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Backstage Pass

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Ever wonder what it takes to make a new musical sing? Find out with New York Theatre Barn’s Backstage Pass. Hosts Teresa Attridge and Pauls Macs create space to lift up the artistry of those transforming the landscape of our industry. We make the exclusive, inclusive, going straight to the source to understand each artist’s authentic viewpoint. We’re honored to celebrate a community of people who believe that art which challenges us is worth celebrating. Featured guests include Greg Kotis, Nico Juber, Justin Huertas, L. Morgan Lee, Jenn Collella, S.C. Lucier, Meghan Rose, Hector Flores Jr., Jessie MacBeth, and more. Theme song music by Nico Juber.Broadway Podcast Network Art Divertissement et arts du spectacle
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  • Episode 12 - Jessica Francis Fichter and Colleen Francis: Dandelion

    Episode 12 - Jessica Francis Fichter and Colleen Francis: Dandelion
    Jul 28 2026
    This episode features a conversation with Jessica Francis Fichter and Colleen Francis about their new musical, Dandelion. DANDELION tells the poignant and uplifting story of Jane, a young woman who faces profound questions of responsibility and sacrifice when she must decide between attending college in pursuit of her lifelong dream, or staying home to care for her mother — who is struggling with severe mental illness and addiction. Jane navigates the ups and downs of her senior year of high school while her father tries to lighten the mood with his trademark dad jokes, her brother urges her to assert her own autonomy, and her goofy best friend Gabbie is always by her side to offer emotional support and wacky antics. At the same time, Lilah faces her own inner demons — personified onstage as the Voices — as she loses herself amid a sea of doctors’ appointments, prescriptions, and hallucinatory episodes. When Jane leaves for a “Welcome Weekend” event at North College, Lilah’s illness reaches a self-destructive turning point, forcing Jane to question whether her mother will be able to live alone safely without Jane, her little “Dandelion.” As family tensions and mounting pressures only worsen, and Lilah continually begs her to stay, Jane has to make the impossible decision to leave in the hopes of making her dreams — and Lilah’s — come true. This episode features demo recordings of the songs “North” performed by Lianah Sta. Anna and Hannah Bennett, as well as “Go Where You Grow” performed by Sadie Wiskes and Jessica Phillips. Connect with Dandelion: Website: www.dandelionmusical.com Instagram: @dandelionmusical Connect with Jessica Francis Fichter: Website: www.jessicafrancisfichter.com Instagram: @jessicafichter1 Connect with Colleen Francis: Website: www.itsmefrankyc.com/colleenfrancis Instagram: @colleenfrancismusic Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 min
  • Episode 11 - Rita: More Than a Memory Part 2

    Episode 11 - Rita: More Than a Memory Part 2
    Jul 14 2026
    In this episode we continue our conversation with Chery Stern and Bettina Covo about their new musical: Rita: More Than a Memory. Told through the lens of Rita’s struggle with advancing Alzheimer’s disease, Rita: More Than A Memory explores the fragile intersection between memory, identity, fame, love, and loss. Conceived and written by Bettina Covo (music/lyrics/book) with Cheryl Stern (book/additional lyrics) this show authentically explores the toll this misunderstood disease took on Hayworth’s life and career, while exposing how the film industry systematically erased her vibrant Spanish heritage. Co-directed/choreographed by Joe Barros and Hector Flores Jr., with music supervision/arrangements/orchestrations by Tom Kochan, the original musical was showcased through New York Theater Barn in a week-long residency featuring an entirely Latiné ensemble. This episode features demo recordings of the songs “Love Goddess” performed by Brian Silliman, as well as “They Go to Bed With Gilda” performed by Claudia Mulet, Karmine Alers, Gabby Boera, and the company of the New York Theatre Barn’s residency for Rita: More Than a Memory. Connect with Cheryl Stern: Website: https://www.cherylstern.com/ Instagram: @cherylsternlive Connect with Bettina Covo: Website: https://www.headystuffproductions.com Instagram: @bettinacovo Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min
  • Episode 10 - Cheryl Stern and Bettina Covo - Rita: More Than a Memory

    Episode 10 - Cheryl Stern and Bettina Covo - Rita: More Than a Memory
    Jun 30 2026
    This episode features a conversation with Cheryl Stern and Bettina Covo about their new musical, Rita: More Than a Memory. Told through the lens of Rita’s struggle with advancing Alzheimer’s disease, Rita: More Than A Memory explores the fragile intersection between memory, identity, fame, love, and loss. Conceived and written by Bettina Covo (music/lyrics/book) with Cheryl Stern (book/additional lyrics) this show authentically explores the toll this misunderstood disease took on Hayworth’s life and career, while exposing how the film industry systematically erased her vibrant Spanish heritage. Co-directed/choreographed by Joe Barros and Hector Flores Jr., with music supervision/arrangements/orchestrations by Tom Kochan, the original musical was showcased through New York Theater Barn in a week-long residency featuring an entirely Latiné ensemble. This episode features demo recordings of the songs “Dance with My Father” performed by Karmine Alers, Gabby Boera, and Louis Villabon, as well as “Colors of Me” performed by Trisha Jeffrey, Sandra Marante, and Bettina Covo. To donate to the further development of Rita: More Than a Memory, please contact Kate Trammell at kate@nytheatrebarn.org. Connect with Cheryl Stern: Website: https://www.cherylstern.com/ Instagram: @cherylsternlive Connect with Bettina Covo: Website: https://www.headystuffproductions.com Instagram: @bettinacovo Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 min
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