down the drama of their shared Ohio roots, being a Broadway heartthrob in Anastasia, writing and releasing the personal EP “January to June,” Zach’s equally personal journey with his abs, and the one and only Moose.Follow Zach on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram

Originally released November 6, 2019.Connor and Dylan premiere DRAMA. with their special guest Krysta Rodriguez (‘Smash,” The Addams Family, Spring Awakening) as they dive into the “hard knock life'‘ of Broadway, soaring in silks as Ana Vargas, doing chemo and tech at the same time, Connor’s crush on Nate Archibald from “Gossip Girl,” and the great equalizer. Oh yeah, and the tea on “Smash” is spilled, honey!Follow Krysta on Twitter & InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Olivier Award winner and three-time Tony Award nominee Natasha Hodgson (Operation Mincement). It all started with a podcast… oop! Not this podcast, but Natasha’s hit musical Operation Mincemeat came to her by listening to a pod, so maybe this episode will inspire the next theatrical smash! This Manchester lass is taking New York by storm as part of the cast and writing team behind Operation Mincemeat. Listen in to hear about tea about the journey from the UK to Broadway, the Tony Awards, Broadway Barks, the West End, and MORE. How did she find her Ewen Montagu voice? What musicals influenced their writing (hint: omigod you guys…)? And who was the first person to ever sing “Dear Bill” for an audience? We also get into the art of comedy, Emmy nominations, The White Lotus, Black Doves, cult podcasts, Haim, and MORE. The twins absolutely fell in love with Tash and you will too, whether it be after this episode or after seeing Operation Mincemeat. Catch her and the incredible company now on Broadway.Follow Natasha on Instagram & SubstackFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Connor and Dylan toast to 200 episodes of DRAMA. with this special anniversary celebration with Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara (The King & I, The Gilded Age). After some sentimental words, the twins welcome this absolute queen to the podcast, diving into a conversation about the origins and importance of Days of Wine and Roses at the Atlantic Theater Company (now through July 16). Kelli gushes over working with Brian d’Arcy James, teases a riveting second season of The Gilded Age (featuring Laura Benanti), and her Oklahoma upbringing with movie musicals. Kelli gives flowers to Kristin Chenoweth and the late, legendary Mrs. Florence Birdwell for exposing her to the world of Broadway - leading to her glorious career. The conversation revisits Kelli’s Broadway memories of hiding her pregnancy during South Pacific, embracing the vulnerability of womanhood in Bridges of Madison County, nightly joy of Kiss Me Kate alongside Will Chase, and finally winning a Tony Award in 2015. Kelli brings serenity, kindness, authenticity, and more to this fabulous milestone episode!Follow Kelli on Twitter & InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!