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Episode 353: Backstage with Eric Episode 358
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59:3546 years after its brief run on Broadway, I'm dusting off the music of I REMEMBER MAMA.
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Episode 352: Backstage with Eric Episode 357
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59:43It's Memorial Day weekend, so here's a collection of Broadway songs relating to military service.
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Episode 351: Backstage with Eric Episode 356
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59:40My lovely and talented girlfriend, Lyn Nagel, drops by to share some of her favorite Broadway shows.
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Episode 350: Backstage with Eric Episode 355
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59:40In honor of its 19th anniversary, I feature the music of Disney's TARZAN.
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Episode 349: Backstage with Eric Episode 354
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59:39It's a fun show which features the music of ANASTASIA!
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Episode 348: Backstage with Eric Episode 353
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59:40Elyse Jasensky and tanner Sperry join the show to discuss URINETOWN, opening soon thanks to the Goshen Players.
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Episode 347: Backstage with Eric Episode 352
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59:40Actors Chrissy Flynn and Carolyn Ahlman stop by to discuss BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW, opening soon at Phoenix Stage Company.
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Episode 346: Backstage with Eric Episode 351
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59:40Playwright (and director and actor) Dorothy Lyman and actor Jamie Spannhake join the show to discuss the world premiere of UPSTATE, coming soon to TheatreWorks New Milford.
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Episode 345: Backstage with Eric Episode 350
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59:44Kimberly Parsons-Whitaker and Michelle Eifes join the show to discuss OUR TOWN, the classic play being presented by Landmark Community Theater.
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Episode 344: Backstage with Eric Episode 349
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59:40Connecticut theater critic Nancy Sasso Janis joins me to discuss theater in our humble corner of the world.
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Episode 343: Backstage with Eric Episode 348
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59:40Director Jonathan Zalaski drops by to discuss the Warner Theater's upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA.
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Episode 342: Backstage with Eric Episode 347
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59:40Director Amy Taylor and actor Justin Torres stop by to talk about RENT, opening soon at the Thomaston Opera House thanks to Landmark Community Theater.
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Episode 341: Backstage with Eric Episode 346
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59:39Playwright Charlene Donaghy drops by to discuss her new play, 4 A.M. FRIENDS, coming soon to Goshen.
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Episode 340: Backstage with Eric Episode 345
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59:40Actress Laura Sturges-Cortez and director Jonathan Ross join me to discuss THE SMELL OF THE KILL, opening soon at Phoenix Stage Company!
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Episode 339: Backstage with Eric Episode 344
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59:40It's a random collection of songs to (hopefully) add some positivity to your day!
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Episode 338: Backstage with Eric Episode 343
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59:41Caitlin Beaudry, Gretchen Ziegler, and Mackenzie Riggs drop by to discuss the Goshen Players Production of THE WOMEN.
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Episode 337: Backstage with Eric Episode 342
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59:40Aaron Kaplan and Jim Hipp join me to discuss AMERICAN BUFFALO, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.
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Episode 336: Backstage with Eric Episode 341
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59:41With LOVE LETTERS coming to the Thomaston Opera House for Valentine's Weekend, I'm joined by Sybil Chamberlain and Chuck Stango, one of the pairs performing the show.
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Episode 335: Backstage with Eric Episode 340
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59:40Let's get pumped and attack life with a playlist of songs designed to get your energy up!
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Episode 334: Backstage with Eric Episode 339
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59:39It's a celebration of Mel Brooks with songs from YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and THE PRODUCERS.
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Episode 333: Backstage with Eric Episode 338
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1:00:21If you're looking to see more theater and maybe expose your friends or loved ones to theater, here are some shows that are generally family-friendly (though you should look into them to make sure).
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Episode 332: Backstage with Eric Episode 337
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1:01:19It's the start of a new year, so let's start by reflecting on and celebrating those Broadway luminaries we lost in 2024!
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Episode 331: Backstage with Eric Episode 336
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1:01:19It's the annual holiday episode! Sit back and enjoy some of Broadway's finest holiday-themed showtunes.
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Episode 330: Backstage with Eric Episode 335
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59:35The amazing Dick Terhune stops by to discuss all of his various projects.
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Episode 329: Backstage with Eric Episode 334
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59:51Patrick Spadaccino (Scrooge) and Shanelle Dupre (Ghost of Christmas Present) join the show to discuss A CHRISTMAS CAROL, opening soon thanks to the folks at Landmark Community Theater.
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Episode 328: Backstage with eric Episode 333
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1:01:02Director Francis Daley and cast members Dylan Ryan (Jesus) and Maya Daley (Ensemble) join the show to discuss JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, coming soon to TheatreWorks New Milford.
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Episode 327: Backstage with Eric Episode 332
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59:45The always-entertaining Ed Bassett and Tim Phillips stop by to discuss Phoenix Stage Company's upcoming holiday show and the 2025 season.
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Episode 326: Backstage with Eric Episode 331
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59:45To send her some good vibes during her recovery, I asked my lovely and talented girlfriend, Lyn, to select the playlist for this broadcast.
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Episode 325: Backstage with Eric Episode 330
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59:54Steffon Sampson and Robert Weiner drop by to discuss DISASTER, the musical comedy opening soon thank to the Goshen Players!
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Episode 324: Backstage with Eric episode 329
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1:00:03Shanelle Dupre and Andrea Bingham stop by the show to discuss some of the exciting happenings going on with Landmark Community Theater!
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Episode 323: Backstage with Eric Episode 328
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1:00:15It's a spooky edition of Backstage as I'm joined by director Dick Terhune and the Countess Dracula, Gillian Holt, to discuss the reverse-gendered DRACULA, coming son to the Warner Theater.
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Episode 322: Backstage with Eric Episode 327
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1:00:00Landmark Community Theatre executive director (and current cast member) Jeff Dunn and director Lucia Dressel join the show to discuss 12 ANGRY MEN.
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Episode 321: Backstage with Eric Episode 326
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1:00:14In honor of its 11th anniversary, I take a look at the music of BIG FISH.
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Episode 320: Backstage with Eric Episode 325
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59:57Director Marilyn Olsen joins me to discuss the Warner Theater's 13th Annual International Playwright Festival.
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Episode 319: Backstage with Eric Episode 324
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59:55I'm joined by board member Keli Solomon and playwright/director/performer Ginny Wolf from the TheatreWorks New Milford production of GOODWIVES AND THE GALLOWS.
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Episode 318: Backstage with Eric Episode 323
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56:04Last week seemed to be a hit, so it's another episode of random showtunes for your enjoyment!
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Episode 317: Backstage with Eric Episode 322
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56:06It's a morning of random songs here on Backstage, so enjoy!
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