Alex Brightman is a two time Tony nominee known for his work on Broadway in shows such as School of Rock and Beetlejuice. Andrew Kober has been starring in Broadway shows for over a decade in shows such as Hair, Les Miserables, Beautiful and MORE. F. Michael Haynie is a stage favorite known for their work in Dogfight, Wicked, and currently stars as Olaf in the national tour of Frozen. And I, well… I’m Drew and I hang with these lovable shitheads all the time as they are my best pals and frequent collaborators. Once upon a time someone called our foursome “The (M)orons” and it stuck. It’s ALWAYS a joy spending some time with them. So join us, and MEET THE MORONS! Brighty, Gaspo, Klobby, and F.

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What’s the best way to get Lin-Manuel to give you all his money? Fergie L. Philippe breaks down the best method for me. For that reason alone you should be tuning into our conversation. But if that’s not enough for you, we get into some real conversations about the Muppets, Fergie’s love for performing and puppetry, embarrassing sports injuries, what his daily routine is as a star of the blockbuster Broadway hit “Hamilton” and we play a game of MOST IMPOSSIBLE QUESTIONS!

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Kate Baldwin is not only a Broadway Icon, she’s a terrific hang, a super mom, and all in all a mega bad ass. We alllll know Kate from her Tony Nominated work in shows such as Finnian’s Rainbow, Hello Dolly, but I bet you’d never guess where she met her husband, actor Graham Rowat! Of COURSE we love Kate’s work as an incredible singer heard on such Original cast albums such as Big Fish and Superhero, but did you know that Kate Baldwin might actually make the best breakfast sandwich you’ll ever have in your life?! We take time to discuss Sondheim (RIP), our time working on the Karate Kid together, parenthood, food, food, food, and food.

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Matt Doyle is a Broadway treasure. Is there anything worse than seeing the friends you grew up with not age at all, meanwhile you feel like you’ve aged 4 times faster than most humans?? That’s how I feel when I saw Matt on the other end of this interview. I’ve known him since we were 12 and shortly after our adolescents he became a Broadway staple starring in shows such as Spring Awakening, War Horse, Book of Mormon, and so much more. He’s about to make his return to Broadway in the highly anticipated revival of COMPANY! On this episode we play “Who would you Squid Game first?” - we play a rousing game of FMK, and we talk about the very wrong casting choices we were stuck with as teenagers. Ladies and gentleman, theys and thems, it’s my pal and yours, Mr. Matt Doyle is on the podcast!!!!

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What lullabies did we listen to as kids? Do we remember how WEIRD the children’s stories we were read as kids were? Does Tony nominee indeed have a dog fighting ring in her basement? Will I ever finally get Jonathan Groff to pay attention to the nonsensical beef I’m trying to start with him? WHO KNOWS! But we talk about all of this and more on this week’s episode featuring guests Caitlin Kinnunen and performer/writer Ryan Bauer-Walsh. From our discussion about their upcoming project THE RAINBOW LULLABY to our heated exchange about whether we’d rather have fingers as nipples or nipples as fingers, it was a laugh a minute with these two. Tune in. RATE AND SUBSCRIBE! Just f***ing do it. I mean, it’s fine if you don’t, but like… just do it. For me. For me and my family. And YOUR family. HELL! We could all use the rate and subscribe! SMASH IT, Y’ALL!!! xoxo

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Last week we spoke to a student of mine. This week we are talking to a mentor of mine! An amazing man with a storied life and career in both the arts and corporate America. He’s an entrepreneur and a business owner. He is the reason I am here writing musicals today because it was his support and believe in me that kept me in NYC… and now look at me! I’m hot shit! And it’s all thanks to today’s guest. My mentor. My teacher. My friend. Louis Sacco!

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Today’s guest is a little different than our typical lineup of household names from show biz. She is a 16 year old actor, singer, and writer who is just getting her start in the industry. She’s not a household name YET, but mark my words, she *will* be. Her name is Elisa Martini and I’ve had the great privilege and honor of being her coach, teacher, and mentor over the last couple years. The reason I had her on the podcast was because there is something remarkable about her drive and passion toward all things “the arts.” I think it is important for young people and vets of the business alike to hear the goal setting, hard-working ambition of this young up and comer. It's INSPIRING! Listen up world, and get ready for a star on the rise! 

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Ann Harada is a Broadway legend! We ALL know Ann as the original Christmas Eve in Avenue Q on Broadway and the West End, but did you know that this nifty New Yorker is actually from Hawaii!? We know that Ann was recently seen in the new hit on Apple+ series “Schmigadoon” but did you know that Ann got a real life scary diagnosis during the pandemic?? Ann is one of the most persevering artists in the business, and she time out of her vacation to talk to my dumb ass! It was a joy to catch, and it will be an even bigger joy to LISTEN! So buckle up, because now we’re talking with the one and only Ann Harada!

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Have a seat and listen the hell up. Meghan Picerno swung by the podcast and we got DEEP! We talk about our worst reviews, we talk about the return of Broadway, but not only that! We discuss which cartoons gave us our sexual awakening, and we toss a big middle finger to the powers that be in Texas for their cockamamie laws against women! Meghan is the real deal. A great hang, an absolute bad ass, and someone I had the great privilege of speaking with! She has gone from performing as an opera singer all over the world, to becoming an Andrew Lloyd Weber favorite, playing Christine in Love Never Dies, and currently in Phantom of the Opera which makes it’s return to Broadway on October 22nd! Follow Meghan on Instagram @meghanpicerno

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We are not worthy! The Queen is in the building. Queen Lesli that is. Lesli Margherita is one of the funniest and most kick ass people in the business. Of course many of you know her from her Olivier award winning performance as Inez in Zorro the Musical on the West End, but did you know that she covered LA and London well before she even made her Broadway debut! We all fell in LOVE with Lesli when she starred as Mrs. Wormwood in the hit Broadway musical Matilda, but did you know that this bi-coastal bad ass thinks me, Drew Gasparini, could be a musical theatre sex symbol?!?! (Calendar to be released soon!) She’s gone everything from the West End to Broadway to off-Broadway to the screen, she’s even shared scenes with her crush from N*Sync, JC Chasez, and lots more. Get ready for laughs and a great time, because NOW we’re talking with the iconic Lesli Margherita! Follow Lesli on instagram and twitter @QueenLesli ||

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Sit your ass right down and LISTEN! Broadway’s secret weapon is here! It’s Raymond J Lee! We all know Ray from his work on stage in such shows at Mamma Mia, Soft Power, and Groundhog Day, but did you know Ray was supposed to be a doctor! I’m sure you all know Ray from his amazing work in shows like Aladdin or song cycles like We Aren’t Kids Anymore (written by yours truly), but did you know his parents LIED TO HIM about being accepted into Columbia! Ray has a fascinating life, and he’s been able to prove so many people wrong, break down walls, and become one of Broadway’s most unique and gifted talents. This was a joy to get to sit and shoot the shit with the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Raymond J Lee!!!

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