Backstage on WZBG: Recent Episodes
Eric Lindblom
It's a celebration of one of the most significant American composers of the 20th Century: Leonard Bernstein!
It's a WAITRESS-themed morning, celebrating the musical's world premiere on August 20, 2015.
Caroline Ahlman and Rob Richnavsky join me to discuss POCKET SHAKESPEARE, coming soon to the Phoenix Stage Company.
We're in the middle of a summer heat wave, so here are some songs relating to summer and heat.
SpongeBob (Paul Donovan-Lietz) and Patrick (Cheyene Walent) join me to discuss THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, coming soon the to Warner Theatre.
Michael Calabrese (director) and Danielle Orlando (Belle) join me to discuss Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, coming soon to the Thomaston Opera House.
TheatreWorks New Milford President Christine Daley and actor Roger Grace join me to discuss PIPPIN, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.
On this edition of the podcast, I feature the show FOUR OLD BROADS, opening soon at the Sherman Playhouse thanks to the Sherman Players.
Writer/composer Brad Blake and actor Bret Bisaillon stop by to discuss SMORGASBORD, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.
Director Shelby Davis and cast members Brittany Mulcahy and Jordan Maia join me to discuss WHITE CHIRSTMAS, opening soon at the Thomaston Opera House thanks to our friends at Landmark Community Theater.
The wonderful Martha Irving joins the show to discuss WHO'S HOLIDAY, opening soon thank to the Goshen Players.
Director Peggy Terhune and performer Roxie Quinn drop by to discuss CLUE, opening soon at the Warner Theatre.
Director Tim Phillips and actor Deb Goodman join the show to discuss VARNEY THE VAMPIRE, opening tonight at Phoenix Stage Company!
Charlene Donaghy, the director of the International Playwright's Festival joins me to discuss their 11th annual festival, opening soon at the Warner Theatre.
Co-director Michael Calabrese and actress Shannen Hofheimer join me in-studio to discuss THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL, opening soon at the Thomaston Opera House.
Co-director Michael Calabrese and actress Shannen Hofheimer join me in-studio to discuss THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL, opening soon at the Thomaston Opera House.
Actor Dick Terhune joins the show to discuss his upcoming master class in voice acting at the Warner Theatre.
The always-fun Ed Basset and Tim Phillips drop by to discuss all the goings-on at Phoenix Stage Company.
Director Frank Arcaro and actor Jody Bayer drop by to discuss TheatreWorks New Milford's MORNINGS AT SEVEN.
Director John Long and actor/fight choreographer Rob Richnavsky drop by the studio to discuss POCKET SHAKESPEARE, a special event coming to the Phoenix Stage Company.
What better way to enjoy the last weeks of summer than by recapturing our inner child? And what better way to do that than be listening to music from FINDING NEVERLAND?
On this edition of the podcast, I feature the music of BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL, which debuted on Broadway on August 1, 2012.
Director Jonathan Zalaski and actor David Anctil join the show to discuss MATLIDA THE MUSICAL, opening soon at the Warner Theatre.
On this edition of the podcast, music director Sean Lewis and actor Noel Roberge (from Landmark Community Theater) stop by to discuss their upcoming production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
It's a busy episode, with a giveaway to JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and a feature on 1776 (in honor of Independence Day)!
On this edition of the podcast, director Kate Kovacs and choreographer/performer Tina Morrisette join me to discuss STEPPING OUT, the play about tap dancing coming to the Sherman Playhouse.
Summer is here (or almost, depending on your school system)! So why not enjoy it with some Broadway songs having to do with school?
In honor of Tony Awards week, here's a few songs from some of the Broadway shows that have won the most Tony awards in history!
It's a collection of some of my favorite showtunes here on the latest edition of the podcast!
Lucia Greene and Cheyenne Fortier join me in-studio to discuss A WRINKLE IN TIME, opening soon in Goshen thanks to the Goshen Players!
Chris Evans (director) and Tori Richnavsky (performer) join me to discuss THE REVOLUTIONISTS, playing now at the Phoenix Stage Company.
Director Jonathan Zalaski and actor Ben Dressel come by to discuss LET IT BE, the musical celebration of the Beatles at the Thomaston Opera House.
On this edition of the podcast, the lovely and talented Lyn Nagel drops by to discuss SILENT SKY, opening soon at the Warner Theatre.
Director Robin From drops by to discuss DEATHTRAP, the thriller play coming to TheatreWorks New Milford.
I'm celebrating Kelli O'Hara's birthday with a collection of some of her biggest Broadway hits!
For my 200th show, I interview co-artistic director Renee Jaworski and education director Emily Kent from Pilobolus all about their upcoming show at the Palace Theater in Waterbury!
On this edition of the podcast, Amanda Friedman and Josh Newey (from BUG at the Warner Theater) stop by to discuss their upcoming production.
It's a late St. Patrick's Day celebration! Listen in to Broadway songs connected to the Irish.
Director Francis Daley calls in to the show to discuss THE EXTREMISTS, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.
Director Kate Kovacs and actor Michael Gonsalves come by to discuss LOVE, SEX, AND THE IRS, opening soon at the Thomaston Opera House (through Landmark Community Theater).
Director Joe Guttadaro and performer Cheyenne Walent drop in to discuss WHAT'S COOKING, the musical cabaret coming soon to the Goshen Playhouse.
Ed Bassett and Jonathan Ross join me in-studio to discuss MURDER AT THE PROP TABLE, opening soon at Phoenix Stage Company.
Cheyenne Walent is in-studio to talk about her upcoming cabarets at Phoenix Stage Company.
It's Norbert Leo Butz's birthday (on January 30), so we're celebrating his Broadway career!
In honor of her birthday, we celebrate Chita Rivera's long and illustrious Broadway career!
It's bitterly cold out there, so why not try to warm up with some Broadway songs having to do with winter?
On this edition of the show, I feature the musical JANE EYRE, which debuted on Broadway on December 10, 2000.
In celebration of what would have been his 107th birthday, I feature songs with lyrics by Adolph Green.
On this edition of the show, I'm joined by playwright, director, and actor Matt Austin and performer Jenny Schuck as we discuss WHAT THE DICKENS, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.
Director Joe Guttadaro and actor Dylan Ryan join me in-studio to discuss RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, opening soon at the Thomaston Opera House thanks to Landmark Community Theatre.
Director Tim Phillips and performer Ed Bassett are in-studio to talk about EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME) at the Phoenix Stage Company.
Actors Amanda Friedman and Justin Torres drop by the studio to talk about DOGFIGHT, opening soon at the Warner Theatre.
Festival director Charlene Donaghy drops by to discuss the 10th Annual International Playwright's Festival at the Warner Theatre.
Director Michael Calabrese and actors Jonathan Zalaski & John Carter join the show to discuss KINKY BOOTS, coming soon thanks to Landmark Community Theatre.
Director Lea Dmytryck and actor Scott Stanchfield join me to discuss LOST IN YONKERS, opening soon through the Goshen Players.
It's an animal-centric podcast, as I feature showtunes relating to animals in some way, shape, or form.
In this edition of the podcast, Christine Daley, president of the board of Theatreworks New Milford, calls in to discuss the upcoming slate of shows and the theater's COVID safety policies. Then, playwright/director Jocelyn Beard and performer Maya are in-studio to discuss the world premiere of IF I FELL.
Join me in celebrating James Monroe Iglehart's birthday! I feature a variety of songs Mr. Iglehart has performed on Broadway and beyond.
On this edition of the podcast, I look at a different kind of Cinderella story as I feature PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL.
Justin Torres joins me (my first in-person guest in forever) to discuss THE STINKY CHEESE MAN, coming to the Litchfield Hills Creative Festival thanks to the Warner Theatre!
Seeking freedom, beauty, truth, and love? The check out MOULIN ROUGE (the musical), which debuted on July 25, 2019!
It's Christmas in July as I feature songs from the musical WHITE CHRISTMAS, celebrating the anniversary of its world premiere at the MUNY!
I'm joined by assistant director Mike Gonsalves and actors Dani Kay, Greg Weaver, Kennedy Morris, and Zach Geiger as we discuss THE SOUND OF MUSIC, opening July 17 at the Thomaston Opera House.
We're starting off a new season (of the year) with A NEW BRAIN, which opened on June 18, 1998.
The latest podcast features one of my favorite shows, SHE LOVES ME, which experienced a Broadway revival on June 10, 1993.
Since June 6 is Harvey Fierstein's birthday, why not celebrate with some songs from his biggest Broadway musical hits?