Whatcha Doin'? With Brandon Horwin and Sophie Williams: Recent Episodes
Brandon Horwin
A fully student-produced podcast series that strives to connect current industry professionals with future industry professionals in the theatre by way of interviews.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Broadway superstar Christopher Sieber and discuss his career from his start in high school to Broadway’s biggest shows (Shrek the Musical, The Prom, Company, Spamalot, Chicago, Matilda the Musical, Pippin, and more!) while offering iconic stories and superb advice and inspiration for our audiences.
Brandon sits down with renowned Broadway, regional, and cabaret actress Karen Mason and discusses her career from her start to Sunset Boulevard to her own cabarets and most recently her feature in Netflix’s “Halston” while sharing stories and info about upcoming appearances.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with beloved Broadway, regional, and International actress Flo Lacey and discuss her biggest roles including the title role in Evita, Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, Irene Malloy in Hello, Dolly! among others while discussing the uniqueness of regional theatre and a myriad of industry topics.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with legendary, Tony-recipient Donna McKechnie and discuss her career starring in the Original Broadway Casts of A CHORUS LINE and COMPANY while marveling over her incredible stories and advice for others artists.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Tony Award-Winning Broadway director and actor Walter Bobbie and discuss his career from acting on stage in The OBC of Grease to directing some of the most beloved stage musicals and sharing stories of working with some of the best in theatre history.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with beloved Tony-nominated star of the stage and screen, Adam Pascal, and discuss his career from the Original Broadway Cast of RENT and AIDA to stepping into some iconic roles in several Broadway hits while hearing first-hand his unique and inspiring path to theatre.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with DC-based actress and author Donna Migliaccio and discuss her incredible career ranging from DC’s biggest stages to Broadway (Ragtime and War Paint), while discussing her focus on Sondheim works and advice for fellow artists.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Broadway performer, actor, dancer, and producer Ahmad Simmons and discuss his career from his debut in CATS to the Tony-Winning Hadestown, and most recently the revival of West Side Story, while advising students and up and coming artists on their own career paths at this moment in time.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Tony award winner and acclaimed actress of the stage and screen and discuss her remarkable career spanning 50 years as well as her latest endeavor directing and producing her own film “Red Pill.”
Brandon and Sophie sit down with nationally recognized Broadway actor, Sean Allan Krill, currently of Jagged Little Pill on Broadway, and discuss the current Broadway shutdown, where he has found success on the stage and screen and his recent Tony Award nomination.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with star Broadway actress, Heidi Blickenstaff and discuss her career from the start and her time with shows such as [Title of Show], Something Rotten, and performing live and filming Freaking Friday the Musical while offering inspiring advice for folks of all ages.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with two-time Tony-winning Broadway actress, Judy Kaye, and discuss her incredible career ranging from starring in Mamma Mia to Phantom of the Opera, and currently Queen Elizabeth in Diana: the Musical while navigating Broadway amidst Covid as well as its reopening.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with fellow Catholic U. Alumna and Broadway veteran Jane Summerhays and discuss her versatile performing career singing, acting, and dancing, in famed shows such as A Chorus Line and Me and My Girl while offering top-notch advice for future artists.
Brandon and Guest Co-Host Russell Smouse sit down with famed polka singer and entertainer Jan Lewan, and discuss the Netflix movie about his life and being portrayed by Jack Black, his gripping career and endeavors, and the current plans for his Broadway musical.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with legendary Broadway Character Actor Brad Oscar and discuss his remarkable career ranging from The Producers to Something Rotten while addressing the Covid 19 shutdown and his current role in Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical.
Brandon sits down with award-winning author and screenwriter, Lou Berney, and discusses his wide-ranging career in creating important works while discussing defying mediums of art and the importance of writing in everyday life.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Broadway actress (Chicago, Talk Radio, Little Me), TV Actress (The Sopranos), and current host of Sirius XM on Broadway Christine Pedi and discuss her remarkable, wide-ranging career in show biz while being known as the “lady of 1000 voices.”
Brandon and Sophie sit down with acclaimed Broadway director, Richard Jay-Alexander, also nicknamed the diva-whisperer because of his work with stars such as Barbra Streisand, Bernadette Peters, Bette Midler, Kristen Chenoweth, and more, and discuss his career directing some of the most beloved musicals, the biggest and brightest Carnegie Hall one-night concerts, and the grandest solo tours and cabarets.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Hal Luftig and discuss his career being at the helm of iconic shows such as Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Here Lies Love, Children of a Lesser God, and more, while learning about his journey in producing from starting his own company to starting his own podcast.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel (Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom, 42nd Street, Elf, Mamma Mia, etc.) and discuss her remarkable career on the stage as one of Broadway’s most beloved actresses coupled with incredible stories from winning her Tony Award to the inside process of her starring role in the hit musical The Prom.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with legendary actress of the screen (Moonstruck, Shall We Dance, Boys on the Side), of the stage (Gypsy, Mr. President, All American, Cabaret, and etc.), and TV (Ed Sullivan Show, Law and Order SVU, 30 Rock, Game Shows, etc), Anita Gillette, and honor her career spanning decades working with some of Show Business’ most beloved stars as well as Hollywood royalty.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with stellar Broadway performer John Treacy Egan, found in some of the biggest hits in Broadway history (The Producers, Little Mermaid, Sister Act, My Fair Lady, and more) and discuss his versatile career in theatre, TV, and film as well as his solo albums and children’s books.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with acclaimed Broadway actor and dancer Josh Breckenridge (Come From Away, The Scottsboro Boys, The Ritz) and discuss his impressive and ever-growing Broadway, regional, television, and solo recording career.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with world-renowned composer, orchestrator, and arranger Larry Blank and discuss his career on Broadway, working with some of the biggest stars in music, theatre, and film and his exceptional repertoire of work with music on stage, on the big screen, and on various Award Shows (Tonys, Grammys, Academy Awards, and Olivier Awards).
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Joe DiPietro 2 time Tony Award-Winning playwright, book writer, and lyricist, and discuss his career from its beginning to multiple world-famous musicals (Memphis, The Toxic Avenger, Catch Me If You Can, All Shook Up, Diana) and his special collaboration with musician David Bryan of Bon Jovi’s band.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Sydney Beers, fellow Catholic U Alumna and Executive Producer of Roundabout Theatre Company in NYC and discuss her career spanning from the halls of CUAdrama to working as an executive at one of the biggest non-profit Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre companies in New York City.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with veteran Broadway and regional actor Ed Dixon and discuss his career ranging 15 Broadway shows, many National Tours, a Drama Desk Award as well as being an accomplished writer and composer.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with nationally acclaimed Broadway actor and educator Hunter Ryan Herdlicka and discuss his career performing with Broadway royalty as well as teaching at some of the most renowned institutions in the country.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with renowned DC actress and singer Tracy Lynn Olivera and discuss her career spanning from Catholic University to Broadway to the many seasons of Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA,. Featuring advice and inspiration from one of DC’s most beloved actresses and educators.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with multi-talented performers Caesar Samayoa and De'lon Grant of Come From Away on Broadway and discuss their careers in theatre and a theatre life during Covid-19 and beyond.
Brandon sits down with Tony Award Winner and one of Broadway’s biggest personalities, Debbie Gravitte and discuss her remarkable career spanning decades, including 8 Broadway shows, many concerts and cabarets and her newly launched production company.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Beverley Bass, trailblazing American Airlines captain, and discuss her incredible aviation career, her portrayal in Come From Away, and how the theatre has changed her life.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Michael Berkowitz and discuss his incredible career as a world-renowned musician, conductor, and music director. Michael has worked on some of the world’s most famous stages, on Broadway, and with some of the biggest stars in theatre, music, and film.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Broadway Stage Manager Arturo Porazzi. With a career spanning over 40 years, Arturo shares stories from his years in the field and offers sage advice to aspirating artists.
Brandon and Sophie sit down with Luis Salgado, regional and international Director, Choreographer, Performer (Broadway: In the Heights, On Your Feet, Rocky, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) and Founder of R.Evolución Latina and Salgado Productions.
Nationally acclaimed freelance director, educator, and Chair of the Drama Department at Catholic University.