DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan are joined by Carl Man (Wicked, & Juliet). Put on your tight white pants and grab a jumper, because we’re kicking off the fall with the most swankified Broadway star in town: Carl Man. Currently starring as Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway, Carl crossed the pond after leading the West End and U.K. Tour productions. We get into New York living, exploring the city, being among West End Pals (hi Sam Tutty!), and what he misses most about London. Carl shares his history in Amateur Dramatics, fondness for Oliver and Miss Saigon, and playing Aladdin at Disneyland Hollywood Adventure. You’ll gag for chatter about the story of Carl being promoted to Fiyero full-time, having the most fun ever in & Juliet, and why he gets to keep his British accent as Fiyero. Pop culture lovers will live for our extensive talk about The Traitors, The White Lotus, and Lost. Carl raves about his Wicked castmates Keri René Fuller, Emma Flynn, and Danny Quadrino, and tells us what makes the current Broadway cast so special. You’ve got six months left to see him dance through life at the Gershwin. Don’t miss out!Follow Carl 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 Sophia Anne Caruso (Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, Beetlejuice). The first treat of spooky season is having this star join us for DRAMA! Sophia is currently starring in the late Duncan Sheik’s final musical, while simultaneously releasing her debut hyperpop album: ON ECSTATIC. Busy! Woman! We dive into Sophia’s original music, touching upon: inspiration, collaborators, and pioneers of the genre SOPHIE and Björk. Trust we get the tea on the duet with Sophia’s partner Sky Lakota-Lynch, their love story, and respective experiences with Broadway fandoms. Nothing is off the table as we discuss the dangers of going viral and the double edged sword of being the “Dead Mom Girl” while building a multi-faceted career. This performer, writer, painter, person also touches on rocking her short red hairstyle and why she shed her platinum blonde look to embrace a new era. These three connect over a love for Duncan Sheik, stories from Grey House on Broadway, celebrity-driven productions, and the gaggy Jeremy O. Harris viral interview. Head over to The Night Egg at The Culture Club to see Sophia star in Duncan Sheik’s powerful final musical, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen.Follow Sophia 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!

NEW SPECIAL EPISODE! Dylan sat down with the newest creatures of the night in The Rocky Horror Show. Listen as we get to know Sherie Rene Scott, Jake Shears, and Valentina for the first time (gaggy!), and reunite with returning guests Jimin Moon, Lorna Courtney, and George Salazar. These wildly wonderful stars spill the tea on Sam Pinkleton’s cult classic revival, audience callbacks, and their ideal Science Fiction/Double Feature. As a regular Frankie fan, Dylan got the scoop in this episode truly unlike any other. You don’t want to miss the mayhem on the pod, or in person, so get to Studio 54 this spooky season!Follow The Rocky Horror Show on Instagram & get tickets here!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 Emma Flynn (Wicked, Clueless). It’s THE girl in the bubble, y’all! Emma is a true ray of sunshine, humor, and grace. She is making both her Broadway debut AND Glinda debut at the same. Gagged! These fast friends get to gabbing, recapping Dylan’s Chicago trip, Emma’s early professional theatre jobs upstate, and comparisons to Kristin Chenoweth. Hear about Emma’s road to Broadway, and her faith-fueled philosophy on the ups and downs through it all. She praises her green girl, Keri René Fuller, and Carl Man, British Fiyero of our dreams, and why NOW is the perfect moment to see Wicked on Broadway. Emma reflects on Glinda influences, including the Double DRAMA. Diva McKenzie Kurtz, and gives us some line readings of her favorite moments in the show. AS IF you thought we wouldn’t get into Clueless the Musical, Emma’s time in the West End, and working with KT Tunstall. We’ve also got the inside scoop on the yet-to-be released musical album! We cover Jesus Christ Superstar, Role Model’s latest album, and Adults on FX. Listen closely for guest cameos by Emma’s rescue pup, Rhubarb, throughout this funny, inspirational, and fabulous episode. Emma is amazing!Follow Emma 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 Julian Sewell (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Y’all are in for a treat, as the content creator mastermind behind the viral character “Paloma Diamond” is here for some DRAMA. Julian, who is making his NYC stage debut as William Barfée, takes us on an international journey from his fascinating roots in Hong Kong, New Zealand, and beyond. He opens up about taking on the “Magic Foot”-wielding role, his rehearsal process, and memorable spellers who have stopped by the bee (Matteo Lane!). Of course, we get into all things P. Diamond, his platform-transcending persona who has gained him 2.5 million followers on Tiktok and 1 million on Instagram. Stick around as the boys discourse Glee cast members appearing at the Bee, hot takes on the New York theatre scene (Sunset Boulevard! Whitney Leavitt in Just in Time! Schmigadoon!, and TV chatter surrounding: The Shards, Drag Race Down Under vs The World, Kath & Kim, and so much more. Can you spell DRAMA?Follow Julian 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!